10/01/2012

Origins "Ginger Souffle Whipped body cream"

I love to use body creams instead of perfume.



My favourite one is the "Ginger Souffle Whipped body cream" by Origins.  
It's not only a cream it's pure joy haha!

Since I think the official website descriptes my thoughts on this cream very well I'll post it here:

When wageing battle with the elements, whether they're cold and dry or hot and humid, you can always seek shelter in this creamy cocoon. A relaxing sensation spreads all over you as tangy Ginger embraces your body while skin-nourishing Olive Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Rice Bran Oil and Apricot Kernel Oil invisibly surround weary, dreary skin in softness. All the while, the citrusy-crisp scent of lush, lighthearted Lemon, Lime and Bergamot helf lift listless spirits.
There's no more savoury way to shoo your malaise.




Ginger has amazing healing skills but its scent is quite special and not the usual floral, fruity or vanilla scent you would use as a body cream. Instead it's a scent that I didn't notice elsewhere. It's an amazing comfortable scent that last for hours

You will be surprised!

The cream is lightweight and suited for all skin types. It works great after bath or shower on clean and damp skin.


From Origins:
It belongs to the Ginger Collection. The benefits of Ginger have been documented as far back a 2,000 BC. Its pungent warmth is believed to awaken vitality and ignite the body's fire. Maybe that explains why it's also been revered as a powerful aphrodisiac. It seems everyone who catches a whiff of Ginfer is instantly enticed by its arousing aroma.

Origins products are formulated with natural and certified organic ingredients and 100% natural essential oils. And formulated without parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, PABA, petrolatum, paraffin, DEA, and animal ingredients. We manufacture using a combination of renewable resources, wind energy and earth-friendly practices.

Did you know?
The benefits of Ginger have been documented in Chinese literature dating as far back as 2,000 BC. Its pungent warmth was believed to awaken vitality and ignite the body's fire. It was revered as "universal medicine" - prized as highly as gold and jewels.


9/30/2012

Happy Mid Autumn Festival !

Happy Mid Autumn Festival everyone

The Mid Autumn Festival (in Chinese 中秋节) also called Moon Festival is an important lunar harvest festival. Its roots date back 3000 years.

It's a cultural heritage that I love. 

The festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar, which is in September or early October in the solar calendar. Usually it is celebrated with the whole family sitting together and eating mooncakes. The younger ones gift the elderly with a pair of mooncakes.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is special to me because on this day I have my lunar calendar birthday So I have lots of happy memories with my family when I was younger.

Also this year is Sooyoonas Birthday too. Happy Birthday to you my dear !


 


9/27/2012

Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush #55 "In Love"

My first Chanel blush.

Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush #55 "In Love".


Blushes are one of my favourite make up. That's why I decided to upgrade it ! Now I have 3 blushes that I really like to use. This one, then one from MAC and my old one from Jill Stuart.



The quality of the packaging is amazing. It felt precious and special to me.


I would describe the colour as subtle and natural. A rose-peachy shade with a little bit of shimmerThe brush is quite small so you can apply the colour very exactly. Oh it smells of roses ! So nice  

You can get some but not all colours at Yesstyle too.



  Compact and silky texture

  Offers effects from very natural to very sophisticated  

  A simple touch of colour gives your complexion a healthy glow 

  Allows you to shape your face, by emphasizing contours (cheekbones, browbones, forehead, chin, along the nose)















How to use: 

Use the integrated brush to apply a highlighting touch of JOUES CONTRASTE to cheekbones or accentuate the structure of the face. 




I'm happy with the result and in love haha  

9/22/2012

ZOYA nail polish in "Cheri"

Finally I made a post for one of my favourite nail polishes. 


Zoya nail polish in "Cheri". I wore this all week with a thin top coat from OPI. It has an amazing liability.


The colour is a rich rose-mauve with warm red undertones and strong golden shimmer. A comforting rose shade that's especially suited for autumn. It compliments my skin tone better than pure red.
It's a gift from Sooyoona.  

I'm quite happy with this!  


9/19/2012

Sweet Inspiration

I went to Neo Tokyo a while ago to check the store (once a while I have to haha ).  

Neo Tokyo is a japanese manga/merchandise/music/dvd store located in Munich and Berlin in Germany. 

I picked up some Sweet magazines but never came up to post them. Sweet is one of my favourite magazines. They feature so many cute styles  


My very first Cher bag!










I will scan some lovely pages from these for future reference!  

9/17/2012

CLARINS Colour Quench Lip Balm #07 strawberry sorbet

First lip gloss in years! 



There are two reasons why I avoided lip glosses... I hated the sticky feeling and it's complicated to use. I tried some in the past though. One from Candydoll and a few from Canmake

None of them convinced me in the long run.  

But since I've moved to a new place I found a huge drugstore which offers make up items from Clarins. You can also get these Colour Quench Lip Balms through Yesstyle. I wanted to try them because of their simple and nice packaging.

Also I can feel I've changed as well. So I'm ready for lip gloss lol

I got my Clarins Colour Quench Lip Balm in #07 strawberry sorbet


From Clarins:

Ingrediens: Extracts of Shea Butter, Wild Mango and Olive perhydrosqualene leave lips supple and well-moisturized. Derivatives of Vitamins A and E reinforce the repairing action and protect against free radicals.

How to apply: For glossy, luscious lips, apply Colour Quench Lip Balm with the Lip Brush either alone or over lipstick in a luminous touch in the middle of the lips.

 
Just the luscious lips to be kissed!

8/15/2012

L'OCCITANE Haul

In the past I wasn't so fond of this brand... I dunno why now...because they have amazing stuff!!

My little haul:


Btw. the shopping bag from L'Occitane is very beautiful. The colours and the motive.. so inspiring! *love*


Rose 4 Reines Bath Soap
It smells truly full of roses! The packaging is easy and nice too. Hadn't the chance to try them yet but I will tell you if they are as nice as they smell (*-`ω´- )


Rose 4 Reines Velvet Hand Cream
Since I love scent of roses in lotions this one is just the right for me. I prefer these lotions over perfumes because the scent of perfumes are often too strong for me. 

The smell of this little handcream is just amazing! AND it lasts like forever!! (^O^☆♪

I also enjoy the pink, wine and gold themed packaging.



I received this Pivoine Flora Shower Gel as a gift with my purchase. Horraay who doesn't love gifts right?^^