Derek Lam Pre-Fall 2011

Bun it.

The bun has emerged as more than the cute up-do our mum's used to pull our hair into as children, now becomming the hair-do of choice for not only fashion houses everywhere, but celebrity's such as Billie Piper, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Bosworth and Jessica Alba...just to name a few.

Whether you call it the ballerina bun, top knot, chignon or high twist, we love this look, and so do trendsetters everywhere!

important fashion faces

                                                                 Amber Bantigny- Fashion Student

                                            Carine Roitfeld- Past Editor-in-Chief of French Vogue

                                                                       A woman wearing Marni

                                                                   Denni Ellias- Fashion Blogger

                                                                          Chen Ran- Actress

                                             Emmanuelle Alt- Editor-in-Chief of French Vogue

                                                                  Alexandra- Fashion Follower

 Magdalena Frackowiak- Model

Details!!

Before I go, gotta share my friend, Isabel's, outfit of the day w/ you. The details are fun, the blue shirt peek-a-boo underneath the gray sweatshirt and Alexander McQueen cat's eye sunglasses, ...what's the style you would call it?!!.......

Ah...

La garconne it is!!

Surface to air gray box sweat shirt
Hermes Kelly Flash 35cm (Etaupe + turquoise)

McQueen sunglasses
Anthro. wedge

The matching boots and jeans makes her legs super long!~~~

Ah... but I am not a big fan for those super round boots...just yet! :P 

Yeah, before I go, I couldn't pull myself out of the desk...... details..... hum, what about this  Thakoon / Fringe Drape Across Dress ... I think I really should go!! ^O^

Matching your socks w/ jacket trim, shoes w/ your scarf..... play lots of details to jazz up your plain outfit!!

xoxo Rachel

High Technology -- GOOGLE TV!!

Yeah, gotta love everything in high fashion, high technology and high standard...ah, although clothes doesn't need a design specification prior to making them into final production but high technology certainly requires one. 

We love Apple TV while lots of people didn't find it attractive nor practical (or just didn't know who to make the best use of it) but believe me, w/ the real time streaming, we can watch movies at home any time we want. 

So after Apple TV, we bought GOOGLE TV. I am not a fan watch movies or Asia TV on our computer and I wouldn't want DH to hook the computer aside by our TV screen....... simply ugly!! We thought Google TV is a great alternatives. You can check emails while you are watching TV, all you need to do is to switch the monitor .... and input WWW...... URL address. Or go to FB....  How cool is that!!!

A key board controls everything.....your TV channels, and all other functions Google TV supports. (Did you see that I have a laundry basket there...while watching TV?).

Grr..you can't see it..but that "Applications" allows you go to GOOGLE there. 


There you go!! ^^

oooh, that's a very BIG me on my blog! Lol


Or, you can go read some news "The New York Times".


And watch Bill Cunningham's Fashion video clip on NYTIMEs.com


I forgot that I bought this ice mold on Halloween.... 


Let's kick back and have some "deadly" scrumptious smoothie!!
I find it is very convenient to make smoothies out of frozen fruits..but don't forget that you still need some juices to make smoothie ... smooth~ 







Alright, that's about it!!

We are heading to Lake Tahoe this evening, so i guess i will see you all after the long weekend!

Have some healthy smoothie.

xoxo Rachel

Hold Me

I think you will agree with me when I say the worst part of any trip is the packing, and makeup is no exception. So when I was given the chance to review a new makeup bag that promises to make the whole process a little easier I was very happy to try it out!

The design of the Hold Me case is fantastic as it incorporates features of a toiletries organiser, makeup bag and brush roll all in one. The exterior of the bag is made of a tough, black, suede-like fabric, which looks stylish and classic against the white stitching. I also like the fact that there are no tricky clasps, velcro or flimsy magnetic closures, but a simple self-tie, which means the bag can expand to fit more, or be tied tighter to take up minimal luggage space.

This is the Miss Suki bag, which features a fun, colourful cartoon design. The fabric is easy to clean as it is over-laid with plastic, so high altitude explosions of foundation can be quickly wiped away without fear of damaging the bag ;). I used this bag on my recent ski trip, and it worked perfectly as everything was in one place, on display and easily accessible. It also saves time unpacking once you have reached your destination and doesn't take up counter space. For once the bf had no right to complain about me monopolising the bathroom with all my little 'potions' ;).

So what did I bring with me? Below is my fail safe travel kit:

• NARS Sheer Glow Foundation
•  Bobbi Brown Corrector 
• NARS Laguna Bronzer
• ELF Pink Mineral Blush
• MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
• NARS Madrague Eyeshadow Duo (for brows)
• L'Oreal Carbon Gloss liner
• ELF All Over Colour Stick in Persimmon
• L'ancome Hypnose Mascara
• Clear Mascara 
• MAC Dazzleglass
• YSL Tuxedo Lipstick
• MAC Smokey Eyes palette
• ELF Quad - MAC e/s vapour, wedge, scene and knight devine
• Made from Earth Vanilla Lipbalm
• MAC Cremecup lipstick

Do you have a favourite makeup organiser? What are your essential products and travel tips? xxx

Various Spring 2011 Makeup Collections (Pic Heavy!)

I get excited by all the different makeup collections that are released each season by varying makeup brands so I thought it would be fun to do a bumper post on a few of them for Spring!  Would be nice to get everyone's thoughts and opinions on what has caught their eye.

MAC

The limited edition collection by MAC Cosmetics titled Jeanius will be available to buy on March 3rd in the US and will be shortly after for the UK (date to be confirmed). This collection is based around a denim theme with varying shades of blue, grey and also some pinks and purples.  Here's a quick overview:

Although very 'novelty', I do think the design of the eyeshadow pan is quite cool!

Diva In Distress - a middle-tone gray with a silver pearl touch shaped as a metallic jeans snap 

Motorhead - a middle-tone blue with a copper pearl touch shaped as a metallic jeans snap 

Stove Pipe Black - a black/gray shade with a copper pearl touch shaped as a metallic jeans snap

White Jeanius – a white shade with a silver pearl touch shaped as a metallic jeans snap

  

Acid Washed Grayish - a pearled beige

Pretty Please – a soft pink pearl shade

Riveting Rose Deep – a burgundy/violet pearled shade

Acid Washed Grayish - a pearled beige

Pretty Please – a soft pink pearl shade

Riveting Rose Deep – a burgundy/violet pearled shade

Overdyed Bright – a magenta shade

Pink Cult – a lovely pale pink shade

Biker Blue - a dark blue colored polish with pink and electric blue shimmers

Frayed-to-Order - a whitish pink nail polish with pearl shimmers

 The Penultimate brow maker and eye liner in Rapidblack will also be in the collection.

Images courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

GIORGIO ARMANI

The Giorgio Armani Transluminence Spring 2011 collection features shades as silver, green, purple and blue, whilst opting for lighter tones, more delicate tones on the cheeks.  Megan Fox fronts the ad campaign with a sultry, smokey eye...

The Transluminence Collection includes:

Eyeshadow Palette with shades as: iris purple, jungle green, melting snow as well as carbon black. 

The Translucent Pale Pink Powder 

Giorgio Armani Sheer Blush of a pale pink shade 

Waterproof Eyeliners in: Classic Black, Modern Brown and Grass Green

Lip Balms in: Dawn Pink (518), Petal Pink(503) and Early Morning Rose (508).

Images courtesy of giorgioarmanibeauty

 D & G

The Secret Garden Collection for Spring 2011 features warm nudes and cool neutrals; pastel blushes and tender pinks; silvery greys and soft floral highlights of lilac and pale turquoise. There's alot of tone-on-tone colour and shimmer.

Smooth Eye Colour Quad (Eden 157)

Lipgloss (Secret 136)

Lipgloss (Bon Bon 57)

Shine Lipstick (Romance 95)

Shine Lipstick (Love 136)

Intense Nail Lacquer (Platinum 90)

Illuminator - "a sumptuous powder of extreme versatility in signature Dolce & Gabbana gleaming gold compact.  Lends a glamorous glow and a fresh radiance, adding seductive highlights and sly hints of shimmer and shine".

Smooth Eye Colour Duo (Romance 120)

 Also available: Eyeliner in White (13) and Lilac (14) 

Luminous Cheek Colour (Delight 35)

  

Availability: January/February 2011

Images courtesy of D&G

YSL

Candy colors and super-smooth textures are on offer by the Yves Saint Laurent in their Boheme Libertine Spring 2011 makeup collection.  You'll find bright colors which denote springtime.

The Gloss shades to choose from are:

•Golden Isolence

•Golden Obsession

When it comes of Eye Shadows the available colors are:

•Gold Leaf

•Topaz Blue

The Mascara Singulier will also be available in Deep Plum.

Images courtesy of YSL

DIOR

 The Dior Spring 2011 makeup collection is based around the endless shades of silver and grey to radiate  high class and elegance.

  

The pic above includes the following products:

  

•Dior 5 Color Designer Eye Palette 

•Dior 5 Color Eyeshadow 

•Dior Cannage Palette

•Serum de Rouge Lip Treatment in 2 shades 

•Addict Ultra Gloss in Gray and Pink 

•Rouge Dior Lip Color

Additionally the set also includes:

•Mascara Diorshow

•Dior Eyeliner Pencil 

•Dior One-Color Eyeshadow 

•Dior Vernis Nail Varnish in gray and soft pink.

To contrast this concept, here's some pics of how makeup artist, Pat McGrath, interpreted this collection in the Dior catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week (Spring 2011) creating vivid, acid 1950's looks with the brighter shades available...

Images courtesy of Dior

GUERLAIN

Guerlain Spring 2011 collection is due to arrive in counters on the 15th of January 2011.

  

Ecrin 6 Couleurs Precious Eyeshadow Palette - Rue de Rivoli

This Eyeshadow Palette is available in 6 colors - a mixture of neutral tones, bright fuchsia and grape/lilac shades. It contains matte and shiny textures.

Guerlain Blush G Serie Noire

This is a compact blusher with four different shades that can be apparently used together or individually to add a beautiful radiance to the skin.   It has been designed so you can use the lighter shade as a highlighter and work the darker shades to contour the cheeks. 

Rouge G Serie Noire

Spring 2011 lipsticks will be available in four different shades:

Dazzle Fuchsia  

Dazzle Rose  

Rouge Sensual

Orange Euphoric

 

Meteorites Compact Pressed Powder

These compact styles will be available in 3 shades:

Teint rose

Teint beige 

Teint dore

You can see the full collection on this blog

Photos courtesy of Guerlain

 

CHANEL

Les Perles de Chanel Makeup Collection for spring 2011

This makeup collection by Chanel was inspired by pearls which would embody the iridescent reflections of pearls.

The collection includes a new format of eye shadows – quints Ombres Perlees De Chanel

“CHANEL has created a tailor-made case to hold all of this magic. The classic black case becomes rectangular to contain five iridescent shades captured in a rich cream texture that glides smoothly over the skin. Blanc perlé, Rose porcelaine, Violine clair, Gris vert and Gris noir scintillant offer a bewitching odyssey with each sumptuous and capricious colour. The exquisitely fresh eye shadows are applied easily with the double-tipped foam applicator or fingertips. They can even stray from the eyelids to enliven cheekbones with a touch of shine.”

Poudre Universelle Compacte

Rose Merveille, a pale pink with subtle sparkles for a halo of light.

Joues Contraste 

Espiegle, a silken rosy peach blush.

Rouge Coco

Jersey Rose, a pink that flatters all skin tones, to wear to your heart’s desire.

Peregrina, a delicate coral for the great outdoors.

Rouge Allure 

Flamboyante, a rosy red that shimmers like a promise of happiness. 

Coquette, a vivid, energising pink, steeped in radiance.

Le Crayon Levres  

Framboise 

Peche

Levres Scintillantes  

Nakkar, an intrepid soda pink warmed by golden facets. 

Aragonite, leaves a sheer finish of subtle pink and blue flecks on the lips

 

Le Vernis

Pearl Drop, pure and white in natural daylight, it reveals golden reflections under evening light. 

Black Pearl, a pearly grey shimmering with deep blue and green reflections, like a black pearl from the Pacific.

Peche Nacree, a soft and feminine shade that opts for a tender bronze effect.

 

Les 4 Ombres

Regard Perle, a palette dominated by a trio of pale, sunny tones, waiting for a dash of sparkling anthracite green to reveal all the facets of their character.

Le Crayon Yeux

Gris Scintillant, gives a dramatic attitude to light eyeshadows and emphasises the sophisticated style of darker colours.

Pics courtesy of Chanel.

On this photo from Paris Fashion Week you can see the makeup being applied on Erin Wasson.

And here is the next nail polish which is called Black Pearl in bottle and on nails. Plus the final look of the models from the catwalk show...

Photos are from Vogue