Lazy Sunday..

Woke up really late because i have been having this 'untreatable ' headache.  been bugging me for close to 3 months now. seriously annoying when the headache comes. Even, my boss couldn't diagnose me , heh. i was feeling tired at about 6.21am and i was tossing and turning and voila! i manage to fall asleep.. yeaps... woke up really late and just in time to head over to Dempsey for brunch!

i hate it when my eyes look puffy,oh well, i can't complain anyway.

We were at Barracks Cafe, i heard that there are a lot of good reviews about this place so i decided to give it a try, moreover they have pancakes... i love pancakes! especially, mcDonald's pancakes!!! but too late to get it from McD. But the door host was being an asshole seriously, and no one ever mentioned about the service at all. i was pissed of course, and was asked if i mind to sit over at the bar, of course i wouldn't and i did ask if we are allowed to change to a table which I'm more comfortable to have my meal and guess what, he said no. WTF. NO? so i asked what do you mean ? i can't change? so i told him I'll leave at once if i need to tolerate these kind of service. Then the manager took over. i got what i want eventually, a table of course. 

i ordered this, uhm, Curry Mustard Fries.. ($9).  Not something that they are famous for actually. But, I'll give it a 8/10 because it's nice, not too spicy but the curry fragrance is kinda strong tho. Portion wise, too much for one person, just nice for two or three to share. they have all kinds of fries like truffle taro fries ( i don't feel like having truffle) and also Carrot Fennel Fries , uhm, something like straw cut sweet carrot fries.

and then i saw  7-layer Pancake on the menu, which costs ($18) and i thought it would possibly be the biggest pancake that i have ever had! 7 layers!! i was excited , at the same time, i was disappointed too.

 so, this is my pancake, 7-layers? yes.. I've counted it but comes in only a quarter of the full pancake?! sobs..... but thumbs up for their food presentation... although i felt cheated with my pancake, the mixture of colors and the nuttela in between the layers make me wanna just gobble it and eat it with my hands.

they have blueberries and pistachio too:)

then i had the Barrack FreeForm Eggs where you can choose either scrambled, sunny side up or have it poached. i love the roasted tomatoes and the mushroom ragout! taste like breakfast. heh.

Burp.. brunch wasn't fantastic like what others have mentioned.. but as long as my cravings are satisfied.. i'm happy.

it was still pretty early, and it's time to do my monthly shopping:) 

I went to  always happy being there.. cuz i get to get my gummies and play with softies and cars and NERF GUNS!! who wouldn't be right? i get really envious cuz kids nowadays they get to play with hell lots of toys.. back in my era, we only have like h=the normal and boring stuffs like barbie and spiderman  mask and HE-MAN.. now they have a barbie that can blink and change hair color???? it's not fair.. not fair..

it's been raining for the past one week and it hasn't really stop .. i don't like it when the sky is dark and gloomy.. looks like sign of demon or some darkness happening .. heh.. I've been watching horror for the past one week too... I'm probably thinking too much but i really wish for a sunny weekend next week.. i wanna get back to my daily swimming regime.

Satisfying

Have you ever wonder why some people have marvelous beautiful skin? I'm pretty sure that they are not born with it but because they bother to do enough skin care to keep their skin youthful and healthy.Well, 1'm getting nearer to the BIG-THREE-O and I'm certainly afraid of aging.

Besides, getting regular facial (cleaning for my clog pores), I have been hydrating myself a lot (at least 2.5 litres/day) and hydrating my skin as well. I have hypersensitive skin and that causes much dryness on my skin and i really need to be careful when choosing facial products i.e free from alcohol components or just probably minimal of it. I used products that are just purely hydrating - like 95% aqua, even my make up remover is aqua base and alcohol free.

Apart from my regular alternate day Shirobi Tsubaki Collagen drink, I make an effort to put on hydrating mask every other day. Well, the reason I'm doing so because my beauty consultant told me that my skin is way too dry to do any treatment involving chemicals like whitening or peels.  To my horror, that is the reason why i get hypersensitive skin too *sobs Sobs*

You might not be able to see from the pictures but i do have really fine freckles all over my cheek and my lower eyelids. I hope in time to come i will be able to do some laser or whitening treatment to lighten up the spots. Not for cosmetic purposes but i am just afraid that my freckles will turn into cherry hemangioma in a long run ( i love exposing myself to the sun).

-don't ask me why my left eye is smaller than my right, i just woke up lah!-

The picture above is the result of a combination of INTENSIVELY - collagen drinking and hydration ( drinking and putting on masks) after a month. I only put on sunscreen - making sure i get good coverage for from UV. Well, i got pretty much fairer from the collagen drink apart from applying sunscreen on face and body.  I noticed by consuming Shirobi Tsubaki collagen drink, my overall skin condition has improved tremendously, not just on my face but my body as well! I did not apply any make up , just 95% aqua base gel moisturiser  + clear gel sunscreen and my hair is still wet.. hahah. FYI, my brows too.. it's just really good embroidery done. I was extremely happy for sure.. and you can actually compare my skin to my previous blog post HERE and see how to transform from dull and tired looking skin to glowing dewy and healthy skin :)

P/s : not sure if you notice? I lose weight using products from Shirobi too:). Will share more in near future.

Skinovation with Shirobi

There are many ways to keep your skin looking and feeling young. One of them is by using collagen . It is important though, to know the ingredients of the products that you apply onto your face. But instead of just applying, why not make is easier by just consuming them instead of applying them on your face everyday. What is Collagen and what does it really do to your skin?

Collagen is a protein substance found in our skin.This protein substance is most available on your nails, hair and skin. Collagen keep your skin moisturised and prevent water loss. However, in order to actually know what collagen does for your skin, it is important for you to understand as well what it does to your skin and what it is made up of.

 Well, finally i took up the courage to blog about my skin. I took a few pictures about a month ago after shower and to my surprised when i compared it with some of the pictures i took today in the morning after my skin care products. I wouldn't say that my skin is perfect now but i definitely see some improvement.

No photoshopping and no nothing for this set of photos, so you can see everything!

Having wrinkles, sagging skin and other signs of aging is due to the lack of collagen cells as it also loses its elasticity. Since the composition of collagen is quite large to get into the dermis layer of the skin and to be absorbed by the body, it does not replenish or strengthen the collagen structure of your skin. It merely stays on the surface of your skin and gets washed away when you take a bath. It has been said that it makes wrinkles disappear, but this notion has not yet been proven by collagen creams and other skin firming lotions.

I used to have really bad eye bags and dark circle as well before this. Skin tone looked dull and my face shape is uneven. Even with loads of hydration masks and moisturizer, my skin just doesn't look dewy and firm. yep. i know i looked awful without make up. i couldn't really leave the house without tinted sunblock to cover up my eye bags and also to even up my skin tone.

And so that was a month ago , and I was really happy looking into the mirror today. I see a difference like on my complexion condition, supple, fairer and doesn't really look like a zombie in the morning especially the minute right after you got out from bed. Okay and of course people will say pictures are deceiving and so n-so-n-so.. i guess seeing (me in person) is believing.

Same goes for this set of pictures, no photoshopping and same lighting and angle as well. Although my eye bags are still visible at this point of time but the color has lighten so much more compare to before.

Collagen has a consistency that changes with heat and before being bottled into different products, has to go through chemical processes and high temperature These processes disentangles the helix structure of collagen making it unusable to humans if ever it gets into the inner layer of the skin.

I have blemishes due to sensitive skin and i get hives and rashes easily. I don't get to use most of the products that are available out there in the market. Hmm after trying out so many other product that seem to be beneficial for others but not me somehow made it very difficult for me to get the right product. I would advise to try to minimise skin care products to like what is essential only to your skin.

For healthier skin, try to put hydration mask like at least once or twice a week. Facial treatment to clear of pores and scrub are essential. Don't take our youth for granted, remember. 

Here's an extra-large-closed-up photo on my skin. I am amazed..I have to declare that I didn't not use any whitening product at all. Now i have very even skin tone, very minimal blemishes, and my skin is hydrated at all time. Do you realize that my creases /wrinkles at the corner of my eyes reduced as well?

Taking care of your skin and ensuring that you would avoid pre-mature aging is still better. As they say, prevention is better than cure. When situations are irreversible though, there are other natural options than collagen creams that you can opt for. Check on the Internet for more information or better yet, ask your dermatologist before buying or using any collagen creams. I may sound like I'm promoting my own products here but I've tried it myself to believe in my own products and of course to feel as a consumer point of view. No hard selling here, but just never try never know. 

Just a bottle a day, keeps my skin better each day.

Leave a comment or get your products at www.shirobi.com if you are interested:).

Introducing SewChiq

SewChiq  is an upcoming favourite for fashionista everywhere. Since it's a Singapore based e-commerce store , SewChiq gonna make it a little different and set up a new fashion trend as chic as can be.

Here are some of the styles that is available at SewChiq. It's young and fresh for sure but some of their apparels are suitable for work and leisure.

Personally I love pullovers. Pullovers are something like a sweat shirt, not like a jacket but just something like a sweater without zip. It's really to put it of course, just needa pullover your head and ta-daH! 

This piece of Color Block Pullover from SewChiq is cute and just nice for my size. I'm an average size girl where sometimes i find it difficult to get clothes online because of my build. i like something that i lose and comfortable and of course , protect me from cold.

This piece is extremely suitable for late night movie with boyfriend and supper with friends on a rainy night. Some may find it too casual to even put it on to go to places like the city or restaurants. Well, casual late nights out is what it is meant for. I wish I'm in a colder country where i can pair up pullovers with so many other things! 

Here's another pullover which i like, the crossed-belt may seem like simple for the pullover but it's really cute when you put it on. 

I usually pair up my pullover with shorts and shoes, mostly denim shorts and any kind of shoe from canvas to high cut flat boots. Or maybe with a pair of skinnies and boots with shades just like the picture below showing how Nicole Ritchie style it up in her own way.

 They even have really cute designs for some of their available pullovers. If you love Korean style, they have it too.

You can tie a side bun and put on a pair of colorful skinies and a black shoe. I'm sure you'll look edgy and loud enough like what we normally see in Korean fashion.

Last but not least, SewChiq offers femininity in their style too! this piece of dress is comfy and breathable. It has flare sleeves and it's pleated too:). I love the color as well.

SewChiq launch their items and styles every two weeks . Visit the store now at www.sewchiq.com and enjoy 10% discount for every 50 dollars spent at the store. It's a one stop online fashion store that you wouldn't wanna miss.

Weight Loss : Tip One

Hi all, I'm back with some love this time. Okay let me start of with a simple but very useful weight loss advice. 

Well, often we see lemon is added into water in restaurants, not to sure if they know the benefits of it or just a way to add flavor to it to make it more refreshing. Drinking water is necessary not only to keep our body hydrated but also make you feel full, because it neutralize the acid in the stomach , hence often it diminishes excess hunger . Drinking it with meals make your stomach feel fuller without adding many calories  Yes, of course i've heard about drinking water during meals will slow down your digestion. This is why I recommend water with lemon for weight loss.

One of the best way widely known around the world is flat water with lemon. Bear in mind that adding lemon into Pepsi or Coke DOES NOT HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS. I really do hope this post will help anyone in any way.

Why should YOU drink water with lemon?

First of all, it is the most natural it is good for our body, adding mint leaves into the lemon water enhances the flavor or it. Mint on the other hand alleviates symptoms of digestions such as stimulates the bile production and flow in which aids in fat digestion. It is very important that we chose to drink healthy fluis especially for those who have weight loss target, it adds to your weight loss program nicely as it helps to keep our weight balance after losing it.

Does it really help?

The water and lemon combination had no calories compared to other isotonic drinks available in stores. The cost of this drink compared to lemon-water is at least twice or thrice cheaper than those drinks and most importantly there isn't any sugar added.

 A lot of my friends asked if it really helps and from my point of view., yes, it DOES. Imagine replacing  other sweetened drinks you have it over dinner (such as carbonated drinks, sweetened packet drinks) with water with lemon that has very little or no calories at all. To you, the daily influence might be just minor if you are not a fan of all those sweetened drinks but imagine if you do it for 365 days and i'm 100% sure that your body will spend more time on burning those calories y in the food you consumed instead of working extra hard to burn the calorie in food and drinks that you consumed.

Believe me that follow this post and it will do you a great deal in losing weight.

Too busy to prepare....

Well, yeah at first i have the same thought before i started drinking it.  Using flat water to mixed it with lemon would be the best because different people have different taste preferences. Using tap water might not be that good but then depends on your necessity and budget as well. Mineral water somehow creates the balloon effect in the stomach so i won't recommend that as well. Flat water is equivalent to distilled water and has been boiled and steam into and then recondensed into pure water with no minerals or any other "additives" to flavor it. The difference is you can even feel the "whoom" even by just drinking it straight. 

Think about it, it's not that hard and most of the brands out there are actually flat water. For the sake of beauty and health, I wouldn't mind for sure.

Now ... should you start as well?

I'm doing this article based on experience and it does help with losing weight, and not just that you can get other benefits such as intake of Vitamin C that is great for gums and zits and adding in mint leaves help with my flu  and sinus problems. Apart from that it is the cheapest way to detox (cleanse) rather than signing up some detox treatment from expensive weight management companies.

To those who exercise, fluid is very important. People may get dehydration if they do not replenish the required amount we needed. Our body sweats while we do physical activities and needs to cool dow after that. This process is very important for those who wants to lose weight. For me I do not sweat easily. At most my skin will feel clammy after an-hour jog but my sweat never drips. Lemon is attributed as natural diuretic, do you know? It increases the rate of urination and it helps with water retention. In addition to it, lemon helps to flush out toxins through kidney and eliminate it through urine.

Lastly, I hope this post help those who are serious in trying to lose weight and be healthy. Try searching Google and see how models maintain their weight and you'll be surprised knowing that they drink water-with lemon as well.

Thank you so much for reading:)

I'm off to the gym with my chilled water with lemon that i prepared an hour ago. I left it in the fridge while writing this:)

Have a good day.

Novalash at Emmy's

I've been the person who has set my alarm at 5:30am in the morning most of the time (because of my shift work) and basically rush myself to work with huge effort making myself look "awake" and be pretty but i found an easier option to that.... *drum roll* eyelash extensions.

Eyelash extensions really do transform you from BLAH to WOW in an instant.


Well if you have been following my blog, you would have read about my previous post on Novalash. I would say that I'm a very satisfied client after getting my Novalash extension from Emmy's Beauty.

Just a short intro onto my stylist profile.

Emmy's Beauty by Emmeline started off as a humble home business during 2010 providing Eyelash extension, Manicure & Pedicure services. she has undergo NovaLash training and has been a certified NovaLash eyelash extensionist since 2012.

NovaLash has developed award-winning adhesive and cosmetics including Platinum  Bond Adhesive and LashLiner. NovaLash extensions are adhere onto the lashes and not the lash line. It  is also safe for pregnant ladies and even kids because it does not contain formaldehyde

Emmy's Beauty uses both NovaLash sensitive adhesive and NovaLash Platinum Bond Adhesives to cater to each individual eyes condition and preference.

According to Emmeline, she did a full lash extension on me in which  she uses a combination of 8mm, 10mm,12mm,and even 14mm (optional) length to blend in to create the Hollywood look on me. Approximately, she took about 1 and a half hours to put a full set of extensions on me. The whole process was very comfortable and painless. Regular touch-up or refill around 3 weeks later is recommended in which the old extensions will be removed and new extensions will be applied to any new lash growth. 

If you are going for a Natural Look ($128):

Highly recommended for those who like to look absolutely natural and love light make up.

If you are going for a Glamorous Look ($168):

Highly recommended for those who love to have stunning full lashes look.

Engage her services now and book an appointment with her at 9022 6300 and pop by her shop at: 

101, Upper Cross Street

People's Park Centre, #03-22

Singapore 058357

Opening hours: 

Emmy's Beauty does home based appointment as well at:

Blk 839 Yishun Street 81

Singapore 790839

Get Glamourous

Mascara make you eyes look better and there's no question about that but lash extension is one of the most common tool for celebrities to make their eyes look a little more glamorous. Hereby introducing NOVALASH® from United States 

So, what exactly is NOVALASH®?

It is a new way to extend the length and thickness of natural lashes where they make it in a glamorous way. It's fuller, practical, convenient and an alternative to daily mascara. 

Because of every single synthetic lash is bonded to every single natural lash, the final result look way too real and difficult to detect even on close up! As it is glued onto the root of your natural lashes, so as your natural lashes falls off on its own, so do the NOVALASH® extensions. What makes this brand so popular is that, eyelash extensions have to be applied onto your lash line only by a certified NOVALASH® professional. Unlike normal falsies where you apply a row onto or above your lash line  that will cause certain skin irritation. 

How long does it last?

Well, i did a full set application and usually it is recommended to have touch-ups after the initial application to just refill any lashes that have cycled out. Many of you have questioned that how long does the lashes really last? NovaLash properly applied using NOVALASH® brand Platinum Bond Adhesive and lashes can last up to 2 months usually and worn throughout the year with minimal 2 monthly maintenance. If you are a fan of full and thick appearance, a new set of lashes will be put on during your visit to your NOVALASH® professional and it is recommended every 4 weeks based on your own natural lash growth cycle. The adhesive was shown to be 4 times as effective as the leading competitor  in the market in terms of strength , durability,pigmentation,texture and most importantly the curls of the lashes.

Is it comfortable?

If you are afraid of your lashes gets too heavy after NOVALASH®  the answer is fear not. NOVALASH® is really light weighted and the application technique by lash professional allows natural lashes to grow and thrive with extensions. Definitely will not interrupt the growth cycle of lashes.

I remember i did a water test right after the application was done and I was so surprised that the lashes was all good with water dripping down my eyes and the best part, your eyes doesn't burn. Its was really comfortable even during the application process and after. I'm not really a big fan of mascara unless I really have to put them on. Having mascara to be put onto my oily lids does not help at all. They get smudge, and it gets into your eyes at times and worst still if i cry, you'll see them dripping down my cheek and I'll look disastrous. Good thing thing is, NOVALASH® on you almost make your eyes looked perfect ( as good as you put on thick mascara on a daily basis). But of course, if you want to, water-soluble mascara can be worn. However, constant use of mascara may shorten the life span of your lashes. eeeeks! 

I bet its gonna be hard to care for the lashes....

Absolutely not! How hard is it to brush your hair everyday? and some even brush it 2-3 times. Same goes for NOVALASH®  nightly conditioning is essential to maximize the life of the extensions. NOVALASH® have their own mascara as well. Just by using a lash wand to comb the lashes free of tangles is just what you need to do everyday. 

Alternatively you can use this 3-in-1 conditioner.cleanser& makeup remover pads to clean lashes by NOVALASH®. Highly recommended to use their mascara while you are using NOVALASH®  This mascara from NOVALASH® is glycol and carbonate free mascara that is specifically formulated for use on extensions without interfering the adhesive. 

Where can I get them done?

Look for my stylist, Emmeline Lin.

Book an appointment with her at 9022 6300 or visit her website at www.emmysbeauty.com to find out more! You can drop by her shop at

101,Upper Cross Street

People's Park Centre, # 03-22

Singapore 058357

She's a certified NOVALASH® stylist! Heh, because she's really good! She did a a full extension on me, which is the Glamorous Look. NOVALASH® offers two different packages at different prices.

If you are going for a Natural Look ($128):

Highly recommended for those who like to look absolutely natural and love light make up.

If you are going for a Glamorous Look ($168):

Highly recommended for those who love to have stunning full lashes look.

That's not all!

Emmeline does home based appointment as well at :

Blk 839 Yishun Street 81

Singapore 790839

For more information, please visit EmmyBeautyShop

What do you think about the resulting look?

Personally, I think the lashes look great on me! Definitely gave me the doe-eyed look and I can go out without using and eyeliner or mascara. The lash itself is permanently curled so i skip the step of curling my lashes as well, on days when I'm feeling lazy. 

NOVALASH® gave me the instant diva look for sure. Get your lashes done now with Emmeline.

It's NOVALASH® or nothing.

Be a Diva or never.