Fashion Around the World Series: The Philippines and Taiwan

Philippines

The Philippines Fashion Week

The Philippines Fashion Week

The Philippines Fashion Week

The Philippines Fashion Week

T'Boli Tribe

Taiwan

Taiwan designer Johan Ku

Street Fashion In Taiwan

Taiwan Fashion Week



This week's fashion around the world series is on The Philippines and Taiwan. The fashion in the Philippines and Taiwan is very trendy, colorful and unique. Everyone has their own style and every style is bright and tropical. I find the fashion much like the rest of Asia, that they are not afraid to take risks and to display their love for fashion. The designer Johan Ku in Taiwan is amazing. The designs are exquisite. To make clothing completely out of knit takes a lot of talent. I have never seen any other designs like it making it a one of a kind.
Tribal fashion in general fascinate me simply because of the time and effort they make to create the clothing and jewelry. The T'boli tribe is no exception. The designs are amazing!


What do you think of the fashion The Philippines and Taiwan?


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All About Packs !

Your daily Cleansing-Toning-Moisturizing routine will cleanse the outer layers of your skin. Adding a face pack once a week will take your cleansing deeper.

What does a face pack do? A face pack deep cleanses your skin by penetrating deep into the pores to remove impurities, dead skin cells and excess oils. It keeps skin hydrated by restoring its water content, leaving it soft and supple.
Face packs also brighten skin by lightening spots, blemishes and pigmentation.

How to choose a face pack?
Firstly, you must know your skin type in order to choose the right face pack.
Secondly, look for natural ingredients like saffron, neem, papaya, apple, aloe vera in your packs as these are gentler on the skin.




If you have normal skin
You are lucky! However, even normal skin needs a skincare regime.
We recommend: Himalaya Fairness Face Pack. An easy-to-apply pack with Saffron, Turmeric and Aloe Vera. Saffron and Turmeric improve skin tone and lighten spots. Aloe Vera is well-known to hydrate skin.



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If you have oily skin
You have overactive oil glands! The oil glands produce more sebum, giving the skin a greasy shine.
We recommend: Himalaya Clarifying Mud Pack. Enriched with Fuller's Earth and Walnut, the face pack deep cleanses skin by absorbing excess oils and removing impurities.




If you have dry skin
Your skin produces less sebum. As a result, the skin may flake and look lackluster.
We recommend: Himalaya Refreshing Fruit Pack. A fruity punch to get rid of dull and patchy skin. It has Apple, a rich source of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA), for nourishing skin. Fig and Cucumber for relieving dryness. Papaya helps in lightening blemishes.




 













If you have pimple-prone skin
You need to take care of your skin without aggravating the condition.
We recommend: Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Pack. An instant pick-me-up for pimple-prone skin. It has Neem, a time-tested herb known for its antibacterial properties, that keeps skin troubles at bay. Turmeric, with its antiseptic properties, improves complexion and fights blemishes.

Remember to remove the pack off your face gently. Wash with lukewarm water and apply an ice pack to close the pores.

Please note: Press Release provided by the company.

Alexis Mabille Fall 2011 Couture

This dress is simply a knockout. The lace detailing is exquisite and so so chic.

The fur detailing adds a touch of glam to the sequined dress. This dress reminds me of something a 1940s Hollywood star would wear.

The shape of this dress is extraordinary. I have never seen anything like it!

I love how the model here wore a veil with the green dress. Reminds me of maybe what a Irish bride would wear centuries ago on her wedding day.

Rawr.....The feather detailing and animal print make this dress fierce and hot. You will definitely stand out and get some stares in this dress!

I love how simple this dress is and then there is touch of mesh fabric on the arms and a huge flower at the shoulder. Makes the design pop with interest.

The velvet detailing and studded arm detailing make this dress ultra luxe.

Can I say this dress is simply amazing? The feather detailing at the collar is gorgeous! Reminds me of a Hollywood Starlet.

Alexis Mabille's Fall 2011 Couture is simply amazing. Ever detail is exquisite and so unique. I have yet to find another collection like this one. This collection definitely screams couture.


What do you think of Alexis Mabille's couture collection?


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Celebrity Fashion Weekly Edition

This week's celebrity fashion edition is on The Dancing With The Stars star, Julianne Hough!:

How to copy this look for all under $100:
Jeans: Classic Skinny Jeans for $24.90 at Forever21
Blazer: Tailored Woven Blazer for $27.90 at Forever21
Top: Tinley Road Asymetrical Chiffon Ruffle Tank for $14.97 at Piperlime
Shoes: Peep Toe Heels for $22.80 at Forever21

Total Outfit: $90.57!

Julianne looks ultra chic here. I always love looks paired with a blazer. One of my favorite outfits that I enjoy wearing in the spring, fall and winter is a blazer, tank top, and skinny jeans. Blazers are the perfect clothing piece that can be dressed up or down. It can be worn so many ways making it the must staple in your wardrobe.
This look can also be worn anywhere, wear it to a lunch out with your girlfriends, out shopping and even on casual Friday's at work.
To take this look into the evening take off the blazer and nude shoes. Switch the nude heels for a pair of red or brightly colored heel to pop the outfit. And don't forget to throw on some jewelry!

What do you think of Julianne's look?

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P.S. My boyfriend and I are going to San Francisco for a 5 day vacation in 2 weeks. I would love some recommendations on where to eat, shop and what places to see! Thanks! :)

Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Scrub

I have never experimented with scrubs. I have sensitive skin type and I am very loyal to my St.Ives scrub which suits my skin best. Other scrubs I have tried have left my skin red and itchy. So when Himalaya Herbals sent me this scrub for review purposes - I delayed using this scrub until now recently.

I have started using this scrub since past few weeks and here's what I think of it - -

Product: Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Scrub.
Quantity: 100 gms
Price: 115 INR Rupees.

What company says about the product?
Himalaya's Purifying Neem Scrub removes impurities and dead skin cells. It also removes excess oil from the skin's surface, which is the root cause of acne.
The scrub is blended with the goodness of Neem, which clears blackheads and acne, and Apricot, which hydrates the skin. The natural ingredients cleanse, nourish and moisturize your skin to make it soft, fresh and radiant.

My Experience with the Product:
This product comes in a tube like packaging with a flip cap top. The consistency of this product is very creamy and light with green granules in it. You can also see few of apricot granules which are brown in color but they are very few of them.
I was pleasantly surprised to find the granules minute. The granules are very skin friendly and wont leave you bruised.
The mixture of neem and apricot in product makes it perfect for regular use on the face.  Apricot doesn't leave dry out your skin after use.
It gave me no side reactions. The antibacterial properties of neem certainly prevents formation of new breakouts.
The product is very travel friendly and the flip cap is tightly secured.
The effectiveness of this product can be improved if you use Himalaya Herbals Neem face wash and Neem face pack - For a complete and purifying skin care routine.
The product comes at a dirt cheap price.


Love it or chuck it? 
Absolutely love it !! Do try it everyone.

Have you tried this product yet? ? Let me know what you think. . .

Please note: This product was sent by the company's PR for consideration.

KAREENA KAPOOR - THE FACE OF Lakmé ABSOLUTE

BOLLYWOOD STAR REPRESENTS NEW BEAUTY RANGE

Lakmé since its inception has always celebrated beauty and as an ode to the contemporary Indian woman, Lakmé presents ABSOLUTE - a high-performance long wear make up range. This premium range of cosmetic has been specially created for the woman of today who leads an international life with a soul that is Indian at heart. Kareena Kapoor a mesmerizing beauty, a caring sister, a devoted daughter, a talented actress and above all an epitome of the confident Indian woman, has been chosen as the face of Lakmé ABSOLUTE.  She is a perfect fit for the brand as she embodies the quintessential essence of beauty, which the brand represents. As the face of Lakmé ABSOLUTE, Kareena will be part of the brand’s campaign and unveil the Absolute looks at the Lakmé Grand Finale by Manish Malhotra at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2011 (August 16 –21, 2011).

Lakmé ABSOLUTE is the brand’s high performance long-wear makeup line with world class products that last up to 16 hours. Designed by Lakmé make-up experts Lakmé ABSOLUTE offers the best in long-wear benefits coupled with do-good skin care properties enabling the contemporary Indian woman to be magical in her everyday life.

Talking about being the face of Lakme Absolute Kareena Kapoor said, “I’m very proud to be associated with a brand that introduced the concept of make-up to the Indian woman and today I’m excited to undertake this new journey with them. Lakmé ABSOLUTE keeps my skin radiant and makes me look beautiful the whole day without the need of any touch-ups. Its long wear and high-performance products are just what I need.”

While speaking about the new products she says, “One of my favorite products is ABSOLUTE Lip Last with its precision brush and I’m totally hooked on to the Plump and Shine glosses for the range of sensational colors it offers, there is something for every occasion. As a face make the White Intense Two-Way compact is an extremely convenient product that doubles up as a powder and foundation and has sun filters, which protects my skin from the sun. I completely love the ABSOLUTE Mattreal mousse for daily wear as it’s extremely light and renders a natural glow to my skin while the Soft Focus Foundation is perfect for the glamorous party look. Amongst the eye products ABSOLUTE Kohl Ultimate is my favourite kohl that gives it a one stroke black color .”

Farida Kaliyadan, General Manager - Lakmé says, “We are delighted to have Kareena as the face of Lakmé ABSOLUTE and launch its exciting range of products. Lakmé ABSOLUTE has been specially designed keeping in mind the Indian skin tone, texture and weather conditions. The range is inspired by the modern woman who effortlessly plays myriad set of roles across her personal and professional life. Kareena’s confident persona and beauty makes her the perfect choice for Lakmé ABSOLUTE. She is a performer par excellence and embodies what ABSOLUTE stands for.”

About Lakmé

Contemporary Indian beauty expert Lakmé continuously innovates to offer a wide range of, high performance and world class color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever’s worldwide expertise, Lakmé also partners with the leading cosmetic house Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé also offers its consumers a comprehensive beauty experience through its products and services at the Lakmé Salons and Studios. For further information log on to www.lakméindia.com

Polyvore Outfit of the Week- The Office to The Party

This week I wanted to show how you could take the same little black dress from the office to the party by just changing a couple things to your outfit. For work pair with a blazer, wear a kitten to 2" heel and minimal jewelry. Pop the outfit with a gorgeous red bag. Even a bright blue or purple handbag would do!
For the party pair the dress with a statement necklace to show off the neckline in the dress. Wear Knock out heels and carry a simple clutch. I put in red lipstick because red lipstick will instantly transform your face. I always advise people to go natural at work, and red lipstick is the perfect pick me up to your natural make up face. This look is so easy to transfer into the evening. All you have to carry in your tote bag is the shoes, jewelry and clutch! Easy as pie.

How do you wear your little black dress from the office to an evening out?

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