Love is in the air! We're excited to get ready for Valentine's festivities with these beautiful goodies that bring an extra touch of glam and romance.
GRWM for Vday celebrations! We’re greedy with our plans, choosing between a quiet staycation in Tai O, a beautiful sunset at a rooftop bar and a lavish romantic dinner. While we’re indecisive with our plans, we know we’ll be getting ready for the love-filled weekend with these beauty and fashion gems, launched just in time for Valentine’s day. Whether you’re hanging out with friends or keeping it intimate with your beau, any outing can be enhanced with a dab of peptide-packed lippy and a spritz of musky floral goodness!
GRWM: Hair
1. Luscious locks with ghd
To start, we’re giving ourselves a salon-worthy hair prep in the comfort of our own home. Using the new ghd Duet Blowdry, we cut time by jumping straight in with wet hair. The Heat-Air Xchange Technology is a pioneering aerodynamic system that works wonders on all hair types, harnessing airflow that evenly heats the barrel and snag-free bristles. Promising more shine and more volume, this sleek tool turns our wet locks into a glossy mane in minutes with no heat damage.
Shop ghd at Lane Crawford and Sephora Hong Kong.
GRWM: Make up
2. Flawless base with Prada cushion foundation
Cleaned and moisturised, the face is now ready for a flawless transformation using Prada’s new Reveal Mesh Cushion. Using AI technology, the proprietary formula is specifically colour-matched for Asian skin tones and undertones. It also complements movements of the face to give real-life filter effect with a luminous blurred matte finish. What we love most is the long-lasting hydration and glow on the skin while wearing this foundation, thanks to the infusion of Adapto.gen Trio and niacinamide.
Prada Beauty, G/F, Sogo, 555 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
3. Heart eyes with YSL palette
Let us take a second to drink in the beautiful blue-pink gradient ensemble donned by the limited edition Couture Mini Clutch. Debossed with cute heart-shaped logos, this rendition of the iconic palette – known for its rich pigments and silky finish – is perfect for any romantic occasion. For our eyes, we’re building a pinky plum base before finishing with the dazzling blue and pink shimmer shadow.
YSL Beauté has multiple locations in Hong Kong.
4. Juicy pout with Ole Henriksen’s lip treatment
Giving main stage to the plum-hued shimmery eyes, we’re keeping it simple for the lips. Shooting for lightly tinted with ultra shine, we’re going for a new shade in Ole Henriksen’s hero collection of Pour Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment. Packed full of peptides, botanical oils, butters, acai sterols, and Vitamin E, the recipe hydrates the lips and reduces flakiness. The shade Lingonberry Jam Glimmer, with a magenta tint and silver glimmer, pairs perfectly with our eyes.
Shop Olehenriksen at Sephora Hong Kong.
5. Finish with Fenty’s setting spray
When we’ve spent so much time enhancing every facial feature with calculated dabs and strokes, the last thing we want is to see our makeup slowly melt over the course of the day. This is why a good setting spray is worth every penny, to keep our eyeliner sharp and highlighter highlighting, rain or shine. Fenty stuns with a new alcohol-, oil-, fragrance-, and cruelty-free formula that delivers 12+ hours of durable wear. Thanks to InvisiFlex Defense Shield technology, the antioxidant-rich liquid offers all-day hydration while protecting the epidermis against pollution and environmental stressors.
Shop Fenty Beauty online.
GRWM: The ensemble
6. Sexy in silk with Anaphe’s slip dress
We’re big fans of Katy Chambers’ mission to create quality, timeless pieces that’re comfortable to wear and friendly to the earth. So, naturally, we picked a romantic floral design from Anaphe’s new collection that’s flattering for any body shape and loose enough to stroll, dance, eat, and jump in! Inspired by iconic styles of the 00s, the 100% silk dress boasts a halter neckline that accentuates the shoulders. The garment allows three ways to style, and our favourite is to tie it at the nape of the neck for a chic open back.
Anaphe, Block A, 2/F, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong
7. Sparkle with Vivaz Fine Jewelry
Wanting to add a touch of luxury and sparkle to our look, we treat ourselves to this drop-dead gorgeous pendant necklace from Vivaz. Gently angled with striking composition, this diamond encrusted pendant takes on the vibrant motions of a singular feather and a full blooming bouquet. Set in 18k white gold, the pendant lends an exceptional brightness from F colour grade diamonds with VS clarity. The delicate 18k white gold chain gives wonderful movement to the necklace – an elegant piece brimming with youthful whimsy.
Vivaz Fine Jewelry, 706C, 7/F, Mirror Tower, 61 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong, p. 9127 3681 (Whatsapp)
GRWM: Scent
8. Irresistible with Givenchy’s Eau de Parfum
The cherry on top to complete our glam is a spritz of Givenchy’s new eau de parfum. Championing the signature rose-wood accord in the Irresistible range, Nude Velvet greets with bright floral notes of neroli and muskiness of almond milk. The sweetness from Damascena rose and voluptuous iris contrasts wonderfully with the woodiness of cedar, giving depth and an air of mystery to the layered scent. Catching a whiff of this gentle yet bold musk throughout the day is as much a treat for others as it is for yourself!
Givenchy has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
