Update + Skincare Routine

I've been so caught up with work lately I haven't had much time to fill up this empty space. And just in case if you were wondering what I meant by work...

No, I don't mean I wake up every morning, working as some waitress in some shitty restaurant, serving drinks to nasty customers, having to topple soup over and creating a huge mess out of it kind of work.

I just mean like all the online shit I've to do.

I used to write bcos I love to, and never bcos I felt like I needed to which is what I will call "passion."

You don't just do something for the sake of doing it just bcos everyone wants you to or just bcos you think that's the way to make everyone like you.

I miss blogging. I kinda hate how I felt really obliged to do so at some point of time and totally lost my passion for it bcos everyone was complaining on how unfrequent my updates were.

But anyway, I'm here now bcos my blogging bug is back.

So anyway, I'm gonna be separating my posts into two parts today!

First will just be a normal update with some pictures then followed by a post on my skin care routine!!! Which most of you have been pestering me for!! Hahaha.

So last December I made a trip to BKK as I was desperate to get some serious shopping done!! Hahaha.

And well, I would say... It wasn't as good as what I expected but oh well.

One of the famous tourists' attractions.

Having Japanese teppanyaki. Makes me hungry thinking about it now.

I SWEAR THIS PLACE HAS THE BESTTTT SEAFOOD AND TOM YUM but forget about asking me its venue; my memory is as bad as an 80 yr old but it was somewhere out of the city. 

Ok as you can see I didn't take that many pictures with my camera when I was there bcos I was simply too lazy lol. :X

eHhHhHh I look so unglam here, hahaha but do you want some waffle? 

I'm totally not a morning person. Smh. Super light make up for the next couple of days bcos waking up early was already bad enough... Couldn't imagine lacking that extra hour of sleep just for make up. meh.

Not something I would sacrifice sleep for.

Some of my buys

New year's outfit... Pretty simple since I had no one to impress there hahaha!

Meet Petch!! My Thai friend :)

Wtf, they have like costumes for their neoprints there... Super cool?! 

Idk what kinda phuck face is this.

Most were taken from my phone! And... That concludes the end of my trip to BKK! :p

Some random pictures taken from the start of the year until today!

If you spot two girls entering the same fitting room... It has gotta be us. Hahaha.

Some retarded shots I took while the boys were recording their soundtrack for ABTM the other day.

Taken after 4 hours of sleep.

Random picture after work out.

Got so bored that I studded this pair of lita shoes at 5 in the morning. 

Filming with Dee the other day at Jh's house.

And a few selfies before my early bday celebration with my parents just now!

Multi coloured rose which my mom greeted me with!

Right, so I know I definitely do NOT have perfect skin/complexion but I decided to share this bcos I used to have serious acne problems when I was younger. Like really bad!!!

I don't mean like having just one or two breakouts, I mean like red and horrifying kinda pimples around my cheek. Hahahaha, yuck.

Not trying to scare you all, but I'm serious!!! Too bad I don't have any pixs to convince you guys about how true this is, bcos my old pixs are all in my old Macbook which broke down about a year back. 

But let me show you an example of how bad it is.

Ok la to be honest I can't really remember how bad my skin condition was back then, but I guess it was somewhat like the picture above. Just that they weren't spread over a big area, it was just around both sides of my cheeks.

I felt so terrible during that whole period of time bcos people in school were making fun of me. (Sucks when you've to undergo puberty earlier than most of your peers)

And sometimes I cry myself to sleep and when I look into the mirror the next morning.

I tried all sorts of methods to get rid of them. Including trying to squeeze them. WA WAIT, I'VE TO MENTION THIS... DO NOT EVER SQUEEZE THEM!

It'll be the biggest regret in your life and I'm not even kidding!!!! Till now I still have pimple scars caused from those amateur-skills of mine.

Ok I'm not gonna make this post any longer by going on and on about how upset I was and how I brood over my fugly face in the past.

So finally, how did I treat them????

Only had my brows filled! Pictures taken without any filter/edits :)



Right, I know my skin isn't that fantastic now, nor is it anywhere close to the word "flawless" but be mindful that I'm just sharing!!!

So duh, I visited the dermatologist and probably spent over a thousand by now. -_- Trust me, as much as I know from my experience, facial doesn't fucking work when you have severe acnes lol.

So best way out? Get to a good skin clinic. I went to Novena medical center and met Dr.Loke

This is the address, for those of you who are interested:

10 Sinaran Drive #09-13 Novena Medical Center
Thomson, Singapore, 307506

Numb: 63374926

Do call and book for an appointment before you go there otherwise you'll just end up making a wasted trip bcos their crowds are just OMFGJUSTKILLMENOW.

Btw, this is not a paid advert or anything so you can trust me that I'm not putting in good words just to patronize you all bleah.

It took me about 6 months to a year before my acnes were totally gone, but trying to maintain a good complexion is never an easy task either.

I still have some breakouts whenever I get really stressed and stuff and that's when I'll consult him. Otherwise I'll just drop by for my medication.

Well, but if you don't have serious acne problems and have like this kind of skin...

Then screw you lucky bitch, just go and die bcos you don't deserve to live!!!!

Ok just kidding, but precaution is always better than cure. 

Anyway, here are the products I normally use during the night and the day.

- Sk2 Facial Treatment cleanser.

I usually use cold water to wash my face in the morning

It closes pores, makes your blood vessels constrict and aids to reduce swelling & appearance of dark circles!

- Clindamycin lotion followed by pimple cream prescribed to me by my doc.



Before applying my makeup etc...

- Total Hydration Amino Mineral Refreshing Gel. (Works like a moisturizer)



- Sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays!!!

This is really important unless your makeup product that you'd be applying already contains SPF protection. (E.g BB cream with SPF 30/50)

Note that the higher the SPF = it will tend to make your skin more "greasy" after awhile.

I usually either use this biore makeup remover cleansing oil or Sk2 treatment cleansing oil which I ran out of.

To me, oil based makeup removers remove your make up a lot easier and are better. (Personal preference)

 
The next two cleansers are used on alternate days during the night.

I usually use lukewarm water to wash my face in the night.

In contrast to cold water, it helps to open up your pores which will then allow your products to be absorbed better. (My logic hahaha)

1) Shiseido Elixir Skin Refining Cleanser (Acts like an exfoliator)
Exfoliating your skin at least once/twice a week is pretty important bcos it helps to get rid of your dead skin cells.

2) Love love love this cleanser. I have this habit of trying out new cleansers every once in awhile and I've been using this Murad Clarifying Cleanser for about 2 months now. (Previously using facial cleansers from Avène for the past 2 years.)

Due to its lower PH level, it's slightly more acidic and it deals better in clearing blemishes and lowers the chances of breakouts.

Got it from Sephora!

  

- Sk2 Facial Treatment Clear Lotion. (Acts like a toner)

1) Total Hydration Lucent Toner (Moist)

2) Total Hydration Moisturizer (Dewy)

Both of these products are also used on alternate nights.

Left helps to clear scars and right prevents acnes, prescribed from my doc as well.

Lastly, the step that everyone always tend to neglect!!! Vaseline!!!

Helps to nourish your lips and eyelashes. They need care too :)

Most of the products can be easily found at any of our local pharmacy or supermarket.

Btw, as much as I really hope the things I shared were useful, please also understand that it might not work for you just bcos it worked for me! So in other words, consult a skin professional if you need to, bcos I'm definitely not one. :X

Hopefully some of you found something interesting to last you till the end of this super long post!  Lol. Till next time! :)

  

Everything's getting really mainstream? Well, then you gotta visit ZENSAMOUR

I love their hoodies the most. Firstly, because you don't get to see them everywhere. Secondly, I was really taken aback when I received it! I expected the printing and all to be of pretty bad quality but to my surprise, it was awesome!!!

Was really glad and I've been receiving a lot of compliments on it, along with people asking me where I got it from hahaha.

So here are some of the items which I was sponsored...

What I love about this pullover, it's pretty thin but at the same time, its material keeps me warm. Perfect for a rainy day!

Besides, it goes well with almost any bottom!

I paired it up with a denim bottom and I was ready to go!

TWIISSST.

Next up is their black bustier dress!

I love how it looks edgy yet classy-sexy at the same time. Boots/sneakers for edgy and put on your killer heels for a classy-sexy look.

You can never miss out on these as a part of your purchases bcos pullover-hoodies are the best! Speaking from a fan. Hahaha.

Especially on lazy days, which I often have them... It's just brilliant.

So do check them out at http://www.zensamour.com/ 

Quote my name to get a dollar off your total bill!

And remember to like their Facebook page for regular updates and contests!!!

Salon Vim Bugis (Review)

Yay!!! Although it's just 3 more stops away, I still feel really glad that Salon Vim's new outlet is located at Bugis now!!! So freakin convenient for me compared to 313 Somerset. 

Ok la, actually I'm just a lazy bum who refuses to change a train and go up 4 levels he he.

But anyway, the new salon is just right beside Bugis street!!! So you can go for some shopping or even get food when you're hungry. Especially people like me who gets hungry 24/7

To all those people who think my hair is perf.... Wait till you see this piece of mess right below!!!

Damn disgusting right. Hahahaha. BUT WAIT, it's also bcos it's partially drenched from the rain so it looks a bit like... 

Kidding, I don't see any resemblance.............. Agree? :(

So anyway I decided to go for a light colour this time. So I told Jamie (My new hair stylist, who is also one of the directors there.) that I wanted an ash colour and hopefully it will turn out like...

I love her so much?!?!?!?! Just in case you don't know her, she's Alison Dilaurentis from PLL or more formally known as Sasha Pieterse.

 Yea I know I look nowhere near her... If her level of prettiness is heaven-high, I prolly rank hell hahahaha.

But anyway, something like Goldilocks colour?! Like what my girlfriend keeps harping on. Haiya, you guys should get the rough idea by now. 

Proceeded to bleaching first. Although my hair doesn't look red anymore, there's definitely hell loads of it hidden somewhere ok?! I had to bleach twice.

Just in case you're wondering what are those aluminium foils doing on my hair, they are my pink extensions which I did 2-3 weeks back and are still in good shape!!! Hehe.

Idk what is this part for or called, but I guess it's to "help" your hair absorb the bleach??? Ignorant me is ignorant.

TADA MY ATTEMPT TO GOLDILOCKS HAIR. Ok just kidding, I look like Sun wu kong (Monkey god) here or Haley Williams gone wrong.

I thought I looked like a clown, explains the expression.

After two times of bleaching, and washing my hair... It's finally time to put on my desired ash colour! *Excited*

Jaime told me this was a must-apply serum before dyeing bcos it helps to protect my hair, although I felt like my hair's pretty much beyond redemption. :X

WHOOOOO HOOOOO after 6 hours of sitting and standing and and and anticipating... Don't judge my face please... At least now you know I look horrible bald.

Here is it!

So pleased! And they made sure I had pretty hair before I left although it was quite redundant bcos I headed home right after that. LOL.

YAY!!!! Thank you so much Jamie!

And not to mention, the service at Salon Vim, as usual was just awesome?! Poor me haven't had any food since lunch the day before, so one of the hairstylists kindly went to get takeaway for me!!! How sweet.

Of course, I'm talking about other stuff as well like how they really listen attentively to your needs and try their best to work it out for you.

Not to mention, there's a toilet in the salon now hahahahahaha. So you don't have to worry about spending forever doing your hair.

Next 4 pictures were taken without any filter!! & The first without flash.

The top had a lighter tone to it, which is pretty close to ash blonde and the bottom colour was what I requested for :)

Salon V has never ever disappointed me!

Products they gave me to condition my hair and retain my hair colour! :)

See how lazy I am.... to write down the details, so I took a pic from the name card hahahaah.

Visit their website for more info salonvimbychezvous.com.sg and do make an apt before heading down! :) 

P/s Actually this is just round one of my hair... Which means it isn't the final colour. Can you guess what I'm doing next? Can't wait!