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Makeup for Professional Asian Women
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Are you an an Asian woman working in a Professional role? Don't want to look like Barbie, a Manga character or a Harajuku Girl? Read on!
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The Last Post Ever - And Why

When I started this blog in 2008 during a business trip to Bangalore, I never dreamed where this might take me. Many good things happened to me - Ive met so many wonderful people and made some great ...

28 feb 12

FOTD - Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation 108 Sand, Dollywink Eyebrow Mascara 3 Cocoa, Dollywink Volu...

Todays look is peach-themed, using Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation 108 Sand, Dollywink Eyebrow Mascara 3 Cocoa, Dollywink Volume Mascara, and Powerstyle Lquid Eyebrow No. 1. I purchased the Clarins ...

28 feb 12

Day Out - Ueno Park, Ginza 5-Chome, Harajuku Takeshita Dori, Roppongi Hills and MOAR KITTEHS!

After all that shopping, Hubs and I wanted to take a break and enjoy one of Tokyos famous parks - Ueno Onshi Park, in the northern part of the city. Above, Bentendo Temple. Ueno Park was Japans fir...

28 feb 12

Day Out - Ginza, Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park in Tokyo

We went shopping in Ginza today with Yumeko, a blogger friend. I first met Yumeko when she visited London a couple of years ago, and it was wonderful to see her again in her home town. We met in fron...

27 feb 12

Day Out - Visit to Shinjuku - Isetan, SKII, Addiction, Hello Kitty and MOAR!

On Wednesday, I took the train from Hadano to Shinjuku whilst Hubs was working at his office in Hadano. Above, the South Terrace Exit from Shinjuku station. I made my way to Takashimaya, through al...

26 feb 12

FOTD - Addiction Tinted Moisturizer No. 3 and SKII Clear Beauty Face Blusher No. 31 Happy with Pite...

Todays FOTD is based on two wonderful products that I picked up at Shinjuku Isetan: Addiction Tinted Moisturizer No. 3 and SKII Clear Beauty Face Blusher No. 31 Happy with Pitera. I had a very int...

25 feb 12

Day Out - Visit to Mitsukoshi Department Store, Shinjuku Marui Department Store and Marui One Gyaru...

I headed to Mitsukoshi department store after I visited Isetan in Shinjuku. In fact, its right across the street from Isentan on Shinjuku 3-Chome. The first display I encountered was a pillow boutiqu...

24 feb 12 1 person likes this

My First Home Hair Highlighting Experience

I decided to be brave (or reckless!) and finally use that box of Revlon High Dimension Color Accents Highlighting Kit in Honey that I bought from a Drug Store bargain bin in L.A. (Its now discontinu...

23 feb 12

Preview- Tokyo and Yokohama Department Store and Drug Store Makeup Purchases

Click to Enlarge This post is a preview of the items I picked up on in my Japan trip. One of the highlights was my trip to the Laduree counter at Mitsukoshi in Ginza. Above, Laduree Cream Cheek Base...

22 feb 12

Day Out - Harajuku and Shibuya - Gyaru Heaven!

On Thursday, Hubs and I visited the famous Harajuku district, packed with shops catering to the latest teenage fashion trends. Above is the entrance to Harajuku Takeshita Street. Harajuku Takeshita S...

21 feb 12

FOTD - Suqqu Spring 2012 - Blend Color Eyeshadow 11 Himesango, Lunasol Gradient Blusher Natural Bar...

Todays look uses a new Suqqu Spring 2012 Blend Color Eyeshadow palette: 11 Himesango. Its a beautiful, shimmering blend of pink, taupe, pale matte cream, and dark and very dark plum shades. Click ...

20 feb 12

Day Out - Tour of Takashimaya Yokohama

On Tuesday, I took a comprehensive tour of the Takashimaya department store in Yokohama. I started with the Food Hall, which is as gorgeous as the ones you find in Selfridges and Harrods in London. ...

19 feb 12

Day Out - Lunasol and Cle De Peau FOTD at Takashimaya Yokohama Beauty Hall

On Tuesday, Hubs went off to his office in Japan very early, and I had a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and headed off to the Yokohama Takashimaya, which is conveniently attached to the Sheraton v...

18 feb 12

Test Drive - Guerlain Noir G Mascara

Im testing out Guerlain Noir G Mascara today - I went shopping at Takashimaya in Yokohama, and wanted to wear just a minimum of makeup so that I could try things on at the various cosmetic counters....

17 feb 12

Day Out - Kinkakuji Shrine and Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan

On Monday, Hubs and I visited Nijo Castle in Kyoto. The castle consists of two concentric rings of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and...

16 feb 12

FOTD - Guerlain Terracotta La Selection De LEte

Todays FOTD is based on my new Guerlain Terracotta La Selection De LEte palette from Dubai Duty Free. The upper tray of the palette has a subtle two-toned Terracotta Bronzer, perfect for winter skin...

15 feb 12 1 person likes this

Day Out - Kyoto - Heian-Jingu Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple

Hubs and I took the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto on Sunday morning. It took 2 hours and 20 minutes. Japanese trains are so fast, comfortable, and clean! We stayed at the Westin Miyako - heres the v...

14 feb 12

Quick Update from Tokyo and Duty Free Haul

Greetings from the land of HELLO KITTY! Hubs and I landed at Narita on Saturday after a 9 hour flight from Dubai (its only 45 minutes from Muscat to DXB, but we had a 4 hour stop over). We took the ...

13 feb 12

FOTD - Tom Ford Eye Color Quad 03 Cocoa Mirage, Tom Ford Cheek Color 06 Wicked and Tom Ford Translu...

Todays look is a neutral airplane makeup I wore on our flight to Tokyo via Dubai. Im wearing Tom Ford Eye Color Quad 03 Cocoa Mirage, Tom Ford Cheek Color 06 Wicked and Tom Ford Translucent Finishin...

12 feb 12

Day Out - A Stroll Through the Souk

We took Hubs dad to the Muttrah Souk for a bit of sightseeing and shopping before his trip home to the U.K. We walked along the sea front, above, which has sheltered seating at regular intervals alo...

11 feb 12

FOTD - Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup SPF 10 B30, Burberry Light Glow Bl...

Todays look uses some products I picked up at Heathrow T3 Duty Free last week: Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long-Wear Flawless Fluid Makeup SPF 10 B30, Burberry Light Glow Blush No. 01 Russet Blush and...

10 feb 12

Day Out - Muscat Festival

Every year, the Muscat Festival is held in February mainly at Qurum Park, and other venues. We took the opportunity to go this year, and were glad we did - it was so fun and educational. Qurum Park ...

09 feb 12

FOTD - Estee Lauder Spring 2012 Topaz Collection

Todays look is based on some key products from the Estee Lauder Spring 2012 Topaz Collection, and a new Burberry Lip Mist, 203 Brown Sugar. I love the new colours from the Topaz Collection - they wo...

08 feb 12

A Mini-Tour of Muscat and Coastline

On Sunday, Hubs and I took his dad for a sightseeing tour around Muscat. We went to the Dive Center for lunch - they have a lovely little cove all their own, and run numerous dive/snorkel, k...

07 feb 12

FOTD - LOreal White Perfect BB Cream and Estee Lauder Pure Color 5 Colour EyeShadow Palette 21 Topa...

Today was our first day out and about in Muscat. Hubs dad is visiting this week, so we showed him the sights. I kept my makeup simple for repeat sunscreen applications, using LOreal White Perfect BB...

06 feb 12

Preview - Heathrow T3 Acquisitions - Tom Ford, Burberry, Chanel and LOreal Asia Exclusive

We had such a hard time finding a food outlet at Heathrow T3 on Friday that I skipped eating and went Duty Free shopping. I think the trade-off was worth it. From top to bottom, left to right: 1. A ...

05 feb 12

FOTD - Estee Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelee 01 Topaz Chameleon

Todays FOTD is really airplane makeup, using Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector in Light, and Estee Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelee in 01 Topaz Chameleon. This highlighter packs a punch - I...

04 feb 12

Updated Makeup Organization and New Bedroom Wallpaper

Ive had requests from various folks to post pictures of my makeup stash and my new bedroom decor. Well, we aim to please, so here are the pics! Above, we had the back wall of our bedroom papered with...

03 feb 12

My Favourite Hair Serums

Its winter, and my hair is very dry. In fact, its dry all the time - my scalp really doesnt produce any oil to speak of, and my hair is both coloured and highlighted. It even gets dry at the roots! ...

02 feb 12

Preview - Estee Lauder Topaz Collection Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelee 01 Topaz Chameleon and...

Im feeling a bit under the weather today, so I thought Id treat you to a couple of Spring 2012 acquisitions from the Estee Lauder Topaz collection: Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelee 01 Topaz Cham...

01 feb 12

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