Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 18, 2012,
In :
Reviews
In tropical country like ours, the cool breeze of the holidays is definitely a breather. But I can never contest the happiness I feel when the temperature starts to rise up again. This only means one thing: sunny days are back! So what better way to celebrate the beginning of spring than to actually wear it?
Inspired by the spring and the delight and vivacious spirit it brings, Tous launches three fragrances that radiate purity, serenity and innocent charm.
Upon smelling these three scents,... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, January 9, 2012,
In :
Reviews
As a child, I've always been fascinated with my mom's make-up kit, figuring out what the weird looking eyelash curler is for and which color to put on what area on my face. One of the brands she always keep is Estee Lauder. I guess because of this, I've always labeled Estee Lauder as a beauty brand for the "mature" and the "old". Subconsciously, I've never really considered adding any Estee Lauder product both in my personal and professional kit, until I was asked to do a stint for them last ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, December 19, 2011,
In :
Reviews
How difficult can Christmas shopping be? Well, if you're like me who hates traffic and crowded malls, super! Good thing some stores offer Christmas gift sets that can make Christmas shopping a little bit easier! One of the great deals I scored this season was from Estee Lauder. Don't you just love their annual holiday sets? Super worth the buck!
EL Pure Gloss To Go
₱1,600 (worth over ₱4,500)
Estee Lauder x Michael Kors
For every ₱2,800 worth of purchase, you can this kit for only ₱2,500 ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, December 12, 2011,
In :
Reviews
Lately, I've noticed to have increasing number of young clients who are having their eyebrows and lash lines tattooed. By young I mean those in their late 20's and early 30's. Good thing there are already beauty salons offering good shades of brown that would look natural and won't turn green or gray as years pass. Unfortunately, there's still the pain factor that most women cannot tolerate and the healing time that they can't wait out.
Good news! K-Palette, the Japanese brand that specializes... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, November 29, 2011,
In :
Reviews
Three months ago, I got one of the best news a make-up addict can ever receive -- Benefit Cosmetics is finally opening in Manila! It took so much patience and willpower to not let the news out in my blog (until everyone blogged about it about a month ago!), but I finally decided that 2 weeks before its opening would be the perfect timing to write about it. And as if my timing wasn't perfect enough, I got an invite to the sneak peak of the brand before it opens!
Why do I personally love Benefit... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, November 3, 2011,
In :
Reviews
Who doesn’t love Halloween? Well, uhm, I don’t. Not that I’m kill-joy or anything, but I just don’t find Halloween a holiday worthy of celebration. I find the quest for the best outrageous costume too time-consuming and exhausting, not to mention having fake scars and blood all over. And for someone who’s last scary movie was “What Lies Beneath,” skipping Halloween altogether was next to logical.
Every eve of November 1, I find myself lavishly spending my night at home with a h... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, June 9, 2011,
In :
Reviews
As promised in my previous blog post, here's a review of Majolica Majorca's Summer 2011 collection "Fake Sleeping". Like any other collection they released, there's a story behind it:
"After a hundred years of peaceful slumber and dreaming, a Princess finally awakens to the gentle kiss of a Prince. Her big and round eyes fluttered open revealing long, rich lashes. Her eyes, which were full of sparkles were like nothing anybody has ever seen.
They were truly, a breathtaking and enchanting sigh... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, May 2, 2011,
In :
Reviews
It’s been almost 6 months now since I was first invited to attend a Barre3 session. At that time, I was focusing on my yoga routines and didn’t really think of shifting to Barre3 but tried it anyhow. After an hour of self-inflicted pain, I shrugged it off my shoulders and continued focusing on yoga alone until last month, when I got another invite for another Barre3 session. To be honest, I really didn’t know if it’s wise to permit myself to another struggle, but I just went for it, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 29, 2011,
In :
Reviews
“If there’s one beauty product you can’t live without, what would it be?” This seems to be the worst question any beauty junkie can ever be asked of, but to me it isn’t. My clients always ask what skincare routine they should follow to achieve good skin. Once I start with my speech, they stop me right there and then to say, “but I’m too tamad for all that.” So I tell them, “skip all of that if you must, but never ever ditch your sunblock.”
So for someone who cannot live wi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, March 25, 2011,
In :
Reviews
The more affordable subsidiary brand of Shiseido Japan is now in Manila! Majolica Majorca opened last March 13 in SM Makati where it joined most of the coveted make-up brands we have in the country today. It was real excitement when I first heard from a colleague, who now is handling the make-up brand, that Luxasia finally decided to bring in one of the cutest make-up brands I adored since I was a teenager! So I went over to SM Makati cosmetics department as usual to window shop; This time ar... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 15, 2011,
In :
Reviews
The Christian Dior boutique at Taipei 101 by far has the best make-up studio station I've seen from a cosmetic brand. Or maybe it's just because my name is imprinted on the back of the chairs and on the well-lit mirrors! This is definitely my peg for my future make-up studio.
 I need to get myself those chairs! And those "Dior Addict Be Iconic" mirror stickers!  Complete with all the make-up a lady needs!  Drawer-like shelves for ease.  Private make-up studio for VIP clients.  Customized brush handle...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, February 23, 2011,
In :
Reviews
During my short trip to Hong Kong last week, I finally had the chance to check out H&M's cosmetic line. I wasn't really excited to see it. I mean, I'd probably be better off buying from a brand that makes cosmetics, not clothes. And it's a good thing I didn't expect so much because really, there was a lot of cosmetics but I hardly had the desire to buy any of it. Here's why:
 Presentation looks cheap, so as the plastics they're enclosed in.
 Eyeshadow palette offers only metallic finishes. I'm n...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 12, 2011,
In :
Reviews
 Brush your teeth, apply your eyelash grower, and jump into bed. There's apparently a new nightly method to getting those fluttery, Bambi-like lashes: Rapidlash.
What it does according to Rapidlash:
In just 4-6 weeks, this innovative, safe and high-performance formula is clinically proven to promote healthy, natural lashes and brows. RapidLash is infused with vital proteins, potent polypeptides, vitamins, minerals and botanicals that nourish and strengthen your lashes and brows to fight the e... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, January 12, 2011,
In :
Reviews
I have been wanting to jump on the mineral make-up bandwagon for years but I just had too many make-up in my arsenal, I needed to fight the temptation for another make-up spree. However, while "researching" on new beauty products at Beauty Bar last month, I happen to try The Supernatural Airbrushed Canvas. It promised airbrush finish and that got me interested. The temptation was too strong, I needed to get myself one!
 What it is according to Philosophy: A sheer, multi-tasking 4-in-1 high-pi...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, December 16, 2010,
In :
Reviews
Never athletic, sporty or fit, I've gone through life neglecting the health and fitness aspect of it because I was to lazy to lift a finger. I attempted to improve my body a couple of times in the last few years. I tried a membership to the top gym in the metro in college, badminton after graduation, and swimming after I realized I don't have the patience to gather everybody everytime for a badminton session or inflict myself with pain at the gym. Swimming is the only one I stuck to but I ca... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, November 25, 2010,
In :
Reviews
We all need a change every now and then. From our clothes to the music we listen to, a little bit of variety is essential to keep a dynamic life. So, why should we have the same hairstyle day in and day out? Wigs were once the rave years ago but then the heat one endures underneath just isn't worth it. Thank God for beauty scientists who created hair extensions, now we can look and feel like a different person any time we want to.
Kinds of Hair Extension
Permanent hair extensions must be we... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, November 11, 2010,
In :
Reviews
I only had the nerve to try on contact lenses exactly a year ago when I met with a friend at her optical shop. I've always wanted to for the sake of having a different eye color (I have 20/20 vision, thanks Ma and Pa!) but never had the guts to touch my eye... it's way too freaky! Thanks to my friend's staff who helped me go through the process. It took us 15 minutes before I actually got it right. Back then, I got a pair of Freshlook green, blue and true sapphire. A total of 3 pairs (a bit t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, November 9, 2010,
In :
Reviews
 In my previous post just a few weeks ago, I tackled one of women's (as well as men's) biggest skin problems -- blackheads. I lined out tips on how to get rid of them and also gave out some advices on how to prevent getting them again. From that day on when I wrote the article, I was in a perpetual hunt for products to fight those pesky pepper-like dots. I found 3 of the best products that you may want to include in your skincare regimen to help you banish those blackheads.
Cleanser: Boske Clea... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 8, 2010,
In :
Reviews
Bangkok is a shopping paradise for clothes, but can the same be said about their makeup and beauty products? Absolutely! Bangkok’s glitzy department stores carry the same high-end American and European cosmetics available in the Philippines, plus a delightful assortment of locally-made personal care products. My favorite one being Beauty Buffet, a local Thailand cosmetics brand offering a wide-range of make-up, skincare and bodycare products. 
Beauty Buffet outlet at the BTS station of The Em...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 8, 2010,
In :
Reviews
My apologies for the lack of posts for the past week as I've been out on a trip in Bangkok for both business and pleasure. In my next posts, I'll be sharing with you blog-worthy Thai beauty finds. For now, I'd like to share one of the things you shouldn't miss out on if you're planning to a book a ticket to Bangkok -- the thai massage.
What is a Thai massage?
It is a type of massage that involves stretching and deep-tissue pressing. This form of bodywork is usually performed on the floor, wi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 29, 2010,
In :
Reviews
I was so out of my element today. Bad timing to run around the metro for errands before my flight to Bangkok tonight. Thank God for Piandre Greenbelt where I found an hour of solace before going back to tying loose ends. Quickfix of the day: Mani and pedi.
  Essie in Pretty EdgyI chose Essie in Pretty Edgy, one of the three shades of Essie Summer Collection 2010. Lately it's all purples and taupes here and there because well, it's already fall! For a change I wanted something lively and war...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, October 26, 2010,
In :
Reviews
There are loads of oral beauty supplements (dermaceuticals/nutraceuticals) out there that promise to make you healthier and more beautiful. I dove into research and even talked to top dermatologists to find the few worth popping. Here are the top five beauty supplements I highly recommend in conjunction with the beauty diet:
1. Sun Protection
Aside from daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen, boost your UV protection all year by taking an antioxidant supplement such as Heliocare. New r... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 25, 2010,
In :
Reviews
Another Chanel lip make-up I'm addicted to since this year's fall season started!
What it is according to Chanel: A lipstick with a moisturizing cream formula with a long-lasting satiny finish that provides medium-to-full coverage that won't fade, smudge or feather.
 Chanel Hydrabase in Sirene I say...
Mositurizing benefit: The product description of Chanel is pretty accurate on how moisturizing this lipstick is. I'm almost halfway done with my first tube and I'm in love! One of the main reasons...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, October 25, 2010,
In :
Reviews
There's no such thing that speaks of classic and timeless beauty other than Chanel, from their limited edition palettes patterned from their timeless fashion pieces to their rich luxurious products. Chanel Glossimer is one of the mainstays I have in my beauty arsenal since time immemorial. I like to change my lipcolor a lot, play with different textures, experiment with matte and satin finishes, but I never seem to leave the house without this ultra-lipgloss. As a beauty blogger, I cannot aff... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 15, 2010,
In :
Reviews
Remember when you were still in highschool and make-up seemed to be the last thing in your head? When your kikay kit consisted only of a comb, toothbrush & toothpaste and an oil blotter? The most popular vanity product back in the early 2000 (when tweens still didn't find the need to save up for make-up unlike kids nowadays) was the oil blotter. Most of my classmates passed on a packet, sharing one film after another to their entire barkada. The only manufacturer of oil blotters was Clean & C... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Friday, October 8, 2010,
In :
Reviews
 YOU: Being Beautiful: The Owner's Manual to Inner and Outer Beauty is the follow-up book to Roizen and Oz's current bestseller YOU: Staying Young. The book gives a holistic approach to beauty as it targets three dimensions of beauty: looking beautiful, feeling beautiful and being beautiful. I've got this for myself in 2008 but didn't really have the chance to open it until yesterday when I was looking for a book to start after finishing my last fiction.
As described by Amazon:
"In this book, Dr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, October 3, 2010,
In :
Reviews
When the year started, all beauty junkies were off to the counters for the search for the best bright lipstick there is. The hunt went on as the trend dominated not only the catwalks, but the red carpet as well. Up until now, I still get a lot of queries as to where to find the best bright lippies even if 2011 is about to close in. Today, I'm not only giving you the scoop on what brands carry the best bright shades, but also which brands have the most affordable ones! I wouldn't want you ladi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, September 27, 2010,
In :
Reviews
Though
still a taboo to most today, tattoo has gotten its way into mainstream as
celebrities and models are getting inked. I had my first one during my stint in
LA where almost everyone I met was sporting one. It didn’t take long
before I convinced myself to join the club since my classmate works at a tattoo
place as a piercer. I wanted a text that would remind me of a
certain significant time in my life and since I was taking up Masters program in
make-up artistry that time, I decided that... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, September 23, 2010,
In :
Reviews
 As promised in my last blog post on HD make-up, I'll be recommending an HD make-up worth investing in. The only HD make-up I ever trusted was Makeup For Ever for its Invisible Cover Foundation and Microfinishing Powder. However lately, I've been hearing a lot of good word about Revlon's PhotoReady Make-up, particularly its liquid foundation. The said product promises to give a poreless, airbrushed skin with its photochromatic pigments that bend and reflect light to erase every flaw. While at ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 21, 2010,
In :
Reviews
This year has been such a
blessing for my growing family as we were gifted two more additions. Topping
off the joy that my first niece Erin has given us, Inigo Gabriel and Ava Simone
joined the Co family this 2010. I never looked into babycare products until I
realized I needed to shop for them. What better gift a beauty blogger aunt can
give, but beauty products right?
In the long search for the
best baby care brand, the winner was just under my nose the entire time. I used
to work for Tupper... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, September 7, 2010,
In :
Reviews
I've never been one who's a loyal on a certain brand when it comes to beauty products. As a beauty blogger, it is my job to try out new (and even strange) products on the shelves, may it be a drugstore find or one exclusively sold at Nordstrom. However, for three months now, I can't seem to shift away from my bathroom body goodies, dare I say staples (a non-existent word in my vocabulary). When Olay introduced its Age Defying bar claiming that we all can look and feel young in just 7 showers... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, September 2, 2010,
In :
Reviews
 I'm not one who's picky on cleansers as I feel they all just do one thing: to cleanse. I feel that cleansers have no other benefits but to cleanse and the ingredients aren't so important as you wash them away anyways as compared to lotions or serums that is left on your skin. But upon seeing Pond's Pure White Deep Cleansing Facial Foam with Activated Charcoal, I knew I needed to get myself one. Activated carbon, also called activated charcoal, is a form of carbon that has been processed to ma... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, August 31, 2010,
In :
Reviews
As a make-up artist, it is a must that I offer airbrush make-up to my clients. But if you only use make-up for personal use, it might not be practical to get yourself an airbrush gun and kit. So how do you get that airbrush finish without spending tens of thousands? The answer: the stippling brush. Much like a high quality photo, the more dots per-inch (dpi), the better the pictures look. This is the basic fundamental concept of airbrushing, and also applies to stippling.
Popularized by MAC c... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, August 31, 2010,
In :
Reviews
 One of
the major health problems during rainy season is the incidence of dengue. The
Department of Health (DOH) fears that there could be 80,000 dengue cases by the
end of 2010, as the number of patients continues to go up. As of August 14
this year, 54,659 dengue cases have been recorded nationwide. From this figure,
2,966 cases were recorded in the first two weeks of August alone and forecasted
to exceed July cases of 17,000.
Good
thing there are insect repellants available in the market tod... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 18, 2010,
In :
Reviews
 Most people I know rely on pencils when defining their brows as it's the easiest way to "draw". However, it gives out that "drawn on" look with those, making brows look harsh and unnatural. As for powders, I feel that the loose pigments make the brows look bland and inexact. Personally, I prefer shading my arches with cake or wax product as the moist texture makes brows look more groomed afterwards, and it leaves a nice tint that makes your brows look more distinct. The pigments are not as vi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 11, 2010,
In :
Reviews
 With a trio of Democratic lawmakers introducing the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 before Congress last week, the green beauty movement has been gaining more speed recently. Just in time for No More Dirty Looks, a new eco-guide to finding safe and clean personal care products. Authors Siobhan O’Connor, an editor at Good magazine, and Alexandra Spunt, a journalist and marketing consultant, decided to pen the book after getting Brazilian blow-outs and wondering which ingredient in the formula sme...
Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, March 25, 2010,
In :
Reviews
It seems like the ongoing theme of my summer shopping spree has been all about exfoliation. Ever since I tried The Spa's Refining Body Wrap, I got so hooked on regularly having my skin exfoliated at least twice a week, which is by the way the recommended frequency to maintain a healthy skin cell turn-over (But then again, who has the time?). L'Oreal Paris Body Expertise Exfotonic does just that.
 
It took me years to find the perfect exfoliator for my skin that I can depend on to remove my dea... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 23, 2010,
In :
Reviews
 Another reason why I would love to live in New York: The La Prairie Spa at the Ritz-Carlton. The Swiss skincare company has just devised a new Platinum Rare facial at its New York relaxation destination using its luxe Platinum line—an antiaging collection devoted to recharging the skin’s electrical balance using actual traces of one of the world’s rarest, most precious elements. The service’s real selling point, though, is that you are attended to by two aestheticians instead of one. ...
Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 9, 2010,
In :
Reviews
I always find myself mixing two to three lipstick shades to achieve a perfect I'm in the mood for, despite having more than 50 lipsticks in my stack-pile in my make-up arsenal. It just seems to be impossible to find the perfect shade of lipstick I want in a tube! But, as my Spring make-up newest find would prove, it still is possible. Guerlain Galia (#3) Rouge G Lipstick is a pink-beige nude lipstick with a creamy, lightly glossy look. It has no real detectable shimmer, but it has this soft s... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, March 2, 2010,
In :
Reviews
In my calendar, March marks the beginning of summer. To welcome summer this year, I skipped splurging on new pairs of bikinis and indulged myself on a body treatment for a bikini-ready body instead. The Silhouette Refining Body Wrap is one of the two newest bodycare treatments of The Spa Wellness Center. This new addition to The Spa's range of services is a cutting edge slimming, anti-cellulite full body cocoon treatment, said to stimulate your body to break down fat and eliminate water reten... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, March 1, 2010,
In :
Reviews
With the surge of cosmetic clinics sprouting in every corner of the metro, we ladies are bombarded with too many options on how we can change and alter our face and body. Extreme measures as others would describe cosmetic surgery, most women (and an increasing number of men) are still tempted to go for it as it presents countless possibilities to achieve perfection. However, there are still some of us who would just like to enhance how we already look and try to optimize our features without ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, February 28, 2010,
In :
Reviews
To my friends who've asked who does my hair and to random acquaintances who've asked where I had my haircut done, this blog entry is for you:
January 2009 - February 2010
I've always had long black one-length hair when I was in kindergarten until my last year in grade school. No wonder after discovering hair dyes and different haircuts, I always grow tired of the look of my hair and maintain a style for only a month or two. Known to my friends as someone whose hair would look differently get-... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, February 9, 2010,
In :
Reviews
 Everyone who has gotten close to my personal beauty kit knows that I'm not a lipstick girl. I'm one of people who just can't stand having color stains on her coffee cups. However, because of my naturally pale lips, I need to add a hint of color. It's been 8 years now since I started using cheek and lip stains on my pucker but it has always been an issue to me the delivery system of the product. I can't afford a change of clothes if ever the product drops on my top! Thank God Covergirl introdu... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, February 8, 2010,
In :
Reviews
 Guess what my current beauty obsession is. Yes that's right, teeth! In my last few days in Los Angeles last year, I noticed my teeth yellowed from too much coffee and soda intake. I took a quick run to Target and decided to try Crest's Advance Whitening Strips. I was amazed how my teeth glowed in photos, in just 7 days! After then, I was hooked on teeth products. The newest one I want to try is Burt's Bees' 99.2 percent natural toothpaste. Available in Multicare and Whitening formulas with or...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, January 24, 2010,
In :
Reviews
 I’ve never been much of an eye shadow wearer, as I have a highly pigmented upper eye lid. This is both a good and bad thing; the medium color gives off the illusion of permanent makeup, which I don’t mind, but if I dabble in azure and emerald shadows, they never show up quite as true as I’d like. If you share my pain—or suffer from another common eye shadow affliction (e.g., its tendency to fade)—Benefit has a solution. Its new Stay Don't Stray primer uses sodium hyaluronate to hydr...
Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, January 21, 2010,
In :
Reviews
Heard of vibrating mascara wands like that of Maybelline's Pulse Perfection and Estee Lauder's TurboLash? How about the vibrating Neutrogena Wave facial scrub? Yes?? Well here's the newest addition to your vibrating beauty tools: the vibrating powder foundation.
Before 2009 ended, Lancôme added it's newest product to it's Ôscillation line -- the Ôscillation powder foundation. As the 1st micro-vibrating mineral foundation, this technology is said to give pixel-precise complexion result with...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, January 19, 2010,
In :
Reviews
 When Guerlain launched its Météorites collection way back in 1987, it revolutionized the practice of applying powder. Run-of-the-mill pressed powders in a range of nude colors were replaced by colorful cardboard boxes filled with luminescent balls in skin-correcting shades, allegedly inspired by Marie Antoinette’s own makeup arsenal. For spring, the brand has reformulated the popular product and relaunched it in a newly designed, marbleized compact. You still get the subtle violet scent f... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, November 9, 2009,
In :
Reviews
 Thirty-two years ago, Yves Saint Laurent rocked the perfume world with the introduction of Opium. It was the exotic sexpot’s answer to Chanel No. 5’s timeless elegance, with suggestive naked advertising to boot. Starting next year, the mandarin, bergamot, jasmine, and sweet myrrh eau will be sporting a “modern” makeover courtesy of Stefano Pilati and Fabien Baron. The duo has designed both a new bottle and an advertising campaign for the fragrance starring Karen Elson. Junkies will be... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, November 3, 2009,
In :
Reviews
 Forget oil pastels and watercolors. Hair is emerging as both artistic medium and muse of late. Between architectural experiments on runway and recent films like Chris Rock’s Good Hair, shiny, frizzy, straight, and curly strands alike are taking center stage. Hair’em Scare’em (Gestalten, 2009) will be released stateside this month and aims to add to this increasingly popular discourse with 224 pages of artistic expression in graphic, interior, fashion, and jewelry design as well as photo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, October 28, 2009,
In :
Reviews
 Whether or not you’re ready to accept it, the holidays are quickly approaching. It’s unclear what actually demarcates the beginning of the season—whether it’s the first appearance of Christmas lights or the nascent pangs of stress that come with making your Thanksgiving travel plans—but in our world, the arrival of repackaged makeup sets means it has begun. Dior has proven particularly adept at luring consumers this time of year by miniaturizing its coveted Cannage tote and re-creat... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, October 28, 2009,
In :
Reviews
 Fragrance can be a mystifying beast. With all the celebrity endorsements, eye-catching bottles, elaborate marketing campaigns, and expansive ingredients lists, it’s often hard to sort out the winners from the stinkers. Luca Turin and Tania Sanchez set out to do just that with their new book, Perfumes: The A-Z Guide (Penguin; 2009). A leading scholar in the field of olfactory science (and the subject of Chandler Burr’s tomeThe Emperor of Scent), Turin brings his renowned expertise to the t...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, August 9, 2009,
In :
Reviews
 Calluses, corns, cracked heels, ingrown toenails—the list of gross-outs went on and on in yesterday’s New York Times' article about widespread foot neglect (and the subsequent shame that goes along with it). But there was one common foot complaint it didn’t get into. We’re talking about blisters, which more often than not are caused by a very attractive, albeit uncomfortable, pair of shoes. When fashion trumps function—and it so often does— Band Aid Blister Block is a quick and ea... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Wednesday, August 5, 2009,
In :
Reviews
 After they met on the slopes in Telluride (where all great ideas are hatched), Lauren Bush partnered with Bobbi Brown for the latest installment of her successful Feed bag line. The result of their collaboration, an organic makeup bag, will be filled with three of Brown’s best-selling lip glosses in Petal, Rose Sugar, and Aubergine when it goes on sale in October. It also does double duty as a clutch, and proceeds from its $50 price tag go to the United Nation's World Food Program's Food fo...
Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Thursday, July 30, 2009,
In :
Reviews
I used to be
scared to dye my hair with any colorant up until three years ago when I decided
to chop my long locks. You see, with short hair, you can do pretty much
whatever without feeling guilty that you're slowly killing your hair with
chemicals. After all, all those "dead" and damaged part of your
strands gets cut off anyway every trim time. However, when trying to grow out
your short 'do to long 'do again, the effort doubles up as you need to make
sure that your grown out hair isn't goin... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Tuesday, July 28, 2009,
In :
Reviews
90% of make-up artists I know
in the industry share one distinct obsession: mascara. No matter how great your
eyeshadow or blush or lipstick application you did, it wouldn't be complete
without enhancing those lashes. Just see of how the eyelash perming and weaving
business skyrocketed in the past year and you'd know how women adores long lush
prettied up lashes.
I myself spend not so much on buying expensive mascaras as I always toss them once they're three months old. I find it impractical... Continue reading ...
Posted by Dior Co on Monday, July 27, 2009,
In :
Reviews
 I think I've mentioned Benefit cosmetics approximately 1000 times on my multiply blog because I absolutely adore BeneTint to the point where it has established permanent residency in my makeup bag and I've repurchased it no less than 4 times despite its tendency to stain everything I own including my passport. After finishing my last broken bottle, I decided to try out its new twist on their cult-fave, the Posie Tint -- a lighter version of Benefit's cult-favorite BeneTint. This just-kissed t...
Posted by Dior Co on Sunday, July 26, 2009,
In :
Reviews
I was doing my last-minute shopping before leaving L.A. and as always, I needed to stop by Sephora. I burnt almost all my shopping money with glosses and mascaras last week so this week, I was looking for something worth my left-over buck. I'm not a huge fan of palettes as in my experience, I only get to use 2 colors in the set. But I just couldn't resist getting myself this Tarte Femme Fatale eye palette! I felt that all the colors were wearable and great for traveling. You can go au natural... Continue reading ...
|
An Infinite Affair
Your daily dose of make-up tips, product reviews, trend reports and beauty updates.
|
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
Total Page Views as of 10/15/2010
_________________________ |
