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ho ho ho...... I should carry my Chanel in this shirt!! lol.
Now I am in a mission of searching for a perfect red Chanel classic. It surely feels great that DH complies with my wishes and let me SHOP for luxury. You know temptation is the nemesis of a composed soul and now I am letting go of my mind. ^^ ha ha~
My ODJ.
1. Top:
Kain label pocket tank (the most money worth tank of mine)
Mother-in-law bought me swallow's nest and lots of dry goods for me. You must already know of most women pamper their skin by drinking swallow's nest in sweet soup!! ^^ She took me to ITC market again before we head back to Taipei and I am very grateful to her for all her kindness.
I guess all Asia countries are raving about Korea style fashion because of those soap opera shows and cheaper, but still nice quality clothes. Stores in ITC either import or locally made a lot Korea style clothes. Some stores would specifically tell you that they import all their clothes from Korea but you can never see a TAG prints like that...oh, well........ but the good thing is you can bargain in more of stores. That I have to thank for my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. ^^
I bought lots of belt this trip!!
Again, jumper!! Now even my sister-in-laws know I love the pattern and the look of it! :)
Everyone loves a thing of tie-dye but I don't own any... :P
Little baubles...earrings.
A nice place for some styles of jean vest.
This is a store located at 5th floor which also imports clothes from Korea. The owner also pairs the complete head to "leg" outfit for you.
I kinda like the colors of these two together .... rusty orange w/ gray.
I had a lot of fun trying out some cute earrings and DH snaps photos secretly. ^^
It is actually no photos allowed in most stores and I probably should have felt compunction about sneakily taking a picture of one or two. hehehe...
I am getting abundantly anxious going back to HOME/USA but before that, we are squishing little time out to meet more relatives and friends!!
Friends are forever even we can't meet often. xoxo Rachel
When the summer months hit, I am always open to new foundations with a lighter formulas so a mineral makup promising to give me radiance whilst caring for my skin sounds good! To give you guys a bit of background on the Biodroga brand, it's a European skincare company based in Germany which concentrates mainly on skincare but the advantage of this is that their foundation will condition your skin as you wear it. I don't know about you but I hate it when foundations dry my skin out and make it look dull.
The glass packaging feels expensive and features a pump which is always a plus point with a foundation as it saves on mess. The only downside to a glass bottle is that it can be slightly more cumbersome for travel. The consistency of the foundation is almost mousse-like and I found that you don't need alot of it when applying it with your fingers. It blends into the skin seamlessly and makes my skin look softly radiant, streak free and natural. This is a great foundation for daytime when you want your skin to look healthy and fresh. It feels really light on the skin and after using it for a couple of months for around 3 days a week, my skin is looking very clear and healthy. It's hard to say if this was predominantly because of the conditioning properties of the foundation because I am incredibly meticulous about my skincare however it's worth saying that it didn't break me out or irritate my skin in any way.
The foundation has good staying power and I found that it held up for around 8 hours on a summer's day without having to be retouched. The nicest thing about this foundation is that your skin feels like it can breathe and retains it's natural texture. Some heavier formulas feel like they are clogging your skin but this one is great for days when you the lightest possible formula with good medium coverage.
This foundation isn't cheap at £30.75 (stockist is http://www.bcidirect.com/), so if you aren't that bothered about foundation and it just isn't your 'thing' or don't like spending alot on your foundation, then this probably isn't for you. However, if you like trying new foundations, especially mineral ones, then this foundation is worth a look.
If anyone else has tried this foundation, please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments box below :)
Hi Guys! I hope you are all having wonderful weather like us in Aberdeen! Finally, I've been able to break out my summer clothes from hibernation and actually wear them! Hallelujah! I love summer (doesn't everybody?) because the sunny days just make you feel lighter and more care-free.
First up in this post, I just wanted to show you guys some new Korres eyeshadows I got because you know how much I love Korres! I am a big fan of their Wild Rose foundation, powder and Lip Butters. I generally favour the shimmering eyeshadows because they are the most pigmented and buttery ones. These shades are all gorgeous neutrals that are perfect for creating an 'everyday' eye...
The swatches didn't come out that well on camera and look washed out but they look alot nicer in real life. I especially love the Golden and Golden Brown shades. I have been wearing these two shades on my lids with golden skin and coral/pink lipgloss (MAC Pink Lemonade looks amazing with these!). It's a really lovely paired down, quick, summery look.
Pictured below is a MAC palette (top section removed) which now holds my Korres eyeshadows. I found by removing the top section, it creates alot more room to house larger eyeshadow pans. My favourite shades in this palette are Sky Blue, Silver and Golden Bronze. These shades in particular have CRAZY pigmentation and they are so, so velvety smooth. They have a gorgeous sheen to them and in my opinion, they are probably the highest quality eyeshadows that I own.
As I mentioned above, I adore the Jasmine Lip Butter that comes in a little tub...it has a gorgeous pale pink sheen to it and smells of creme brulee...yummy! I'm loving the Mandarin Lip Butter in stick form because it also smells lovely and have a sheer pale pink tint to it. It's so handy to chuck in my bag and I much prefer to wear light tinted lip balms in summer, in the daytime than full on lipstick. It just enhances your lips without lookinf like you're wearing too much makeup. It also leaves my lips really soft anf smooth.
I have just done another vid for my YouTube channel on Exercise tips as promised. It's not a video about the technicalities of different exercises, but more tips on how to stick to your gym visits and feel better about your body. I think if you're looking for professional advice on exercises and how to avoid injuries, then it's best to go to a trainer at your local gym. They are equipped with the knowledge to get you started. I just wanted to share a few little things that have helped me persevere with my fitness program. I hope they are helpful!
I weighed myself as normal yesterday and I have lost another 1lb in the last week. Although I was hoping to lose 2lbs, I noticed that my fat % has gone down and my muscle % has gone up significantly. So as I said in my weightloss video, this shows me that I have made more progress than just losing 1lb. I have another dress fitting at the bridal store on Friday, but I still have 4 and a half weeks until the wedding to work my ass off and get in the best shape I can.
On a completely random note, I am LOVING this song by Plan B at the moment! I love the echoey-retro feel to it, like some of the old motown records...
