PRE X'Mas SALE 2007

It's early celebration for Christmas in Sugar Seed Closet. To let you enjoy the best deals for this festive season, Sugar Seed is having a PRE- X'mas SALE starting from NOW for all products and series till 31st Dec !!!

For a single purchase with total bill of minimum SGD$50 or more, you will get to enjoy a special 5% discount off your total bill.

For a single purchase with total bill of minimum SGD$80 or more, you will get to enjoy enjoy a special 10% discount off your total bill.

For a single purchase with total bill of minimum SGD$100 or more, you will get to enjoy a special 15% discount off your total bill.

So what are you waiting for. Quick come on in and shop till you drop and make yourself look pretty for this festive season =D

10 Hottest Fashion Trends for Fall and Winter

Bold colors, retro details, big volumes- that’s what this Fall-Winter promises in terms of fashion. From international runways to college wear, this season is bursting with energy and life. Let’s take a closer look.

Lace and ribbons - If you thought these were restricted to summer, you’re wrong. Floaty fabrics, soft makeup and pale pink are all in. So don’t be afraid to go all girlie. Adornments can make such a difference. Feminine blouses with bows and ruffles also look great for fall.

Roberto Cavalli Ruffle-Front Blouse Cut and dried - If girlie isn’t your thing, then you can opt for straight cuts and no-frill outfits. Black blazers and white shirts and great accessories in silver or any metal will look fashionable and chic.

Alberta Feretti Tulip Sleeve Jacket
Retro effect - From pencil skirts, leather pumps and red lipstick this look is here to stay this winter. Throw on some pearls and an oversized handbag and you’re all set to walk the ramp. Dangling jewelry in chandelier form or long necklaces can also add a nice touch.

See By Chloe Trapeze Jacket
Puss n boots - Boots and jeans create the perfect marriage. If you have great legs then pair it with a miniskirt. Black or brown boots look great but don’t forget to get pantyhose in the same color. If you don’t like the spike stiletto style, try flat boots. The round-toed boots are so comfortable and go well with skinny jeans.

Sergio Rossi Patent Knee High Boots
Trench coats - Whether belted or not, these scream sophistication. For this season metallic colors are in. So look for leather with a ¾ sleeve length. Clubbed with high boots, you could look like a million dollars.

Thomas Wylde Phantasma Trench Coat
Pencil Skirt - Both are stylish and elegant and a great option for this fall. A nice knee length pencil skirt will look good with both ankle high boots and knee high ones. You can compliment that with a silky blouse or a retro-cut jacket.

FENDI High Waisted Pencil Skirt
Chunky sweaters - This fall and winter is all about volume. So ‘chunky’ is the keyword here. From Malo to Calvin Klein size is everything. Oversized cardigans and turtlenecks to floppy collars, these knits are big and bold. With skinny jeans or a wide belt, you’ll look really hot!

See by Chloe Roll Neck Sweater
The Fashionable Colors - This Fall-Winter all shades of grey and purple are going to be huge. Classic black, white and more exotic leopard print, are also the favorites of the runways!

Moschino Cheap & Chic Leopard Print Pencil Skirt
Accessorize! - Sweaters are not the only ‘big’ thing this season. Big cuff bracelets in copper and brass and bold beads add an extra shine to any dress. Charms have also become oversized and have been added to necklaces for added effect. Silk and wool scarves in fashionable colors, long leather or cashmere gloves are also the fashionable way to go! And do not forget a pretty belt, the belts stay even for Spring Collections! ;)

BURBERRY Ribbed Cashmere Gloves
Fashionable Look - straight long hair with a long bang, natural skin tone and juicy red lips is the hot look of this season. Ladies, now you are ready to strut the streets looking as fabulous as ever!

Whatever the style, carry it off with confidence. That should surely pay off!

*** LAUNCH OF GARDEN STREET SERIES FOR OCT-B ***

Introducing PART TWO of our main series for month of October from Garden Street. This sweet range of apparels will definitely make you go GA-GA over Japanese/Korean fashion trends. Go now to Sugar Seed Closet and grab them before stock runs out.

How to Get Rid of Stress with a Home Bath Spa

Do You need to Relax and Unwind? Get a Spa Experience in the Comfort and Privacy of Your Own Home Right Down to the Relaxing Sights and Sounds of an Indoor Fountain.

It isn’t difficult to become over taken by the busyness of life. We live in a very fast paced world and it can be difficult to take a step back, take a deep breath and not get swept up in the chaos around us. It is no wonder that the spa industry has boomed in recent years. The spa has been a place of refuge for many to escape the busyness and demands of life and find some solace for both mind and body.
With the limitations of life it is not always practical or feasible to run off to the spa when you need a mini retreat for yourself. That is why it is important to bring the spa experience into your home so you can have the control and accessibility to the break you desperately need and deserve.
If you have access to a bathtub, then you have all it really takes to create your own mini oasis. If you want an optimal relaxation experience it is important to create an atmosphere and ambiance that promotes relaxation and rejuvenation. To reach this objective it is important to try to appeal to and connect with each of your five senses.
Before you even begin setting up the physical props and environment it is important that you enter into your home spa experience with the frame of mind that can relax and enjoy the experience. A key component to this is to make sure you plan your home spa experience in advance. Write it in your day timer as you would if you were going to the spa or to any other appointment. Schedule time in your schedule for you, and stick to it. You should set aside a minimum of one hour, but preferably more. Plan ahead and have your supplies ready so you are not in a mad rush and you can have a relaxing experience.
A critical piece of preparation is to make sure that you have the place to yourself or, at minimum, that the place is quiet. Not many luxury spas are within earshot of a day care or noisy night club. If you have young children make sure you have child care arranged so they will not barge into your personal time. Likewise make sure you will also not be interrupted by noisy roommates or people in your home. The stress seems to melt away when you enter a spa because of the atmosphere that is created. Don’t minimize the effectiveness of the experience because of excess noise and activity within your home or apartment. If you have a friend or roommate that is open to helping set it up for you so you can just walk into the scene and enjoy, all the better. Regardless of who sets up the room, be advised to prepare it in such a way that when you enter for the self treatment it mirrors the experience you would have as though you are entering a professional spa.
Fill the tub with tolerably hot water before your grand entrance. Use natural sea salts, essential oils or any other bath products that you enjoy. Light the room with the natural light of candles, including the edge of the tub. Tea lights are perfect as they are small and fit the application perfectly. Fluff up several towels in the dryer and have them warm and ready. This should be done minutes before you enter the bathroom sot o make sure they are easily assessable to you when you are in the tub. Fresh cut fruit adds a fresh scent as well as has a cooling effect in your mouth as you relax in the steamy water. Strawberries, grapes or melons are a good choice, choose a fruit that you enjoy and don’t readily treat yourself to. Some would prefer to enjoy a good glass of wine in this environment while others may prefer a cool glass of water. Again, because you are the designer and creator of this spa you have the control to do what you wish. If you choose a cool glass of water I would suggest adding a couple of fresh slices of cucumber to the water approximately one hour earlier to add an additional cool fresh flavor to the water.
The sense of smell is also very powerful in the relaxation process so use products with scents that you enjoy and associate with peace and relaxation. Aromatherapy is becoming more popular and is supported by science. Some people enjoy incense while others prefer fruity fragrances in different bathing products. Use what you find most personally appealing. Fresh flowers are also very fragrant and can add a nice touch. Some even prefer to add the petals to the water before entering the tub.
As I mentioned earlier it is important to make sure that you are not distracted by the outside world. One of the distractions can be through outside noise. It is a good idea to add some noise filters, not only to mask some uncontrollable background noises, but also to help you enter into a place of rest. Choose some soothing background music that will not overtake the room, but rather help create that spa feel.
Another powerful prop that can be used to help you unwind and relax is a table top fountain. The soothing sounds of running water are powerful. Most luxury spas have incorporated a waterfall or indoor fountain to some degree into their spa experience. There is an unmistakable ambiance that is created with cascading or trickling water that helps melt away anxiety and stress. Indoor table top fountains are the prefect prop to gain this effect. A small fountain situated within your home spa will help give you the same experience. Along with the healing power of the gentle sights and sounds of the moving water it can also be a great tool to gently mask background noise. An added bonus to incorporating a fountain is that you can use it in your living spaces after your treatment is complete, however some prefer only to bring it out during their mini personal retreats. Once again the decision is yours based on your personal preference.
The success of the experience is truly based on you and your creativity. You know yourself best, so set up the experience in such a way that will cater to your likes and preferences. Some would complete the experience with a good book while other would prefer to treat themselves to a magazine they seldom have the opportunity to enjoy. You may even prefer to revel in the solitude, close your eyes and let the worries of life drift away. You may want to plan a visit to your personal spa after a peaceful yoga session. Regardless of your personal preferences, it is important to take time to treat yourself. You deserve it. I want to encourage you to not only plan this as a one time event. Schedule it into your weekly or monthly planner and you will be amazed at what it can do for your mind, soul and body. When you have the chance definitely indulge yourself in the full spa treatment, but when you can’t, don’t cheat yourself; treat yourself to that same love and care at home.

*** LAUNCH OF ECA SERIES FOR OCT-A ***

ANNOUNCING the launch of NEW SERIES for month of October. This month is all about the sweet and sultry range from ECA that will definitely spice ur your wardrobe and bring out the best of feminine side in you. Quick check them out at Sugar Seed Closet before they run out of stock. Happy shopping =) adiós

Get Rid of Adult Acne

Adult acne is definitely an unpleasant thing to have, especially if you are a woman and care about how you look. If you are well above the teen age and suddenly start developing blackheads and blemishes on your face, which do not want to go away no matter how careful you are about your personal hygiene, read the following facts on what causes adult acne and what you can do to get rid of it.


What makes more than 60 millions of adults in the States (the vast majority of whom are women!) develop middle-age acne, while it is still a rare condition in more traditional societies? The answer is definitely in our industrial lifestyle, bad dietary preferences, and extreme environmental pollution. The basic causes are the following:

1. Bad diet is number one cause of adult-onset acne. Bad diet, which robs us of essential nutrients and disrupts both digestive ecology and healthy hormonal balance, usually consists of the following:

- overconsumption (more than 100 grams a day) of carbohydrates, especially in the form of processed breads, pastas, sugar, sweets, soda pop, etc., which stimulates insulin production and severely worsens an acne condition;

- giving preference to newfangled vegetable oils, margarines, and trans fats in processed foods, instead of eating traditional animal fats with antimicrobial and hormone-stabilizing properties (coconut and marine oils, natural butter, cultured cream, etc.);

- eating non-organic meats and dairy products, which contain a big amount of residual hormones and other medication that are fed to the cattle on a regular basis. Consumption of such impure products is especially dangerous for women, because female hormones are very sensitive and can easily get out of balance due to foreign synthetic medication in the food. In time, this bad diet manifests as PMS, pregnancy complications, pathological menopause, and adult acne;

- eating mostly “dead”, cooked and processed, foods, which do not provide friendly bacteria for the digestive tract. It’s interesting to note that women who regularly eat natural yogurt, home-made pickles and unpasteurized sauerkraut, rarely suffer from adult acne.

2. Hormones, which, again, easily get out of balance due to inappropriate food, stress, hormone-containing medication, birth-control pills, and changes brought by the monthly cycle, menopause and pregnancy.

3. Genes. Hereditary element can worsen adult acne, especially in severe cases of so-called “scarring acne”.

4. Synthetic face-care products and makeup, which clog the pores and disrupt the acid-alkaline balance of the face skin. Needless to say that, if you want to have a clean skin, you always should opt for natural and preferably home-made creams and other beauty products for your face.

What are the solutions?
Change your diet, switch to natural face-care products, and be patient - your body will need some time to restore the balance and cure your skin. A great natural approach to treating adult acne is described here.

However, if you want immediate results, you can try some of numerous acne medications (which usually just mask the symptoms and which I therefore do not recommend).

5 At-Home Waxing Tips From the Pros

No matter what age you are - unwanted body hair is a fact of life, which becomes especially annoying in the summer. Can you imagine yourself at a popular resort, as a hairy-legged gal fabulously clad in a designer bikini? If not, this article could be of a great help!

Unfortunately, the tools for hair removal are not perfect:

- Shaving can lead to cuts, skin irritations, and ingrown hairs. Another gloomy fact about razors is that they make hair thicker and can even trigger its further growth. In addition, fabulous after-shave smoothness does not last long…
- Laser removal is a costly, long, and painful process, which does not necessarily guarantee a perfect result.
- Waxing (applying hot wax to the skin and then quickly ripping it off) is not perfect either, but it is way cheaper than lasering, lasts much longer than shaving, and can easily be performed at home. A word of caution, though - unskilful waxing can result in bruising or torn skin, which would not look too appealing no matter what side of the bathing suit you are on…
In order to avoid disturbing results of clumsy waxing, and to ensure the perfect fruit of your waxing efforts - oh, that virginally smooth skin! - read and apply our 5-at-home-waxing-tips-from-the-pros:

1. Never wax just after sunbathing or a tanning salon.Tanning always harms epidermis - the outer layer of skin. So, when you are putting hot wax on it, pulling and ripping it off can peel a few layers of your skin, and you can end up with visible bruises or even scabs.
   


2. After waxing, wait at least a few hours before going into a hot tub, sauna, or a public swimming pool. Otherwise, you might be in danger of getting unpleasant skin infections. Slight damage to the skin, caused by waxing, coupled with improperly maintained water provides a breeding ground for bacteria.


3. Do not wax if you have skin allergies, acne or any other skin disorder, or if your skin is very sensitive. Buy a bathing suit with shorts or a cute skirt and have a nice summer, “au naturel” - your health is still more important!


4. Always read instructions for the waxing products you are using,or otherwise you might end up with burns or clumps of wax stuck to your skin - uncomfortable and un-beach worthy…


5. And, finally, if you are not sure how to wax - call a salon for information. Professional advice would guarantee you a healthy, beautiful, and hair-free summer! :)