Author archives: Lana Hoang

Friday ChitChat | Beauty comes out of the wat...

25. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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Hello there Beauties. Today, I would really like to talk about something which doesn’t have anything to do with Asian beauty standards. Instead this particular topic could be of interest to all of you. Yes, you can get inspired wherever and whenever. Sometimes an idea for a new article strikes me while...

HOT or NOT | NYX Lip Liner

24. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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Hello fellow beauty lovers,  I told you about my purchase and my adoration for the NYX Slim Lip Liner a week ago and today I have the matching matte lipsticks for you. You can obviously see that I definitely did some serious damage on my bank account when CherryCulture had their...

Beauty on a Budget | "p2 Seriously Satin"

23. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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Hello fellow beauty lovers. Unfortunately there are no promotions going on this week, at least none worth our time. I’m guessing the stores are still recovering from the Easter Sale last week. ;-) Nonetheless I did not want to skip BOAB Day and decided to show you one of my lucky finds in...

Tip Tuesday | Makeup tips for the perfect pho...

22. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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Hello my fellow beauty lovers. We all have those few moments in life where we need the absolute perfect mak up … for a picture. I am not talking about simple selfies, no. I am talking about those pictures you want to frame and keep forever. I am invited to attend the...

Friday ChitChat | Bizarre alternatives to pla...

18. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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Hey  Beauties. I’m really glad that you guys liked my little posts about the ideal of beauty in Asia. It’s really interesting how many different kinds of practices are now out there to enhance your natural beauty, isn’t it girls? ;-) I’ve been spending quite some time reading through articles about bizarre...
HOT or NOT | NYX Slim Lip Liners

HOT or NOT | NYX Slim Lip Liners

17. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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Hello fellow beauty lovers. I finally bought a bucket load of lip liners by NYX. For all of those, who were just about to ask, I purchased them from cherryculture.com and so far I am really pleased by their prices as well as the shipping conditions. Those little suckers are being hyped all...
Beauty-On-A-Budget | 10€ off your whole shopping basket at “Parfümerie Pieper”

Beauty-On-A-Budget | 10€ off your whole sho...

16. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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Hey there my fellow beauty lovers. Those of you, who have been with me from the very beginning of my Beauty-On-A-Budget-Series, probably know my addiction to a certain shop called Douglas. I predominately shop there because their Marketing Department know every trick in the book. They constantly lure us beauty addicts...
Tip Tuesday | Best way to take off waterproof eye makeup

Tip Tuesday | Best way to take off waterproof...

15. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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        Hello fellow beauty lovers. I recently found this amazing tip online by a glorious blogger girl named Cara. It's pretty simple, really, but in my opinion it is the best tip I've seen in months. As a girl, I know how high maintenance it can be to put on makeup each and...

Paul Andrew Shoes, for women – Fashion News...

15. April 2014
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Shoes and accessories designer Paul Andrew, originally from Britain, migrated to America to fulfil his dream of his own company. In Spring 2013 he announced his eponymous line for luxury shoes for women. He was used to the success as he spent his past 15 years mastering his craft. In...

Alighieri Jewelry, for women - Bling Bling Fa...

15. April 2014
Uncategorized
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I went on my latest online shopping spree when I stumbled across the fabulous site of Alighieri. Boy, do they know how to make jewelry over there. You guys know that I’m becoming a fan girl when it comes to huge statement rings. That’s actually the reason why I fell...

Amy Glenn A147G jewelry, for men & women – ...

15. April 2014
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Jewelry has become more than just accessories to complete your outfits. Instead jewelry has become an entire new philosophy and art genre. Amy Glenn, designer of the label A174G, finds peace in the beauty of all shades of black and grays. The dark colors stand for protection, strength, simplicity, elegance...

Sophie Bille Brahe Jewelry, for women – Bli...

15. April 2014
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After graduation Sophie Bille Brahe made her way into the world of business to be an entrepreneur. Not long after that she introduced her eponymous label to the world. There she offers jewelry in an avant-garde design. Although her company is still fairly new she already has a strong fan...

Givenchy, for women - Fashion News 2014 Sprin...

15. April 2014
Fashion & Style, Womenswear
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The latest Spring Collection of famous fashion house Givenchy is a clash between African and Japanese cultures mixed with the renowned techniques of Haute Couture. To distinguish himself from his competitors Riccardo Tisci stayed away from your typical animal prints this year and concentrated on a brand new territory: extravagant...

Baldinini Shoes and Bags, for women - Fashion...

14. April 2014
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Let's travel back in time together to the year 1910. That's exactly when the Baldinini family took their first steps into the world of shoes. Today, a hundred years later, Baldini has fully bloomed into an established company. They now have over100 shops all over the world and yet the...

Alynne Lavigne Jewelry, for men & women – B...

14. April 2014
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Alynne Lavigne is a jewelry brand based in Canada. The label wants to create both statement pieces as well as versatile treasures. The Vintage Collection is absolutely divine. When I first came across this website I immediately thought “BINGO, I totally found a hidden treasure”. When you browse through the website...

Manicure Monday | NAIL TUTORIAL #Blueberries

14. April 2014
Beauty & Body, Zähne & Nägel
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      You’ll need  1x green nailpolish 1x white polish 1x dark blue polish 1x medium blue polish  1x light blue polish a dotting tool or the end of a brush 1x manicure fineliner or a bobby pin   Step 1 Start off with an all-white base. Step 2 Take your fineliner or a bobby pin and a green polish and start painting a...

Friday ChitChat | Crazy beauty trends: "Love ...

11. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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  Hello fellow beauty lovers. Have you ever heard of the term „love bands“? Well, those suckers are the talk of the town in Seoul right now. They’re basically little bulges below the eyes. Wait a minute… bulges, as in eye bags? Seriously? When I think of eye bags, I think of something unattractive,...
HOT or NOT | Benefit’s Porefessional – Is the hype justified?

HOT or NOT | Benefit’s Porefessional - Is t...

10. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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      Hello fellow beauty lovers. For today’s HOT or NOT – Thursday I have brought to you one of the most hyped primers on the market right now. Benefit’s POREfessional has been around for quite some time now but it is still on everyone's lips. ___________Outer Appearance | Benefit The POREfessional__________ The POREfessional comes...

Beauty on a Budget | The best deals during th...

9. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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  Hello fellow beauty lovers. Today is Wednesday, which means that today is Beauty-On-A-Budget-Day. The notorious Glamour Shopping Week 2014 has officially begun and I am thrilled to tell you which shops have the best beauty and fashion deals this year. A lot of well-known brands are present this time and what exactly...

Tip Tuesday | Cheap dupe of Naked 2 Palette n...

8. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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  Hello fellow beauty lovers. Welcome back to another Tip Tuesday on Readthetrieb.com. I have amazing news for all of you, who are irreversibly in love with Urban Decay, especially with their go-to product: The Naked Palette. I know that there are many of you out there who aren't willing to pay...

Friday Chitchat | Asian Beauty Ideals - Almon...

4. April 2014
Beauty & Body
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  Hello fellow beauty lovers. ”Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder“, that’s how it is mainly known in our society but nowadays things are a tad bit different. A lot of people look for their beauty secret under a scalpel. In Asia you are “something special” if you have a double...
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