June 2017

Got my hands a little dirty with Samantha at the launch of the Fresh Umbrian Clay Mask collab with Rometti; and what more appropriate way to celebrate it than at pottery studio, Mud Rock Ceramics? The space was all light earthy tones, and I seriously love the way the Fresh team did up the shelves, weaving in the pottery, tools and packaging together - almost felt like we were transported to Italy, which is where Umbrian Clay is from!

I've always wanted to try throwing my own pots like they do in the movies, and I've always know it isn't as easy at it looks but damn it REALLY is not as easy as it looks. I basically have zero natural talent and wouldn't have a bowl left if not for the instructors helping me - but if that makes you worried about trying a class in throwing your own pot, I think I was an odd case because everyone else seemed to be doing respectably fine on their own!

(*cries inwardly*)

Anyway, more about the mask! I tried it on and found it to be a lot lighter and smoother than clay masks I have used from other brands - this also means it dries faster (5-10mins instead of my usual 20mins). I didn't have any irritation afterwards, but I did make sure to put on some moisturiser after because clay masks can be very drying - in fact, if you leave them on for too long it's actually bad for your skin, so wait till the mask is dry but not stiff before removing. I personally love my clay masks when it comes to removing pimple scars, I sometimes even use them on just the spot alone when I'm lazy to do my whole face. Is that recommended? I don't know :'D

For a limited time, the Fresh Umbrian Clay Mask comes in the special packaging designed by Rometti and retails at S$95.00.

I think Celeste and team outdid themselves this time for the 2017 NARS Summer Launch! Popped down for brunch at the trendy American diner-esque One Night Only with dear Mong and we were just blown away by the whole set up, which was inspired by the shade of their famous Orgasm blush (lots of photos ahead! I promise I edited down already - the space was just too gorgeous).

Off to check out the new Summer 2017 launches!

I was just thinking of buying a backpack and a laptop bag but lucked out when Gaston Luga contacted me to give me a two-in-one solution with their lovely range of leather and canvas laptop bags that are way prettier than the average techy-backpack options there are out there. Mine's called the Clässy, which was the first one that caught my eye the moment I checked out their site, and in black of course because I like my stuff sleek and simple.


This backpack looks great with all my outfits, so I no longer have to drag an extra laptop case around on top of my handbag which I was doing before. There's a little hidden pocket at the back for you to put your passport when traveling, but call my paranoid because I wouldn't really bring this one out of Singapore because I think the front flap is too easily opened (it's magnetic). But of course for daily work stuff, it's perfect and fits just about everything I need: my chargers, headphones, wallet, wacom tablet, water bottle and of course my 13" Macbook Pro. I also managed to pack for a one day staycay in this bag alone (with my laptop), so I was pretty pleased with that too (though disclaimer, I think I am a pretty light traveler).

I know it would ruin the sleekness of the design but sometimes I wish my backpack had front pockets to access smaller items more easily. The Clässy has two small pockets inside the bag but they are quite narrow (i.e. I can at most stick some lipsticks / my handphone inside but nothing else) so it's a bit of a chore to dig pretty hard to reach the stuff at the bottom of the bag. I usually just put things I don't use much like the laptop charger at the bottom so that I only have need to reach it when I am settled somewhere and can unpack everything!

Also, I initially felt that the shoulder straps could be more padded since my laptop is some heavy shit heavy, but in general since I don't carry it for long periods of time, I find that it's generally not too much of a problem when using it locally since I just head straight in to work.

Overall, I love this bag despite some of it's mini shortcomings. I love how I can stick everything I need in when I head out to co-work and I have my hands free. I love that despite being a laptop bag it looks so modern and trendy. I would not say the Clässy is the best for going overseas, but definitely I think it's their most versatile and feminine option for us ladies to bring to work / school! Definitely check out their other designs on their site which I think are more travel friendly.

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