A World of Anything

MAC Glamour Daze Buys

2012-10-29T23:09:00.001+08:00

So today was the launch of the MAC holiday sets, according to the counter at Facesss Admiralty. Wasn't able to concentrate at work because I was really excited and scared that I might overshoot.

I didn't fail myself as I really went there after work.

After 20minutes or so, I bagged these items. Will be sharing what I think about each of them.

MAC Lipglass Rich Bounty (freebie)

MAC Mineralize Concealer NW25

MAC Cremesheen Lipstick Outrageously Fun

MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish Superb

Season's Past

2012-10-27T13:59:00.001+08:00

Yesterday, I was wearing a cheap blouse that I got from a sort-of-vintage-store. It is really cheap that I scored it for only HK5, which is less than PhP25.

This blouse was actually from the last season and I could remember that H&M carried this style.

It is made of chiffon and it is sheer. When dressed with a black ensemble, I forget the worth I got it for.

I have tried wearing it without any camisole. The last time I wore it, I had to cover myself in a scarf for the rest of the day at work. Because my manager, a lady, approached to wear so. Apparently, somebody from HR told her that he/she could see my bra. Nahiya naman ako. Lol.

On the contrary, I have received a sweet compliment from my manager. He told me, "Oh, I like your shirt" at the end of our conversation.

Though this is definitely a season's past, cheap and all, I love it. It doesn't mean that I am "baduy". I'm just not afraid to be more adventurous anymore.

MAC Holiday Collection 2012

2012-10-26T23:03:00.004+08:00

When I bought the Marilyn Monroe Pure Zen at the MAC counter a few weeks ago, the lady told me that I should drop by the 29th for the launch of their holiday collection. Curious that I was, I asked for a brochure but none was available. I was ever more curious what it would be.

Now that 29th is just a few days away, I thought of researching what the holiday collection be. And to my makeup lusting, I just couldn't wait to get a hand on them.

They are actually launching quite a lot of sets over the holidays. I found them on Temptalia's website. By the way, she's the newest beauty blog that I've been following. She has a lot, and by "a lot", it means thousands of reviews.

Glamour Daze Collection

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Guilty Pleasures

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All For Glamour

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Primped Out

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Fabulousness

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Making Pretty

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Are you as thrilled as I am? Are you as panicky as I am? I think I will have to drain my wallet out in these. Ohgawd I hope not.

But remember to mark your calendars as 29th (Monday) is the launch here in Hong Kong. Head to your favourite stores/counters quick as these surely be off the shelves in a flash!

Review: Clinique Superdefense SPF 25

2012-10-26T10:00:00.000+08:00

I am 27 and getting old. Uggh. I hate the thought of it actually. Just the thought of ageing makes me scared, emotionally and physically.

On the physical aspect, like every woman on earth, I don't want to sustain wrinkles and have saggy skin. Much help in this dilemma is my Tita, who works for Clinique in the States, told me years before that I should already be protecting my skin. As early as 20s, I should already be using anti-wrinkle creams. When I heard that, I was like "no way, I'm still too young". Fast forward to this very day, I am glad I obliged. And why not, she has provided me with everything, so buying shouldn't be a problem.

Up to this day, I've applied Clinique Superdefense SPF 25 religiously, everyday. I put in on before I put on foundation.

I love it: The thing is, you won't realise that it is really working until you stare yourself in the mirror after years of using it. Now, I can at least attest that it does work and defend me from the harsh effects of the sun and pollution. There are wrinkles about to form on my skin I can tell, but they aren't just as visible yet. It moisturizes all day but doesn't feel greasy at all.

The cream: Looks heavy but when applied, it is not greasy at all. Leaves skin very smooth. Definitely no smell.

Price: PhP2950 for 50ml is such a steep price. But it would be worth investing in this kind of item.

Will I buy again? Definitely. I don't think there's an alternative for me.

Review: Revlon Colorburst in Candy Pink

2012-10-25T17:00:00.000+08:00

Last Friday, I was itching to buy another lip product. But I was not successful.

I bagged a Revlon Colorburst Candy Pinkout of impulse. This is the 3rd for this month. Hopefully, my next purchase will happen by January 2013.

Anyway, I got this lip color for only HK68 from Watson's. All the more why I should buy it. It's cheap already and it got cheaper.

Excitedly, I opened and used it the same night I bought it. At that affordable price, it could do justice already as it is pigmented yet could only stay for a few hours. At least about 3 hours. You have to reapply after 3 hours or apply a lip balm as it gets a little flaky after.

To achieve the "Barbie" pink color, I have to apply 3 coats. It doesn't actually fail because the color comes out really nice. It is smooth and lightweight.

Why I love it.

1. It is cheap but does so much.
2. Smooth and lightweight.
3. It is gives out the promised color.

Why I don't.
1. It gets flaky after it wears off.
2. I am not sure if it has to do with the temperature but the stick is not sturdy. So when I apply it, I don't put press it too much on my lips.

Boyish Look

2012-10-20T17:55:00.004+08:00

Gone to tutorial today and here's what I wore.

I wore an over-sized blouse that I got for only HK 5 from my favorite vintage store. Turns out that they have branches in Central and Prince Edward.

blouse-random/ jeans & belt- Forever21/ shoes-Cotton On/ watch-Citizen/ bag-Zara

LKF Night

2012-10-20T16:28:00.000+08:00

Because I have no work today, we had a few drinks last night in Lan Kwai Fong. We had drinks at our favorite bar, Marlin's, after dining at Hard Rock.

And because it's already getting chillier in Hong Kong, I decided to wear my boots. Here's what I wore last night.

I think I will not get tired wearing this animal print dress. It's so versatile that I can dress this up or down by just adjusting my shoes, makeup or accessories.

dress- Cotton on/ boots-random/ bag-Zara/ blazer- Cotton On

Et Voila!

2012-10-14T17:54:00.000+08:00

Review: Gluta-C Instant Whitening Underarm & Bikini Skin Whitening Gel

The day this product was launched by Gluta-C, raves about it has been nonstop. From the grand launch to the very promise of this product--whiten those dark areas.

Curious that I was, I asked my sister to buy this for me. The 20ml version retails PhP 199.75 only. Very cheap for steep, supposed great results.

What is it claims?

1. Uses glycosphere technology
2. Delays hair re-growth
3. Hypoallergenic- fragrance and alcohol free
4. Gel form- non-greasy
5. In tube form
6. Anti-bacterial
7. Cost-effetive

Needless to say that I tried it the moment I received it. Now, it's been 14 days already since I've religiously applied it, day and night.

To my relief, it's actually living up to its promise. In the 1st week alone, good results were already visible.

1. The darkening of the pit due to my deodorant and shaving has lightened.
2. The growing hair seems to have become softer as well. Prior to this, the growing ones were hard rough.
3. My skin has become smoother.
4. The pores have notably lightened ,too. Because I shave at least 3 times a week, it is a factor why I have uneven skin tone in my armpits.

Why I love it?

1. The gel quickly dries out after.
2. I can still apply deodorant and doesn't feel heavy.
3. To me, it isn't odorless as I get to notice the faint smell of the gel. But this is no biggie. It doesn't sting at all.
4. It doesn't give bad odor with the deodorant.
5. Does what it promises.

This product definitely is a must-try. Especially if you have concerns with your underarm skin or bikini areas.

I'm a believer of this product. There's no hiding anymore! Haha.

P.S. This is not a sponsored post and the product was bought for personal consumption.

Review: Revlon Colorsilk 72 Strawberry Blonde

2012-10-14T15:37:00.000+08:00

Ever since high school, I've learned and got used to my hair dyed. The instant my first hair color was done, I knew I was born to dye my hair.

Every now and then, when the roots are already visible, I would then decide whether I'd just color my hair by myself or let the hairdresser to it. Normally, I'd go to the hairdresser if I want to have it straightened at the same time.

Last night, I headed to Mannings to buy one. This time, I didn't want to go to the salon because I still want my hair to be curled, bunned, swept left and right, or tied. With straightened hair, I will not be able to just any of them.

So I bought this Revlon Colorsilk 72 Strawberry Blonde. I chose this because my roots are dark that they are almost black and in order for the color to really come out, the dye should be lighter.

I went ahead and mixed everything on the white bottle, shook it and applied on my hair per portion. I did my roots first and let it stay for about 20 minutes. After that, I continued with the rest of my colored hair. I let it stay for another 20 minutes.

40 minutes passed and I was already rinsign my hair with shampoo. I did it for a few times then finally applied the conditioner from the kit.

Finally, after blowdrying, the hair came out as expected. It looks more of the brown shade to me than it is of the redder side. It looks natural as if I was born in it.

If there's one thing not to like, it's the strong smell. I actually did it in the bathroom of our house and I turned on the ventilation so I don't inhale the fumes. Even with it turned on, the smell did sting and gave me a little headache. Ok, maybe it's my fault I didn't put on a mask or something.

Even if I overlooked that small detail, this is still a good buy. At HK 42, I saved a not-so-necessary-trip to the hair salon.

Top 3 Go-to Lippies from MAC and Maxfactor

2012-10-14T14:06:00.000+08:00

As much as possible, I'd like to keep my daily purses lightweight. Mainly because I get tired carrying them. Haha. Therefore, I could only put so much makeup into my seriously heavy kit.

But everytime I remove one, I would always end up putting it back. Why? Because I feel that I might be needing a particular shade of lipstick on a particular occasion. And the "predicament" goes on. The only way to "resolve" it is to make them handy.

In the case of my lipsticks, or glosses for that matter, I couldn't carry just one. In my kit alone, I carry 8 of different shades and I get to use them simultaneously.

Ever Bilena Off Beat Pink, Clinique Chubby Stick 14, L'Orreal Glam Shine 6H Creamy Peach, MAC Marilyn Monroe Lipstick Pure Zen, Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick 28 Mocha, MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme You're Perfect Already, Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick 610 Angel, MAC Russian Red

But of those 8, I have, of course, my top 3, namely MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme You're Perfect Already, Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick 610 Angel Pink, and MAC Russian Red.

MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme You're Perfect Already- this is from the Pro Longwear of MAC. I bought this together with the MAC Hey, Sailor Pro Longwear Lip Pencil Shore Leave because the lady from MAC told me that Pro Longwear lipcremes are of limited edition. Secondly, I bought it because I don't have a nude lipstick as my MAC Blankety is with my sister. [Which reminds me, I need it back. LOL].

I like this because it is creamy and highly pigmented. It does show some frost when applied but it fades away in a few hours. Though it is creamy, it is lightweight and does not feel heavy on my lips.

It has a shade of peach and certainly. It applies smoothly on my lips. It is vanilla-scented but not too strong and does not have any taste.

Max Factor Colour Elixir 610 Angel Pink- I've said before that I am not a lipstick person. I was pretty happy not having to apply any throughout the day, even in some occasions where there was a need to. Slowly, I've liked it and "like" became love. And now that I love them, I am getting bolder with the colors. I am straying away from those red and berries shades.

This particular lippie from Max Factor is a bold step as this is different from MAC Saint Germain. On a side note, I got this because, again, my MAC Saint Germain is being enjoyed by my little sisters.

There's a certain mettalic effect when I applied this. The frost is such a highlight and the creaminess is not too heavy. It has a soft candy scent that is also not strong.

The packaging looks expensive-looking with its gold casing and swatch at the bottom. It somehow takes resemblance of Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipsticks. Overall, I like this so much it doesn't leave my makeup kit. I wear it at daytime mostly. Didn't I mention that it's affordable, too? At HK 98, you'd get what you paid for.

MAC Russian Red- You know how conservative Filipinos are, when a woman wears something red, they kinda label them as liberal, "malandi", or worse, "pok-pok" (prostitutes). Even my Dad is like that. Good thing he didn't see me wear this MAC when I was still single. Now, my youngest sister uses this, too, and boy, she's in trouble with him everytime. Haha.

Moving on... this has to be the holy grail of my lipstick collection. If I were to bring just one lipstick for my lifetime to live on a far-flung area, this would have to be in my pocket. And true enough, this is what I carry when I just need to bring a small clutch. This fits nicely with my huge, thin phone.

This is described as “mid-tone neutral red" and is pefect with tan/brown skin. When I apply it, I just put a line on my lower lip and let my lips apply the color on every corner as it is highly pigmented and so rich in color. This is how I tone down the redness. I'm a bit scared I might over-do it that's why I prefer to do it this way.

Do you have your top 3 as well?

Marilyn Monroe MAC Limited Edition

2012-10-11T15:59:00.000+08:00

In Hong Kong, MAC Marilyn Monroe limited edition launched last 8 October, later than the launch in the US.

That same day after work, I headed to FACES in Admiralty to buy from their collection. Surprisingly, there were no girls buzzing around MAC. So it was just me when I was browsing and swatching the collection.

I really decided on buying from the lipstick collection. But since 4 of the 5 shades are of red and darker ones, I decided to just buy Pure Zen, even though I still have MAC You're Perfect Already which is also nude. I just really wanted to buy a Marilyn one for the heck of it. Haha.

The lipstick comes in a shiny, glossy packaging unlike the regular ones which are in matte

Pure Zen, also their regular Cremesheen, is of nude color. It gives my lips a gorgeous warmth that doesn't make me look pale. Also, it has a finish frost that I somehow like because I am really not so fond of frosted finish. With this though, I have to apply a lot of it for the color to show.

MAC Marilyn Monroe lipsticks retail for HK160 each and are available in Lane Crawford, Faces, and other department stores.

I suggest you hurry as they get sold out pretty quick.

xxx

AdR x H&M in Hong Kong

2012-10-08T13:07:00.000+08:00

When I saw the collection of H&M's collaboration with Anna dello Russo, I marked the day it will be released. I was hoping I would finally get something from H&M's yearly collaboration here in Hong Kong.

The day after AdR collab was launched, my sister-in-law, with our hubbies, went to H&M to score those grandiose accessories. When we go there, nothing was left except for the boots and gold sandals. Like what-the-hell happened there!

Must have been that all those ladies lined up very early last 4th and probably called in sick! Omy. We should've done that, too. Now, not even a ring is available for us!

But without a doubt, some of them are already up on eBay at much steeper prices!

Recipe: Squid and Salted Egg Thai Food

2012-10-06T16:47:00.000+08:00

Before we left Bangkok, my husband and I went to a gourmet supermarket in Sukhumvit, particularly in Terminal 21 mall.

I bought some curry mixes and some sauces. Because I still have a hangover with Thai food, I cooked up a dish I liked while we were there.

At an eatery near Park Plaza Soi 18, we had this dish with squid and salted egg. It was so tasty we almost didn't finish the beef curry and fish cakes. The sauce was so so salty given that the eggs were already included. When I was trying to make out the taste, it was between sweet and sour and I thought it was sweet and sour in squid version.

At the grocery, I saw a Maggi Oyster Sauce and I knew I had to buy it. It was only 36 baht and only equivalent to HK9. So cheap considering it is 600ml.

Ingredients:

Squid rings

Green or red pepper, cut into squares

Garlic, minced

Onions, cut into chunks

Oyster sauce

2 salted eggs

Spring onions

Procedure:

1. Saute garlic and onion in pan until golden brown.

2. Add the squid and cook for about 3 minutes.

3. Add oyster sauce. Simmer.

4. Add the salted egg. Season to taste.

5. Add the bell pepper to cook.

6. Top with spring onions.

Voila! Thai food in less than 5 minutes!

Recipe: Beef Rolls with Beans

2012-10-06T14:39:00.001+08:00

This was the first time I ever did this dish. I bought some beef strips and I was thinking of what I'd do with them. Beef with mushrooms, sauted beef, or beef with broccoli? Then, I remember eating beef rolls with enoki mushrooms from a Japanese resto and I decided to do a makeshift beef rolls with Baguio Beans.

Ingredients:

beef sukiyaki

Teriyaki sauce

salt, pepper

baguio beans, blanched

Procedure:

1. I first blanched the beans in hot water and stemmed and sliced each in half.

2. Marinate the beef with teriyaki. If you don't have a ready teriyaki sauce, you can always prepare your own sauce.

3. After I seasoned the marinade, I started rolling the beans on a beef strip.

4. In a skillet, I fried them until golden brown.

Voila! Japanese style lunch for us!

MAC Powder Blush- MOCHA Matte

2012-10-06T14:13:00.001+08:00

My sister-in-law gifted me this blush on my birthday. It's twice as special because it is actually my first blush from MAC. Thanks again, xia!

The verdict: Because I am brown-skinned, this MOCHA matches my skin tone. The shade is actually darker than what I use alternately which is Clinique the-name-at-the-back-faded-already. I like it because it gives me the flush on the cheeks that I want to achieve, not too pink and not too red.

Will I buy this again? Definitely. But I have to finish the other 2 of my blush powders from Clinique and Ever Bilena. Don't want to waste money on getting them past their expiry dates.

xxx

REVLON PhotoReady Compact Makeup- 150 Shell Coquillage

2012-10-06T13:41:00.001+08:00

I especially love this cream foundation because it actually turns into matte finish. Because I particularly have no TIME in the morning to fix myself, using this is so helpful.

Before, I used to put on liquid foundation and brush on Clinique perfectly real compact makeup. That was everyday that I did approximately 3 minutes. With this, I just had to do 1 minute or less to apply and have the same effect.

Description: Cream makeup instantly liquifies for complete coverage and superior blendability. Lightweight powder finish. Perfected airbrushed skin in any light.

The verdict: Yes, it is matte finish.

As for coverage, I couldn't say it is complete coverage as it promises. I have dark spots I could count on my face due to past pimples, and this doesn't hide them. Not even the least. I'm happy that those spots are not all over my face and are in discreet position where my bangs would usually hang.

Good thing as well that I don't have too dark of eye circles, because if I did, this compact makeup could've been a waste. Luckily, I don't have to use a concealer, to hide the circles.

Will I buy this again? I think so. Overall, I love this foundation. I love the fact it becomes matte finish as it is what I am after. I don't prefer cake-y, sticky finish.

xxx

Hey, Sailor Shore Leave Pro Longwear Lip Pencil Review

2012-10-06T13:23:00.000+08:00

Around June I think, I bought this Shore Leave lip Pencil from the Hey, Sailor summer limited edition of MAC.

I was at Lane Crawford that time wanting to buy something else from the collection, but too bad, almost everything was sold out except for the lip liners.

But since I want to keep something from this edition, I went ahead and bought the Shore Leave lip pencil for about HK135.

The verdict: Color wise, the shade is superb. It is somewhat an electric color of coral. I was actually afraid the shade might not match my skin tone but it's always exciting to try different ones. It's best also if you mix it with other lip sticks. Experiment is key. I achieved a nicer shade when I put on MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme You're Perfect Already.

The downside: It is dry and almost hard to apply on the lips. It dragged some skin off my lips and felt really coarse.

Here's the actual on my lips.

Will I buy again? If they release this shade again, why not? But it's a limited edition. But I'd definitely get more of their lip pencils and put them to test.

Clinique chubby stick: 14 curvy candy

2012-10-06T12:36:00.000+08:00

When I saw the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain, I thought of buying all of them, at HK98 each, they're pretty affordable.

Last night though at IFC, I passed by Clinique and saw the huge colorful poster of their chubby sticks. In a heartbeat, I stepped in and asked the lady for the sticks. I swatched most of them on my wrist because I was looking for something pink or nude in particular. I was liking 14 curvy candy on how the color shows on my skin.

I was thinking of buying more than one but when I asked for how much each is, I decided to buy just one. One stick is HK150 and it is almost as expensive if you think of it as just a balm stain.

When I asked the lady if I could try it on my lips, she took out a cotton bud and scraped some from the balm. I guess it isn't the best way to try on a balm but of course for sanitary reasons, you have no choice but smother that bud on your lips. The moment I tried it on, I was already putting on so much, I even asked her if it was how the shade it should be on the lips. Without a reply, I still bagged the 14 curvy candy one.

The verdict: Yes, it is moisturising, but I couldn't see enough color.

If you want it as a balm, it won't fail you. But if you want it to stain on your lips, it won't stain that much.

Here's the swatch on my skin. See how there's color on my skin.

Here's the actual on my lips. Where did the color go? It didn't do much staining on my lips. It was just waxy and moist.

Will I buy another from chubby sticks? Maybe not. There are a few balms out there that could do pretty much the same as this. What's for sure is, I'd try those Just Bitten from Revlon and see the difference.

P.S. So sorry about the change in resolution. I couldn't take my lip shot myself from the DSLR cam. I had to use my phone to take it.

xxx

Travel Post: Bangkok Photo Diary

2012-10-02T14:00:00.000+08:00

It was a spur of the moment thing when my husband and I decided to go to Bangkok. We braved and bought tickets and reservation online. 2 days later, we are already flying out of Hong Kong.

Honestly, we didn't have a heck of idea where to go. I had to ask my cousin who's a certified traveller on where to go in Bangkok. Most likely, we were able to go to all the places he recommended.

1. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

This was definitely not part of our itinerary since the area is out of Bangkok. When our tour guide picked us up the second day, she suggested we go to the Floating Market which I really wanted to see. At first we were hesitant because it was expensive at 2300 baht each. After haggling, she agreed at 1600 baht.

Still, we find this not too much because we were comfortable in our own tour car, Volvo, just for the two of us. We didn't have to think of the time of others unlike when you joined a tour group.

TIP: If it will not break your heart to not buy from the sellers, then don't. The prices they offer are way beyond the regular. Enjoy the boat ride and head to Madam Paew's store where you will see souvenirs and buddhas at reasonable prices.

My husband was kinda forced to buy 3 buddhas at 200 baht each from a floating store. When I strolled around Madam Paew's, the buddhas at bigger sizes are just 60 baht each. Uh oh.

2. Wat Pho- The Reclining Buddha and the Birthday Buddhas

3. Khaosan Road

4. MBK- If you want to go shopping, MBK is the place to be. The next day we went back for MBK, we passed by Siam Square and I was thrilled to find hawkers by the side of the street. They are hawkers who sell trendy clothes and accessories. Felt much like Divi. The prices are exceptionally inexpensive, too!

5. Patpong Night Market

This is the only night market we were able to go to. Unfortunately, Chatuchak is only open on weekends so we didn't make it there. In Patpong, there were a lot of knock-off items of high end brands. We didn't buy anything here except for 3 canvases with photos of Thailand at a cheap price as well. And yes, you can haggle prices with the owners which they oblige most of the time.

Review: L'Oreal Glam Shine 6H Creamy Peach

2012-09-06T17:03:00.000+08:00

Lately, I am quite addicted to nude shades. I am loving the simplicity of it. And so there was no excuse for me when I saw this gloss from the standee of L'Oreal at Watsons.

I found more reasons to buy this:

1. Instead of HK99, it was just HK59.

2. Lastly, it was my birthday. Period. Haha.

After putting it on right after I paid for it, I instantly fell in love with it. I am usually not a lip gloss girl because they become so sticky and are sometimes colorless. However, this Glam Shine does best in giving color to my lips and making me feel my they are moist without the feeling of stickiness.

Since this is how it looks on my skin, I put on a pink lipstick first and put the gloss on. The effect becomes totally different. It's like having a new lippie.

Wedding at Villa Susana

2012-08-28T14:13:00.000+08:00

Last 28th of July, my brother got married to his long-time girlfriend, Emily. It's been journey laughter and tears for them that they deserve a very nice wedding which they should always remember.

Venue

Because they all preferred to hold it in Las Pinas, there were just a few that venues could relied on. There's Bali Garden, Queensland, and some of those houses turned into party venues in BF Resort.

Unfortunately, the list narrowed down when Queensland had been booked before they could. Luckily, they were able to find a spacious, very, alternative in BF Resort. The place is no other than Villa Susana.

taken by the official photographer

by Anne

Here are some photos from Villa Susana's Facebook.

Since I have not seen the place prior to the wedding, I wasn't able to visualise the setup and all. When I came to the venue that day, I was impressed at how beautiful it turned out.

by the official photographer

by Anne

Price: PhP20K (+5K w/sound system)

Caterer

When it comes to catering services, I believe Queensland is already a top-of-mind. They've not failed to provide guests a hearty and sumptuous meal.

Yet again, their roast beef was unforgettable. It was creamy with a siding of mashed pototoes.

taken by the official photographer

Photo Booth

Nowadays, photo booths are essential to any occasion. Not only that it adds excitement to every event, each photo also becomes a keepsake of your guests.

For their wedding, Popito Graphy was hired. Although their phototaking has a waiting time of 15secs each shot, the output is all the same. They had lots of props with them, so it was fun overall.

Price: Published on their Facebook page.

Cake

Isn't more memorable if your wedding cake was done by you, the bride?

Yes, Emily has a knack for baking. Has a sweet tooth really. Together with her bestfriend, they made her wedding cake with very sinful baby cupcakes.

taken by the official photographer

The photos below are grabbed from Emily's Facebook.

Contact them for inquiries at 0927-351-9027.

Oh, Migraine!

2012-08-14T11:04:00.000+08:00

After being admitted to the hospital on 10 August, I was out for Lan Kwai Fong the following night. Yes, it was bad and irresponsible of me to go out after that incident. But hey, I didn't drink and smoke. :)

Let's just say I just wanted to dress up that Saturday. And here's what I wore.

dress- 50th Ave Find
bag- Zara
pumps- Steve Madden
belt- HK find

SOTD: Snakeskin Ballet Flats

2012-08-02T16:27:00.000+08:00

Due to abrupt weather changes that I've experienced, I have quite caught a flu. In the Philippines, I was feeling so cold because of the storm. After 2 hours, I already found myself sweating in Hong Kong. Result? An aching body.

As a matter of fact, I called in sick yesterday. Apparently, my throat became sore according to the doctor.

Today, I had to go back to work. I was so lazy to wear heels and so I had these comfy snakeskin ballet flats from Shoelala! Manila.

I only hope that my daughter doesn't get sick, too. :)

With Mullet Skirt & Thong Sandals

2012-07-23T13:50:00.000+08:00

My husband has arranged a buffet lunch with my in-laws yesterday. We savored Thai, Chinese and a little of Western food at Holiday Inn's Bistro on the Mile.

Though I neglected on bringing the DSLR camera, I planned to use my phone to capture all those delectable food and their displays. However, I got too busy figuring out how to eat each of them. Hence, no photos. Sorry. Will try to be back there for the 3rd time and take as many pictures as possible.

One thing's for sure though, I did not let the end day without documenting my outfit yesterday. I had to maximise the opportunity that I was with my sis-in-law. She was more than happy to take photos of me. Compared with my unwilling husband. :(

Here's how I wore an off-white mullet skirt and Ghia Sandals from Shoelala! Manila.

You've Got Me Under Your Skin

2012-07-19T11:01:00.003+08:00

If you haven't heard, Mr. Christian Grey, that extremely handsome, filthy rich, lustful, not to mention sadist, mysterious guy, has been effing the brains of women of all ages, from every corner of the world. While Ms. Anastasia Steele, his sex interest, becomes the envy of all.

More after the jump.

A very good friend of mine talked me into reading this book. She said she has been reading it for nine hours straight, couldn't simply put it down. Confessing that she isn't usually a bookreader, I supposed it must really be a good one. Then the words she described it made me more interested than ever: erotic.

Giving in, I agreed that she send me the pdf files. That night, I started to read it in my mobile. It didn't get me interested at first because I wasn't happy reading it from an approximately 3x5.5 amoled screen. It was just so small, I was having a headache. Finally that afternoon, I called up my husband to buy the first installment for me. The obedient that he was, he did so.

After flipping onto the first chapter after dinner, I sleepily, reluctantly put down the book at half past 2 in the morning. I was already in the middle of the story. And indeed, it was so intense I was able to dream of it. Something was burning, and it was me. Two days after, I was tearful and sad at its ending. It felt like my heart was being pounded, too. Right now, I am onto the next book, Fifty Shades Darker.

Verdict:
I ultimately liked it because it's a different kind of book. Even I was taken into a world unknown, like a tabooo, but it was surprising. It feels surprising, makes you want to explore something new.