meowycrystal: February 2012

Paul & Joe Cat Collection

Monday 13 February 2012

This spring cosmetic industry has come up something very interested me, a cat lover. This idea seldom comes to the cosmetic world. And here it is. Paul & Joe Cat Collection. Their posters have been fascinated me and the design of cat is just too glamorous.

I bought them from ASOS with 10% off and 20% off code. (Sadly I bought most of them with my 10%off code and just one eyeshadow/blush(back order) with 20%off code) The packaging is the most disappointing part of this collection. Despite the design, the packaging is made of paper mostly. £21.50 for the eyeshadow/blusher and £16 for a lipstick are not cheap at all. I do expect some quality packaging rather paper.

Although they don't have great packaging, the product inside is still the main point of purchasing. Having cat paws print all over the bullet and cat featured in eyeshadow are extremely attractive. The best product among this collection I personally think is the blusher sticker. It is a sculpture of a cat head with hat. Also the packaging is better than eyeshadow and lipstick as It is made of plastic/PVC(?) a tougher material. However I didn't put them into my basket as I think there's a possibility of using this collection one day and I don't think I could able to let myself ruin that cute sculpture. Additional to that I am not sure about the texture of the products since I am still not ready to use them.

Last but not least, there is nothing special apart from the cat design generally. Paul & Joe provides good makeup but definitely not the best. It will be nice to have them as your collection if you love both cat and make up. But I don't think is a good idea if you buy them mainly for your everyday makeup. It doesn't have a firm package as it made of paper. For the same amount of price I would definitely able to buy better quality makeup on the market.

Marmande Tomato

Thursday 9 February 2012

Marmande/Marmonde

'Marmande' is a a classic beefsteak variety which produces the large, ribbed tomatoes that are commonly seen in the Continent. The meaty fruit has a superb flavour and is great for salads and cooking as it produces very few seeds. Plants thrive outdoors in a sunny position. Provide them with a sturdy stake to help support the weight of the heavy fruit.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/3069.shtml

For my ignorance, this is my first time to know that there is Marmande in supermarket. Hint of green has made this marmande became the most attractive tomato around that little Waitrose's corner.

As suggested by Waitrose's instruction, they will be gorgeous to be prepared as salad.

Mozzarella never goes wrong with tomatoes.

Marmande, Mozzarella, Pepper, Olive oil... hmmmm yum

Water, White wine vinegar, Soy sauce

Japanese style salad sauce

Hope you enjoy.

My makeup vanity

Monday 6 February 2012

My makeup vanity

Muji becomes my best mate!

Muji 9-Drawer PP Unit £59.00+ 3 PP A4 Single Drawer Landscape Unit (bought in Hong Kong HKD130 per one I think)

For Muji 9-Drawer PP Unit, I personally think that this is a bargain! Because if you buy them separately, it's £18.59 for every two drawers. And the 9-Drawer package also comes with casters which costs £3.95. Casters do help much. I can move it to anywhere!

For the top level drawers