Shu Uemura Website Update

The Shu Uemura website has been updated with the new Vintage Collection, including 13 new Pressed Eye Shadows (1890yen).

Rouge Unlimited (3150yen)

Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte (3150yen) in Angelic Pink, Evil Pink and Darling Beige.

Twinkle Glitter lashes (3150yen)

Pink Gold Fish lashes (2100yen)

Fresh and Clarisonic Mia at Sephora Singapore

Fresh is now available at Sephora stores in Singapore! Being a huge fan of their Sugar Lip Treatments in Rosé and Plum, I'm glad to see that the price in Singapore is the same as in the US.

Also, the Clarisonic Mia has finally arrived on our shores.

Shibuya Girls Corner at Watsons

Fans of the Dolly Wink makeup range by Tsubasa Masuwaka will be pleased to know that it is now available at the new Shibuya Girls makeup corner in nine Watsons stores in Singapore. Also available for the first time in Singapore are the Fairy Drops range of mascaras, lip glosses, BB creams & mineral powders, plus hair extensions for completing the "gyaru" look.

The Shibuya Girls corner can be found in Watsons stores in Ngee Ann City, Vivocity, Bugis Junction, Bukit Panjang Plaza, Tampines Mall, Parkway Parade, Toa Payoh Hub, Jurong Point and Compass Point.

Lunasol Holiday 2011

Here are a few more pics from Voce of the Lunasol holiday makeup collection launching on 11 November in Japan.

Party Coffret 2011 (6825yen): Party Eyes TG, Cream Cheeks, Full Glamour Gloss N, Skin Contrast Face Powder (mini size) and pouch. You can see real-life pics of the coffret on Kyoko Iida's blog.

Modelling Cheeks: 1 limited edition shade (2625yen for refill, 1575yen for case, 1050yen for brush)

Nail Finish (1575yen): 2 limited edition shades

Full Glamour Lips G (2940yen): 2 limited edition shades

Full Glamour Liquid Lips (2940yen): 2 limited edition shades

Upcoming Japanese Magazine Freebies

Here's a preview of the upcoming freebies for Japanese magazines. The release dates listed below are for Japan so please check directly with Kinokuniya if you wish to know when they will arrive in Singapore. Kino's air shipments are usually on Wednesdays and Fridays.

The November issue of More magazine with the Anna Sui multi-case is scheduled to arrive this Wednesday afternoon at Kinokuniya in Singapore.

25 ans (28 Sep): Nov issue comes with Barneys New York pouch (8x13x3cm)


Gisele (28 Sep): Nov issue comes with Gelato Pique pouch


Seventeen (1 Oct): Nov issue comes with Cecil McBee tote (34x36cm)

InRed (7 Oct): Nov issue comes with See by Chloe mirror (12x15cm) and pouch (13.5x19.8cm)

Marisol (7 Oct): Nov issue comes with The Secret Closet garment pouch

Steady (7 Oct): Nov issue comes with AG by Aquagirl tote bag measuring 33x46x14cm with an interior pocket.

Baila (12 Oct): Nov issue comes with Kate Spade mini pouch (12x17cm)

Cutie (12 Oct): Nov issue comes with Cecil McBee polka dotted mirror and pouch

Sweet (12 Oct): Nov issue comes with Snidel 3-pocket tote measuring 28x35cm with zip closure.

Mina (20 Oct): Dec issue comes with Ships "moco moco" socks. The January 2012 issue, which will be released on 19 November, will include a Jill Stuart Beauty monthly schedule book.

Nonno (20 Oct): Dec issue comes with Heather bag (22.5x26x11cm)

Spring (22 Oct): Dec issue comes with Paul & Joe Sister reversible tote measuring 20x21x10cm

Maquia (22 Oct): Dec issue comes with Chasty travel pouch and Christmas coffret booklet

Spur (22 Oct): Dec issue comes with Muveil strawberry print pouch (8.5x19.5x5.5cm)

Liniere (20 Oct): Dec issue comes with Liberty "Lou Lou Isabella" print vinyl-coated multi-case measuring 12x21cm. Includes 4 pockets, a mesh pocket and pen holder.

Anteprima Holiday Makeup Coffret

Anteprima, renowned for its hand-crafted wire bags, will be releasing its first ever makeup coffret on 1 November in Japan. Retailing at 10,500yen, the set includes a face color palette, a nude pink lipgloss and a mini wire bag accessory. The face color palette comprises 2 matte shades of orange and beige, plus two luminous shades of pink and white. These can be used individually or blended as a highlighter or as a blush. The coffret will be available at all Anteprima stores in Japan.




Images and info from Anteprima.

Magie Deco Coffret 2011

If you are interested in Magie Deco's holiday coffret (7140yen), you can view real-life pics and swatches on this Japanese blog, this blog and this blog. It will be released on 1 November in Japan.

Anna Sui Holiday 2011

Anna Sui's "Masquerade" holiday collection will be released on 3 November in Japan. It includes two limited edition Eye Color Palette & Lipgloss Sets (5775yen). Each set contains a 6-eyeshadow palette, a lipgloss and a pouch measuring 10x14x9cm. The collection also includes a limited edition mirror and false eyelashes.

See another pic of the makeup set on this Japanese blog.

Memories of this summer

Some of the things that made me smile this week:

Exquisite summer blooms










Finding the perfect present for a friend: a cup of chocolate mushrooms and truffles.



Receiving a surprise gift from Japan: a charming owl quartet containing charcoal powder for vanquishing damp odors.

A fairytale-like carousel

Have a good week ahead, everyone!