Traveling light doesn’t mean you have to forego your beauty regimen and have to endure looking like a stowaway. Looking a million bucks whether you’re strutting down the streets of New York or lying by the pool in Bali can be a breeze if you pack smart and only bring what you really need.
Here are 5 beauty essentials that savvy jet-setters swear by, guaranteed to have you ready for your close-up both on any runways (airport or sidewalk).

1. Dry Shampoo

By no means should any self-respecting woman resort to using generic hotel shampoo. Respect your mane or you’ll live to regret it! Washing your hair every day while on the go can be a hassle, but you can supplement that with a dry shampoo that will lift your roots and also give you a nice voluminous slept-in look.

TRY http://www.sephora.com/perfect-hair-day-dry-shampoo-P399330

2. Face Mist

If your skin feels tight or you’re just in need of a mid-day pick-me-up, reach for that face mist. Face mists are godsends while on a long-haul flight when our skin is parched and needs that hydration. Just a spritz or two and you’re ready to go again.

TRY http://www.ishopchangi.com/product/avene-thermal-spring-water-spray-twin-pack-2x300ml-12530-37

3. Day and Night Skincare Set

Forget about transferring skincare products into travel-sized bottles or having to lug along a big heavy pouch. Good things come in twos and all you need is multi-functional skincare one for Day and one for Night.
Power packed with multiple skincare benefits such as anti-ageing, hydration, sunblock, restoration and more, they come in pretty nifty airless-pump bottles that open with a twist and are spillage proof. Even better, they fit in your carry-on bag to have you covered 24/7 even on a flight.

TRY http://auolive.com/en/shop/5-day-glower-night-booster.html

4. Cleansing wipes

Leave your bottle of facial cleanser at home and swap them with a packet of handy cleansing wipes instead. Get one that removes your makeup with a few good swipes and doesn’t leave behind a greasy after-feel. They can even double up as wet wipes for your hands! You can cleanse, put on fresh makeup and be all ready to greet your destination.

TRY http://www.cetaphil.com/gentle-skin-cleansing-cloths

5. BB Cushion/Cream

For that final step to have you leaving your hotel with only flawless skin, make sure you never check in without your trusty BB cushion or cream. They usually come with SPF and also helps cover up any last-minute zits without being too heavy on the skin.

TRY http://www.laneige.com/???my/en/product/makeup/face/view.bb-cushion-spf-50-pa.all.html

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Perfume is what every lady would need.

Not that you smell bad (#blamethehaze), but it brings out the femininity and allure in you. Chosen right, the perfume which you wear is a tell-tale sign of  your personality and leaves an impression with people around you.
Most importantly, your favourite fragrance can give you a boost in confidence and make you feel ready for the day!

Much to my surprise, i’ve found out that many ladies didn’t know that they have been wearing their perfume wrongly!

If you have been spraying perfume only on your clothes, please stop doing it!

- Perfume is meant for application on skin, not on fabric as the fabric fibres might distort the scent, and cause stain spots on clothes.
- Simply dab or spray on pulse points such as sides of neck, behind earlobes, wrists, back of knees.
- Do not rub your wrists together as it will burn off the top notes faster and your fragrance would last for a shorter duration.
- Apply on moisturised skin, so your fragrance can cling on to last longer.
- Spray from a distance 20-30cm away from skin and let it falls gently onto the skin.
- Besides the pulse points, do you know that the hair fibres can hold fragrance longer too?

That’s how “perfume rain” is derived, to smell good from top to toe!

Eau De Toilette is a common favourite and contains about 5-15% aromatic compounds. It can last for an average of 4 -6 hours. If you are out under the hot sun, well… your spritz might last for a shorter time.

I’m a hopeless romantic, and i love anything sweet & floral. You can guess what’s my kind of fragrance right?

So… introducing my personal favourites:

Dior Addict
Eau Fraiche
Eau De Toilette

*For my casual days

Chanel Chance
Eau Tendre
Eau De Toilette

*For work days & occasions to feel sexy & important. Especially when i need to meet clients. I have this in hair mist too, which i carry in my makeup pouch.

On top of these, I’ve just acquired a new love from Anna Sui’s Autumn 2015 Collection – ROMANTICA! Thanks to the media event held by the Anna Sui brand team from Luxasia.

Anna Sui has been a favourite brand since my teenage days. My first perfume and blush were from Anna Sui. The exquisite detailing in product packaging & that signature rose fragrance in all her cosmetics makes the brand an all-time favourite. Not just that, their pricing is definitely pocket friendly!

Here’s a closeup photo of Romantica. Who creates beautiful bottles like this?!

Noticed the similarity in my choices? Pink = Sweet & Floral!

Romantica is the Floral Jewel in Anna Sui’s fragrance collection. It is like an enchanted bouquet of blooms – sweet, alluring, romantic yet playful.
Fruity top notes of Calabria Bergamot, Mandarin essence, Sparkling Pomegranate and Water Quince, leading into floral notes of Rose de Mai, Osmanthus, Jasmine Petals and Orange Blossom, and settles with White Ceylon Cedarwood, Sheer Amber, Indonesian Sandalwood and Creamy Musk.

My verdict: I first caught a wisp of the fragrance coming from the ribbon corsages which were given to us, and i was wondering whoa this smells really good. What is it?! Sweet, yet not overpowering. It gives you the feeling of first love. Romantica… indeed.

If you have the same “taste” in fragrance as i do, swing by Anna Sui counter in Isetan Scotts or BHG Bugis to lay your hands on Romantica, and fall in love with their line of lovely cosmetics!

So i’ve shared mine. What’s your favourite fragrance?

Hugs & Kisses,

Lady Editor Rachel

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There are something about a curve that just fascinate a man and envy a women alike. Everyone appreciates a beautiful posture on their body as it oozes silent confidence and sexual appeal. Today, we are so fascinated with heavy advertisement on weight loss program that we often forget there is a natural beauty within all of us. We can still look sexy and appealing with our natural S Curve.

The S CURVE. What is it? 

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Being curvy has been an obsession since the 19th Century

How many of us are guilty of this?

Sadly, most of us have lost our S Curve due to the way we address ourselves during work and leisure. With prolonged hours of bad posture at work and mobile device usage at home (who’s not guilty of this!), a bad posture has evolved over time. As a result, we often complain of pain and look sluggish.

What better way to put this. How many of us are guilty of these posture at work and at the comfort of our home…

How to regain your S CURVE – Good Posture

There is no 2 ways about it. Good posture is the best policy to retain or regain your S Curve. If you feel your sluggishness is not helping you on your posture, it’s time to set it right!

1. The expensive way? – Chiropractic Technique. 

There has been an increase in chiropractic practices in Singapore and many parts of this region. This alternative treatment use hand on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments to proper align body’s musculoskeletal structure, particularly the spine. Although the treatment has proven successful to many, it is a costly option (per session can cost a hundred dollars) and may take 2 – 3 months before results are shown.

2. The tough way? - Reducing total body fats & muscle toning 

Getting your S Curve means you will may have to reduce total body fat and improve muscle tone in the thighs, hips, back and abdominal muscles. That means work out! Go out there and get your gym membership to work those muscles, it’s definitely a great way and even if you don’t get back your S CURVE, you would definitely feel a mile better than just being the couch slouch. According to WikiHow, these are the exercise you could make use of.

3. The way? A beautiful posture begins with the way you sit. 

Recently, we came across a product that was designed with a focus on the knowledge and technique used to align the body through chiropractic medicine. It believes that beautiful body line is maintained by proper alignment and maintaining of your sitting posture.

What we loved about this product from Japan (MTG) was the fact it snuggles fitly and naturally creates a beautiful posture immediately. We believe by virtue you could stylish fit it on your office chair, the body will soon remember the S CURVE it once had!

MTG Singapore Chiro Support System

Working on your Lower Back Area, Buttocks & Thighs

 
The product is not just another senseless product or an imitation of sorts from your cheap sites, MTG is famous for its innovative products in Japan and the product aroused from a thorough research of chiropractic techniques and the human body.

The lower back support is meant to emulate the hands of a chiropractor which supports the lost S-Curve of your backbone.
The design of the curved seat helps tip the body forward by supporting your pelvis to maintain a natural and beautiful posture. It also wraps your thighs on both side to proven your body from leaning.

For $120 SGD, we think it’s worth a great deal. (Free delivery when purchased online) and is a perfect companion for workaholics like us who spends easily 4-5 hours on our chair every day.

The product can be found in MTG’s online store and its retail distribution in Singapore. In fact, MTG Singapore has many other interesting beauty products that complement a healthy lifestyle, and encourage beauty, the natural way. Look out for their Facebook in Singapore here too.

Evoke a posture that your body will not forget

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