And you don't look back, not for anything

Hello again... (and this post isn't part of a 3-4 month interval!) I'm surprised I actually am typing this post up! I have such a different mindset for these holidays, I want to achieve something... or be a little productive, somehow. Reflecting back on this past year.... Well, to be honest, I have barely accomplished all the goals I have set for myself. Other than getting in the course I wanted to, getting a job and the role of IT director at VSA, I have basically achieved close to nothing. Which sucks! Don't you just wish success could roll in faster?

But in saying that, success does take a lot of hard work. And hard work takes time. So, I guess, all in time.

Today, Chaing came over(and woke me up at my room door by the way!!!!) and we decided to head to Coles and prep ourselves for the outside world. i.e. cooking for our future husbands.

I guess I'll let the pictures do the talking!

This meal cost us less than $30($28 to be precise)... and we fed 3!

Marinated scotch fillet steak - the best(and a more pricey option) steak, second to eye fillet.

Our chips look a bit burnt because Chaing and I LOVE burnt/crispy chips, it's how we eat it HAHA!

There's 3 servings here because we also made one for my mum.

We also made the orange juice ourself - freshly squeezed, pulp and all!!! Hahaha

This sauce was to die for!! We made two sauces - one gravy based + the other mushroom. Gravy definitely won by far!!!

For dessert, we decided to melt some chocolate and have some fruit to dip it in. Delish.

Chaing and I also bought a few things from the chemist/Coles. Chaing bought some wax for her legs and I bought a hair toner + pore strips(because I've always wanted to try it hehe). I was going to post up photos of the outcome, but I think I'll leave that to another post!! Haha

Schwarzkopf Hair Repair Blonde Toner.

Verdict? I did not notice much difference, my hair looks a little bit darker in photos...... but that's about it. I'll see how it looks like in the sun tomorrow. I'm new to toner, but I love how it's purple haha.

Haven't done this for more than a year? I am one bored child haha. And surprisingly, it's been more than a day and nothing has fallen off!

I also joined the coke bandwagon now. My mum woke me up today(even earlier than chaing, which of course, I naturally fell back asleep) excited that she found my name on it. What a cutie.

I also very recently celebrated my (one/three) years anniversary with Johnny! This is just another self-absorbed photo of myself before heading out to the city on that night.... When I get some photos off Johnny, I'll blog about it later.

Well anyway, I'm going to get back to my oven-baked pastries. Nothing better than a midnight snack right? I hope I didn't overload on photos - but I probably did kill some of your web usage muahaha

Blush me!

I've had this post open for a while.... and it's been left blank for some time now. Frankly, I think it's because I genuinely do not know what to blog about. I've experienced so many changes this past year - some good and some bad, but hey, that's just the cycle of life eh?

Apologies(once again!) for the minimal posts on here. 5 posts this year, I'm on a roll!!! Haha. Now I do have a reason for coming back(and changing the layout if you didn't notice :P), it's because I have no more university for 3-4 months!!!!! So I have all this spare time..... Honestly, I do not know what to do - but in no way heck am I complaining!

On another note, I purchased 2 blushes that I want to share with you guys! (You too boys, hi babe hehe)

MAC's Powder Blush in 'Dame'

My verdict.

What I noticed about this product was that it looked different to what it appeared in the palette then on my face(maybe it's my skin colour?). Nevertheless, I love it because the neutral pink tones make you appear as though you have a natural blush on your face. Although in the above photo, it does look like there is a vast amount of sheer accompanying it, when you put it on your face, you can barely see it. It's a base incredibly close to matte. It also lasts long(longer than my previous blushes), but it is a bit pricey if you're on a tight budget.

Would I purchase this again?

Yes, but I would experiment with other colours in this MAC Powder Blush range.

You can purchase this for $41 at MAC's counter at David Jones.

Too Faced Brightening Blush in 'La Vie En Rose'

My verdict.

I had such high hopes for this product but it let me down! It's not as pigmented as I thought it would be and its sheer tones appear more on my face than the colour itself. Quite disappointed but I absolutely love the packaging.

Would I buy it again? No, I don't think I would purchase from this line. I would probably look into their 'Full Bloom Powder Brush' range instead.

You can purchase this from the Too Faced counter at Myers or David Jones for $35.95

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It seems like every single time I complete a new post, my hair colour changes. Well this post isn't any different! I went to a dark ash brown about two months ago, but it's fading like a crazy motherhoe(refer to Exhibit A haha) right now so I must pay a visit to the hairdressers soon!!!!

Exhibit A

So what's everyone up to this summer break? Well, I'm going to be travelling to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand with my family, so I am definitely looking forward to that!!! I really do miss travelling overseas - hotels, shopping, sight-seeing... you name it!!

Well I hope you all enjoy this break -

and let's hope my next post isn't in another 4 months hey? ;)

Dynamic

It seems that every time I blog again, I have a new hair colour? :P I think I've dyed my hair 3-4 times this year already... which just shows how indecisive and "unstatic"(hence the 'Dynamic' as the title post) I have been this year!

I am still adjusting to the university life, but then again, who isn't? It's not the fact that I have gained so much more independence - I was already way independent in high school, but it's more of just how I manage this independence.

This beautiful Too Faced "Fun in the Dark" palette was from Cynthia! I absolutely love it!!!!!

There is a mirror so it's compact and easy to bring when travelling. The exterior of the mirror usually lights up.... but I think I used up all the battery HAHA. It's really pretty though.

When I have more time on my hands, I'll actually show you an eyeshadow look I really dig from the palette. I rarely use eyeshadows, but I do have a friend's wedding coming up so I might use show you guys when I put it on then.

This is like a bronzer to me!!!! I looooooooooooooove it. Goodness HAHA It is shimmer though, I would have preferred a matte base to it, but it still brings out a nice glow :)

I haven't been using make-up as much as I have before because I don't find it necessary. I am always "naked" as they might say because

1. It's healthier for my skin
2. I can't be bothered anymore

The only times(nowadays) that I wear make up is when I have a party or clubbing event to go to. But today, I have shopping night so I'll probably just leave this on :') I'm not wearing any foundation, or concealer, so excuse my blemished skin. I don't like to wear it anymore because yeah, I just ceebz.

What I am wearing:

1. Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner
2. Lashes
3. Givenchy "Fantasy Pink" Lipstick
4. Too Faced "Fun in the Dark"

I will try to post more often, but I won't make any promises ;)

xxx