Penhaligon’s Mook and Fragrance Label Pouches

Thanks to Iris and her magazine updates, I managed to buy the inaugural Penhaligon’s mook (S$36.70) at Kinokuniya when I visited the bookstore recently. I can’t read Japanese but the mook seems to be a product catalogue of sorts for this established perfume brand (including a focus on limited edition packaging), celebrating its 142 years [...]

Artisan & Artist in Singapore

The quest for the perfect makeup pouch can lead to interesting beauty developments. In the early 1980s, Seiichiro Hangui, the founder and resident designer of niche brand Artisan & Artist, sought to create the ideal accessories for makeup storage. His designs so impressed Barneys New York that they commissioned him to design a customised series [...]

What’s In My Makeup Bag?

HerWorld.com recently asked me to reveal the contents of my makeup pouch. The one I’m currently using is from Loop NYC; I love its cheery print! Its contents vary but inside it, I usually have the following: Bobbi Brown Metallic Lip Color in Plum Pearl – This cool-toned brown plum may look dull in the [...]