minä perhonen

On my last trip to Tokyo, I went a little crazy buying the minä perhonen limited edition MT tapes. Still can’t quite forget those which were sold out and hence weren’t in my basket...

Today, I’m sharing her 2012 - 2013 Autum/Winter clothing collection! What do you think?

[images: minä perhonen]

NEW! Sling Bag with Origami Crane

Have you heard of the Japanese legend that whoever folds a thousand cranes will be granted a wish? Well, I don't have a thousand of these creatures but I've one crane hand-embroidered on each of these sling bags. I've kept the design clean and simple. It comes with a removable and and adjustable leather strap. Now available in my Etsy shop :)

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

You may remember this post some time back when SK-II invited me to experience the transformation their products bring about. I also posted my thoughts after the 7 day challenge. 

Before that first day, I've never tried any SK-II products. I was pretty okay with my skincare routine and products. There were occasional days when I found my skin to be a little rough but I dismiss it because it goes away after a few days. On the whole, I'm a pretty lucky girl without many skin problems. So, it took a little nudge for me to try something new. Looking back, boy am I glad I did! My skin tone is more even, I don't have those days of rough skin any more and I look forward to the end of the day when I dab on the Facial Treatment Essence. I realised that although my skin was okay, it could be even better! Not to sound like a sell-out but I've since convinced my mother to use the Facial Treatment Essence and she introduced it to my sister too!

Other than the routine way of applying the Facial Treatment Essence, I've also tried something a little different. I have the bottle in the refrigerator and totally enjoy the cooling sensation when I dab the essence on my face! It feels like a real treat especially after being in the sweltering heat outdoors. Try it! Are you a fan of SK-II Facial Treatment Essence too? Read more about SK-II here.

A.B.P Bags

Aren't these printed canvas and leather tote bags from A.B.P gorgeous? Love the simple but bold prints by Ryan Parker.

[images: A.B.P]

Be Pampered - Manicurious

I first stepped into Manicurious, a seamlessly integrated retail space, cafe and nail bar, about month or so ago. Pushing the door opened, I felt suddenly removed from the hustle of the busy traffic outside. The spacious and brightly lit interior was welcoming. And trust me, your attention will be caught by the beautiful furnishings. Especially the chairs in the manicure area. They’ll be calling out your name. 

If you’re not looking for a manicure/pedicure, or if you’re waiting for your girlfriend, there’s a little cafe area to chill out in. Also check out the well curated retail space with beautifully designed items. Oh I have to add, you’ll appreciate the great and friendly service provided!

SK-II Skin Transformation Part 2

Do you remember the SK-II trial that I blogged about? Well, it's already the 7th day today! So what are my thoughts?

Initially I was a little concerned about the extra time I had to spend in the bathroom, to apply more things on my face. You see, I was previously a straightforward wash-tone-moisturise girl (hey, that's already 3 steps!). But I found that I got used to it after a while, especially when I knew I was doing good for my skin! We all deserve self-love and giving a little more time to oneself is just that. On the whole, I find my skin tone to be slightly more even as compared to before (yay!). This is based on just 7 days so I'm looking forward to more improvements with continued usage. 

If you still don't know about SK-II and the magic word, Pitera, read more about it here. Also check out their festive sets which come in a cute little red box (I'm a delighted owner of one).

Thanks, SK-II for having me on the trial!

SK-II Skin Transformation

Recently, my lovely friend, Sarah and I were thrilled to be invited for a 7-day skin transformation with cosmetics brand, SK-II. It is a 7-day trial for us to transform our skin to crystal clarity! I have heard a lot of praise for SK-II previously but had never tried the products. This is my chance to test it out for myself!

It started with us having a one-on-one skin test and counseling session at the SK-II counter. There was a detailed explanation of our test results by the friendly SK-II consultant. So, my skin condition is generally good but there are still a few areas in which I could improve on. I also took the opportunity to ask some skin care related questions. Hehe! After that, we were each presented with a SK-II festive coffret set that catered to our skin needs (feeling pampered!). Sarah and I both received the Pitera Revival Set, which is centered on the Facial Treatment Essence.

I am of course excited to try it out and looking forward to seeing the improvements to my skin! What better way to treat my skin after all that sun exposure during my island getaway last weekend. Yesterday night was the first time I used the products. Guess what? I’m going to track and share my skin results over here. At the end of the 7 day, we’ll see if this is a yay or nay. Exciting! 

Read more about SK-II over here.

Twentsevennames

Realised I haven’t done a fashion post for a long time. Here’s something I think you may like-- Twentysevennames, from New Zealand. Clean and simple but with an playful touch.

[images: Twentysevennames]

Menswear - Moustache

Limited edition underwear by Hong Kong menswear brand Moustache and design firm Konzepp. I adore the little moustache logo! Click on the link and you will see that the shop itself is full of character!

[images: Konzepp]

Art on your lashes

False eyelashes are so common in our little city that I sometimes feel naked when I walk about town without any eye makeup. Yeah... I’m not great with them. I usually don’t bat an eyelid (pun intended) when I come across false eyelashes for sale. But THESE paper eyelashes, which I spotted here, certainly caught my eye!

They are inspired by Chinese paper cutting and I’m drawn to how intricate they are! They are like little pieces of art! And yes, they can be re-used.

[images: nosuchthings]

Embroidered Love Handmade Tote

So, I’ve been sewing quite a bit lately and I’m happy that it’s so. It’s something that I take delight in, especially when seeing the final product and having the satisfaction that I made it with my own hands! Lately, I noticed that sewing allows me to think about things. The same way runners think when they go on a run (I get that sometimes when I run. That is if I’m not busy thinking about how tired I am and how much more to cover).

Here’s a sweet tote bag newly listed in my Etsy shop. I hand-embroidered the “Love Handmade” because I thought it embodies so much of what I do. Click here for more details.

I’m working towards listing something on my little shop at least once a month :).

Window Shopping

Yippee! I’m so glad it’s Friday. I’m sure you are looking forward to the weekend too. If I’m staying in during the weekend, window shopping in Etsy is one of my favourite activities! The creative talent in there constantly amazes me! Recently, I did a random search on beard/moustache related items. I’m not a facial hair fanatic but I thought you may find these cute!

hand painted brooch by Amy Walters

embroidery by onlyembry

pacifier by zieak

ring by inpaperclouds

chocolate lollipops by FiveSisterz

print by blondebeard

Happy weekend, lovelies!

Guest blogging at Sarah's Loft

Hi lovelies, I’m honoured to be guest-blogging at the awesome Sarah’s Loft today. I’m sharing on stunning leather shoes so hop on over here for a read!

Have a great weekend!

[image: a.b.k Custom Leather Craft]

In the Mood for Spring - John Patrick S2011

Lovely pieces from John Patrick Spring 2011 Collection.

Happy mid-week, lovelies!

[images: style.com]

Vintage & Girly - Myrtle & Lace

Love love these bags from Myrtle & Lace. A touch of vintage and girly-ness! Isn’t the little mirror under the flap of the first bag cute?

[images: Myrtle & Lace]