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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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Hong Kong Shopping Guide: Outlet Shopping in North Point

Discover outlet shopping in North Point.

Dickson Fashion Square at Olympia Plaza

When you think of high-fashion shopping destinations in Hong Kong, North Point doesn’t instantly spring to mind. But amongst the street markets and local restaurants, there are some designer bargains to be had. We made it our mission to check out the outlet shops in North Point, checking off stores that have closed or cannot be found.  Here’s Butterboom’s top 5 outlet shops in North Point.

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Beauty Buys: Top 10 New Summer Scents

We round up the best new fragrances to wear this summer.

Ah…summertime; the season we embrace balmy afternoons, warm breezes and beautiful sunsets. What more, that beach vacation, poolside lounging and outdoor adventures. We shortlisted the top 10 new scents that conjure up these images. Be it fresh, fruity or floral, these fragrances will leave you smelling lovely, like summer.

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Getting to Know A Boy Named Sue

A fashion forward online store with a big conscience.

Clockwise from left: THU THU, Fleabag, SILVU

A Boy Named Sue only launched last year, but six months down the line and the eco e-boutique is going from strength to strength. Started by two Hong Kong fashion bloggers, the site aims to do away with the idea that eco-chic is a dirty word associated with hemp wearing hippies, by promoting cool clothes with a conscience.

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When in Rome: Gladiator Sandals

Step into some gladiatorial footwear this summer.

Gladiator sandals have been a summer staple for as long as we can remember, but this season they have reached epic proportions. Knee-grazing gladiators were all over the Spring/Summer 2013 runways, from Alexander Wang to Versace, with heel heights ranging from flat to sky-high.

We have rounded up our favourite variations on the trend, including 3.1 Phillip Lim’s wearable take on the statement gladiator and an affordable high-street version for those of you that are not quite convinced.

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Beauty Buys: Tinted Moisturisers with SPF

They hydrate, protect and give your skin a nice glow.

We’re so into double or even triple beauty products because time’s precious for us career girls. Which is why, we think a tinted moisturiser with SPF is a godsend and an essential in our makeup arsenal. Simply put, it’s a moisturiser, foundation and sunscreen rolled into one – a 3-in-one deal!

It evens out your complexion and gives it just a hint of colour for a natural glow. In addition, it provides a sheer coverage compared to foundation, a lighter alternative that’s less likely to melt and smear in HK’s sweltering summer heat. The SPF is definitely a plus factor.

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Shopping in Hong Kong: Top 5 PoHo Boutiques

Our favourite boutiques on Hong Kong’s trendiest streets.

Over the last 12 months, PoHo has become the place to see and be seen, playing host to an array of independent cafes, galleries and boutiques. Located to the west of SoHo just behind the Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road, PoHo refers to Po Hing Fong, Tai Ping Shan Street and the surrounding area. We took a wander around this Sheung Wan neighbourhood and selected our top five stores for women, each one of them unique, fashion-forward and design led.

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