I travelled to Spain just last week for a cousin’s wedding, whom I was a bridesmaid for. I spent a weekend over in Palma de Mallorca, followed by five days in Barcelona. The wedding was held at what the Spanish call a finca, basically a farmhouse, in Palma. A half an hour’s drive from the… Continue reading A wedding in Mallorca and a snatch thief in Barcelona
Luxury handmade invitations like no other
As mentioned in my previous post detailing my experience with making my own wedding invitations, I wanted to help make wedding invitations affordable yet still look luxurious for those who may have a budget to keep to. The ‘Caroline & Edward’ invitation suite I designed, complete with save-the-date, RSVP, details, and thank-you cards, menu cards… Continue reading Luxury handmade invitations like no other
Entry 3: My first job interview in Hong Kong was a sexist one
Upon nervously waiting for my job interview, I braced myself for questions such as “So, why do you want to work at our company?” and “What do you plan to do with your career?”. But lo and behold, I did not see this coming. I was in the midst of moving my life to Hong… Continue reading Entry 3: My first job interview in Hong Kong was a sexist one
The better Bali: Lombok & the Gili Islands
(As I write this, Lombok has just suffered a devastating earthquake. While I was blessed to visit the place before the occurrence, my thoughts go out to those who were caught in the destruction and their loved ones.) Everyone knows Bali, but not many know of Lombok. Much less the Gili Islands. Early July, I had the… Continue reading The better Bali: Lombok & the Gili Islands
Sensitive-skin-reviews: Muji’s sensitive skin cleansing oil
With skin as sensitive as her soul, a finicky lady goes in search of the best gentle beauty products in modern time. Recently making the unfortunate discovery that my skin is allergic to some ingredient in my go-to Fancl cleansing oil – which I have been faithful to for the past couple of years – I’m now in… Continue reading Sensitive-skin-reviews: Muji’s sensitive skin cleansing oil
Curls for day(s): The MiraCurl (asian edition) by BaByliss Pro
As it seems that my beauty review on getting a Japanese air wave perm in Tokyo has been one of my more popular posts on the internet – which I hope means it has been helpful to my readers – I thought I might share about other beauty related products as well that others may find interesting.… Continue reading Curls for day(s): The MiraCurl (asian edition) by BaByliss Pro
Bunny de coco’s picks: The best retro swimwear for summer
I have to admit: my love for swimwear exists with a bias toward designs with vintage vibes and retro inspired cuts. So with summer approaching, here’s my edit on the chicest retro inspired swimwear perfect for hitting the beach or catching waves this season. Solid Flounce One Piece by Tory Burch Tory Burch Solid… Continue reading Bunny de coco’s picks: The best retro swimwear for summer
I DIY-ed my own wedding invitations and you probably wouldn’t be able to tell
If you’re looking for printed wedding invitations, read my post on printed luxury handmade invitations! As a bride (what a strange term I would have never imagined using on myself), I understand the pain of wanting everything to be perfect within sanity. With a million and one things to budget for, spending a good… Continue reading I DIY-ed my own wedding invitations and you probably wouldn’t be able to tell
Entry 2: Life goals for the anxious person
I write about my experience with anxiety, and neurosis in general. I am no psychiatrist, psychologist, or scholar. Just an anxiety-stricken person. If you’re an anxious person, or a person suffering from anxiety, one of your goals in life is probably to NOT be anxious. Funny enough, that only makes the anxiety worse as… Continue reading Entry 2: Life goals for the anxious person
I want my Polyvore back.
OH MY. Okay so I know I have been terrible not writing anything for the past month. When I came to check out my site today, I saw that POLYVORE HAS BECOME SSENSE??? THIS IS AN OUTRAGE. I was not aware of this at all and now I am devastated. I didn’t even get to… Continue reading I want my Polyvore back.