Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
With much of my teen years spent wearing studded leather wristbands and black nail polish, I must admit that I’m fairly adept at creating the smoky eye look. But not everyone grew up goth, and many bemoan the fact that every time they try the sultry, black-rimmed look, they look more like a tarty panda than a sultry seductress. But fear not ladies: Max Factor has just launched a Smoky Eye Effect, a brand new crayon that means even the most cack-handed DIY-ers can achieve a decent smoky eye.
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
With much of my teen years spent wearing studded leather wristbands and black nail polish, I must admit that I’m fairly adept at creating the smoky eye look. But not everyone grew up goth, and many bemoan the fact that every time they try the sultry, black-rimmed look, they look more like a tarty panda than a sultry seductress. But fear not ladies: Max Factor has just launched a Smoky Eye Effect, a brand new crayon that means even the most cack-handed DIY-ers can achieve a decent smoky eye. The double-ended sticks come in six different shades, including silver, purple, brown and black, and all you need to do is color in the whole eye area with the lighter shade, and then add definition with the darker, tapered end. And with each crayon coming in at just $98, you can afford to pick up a few sets and experiment.
Available at FACES, Ocean Terminal, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2110-1951
So remember Mike, my fan from the other week? Well, after I’d very kindly e-mailed him back with a list of “straight men’s spas,” the cheeky beggar had the gall to message me back requesting a list of mid-priced places! Listen, buddy, I’m not Mr. Know-It-All, and I’m certainly not your personal concierge service—but seeing as it’s the new year and all, I have just one more recommendation for you. I had a coffee last week with Dan of Seasons Fitness, who let me in on a little secret: Seasons Fitness also has a day spa for men and women, which not only is open to the public (though members get a 10 percent discount), it’s priced firmly in the mid-range bracket, with an hour-long Swedish massage costing $536. There are also tons of deals throughout the year; for instance, from now until the end of March, you can get a 90-minute Sothys vanilla and caramel facial for just $680 (original price: $980). How’s that for a straight guy-friendly spa at the right price?
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Make a Pass
So, the Pure Fitness at Two IFC has opened its doors again after its much-trumpeted $1 million makeover. Want to see what all the fuss is about? If you’re over 18 years old and have never been a member of Pure before, you’re eligible to sign up for a one-week free pass to check out all the cool new facilities, including a climbing workout machine, hill running and rope fitness gear. For your free trial, register at www.pure-international.com.
