Thoughts on Style

I Love Hong Kong New York – Dec 8

Sunee LaClaire — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:13:13 +0000

Automne

Sunee LaClaire — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:31:21 +0000

Automne by immaginare featuring stiletto heels

Long skirts for autumn seems like a natural choice. Some inspiring new ways to wear them? Get adventurous with layers, sparkles, and accessories.

Style Fridays – Actually Autumn

Sunee LaClaire — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:23:52 +0000

grey autumn by immaginare featuring a yellow tote

With Autumn finally approaching here in Hong Kong, thought I’d do a preview of some ensembles with colourful tights. The combination of grey and yellow and grey and pink always seem so striking to me. And a little color on an Fall day can go a long way.

T8 style

Sunee LaClaire — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:33:51 +0000

I’m always up for an adventure, even during a typhoon. But what to wear out when the weather is so stormy? Here are some suggestions that would keep you both dry and stylish.
Happy T8 everybody!

T8 by immaginare featuring hunter boots

For my single ladies

Sunee LaClaire — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:41:55 +0000

For my single ladies by immaginare featuring a leather shoulder bag

Every once in a while, it’s great to get together with the girls a celebrate the miracle of female friendship. This one’s for the girls!

Shoes for Fall

Sunee LaClaire — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:06:49 +0000

Even though Summer is my favorite time of the year, I always welcome fall since it means boot season is back! Here are some boots for Fall that will hopefully offer some inspiration to get out of the boring and into something more attention-getting.

Shoes for Fall by immaginare featuring platform wedges

From my makeup box…

Sunee LaClaire — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:03:48 +0000

Daytime makeup should be simple and quick. I have several products that I use for a flawless palate for day or light evening makeup.

*NOTE: These are products that I use and like. It’s not an endorsement just sharing some thoughts.

Smashbox has the best primers I have used. The Anti-Shine primer does exactly what it says, stops the shine. I use it to keep my oily skin from getting too shiny on humid HK summer days. The Photo Finish Primer is also a great option for a smooth skin look and comes in different formulations for varying types of skin (including oil-free). Smashbox also makes a wonderful series of intuitive lip glosses, with the original O-gloss being my favorite. It’s light but not sticky and tastes, well like nothing really, which is nice in a lip gloss.

For foundation, I am currently in love with tarte‘s Re-Create Natural Anti Aging Foundation. It glides on well, especially on top of the primer. It also has all important SPF 15. Tarte also makes a wonderful daytime mascara they call lash-hugger, eco friendly natural mascara. The wand works well to evenly distribute the formula. It’s not too thick so it works well for work/daytime lashes.

For a little more drama on the lashes, I have recently been using Maybelline‘s Lash Stilleto Ultimate Length Mascara. It’s thicker with a brush that coats the lashes well enough to really make them stand out.

MAC makes some of my cosmetic box faves including their Blot Pressed Powder and Select Moisture Cover concealer. A few months ago I added their eye shadow no. 201, Nylon to the mix as an under eyebrow brightener and it does a great job!

Make up basics by Sunee LaClaire on Polyvore.com

WHERE TO PURCHASE:

Unfortunately Smashbox has condensed all of their retail outlets and moved to Langham Place in Mong Kok. For someone who rarely leaves The Island like myself, it’s a long way to go for a little tube of primer but I still think it is worth it.

I have not found any retail outlets in Hong Kong that sell tarte yet so for now I continue to buy it online. Sephora.com is my favorite place to shop for cosmetics online. It is entirely North American centric however as Sephora only ships to the US and Canada and purchases must be made with a credit card from the same country. They should really do something about that!

I continue to have a love / hate relationship with MAC. They make great products and have retail outlets all over Asia. And yet for some reason, they refuse to stock any of the darker colors of their range in the Asia-Pacific region. (I’ve looked in Singapore and Australia). I’ve contacted MAC about their dis-equitable distribution policies and never received a satisfying reply, so for now my powders and concealer, I buy them at the MAC retail outlets in Europe or North America and continue to hope that MAC will realize that there are darker people in Asia?

The short on shorts

Sunee LaClaire — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:36:09 +0000

A great pair pf shorts are a gift. If they fit well, they can be dressed up or down and are appropriate for so many occasions (but NOT work!)

Here are a few ideas to get you started if you have not joined the shorts train yet.

Shorts4 all by Sunee LaClaire featuring bronze jewelry

Style Fridays – Stand out

Sunee LaClaire — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:19:18 +0000

This week we wish to inspire the kind of confidence that makes people’s heads turn. So no matter what else you have planned for this week, your challenge is to do something that makes you feel fabulous. And if you need some inspiration, this set is for you. Any of these ensembles would definitely make you stand out in a crowd at your next gathering. Since looking good is linked to feeling good, a new outfit can’t hurt the cause!

Stand out by Sunee LaClaire featuring a red dress

Michael Antonio Studio sandals

Sunee LaClaire — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:39:53 +0000

Michael Antonio Studio sandals (see more stiletto heels)