Event | Coccinelle Boutique Opening

This weekend Malta has gone through a mild thunder storm which started on Friday. I wanted the skies to clear up badly because I hate rainy days I really wanted to go to the Coccinelle Boutique opening. Luckily, the weather permitted us to head to the store to enjoy the sight (and smell! God I love the smell of genuine leather goods which greets you as soon as you enter the store!) of leather bags in the exquisitely elegant setting of the small boutique on Tower Road in Sliema (the shop is located next door to Solaris).
 

Coccinelle is an Italian brand established in 1978 in Parma and today boasts stores all around the world. They manufacture their products with the modern woman in mind, hence the dynamic, glamorous and urban designs.

I was in attendance together with Marija from Pocalocca, Martina from All Things Fabulous and Dorianne from Ask Dorianne together with our better halves. We were all greeted with a glass of wine which kept flowing throughout the night along with tasty nibbles and desserts (including Ferrero Rocher chocolates!)
 

We browsed the Autumn/Winter 2013/14 Collection at our leisure while oohing and aahing over practically everything! My favourite bag was actually this gorgeous clutch bag... in all colours! I love the detailing on it and since it made of leather, I'm sure it will last a life-time!
 

Here are more bags from their collection for you to feast your eyes on!

Coccinelle also stocks a beautiful selection of leather belts, wallets to match your arm candy, scarves and jewellery as well as some cute key chains. The hat, gloves and belts sets caught my eyes as did the butterfly keyring.

 

 

 

I really like the chic and elegant layout and the way the stock is displayed in a very modern way all throughout the shop.
 

How cute is this Coccinelle cupcake which they gave us before we left?...and I can confirm it was very yummy indeed!

I had a really good time at this event and I can't wait to visit the store again store for a little Christmas treat to myself! I would like to thank the management for inviting us and wish them good luck on this venture!

For more information, do not hesitate to check out the Coccinelle Malta Facebook page.

Event | Dean Gera Hair Care Official Opening in collaboration with Make Up Store

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the prestigious hair salon Dean Gera Hair Care at The Point Shopping Complex in Sliema.

Upon arrival, we were greeted with Martini Royale cocktails and some nibbles and afterwards we were allowed to have a look at the salon but naughty us spent more time in the Make Up Store premises than in the actual salon :p

 

The salon and the store are actually connected and are located on level -2 of the shopping complex. The design theme is the same for both with black and white being the dominant colours.

 

I really enjoyed myself catching up with fellow bloggers and swatching various products over at the Make Up Store. With regards, prices, this brand is actually a little on the expensive side but the quality of the products is really worth the money. As a general idea, prices are comparable to those for Inglot.

 

I'll leave you to feast your eyes on the pictures :)

 

Dean Gera Hair Care Salon

 

 

Some of the products hair stylists at Dean Gera use

Brands are Schwrazkopf, True Keratin and ghd

Make Up Store

 

 

Some of the products the Make Up Store has to offer

including fragrance and the new Jelly collection

A gorgeous pearl-laden bag that caught my eye

I wish I could have stayed longer but since I had to wake for work, I had to leave early. However, I didn't leave empty-handed as I was presented with a generous goodie bag to take home. I refrained from buying any new make-up though even though we were being offered a 20% discount for the night as I simply have way too much. Having said that, I would love to get some items from the brand as from what I've seen, the quality is of a very high standard.

 

Here's what I got in my goodie bag:

 

 

There was even a lipstick in there! The shade I got is Black Currant and it is the most gorgeous dark purple ever with a ton of multi-coloured shimmer! Stay tuned for a full review with swatches soon ;) I'm looking forward to treating my locks to some luscious treatments and I am really curious about the Home Spa range from the Make Up Store!

 

Lastly, I think that both the salon and make-up shop are worth a visit, if anything just to feel pampered for that special occasion or simply to splurge a little money on yourself! I would like to thank the salon owners for inviting (and treating) us to a lovely evening! 

Event | NYX has finally come to Malta...Bloggers' Preview

Hello everyone :) Yesterday evening I was lucky enough to be invited to a bloggers' preview event at the newly opened NYX Cosmetics shop in Sliema. Technically the shop opened its doors for the first time last week but it was cool to have the shop open late just for us bloggers to have a look around and swatch a ton of products to hearts' content! Not to mention the pretty and yummy food and deserts we were served!

 

Photo credit: NYX Cosmetics Malta Facebook page

The shop is exquisitely decorated in black and white with all walls lined with all sorts of makeup products...a taste of heaven on Earth! Well, at least for girls ;P The staff are very welcoming and they are willing to help anyone choose the right products at any time.

 

 

 

 

 

Basically the premises consist of the makeup section as soon as you enter the store as well as a brow and lash bar and a makeup room where one can book an appointment for makeup application for very reasonable prices. The makeup room is rather private and cosy, conveying just the perfect ambiance for some pampering time.

 

 

 

 

After about two hours of swatching and having our questions answered, we were all holding little baskets to fill with products we liked and we were offered a 25% discount just for the night. I bought a couple of lipsticks because I really wanted to try the NYX Round Lipsticks as well as a green eyeshadow, an orange lip pencil and a nail polish. Keep your eyes peeled for the collective haul post for all the product details and prices. The majority of the prices are on par with those in the UK and USA but there are some products which are slightly more expensive. Having said, however, NYX is a very affordable brand overall with quality products rivalling high-end ones.

 

Before leaving, we were each given a generous goodie bag...made out of lace!! This is what was inside it:

 

 

I really enjoyed my evening at the NYX premises and I look forward to visit again soon. I would like to express my gratitude to all the staff for hosting us and wish them good luck with this new venture, even though I'm positive it will be a success! 

 

NYX Cosmetics is located in Tower Road, Sliema right opposite Morgan and next to The Plaza's back entrance. Check out their Facebook page to keep up to date with the latest products and special offers.