Beauty Finds: BB Creams, Foundations and Concealer

I've gone through various stages of make up during my years of experimenting. I'm very particular with what I put on my face. Though I am blessed to not have sensitive skin nor acne problems, it's really, really, important to know what works best for you before suffering the consequences - trust me, it has happened to me before and I regret it.

Well, every experience is part of the learning curve. I purchased my first BB Cream at the age of eighteen, freshmen at college and surrounded by girls who placed cake full of make up on their faces despite not having any imperfections to cover what so ever. Though, at the age of twenty, I started being one of them putting, lol. I bought my first ever foundation and then it progressed to concealers at the age of twenty one (this year) when I learned the art of achieving Kim Kardashian's contour and highlight. Enough babbling, here are my favourite picks ranging from drug store to high-end products when it comes to the three make-up products mentioned above.

B  B    C R E A M 

If you're new to make up and you're clueless as to what a BB Cream is, well it stands for; blemish balm/base or beauty balm. What does this cream do? Virst of all, it's somewhat like a foundation, however it's offers light coverage. It also works as a sun-block, primer, serum and moisturizer. My favourite BB Cream of all time has got to be the Tarte's BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Suncream (nama taknak lagi panjang ke). Applying this wonder of a product is like applying powder. It oxides so well with the skin, allowing a smooth base, and let me just add - the coverage isn't that light as well! Usually, I'd be confident enough to pat this and some baby powder and be off to wherever I plan to go. Yes, and like its long name, it really does last 12 hours. I wore it for more than 12 hours once and my face wasn't oily at all. If you're looking for a drugstore BB Cream, Maybelline offers a good one (although it's not available in Malaysia) and another high-end BB Cream which I would recommend would be Laura Mercier's. 

F O U N D A T I O N 

They say splurging on a good foundation is worth the investment. I would agree, although for my foundation pick, the best would be a drug store product from L'Oreal. Recommended by Beauty Guru's, I picked the L'Oreal True Match foundation for less than RM 60. Why didn't I choose high end foundations? Well, I rarely use foundation. In fact, I'd only use them whenever I have events, or occasional mengada dress up days. If you don't use a foundation for too long, it'll eventually be clumped up, caky and well - damage your skin. The True Match foundation gives you a lot of coverage, it blends well and is smooth on the skin. Plus, one bottle can last you a long time - trust me on this. Two high end foundations which I would recommend would be Tarte's Amazonian Clay foundation (their foundation brush is also very good!) and Marc Jacob's Re(marc)able Full Coverage Foundation. 

C O N C E A L E R 

Amazing Concealers have got to be the best when it comes to one-toned concealers. They're expensive, but their level of coverage is beyond this world lol. When I worked in KLCC, I'd cheat my way down to Sephora whenever there was a meeting with someone important just to pat this on. I immediately bought a small tube once I got my first paycheck - haha! For a drug store alternative, I would recommend Maybelline's Age Rewind Concealer. A lot of beauty gurus recommend this, especially when highlighting and covering dark circles. However, for concealer palettes, I would definitely recommend MAC's. Mine has lasted me for about a year and though people are sceptical about this (since it's small) - it is worth the investment. It is my holy grail beauty product, a must carry anywhere and everywhere when I travel. Nice to blend, easy and creamy to apply. A cheaper option I would recommend would be NYX's. I've used my sister's before to colour correct and it does the job good for its price. 

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Remember, when buying make up it's best to consult the salesperson and tell them your skin condition so they can recommend what suits you best especially when it comes to these three things; BB Creams, Foundation and Concealers. It's important to have a good base make up before layering other products to your face. Hope these recommendations were helpful! x

Travel Tips: "Will Everything Even Fit?!"

Three more days till I fly off -- and I look at my luggage bag, stuffed like a fat cow.

"This is a disaster" I thought to myself. For weeks, I've been texting Syaz and Amir regarding what to wear. I've traded my packing checklist with them twice, I've removed 40% of the original amount of stuff I wanted to bring, I've even YouTubed efficient ways of folding clothes so more things can fit; but at this rate, bringing to heavy coats and with the amount of stuff I plan to buy in UK, I'll probably leave with a hefty excess baggage fee. Unacceptable. Thank god for Pinterest, I've found a few tips and tricks to pack light for the winter time!

1. V E R S A T I L E  P I E C E S

Let's put it this way, I'm not much of a colourful person when it comes to clothes. I have a lot of neutral mode pieces; black, camel, nude, brown, grey (lots, and lots of grey) which all go perfectly well together. Especially since it's the cold season, it's easier to layer up when every colour goes well together. I suggest bringing a white/blue shirt, so you can layer up with regardless of whatever coloured jumper on top alternatively and still look prim and classy. I love the whole shirt & jumper look, especially on men (hehe).

2. R O L L  ' E M  U P

One time, after one of our batch photoshoots, a friend of mine showed a way to fold clothes without it being crumpled. Of course, I didn't really pay attention to the steps, but rolling your clothes, pants especially, save a lot of luggage space. Then again, whenever I travel, the most pair of pants I'd bring is two-three; two pairs of jeans, leggings/sweatpants (I'd wear either one to board on the plane). 

3. W E A R  T H E  B U L K Y  I T E M S  O N - B O A R D

This, is another tip to save luggage space. Wear the bulky items in the plane; whether a jumper, your pair of boots, or in my case my beloved green cardigan. It's knitted and its hard to fold and roll. Bulky cardigans also make good blankets if the plane doesn't provide blankets or you're just too cold that one blanket is not enough. 

4. L I G H T W E I G H T  T H E R M A L S  &  F A B R I C S

This is one of the reasons why its very handy to have Uniqlo's Heat Tech. Their thin but works wonders as thermals. Wearing a single Heat Tech allows you layer on lighter fabrics on top. Trust me, you don't necessarily need to wear a jumper or layer a lot of clothes when you have these - you can put on a blouse, jacket and you're ready to go! This way, you don't need to pack on bulky sweaters/jumpers/hoodies. 

5. O R G A N I Z E  ' E M

I have travel bag organizers which work wonders whenever I'm packing - especially for segregating stuff like make-up, toiletries, chargers, scarves and even hair-ties. I bought mine at Daiso. I'd usually label them and put a list of things I had put in them. These not only help organize and save luggage space, but come in really handy when you're packing your stuff to go home (but let's not talk about going home - I haven't even gone yet lol).

6. "W I L L  I  W E A R  T H I S  M O R E  T H A N  O N C E ?"

It's important to question this in order to be judicious when packing. There's no need to pack stuff you'll wear only once, unless of course, you have an event. As for me, since I'm celebrating New Years and my birthday there, I've opted to just find an outfit there instead of bring something here. Focus on the basics. 

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Of course, these are just a few tips which I've learned and kept in mind when packing. Pretty sure you can find 1001 more online, though I hope it benefits some of you! Wishing everyone happy holidays and a festive end to the year! Eleven more days till 2016, I hope you make the most out of it, winks!

The Art of Moving On

I find some emotions to be beautiful, especially happy emotions. However, someone who is recovering from feeling negativity also creates a sense of beauty. How they express what they feel in their speech, with their actions or perhaps by just being blank - I think it should be considered art.

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A few years ago, I was a self-proclaimed pessimist. I never really saw the good in anything which was bad. I often let myself hang on to a burden, hoping that the good will eventually come back - when instead, it was like writing a suicide note to myself (figuratively, don't take me seriously I will never kill myself). However, growing up, seeing things, places, people made me have a different perspective towards things which I am forever blessed. There are some pieces of us, which we are better off without. Pieces, which we need to let go, in order to grow.

A few months ago, a close friend lost her father. He battled with something incurable for months. The last time I saw him, he was praising my friend, his daughter - for cooking dinner. Though he seemed restless, he made his wife and children smile as we all shared a laugh, enjoying my friend's delicious cooking. A month after that, at the crack of dawn, he passed away. Like his sickness, it left an incurable hole in my friend's heart. No man can love her like her father. Sad, but that did not stop her from living life. She's one of the strongest people I know. Despite the hardships she's been through, she still manages to be the best in what she does, she takes care of her family and cats well, and she still smiles knowing that all she wants in life, is similar to what her father wants; to admit loss, to be happy, and to be loving to others - all in which, she is coping well with now.

A few weeks ago, a blood relative broke off her engagement. Just a few months before the wedding, he decided to call it off. Her supposed wedding dress hung in her cupboard while she returned him, her ring. She was broken, torn. She cried at night, though unable to express what was going on believing the only person who would understand was herself. She decided that the only way to bring her back to herself, was a bit of soul-searching. Off she went to a foreign land, doing things she would never expect herself to do. She jumped off a plane, she rafted in cold waters, and she asked God for clarity. One night, while stargazing, she finally found herself in love again - with the world and herself. She expected that perhaps, while memories still burdened her - she was better off by herself.

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Moving on, isn't something you can force. It's easy to advise someone to forgive and forget but let's be real. Being the one enduring it, we all know it isn't an easy task. But it works in miraculous ways. Never hope for something lost to come back, nor focus in giving time for the unchangeable to be normal again. Instead, embrace the positives and learn to live life again. Give them time, don't rush. The smile of recovery is something worth waiting for and trust me, it's going to be beautiful.

Twenty One Coincidences

So here's a funny story.

I'zaz, Pau, Najwa, Nafis and I decided to organize a small surprise for Amalina since yesterday was her birthday. We decided to plan a lunch gathering - just us, at a newly opened restaurant in Bangi. That afternoon, Nafis booked us a table and Najwa bought the balloons. We told Amalina to come at 2PM.

At 1.30 PM, I'zaz and I reached the restaurant and we found Ila and Zah placing balloons at a table. Shocked, I asked them what they were doing here. I thought, Najwa had invited Ila since we did mention something about meeting her. Coincidentally, they were planning Mira's surprise birthday lunch (which, let me add, was a month ago hahaha). So what did we ended up doing? Talked to the owner, combined both birthdays and got the upper floor of the restaurant - just for us. Win, win situation!

Brought my camera out to play today, hence the pretty shots! Photo credits to Najwa's boyfriend, Arif too! He was such a good sport, helping to take pictures, videos and even timelapses! However, there are a few comments I'd like to voice out regarding the restaurant. Gave the waiters a tip since they were kind enough to open the floor for us (despite the rain, haaa). The ambience of the restaurant was nice and the music they played was good - at one point, Nafis, Najwa and I started singing Muse's Starlight all of a sudden. However, food can still be improved. Some of the dishes were tasteless and definitely not up to par with the price. Twas' a lovely day, in fact - lovely week since I was having my mid semester holidays. Back to college tomorrow - three more weeks till I finish off degree!

I Scream, You Scream

Swensen's, IOI City Mall.

… we all scream, for ice-cream! I've been such a foodie lately. Being cooped up in this house has made me crave for all kinds of food. Watching Master Chef has also made me want to create and experiment with many different kinds of flavors. Have you ever felt like you were meant in the world for something different than what you're trying to hard to earn on paper? Sometimes, I feel that way. I have a weird connection with sweet treats, I find solace in eating them, making them.. and even by looking at them. Hm.

My days with Amir for his summer break are almost reaching to an end. In less than a month - or in three weeks time, he'll be flying back to Bristol for his studies and I'll be left alone, again. I've been meaning to write a post about long distance relationships but I just can't really put it into words. Sometimes I just feel so empty being alone in Malaysia.. which is why I resort to ice-cream. Lots, and lots of ice-cream.

No Bad Vibes

Source: Tumblr

Holiday season has made me reflect a lot - in a good way. I spend most of my time alone at home with my cats watching movies which have induced me with a lot of thoughts and moral values. Guys, believe it or not, I've finished literally all of the TV shows I've watched during my entire life - including new ones. That's how lifeless being at home has made me, but I'm grateful.

What I've been trying to avoid most is social media. A few days ago, I was scrolling my Instafeed and spotted a picture of one of Malaysia's "iconic" fashionistas being bashed for a wardrobe malfunction - which I wouldn't even consider a malfunction considering what she/he was wearing was definitely a no, no. Then I scrolled my Twitter feed to find cynical and sarcastic tweets, bashing here and there. Come on guys, what's with the negativity? 

Sometimes, we may have the purest intentions, to advise a person for the greater good. But there are ways in doing so. 

I, admit. I was once a pessimist who often judged too quickly. A person who spoke her opinions without evaluating different perspectives. But doing it publicly? Is definitely something unacceptable. In fact, I'm embarrassed to once belong in a crowd of people who did so. Being sarcastic isn't something to be proud of. In fact, whining or complaining on social media won't solve your problems either. 

Another thing I realise is our actions on social media may even effect us in a long term. My friend, Amalina and I were talking about how toxic social media has become and how it has actually taken a toll towards our relationships (regardless of partners/friendships). Looking back, life was so much during primary school when we couldn't care less about who indirect tweeted who, or making arguments about different opinions. It's saddening.. and annoying. 

#OOTD: Sunny Evening Out

Yellow blouse: Summershop / White jeans: Mango / Shawl was done by myself / Bag: Longchamp / Sunnies: RayBan Aviators / Jelly sandals (not seen): Coach

Detailed shot.

After weeks of not having a proper date, Amir brought me out today! We went to Cyberjaya to eat Boat Noodles, it was his first time but I'll elaborate on that in another post. 

So yesterday, my friend Filzah came over to Bangi to have brunch with me. We went to Wondermilk at IOI City Mall since I have no idea of any other pretty cafes around the Bangi vicinity except that one - as of now, lol. If you do know though, please, please let me know! Anyway, after going to IOI City Mall, I decided to bring her to Summershop located at Bangi Sentral. I swear, for months, its the only shop I splurge at these days. I can get pretty tops and skirts for such a good price. Last month, I went there with Dina and Jasmine, and they both went crazy too! Haha, so because of that - I broke my whole "no shopping till December" vow and bought this pretty top instead. It was only RM 49 for something of really good quality. What a steal!

Have a good week everyone! x

Vienna, Austria

Pictures captured by Canon 1000D, edited using Adobe Lightroom 5.

It's been more than a year since I visit Vienna, Austria yet only till a few days ago, I started to dig up my collection of photos and begin processing them one by one. I've been to many big cities around the world and I've always known Austria as the country of music, mostly famous for the movie The Sound of Music. However, I was a bit disappointed with our few days there but still made the most of it. Statues of classical musicians such as Brahm, Schubert and Mozart, stood beautifully in their parks. Austria was also known for having many political idealists, the history of the country is amazing. Since it was the last city of my 2014 Europe Trip, my family and I spent our days walking in the park, shopping, watched an orchestra, spent various trips to Spar to buy chocolates and popcorn - basically that was about it. 

I love Europe, especially its architecture. I've been to different continents, specifically cities, villages - places in general, but I've always had a soft spot for Europe, and I don't know why. A few weeks ago, I was staring at the ceiling wondering why am I still stuck in Malaysia when I randomly decided to book a ticket, on my own back to one of my favourite cities inshaAllah, end of this year. Even my parents were kind of shocked to see me proceed with my random decision but I consider myself lucky. My dad has been to many places, around the world and he has never, ever, forbid his daughters from exploring. So I guess this means, in a few months time, I'll smell the winter European air again. But till then, I'll close this chapter here. 

Recipe: Mini Pavlova

The classic meringue topped with whipped cream and fruits. 

I N T R O 

Every year, during Ramadan season usually, I'd sell these. They make look complicated to make and perhaps require a bit of mastering in terms of temperature and patience - but trust me, the result is worth it all. Included below will be list of ingredients I use, method and also a few tips I've learnt from my many, many, attempts of making these. Hope this helps!

I N G R E D I E N T S

• Five egg whites.
• 1 1/2 cups of fine granulated/castor sugar.
• 1 teaspoon of essence of vanilla.
• 1 teaspoon of distilled vinegar or balsamic vinegar.
• 2 tablespoons of cornflour.
• Whipped cream to decorate.
• Assortment of fruits to decorate.

M E T H O D

1. Pre-heat your oven to 150'C.
2. Using an electric mixer, beat your eggs at medium speed. 
3. Once they foam (which takes only a few minutes), add your sugar tablespoon by tablespoon. Turn mixer speed to high.
4. Once your meringue batter turns into a ribbon stage, add in your essence of vanilla, vinegar and cornflour. Continue whisking until soft peaks form.
5. Line your tray with baking paper and either pipe, or dollop your meringue into small circles and place inside your oven. Reduce the heat to 120'C. 
6. Bake for about 45 minutes, until you see small cracks. Turn off your oven, take a wooden spoon to help the oven door be ajar. Leave it to cool for at least another 45 - 60 minutes.
7. Once they are cooled and you're ready to serve, whip your cream. Dollop the cream on top of the pavlovas and garnish with your fruits. Ta-da, you're done!

T I P S 

Here's a few things I've learned from handling these meringues. When beating your eggs, make sure your utensils are clean. Sometimes, I use a slice of lemon to get all the grease out from my Kitchen-Aid bowl. If you're cracking an egg and a piece of shell falls into your egg whites, fret not. The easiest way to scoop that out is by using your egg shell. 

I know some of you have a perception of pavlovas being too sweet. I've tried to decrease the sugar so many times. However, doing so will only result to a flat, foamy pavlova which will be chewy and sticky but definitely not how a pavlova should be like. The amount of sugar I've improvised here is the one that works best for me, but feel free to experiment!

I made this with my friend Sarah just now and she taught me a delicious way to add some flavour to the fruits. Usually, I'd just coat some of the fruits with a teaspoon of icing sugar. Sarah, however, would usually put a bit of lemon juice and sugar to taste. Then she'd mix it with the fruits. It tastes really good, in a way, it brought out more of the fruit's natural sweetness.

#OOTD: Brunch With Cousins

My cousin, who resides in New Zealand, was back for Eid festivities a few weeks ago. I can't believe it's almost a month since the first day of Eid?! Anyway, he decided to treat a few of his cousins and aunties at Jibby & Co. located in Subang Jaya, Selangor. I haven't been shopping for new clothes in a very long time, but I was pleased with what I managed to put together.

Kimono Cardigan: Inhanna Shop (from Instagram) / White Tee: Springfield / White jeans: Mango / Shawl was done by myself / Bag: Longchamp / Jelly Sandals: Coach / Sunnies: RayBan Aviators

I'm currently spending semester break in front of the television, lounging with my cat and secluding myself from reality. My favourite shows include Suits (duh, it's the only show I've ever followed thoroughly), Say Yes to the Dress, Masterchef and I've been watching a few romantic comedies on the DIVA channel. Amir says, the reason why I stick to that channel is because it resembles myself. Really Amir? Really?

Ifthor With Them Usuals

Successfully organised yet another group iftar session this year! Though, as expected, a few couldn't make it, but I'm glad all turned out well. Thank you to high commitee of the program (Pau, Amir, I'zaz, Bedol and Lala). The ones who went out after sahur just to buy chicken and onions - you guys are the bomb, and to everyone for coming and helping out! Loads of love, x.

Despite being all over the world - times like these make you realize how happy it is to be home. Have a splendid last few days of Ramadhan, everyone! x

Borobudur Temple, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Decided to do this edit in black and white. Haven't experimented with actions and textures in awhile, so instead of making it RGB, might as well have a change. Borobudur Temple is just - amazing. To think of how the people back then were able to craft and build such a huge building despite having cranes or any modern equipment. I'm not really in the mood to type much, but I hope the pictures suffice. I don't think I'll even blog about Yogyakarta, because the highlight of my trip was just the temple. Pictures taken using GoProHero3+, edited using Photoshop CS5. 

LUSH Review: Rosie Wrapped Gift Set

I love LUSH products. In fact, through out my degree life, I've based three major assignments on LUSH (lol). Before Amir came back to Malaysia, he asked me what I wanted. I gave him a looong list of things I needed and a few of them were products from LUSH. Him, being typical 'him', didn't have any clue what LUSH was, so the thought of him buying anything from the store was already gone from my mind.

Today, he came over and surprised me with a perfectly wrapped box and a LUSH tag. I was over the moon!!! I thought it was just one product, but little did I know, when I opened the box, there were five LUSH babies waiting for me! Huhu.

A B O U T  L U S H

LUSH is a cosmetics/beauty brand which focuses on making organic products. Sadly, they do not have any physical or online stores in Malaysia. I used to get my LUSH fix from either the States, Singapore or Europe but with shipping and currency exchange - it's pretty expensive. However, out of all the places I've been to, I think Amsterdam sells the cheapest LUSH goods compared to the rest. I love LUSH stores! All the stores I've been to have really nice and helpful workers, plus they let you test the products.

R O S I E  G I F T  S E T

The set consists of five items.

Like the name itself, the Rosie gift set basically consists of products which are all rose based. Trust me, when I first got the box, the smell of roses was so intense. The box is wrapped with pretty paper and sealed with a pink bow. Inside, they put the foam stuff (which Jungfrau, my deaf cat ended up having a party with) so the products stay in shape and place. No leakage nor were any of the products deformed despite going through a long-haul flight. The five products inside the box are; Rose Jam, Rose Jam Bubbleroon, Ro's Argan Body Conditioner, Amandopondo and Tisty Tosty. 

R O S E  J A M  &  R O ' S  A R G A N  B O D Y  C O N D I T I O N E R

Ro's Argan Body Conditioner (B) and Rose Jam (A)

Rose Jam is a shower-gel made of rose oil, rose absolute, argan oil and geranium shower gel. Since it is a shower gel, it can be used for both your hair and your body (duh). In this gift set, its a small bottle of about 100g. This was the first product I tried and I didn't try it as a soap (yet), but I've tried it as a shampoo and it makes my hair feel amazing! It softens the hair and it makes my hair feel healthy and breezy. However, one thing I do not fancy about this product is it lacks foamness. I had to use a lot of the product in order to make sure it goes through all of my thick hair. Other than that, I'm pleased, huhu.

Next is Ro's Argan Body Conditioner. Again, in a small 45g package. This is an in-shower body conditioner. LUSH didn't clarify what oils when into this product (they just said many, lol) and yes, its somewhat of a body butter as well. No complaints with this one though. My skin definitely feels softer and way more fresh after using this product. Not only that, the smell really sticks with you overnight.

B U B B L E  B A R S  &  B A T H B O M B 

Amandopondo (L), Rose Jam Bubbleoon (B) and Tisty Tosty (A)

I think the product which has the most poignant smell of all is the Amandopondo. Not sure why the name is Amandopondo though, but I loved it. The description states that the product is 'a romantic, relaxing bubble bar to take you away from it all' - and it sure does. Not only did it make my bathroom smell all lovely but its smooth to the skin too. 

Tisty Tosty is a bathbomb. Since our bathtub got demolished during renovation a few years back, I have yet to try this one. Its the heart shaped product. There seems to be dried flowers inside of it, so I'm expecting a flower power explosion in the bathtub (lol). Will link you a video of the product being experimented here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB7VCZiCE38.

Rose Jam Bubbleroon is another rosy bubblebar. Unlike the rest of the products which have a really poignant rose smell, this one is a bit sweeter - which I love. It's made of rose oil, rose absolute and Fair Trade shea butter (not even sure what that is). Like the rest of the products, it definitely makes my skin softer. However, I would recommend to put it in a cool place (I think room temperature is okay).

&&& that is all that's in this box! I seriously would recommend LUSH products mainly because they don't test their products on animals, and they are organic which means less chemical intake towards your body - especially your skin! You can also watch videos on how they make their products (yes, all of their products are handmade) on their YouTube channel as well.

Till next time, x. 

Vlog: Exploring Yogyakarta!

I introduce to you, my first ever vlog! Hahaha.

I was in Yogyakarta, Indonesia for four days last week. It was one of the most random decisions I've ever made. I went with a few of my ex-officemates. I'll be doing a proper post soon - that is, once I'm not lazy to edit the photos but till then, enjoy the vlog!

Shot using GoPro Hero 3+, edited using Final Cut Pro. 

Another Round of Catching Up!

Taken using my iPhone, edited using VSCOcam.

Taken using my iPhone, edited using VSCOcam.

The weather was nice today so I decided to have a lovely girly date with one of my favourite twins, Najwa. It was her first time driving me around which was a pleasure, really. I'm slowly getting bored and tired of driving especially with the uneven oil prices and having to get out of this isolated hill I live in is a hassle. Therefore, the only solution to bring me out is either a) pick me up or b) if I care a lot about you to want to make a trip for you, ahaha. 

Wondermilk finally opened a branch near to home so we decided to go to IOI City Mall (which is my new favourite mall, considering its only 7-8 minutes from my house - no joke). I love the design and interior of the store! Like most Wondermilk stores, they still have the ala-picnic concept but most of the colour palette was pastels and white. There were also chevron walls, I'm so addicted to chevron walls these days!

Food wise, it was similar to any other Wondermilk branch. Fun fact though, I don't go to Wondermilk to eat cupcakes, I go there only for the baked potatoes because they make one of the best baked potatoes I've ever tried (the ultimate best baked potato which I've tried is in Switzerland.. aha how am I ever going to taste you again?!). Though I was a bit disappointed since the branch which I used to go to in Publika had turkey slices but they didn't have that in this branch. So I settled for a chicken baked potato. It was so-so.

I'm planning to get a small compact camera which can easily transfer pictures to phone through wi-fi and is able to blog as well. Not a Go-Pro though since it's pretty much fixed wide angle. Any suggestions? Till next time, x. 

S p a c e

This is my attempt of a personal post. To be honest, the last time I tried typing one of these was when I was seventeen. I didn't have much fun when I was seventeen, lol.

A few months back, I decided to have a social media hiatus. I wouldn't really say it was a hiatus, more like delete my whole existence on social media, lol. The reason was simple. I was tired of getting e-mails of people telling me what to do, what to wear. I was tired of being judge. But most importantly, I woke up one day and just told myself - I'm putting out so much for the public to see, what's left to be personal in me? It was all my own fault.

I had my own little phase where I started to rebel on a lot of things. More like a 'finding myself' phase. It freaked out a lot of people who were close to me when I decided to drift away. Funny as it seems, because of that, I discovered the company which I should and should not keep. Remember the saying, whenever you're lost and you put your all to Him, He'll guide you back? I'm pretty sure He did and I'm thankful for that.

I want to type more, really, I do.

But I think that line pretty much sums it all up. 

Sephora Malaysia : My Wishlist

I consider Sephora to be a girl's best-friend. What's not to love about them? Their products are of assured quality and they offer huge selections of make-up and other beauty products which are hard to choose. Shopping Sephora products has become way easier now that they are available on ZALORA!

After browsing around, here are a few products which I've added in my wishlist pile:-

Pictures from Zalora.com.my/Sephora, edited using Polyvore.

L I P S T I C K

Sephora's lipsticks have always been a staple item for me, especially the ones in the Ral Rogue collection. Their lipsticks are matte which gives you full coverage to last all day long. The colour I chose in particular is R21 Ingenuous, perfect for natural make up and a day out, giving you a polished nude look. Another plus point for Sephora lipsticks is they contain both blackcurrant and olive oil which allows smooth application. It glides smoothly and is ultra-pigmented too!

E Y E L I N E R

I started wearing liquid eyeliner only when I was nineteen. By then, most of my college mates have been pros while I was still stuck with pencil and crayon liners. Thanks to this baby, Sephora's Long Lasting Eyeliner with High Precision Brush gave me the confidence to learn my way through applying liquid eyeliner! The rich black formula is highly pigmented, perfect for creating both dramatic and natural looks your heart desires. The ultra-fine bristle brush gives perfect precision for professional application, giving you the dreamy cat-eye look!

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My favourite eyeshadow look is a smokey eye. These two eyeshadows are my often used colours! Sephora's Mono Eyeshadow are highly pigmented with a shimmer finish, perfect for any event. The two colours which I picked are Tiramisu (left) and Hawaiian Beach (right). To me, Tiramisu is a perfect colour for the outer crease of the day while Hawaiian Beach can also be used as a base and a highlighter. The shadows are also ultra-smooth for easy application and blend-able texture.

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Item number four is Sephora's Sun Disk Light powder foundation. I like to use powder foundation to help set my liquid foundation, however with this product - I don't need to use liquid foundation at all. Just a few strokes of concealer and a touch up of Sun Disk Light's peachy tones and I'm all set!

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