alice + olivia // starbucks cutie

Someone please tell me how cute this is?!?!?! I would totally love to have it on my work desk as it's uber chic but it's pretty exorbitant as this limited collection comes in a set complete with a Starbucks Card, tote bag and ceramic mug - all adorning the playful and iconic #staceface. The sets* (only 88 available if I'm not wrong!) are available only at Starbucks ION Orchard for $128. And I'm pretty excited to share a sneak peek with you guys on how my current desk looks soon as I've been trying to 1) Jazz it up and sticking to a "theme". 2) Get fuchsia peonies or white roses at the side table as well but I haven't got the chance to visit Far East Flora. :( 

Ps: Yeap crazy procrastination going on there. Hahahaha.

Valentine's 25th @ The Duxton Hotel.

 

My views on The Duxton Hotel is that it was too dim for a birthday party. It actually turns the atmosphere to be a little "gloomy" especially when coupled with frequent rain and lesser light that comes into the hotel. But of course, for a cosy staycation for two it might have been nice though I wouldn't recommend and would rather one head over to another boutique hotel. I do have to say that the lobby was nicely curated but aside from that, no biggies bout the place uh. The only thing I liked was prolly the bathroom because it was all in emerald green marble!!! 

 

May this #quarterlifecrisis be a wonderful turning point to begin something new and that all great things be sprinkled upon you darling.
 Have a blessed birthday kak yims hehehehe aka valentine!

My hair is my crowning glory.

A month ago, I changed my shampoo to Diane Moroccan Oil and damn that was an unfortunate bad bad decision. I don't know how few bloggers can say that their hair became softer and all that. Okay fine, maybe different hair textures reacts differently. But my hair and scalp have alhamdullilah been in good shape and therefore I barely had trouble with any shampoos out there. :(

Been trying to go all sulphate-free for the past 1 year and gonna continue doing so. I mean.. I'm trying and therefore it has always been either Organix or Avalon Organics. I alternate between those two brands and would faithfully put this Neem/Coconut/Olive oil on my hair twice a week. Gonna order Oh Hello Hair! pretty soon to simply stock up. Amazing stuff but I do think it's a little pricey for something where I can get from Mustafa? Different brand but it does serves its purpose and therefore it's totally up to you! Sure sometimes it doesn't smell that pleasant but hell, I'd rather have my hair soft, shiny and healthy with all naturale products.

Okay I don't know why I'm even ranting about all these when I've so much work to do but yeah. I cannot wait to do some kind of a treatment and perhaps snip my hair a little? It's getting so annoying, dry and long (though many tells me that my hair is fine already!) hahahaha. Till then, XOXO.

Get-up.

I see myself in these on Fridays and Saturdays. If only the weather shows some mercy...

Sleep.

I don't know how to explain the feeling I have right now. It's like too much to handle? The Bridges event is over yesterday and I have another 2 more pending in which it's quiteee a load on my already aching shoulders, literally. NUS 110 is on 1 Feb (i've over 800 rsvp to take care of!) and NUS Open Day (imagine the logistics and calling of secretaries for bla bla and etc) falls on the 14 March. Oh god, typing those two dates down already give me the chills because there really are a lot to be done!!! Ohhh since we are at these dates, I might as well say that my first Group Based Assignment falls on the 8th Feb and TMA01's deadline is on the 22nd Feb. KILL ME ALREADY PLEASE.

I do question myself if the additional commitment that I have now, pose a little obstacle in balancing my schedule.. I mean, I don't dread nor do I not like it. In fact, extra time spent daily is love and I appreciate being fetched and always always always be thankful for having such a kind hearted, loving other half. Ps: I'm madly in love with you, Muhammad Zaki.

Just so you know, the amount of coffee I take daily doesn't really help anymore. Sure, all you need is probably 6 hours of sleep each night but hell, for someone who sleeps regularly by 10pm.. Sleeping in after midnight is extremely draining. Some say that I should probably start "training" for the future but hell no? Sleep is precious. Fucking precious to me and I get easily moody if I don't have enough of it.

Number three.

I have 3 pending posts and I wished I had some time to publish them today but I'm so busy there it's yet to be "perfected". All three looked a little all over the place and thus.. It will only be out, I promise, by Friday late afternoon. 1) Zaimah's birthday 2) Renny's Wedding 3) My rants..

Ps: 3 events withing the next 3 months and not forgetting.. I've classes twice a week after work which is just gonna suck me dry. Bleah.

Dating with the datin - Asian Market Cafe @ Fairmont Hotel

So I've decided to begin this blog post with a plate of unglam left overs of yummy chili crab and.. Atiqah. Hahahaha.

We both had tons of fun making our own ice kachang. I mean.. How often do you get to play with the ice shredder thingy? Perhaps not even once a year lor. Anyway, we took a took a video but I bet none of you could understand because it was all just both of us.. Laughing? HAHAHA merepek gila, I swear. And nope I barely touched any of the desserts (because I'm not really a dessert person) but I'm regretting it now because I would loveeeeeeee to sink into 10 or more pineapple tarts now! Spamming photos of food that I didn't eat simply because it will serve as a reminder that I should try them the next time round! Yeap, I would definitely recommend lunching here when you've got the time and cash! :)

1. The chili crab could have been a little spicier and it'll be perfect!
2. The roast chicken was a little dry.
3. The satay (peanut sauce was GOOD!) and no comments on the otah-otah coz it was sedap also! Totally giving both 4.5/5. In fact, I don't really know what's missing that I ain't giving it full points but yeah.. Hahaha.

 The salads served was a little different and it's actually a positive one because I enjoyed the squid salad, a lot. Or maybe I'm just a big fan of sotong. Hahaha. There was a certain spice that was used that made it refreshing? AND OMG THE CHILLED SEAFOOD WERE SO DAMN FRESH? I'm sorry for the lack of vocab on how to describe food but yeah, I loved them nonetheless. Till now, I wonder how the hell do they boil those prawns to be sweet? In fact, I can just chill one corner and peel them prawns.. If only Faezah and Sopi were there with me, pretty sure there's gonna be a competition! Speaking of which, I miss my girlfriends already! :(

Two things that I menyesal nak mampos aka regret like wanna die are as follows: 

LAKSA AND BRYANI. I mean.. How can I even not eat those two right? Surely it's my first saying NO to practically an all-you-can-eat Bryani but oh wells, guess there's a first to everything. HAHA padan muka sendiri but takpe, ade rezeki, we shall attack tu beras basmati goodness.

 

 Again, thank you Mak Su aka Atiqah for the belated birthday treat! Delicious food, good company and I don't even have to worry about using my hands to eat (damn you sweet prawns and shiok chilli crab!), be unglam and a lil dirty hahaha. Another plus point to dining with someone you're comfortable with, enjoying your food to the fullest! hehehe and cheers to many more years of friendship! Thank you for all the things you've done for me and staying by my side throughout my merepek times where some couldn't handle! XOXO, Kak Long.

Troubled complexion.

I am having quite a number of outbreak at the wrong timing, ever. Countdown for the NYE (where I'll be seeing a lot of people and erm.. My sayang?) and Renny's big day (where I'll be having a proper MUA to do face and hair for myself and the rest of the bridesmaid + working/seeing/knowing a lot more people). So so stressful to be prone to whiteheads and pimples though at the same time, I feel like I should give up altogether? Coz-I-da-malas.

No change to my skincare or makeup routine, therefore, I feel that it might be the Skin Magic Tea that's working it's "magic"? Purging and all that stuff. Anyhoo, I'm determined to just continue drinking the tea daily and we shall see.. After all, it's been only 2 weeks and I prolly should give it another 3 weeks or so. Idk la, I'll just drink till I'm done with the whole packet. Hahaha.

Just yesterday I managed to set an appointment for a facial and so far, most of the annoying whiteheads, black heads are out zzzzzz. I despise those tiny bumps. And I shall remember to clarisonic my face every other day before I head to bed too.+ double cleansing and regular masking no matter how ridiculously sleepy I can be. :(

Haizzzz if only I'm one of those girls who can just wash their face with water and be freaking flawless. Unfortunately, I.AM.NOT. Booooo.