By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, Updated: 7/31/2009
This new Dior fragrance evokes a fresh yet mischievous scent of a Miss Dior Chérie.
This new perfume depicts the young woman of today, playful but full of life, and goes against the monotonous drab of routine. This appealing scent consists of simple ingredients like bitter orange, strawberry, violet, jasmine, caramel popcorn, gardenia flower, patchouli and white musk. The result is a fruity tangy scent that exudes freshness and femininity with a modern touch.
Miss Dior Chérie EDT is available at 50ml (RM208) and 100ml (RM298) in Malaysia at all Dior counters.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
FCUK Summertime
Samantha Chow Jia Ern, Updated: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:39:32 GMT
French Connection Time releases their Summer Collection 2009 Women’s Collection in golden and silver hues of stylish designs.
Expect designs of clean and simple lines with this season’s timeless watch collection by French Connection Time. All French Connection Time watches are manufactured using high grade stainless steel and quality Japanese movements. First-class leathers are used to create the straps while most designs feature the Swarovski crystal, lending a luxurious edge to the watches.
There are two main designs in this collection, both are available in silver and gold. The first style has a square face and jewel-like Swarovski mirror crystals, which are linked to form a classy bracelet. The second line is a chunky round case with Swarovski crystals on the bezel and dial.
There is also a men’s collection with black and white hues.
The prices for the Women’s Collection range from RM428 to RM628, and is available at Parkson at KLCC, Parkson at One Utama, Parkson at Pavilion, Tangs at Pavilion, and selected City Chain, Cithara and C2 stores.
The original gallery is here: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Fashion/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=350250
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French Connection Time releases their Summer Collection 2009 Women’s Collection in golden and silver hues of stylish designs.
Expect designs of clean and simple lines with this season’s timeless watch collection by French Connection Time. All French Connection Time watches are manufactured using high grade stainless steel and quality Japanese movements. First-class leathers are used to create the straps while most designs feature the Swarovski crystal, lending a luxurious edge to the watches.
There are two main designs in this collection, both are available in silver and gold. The first style has a square face and jewel-like Swarovski mirror crystals, which are linked to form a classy bracelet. The second line is a chunky round case with Swarovski crystals on the bezel and dial.
There is also a men’s collection with black and white hues.
The prices for the Women’s Collection range from RM428 to RM628, and is available at Parkson at KLCC, Parkson at One Utama, Parkson at Pavilion, Tangs at Pavilion, and selected City Chain, Cithara and C2 stores.
The original gallery is here: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Fashion/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=350250
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Simple’s Oil Balancing Facial Scrub
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, Updated: 7/30/2009
One of the nation’s leading skincare brands, Simple, launched a new product in an effort to combat blackheads, a common skin problem among Malaysian women. Samantha Chow Jia Ern gives it a test.
Simple recently launched its Clear Skin Oil Balancing Facial Scrub, a product of much research and study which is said to work to reduce blackheads and exfoliate the skin to achieve a softer, brighter and clearer complexion.
This face wash is suitable for those with oily and combination skin for its active ingredients absorb the oil and therefore keeping the skin looking cleaner and help prevent any zits forming. This particular facial scrub does not contain any artificial perfume, colour or chemicals therefore it won’t cause any irritation to sensitive skin. It is instead formulated with three skin loving nutrients – Witch Hazel to reduce blemishes and Natural Zinc PCA to absorb oil, exfoliate and smoothen skin, and two important vitamins - Pro-vitamin B5 to actively restore, soften and soothe and Vitamin E, which moisturises skin.
Samantha has combination skin and experience frequent breakouts especially in Malaysia’s hot, humid and hazy weather. The Clear Skin Oil Balancing Facial Scrub claims to reduce blackheads by an astounding 64% in just seven days. Samantha faithfully used this wash for a week in her quest to debunk the myth or discover the truth behind the product’s claim. Here’s what she thinks:
“When used, the scrub is surprisingly less rough than other scrubs I’ve used before. It comes out as a clear white cream but turns transparent when it goes on your face. It thins and dilutes considerably when I rub it all over my face, but when I wash it off, my face is noticeably brighter and cleaner. After seven days of use, my skin is cleaner, less oily and my blackheads are distinctly reduced.”
Simple’s Clear Skin Oil Balancing Facial Scrub is priced at RM19.90 for a 75ml tube and is now available nationwide at all leading pharmacies, hypermarkets, and supermarkets.
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One of the nation’s leading skincare brands, Simple, launched a new product in an effort to combat blackheads, a common skin problem among Malaysian women. Samantha Chow Jia Ern gives it a test.
Simple recently launched its Clear Skin Oil Balancing Facial Scrub, a product of much research and study which is said to work to reduce blackheads and exfoliate the skin to achieve a softer, brighter and clearer complexion.
This face wash is suitable for those with oily and combination skin for its active ingredients absorb the oil and therefore keeping the skin looking cleaner and help prevent any zits forming. This particular facial scrub does not contain any artificial perfume, colour or chemicals therefore it won’t cause any irritation to sensitive skin. It is instead formulated with three skin loving nutrients – Witch Hazel to reduce blemishes and Natural Zinc PCA to absorb oil, exfoliate and smoothen skin, and two important vitamins - Pro-vitamin B5 to actively restore, soften and soothe and Vitamin E, which moisturises skin.
Samantha has combination skin and experience frequent breakouts especially in Malaysia’s hot, humid and hazy weather. The Clear Skin Oil Balancing Facial Scrub claims to reduce blackheads by an astounding 64% in just seven days. Samantha faithfully used this wash for a week in her quest to debunk the myth or discover the truth behind the product’s claim. Here’s what she thinks:
“When used, the scrub is surprisingly less rough than other scrubs I’ve used before. It comes out as a clear white cream but turns transparent when it goes on your face. It thins and dilutes considerably when I rub it all over my face, but when I wash it off, my face is noticeably brighter and cleaner. After seven days of use, my skin is cleaner, less oily and my blackheads are distinctly reduced.”
Simple’s Clear Skin Oil Balancing Facial Scrub is priced at RM19.90 for a 75ml tube and is now available nationwide at all leading pharmacies, hypermarkets, and supermarkets.
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Eating for your skin
Samantha Chow Jia Ern, Updated: Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:23:18 GMT
Just hours before the all-important date, you find a new red zit popping out prominently on your chin. Doesn’t it make you wonder why some women always seem to have naturally good skin, while you can never seem to achieve the flawless look without makeup?
Nothing comes free. Women who have gorgeous skin usually practice some kind of beauty regime regularly, regardless of whether she has good genes or not. Haven’t you heard of the saying, ‘you are what you eat’? Well, it rings true for anyone. No one can achieve perfect skin without practising at least a few healthy habits like washing your face regularly and eating nutritious food.
Vitamin A, C and E are vital nutrients for achieving good skin. Vitamin A helps rejuvenate your skin and protect it from the sun’s ultra-violet rays. Besides helping produce collagen and protect your cells from radical damage, Vitamin C helps fight off oxidative damage. Meanwhile, Vitamin E helps protect cell membranes and can work together with Vitamin C to provide an extra boost of anti-aging skin protection.
You should watch carefully what you eat because whatever you put in your mouth doesn’t just disappear into oblivion. It goes through your digestive system and whatever nutrients or unhealthy elements of the food that you gobbled down is absorbed by your body and it’ll show in your skin.
Your daily diet should be high in protein, fibre and of course plain water! Nothing beats good old H2O which detoxifies your body and is preferable to fruit juices which may have additional sugar or colouring.
There are some common everyday food that you can eat to help provide your body with the nutrients it needs to maintain healthy flawless skin – consume in moderation, of course.
Continue reading the original gallery here: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Beauty/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3500292
Just hours before the all-important date, you find a new red zit popping out prominently on your chin. Doesn’t it make you wonder why some women always seem to have naturally good skin, while you can never seem to achieve the flawless look without makeup?
Nothing comes free. Women who have gorgeous skin usually practice some kind of beauty regime regularly, regardless of whether she has good genes or not. Haven’t you heard of the saying, ‘you are what you eat’? Well, it rings true for anyone. No one can achieve perfect skin without practising at least a few healthy habits like washing your face regularly and eating nutritious food.
Vitamin A, C and E are vital nutrients for achieving good skin. Vitamin A helps rejuvenate your skin and protect it from the sun’s ultra-violet rays. Besides helping produce collagen and protect your cells from radical damage, Vitamin C helps fight off oxidative damage. Meanwhile, Vitamin E helps protect cell membranes and can work together with Vitamin C to provide an extra boost of anti-aging skin protection.
You should watch carefully what you eat because whatever you put in your mouth doesn’t just disappear into oblivion. It goes through your digestive system and whatever nutrients or unhealthy elements of the food that you gobbled down is absorbed by your body and it’ll show in your skin.
Your daily diet should be high in protein, fibre and of course plain water! Nothing beats good old H2O which detoxifies your body and is preferable to fruit juices which may have additional sugar or colouring.
There are some common everyday food that you can eat to help provide your body with the nutrients it needs to maintain healthy flawless skin – consume in moderation, of course.
Continue reading the original gallery here: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Beauty/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3500292
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Burberry's Colossal Singapore Opening
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, Updated: 7/28/2009
Burberry opens the largest store in South East Asia at Singapore ION Orchard.
Located in the centre of Singapore’s art, architecture and luxury hub, the ION Orchard, Burberry opens their largest franchise store on 21 July 2009.
The 815 square metre store is designed by Burberry Creative Director Christopher Bailey, following intrinsic British materials and contemporary themes. The store features modern technology with a revolutionary sound system, free WIFI throughout the store, a VIP room with built in iPod docking stations and a 103” HD LED video wall.
To specially mark the opening of this store, Burberry designed a new exclusive range of leather accessories that include handbags, clutches and other leather goods.
Burberry, with its headquarters in London, has five other stores in Singapore. Burberry Singapore ION Orchard branch opens at 10am to 10pm and can be contacted at (65) 6509 9326.
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Burberry opens the largest store in South East Asia at Singapore ION Orchard.
Located in the centre of Singapore’s art, architecture and luxury hub, the ION Orchard, Burberry opens their largest franchise store on 21 July 2009.
The 815 square metre store is designed by Burberry Creative Director Christopher Bailey, following intrinsic British materials and contemporary themes. The store features modern technology with a revolutionary sound system, free WIFI throughout the store, a VIP room with built in iPod docking stations and a 103” HD LED video wall.
To specially mark the opening of this store, Burberry designed a new exclusive range of leather accessories that include handbags, clutches and other leather goods.
Burberry, with its headquarters in London, has five other stores in Singapore. Burberry Singapore ION Orchard branch opens at 10am to 10pm and can be contacted at (65) 6509 9326.
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Hot And Not: Michelle Obama vs Hillary Clinton
Samantha Chow Jia Ern, Updated: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:54:36 GMT
Two First Ladies – two different styles. Known as the new Jackie O’ of First Lady fashion, Michelle Obama is the new queen in fashion-dom and also the American nation. Hillary Clinton, the almost-President, is unfortunately notorious for her infamous fashion faux pas, which was the jibe of a foreign minister recently.
Mrs Obama’s modern chic style attracts and awes women all over the world. She has now become a new fashion icon of political correctness for her fashion sense as well as her role as the current First Lady of America. And under such public scrutiny, she has become the talk of fashion mags and gossip tabloids for her trendy yet classy style. Michelle Obama understands her responsibility with the power she holds, and she portrays it perfectly well in her chosen outfits while attending the numerous events as First Lady. How does she do it? Her strong shoulders, toned arms and shapely silhouette definitely complement her choices. Also her polished make-up and flattering hairstyles lends notches up in her style points. But most of all, it’s her impeccable dress sense that makes her the talk of the town.
Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton is making headlines…for the wrong reasons.
"Sometimes she looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping," a North Korea spokesman was recently quoted. Poor Hillary.
Michelle is the new darling of America while the people are fed up of Hillary and her appalling fashion (as well as diplomacy?) skills. Here is why we say so.
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Two First Ladies – two different styles. Known as the new Jackie O’ of First Lady fashion, Michelle Obama is the new queen in fashion-dom and also the American nation. Hillary Clinton, the almost-President, is unfortunately notorious for her infamous fashion faux pas, which was the jibe of a foreign minister recently.
Mrs Obama’s modern chic style attracts and awes women all over the world. She has now become a new fashion icon of political correctness for her fashion sense as well as her role as the current First Lady of America. And under such public scrutiny, she has become the talk of fashion mags and gossip tabloids for her trendy yet classy style. Michelle Obama understands her responsibility with the power she holds, and she portrays it perfectly well in her chosen outfits while attending the numerous events as First Lady. How does she do it? Her strong shoulders, toned arms and shapely silhouette definitely complement her choices. Also her polished make-up and flattering hairstyles lends notches up in her style points. But most of all, it’s her impeccable dress sense that makes her the talk of the town.
Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton is making headlines…for the wrong reasons.
"Sometimes she looks like a primary schoolgirl and sometimes a pensioner going shopping," a North Korea spokesman was recently quoted. Poor Hillary.
Michelle is the new darling of America while the people are fed up of Hillary and her appalling fashion (as well as diplomacy?) skills. Here is why we say so.
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Sienna Miller face of Boss Orange
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, Updated: 7/27/2009
Boss Fragrances recently launched a new female fragrance, Boss Orange, with actress Sienna Miller as its face.
Sienna Miller’s captivating aura, free-spirited persona and authentic personal style make her an intuitive fit with Boss Orange. The new scent has been described as a perfect match with the casual, bohemian chic style shared by Sienna Miller and the Boss Orange line. The scent has notes of apple, orange blossom, jasmine, plum, white peach, vanilla, sandalwood and olive tree wood.
Boss Orange is now available at all Boss fragrance counters or major fragrance stores at RM158 (30ml), RM206 (50ml) and RM269 (75ml).
See Sienna Miller in behind the scenes images of this ad by clicking here.
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Boss Fragrances recently launched a new female fragrance, Boss Orange, with actress Sienna Miller as its face.
Sienna Miller’s captivating aura, free-spirited persona and authentic personal style make her an intuitive fit with Boss Orange. The new scent has been described as a perfect match with the casual, bohemian chic style shared by Sienna Miller and the Boss Orange line. The scent has notes of apple, orange blossom, jasmine, plum, white peach, vanilla, sandalwood and olive tree wood.
Boss Orange is now available at all Boss fragrance counters or major fragrance stores at RM158 (30ml), RM206 (50ml) and RM269 (75ml).
See Sienna Miller in behind the scenes images of this ad by clicking here.
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Berjaya Times Square Cut-A-Thon
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: 7/23/2009
Get a free professional haircut at Berjaya Times Square as Michael & Guys attempt to create a new record in the Malaysia Book of Records.
As part of the Berjaya Times Square Shopping Carnival 2009, the shopping center is holding a Summer Street Fest on 24 – 26 July at the Boulevard, Ground Floor with many interesting events for the public.
The highlight of the carnival would be the free haircuts offered by hairstyling professionals Michael & Guys on Saturday. In an attempt to make it into The Malaysia Book of Records, Michael & Guys would be offering free haircuts to the public during this 8-hour event from 11am until 7pm.
Participants who have their haircut will receive limited edition Cut-A-Thon t-shirt. Groups or organisations with the most participants stand to win tickets to Cosmo’s World Theme Park.
During the 3-day event, there will also be performances like street dancing and kick-boxing demonstrations, while Fly FM cruisers will keep you entertained.
The Berjaya Times Square Shopping Carnival runs from the 4 July to 31 August.
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Get a free professional haircut at Berjaya Times Square as Michael & Guys attempt to create a new record in the Malaysia Book of Records.
As part of the Berjaya Times Square Shopping Carnival 2009, the shopping center is holding a Summer Street Fest on 24 – 26 July at the Boulevard, Ground Floor with many interesting events for the public.
The highlight of the carnival would be the free haircuts offered by hairstyling professionals Michael & Guys on Saturday. In an attempt to make it into The Malaysia Book of Records, Michael & Guys would be offering free haircuts to the public during this 8-hour event from 11am until 7pm.
Participants who have their haircut will receive limited edition Cut-A-Thon t-shirt. Groups or organisations with the most participants stand to win tickets to Cosmo’s World Theme Park.
During the 3-day event, there will also be performances like street dancing and kick-boxing demonstrations, while Fly FM cruisers will keep you entertained.
The Berjaya Times Square Shopping Carnival runs from the 4 July to 31 August.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Banana Republic Autumn Winter 2009
Samantha Chow Jia Ern, , Updated: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:39:42 GMT
Banana Republic’s new women’s collection sees cool urban comfort as your body gets the lift and length you’ve always wanted.
Banana Republic's new women's collection lifts and lengthens the body form by developing a new silhouette to generate volume. Items such as wrapped knits and cashmere sweater dresses form tangible designs impart an air of effortless discretion in style. Skinny pants in either charcoal denim or matte black leather pairs faultlessly with verdant, velvety suede lace-up booties, creating a vital solid foundation for your ensemble.
The colour palette of this collection is a holiday mix of concrete, graphite tones punctuated by metallic and prime red colour. Meanwhile, the contemporary accessories collection includes the cross-body chain-link purse, overstated beret and elbow-skimming skin gloves.
The Autumn Winter 2009 collection also comprises of the Men’s Collection.
This collection is available at all Banana Republic boutiques from mid-August 2009.
This gallery is available here: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Fashion/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3470756
Banana Republic’s new women’s collection sees cool urban comfort as your body gets the lift and length you’ve always wanted.
Banana Republic's new women's collection lifts and lengthens the body form by developing a new silhouette to generate volume. Items such as wrapped knits and cashmere sweater dresses form tangible designs impart an air of effortless discretion in style. Skinny pants in either charcoal denim or matte black leather pairs faultlessly with verdant, velvety suede lace-up booties, creating a vital solid foundation for your ensemble.
The colour palette of this collection is a holiday mix of concrete, graphite tones punctuated by metallic and prime red colour. Meanwhile, the contemporary accessories collection includes the cross-body chain-link purse, overstated beret and elbow-skimming skin gloves.
The Autumn Winter 2009 collection also comprises of the Men’s Collection.
This collection is available at all Banana Republic boutiques from mid-August 2009.
This gallery is available here: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Fashion/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3470756
Friday, July 17, 2009
Coach Poppy Collection 2009
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: 7/17/2009
An exciting new preppy collection of exciting shapes and vibrant hues for all women.
Fashion brand Coach presents a new collection of pulsating and edgy mixed with preppy East Coast to appeal to lively and youthful women. The Coach Poppy collection is a playful and confident collection of handbags and accessories combining clean silhouettes, exciting hues and a more affordable price range.
This collection is designed in mind to explore who the Coach woman could be. Using vivid colours, prints, sequins and fabrics extensively, this new line promises to be an exciting new draw to women of any age.
Coach Poppy combines classic looks with new edgy inspired fashion to create pieces such as the Rhinestone Spot light and XL Sequin Spotlight who gets attention with their shimmering façades. The highlight of this collection is the Spotlight Shoulder Bag. With its convertible strap details, slouchy shape and shoelace cinched sides, this piece makes for an irresistible stylish piece that every woman would die for! The designs of this collection are inspired by pop art and available in a colour palette of bright colours like daisy yellow and slick spearmint. The new Poppy logo is inspired by notebook graffiti and brings to mind a playful energy throughout this collection.
This collection is available now at the following stores:
Coach Flagship, Pavilion KL. Tel: 03 2142 7799
Coach, Ground Floor, Suria KLCC. Tel: 03 2300 1122
Coach at The Gardens, Ground Floor, Mid Valley City. Tel: 03 2288 1177
Coach, Satellite Building, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Tel: 03 8776 1155
Fashion Gallery, Central Mall, Penang International Airport (PIA). Tel: 04 644 0066
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An exciting new preppy collection of exciting shapes and vibrant hues for all women.
Fashion brand Coach presents a new collection of pulsating and edgy mixed with preppy East Coast to appeal to lively and youthful women. The Coach Poppy collection is a playful and confident collection of handbags and accessories combining clean silhouettes, exciting hues and a more affordable price range.
This collection is designed in mind to explore who the Coach woman could be. Using vivid colours, prints, sequins and fabrics extensively, this new line promises to be an exciting new draw to women of any age.
Coach Poppy combines classic looks with new edgy inspired fashion to create pieces such as the Rhinestone Spot light and XL Sequin Spotlight who gets attention with their shimmering façades. The highlight of this collection is the Spotlight Shoulder Bag. With its convertible strap details, slouchy shape and shoelace cinched sides, this piece makes for an irresistible stylish piece that every woman would die for! The designs of this collection are inspired by pop art and available in a colour palette of bright colours like daisy yellow and slick spearmint. The new Poppy logo is inspired by notebook graffiti and brings to mind a playful energy throughout this collection.
This collection is available now at the following stores:
Coach Flagship, Pavilion KL. Tel: 03 2142 7799
Coach, Ground Floor, Suria KLCC. Tel: 03 2300 1122
Coach at The Gardens, Ground Floor, Mid Valley City. Tel: 03 2288 1177
Coach, Satellite Building, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Tel: 03 8776 1155
Fashion Gallery, Central Mall, Penang International Airport (PIA). Tel: 04 644 0066
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Nike Air Maxim is Reborn
Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:31:05 GMT
Updating the classic Nike design, the Nike Sportswear team conjured technological innovations and re-mastered performance and design of the original Nike Air Max 1 to create the newly released Nike Air Maxim.
Fusing the Nike heritage with innovative design and technology to entwine sports and style, the Nike Air Maxim is one of eight products of the Nike Sportswear Autumn/ Holiday 2009 Collection.
Built to focus on lightweight stability and cushioning, the result of a mere 10.1 ounces is a staggering 66% weight reduction from the original. Now that’s what we call light! Several new key features contributes to this new lightness - the innovative Acespan Mesh, a lightweight material which reduces weight while creating an upper that moves with the foot but is stronger than ever, a three-piece injected Phylon midsole optimising cushioning and support, as well as the use of lightweight screen-printed Swoosh design trademark and eyelet detail, further reducing the overall weight.
Like its heritage, the Air Maxim still features its trademark suede heel counter and rand in original Sport Red.
The new Nike Air Maxim range is available at all Nike stores from July 2009.
This gallery is also available at this link: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Wellbeing/Fitness/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3460143
Updating the classic Nike design, the Nike Sportswear team conjured technological innovations and re-mastered performance and design of the original Nike Air Max 1 to create the newly released Nike Air Maxim.
Fusing the Nike heritage with innovative design and technology to entwine sports and style, the Nike Air Maxim is one of eight products of the Nike Sportswear Autumn/ Holiday 2009 Collection.
Built to focus on lightweight stability and cushioning, the result of a mere 10.1 ounces is a staggering 66% weight reduction from the original. Now that’s what we call light! Several new key features contributes to this new lightness - the innovative Acespan Mesh, a lightweight material which reduces weight while creating an upper that moves with the foot but is stronger than ever, a three-piece injected Phylon midsole optimising cushioning and support, as well as the use of lightweight screen-printed Swoosh design trademark and eyelet detail, further reducing the overall weight.
Like its heritage, the Air Maxim still features its trademark suede heel counter and rand in original Sport Red.
The new Nike Air Maxim range is available at all Nike stores from July 2009.
This gallery is also available at this link: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Wellbeing/Fitness/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3460143
Adidas Autumn Winter 09 Stretch in Comfort
Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:27:54 GMT
Adidas AW09 collection features women sports apparel designed for maximum comfort in stylish designs. Autumn and winter colours such as dark grey, white and pink features prominently in this collection.
The Adidas AW09 collection incorporates both style and flexibility. It features newer and more stylish designs, yet never forgetting its main purpose which is to provide comfort and safety for the wearer. The three lines have similar designs while keeping to the Autumn and Winter palette. The Clima line features two major colours in its apparel - pink and dark grey. The fusion of colours creates a strong yet feminine effect. The design is such that the wearer’s skin would be able to breathe as well as stretch in comfort.
Adilibra contains additional purple and white in its colour themes. It features modern designs like seamless purple sweat pants and crumpled dark coloured full sport suits. Perfect for women who want to look good while working out.
The colours Moss green and grey as well as light pink and brown combines wonderfully for the Yatra collection. Comfortable nylon knee length sweats and flowerlike designed-workout tops are examples of items in this line.
Adidas AW09 collection features women sports apparel designed for maximum comfort in stylish designs. Autumn and winter colours such as dark grey, white and pink features prominently in this collection.
The Adidas AW09 collection incorporates both style and flexibility. It features newer and more stylish designs, yet never forgetting its main purpose which is to provide comfort and safety for the wearer. The three lines have similar designs while keeping to the Autumn and Winter palette. The Clima line features two major colours in its apparel - pink and dark grey. The fusion of colours creates a strong yet feminine effect. The design is such that the wearer’s skin would be able to breathe as well as stretch in comfort.
Adilibra contains additional purple and white in its colour themes. It features modern designs like seamless purple sweat pants and crumpled dark coloured full sport suits. Perfect for women who want to look good while working out.
The colours Moss green and grey as well as light pink and brown combines wonderfully for the Yatra collection. Comfortable nylon knee length sweats and flowerlike designed-workout tops are examples of items in this line.
This gallery is also available here: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Wellbeing/Fitness/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3460144
Lacoste Limited Edition Crocodile Mythology
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: 7/16/2009
Commemorating the story of how the brand started, the new collection by Lacoste celebrates the legend of the brand’s founder Rene Lacoste and the mythologies surrounding the crocodile.
It all began in 1925 when Rene Lacoste made a bet with Pierre Gillou, the French Davis Team Captain to win the next Davis Cup match, the prize being a crocodile skin suitcase in Boston. Rene Lacoste did not win, but a local journalist wrote about the match saying, “The young Lacoste has not won his Crocodile skin suitcase but he fought like a real crocodile”. The nickname stuck and the crocodile emblem was adopted by Rene Lacoste, who embroidered the logo onto the outside pocket of his jacket, creating a new legendary brand logo.
This new collection includes two new shoes – Missouri Albino and Rene Lacoste Japan.
Missouri Albino is inspired by the myth of the sacred Lake Venda shared by a python and an albino crocodile, where virgin Venda maidens offered themselves to the lake to receive a fertility blessing. In honour of the Albino Crocodile, the Missouri’s upper made is of different white coloured materials. The traditional clothing of the Venda tribe inspires the bright colour pops on the in-sock, sole and surround of the shoe top.
Rene Lacoste Japan is inspired by the story of a blind man who was saved from drowning by an enormous crocodile. The traditional Japanese silk kimono is the main theme for this design, whereas the upper fabric of the shoe has a satin feel while the print is a digital interpretation of a crocodile skin print.The Missouri Albino is priced at RM569, and is currently available at Sole What?, The Gardens. Rene Lacoste (price currently unavailable) will be on sale at Sole What? by end July.
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Commemorating the story of how the brand started, the new collection by Lacoste celebrates the legend of the brand’s founder Rene Lacoste and the mythologies surrounding the crocodile.
It all began in 1925 when Rene Lacoste made a bet with Pierre Gillou, the French Davis Team Captain to win the next Davis Cup match, the prize being a crocodile skin suitcase in Boston. Rene Lacoste did not win, but a local journalist wrote about the match saying, “The young Lacoste has not won his Crocodile skin suitcase but he fought like a real crocodile”. The nickname stuck and the crocodile emblem was adopted by Rene Lacoste, who embroidered the logo onto the outside pocket of his jacket, creating a new legendary brand logo.
This new collection includes two new shoes – Missouri Albino and Rene Lacoste Japan.
Missouri Albino is inspired by the myth of the sacred Lake Venda shared by a python and an albino crocodile, where virgin Venda maidens offered themselves to the lake to receive a fertility blessing. In honour of the Albino Crocodile, the Missouri’s upper made is of different white coloured materials. The traditional clothing of the Venda tribe inspires the bright colour pops on the in-sock, sole and surround of the shoe top.
Rene Lacoste Japan is inspired by the story of a blind man who was saved from drowning by an enormous crocodile. The traditional Japanese silk kimono is the main theme for this design, whereas the upper fabric of the shoe has a satin feel while the print is a digital interpretation of a crocodile skin print.The Missouri Albino is priced at RM569, and is currently available at Sole What?, The Gardens. Rene Lacoste (price currently unavailable) will be on sale at Sole What? by end July.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Burberry Womenswear Autumn Winter 2009 Collection
Samantha Chow Jia Ern, , Updated: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:51:58 GMT
Burberry's autumnal collection has strong emphasis on silhouettes and different monthly colour compositionsand fabrics.
Burberry’s latest collection for women focuses on five separate important fashion aspects – silhouettes, details, fabrics, yarns/stitches and colours.
Lean trench and regimental coats, specially tailored jackets and dresses, boot legged and skinny trousers as well as skinny rib and slim fit military cashmere with button details makes up the profile for this Autumn Winter collection. Burberry believes in focusing on details such as micro ruffle details, ruched hems and feminine detailing.
This collection also plays with fabrics like stretch wool gabardine, brushed back crêpe, metallic Ikat jacquard and heavy silk georgette. There are heavy yarns and stitch elements such as fine compact military cashmere, chunky gauge wool cashmere frill and dishevelled technical silk pique.
The highlight of this collection is the three different colour themes, all linked by the Autumn Winter months, from June to August. June delivers black, white, regimental red while July focuses on charcoal, ink and purple shades. August colours are such as steel, snow and airforce green.
Burberry Womenswear Autumn Winter 2009 Collection is available at all Burberry boutiques nationwide.
This gallery is also available here: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Fashion/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3458674
Burberry's autumnal collection has strong emphasis on silhouettes and different monthly colour compositionsand fabrics.
Burberry’s latest collection for women focuses on five separate important fashion aspects – silhouettes, details, fabrics, yarns/stitches and colours.
Lean trench and regimental coats, specially tailored jackets and dresses, boot legged and skinny trousers as well as skinny rib and slim fit military cashmere with button details makes up the profile for this Autumn Winter collection. Burberry believes in focusing on details such as micro ruffle details, ruched hems and feminine detailing.
This collection also plays with fabrics like stretch wool gabardine, brushed back crêpe, metallic Ikat jacquard and heavy silk georgette. There are heavy yarns and stitch elements such as fine compact military cashmere, chunky gauge wool cashmere frill and dishevelled technical silk pique.
The highlight of this collection is the three different colour themes, all linked by the Autumn Winter months, from June to August. June delivers black, white, regimental red while July focuses on charcoal, ink and purple shades. August colours are such as steel, snow and airforce green.
Burberry Womenswear Autumn Winter 2009 Collection is available at all Burberry boutiques nationwide.
This gallery is also available here: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Fashion/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3458674
La Senza Autumn 2009 Collection
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: 7/15/2009
Fall for your favourite bra sets this season with classic favourites providing ultimate comfort and a personalised fit.
Combining comfort with sex appeal, Beyond Cleavage bras by La Senza asks women the question as to whether they “Dare to go beyond?” with this new Autumn collection. Soft cotton styles perfect for each day reminds you not to forget to “spoil yourself cotton!”
Indulge in La Senza’s new soft bras and find your favourite matching panty with tons of basic, cotton and luxury styles available.
Available at all La Senza outlets.
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Fall for your favourite bra sets this season with classic favourites providing ultimate comfort and a personalised fit.
Combining comfort with sex appeal, Beyond Cleavage bras by La Senza asks women the question as to whether they “Dare to go beyond?” with this new Autumn collection. Soft cotton styles perfect for each day reminds you not to forget to “spoil yourself cotton!”
Indulge in La Senza’s new soft bras and find your favourite matching panty with tons of basic, cotton and luxury styles available.
Available at all La Senza outlets.
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Schwarzkopf Professional’s New Revitalised BC Bonacure Hairtherapy Range
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: 7/15/2009
New formulations, fragrance and product packaging debuts in conjunction with Schwarzkopf’s 111th anniversary.
Restoring its BC Bonacure Hairtherapy, Schwarzkopf Professional launches a complete range of personalised hair care products specially formulated to rebuild beauty from within.
Streamlining the old to create the new, the packaging is creatively inventive with a signature colour base capsule as well as the lighter and more delicate fragrance and consistency of the shampoos, conditioners and treatments to help you achieve better hair and scalp health.
Marketing Manager for Schwarzkopf Professional Malaysia Joyce Lee states that this new haircare range is a major change to one of their most important product ranges, as well as celebrating a milestone for the brand. This range was reformulated to rebuild beauty from within for consumers to enjoy a deeper and customisable haircare experience.
There are 6 different BC Bonacure products: Repair Rescue, Color Save, Moisture Kick and Hair & Scalp Expert which comprises treatments for Greasy Scalp, Dandruff Control and Thinning Hair.
The new BC Bonacure Hairtherapy range will be available at all Schwarzkopf Professional salons from August 2009.
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New formulations, fragrance and product packaging debuts in conjunction with Schwarzkopf’s 111th anniversary.
Restoring its BC Bonacure Hairtherapy, Schwarzkopf Professional launches a complete range of personalised hair care products specially formulated to rebuild beauty from within.
Streamlining the old to create the new, the packaging is creatively inventive with a signature colour base capsule as well as the lighter and more delicate fragrance and consistency of the shampoos, conditioners and treatments to help you achieve better hair and scalp health.
Marketing Manager for Schwarzkopf Professional Malaysia Joyce Lee states that this new haircare range is a major change to one of their most important product ranges, as well as celebrating a milestone for the brand. This range was reformulated to rebuild beauty from within for consumers to enjoy a deeper and customisable haircare experience.
There are 6 different BC Bonacure products: Repair Rescue, Color Save, Moisture Kick and Hair & Scalp Expert which comprises treatments for Greasy Scalp, Dandruff Control and Thinning Hair.
The new BC Bonacure Hairtherapy range will be available at all Schwarzkopf Professional salons from August 2009.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Shanghai Tang's Peranakan Inspired Collection
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: 7/14/2009
Shanghai Tang Autumn Winter 09 Womens wear consists of three assorted Peranakan environmental inspirations incorporated into fabric design.
With inspiration from the Peranakan culture, fashion house Shanghai Tang releases its FW09 Ready to Wear collection, ‘Kaleidoscope’. ‘Kaleidoscope’ refers to the diverse cultural and decorative elements that result in the particular ornamental style of the Straits Chinese people. Shanghai Tang aims to show through this collection their interpretation of the main theme through German Expressionism and Soft Cubism visual styles combining with the modern and contemporary.
The women’s collection is an eclectic mix of three different Peranakan inspirations – Nature, Cubism and Art Deco. It’s inspired by a myriad of Peranakan environmental elements incorporated into fabric design. The men’s collection is a bolder military inspired take on Peranakan tradition. There are three diverse themes in this particular collection, using suitable assorted material such as natural fibered wool, silk and cashmere as well as dark coloured Military inspired.
The Women’s Accessories Collection complements the Women’s Ready-to-Wear print themes by delivering coveted distinct Tang handbags, among the items.
For more pictures of the collection, click here.
Shanghai Tang Autumn Winter 09 Womens wear consists of three assorted Peranakan environmental inspirations incorporated into fabric design.
With inspiration from the Peranakan culture, fashion house Shanghai Tang releases its FW09 Ready to Wear collection, ‘Kaleidoscope’. ‘Kaleidoscope’ refers to the diverse cultural and decorative elements that result in the particular ornamental style of the Straits Chinese people. Shanghai Tang aims to show through this collection their interpretation of the main theme through German Expressionism and Soft Cubism visual styles combining with the modern and contemporary.
The women’s collection is an eclectic mix of three different Peranakan inspirations – Nature, Cubism and Art Deco. It’s inspired by a myriad of Peranakan environmental elements incorporated into fabric design. The men’s collection is a bolder military inspired take on Peranakan tradition. There are three diverse themes in this particular collection, using suitable assorted material such as natural fibered wool, silk and cashmere as well as dark coloured Military inspired.
The Women’s Accessories Collection complements the Women’s Ready-to-Wear print themes by delivering coveted distinct Tang handbags, among the items.
For more pictures of the collection, click here.
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Sisley Supremÿa anti-aging night cream
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, Updated: 9/7/2009
French skincare brand Sisley launches a new night care product ‘Supremÿa’ to help fight signs of aging.
Using the latest technologies in chronobiology, genetics and skin physiology, Sisley introduces the Supremÿa to not only delay your skin’s genetically programmed aging but plump out wrinkles and visibly rejuvenate your skin.
The Sisley Supremÿa night cream extends cell lifespan and give cells more time to self-repair before reproducing. Also with the Phyto-Complex LC 12 formula, Supremÿa encourages cells’ natural restoration with active elements that will boost cell resistance to stress and exterior trauma.
It has been proven through research that the damage done to a skin sample that has been treated with the cream is reduced by a staggering 60% when subjected to UVB irradiation.
Supremÿa will be available at all Sisley counters at Metrojaya Midvalley, Isetan KLCC, Parkson KLCC, Parkson Bandar Utama, Parkson Pavilion and Parkson Gurney in Penang at RM2,200 for 50ml.
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French skincare brand Sisley launches a new night care product ‘Supremÿa’ to help fight signs of aging.
Using the latest technologies in chronobiology, genetics and skin physiology, Sisley introduces the Supremÿa to not only delay your skin’s genetically programmed aging but plump out wrinkles and visibly rejuvenate your skin.
The Sisley Supremÿa night cream extends cell lifespan and give cells more time to self-repair before reproducing. Also with the Phyto-Complex LC 12 formula, Supremÿa encourages cells’ natural restoration with active elements that will boost cell resistance to stress and exterior trauma.
It has been proven through research that the damage done to a skin sample that has been treated with the cream is reduced by a staggering 60% when subjected to UVB irradiation.
Supremÿa will be available at all Sisley counters at Metrojaya Midvalley, Isetan KLCC, Parkson KLCC, Parkson Bandar Utama, Parkson Pavilion and Parkson Gurney in Penang at RM2,200 for 50ml.
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Topshop's Amalgamation Couture
Samantha Chow Jia Ern, , Updated: Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:07:49 GMT
A colourful eclectic blend of themes, texture and colours, Topshop’s latest AW09 collection features four lines, each with their own compilation of different styles and themes.
British high street brand Topshop has recently launched its AW09 collection. It consists of four new different and diverse lines, each of them as exclusively unique as the next.
Highland Fling combines classic tartans in oversized black watch check but with a modern twist. The full Scotland themed collection includes Fair Isle patterned luxurious knitwear, quilted nature coloured casual coats and brushed cotton check shirts.
Marianne collection is a fusion of vintage glamour and grunge, inspired from 70s groupies and dress-up box feel. It contains luxurious fabrics made to look antique such as tarnished sequins and matted faux fur. It has extravagant material mostly dark but with occasional bright splashes.
Horror Girls is a quirky take on Hammer House of Horror movie dressing. The collection plays with cobweb-esque gothic lace and crushed velvet jacket lines. Materials are inspired by Victorian nightwear for blouses and corsets while shirts and jeans are inspired by 80s denim.
Combining 80s power-dressing and cocktail party glamour, Manhattan Cocktail uses exaggerated shapes and show-stopping colours, fabrics and textures such as leopard print t-shirts adorned with gold studs and gem stones. The blend is such that these flashy outfits could be worn during the day.
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A colourful eclectic blend of themes, texture and colours, Topshop’s latest AW09 collection features four lines, each with their own compilation of different styles and themes.
British high street brand Topshop has recently launched its AW09 collection. It consists of four new different and diverse lines, each of them as exclusively unique as the next.
Highland Fling combines classic tartans in oversized black watch check but with a modern twist. The full Scotland themed collection includes Fair Isle patterned luxurious knitwear, quilted nature coloured casual coats and brushed cotton check shirts.
Marianne collection is a fusion of vintage glamour and grunge, inspired from 70s groupies and dress-up box feel. It contains luxurious fabrics made to look antique such as tarnished sequins and matted faux fur. It has extravagant material mostly dark but with occasional bright splashes.
Horror Girls is a quirky take on Hammer House of Horror movie dressing. The collection plays with cobweb-esque gothic lace and crushed velvet jacket lines. Materials are inspired by Victorian nightwear for blouses and corsets while shirts and jeans are inspired by 80s denim.
Combining 80s power-dressing and cocktail party glamour, Manhattan Cocktail uses exaggerated shapes and show-stopping colours, fabrics and textures such as leopard print t-shirts adorned with gold studs and gem stones. The blend is such that these flashy outfits could be worn during the day.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Shanghai Tang Opens in Hong Kong
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: 7/3/2009
Shanghai Tang opens its new flagship store in Hong Kong, combining nostalgia of the old and freshness of the new.
Shanghai Tang is the first luxury brand emerging from China to design collections aimed at interweaving Chinese innovation with the vitality of the 21st Century. It seeks to give a fresh outlook into the old and traditional. Shanghai Tang has over 40 boutiques worldwide including Macau, Dubai, Madrid and Las Vegas.
Recently Shanghai Tang launched its new flagship store in Hong Kong. The unique eye-catching boutique is made out of restored timber and old-style brick façade. It fronts the new luxurious Grand Hyatt Hotel as well as other high-end lifestyle retail outlets.
The new store offers a full range of ready-to-wear women’s and men’s fashion on the ground floor while the classic home and lifestyle accessories are featured upstairs. There is also the much sought-after Imperial tailoring service on the top floor.
Get more information on Shanghai Tang at http://www.shanghaitang.com/.
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Shanghai Tang opens its new flagship store in Hong Kong, combining nostalgia of the old and freshness of the new.
Shanghai Tang is the first luxury brand emerging from China to design collections aimed at interweaving Chinese innovation with the vitality of the 21st Century. It seeks to give a fresh outlook into the old and traditional. Shanghai Tang has over 40 boutiques worldwide including Macau, Dubai, Madrid and Las Vegas.
Recently Shanghai Tang launched its new flagship store in Hong Kong. The unique eye-catching boutique is made out of restored timber and old-style brick façade. It fronts the new luxurious Grand Hyatt Hotel as well as other high-end lifestyle retail outlets.
The new store offers a full range of ready-to-wear women’s and men’s fashion on the ground floor while the classic home and lifestyle accessories are featured upstairs. There is also the much sought-after Imperial tailoring service on the top floor.
Get more information on Shanghai Tang at http://www.shanghaitang.com/.
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Lancôme Anti-Aging Contest
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: 7/3/2009
Win a UV Expert set from Lancôme through this email contest.
All you have to do is email as many friends as you can the attachment to stand a chance to win a UV Expert set from Lancôme. Each set is worth RM285 and includes the 30ml Lancôme UV Expert NeuroShield face cream with SPF50 PA+++ and the 15ml Lancôme UV Expert eye cream with SPF30 PA++. The top 10 people who send it to the most number of friends will win this set, designed to give the best UV and pollution protection to your skin. When you send your email, don’t forget to cc uvexpert@mylancome.com.my for tracking purpose. The contest ends midnight 7th July. Terms and conditions apply.
Win a UV Expert set from Lancôme through this email contest.
All you have to do is email as many friends as you can the attachment to stand a chance to win a UV Expert set from Lancôme. Each set is worth RM285 and includes the 30ml Lancôme UV Expert NeuroShield face cream with SPF50 PA+++ and the 15ml Lancôme UV Expert eye cream with SPF30 PA++. The top 10 people who send it to the most number of friends will win this set, designed to give the best UV and pollution protection to your skin. When you send your email, don’t forget to cc uvexpert@mylancome.com.my for tracking purpose. The contest ends midnight 7th July. Terms and conditions apply.
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Tasty Antioxidant Drink
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: 7/2/2009
The mangosteen aka the Queen of Fruits, and is known for its antioxidant and cooling properties as well as for medicinal purposes.
Using a powerful proprietary formula, a health juice was developed from this fruit called XanGo Juice, aimed to harness the nutritional power of the whole mangosteen fruit. One to three ounces a day will unleash a concentrated rush of xanthones which are antioxidants. This fruit beverage has a delicious flavour that will keep you coming back for more. While many shy away from the pungent aroma of the King of Fruits (the durian), who doesn’t love the Queen of Fruits?
Health drink company XanGo LLC recently celebrated its 2nd anniversary of its Malaysian debut on Saturday, 13 June 2009 by holding a seminar in the day, followed by a dinner party themed ‘XanGo White Gala’.
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The mangosteen aka the Queen of Fruits, and is known for its antioxidant and cooling properties as well as for medicinal purposes.
Using a powerful proprietary formula, a health juice was developed from this fruit called XanGo Juice, aimed to harness the nutritional power of the whole mangosteen fruit. One to three ounces a day will unleash a concentrated rush of xanthones which are antioxidants. This fruit beverage has a delicious flavour that will keep you coming back for more. While many shy away from the pungent aroma of the King of Fruits (the durian), who doesn’t love the Queen of Fruits?
Health drink company XanGo LLC recently celebrated its 2nd anniversary of its Malaysian debut on Saturday, 13 June 2009 by holding a seminar in the day, followed by a dinner party themed ‘XanGo White Gala’.
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Lancôme’s Ethereal Seduction
By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: 7/2/2009
Lancôme’s new perfume offers each and every woman an anthem to the lightness of being by veiling the skin in a delicate, sensual mist.
Brimming with enchanting, joyful and free-spirited femininity, the Hypnôse Senses bottle takes its inspiration from the crystal twist of Magie. An emblem of ultimate elegance, this precious bottle contains a potion in the shade of lightly-flushed skin. It provides a timeless French touch to the perfume that is to be worn like a second skin. Stunning model Daria Werbowy is the face for this bewitching sensual concoction. This perfume contains precious raw materials such as patchouli and osmanthus flower, chosen for their remarkably sensuous and voluptuous qualities.
Lancôme’s Hypnôse Senses is available in three sizes: 30ml, 50ml and 75ml; and is priced at RM 170, RM 230 and RM 280.
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Lancôme’s new perfume offers each and every woman an anthem to the lightness of being by veiling the skin in a delicate, sensual mist.
Brimming with enchanting, joyful and free-spirited femininity, the Hypnôse Senses bottle takes its inspiration from the crystal twist of Magie. An emblem of ultimate elegance, this precious bottle contains a potion in the shade of lightly-flushed skin. It provides a timeless French touch to the perfume that is to be worn like a second skin. Stunning model Daria Werbowy is the face for this bewitching sensual concoction. This perfume contains precious raw materials such as patchouli and osmanthus flower, chosen for their remarkably sensuous and voluptuous qualities.
Lancôme’s Hypnôse Senses is available in three sizes: 30ml, 50ml and 75ml; and is priced at RM 170, RM 230 and RM 280.
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That Kaleidoscope Tang
Samantha Chow Jia Ern, , Updated: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:43:20 GMT
Shanghai Tang FW09 Women’s Wear consists of three assorted Peranakan environmental inspirations incorporated into fabric design.
Shanghai Tang is known to innovatively incorporate current design concepts with original Chinese-inspired elements, producing advanced expression of modern Chinese Chic. It offers ready-to-wear designs for women, men and children as well as accessories and home products.
Its latest FW09 collection is entitled ‘Kaleidoscope’ because it refers to the diverse cultural and decorative elements that result in the particular ornate style of the Straits Chinese people. Shanghai Tang aims to show through this collection their interpretation of the main theme through visually traditional styles combining with the contemporary.
Click on to see the Shanghai Tang FW09 Kaleidoscope Collection.
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Shanghai Tang FW09 Women’s Wear consists of three assorted Peranakan environmental inspirations incorporated into fabric design.
Shanghai Tang is known to innovatively incorporate current design concepts with original Chinese-inspired elements, producing advanced expression of modern Chinese Chic. It offers ready-to-wear designs for women, men and children as well as accessories and home products.
Its latest FW09 collection is entitled ‘Kaleidoscope’ because it refers to the diverse cultural and decorative elements that result in the particular ornate style of the Straits Chinese people. Shanghai Tang aims to show through this collection their interpretation of the main theme through visually traditional styles combining with the contemporary.
Click on to see the Shanghai Tang FW09 Kaleidoscope Collection.
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Celebration of style
Samantha Chow Jia Ern, , Updated: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:39:22 GMT
Inspired by their 21st anniversary, Ted Baker’s FW2009 collection marks the beginning in the fashion brand’s definitive design. This collection theme is to retain nostalgic references with a traditional British feel of the dark and stormy winter ambience.
The Ted Baker FW09 womenswear collection has billowing sleeves and soft jersey drapes, creating a dramatic effect. Bold structures and heavy pleating form abstract shapes, and sculpted dresses forge an hourglass silhouette. Feminine curves are softly outlined through high waisted pencil skirts.
Colours include intense thunderous greys, midnight blues and forest blacks. Luxurious silk and wool mixes are injected with feminine colours of pillar box red and lipstick pink. Accessories are beautifully bold with a python effect leather bag or paisley box clutch.
The Ted Baker FW09 menswear is nostalgic with individual details that are relaxed yet uniquely luxurious. The colour palette includes cloudy greys and deep cherry red, analogous to the changing season. The tailoring has a quiet, confident sophistication to finish off a timeless collection.
Ted Baker’s Fall Winter 09 collection is available at all Ted Baker boutiques beginning September 2009.
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Inspired by their 21st anniversary, Ted Baker’s FW2009 collection marks the beginning in the fashion brand’s definitive design. This collection theme is to retain nostalgic references with a traditional British feel of the dark and stormy winter ambience.
The Ted Baker FW09 womenswear collection has billowing sleeves and soft jersey drapes, creating a dramatic effect. Bold structures and heavy pleating form abstract shapes, and sculpted dresses forge an hourglass silhouette. Feminine curves are softly outlined through high waisted pencil skirts.
Colours include intense thunderous greys, midnight blues and forest blacks. Luxurious silk and wool mixes are injected with feminine colours of pillar box red and lipstick pink. Accessories are beautifully bold with a python effect leather bag or paisley box clutch.
The Ted Baker FW09 menswear is nostalgic with individual details that are relaxed yet uniquely luxurious. The colour palette includes cloudy greys and deep cherry red, analogous to the changing season. The tailoring has a quiet, confident sophistication to finish off a timeless collection.
Ted Baker’s Fall Winter 09 collection is available at all Ted Baker boutiques beginning September 2009.
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Power Season
Samantha Chow Jia Ern, , Updated: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:58:08 GMT
The ‘power’ statement is in this season in fashion house Dorothy Perkins.
Exaggerated shoulder wear and sexy silhouettes are the main themes of Dorothy Perkins’ FW09 collection. Key fabrics used include unique material like acid washed denim, supple leather, luxurious velvet and heavy embellishment.
This collection is inspired by the glamorous, exuberant 80s fashion look with a modern edge using materials like boyfriend jackets coupled with body-con dresses and slim fit jeans.
This season, outerwear is making a statement by using big shoulders, decadent accessories, pointed padding and studding on the shoulders. The use of accessories is prominent with statement heels and oversized clutches. The stud is overworked into appealing ankle boots, multi-stranded belts and chunky biker boots. Coloured animal prints punctuate an otherwise solemn outfit.
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The ‘power’ statement is in this season in fashion house Dorothy Perkins.
Exaggerated shoulder wear and sexy silhouettes are the main themes of Dorothy Perkins’ FW09 collection. Key fabrics used include unique material like acid washed denim, supple leather, luxurious velvet and heavy embellishment.
This collection is inspired by the glamorous, exuberant 80s fashion look with a modern edge using materials like boyfriend jackets coupled with body-con dresses and slim fit jeans.
This season, outerwear is making a statement by using big shoulders, decadent accessories, pointed padding and studding on the shoulders. The use of accessories is prominent with statement heels and oversized clutches. The stud is overworked into appealing ankle boots, multi-stranded belts and chunky biker boots. Coloured animal prints punctuate an otherwise solemn outfit.
Click here to read more on the original site: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Fashion/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3433592
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
My First Paintball Experience
by Samantha Chow Jia Ern (M/6366)
When I heard that my college was organizing a Sports Day-like event with paintball as one of the activities in it for a very more-than-reasonable overall price of RM18 I immediately knew I had to go, since playing paintball is on my list of Things-To-Do-Before-I-Die.
Organized by Propassion Communications, Taylor’s University College hosted Taylor’s Mass Colympics on the 18th of April 2009 at the Xtion Paintball Park, Bukit Jalil. Tertiary students from all over came on that day for fun and games as well as to meet Allan Wu, the host for Amazing Race Asia. Highlight games included paintball, futsal, rock climbing as well as our very own mini Amazing Race. For RM18, it was a once in a lifetime chance of enjoying a healthy sporty day out with your friends, as well as meeting new ones.
I initially arranged to have a paintball team with my university friends, but after my high school friends got the wind of the event, all were clamouring to come. It turns out that 9 of them would be able to make it so including me, we formed two paintball teams. A team of the guys (Alpha) and a team of us girls (QueenB). My uni friends formed two teams as well.
I officially bought the tickets about a week before the event, and I had a great week as I was happily looking forward to the weekend. The anticipation is always greater and more wonderful than the thing itself, don’t you think so?
We made it to the stadium about one hour late and missed the briefing. We had to ask my uni friends to explain the rules. And suddenly, they announced the first teams to play and so it starts! My friends and I sat on the burning metal seat contraptions under the hot sun and watched the first teams play in order to get some strategy based on how other people played.
The objective was to shoot down your team’s glass bottle before grabbing two flags from different sides of the field and then running to home base. The team that scores the highest, counting along individual’s mistakes such as removing your mask before you’re allowed to, wins.
It was a coincidence that they put my team against the guys’ Alpha team! Anyway, once we found out that we were fighting each other, the guys got so excited and maybe a slightly tad overconfident. We girls didn’t say much but were determined to try our best and hopefully beat the guys, so we quietly watched other teams play and made our strategies.
It was all over in less than 5 minutes. And QueenB had won the first round! The boys were dejected and understandably embarrassed to have been beaten by the girls. We girls were ecstatic and high, now more confident and self-assured after having beaten the boys. I did not really play a big part in the winning of the game seeing as I did not shoot the bottle or any of the opposing team members, and neither did I capture any of the flags. In fact, I wasn’t aware that the bottle was shot and was busy trying to hide as much of myself as possible, while trying to shoot at the opposition. It was a while when I only realized that Joey had captured the second flag and was running to home base, so I followed.
Ah good team mates.
Overall, team QueenB won 3 rounds and made it into quarter finals but unfortunately due to tiredness and the long wait we lost in that round. The funny thing was that in the second last round we auto-made it into the next round because our opposing team had gone home. Yes, the wait in between rounds was that long.
On that day I also tried the rock climbing (which was not the first time) but unfortunately did not make it to the top! My whole body was sore for days after especially my arms – I blame it on this rock climbing thing, not the paintball game.
I’m very glad that we went for this event as playing private paintball is not cheap (It can reach up to a couple of hundred per person per game) and I also had a chance to sweat and tan myself, getting rid of the sickly paleness obtained through staying indoors studying (or in my case, facebook-ing heh).
Oh wait one more last thing. *crosses out Playing Paintball on list*
The original entry with more pictures at http://samanthacje.com/2009/04/taylors-mass-colympics-09.html
Originally published in the Malaysian Mensa magazine Triple M July - August 2009 Issue, pages 8 and 9.
When I heard that my college was organizing a Sports Day-like event with paintball as one of the activities in it for a very more-than-reasonable overall price of RM18 I immediately knew I had to go, since playing paintball is on my list of Things-To-Do-Before-I-Die.
Organized by Propassion Communications, Taylor’s University College hosted Taylor’s Mass Colympics on the 18th of April 2009 at the Xtion Paintball Park, Bukit Jalil. Tertiary students from all over came on that day for fun and games as well as to meet Allan Wu, the host for Amazing Race Asia. Highlight games included paintball, futsal, rock climbing as well as our very own mini Amazing Race. For RM18, it was a once in a lifetime chance of enjoying a healthy sporty day out with your friends, as well as meeting new ones.
I initially arranged to have a paintball team with my university friends, but after my high school friends got the wind of the event, all were clamouring to come. It turns out that 9 of them would be able to make it so including me, we formed two paintball teams. A team of the guys (Alpha) and a team of us girls (QueenB). My uni friends formed two teams as well.
I officially bought the tickets about a week before the event, and I had a great week as I was happily looking forward to the weekend. The anticipation is always greater and more wonderful than the thing itself, don’t you think so?
We made it to the stadium about one hour late and missed the briefing. We had to ask my uni friends to explain the rules. And suddenly, they announced the first teams to play and so it starts! My friends and I sat on the burning metal seat contraptions under the hot sun and watched the first teams play in order to get some strategy based on how other people played.
The objective was to shoot down your team’s glass bottle before grabbing two flags from different sides of the field and then running to home base. The team that scores the highest, counting along individual’s mistakes such as removing your mask before you’re allowed to, wins.
It was a coincidence that they put my team against the guys’ Alpha team! Anyway, once we found out that we were fighting each other, the guys got so excited and maybe a slightly tad overconfident. We girls didn’t say much but were determined to try our best and hopefully beat the guys, so we quietly watched other teams play and made our strategies.
It was all over in less than 5 minutes. And QueenB had won the first round! The boys were dejected and understandably embarrassed to have been beaten by the girls. We girls were ecstatic and high, now more confident and self-assured after having beaten the boys. I did not really play a big part in the winning of the game seeing as I did not shoot the bottle or any of the opposing team members, and neither did I capture any of the flags. In fact, I wasn’t aware that the bottle was shot and was busy trying to hide as much of myself as possible, while trying to shoot at the opposition. It was a while when I only realized that Joey had captured the second flag and was running to home base, so I followed.
Ah good team mates.
Overall, team QueenB won 3 rounds and made it into quarter finals but unfortunately due to tiredness and the long wait we lost in that round. The funny thing was that in the second last round we auto-made it into the next round because our opposing team had gone home. Yes, the wait in between rounds was that long.
On that day I also tried the rock climbing (which was not the first time) but unfortunately did not make it to the top! My whole body was sore for days after especially my arms – I blame it on this rock climbing thing, not the paintball game.
I’m very glad that we went for this event as playing private paintball is not cheap (It can reach up to a couple of hundred per person per game) and I also had a chance to sweat and tan myself, getting rid of the sickly paleness obtained through staying indoors studying (or in my case, facebook-ing heh).
Oh wait one more last thing. *crosses out Playing Paintball on list*
The original entry with more pictures at http://samanthacje.com/2009/04/taylors-mass-colympics-09.html
Originally published in the Malaysian Mensa magazine Triple M July - August 2009 Issue, pages 8 and 9.
French Irreverence
Samantha Chow Jia Ern, http://malaysia.msn.com, Updated: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:34:51 GMT
A celebratory homage to French freedom and impertinence, Aaron De Mey produces Declaring Indigo, a line of cosmetics for Lancôme Paris
Embodying French irreverence and the legendary free-spiritedness of Paris with a skilful blend of boldness, chic style and elegance, a make-up revolution is born.
The imaginary heroine beauty is a sensual, impertinent Parisian avant-gardist in stilettos who challenges all the rules. With respect to such iconic Frenchwomen such as Simone de Beauvoir and Brigitte Bardot, the free-thinking designer and visionary make-up artist Aaron De Mey created this line as the result of his search for freedom of vision and by transcending its barriers.
Echoing the Parisian coat of arms, the major colours of these cosmetic sets range from incandescent indigo and pure and nude gold, to a flaming matte red.
Gallery reproduced from: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Beauty/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3429736
A celebratory homage to French freedom and impertinence, Aaron De Mey produces Declaring Indigo, a line of cosmetics for Lancôme Paris
Embodying French irreverence and the legendary free-spiritedness of Paris with a skilful blend of boldness, chic style and elegance, a make-up revolution is born.
The imaginary heroine beauty is a sensual, impertinent Parisian avant-gardist in stilettos who challenges all the rules. With respect to such iconic Frenchwomen such as Simone de Beauvoir and Brigitte Bardot, the free-thinking designer and visionary make-up artist Aaron De Mey created this line as the result of his search for freedom of vision and by transcending its barriers.
Echoing the Parisian coat of arms, the major colours of these cosmetic sets range from incandescent indigo and pure and nude gold, to a flaming matte red.
Gallery reproduced from: http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Beauty/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3429736
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