UPDATE: M is for McQueen

I GOT MY PARCELS TODAY!

After three days(DHL is really quite quick), my McQueen bangles travelled all the way from London to Sunny Singapore! I missed the first delivery, but I called up, and they came again on the same day!

I came home quite excitedly and saw the brown package on my dining table. I rushed to open it! Net a porter always has such beautiful packaging.

Detailed packaging

After opening the beautiful packing, i see my McQueen boxes peeking out at me!

Very excited to open the boxes to reveal my treasures. I can barely contain myself!

My first item! My Swarovski Crystal Skull Keyfob.

Next up! The Swarovski Crystal double-Skull Bracelet

And finally - Swarovski Crystal Flower and Skull Bracelet.

Modeling Pictures

(sorry, I don't know how to pose)

I'm so happy that I finally bought them. I love them to bits and can see myself wearing them for a long time to come.

Check back to my old post to see where you can buy your own McQueen bangles.

I highly recommend Net-a-porter. They are quick to ship, easy to deal with, and their website is a dream to browse.

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B is for Bright and Balenciaga

One of the bags i have regretting selling is my Balenciaga S/S 2010 Sobert city with regular hardware(RH)

(here is the beauty in question)

I felt then that it was too bright and not the right pink. Fast forward a year, i have regretted this decision. I feel that every girl should have a bright coloured bag. It makes the most dull outfit instantly have life. Also an easy way to spice up an outfit!

For me, Balenciaga is my go to brand when I need to inject some colour to my bag collection. They make the most amazing, softest bags ever with the most outrageous colors every season.

Take Heidi Montag for instance

Nicky Hilton

(source: TPF)

You can wear a neutral outfit and let your bag do the talking.

Here are 2 of my favorite brightly colored bags.

2008 S/S Amethyst Giant Gold Hardware(GGH)

I waited for this bag for 2 years! I wanted it so much but its one of the most popular colors, and very difficult to find. My fairy bag mother however was kind and I finally found it! ( Though, i paid way over retail for it)

2010 S/S Limited Edition Lime Green GGH

I had to be on a wait list for this baby. One of my brightest bags ever. Looking at it makes me happy. Its so bright!

So don't be afraid of a little color in your everyday outfit.

After all, Oscar Wilde did say “Mere colour, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.”

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Perfect Collaborations

On April 18,2011, Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park announced through their official website www.linkinpark.com, that their new single 'Iridescent' is being featured as the title end number in the upcoming Michael Bay movie, Transformers: Dark of the Moon. This third installment of the blockbuster will be opening on July 1,2011.

It can arguably be one of the most successful collaborations between music and movie, previously Linkin Park had provided music for the Transformers films , 'What I've Done' from the first film, which became an instant hit selling over 3 million downloads in the US, 'New Divide' from 2009 Transformer’s: Revenge of the Fallen crossed the 2 million mark. Both songs were top selling songs for the band .

It has also been revealed that Linkin Park's secret weapon Turntablist Mr Hann aka Joe Hann will be directing the video for 'Iridescent'. Hann also directed the video for 'New Divide'which received over 78 million views. One can only expect big things from him.

Steve Jablonsky mentioned in a recent interview on LPTV " Michael and I responded to Linkin Park because they have a cinematic sensibility to their music that translates to big screen."

I couldn't agree more, along with their growing fans worldwide.

Linkin Park has come a long way and over the years creating a more mature sound which is evidently clear in their new single 'Iridescent', also becoming a fan-favourite at their live concerts as Mike shinoda has mentioned.

Transformer’s composer Steve Jablonsky with Linkin Park talk about their collaboration.

This coming September the band will be touring Japan and Southeast Asia, with a stop on the main stage of the 2011 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix on September 25. For more tour information please visitwww.linkinpark.com.

Till next time

Kiki

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Part I: Forget Beach Babe, Be A Beach Goddess

It's sunny (sometimes too sunny), things are getting hot n' heavy but your make up is melting, your hair is frizzy and you feel everything but sexy. We've all had a similar experience so make sure the next time you pay a visit to the beach you take these beauty tips with you!

- Make sure you apply the appropriate moisturizer, lip balm and SPF before putting any make up on; the 60 year old you will thank you for it one day, I promise.

- Make up professional Jemma Kidd believes in the 'bare as you dare' principle; why not try and stick with sheer tinted moisturizer instead of foundation for a more natural glow?

- waterproof, waterproof, waterproof!

- It is best to use neutral but shimmery eye shadows just applied lightly on the eyelids. Try and stay away from black eye-liners; going to the beach is the perfect time for coloured eye-liners like this or this! I love using gold eyeshadow, it looks amazing on tanned skin especially if you're a dark olive skinned girl like me!

- Bronzers are my go-to cheek colour because of the sun-kissed glow they leave on you, but honestly, if you tan well (not burn too fast) you could give the bronzer a day off.

- For girls who burn easily, you don't have to hide under tree shadows; just make sure to bring your stunning shades and cute cover-ups!

- For lips, go with colour that will complement your tanned/blushing skin and make sure it's light and fresh-looking.

This is the first post in the "Forget Beach Babe, Be A Beach Goddess" series. Next time, we're going to take a look at how to maintain frizzy hair, keep your hair moisturized & cute hairstyles for the beach!

Till then,

Sasha <3

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Guru Worth Following

Imogen from FoxyLocksExtensions is someone worth following on YouTube. She sells these great hair extensions  that you can buy at really reasonable prices.

(This is a test post..)

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Try the Style

chictopia

I love the way she put this outfit together! The belt, the skirt, all that flowing material.

*wearing a hippie headband makes it boho chic instantly

xo,

Sasha

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M is for McQueen

So, a few days back, I decided to purchase the 2 Alexander McQueen bangles I've been dying to get since last year. I had a bit of spare cash, and they had a new design- Swarovski crystal flower and skull bracelet.



and the original one I've always wanted. The Swarovski crystal double-skull bracelet

and since, I was on a shopping roll, I decided, heck, I'll buy that Swarovski crystal skull keyfob I've always admired.


Now, I don't know about you, but there is something about skulls that I really like. It's very organic. I mean it's just a skull, but Alexander McQueen has somehow managed to make it very glamorous. Plus, there's something edgy about skulls. I'm usually a girly girl, and I love bright, bold colours, so by adding a skull just makes it more interesting, don't you think?


Buy them at Net-A-Porter for £153.19, £140.43 and £59.57 respectively. (click on the prices to bring you directly to the website)


Just a tip, I'm not sure about other designers, but shopping in pounds is cheaper from where I am located! (Singapore) and they have more designs in the UK website, as compared to the US website.


Also, there is free shipping this weekend! Not sure when this promotion ends, so hurry to NAP to get yours!

UPDATE: Click here to for my updated post and real life pictures!

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Hello Everyone

Hey, I'm Kiki!

Welcome to my world that up till now i have not let many into. I'll be happy to share my love for movies, music, makeup,, dancing, cooking and lots more!

I'm extremely thrilled to be contribuiting to Beach & Baileys and hope that my two-cent worth will keep you guys glued in.

I will reveal myself through my interests and opinions slowly.
Till next time

Kiki Xo

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Hi, I'm Sasha!

A little bit about me...I'm an all-around music lover, beauty junkie, and I love fashion! I love the beach and anything related to it; sun, natural beauty, and fun.

I'm so excited for this blog! We at Beach & Baileys hope to bring you guys interesting, up-to-date info on anything and everything female-related. That means posts on fashion, beauty, music, general life, food, celebrities and more!

Till the next post,

Sasha <3

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Hi cyberworld,

I'm very excited to start contributing to beachandbaileys.blogspot.com. Let me first start by introducing myself. My name is Rachel, I like walks by the beach, romantic candlelight dinners, and ponies. Haha, I kid. I like Hello Kitty, Yves Saint Laurent, leopard prints and French bull dogs.


I hope to write more about bags, shoes and accessories. Talk to you soon!


(ps. this is hefner. my orange bunny, and the apple of my eye)



Rachel x

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Beach & Baileys


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