I haven’t been spotting any interesting magazine recently. All the Japanese magazine and MOOK has been rather boring with the same ol’ freebies. Nothing to shout about with local magazine and seeing imported Chinese magazine is the same as well makes me even more sad. BUT. All that changed when I make a trip to KLCC last Sunday. My first stop was Kinokuniya. I managed to score a copy of ELLE Hong Kong July 2014 that comes with their travel brush set

Initially I wasn’t sure if I want to get it. I would prefer a normal brush size than travel size to be honest. I have yet to use my Shiseido travel brush set and I just broke into my MAC travel set. It was the last copy on shelf. For a RM28.90 price tag, I knew I’d regret if I don’t get it. Because I couldn’t read Chinese and the brushes was inside the closed pouch, I have to make sure I wasn’t just paying for the brush pouch. So I squeeze the packaging and confirmed that there was indeed three brushes inside the pouch.

The outer part of the pouch is made of satin while the inside is just the regular cotton material. Inside, there was an ELLE magazine logo stamped on the bottom left corner of the pouch. I don’t quite fancy the purple pouch. Based on the cardboard which the pouch was glued on, there was a selection of two different colors to choose from. Not that I can choose the color anyway since it’s the last copy

To be fair, the pouch is quite well-made. The travel brush set comes with three brushes – liner brush (left), eye shadow brush (middle) and powder brush (right).

I like that the brushes came in black. The metal ferrule is in shinny black while the holder is in matte black. Each of the brushes are stamped with the the name of the brush i.e. liner, eye shadow and powder. In terms of the size, I think it’s best for me to compare with Coach brushes that I bought not long ago as I understand that some of you managed to reorder the magazine. The powder brush is larger than Coach brushes and taller by near a cm. The bristles for all three brushes are also softer comparing to Coach. But of course the eye shadow brush is larger than Coach’s eye shader brush . Overall I’m quite happy with them!

I have no idea why I stumbled upon a July issue on the month of August and sadly it was the last copy on shelf. I never reorder Chinese magazine before so I’m not sure if it’s the same with reordering Japanese magazine. If you’re interested, you can try to ask the Chinese magazine counter if they have any extra or if they can reorder for you

Did you spot any interesting magazine lately? Usually what sort of gift inside the magazine that will make you purchase the magazine?

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One of my soft spot when it comes to magazine supplement is multicase clutch. Eventhough so I don’t buy everything I see. Just the one that I like.

Last weekend I took a casual stroll to KLCC and Kinokuniya is always my first stop whenever I’m at the mall. All the imported magazines has been rather boring for the past few months one year and local magazine on the other hand has been quite interesting. It’s good because local magazine is way more affordable than imported magazine . I was surprised to stumble upon ELLE Hong Kong February 2014 that comes with a Paul & Joe Clutch Pouch as it’s already March. I have to buy it as it’s a Paul & Joe and I thought it’s “ong” (Chinese saying for lucky) to carry something with horse print on it lol. I mean how often do you encounter a clutch pouch with horse print on it right? Right?

The magazine is retailing for RM28.90. It has Carkit price label on it still so I suppose they are the distributor or something? The clutch pouch was a love at first sight. I can’t read Chinese at all. I thought it comes with a few angpao packets judging from the blurb sticker and card at the back. The pouch is placed on top of the magazine so I took my time choosing it.

If only the pouch wasn’t glued on to the square horse print card because it is so pretty. I could have frame it and hang it in my room.

Since I can’t read Chinese at all, I thought I’m getting a multicase but it turns out to be just a clutch pouch. It is still a nice pouch so I’m quite happy with it. More rooms for notes, receipts and even my phone.

Oh remember that I said I thought there’s a few angpao packets in it as well? It turns out to be just an illustration for the pouch *&%$%^*. The pouch is meant for users to bring it during Chinese New Year house visiting to store all the angpaos collected. If only I can read Chinese…

Multicase pouch used to be quite hard to wait for. Then all magazine started to bombard with multicase and I wasn’t liking what I see so I didn’t buy any of it. LeSportSac was my first multicase pouch (also my first Mook and my first Japanese magazine buy) and it is the best buy of all. The quality is just like retail version. I have another multicase – HbG and it was so well loved that it spoilt. Throw that away a few months ago. Now I’m left with these

Next magazine haul would be a Japanese magazine of May 2014 issue that comes with Coach trial brush kit and a brush pouch. I’ve placed my reservation and now patiently waiting for the magazine to arrive in another one month time

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From my usual Kinokuniya rounding one fine Sunday morning 2 weeks ago, I spotted quite a few good magazine supplement deal but I only picked up two magazine this time round. I was really looking forward to see something for Malaysia Tatler but sadly the day I went is still 30th June. Malaysia Tatler don’t put up their magazine for sale earlier than what was scheduled.

Vogue Japan August 2013 X Fendi Folder and iFeel July 2013 X L’Oreal Professionnel Liss Ultimate Smoothing Shampoo and Masque.

Vogue Japan August 2013 X Fendi Folder – RM38.50

I saw this magazine popped out in a Singapore blog but soon forgotten about it until I stumble upon the magazine. It was the last copy available and to be frank I have no idea what is it. All I know is that it comes with a Fendi something! lol

The magazine cost RM38.50, which to my surprise is quite cheap. I would expect RM40+ since it’s Fendi. You could get a 5% discount if you pay cash and by showing your Isetan membership card. Which is what I did.

There is two supplement included. The first item is a black and white plastic Fendi folder. The folder may seems a bit cheap but the material is quite thick. Overall it’s quite nice. Not sure yet what I want to do with this LOL.

The second item included is a set of 3-postcard showcasing Fendi’s design sketch. Cool huh

ifeel July 2013 X L’Oreal Professionnel Liss Ultimate Smoothing Shampoo and Masque – RM6.50

There is also countless copies of ifeel magazine that comes with a set of L’Oreal Professionnel Liss Ultimate Smoothing Shampoo 100ml and Masque 75ml. Normally I would ask the availability at the counter first before making payment but since the supplement sample is placed everywhere, I assume the balance is still a lot so I paid and went straight to the Chinese Magazine counter to redeem.

Does this look familiar to you? Yes, the same set appear a month earlier in Vanity Trove June 2013 edition :D. I have totally forgotten that I have this at home lol. Anyway, RM6.50 is really cheap. And I also spotted that there are boxes and boxes of free gift still available.

There you have it! My latest magazine + supplement acquiring

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Never thought this freebies still available when I was at Kinokuniya yesterday but since it is I just bought it.

For the first 150 customers that purchase a NewTide December 2012 magazine, you can redeem a set of China Glaze Magnetix nail polish + 1 magnet + pouch worth RM75. The magazine usual selling price is RM8 but this issue cost RM16.80. I only found out after I’ve paid for the magazine lol. Totally forgotten to check the price behind.

The pouch is the same as what I won previously from China Glaze’s Blog It, Tag It and Bag It Contest. The Magnetix nail polish color that was given to me is Instant Chemistry which is a dark purple. Totally love it

Hurry made your way to Kinokuniya if you want this! It’s very limited and I’m not sure how many left. If you saw the sample that they put up is taken down means it’s already out of stock. So far yesterday I saw 2 samples is still up for everyone to see. Good luck!

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