After coming back from Korea (or any trip for that matter), I’ll usually need some time to get back in the groove (and also to recover from the guilt of splurging so much money).
Thankfully, one of the first events that I had to attend post-Korea was Crabtree & Evelyn’s Somerset Meadow launch. Now, this brand is all about relaxation, home indulgence and even some aromatherapy, so it was perfect for nursing my bruised and wounded wallet body. No, I’m serious – I walked so much and carried so many shopping bags that I can feel firmer thigh muscles and biceps.
A beautiful arch welcoming us into the store.
Being coerced into taking a photo under the arch with Crabtree & Evelyn’s Yuping (who also used to be from The Face shop!) – we click really well (and check out that ooh-la-la outfit!) -nod of approval-
Woahhhh so many bloggers… but what’s that I see? A familiar face Sheradine, who was from Shiseido but has now joined Crabtree as well.
Me stuffing my face whilst I patiently wait for my turn to get a photography spot in front of the products.
And voila! I managed to jostle some space. The Somerset Meadow collection is a fruity-floral fragrance that’s both calming and refreshing at the same time. Ironic? Go smell it and you’ll know what I mean.
There are a total of 5 SKUs in this range, which is from their Fantasy collection and supposed to invoke the British imagery of running across beautiful meadows. Can I do it Gangnam Style? lol.
“And over there is a giant gingerbread man house,” says Cindy (not). Tsk. The stuff that goes on in my head should really be kept to myself. haha. Cindy’s actually introducing the other ranges to these 2 bloggers – Valerie and Peggy.
A special shower gel, body lotion and hand cream set packed nicely in a box that looks like a book.
Somerset Meadow Perfume Gel – $25
The star of the range – a perfume gel. Basically, it’s a gel (similar to those you apply to your skin) and you just rub it into your skin. It is absorbed pretty quickly and doesn’t leave a sticky residue. What’s more, it’s 12ml, so I’d totally carry this onboard a flight and overseas for trips.
The full-sized versions of the Bath and Shower Gel ($35) and Body Lotion ($40)
SPECIAL PROMOTION: From 19 April to 19 May, you can get the Bath & Shower Gel (200ml) + Scented Body Lotion (200ml) + EDT (60ml) for just $88 (U.P. $135)
The Somerset Meadow Hand Therapy 100g – $33
It’s really quickly absorbed as well (either that, or my hands are too dried and shrivelled from the blistering Korean winds)
My fellow beauty bloggers hard at work taking photos.
Me and a plethora of photos taken under the floral arch. You complained that I didn’t have enough photos of myself – here you go, 4 in a row so you can feast your eyes upon my gorgeousness. hahaha. Taken (from L-R) with: Maureen from Misstamchiak, Isabelle from Miss Parn Parn and Roseanne from Roseannetangrs.
Here are more special offers from Crabtree & Evelyn.
It’s time to do your tri-annual filial piety duty (with the others being CNY and her birthday)