by PJ on Friday, July 25, 2014
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(image from www.fashion-press.net)
(info from www.stellamccartney.com,
www.fashion-press.net & www.fragrantica.com)
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For fall 2014, Stella McCartney‘s first fragrance, Stella, has been relaunched. The fragrance was originally launched in 2003 and the relaunch involves changes in packaging and a revamp of the advertising campaign.
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(the new Paul & Joe Lipstick lineup, with 13 new shades)
(images/info from www.paul-joe-beaute.com)
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Based on the information on Paul & Joe‘s fall 2014 makeup collection, it appeared that 8 of the 20 Lipstick shades (launched in fall 2012) would be discontinued. I noticed earlier that Paul & Joe had updated its official website to feature the collection, and we now know exactly which 8 shades will be discontinued:
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by PJ on Monday, July 21, 2014
in -Paul & Joe, 2010 Spring, 2012 Summer, 2013 Holiday, all about Japanese cosmetics, beauty tools/accessories, fashion, makeup, makeup - blusher, makeup - eyeshadow, stash focus

(So many cats in this photo……)
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Since the Paul & Joe counter at Fenwick closed in May and there was nothing on sale at Paul & Joe at Harrods this summer, I thought I’d post about my winter sale 2013 purchases last December, which I didn’t manage to write about at the time.
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by PJ on Saturday, July 19, 2014
in updates

(Les 4 Ombres in 228)
(images/info from www.cosme.net)
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Here is a look at Chanel‘s fall 2014 makeup collection. Chanel is expanding its Les 4 Ombres eyeshadow palette range, and I wonder if it is just a coincidence that Dior is also bringing out the new 5 Couleurs eyeshadow palettes for fall 2014.
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Launched in 2008, Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation was originally formulated to be used after cosmetic surgeries and cosmetic procedures. It is claimed to provide a natural, complete, and breathable coverage. In a way, the original purpose of this product is similar to that of a B. B. cream. (The product is not claimed to be or marketed as one, and I will go back to this later on.)
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