Fashion Asia

1 1/2 Years

2010-07-31T23:02:00.002+08:00

Yup! Thats how long it took for me to loose all my pregnancy weight!! 1.5 years!!! *groans*
Finally I can see another "better" looking number on my scale. Especially the front digit. haha....sigh...
Though technically, I'm still 10kg away from my goal. But....at least im getting somewhere...been stagnant for a long while and the final 1kg just refused to budge!!! Not until last week when i fell ill....

Anyway, hope to drop another 3kgs by end of the year! I had put on weight even before I got pregnant. So i need to shed those away too. teehee.....

On another note, My little baby have grown so much she is nolonger a baby!! She is a little girl! a toddler! a mini ME?!!!! She's such a joy to have. :)

Hope that I'd be able to update more now that she is much bigger and easier to handle.

Have a great week everybody!!!

Hada Labo

2010-05-13T12:21:00.004+08:00

Recently many beauty blogs have been reviewing hadalabo, though im not one of the lucky ones to get to try them for FREE ever since i've neglected my blog, hehe...however, i have long been intrigued by hada labo ever since guardian carried them.

Boasting to be the No.1 selling face lotion in Japan (1sold every 4 seconds) totally caught my attention because well, i trust the Japanese especially in beauty products and food. :) Hey, look at them! they are one of the longest living people on earth.

And so, i recently bought a box pax that consist of a foam wash, toner(they call it lotion), and moisturizer. Cost me about RM89.90. Later i also bought a night serum for dark spots for about RM59.90.

After using them for a week, i think it suits my skin as the lotion(toner) is one of the mildest that i have used so far. It does not sting when apply on the skin. No alcoholic feeling nor smell and it is very subtle on the skin. The moisturizer is great too as my skin feel very well hydrated after a nights sleep. The face wash is ok....nothing great in my opinion. Just like any other normal face wash.

As for the serum, i probably need a couple more weeks to see if it actually works on my dark spot so i'll give it a different review later.

The verdict. The toner is highly recommended and the moisturizer too! Great product.

Beauteen DIY hair dye

2010-03-07T21:03:00.004+08:00

Sometime last year I spent RM600 on my hair which includes some curls and highlights.
Spent them at Peekaboo TheCurve. However, I wasn't very happy with that money spent because the waves doesn't last long.....my hair almost went straight in couple of months. Plus, the highlights wasn't visible either....You can only see them when I'm under the hot sun. I really wanted to color my hair then but was advised to only highlight them by the stylist.

So being unsatisfied with my hair color, I later bought 2 boxes of Beauteen DIY hair dye to do them at home. It took me quite sometime to finally do it as I was unsure of the outcome and the last time i dye my own hair was at least 10 years ago. It was a bold step but Chinese New Year was around the corner and I decided one day when my baby was over at moms that Its now or never!!!!

Surprisingly, The experience was very pleasant. Unlike how I remembered hair dye was in the past, Beauteen smelled pleasant! It doesn't emit smelly acidic ammonia smell......In fact, it smelled nice. The steps was easy, everything was provided inside the box such as gloves, bleach mix, bottle, nozzle comb, conditioner. Instructions was clear in english as well as Japanese(Beauteen is a Japanese brand by Hoyu).

In the end of the day, the color turned out great! Plus, it doesn't make my hair overly dry. Amazingly it made my hair feel soft. Although my hair does become dryer than usual after a couple of days. It is important to maintain by putting lots of conditioner especially at the tips.
I'm very pleased with the outcome and I would definately recommend it. I can't remember the exact price but i think it was around RM22 at Guardian pharmacy.

Make blog post private?

2010-02-01T15:29:00.003+08:00

I wish blogspot will make available the feature of making a post private like how wordpress can.
It would make things easier for me if i ever decide to reveal my blog. At the moment only a few people know of my identity for this blog. Otherwise, i'm just another cyber "character". Anyway, i couldn't decide if i should start a new baby blog. Some things i would love to keep private but some others i would like to share. Well....hope blogspot come up with the feature soon. It definately will be useful!

Busybody on Facebook

2010-01-14T21:08:00.002+08:00

I've just finished being nosy on facebook and thought why not i do a little update on this severely neglected blog. hehe...

Do you think facebook is getting really boring? I really think facebook is boring. The only thing i like to see on facebook are pictures!! Other than that, i think facebook games are pretty lame and i hate it when those game applications fill up my newsfeeds.

Anyway, talking about being a busybody. I had just looked up some pictures of some old admirers and you know what....i can't help but to compare myself with their wives....and my baby with theirs.
And IF i look better than their wives, i feel damn shiok! haha....but if their wives are drop dead gorgeous, i wish i never bump into them ever!! haha...not untill i loose another 10KG. :)

Other than "keh pohing" around, facebook is pretty good to get in touch with old friends.

On another note, my little girl turned 1 last week!!! Can't believe how fast time flies......

Happy New Year!! 2010

2010-01-04T00:29:00.002+08:00

Happy New Year 2010!!!
Wow....can't believe that my little princess turns 1 in couple of days. Is it 1 year already??? seems like it was only yesterday my water broke and we welcome our little one into the world.
I suppose the year 2009 was full of ups and downs....In my case..."super ups" and "duper downs".
Well...hope 2010 is going to be a better year for everyone ya.

Nestle NAN1 Pro

2009-12-04T14:30:00.003+08:00

I've been giving my almost 11 month old daughter Nestle NAN1 pro formula milk since she was about 2-3 months old. It was a new product just out in the market when my family doctor suggested that i let my baby try it since she was colicky.

Well, it was absolutely difficult to find at that time because it was very new and my parents and i went to various places from Jusco to Gardian to Tesco......almost about everywhere and couldn't find it. Untill i finally found them at Cold Storage. It was about RM55.99. The reason why this milk is recommended is because it contains Bifidus, which is a kind of good bacteria that my baby needs. According to my doctor, she might lack good bacteria because she was a cesarean baby.

Well, i must say that after changing to this milk, I notice that my baby became less and less colicky. Compared to some other milk that i have tested before, NAN1pro does not produce alot of bubbles even after vigorous shaking. It was very effective in reducing my baby's gas problem.

Later on there NAN1pro became more common and available in the market, though still uncomparable to others, it is however available at major hypermarts. I use to buy them from Tesco at RM50.90 (cheapest so far) but since couple months ago, they increased the price to RM59 something!! whoaaa......
I now get my regular supply from Speedmart99 at RM51.85.

Recently Nestle NAN 1 pro came out with boxpack instead of the tin ones. And so i thought it was cheaper so i bought 2 boxes to try. Almost immediately i knew it was different! The texture of the milk powder is different. And most importantly, after making the milk, it produces ALOT of bubbles even after just a little shake.

I was not happy with that because i was quite worried about Melamine or things like that. Thus, a phonecall to the Nestle customer service made me discover that the boxpack is actually produced in Phillipines while the Tin is manufactured in Netherlands. Therefore there is a slight difference, however they assured me that it is fully safe for baby's consumption. But....i think i'll stick to the tin since after calculation, it is not cheaper afterall. Just about the same.

I thought this piece of information might be useful for mothers. So there........below are some pictures that you can see the comparison of the bubbles and non bubbles.

Tin, no bubbles!

Boxpack = 1 ounce of bubbles!!!! (see between 7-8oz)

Life is fragile

2009-11-18T17:05:00.003+08:00

Seems that i have not been actively blogging this year. I guess, too many things have happened this year that totally overwhelmed me.

Though I gave life to one.......I had recently lost someone that is very important in my life. Someone I had feared to loose....someone I had rely on very much in certain expects of my life. I guess, he is someone that I would consider as indispensable.....
So what happens then? Does my life cease? no.....life goes on.....I just have to find strength to terry on....... Thank God he is with me.....and I thank God for family.

Life is really fragile. I experience such this year when I had to bring my MIL countless times to the medical center for the past few months as she had been unwell.....then recently my FIL had to be admitted......then the loss of someone dear...a pillar.......... Oh dear God only He knows how much strength I have to find to carry on day to day....with work.....with daily chores.....with my baby......How many times i feel like crashing and just break down but I can't for my baby's sake........a mother's duty never stops.

Life is so fragile....i recently learn. Be strong i must as life goes on no matter what....

Princess is 10 months old!!

2009-11-11T22:20:00.002+08:00

Wow...time flies and my little princess is already 10 months old! 2 more months and she'll be celebrating her first birthday already!! *wipe tears* oh my baby is growing so fast......

At 10 months little princess can:

1. Understand many words and respond correctly to them.
- eg. Apart from family members, she also know what is Mickey Mouse, Tigger and Pooh, Tortoise(her soft toy), book(she loves book), light, fan, mum-mum(eat), water(her water bottle)

2. She also know how to show actions for:
- sayang (love)-by hugging or touch with forehead,
- byebye - wave bye
- twinkle twinkle - open and close hands

3. She learnt how to drink from her bottle on her own (at 9 months)

4. Crawl (properly by 7 months but was able to wiggle and move about since 4 months or so)

5. Sit upright on her own (exactly on her 7th month. she started to turn over at 2 months old.)

6. Pull herself into standing position (7th month)

7. Had her first tooth, two at the bottom (9th month)

8. Talk her own language - papapa,mamama, dadada, teh teh teh.......

9. She likes to say "Where"(with the cutest tune) when she is looking for something (9th month)

10. Took her first step today (11/11/09)- stood and walk 2 steps and fall down

11. Able to pick up little specs of things with her tiny index finger and thumb.

12. Puts everything into her mouth (drives me crazy that-a one)

13. Starting to be rather cheeky. Since 2 days ago she started pulling off her socks and tried to taste her feet and then look at me with a cheeky grin!!

14. Been taking quite a lot of solids and thank God so far no allergies. She is also able to feed on anything i give her with no problem (aint a picky eater like mama :)....atta girl)

15. Fell sick for the first time at 9 months (runny nose that took 2 weeks to heal. Thank God for no fever)

All in all she's such a bundle of joy!! Am anticipating her to start walking anytime this month.

Nivea Lipbalm

2009-09-23T15:10:00.002+08:00

I absolutely love Nivea lipbalm and lipglosses and recently I manage to get 2 new ones. The one on the left in pink is called velvet rose. When applied, you feel a light velvet finish with a hint of pale pink.

The other one i got is in cherry. The color is more like plum. This is my favourite color among all.

The one in the middle is strawberry. I have been using this religously because the scent of the strawberry is so sweet and yummy.

I think they are the most value for money lipbalm because during sales, it only cost about RM6 each! I don't like strong colors and thus i prefer them much more than any other lipstick also because it is good for the skin, protecting them from cracking.

I've been busy with these....

2009-08-29T02:30:00.002+08:00

haha!! OK....they are not homemade beauty mask.......these are baby food!! yumyum....Pureed Apple and Spinach. :)

5th Parenthood Expo is here!

2009-08-21T15:25:00.002+08:00

The 5th Parenthood expo is here!!
Well, I don't think i will be going this year because I try to avoid crowded places.
I was there last year because I was then pregnant and needed to hunt for baby stuffs. I must say it is worth the visit as there are quite alot of sales going on. I bought my pureen "pregnancy" toothpaste at quite a bargain price. And I also bought some nursing bra from youhaveababy.I love them and i think the price is considerably cheaper than most others. I also love bra's from fabulousmom but the latter is a tad more expensive.....still comfy nontheless.

If you are pregnant i suggest to avoid crowded places. Get someone else to go for you lah. And for those with babies....better to leave them home. I remember someone told me her child got the HFMD during the fair..... pandai pandai lah....

Two New BBcream (Elianto and Silkygirl)

2009-08-13T11:30:00.005+08:00

I love my skinfood BBcream the most as i believed it helped clear my breakouts.
However, I still like to experiment on new BBcreams. For the recent months, i had tried out 2.
The first one is what i got from Elianto. There are two types of BBcream. 1 is the normal tube type and the other is the one i got, which is the balm type. The reason i got the latter is because I was really looking for something that is waterproof and does not smear. The SA told me that the balm is water resistent but the cream is not. Thus, I bought this to try.

Hm....I was quite disappointed with this one as the coverage is really very minimal. Though it does not smear after a sweat, but....the coverage is just too light that i still have to top it up with my Revlon foundation. I can even do without it as it cannot even act as a concealer. However, i perhaps will keep on using and see what happens later. Cos perhaps ....as with all new balms....the top of the balm is still quite hard and difficult to scrap off the pack.

As for the silky girl BBcream, i bought it because I was curious, and also as with all silky girl product, very affordable. After a trial run, I really like that it is almost as heavy as a foundation thus the coverage is good enough to skip applying foundation. It also have a matt powdery finish which makes your skin look flawless. I like. However...as to much disappointment for me....it melts away too easily upon contact with water, which is a nono for me. I sweat buckets!! And i hate my makeup to smear!

As a mama to an infant, i only can afford to use waterproof make-up because I can't afford for my baby to accidentally touch my face and ended up eating all those chemicals. So, Revlon Colorstay foundation is still my no.1 make-up of choice because it does not come off easily. In fact, it lasts for a whole day and even takes effort to remove them! But, i'm still looking for a BBcream that does that for me because I notice that the Revlon Colorstay(though i've been using it for perhaps 8yrs) makes me break-out. Like duh...i only noticed it recently after using for so many years! hehe

So...the quest is still on! Next on my shopping list.....BRTC!! :)

Turning 30!!

2009-08-12T11:36:00.003+08:00

oh mymy.....Its already August and i've only done 14 posts for the year!! haha....what a blogger am i! Well, this month, i'm turning 30, and for the past few days, i've been having this nagging feeling of getting old. You know, for a lady, turning 30 is a big deal! Its like you've finally reach life at its peak and its only going downhill from now!!! Unlike men, where 30 is only the beginning. Le Sigh....

My hubby always tells me that a women look their best when they are 30. And he always assured me that i would look my best when im there. Well, its drawing near and all i see in the mirror is ME at my heaviest EVER!! Double Sigh!!!!!

But the good news is i've finally manage to shed another 2 kg this month. That means another 4kgs to go to reach me pre-pregnancy weight. Weightloss is such a struggle post pregnancy. Dispite me being utterly breathless and worn out....the weight just refuses to melt away after the initial 10kg. I put on a total of 17kgs during my pregnancy. The final 5kg was stubborn as hell.

I'm going to celebrate my birthday and I'm gonna treat my family for a great buffet. I'm planning my own celebration! heh.....But of course it would be charged to my hubby's credit card! haha....of course he is paying! I've already done him a favor by organizing my own party. The least he can do is pay. Hmm.....'i'm thinking about Lemon Garden buffet at Shangrila. I wonder how much is the dinner buffet and how can i get a good deal?? Any special offers going on?

I have like a week to go and i'm determined to loose another 2kg. I need to look good on my birthday! I've already got myself a good haircut. Burnt RM600 for that. *wipes sweat*.

Anyway, I'm feeling quite good as the big 3-0 approaches. I truely am grateful for what I have, where I am now and my best achievement before 30 is becoming a mom. I feel so blessed.

Ms.Read now available online!!

2009-07-29T16:37:00.002+08:00

Ok...just a quick shoutout to Ms.Reads! Congrats for having your new online shop! whoohoo! great news for an online shopper like me!

Head over to http://www.msread.com.my to shop for Ms.Reads!

Ms.Read is a reputable local company that sells Plus size fashion! They are one of the first in Malaysia. I remember when they first started in Malaysia, i was very impressed and happy about the fact that finally someone cares enough to produce clothes for plus size ladies.

Hot Gucci Mama??

2009-05-26T02:44:00.005+08:00

Wow....such a long hiatus.....sorrylah......i don't even have time for a haircut lah what more blogging?? (but i do have time to do online shopping....hehe...)

Anyway, I'm currently looking for "THE bag". I know i know....i just bought the expensive JP diaper bag right? Well, though i love it and hubby loves it too....well.....its a little impractical for me cos i find it rather heavy on its own, what more filled with baby stuffs.

Sooo....the hunt is on.
And today, i chance upon an online store that sells this

Can someone just slap me and tell me i shouldn't be spending so much money on a handbag when I should be saving up for my baby girls diapers, milk powder, education...etc.!?!?

Well, I haven't make that purchase yet....but but but.....it looks rather practical as a mummy bag doesn't it?!?
oh dilemma dilemma.........should i??

Baby bags....but I call them Mummy bags

2009-04-13T22:04:00.004+08:00

So one thing about being a mother is that, you have to say bye bye to all your lovely handbags because there is noway you can fit them diapers and water bottles and milk powder...etc into them!

So during my confinement period, I did some online shopping for a chic diaper bag that will make me look like a really fashionable mom! teehee....

So i found THE BAG that i totally coveted from diaperbags.com
It is non other tha the JP Lizzy Mocha Mint diaper bag.

I read reviews and many raved about how much they love it. It also comes with a matching changing mat, pouch and a wristlet!!!(*cue angels sing*)Sadly diaperbags.com does not ship to Malaysia!! And i can't find any online stores that does for that matter! sigh...... Though the bag comes with a heftly price tag (Approx 100USD *ouch*), I was determined to get it!

And then finally finnally , i found it at one of the Malaysian online baby site!! http://www.thelilcaliph.com
Words couldn't describe the joy!! So i ordered and paid in full!! thats RM429 that i was ever so willingly part with. *wipes sweat*

I got my bag in a couple of days....initially the owner called me the next day and told me it was out of stock and i was DEVASTATED!!!!!! but she checked again and called me back...she found 1 LAST PIECE! happy happy!

Indeed the bag is worth the money cos it is of a very very good quality! Though it is not quite as roomy as i imagine it to be. I love it to bits!

So if you want to get one, this is the time to buy because The Lil Caliph is having sales and these beautiful bags are going for RM 386.10!! arghh...so much cheaper than what i paid for loh!

Massive Virus Outbreak??

2009-04-02T15:57:00.002+08:00

Is this an April Fools joke or what I have no idea....
But i heard there is a massive virus outbreak in the cyberworld.
Thats why my internet connection sucks....it crawlsssss
MSN refuses to work...
Facebook refuses to load.....
Thank God gmail is still working fine....and so does blogger.

Price of property in Malaysia still going up dispite the financial crisis

2009-03-10T12:15:00.002+08:00

Sometime ago in year 2007, I made a property purchase somewhere in the heart of PJ for a condo.
It was my very first purchase on my own. (of course my hubby help me with the downpayment la)
I considered myself lucky to be able to purchase a property of my own....and pretty proud to own one before the age of 30.

That said property is still yet to complete and the date of completion have been delayed. I can't help but to think that i'm taking a huge risk especially in this financial crisis where such projects can well be abandoned anytime (touchwood).

However to my surprise, these little units are being sold like hotcakes and currently have gone through Nth time price adjustment. And to my surprise, the price for my unit have already gone up close to 100k!!!!

oh dear, if you ask me to pay for the current price for such a small little unit.....i wouldn't have even considered one bit.

Looking at the prices of properties in Malaysia, i doubt we would be able to afford another house.....how i wish i could afford a bigger home as the family grows.

[Bill Consolidation seems like a good idea]

2009-03-09T10:38:00.003+08:00

With the current economy situation in the slump, many people are being hit as their debts grow and grow....in fact i have encountered a couple of situations in which i get to witness firsthand how bad it already is.

Friend 1: Was out of job while the malaysian operation ceases.

Friend 2: Had to puasa even after hari raya....i thought he was just "ganti puasa" but actually he was just tightening his belt as he told me he overspent for hari raya....how sad.

Friend 3 : Borrowed money from me twice within the same month for reasons unknown.

Seriously i think these people need to learn to manage their finances. I wonder if bill consolidation would help them? I heard that they can provide free credit report and you can even do loan modification.

March already?!!

2009-03-02T12:36:00.002+08:00

Now whatdoya know....its MARCH now!!! mymy.......and i just have a feeling in a blink of an eye it'll be Christmas already.

I know I haven't been blogging much......very little fashion/beauty adventure for me these days. But yesterday i manage to buy a Nivea lipgloss in strawberry. Boy I love it!! Sheer color, moisturing effect, UV protection...smells sweet. The perfect lipgloss for a mom with baby. :)

Anyway, I'm contemplating to start a new blog........a MUMMY blog! haha...wonder if it would be a good idea since i'm already so busy to manage my new life.
Truth is, 'ive been blogging too....but at a private/personal blog for my little princess.....
You might say...har? another mummy blog ah? so many around....well, truth is...during my pregnancy or through my journey as a new mom, i do have lots of questions and i have to google for answers....can't find much information on mummy blogs except some because most of the blogs only talk about the kid's daily life and how cute they were....well, I was searching for answers. So since i do have "some" answers now. I think it'll do good to mom's to be if i share them. Save them from some agony I've gone through.

I dunno.....its an idea. But i can't help to think if i should start it anonymously or with true characters. Can't decide........ because i'm really a very private person, i like my privacy.

Yay and Nay...

2009-02-24T02:28:00.002+08:00

Yay! for loosing 13kgs out of 18kgs gained during pregnancy in just 2 months (ok...that includes the weight of the baby n the water n placenta all that la....but still!!!)
Thats quite an achievement seeing that i wasn't even trying to loose weight..... Jaga baby alotta work itellyou!!!

Nay for being shoe-less. Yup....i've been wearing only 1(ONE) pair of shoes since i got pregnant until today.....Can't believe i could do that. I think my foot expanded and all my dozens of shoes in the shoe cabinet can't seem to fit me anymore. Bummer. I need new shoes. First time in my life this is more of a "need" versus "want" thing.....I wonder what kinda shoes is comfortable yet stylish....scholls? clarks?

Don't give two hoots about Valentines Day

2009-02-13T17:19:00.002+08:00

Well, seriously if i haven't been blog hopping, i wouldn't know that tomorrow is valentines day.
I remember how when I was a teen, i used to feel uneasy during Valentines day because I was single. And it seemed, at that time...how sad case i was without anyone to celebrate Vday with.
Fast forward to the future.....when I'm already attached....I never did celebrate Vday! Ya....we just never believed in celebrating this overly hyped occasion when all things double+triple the price.
And now that I'm married with a newborn......I'm too busy with the latest love of my life, my little princess that i don't give two hoots about Valentines day at all.......Call me a scrooge but bah hum bug...

Angel Baby Bottom Balm- for the mama too!

2009-02-09T19:30:00.003+08:00

I heard of Earthmamaangelbaby products during my pregnancy but i never bought any items because i thought it was ridiculously pricey.

However, while my little princess developed some rashes on her face recently.....i searched the internet through and through for a solution. Then i read thepinkstilettos....and i went oooh...a miracle balm! i must get that...
So i went to fabulousmom.com and bought a tiny jar of the angel baby bottom balm online.

Cost me RM 29.90 for a tiny little 1oz jar....

However, when i received my parcel. I do not dare to apply them on my little one. heehee.....i don't know....i just don't! But i did try to dab a teeny weeny bit on a teeny weeny spot. Hmm...i think it worked.
Anyhoo......the purpose of the entry is that i've discovered that this baby balm works great on adult skin too!!! i tried them on my itchy rashes and i see marked improvement. I also tried it on the pimples on my face and my pimple practically cleared up the next day!! Wow indeed! I love it!

I began to love earthmama products that I recently ordered another product for postpartum recovery for myself. Its the C-Mama healing Salve.
And this one cost me about RM149.90! Hope its a miracle cream!! Can't wait to get my hands on it. Stretchmarks be gone!

Online shops for baby stuffs

2009-02-05T13:48:00.003+08:00

Wow, can't believe im blogging with one hand, and another craddling my bb. :)

I just read karencheng.com.au and realized that she was also blogging about depression. But hers is happening during her pregnancy, which i did not suffer from. I was totally beaming with pregnancy glow even while piling up the pounds.

However the little bouts of depression came after delivery. Because...
i still look fat and ugly though i was no-longer pregnant.
I only lost half of the kgs i gained.
I had ugly stretchmaks all over the body.
My tummy was as big as a 5 months pregnant lady....
My hair was a mess...
I smell terrible....
i wet myself...(breast leaking)....
i smell like milk....
i don't use make-up....
i hardly have time to shave....
i still can't fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes......!!!!!etc.etc.etc....
Sooooo many things to make a women depressed can??

Anyway....for ladies in conefinement....i find the sites below quite useful for online purchases. I actually bought some stuffs from them below. Especially nursing bra n other baby stuffs.

baby stuffs:

http://www.kasihkusayangku.com

http://www.thebabyloft.com

http://www.sassymummy.com/shop/index.php

https://www.becomingmommy.com

http://www.fabulousmom.com

http://www.babyjaya.com/
http://www.mylovelycloset.com
http://www.youhaveababy.com