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My 2011.

Hello everyone! I suppose most of you must be getting ready to usher in the New Year somewhere nice while yours truly is pretty much stuck at home with my family (lovely, lovely family) where Grandma, Mum and Dad are already fast asleep and the only ones awake are my brother and I! Pathetic, no?

I have to say, 2011 hasn’t been an obstacle-free year for me. Things were lovely at the first half of the year with me being really happy with my course, to begin with. Also, I made such lovely blogger friends along the way, with Hanny, Lily, Stephanie, and even Paris B who all are to blame for my make-up addiction. =D I’m only joking, my dears I am just so happy to have found lovely blogger friends in you!

Drama started in September when the boyfriend had issues with his student visa. The sporadic blog posts phase began as time seemed to fly past ever so quickly then. Fast forward to November with Dad coming to attend my graduation, my graduation then more drama ensued which ended up in me coming back to Malaysia for a couple of months…. Maybe for good. Nothing is written in ink at the moment and I don’t even know what lies in front of me. =(

Upon coming home, my Popo (maternal grandmother) came to stay and within a week of coming down to Kuala Lumpur she got herself admitted into intensive care where yep, you guessed it. EVEN MORE DRAMA emerged.

T___T

Well, she’s finally discharged now and she’s sleeping downstairs at the moment. I panic sometimes and run downstairs to check if she’s still breathing. Paranoid me. Le sigh.

But hey, new year, new start! So I am going to put all those troubles behind me and carry on with the fun stuff….. Make up! =D

Being extremely new to the beauty blogging world, I have yet to amass a huge stash of make up but I have found some gems in my small but ever growing pile! =)

I will only go into the products that I’ve used so much this year, just so I don’t bore you lovely people to death as this post has been such a wordy one! =D

1. Most used blush – MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish from the Semi Precious range in Rose Quartz!

This was my first purchase from MAC and I have been using this so much that it’s become my to-go blush as it just gives that lovely pink sheen to my cheeks and I never need to worry about streaky cheeks when using this product!

2. Best ever foundation (also my most expensive) – Chanel’s Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation in B10

I owe a lovely reader – Diana a review of this product (sorry, darling!) and yes I need to get down to reviewing this quick! This light-medium coverage foundation is the one I reach out for when my skin needs that dewy look! It does not conceal blemishes but it covers my redness and the end result? I get a ‘no make up’ look! =) I also love how my little bottle seems bottomless as I do reach out for this quite a bit.

3. Favourite Loose Powder alternative / Highlighting Powder: Guerlain Meteorites in Teint Rose 01

I caved into getting this product thanks to Paris B and this is definitely an item worth saving up for! I don’t know what lies in those magic pearls but when dusted on my face, I look prettier. Hahaha! That was an incredibly lame attempt at summing up how I feel about this product but it just is amazing. Try this if you haven’t already tried it!

4. Favourite Eyeshadow Brand: Inglot Eyeshadows

Sigh. I have Hanny to blame for this! I bought my first eyeshadow quad from Westfield Shopping Centre in White City and incredibly, the boyfriend has been experimenting with the quad, creating lovely looks for yours truly every time we head out for dinner! Yes, my boyfriend is my personal make up artist and he criticizes eyeshadows to no end! He once helped my housemate do her eye make up and he complained ‘These eyeshadows are nothing like your Inglot ones. They aren’t pigmented at all.’ (He was using a Rimmel quad at that time) HAHA!! During my meet up with Hanny, I erm, took another plunge and bought an eyeshadow trio (easier to lug around)!

5. Favourite Concealer – By Terry’s Touche Veloutee Highlighting Concealer

Such a brilliant invention for people with eye sacks like me! It’s such a shame this isn’t available in Malaysia. Read about it here!

6. Favourite Cream / Mousse Eyeshadow – Chanel’s Illusion d’Ombre

I’ve used my one and only Illusion d’Ombre (in Illusoire) so much since I purchased it and I barely made a dent in the little tub! Need I say anymore? =D I’m saving up for more shades!! =)

7. Favourite Sunscreen – Kose Medicated Sekkisei SPF50+ PA+++

A random addition into my favourite make up products but I added this in as this has saved my skin from getting burnt all through summer and now home in Malaysia! Some sunscreens break me out or cause discomfort but this is a rather affordable one that doesn’t harm my skin!

8. Favourite Highlighter – Lancome’s Eclat Miracle

This incredibly liquid and easy-to-use highlighter is such a life saver! I just mix 2-3 dots of Eclat Miracle with my foundation of the day and it makes my complexion look so much better! Review to come in due time

9. Favourite Powder Foundation – Dior Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Sculpting Powder Make up in 020 Beige Praline

I use this as a setting powder or a light foundation on lazy days. =) I also keep it in my handbag as the huge mirror does come in handy for touch ups!

So these are my favourite products of the year! Let’s see if they remain on top of my list next year! =D

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!!! =)

Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Citrus Shower Gel smells good enough to eat!

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Doesn’t everyone love smelling nice after a good long shower? =D I’ll be honest here and proclaim that I rather not take a shower if no lovely shower gels beckon me to them! Okay… That maybe too much for some people to digest but I love my shower gels and I do save the more luxurious (read: EXPENSIVE) shower gels for special occasions. *ahem*

I’m sidetracking a little here so please bear with me! =) On one of our last few days in London, the boyfriend and I stumbled to the Westfield shopping centre in Stratford and walked past Neal’s Yard Remedies. The boyfriend wanted to get something for his grandmother and she ‘loves smelling good’ so I suggested getting her perfume.

It was getting really late (we went into the shop at 8.45pm) so we quickly grabbed a perfume and a Rose + Geranium candle (more on this in another blog post) and the boyfriend decided to get this shower gel for my Mum as he felt she needs to be ‘uplifted’ as we’ve got quite a bit going on at home. =)

Fast forward to how we argued on whether we should carry this 200ml thing home as our suitcases were overweight + travelling via AirAsia X + have better things to bring home………

I am extremely glad the boyfriend lugged this home for us because this is such an amazing product.

Wanna know why?

It smells just like my favourite Honey Lemon drink!!!!

The citrus shower gel is rather runny (beware as you may pour too much product out as the opening is massive) and does not lather up very much but a little goes a long way! It smells citrusy (duh) and sure does smell good enough to drink as it kinda reminded me of Sunquick orange squash. Haha!

A subtle scent lingers on your skin after showering and the zesty scent is more than enough to wake you up! This is the perfect item to lure you into the shower in the morning after a rough night and I suppose this would make an amazing hangover cure too!!!

If these exclamation marks do not reflect my enthusiasm for this shower gel I don’t know what will!!! I have never been this excited over a shower gel ever but something in this product simply blew a new lease of life to this blogger who’s at the brink of death! (okay that was totally exaggerated but I have been exhausted over the last couple of days and this did help wake me up)

Am just amazed at the awesomeness of this product. It retails at a rather hefty £14 for 200ml worth of product but this, my dears is a lifetime investment. =p Invest in as many bottles as you can as I have a feeling this is a limited edition shower gel. Le sigh.

edit: This lovely product is not for sale!! This comes free with purchase of over £45 in store / online! Sorry my lovelies!

Holy Grail status for me. No doubt about this.

Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone!

So….. Do you have a favourite shower gel?

Review: By Terry’s Touche Veloutee Highlighting Concealer in Porcelain

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I bought this little gem on a whim when I headed down to Covent Garden’s Space NK apothecary branch to collect my Acqua di Parma birthday gift from the store. I was about to walk out of the shop with my gift in hand when the friendly sales assistant asked if I wanted a free makeover.

Free makeover? Oh yes please thank you very much!! I had some time to spare anyway since the boyfriend was in class :p

The SA then used By Terry products on me and this miracle product managed to brighten my eyes without leaving me with a cakey under eye area. I was extremely impressed and I have also heard that Terry De Gunzberg, only of By Terry founded YSL’s Touche Eclat. Furthermore, this pen contains a generous 6.5ml of product as opposed to Touche Eclat where you only get 2.5ml of product.

All greatness of this baby aside, I have some serious issues with the click pen dispenser. Argh. I once chucked it into my handbag and I somehow managed to ‘click’ quite a lot of product out, leaving me with a messy brush + cap filled with quite a lot of product. T___T So please, do not leave this product in the depths of your bag!!

Now that I’ve gotten that out of my system, let’s head back to its positive points:

I love the flat, dense, wide, soft but firm brush and I find one pump dispenses more than enough product for both eyes! I always spot clean the brush after using it to keep things hygienic as the as the last thing I want would be to have zits under my eyes! #thehorror

Here’s another shot of the brush because it’s so pretty! =D

The concealer comes in three shades: Porcelain, Cream and Beige. Porcelain, which is the shade I have has a slight pink tint to it whereas the other shades take on a yellow base. The SA recommended Porcelain to me as Cream turned out too yellow for me and having Cream under my eyes turned me sallow!

Porcelain was the perfect match for my skin (am NC15 thanks to an outing with dear Hanny ) and here’s a swatch!

You can barely see the concealer once I’ve blended it into my skin! This concealer does not conceal my eye bags but it brightens the area and I instantly look more awake (and younger, methinks), hence the barely visible swatches!

The texture is creamy and simply sinks into my skin, leaving not the slightest trace behind! This does not accentuate the fine lines under my eyes nor gives me ‘white undereye patches’ but does enough to fool people into thinking I’ve been sleeping over 8 hours a day. =D

I’ve had this product for 3 months now and I find myself reaching for this on days when I need that wide-awake look. This has been a staple for me over the last couple of days as I haven’t been sleeping well… On a more personal note, my grandmother was in intensive care for two days so it’s been a little hectic for the family as we weren’t quite sure what was wrong with her other than her ‘irregular heartbeat’ and ‘flooded lungs’. Thankfully, she’s out of intensive care now but we are hoping and praying she will be out soon!

This is pretty much a Holy Grail product for me…. But I have yet to try Clinique’s airbrush concealer which Lily reviewed not too long ago ! This also sounds like an amazing product so hmm.. I may just give this a go once this concealer runs out before deciding on whether this really is my Holy Grail under eye concealer! Lol!!

Have you tried anything from By Terry? What’s your favourite under eye concealer? Do share! =D

Have a lovely day, everyone!! xxx

The Scrubbing Diaries: Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser

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Okay, it actually says Deep Pore Daily Cleanser on the tube but my sensitive skin says it’s a scrub! My skin has been playing up since coming home (drastic change in weather, perhaps) and I have been nicking my brother’s skin care products. This cleanser is permanently placed in the bathroom upstairs so I only use this at night before I go to bed.

Kiehl’s Rare Earth range claims to minimize pores. Amazonian Clay, one of the key ingredients in the range is known to absorb oil and all that nasty gunk that clogs up our pores. As mentioned on the tube, it exfoliates and detoxifies and this sure does live up to its claims!

To my surprise, the Amazonian Clay particles in the cleanser are rather tiny but ‘scrubby’ enough, if you get the gist. This cleanser does not foam very much but only a tiny bit is needed for it spreads out easily. The first time I tried this, I used a ‘generous amount’ as recommended by the directions but I found the particles too rough for my liking and it felt more like a scrub instead of a cleanser! Also, this cleanser left my combination / dry skin feeling tight and slightly uncomfortable.

I have since resorted to using this as a scrub as I like non-abrasive scrubs which is why I placed this cleanser under my Scrubbing Diaries label. =)

This cleanser is perfect for those who suffer from oily, congested skin as I noticed the blackheads on my nose seemed less evident after weeks of using this cleanser. I use this every other day and only focus on my nose as my dry cheeks do not seem to like the product very much. =(

If you have combination skin like mine, I would recommend you use this as a scrub and not as a daily cleanser as without doubt, the clay will strip the skin’s oils and leave you feeling barren. =D

Rating: 3/5

Bottoms Up! Items I used up before leaving Canterbury.

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I haven’t posted this up since…. August! Please pardon my tardiness but I’m definitely trying to get back into the routine of blogging properly now that I’m technically on holiday and should have more time to blog.

So these are the items I finished using prior to leaving the UK. I suffered from a particularly itchy / painful bout of KP (due to the change in weather, methinks) so I used up my Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion in a jiffy.

I’ve been using Kose’s Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil for over a year now and it did not break me out a single bit and it gets all the grime off my face, minus eye make-up as I prefer using a separate eye make-up remover as I don’t like the idea of rubbing cleansing oil all over my eyes.

The Avene Thermal Spring Water has saved me many a time and I am really glad I made this purchase! This is the second can I’ve used up since making my first purchase back in June.

The Juju Aquamoist toner has also lasted me quite a while but I do not think this is something I will repurchase (got this as a gift) as I want to try so many other products out there!

I have never reviewed the Clarins Daily Energizer cream as I got really caught up with work and other things in life but this is a really, really good moisturiser! There are 3 different moisturisers in the Daily Energizer range (targeted at young skin) – Cream, Gel-Cream and Lotion. I purchased the cream which came with deluxe sizes of the Daily Energizer cleanser and toner and I really enjoyed using these products! One thing to note though… Clarins’ products are rather heavily-fragranced which isn’t quite my cup of tea but the products work well for me so I’m willing to overlook that!

The cream isn’t as thick / oily as one would think and I really think this is worth looking into if you are in your 20s and are looking for a good skin care range.

Next up is the Ahava mineral body lotion that came with August’s Glossybox. There’s nothing much to shout about this product other than it has a fresh fragrance but the lotion’s consistency was a little too thin and runny for my liking.

The final item in the photo is L’occitane’s Shea Butter Body Lotion which came as a gift with purchase some time ago. I love L’occitane’s products, especially their Shea Butter ones but their prices are rather steep so I try to look out for more affordable body lotions as I go through them really quickly.

I enjoy writing my Bottoms Up posts as it helps me keep track of what I have been using! It also allows me to reconfirm, or even rebuke my opinions of the product when I first review them. Haha!

I hope you are having a lovely day! =)

So This is Christmas.

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I spent my first Christmas at home after 3 years! =)

It’s amazing how shops are open and people are just everywhere on Christmas Day!!! #cultureshock but yes, ALL SHOPS are open on Christmas Day in Malaysia which I think is quite nice if you need to get that last minute present or even for meeting up with friends! I suppose Christmas is spent differently in Malaysia as opposed to European / Christian cultures as multi-racial Malaysia embrace the season as an opportunity to go out with friends / family whereas European / Christian cultures spend time with family members at home instead.

This year, I spent Christmas at home (literally) where we spent the entire afternoon making preparations for our Christmas dinner. Mum marinated a 4kg turkey two days before and here it is, covered with deliciously sinful smoked streaky bacon. We also sprinkled some dried rosemary (taken from my home in Canterbury) before laying the bacon over the bird.

Before I carry on with food photos, here’s a quick update on what I’ve been up to upon coming home. Grandma came over to stay, and will be here for a month so we have been taking her round countless malls, letting her soak up the festive atmosphere with all the extravagant Christmas decor. Some photos are hastily taken so I apologise if they aren’t the type of pretty, artsy-fartsy photos you are expecting!

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur was the first mall I hit and the candy-decor made me more than a little hungry, I must say.

Kiehl’s added to the sugar-rushed vibe by giving out free candy floss!! Such a lovely addition to the festive cheer, don’t you think?

Next, we headed to Midvalley Megamall where mini maze greeted us. I thought the furnishings were so-so only.

Yep, that’s grandma in the foreground. =) We were amongst the lucky few who managed to bag a shot with Santa who sat right in the middle of the maze! Grandma looks a little sleepy as we brought her for a facial session prior to taking this photo. =D

My favourite Christmas theme comes from 1 Utama where it takes on a sea-based theme, having shell angels ‘flying’ about the mall. So pretty!

Here’s a section of the concourse area, all made up under-the-sea style:

Suria KLCC was the last mall we hit before Christmas (on Friday) and there were elevated Christmas trees lined along the rows of shops… boring! *yawns* I remember it was worse a few years ago where they put up a single Christmas Tree adorned with purple ornaments so I suppose they have improved ever so slightly by placing more trees around. >.<

And here’s what the concourse area looks like:

Nothing spectacular. =( Oh I have a beauty-based rant regarding one of the SAs at Parkson Suria KLCC but I will save this for another day as we shouldn’t be too grouchy during Christmas, no?

That wraps up the number of malls I visited so let’s head back to the simple Christmas dinner we prepared for my Aunt and cousins =)

We prepared some mash, macaroni and cheese, pigs in blanket and a healthy serving of salad with our bird. Mum also made cream of mushroom soup and we downed the meal with glasses of non-alcoholic sparkling red wine =)

No Christmas dinner is complete without a roast turkey!

We have our turkey simple, without stuffing as I always feel stuffed after having turkey with stuffing which then leaves my poor tummy no room for all the other side dishes so Mum lines the bottom of the tray with loads of carrots and onions so we get a lovely gravy to go with both the turkey and mash!

Auntie and cousins came with a huge chocolate cake from Sinfully Chocolate and we had Nespresso coffee to go with it, which was simply orgasmic. =D

I had a lovely Christmas this year, and I hope all of you did too! =)

Homebound

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I’m currently sat at Cafe Nero in Gatwick airport, bumming my time away (what’s new) as I’ll be heading home for a couple of months on what I call a ‘nice-long-holiday’ but the parents would probably call it ‘crunch-time-about-time-you-decide-what-you-want-to-do-with-your-life-trip.’

Being an extremely last minute decision to come home, I had no choice but to travel on one of the fantastically rude and not-so-budget-airline – Air Asia X. Believe it or not, my single air ticket home costs close to £500 where I believe a return ticket via Emirates would cost about £600.

Pardon me for ranting but I’ve been in an incredibly foul mood, what with having to come home all of a sudden, having had to deal with such crap over the last couple of months (which is why I’ve been MIA) and now, I’m about to board a plane for home.

In a shocking twist of events, I’m coming home… But I don’t even know if this homecoming would make me feel at home. At all.

Of course, there’s always two sides to a coin. On a merrier note, this means I’ll be spending Christmas, ushering in both the New Year and Chinese New Year at home; attending my cousin’s son’s first birthday party; and meeting up with my lovely blogger friends (Ipoh and Subang Mari) which should take my mind off things a little more.

Spending over 4 years in the UK may have made me lose touch with the ongoings at home and this scares me as I’m not quite prepared for this. For some reason, I’ve grown incredibly fond of the grey skies, spitting rain, and the ‘mind the gap’ announcements made by members of the London underground staff.

Well, one can only hope that this home coming is for the better, and not worse. One can only hope.

omg I’m so going miss my favourite haunts. No more going down the aisles in Boots before rushing over to Superdrug just to compare prices; stalking the unmanned make-up counters in Fenwick’s; sipping pitchers of cocktails (yes, you read right) at Wetherspoons with my lovely housemates….. No more lovely weather. :’( it’s back to humid, epically jammed Malaysia for now.

I’ll also miss my favourite uncle and aunt in the world :’( no more uncle shoving glass after glass of red wine down my throat, no more aunt satisfying my nearly insatiable appetite… And the list simply goes on and on.

Of course, it will be great seeing my family and friends again.

Kuala Lumpur, here I come!

p/s: just had to post this photo! We watched Tosca before coming home because we know we will be deprived of such shows when we are home Opera hungry, we are!

I’m now a Graduate! =)

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Hi my lovelies! After a long hiatus, I’m back in Canterbury and will attempt to blog more regularly. Much apologies (as usual, le sigh) for abandoning all you lovely readers as it’s been a really rough last couple of months… Much drama included. I’m just so glad to have put all this behind and I have one last hurdle before I can say I’m all set for the new year. =) *fingers crossed*

On a much happier note, I graduated with Merit! I was really stressed out about even passing my Masters but I am really pleased with my results even though the parents would much prefer if I had achieved a Distinction again. Sigh. =)

This will be an extremely photo-heavy post to make up for the lack of posts over the last two months, have fun ogling at my fugliness!

I graduated in the First Ceremony which starts at 10.30am but we were there at about 8.30am as I had to collect the tickets for Dad and the bf as well as my congregation robe, which cost a bomb to rent for just a couple of hours at £57. Egad.

I also met up with my really pretty friend, Shervelle who did her MA in Archaeology and coincidentally we were seated close to each other, which really made my day as we had a lot of catching up to do!

Shervelle, who’s already dressed in her congregation robes and the blur me who hasn’t collected hers yet! =D

The bf sneakily took this shot of me whilst I was queuing up to receive my certificate! Can you spot me?

My congregation was held at the Canterbury Cathedral and it was a nerve-wracking moment for me as I was worried I would fall over. At the same time, other worries such as

‘Gah now the relatives / everyone will be wondering what I’m gonna do now’

‘NO MORE STUDENT DISCOUNT’

T___T

filled my mind.

Being a graduate isn’t all that nice, I assure you!

The ceremony lasted slightly over 3 hours (yawn) and I’m just so glad it’s over!

FK, the bf’s brother took these shots of me as the 3 men (Dad, bf and FK) made me throw the mortar board in the air. How embarrassing!

The aftermath of having a mortar board sitting on your head. Extremely flat hair which reveals I desperately need a haircut. :s

I then put the robes on my dearest Daddy who had fun too! I got my dress from Topshop with a lot of help from my lovely housemate Rosanna who lugged me all over town looking for that perfect graduation dress. Thank you my dear! =)

Here’s a photo of my ever-elusive bf and I in this candid shot taken by our very own professional photographer, FK. I <3 FK very much as he rushed down to town straight after his seminar just to attend my graduation ceremony! Thank you FK! =) =)

I say FK is an amazing photographer because he captures the prettiest candid shots. Here’s another one of me trying to take Dad’s hand as I was really hungry and wanted to eat!

Of course, what’s a graduation without gifts? =D My parents lovingly presented me with these 3 gorgeous, out-of-this-world gifts

(From L/R: La Mer’s Lip balm, SK-II Skin Signature Moisturizer, a Piggy Bank with the word ‘CONGRATS!’ written in glitter)

THANK YOU SO MUCH, MUM AND DAD!

I was surprised by Ada, my Italian housemate (who is an amazing cook but I’ll save that for another day) presented me with a lovely card and these two gifts:

Knowing my fear of using eye liner, Ada kindly bought me her favourite Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Liner Pencil in shade 061 Jet Black as well as a Maybelline Forever Strong Pro nail polish in the shade Golden Brown. Rosanna and I treated Ada to a manicure two weeks ago for her birthday where they both chose a similar shade to the above nail polish for my nails. How kind and thoughtful of her! =)

The bf’s gift to me came as a huge surprise! I tried on my newly bought graduation dress and presented it to my housemates when Ada noted the look will only be perfect should I wear a dark red lip to go with the outfit. I only have cool-toned lippies and I don’t think I have what it takes to pull off a red lip so I ignored Ada’s suggestion and was going to go with a sheer pink-ish lip colour instead.

But what do you know? The bf knows I stalk Paris B’s blog and upon reading this article , he decided to purchase it for me =)

The gorgeous Guerlain Rouge Automatique Nuit d’Amour in no.170!! I haven’t been using the internet in quite a while so I haven’t been updating myself with Paris’ (or anyone else’s) posts so I did not know she featured this lovely lip colour until the bf mentioned it to me. =D

I was astounded to see how dark it was in the tube but the bf kept reassuring me it will not turn me into a goth.

Since this is pretty much a beauty blog above everything else, here’s the only close-up shot I have of myself which I’m quite reluctant to post up as I was giving my bf a retarded look when he took this photo:

A random shot while we were getting Pumpkin Seed Butter for Mum at Whole Foods Canterbury after the ceremony. I applied the lippie with a lip brush and really ‘worked the lippie into the lips’ the way Lisa Eldridge puts it. This was taken after lunch where I quickly swiped the lipstick over my lips once so I’m pretty impressed with its lasting power! =) This is the most intense lip colour I’ve ever worn and I did feel extremely self-conscious about it but Dad (surprisingly) and everyone in the house reassured me saying it doesn’t look overdone.

I thought it would be nice to include the products I used on my face for the day:

1. Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation in B10 Beige Pastel

2. Lancome Eclat Miracle (used as a highlighter)

3. By Terry Touche Veloutee concealer (used under my eyes) in Porcelain

4. Dior Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Sculpting Make up in 020 Beige Praline

5. Chanel Illusion d’Ombre in Illusoire

6. Canmake Cream Cheek No.11 Happy Heart

7. Guerlain Meteorites in shade Teint Rose 01

I do think I’m an extremely privileged child as both my parents support me in whatever I do. When I chose to read Literature, they were initially sceptical of my choice but continued encouraging me even though they received a lot of flak from my relatives who criticised my decision, and theirs for letting me do what I want.

Thank you, Mum and Dad. <3 I love you!

Beep for change.

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Times are a-changing. Today, a distant cousin appeared at my doorstep without warning. Back then, the old me would’ve gone

‘oh it’s perfectly fine as long as you arrived safely’

The new / current me went

‘what the hell? Did you not have the courtesy to ask if you could come round on these dates or even bother asking if I’ll be available.’

The bugger arrived in town when I was still at work. Obviously I didn’t have my phone with me so how do you expect me to reply your oh-so-last-minute messages?

It doesn’t help that this fella’s an incredibly bossy, selfish prick.

I shouldn’t be ranting like this on my log but I’ve had an incredibly long day and the last thing I want to do is entertain him.

The best bit? He’s only leaving on Sunday.

I will be back!

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Hi everyone,

Work and other stuff has caught up with my free time a.k.a blogging time so I haven’t had the chance to blog, what more enjoy a good book in bed as I usually doze off as soon as my head hits the pillow. I can’t say for sure when this crazy routine will take on a more relaxing pace but I promise I will blog when I can.

Thank you all for your love + support, everyone!

I shall leave you with this amazing work of art, found in a rather dodgy alley in London. Much love, everyone!