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Absolutely RED with ONG February 23, 2010

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We are more than a week through the new Lunar New Year of the Tiger.  How has it treated you?

For me it has been a hot hot hot New Year.  I’ve been eating non-stop: cookies, drinks, bak-kwa….and now I am nursing an irritating dry cough.

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But I did enjoy the Chinese New Year holidays.  For a change, I chose to put on RED lipstick.  I am never one to wear lipstick, and when I do, it is of a shade that is subtle or very close to my lip color.  This year, I opted to usher in the “ONG” with RED lipstick, and red nailpolish.

…and you know what?  I discovered that with red lipstick, it cuts down my makeup time by about 10 minutes!  This is because I don’t need to put on a whole lot of eyeshadow and blush.  I want all the attention on my red lips, so the eyes just gets a simple eyeliner treatment, very light eyeshadow, and I just use my Georgia face powder for a light touch of peach on the face.  So putting on RED lipstick is definitely a great tip for mommies with kids :)

Mini little tubs of wonder December 16, 2009

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I got a package today from Body Bar.  It was a gift from entering one of the many giveaways from My Women Stuff a few weeks ago.

When I found out they were going to send me “a little something”, I didn’t know what it was, so I was an eager beaver today when I tore open the package.

 

Inside, I saw many many mini green tubs of Madara Regenerating Night Cream.  The note that accompanied by gift said that it was a whole month’s supply of this night cream!

I was thrilled!  Not only because I get to sample a new night cream, but because it was packed so adorably in small tubs that it would be perfect for packing in my cosmetics case while travelling…and THAT would definitely come in handy when we travel to Ipoh and Taiping for Christmas next week.

Thank you Body Bar!  I am definitely looking forward to softer, smoother and plumper skin! :)

My latest Friday’s obsession November 15, 2009

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I’ve always wondered why TGI Friday’s does not offer any special promotions on Fridays.  Anyways, when we came back from the States, we discovered that the 3-course meal had become a 2-course meal instead (maybe because most people cannot finish the entire 3 courses?)

I had stopped ordering the course meals since they removed the half ribs from the entrée selection, but the inclusion of the Southwest Adobo Chicken recently is making me rethink my decision.  Love the marinated herbs in it, love the sweet potato crips (shaped like fries actually) and love the hot hot Jalapeno sauce!  Lately the chicken was done a tad too dry though. 

However, I’d still recommend this choice to anyone ordering the 2-course meal.  I’m not complainin’..my kid loves this place, even though they don’t give out balloons anymore.

Oh by the way, did you notice that I chopped off my locks?  Had a concave bob done last Friday.  My iffiness about it disappeared when my tot exclaimed, “Mommy’s hair is BEEEYOOOOTEEEFOOL!!!!” :)

From plain Jane to hot chick November 9, 2009

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Isn’t it amazing what a simple classy accessory can do to one’s image?

 

I can now kiss goodbye to unforgiving glares from the sun, and say hello to a cool relaxing drive… :)

Thank you, thank you LOVE…. :)

(Hopefully NOT) Hair Gone! July 9, 2009

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This is what I feed my hair every day, but it doesn’t matter because the inevitable has begun.

I am officially losing my hair.  Literally.

It happened about 3 years ago too, when Ethan was about 4 or 5 months, and now that Hannah jus turned 4 months, I find stray strands of long hair all over the place.  It’s all part of the childbirth and motherhood process really.

As if it wasn’t enough that my hair is already very little and fine as it is, this hair-losing streak will cause me more worries.  Does not help that my kids love pulling my hair!

Does anyone have any advice and/or solution for hair nourishment?  By the way, I don’t like using hair tonic, so strike that off the list, please!

My retail misses and kisses June 17, 2009

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Just when it’s only about a month away that we will be back in Malaysia, I see this sign in the mall which is just a mere 15 minutes’ drive away.

 

Oh great.

*Now* the Coach outlet is gonna make a grand opening in this nearby mall?  In August?!!! … when I would have already left for Malaysia?!!

Maybe it’s for the better anyway.  For the better of my purse, that’s for sure! :)

Anyhow, I did get a chance to indulge in some shoe shopping at Macy’s Summer Sale just yesterday.  Got myself a pair of FitFlops and a pair of Easy Spirit heeled sandals for 20% off!  Each was $49.99 before discount.

 

Been wanting a pair of these FitFlops for some time now, because I had read that wearing these would help to tone the legs, butt and thighs!  Not that I’m gonna abandon the gym for good, but it’s a nice thought that I am still giving my legs a good workout whenever I ain’t conventionally exercising.  Dunno if this is a gimmick or not, so don’t hold it against me if it doesn’t work, okay?  Anyway, it feels REALLY comfy, and my little boy says it looks good on me.  That’s good enough reason for me! :)

 

And as for the pair of Easy Spirit shoes, hubby says it looks good…and he hardly ever says that for shoes.  Plus I love the way it hugs my feet. :)

I think it’s time I got myself a pedicure eh?

The crowd and the crowded May 29, 2009

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This was the very long queue outside the Coach factory outlet on the Saturday of last weekend’s memorial day sale.

This is what happens when you move around a crowded Coach outlet pushing a stroller and at the same time wearing your baby in a sling:

And this is what happens immediately after you pass your sleeping infant to your hubby and walk around the crowded store on your own:

Doesn’t really matter either way, as long as you get yourself a sweet bargain, yes?  Oh yeah, if you were wondering, there was an additional 10% off everything that day. :)

Things gonna go my way April 13, 2009

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Like a typical sinusoidal graph that has its ups and downs, life’s experiences takes us on exciting journeys now and then.  But with every plunge into a dark ravine, we all pray that the ascent upwards towards better things is not far off.

On Friday afternoon, when I saw these gorgeous blooms right outside my apartment, I knew it was a sign that GOOD things would come my way during the weekend.

…and I was right!!! :)

My family and I had a splendid and fulfilling American lunch on Saturday.  Believe it or not, this was the first time I had had an authentic American meal since I relocated here more than 6 months ago. We went to Applebee’s where they had the 2 for $20 deal (2 entrées + 1 appetizer for $20).

 

My parents shared one set, while my hubby and I shared another.  And everything was super delicious!

From the mozzarella sticks and boneless buffalo wings appetizers served with yummy ranch dressing down to the riblet basket, the steak and the fries, we thoroughly stuffed ourselves to the brim!  The photos of the ribs and buffalo wings don’t do them justice though…they certainly DO NOT taste as horrible as they look!

After lunch, we headed to the Gilroy Premium Outlets, where I managed to get TWO items I had been yearning for:

Item 1: Levi’s 501 in *most wanted* color

My hubby and I had been looking for this particular color of 501’s for the longest time.  We have seen it on sale a few times before, but we have never found our sizes available.  So when I saw the 501’s on sale for USD29.99, and I found the very color we wanted in my size, I could hardly believe it!  In fact, I don’t even know how to describe this color – it’s like a destructed washed dark blue, with a tinge of yellow and green, plus it has some *worn* parts which were put there on purpose.

Hubbs and I each got ourselves a pair, but unfortunately I can’t fit into mine yet :(

I’m giving myself a few more months…but this new pair is definitely inspiration for me to get into them soon! :)

Item 2: A brand new Coach!

I’ll be honest.  I had no intention of getting a Coach bag that day.  I had been into the Coach factory outlet before, and I did not really fancy the designs there then.

But that Saturday, I stepped in anyway, despite the long queue of people waiting to be let into the store.  Most of the items were on sale for 40-50% off the tagged price.  I weaved my way through the store pushing my baby stroller, and then suddenly I saw it: the little shoulder bag from the recent exclusive Coach Resort collection!

… and it was on SALE at a discount of 50% off the tagged price, whic was already more than 50% off the retail price.

 

I was torn between getting the shiny black one or the pink one (Punch), but in the end I chose the one in Punch, because it looked so stunning against my black coat.  Plus, I did not own a pink bag :P

This set me back USD54.99, when the original retail price was USD238.00.

Yes, I still can’t stop smiling.

 

Angel in faded blue jeans March 26, 2009

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Not yet.  Nope.

They still don’t fit.  Believe me, I tried. 

But I’m gonna get ‘em to fit me soon.  You’ll see.  It will only be a matter of time.

I’d been bitten by a Croc! February 17, 2009

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Scrap Credits
Pink Fusion QP from Lindsay Jane Designs
Hearts as One alphas from Snowsmoon’s Designs
Winter Spell3 -Partie 2 elements from Scrapmalin

I’m waltzing my way on cloud nine right now.  Not ONLY because I got myself a brand new pair of shoes yesterday, but because I got myself a brand new pair of CROCS™!  My first ever pair, mind you, and boy, are they comfy!

That’s not all…I got these on SALE at USD4.99 ONLY!  Can you beat that?  Including sales tax, this pair of Ruby Red CROCS™ Prima ballerina-inspired flats set me back a mere USD5.40.  (Of course I was kiasu enough to check the retail price on the website: USD19.99 in the US and RM119 in Malaysia)

So I don’t care if you say I succumbed to the CROCS™ phenomenon (which I just very well might have)…I’m just happily dancing away in my brand new shoes!  Tra-la-la-la-LAAA!!!! :)