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Shopping Guide: Outlet Shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui

Discounts worth braving the crowds for.

Tsim Sha Tsui is one of Hong Kong’s busiest shopping districts, concentrated along Canton Road and the surrounding area. Home to almost all of the major high-end designer brands and high-street stores, it is also home to Hong Kong’s only in-town outlet mall. Wander a little bit further up Canton Road to where the crowds begin to thin and you will find Hong Kong China City, the location of around 20 outlet stores. This is not the only place to grab a bargain though, read on to discover more…

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Diesel Black Gold Resort 2014 Collection

Rock chic from Diesel’s diffusion line.

Diesel Black Gold was founded by Diesel in November 2007. The label embodies a casual-luxury aesthetic, which for the Resort 2014 collection mixes workwear, print and the ever stylish tuxedo looks to create its signature blend of unpredictability and sophistication.

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Trend Watch: Midi-Magic

How to wear the unexpected fashion hit of the summer.

Super stylist and founder of DressMeBlog.me, Jasmine Smith, talks us through how to wear the unexpected fashion hit of the summer, the midi length skirt.

The midi is a skirt that finishes mid-shin, just where your leg starts to thin out after your calf muscles. Length, in the case of the midi is everything. Get it two inches too short or two inches too long and the whole look, not to mention the proportions of your body, will be completely thrown off.
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bareMinerals READY SPF20 Mineral Foundation

A highly hydrating solid mineral foundation that feels like second skin.

Mineral-based makeup and skincare brand bareMinerals has launched a brand new READY SPF20 Foundation housed in a compact powder case. There’re 12 shades available to suit all skin tones ranging from fair to tan so you can be sure of a perfect match.

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Make a Splash in Swimwear’s Hottest Trends

Dive in at the deep end with our picks of Spring/Summer’s best swimwear.

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It looks like summer is finally here, so it’s time to prepare for the beach, junk trips and summer holidays. This calls for a wardrobe update! We love what’s in stores right now for swimwear, there’s lots to choose from fast fashion stores, swimwear shops, surf shops, online stores, designers and department stores.

The right swimsuit or bikini will make you look and feel fabulous. Here’s Butterboom’s pick of the best one and two-pieces around to help you embrace the beach babe within.

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Trinity de Cartier New Eyewear Collection

For Spring Summer 2013, Cartier introduce their new Trinity de Cartier eyewear collection, a beautifully feminine range of sunglasses and glasses that feature the brand ‘s signature Trinity ring with three interlinked bands in different types of golden finishes.

The characteristically elegant collection has been given a very special update for the Asian market. Selected models in the luxurious line have been teased and tweaked to make them the perfect fit for an Asian face, so you can wave goodbye to glasses that slip down your nose or pinch behind the ear.

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Beauty Buys: Top 5 Dry Shampoos

We suss out the best in dry shampoos.

You’re probably aware that washing your hair everyday does more bad than good. This strips your hair of its natural oils, dries it out and causes breakage. Sure sounds like a tall order given our humidity levels especially during summer. But hear us out. We’ve found our lifesaver in dry shampoos.

Available mainly in powder or aerosol spray forms, a dry shampoo works by absorbing excess sebum on hair strands, especially the roots or scalp, where it tends to get greasy at the end of the day. It masks stale odours so your hair looks and smells clean in an instant. One big plus is it adds texture, volume and body to dull, lifeless hair, effectively doubling as a styling product.

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