Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
At first I wasn't sure if I was just having a good eyeshadow day or it was the potion, but after having had 3 good eyeshadow days I am pretty confident that it was the potion. And by "good eyeshadow day" I mean going a whole day (morning till night) with no crease, no smudging and sharp color! Its really quite incredible. I didn't think it was possible. Oh and another point is that it literally glides on and really creates a nice smooth surface for eyeshadow application that really sticks. And no, I did not just copied that from the blurb on Sephora. And since I'm about the most oblivious person around when it comes to the whether a beauty product works game, this product really DOES make a difference! So if you haven't already- I highly recommend it!
Ps. Happy Halloween!
Image Source: Sephora
Classmate Reunion
D-I-Y Scarf
- Steal your dad’s old handkerchief…
- Steal your mom’s collection of beads hehehhe…
- Decorate the handkerchief into a vintage-like scarf!! Hihihi…
Tadaaaaaa....I now have a brand new scarf!! Here's how it looks like when I put it on....:)
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Daisy, the Marc by Marc Jacobs Perfume
Made in India
Wooohooooooooo!! Trust me, these items were very very cheap...muahahha...:D
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Sunday, October 28, 2007
Bold Nail Varnish
My first bold color obsession: red. Bright red. Mine is a similar color to this, An Affair in Red Square, from OPI, except mine is called Fishnet Stockings from Essi. I just couldn't find the Essi website. But yes, I randomly bought the bottle and tried it on and I LOVED it. Its just so SHARP and cool! I actually spent a few minutes in the mirror checking out my new nail color afterwards! :)
The next color I wanted to try was Purple. But not electric purple. And not reddish purple. Cause then it'll just look too purple. It was a tough choice, but in the end I settled on this Russian Navy, from OPI, which has a bluish, purplish tinge. This one actually took me a while to get used to (I think I'm still trying to get used to it), but I think once winter comes on full force, it'll fit my wardrobe perfectly.
Incidentally the whole new OPI Russian Collection fits my recent fall/winter mood perfectly. Dark, rich colors of blue, purple and red. Its fabulous. Although I'm not sure about the texture. Maybe its just me, but I find them not to go on as smoothly as my Essi ones.
And lastly, HOW does everyone apply their dark nail varnishes? I am phenomenally bad at application. So I try not to mess up by just applying one layer (no, I'm seriously bad) and for these bold colors, its not too bad since its already so strong. But I can't help that I accidentally apply over the edges and then it just looks like a little kid coloring and going outside the lines. Also, a lot of times, I get streaks. HOW am I suppose to DO this properly??? Please help!
Image Source: OPI
Embraced by Braces
But after seeing the variety of options they have…I finally opted for this one:
I was so excited to wear mine, so here I am sporting my new braces huehehhehehe…..
(Fyi, Topshop and Topman are now on their mid season sale, and it’s really exciting cuz their giving big discounts…my braces were RM6319... yeehaaaaaa!!)
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Guilty Pleasures
- My top guilty pleasure is sleep. And by that I don't mean the usual 8 hours. I mean sleeping for however long and whenever I want. See, I'm not a morning person. Hence I never feel like waking up in the morning. So this morning (afternoon), I woke up late. And then I went for guilty pleasure number 2......
- Romance novels. I find the newer novels these days to be much too formulaic and tedious to go through to find a good one. Hence I love reading the old ones that I know are good. The classics never get boring. They are all the same anyway, its just the quality of the writing that differs. Besides, all I'm looking for is a happy ending to escape from the real world. One of my all time favourites is Jill Mansell's, Miranda's Big Mistake. Its super sweet. Mansell is generally pretty good, though I can't say much for her newer books......And while I was reading by the window next to the warm sunlight, I indulged myself some more and rest my eyes whenever I need to.
- Next on my list is endless hours of mindless TV shows. These days I watch just about anything, Greys Anatomy, Samantha Who, Gossip Girl (love it), ANTM etc. But my ultimate favourite is still the chic lives of the girls on Sex and the City. I can never get bored of them. They are classic!
- And we must not forget nourishment. Guilty pleasure number four: eating ice cream out of the carton. Then you can really eat as much as you want. And the ultimate pleasure of all? Sleep after you eat. I know that it is highly not recommend it. But succumbing to food coma is just the best thing I can imagine. Even if you cannot sleep for the rest of the night after....
- But thats ok, because then you can indulge in guilty pleasure number 5: talking on the phone with an old friend and going down memory lane- for hours. 4 hrs and 5 minutes to be exact. There is no path better than memory lane. Now I really want to read all those Christopher Pike books I loved to read when I was 13...... especially Starlight Crystal. Its about this girl who falls in love with this guy but a few days later she had to go on a spaceship that is designed to be a time capsule that observes human evolution over time. And then something goes wrong and there is this huge time warp and....I just remember it being more cool than it sounds now.
- Staring into space and letting your mind wander...and closing your eyes for a few minutes whenever you like. Especially nice if you have a nice view or a clear sky to stare at.
- And the last of my guilty pleasures? List making. I love list making. I make lists about everything (observe this blog). And diary writing. It really keeps track of your thoughts and clears your head up. Besides- its awfully entertaining to read a year later....especially if you make interesting lists, like new years resolutions and checklists... I highly recommend it.
Image Source: Amazon.com
Friday, October 26, 2007
Curl Your Lashes
Thursday, October 25, 2007
I am Jakarta
I’m sensing that I’ll be losing weight again in the upcoming days…I’m so...stressed. Taking up a challenge over your parents is really really tough. Having different wants is already nerve-racking, now proving that I can realize my wants is extremely terrifying me. Sigh….I’m losing my appetite…If you see cars going here and there in
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Fun, Bright and Loud
Decorated Phone
These are the stickers I bought...
And this is my phone after decorated...
So now this is how it looks when I’m on the phone hihihihi…
Vivienne Tam Dresses
Luckily for me, the dresses over at Vivienne Tam seems to have gone through a revival and are much trendier than I'd imagined. The dress my mom got me was this one, except mine is black and made of a woolish material. Now to be honest, when I first saw the dress (and identified it as this one in the catalog), I didn't like it very much. It was past my knees and it has the most awkwardly positioned tie thing in the middle. That is not exactly the most flattering cut. But after playing around with it, I've tied it at the waist, such that a little puffy effect is created and is shorter, which is kind of cute with ankle boots!
This of course got me looking into the rest of the catalog and now I am lusting for more Vivienne Tam dresses! They have more simple casual (kind of shift) dresses. I especially love the grey one in the middle. The color is also so nice and wintery without being too black.
And check out those silver Mary Janes! I WANT a pair. They look so perfect in the winter with all these cute short dresses!
For something more sophisticated, there are these more polished creations. The dress on the right is my favourite! The bottom frills gives it just the right touch of girliness to the otherwise sophisticated and simple design.
Something a little more fun, there are these printed dresses. The rich silver brocade dress is so adorable! And as a side note, I really like that look on the far right (sorry about the bad scanning). Its so simple to achieve too. All I need is to go out and get myself a cute printed mini!
Who would've thought that these creations were Vivienne Tam?
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Kate Moss Top Shop AW07 and Christmas Collection
When the AW07 collection came out in Aug/Sept, I was disappointed. What's with these preppy clothes? The school girl look is cool up to a point, and pink is certainly past that point.
Spice Girls Spicing Up Their Comeback
Have you guys heard Spice Girl’s new song, Headlines (Friendship Never Ends) ?? Me likey!!! Huehehhe..I was a huuuuuuggggee fan of Spice Girls back when I was in junior high school…and now they’re back, I’m very happy…I used to idolize Mel C. aka Sporty Spice, but now I consider all of them just the same hehehhe…I do think though that Geri Halliwell looks most stunning as compared to the rest…
Job Hunter
For the past 2 days, I’ve sent my resumes to 9 companies located in both
The It Bags
Here are some bags I like from Facebook's collection....err...I felt weird saying that...you know...Facebook's collection....imagine Friendster having bag collections too hehehe...
(1. Olympe Stratus - Louis Vuitton, 2. Nylon Cannage Drawstring Bag - Christian Dior, 3. Audra Patent Satchel - Chloe)
(4. Aubrey Bracelet Bag - Chloe , 5. Nylon Tote - Marc Jacobs , 6. Napa Messenger Bag - Prada )
(7. Oversized Suede Clutch - Miu Miu , 8. Chain Satchel - Versace, 9. Leather Flower Handbag - Chanel )