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24 July 2013

Pasarbella @ The Grandstand (Turf City)

Went to Pasarbella at The Grandstand (Turf City) 

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Attempted to take a photo while turning in, FAIL. haha.


Pasarbella

Operating Hours:
9:30am to 7pm




We were greeted with a very unique community of traders/merchants. 
See the fresh produce.





Original pictures below..

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Unfortunately we arrived quite late in the evening, so many stalls were closing/already closed. Would want to go back again!


Love this balcony seat! <3

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22 July 2013

Movies: Despicable Me 2 and Rooftop 天台

Planned a movie marathon last week catching up with the movies I’ve missed all these while due to my busy schedule.

Unfortunately, there’re only 2 shows that are still screening currently, Despicable Me 2 and Rooftop (just came out in fact).



Despicable Me 2 was entertaining as expected. I especially like the fact that the bad, purple minions are reverted with a simple jelly antidote and the villain was killed in a *poof* second, literally. Easy on the brain :)



And of cos, leaves more space for me to enjoy the cute minions!
*Bee doo bee doo..*







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So 6 years after the directorial debut Secret (不能說的祕密), Mandopop star Jay Chou, decided to “zi bian, zi dao, zi yan” (rofl) again since he’s the director, scriptwriter, actor and songwriter for this show. Wanted to catch this movie, Rooftop (天台), by my ex-idol, simply becos he was my idol for a huge part of my teenage years ;p Had heard very bad reviews from non-fans and hence I wasn’t anticipating much from the movie. Especially when I saw how he couldn’t act in green hornet, I was foreseeing a similar standard of acting in Rooftop, one that can create goosebumps (of eek) despite the fact that I adored him (well, in the past).

《天台》爱情海报-周杰伦与李心艾

Surprisingly, I quite enjoyed the movie. Probably cos I’m a fan of such musical-like stuff. And you can say that it’s a light-hearted one, doesn’t require much brains or emotions drawn into it.
Me likes ;)


There weren’t much acting required or highs and lows in the movie, other than the slight sadness at the very end. It was rather hippie-inspired and light throughout, and content was very easy to digest. Boy meets girl, boy woos girl (and all the girl did was to smile and look pretty).




Details of the movie:

The Rooftop 天台

Directed By: Jay Chou (周杰倫)

STARRING: Jay Chou as Wax, Alan Ko (柯有倫) as Tempura, Li Xinai (李心艾) as Starling, Eric Tsang (曾志偉) as Dr. Bo

Language: Mandarin with Chinese and English subtitles

Running Time: 120 MINUTES

30 June 2013

Pupil-enlarging contact lenses (Maxi Eyes)

So....
I've been dying to try some pupil-enlarging lenses and hence, bought 4 boxes of daily ones on impulse yesterday. Le sigh...*

//edit
Selling the contact lenses cos I realise I'm too lazy to wear them! :/ Will gladly pass on the discount I got them at :)
Email me at mystique.soul@gmail.com

Indeed such an impulsive act that I regretted almost immediately when I got home :/
Advice is, never ever do such a thing, especially if you've never worn any before. What if the eyes are sensitive?...What if i can't put them in at all?...I'm the kind who has troubles even with eyedrops -.- What if...
Funny how I didn't ask myself all these before telling the optician "okays, i want brown ones."

I have perfect almost-perfect eyesight.
So never in my life have I worn specs (shades not counted luh) or contact lenses.
Hence, it's a huge NEW THING for me!

Presenting my first attempt at eye-enlarging lenses!




Oh yes, I had a fringe trim. Now it's choppy uneven bangs.
Prefer my previous fringe though :(

Long fringe and without contacts.

ANYWAY.
It was a TORTURE putting the lenses in. I couldn't keep my eyes open properly at all! Let alone stuff those flimsy pieces of plastic in.
I definitely need a lot more practice. Wonder how all the pretty babes do it so pro-ly luh!

The effects aren't obvious.
Unless I keep my eyes opened, like how in the process of stuffing the lenses in :x
Which I tried to......in the following photos, in order to show the full effects of the lenses.

Don't scroll down if you're not interested!



An attempt to make the photo dreamy..starry-eyes.
But ogay, fail.
And my eyebags are annoying.



See the additional area? The lenses are so pretty!
The actual colour is brown! Though it looks like grey/blue-grey in the pic.
Cos I have naturally brown pupils, so the optician recommended brown instead of black.

But since it's from the natural series, the colour effects aren't obvious at all in real life.















I have 2 pairs of 3-tone lenses in the shade of honey/hazel.
According to the optician, the 3-tone effects would be much much nicer!
But of cos, such coloured ones aren't really suitable for work, so i'm gonna try them during photoshoots probably.
Will review those again then!

Tempted to try Acuvue too.
Heard it's more comfy or something?
But the sales person/optician told me to try maxi eyes first cos she thinks that Acuvue is overrated!
Comfort level (per her customers' feedbacks) is the same for both brands. Maxi lenses are in fact, better at pupil enlarging and it's cheaper than Acuvue as well.
Glad that I met such an honest sales assistant :)

20 June 2013

Just for laughs



My thoughts at 11:59pm last night

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Pretend to join in the kitty craze.

17 June 2013

L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Boosting Essence

Was going through many of my skincare products and samples before Genting trip in order to bring along suitable products for the climate! Okay la, I might be exaggerating abit cos Genting isn’t that cold afterall, but the condition there is really dry! Makes my skin and lips peel :O

Combed through tons & tons of skincare before finally deciding on a few suitable ones.

See the amount of travel-size/sample-size products which are left in the box. I have a few basic ones from my fav skincare brand, but still, always on a lookout for newer products that claim to work even better! Sadly, most of them I don’t even use now cos they’re not that effective on my skin, or rather, probably not absorbed by my skin! :(

And that's only 1% in the pic.. I'm too shy to show you the rest of the unused products cos..... too messy le *runs away*

I must have spent easily thousands on them :`( Seriously, #savemywallet please! Should have taken part in nuffnang contest, lol. If you have joined the #savemywallet Instagram contest by Nuffnang & L’Oreal, check if you’re one of the winners here! :)
Winners are the ones who need a rescue from their beauty clutter! :x To save the 10 girls, each of them gets a L’Oreal Youth Code boosting essence + a product hamper worth S$300!

WHY SO GOOD ONE!!
*and again, why didn't i join??*
The L’Oreal Youth Code Boosting Essence can help to boost their skin’s absorption power, hence amplifying the performance of all their skincare products so that they can all save their wallets ^^ One drop of  L’Oreal Youth Code Boosting Essence is all they need to maximize their skincare regime!

Personally I’ve tried the L’Oreal Youth Code Boosting Essence and it’s really very good! Light-weight (very important for oily/combination skin like mine!), and quick penetrating, it is a pre-serum that prepares your skin for subsequent skincare products, hence boosting the effectiveness of any products that goes on after that.

Dug out one of my samples which is still in the queue for review, haha.



See how watery & light it is?

 

Penetrated into my skin within seconds of spreading it over the area!
Should have taken a video hor :x


Applied it on half my face.
See how my right cheek has a slight glow after using the boosting essence? ^^
(can see my terribly bloated morning face & puffy eyes, sobs)



Here're some shots with makeup after using the pre-serum and my usual brightening serum + moisturizer :)




Personally, I find that the moisturizer gets absorbed more quickly after the L’Oreal Youth Code Boosting Essence  The makeup also settles down faster so I didn’t get any ‘streaks’ which I tend to have often becos of morning rush. Always put on my makeup too quickly after the skincare, and the streaks form when I brush powder over my damp face :X But with the L’Oreal Youth Code Boosting Essence this time, there is not ‘downtime’! ^^


The pre-serum is only very lightly-scented which is great even for sensitive skin like mine. Fragrant is light as well, doesn’t irritate my nose :)


As mentioned, the L’Oreal Youth Code Boosting Essence is a pre-serum that boosts your skin’s absorption power, ensuring that your skin takes in the active ingredients in your subsequent skincare. This way, you can double the effectiveness of your skincare products without tossing out a thing. I think that’s EXTREMELY important to my skin (AND my wallet!) so I can finish and maximize all those half-bottled skincare I have (provided they have not expired heehee)..

When used alone, this product makes your skin smoother and softer from the very first drop. In a week, your skin texture improves and in a month, your skin looks more youthful and rejuvenated and you see more visible results from your skincare.

The great thing is you can use it with any skincare product so you don’t have to toss out your current skincare product! Yay!

As a pre-serum, it should come right after toning (or softener which I use). The recommended skincare regime would be: Cleanse, Tone, Boost (with Youth Code Boosting Essence), Treat (Serum, Essence, Spot Treatment or even Eye products), Moisturize, UV Protection.


You can get the L’Oreal Youth Code Boosting Essence from any leading retailers including Watsons, Guardian, SASA, major super/hypermarkets, and selected department stores. Usual RTP is $39.90. From 15th May to 30th June 2013, there’s a 20% off Youth Code at all L’Oréal Paris counters (yippee GSS!).


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Each of our skincare products are developed and rigorously tested with leading scientists.
Indulge yourself in a luxurious and sensorial skincare experience now!

Visit here, or, ‘Like’ L’OrealParisSingapore Facebook Page :)


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On a sidenote, I had noticed Rui En as the new spokesperson for L’Oreal Paris Youth Code franchise while watching the TV one evening.
Was telling my mom that wah, she’s a rare gem ambassador cos I seldom see her in commercials!




“Talented, independent and passionate, Rui En is a positive role model for many. She is the quintessential L’Oréal Paris woman, one who embraces diversity and confidence; looking good and feeling good regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or appearance,” says Shermaine Chen, Product Manager at L’Oréal Paris Dermo-Expertise.

With her faith strongly placed in Youth Code, Rui En now joins the prestigious ranks of international celebrities including Gong Li, Li Bing Bing and Fan Bing Bing in celebrating the essential and unique capability of Youth Code.

I use a sheet mask every night when I’m filming, and realized that when I apply Youth Code under it, it makes the treatment much more effective. I see improved glow and moisture immediately after. It is now a must-have in my skincare regime.” -Rui En

That reminds me, to use my sheet masks with the L’Oreal Youth Code Boosting Essence!!
*scuttles off!*

14 June 2013

Photos up!

Yay my photos are back again! ^^
Been very busy the entire week, gonna clear my entries/backlog soon (over the weekend hopefully!! :x)
Mr D quitted his job recently and we had a farewell dinner for him.
Korean BBQ at Star Vista - Bornga
Went shopping for my baby nephew who'll be arriving ANYTIME from now! So exciting!! :D
Bought a lime green pram for him. lol.
Gotta find more clothings too! 
Anyone knows where to get cute rompers? :)
Celebrated sis' bday yesterday after work~
Happy birthday again! <3
  • BBQ tomorrow
  • Brunch on Sunday with the sunflower girls (haven't seen them in such a long time cos i've been either sick or working on weekends! :( sobs) 
  • Fathers' day celebration on Sunday too! 
How am I gonna clear my backlogs then!? :X