maybeline hypercurl volum’ express review
Psst. I gotta rave about this shiny lil product over here. Don’t mind me and my messy hair that’s all over my face. I won’t take very long. Maybeline’s Hypercurl Volum’ Express Mascara. Waterproof – because I smudge easy. Can you see the difference? I love how this mascara makes my lashes all thick and...
DIY wire wrapped stone earrings
This weekend, I got the jewelry-making bug again so I created a pair of wire wrapped stone earrings. Super simple project that you can finish quicker than you can say “Hey, I made myself a pair of really pretty wire wrapped stone earrings”. :) Click on the image below for the tutorial.
competitions of all sorts
Oh, it’s a new week. Can’t believe it’s already August! In celebration of the Olympics, I shall work up a sweat and do a little jump just for you. Also, wasn’t the Lee Chong Wei vs Lin Dan badminton match nerve wracking? They are both superb players and there’s no shame in a silver medal....
DIY CC Skye inspired bracelet tutorial
I loved this bracelet so much that I decided to make one inspired by it. Click on the image to see the steps!
PLACES: kuala lumpur
KL Skyline card via, Background image via I was compelled to write this post after making a card inspired by Kuala Lumpur, my city. If you are not at all familiar with this part of the world, let me give you a little glimpse of what it is like. It’s summer all year long. No...
DIY wall workspace organizer
So, my daddykins finally dismantled my bunk bed. Guess what I got to keep? The top bunk’s bedframe! I thought it would come in handy. Stood it upright, tied some wires at the top for security purposes, placed a good amount of S hooks, and voila! A DIY wall workspace organizer. I think this would...
TRAVEL: China
Had the opportunity of traveling to China last year with my family – Shenzhen and Guilin. I have never been there before prior to this trip and can barely speak the language. One thing’s for sure, I made sure I learned how to haggle in Mandarin! If there’s one thing I knew about China, it...
MADE IT: iphone wallet
My boyfriend’s wallet is disintegrating, literally. He started coming up with a plan for me to make him a wallet. I nodded and said “Okay” like good girlfriends do (thinking that I will make him one, just not anytime soon). Then it got serious, he started telling me how many compartments he wanted, how he...
diy pleather hair tie
You know what I love more than ponytails? Awesome ponytail hair ties! I am loving this edgy ponytail wrap/tie seen on some runway shows. I think it’s such a fuss-free and easy way to add some sophistication to the look. No more blah ponytails! Here is the inspiration from the Jason Wu Fall 2012 Fashion...
how to sew on pleather without a teflon foot
Sewing on pleather or faux leather can be quite tricky when using a home sewing machine. When I first started working with pleather, I had issues like skipped stitches and the material not feeding through the machine properly due to friction. Frustrated, I Googled the heck out of my computer for solutions and tried all...
DIY Iced Coffee
Lately, I’ve been having massive cravings for iced coffee and since I am waaaay too lazy to drive out to get one, I have resorted to making my own iced coffee! Hurrah to laziness! It’s easy as pie – Brew, Filter & Chill. The downside to this? Having to wait for it to chill. I...
MADE IT: tablet case
Say hello to my trusty and ever so wonderful Wacom/Bamboo Tablet! It’s my best-est friend whenever I need to sketch or draw digitally. Too bad it was homeless for quite some time. I have been swaddling this gadget in sweaters and oversized laptop cases for way too long. Well, fret no more Mr. Wacom, because...
