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Stationery Spree : The next Stationery spree will start from 08 Feb to 20 Feb 2010 – 1200H. Check out the 24K Gold Stickers!

 

IN STOCK: Prices quoted below are  inclusive of local postage:

Etude House

SALE : Precious Mineral BB Cream #1 Sheer Silky Skin (60g) S$21.80

Rich Butter Hand Mask (1 pair)  S$4.90

Rich Butter Hand Cream (50ml) S$9.90

Rich Butter Foot Mask (1 pair) S$6.90

Fancl

HTC Collagen Powder  : 3g x 10 sticks : S$18  Expiry 2011  (LIMITED)

Samples Available :

DHC Olive Virgin Oil – 1ml orignal satchet @ S$1.80 each

(FYI : 30ml at S$69.50 sold at Watsons)

Cupcake decorations

I made this batch of decorations for the coming Chinese New Year and Valentine’s cupcakes. They are made from edible sugar paste and colourings. I am quite pleased with the petite roses and leaves as they are my 1st attempt, totally handcrafted. The five petals flowers comes in 3 sizes : big, medium and small.  The orange smiley faces were supposed to be mandarin oranges but I was told they looked like pumpkins … Got to re-work on these.

Still have to make more flowers/roses of other colours, heart shapes, butterflies, etc…

DIY Beauty: Brewer’s Yeast & Yoghurt Mask

This is one mask  I love to DIY. Good value and effective. Totally natural!

Ingredients

1 tsp Brewer’s Yeast

2 tsp Yoghurt

Great for:

Refining pores, improve cell regeneration to create smoother skin. Also has a little whitening effect.

Suitable for All Skin Types.

Mix all ingredients. Spread over face for 10-15 minutes ( avoid eye areas). Wash off with cold water.  Can be used 1 -3 times per week.

Majolica Majorca Lash Beautifying Mascara Frame Plus BK999

On the bottle, it states Lash Expander Frame Plus but the packaging states Lash Beautifying Mascara Frame Plus BK999

I have held back so long to buy this mascara because I really wanted to finish using my current stash of mascaras. It is really worth the wait!

It lengthens my eyelashes and they do not clump together but remain separated. The super-lengthening liquid is supposed to contain jet-black fibers that will extend your eyelashes 1.5* longer. However, if you are looking for thickness, you should go for the “Lash Gorgeous Wing” Series which gives you a more dense, fluttery look (as advised by the Sales girl, have not tried it). Doing a 2nd or 3rd coat with this mascara does not make much difference to the thickness but makes it a bit clumpy.

I like the saw-toothed comb which makes it really easy to apply without smudging. This mascara is long lasting and certainly water proof.

Got it when there’s a 20% discount at Watsons, so it is about S$20+.  Think it’s a good buy.

Top Buzzword of 2009 in Japan

Recently a list of top buzzwords of 2009 in Japan was published and there is an interesting concept presented below: Sōshoku danshi

  

 (草食男子) 

 (草食) means “plant-eating” or “herbivorous” and danshi (男子) means “boy,” sosōshoku danshi (草食男子) literally means “herbivore boy.”   

“Herbivore boys” may want to be in a relationship but do not actively pursue one. They are not that concerned with love and being successful in life; instead, they are the type who is content with staying home and enjoy cooking and cleaning. On the other hand, men who are outgoing and actively pursue women they are interested in are called nikushoku danshi  (肉食男子).  

These phrases reflect social conditions and have a huge impact on society. 

 

  

I have read some Taiwanese magazines and they have also coined the phrase for women, 草食女 herbivorous for those who are more passive;  肉食女 carnivorous for those who are more aggressive.   

I am more of a 草食女 (herbivorous), what about you?

 

  

 

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