Spring season is here to stay – colourful berets, bright stockings and flirty dresses make a beeline to your closet as well as fun makeup too.
Inspired by flowers, Stage Cosmetics created a beautiful collection reminiscent of the joy and wonders Spring season has to offer.
Be a Floral Fatale with Stage Cosmetics
Draw your eyes – tips on getting the (close to) perfect line
It can be a drag to apply eyeliner especially when you’re a first timer at it but there’s a fairly easy way around it – if you practice too, of course. Here are some ways to do it: 1. Cleanse your face A neat line won’t show on oily skin. Try drawing on an oily [...]
Rainbow brights
Last week, we talked about how you can get summer pink lips with the various lipglosses out there in the market. Today, we’re looking at colourful makeup which you can use to brighten your eyes this summer. Why take to the gloomy weather and state of economy when you can have fun with long-lasting makeup? [...]
Summer lips: quick tip on getting the summer beach look
Pink is summer’s latest obsession and we’re here to tell you why. Sweet on any skin tone and pretty when matched with floral slip-ons, pink lips make one of summer’s biggest trends to date. It’s all about looking fresh and radiant and pink lips automatically brighten up your face! quick tip on getting the summer [...]
Absolutely scent-sational
With Summer creeping closer by, get your beach bodies ready in those sexy swimsuits but don’t forget to pack your favourite perfume along too! Perfumes make an unique statement and it evokes strong feelings by the wearer who wears it. After all, a single scent is able to evoke memories. Here are some of the [...]
Stila to be discontinued in KL
It has been brought to our attention that beloved brand Stila is clearing stocks with discounts from 50% to 70%. Rumours were rife that the company is facing bankrupcy and I decided to put on my investigative hat to get the lowdown. According to thebeautywriter’s sources, the HQ in the States is discontinuing distribution, therefore [...]
Tone up with these body slimming creams
Picture: Katie Holmes’ post baby body Experts always say, a good lifestyle is when you eat healthily and exercise at the same time. Unfortunately, for the majority of us who think exercising is window-shopping, the option to hit the gym is very slim. We blame it on our tight schedule and the lack of initiative [...]
Get your cheeky on
There’s an art to applying blusher and we’re here to tell you how. It takes only two minutes (once you read the below) and you’ll be able to master the trick! Blusher brightens your face instantly and it gives you a pretty natural flush too! How to do it right: 1. Choose a colour closes [...]
Bobbi Brown gives us a peek in her diary during New York Fashion Week
Want to have the season’s most wanted looks off the runway?
Makeup extraordinaire Bobbi Brown shares with us some of the looks she created for major designer labels during New York Fashion Week for Spring & Summer 2009.
Star buys for the month
What’s hot this month on the beauty racks. Have you tried any of these at the beauty counters? Tell us all about it. Also share with us which one was your favourite buy this month, if you’ve bought any! Revlon ColorStay Mineral Blush, RM52 Lightweight, long-wearing blush that is good for your skin all ay [...]
Meow, Hello Kitty.
Meow. This Spring, the sweet, adorable, fashion icon for the last 34 years, Hello Kitty continues her reign as an international pop phenomenon by stepping into a bold new stride as the face of the glamourous and exclusive collection for M.A.C Cosmetics. For the first time in the history for Sanrio, Hello Kitty is allowing [...]
Sun goddess
It’s tough looking too cool for school when the sun’s out and all you just want to do is to go out in your pretty summer dresses.You could even opt for the ’70s sun-lounger siren look – almost sexy for a dip in the pool – with the guide of some of the latest trends [...]
Best new buys for 2009
It’s that time of the year to start tossing old makeup (you know, the ones that you’ve been storing over over a year now) and start replacing them with new, nifty products. You should know by now that things like the expiry date for mascaras are up to a year whereas foundation lasts up to [...]
Magic wands
Fluttery lashes Oh, don’t we all love mascaras? What’s the fastest way to brighten up your eyes than to coat your lashes with your favourite mascara… Even if you’re in a rush to go out, all it takes is just a few swipes and you’re ready to go (even without eyeshadow). The buzz (pun intended) [...]
Date-proof your makeup this Valentine’s day
The time and place have been set; he’ll be picking you up in an hour’s time. In the meantime, you’re planning out what to wear: dress, shoes and clutch, of course. You want to make this the best Valentine’s date he’ll remember. You think about the candlelit dinner, the wine and the gift exchange. Oh, [...]
