iHerb and Etude House

New skincare products to try out!
☆ Badger's Damascus Rose Antioxidant Face Oil
☆ Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Serum
I want to see how this serum compares to the Mad Hippie serum :)

☆ Etude House Proof 10 Auto Pencil in Ash Brown
The ingredients list isn't looking so bad!
No Parabens, Paraffins, or Phthalates on the list!
There is Carmine at the end of the list though ><
I try to avoid Carmine, but I didn't know...

I also bought another can of Pumpkin Pie Mix,
so that I can make breakfast muffins :p

A simple outfit of the day :) Top from H&M and skirt from Zipia.net :)

Nubar's Caramello

Base: Essie Grow Stronger base coat
Colour: Nubar 'Caramello' (applies like a dream and dries very quickly!!!)
Design: (top) Konad Image plate M79, (below) M57
White Stripe: Konad Image Plate M44
Top: Konad Top Coat

Caramello looks different paired with a lighter design on top:
I prefer the shade of Caramello above :) that rich light caramel shade! :)

Here is my update on some of the Zipia items I am planning to get :)

I made my first order from Silk Naturals yesterday,
so I'm very excited to show you guys what I picked out! :D
I bought a bunch of blush samples and 2 amplified lip glazes! :p

AND I have a question for those of you who order from iherb.com!
How long does shipping usually take for you?

AND today is the celebration of BoA's 26th birthday!!!
Happy Birthday BoA! I have been a fan since 2002!
'Game' is one of my favourite music videos from her :)

Wild, but Sweet Kisses

Base: Essie Grow Stronger base coat
Colour: Nubar 'Citadel' (light grey)
Leaf Print: Konad Imade Plate M83
Lip Print: Konad Image Plate M84
Green Leaves: Konad Image Plate M82 (tiny leaf from one of the flowers)
Glitter: CM 'Diamond Glitter'
Top: Konad top coat

This weeks lovely design is inspired by the scarf on the right taken from Zipia.net :p
I originally wanted to use a pastel green for the leaves, but because I couldn't find the
right shade of grey, the pastel green didn't show up as well as I had thought ><

I still really love this design :D hope you guys do too :)

Meet me under the sea

This is my first time showing you a nail design on both of my hands :)
Sorry for the super dry cuticles >< and messy colour application...
I sponged on the colours = imperfect >> or I just did a poor job lol

Base: Sally Hansen Green Tea & Olive base coat
Colours: Konad special polish in 'pastel blue' and 'pastel purple'
Design: Konad image plate M82
Top: Konad top coat

Outfit of the day for work :)
Top: H&M . Skirt: Zipia.net . Belt: Ardene 

Not sure if anyone will even notice, but I did get a haircut again lol
This will probably be the last time cutting it for this year :) 

refreshing shade of red

Top: H&M
Skirt: Dynamite
Bag: Zipia
Belt: Ardene

Sorry, this isn't the most clear/best nail design photo ><
I simply can't be arsed to take another :p
Base: Sally Hansen Green Tea & Olive base coat
Colour: China Glaze "Beauty and the Beach"
Design: Konad image plate M35 bubbles
Top: Konad top coat

[May21st] Maybe I'm not so cruel after all :)

a beautiful sunny day

Top: Suzy Shier
Skirt: H&M
Bag: Zipia.net

I am a Zipia Addict.

These are just some of the items I am thinking of getting for the spring/summer.
I honestly don't shop from there all the time, maybe 1-2 times a year along with
many other people to cover up the minimum spending of $300-500.

If I had a full time job, I don't know what would happen honestly XD

I think I started to shop online more often in 2010?
It was probably because of my sudden addiction to eBay, that led me to other things >>
Although, now I try not to buy clothes online because it can be difficult to see the size
and quality of the garment. I think my worst online shopping experience was from
Forever21 and eBay, in terms of buying clothing and accessories. It can be a bit tricky,
but I think I've learned my lesson :p

I believe that shopping in person will save me more money, in the long run.
Unfortunately, I can't quite let go of Zipia just yet, just because I love their styles
and most of their items are made in South Korea. I can easily get pants that fit me
as well, because I am quite petite. Plus, I don't like shopping in person, because I
can be so indecisive... I can literally stay in the store deciding if I should get one item
of clothing for an hour or more. That is why I like to shop alone lol :p

Golden Spectacle

I recently bought a few items with a friend from Zipia.net :)
I'm wearing the skirt and starfish earrings :D
I also bought a yellow cardigan, but that will make its appearance some other day :)

I paired it with a faux snake skin belt because the skirt was a bit too big for me ><
I think it goes well with the belt :) and I am loving the texture!
I'm selling the earrings on the right... just thought I would post a photo of them because
they look beautiful on their own :) They're a bit big in size, about 2.5cm wide.

Base: Sally Hansen Green Tea & Olive base coat
Colour: Nubar "Mod Agua"(means 'water' in Spanish)
Design: Konad image plate M84
Glitter: CM diamond glitter
Top: Konad top coat

I decided to do a simple design this week, I wasn't really inspired by anything.
I have a nice idea for next week's design though :D

I just came home from a family dinner. It was to celebrate my aunt's birthday
and Chinese New Year's at the same time. One of my cousin's gave me this
adorable 'red pocket', with the little ears peeking up from the envelope XD

I've been addicted to this song recently :)

Crush Jewels

This beautiful aquamarine stone ring was purchased a while ago from Crush Jewels.
She has an Etsy shop and is also selling some of her jewelry on eBay.
They are handmade and some are made to order.

The sizing is a bit unfamiliar.
I usually wear a size 6 in stores like Aldo accessories and Forever21.
However, I would really need a size 4.5-5 for this particular ring.
The ring was too big for me at first, but they kindly let me mail it back
to be fixed. I received it back in about a week or 2... can't remember.
She gave me an extra pair of earrings! how kind!

The wire/ring is made of brass and is very strong and sturdy!
I'm trying to avoid mass produced jewelry and trying to buy things
that I know will last for a long time (and not rust :p)

They have a lot of lovely vintage/victorian pieces!

and the reason why I haven't been posting outfit photos...
well simply because I have been wearing the same things over and over again! lol
I can never live without my mini skirts in the winter or summer ><
left: grey shirt (Stitches), pink cardigan (zipia.net), skirt (Urban Planet)
right: purple top (zipia.net), sweater (H&M), skirt (zipia.net)


green top (romwe.com), tank dress (H&M), leggings (Urban Planet)

Salmon Salad Rolls

I know you want to eat this! but sorry, it's already in my tummy :)


I found this in the fridge and was starving... and it didn't say it was anyone's >>
So I ate it :)

I've been reaching for this wine red sweater a lot recently.
Keeps me warm and great for layering! :)

sparkly grey tank (H&M). wine sweater (Zipia). black skinnies (Urban Planet). belt (don't remember)

L'Air

This is yet another random post ><
I was working at the National Women's show the past 3 days
and I received some samples yesterday night before leaving.
One of which was the Nina Ricci L'Air perfume sample :)
I don't wear perfume, but whenever I get perfume samples,
I always find the need to express my opinion about it lol

Top Notes (Freesia, Honeysuckle, Violet Leaves)
Middle Notes (Magnolia, Jasmine sambac, Bulgarian rose)
Base Notes (Palisander wood, Patchouli)

At first, the smell is very light and pleasant... but after a few
minutes, my nose couldn't really stand the smell. The scent
does dry down a bit and becomes less pungent. It's a nice
clean, floral scent. I won't be wearing this everyday, but I
might wear it again on a cold night out :) I would say that
it is a light, subtle scent when worn for over an hour or two.

and my outfits for this past Saturday and Sunday :)
#1 grey shirt (Stitches). pink blouse&jeans (Zipia)  #2 shirt&cardigan (Zipia). skirt (Urban Planet). leggings (unknown)

yumm, this is what I made myself for breakfast this morning :)
I'm someone who will wake up earlier just to have breakfast =p

I made a banana sliced, peanut butter sandwich with 2 slices of
toasted black sesame bread. Then I added some grapes I found
in the fridge... and some triscuits (I received a free box at the
show I was working at lol) :) it's flavoured with cheddar and herbs :)

Pumpkin Spice & Bows

I know some of you look forward to my nail designs :)
and I'm very happy to know that! I've been wanting to
do some bow designs, so here it is :)

Base: Sally Hansen Green Tea & Olive Base Coat
Colour: OPI 'Pros & Bronze'
Design: Konad M59
Top: Konad top coat

The OPI 'Pros & Bronze' polish was kind of horrid to use ><
I painted 3 coats and the worst part was waiting for it to dry...
I thought it would dry a lot quicker because of the light shimmers
but it ended up clumping a bit at the end... it felt like it took forever
to dry >< the colour is lovely though, but I wouldn't use this again >>
The colour reminded me of pumpkin and spices :)

and a small outfit post :) went to work today, quite casual but friendly :)

sweater (Urban Planet). skirt (Zipia). leggings (unknown). jacket (H&M). bag (Zipia). scarf (Ardene)

I am also loving this song at the moment >> Tomorrow by Tablo ft. TaeYang :)
I love Tablo's music. His songs are composed/written by himself and they all
have an in depth meaning to them. He's also a Canadian of Korean descent!
He has a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and a Master's in Creative Writing.

Runway Ready nails

The nude/dark tips always reminded me of the runway, especially for Fall/Winter :)

Base: Sally Hansen Green Tea & Olive base coat
Colour: OPI 'Sand in My Suit' (2 coats and I love this polish/shade!)
Design: Konad M19 (french tip), M45 (animal print in silver)
Top: Konad top coat

The OPI polish is definitely my nude lol =p
Are you a fan of nude polishes?
I think they make your fingers look longer and more groomed.

This is what I decided to wear to work. It's getting really cold where I live :(

Shirt: H&M. Cardigan & Jeans: Zipia,net. Belt: Ardene.

I've started watching Hart of Dixie, featuring Rachel Bilson :)
I'm liking the show so far and can't wait for episode 4!
I like Zoe Hart's style in the show as well :)

Silver Metallic Leopard

I have a feeling I've done a very similar design lol
but when Fall comes around, I tend to go for the leopard designs ><

Base: Sally Hansen Green Tea & Olive base coat
Colour: Nubar 'Purple Rain Glitter' (2 coats)
Design: Konad M57 half of the leopard print
Top: Konad special top coat

and I found some outfit photos... I never posted ><

first: top (Zipia.net). skirt (Dynamite)
second: tank dress (American Apparel). grey cardigan (Urban Behaviour). Navy jacket, belt & leggings (H&M)
third: grey tshirt (Stitches). pink cardigan (Urban Planet). skirt (Zipia.net). leggings (H&M)

Sapphire blues

I've had a lot of outfits I wanted to post, but didn't take photos -.-

Blazer: Zara
Top: H&M
Skirt: Zipia.net
Belt: H&M (from another skirt)
Leggings: H&M

Manipulate a Midi skirt

I have a grey midi skirt I've been meaning to wear, but I find it quite plain.
I decided to manipulate the skirt by experimenting with a variety of ties/knots :)

Here are the variations I came up with. I ended up with a slight side knot and tucked the
ends to the sides of the knot. Then I paired it with a skinny belt for more of a styled look :)


(Top: F21. Skirt: Zipia. Belt: taken from a blouse)

Centre Island!

There is an island in Toronto, what can I say :)


wow a proper photo of me :p lol

(Top: Romwe. Shorts: F21. Bag: Zipia. Sunglasses: Centre Island lol. Sandals: Aldo)

birds! what a beautiful sight :)



Hope you're all having a nice week :)