CHRISTMAS is a time of face-stuffing and partying — so why not you be decked in your best outfit and paint the town red (and green)?

The halls are decorated with boughs of holly, but wait, before you go 'tra-la-la-lala-ing' out your door, have you fixed your make-up?

Nowadays, it is not just those who have already reached the 'prune stages' of their lives use anti-ageing products in a desperate bid to iron out the wrinkles, but most women start caring for their skin as early as their 20s.

The luxurious ‘super-cream’ also hydrates the skin and keeps it silky soft. The formula combines Olay’s highest level of amino-peptide complex 2 with super hydrating power.

Hotel Nikko Kuala Lumpur together with Lancome presented a morning of self-indulgence and pampering to 40 lucky ladies who were Isetan’s Top Spenders for the year.

Held at the Royal Suite of the hotel, the event, apart from rewarding these ladies for their loyalty as Isetan’s top supporters, also enabled the hotel to showcase its services and dining options and further promote its beauty products.

Pretty packages up for grabs

Let’s face it, most women are suckers for a pretty package. This season is pretty package galore for Shiseido Maquillage as they team up with fashion designer Alexander Wang to create sophisticated packages and designs.

Of course, the make-up is great as well.The Eyes Creator (3D) features two new colours and the Moisture Rouge (sheer type) features a spanking six new shades.

He was dressed simply, in a white t-shirt, black jacket, khaki pants and sneakers.

His hair was unkempt in a sexy tousled way and black rimmed glasses added a finishing touch to his ‘mad genius’ look.

It was hard to imagine that Giuseppe Zanotti, the man behind shoes so exquisite it would make a grown woman cry, would be so understatedly sexy.

MOTHER’S Day, birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and now Christmas. For guys especially, there are so many events in the year that continuously demand you to be creative in shopping for gifts for that special someone.

Get the right present, brownie points for you. Give her the wrong one, and you’ll be paying for it for the rest of the year (whether you realise it or not).

Made for speed

That’s because the 22-year-old Red Bull Racing driver has developed a reputation which is duly acknowledged by opponents and race fans alike for being a clever and fast driver — which perfectly complements the Edifice tagline, “speed and intelligenc

Taking care of their skin has become a priority, just like eating a balanced diet and exercising to stay in shape.

With this in mind, L’OCCITANE brings you the Provencal Gardens’ experience and its beautiful culture through colours, texture and scents via its much-awaited Limited Edition Provencal Gardens Sets, ranging from five selections of best sellers of

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These are some of the best tidbits from the world of Malaysian fashion this week.

WORK OF ART

Adorned with glass, mirror shelving, glossy tiles and more glass, it spans over 3,300 square feet.

This sophisticated boutique is a true reflection of the equally delectable range of accessories the brand has to offer and just in time for Raya too!

Gone are the days when you have to go into hiding for weeks to recover from cosmetic surgery. Today, all you need is an hour off at lunch and you can walk out from the clinic with brand new – ehem – improvements.

Chanel No.5 has a new face and it is Audrey Tautou. No big secret, Tautou appeared in the No.5 advertisement that premiered on May 5. In Malaysia, we will get to see the advertisement come end of October.

Melbourne-based milliner Kim Fletcher, launched her first collection in 1993 and her success has rapidly grown since.

One of Australia’s best, she has also won the 2007 Millinery Award.

As such it is no surprise that images of the land's rugged terrain and exotic cultures have become the inspiration for camel active's Spring/Summer 2009 collection.