by PJ on Monday, August 29, 2011
in fragrance
(image from SoOud)
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SoOud is a niche perfume brand created by French perfumer Stéphane Humbert Lucas. The lineup currently features eight fragrances, and each of them comes in Eau Fine (eau de parfum) and Parfum Nektar (more concentrated than Eau Fine).
The brand is inspired by the mysterious beauty of the Middle East. Four of the eight scents (Asmar, Burqa, Fam, and Kanz) contain the note of oud (resin from Aquilaria trees), and the fragrance bottles resemble a niqab. Today I am featuring Ouris Eau Fine.
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by PJ on Friday, August 26, 2011
in -Addiction, -Dior, -Givenchy, -Kosé, -NARS, -SUQQU, 2011 Fall, all about Japanese cosmetics, makeup, makeup - eyeshadow, seasonal makeup trend reports
(NARS fall 2011)
(image from www.iswii.net)
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Without a doubt, blue is one of the trend colors for fall 2011. Compared with gray from spring 2011, blue can often offer the same depth but with more vibrancy. This season, it is more about an intense smoky look with blue, but there are also softer alternatives.
A bright cobalt blue, NARS‘ Single Eyeshadow in Outremer (below) is one of the most striking blues of fall 2011. Its matte finish and high pigmentation level will surely please those who go for a bolder look.
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Japanese beauty journalist Tomoichi has tweeted information and an image of Lunasol‘s Party Coffret 2011 for holiday 2011. The set will be released in Japan on November 11th.
I will update this post with more information later on.
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Updated on September 23rd, 2011:
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Japanese beauty journalist Tomoichi has tweeted an image of Palette Noir (Ombres 5 Lumières), which is part of YSL‘s holiday 2011 makeup collection.
More information on the collection to follow!
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Updated on November 4th, 2011:
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Founded in London in 2000, Heathcote & Ivory is a UK-based toiletry and home fragrance company that produces its own ranges of products as well as products for Cath Kidston and Sanderson. Today I am featuring two of Heathcote & Ivory’s hand creams, Mimosa & Pomegranate Hand & Nail Cream and Blueberry & White Tea Hand Cream.
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(image from www.londonfashionweek.co.uk)
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This year, in collaboration with London Fashion Week and British Fashion Council, I will be bringing you live streaming of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012, which will be held from September 16th to 21st.
I will be posting more information as the event approaches. In the meantime, check out London Fashion Week’s website for the event schedule.
(image/info from www.nikkei.com)
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SK-II will expand its product lineup by launching its debut color makeup collection in Japan on September 21st. The collection includes:
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by PJ on Friday, August 19, 2011
in fragrance
(images from Elie Saab)
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Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab is known for his creations of some of the most feminine and glamorous dresses in the world. His couture gowns are luxurious and flowy, with stunningly exquisite details. In 2011, the fashion house ventures into fine perfumery with its debut fragrance, Le Parfum.
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