My SASA haul finally arrived today!!, I’m so excited about this haul, I took advantage of their over $75 free postage offer, got 4 bottles of Tsubaki, I love Tsubaki Hair Shampoo and Conditioner. It makes my hair smell really nice and soft. Also got some Hada-Labo’s Toner, which is so popular at Japan there’s 1 bottle sold every 4 seconds. I also got some other random stuff…
This is a fringe roller, I’ll try this out and let every one how to use it later on.
Also my haul from RAKUTENarrived today too, for those of you who are not familiar with Rakuten, it’s a Japan based ENGLISH service shopping site. I have came across things I wanted to buy from Japanese Sites but always had language problem, so this site will collect your order from a registered Japanese website then combine together then post them out to you. Everything came in this cute paper bag.
The staff member is very nice, she clipped this wooden peg on my invoice and hand written a message (I really appreciate hand written things, you rarely see hand written messages now).
My Le Sucre Rabbit sauce bottles
Also I finally got the replacement Le Sucre spoon for Little Pork Bun, I bought a Le Sucre Rabbit spoon when I went to Japan, but I lost the spoon a few weeks ago.
Also a hand wash liquid pump container
A Boot Holder, I hate to see my boots folded, I think it damages the leather. This will solve that problem for good…
Although Perth is still pretty warm during the day but we start to get chilling windy nights, so now days when I go out at night I must bring a jacket with me.
We went to eat Wagyu Beef again at a friend’s place, this time it’s no funny business I had huge piece of steak!!! I nearly throw up after I came home.
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This is what a wore, a Linen Cut Out Dress from Witchery, speaking of this dress, big drama!! I had my eyes on this dress before Christmas but I always thought it will go on sale soon, so I waited and waited and waited for nearly 2 month, by now there is only one last piece left in my size in the WHOLE PERTH!!, so I had to get it at full price, that was stupid. As my mum said:”What’s the point waiting”…
I really need to clean my mirror, it’s Little Pork Bun’s finger prints everywhere.
This is my make up for today, I used Loreal’s Chrome Shine in 176 for both upper and lower lids. I’m really into this look right now.
Since everyone is kinda interested in my hair styling, I’ll just show you guys how I styled my hair too. I did a low messy bun, very easily done just tie your hair in a low pony tail, then warp around your hair around the elastic band then secure with hair pins, then I added a big navy flower clip (to match with my dress).
I did a few hauls during the weekend, I really wanted a night massage cream, so I got White Lucen’s Brightening Massage Cream, I will review that once I’m ready, also got a serum from the same range.
With the SKII Skin Refine Treatment, I purchased that before but because this is much cheaper than Creme de La Mer so I repurchased this again.
I also did a pretty big clothing haul too. Out Autumn is coming a lot of irresistible new season stuff.
This piece is my favourite out of all of my purchases. A Jan Logan Crystal & Pearl bracelet, it’s so pretty and feminine. If you’re interested please check out their website, they have the most exquisite jewellery pieces, all personally designed Jan Loganherself.
I wore it with my Sea Theme DSK bracelet, it’s it just pretty …
To celebrate Shanghainese Dumpling’s 1st birthday & 198 fanson google friend’s connect and 290 fans on facebook, I would like to give the following gifts to 3 lucky winners.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for reading my thought bubbles for the past year, I do hope that you find my blog entertaining & continue to support Shanghainese Dumpling in the future.
1) Micky Mouse Iriver MP3 player 2GB, you have 4 colours to choose from. Once you win just let me know which colour you would like.
2) Vitacreme B12 Regenerative Cream and the newly developed luxurious Vitacreme B12 Anti-Aging Serum. You can not buy this anywhere on this world yet.
Rules:
1st Entry
Subscribe to Shanghainese Dumpling on Google Friends Connect
Become a fan of Shanghainese Dumpling on Facebook (If you don’t have a Facebook account I can understand just let me know)
Leave a comment on this post to say what’s your favourite post out of my entire blog & paste the link on the comment.
Update: I think finding that post and paste the link is a bit of hard work, as long as you describe the part then that’s fine.
2nd Entry
Post about this giveaway post on your blog with the my gift pictures, just 2 pictures will do.
Then also leave me another comment with the link to the blog post you’ve done.
Competition Closes 10th March 2010， Winners will be drawn by random.org & announced on the 15th of March.
I thought since Valentine’s day is coming I might do something that’s evening, dinner and date related. I pre curled my hair randomly just to add volume and curls will naturally make you look more romantic.
Japanese High Bun Hair – Elegant Ondago
An Ondago is a common hair style in Japan, I think it’s fantastic for both casual days or dress up dinners. Simply tie a pony tail on the crown of your head, then twist and pin your hair accordingly to make a bun. I’ve added a red bow head band here.
You could also add on the Purple Bow clips I’ve styled in my last Scunci Hair Styling post.
You could pin them how ever and where ever you like.
Simple Volumized Look
Big Hair is the simplest hair style to do at home, all you need to do is curl your hair, use hair wax to separate your curls, remember to add volume to the crown of your head.
I used a simple 2 band head band, the trick is in the design, the 2nd band is raised a little higher than the first band, which will allow it to sit on top of your big volume hair, not pressing it down. Also the silicon gel edge makes it extra comfortable and secure to wear.
Side Curls
Separate your hair into two section, one is your side fringe section and another is the rest of your hair, pull it to the side (base of your ear) twist then clip with a claw clip.
You can leave it as that if you wish
But you can also pin the fringe side up then add a head band on top.
While pining your fringe part, remember not to pull it too tight you want to create that loose romantic feeling.
Here’re the two hair products used.
Pleats Low Bun
Pleats are still very in this season, you can incorporate that in to your every day convenient low bun to make it an extra effort dinner bun.
Pleat the two sides of your hair, then use a rubber band to secure. Then work on your low bun, if you have long hair you could wrap your two pleats around your bun, if you have medium hair like mine length now, just pin the two pleats underneath your bun.
Then add head band, I used hair colour bend types, it’s discreet but yet add on some extra touch.
You could also do bows if you wish
This is the hair colour blend head bands I used, they have different colours to suit different hair colours, come in a set of 3s, blends in just right with your hair.
Double Bows
Tell you the truth I have never worn two bow head bands together but they turned out pretty good I think.
Hope my simple hair styles will help you to look extra pretty on Valntine’s day
I’m back on diet again, been thinking about things I can EAT with out putting on the FAT.
So I got this Microwave Chip Maker, so now I can do any feed dry myself, like potato, banana, sweet potato, apricot. Although the tray is not very big but I guess they’re trying to promote freshness.
It’s pretty easy to make, it does come with a slicer but I find the pieces the slicer makes is too thin so I cut them myself. Today I’m making sweet potato chips.
Once done put them in to the tray piece by piece then put it into the microwave for 5 minutes, I like mine crispy so I did it for 7 minutes. Also depending on how thick you slice your chips, the thicker they’re the more time you need to leave them in the microwave.
This is what they look like at 5 minutes, still not fully dried up yet
Dah Dah!!! This is the end result, no artificial anything added, just simple home made sweet potato chips .
Some pieces are still not crispy yet, but considering this chip maker is only $15 and pretty convenient, I can forgive a few pieces of chips not being crispy.
Do you have any healthy snacks you could introduce me??
This is just a general haul post, things that I bought recently, interesting things…
Le Sucre Rabbit is my favourite character at the moment, I used to like Hello Kitty like everybody else but now this adorable rabbit has taken the cat’s place. He is so french… go ahead laugh at me, I want to be a cute old fart.
Mr Seal is just a backgroud, although I really like him too. I got a bathroom head band and also a eye pad.
The eye pad came with a gel pad, which you can put into the fridge, fabric is so soft.
Perfect for not wanting to get up!!
Also a Le Sucre rabbit hot water bottle, suppose to be for Little Pork Bun, when winter comes but I’m “TESTING” it out for him first. Also some rose scented sheep, for bed time comfort.
A perfect pair of flip flops, Perth is still very hot…
I love the heart on the strap
This is just too cute
I think this pair of shoes will look good with everything and anything.
Comfortable walking heel
One more for Net a Porter
Perth is not cold enough yet but I’m just taking advantage of the sale.
Very comfortable!!!
I also bought a Chip Maker, will show you my home made chips on Monday.
This is my favourite restaurant the Bell House, it’s situated right on the jetty of the South Perth’s Ferry Station. A lot of people don’t know this place because you only walk up to that point if you catch a ferry, but I’ve known this place for years, they do the best but the ugliest Sticky Date Pudding!!!!
We had a relaxing evening on Saturday night, catch up with some friends, eating is what I’m good at.
Beautiful Sun Set Over Swan River – On the free way － 在我们的高速公路上拍的，佩斯的天鹅河日落。
It is very hard to take a photo on a moving car but look at the amazing view out of the window – 在车上拍照真的很难哦，但是外面的景色被弄的很漂亮。
A Ferry is pulling in to the station… 客船快到岸了
A father and son session – 爸爸抱着小肉包子。
Bell House Front View – “钟楼” 的前面
I had Fish of the Day – 今天我吃的是鱼
Daddy had Beef – 爸爸吃了牛肉
Dessert is Sticky Date Pudding – 甜品是黏枣布丁，我的挚爱
Little Pork Bun was very well behaved, even the restaurant staff said they have never ever seen a such well behaved kid, he didn’t scream, just smiled and giggled had some watermelon then gone to sleep when we started our coffee session.
I’m living at this frustration stage right now, our internet has got shaped down to 56kb I couldn’t even visit my own blog, also the rest of yours the only time I could use full speed internet at home is before 12noon, so I have to do this post quickly. How frustrating!!! Australia is probably the only country on this earth that puts a limit on download, common catch up Australia….
Anyway today I want to share my latest headband collection, I have mentioned before that I’m a headband obsessor, I already have a very big collection but sometimes just can’t help adding on more, if you’re interested please check out myPrevious Post.
Lastly, this my favourite, a Miu Miu Headband, I purchased this from Net A Porter.
Please put product name on subject line when emailing me, thank you
These Real Crystal & Beads Brooches will make your ordinary cardigan or blazer look amazing. Keep in mind that each brooch might look a bit different to the picture as it’s hand made so each bead is positioned a bit different.
If you have a Satin Headband you can pin these to use as hair accessories too.
I haven’t done a post for Little Pork Bun for long long time, he is doing fine, just learned a few more tricks along the way. Start with a video…
Ever since Little Pork Bun turned 1 he tries to do everything himself, not exactly in the perfect way but he tries, this time he’s drinking AIR out of his water bottle.
He is crawling very well now
He does listen & respond with “en” when you talk to him
He also reads magazines hanging on our toilet door
Also drags his play station around, this was not meant to be a walker but he made it into a walker
Little Pork Bun has a pal he can play with from time to time but right now he ignores him most of the time, cos he think: “That must be another toy”.
He start to show destructive signs, he wants to tear the little bee’s wings.
He also has a bad hair day too.
Enjoy Little Pork Bun’s recent pictures he is going to be 15 months on the 24th of this month!!.
I haven’t done a skincare review for a long time, the reason being is I haven’t found any break throughs in new & worth a mention products ever since Vitacreme B12, which I’ve mentioned in my last skin care routine update in October 09.
Blanchir Superior is my latest discovery, I’ve explored into my 3rd bottle already, my first contact was back in my September Haul Post. While I’m at this I would like to share with you my latest skincare routine as well.
These are the products I’ve been using during the day
These products I add on in my night skincare routine
These two bottles I swear by when I have break outs!!! If you’re interested the review please visit HERE.
This is the 2nd generation product range of the original Blanchir Whiten Range by Kanebo (佳麗寶), if you’re unfamiliar with the company Kanebo, they’re almost as old as Shiseido, been contributing towards the Japanese “Whitening” market ever since the late 60s.
The latest discovery of Blanchir Superior is consists of only natural ingredients, this is the safest & chemical free, long term whitening product you could find on the market.
Main Ingredients:
Bergenia (岩白菜) – This is the latest new ingredient added into this 2nd generation Blanchir Superior range, Bergenia is a Chinese Medicine, originated from the Himalaya region, the word 岩 means cliff, so originally these plants can be found on the cliff wall, in old days these are precious medicine as ancient Chinese Doctors had to climb cliffs to pick them. Sorry I got side tracked there .
Bergenia is a fantastic anti inflammatory ingredient, also has antiseptic power, very good for calming after sun damage, also good for whitening. It is also very well known for it’s strengthening blood vessels (remember how we go all red when we exposed to the sun too much, that just mean some of our not very strong blood vessels expand or broke while exposing to the sun).
This is a perfectly safe & gentle ingredient, either for long term topical application or internal intake, Bergenia will not turn toxic at all.
Pyracantha Fortuneana (火棘) – This is one of the early discovery in Kanebo’s whitening product range back in 1997. After the sun, our skin’s Amines is very active, the fast the Amines actives the more pigments our skin is producing. what PF does is to either stop or slow down the activity of Amines, which targets our skin’s pigmentation production from the beginning level. Pyracantha Fortuneana (火棘) is also very good for blood circulation, so it benefits our skin by getting rid of toxins faster.
Sambucus (接骨木) – This is another existing ingredient in the 1st generation Blanchir Range. Sambucus also has the ability to stop Amines activities, it is also anti inflammatory, extremely good for rashes actually. It heals blooding wound very quickly, reduces pain, for rashes it calms the itchiness as well.
This might sound a bit weird but Sambucus has the ability to control the root of pigmentation cells, Sambucus will tell it to stop produce pigments, digest those already produced, also when needed to increase cell activities to change your usual pigmentation production.
Overall: Natural Whitening is A Future Trend
Although the Blanchir Superior is fantastic for whitening but I don’t only rave about this product just for that, it is also very safe to use long term and also calms sensitive and inflamed skin. But yes the whitening credit is still there, this is like a triple insurance to stop your dark pigmentations to grow and also the fact that the product is full of natural Chinese Natural ingredients it gives me more trust in using this product long term.
I’m already on to my 3rd bottle and have a new one as back up, as I go through the lotion quite a bit, you can use this as a usual toner or use this as a mask, so occasional I will fill my toner lid then put one of those capsule mask in there.
Thanks for reading my review, let me know if you do try this product
As usual I put the link to where I bought it from at the beginning of the post.
Today’s post is all about hair, to continue on what I’ve mentioned yesterday Scunci has sent me a lot of hair products, so first set of items I’m going to review are the Lavender Headband & Bows, I love the lavender colour and with bows, common who will not look cute in bows!! Bows are a MUST for this season.
Scunci Hair Products
I’ve done 4 looks with 3 products, just some extra suggestions with how to use their hair products.
You’ll need to pre curl your hair a little bit to creative volume, then as simple as doing an usual 1/2 up hair style, tie with Scunci’s None-Slip Grip hair tie in Black (to blend in with my own hair colour). Readjust your hair so it doesn’t look flat and volume less, then PLACE your headband over your crown section, don’t use the gliding motion, use place that way it won’t ruin your adjusted hair style.
This is so simple to do, simple divide your hair into 70% and 30%, use the 30% part, divide again into 2 sections, pick up your first section, twist a little bit then securely pined with a satin bow, then pick up the 2nd section do the same, make sure the bow position lines up.
This is too easy, just simply find the right position and clip it in, not much effort is needed.
4) Cute Top Bow
Lastly it’s the look I did last night, simply pick up your fringe section of your hair, tie at the centre point of your head aline with your ears, so imagine a line coming from the both tips of your ears coming to the centre. Then secure tie with Scunci’s None Slip Grip again, to create the puffiness back scratch your hair a little bit, then pin your bow on top of the elastic band to hide it.
The good thing about this look is you can also add a head band over your elastic, for that puffy look. Which also hides the elastic band and look quite good.
Hope you all like my first series of Hair Styling tutorials, which style is your favourite?
I’m trying out a new technique with my eye make up, although I still love the natural look but sometimes for special occasions I wanted something more intense but yet I don’t want to look like a Rock Star.
Make Up Used
I’ve used all drug store make up today, fairly simple and as you can tell I’ve bought another Loreal Chrome Shine as I have mentioned in my previous post this is my favourite eye shadow at the moment.
Now the important part is eye liners, the difference between this make up look to all my others is I’ve lined both top and bottom water line of my eyes. This gives my eyes a more intense feel.
Line both top & bottom waterline
At first dark black eye liners could look a bit too strong but once you add on eye lashes they’ll look much more softened. I liked to trim my false eye lashes into 3 sections for a more nature look.
Trim Your False Eye Lashes
Eyes With False Lashes
Here’s the end result, I really love it, hope you like it too.
Baby Doll Eyes End Result
Comparing to the Baby Doll Eyes look on Japanese magazines this is a lot more less intense and more wearable. I’ll defiantly do this look for parties in the future.
I also tried 2 hair products from Scunci, including the purple bow I’m wearing now. Recently I have the honour of becoming their ambassador, so I will be posting lots of their hair products with hair do tutorials.
Check out all these hair accessories they’ve sent me!!!
Scunci Hair Products
HAIR TUTORIALS coming up & at the end of these Scunci hair tutorial series I’ll be GIVING AWAY majority of these hair products so stay tuned.
Chinese – 中文
娃娃大眼妆
好久都没有用中文写点什么了， 有点生疏，如果有不明白的请见谅。
大眼妆其实很容易画，最主要就要掌握眼线， 其余的眼影颜色可以随自己喜欢
1）先用的是最右边的3色组合，用最浅色打底。
2）然后用中间色涂到眼窝
3）最后用中间的单色眼影 （深棕色）做阴影。
4）画眼线的时候注意要再上内眼圈，下内眼圈，上上眼圈都要涂满了， 这样可以让眼睛看上去更加深邃。
5) 必须加上假睫毛，剪了3断， 不过这个可以随自己喜欢。
6）最后涂上睫毛膏
还挺容易的吧 …
Sorry guys I’m going to start to do parts of my blog in Chinese, as I have quite a few requests, but I’ll do them in a different colour text for easy reading.
Isn’t this lovely!!! If you’re interested to see more photos please visit Custard Bun’s Blog
This view is breath taking at Kerri Vally Resort, we traveled with another family & their baby, I must say travelling with baby is not exactly the easier task, I thought I was lucky that Little Pork Bun was so well behaved during the road trip, didn’t make a noise just ate and slept but the little monster refused to sleep from 1am – 4am. But anyway overall it was a great experience Little Pork Bun get to see the water reflection and the beautiful view too.
Lake Side Rooms at Kerri Valley Resort
Lakeside Room @ Kerri Valley Resort
Me in my holiday outfit
Then had dinner at the resort restaurant, very nice food there.
Marron Chowder
Marron
Beef
Salmon
Seafood Pasta
Then the next day we went to the Pemberton Blue Berry & Lavender Farm. They do the BIGGEST home made blue berry pan cake. Their souvenir shop is impressive, filled with Berry & Lavender products.
Famous Blue Berry Pan Cakes
Berry Sauce Blue Berry Pan Cake
In the parking lots we “Road Killed” a baby Just one of the silly things a dad would do to their baby. But we all had a good laugh…
Road Killed
That pretty much ends our fun weekend activity, hope you all had a great weekend too.
I got photo tagged by Liana, I’m kinda glad that she gave me this tag, made me go through my old pictures again, almost forgot the old life I used to have .
My Cavalier King Charles - Xiao Qiang (小强）
For 4 or 5 years before I met Custard Bun, I used to live in this 2 bedroom apartment all by myself, right next to the city, which is perfect for late night parties hehe
Although most of the time I’m occupied with either work or friends but sometimes it can be a bit lonely as well, so I got this little dog, his name is Xiao Qiang (小强). He is a King Charles Spaniel, has the most softest & cheerful personality, he is at a good home now, as our apartment’s centre management wouldn’t allow me to keep him so I had to move him to my dad’s then my dad had to move so once again we had to move him to a friend’s home, they have a 5 year old boy at the time and he absolutely loves Xiao Qiang. I don’t think I can ever give him the life he deserves.
Looking through my picture archives made me think how fast life has slipped pass me. Dating. getting married, giving birth all seem to happened just yesterday. I wonder what’s waiting for me next …
I would like to tag who ever wants to do this.
open your 1st photo folder in “My Pictures”
scroll to the 10th photo
post that photo on your site and write about the story behind it
state who you got the tag from on your post
I have to share these two products with you, these are my latest finds from Drug Store, although they’re Drug Store Price but their quality is Department Store grade.
Loreal Paris - Color Appeal Chrome Shine - 176 Turquoise Lamé
First of all I don’t usually buy single eye shadows and also I don’t tend to buy dark colours, as I usually go for a natural light toned but as soon as I tried this on the back of my hands I couldn’t resist, once applied on lids it brings out a contouring feeling, although I’m only using one shadow but it looked like I’m wearing one of those 3 or 4 colour shadow pallets.
The shadow colour is build able, I’ve done a light natural look first.
Light Natural Look Created with Loreal's Color Appeal Chrome Shine - 176 Turquoise Lamé
Then I went for a night Smoky Eye look with the same eye shadow, just by building up a bit more colour, I also added a gold gel eye shadow for highlighting but that’s all I used.
Night Smoky Eye Look with Loreal's Color Appeal Chrome Shine - 176 Turquoise Lam
Night Smoky Eye Look with Loreal Paris - Color Appeal Chrome Shine - 176 Turquoise Lam
Night Smoky Eye Look with Loreal Paris - Color Appeal Chrome Shine - 176 Turquoise Lam
Night Smoky Eye Look with Loreal Paris - Color Appeal Chrome Shine - 176 Turquoise Lam
This shadow is soo easy to use, the shimmers in them make it “mistake-less” the reason I say mistake-less is because the more shimmering the eye shadow the lesser the mistake will show but sometimes when there’re too much shimmers the shadow will look more or less unnatural, also colour of the eye shadow might not show very well but Chrome Shine is perfectly formulated so there is enough pigment, build-able colour and also the right amount of shimmer for easy application, also looks nice and natural.
This is a must try eye shadow, I’m thinking to go back and purchase other colours.
Clean & Clear Cleansing Wipes
This is another fantastic find which does not cost a fortune, I’m very particular with my makeup removers, I know a lot of beauty bloggers out there uses cleansing wipes to remove their make up but up until yesterday I still couldn’t find the one that suited me the most, I’ve tried everything, you name it, the cheap drug store ones from Johnson & Johnson to expensive M.A.C ones none I really loved.
I have sensitive eyes, so either the wipes are stinging my eyes or they’re not removing make up that well. But that little box of Clean & Clear Wipes really impressed me, I didn’t have stinging feeling in my eyes at all, no dryness after, also it removed make up really well.
As usual I have 5 or 6 coats of mascara, it took them off with out any trace, no residue as well, also the wipes are wet enough, I’ve tried dry wipes, felt like I’m wiping tissue against my eye.
This is another must try, you won’t be disappointed, the pattern on the wipes are like light exfoliating agents, not only it took off my make up it did a mini exfoliation as well.
Gucce is an Italian Restaurant at Applecross, there’re so many good reviews about it and also real Italians also recommended it to us, we had to try it.
This time we took Little Pork Bun there, another chance for another night out just the 3 of us. Bonding Bonding Bonding
Gucce’s interior is very pleasant, we set next to the window doors, they have a pizza Oven in the middle of the restaurant, also restaurant staff are very nice and friendly. So first impression is good.
Gucce Italian Restaurant at Applecross Western Australia
Little Pork Bun at Gucce
Here’s what we had, a plater for 2 as starter, 2 pastas, both creamy tomato sauce.
Plater to share for 2
Creamy Tomato Sauce with Chicken
Creamy Tomato Sauce with Sea Food
Tiramisu @ Gucce
I must admit this is not the best Italian I have ever tried, maybe they’re famous for their pizza because their pasta didn’t really impress me, this place is still worth a try but it won’t be a restaurant I would take my overseas friends to, just not special enough. Also their Tiramisu was just normal, my friend can make better than that.
I would probably go back there once more just to try their wood fire pizza out, see if that would impress me
I'm having a snuggly fit in to my pre-pregnant dress
This is what I wore, loosing those stupid “BABY FAT” is very hard for me, I finally fit into one of my pre pregnancy dress now but I need help with taking it off, cos it gets stuck around my shoulder LOL
Also I’m very into the colour ORANGE right now. I got myself a pair of orange Crocs, so comfortable but best to wear around the house as my brother in law said some one’s toe got cut off wearing Cros on an escalator…Ouch!!!!, for those of you who owns a pair of Crocs better be careful when standing on escalator.
Orange Croc Shoes
How did every one spent their last weekend? I ate too much once again hehe…
I’ve been playing with my hair today, this length is much easier to style my hair short and now the layers look much natural comparing to my OLD TUTORIAL.
It’s been a long long time, even my hair dresser told me he hasn’t seen me for nearly a year hehe
My New Hair Cut
It’s now officially shoulder length, I also had a colour as well. What do you guys think? Now my head feel much lighter, as I have mentioned before my hair was up to my waist back then.
Most Recent Photo Before Hair Cut
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair & Eye Cream & Day Cream
I also bought a new set of skincare, I’ve been looking seriously into Anti Ageing care products, still have to finish my old ones but I always wanted to try the Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair, they’re doing a promotion both online and in store, for $105 you can have all of the 3 items above, usually just the Advanced Night Repair would cost $105. Price is really good if anyone’s thinking about getting this be quick!!!, I already bought the last pack in Perth Myer.
Chanel Roller Perfume Sticks
I’m doing a little showing here hehe this is a present from a lovely couple, they got this from Japan. Isn’t this lovely!! 6 Chanel Perfume Roller Sticks, they’re so precious but today I’ve used Chanel No 19 for the first time . I’ve always used Coco Chanel perfume but I wanted to try something new.
This Fibre Hair Towel is 7 times more drying comparing to our normal towel, if you’re like me taking ages to dry your long hair and worry if the hair dryer heat will damage your hair, then this is the best solution.
Perfect for travelling, cut your hair drying time by 1/2.
Colours: Will be sent out by chance
Fiber Hair Drying Towel - Dries 7 times more than a normal towel
Healthy Phone Wire Hair Tie – 3 for AUS$10 + Postage
This is the best hair tie you can find on the market, it gives you a gentle grip with out pulling and damaging your hair, also gives you that romantic loose pony tail feeling.
Colour: Multicoloured but will be sent out by chance
Phone Wire Healthy Hair Tie
Phone Wire Healthy Hair Tie
Limited Edition Anna Sui Bathroom Head Band – AUS$10 + Postage
Anna Sui Bathroom Head Band
Fringe Helper – AUS$10 + Postage
This is a very convenient product to help with blowing dry your fringe, we all know the hard way which is using a roller brush to roll your fringe while blowing hot hair on them but this by using this clip you don’t need that at all, simply clip it on your fringe section then blow hot hair then cold hair, your fringe will look nice and perfect.
I wonder how did every one spend their holiday season, I’m sharing some high lights here
First up a special food porn – Wagyu Beef. We had this at my brother in law’s place, there were a few KGs of beef involved but we managed to finished them all including that huge piece of beef fat.
Wagyu Beef
Wagyu Beef
and then new findings – A Dior Serum de Rouge Lip Stick, I’m so not a lip stick person, in fact I probably only own 2 lip sticks in my whole life but I’m in love with my new purchase, it’s so moisturising it doesn’t even feel like a lip stick, feels like lip balm but looks like Lip gloss but packed in the convenience of a skinny lip stick tube. The colour I got is 510 a natural tone (I always go for natural tones), I also tried 610 which is also very natural but 510 is more coral & orange toned and 610 is more pink toned, so depending on your own personal taste, give this a try, you won’t regret it!!!.
Dior Serum de Rouge Lipstick - Colour 510
Dior Serum de Rouge Lipstick
Wearing Dior Serum de Rouge Lipstick
Also a new finding from Christmas Sale – Levis Cropped Jeans Jacket, my mum think I’m a bit silly bringing back such an UN-SPECIAL item. I still left the tag on, not sure if I should return it, what do you guys think?
Levis Cropped Jeans Jacket
Levis Cropped Jeans Jacket
Also tried to style Little Pork Bun
Little Pork Bun's Back Street Boy Look
Little Pork Bun's Adventure Look
This is just Little Pork Bun Look
Little Pork Bun Loves Car Magazines
Also a new buy for Little Pork Bun – A Bean Bag!!! he needed something to relax in, since he is too long for the good old vibrating chair now.
Little Pork Bun's New Bean Bag
Little Pork Bun's Vibrating Chair
I think that pretty much sums up my Holiday Season, how did all of you spent your Holiday Season?
I thought I’ll just start the year 2010 off with this fantastic news
Yes Sex and the City 2, I didn’t even know there will be a 2, I ever thought to myself when Carrie finally married Big, what else could happen, what other dramas could there be… I’m not complaining, I love watching Sex and the City, if they want to continue doing this I’m happy to watch the girls in to their 60s and yeahhh these is a 2.
Release date: 28th May 2010
This date is stamped in my calendar, another 5 months I just can’t wait!!!
Dear friends, thank you for visiting my blog in the past year, I know you come from all different parts of the world, although I generally blog in English. I would still like to sincerely wish you all a very happy and blessed new year.
Am I just lucky or what!!! One of our very own Perth Christmas Lights Fantasia is right next door. Sometimes I really appreciate little things like this .
One night in front of their beautiful 2 story house we tuned into 88.9 on the radio stopped at the middle of our street (very spontaneous) and just stared as those lights danced away.
The Kelly's Christmas in Perth
This beautiful Christmas Lights display is kindly made possible by the Kelly’s Family to support the Princess Margaret Children’s Hospital Foundation, please feel generous to make a donation on their blog.
Please enjoy this Christmas Lights Display video :)
I went out shopping the whole day, added another eye shadow to my Nars collection, I’ve only got 1 Nars Duo in April Fools, which I’ve blogged about before.
I really do like my Nars Duo, except its got that green under tone to it, I probably won’t wear it everyday, but it is still my favourite this month.
The shadow I bought today is Nars’s single, in Nepal. It’s a very natural light shimmer colour, very skin toned with tinny bit of brown and pink in there.
Ever since little pork bun was born I have been reinforcing the whole bun community to speak Chinese (Mandarin) to him only. So that he could know our culture a bit more, speak our language.
But recently I thought why don’t I do duo language, there’s nothing wrong with learning them together, apparently in Europe parents and grandparents come from all different countries, sometimes 4 languages at once, if those babies can do it sure little pork bun can.
When I say kid, I really do mean a kid, at only 24 conquering the high fashion world, another Asian designer woohoo.
Alexander Wang, you know at first I thought he must be related to Vera Wang to be able to get into the high end fashion world so quickly. We all soon know he sure has got he’s own mysterious sense of style. Wang’s women is sporty, sexy, unique in every way. Loved by Erin Wasson, Mischa Barton, Alice Dellal and many many more.
He is a California born Chinese American, graduated from Parsons School of Design, started designing as early as 9, launched he’s first collection at 2007, selling over 150 boutiques internationally. Impressive Bio isn’t it, this is not all he also received top honors from the Vogue/CFDA Fund.
I wish I had achieved all that when I was 24 (so what was I doing at 24 again?). What I love about the label is the simpleness, bold colours, unstructured styles. Sporty yet sexy, masculine yet sexy. Everything is Clean Clean Clean…
Posted by Ena Pang on Feb 8, 2009 in Beauty, Makeup
FREE GIVE AWAY
To celebrate my little blog migration, I have decided to be generous and give away this fantastic freebie, a brand new Fiberwig Mascara (Made in Japan) still in it’s packaging, never been used. I just happened to have 2 Fiberwigs, the instructions are in Chinese, I will personally translate it to English when we find a winner.
I have reviewed this mascara on my previous post, so you can see exactly how fantastic this mascara is. I will post anywhere on this earth, even to North and South Poles, do they have internet there I wonder. (Sorry I just got side tracked)
Anyhow, here’s how you enter:
1) You must leave a comment on this post to let me know that you would like to enter into this fantastic give away.
Posted by Ena Pang on Feb 8, 2009 in Beauty, Makeup
As you all know I’m a eyelash crazy person, those few little hair just mean so much to me, so I’m always on the look out for new mascaras, secret potions and lotions If you know any please don’t forget to let me know.
I was recently given a chance to review this mascara – Fiberwig, I must be honest, I did happen to buy one already last year, I wasn’t quite sure if it’s the mascara or I just couldn’t master the skill of applying it back then, so it didn’t really work out for me.
After careful study of the instruction, I really learn to appreciate this mascara now. The key is to layer then build and layer then build, until you have achieve the length you’re happy with.
This is what it looks like, just like any ordinary mascara:
Get your 50g Free Sample Eco Store Laundry PowderHere
Eco Store Laundry Powder
I’m a freebie queen I’m not affraid to admit it, I just kinda feel exciting when I receive something for free in the mail But this is good for us, good for the enviroment, and it’s free why not.
I’ve signed up already and waiting for my 50g of Laundry Powder Sample, but what attracted me the most is when they mentioned their product is Healthier, Safer, No chemicals, Plant based, Allergy free and Fragrance free. Oh I forgot to mention better cost per use as well.
Our bun family has a big problem with eczema, I’ve always been concerned with our cleaning products at home, I’m trying to make our household a chemical free place, I’m already using Natural Instinct’s laundry powder, I wouldn’t mind to try some other natural products to, some of the testimonials sound really promising. Read more…
I really should post some pictures here, but I personally can’t see any dramatic differences, so there’s no point posting my short eye lashes.
I haven’t given up yet, still applying every night, I was going to apply during day time too just to speed up the process a bit more but I don’t think that works.
Nothing serious, it’s only internet shopping we’re talking about. 3 packages arrived at our door, I carefully unwrap them, feels like opening Christmas Presents, only which I know what’s inside already.
Things I bought form ozsale.com.au has arrived, I’ve mentioned about this website on my previous post. I’ve been waiting for these for a whole month, I know they take a long time to deliver, but for the price I’m paying on those good I think they’re all worth waiting.
I promised to show what I bought, so here they are.
My first order was for little pork bun, a set of Juicy Couture Terry Tracky set in brown. They are so cute, they have the word Juicy on the bum area just like my set.
Then the blue and brown booties are from my second order, I also bought him a little brown beanie with little ears. I know, poor little pork bun is going to look like a bear this winter, I got carried away with the colour brown. The star jump suit and the shoe laced booties are for a friend.
I also manage to grab custard bun 2 Ralph Lauren polo. That’s nothing special, just normal stripy polo shirts but they were very good price.
I really like them, things came in just as it showed, only one little fault, the shoe laced bootie’s shoe lace on one side was cut short some how but nothing major. I did email ozsale.com.au and they apologised and willing to swap for another pair, but unfortunately they were all sold out so they did offer money back as well. The over all experience was pleasant and trust worthy. If you happen to shop around on the internet give this website a try, I would recommend it.
I think about this quite often ever since given birth, I know this is a bit unreal, but I thought my body would magically go back to it’s before birth status.
But Noooo it never happened, I’m now 3 and 1/2 months down the track and still look like I’m 5 months pregnant, they say 9 months up and 9 months down, I’v only got 6 months to go… OMG OMG. I really want to do something about those rolls, but let me finish my two pieces of chocolate spread on toast first…
I did a purple theme for Valentine’s day, just to match the violet to the word Valentine, how original . The dress was from Lisa Ho, it’s black with purple grey flowers on the neck and trim. I wore this dress to a friend’s wedding when I was heavily pregnant, now with out a big tummy it does make a difference, I dressed it up with a purple ball ring and Swarovski earrings as well. Make up is also purple just to top this whole look up.
Ｗe drove all the way to Black Swan Winery & Restaurant at Swan Vally today, they offered Valentine’s set menu. Custard Bun ate there already when friends came over here to visit us, when they told me how nice the food was my saliva drooped all over my shirt already. Finally today we got rid of little pork bun Yeahhhh.
With vast growing new developments in the cosmetic world, we’re getting more and more confused on choosing the right products for us. So many brands, so many types and so many colours. It’s a world of decisions after decisions.
I’m going to tackle the liner world today, nothing else, purely on liners.
First of all they break down in to three types, they come in pencils, liquids and gels.
Little pork bun’s been sleeping through the night for a whole month already, except today, today he woke up at 3am for a big morning feed of 240ml in one go.
I find babies don’t cope with time adjustments very well, we dragged on a bit today at Custard bun’s parent’s place. We came home at 9:00pm and bathed him at 9:30pm instead of the usual 8:00pm – 8:30pm, he was already very sleepy, then situation got worst, he was so sleepy he cried through out he’s bath time. Because he tired himself out some more during bath, he didn’t have any energy to eat. So he went straight to bed after change of clothes and nappy.
And this is the end result of me getting up at 3am giving him a early morning feed and can’t go back to sleep again, ended up updating my blog at 4:30am.
I’ve been so busy these two days, our whole bun family are rash battling again… Yeah how exciting this is exactly why we’re all having babies (NOT).
Any how, I managed to have an escape for 3 hrs today, a friend of mine is very kind and cooked gourmet lunch for 2 + 1 today, we had the works and they’re all home made, I so admire people who can cook and enjoy cooking.
I usually just cook to stay alive!!…
They’re all so yummy I have to take some pictures and show everybody, I wish I could do all that.
It’s been a pretty sad year for Perth, first the interest rate rise, then the property recession and now the world economy crisis. We all get effected, but this doesn’t mean our life style has to suffer, there’s always two sides to things.
Whole bunch of companies out there are offering discounts and freebies to attract spenders back into the game.
I came across the book version in 2005, some how I was into reading, I was never into reading, always think it take too long. But this book attracted me cos it was written by the Greg Behrendt & Liz Tuccillo, Who are the scribes of Sex and the City.
When the Hollywood made it into a movie I can’t help dragging Custard bun along to watch this “chic flick” I really don’t think he minded it, since he watched “Sex and the city” with me too.
We both really enjoyed it, we saw heaps of man accompanying their partners in this movie, not like the Sex and the City, Custard Bun was the only male in the whole cinema. The movie was funny, cute, very real about relationships, how we (women) deal with it and how they (men) deal with it.
Sometimes we girls just need that big slap in the face, probably He’s just not that into you. I give this movie 4 out of 5 stars, definitely a must see on the current Box Office, especially for couples.
My latest purchase from Priceline is this neat little package. It’s a brush set from Eco Tools. If you are looking for CHEAP + GOOD beauty brushes, I would highly recommend this set. The whole brush set only cost $24.95.
All of the brushes are made from earth friendly materials
•Bamboo handle has a low impact on the earth’s resources as it is a highly sustainable plant.
•Synthetic taklon bristles are 100% cruelty free.
•Sleek ferrule is made from recycled aluminum.
•Cosmetic case is made from natural cotton and hemp.
Our phone line was down today, never thought my life with out Internet access is so difficult, I nearly killed myself from not being able to check my emails.
While little pork bun is sleeping and I need to wait for the Telstra guy to check out our line, I’ve decided to keep myself insane by doing some craft work, trust me I’m not the crafty type at all.
I made little pork bun an Agreeable Sheep while waiting. Agreeable Sheep will gently nod he’s head when the knob is turned as if he’s saying Yes to everything (I think this sheep should be a He).
I downloaded the pattern from www.flying-pig.co.uk I stumbled across this site accident the other day. This is a very interesting website, they happen to do paper animation kits and they’re all so cute. You can download my little sheep file here if you are interest too. If you happen to make one email me some pictures
This post is purely driven by Little Pork Bun, ever since he’s gone rashy, I’ve tried Western and Chinese Medicine, I do see some benefits of using Chinese Medicine on babies, as they’re more natural, not as aggressive but a lot of the times I don’t even know what they are.
I have decided to post some information about commonly used Chinese medicine and how to use them and where to get them from.
Chrysanthemums are also known as Dendranthema morifolium, there are about 30 species of Chrysanthemum, if you’re trying to use it as Chinese Medicine, please don’t use those type for Mother’s day, cos they’re purely for viewing purposes.
The type of Chrysanthemum used for Chinese Medicine is the yellow or white ones, white is more common comparing to yellow ones, it is important to know, wild Chrysanthemum and normal Chrysanthemum has a lot of differences, the wild type some how contains poison, it might cause lack of appetite, throwing up and diarrhea. The type I’m mentioning here is the Normal Chrysanthemum not the wild ones.
Chrysanthemum is commonly used for: Cooling, light liver detoxing, brightening vision, hot flue, headache & dizziness, red & swollen eyes. 头痛眩晕 , 平肝明目, 散风清热, 用于风热感冒, 目赤肿痛, 眼目昏花.
I have decided not to buy any more drinks now, I cook Chrysanthemum with Honey and store them in a big bottle, it’s great for hot summer days and much less sugar. This is the most common type of cooking Chrysanthemum, which benefit our eyes, digestive system, good for brain activities.
You can also cook Chrysanthemum into porridge, which again gives a cooling body effect, good for calming stress etc
Because this is a very common type of Chinese Medicine, so any Chinese stores would carry them, all you need to do is to ask for 菊花 JU HUA (pronunciation at title) or Dried Chrysanthemum, the staff members should know what you’re talking about.
I’ve been silly, I accidentally deleted my first entry to this blog today (26th Feb 09) , I totally forgot what I said on there, but Welcome every one, happy browsing!!
Little Pork Bun’s rash has gone to another stage now !! How frustrating!! I have never seen he’s rashes so bad, he can’t sleep, wakes himself up from scratching at night, and also constipated. I’ve been doing the 3am shift for a week now, our whole bun family are going crazy.
Last night I woke up again at 3am he refused to go back to sleep, then at 5am I can’t stand it any more, I woke Custard Bun up and suggested to take him down to Prince Margaret Hospital, freaking the only children hospital in Perth.
After 1/2 hr of waiting we finally get to see a Pediatric Registrar, after looking at he’s rashes, she has diagnosed Little Pork Bun’s got Eczema, which he’s pediatrician (since birth) has not even diagnose yet.
After a 2 weeks of rash battling even my skin condition has changed due to lack of sleep. I find my pores are bigger, darker circles, pimples and black heads all come at once.
This is an important day for me, I’m removing my black heads. I’m going to use the most simplest item, the thin layer of skin inside Humpty Dumpty, since he fall from the wall and all smashed anyway.
This works the same as a nose strip, but much more naturaler, on top it tightens pores. The egg white liquid in side Humpty Dumpty will sink into your pores on your nose and when let dry it’ll mould, or hold onto your black heads. Then when you peel it off it’ll hopefully rip out your black heads as well.
Bergenia (岩白菜) – This is the latest new ingredient added into this 2nd generation Blanchir Superior range, Bergenia is a Chinese Medicine, originated from the Himalaya region, the word 岩 means cliff, so originally these plants can be found on the cliff wall, in old days these are precious medicine as ancient Chinese Doctors had to climb cliffs to pick them. Sorry I got side tracked there 
Pyracantha Fortuneana (火棘) – This is one of the early discovery in Kanebo’s whitening product range back in 1997. After the sun, our skin’s Amines is very active, the fast the Amines actives the more pigments our skin is producing. what PF does is to either stop or slow down the activity of Amines, which targets our skin’s pigmentation production from the beginning level. Pyracantha Fortuneana (火棘) is also very good for blood circulation, so it benefits our skin by getting rid of toxins faster.
Sambucus (接骨木) – This is another existing ingredient in the 1st generation Blanchir Range. Sambucus also has the ability to stop Amines activities, it is also anti inflammatory, extremely good for rashes actually. It heals blooding wound very quickly, reduces pain, for rashes it calms the itchiness as well.
