Showing posts with label tucson style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tucson style. Show all posts

Friday, August 1, 2014

white on white

white - the colour of everything

“Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony.” 
 Coco Chanel




top: ralph lauren / skirt: bangkok / bag: f21 / sandals: BCBG maxazria / accessories: hnm, gucci

In this extremely hot summer that has creeped up to 40+ deg Celsius on most days, white separates and dresses have become items that I reach out for the most, and of course, tons of sunscreen. How do you keep cool on hot days?

the rich color of white
create a beautiful life today.
xoxo,
crystael

Thursday, April 10, 2014

The Little Denim Dress

the little denim dress
'Simplicity is the key note of all true elegance' 
-Coco Chanel









I find that a well cut dress is perhaps the solution to mornings pressed for time. You simply just slip in, zip up and go sans the headaches of wondering which coordinates match. Besides the little black dress and the little white dress, the little denim dress is a casual alternative that would bring you to a day at the picnic, brunch, shopping or even a night out. The key is varying the mood of the outfit would just be accessories- perfect for me who is always racing out the door by the minute!

dress: stravidarius sg / earrings: dior / knit clutch: gift from a friend a long time ago
 / lips: YSL / shoes: charles and ketih


reinvent a little something everyday
create a beautiful life today.
xoxo,
crystael

Monday, March 24, 2014

DIOR CHERIE BOW 002 - pretty pink please

paradise in pink

Was gifted this pretty Dior Cherie Bow set since last Christmas, but just never had the time to explore and break into it! And also partly because it was so pretty, I didn't have the heart to impose any imperfections to its pristine glory.

 Cute little design that snaps into a purse like compact.

From left to right, it comes complete with a beautiful iridescent shimmery white eye shadow, pink eye shadow, rose pink eye shadow, gel liner and a natural peach lip gloss. It also comes complete with a little eyeliner/shadow brush, and a lip brush that are not shown in this photo.

Matching pinkie items to create a look!
from left to right: Nyx pencil sharperner, Etude House Face designing Brightener, Marjolica Lash King Mascara , Versace Bright Crystal Eau De Parfum, Random lash curler, Love Alpha Lash fibres and transplanting gel.

Well, frankly I'm not quite the beauty expert. And most of the time I think less is more, since it also saves more time. This is also the first time I've ever used a gel eyeliner! Interesting and it really is quite easy to apply with an eyeliner brush.

So I simply pat the light pink shade sparingly over my lids - add some rose pink shade to the middle of the lids - line the inner corner and bottom eye line with the shimmery white shadow - use a brown shade from the urban decay naked palette to line the outer parts of the eye - draw a little line with the gel eyeliner - add some mascara - even out the brows with a pencil - and dab on some pink lipstick!



Wow, who knew beauty stuff can be so much fun! no wonder the existence of so many beauty youtubers! Have some fun painting on your eyes today before you head out that door!


dior dior dior
xox,
crystael diorre

Friday, March 21, 2014

Home away from Home - Legacy Living in Tucson

home away from home

“Home isn't a place, its a feeling”
― Cecelia AhernLove, Rosie

Feelings of Love, Warmth and Happiness are what Home really is. 
After what seemed like a journey full of trials and tribulations, we finally managed to get an apartment we liked! The property market in Tucson is nowhere the same as Singapore. After many unanswered calls to several home agents, we finally found Legacy Apartments - small, safe and cosy, just for the two of us. And, I realise, I love creating a beautiful home no matter where my feet lands - is this desire to sink roots wherever I dwell good, or bad?



Living / Dining Area

Little fengshui tip: The southwest of the home represents love and relationships. So it is a good idea to place objects of pairs, or pictures of loving relationships at this corner. 






Little Fengshui tip: its a good idea to place a bowl of apples in the living area where people congregate to promote harmony and peace!



Bedroom Area


Little fengshui tip: It is a good idea to awake to beautiful and happy images that inspire joy! On the contrary, mirrors facing the bed are said to be detrimental.



Den / Study / Shoe-drobe


I LOVE MY SHOES!!!





Love the luxurious bathrooms






And the surroundings of the apartment: little bushes of cute flowers here and there.


and this, is part of tucson living. 

xoxo,
crystael

[p/s If you'd like, you could view the tour of the apartment here - http://youtu.be/-mFmSMHSNuU ]

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

NO HEAT CURLS and a Red Lip

 the magic of buns 


"Our appearance is merely an extension of our personality.”


Curling hair is really that easy. Simply tie slightly damp hair with leave in conditioner into a bun like this:


And awake to luscious curls like this:



 Keep things simple, and add a satin-finish red lip for an extra happy day. 
Every woman should try a red lip to add some sparkle to their day! 



the magic of simple things.

xoxo
crystael