My Current Favourites : Skin care, Body care and Hair Care !!!

hey gorgeous !!!

Its end of July. I remember doing my last Jan/Feb favourites here. After that I just got busy with other posts and never exactly got a chance to do a "Favourite" post. But now I have really accumulated a lot of favs, so its time I talk about it.

SKIN CARE

Its been years I am using this as my facial moisturiser.I have raved about it earlier here. It makes my skin well moisturised without breaking me out. It has a tint, so sometimes when I am at home or just going out for shopping, I can totally skip my foundation. Its like my holy grail Moisturiser.

I am getting few white heads around my nose lately and so I have been ex-foliating my face twice/thrice a week. For this I have choose St. Ives Apricot Scrub. This is quite gentle on my face. The particles aren't harsh or rough. So I can totally exfoliate twice or even thrice a week without irritating my skin.

I have never been into toning. But now that I have started using a toner, I have seen a difference on my skin.I am applying Clean n Clear toner from past 3months and I am totally in love with it. Its helping me control oiliness and visible pores.Its good for acne prone skin so there is no break out at all.

For my lips, I am using my Sugar Lip Scrub ones a week (which I talked about here ) and after that I am using moisturising my lips with Maybelline Baby lips. It keeps my lips soft smooth and glossy. I use it under my lipstick also.

BATH and BODY CARE

I am loving my Pomegranate Spa Exfoliating Bath Scrub from Guardian. It smells yummy and exfoliate my skin properly.

For my all over moisturiser, I have been slathering on the Johnson Body Care lotion. It has a nice fruity smell and it keep my skin well hydrated.

For my elbows and knees, I am using the Body Shop Strawberry Body Butter. I dont need to say anything about it cause the Body Shop's body butters are awesome.

I am totally in love with Nivea Whitening Happy Shave Deo. Apart from its prime purpose, it moisturises my under arms without irritating it after shaving.

HAIR CARE

I have been struggling with dry itchy scalp for quite a long time. But finally I got a solution for it. Oil massage has really helped me get rid of the dryness and eventually itching. I massage oil on my scalp and leave it for 2 to 4hrs and then Shampoo my hair with Head and Shoulders shampoo for dry scalp. These two products have worked wonder and now my scalp is happy.

Next is my Loreal Smooth intense anti Frizz Serum. I am in love with it. It does exactly what it says. No frizz, No dryness, No tangles, and a smooth finish. See complete review here

Well guys, these are my favourite Skin care, Body care and Hair care products. I will do a separate post for my favourite Makeup Products soon.

If you have any question about any of these products do ask me in the comment section.

So what are your Favourites ???

Eat - O - Time at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Hey guys.I just don't want to keep my blog confined to beauty/makeup stuffs.I want to include my other obsessions into it. So being a foodie what can be better to share my Food Exploration with you guys !!!
Me and my hubby both love to eat and try out new dishes.We have this tradition that ones a week (atleast), we go out for dinner and try something new. So I will be sharing my experiences with you guys.

4th July was our 2nd Marriage Anniversary and we went out for shopping and eating !!!
This time we went to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen at Sunway Pyramid, Kuala Lumpur.

It had a wide range of menu of sea foods n chicken items and we chose CHICKEN.
I am always a fan of crunchy fried chicken. So we ordered CHICKEN COMBO meal and tried the new 
DIP 'n CHICK ' n

OUR STUFFING

CHICKEN combo with MASHED POTATO and BISCUIT 

DIP 'n CHICK ' n with MASHED POTATO and BISCUIT

CHICKEN combo with SWEET CORN and BISCUIT 

MY VERDICT :

• CHICKEN : very crunchy and well fried.
• BISCUIT : Tasty and mushy. The STRAWBERRY JAM was very yummy and perfectly sweet(not overly sweet).A perfect match !!!
• CORNS : asusual nothing special.
• DIP 'n CHICK ' n : this was a nice side dish. Very crunchy tender chicken pieces with a very tasty dip.Very flavourful !!!
• The star of the show was MASHED POTATO. It was very yummy.It was perfectly mashed without being sticky or hard. The gravy was so perfect.Not very heavy. I loved it alot.
• Food was just great and very tasty. 
• Place was very neat and well maintained.

Its definitely a 'MUST VISIT' place for me n my hubby.Overall a very nice experience. We ate a lot and had to take a long walk to lighten the burden on our stomach !!!


Do try out !!!

Happy Mother's Day Maa

You gave the gift of life to me
And then in love, you set me free.
I thank you for your tender care,
For deep warm hugs and being there. 

I LOVE YOU MAA

APPLES Against Skin Devils

I just love Apples and its in my daily diet.
An article made me happy which said Apples are a great fighter against Sunburns :) :) Yay !!!

• PROTECTION AGAINST UVB RAYS.  Apples contain PHENOLS that can protect you from harmful UV rays, one of the most damaging threats to healthy skin. 
• PROCYANIDIN B-2. Simply eating raw apples can help your body by introducing antioxidants, which prevent cell and tissue damage, preventing wrinkles and aging, and promoting health hair growth because of a compound known as procyanidin B-2.
• FIBER in apples helps to flush out toxins hence reducing acnes and pimples.
• Even APPLE MASKS help get rid of SUNBURN and are great blemish removers.

So guys, its rightly said, An APPLE a day keeps the doctor away !!! and also An APPLE a day keeps SKIN PROBLEMS away !!! 

Stay Protected with a bite of an Apple coz you totally worth it !!!

Love 

Appy

Happy Women's Day

Celebrating the Elegance of Womanhood !!!

Happy Women's Day

This world is a better place because of the presence of  US

Fun Weekend and Some Coffee

hey guys

End of an awesome weekend.I went on a Coffee Date with my Hubby yesterday to Mid Valley.The mall was all decorated for the coming CHINESE NEW YEAR.There was also a Tiger Dance Performance.We had a lovely time there.

I did some shopping as well from Elianto Cosmetics and Watsons.I will post the haul later.Stay tuned guys and have a wonderful week :)

Tiger Dance (I will write a separate blog post on the Famous Tiger Dance)

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff ... and it's all small stuff

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff ... and it's all small stuff by Richard Carlson.

I came across this amazing book and I am totally in love with it.Its such a great inspirational book.It has positively changed my way of looking into stuffs and handling situations.The purpose of the book is to get you to look at things, common situations we all come across everyday, like being criticized or being given more work than you can possibly finish,differently.Its such a book which can degrade our frustration level and make us a more positive person.

We face many situation in which we are trapped and dwell over it for much time, hence we waste our time and energy which we could have implemented in a much constructive job.This book basically help us not being trapped in negative and destructive situation and live our life much productively.

We all spend so much of their life energy "sweating the small stuff" that they completely lose touch with the magic and beauty of life.Change the things that can be changed, accept those that cannot, and have the wisdom to know the difference.


Take care and Stay Positive

Beauty Sleep

hey pals,

Its 1am here at KL and I am still up.Don't know why am I not feeling sleepy.Missing my Beauty Sleep.Well sleeping for atleast 7hrs is really necessary for all of us.Not just its good for our skin, its good for our entire body.
So lets have a look at how we can get our beauty rather perfect sleep :)

• Cut Down on Caffeine.As we all know caffeine can keep us up for hours. 
• Eat right and sleep tight.Neither go to bed hungry nor completely stuffed.Eat right amount of food and try to maintain atleast 2hrs of gap between your dinner and bed time.
• Avoid watching tv or listening to any loud music.This will make you totally awake :)
• Do not take any stress with you to bed.Trust me stress ain't a good partner ;)
• Follow a night beauty regime.This will relax you and make to ready to knock out.
• Exercise is a must
• Keep your bedroom dark,quite and cozy

Slather on some body lotion, forget everything and have a good night sleep :)

Makes me Smile :)

Smile costs nothing...But its worth wearing :)

Well there are tons and tons of things that makes me happy but there are a few moments or things or anything which can just wipe out all the blues and put an instant smile on my face

• Sudden shower in summers.
• Chocolates lots of it.
• Makeup obviously.
• Cute little puppies... mmmm I love them
• Good food :P Well well
• Last but never the least My Family....they are my everything.I love them alot

So guys what gives you an instant SMILE ??????

1 a Minute : From the claws of BREAST CANCER

Few weeks ago my hubby downloaded a documentary movie for me to see.I am never tempted to watch such movies.But finally I saw it.1 a Minute. Its a documentary by Namrata Singh Gujral and  is based around her own life and the lives of other women and their battle with Cancer.
After seeing this I realized how many women in this world are trapped by this evil web of cancer and how many of them are battling and literally getting out of the evil trap.Its a movie or series of true incidents which demonstrates the 'NEVER GIVE UP' spirits of a person suffering from Cancer and winning over it.
This documentary features many female celebrities from around the world and conveys their experiences and their journey from getting into the claws of cancer till getting out of it.
Its a must must must watch for all....
You can download it from here
We can always fight and win over every obstacles....Its all about fighting and keep on fighting till our last breathe.......

For My Brothers....With Love

Today is "RAKSHA BANDHAN "...An Indian festival which celebrates the relationship between brother and sister.It involves tying of a rakhi(sacred thread) by the siter on her brothers wrist.This symbolises the sister's love and prayer for her brothers long life and happiness.In return the brother promises to protect her from all harm.

As I am in Malaysia, far from my family....here is my token of love for my brothers.....

Here' to my brother

remember everyday,

When noone else is around

I will be your friend...

My brother is sweet

my brother is nice,

when I am upset

I come for advice....

I love you my bro

And I always will,

Richly blessed

Is how I feel....

Miss you alot and hope someday we all will be together having loads of fun.....

Thanx all for reading this.....Have a wonderful weekend....

Self Esteem

Self-esteem isn't raving about how great you are. It's more like knowing that you're worth a lot.Priceless. It's not about thinking you're perfect,because nobody is, but knowing that you're worthy of being loved and accepted.Good self-esteem is important because it helps you to hold your head high and feel proud of yourself and what you can do. It gives you the courage to try new things and the power to believe in yourself. It lets you respect yourself.

All my life, I have had some bitter experiences.Life wasn't fair to me.I have had situations where I was all alone struggling to live.There were times I cried, I got hurt badly, I fell.But one day I got up.I understood one thing that this is MY LIFE and no ones comment going to affect it.Its actually not others but its me who is the creator or destructor of my life.And trust me guys that was the time when my confidence level just went high !!!!!! And today I am a happy woman.Leading a happy peaceful life.

People can comment on your looks, your character, but remember one thing you are the only one who can judge yourself.If you feel you are beautiful then you are...no matter what others say.Its you who can decide about your life.So rather than wasting your time thinking about them, just get up and face the world with confidence.You have it in you, its just that you need to explore it.

People still say many things but it just doesnt affect me at all.Coz I know one thing, people who say behind you are always BEHIND YOU and can never match your steps.So its worthless wasting anytime thinking about them.

Its your life and life is beautiful.Happiness, Problems, Smiles, Tears..these are the spices of life....Live life to the fullest....

Love yourself coz You totally worth it :)

Embrace Yourself

There are many times when we feel low and frustrated.There are days when we are uncomfortable in accepting ourself.Our look get over our confidence.
Beauty is about expression, self-confidence, a portrait of ourself which only we can create.Beauty is what we are.A mother, a wife, a sister, a daughter.

Love what you are...Embrace yourself...You skin, your hairs, your smile, your Curves....Accept yourself with pride...

• Be your own Fashionista :Don’t be afraid to accentuate those curves with the latest trends in fashion.
• Enhance your Natural Canvas :Allow your beautiful, natural face to be the canvas of your masterpiece every morning when you apply your makeup.Let your hair be the crown of confidence.
• Pamper yourself :Take the time to pamper yourself and to define and express your personality.Take a nap, go shopping...Get out of the routine life and spend sometime with yourself.
• Laugh…Not only is it a great Ab workout, but it refines the soul and gives you the confidence to carry yourself.

So ladies flaunt your style....

Cozzz you totally worth it :)

I went SHOPPING :)

hey frenz....

Its a saturday....and my day started very dull....But all thanks to my darling hubby who made my day and took me for shopping !!!! yeahhhhhh

I am super ooper excited coz I got some products which I wanted since ages...So here s what I bought :)

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IN2IT Cream eyeshadow in MARINE

SILKYGIRL eyeshadow duo in GLAMOUR BABE

IN2IT Cream eyeshadow in CARNABY

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IN2IT in YUMMY

MAYBELLINE lipcolor in COZY TANGERINE 

MAYBELLINE concealer in NATURAL BEIGE

FOR SOME MOISTURISATION

BODY WASH and ROLL ON DEO

And now the star of the show.....my most awaited product......

40 color eyeshadow palette 

I hope you all liked my shopping :)

Have fun and have a grt weekend !!!

Rain Rain DON'T Go Away :)

hey buddies.....

RAIN is something that makes me smile :) 2day I woke up to the sound of rain drops...
The weather 2day @Kuala Lumpur is soooooooo romantic...Yeah n I am alone :( Missing my hubby badly...
No he is not out of town...He s been to work :P

Just relaxing in the balcony and watching the rain gives an awesome feeling...I feels as if nature is showering love and happiness for us.

It reminds me of a poem ....

Rain rain DON'T go away,
Don't leave me alone 2day,
Happy Appy want 2drench,
Rain rain come again :)

Hope u all have a rocking weekend...
Have fun coz u totally worth it :) :)

Shopping Mantra for Married Couples :)

SHOPPING is something we women enjoy and men are scared of :P
Well for a couple, shopping or such outings are always fun.Time spent together is always what they look for.
But some people say life change after marriage.A couple is so much caught up with responsibility that they forget to enjoy such moments of togetherness.
But for My Hubby n Me life did change after marriage but in a better way.While an unmarried couple without any financial burden enjoys shopping endlessly, a responsible married couple with a target to save too enjoys but in their own way.

So lets have a look how to transform a boring grocery shopping to a kind of A DATE :)

• Firstly never leave house with a fight or an argument.Cos this will spoil the entire mood of enjoying.Try to leave house together with smiles.
• If you going to meet your spouse at a common place, greet him/ her with a small hug.That will wipe out all tiredness.
• Try to change the mode of transport.Get out of the car and try walking down together or taking a bus.
• When you reach the mall dont just hurry.Be slow and enjoy the whole process of shopping.
• Never shop alone when with your spouse.Involve him/her.
• Try finding humor.Laugh talk and shop..
• Apart from the household items from your list try to buy something special together like in our case plants, decorative items and new foood items :)
• After shopping, If possible eat something together.Let it be a meal or any snack.

After such an amazing day trust me you guys will never get bored thinking about a grocery shopping.

Trust me after this day, you will rather call it a DATE :)

Have fun and remember marriage isn't the end of life but its a beginning of a new life, a much better life.Life is full of so many such moments to enjoy just try to figure it out together.

Hope you enjoyed my post :)

Until my next post

Chaoooooooo

n ya Have a happy Shopping :)

Its Time for SHOPPING !!!

hey buddies,


We all love shopping.Or can I say we all have to do shopping.Be it for fun or necessity shopping is something we cant just avoid.
In today's world when prices are rising like anything its very important for us to learn the smart way to shop.
So here are a few of my tips for SMART SHOPPING....

• Plan your shopping. Before going just make a list of things you need and the spenditure you are going to do.
• Don't shop when you're hungry. If your stomach is grumbling when you enter the store, you'll be a goner when you see all those tasty treats. 
• Shop during off-peak times.To avoid crowds, do not shop after work, on paydays, or just before holidays.
• Buy items before you run out of them. Buy at clearance, or sale price,
  instead of regular price when you must have the item. 
• If you won't use it, don't buy it. 
• Due to volume discounts, larger stores are generally cheaper than smaller ones.
• Shop alone. Other individuals will only help fill your shopping cart.
• Compare, Compare, Compare the Prices.
• Last but not the least Check your receipt or bill.

By following these tips and with your presence of mind and smartness you will have a great shopping and saving as well.

See you guys in my next post....Till then.....

Enjoy Shopping :D

Live your Dreams !!!

A wedding day is a dream day....
A girl drenched in the sheen of beauty, dressed in gorgeous wedding attires wait for her man to come and take her to a world where all her dreams come true.With hopes in her heart and tears in her eyes a girl leaves her parent's home.She walks into a new world and embrace the new life.She molds herself to adjust into the new family.She adopts their culture, their tradition.She gives love and care to all and try her best to keep everyone happy.
BUT does she get this in return????
They say people are changing.Indian society has changed.But is it true???Are all brides getting what they deserve???
NO..
There are still many girls who are dying each day, each moment. They are killed.Their dreams hopes everything is brutally trashed by none other than their own people.The in laws who bring her to their house treat her like servant.The husband who has taken marriage vows to keep her safe turns to be a monster.Is it fair?Does a girl ever deserve this?Does any of us deserve this?No....
Its high time now that we all start respecting ourselves.Its time we all don't take ourselves for granted.We aren't so weak so fragile.Lets be strong enough and never let anyone hurt us in anyway.
Love all but Love yourself first
Respect all but Respect yourself first
Let other Live but learn to Live first....


Always be happy...Live you dreams....Coz you totally worth it :)