Celine and Chloé may have popularized camel as The Fall/Winter color for the season, but while bouncing from Calvin Klein in New York to the likes of Prada and Chanel in Europe, Sophie proved that a grey neutral can do just as good as a job.
Rabu, 31 Maret 2010
Grey Investment Coat: Sophie Srej (IMG NY)
Celine and Chloé may have popularized camel as The Fall/Winter color for the season, but while bouncing from Calvin Klein in New York to the likes of Prada and Chanel in Europe, Sophie proved that a grey neutral can do just as good as a job.
Selasa, 30 Maret 2010
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In the past a lot of people have been a little confused over the size of the Neverfull. I thought these pictures would help some of you who are still baffled over the measurements given by LV and how it actually looks on a person.
The MM and the GM compared.
The Azur version in MM
Foundations I'm trying to use up and the would-I-repurchase test
Even when I've find a foundation that I like, I'll keep on trying out others. And as I'm incapable of waiting to buy until I've finished what I'm currently using, I end up with - dare I say it - too many. The good thing about this is that I can compare products side by side.
My favourite foundations are MAC's Studio Sculpt in NC25-30, mineralize compact in NC30 and Face and Body in C4. But they are the darker end of the spectrum for me. So in the winter months I have been using (and trying to get rid of!) the 'older' products that also happen to be lighter in colour. These are:
1. Laura Mercier's oil-free tinted moisturizer in Nude
When I first got this, I was really impressed that my t-zone didn't shine as much or as quickly. I was using her powder to set it, which I don't anymore, and I'm using a different moisturizer under the foundation so the effect isn't quite as wow now. I don't find the coverage to be too low or sheer; I think the name 'tinted moisturizer' is misleading.
Would I repurchase? Yes, in another colour, perhaps. But I still have a back-up that I got when I was really into Laura Mercier...
2. Bobbi Brown's Moisture Rich foundation in Beige
I like that it comes with a pump but I don't like the way the cap gets dirty. That's a minor complaint that has nothing to do with the product itself, which is fine. I use so little - half a squirt - that I get quite sheer coverage (similar to Laura M's tinted moisturiser). The glass bottle is fine for using at home but obviously not for travelling.
Would I repurchase? No.
3. Bobbi Brown's Luminous foundation in Warm Sand
I was given this (tester) and this is too light for me so I'm not using it at all (I thought I'd mention it, though). There's also the risk of pouring out too much product. But the coverage is better, if that's what you're looking for, and more moisturising, with anti-ageing properties. I do like the creamy formulation and overall finish.
Would I (re)purchase? In theory, yes, but probably never will.
4. Shu Uemura's Face Architect in 764
Another glass bottle. It comes with a pump (good) and the cap is much bigger and doesn't fit so snugly onto the pump so it stays clean - not a smudge of old, crusty foundation anywhere. Nice creamy formulation with good coverage.
Would I repurchase? Yes. And I would prefer to get this than Bobbi's Luminous but in a different shade (sometimes I think it looks too rosy).
Swatches of the above four foundations.
5. Foundation sticks from Bobbi Brown (beige, warm beige) and Chantecaille (Camomile)
I just don't like foundation sticks. I never re-apply foundation during the day (especially when I'm out) so I don't need it in solid form. Some people might find them useful for applying around the nose when you have a cold and need to blow your nose all the time. Anyway, looking at the swatch of Warm Beige, I think it's too pink. Camomile is too light for me. I should put this together with my concealers so I'll remember to use it.
In the swatch photo - look how they emphasise my pores! Ugh.
Would I repurchase? Never.
6. Bobbi Brown's Smooth Skin fondation in Beige
Another tester that I was given. I've never used it. I used to hear such negative reviews about this product that I'm quite honestly scared to use it. I know that it doesn't sell well, either, so I'm not surprised it's being discontinued - isn't it? It says 'last chance' on their website.
Would I (re)purchase? Never.
I completely forgot to swatch this foundation when I was doing the others - it goes to show how unloved this is by me - so on its own:
My favourite foundations are MAC's Studio Sculpt in NC25-30, mineralize compact in NC30 and Face and Body in C4. But they are the darker end of the spectrum for me. So in the winter months I have been using (and trying to get rid of!) the 'older' products that also happen to be lighter in colour. These are:
1. Laura Mercier's oil-free tinted moisturizer in Nude
When I first got this, I was really impressed that my t-zone didn't shine as much or as quickly. I was using her powder to set it, which I don't anymore, and I'm using a different moisturizer under the foundation so the effect isn't quite as wow now. I don't find the coverage to be too low or sheer; I think the name 'tinted moisturizer' is misleading.
Would I repurchase? Yes, in another colour, perhaps. But I still have a back-up that I got when I was really into Laura Mercier...
2. Bobbi Brown's Moisture Rich foundation in Beige
I like that it comes with a pump but I don't like the way the cap gets dirty. That's a minor complaint that has nothing to do with the product itself, which is fine. I use so little - half a squirt - that I get quite sheer coverage (similar to Laura M's tinted moisturiser). The glass bottle is fine for using at home but obviously not for travelling.
Would I repurchase? No.
3. Bobbi Brown's Luminous foundation in Warm Sand
I was given this (tester) and this is too light for me so I'm not using it at all (I thought I'd mention it, though). There's also the risk of pouring out too much product. But the coverage is better, if that's what you're looking for, and more moisturising, with anti-ageing properties. I do like the creamy formulation and overall finish.
Would I (re)purchase? In theory, yes, but probably never will.
4. Shu Uemura's Face Architect in 764
Another glass bottle. It comes with a pump (good) and the cap is much bigger and doesn't fit so snugly onto the pump so it stays clean - not a smudge of old, crusty foundation anywhere. Nice creamy formulation with good coverage.
Would I repurchase? Yes. And I would prefer to get this than Bobbi's Luminous but in a different shade (sometimes I think it looks too rosy).
Swatches of the above four foundations.
Laura Mercier, BB Moisture Rich, BB Luminous, Shu Uemura
5. Foundation sticks from Bobbi Brown (beige, warm beige) and Chantecaille (Camomile)
In the swatch photo - look how they emphasise my pores! Ugh.
Would I repurchase? Never.
Foundation sticks in Beige, Warm Beige, Camomile
6. Bobbi Brown's Smooth Skin fondation in Beige
Another tester that I was given. I've never used it. I used to hear such negative reviews about this product that I'm quite honestly scared to use it. I know that it doesn't sell well, either, so I'm not surprised it's being discontinued - isn't it? It says 'last chance' on their website.
Would I (re)purchase? Never.
I completely forgot to swatch this foundation when I was doing the others - it goes to show how unloved this is by me - so on its own:
When I look at all of these swatches, they colours look so different that I'm rather horrified - how could I never have gotten strange remarks?!
Do you try and finish products, even if they are no longer right?
Do you try and finish products, even if they are no longer right?
Foundations I'm trying to use up and the would-I-repurchase test
Even when I've find a foundation that I like, I'll keep on trying out others. And as I'm incapable of waiting to buy until I've finished what I'm currently using, I end up with - dare I say it - too many. The good thing about this is that I can compare products side by side.
My favourite foundations are MAC's Studio Sculpt in NC25-30, mineralize compact in NC30 and Face and Body in C4. But they are the darker end of the spectrum for me. So in the winter months I have been using (and trying to get rid of!) the 'older' products that also happen to be lighter in colour. These are:
1. Laura Mercier's oil-free tinted moisturizer in Nude
When I first got this, I was really impressed that my t-zone didn't shine as much or as quickly. I was using her powder to set it, which I don't anymore, and I'm using a different moisturizer under the foundation so the effect isn't quite as wow now. I don't find the coverage to be too low or sheer; I think the name 'tinted moisturizer' is misleading.
Would I repurchase? Yes, in another colour, perhaps. But I still have a back-up that I got when I was really into Laura Mercier...
2. Bobbi Brown's Moisture Rich foundation in Beige
I like that it comes with a pump but I don't like the way the cap gets dirty. That's a minor complaint that has nothing to do with the product itself, which is fine. I use so little - half a squirt - that I get quite sheer coverage (similar to Laura M's tinted moisturiser). The glass bottle is fine for using at home but obviously not for travelling.
Would I repurchase? No.
3. Bobbi Brown's Luminous foundation in Warm Sand
I was given this (tester) and this is too light for me so I'm not using it at all (I thought I'd mention it, though). There's also the risk of pouring out too much product. But the coverage is better, if that's what you're looking for, and more moisturising, with anti-ageing properties. I do like the creamy formulation and overall finish.
Would I (re)purchase? In theory, yes, but probably never will.
4. Shu Uemura's Face Architect in 764
Another glass bottle. It comes with a pump (good) and the cap is much bigger and doesn't fit so snugly onto the pump so it stays clean - not a smudge of old, crusty foundation anywhere. Nice creamy formulation with good coverage.
Would I repurchase? Yes. And I would prefer to get this than Bobbi's Luminous but in a different shade (sometimes I think it looks too rosy).
Swatches of the above four foundations.
5. Foundation sticks from Bobbi Brown (beige, warm beige) and Chantecaille (Camomile)
I just don't like foundation sticks. I never re-apply foundation during the day (especially when I'm out) so I don't need it in solid form. Some people might find them useful for applying around the nose when you have a cold and need to blow your nose all the time. Anyway, looking at the swatch of Warm Beige, I think it's too pink. Camomile is too light for me. I should put this together with my concealers so I'll remember to use it.
In the swatch photo - look how they emphasise my pores! Ugh.
Would I repurchase? Never.
6. Bobbi Brown's Smooth Skin fondation in Beige
Another tester that I was given. I've never used it. I used to hear such negative reviews about this product that I'm quite honestly scared to use it. I know that it doesn't sell well, either, so I'm not surprised it's being discontinued - isn't it? It says 'last chance' on their website.
Would I (re)purchase? Never.
I completely forgot to swatch this foundation when I was doing the others - it goes to show how unloved this is by me - so on its own:
My favourite foundations are MAC's Studio Sculpt in NC25-30, mineralize compact in NC30 and Face and Body in C4. But they are the darker end of the spectrum for me. So in the winter months I have been using (and trying to get rid of!) the 'older' products that also happen to be lighter in colour. These are:
1. Laura Mercier's oil-free tinted moisturizer in Nude
When I first got this, I was really impressed that my t-zone didn't shine as much or as quickly. I was using her powder to set it, which I don't anymore, and I'm using a different moisturizer under the foundation so the effect isn't quite as wow now. I don't find the coverage to be too low or sheer; I think the name 'tinted moisturizer' is misleading.
Would I repurchase? Yes, in another colour, perhaps. But I still have a back-up that I got when I was really into Laura Mercier...
2. Bobbi Brown's Moisture Rich foundation in Beige
I like that it comes with a pump but I don't like the way the cap gets dirty. That's a minor complaint that has nothing to do with the product itself, which is fine. I use so little - half a squirt - that I get quite sheer coverage (similar to Laura M's tinted moisturiser). The glass bottle is fine for using at home but obviously not for travelling.
Would I repurchase? No.
3. Bobbi Brown's Luminous foundation in Warm Sand
I was given this (tester) and this is too light for me so I'm not using it at all (I thought I'd mention it, though). There's also the risk of pouring out too much product. But the coverage is better, if that's what you're looking for, and more moisturising, with anti-ageing properties. I do like the creamy formulation and overall finish.
Would I (re)purchase? In theory, yes, but probably never will.
4. Shu Uemura's Face Architect in 764
Another glass bottle. It comes with a pump (good) and the cap is much bigger and doesn't fit so snugly onto the pump so it stays clean - not a smudge of old, crusty foundation anywhere. Nice creamy formulation with good coverage.
Would I repurchase? Yes. And I would prefer to get this than Bobbi's Luminous but in a different shade (sometimes I think it looks too rosy).
Swatches of the above four foundations.
Laura Mercier, BB Moisture Rich, BB Luminous, Shu Uemura
5. Foundation sticks from Bobbi Brown (beige, warm beige) and Chantecaille (Camomile)
In the swatch photo - look how they emphasise my pores! Ugh.
Would I repurchase? Never.
Foundation sticks in Beige, Warm Beige, Camomile
6. Bobbi Brown's Smooth Skin fondation in Beige
Another tester that I was given. I've never used it. I used to hear such negative reviews about this product that I'm quite honestly scared to use it. I know that it doesn't sell well, either, so I'm not surprised it's being discontinued - isn't it? It says 'last chance' on their website.
Would I (re)purchase? Never.
I completely forgot to swatch this foundation when I was doing the others - it goes to show how unloved this is by me - so on its own:
When I look at all of these swatches, they colours look so different that I'm rather horrified - how could I never have gotten strange remarks?!
Do you try and finish products, even if they are no longer right?
Do you try and finish products, even if they are no longer right?
Architectural Styling: Alana Zimmer (FORD NY)
Alana nails this look off the runway.
coat -- Anne Valérie Hash
pants -- Phi
boots -- Miu Miu
bag -- Balenciaga
Senin, 29 Maret 2010
My yoga ritual
Yoga is something I want to enjoy and look forward to doing.... with a little help from these friends.
1. Brew some tea.
It's always good to drink and I never drink enough. So I make a pot of Aveda's comforting tea.
If you make it right, it can taste really sweet, even though there's no sugar in it. It's still a matter of trial and error for me but it has to do with using the right amount of tea leaves - the more the sweeter. But it's quite an expensive tea so you don't want to use too much. Trying to get the right balance is not easy. Also, infuse for longer and it becomes sweeter.
2. Keep a scented room spray within reach.
I have another product from Aveda.
There are different scented sprays for each of the chakras. I only liked the smell of chakra 2.
There's so much breathing through the nose in Kundalini yoga that it's nice to spray it in the room. I do find that I have to re-spray it every now and then because the scent is quite light and doesn't linger.
3. Have a blanket ready.
I love the fleece blankets from Ikea. Even if you only do the short warm-up sequence, you should relax afterwards - lie on your back in Corpse Pose with eyes closed. My body cools down so I stay warm with a blanket.
4. Music.
Only if I'm not doing a full session (one whole DVD), I like to have my yoga music playlist ready for the relaxation part. It really helps me relax, unwind and not get bored. As Maya Fiennes says in her book, "(relaxation) is when the body processes the information it has received, rests and absorbs the changes and the healing."
All we have to do is make time... maybe that should be number one on this list.
1. Brew some tea.
It's always good to drink and I never drink enough. So I make a pot of Aveda's comforting tea.
2. Keep a scented room spray within reach.
I have another product from Aveda.
There's so much breathing through the nose in Kundalini yoga that it's nice to spray it in the room. I do find that I have to re-spray it every now and then because the scent is quite light and doesn't linger.
3. Have a blanket ready.
I love the fleece blankets from Ikea. Even if you only do the short warm-up sequence, you should relax afterwards - lie on your back in Corpse Pose with eyes closed. My body cools down so I stay warm with a blanket.
4. Music.
Only if I'm not doing a full session (one whole DVD), I like to have my yoga music playlist ready for the relaxation part. It really helps me relax, unwind and not get bored. As Maya Fiennes says in her book, "(relaxation) is when the body processes the information it has received, rests and absorbs the changes and the healing."
All we have to do is make time... maybe that should be number one on this list.
My yoga ritual
Yoga is something I want to enjoy and look forward to doing.... with a little help from these friends.
1. Brew some tea.
It's always good to drink and I never drink enough. So I make a pot of Aveda's comforting tea.
If you make it right, it can taste really sweet, even though there's no sugar in it. It's still a matter of trial and error for me but it has to do with using the right amount of tea leaves - the more the sweeter. But it's quite an expensive tea so you don't want to use too much. Trying to get the right balance is not easy. Also, infuse for longer and it becomes sweeter.
2. Keep a scented room spray within reach.
I have another product from Aveda.
There are different scented sprays for each of the chakras. I only liked the smell of chakra 2.
There's so much breathing through the nose in Kundalini yoga that it's nice to spray it in the room. I do find that I have to re-spray it every now and then because the scent is quite light and doesn't linger.
3. Have a blanket ready.
I love the fleece blankets from Ikea. Even if you only do the short warm-up sequence, you should relax afterwards - lie on your back in Corpse Pose with eyes closed. My body cools down so I stay warm with a blanket.
4. Music.
Only if I'm not doing a full session (one whole DVD), I like to have my yoga music playlist ready for the relaxation part. It really helps me relax, unwind and not get bored. As Maya Fiennes says in her book, "(relaxation) is when the body processes the information it has received, rests and absorbs the changes and the healing."
All we have to do is make time... maybe that should be number one on this list.
1. Brew some tea.
It's always good to drink and I never drink enough. So I make a pot of Aveda's comforting tea.
2. Keep a scented room spray within reach.
I have another product from Aveda.
There's so much breathing through the nose in Kundalini yoga that it's nice to spray it in the room. I do find that I have to re-spray it every now and then because the scent is quite light and doesn't linger.
3. Have a blanket ready.
I love the fleece blankets from Ikea. Even if you only do the short warm-up sequence, you should relax afterwards - lie on your back in Corpse Pose with eyes closed. My body cools down so I stay warm with a blanket.
4. Music.
Only if I'm not doing a full session (one whole DVD), I like to have my yoga music playlist ready for the relaxation part. It really helps me relax, unwind and not get bored. As Maya Fiennes says in her book, "(relaxation) is when the body processes the information it has received, rests and absorbs the changes and the healing."
All we have to do is make time... maybe that should be number one on this list.
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