Guess

My first handbag was from GUESS, I remember I bought it from Lot 10 ages ago, perhaps when I was 14 or 15. GUESS was my first lady bag and I remember the day I bought it. I was so happy because I actually felt like a grown up. Plus, owning a GUESS bag during my age was like owning something really expensive! My mom bought it for me and it was just a small shoulder strap bag, and I remember treasuring it like it was my first love. Plus, you can't get GUESS handbags in Taiping! :)

Back in 2004 when I was in college, Sunway Pyramid was the closest shopping mall. It was literally right beside my college, The One Academy and yes, of course owning another GUESS bag at that time was no exception. All my closest friends’ worship GUESS bags! My sister, Jasiminne, Su Anne and I LOVE GUESS bags and shoes so much! Su Anne even worked at GUESS at one point and I would visit her every day after class and lepak in the store with her :) 

I have a collection of GUESS bags and shoes, which I still keep :) Another good memory was when Marcus (my husband) and I first got together, his first present to me was a GUESS watch/charm bracelet which I’m still keeping for my future daughter. 

GUESS will be launching their GUESS SUMMER 2013 HANDBAGS in June and the name of the collection is called DURADO. Of course, I had the privileged to view the collection first hand :)

GUESS SUMMER 2013 DURADO Colletion

All of the GUESS SUMMER 2013 DURADO bags comes in 3 colour which are Violet, Nude and Black that comes with a PALE shiny gold hardware. The materials are Grained Patent PU.

What I like about this bag is that it's versatile. I can sling it or hold it at the top handle :) Perfect for a girl's night out or a date :) For this, I would dress something more fun and flirty to compliment the bag!

Perhaps I'll throw in a dress, or a top and a skirt and Im ready to paint the town red! 

For this bag, I think it's suitable for everyday use. I would pair this bag with more casual clothes, like what Im wearing now for a day/night out :) It's basically the everyday bag! Plus it's quite huge and I can keep a lot stuff in it. 

This would be the perfect work bag as it can fit your laptop (and amongst other things) in it! It has a casual chic but yet professional look.  

What more, the GUESS Durado collection comes with floral prints in each of the bags 

My personal favourite will have to be the Violet Top Handle Flap bag. I like it because it's versatile and I love bags with a sling and a top handle! The colour is very vibrant and I think the size is just right for me.

What about you?

GUESS ACCESSORISES GARDENS MALL

I super love their shoe collection! These 3 are my top favourites!

Leopard print and sequins to partyyyyy!!!

Colour Blocking pumps for a romantic date night out!

And of course, an ankle boot cut is a MUST HAVE!!!!! Isn't it sexy?

Adorable GUESS accessories  :)

Classic style sunnies

Remember to hit the GUESS ACCESSORIES shop in June for their GUESS SUMMER 2013 DURADO Collection!

Some people need to know their limits.

  

Just saying :)

xoxo

Dove Deo Whitening

Your Underarms Matter

When it comes to underarms, the first thing that comes to my mind was :

I dont have underarm hair. Perhaps if I'm lucky I'll have 2 strain of hair on my left, right has none at all. Some might consider I'm lucky, but sometimes I think to myself, is something wrong with me? Haven't I hit puberty at all? -_- But come to think again, I am very lucky indeed. Everytime I hang out with my girls and this subject came up, they will all be jealous of me! They often tell me that it's so irritating and how hard it is to keep it clean, how they shave or wax which results to some painful matters.

For me, besides being lucky of having no hair, I do have a slightly darker tone underarm for no reason. I mean, shouldn't it be the fairest since it's always closed up?

I know most women don't really pay attention to their underarms because of most of them are covered up. A Southeast Asia survery revealed that 91 percent of women believe that their underarm can be seen as a beauty asset. However, 45 percent rank their underarms as one of the three most undesirable body parts. Some think that it kinda look like chicken skin, do you agree?

Most Malaysian women I know shave or pluck their underarm hair but did not realized that the damages caused by these practices can cause irritation which leads to dark and damaged skin. This is when Dove Whitening range comes in handy. As you all know, Dove is no stranger in the beauty world. I have used some of their products and I am a very statisfied customer of theirs. One of my favourite would be their hair conditioner.

Dove recently unveiled it's whitening deodorant range enriched with Dove's unique ¼ moisturising cream to lighten and smoothen underarm skin. It is also clinically tested that the moisturising effects of the Dove Whitening range gives women even-toned and lighter underarm skin that is smooth and soft in 7 days!

I was lucky enough to attend their Dove Deo launch and was given consultation under Professor and Consultant Dermatologist, Dr. Irene Lee. During her presentation, she said that underarm skin is unique and very delicate as it has a weaker barrier function to other bodily skin sites. When women shave, one third of what they remove is skin. As a result, regular shaving leads to further dry and damaged skin. The most important step for damaged underarm skin is to be gentle and provide adequate moisture to allow natural healing.

They also let me print a top with any qoutes that I like and I printed out : 'Confidence is sexy' because confidence is something that it's in you! You feel powerful and knows that everything is under control and you flaunt it and thats the sexiest part!

The event was held at Carcosa Seri Negara where we given a talk about underarm by Dr. Irene, followed by a pampering session of massage and pedicure. Of course I chose Blue colour as it's Dove's signature colour.

Ok, back to underarms! Here are some tips for you, prepared by Dove

So why DOVE DEO WHITENING?

1. It whiten the skin with Licorice root extract

- Licorice root extract is a well known skin whitening active ingredient that contains several active compounds known to suppress skin darkening.

2. Smoothen skin with Sunflower Seed Oil

- Contains Vitamin E & Vitamin F fatty acid which is essential for healthy, smooth skin.

3. Replenishes skin moisture with glycerol

- Glycerol penetrates the upper layer of the skin and acts as a sponge to absorb water ( from the formulation or skin ) and holds it there.

I was introduced to 3 of their Dove Deo Whitening range :

Dove Whitening Original

The Original Dove deodorant variant gives you visible whitening and smoothening results.

Dove Whitening Silk Dry

The whitening deodorant that lets you wear silk every day.

Dove Whitening Unscented

The deodorant that whitens while keeping you feeling light and fresh all day. Dove Whitening Unscented allows you to wear your favourite perfume without clashing scents from your deodorant.

How does Dove care for your underarms?

Helps skin recover from irritation from shaving and plucking

Reduces further damage from removing underarm hair by improving skin resilience.

Lightens darkened underarms for more beautiful, revealable underarms.

Last and certainly not least,

Dove has been proven to be effective in preventing sweat and odour

With Dove, you can see the difference in just 7 days!

By the way! Im taking up the Dove Deo 7 days challenge! So, stay tuned for the second blog post where I will tell you all how it goes! I can't wait to see the results!

Dove Whitening Original, Dove Whitening Silk Dry and Dove Whitening Unscented Roll-On retails at RM 7.20 (40ml) and Dove Whitening Original Spra retails at RM 14.40 (169ml). The deodorants can be purchased at leading pharmacies and supermarkets.

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Michiekins Random 3

Ola! We've reached episode 3!

Ok, today's topic!


Randomness:

Im in the Blogger Spotlight for Vivi Magazine June Issue! Yay! :) Get your copy now! Thank you Vivi  for this opportunity

Fashion:

If you saw my twitter yesterday, then you will already know...

Isabel Marant x Hnm

YES you read it right, the french designer Isabel Marant is collaborating with H&M! She added

  "I am flattered by this collaboration: H&M works with the best designers and this invitation is an exciting honour," Marant said this morning. "I aim to create something real, that women want to wear in their everyday lives, with a certain carelessness, which I think is very Parisian: you dress up, but do not pay too much attention and still look sexy. The collection is infused with this kind of easiness and attitude. Everything can be mixed following one's own instincts: my take on fashion is all about personality."

How exciting is this???!!! The line will  be released on 14 November ( I know, still long more to go ) But i'm so psyched about this! I really hope she will design her famous wedge sneakers at a lower price! If not mistaken the price of a Isabel Marant wedge sneakers is about RM 2k depends on which cut.

Here are some of my favourites: 

I really love the blue white one or black white! which one you prefer?

I really hope she will design this for her collaboration with H&M

It's time to keep the high heels at home :)

On the side note, Agent Provocateur is now in KLCC MALAYSIA! 

I got their invites by sadly it clashes with my other event! :( Sad.

bought their Cynthia Garter when I was in London :) Forgot to wear it during my wedding so Im packing it for my honeymoon :) Yippiee!!!

Wanted to buy this as well, but then I was thinking, Ive got no boobs, so I wont look nice in it! Well Beyonce rock it perfectly :)

Movies:

CRAZY. STUPID. LOVE

I can never say no to Ryan Gosling. Watched this movie about 5 time already and I still laugh like mad.  

I dont want to tell you what's the story about, just watch it!

Music :

One of the songs that I love..

Cannonball by The Breeders, listen to this a lot when I was young. 

Gossip :

Victoria Beckham won woman of the decade by Glamour Awards!

Yes, I know.. I always talk about her only! haha it's because she's my style icon :)

Victoria and her eldest son, Brooklyn

Congrats V!

Random thoughts :

God knows I don't work out, therefore he will make me forget where I keep my stuff and let me rumble all over my house just to find it. That's cardio for me. I sweat, I swear :P

Events:

Attended the LIFETIME Channel event yesterday at Garibaldi alone :( It was good catching up quickly with audrey( fourfeetnine.com) telling her that my husband was so jealous that she went to Manchester to watch the MU game :)

 One thing I like about this event is that the lucky draw prizes are AMAZING!!!! It's definitely one in a lifetime!

First winner gets to drive a ferrari right away, on the spot for one hour

Second winner gets to dine at Troika Sky Dinning right away and the limo was waiting for them outside.

Third winner gets to go to BALI tomorrow morning ( NOW ), business class, staying in a 5 star hotel :)

This week just ain't my luck! Forgot to bring my name card for the lucky draw!

Oh well :(

Tuned in to LifeTime channel 709 on ASTRO this Friday 6 pm! 

since the theme was red, black and white, I decided to wear :

Black Dress by DoubelWoot

Shoes by Carvela

It's been a while since I wear Red lipstick as I was really into bright PINK for a while and wanted it to be my trademark colour, but being ginger makes the red looks good :)

I gave my sister my MAC red lipstick years ago and now I decided to get another new one. Im using MAC RED A62 and yes its super long lasting :) Love it!

Nope, Im not naked, was wearing a tube dress at first, then decided to change into the double woot dress -_-

Also, Ive created a new website for The Kins Collection! You can now view everything here!

voguexlove.blogspot.com

Have a good Wednesday

xoxo