Be Breast Aware!

Just because it's not October, it's no reason to stop thinking about Breast Cancer Awareness. I sure hope you guys are still doing you monthly self-examination!

The latest effort from Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA) sees them teaming up with GlaxoSmithKline Pharmeceutical (GSK), J.CO Donuts & Coffee and G2 to raise funds and provide access and support for breast cancer patients through the Pink Purse Campaign.

MC of the event Bernie Chan, Ms. Ranjit Kaur President of BCWA & Mr. Lothar Kunze of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceutical

Last Saturday I was lucky enough to see "Pink Angels" kites fill the skies! It was so cool! "Pink Angels" gathered at Kepong Metropolitan Park to show their support and give hope to breast cancer patients to encourage them in their battle against the disease. The flying of angel-shaped kites marked the culmination of of the Pink Purse Campaign.

My Pink Angel went as high as it could til the end of the string!

It was a challenge getting it up there but it was well worth it..

Who says doing something for a cause can't be fun..

The six-week Pink Purse successfully garnered RM40,000 and was channelled to BCWA's Pink Ribbon Mobile Life Saver (MURNI) in two parts. RM20,000 was handed in November 2010 as the 'A Journey of Metamorphosis" Charity Dinner for BCWA in conjunction with Islamic Fashion Festival XI. These funds were raised through the sale of Be A Pink Angel kites which were sold at RM10.00 per piece and the donation of RM2 for every delicious "Pink Angel Combo" sold by J.CO Donuts and Coffee.

The balance of RM20,000 to the BCWA

It's a lovely design don't you think :)

The J.CO Pink Angel Combo

Donuts for a cause

I had 2 of Combo 1!! Donut happy.. lol!

MURNI aims to assist, advise and support women in rural Malaysian communites to be better informed about breast cancer, seek medical help for any abnormal changes in their breast and get timely medical treatment. The modified heavy duty vehicle is not only equipped with basic disease awareness information, but sees the involvement of breast cancer survivors and qualified nurses to educate and encourage women to be breast aware. It's easier access to help with a lower cost.

Some of the programmes that were held to increase awareness and reach to breast cancer patients were:

• Pink Feathers left on car windscreens to urge people to log on to the Be A Pink Angel FB to learn more about what it signifies between 6/12-10/12/10.
• Pink kites crafted in the shape of an angel were sold at RM10  from 6/12/10-14/1/11.
• The Be A Pink Angel FB invited the public to participate in the Show Yourself Pink Angel digital photo drive by uploading a photo of themselves, someone else or and item to signify support. To date, it has 805 supporters and more than 3000 photos have been uploaded

Photo source: Be A Pink Angel FB

Worldwide, breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women, resulting in over 1 million new cases each year, and this is the leading cause of female cancer-related death. A Malaysian woman has a 1 in 20 chance of getting breast cancer in her lifetime. Malaysian women are presenting very late for breast cancer, resulting in hinger figures at advanced stage breast cancer in as many as 30% to 40% of cases compared to the western world.

Ladies of BCWA were around to help teach self-examination

BCA pins

So what you need to do is take necessary precautions and perform regular self-checks because the later the breast cancer is detected, the harder it is for it to be treated! Be Responsible About Your Breast!

For more information on Pink Purse and Be A Pink Angel, log on to Be A Pink Angel Facebook.

I was invited by Lancôme to be their facemodel and to preview the Spring 2011 Collection yesterday and trust me when I say the colours are super pretty!! The collection created by Aaron de Mey is aptly named Ultra Lavande for its use of lavenders and pinks. The colors enhances any womens' natural beauty.

The Collection features a mineral blusher, eye palettes, lip colours and gloss, khol pencils and nail colours. But for the purposes of the session only part of the collection was used.

The first thing that caught my eye was the Butterflies Fever Healthy Glow Mineral Blusher (RM110). The butterfly design embossed on it screams sheer prettiness and chic feminity! The mix of pink, lavender, violet and peach is just nice for that bright and healthy glow *hence the name.. lol*.

Pretty butterflies!! *sigh*

The two eye palettes are - Sparkling Mineral Eye Colour Quad (RM140) in Ultra Lavande Warm Harmony is a purple-pink-silver combination while the Ultra Lavande Cold Harmony is a purple-lavender-gold combination. The colours are not very pigmented so it's perfect for Spring. It goes on really smoothly and is easy to blend.

Ultra-Lavande Warm Harmony

Swatch for Warm Harmony

Ultra-Lavande Cold Harmony

Swatch for Cold Harmony

After applying either one of the palettes, just use the Kohl Liner to add more definition to the eyes. The shade used on me was Pink Ballerina which is a light pink colour.

The lip colours (RM75) come in three shades - Lili Rose, Daisy Rose and Berry Rose. With a creamy light texture, it stays on quite well.

Mel from Sogo Lancome counter did a "light contrast, light situation" look on me. Which basically means, soft eyes and light face - Super Sweet Look! *winks* He used the Cold Harmony eye palette to open up my eyes and heavy definition with loads of mascara! Lurv it! And on my lips, Lili Rose. He nailed the look!

Ultra Lavande Spring 2011 Collection launches next week and should be available by end of the month. So drop by any Lancôme counter to try it out!

Now this is an interesting product for me to review. Shills Miracle-Lift Body Contour Control thanks to OnlyBeauty.com.my. I know what you're thinking, "What is boney chick doing with this product?". Well bare in mind that I am aging, so this could help firm some bits. *LOL* Okie that just sounds ridiculous coming from me. Since it's a sample size, I'll just describe to you what this product is about.

The Miracle-Lift quickly smoothes & firms skin. An extraordinary product for a slimmer, sleeker body shape. Provides an intensive firming & lifting action. Quenches skin with essential moisture to sustain balanced. The unique blend promotes a cooling sensation as it effectively diminishes the appearance of cellulite-prone areas. This is what the front part of the bottle says.

But when I turned to the back for further explanation, it was in Taiwainese!! Apart from the ingredients which were in English, I didn't understand a single word. Lol! Oh wait, there's tiny photos demonstrating on which parts of your body you should apply to as well as how to. This includes your legs, arms, tummy and your bum!

Okie lets get on with it, I've sqeeuzed it into my hand and here goes.. It has a light lotion-like texture. The smell is not that strong but is slightly minty almost analgesic (a type of cream/balm used to relief pain). It is rather cooling as I applied and massaged it onto my tummy. A few minutes later though, it started feeling a tad bit warm like I just applied an analgesic balm. Hmm.. what can I tell you about the effects? My skin feels soft for sure after application. Plus I've finished the whole bottle!

If anyone has tried this product, feel free to share the results okie. :)

Retail Price: RM148 for 250ml

Get it at:
SHILLS Concept Store
LG-06, Lower Ground Floor, (next to Guardian)
Berjaya Times Square,
No. 1 Jalan Imbi, 55100 KL.

My first time trying out a product from Shills (a Taiwanese brand) and I'm rather impressed, thanks to OnlyBeauty.com.my. I'm quite open to trying out products that says "whitening" lately. Last night I tried out Shills Black Angel Bamboo Charcoal Whitening Mask *wow isn't that a mouthful*. Since I only had one packet, I didn't really expect to see instant results.. Read on..

The Ingredients (click photo to enlarge)

At the top of the packet, it's described as "deep cleansing". But it's also suppose to have some sort of anti-bacterial qualities with excellent absorption, able to draw out impurities such as "fat" and dirt that clogs the pores. I'm not too sure about the "fat" part though. So I'm just going to tell you what I thought of the mask.

The mask itself is black and quite thick compared to the usual sheet masks I've used. It was generously soaked with essence. As any sheet masks, it's slightly big but I'm not complaining because at least I know it fully covers my face. *lol*

As you can see the essence is not black like the mask.. :P

My face felt cool when I put it on. The essence had a pleasant essence-like smell. I had it on for 15 minutes and when I took it off I noticed the essence had almost fully absorbed into my skin. My skin looked brighter and clearer instantly. Here's the best part, when I woke up this morning, my skin wasn't as oily as it usually is! It wasn't dry or anything, just less oily and still looking clear. My make up went on smoothly too.

I'm definitely liking this Deep Cleansing mask and would go get a whole box to see better results!

Retail Price: RM59 for 7 pieces (1 box)

Get it at:
SHILLS Concept Store
LG-06, Lower Ground Floor, (next to Guardian)
Berjaya Times Square,
No. 1 Jalan Imbi, 55100 KL.

One reason why I usually avoid lipglosses is that I tend to eat them. By the time I finish munching on something, it's already rubbed off. No more colour or glossiness!

Here's me trying out Max Factor's Lipfinity Colour & Gloss to see if the colour really stays on. It's suppose to last for up to 10 hours without the color fading off or losing its depth.

It's a double tube connected with a double sided doe foot wand. One side the colour and the other side the gloss.

Step 1: Apply Colour

Step 2: Apply Gloss

Easy!

The colour I have is Luminous Petal. The colour comes out quite intense on my lips and is easy to apply. Just wait a few seconds for it to dry then apply the gloss. The colour by itself has a matte finish. The gloss has fine shimmery bits and a really yummie vanilla sent that reminds me of a heavenly dessert. The texture is very light with a high shine impact. My lips look great and definitely kissable! *Now all I need is to smooch Milo Ventimiglia.. LOL!!*

To complete a very simple look (coz I wasn't really going anywhere.. :P), I applied the Max Faxtor False Lash Effect Mascara. Read review here.

6 hours later with teppanyaki, a packet of cheezles, cake and hot chocolate in between, the colour was still there. But I had to reapply the gloss after each munching session. The aim was to see if the colour stayed, and most of it did with only a tad bit going off from the teppanyaki session. Though I would say this is only a 6 hour test, since I wasn't out that long.

To fully remove the colour from your lips just use a makeup remover for long wearing or waterproof make up. Yeah, the colour really stays on especially if you apply a thick layer.

Lipfinity Colour and Gloss comes in 8 colours and retails for RM48.

*Tip: When I don't feel like having intense color, I just smudge the colour on with my finger. You have to do this fast though as the colour tends to dry almost instantly this way. And instead of using gloss I just apply a colourless lip balm for a more subtle effect.

I'm sure you've heard by now that Max Factor Malaysia appointed Winnie Loo as their ambassador. Cool right!!

Max Factor started in 1909 in Hollywood by a Polish wig master and make-up artist to the Imperial Theatre of the Czarists in Russia upon migrating to America. Established as  the motion picture industry was developing for the retail market, it quickly became known as Make-Up to the Stars by 1930. From Panchromatic make up, Pan Stick, the Hi-Fi range to the "New Look", the brand has come a long way since its humble beginnings.

Max Factor finally made its way to Malaysia in October 2010 and I was super excited when I bumped into it at Isetan, Lot 10.

Last month, Max Factor organised a Make-up Demonstration by none other than Winnie Loo at its counter in Isetan, Lot 10. Winnie did a light day make-up using Max Factor's latest products and she made it look soo easy! *wait til I try it and see what happens.. lol*

For the Eyes:

Max Effect Dip In Shadow in Moody Blue

Earth Spirits Eye Shadow in Onyx

Masterpiece Glide and Define Eyeliner in Black

Kohl Pencil in Black

False Lash Effect Mascara (review here)

It was a treat to see Winnie with her wonderous touch! I'm gonna attempt my Max Factor look soon *prepare for a disaster*. :P

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I personally lurv The Body Shop's Japanese Cherry Blossom scent. It screams sensuous feminity! *This was on my Christmas wish list! Amongst other Body Shop products.. :P* Inspired by "Hanami", the Japanese traditional custom of appreciating the short-lived but intensely beautiful blooming cherry blossoms and their falling petals in the breeze, this new collection captures that idyllic mood and memories that are both lyrical and heart-etching.

The exquisitely delicate and tantalising fragrance used across the range, has top notes of Fuji apple, Chinese magnolia and osmanthus flower, mingling with middle notes of star jasmine, Japanese cherry blossom and Japanese persimmon, and base notes of sandalwood, hinoki wood and fruity musk, combining to create the perfect fusion of bouquet to excite the senses.

The Japanese Cherry Blossom range includes:

1. Eau de Toilette 50ml

2. Body Butter 200ml

3. Bath & Shower Gel 250ml

4. Puree Body Lotion 250ml

5. Reed Diffuser 80ml

Best part is you can create your own gift box! This makes for a perfect gift a loved one or get it for youself. *I got the shower gel and lotion set for Tammy/Miu for Christmas.. see, perfect gift! :)*

As all Body Shop products, this range includes a rich assortment of natural and effective Community Trade ingredients such as soy oil organic honey and organic olive oil. Not only will your skin enjoy the very best, communites such as those from Brazil and Zambia will benefit from the process.

Visit your nearest outlet to try out this lastest scent-sational range!

What better way to start off 2011 with a CHOCOLATE post! Woohoo!! Every winter Ritter Sport comes up with a limited edition selection. Yeah I know this is way late but it just found its way to us. Took a while.. I found these at TANGS Pavilion, Mens Department (near the entrance). Of all the strangest places right.

Orangen-Marzipan

Filled with orange marzipan!!!

What more can you ask for! I super  ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ marzipan!! This is more perfect than you can ever imagine!! *drooling insanely, passing out..*

Vanillekipferl

Filled with vanilla crème and little pieces of vanilla crescent biscuit.

Soo soo smooth and heavenly with a lil bit of crunchie yummieness!! *dreamy*

Nuss in Nugatcreme

Filled with hazelnut pieces and rice flakes in nougat creme.

The best of both, a lovely fusion!! ♥ haselnuss!

  

Don't wait too long, you gotta go get this!!

Retails at: RM9.90

It's time for 2011 to shine! *hopefully.. lol*

Hope 2010 has been amazing for you guys. It's been a wonderful year for me, met loads of new people, made a bunch of great friends and I was up to a list of unimaginably fun things *COSMO included.. :P*.

Wishing you guys a fantastic 2011 with loads of things to look forward to!! Have an awesome one! :)