Dejavu Fiberwig Lash Knockout Mascara Review

I've been waiting to review this product for ages after seeing such good things about it online. Dejavu Fiberwig Lash Knockout is part of the fiberwig line. Fiberwig is basically a mascara that adds fibers to your lashes to make them look longer. It is regularly touted as 'paint on false lashes'. This one is one of their newer products in the line. So is it worth all the hype?

Let's take a look!

Without Fiberwig

With Fiberwig

As you can see from these photos my lashes look considerably thicker AND more importantly longer. This result is after just a single coat. If I'd applied more coats the result would be even more amazing. The mascara dries pretty quickly and is a deep black shade. So what are the negatives? It left a small trace of black mascara on my upper eyelid but that may be because I opened my eyes too quickly. It also tends to make eyelashes stick together a little but that is easily solved with the help of an eyelash comb.

For once the hype surrounding a product is actually worth it. So many mascaras claim to lengthen your lashes but this one actually does. This is sure to be a permanent fixture in my makeup kit. What do you think?

Price $16.10 from Sasa

Japanese Beauty Review - Melliesh Lipgloss in Nudy Beige

I recently reviewed a product from a brand called Dollywink headed by gyaru model Tsubasa Masuwaka and now I bring you another brand fronted by a gyaru model. This time the model in question is super cute Yui Kanno. Yui has her own blog which you can see here. Of course the blog is in Japanese so you'll need to use Google Translate to read it.

I'd heard and read so many good things about her makeup line Melliesh that I had to try it out myself so I ordered the lipgloss in Nudy Beige. Like most Japanese beauty products the packaging is super cute. It features the model's image. Western lipglosses are almost always sold without any packaging except for the tube itself but this isn't the case with Japanese products and although i adore the packaging I tend to think it is just a waste to create packaging that isn't needed. So here are some images of the lipgloss.

I had high expectations of this lipgloss but I was left hugely disappointed. The formula is very thick maybe due to the fact it is a gloss and concealer combined. Applying it was a nightmare as it is hard to work with. It applies unevenly and no matter how hard I tried I couldn't get it to even out. It feels very sticky too. Gloss tended to settle on the inside parts of my lips and gather there.

On the plus side I love the colour and it is long lasting compared to most of the glosses I've tried in the past. Would I buy it again? No. I really find it hard to see why this lipgloss is so popular as I found it a nightmare to apply. I would still like to try other Melliesh products but I will be shying away from their lipglosses. I'll be sticking with Dollywink glosses instead as they apply like a dream and are still long lasting.

What Japanese brands do you guys love? Have you tried any Melliesh products?

Beauty - DollyWink Cream Eye Shadow in Gold (from Japan)

Most of you already know that I have a deep love and fascination for Asian beauty products. Beauty brands from that part of the world pay attention to detail and produce high quality beauty essentials. It has taken a long time for the west to realise the innovation involved in the Asian beauty industry but they are slowly getting there. The popularity of BB cream is testamount to that. I am very keen to review lots of Asian beauty products on this blog and today I bring you my first. The product I will be reviewing is DollyWink Cream Eyeshadow in Gold.

DollyWink is a cosmetics line fronted by popular Japanese model Tsubasa Masuwaka. It is a line she produces in collaboration with very popular cosmetics line Koji and it is very big in Japan. The collection includes eyeshadows, nail polishes, lip products and lashes.

I have been a fan of the range for a long time so it made sense that my first review would be a DollyWink one.

So let's get on to the review.

The first thing you'll notice about this product is the super cute packaging. All DollyWink products are adorned with the black bow and polka dots. Most products also feature Tsubasa's face too. I love anything cute and girly so that packaging ticks all my boxes. It is distinctive too so you can always tell it is DollyWink even when it isn't boxed. the brilliant thing about the rear of the packaging is that it shows a swatch of the product. This is a genius idea and it is something I have never come across on Western products.

The colour is a very pretty metallic gold and it is extremely wearable. It glides on easily and stays put for hours. this colour would be excellent on the eyes paired with black liquid eyeliner. But you could also use it as a highlighter on the cheekbones.

Verdict: A brilliant, wearable multi purpose product that doesn't break the bank.

Available from Sasa.com

Fashion - Tokyo Girls Collection S/S12

Yesterday saw the world's of fashion and music collide at the Tokyo Girl's Collection's bi-annual show. Brands including Murua, Liz Lisa and Cecil McBee exhibited and musical entertainment was provided by girlgroup Kara. For those of you not Japan obsessed. Tokyo Girl's Collection is a fashion show for ordinary consumers. The brands that exhibit aren't super expensive designer labels they are affordable for normal people. Everything shown goes on sale on line immediately after the show. It is a well known fixture in the Japanese fashion schedule and some brilliant brands show at the exhibition. This show's theme was 'Sherbert garden' so the styling reflected that.

More than 27,000 women were at the show as TGC is so popular in Japan. Real fashion for real women. It is easy to see why I love Japanese fashion!

Which designer is your favorite?

Lane Crawford A/W 2011 - Featuring Asian Models Liu Wen, Fei Fei Sun,Ming Xi, Shu Pei, & Xiao Wen Ju

Images via Models.com

I've spoken in depth before about my love for Asian models and in the last year I've seen a big increase in the amount of Asian models being used. So I was delighted to see the Fall campaign shots for Lane Crawford. The campaign was shot by world renowned photographers Mert & Marcus and features models Liu Wen, Fei Fei Sun, Ming Xi, Shu Pei and Xiao Wen Ju. The imagery is beautiful and edgy with a distinct toughness. I love that the styling is simple and the images are all about the clothes. Asian models exude a certain sophistication and subtlety that I adore. The rise has been a long time coming as even in alot of Asian countries they've been using caucasian models instead of Asian ones. But times are a changing and Asian models are becoming more prevalent. It's good to see and I hope the rise in Asian models carries on.

My Favorite Asian Beauty Discoveries

Hey lovelies!

I've been a busy bee lately but things have settled down now so I finally have time to blog. Yay! Well last week I attended an event and got chatting to beauty blogger extraordinaire Zoe of London Lipgloss. Obviously the conversation drifted onto beauty products and my fondness for Asian ones in particular. She suggested I do a post on my favorite Asian ones as most people know so little about them so here it is. I introduce my favorite Asian beauty products. Enjoy!

Missha BB Cream

As you all know BB creams have recently becoming big news in the western beauty world. But none of the European ones I've seen even come close to their Asian counterparts and Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream is my favorite of the lot. Hides blemishes, gives complete coverage and its brilliant for your skin. This one comes in various shades and is suitable for even dark skinned girls like me. Hooray!

Fiberwig Mascara



This mascara is a true miracle product. It's superior to any western one that you will ever have tried. It coats the lashes in little fibres so it not only separates them but it also significantly lengthens them. It is truly false lashes in a tube. Amazing!

Dollywink Liquid Eyeliner

Not only is the packaging super cute but this product is also simple to apply and very long lasting. The product looks a little like a felt tip pen so application is just a case of drawing on the liner. No fiddly knibs or wonky eyeliner lines.

Missha Luminous Colour Lipgloss



This is my perfect lipgloss. Non gloopy, sheer and no stickiness. It comes in a lovely variety of colours in truly feminine and girly hues. The packaging is classic and beautiful too.

Palty Hair Dye



This is sometimes called bubble hair dye as it bubbles up so you end up with twice as much mixture than you start with. This is the hair dye to end all hair dyes. Especially for all you dark haired lovelies who want to go lighter without wrecking your hair. These dyes are made to turn your hair lighter without the need for pre-bleaching. I used it to go from dark brown to a very light brown. It doesn't damage hair either, my hair felt softer after using it. As you can see here.

So there you have it guys these are my top Asian beauty finds. All of these are top sellers in Japan. And i can totally see why. Try some out your best bet for purchasing them is sasa.com

Tell me which one is at the top of your beauty wishlist in the comments?

Japanese Skincare Brand Forlle'd has Arrived!

As you'll probably know by now I'm a huge Japanophile. I'm a sucker for Japanese fashion AND beauty. So I'm generally quite clued up about Japanese brands. So I was overjoyed when I heard through the grapevine that Forlle'd were coming to the UK. For those who don't know Forlle'd is scientifically based skincare from Japan. They aren't like most skincare ranges though who claim to be scientifically sound but actually aren't. This range is formed from the work of Japanese nobel prize winner Koichi Tanaka. I won't delve into all the scientific stuff as it'll most likely bore you if your not a geek like me. But I will tell you that Forlle'd products go beneath your outer skin layer so it's skincare that's more than skin deep. The range contains hyaluronic acid which is responsible for preventing infections and allergic reactions and helps skin retain moisture. It also is responsible for skin regeneration and the prevention of the signs of ageing.
Forlle'd is basically a facelift in a bottle. The range consists of face washes, lotions, serums, eye cream and sunscreen.
Forlle'd is available from Sherron Holder-Culver @ Stephen Price which is located at 3 Jubilee Place, Chelsea, London, SW3.

Circle Lenses - About, Review and Care Instructions

I've loved circle lenses for well over a year now but haven't worn them for a few months but that has now changed. Read on to find out all about them as well as how to look after them followed by a little review. Enjoy!

About

Circle Lenses are basically coloured contact lenses that make the eyes look bigger. They achieve this by ensuring the coloured part covers the iris and some of the whites of the eye. They come in a wide variety of sizes and colours with the average size being 14mm in diameter. The lenses originate from Korea and are popular in South East Asia and among Korean and Japanese celebrities. The most popular and well known brand is GEO. Many will have become aware of circle lenses thanks to the Lady Gaga video Bad Romance.

Care Instructions

• They should not be worn for more than 6-8 hours at a time.


• Rinse lens case before use with multipurpose solution.


• Soak lenses in multipurpose solution for at least 8 hrs before insertion.


• Wash hands with unscented soap before inserting lenses and before removing them.


• After removal clean lenses with multi purpose solution and fill lens case with solution too. Case must be screwed closed to prevent lenses becoming infected with germs.

If you follow these care instructions you shouldn't have any trouble with your lenses.

Review - Geo Super Angel 2 Tone Blue

Ease of Insertion

These lenses were extremely easy to put in even though I'm very out of practice. Circle lenses can sometimes be a little fiddly but these were great and went in easily and on my first attempt.

Comfort

When I first put them in they felt a little bit uncomfortable as I haven't worn them in a while but that sensation subsided after a minute or two. Even after a few hours wear they still felt comfy and I soon forgot I was wearing them.

Appearance

I love the brightness of the blue hue and it is a radical difference from my normal deep brown eyes. I also love the size as they make my eyes so much bigger. These lenses are actually 14.8mm wide which makes them a whole centimetre wider than the average iris and it shows.

Overall

I'm overjoyed with these lenses. They gave me the depth of colour that I wanted and are extremely comfy. What's not to love?

Available to buy here http://tokyotoys.com

Why I Love Japanese nail art

Ever since I discovered a love for Japan, their nail art has astounded me. Unlike Western nail art which can be one dimensional the Japanese way of doing nails features 3D designs in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Common designs can include Hello Kitty, cakes, ice creams, pearls and rhinestones. The detail and workmanship is exquisite and the variety and daring of the various nail designs always impresses me. One day soon I will order the supplies and get started on my own designs. But in the mean time take a gander at these glorious creations.