September 24, 2012 If you're a skin care fiend you might have heard about the insanely popular Clarins Shaping Facial Lift Serum. Already a bestseller in Asia, this new product promises to sculpt the face into a sleek, V-shaped visage.
September 24, 2012 Last week, we were feasting at Andrea Nguyen's Asian Tofu lunch at Monsoon in Seattle. Here's a sneak peak of the lemongrass tofu with roasted chili - more lovely images to follow soon!
To buy Andrea's new Asian Tofu book, go here. To check out her amazing blog, head over to www.vietworldkitchen.com.
Image by feteafete.
September 19, 2012 
A few weeks ago I got my fall 2012 edition of the Glam Beauty Board box. The beauty editors at Glam had sent us a new array of fall must-haves and I couldn't wait to try them all. There were lots of fun drugstore options as well as luxe products from prestige brands.
Credit: feteafete.com
I've never tried Almay, but I'm now a fan of the drugstore brand. The new Wake Up Liquid Makeup (with broad spectrum SPF 20) has a sheer, light coverage that's very blendable. The texture is moisturizing and doesn't dry up my skin. The Buff 020 shade is a tiny bit too pale, so perhaps it'll work better for me in the winter when my tan wears off.
September 18, 2012 While it's not a surprise, I do have a few favorites from the Camper fall 2012 shoe collection. The overall theme seems more restrained compared to seasons past, but the styles are still feminine with a modern, quirky kick.
September 17, 2012 Fall is my favorite time of the year. There's New York Fashion Week to check out, gorgeous coats to ogle at, and best of all, lots of new makeup to swoon over. For the 2012 fall season, beauty trends go from classic standbys to modern and edgy.
Dolce & Gabbana Lace Collection lip glosses. Credit: feteafete.com
September 14, 2012 HK film buffs, get ready for San Francisco Film Society's second annual Hong Kong Cinema showcase. Featuring internationally renowned actors (Andy Lau) as well as up-and-coming filmmakers, this is a weekend of fun screenings.
Maggie Cheung in Peter Chan's Comrades, Almost a Love Story. Courtesy of San Francisco Film Society.
Comrades, Almost a Love Story (Tian Mi Mi, 1996) is having a retrospective on September 22. Starring the enthralling Maggie Cheung (In the Mood for Love) and pop star Leon Lai, it's a complicated romantic drama between two Chinese mainland immigrants who head to Hong Kong to create a better life. It's one of my personal HK favorites from the 90s and if you haven't seen this yet, you should take advantage of this rare screening. If you're a Teresa Teng fan, this film is a nostalgic treat in more ways than one.
Hong Kong Cinema
September 21-23
New People Cinema (1746 Post Street)
Tickets & Info: SFFS.org or sffs.org/Exhibition/SF-Film-Society-Cinema/Hong-Kong-Cinema
September 11, 2012 Reminiscent of the evening clutch bags that were designed for stars of the Cannes Film Festival, the new Swarovski Edition fragrance is a fruit-forward scent. With notes of clementine, red currant jelly, wild rose and gardenia, the 2012 limited edition eau de toilette is grounded with white musk and cedar wood.
A golden "crocodile skin" wraps around the ivory flacon, making it a chic accessory for every sophisticated woman. I'm not a big floral person but the red currant and clementine made it fun enough for me to wear it all day long.
On sale at all Swarovski boutiques nationwide.
For editorial consideration, a review sample was provided by the brand's PR representative.
September 10, 2012 Eminence Organics is now offering Bright Skin, their latest addition to the VitaSkin™ Vitamin Solutions family. A daily regime that includes a cleanser, masque and moisturizer, this collection contains stone crop, licorice root, bearberry as well as Gigawhite™, a plant-derived skin lightener with mallow, primrose, lady's mantle and yarrow extracts. If you're worried about the effects of hydroquinone or other skin lighteners, this is worth a look.
September 9, 2012 This past weekend, NARS created the beauty look for the Helmut Lang S/S 2013 runway show. Design team Michael and Nicole Colovos wanted an effortless beauty with slept-in, smudged eyes and polished skin, so NARS Lead Artist Hannah Murray complemented their new collection with a beautiful, polished face.
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