Limited Edition July Vanity Trove x Infinity KOSÉ

Can't believe July is coming to an end in just a few days and I've yet to review about the July Trove. The initial plan was to come up with a vlog as well but I was too caught out with stuff and what not (now that class is starting too), so I only manage to write about this at the very last minute. So sorry for the delay and I guess most of you would have known what's inside this month trove by now anyways (: 

Unlike the usual pink Vanity Trove wording on the box, this month's box has a blue sleeve on it instead. I love how minimal the design is, yet still keeping it classy (:  

As mentioned in my vlog last month, July Trove would be a limited KOSÉ edition. I was expecting a range of blue coloured products, but to my surprise they are all mostly in pink! 

Introducing the Infinity KOSÉ Pure Advance :D

When you've noticed an increase in visible pores, it's a sign that your skin is beginning to change due to aging :O Hence, it is crucial to take countermeasures before they start to cause wrinkles and sagging which is every ladies' nightmare. I believe all ladies would want to look young and they will definitely feel flattered when someone compliment their youthful look HAHA Trust me, been there done that. My mum is quite a good example, she goes all red (and secretly overjoy inside) when people said that she's my sister instead of my mum hehehe :P

Alright, back to the main thing. With the Infinity KOSÉ Pure Advance line, infinite youth is possible which is also the theme of this month's trove. These products creates hydrated and elastic skin that appears poreless as it cares for the pores that have opened due to dryness, sagging pores, and blackhead cause by sebum and dirt. It's never too early to start maintaining your youth, in chinese they call it 保养 even when you're in the mid twenties (which reminds me that I'm getting older sobs) to remain beautiful and forever young in the future.

Total of 6 products that comes in the trove; 5 basic care products and 1 special care product.

1. Pure Advance Oil Cleansing Gel (RM119.00 FOR 120G)
   It's a unique gel formula that spreads smoothly on your skin and turns into oil swiftly. Said to be effective in removing make up, and dirt from your face and unblocking your pores for smoother and brighter skin. Massage a cherry size of it gently on your face and neck before rinsing it thoroughly with water. Somehow it's quite mild and does not remove my make up that well, so I had to use make up remover before hand. However, after using it the cleansing gel,  it really does make my face smoother without the need of cleansing foam.
   
   
2. Pure Advance Clear Up Wash (RM99.00 FOR 120G)
   After the cleansing gel, it is recommended to use this Clear Up Wash to remove any excess makeup and sebum from your skin, leaving behind clearer skin and smaller pores. I love its sweet scent.
   
   
3. Pure Advance Essence Lotion II (RM169.00 FOR 160ML)
   Containing natural essences to rejuvenate, hydrate and plump up tired skin, this most will also reduce the visibility of open pores cause by dryness. Pour the Essence Lotion II on a cotton pad or your palms and gently pat into your skin after cleansing. It has watery texture and it absorbed pretty quick once applied on the face.
   
   
4. Pure Advance Serum II (RM169.00 FOR 120ML)
   Dryness and water-oil imbalance in our skin can cause rough skin texture so this Serum II helps to adjust the balance of natural oils and water content in your skin so your skin will appear soft, fluffy and poreless after using it. Loving the light texture and how it doesn't leave a sticky feeling on my face (:
   
   
5. Pure Advance Eye Jelly (RM180.00 FOR 20G)
   We all know that the skin around our eyes need extra delicate care and it's one of the first areas where sign of aging appear. This eye jelly is a true saviour as it instantly replenish moisture around the eyes, creating eyes that radiate with a vibrant impression. You will only need a tiny amount of jelly on every usage onto the tip of your ring finger, gently pat it around the skin of your eyes to get result instantly.
   
   
6. Deep Protection UV (RM180.00 FOR 30G)
   Deep Protection UV thoroughly guards the skin from UV-A and UV-B rays with the highest SPF/PA protection. Its emulsion-like formula protects the skin's translucency and firmness,  makes fine wrinkles caused by dryness less visible. With its highly adhesive base that spreads smoothly over the skin, it creates a strong even film for smoother and moisturized skin. This has got to be my favourite of all, it's now a staple in my daily daytime skincare routine. It's important to protect your face from the harmful UV rays especially if you will be spending most of your day outdoors. I like how it gives a shiny finishing after applying it even if I'm just using a little amount and it doesn't make my face greasy after the whole day. 

Thanks to VT again, I've got something extra in my box this month which are products from Nature & Co! They are under the same company with  KOSÉ (correct me if I'm wrong) so these are products from Japan. Nature & Co products contain natural ingredients that are against animal cruelty, vegan and of best quality from across the globe. Their packaging uses only materials such as Glass, PP, PETG and acrylic which are user friendly, recyclable or biodegradable and hence totally environment friendly. 

Overall review: There is no full size products this month but I'm not complaining at all cause it's all  KOSÉ products they are giving and it's almost a complete set.  KOSÉ being one of the high end beauty products, I couldn't be more delighted. Plus, beauty boxes are meant to be giving sample/deluxe size products so that we have the chance to try different brands and products before deciding into getting a full size products or if it's suitable for us.

As usual, hop on to the links below for more details.
http://www.vanitytrove.com/my
https://twitter.com/VanityTroveMY
https://www.facebook.com/VanityTroveMalaysia 

August's trove would be another limited edition trove collaborating with Sasa, exclusive Hari Raya Trove with products worth more than RM180! So hurry up and subscribe one  for only RM50!

On an unrelated note, have a great week ahead ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ 

P/S: Now that I have quite a number of beauty products that I'm not using, it's better not to waste them. So I would probably do a giveaway next month. Stay tuned!

xx

Glam Up with GlamTags!

First and foremost,much thanks to those who wished me in my previous post :D and I would apologize  for the lack of updates cause I've been busy with uni and birthday celebrations for these two weeks. Plus, my internet connection has been nothing great but crappy T__T

Well, back to the main point. I've been anticipating for this one particular package since earlier this month and it arrived around the second week of September. Oh the excitement! & yes you could have guess it's from GlamTags. Just so you know, GlamTags is a blogshop that provide top-quality, unique and beautiful hand-crafted personalized name accessories. All accessories are custom made-to-order and delivered straight to your home!

The happy me can't wait to open the package! :D 

I've always wanted a personalized name necklace since last year, so this year for my birthday, I decided to get one for myself. Little did I know that the boyf actually planned to get one for me since I've been talking about it for all the time HAHA but the genius in me ruined the surprise :P So now I know why he has been stopping me all this while when I told him I wanted to get one for myself.

I've always love receiving packages with a Thank You note with a simple message written on it like this,  sweet isn't it? Appreciate the extra effort GlamTags put in for their customers. 

Everything is nicely package and sealed (Y) 

Besides the necklace, they even gave me polishing cloth as well as cash voucher worth RM5 (:

Again, the necklace is nicely wrapped with double layer of bubble wrap and sealed in a plastic seal pouch. Double thumbs up for their special safety packaging!  

Tadaaaaaa! My very own personalized necklace (ʃƪ´⌣`)♥  

[Recycled image from my twitter] 

GlamTags actually came up with a new range of necklace; premium range which is of course of better quality from the sound of it. The necklaces are of European export standards which are made of 100% Genuine 925 Silver with 18K Yellow Gold , 18K White Gold and 18K Rose Gold plating respectively. I chose 18K White Gold Plating and added a small heartshape icon. All thanks to Hweii Chiee and GlamTags, I managed to get the premium range necklace for only a fraction of the actual price! :D

You can customize your own necklace by adding icons, borders, heart crystal or circle czech crystal. You can even add the extra length of the chain, adding additional cute icons to your necklace clasp and choose the type of special chain designs. More details HERE and HERE. They have more choices of fonts, icons and borders now compared to the time when I placed my order. Spotted a Hello Kitty border somemore, so cute! 

Besides premium range, their classic range is still available as well. If you are searching for something more affordable, you can check it out HERE. 

Besides personalized name necklaces, GlamTags also sell personalized name accessories that comes in bangles, bracelets, handphone charms, tags, block as well as rings!

They also sell infinity rings :D 

When I first started using it, I got a few compliments from my friends and even strangers noticed it *blush* Some of them did ask where did I get it from! Now people don't have to ask for my name, it's clearly seen on my neck LOL I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and it's still in great quality and it's doesn't rust even when I wore it in sweat. I was never the type of person who wore necklace but now that I have it, I wore it most of the time cause I like how simple yet classy it is. Not to say it's suitable for any style or occasions.  Somehow it's still  a trend that has yet to die, I still see Rachel Berry wears it in the new season of Glee! I would say I'm super satisfied with the quality of the necklace, definitely a good buy that I didn't regret spending on it. 

If you're thinking hard of what to get for your girlfriend/boyfriend/friend/siblings for their birthday or any special occasion, you should consider GlamTags as they provide the best service in mailing and gift wrapping as well as card direct to the recipient too. Sounds like a pretty good surprise too eh? :P

Now guess what, I'm teaming up with Glam Tags to give out RM20 discount off for any premium necklaces exclusively for my blog readers! All you have to do is just:

1.) Like their FB page by clicking the image below! 

 

2.) Use this code: HildaxGlamTags, promo valid till 31 December 2012! 

How does that sound? YAY? Good thing that GlamTags allows font preview before you place your order and I have to thank Hweii Chiee for being so patient with the fickle minded me cause I keep changing my design HEH

Feel free to check them out on FB, http://www.facebook.com/glamtags and also their blog, http://glamtags.blogspot.com/! For any enquiries, you can always message them on FB or email them at glamtags@gmail.com.

Go pamper yourself and suitglam up in no time! (:

xx

Fashion Post: Galaxified September

I guess you would have realized that Galaxy print has been trending almost everywhere right now including the blogosphere, unless you've been in outer space. From Galaxy printed leggings, dresses to heels, the trend has crossed over to nails too; which you can find tons of tutorial videos on youtube. I've been wanting to get a piece of galaxy print top ever since it started trending and I'm so happy when Whitesoot brought in a few pieces with galaxy print! I picked the chiffon galaxy print vest without any hesitation and place my order.  Next thing I knew, it arrived at my doorstep in less than 24 hours (Y)

The best part of this trend is the simplicity it takes to style it. The print itself is bold and unique enough to stand out, so you just have to pair it with something simple. On a side note, you can look both feminine and bright, as well as edgier and dark depending on what you pair it with. And of course, you can wear it anytime, be it daytime or at night. 

Perfect top for a lazy Sunday outfit; since it's chiffon, I can wear it even on a hot sunny day  ☼

Wore it out for a casual date with the boyf last week; you can obviously see how much I favour it since I've been wearing it quite often :P Even the boyf approved and liked the top which rarely happens! ✌

The details of the top; I was so excited to wear it that I couldn't be bothered to even iron it first HEHE 

Seriously can't get enough of galaxy print, planning to get another one with pink and purple galaxy item ❤

Fyi, Whitesoot is now Whitesoot.com(!) and don't forget to check them out every Sunday to Thursday for new arrivals at 8pm, they have some pretty pieces coming in lately that you won't wanna miss :D

Let's rock the milky way style \m/
xx

Fashion Post: Of Tribal and Studs

Tribal print and stud is two of my major loves now! The tribal trend appeared on the fashion radar for several seasons last year and is back with a bang for Spring/Summer 2012. The trend consists of strong, graphic prints combined with warm, earthy tones and natural accents — source.

I've always wanted to get myself a tribal print top but I never found one that I like really like. I'm so happy when I found out that Whitesoot added a few pieces of tribal printed tops in their collection this month! So I chose one for my August complimentary piece without any hesitation. Last Friday, I had this random mini 'dress up-and-shoot' session with Joeann and Valerie just for fun (: and I decided to wear the tribal printed top, matching it with jeans and denim studded shorts to have two different looks!

Photograph by: Joeann C. 

Tribal printed Top - Whitesoot
Skinny Jeans - Uniqlo
Black Platform heels - Online blogshop
Accessories - Glitz and Glitterz

Learning to walk in those killer heels is ain't easy! 

To be safe, you can pair your tribal top with something basic and simple. Just a pairs of jeans and minimal accessories will do to complete the look (: 

Besides pairing it with jeans, I tried pairing it with my newly bought studded denim shorts as well. I flipped through this month issue of Vivi Mag the other day and saw studded denim shorts was being featured in it. Whether you're a total prepster or a rock 'n roll diva, you can't deny the fact that studs are a must-have this season. It adds an edgy effect and attitude to my casual outfit :D Studs are a simple yet dramatic way to change your usual wardrobe. Studs and metallic embellishments come in different shapes and sizes and can be worn with literally anything!  —  source.

Studded denim short - Online blogshop

Love how it's only studded on one side of my shorts ♥ 

Peek-a-boo! 

I can wear it with my bright yellow sandals as well (: 

Don't you just love stud? 

Besides shorts or pants, you can also mix and match your tribal top with a high-lo skirt! Too bad I didn't bring it along the other day T__T maybe I'll have that combination for my #ootd some other day. On a side note, I'm planning to get something with galaxy printed after this! :D

So, which look do you prefer and feel free share with me your current fave print or trend!

Happy weekends!
xx