June 2012

Thursday, June 28, 2012
Rider's Cafe - Brunch at the Saddle Club

Rider’s Café is one of those brunch places that gets the most rave. Although the place is difficult to find and even harder to make a reservation, it doesn’t stop people from coming back; that’s how good their food is.

After much curiosity, I manage to make a reservation and tried it out myself. True enough I had a satisfying meal. I ordered the pumpkin soup, eggs benedict and brewed coffee. It wasn't spectacular if you ask me. It has the basic ingredients that made up an eggs benedict but it was good. I enjoyed it because it was perfectly poached and the ham has the right amount of saltiness, which gives that pump of flavour.

But I'm not sure if I ever want to go back to this place. The distance and reservation cuts it off for me. I guess it's enough that I've tried it but that's about it.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012
This Week In Photos

food

Manage to grab a coffee on a busy Friday morning.

Got a London travel guide for my upcoming vacation.

Having a small bite of chocolate chunk cookies.

Walking along the river after the dragon boat fun row.

Had a Sunday brunch by the river.

Thursday, June 21, 2012
Lusting Over: Red, White and Gold

Fashion, shop, spring, streetstyle, summer

There is something about a bold lip, messy hair and a trendy outfit that gets everyone looking. Whether you're strolling down a park or sitting in a rustic bistro, you'd grab someone's attention.
And I think this look does just that.

I love how patterns are mixed with strong accessories. It might be too much for some but as long as the colors are not too loud then it still balances it out. A pop of red colour gives it more character and I think that's my favorite part of this look.

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Top/ Pants / Necklace/ Sunglasses/ Lipstick

Monday, June 18, 2012
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Happy Monday!

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Happy Monday!

Don't we all wish it's still the weekend? I have those days like everyday haha. The weekend

was filed with food and a lot of sales. It's everywhere but I manage to resist temptation

and didn't buy anything.

For this week,I'm hoping to get a lot of work done on my blog while juggling my full time job.

Have a good week ladies!

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
{Get The Look!} Mint and Floral Streetstyle

Fashion, shop

Top/Clutch/Heels/Sunglasses/Pants

Tuesday, June 12, 2012
New on Think Runway!

Hi Ladies!

I'm glad to announce that I'm adding two new categories here!

I notice that I've been trying out a lot of good places to eat here and it's starting to become a weekend hobby of mine. I'm sure some of you might have read a couple of my post about it but this time I want to make it official. I just want to share my honest opinion on what I think taste good or not and hopefully it would be of help to you.

Get The Look! is all about fashion and where you can buy the outfits you like. I'll be featuring collections, street wears, celebrity looks anything. This is going to be exciting.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Lusting Over: Elizabeth and James Sunglasses

2012, Beauty, Fashion, shop, summer

I've been lusting over this pair of sunnies ever since I saw a fashion blogger wearing it. The shape is like a cat-eye ray ban's wayfarer and it comes in black, white and leopard . They also have the limited edition but I'm diggin the leopard. It's definitely a must have this summer.

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Monday, June 11, 2012
This Week In Photos

Beauty, food

Obsessed with lace coverups!

Mid week dessert: Sweet and salty dessert with caramel sauce and ice cream

Working on a photoshoot for a product campaign

The perfect harbour view for a birthday celebration

Pre-dinner snack bites

Steak tartare for appetizer. Very interesting flavour!

Banana rum crumble on a Saturday afternoon

Painted my nails in bare rose and glitter

Catching up on my blog with a cup of jasmine green tea

Sunday, June 10, 2012
In The Spotlight: P.S It's Vida

Beauty, blogger, spring, summer

Most of us tend to forget how natural beauty can work wonders for our skin (and how pretty we actually look with less makeup on). Now that it's summer, it's time we embrace it and what a better way to learn a thing or two about it other than Vida of P.S It's Vida.

She is your girl next door girl friend that has a flare for fashion and a love for easy and wearable makeup. Nudes, pinks and corals are definitely on her list. Let's learn more about her.

What is your ideal summer makeup look?

Something light on the skin like a tinted moisturizer or BB cream, some bronzer, a bright coral or pink blush, tons of highlighter, a flick of gel eyeliner, mascara, and a juicy light pink or peach lip.

What is one beauty product you can’t live without?

I couldn’t live without a nude lipstick. I never really liked my natural lip color and I just love the way a nude lip just pulls together any look. I could wear a nude lip day or night. A few of my favorites are MAC viva glam gaga II, NYX circe, and MAC hue.

Are you an eyeshadow or lipstick kind of girl?

Seeing as I just said I couldn’t live without nude lipstick, I am definitely a lipstick girl. I love being able to create different looks with different lip colors. And I never really feel like my look is complete without lipstick on.

What’s your favourite:

Foundation

- NARS Sheer glow

Eyeshadow

- MAC Club

Lipstick

- MAC Hue

Blush

- Illamasqua Katie

Nailpolish

- At the moment it is OPI pandemonium pink

What does your daily skincare routine comprise of?

In the daytime I wash my face with Cetaphil for normal to oily skin on my clarisonic. Then I moisturize with Clinique dramatically different gel. And I use Neutrogena ultra sheer liquid daily sunblock spf 70. At night time I take my makeup off with baby oil on a cotton pad. Then I wash my face again with Cetaphil and my clarisonic. Then I will use La Roche posay effaclar duo on my T zone to keep blackheads and oil under control (this stuff is amazing!) Then I will moisturize with something a little heavier – right now I’m using La Roche Posay nutritic emulsion 2.5%. I also use Mario Badescu’s hyaluronic eye cream. Finally, I will pop some Elizabeth Arden eight hour cream on my lips right before I go to sleep.

What beauty rules did you learn that you still practice today?

I’m not sure I really practice any beauty rules; I kind of just do whatever I think looks good.

If I were to look in your vanity, what are the top 3 beauty brands that I would find?

MAC, NARS, Wet n’ Wild

If you only have 3 beauty items to bring on an island what would that be and why?

Eyeliner – because I have small eyes and it makes such a big difference when they are nicely defined. Blush – I love playing around with different blush colors and I love how blush can easily define your cheeks. Lipstick – because I feel naked without it.

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Tuesday, June 05, 2012
A New Week

Morning Ladies!

It's officially the first week of June. What do you want to accomplish this month? I have a lot on my list by I'll keep it a secret first. In the meantime, I hope all of you are having a fantastic week!

Friday, June 01, 2012
Fire Up with Tefal Cookware

Are you guys feeling the heat lately? I know I did but there are a ton of ways we can enjoy this summer. How about hosting a barbecue party at your backyard? Tefal Cookware is here to share with you how you can enjoy grilling

Invest in a good barbecue. A cast iron grill surface is the perfect partner to meat. A premium grill brush is also worth the extra expense, as regular cleaning will help to protect the grill’s non-stick coating.

Buy the best quality meat. Cheap meat is packed with sinew and fat that will turn your barbeque feast into a chewy mess. Invest time and money into finding the best meat in your area, which means skipping the supermarket and heading to your local butcher or farmer’s market.

Use the kitchen. A good barbeque starts indoors with the preparation of tasty marinades and side dishes. It’s also handy to keep cooked meats warm in the oven whilst you concentrate on the rest of the grill. The Tefal cookware range has a great hard anodised pan set with silicone grip handles that stay cool, meaning you can take hot meat straight from the oven to the table.

Build a multi-level fire. The best barbeques are created in different levels with real lumpwood charcoal and flavoured wood chippings. The varying levels create sections with different temperature, meaning you can move food around to avoid burning.

Lightly oil the grill. Wrap a clean tea towel around a pair of tongs and coat the barbeque surface with a thin layer of vegetable or rapeseed oil. This will help to protect the metal surface and create impressive grill lines on your burgers.

Glaze at the end. Marinades and sauces are essential for packing extra flavour into your barbeque, but the sugar can cause the meat to burn if added too early. Wait until the meat is almost cooked through, then add the glaze and cook for an additional couple of minutes.

Remember your five-a-day. A barbeque isn’t just a meat feast. Adding vegetables to the grill will inject colour and texture into the mix, whilst ensuring your body gets some vitamins and minerals along with a hefty dose of protein. Onion flavours work particularly well on barbeques because of their natural sugars. Try pre-cooking some sweet potatoes before toasting them on the grill for a crispy finish.

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