The Original MOROCCANOIL Oil Treatment

This stuff is truly amazing! They advertise this product everywhere, for a reason. Fashion magazines, stylists and celebs are always raving about this product. I used to think, oil on my hair? No thanks. I wanted light bouncy Sassoon hair! Not greasy weighed down limp locks.

Then summer rolled around and my hair was feeling so fried from being in the sun and out by the pool too. A lady at the beauty supply store suggested this product and guaranteed that I would be happy with it. I was a little resistant, but intrigued. I thought, maybe it was an updated version of those VO5 hot oil treatments from the eighties. I also wanted to know what the fuss was about.

I am SO happy that I tried it! I am completely obsessed with it. I use a little after the shower on damp hair and it produces shiny, smooth, super soft and bouncy hair. It makes your hair feel so healthy and it speeds up the drying process. A little goes a long way. But you don't have to worry about putting too much on, because your hair won't feel weighed down or greasy. It also leaves a yummy coconuty scent that reminds me of vacationing. Now I'm guaranteeing that you'll like it!

Beauty supply store its $39. But you can probably find it cheaper online. Look at the label carefully. There are a few different options for different colored hair.

Instant Eye Lift

For awhile now, I've been desperately hunting for a good under eye concealer. I didn't need hardcore coverage, I just wanted something light to brighten up the under eye area. Most of the ones that I have used in the past were thick and while giving good coverage, it would often result in a cakey (creating even more wrinkles) or ashy look which would make me look even older.

Then someone at Sephora recommended Benefit's Ooh La Lift. This is Sephora's description of the product:

• dream cream for the under-eye area
• wonder eye cream that works like an instant eye lift
•  magic pink balm gives eyes an instant brightening boost

Those words were enough to hook me in.

I dab the applicator on the back of my hand and use my hand as a palette. With my finger, I lightly dab under my eyes and apply in a swoosh from under my eyes to up the side of the eye. This gives the illusion that your eyes are being pulled upward. Hence the "instant eye lift".

Of course lots of water and sleep doesn't hurt either.

$22

Paradoxal - Your Nail Color for Fall

I'm totally obsessed with this nail polish color from Chanel! My Sister brought it with her on a recent trip and was raving about it. In the bottle it looks like a sparkly dark plum. I took one look and was not into it at all. I'm not a fan of sparkle and I don't really like purple. She urged me to try it, saying that it looks different on than in the bottle. One swipe and I was hooked! It looks completely different on! It almost looks more gray than purple and the color seems to change in different light. I guess that's the paradox! It's a more exciting version of "greige" that is so popular these days.

In the above photo, I put my hand near other dark colored objects to help you see the true color of the polish better. My camera does not do the shade justice, but if you want to get a better idea, check it out next time you're in a department store. I promise you will love it!

Once again, Chanel has given us a beautifully unique color. It is perfect for fall!

$23

Korean Air Uniform courtesy of Gianfranco Ferré

photo from korean-chic.blogspot.com

I was at LAX this morning and couldn't help but ogle the attendants at the Korean Air counter. Their uniforms, both for men and women, are so chic and stylish. I love the crisp teal and white. My Mother enlightened me by telling me the uniforms were designed by the late great Italian designer Gianfranco Ferré. I snapped a few pictures with my phone, but they do not do the uniforms justice.Thankfully, blog Korean-Chic, had several beautiful pictures.

photo from korean-chic.blogspot.com

 

I know it is difficult to see, but the men's uniform is a crisp baby blue shirt with white cuffs and collar worn with a beautiful pastel striped tie.

The uniforms are so smart. I am reminded of the time when flying was a luxury and people would get glamored up to fly. Although flying today, can be quite aggravating, it is nice to see that aesthetics still exist.

photo from wikipedia

Who doesn't love a Tiffany Blue plane?!

Shiseido MAQuillAGE Double Brow Creator

I was at the spa one day with one of my most beautiful and stylish friends, YC. As we were touching up our makeup I realized that I had forgotten my eyebrow pencil. I asked if I could borrow hers and I was presented with a beautiful sleek little brow pencil. I exclaimed that I loved it, as I do with everything that she owns, and demanded to know where I could get one for myself. She tells me Tokyo. Damn! This occurred a few months ago.

Today I met with YC once again at the spa and she presented to me this adorable little package. I'm a sucker for presentation and I just love how the department stores in Tokyo have a flair for making everyday items seem so luxurious and beautiful.

This brow pencil is from the MAQuillAGE line from Shiseido. Judging by the website, this line seems to be available only in Asia. This is extremely unfortunate because everything on the website looks so sleek and gorgeous. Look at this packaging! I'm over the moon about it. The pencil comes in three little packages. First you have the Holder, then the Pencil, then the Powder.

Not only are the pieces in their own little box, but they come in their own little plastic packaging, like candy! Then you assemble it. This is so later you don't have to buy the Holder again, just the refills as you need them.

I love that the pencil end is so skinny so you can really be precise when drawing in your brows. There's a powder smudger on the other end which is so light and natural.

Here is the finished product! So sleek, it feels like a fancy pen when you hold it in your hand. Thank you YC for this beautiful gift! You are so generous! I know it wasn't cheap! I am so in love with it, that I had to share it on this blog. YC, I have you to thank for the birth of this Strawberry and Lemons spin-off blog! If any of you ever find yourself in Asia, or have friends traveling to Asia, I highly recommend this product. The color that I use is a medium brown and the number is BR611.