For this season’s holidays, Pulse is taking you on a two-week journey, with a lot of layovers!
For the past three days, we’ve shared with you our gift guides for all budgets. On the menu today, we’ve curated five skincare products, five accessories (bags, hat and sunglasses) and finally, five fabulous pairs of shoes that we adore!Keep a look out for this Sunday, as we’ve also prepared a special gift guide just for men who also need to be pampered this year.
SKINCARE
1 | 5SECS EXPRESS LIP & CHEEK COLOUR | CODE 8 BEAUTY | $36
Combining the hydrating and repairing benefits of a lip balm with the color effect of a sheer lipstick, this crayon is for applying color on-the-go, leaving your lips intensely hydrated and subtly tinted.
2 | TRILOGY FRESH VITAMINE C SERUM | KATHRYN JONES SERUMS | $56
Triology is a hand blended, anti-ageing, antioxidant serum. With pure L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), Vitamin E and Ferulic acid, it’s proven to reduce signs of ageing, UV damage and pigmentation to give you fresh glowing skin.
3 | SKIN FROSTING HYDRATING MASK | PLENAIRE | $50
This is a creamy, dreamy, and delicately hydrating facial mask, made of raw coconut oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, and coveted Japanese tsubaki (camellia oil), for relaxed and hydrated perfect skin.
4 | DE-STRESS BUNDLE | KALMAR | $104
Release all the stress and tension from your mind, body and spirit with this ultimate relaxation kit – which includes a body cream, scented candle, and a Peace Balm.
5 | MINI MA’AMOUL TASTING BOX SOAPS | SENTEURS D’ORIENT | $17
Taste the wonders and blossoms of the Orient with this Mini Ma’amoul Tasting box, featuring 9 hand soaps from Oriental Gardenia to Cedar of Lebanon, Jasmine of Arabia and more.
ACCESSORIES
1 | CRYSTAL BETH SUNGLASSES | SWEY | $93
2 | SOIRÉE CLUTCH | OKHTEIN | $1095
Crystal Beth is a unisex chunky rectangular frame with beveled edges, made for people who don’t shy away from making a bold statement.
3 | PISTACHIO JARI’AA SQUARE TOP HANDLE | ALIEL | $248
Jari’aa is an arabic word for daring and bold. The geometric figure features a metallic leather handle and croc embossed leather.
4 | LE BOURGEON BAG | VANINA | $440
The twirling three-dimensional shape of this beaded bracelet bag elegantly drops down a thin handle for a comfortable fit for your evening essentials.
5 | DRAGON TEA HAT | KINDA AFIFI | $200
A Brown fur felt, a brown stretch sweatband, interior silk crown lining, embroidery on the side, twine wraps and beads: welcome to the sunshine state of mind!
SHOES
1 | BELLE SANDALS | D’ACCORI | $1055
Three words: Maximalist Disco Vibes! The Belle platforms in ‘Lavender Blonde’ are made from Italian calfskin leather, and come in a smooth velvety texture and sparkly finish.
2 | ABSTRAITE | ZYNE | $350
The Abstraite is your perfect evening pair. The ornate hand-embroidered detail on soft velvet will make you look chic and elegant. Treat yourself to a little bit of Moroccan heritage!
3 | LES COPPELIA PUMPS | VANINA | $300
The ‘Coppelia’ pumps are made in glittery silver shaped into a pointy end featuring a special 11.5 cm heel design. They are understated and sophisticated, so you’ll never run out of ways to style them.
4 | MIKA MULES | ANDREA WAZEN | $475
The style of these mules feature a pointy toe, blue petrol leather and mesh embroidery that is inspired by the windows of the Sursock palace in Beirut. Style them with cropped flared pants, or a dress!
5 | VITTORIO 105 | JENNIFER CHAMANDI | $968
The closed-toe Vittorio Crown Jewel slingback is an eminently wearable after-dark style. It presents a dazzling crown jewel buckle, echoing the iconic shape of the needle eye at the toe, adding extra wattage for evening elegance.
