Book on the future Queen of England – gosh they’re fast…

When browsing at the bookshop a couple of weeks back not long after the announcement of the royal engagement between Prince William and Kate Middleton, I saw this title on the shelves:

Heck, they were really fast, weren’t they – already coming out with a “The makings of a princess” book barely a month after the announcement, also remembering that it would have taken a while longer to reach Singapore and it’s already on the shelves here!

There’s only one part of the book that I thought was seriously in bad taste and showed a lack of judgement – the photo section. Most of the photos were nicely done, but these two were just a blatant attempt to sell books…

I cannot imagine how they allowed these pictures of her through to publication. It’s one thing to be portrayed in a bikini or swimsuit, but in a state of undress and in lingerie (particularly the top one with another guy) is just fodder for controversy.

Maybe I’m being a prude, but I find these incredibly distasteful. What’s your take?

Winners for 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi – Day 3 to 12…

First off, a belated Merry Christmas to all! I know there are 10 random winners waiting for the I Nuovi Lip Polishes, so without further delay here they are! :D *drumroll*...:

Day 3 – Sabrina of xsabrina.ab[at]gmail[dot]com who requested Lotus

Day 4 – Shin Thian of sweetheart0222[at]gmail[dot]com who requested Honey

Day 5 – Kim Fah of kimfah[at]gmail[dot]com who requested Lotus

Day 6 – Angel Chen of angel1988my[at]gmail[dot]com who requested Lotus

Day 7 – Dreamer of quinieleong[at]yahoo[dot]com who requested Clove

Day 8 – Phaik Kin of popolau[at]hotmail[dot]com who requested Vanilla

Day 9 – Ee Laine of homeypau[at]gmail[dot]com who requested Cinnamon

Day 10 – Milktea of ccw_storage[at]yahoo[dot]com who requested Hibiscus

Day 11 – Electronicfly of electronic.fly[at]gmail[dot]com who requested Tulip

Day 12 – Isabel Lee of deariesx[at]hotmail[dot]com who requested Tulip

Congratulations ladies, I’ll be dropping you each a mail shortly for your details. You have 48 hours to respond, failing which I will select another winner.

Here’s to a great year ahead! :D

LAST DAY! 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi Giveaway…

Gosh, time flies...and we're down to the last day of the I Nuovi giveaway! Quite apt too, seeing that it's Christmas Eve isn't it? Just in time to go kick back with friends and family...so have a Merry Christmas folks! :D

Day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi, and today’s question is:

Q. What will you be doing this Christmas?
(Go on, share your plans! :D I'll be having dinner tonight with family and close friends...best way to start Christmas!)

Pick your favourite shade from the ones above! If you’d like to check it out beforehand, they can be found (along with the rest of I Nuovi’s range) at selected SASA, Parkson, Jusco and Metrojaya outlets.

As usual, the entry details are below:

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Become a I Nuovi Professional Facebook fan.
2. Pick the Lip Polish shade that you like from the 12 available above.
3. Leave me a comment on the day’s blog post – you’ll need to include (a)your Facebook ID, (b)your email address, (c)the lip polish shade you’d like to receive and, (d) the answer to the day’s question.

Example: Hi, my FB ID is Beetrice, I’d like the Wolfberry shade and today’s answer is Rudolph! My email address is beetricesreviews[at]gmail[dot]com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This giveaway is only open to readers with a Malaysian mailing address. Sorry international readers, you’ll get a chance next time, kay?
2. One entry/comment per person please. However, you’re entitled to one entry per day for the 12 days if you’re not the winner. Be nice and let everyone have a fair chance, okay?
3. Keep it clean and spam-free. Comments with SEO terms, advertising links, derogatory terms and such will be deleted and disqualified.
4. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here previously.
5. Please make sure the email in your comment is valid, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you even if you win. Incomplete entries will also be disqualified.
6. Winners will be notified via email. If I do not get a response within two days, I will select another winner. Prizes will be sent out by I Nuovi directly.

CLOSING DATE(S):
Closing dates for this giveaway is at 11.59pm on the given day, Malaysian time (GMT +8.00), after which all comments will be tabulated. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Day 11: 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi Giveaway…

Ahhh...it feels good to be home! I flew back from Singapore just last night, and will be here for the rest of the year! Bring on the festive season!! :D

Day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi, and today’s question is:

Q. What's the nicest Christmas present you've ever gotten?
(Since we're only two days from Christmas, let's keep the festive spirit going! :D)

Pick your favourite shade from the ones above! If you’d like to check it out beforehand, they can be found (along with the rest of I Nuovi’s range) at selected SASA, Parkson, Jusco and Metrojaya outlets.

As usual, the entry details are below:

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Become a I Nuovi Professional Facebook fan.
2. Pick the Lip Polish shade that you like from the 12 available above.
3. Leave me a comment on the day’s blog post – you’ll need to include (a)your Facebook ID, (b)your email address, (c)the lip polish shade you’d like to receive and, (d) the answer to the day’s question.

Example: Hi, my FB ID is Beetrice, I’d like the Wolfberry shade and today’s answer is Rudolph! My email address is beetricesreviews[at]gmail[dot]com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This giveaway is only open to readers with a Malaysian mailing address. Sorry international readers, you’ll get a chance next time, kay?
2. One entry/comment per person please. However, you’re entitled to one entry per day for the 12 days if you’re not the winner. Be nice and let everyone have a fair chance, okay?
3. Keep it clean and spam-free. Comments with SEO terms, advertising links, derogatory terms and such will be deleted and disqualified.
4. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here previously.
5. Please make sure the email in your comment is valid, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you even if you win. Incomplete entries will also be disqualified.
6. Winners will be notified via email. If I do not get a response within two days, I will select another winner. Prizes will be sent out by I Nuovi directly.

CLOSING DATE(S):
Closing dates for this giveaway is at 11.59pm on the given day, Malaysian time (GMT +8.00), after which all comments will be tabulated. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Day 10: 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi Giveaway…

Just three more days to go to win yourself a I Nuovi Lip Polish! :D

Day 10 of the 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi, and today’s question is:

Q. Name the Charles Dickens book that contains the characters Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim.
(Hint: It's definitely Christmas related! :D)

Pick your favourite shade from the ones above! If you’d like to check it out beforehand, they can be found (along with the rest of I Nuovi’s range) at selected SASA, Parkson, Jusco and Metrojaya outlets.

As usual, the entry details are below:

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Become a I Nuovi Professional Facebook fan.
2. Pick the Lip Polish shade that you like from the 12 available above.
3. Leave me a comment on the day’s blog post – you’ll need to include (a)your Facebook ID, (b)your email address, (c)the lip polish shade you’d like to receive and, (d) the answer to the day’s question.

Example: Hi, my FB ID is Beetrice, I’d like the Wolfberry shade and today’s answer is Rudolph! My email address is beetricesreviews[at]gmail[dot]com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This giveaway is only open to readers with a Malaysian mailing address. Sorry international readers, you’ll get a chance next time, kay?
2. One entry/comment per person please. However, you’re entitled to one entry per day for the 12 days if you’re not the winner. Be nice and let everyone have a fair chance, okay?
3. Keep it clean and spam-free. Comments with SEO terms, advertising links, derogatory terms and such will be deleted and disqualified.
4. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here previously.
5. Please make sure the email in your comment is valid, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you even if you win. Incomplete entries will also be disqualified.
6. Winners will be notified via email. If I do not get a response within two days, I will select another winner. Prizes will be sent out by I Nuovi directly.

CLOSING DATE(S):
Closing dates for this giveaway is at 11.59pm on the given day, Malaysian time (GMT +8.00), after which all comments will be tabulated. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Day 9: 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi Giveaway…

Gosh...it's only just over 3 days left to Christmas morning! Just curious, have all of you finished your shopping yet? (err...I definitely haven't - going to be pulling some rather late nights the next couple of days for sure! -_-) But despite everything, this season is still one of my favourites...I wonder why... :p

Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi, and today’s question is:

Q. What will you be doing when the clock strikes midnight on Christmas day?
(I'm on a roll with these weird questions eh? LOL...don't ask me why - probably because I need to feed off all your Christmas spirit!)

Pick your favourite shade from the ones above! If you’d like to check it out beforehand, they can be found (along with the rest of I Nuovi’s range) at selected SASA, Parkson, Jusco and Metrojaya outlets.

As usual, the entry details are below:

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Become a I Nuovi Professional Facebook fan.
2. Pick the Lip Polish shade that you like from the 12 available above.
3. Leave me a comment on the day’s blog post – you’ll need to include (a)your Facebook ID, (b)your email address, (c)the lip polish shade you’d like to receive and, (d) the answer to the day’s question.

Example: Hi, my FB ID is Beetrice, I’d like the Wolfberry shade and today’s answer is Rudolph! My email address is beetricesreviews[at]gmail[dot]com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This giveaway is only open to readers with a Malaysian mailing address. Sorry international readers, you’ll get a chance next time, kay?
2. One entry/comment per person please. However, you’re entitled to one entry per day for the 12 days if you’re not the winner. Be nice and let everyone have a fair chance, okay?
3. Keep it clean and spam-free. Comments with SEO terms, advertising links, derogatory terms and such will be deleted and disqualified.
4. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here previously.
5. Please make sure the email in your comment is valid, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you even if you win. Incomplete entries will also be disqualified.
6. Winners will be notified via email. If I do not get a response within two days, I will select another winner. Prizes will be sent out by I Nuovi directly.

CLOSING DATE(S):
Closing dates for this giveaway is at 11.59pm on the given day, Malaysian time (GMT +8.00), after which all comments will be tabulated. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Day 8: 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi Giveaway…

Oh. My. God. The weekend has been a complete flurry of activity, and I got back into the office today to find out everyone wants something done today/ now/ yesterday/ last week. Arrrghhh!!! It's gonna be a loooooooong few days for sure. -_-

But regardless, the giveaway still has to go on right? I'll be announcing the winners for the past few days later today, but here's today's post! :)

Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi, and today’s question is:

Q. What is your favourite Christmas food/ drink?
(No right or wrong answer, it's another one of those "because I feel like it" questions...heehee...mine is homemade pork roast - I only get that particular one just once a year and it's awesome!)

Pick your favourite shade from the ones above! If you’d like to check it out beforehand, they can be found (along with the rest of I Nuovi’s range) at selected SASA, Parkson, Jusco and Metrojaya outlets.

As usual, the entry details are below:

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Become a I Nuovi Professional Facebook fan.
2. Pick the Lip Polish shade that you like from the 12 available above.
3. Leave me a comment on the day’s blog post – you’ll need to include (a)your Facebook ID, (b)your email address, (c)the lip polish shade you’d like to receive and, (d) the answer to the day’s question.

Example: Hi, my FB ID is Beetrice, I’d like the Wolfberry shade and today’s answer is Rudolph! My email address is beetricesreviews[at]gmail[dot]com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This giveaway is only open to readers with a Malaysian mailing address. Sorry international readers, you’ll get a chance next time, kay?
2. One entry/comment per person please. However, you’re entitled to one entry per day for the 12 days if you’re not the winner. Be nice and let everyone have a fair chance, okay?
3. Keep it clean and spam-free. Comments with SEO terms, advertising links, derogatory terms and such will be deleted and disqualified.
4. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here previously.
5. Please make sure the email in your comment is valid, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you even if you win. Incomplete entries will also be disqualified.
6. Winners will be notified via email. If I do not get a response within two days, I will select another winner. Prizes will be sent out by I Nuovi directly.

CLOSING DATE(S):
Closing dates for this giveaway is at 11.59pm on the given day, Malaysian time (GMT +8.00), after which all comments will be tabulated. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Day 7: 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi Giveaway…

How's everyone doing so far? Hope you've all been having a good time with the giveaway! I did a massive load of damage along Orchard yesterday - for those following me on Twitter, you'd have seen some of the pictures and err...status updates? Haha...anyway, the shopping continues today, so if you're still trying to score one of the Lip Polishes just scroll on down - there's another 5 more up for grabs! :)

Day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi, and just because I'm feeling pretty happy today…today’s question is:

Q. What's the ONE thing you want this Christmas?
(No right or wrong answer, it's another one of those "because I feel like it" questions...heehee...)

Pick your favourite shade from the ones above! If you’d like to check it out beforehand, they can be found (along with the rest of I Nuovi’s range) at selected SASA, Parkson, Jusco and Metrojaya outlets.

As usual, the entry details are below:

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Become a I Nuovi Professional Facebook fan.
2. Pick the Lip Polish shade that you like from the 12 available above.
3. Leave me a comment on the day’s blog post – you’ll need to include (a)your Facebook ID, (b)your email address, (c)the lip polish shade you’d like to receive and, (d) the answer to the day’s question.

Example: Hi, my FB ID is Beetrice, I’d like the Wolfberry shade and today’s answer is Rudolph! My email address is beetricesreviews[at]gmail[dot]com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This giveaway is only open to readers with a Malaysian mailing address. Sorry international readers, you’ll get a chance next time, kay?
2. One entry/comment per person please. However, you’re entitled to one entry per day for the 12 days if you’re not the winner. Be nice and let everyone have a fair chance, okay?
3. Keep it clean and spam-free. Comments with SEO terms, advertising links, derogatory terms and such will be deleted and disqualified.
4. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here previously.
5. Please make sure the email in your comment is valid, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you even if you win. Incomplete entries will also be disqualified.
6. Winners will be notified via email. If I do not get a response within two days, I will select another winner. Prizes will be sent out by I Nuovi directly.

CLOSING DATE(S):
Closing dates for this giveaway is at 11.59pm on the given day, Malaysian time (GMT +8.00), after which all comments will be tabulated. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Day 6: 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi Giveaway…

Happy Saturday ladies! :D It's gonna be a shopping day for me today around Orchard with heaps of things to pick up - basically trying to squeeze ALL my Christmas shopping into one weekend. Hoping I'll see some new things while I'm out and about too, so you'll know when I do! :D Now the thing is...how to stay within budget for all the things I need to get? If you have any ideas please feel free to share! *eeeps*

Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi, and just because I'm feeling pretty happy today…today’s question is:

Q. Where is Santa's workshop?
(Hint: It's definitely not the South Pole... :D)

Pick your favourite shade from the ones above! If you’d like to check it out beforehand, they can be found (along with the rest of I Nuovi’s range) at selected SASA, Parkson, Jusco and Metrojaya outlets.

As usual, the entry details are below:

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Become a I Nuovi Professional Facebook fan.
2. Pick the Lip Polish shade that you like from the 12 available above.
3. Leave me a comment on the day’s blog post – you’ll need to include (a)your Facebook ID, (b)your email address, (c)the lip polish shade you’d like to receive and, (d) the answer to the day’s question.

Example: Hi, my FB ID is Beetrice, I’d like the Wolfberry shade and today’s answer is Rudolph! My email address is beetricesreviews[at]gmail[dot]com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This giveaway is only open to readers with a Malaysian mailing address. Sorry international readers, you’ll get a chance next time, kay?
2. One entry/comment per person please. However, you’re entitled to one entry per day for the 12 days if you’re not the winner. Be nice and let everyone have a fair chance, okay?
3. Keep it clean and spam-free. Comments with SEO terms, advertising links, derogatory terms and such will be deleted and disqualified.
4. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here previously.
5. Please make sure the email in your comment is valid, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you even if you win. Incomplete entries will also be disqualified.
6. Winners will be notified via email. If I do not get a response within two days, I will select another winner. Prizes will be sent out by I Nuovi directly.

CLOSING DATE(S):
Closing dates for this giveaway is at 11.59pm on the given day, Malaysian time (GMT +8.00), after which all comments will be tabulated. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Day 5: 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi Giveaway…

Gosh, time is flying by super fast – and just like that, we’re almost halfway through the giveaway…who’s got plans for the weekend? ;) I know I have – trying to work my way through my Christmas shopping list. I’m hoping it’s all going to be light stuff since obviously I don’t drive in Singapore, otherwise I may just collapse under the stuff I have to carry! *eeeps*

Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi, and just because I'm feeling pretty happy today…today’s question is:

Q. What's your favourite Christmas song?
(There's no right or wrong answer to this, I just thought it would be fun to share - mine is 'All I Want For Christmas is You'!)

Pick your favourite shade from the ones above! If you’d like to check it out beforehand, they can be found (along with the rest of I Nuovi’s range) at selected SASA, Parkson, Jusco and Metrojaya outlets.

As usual, the entry details are below:

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Become a I Nuovi Professional Facebook fan.
2. Pick the Lip Polish shade that you like from the 12 available above.
3. Leave me a comment on the day’s blog post – you’ll need to include (a)your Facebook ID, (b)your email address, (c)the lip polish shade you’d like to receive and, (d) the answer to the day’s question.

Example: Hi, my FB ID is Beetrice, I’d like the Wolfberry shade and today’s answer is Rudolph! My email address is beetricesreviews[at]gmail[dot]com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This giveaway is only open to readers with a Malaysian mailing address. Sorry international readers, you’ll get a chance next time, kay?
2. One entry/comment per person please. However, you’re entitled to one entry per day for the 12 days if you’re not the winner. Be nice and let everyone have a fair chance, okay?
3. Keep it clean and spam-free. Comments with SEO terms, advertising links, derogatory terms and such will be deleted and disqualified.
4. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here previously.
5. Please make sure the email in your comment is valid, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you even if you win. Incomplete entries will also be disqualified.
6. Winners will be notified via email. If I do not get a response within two days, I will select another winner. Prizes will be sent out by I Nuovi directly.

CLOSING DATE(S):
Closing dates for this giveaway is at 11.59pm on the given day, Malaysian time (GMT +8.00), after which all comments will be tabulated. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Day 4: 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi Giveaway…

Yay!! We’re over Hump Day (Wednesday) already, and tomorrow’s Friday – can’t wait, since I’ll be hopefully getting some of my Christmas shopping done. :D

Day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi…today’s question is:

Q. I saw mommy kissing (*****), underneath the mistletoe last night...
(Hint: Two words, jolly fellow in a red suit!)

Pick your favourite shade from the ones above! If you’d like to check it out beforehand, they can be found (along with the rest of I Nuovi’s range) at selected SASA, Parkson, Jusco and Metrojaya outlets.

As usual, the entry details are below:

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Become a I Nuovi Professional Facebook fan.
2. Pick the Lip Polish shade that you like from the 12 available above.
3. Leave me a comment on the day’s blog post – you’ll need to include (a)your Facebook ID, (b)your email address, (c)the lip polish shade you’d like to receive and, (d) the answer to the day’s question.

Example: Hi, my FB ID is Beetrice, I’d like the Wolfberry shade and today’s answer is Rudolph! My email address is beetricesreviews[at]gmail[dot]com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This giveaway is only open to readers with a Malaysian mailing address. Sorry international readers, you’ll get a chance next time, kay?
2. One entry/comment per person please. However, you’re entitled to one entry per day for the 12 days if you’re not the winner. Be nice and let everyone have a fair chance, okay?
3. Keep it clean and spam-free. Comments with SEO terms, advertising links, derogatory terms and such will be deleted and disqualified.
4. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here previously.
5. Please make sure the email in your comment is valid, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you even if you win. Incomplete entries will also be disqualified.
6. Winners will be notified via email. If I do not get a response within two days, I will select another winner. Prizes will be sent out by I Nuovi directly.

CLOSING DATE(S):
Closing dates for this giveaway is at 11.59pm on the given day, Malaysian time (GMT +8.00), after which all comments will be tabulated. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Winners for 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi – Day 1 & 2…

Hi ladies! Just to let you know that I’ll be announcing the names of the winners in batches of 2 days so that it’s easier to track.

And now, for the winners from Day 1 and 2, selected at random from the qualified entries *drumroll*...:

Day 1 – Isabel Ryaant of sangria[at]gmail[dot]com who requested Tulip

Day 2 – Lisa Sam of lisa_sam78[at]yahoo[dot]com who requested Wolfberry

Congratulations ladies, I’ll be dropping you both a mail shortly for your details. You have 48 hours to respond, failing which I will select another winner.

To everyone else, there’s still another 10 chances to score yourself a I Nuovi lip polish, so good luck to all! :D

Day 3: 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi Giveaway…

How’s everyone going so far on Day 3 eh? Today’s question should take a little more thinking to get the answer! :D……

So, on to Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi…today’s question is:

Q. Name one of Santa’s reindeer OTHER than Rudolph.
(basically, you can name any reindeer except the red-nosed fellow)

Pick your favourite shade from the ones above! If you’d like to check it out beforehand, they can be found (along with the rest of I Nuovi’s range) at selected SASA, Parkson, Jusco and Metrojaya outlets.

As usual, the entry details are below:

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Become a I Nuovi Professional Facebook fan.
2. Pick the Lip Polish shade that you like from the 12 available above.
3. Leave me a comment on the day’s blog post – you’ll need to include (a)your Facebook ID, (b)your email address, (c)the lip polish shade you’d like to receive and, (d) the answer to the day’s question.

Example: Hi, my FB ID is Beetrice, I’d like the Wolfberry shade and today’s answer is Rudolph! My email address is beetricesreviews[at]gmail[dot]com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This giveaway is only open to readers with a Malaysian mailing address. Sorry international readers, you’ll get a chance next time, kay?
2. One entry/comment per person please. However, you’re entitled to one entry per day for the 12 days if you’re not the winner. Be nice and let everyone have a fair chance, okay?
3. Keep it clean and spam-free. Comments with SEO terms, advertising links, derogatory terms and such will be deleted and disqualified.
4. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here previously.
5. Please make sure the email in your comment is valid, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you even if you win. Incomplete entries will also be disqualified.
6. Winners will be notified via email. If I do not get a response within two days, I will select another winner. Prizes will be sent out by I Nuovi directly.

CLOSING DATE(S):
Closing dates for this giveaway is at 11.59pm on the given day, Malaysian time (GMT +8.00), after which all comments will be tabulated. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

MAC & Marcel Wanders…

This December, MAC has collaborated with Dutch industrial designer Marcel Wanders to create a lovely MAC & Marcel Wanders design-centric collection. Seriously, nevermind the product itself, just look at the structural designs! :D

Items in the MAC & Marcel Wanders collection include False Black Lashes, Lipstick (Martha, Gesina, Catharina and Digna), Lip Gloss (Mary, Beatrix, Aleydis and Gertruyd), Sheer Mystery Powder (Light Medium and Medium Plus), Air of Style Concentrate (solid perfume), Brush Clutch and Brush.

The Limited Edition MAC & Marcel Wanders Air of Style Concentrate has to be my favourite out of the lot – the faceted metal compact-style pendant is just drool-worthy, even without the perfume! :D I dunno about you but that has me chomping at the bit, despite me not being much of a MAC fan (honestly, I only have a couple of their eyeshadows, a couple of mini-lipglasses which were given to me, and I JUST picked up my first MAC lipstick ever!)

They’re available this month onwards at MAC stores, although no idea on the pricing yet though. I wouldn’t mind having that Air of Style Concentrate to hang on my Christmas tree though…any takers? :p

Day 2: 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi Giveaway…

On the eleventh day leading up to Christmas, I Nuovi gave to me……*hums*……

So, on to Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi…today’s question is:

Q. Deck the halls with boughs of ******?
(come on, you guys know this! :D)

Pick your favourite shade from the ones above! If you’d like to check it out beforehand, they can be found (along with the rest of I Nuovi’s range) at selected SASA, Parkson, Jusco and Metrojaya outlets.

As usual, the entry details are below:

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Become a I Nuovi Professional Facebook fan.
2. Pick the Lip Polish shade that you like from the 12 available above.
3. Leave me a comment on the day’s blog post – you’ll need to include (a)your Facebook ID, (b)your email address, (c)the lip polish shade you’d like to receive and, (d) the answer to the day’s question.

Example: Hi, my FB ID is Beetrice, I’d like the Wolfberry shade and today’s answer is Rudolph! My email address is beetricesreviews[at]gmail[dot]com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This giveaway is only open to readers with a Malaysian mailing address. Sorry international readers, you’ll get a chance next time, kay?
2. One entry/comment per person please. However, you’re entitled to one entry per day for the 12 days if you’re not the winner. Be nice and let everyone have a fair chance, okay?
3. Keep it clean and spam-free. Comments with SEO terms, advertising links, derogatory terms and such will be deleted and disqualified.
4. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here previously.
5. Please make sure the email in your comment is valid, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you even if you win. Incomplete entries will also be disqualified.
6. Winners will be notified via email. If I do not get a response within two days, I will select another winner. Prizes will be sent out by I Nuovi directly.

CLOSING DATE(S):
Closing dates for this giveaway is at 11.59pm on the given day, Malaysian time (GMT +8.00), after which all comments will be tabulated. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.


Of course, even if you’re not participating (although you’re most nicely encouraged to!) do feel free to spread the word. Let’s spread the happiness around this festive season, shall we? Thanks a lot, and good luck to all!

12 Days of Christmas with I Nuovi – 12 Lip Polishes to give away!

On the twelfth day leading up to Christmas, I Nuovi gave to me……*hums*……

Hehe…something a bit more fun for a Monday morning, no? Well, since it’s the Christmas season and it IS all about giving, I will be giving away 12 I Nuovi lip polishes – one for each day leading up to Christmas Eve! :)

The Lip Polish combines lipstick and gloss into one, which will have your lips nice and luscious for those festive smooches (shh...I won't tell!).

Every day from now until Christmas Eve, I’ll be asking an easy Christmas-related question , and a daily winner will be selected from the entries.

Example:
Q. What is the name of the famous red-nosed reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh?
A. Rudolph

See? Easy peasy!

Also, the other reason this giveaway is 12 days is because there are 12 shades of the I Nuovi lip polish to pick from (and yes, winners can pick the shade of their choice). If you’d like to check it out beforehand, they can be found (along with the rest of I Nuovi’s range) at selected SASA, Parkson, Jusco and Metrojaya outlets.

And the first question for today to kick off the giveaway:

Q. On the first day of Christmas, what did my true love give to me?
(Hint: It's a bird in a fruit tree.)

So, got your Christmas groove on yet? Read on for the entry details…

HOW TO ENTER:
1. Become a I Nuovi Professional Facebook fan.
2. Pick the Lip Polish shade that you like from the 12 available above.
3. Leave me a comment on the day’s blog post – you’ll need to include (a)your Facebook ID, (b)your email address, (c)the lip polish shade you’d like to receive and, (d) the answer to the day’s question.

Example: Hi, my FB ID is Beetrice, I’d like the Wolfberry shade and today’s answer is Rudolph! My email address is beetricesreviews[at]gmail[dot]com.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. This giveaway is only open to readers with a Malaysian mailing address. Sorry international readers, you’ll get a chance next time, kay?
2. One entry/comment per person please. However, you’re entitled to one entry per day for the 12 days if you’re not the winner. Be nice and let everyone have a fair chance, okay?
3. Keep it clean and spam-free. Comments with SEO terms, advertising links, derogatory terms and such will be deleted and disqualified.
4. Anyone can enter regardless of whether you’ve won anything here previously.
5. Please make sure the email in your comment is valid, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you even if you win. Incomplete entries will also be disqualified.
6. Winners will be notified via email. If I do not get a response within two days, I will select another winner. Prizes will be sent out by I Nuovi directly.

CLOSING DATE(S):
Closing dates for this giveaway is at 11.59pm on the given day, Malaysian time (GMT +8.00), after which all comments will be tabulated. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.


Of course, even if you’re not participating (although you’re most nicely encouraged to!) do feel free to spread the word. Let’s spread the happiness around this festive season, shall we? Thanks a lot, and good luck to all!

Jumping on the brushy bandwagon…

Happened to come across something I haven’t seen in Malaysia yet, but still looking oddly familiar…

Notice the bristles? Yup, it’s Garnier’s new Pure Active Exfo-Brusher Wash – another addition to facial washes with accompanying brushes like the L’Oreal Perfect Clean I’d spotted last month.

I have to admit, this one piqued my interest more than the Perfect Clean as I already had an individual scrublet from Daiso...these are more…tentacle-y? Haha…

Instead of a detachable brush or scrubby, the bristles are actually built into the design of the bottle (err…not unlike those shoe polish cans with the yellow plastic brush on top…ok, mustn’t think of it like that)

Been using it for about a week now and am having mixed feelings about it, but not enough to make up my mind about it just yet. Full review of this will be coming up once I’ve really gotten my paws into it, but if anyone’s tried it out so far, do share your thoughts! :D

Spotted – Nivea Angel Star…

Oh dear, Nivea’s done it again…spotted this out a couple of days back…

Nivea Angel Star comes in raspberry with pink shimmer and SPF 10. And how cute is the pattern on the packaging?

It’s currently retailing at SGD4.10 in Singapore personal care stores. Anyone tried it yet? :)

Something for laughs – Tampon Stun Gun, anyone?

Just because…
(a) it’s a manic Monday
(b) we could all do with a good laugh
(c) men can now fear tampons the other three weeks of the month
(d) all of the above!

Now, before you think I’ve gone completely off my rocker, it’s true! Some nutty people over at Inventor Spot have come up with a new item for personal security. Forget the pepper spray, why not get one of these stun guns that come creatively disguised as a tampon…?? :O

So innocently pink right? Well, this is called ‘The Pink Stinger’ – and I dunno about you, but the inventors’ description of it is hilarious!

…the stun gun's gentle glide zapplicator easily fits in the palm of your hand for incredible comfort and protection and ready for honorable discharge at a moment’s notice. In addition, its fresh floral scent helps eliminate the smell of fear, not just cover it up. Strictly for use in accordance with country or state laws. Need not be female or menstruating to use effectively. Tampon stun gun to be used for security purposes only or in self-defence. It is not intended nor recommended for vaginal insertion…

Awesomely hilarious, no? The full details on the 'Pink Stinger' can be gotten here. Too bad we can’t get these locally though, but still…hope that brightened up your Monday! :D

L’Occitane Christmas 2010 Sets…

Warning: Picture-heavy post! Also, some of these pictures may make you want to blow your entire Christmas shopping budget at L’Occitane – you’ve been warned! :)

The L’Occitane Christmas sets are here! And true to their track record, they never fail to disappoint with their gorgeous packaging and displays. I mean, how can you resist when the whole shop looks so inviting?

These are just some of the promotion sets they have available – there are a total of 16 lovely sets that have been put together this year, so go on, have a gander below! :D

Almond Body Collection (RM280)

• Shower Oil 250ml
• Milk Veil 250ml
• Delicious Paste 50ml
• Milk Concentrate 50ml
• Gift Box

Aromachologie Travel (RM139)

• Shea Butter Hand Cream 30ml
• Pure Shea Butter 8ml
• Revitalising Shower Gel 75ml
• Relaxing Body Lotion 75ml
• Repairing Shampoo 75ml
• Shea Milk Soap 50g
• Clutch

Relaxing Aromachologie (RM159)

• Bath & Shower Gel 500ml
• Pillow Mist 100ml

Body Travel Collection (RM110)

• Peony Shower Cream 75ml
• Peony Body Lotion 75ml
• Cherry Blossom Bath & Shower Gel 75ml
• Cherry Blossom Shimmering Body Lotion 75ml
• Clutch

Calanques & Soothing (RM110) *Not available at Isetan counters

• Calanques Shower Gel 75ml
• Calanques Body Lotion 75ml
• Soothing Shampoo 75ml
• Soothing Conditioner 75ml
• Drawstring Pouch

Fleur Cherie (RM248)

• Eau de Toilette 100ml
• Bath & Shower Gel 250ml
• Body Lotion 75ml
• Holiday Box

Immortelle Kit (RM170) *Not available at Isetan counters

• Essential Face Water 100ml
• Brightening Cleansing Foam 50ml
• Precious Cream 15ml
• Eye Balm 5ml
• Pouch

L’Occitane Stars (RM129)

• Pure Shea Butter 8ml
• Shea Verbena Soap 100g
• Shea Butter Hand Cream 30ml
• Shea Butter Foot Cream 30ml
• Shea Ultra-Rich Lip Balm 5ml
• Drawstring Pouch

Mini Hand Cream Trio (RM110)

• Rose 4 Reines Hand Cream 30ml
• Shea Butter Hand Cream 30ml
• Rose Des Neiges Hand Cream 30ml
• Gift Box

Peony Fragrance (RM250)

• Eau de Toilette 75ml
• Beauty Milk 250ml
• Shower Cream 75ml
• Peony Gift Box

Petite Fleur Cherie (RM130) *Not available at Isetan counters

• Hand Cream 30ml
• Lip Balm 15ml
• Bath & Shower Gel 75ml
• Body Lotion 75ml
• Pouch

Petite Rose (RM110) *Not available at Isetan counters

• Rose Des Neiges Soap 100g
• Rose Des Neiges Hand Cream 30ml
• Rose 4 Reines Heart Solid Perfume 10ml
• Rose 4 Reines Body Milk 75ml
• Pouch

Shea Butter Hand & Foot (RM175)

• Hand Cream 150ml
• Foot Cream 150ml
• Holiday Sachet

Shower Celebration (RM110)

• 4 x Shower Gels 75ml (assortment)
• Gift Box

Sparkling Verbena (RM180)

• Verbena Shower Gel 250ml
• Verbena Shower Gel Refill 500ml

Winter Rose (RM299)

• Shower Cream 250ml
• Sugar Scrub 250ml
• Body Cream 200ml
• Gift Box

Anything catch your eye so far? For me, this might be the time to pick up Sparkling Verbena since I’ve been in love with the scent for the longest time. Guess I’ll have to work extra hard on my bonus this year to make up for the extra purchases then… :p

Oh, and it’s officially 3 weeks to Christmas – if you haven’t gotten around to shopping yet, better do so and quick! (and if you haven’t, thank GOD at least someone else hasn’t yet…I haven’t had time to pick up ANYTHING! :S )