Getting dUCked?

Assalamualaikum (Peace be Upon You) Everyone!

Alhamdulillah, with Allah's blessing I am able to write another blogpost.

Today's topic will be - dUCk scarves.

The famous jagged pattern line with the exclusive dUCk metal logo stitched at the end of the shawl. It is apparently the new rave (cool) for hijab especially in Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia.

Honestly, I had never heard of dUCk until late last year. My colleague who was obsessed with them introduced dUCk to me. I vaguely remember hearing about dUCk scarves from somewhere before but never really given it a thought.

Was told that the price is really high up there. As a blogger who is always looking for something interesting to blog, I was intrigued to check them out. Why does it cost that much? What made it EXTRAordinary as compared to any other premium hijab brands out there?

I was enroute to KL and decided to stop at Fashion Valet Bangsar (which is the only place that sells the dUCk scarves) to check out dUCk.

Where and how to buy?

First thing you need to know that majority of this shawl get sold out within minutes of release. You can only either buy it online at http://www.fashionvalet.com/brands/394/duck or at Fashion Valet outlet at Bangsar Village. Just so you know, Fashion Valet opened their FIRST Singapore store @313 Somerset. dUCk are available in Singapore from 1 June 2016.

When I was at Bangsar Village, I tried the different types of material that they manufactured. I didn't get any because the ones that I wanted were all sold out. Of course, based on the price for each scarves, I only wanted to get the best material thats worth the money.

When I was back in Singapore, I checked online and bought some that were still available.

I have to say the shipping service provided by SF Express is awesome. I usually receive my order in less than 3 working days.

Packaging

Each individual dUCk Scarf comes in a beautiful, sturdy purple box and a white dUCk ribbon. When you open the box, the scarf is nicely pack with dUCk tissue and sticker. That made the scarf feel really exclusive, like buying Hermes. Inside, it came with a short narrative story, written by "D", the co-founder and designer of the dUCk scarf. Every line of the scarf has it's story. It also comes with a card that shows you the ways you can style your dUCk, for hijabers and for those who don't.

I personally think that the exclusive feel and detailed thought given to the packaging is smart. I've seen many dUCk enthusiasts collecting them and stacking the boxes like a tower and calling it TOWER of dUCKs!

Material and Quality

dUCk scarves come in a variety of materials and colours. The majority of the scarves are plain while the Limited Edition (LE) ones are printed. There was one LE scarf which was very popular that "i heard" it kicked off the rave of the dUCk - The Kuala Lumpur scarf which portrays the skyline of the city.

5 materials for you to choose:

1. Satin Silk
2. Georgette
3. Mixed Crepe
4. Jersey
5. Peach Skin

I am truly in love with their Satin Silk and Mixed Crepe.

The Satin Silk is really smooth and soft. They are not thick. It is light and perfect for our hot and humid weather. When worn, the silk give that nice and put together effect. I would reserve the Satin Silk dUCks for special occasions such as Eid.

The Mixed crepe on the other hand is love at first wear. They are light, yet opaque. It is also perfect for our humid weather. I can use it for everyday wear.

I don't think the Peach Skin and Jersey are worth the money as it feels like a normal scarves you can buy at a much wallet/purse friendly price.

As for the Georgette, it is beautiful, its like heavy chiffon, which you could also get at a more affordable price. But there is a few colours that are really nice.

The down side to the dUCks is that it is not as long I would like my scarves to be but it is long enough to style it in variety of ways. It is about 180cm in length and 70 cm in width.

How I maintain them?
I just throw them in the washing machine. hahaha - lazy girl. It still dries off beautifully and does not shrink.

How much?
It is priced at RM130 for basics and goes up to RM300 for the Limited Edition ones.
I have yet to check the price at the Singapore Fashion Valet outlet. - SGD$44.00

Where can you get them?
Online - www.fashionvalet.com
Fashion Valet Bangsar Village (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Fashion Valet Singapore at 313 Somerset.

NOTE: They sold out faster than hotcakes!

Xoxo 

Ain

Foreo LUNA Play

Assalamualaikum (Peace be upon you) Everyone!

I apologise for the no posts for the past few weeks. Check my Instagram @scarflifebyain to know more. Life happened. So let's move on...

Today's blog post is going to be about...
the new Foreo LUNA Play! 

Yes! Foreo have launched a new product.
It is basically a miniature version of the Foreo Luna Mini 2 (priced at SGD$225.00) which you may buy from Sephora or Sephora Online.

The Foreo Luna Mini 2 does wonders to my skin care regime. I was as always skeptical about it especially because of the price. I couldn't tell much difference on my skin on my first use. However, after 3 days of usage, my skin looks more radiant and clear. I also have exceptionally lesser breakouts - Now who doesn't want that?! I do not know how it is, but my skin is also less oily throughout the day.

Left: Foreo LUNA play
Right: Foreo LUNA Mini 2

How do I use it?
I use the Luna Mini 2  twice everyday ( in the day and night) to exfoliate my skin pairing it with my Chanel Foaming Mousse Cleanser. It does so gently. Its 15s on the forehead, then the right cheek, left and down the centre of your face. A total of 1 minute for the whole face. Fast and easy. It has a built in timer. It stops for 1s once the 15s is up, so you know when to change sides. It stops for 1s twice to let you know that the 1 minute is up!

So when the Foreo LUNA Play came out I was extremely excited. It is so cute and small. It works the same way. I don't travel as much as I would like or wish to, but we all know that many out there are frequent travellers and also suckers for all things miniature, especially if it lightens the luggage load and easy to pack into our beauty bags. It is so small and travel friendly. It is perfect for travelling, gym and even sleepovers. The batt should last up to 100 uses (100 minutes).

Both these product come with a silicone brush, hence its more hygienic. It is also waterproof. So you don't need to worry about water seeping inside the charging point (for LUNA Mini 2).

The downsides, for Foreo LUNA Play, to me:

• It is not rechargeable. Therefore you have to discard it after the battery runs out. 
• It does not have the 1s stop once you've done 15s.
• There is only one speed.

Looking at the bright side, by the time you have used till the 100th time, it is really time to discard it. It only costs a fraction of the Foreo LUNA Mini 2. Totally recommend this if you are looking to try a device to enhance your skin care game before you decide to purchase the full size one.

For the avid travellers, this would really be great for packing. They looks like macarons.

I'm sorry to report that it is not available in Singapore/Malaysia yet. However, you can still get your hands on it.

Where to buy from:
www.cultbeauty.co.uk
(it's a UK website that ships worldwide, if you spend more than 50 Pound, you get free shipping- Awesome deal!) and there is no VAT charged for orders shipped to outside the EU.

It comes in a variety of colours just like the Foreo LUNA Mini 2.

Xoxo
Ain