found this on my friend's tweet. a good to know for all OPI lovers out there, especially so if you love to order online.
http://www.lacquerized.com/2010/05/how-to-unmask-opi-fakes.html
Miss Singapore Universe 2010 (MSU) Finalists
hmmz...i think the MSU2010 girls have gotten enough bad press. to be very honest, i was shocked when i gotten the link from my friends on twitter. before i went to the link, i saw numerous tweets about how "shocking" and "horrendous" this year's girls are, but i wanted to give them some benefit of doubt, thinking my friends' taste are just too high. erm...i really had a shock. hahaha...at first glance, actually, even after i settled down and look at each photo carefully, it looks like some auntie contest, rather than Miss Singapore. i think even Mrs Singapore looks better! but after slowly looking through the photos, i think the girls themselves must have a shock when they see the photos? i believe they all should look better, else they won't have the guts to take part in MSU. granted that MSU's standard seems to be dropping year by year, but i shouldn't have dropped so much?
I think the stylists and photographer needs to be shot. seriously. the girls are all so young. why do they all (or most) look like some auntie here? and such bad makeup, hair, clothes, and even poses! please...even those blogshops can take better pictures! I'm certainly no expert, and is purely commenting based on my personal point of view, but I really think there should be something wrong with the team behind this shoot. These photos didn't seem to bring out the best in each girl, but brought out the flaws of each, i feel.
nevertheless, i salute the girls for having the courage to take part in the contest. this courage alone is enough to make u stand out. good luck, and show them you do have your assets. :)
Recipe: Tempura of mixed veggies with citrus dipping sauce (Kakiage)
Found this Kakiage recipe in the library. Gonna jot it down here, and try to make the sauce sometime soon!
8 asparagus spears, ends trimmed
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 cups/500ml vegetable oil
6 tablespoons cornstarch/cornflour
1 cup/125g all purpose/plain flour (note: personally, I'm a lazy person. so I always get those ready-made tempura flour from the supermarket. cost around $5 i think)
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cup/325ml ice water
For the citrus dipping sauce
1/4 cup/65ml Japanese spy sauce (such as kikkoman)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
Serves 4
Tempura is often perceived as an art form not to be attempted without a manual. This couldn't be further from the truth. Just follow a few simple rules. Use crisp vegetables without too high water content. Ice water is essential, as it ensures the batter is light and lacy. Don't overbeat the batter - a few quick stirs with a chopstick is all that is required and any lumps will just add texture to the cooked batter.
To make the citrus dipping sauce, put all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to serve.
Put the prepared vegetables on a plate near to your stovetop. Put the oil in a skillet/frying plan and set over medium/high heat. Combine the cornstarch/cornflour, flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Put the ice water in another chilled bowl. Working quickly, add the floor mixture to the water, stirring for just a few seconds with a chopstick or a knife, leaving the mixture lumpy looking.
Cook the tempura in batches. Add a small handful of vegetables to the batter, letting any excess batter drip back into the bowl. Cook for 2-3 minutes, turning often with tongs so that the batter cooks evenly all over and is light golden and lacy looking. Put the tempura on some paper towels for a minute to absorb any excess oil. Reheat the oil and repeat with the remaining vegetables and batter. Serve warm with the citrus dippingsauce on the side.
Recipe from: easy vegan, simple recipes for healthy eating
Twitter is over capacity
It's very sianz when you want to browse your twitter page, and all you get is this.
Never Take a Picture with Someone Skinnier Than You
I always think that Jeanette Aw is very skinny. So pretty and skinny.
Until I saw this picture she posted on her blog with Fann Wong...
and so...the best way to avoid looking fat? don't take pictures with skinny people!
photo credits: jeanette aw
Chuck Bass Dead?
Chuck Bass is trending on Twitter, and kpo went to take a look at what the hype is all about and they were saying Chuck Bass is dead or will die.
he's my favorite character in Gossip Girl. he can't die!
he's my favorite character in Gossip Girl. he can't die!
Shiseido Private Sale, 20 - 21 May 2010
Cle De Peau Beaute, Shiseido, Ettusais, Za-Cosmetics.com, Majolica Majorca, Shiseido Professional
20 & 21 May 2010, 10am - 8pm
1 Grange Road, Orchard Building #12-01
Payments can be made in cash, NETs or Credit Card (Visa/Master).
Silk Whitia Masks
There was a Sasa fair at Lot One, and alot of products were going at crazy prices. Silk Whitia Masks were going at S$1.95/piece or 3 boxes for S$28, so it's a great time for me to try out the masks since I've heard so much about it.
It didn't disappoint! In fact, I was so impressed I went back the next day to stock up more! Only qualms is my favorite "Pearl Finest Powder Whitening Mask" was running low in stock. They ran out of the single sheets, and I can only buy it those pre-packs (each pack have only 4 pieces, so it's slightly more expensive). but a good discount from the usual price nevertheless! Usual price is S$21.90/box I think.
Ok, some reviews:
Pearl Finest Powder Whitening Mask
My personal favorite! this is the first mask I've tried for Silk Whitia, and I love it! Based on the description, it contains "collagen to repair damaged skin and relieve fatigue. Restores vitality and effectively nurses the skin. Eliminated treat from external environment on skin leaving it healthy and natural. The Malic Acid, Vitamin C and Pearl Protein ease black spots and achieve antioxidant effect as well as removing yellow skin tone. Sustains whitening effect and enhances skin transparency.
I love masks that gives me a "WOW" effect after using, and this 1 have it. After removing the mask, my face looks more radiant and brighter. I tried this for 5 consecutive days, and loves how my face looks and feel. My face looks alot brighter, better hydrated and softer. Love it love it love it! And it's so friendly to the wallet, compared to SKII. Definitely worth a try!
Smells good, and face looks more radiant after the mask! Though it's not as impressive as the Pearl one. But still a good try!
Smells really delicious! But that's probably the best thing about this mask. Effects, not as impressive as the rest. But it smells really good. :)
They also had the Aromatherapy range. Tried the Lavender one. hmmz, it smells ok. Not much effect on my face though.
I think I'll continue to stock up on the Pearl mask when there's sale! :)
I love masks that gives me a "WOW" effect after using, and this 1 have it. After removing the mask, my face looks more radiant and brighter. I tried this for 5 consecutive days, and loves how my face looks and feel. My face looks alot brighter, better hydrated and softer. Love it love it love it! And it's so friendly to the wallet, compared to SKII. Definitely worth a try!
Silk Whitia Organic Kiwi Whitening Mask
Smells good, and face looks more radiant after the mask! Though it's not as impressive as the Pearl one. But still a good try!
Silk Whitia Organic StrawberryWhitening Mask
Smells really delicious! But that's probably the best thing about this mask. Effects, not as impressive as the rest. But it smells really good. :)
They also had the Aromatherapy range. Tried the Lavender one. hmmz, it smells ok. Not much effect on my face though.
I think I'll continue to stock up on the Pearl mask when there's sale! :)
吃什么可以降火？
“上火”是人体各器官不协调造成的，医学上称之为应激性疾病。由于春季气温不稳定、秋季早晚温差较大，人体不能保持新陈代谢的平衡和稳定，导致生理机能失调而致“上火”。
通常，人们在“上火”之前并没有明显的症状，但发病后则表现为咽喉干燥疼痛、眼睛红赤干涩、鼻腔热烘火辣、嘴唇干裂、食欲不振、大便干燥、小便发黄等，而严重的口疮、咽喉肿痛等症状会影响人体的正常饮食，一些爱美的女士脸上也会因“火气”比较大，长出红红且发痛的痘痘，给生活和工作带来不便。
生活规律多吃蔬菜水果
要避免“上火”，首先要保持科学的生活规律，按时作息，定时定量进餐，不为赶时间放弃一顿，也不为一席佳肴而暴饮暴食。安排各种活动需适当而有节制，保证充足的睡眠，避免熬夜，以免过度疲劳、抵抗力下降。
其次，多吃“清火”食物，新鲜绿叶蔬菜、黄瓜、橙子、绿茶都有良好的清火作用，而胡萝卜对补充人体的维生素B、避免口唇干裂也有很好的疗效。此外，可以口服各类清凉冲剂，如夏桑菊冲剂、金菊冲剂等对“清火”也很有效。
在 “上火”期间，不宜吃辛辣食物、喝酒、抽烟和熬夜，应注意保持口腔卫生，经常漱口，多喝水，并在医生指导下服用“清火”药物。如果“上火”症状比较明显，一周以上还没有好转，需及时到医院就诊。专家特别提醒市民，不要自己随意服用一些“清火”药物，因为有可能服用过度而适得其反。
当然，调整自己的情绪也非常重要。焦躁的情绪会“火上浇油”，保持心情舒畅有助于调节体内的“火气”。
另外，如果出现口腔溃疡，病情比较严重且一周以上不见好转的，应当及时到医院诊断治疗。因为口腔溃疡并不一定是由于“火气大”的缘故，可能是口腔溃疡病原被病毒感染，也可能和激素以及遗传有关。口腔溃疡也被认为是身体变弱的信号，所以出现口腔溃疡时，患者若同时感到身体疲乏，就应检查自己营养摄入是否均衡，休息是否足够，并适量补充各种维生素和矿物质
败火具有清热败火作用的食物种类较多，一般针对上火时不同症候可分下列几类：
（1）清热解毒类：如菊花、黄瓜、板蓝根、番茄、竹笋、绿豆、豆腐、芹菜、荸荠、菱角、马齿苋、金针菜等，多有抗菌消炎作用，适用于各种实火症候。
（2）苦寒制火类：如苦瓜、苦菜、厥菜、丝瓜、田螺、茄子、小米、荞麦、兔肉、田鸡等，可以寒凉之性化热降火，多用于实火症。
（3）利湿泻火类：如冬瓜、西瓜、薏仁、扁豆、大麦、苋菜、甜瓜、赤小豆、黑鱼、鸭肉、鲤鱼、鲫鱼、泥鳅、莴笋、绿豆芽、鸡内金等，适用于各种实火症候。
（4）攻下实火类：如大黄、知母、黄连、黄芩、香蕉、芹菜、马铃薯、芝麻、桃仁、海蜇、白萝卜等，适用于小便短黄、大便干结、口干口苦、腹胀纳差等症候。
（5）凉血敛血类：如莲藕、梨、荸荠、生地、木耳、黄鳝、糯米、藕粉、荠菜、玉米须、芒果、鳗鱼、竹叶、白茅根、马齿苋等，可用于鼻衄、便血、尿血、牙龈出血等血热妄行的情况。
（6）甘温除热类：如党参、白术、白菜、荔枝、栗子、大枣、胡桃仁、百合、黑芝麻、燕窝、蜂乳、高梁、茴香、刀豆、芥菜、樱桃、石榴、乌梅等，适用于气虚火旺的病况。
（7）滋阴降火类：如甲鱼、海带、紫菜、海参、菠菜、猪血、猪肝、红糖、乌鸡、南瓜、蛤蜊、银耳等，多用于阴虚火旺、五心烦热、潮红盗汗、夜不能寐等症。
（8）补脏熄火类：如黑豆、山药、花生、牛乳、薏仁、白木耳、鸽蛋、鹌鹑、雀肉、鳝鱼、羊肉、狗肉、韭菜、桑椹等，适用于因脏腑虚弱、阳气不举所致的各种虚火症候。
的食物有：
1.粥 绿豆粥就是其中的极品
2.中药：天冬、麦冬、玄参、大黄、黄连、黄柏、连翘、金银花、大青叶
3.茶
上火后的饮食制定：
可用食物来化解：
1、甜食 适时补充一些甜食可以让心情快乐起来，因为低血糖容易产生焦虑、易怒的情绪，而且会导致意志力薄弱。若是怕胖，可以选择高糖低脂低蛋白的果汁类饮料，因为吸收较快速可以很快地看到效果。
2、含较多维生素B1的食物 如糙米、燕麦、全麦、瘦猪肉、牛奶、蔬菜等。
3、含硒较多的食物 如大蒜、洋葱、海鲜类、全谷类食物等。
4、喝茶 喝粥 晒太阳
降火食物推荐：
苦瓜：可清热解毒、清心明目，适宜于心火旺之人食用。但应以心火程度作为食用多寡的尺度。
茶叶：如乌龙茶、苦丁茶等，有清热强心、利尿、清食解酒、生津止渴等功效。但过量饮用会伤及脾胃。
苦杏仁：具有止咳平喘、润肠通便、润肺脾等好处。但消费者一定要注意不得食用未经处理的果仁。需将果仁去皮去尖，热水浸泡一天，不加盖煮熟，使氢氰酸挥发后方可食用。
枇杷叶：有助于清肺、化痰止咳、和胃降逆以及解暑等。
百合：味甘微苦，性平，可帮助润肺止咳，清心安神。
龟苓膏：可滋阴补肾、润燥护肤、消除暗疮、调理脏腑、防止肤质老化及便秘，能促进新陈代谢，提升人体免疫力，对夏季清热解毒有良好功效。有些人不宜吃“苦”
夏季“自讨苦吃”却并非于人人都适合。正因为“苦入心”，因此，我们在吃“苦”保健康的同时，一定要根据个人的具体身体状况来对症吃“苦”。
第一，脾胃虚寒之人不适宜吃“苦”，因为中医学认为，脾主运化，喜燥恶湿，中医的脾包含了西医消化系统大部分功能，并与体液代谢等有关。而苦寒的东西都易伤脾胃，影响脾胃的运化功能。故如果人体脾胃虚寒，好拉肚子，四肢很消瘦，体质很弱，这时就不能够大量地食用苦寒食物；
第二，小孩子应适当与“苦”保持距离。朱教授指出，有的小孩子心火是比较旺的，但由于其体质稚嫩，因此不宜过度用药。一般降火，喝普通的绿豆汤、百合汤、菊花茶即可；
第三，针对老年人群，朱教授建议应根据具体情况来区别对待。即需结合心火强弱与体质好坏等多方面情况来综合治疗。
credits: http://www.360doc.com/content/08/1111/12/3630_1903514.shtml
通常，人们在“上火”之前并没有明显的症状，但发病后则表现为咽喉干燥疼痛、眼睛红赤干涩、鼻腔热烘火辣、嘴唇干裂、食欲不振、大便干燥、小便发黄等，而严重的口疮、咽喉肿痛等症状会影响人体的正常饮食，一些爱美的女士脸上也会因“火气”比较大，长出红红且发痛的痘痘，给生活和工作带来不便。
生活规律多吃蔬菜水果
要避免“上火”，首先要保持科学的生活规律，按时作息，定时定量进餐，不为赶时间放弃一顿，也不为一席佳肴而暴饮暴食。安排各种活动需适当而有节制，保证充足的睡眠，避免熬夜，以免过度疲劳、抵抗力下降。
其次，多吃“清火”食物，新鲜绿叶蔬菜、黄瓜、橙子、绿茶都有良好的清火作用，而胡萝卜对补充人体的维生素B、避免口唇干裂也有很好的疗效。此外，可以口服各类清凉冲剂，如夏桑菊冲剂、金菊冲剂等对“清火”也很有效。
在 “上火”期间，不宜吃辛辣食物、喝酒、抽烟和熬夜，应注意保持口腔卫生，经常漱口，多喝水，并在医生指导下服用“清火”药物。如果“上火”症状比较明显，一周以上还没有好转，需及时到医院就诊。专家特别提醒市民，不要自己随意服用一些“清火”药物，因为有可能服用过度而适得其反。
当然，调整自己的情绪也非常重要。焦躁的情绪会“火上浇油”，保持心情舒畅有助于调节体内的“火气”。
另外，如果出现口腔溃疡，病情比较严重且一周以上不见好转的，应当及时到医院诊断治疗。因为口腔溃疡并不一定是由于“火气大”的缘故，可能是口腔溃疡病原被病毒感染，也可能和激素以及遗传有关。口腔溃疡也被认为是身体变弱的信号，所以出现口腔溃疡时，患者若同时感到身体疲乏，就应检查自己营养摄入是否均衡，休息是否足够，并适量补充各种维生素和矿物质
败火具有清热败火作用的食物种类较多，一般针对上火时不同症候可分下列几类：
（1）清热解毒类：如菊花、黄瓜、板蓝根、番茄、竹笋、绿豆、豆腐、芹菜、荸荠、菱角、马齿苋、金针菜等，多有抗菌消炎作用，适用于各种实火症候。
（2）苦寒制火类：如苦瓜、苦菜、厥菜、丝瓜、田螺、茄子、小米、荞麦、兔肉、田鸡等，可以寒凉之性化热降火，多用于实火症。
（3）利湿泻火类：如冬瓜、西瓜、薏仁、扁豆、大麦、苋菜、甜瓜、赤小豆、黑鱼、鸭肉、鲤鱼、鲫鱼、泥鳅、莴笋、绿豆芽、鸡内金等，适用于各种实火症候。
（4）攻下实火类：如大黄、知母、黄连、黄芩、香蕉、芹菜、马铃薯、芝麻、桃仁、海蜇、白萝卜等，适用于小便短黄、大便干结、口干口苦、腹胀纳差等症候。
（5）凉血敛血类：如莲藕、梨、荸荠、生地、木耳、黄鳝、糯米、藕粉、荠菜、玉米须、芒果、鳗鱼、竹叶、白茅根、马齿苋等，可用于鼻衄、便血、尿血、牙龈出血等血热妄行的情况。
（6）甘温除热类：如党参、白术、白菜、荔枝、栗子、大枣、胡桃仁、百合、黑芝麻、燕窝、蜂乳、高梁、茴香、刀豆、芥菜、樱桃、石榴、乌梅等，适用于气虚火旺的病况。
（7）滋阴降火类：如甲鱼、海带、紫菜、海参、菠菜、猪血、猪肝、红糖、乌鸡、南瓜、蛤蜊、银耳等，多用于阴虚火旺、五心烦热、潮红盗汗、夜不能寐等症。
（8）补脏熄火类：如黑豆、山药、花生、牛乳、薏仁、白木耳、鸽蛋、鹌鹑、雀肉、鳝鱼、羊肉、狗肉、韭菜、桑椹等，适用于因脏腑虚弱、阳气不举所致的各种虚火症候。
的食物有：
1.粥 绿豆粥就是其中的极品
2.中药：天冬、麦冬、玄参、大黄、黄连、黄柏、连翘、金银花、大青叶
3.茶
上火后的饮食制定：
可用食物来化解：
1、甜食 适时补充一些甜食可以让心情快乐起来，因为低血糖容易产生焦虑、易怒的情绪，而且会导致意志力薄弱。若是怕胖，可以选择高糖低脂低蛋白的果汁类饮料，因为吸收较快速可以很快地看到效果。
2、含较多维生素B1的食物 如糙米、燕麦、全麦、瘦猪肉、牛奶、蔬菜等。
3、含硒较多的食物 如大蒜、洋葱、海鲜类、全谷类食物等。
4、喝茶 喝粥 晒太阳
降火食物推荐：
苦瓜：可清热解毒、清心明目，适宜于心火旺之人食用。但应以心火程度作为食用多寡的尺度。
茶叶：如乌龙茶、苦丁茶等，有清热强心、利尿、清食解酒、生津止渴等功效。但过量饮用会伤及脾胃。
苦杏仁：具有止咳平喘、润肠通便、润肺脾等好处。但消费者一定要注意不得食用未经处理的果仁。需将果仁去皮去尖，热水浸泡一天，不加盖煮熟，使氢氰酸挥发后方可食用。
枇杷叶：有助于清肺、化痰止咳、和胃降逆以及解暑等。
百合：味甘微苦，性平，可帮助润肺止咳，清心安神。
龟苓膏：可滋阴补肾、润燥护肤、消除暗疮、调理脏腑、防止肤质老化及便秘，能促进新陈代谢，提升人体免疫力，对夏季清热解毒有良好功效。有些人不宜吃“苦”
夏季“自讨苦吃”却并非于人人都适合。正因为“苦入心”，因此，我们在吃“苦”保健康的同时，一定要根据个人的具体身体状况来对症吃“苦”。
第一，脾胃虚寒之人不适宜吃“苦”，因为中医学认为，脾主运化，喜燥恶湿，中医的脾包含了西医消化系统大部分功能，并与体液代谢等有关。而苦寒的东西都易伤脾胃，影响脾胃的运化功能。故如果人体脾胃虚寒，好拉肚子，四肢很消瘦，体质很弱，这时就不能够大量地食用苦寒食物；
第二，小孩子应适当与“苦”保持距离。朱教授指出，有的小孩子心火是比较旺的，但由于其体质稚嫩，因此不宜过度用药。一般降火，喝普通的绿豆汤、百合汤、菊花茶即可；
第三，针对老年人群，朱教授建议应根据具体情况来区别对待。即需结合心火强弱与体质好坏等多方面情况来综合治疗。
credits: http://www.360doc.com/content/08/1111/12/3630_1903514.shtml
Sleep is IMPORTANT for Beauty.
it's TRUE! Sleep is important! Do you notice how your skin looks stressed and lifeless after a late night, and you've insufficient sleep? And after you've gotten enough sleep it looks good again? Sleep doesn't affect only your skin. It affects your weight too!
extracted from The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Less Stress, Gorgeous Skin, and a Whole New You.
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extracted from The Mind-Beauty Connection: 9 Days to Less Stress, Gorgeous Skin, and a Whole New You.
,Sleep deprivation is depriving you of being slim and trim. Growth hormone (GH) does more than just stimulate growth and cell reproduction; it also refreshes cells during the night when you're sleeping, and is a powerful player in using your ability to maintain an ideal weight.GH effectively tells your skin to slow up on using carbs for energy and asks them to use fat instead. But you can't get an ample supply of GH unless you're getting your Zs. GH prefers to come out at night. ..........
So without that sleep, GH stays locked up in the pituitary, which negatively affects your proportions of fat to muscle. Over time, low GH levels are associated with hgih fat and low lean muscle - not to mention old eyes and that nagging, chronic, not-so-fresh look and feel. LEt GH loose by getting restful sleep.
Book Review: the mind-beauty connection by Amy Wechsler, md
9 Days to Reverse Stress Aging and Reveal More Youthful, Beautiful Skin.
Got this book from the local library because of the topic. I'm lame i know. anything associated with anti-aging, anti-stress and radiant skin attracts me these days.
it's a pretty good book. I'm glad it doesn't have too much "technical terms", so it makes reading easy. Am going to share snippets of what I've read/learned from the book as I go along.
according to the book, there's this site you can go to, http://www.realage.com/ for supplemental support, updates, and online access to resources that will further assist you in tthe program.
The most fun thing is taking the "RealAge Test" to see if you're older or younger than your actual age.hmmz..so are you older or younger? :)
10 Causes For Radish Legs | 十个导致萝卜腿的凶手
Something to share that I found on the web. It's in Chinese, so i did a bit of translation into English myself. If there's any errors, let me know. :)
我们要如何瘦腿,首先我们要理解是什么原因造成了腿肥胖的,有了原因后我们才能找到正确的瘦腿的方法:
1.饭后经常坐没动
2.喜欢翘脚
3.不喜欢做运动或讨厌走路的人
4.站生一整天后没有适时按摩小腿
5.每天用淋浴洗澡
6.爱喝冻饮
7.常穿不合脚的鞋走路
8.喜欢吃浓味食物
9.站姿不正确,例如侧重一边站
10.有便秘困扰
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Before we can slim down our legs, we need to first understand the causes behind it:
1. No movements (remain sitted) after meals
2. Loves to cross leg
3. Hates exercising, or hates walking
4. Failure to massage your calves after standing for a whole day
5. Using the shower everday <--??!! I don't understand how this will cause radish legs!
6. Loves cold drinks
7. Frequent wear of ill-fitting shoes
8. Loves heavy taste food
9. Incorrect standing posture, eg. leaning to one side
10. Constipation problem
我们要如何瘦腿,首先我们要理解是什么原因造成了腿肥胖的,有了原因后我们才能找到正确的瘦腿的方法:
1.饭后经常坐没动
2.喜欢翘脚
3.不喜欢做运动或讨厌走路的人
4.站生一整天后没有适时按摩小腿
5.每天用淋浴洗澡
6.爱喝冻饮
7.常穿不合脚的鞋走路
8.喜欢吃浓味食物
9.站姿不正确,例如侧重一边站
10.有便秘困扰
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Before we can slim down our legs, we need to first understand the causes behind it:
1. No movements (remain sitted) after meals
2. Loves to cross leg
3. Hates exercising, or hates walking
4. Failure to massage your calves after standing for a whole day
5. Using the shower everday <--??!! I don't understand how this will cause radish legs!
6. Loves cold drinks
7. Frequent wear of ill-fitting shoes
8. Loves heavy taste food
9. Incorrect standing posture, eg. leaning to one side
10. Constipation problem
Hatha Yoga
found some full length Yoga videos. cool! haven't got the time to go through them yet. posting here as a "bookmark" first. hahaha...probably do so tonight, and will review. :)
Massage: Full Body Lymph Drainage
Massage Therapy Demonstration for Lymph Drainage.
Quoted from the video description: "A lymphatic drainage massage is a type of full body massage that helps to unblock and drain the lymphatic system."
From what i read, lymph drainage massage is really good for detox. this is a really good video. very clear explanations and demostrations. gonna try it tonight. :) I'm so into massages lately! :)
SKII Lymph Massage 淋巴按摩減肥
Lymph Massage by SKII, featuring SKII's Body Designer, though you can use any massage oil. It's in Cantonese, but the demostrations and illustrations in the video are pretty straight forward so it should be ok.
Skincare: Anti-Aging Facial Massage
looks pretty good and relaxing. gonna try it tonight.
//updated: tried it on myself and my mum. it's so good and relaxing! loves the healthy-glow after effect, and the oil smells so good! I'm using Clarins Lotus Treatment Oil for Oily & Combination skin, instead of the Paul & Jones Treatment Oil fuzkitten is using. It's pretty good. Smells really nice, and doesn't dry up so you need not have to keep reapplying. After the massage, I let the oil stay on my face a while and rinse it off, before continuing with my skincare routine. The face will feel slightly oily (due to the oil), but i feel it's ok (for me at least). If you're uncomfortable about it, you may want to wash your face with cleanser. :)
Makeup: Japanese Eye Makeup (The Basics)
pretty good tutorial for doing up the eye. There's also a very special technique shown (my first time seeing it), of heating up the eyelash curler with a lighter, to fix the lashes! pretty cool. you should check this out. i love checking out videos to enhance my eyes. always feel that once the eye is done, you're pretty well made-up. :)
Makeup: Natural Light Smoky Look
Creates the smokey look, but not too dramatic. Probably good for weekends. :) This includes Chinese explanation as well. You'll realise I prefer tutorials by Asian, cos their skin color and stuffs are more relevant for us. :)
Makeup: Sweet and Romantic Makeup
another video by cl2425. becoming quite a fan of hers. love how natural the look is, and check out the curling of her under lash! it's the first time i've seen someone doing it. gotta try it out later.
Makeup: Bigger Eyes
Now you can have bigger eyes with just makeup! I love how clearly she speaks, and her step-by-step guide. really good for newbies imo.vi
Crazy Crowd in MRT
look at the crowd! Crazy rite? Even getting into the train is difficult, much less to say get a seat.
Everyday Minerals
Everyday Minerals. had heard so much raves it, but didn't get about trying since it's not available in Singapore. Everyday Minerals was running a promotion some time back, that gives 40% (or was it 45%) discount for order of 12 items & above so it's a really great bargain so i placed my orders. bought eyeshadows, bases (similar to foundation), concealers, eyeliners, blusher, loose/finishing powder, and lots and lots of brushes! the offer also gave me the opportunity to place more orders to try out various stuffs!
Was really worried about choosing the right base color, so I ordered 2, Golden Medium & Buttered Tan in intensive. Thank God both blends in with my skin color very well. If you're tan, with yellow/warm base, you may want to consider these 2 colors too. :) For me, sometimes I'll mix the 2, on other days, I'll choose whichever color depends on my mood. Buttered Tan ishas the exact skin tone as my skin, and Golden Medium looks slightly abit fairer, hence looks slightly more makeup, but both looks very natural.
Am very very happy with my purchases. Everything looks sooo good and yummy! and it's the first time I don't have to worry about cakey or unnatural makeup. The application is easy, and goes on naturally. I'm surprised that I'm able to create light makeup (almost bareface look, less the flaws), as well as thicker makeup for nights. just buff and blend blend blend.
For concealers, I bought mint color corrector and multi-intensive. For concealers, I'll recommend buying the sample size unless there's a sale going on (like the promo I had, was only for full sized product). Only reason i recommend sample size is because full size is ALOT! one whole big tub of concealers. i think can conceal the whole body, or use for 10 years! Alternatively, share it with friends! Just go to Daiso or any random shops that sell those small tubs (usually priced around $1.50 for 2).
I've to admit the mint color corrector looks really wierd but once you blend it well, it looks great! The flaw just disappear! just a bit will do, don't be kiasu and use alot or you'll end up with one patch of green/white. it works best on red pimples, or those red marks. for those darkened marks, I recommend using the multi intensive concealer. it can be used on the eye, as well as on the face. i love it! I think you can get the full-sized for multi intensive since it can be used anyway. a really great buy! for blending, u can use your hands or a concealer brush. for me, i'm using the concealing brush cos it works very very well for me.
Blushers. I bought New Car Smell and Summer Stroll. Both looks kinda similar, more towards the orangey kind, but Summer Stroll seems to looks alot more stronger, even though I applied very lightly. I love New Car Smell (shown above) and it's now my everyday wear. Initally, I was very concerned about sheens as I've oily skin, so the last thing I want is to enhance it. Thank God it looks very natural, and I actually like the sheens! The matte looks a little boring now. :)
Brushes. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Everyday Minerals BRUSHES! IT's awesome and worth every cents! And it's really cheap! The brushes are extremely soft and smooth, and extremely comfortable to the skin. I've tried some brushes that makes my skin itch, but not this one! It's so smooth and nice! Me Likey!! For basics, I'll recommend getting the Flat Top Brush for application of the base, and the Long Handled Kabuki for finishing. If you want to save money, just get the Long Handled Kabuki, but honestly, get ALL the brushes! You won't regret it!
My only rant from the purchase? The packaging! The plastic breaks so easily! Quite a few of the lids of the casings have broke and I can't tighten them anymore, so i can't bring them out! LOOK! this is just one of them! arghz!! and this is still one of the better ones. The one for my finishing powder have the sides totally broken and only the top is left! *pulls hair*
But all in all, it is a AWESOME buy. Mineral makeups are gentle to the skin, and blends well. and my total buys including shipping (it came from US), each item costs less than S$10! (but well, there was the promos earlier la..)
product photo credits: http://www.everydayminerals.com
Please Keep to your Left. Easy Right?
(photo credits: orangish.org)
Apparently, it's not very easy.
People enjoys hogging the escalator. When they see the right side of the escalator is empty, they love to move to the right and hogged the whole escalator. some of these people will then turn around, and when they see they are blocking the way, some of them with brain (or heart) will shift to the left, some will look smug that they are blocking everyone and continue blocking.
seriously. i wonder what goes on in these people's brain.
is it so difficult to keep to the left? can't they understand that someone is actually in a hurry and needs to move up the escalator fast? don't they understand the meaning of overtaking, and slow moving "vehicles"/humans should keep to the left lane?
and what's with standing right at the exit of the gantry to dig thru their bags, wait for friends, talk on the phone? simple common sense should tell them that people are coming out right?
and must some people walk and play with their PSP/DS Lite? will pausing the game or video for that few minutes kill you?
seriously..what's wrong with these brainless or unconsiderate chaps?
Wendy's, Lau Pa Sat, Singapore
Wendy's, the latest fast food craze in Singapore! Their menu is very interesting, and I love their Caesar salad and bake potatoes!
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, S$6.00
Baked Potato, Chilli & Cheese
Overall a satisfying experience. I felt that they should give more chilli for the bake potato though. Felt a little too dry, but well, maybe that's their way of asking us to buy their chilli! :) Their chilli is not your usual sambal chilli or chilli ketchup. it felt alot more like the sauce you find in your spaghetti..with beef.
Wendy's
18 Raffles Quay, Lau Pa Sat Festival Market
Mon–Sun 7.30am – 10pm
Lunar New Year Celebration at Chinatown, Singapore!
It's the time of the year to be all ching chong again! What's Chinese New Year without the jams at Chinatown? It's the only time of the year that Chinatown will get to see a huge crowd!
The famous annual human jams in Chinatown CNY night markets. It's the fastest and surest way to get into the mood for CNY. Somehow, the festive mood this year is not so strong. People I've spoken to are all complaining about the lack of festive mood around. Anyway, the most fun thing about CNY night markets are the crowds, and the never-ending muah chee stalls that keeps screaming and asking you to try! Free tries! Yumz!
And what's CNY without the infamous long queue for Lim Chee Guan's bak kwa? :)
Wishing everyone a Happy & Prosperous Year of the Tiger!
Mayday [The Ultimate] DNA World Tour, Singapore
DNA 五月天 [創造] 演唱會 無限放大版 in Singapore
credits: sistic
挑战纪录打造新加坡史上最高! 最长! 最大舞台!
刚创下第一支乐团组合在新加坡连开两场演唱会纪录的天团五月天即将开创另一个新加坡演唱会奇蹟!
这一次的新加坡[无限放大版]演唱会将搬到户外举行，硬体方面除了演唱会的DNA核心概念「细胞核球体」外，这次将打造高达18米高主舞台、更带来新加坡史上最长，环绕全场360度的2个超巨型环形延伸跑道，同时也特地为后区观众设计了一个第二舞台，硬体加码，就是要让无论坐在哪个角落的歌迷都能贴近五月天!
软体内容方面，就如阿信在小巨蛋台上喊出的戏言：”要让买不到票来看五月天演唱会的人痛不欲生!” 不只曲目更动，更确定一个 ”会让看过DNA的人也出乎意料之外的崭新大结局!” 包括精彩越野特技车队，超大烟火特效，烟花汇演，变型金刚等多项利用户外无顶优势的舞臺机关创意将一一呈现!演唱会绝对是2010年製作费最庞大，最有看头的演出，无上限的制作费将创造新加坡演唱会史上的种种不可能, 千万别错过这一场世界级的演出！
They broke the record of Singapore’s Concert history by being the first band to have two sold-out shows at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2009. In 2010, Mayday is again making record for being the first Mandarin band to challenge an outdoor venue, having their first ever outdoor ticketed concert at The Padang!
Mayday promises to deliver an entire different DNA “Live” experience to the 15,000 fans at the Padang……with new songs lined-up, a 18m high main stage, coupled with not one, but two 360 degree extended catwalk round the Padang linking Mayday to a second stage and the audience all around, a mega transformer and first time ever ‘live’ fireworks display at a Chinese Concert.
DNA Mayday Singapore Concert is one World Class Concert you would never want to miss!
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OCBC Cardholder Priority Booking from 30 Jan - 8 Feb 2010
Internet Booking starts on 30 Jan 2010, 9am.
Other Sales Channel sales starts on 30 Jan 2010, 10am.
Through SISTIC Website, Hotline & Authorised Agents
10% discount for Priority OCBC Card Holder (Limited Tickets Only).
[Discount applicable for a max of 4 tickets per transaction.]
Public sales start from 9 Feb 2010
Internet Booking starts on 9 Feb 2010, 9am.
Other sales channel starts on 9 Feb 2010, 10am.
omg omg!! my dearest Mayday is coming again! I've bought my tickets! have you? Grab your tickets fast cos its selling like hotcakes!
