Strawberrynet Freebies!

Current Strawberrynet promotion : access their site via their pinterest page and get a free Paula Dorf Lipsicle lip gloss with any purchase, promo ends 17 March 2014. 2 weeks ago, I did a double claim then triple claim consecutively. Ending up with 5 freebies.

Free gift with minimum USD$25 purchase. Choose either Lancome lip liner in Alpine Glow or Ultraflesh 18kt gold Ninja Star compact in Incandescent.

Women's Day Free Calvin Klein lipstick with all purchases, choose from 30 shades. 

Free Strawberrynet Makeup Brush set by clicking on Strawberrynet Twitter link.

Free Ellis Faas blush pen by clicking on Strawberrynet Instagram link.

When you combine everything you get 5 freebies! I actually made 2 separate purchases back-to-back. The star is detachable and comes with a black cord (to be worn I guess) and the makeup brushes are nicer than expected, pleasantly surprised.

Federick Fekkai Essential Shea Ultra Rich Hair Mask

Truth be told, I got these on Today's Special at Strawberrynet, my first gift card and even a free gift (eyeshadow palette). I have never tried Fekkai Advanced before and am overall happy with the product. Essential Shea delivers shiny, soft, smooth hair. It's not an instant makeover, but, you'll be happy with the results. $38.50 per 198ml bottle.

I find it a little clumpy when freshly squeezed from the bottle, so I emptied the contents into the conditioner container and let it sit, the next application became much easier as the texture was more pliable and the results were more visible in my hair as well. Wished I did that in the beginning with both bottles as I only found this out towards the end.

Hiang Ji Roast Meats Noodle House

This Toa Payoh eating house has the best roast meats in the area. I dropped by for dinner en-route home, roasted duck noodles with delicious wanton soup. The duck is meaty and fatty and that's what makes the dish.

Extended Lunch Hour - Perusing Magazines

You don't read magazines, you flip through the pages looking at pretty pictures. We all love to do this and then bitch with our friends on the things magazines print or pine for our new materialistic needs. It's all good fun!

La Perla S/S 2014

La Perla may be a couture lingerie brand, but their items are often worn by celebrities in music videos (Jessie J's leggings in "Nobody's Perfect"), performances (Beyonce's bodysuit at the 2014 Grammys) and even on the red carpet (Rihanna @ Pepsi bash). Attesting to the brand's great sense of style.

For everyone else, La Perla also makes swimwear. Afterall, how many of us can actually afford to wear $1,000 undies.

Models Liu Wen, Cara Delevingne and Malgosia Bela pose for Mert & Marcus, styling by Ludivine Poiblanc.

 The collection is said to be inspired by the rich beauty of palaces in Rajasthan a haute vacation destination for the wealthy. So the pieces re-intepret the sensual elegance of clothes worn by Indian women.

There is also a continuation of a current trend - clean straight lines. Very neat and orderly, quite unusual for underwear to take on this look as we often see lace and soft fluidity. I think it looks very business-like.

And the brand also encourages these pieces to be worn out in the day or evening. Coz it's just too beautiful not be seen. Just make sure you're properly covered in all the right places.

I think it's still acceptable, most clothes these days have a similar look and are just as translucent too. It's all about how you style yourself.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Casings

You won't believe how difficult it is to find Samsung S4 cases in Singapore. Everything's catered for Iphones. I ordered these Accessorize ones online (free international shipping with minimum purchase). Am happy with these glittered cases, the slim fit ones are covered on only 2 sides, the flip case is covered on all 4 sides with magnetic closures on top.

And this Marvel comics one that looks amazing!

Urban Decay's Naked3 palette

I bought the Naked3 Palette with my CNY money, such an extravagance at the time ($83) but after using it, I have to say it's totally worth it! Urban Decay's Naked palettes are soo raved about and highly touted by it's users and now I can finally see why. With one of these palettes you can get professional eye makeup without hiring a professional makeup artist. There is no fixed technique or application process, you just have to use all the colours. Rub on the colours where you see fit, you can even do it randomly and the end effect is soo haute, it leaves people wondering how you did it.

So Naked 1 is browns and neutrals, Naked 2 is more dramatic with blacks and whites, Naked 3 is rose tones (the one I got). What I really like about Naked 3 is this haute look can be created for everyday, daytime wear. You know to work or church. Naked 1 & 2 are more sexy & intense looks, although you can still wear Naked 1 to work it's not for every girl.

Each Naked palette comes with a sample of their eye primer potion, works like a dream and fans always rush back to buy more. I used Urban Decay's makeup setting spray that I like for it's cool mist but I guess the primer is really the better way to go as you need waterproof eyeliner for the former.