Saturday, May 30, 2020

new post in 2020

Here in 2020, comes a new post from me in this realm, once again.

I have been trying for many years to write about my thoughts and things I like. Movies, music, fashion, skincare etc. Had not really succeeded because I did not continue to take the second and third step. Many times I have pushed this ideation back, far back behind my brain. I just feel fine with just thinking about it in my brain and never ever have I reach the stage where I actually write in on paper or in this binary diary log.

Here I go again, trying it once more and hope for the best for it will last.

I would like to share my thoughts on my observations on skincare, and at the same time try to live a life with not creating so much waste. My daily life includes me trying in small ways to recycle and at times refusing. BUT it's not easy because of the convenient life we all have been living, and taught to live, especially in this metropolitan city. There's so many people around me that are not educated to live sustainably and put a thought on how we should make a good impact in this earth.

There's so much to learn about recycling, reduce, reuse and refuse. I am no way an expert but I am willing to learn and practise it. I do hope I will be able to make at least a small mark and make my way slowly to a small change in my life.

During the quarantine period at times like this I have noticed the amount of waste we create individually. All the unnecessary items, all the waste we create daily.

I am not perfect. For example, I like to buy clothes very much, more than I should. Or stationaries, ...  skin care or beauty products that even if I slather all over my body, there'd still be excess.

In this era, we --- I mean ME, are constantly being sold by marketing tactics, beautiful packaging or social media influences and many more... to want more than we need. Like 4 pairs of white sneakers, that black pants that you probably worn once for that instagram post, or worse, never cause you haven't got a instaworthy shot yet.

At then end, my inner heart has been whispering to me softly yet, frequently to make such changes. Yes, my heart may ache a little if I don't get the beauty Reformation-like dress or if I don't wear the trendiest shoes around or never tried the coveted Drunk Elephant skincare yet. But it's all good. I finally found out that I don't have to use everything and own everything, as long as I have used it in meaningful way and serves purpose during its full lifetime.

With this blogging journal, I hope I am able to understand further on this science of skincare, learn and share so that we all can make the right choices when we make any purchases.

I don't know where this post's direction is going, but let's just say it's my first step and please give me some encouragement.

Bisous, PJ

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Bobbi Brown Haul

Managed to get some of these items at a staff sales *beams*

Les maquillage trouvé dans une liquidation pour le personnel, c'est une affaire! C'est achat impulsif .

List of items :
Makeup  
(1) corrector "dark peach"
(2) concealer 'kit' "natural tan"
(3) base cc cream "warm nude"
(4) base cc cream "pale nude"
(5) skin foundation "warm beige"
(6) foundation powder 'skin weightless' "beige"
(7) TOOL - full coverage face brush
(8) blush - Apricot
Skincare
(1) treatment lotion
(2) extra repair eye cream
(3) extra repair serum
(4) extra repair moisture balm
(5) extra soothing balm
(6) hydrating eye cream

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Healthy start



Awhile ago, I tried making overnight oats as a breakfast choice, it turned out good and tasty.

I've been making it many times now, and have slowly cut down my breakfast choice - coffee. Well, I still indulge on coffee, for days I want to pamper myself or weekends.

My colleagues have shown interest for different reasons of their own (hehehee), and voila here's our breakfast club!


Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Makeup collection

I may not be a master at makeup or one who put on a whole load products on my face. Especially when I rush in the mornings and can afford only 15-20mins to put color on my face.
But seemingly, I do have a sizeable collection.

Here are some of my stuff (please pardon the raw image taken via my iphone 4).
These are taken a few months back, and I am sure I've added more to the collection.

 Lip products - balm, gloss / tints, lipsticks
 Blushers and 1 bronzer
 Eyeliners, Mascaras
(underused) brushes
Eyeshadows!
Perfumes

post script : In my attempt to practise my French, I will try to write in French (I have started taking up French lessons a year ago, but with not much improvements) =(
It might not be a direct translation, word for word. I will be making attempts with my limited vocabulary.

Je presente mon collecions de maquillage. C'est beau coup de produits de maquillage.; il y a rouge à lèvres, baume à lèvres, brilliant à lèvres, fard à joues, fard à paupières, mascara, brosser et parfum.
 Après, je vais revue.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Happy New Year! 2015!


Let's kick off the year with more posts from me.

Do you want to know my beauty questions answered?

Which beauty products are your must-haves?
The Body Shop's Vitamin E lip balm used to be my favourite. But's I must say it's not a holy grail item. I stopped restocking it since it became overpriced for a small size lip balm (RM27.40 now, from RM19.90).
My must haves are tinted moisturizer for the face and eyeliner.
Currently using Origin's A Perfect World™ SPF 35 PA+++ UV Face Protector with White Tea
For eyeliners, there are a lot of good ones by different type of brush / finish / effect etc.
Let's keep it simple and the one I always reach for or keep in my makeup pouch are Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. I got a set of 8 pencils during Christmas promo, at about RM88?.
What a great deal!

What’s your favorite beauty ritual?
Adding on sleeping mask on top of my usual daily skin care routine, maybe once or twice a week or when my skin needs that extra boost.

What’s your go-to lip product?
Still a lip balm, lip gloss girl. I will try lipstick this year, since I've bought quite a few. There are more choices now as more and more lipstick/balm hybrid type in the market or even lip tints. I dread having to deal with dry chapped lips.

What is your morning beauty routine?
Fast & simple. Milky cleanser face wash. Face moisturizers, eye cream. And makeup.

What’s your signature fragrance?
DKNY Pure.

What’s the best beauty advice you’ve ever received?
Frequent face mask.

And the worst advice?
I probably have never tried any tips that I don't feel comfortable trying or suitable for my lifestyle.

Any tips or tricks you want to share with readers?
Don't get sucked in by the latest gimmick or beauty trends. Observe, research, get reviews before testing it out yourself.

Your favorite drugstore beauty product?
Nivea Body Lotion.

When do you feel the most beautiful?
Clean and simple face, with simple eyeliner and some mascara.

Backtrack to 2008



Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Mango MNG - The Perfect Guest

MNG launched a new collection named The Perfect Guest; with delicate classic gowns for special occasion.
I am thinking black tie events, wedding parties, bridesmaid, or even the bride.
Drape and flowing long skirt with classic silhouettes, detailed pleates, adorned with embellishment, soft colors or bold blue ; these are the criteria for looking fabulous without being loud.






What should I write?

It's been so long and I have totally lost touch with writing and writing from my inner voice.
I have been lamenting about not having enough time. Talk without action is pointless!
What should I write? When should I write?

Write about my daily life, daily rantings, travel, fashion? Or just write whenever I feel like it.

new post in 2020

Here in 2020, comes a new post from me in this realm, once again. I have been trying for many years to write about my thoughts and things ...