Archives for January 2010

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lash Lengthening Mascara

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A while ago, while passing through Changi Airport, I picked up a twin pack of the Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lash Lengthening Mascara for a mere S$39 (approx RM97 or RM48.50 each). That makes each mascara about the price of a drugstore or pharmacy brand! But does it work – that’s important.

I’d never used any cosmetics from Elizabeth Arden before. The reason I bought this was because I got it confused with Helena Rubenstein which is supposed to have very good mascara. Yes, I must have been blind not to notice the difference 😛

The mascara comes in a lux looking gold tube and the brush is the traditional brush bristles not the new fangled rubber bristles. The brush head is also rather large. Its all rather basic especially after trying out new fangled mascara like the Lancome Oscillation or Guerlain le 2 Mascara or the Diorshow Iconic.

I thought I’d hate it.

After going through my first tube, I must say that I don’t hate it. Its not exactly holy grail material, but its pretty good for the price I paid, if I’m looking for a basic mascara.

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Green Cotton Organic Natural Cotton Shop @ Amarin Plaza Bangkok

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Here’s a store I visit quite often when I’m in Bangkok – Green Cotton. I stumbled on it quite by mistake one day while I was walking through Amarin Plaza (Chidlom BTS stop next to Hyatt Erawan) savouring the cool air-conditioning. Bangkok can be abominably HOT!

What the store sells is items made out of natural unbleached cotton. Nothing bright or spandex laden in here. Everything is in a shade of beige or cream which can strike many as boring.

But what I’m here for really, is to get their cotton underwear! 😀 I bought a pair on a previous trip to try it out and on my last trip, I was back for more. Cotton, being a natural fibre can breathe better and makes wearing underwear so much more comfortable. Granted, it only comes in boring cream and a simple bikini cut, but it’ll do for everyday use. Its also surprisingly quite well made as mine have lasted multiple washes without showing wear. Prices start from THB40 each and up depending on size.

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Hello 2010 – Made any resolutions lately?

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2010

Its a bright new day and a brand new year – 2010!

I’m sitting here nursing my coffee and contemplating the coming year with a touch of excitement. I wonder what 2010 will bring?

Did you realize that we’re entering a brand new decade of the noughties! I’m seeing a lot of 80’s throwbacks in terms of fashion and I’m hoping it doesn’t catch on. That said, I’m actually looking forward to 2010 – I’m not sure what it’ll bring but if I get lemons, I’ll serve up lemonade! So drink up! 😀

I’m not one for resolutions – I make them sometimes knowing I’m going to break them anyway but still, when everyone’s doing it, you just gotta get with it too!

So here are 2 resolutions I’ve made (and I would likely break at least 1 before the week is out 😛 )

  • Get thee to a pool! I need to get off these holiday pounds before Chinese New Year comes around and I pile on more!
  • Get my moneys worth from my passport. This one I likely won’t break 😀 My passport is up for renewal this year so I plan to make it work harder for me. I do want to see more places in 2010 (I’m working really hard on 2 of them) and when I do, I’ll share my travel stories with you too!

Over to you. What are 3 things you hope to achieve in 2010?

Come share! I’m all ears! 🙂 Here’s to a successful 2010 ahead for us all!

Paris B

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