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Motoring
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Books
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Wayward eyebrows can be a disaster, so take extra care when choosing a liner.
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Motoring
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Interiors & Living
What: Koh lamp
Why: inspired by water containers, this lamp comes in as many colours as you can find bulbs for
How much: HK$1,165
Where: www.kohconcepts.com, tel: 2907 2777...
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Bad for: fishing
Auspicious direction: east
Lucky colours: pink
Lucky numbers: 3, 4
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