SCA Promo for Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year

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Going to do a little shameless self-advertisement here, so don’t mind me

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In light of the coming Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year, what better way to celebrate these auspicious occasions than with new shiny trinkets?

Sweet Contemplation Accessories will be having a 10% discount AND free worldwide shipping, and is valid from 5 to 28 February 2010.

In your shopping cart, there will be no calculation of shipping fees. Just enter the code VDAYCNY2010 in the Vouchers section, and you’re on your way.

Please feel free to spread the word. Much appreciated

Review: Ecotools Bamboo Bronzer Brush

A number of readers requested that I do a review on the Ecotools Bamboo bronzer brush I received last month. Here you go

I don’t use bronzers, so I used this as a face brush. And I have to say, it’s one of the best face brushes I’ve used. I use this on my MAC Studio Fix compact powder. Even though the compact comes with a sponge, I prefer to use a face brush to give my skin a more naturally-finished look, rather than a cakey layer achieved with the sponge.

The bristles of the brush are firmly packed at the bottom, and is quite compact. Powder picked and applied can be quite a lot so one has to be light with the hand when dipping the brush into the powder.

The hairs are incredibly soft, which is a huge plus point for me. It does not bleed when washed (although it does take a long time to dry), and it’s a good size to still be able to hold the brush right in front of the mirror and not knock the brush against it when applying.

Makeup Masala is selling it at US$10 a piece, which even with shipping fees, is quite a steal. Wouldn’t bother getting it from Priceline in Australia as it’s going to be almost triple the US price.

Even though I received this brush for free, I would definitely buy one, and would recommend y’all getting one too

Rootote Pouches – A Definite Aye!

Hands up for those who own a Rootote?

*ME! ME!*

Sure they sell tote bags and shopping bags, but did you know that Rootote now sell pouches too? When I received an email from Rootote regarding the sale that they were having, I hopped over to the site, just to see what the sale prices were like. And then I saw these.

EEK! SO CUTE!

And so, at 8.30am yesterday, I fished out my credit card, and bought two pouches. How’s that for early shopping? In 24 hours, I received the package. Talk about speed and efficiency!

I found them awfully adorable. I especially liked the adjoining piece that connects the cover to the case. This allows more room for my stuff.

This has a single compartment with top zip closure, 6 inner pockets (1 zippered mesh pocket) and 1 outer pocket.

The other pouch has dual compartments with top zip closures, 7 inner pockets and 1 brush/pencil pocket holder. It also comes with a complimentary compact mirror. Fabric used for both pouches is polyester.

RRP of these Rootote pouches range from AU$25 to AU$29, which I found rather pricey. However, it’s still on sale at the moment, and if you enter the promo code ROOSALE, you get an additional 20% off the already discounted prices. That’s about the amount of the delivery charge, so essentially, you get free delivery. I have no idea when the promo code will expire and when the sale will end, so if you’d like a Rootote, you’d better hop to it! (pun totally intended)

Methinks it’s time I give my Bloom makeup bag a rest, and let one of these babies take over, don’t ya?

An Ecotools Surprise

Remember when I wrote about the anatomy of a retractable kabuki brush, and that my brush fell apart after a short while of use? Just a few days after I wrote that article, an Ecotools PR representative contacted me regarding the brush, and lo and behold, this came in the mail today.

It certainly was unexpected, and a very kind gesture on Ecotools’ part. They also included a bronzer brush in the box, which I’ve been wanting to try.

Thanks Ecotools!

FlexiFlats For High-Heeled Shoe Lovers

Love wearing gorgeous high-heeled shoes but can’t stand being in them for long? What if you’re out partying in your stilettos and your feet starts to kill you by the minute? There is a way to be able to wear your favourite heels without being in pain all evening. Let me introduce – readers, FlexiFlats!

It was a few months ago when I stumbled upon FlexiFlats. I can’t remember which blog it was that featured this, but as it was a month to Christmas, I figured these would make good Christmas gifts. I threw an extra one into the shopping cart for myself, just to give it a go.

A couple of days ago, I wanted to break in a new pair of 3″ pumps and I brought along the FlexiFlats with me, just in case the pumps pinched my feet. True enough, the new leather did pinch my toes, and after a while, I took them off and put the FlexiFlats on instead. Mind you though, the flats have thin soles, which do not provide much support to the feet. But for a pair of emergency replacement shoes, it works wonders.

The FlexiFlats have thin and flexible rubber soles, which make them easily foldable. The pouch they come in actually folds out to be a carry bag for your shoes! Anytime you want to change out of your high heels, unzip the pouch, shake it loose to become a bag, and pop your killer heels into the bag. And the pouch is small enough to easily slip into your bag. How’s that for ease of use and convenience?

Each pair of FlexiFlats costs AU$14 (excluding delivery charges) and is available from the FlexiFlats website.

Personally I think it’s a great idea, especially for those who live in heels. Methinks I’ll get a couple more pairs, one in metallic pink and silver

PS: Beautyholics Anonymous was not paid for this article, nor were the flats provided in any way. I just thought they were cute!