Teaser!

Friday 28 June 2013

Woohoo! Some TippyJess update girls!
I'm very happy with this batch of manufactured items!
Let me know what you girls think!

And and and...
Do you prefer to see more manufactured items?
What about sizing - is TippyJess current sizing okay?
If you would like to see any designs 
or have any constructive comments about our manufactured items,
please email me at jessica@tippyjess.com
Much appreciated, thank you!

Wing tips, Lady Gaga's shoulders... 
Call it whatever you want I can't deny I absolutely love the sleeves!

Or do you prefer it in black! ;)
I was wearing the sample piece in this picture and it was a little baggy on me
so I adjusted the measurements a little and it's now perfect!
(As seen on the white piece)
Comes in sizes S and M.
I couldn't decide on the colour so I kept both hehehe!

We are finally launching the Miss Selfridge inspired shorts!
We call ours the Peek-A-Lace Shorts!
Comes in sizes S and M.
I've worn my personal pair to death and I'm pretty sure you will too ;)



Next up, we have the Flower Power Dress!
Primary colours look good on every skin tone - I'm serious!
And yes, this is also the dress I wore in my Daily Makeup video.


If you love this dress I wore and posted on Instagram the other day,

we have a similar dress coming up in this launch!


Monochrome Floral Singlet in White and Black!

Lime Pocket Tunic

Some items are going at pocket-friendly prices!
Think $15.50 to $19.90!

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See you then! ;))))

French pharmacie products

Wednesday 26 June 2013

Hello! I'm back with another beauty post!
This time round I will be reviewing on products found in French pharmacies which are all the raves at the moment and some of them have even found their way into our local Sephora!

First up, the most anticipated makeup remover, the Bioderma Crealine H20.

(pic credit to bioderma.com)

A lot of you shared with me about this product, how amazing it is, how thorough it removes makeup and how it's basically fuss-free. I was excited to try it!

I removed my makeup using the Bioderma Crealine H20 the moment I got back to my hotel room in Paris by soaking an entire piece of cotton pad, wiped it all over my face once and then again with another cotton pad to make sure all traces of makeup was gone. For removal of face powder, I must say this works VERY well because almost all my makeup was removed with just the first piece of cotton pad.

Moving on, I used a fresh cotton pad to remove my eye makeup. (Note: I only had on gel eyeliner from MAC.) First, I placed the wet cotton pad over my eyelid for a few seconds to "dissolve" the eyeliner, then I wiped it outwards over my eyelid. I must say, it was a huge disappointment in removing eye makeup. I wiped it over my eyelid again and again but I couldn't remove the remaining stubborn eyeliner along the lash line. I gave up after a few more wipes for I fear more pressure = potential wrinkles.

For a cleanser that boasts of thorough removal of face + eyes makeup, I wouldn't recommend this. Or maybe it's just me 'cause I don't really fancy using cotton pads to remove makeup. Sooooo, Fancl Cleansing Oil is still my preferred choice. :)

I have only used this 250ml bottle of cleansing water once and I don't think I will use it again. If you don't mind my cotton pads and would like to give this product a try, email me, pay for packing + shipping and it's yours!

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The next item I'm reviewing is the Caudalie Moisturising Sorbet.
(pic credit to sephora.com)

I have tried moisturiser in cream form and gel texture but this is the first time I heard of sorbet moisturiser! I knew I HAD to try it. This moisturiser is very lightweight and it absorbs into the skin very quickly. Aptly named, just like sorbet, it is very cooling on the skin. Leaves my moisturised skin feeling soft and supple! Hmmm I love this moisturiser! 

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Lastly, I also bought the highly raved Caudalie Beauty Elixir!
(pic credit to caudalie.com)

For a small 30ml, this costs 10euro and Sephora Singapore is selling it at $29. Kinda pricey for a face mist, you think? (Avene face mist's only costs a few euro.) You can use this spray as a toner OR as a face mist whenever you need wakening up. I use it after my makeup to give that "glow" (but I don't really see it) and then again after rest on flights to wake me up. The beauty elixir has a very strong smell of peppermint and ...flower? So you will DEFINITELY wake up when you spray it on your face. It's a love or hate affair with the fragrance... I didn't like it initially but now I adore the smell.

I don't see much difference with my skin whether I use this or not so I wouldn't advise spending so much on a face mist.

To end this entry, let me share with you a convenient pharmacy to get cheaper products in Paris! It's actually located in between Galeries LaFayette (Homme) and Galeries LaFayette (Femme). If you exit the Femme building via the Hermes watch boutique, the pharmacy is probably just 50m away to your right, across the small street. Lots of Korean tourists spotted there, and there are even Korean salespersons attending to them! Why do they need to buy French skincare products when their country already has an awesome range?

Now the question is - HOW CHEAP?
Rene Furterer Forticea shampoos are going at 14.90euro for TWO 250ml tubes!!! I actually bought a tube of the same size somewhere else for 11euro.

The Caudalie Moisturising Sorbet costs 19euro there, and it's selling for $52 in Sephora Singapore. You do the math.

They sell the Bioderma Crealine at two bottles for 15euro or something cheap. I cannot remember the exact price but it's definitely waaaaay cheaper. I bought mine for 11euro zzzzzz

You are welcome ;)

A stroll in Paris

Friday 21 June 2013

I was in Paris a couple of weeks ago and since I had nothing to buy nor did I want to tempt myself at the shops, I decided to go for a walk instead!

Before you start scrolling through the pictures, please play the below video for a better reading experience. La Vie En Rose is my all-time favouriteeeeee song and musicians were playing it on every other street while I was in Paris. A very poignant song and I think of Paris whenever I hear this song :')






Pretty good pastries they have here!



5 years later, I'm back here again.





Pont de L'Archeveche











I finally made it to Shakespeare and Co!
Probably one of the oldest bookstores in the world.


Packed with tourists and books from floor to ceiling and every space imaginable.




This guy was so good with the piano and he played so many songs close to my heart :')
My only regret in life is probably not knowing how to play a musical instrument.
I used to learn piano when I was at single digit age 
but I gave it up because I hated it then and found it a chore :(
How I wish my parents were more forceful.







When I left the bookstore, there was a queue forming outside.
Guess it got too crowded for comfort






I'm going to miss this city...