Competition Time...with GORGEOUS prizes!

I decided it was about time I held a competition and I am going to make it really easy on you guys. There’s not going to be any dressing up or anything like that. The details of my competition are as follows:

· To enter, all you have to do is write ‘Enter me please’ in the comments below
· You have to be a follower of my blog to enter
· The competition is open to UK & International followers
· The winner will be drawn at random using the age old method of names on paper in a big bowl (yeah I know…I’m pulling out all the stops here!)
· If you want to be entered twice for a better chance of winning, you can do a post about my competition and comment below to let me know you have done this
· Closing date for entries is 12pm GMT on Sunday 28th February

Schimples!

Now, feast your eyes on the prizes that ONE lucky lady will win!…

DuWop Heavy Metal Eye shadow Trio (18 Carat) – I reviewed this recently and if you want a closer look at this, you can check out my post on it here. I had a backup of this but since it will last me for a LONG time, I decided to give it away to let someone else find out how lovely it is!

A gorgeous YSL Fard A Levres Rouge Pur Lipstick in Paradise Pink, YSL Gloss Pur in no.4 and one of my fave products, Bare Minerals All Over Face Colour in Faux Tan (perfect for contouring!)...
RMK Ingenious Gel Eyeliner in Black (Comes with a really neat double ended brush/smudger)...
And finally, Too Faced Mood Swing Emotionally Activated Lip Gloss (turns Clear to Pink)...
Good Luck to everyone!

Iconic British Fashion Designer Alexander Mcqueen Dies

RIP Alexander McQueen
The Fashion World suffered a huge blow today with the untimely death of one of it's biggest stars. Alexander McQueen died today in his London Flat.

Police said his death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokeswoman for McQueen said: "Mr McQueen was found dead this morning at his home. We're devastated and I hope you understand that out of respect to his family and his colleagues we're not going to be making any further statement."

A message on his website alexandermcqueen.com said: "At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family."

I have followed Alexander McQueen since his career began and have always been a huge fan and have written about him in my blog many times. Workin' the Plaid: Alexander McQueen and Sarah Jessica Parker at the Costume Institute Gala 2006

Besides being a Fashion Superstar in his own right, McQueen has dressed almost every celebrity you can think of. One of the most memorable being Sarah Jessica Parker at the Costume Institute Gala several years ago. While she ended up on many peoples worst dress list, it was one of those images that is unforgettable and definitely made a "Fashion Statement" that is the very thing McQueen was so brilliant at.

Reptilian Diva: Alexander McQueen Spring 2010

Most recently McQueen dressed Anna Paquin for the SAG Awards in a cocktail dress from his Spring 2010 Collection. This will now be remembered as his final collection and there is no doubt after viewing these reptilian inspired looks that he ended his career at the "top of his game"
Painted Lady: Alexander McQueen Fall 2009

McQueen rose to fame quickly after he received his Masters Degree in Fashion Design from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and famously, his graduation collection was bought in its entirety by influential fashion stylist Isabella Blow, who committed suicide just 3 years ago.
Alexander McQueen: Fall 2006

He was known as the "Bad Boy of Fashion" and in his early years wore the banner proudly. In 1996 he was hired by LVMH president Bernard Arnault to replace designer John Galliano at the prestigious Couture House of Givenchy. Although he had a shaky start, he persevered and continued to design amazing collections until 2001 when he left to focus on his own label.

Alexander McQueen was a rare talent and will be truly missed.

3 women, 3 styles!!

Here we go.......save the words, lets the pictures do the talk!!


1. Yu: lace cami, pale green big collar sweater, mocha scarf (her own knitting) and Rachel Roy slouchy leather jacket, Tod's white bag, Fornarina suede beige boots.

The Rachel Roy leather jacket in "black color" is currently on sale at Macy's for $149 down from $249.

How cool is that all-the-way-to-the-shoulder zipper!!

The teal sweater is so refreshing on Yu!!

2. Moi (Rachel)

1. Top:

• J crew mustard green turtle neck
• BCBG blouse in teal (Can't believe we pick the same color palette again..)
• Theory mocha/gray suede blazer bought at second hand shop

2. Bottom:
Boss orange brown suede mini skirt
3. Accessory: 

• Chanel 07' metallic silver reissue 227 
• BCBG taupe studs belt
• charm initial necklace

4. Shoes: costume national navy oxford heels




grr....... legs, looks like an X there!!



Yu's daughter, Vanessa is so stylish as her mom!!!
 

3. Melody: You can tell she is an early bird..... all bundled up in fur vest n' UGG. ^O^

 

Chanel black patent WOC.

Thanks to my mommy friends' contributions to this blog!!!!  :P

They are fabulous as always!!

See you tomorrow!!

Not Ripped!!

When I put on this pants yesterday morning, my little one, Ilona, asked me: "Mom, how come your pants is ripped?"!! LOL


"No, that's the style.", I replied n' laughed. 


The pants is made in England but can't read what brand name of it. I got it like 8 years ago.....

Please pardon my bare face...

1. Top:

• Black turtleneck
• Splendid stripes top

2. Bottom:

side slips pants (bought in England)

3. Accessory:

• Hermes hot air balloon scarf as belt
• Louis Vuitton 06' tote
• Ivory chiffon scarf w/ crochet trims

4. Shoes:

• Lawrence Dacade white peep-toe lace-up heels
• Monogram Initial charms necklace

DH n' my initial charm necklace!! :)

 

Yesterday was sunny n' we were in Saratoga downtown.

The hair bands are really made for GIRLS..... ^O^

Yes, you must read from style tips that navy stripes pattern is never out of style... so stock up skirt, tee, scarf, hair band (hum...don't recall I see those.), or even leggings I guess.

Bare Minerals Prime Time Oil Control Primer

I know that not everyone feels that primers are necessary but personally I almost always use one after my moisturiser and before I apply any makeup. I think it really depends on what your skin is like. If you have great skin with no uneven skin tone and you find that your makeup lasts for ages then you wouldn’t really need a primer. However because I have uneven skin tone on my cheeks (they get VERY rosy!) and also around my nose, I need a good base for my makeup. Basically, when I use a primer, I use less foundation/concealer which for me is a bonus because it creates a more natural look.

I use different primers for different purposes. For example, I like to use my Estee Lauder Illuminating Primer for a glowy look but Loreal Studio Secrets Smoothing Resurfacing Primer is better for a soft matte flawless look. I love the Loreal Primer but the only thing that bothers me about it is that I seem to have to use loads for each application so the jar is finished in no time.

I have combination skin and tend to get a bit oily/shiny on my T-Zone so I really need a primer that will mop up any excess shine and reduce how much I have to touch up with powder. No matter how light the powder is, re-applying it over the course of the day will clog your skin up and possibly create a cakey finish, which is NOT the look I’m going for!
Bare Minerals have a new primer called ‘Prime Time Oil Control Foundation Primer’ which has been “developed to combat flaky dryness, rough patches, fine lines, excess oil, enlarged pores, and uneven texture, this mineral-infused, satin-finish formula glides on seamlessly with no tacky feel to provide a skin-smoothing complexion prior to Bare Minerals SPF 15 Foundation application. Infused with soothing plant extracts, antioxidants, and nourishing vitamins C and E for added age-defying power”.
An important thing to note is also that this product is formulated with no Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, Synthetic Dyes, Petro-Chemicals or Phthalates. This makes it a bit more accessible to people who have really sensitive skin. So, here’s a quick run down of the Pro’s and Con’s…

PRO’s

Leaves skin silky smooth
Sinks in quickly and leaves no tacky feeling or residue
Has ingredients that improve your skin as you’re wearing it
Oil Free
Goes on evenly and creates a matte base for makeup
Lightweight Formula
A little goes a long way (just one pump for the whole face)
Practical packaging
Makeup goes on more evenly and lasts longer (less requirements for touch ups)
Didn’t cause any breakouts

CON’s

It contains Silicon (which I know some people have a real problem with)
Packaging is a bit basic and not very exciting

I like the fact that this primer contains natural oil-absorbing minerals so it doesn’t irritate or clog up my skin. I think it offers good value for money since you only need one pump to cover your whole face (although I only need to apply it to my T-Zone area to stop shine). It creates a really good base for makeup (I use liquid foundation over it instead of powder foundation though). It doesn’t create any cakey-ness or residue and with soothing ingredients like liquorice, chamomile and aloe, it feels like I’m doing something good for my skin when I’m wearing it.

My makeup definitely lasts longer when I use this and I haven’t had to powder my T-Zone at all during a normal day at work (this is based on applying my makeup at 7am and getting home at 5:30pm). So in my opinion, that is really good! I can’t stand it when my forehead, nose and chin get all shiny so I’m really chuffed that I’ve found a product that can be applied on these areas to keep it under control. It also means I won’t go through my powder quite so quickly now. My makeup looks natural all day long now but I think that for more extreme conditions (say a night out dancing), I would probably still have to touch up my T-Zone with powder. Something else I noticed was that although I had a breakout of spots over last weekend, they seem to have been soothed by using this…I’m guessing it must be the Aloe in it!

Overall, this product has performed really well and I’ve been impressed by it’s mattifying properties. I will definitely continue to use this on my T-Zone from now on.

A good place to get this product from is www.feelunique.com where you get a 30 ml bottle for £15.30 including Postage & Packaging.