Beauty for a Living

I am getting excited about the makeup/ beauty blogging world. I learnt so much from everyone and I love looking at all the makeup pics. It's just fantastic!

And guess what, there is even a contest to join. Here is the latest one from "Beauty for a Living". A Shu Makeup Brush Set to be worn. How generous and kind of the beauty writer!

Here is the link:
http://beautyforaliving.blogspot.com/2009/05/win-mika-heart-shu-makeup-brush-set.html

Wish me luck! ^_^

Jarell's Montage for 2008

Goosh, I can't believe that it's already April 2009! I have not been updating my blog for the past 6 long months. Oh no, is this a problem faced by all mummies?

I was supposed to post Jarell's montage here 4 months ago when he was 1 year old.... (^_^;)

Now here is Jarell's recent picture taken at the Botanical Gardens. He loves to pick up leaves. I think he will make a good helper in the garden ;)

Ayumi Hamasaki with Wacoal

I am not a fan of Ayumi Hamasaki actually. I saw her adverts in a HK mag a few days back. Found the pictures very beautifully taken. Make her look very feminine in a subtle way. Not exactly sexy, but nice.

Makes me feel like buying the Wacoal lingerie now =D

MAC Holiday 2008: Passions of Red Collection

This is the Holiday 2008 collection from Mac. 4 lovely eyeshadow palettes in a lovely red jewel casing. But now wait a minute, how comes the smoky palette looks so familiar to the one I got last year?? Hmm.. Are they trying to recycle or what? Of the 4 palettes, the only one which interests me is the classic eye palette. Which is a real surprise, considering that this palette has a metallic green and a metallic blue in it. But the other 3 palettes are a bit boring this time round. So that's why i got the classic eye palette.

Dior Night Diamond Case

I love xmas. It's the time of the year when there are so many lovely things to look out for. This Dior Night Diamond Case is darling. A silky powder with shimmers for an all-over glow. How lovely! I love it!

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Nude palette

I have been waiting for this quite some time. Very happy that I managed to get it in town while I was out with my hubby. Going to town nowadays is a luxury. It's difficult to leave the house when you have a baby at home. =P

Anyway, I am into nude and natural colours. This is my 'dream palette' so to say. It costs me a whoopy $89, but well, Xmas is coming.... in 2 months? Make it a Xmas present.. er.. an early one then! =)

Baby Food - Stocks

Chicken Stock
- Dried chinese mushrooms x 5
- Water 2L
- Chicken 800g

Pork Stock
- Long chinese cabbage 500g
- Water 2L
- Pork bones for soup 500g
- Spring onions (scallions) 2

Fish stock
- Dried ikan bilis 200g
- Water 2L
*remember to wash the ikan bilis well to remove the sodium!

Veg stock
- White onions 2, medium, about 250g
- Carrots, 2, medium, about 250g
- Sweet corn, 1 ear, about 250g
- Celery, 4 stalks, 250g
- Long chinese cabbage, 500g
- Water, 2L
*cut all veg up, put into the boiling water, simmer for 2 hours. Strain the stock before using.
*add soy beans, mushrooms and tomatoes to the stock for more flavour

Baby Food - mee sua with egg yolk & spinach

Water 500ml
Mee sua 45g
Soy bean oil
Chye sim or spinach
Homemade stock

1. Bring the water to the boil in a small pot. Blanch the mee sua for 2 min, then drain and rinse with cold water. Cut the mee sua into small pieces and set aside.

2. Heat the oil in a small frying pan. Add the beaten egg yolk and scramble it using a wooden spatula. Set the scrambled egg yolk aside.

3. Wash and drain the veg. Pluck the leaves and discard the stems. Chop the leaves up finely.

4. Bring the homemade stock to the boil in a pot. Add the veg and mee sua and cook for 5 min or until the veg are soft and cooked.

5. Transfer the mee sua soup to a small bowl and top with the scrambled egg yolk.

Coach - Madison Collection

I was at Isetan Scotts yesterday and saw a bag which I thought is quite nice. It's from Coach's latest Madison Collection. It's called Graphic Op Art Julianne. Definately not my usual choice of bags, but the print is classy. Reminds me of Twiggy. =P

I will consider getting it...

New GRAPHIC OP ART JULIANNE
Hybrid silhouette offers satchel, shoulder and cross-body versatility with detachable strap
Inside zip pocket
Cellphone/multifunction pockets
Ring to clip an accessory or keyfob
Zip-top closure
Op Art Sateen print fabric with smooth mirrored metallic trim
Fabric contrast lining
30” detachable strap
12” handles with 5” drop
16 (L) x 13 1/2 (H) x 4 (W)
Price: $428
Style No: 12960

New LEATHER JULIANNE
Hybrid silhouette offers satchel, shoulder and cross-body versatility with detachable strap
New Madison Leather is a lightweight Italian leather with a subtle texture and polished finish
Inside zip pocket
One multifunction pocket
Ring to clip an accessory or keyfob
One large outer back zip pocket
Zip-top closure
Fabric contrast lining
30” detachable strap
16” handles with 6” drop
15 (L) x 13 (H) x 5 (W)
This leather can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not treat this item with Coach Cleaner or Moisturizer
Price: $458
Style No: 12935

New OP ART JULIANNE
Hybrid silhouette offers satchel, shoulder and cross-body versatility with detachable strap
Inside zip pocket
Cellphone/multifunction pockets
Ring to clip an accessory or keyfob
Zip-top closure
Outside back pocket with zip closure
Op-Art Sateen print fabric with lightweight leather trim
Fabric contrast lining
33 1/2" detachable strap
16" handles with 5 3/4" drop
12 1/4 (L) x 12 3/4 (H) x 4 (W)
Price: $378
Style No: 12963

Bobbi Brown Shimming Nudes Palette

I always look forward to Bobbi Brown palettes. Maybe it's because their eyeshadow singles are quite expensive, and also, I am a fan of eyeshadow palettes.

This autumn, Bobbi Brown comes out with a very natural palette, which I really like. I think it should be out in town very soon. Will definately drop it into my shopping list.

Too Faced - World Domination Tour All Access Backstage Beauty Collection

I thought I should keep some pics to remember what items I find interesting.




Here is one of them: Too Face - World Domination Tour All Access Backstage Beauty Collection. Pic & description from Sephora

Here is the description:

What it is:A kit filled with all you need to look like a silver-screen siren.What it does:The Too Faced World Domination Tour All Access Backstage Beauty Collection contains everything you need to glow like a star. Packed to the brim with products, this kit is enough to satisfy even the most veteran of makeup maestros. Mix and match eight Eye Shadows, a Duo Bronzer, a Face Illuminator, six Lip Glosses, a Brow Powder, an Eyeliner Cake, and a Blush. Added bonus? The kit is decorated so chic, it might just become your vanity or bathroom centerpiece.

What else you need to know:

When opened, the World Domination Tour plays the Dance of the Sugar plum Fairy while the Envy figurine twirls in place. The makeup trays may also be removed so that it can be used as a musical keepsake jewelry box.


I personaly think that this item is really pretty. A musical keepsake jewelry box + makeup box. How unique!

Lunasol Xmas 08

It's close to end of the year. The economy is not good and it's affecting the semiconductor industry. Well, all the more I should work out my Xmas wish list carefully, to avoid overspending right?

Some here it goes, my first "will-get" annual item. The Lunasol Xmas set. I have been collecting their xmas set since 2005. Since then, I never fail to add 1 set into my makeup collection.

Here it goes:

I will also be checking out the cheeks powder and the lippies. But will most probably be skipping both of them.

Robinson Sale @ Expo

Ok, I am slow. Ever since I gave birth, I devote most of my personal time to motherhood. So now I am digging out some of my purchases.

This is what I got from a Robinsons Sale at Expo some time back. My favourite purchase has to be the Guerlain eyeshadow quads. They are sooo pretty. The lip is has a very heavy gold casing. Lovely! Not sure if I will use it.

Another purchase which I quite like is the Givenchy eyeshadow quad. It's a limited edition quad. Not cheap, as it costs about $35 after the discount. But still worth getting. =)

The HR mascara is only $20. Ok, I am not a mascara person, but I love the leopard print on it. What an art piece!

Jarell at 6 months old

Jarell is 6 months old now. Very strong for his age. He has just mastered the 'art' of standing on his own by holding onto anything he can reach.

The picture of Jarell doing pushing up was just taken about a month ago. Can't imagine how fast he has grown. =)

Big boy now lah.

Bath & Body Works

Wow, I finally get to see how a Bath & Body Works shop looks like. I think I will faint if I were to step into the shop. er.. maybe not faint. But will take a few hours there just trying out their fragrance! *LOL*

Milani

This is one of my most wanted makeup brand, Milani. My darling husband was in US for his trip and he took pictures of the Milani shelf for me to admire! So sweet of him.

He even managed to score a few latest Milani Runway Eyes Wet/Dry eyeshadow for me! This is after searching through quite a no. of stores for them. So happy!

Anyway, looking at the almost empty Milani shelf make me realise how popular Milani is in US.

X-rated pictures

Just took the below before his bath today. Some of the pictures below might be too x-rated for some. Look at your own risk:

Jarell again

Pictures taken yesterday:

Jarell sipping milk quietly in his Por Por's arms. Yes, when he is drinking milk, he is quiet... I have removed his mittens so that he is free to practice using his fingers.

Jarell sitting quietly in his bouncer for a few minutes. Just nice to take a picture. After that, he cried for attention again.. hehehee..

Look at his face, I think he has grown quite a bit since he was borned. Quite a handsome boy right? *wink wink*

Pictures taken this morning:

Jarell in his new jump suit. He has this problem of kicking his blanket away when asleep. To prevent him from catching a cold, I bought him a jump suit. Kicking and crying for attention in this 2 pictures.

Past few days...

Past few days have been busy, or should I say very busy. Every day begins before 6am, when Jarell wakes up, crying for milk. If not for my mother who is currently staying over, I would have dropped dead long ago. It's really tiring, and last night was the first night I slept for 5 hrs (woke up only once). Er.. actually, I was supposed to wake up to pump milk at 4am, but I just couldn't wake up. I have more or less became immune to the alarms from my mobile phone. =P

Anyway, here are some pics taken from the past few days. My darling hubby has been reminding me over and over again to take pics of Jarell, but just been busy.. *embarrassed*

This picture is actually very funny. Jarell was basically playing in his cot, moving his arms and legs about. *LOL*

One of those rare moments when Jarell is willing to sit quietly in his bouncer.

Jarell Song

Been MIA for the longest time ever since I gave birth back on 16 Jan 08. Since then, there was no time to do anything else other than feed, change diaper, pump milk, wash and sterilise bottles. Life has been tough but at the end of the day, it's still wonderful to see my son Jarell Song smiling at me. =)

Here are pictures of Jarell at about 4 weeks old.