Where To Take Insta Worthy Photos: Western Australia (part 2)

Hey Readers, welcome back!

In today's post, I'll be sharing more photo spots in Perth City, Western Australia so if you are planning a trip to Perth, I highly recommend you to check these places out!

First Photo Spot: Wolf Lane (CBD district)

Second Photo Spot: St George’s Cathedral (walking distance from Wolf Lane so you may want to check them out together)

Third Photo Spot: Fremantle Arts Centre

Fourth Photo Spot: Bathers Beach Public Changing Room (also @ Fremantle)

Fifth Photo Spot: Rainbow Containers

Sixth Photo Spot: Raeburn Orchards

So that's all I have for Perth. I hope that these two posts on Western Australia will give you a better idea on how to plan your itinerary.

See you in my next post, xoxo.

Where To Take Insta Worthy Photos: Western Australia (Part 1)

Hey Readers, welcome back!

In today's article, I'll be sharing some photo spots in Western Australia (WA) so if you are looking to travel there, this article may be of some help to you.

First Spot: The Wave Rock (approximately 3hrs drive from Perth City)

Second Spot: Hippo's Yawn (right next to the Wave Rock) 

Can you tell why it's called the Hippo's Yawn?

Third Spot: Gap And The Natural Bridge (30min drive from Albany)

Fourth Spot: Greens Pool (In Denmark)

Fifth spot: Sugarloaf Rock

That's all for this post and I will be doing the part 2 (sequel) to this in my next post so stay tuned for more photo spots in WA.

Xoxo

Where To Take Insta Worthy Photos: Gillman Barracks

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In today's post, I will be bringing you to the latest Instagram sensation at Gillman Barracks - Disini Exhibition.

"Disini" comes from the Malay adverb which means right here and this exhibition right here at Gillman Barracks showcases a series of outdoor artworks by both local and international artists and I guarantee you an eye opening experience, not forgetting all those potential Instagram worthy photos that you can take there.
                                             
                                               A Rock Is A River, Maya Rochat, Blk 10 toilet:

Nenas Estate, DISINI Pavilion, MASH-UP, beside Blk 7:

     Hati Dan Perasaan, Orkibal, behind Blk 9: 

Chromodynamica for Singapore, Felipe Pantone, Blk 7 

                                                                

The Ground, Kamin Lertchaiprasert, Blk 37 cul-de-sac (Building beside)

Shanghart Gallery, Blk 9

Happy shooting away!

Xoxo

Review: The Ordinary Coverage Foundation

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In today's post, I will be doing a short review on the latest foundation that I have been trying and testing on - The Ordinary Coverage Foundation. Many of you may not have heard of this brand because it is not readily available in Singapore's beauty stores like Watsons, Guardian or Sephora. However, I came to know about this brand when my favorite Youtuber Kathleenlights shared about her love for this foundation and it was even featured in one of her monthly favorites video. I will put a link to the website I got this foundation from down below, just in case you girls need it.

This is how the bottle looks like. 

Recently, I have been reaching out to this foundation almost everyday ever since I started to use it mainly because of its staying power. It literally lasts whole day on my face (7am-10pm) without any touch-up in between. I was blown away by how long lasting it was when I first wore it to work. My face did not look cakey or greasy after a whole day at work and this surprised me a lot since I have combination oily skin and my t-zone usually looks shiny after awhile when I use some other foundations. So, five stars for its staying power! However, if you have very dry skin, you might want to give this foundation a miss as I feel that it can be quite drying for dry skin (which probably explains why my face doesn't look greasy at all).

After a layer of the foundation, skin tone becomes even and I can hardly see my dark eye circles. Amazing.

Secondly, as the name of the foundation suggests, I feel that this foundation does a pretty decent job when it comes to covering up my dark eye circles and occasional acne scars. One thin layer of this foundation is able to cover 60-70 percent of my flaws therefore I usually skip the concealer after applying this foundation for a natural, my-skin-but-better look. If you do want to look as flawless as possible, you can either apply another layer or go for a lighter shade concealer. Fret not, this foundation is very buildable and it does not cake or crease into fine lines after applying another layer.

Took this during mid-day and the foundation together with my makeup is going on strong!

I got myself the shade in 1.2 N Light in which N stands for Neutral as I usually prefer a foundation that is one shade lighter than my original skin tone so that in any case that the foundation oxidises, I will not look fifty shades darker in the mid-day. There is a total of 21 versatile shades for this Coverage foundation but the website that I got it from only has 5 shades for you to choose from: 1.2 N Light, 2.0 N Light Medium, 2.0 P (Pink) Light Medium, 2.0 Y (Yellow) Light Medium and 2.0 Y Medium. I believe the first two shades would suit most Asian skin tones but if you prefer a cooler shade, you can also go for 2.0 P Light Medium for a cooler undertone. 

Last but not least, The Ordinary Coverage Foundation also comes with a SPF15 mineral sun protection so for girls who tend to skip the sun block, this is the foundation for you as it protects your skin while looking perfect. 

And at the end of the day, my skin still looks so flawless. Thumbs up for this foundation!

So that concludes my review on The Ordinary Coverage Foundation. All in all, I really love this foundation a lot as it is able to last a whole day for me without making me look shiny or greasy. The foundation does not settle into fine lines or crease even if I apply more than a layer. And did I mention that this foundation is also absolutely pocket friendly as it costs only SGD $15 for a 30ml bottle? Totally in love with this foundation and I will definitely repurchase it once it's finished. If you are keen to get your hands on this foundation, here's the link to it:

https://shopping-district.net/collections/others2/products/the-ordinary-coverage-foundation-30ml

Happy shopping, xoxo.

How I Style: A Basic Tee

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Being a blogger means I have to constantly create new content for my readers out there and after brainstorming for a while , I have decided to do a series of "How I Style" in this space and today's post will be the first ever article of the series.

In this article, I will be doing a "How I Style - a basic tee" . I am sure many of you are like me, who love to wear basic tees but at the same time you don't wish to look too 'lok kok' (casual). Fret not, I have come out with 5 ways to wear a basic tee where you can look trendy and chic so read on to find out more.

The first style that came to my mind is to pull on a trustee pair of jeans but instead of looking like a plain Jane, I added a little spice to this outfit. I decided to put on a pair of heels. This addition makes the entire outfit a tad more feminine and I feel that this could be a perfect outfit for a girls night out if you want to look slightly casual yet feminine.

The second outfit is somewhat a similar to the first one as I was wearing the same pair of jeans from the first outfit. However, I went a little further to create a denim on denim look by simply throwing on a denim jacket on top of my 'normal' outfit. Personally, I feel that denim on denim will never go out of fashion as it brings out a little attitude in your dressing. This can be a good outfit if you are in the mood for an ootd shoot.

Outfit number 3 is more office-friendly style. What I've done here is put on a pair of maroon work pants and make sure I tuck my tee in for a sleek and tidy look. To complement the look, I added a blazer to complete this 'office lady style' . I absolutely love how versatile this outfit is and will definitely recommend this if you have special occasions to attend.

The fourth outfit is, in my opinion, the girliest of the lot and I must say, it is super effortless. Just put on a slip dress over the tee and wear the most comfortable pair of sneakers you have and you are good to go! I decided to pair this with a denim slip dress since denim looks good with almost any colour. This is definitely an outfit suitable for a date with your Mr. Right.

The last style I am going to share is undoubtedly the most common yet stylish combination: a basic tee with literally any kind of skirt. Yes, you read that right. In the photo below, I matched my tee with a semi formal midi skirt and it instantly gave me a smart casual look. Slip on  a pair of kitten heels and you are bound to make heads turn.

Well, that's all I have for this first article of 'How I Style'. I hope you have enjoyed reading this and don't forget to stay tuned for the next article!

Happy styling away xoxo.

Haul: Sephora Private Sale

Hey Beauties, welcome back to my blog! I am so excited to be sharing with you what I bought from the Sephora Private Sale so stay tuned if you are curious to find out too. I did not buy a lot from this sale because I will be travelling quite a bit this year and I thought I should save up a bit. 

Anyway back to today's topic, first item on the list is my all time favorite Clinique Clarifying Lotion 3. I had recently finished a bottle of this Clarifying Lotion and have been wanting to repurchase it.  This Clarifying Lotion is the second step in the Clinique's Three Step Skin Care System and the number behind refers to the skin type it is suitable for. For me, I go for their number 3 as it is for combination oily skin but if you have very dry skin you should go for 1; if you have combination dry skin, you should go for 2 and if you have very oily skin, you should go for 4. I love how this Clarifying Lotion manages to keep my face clean and oil free. Definitely recommending this to all combination oily skin readers out there.

Photo taken from Clinique.com 

Next item I bought is the Pixi Glow Mud Mask. I had initially wanted to repurchase the Fresh Umbrian Clay purifying mask as it is my all time favourite mask from Fresh and I simply love how it can be used either as a mask or pimple cream. I always get the travel size one however it was out of stock at the Bugis outlet so I went for this mud mask instead after reading so many positive reviews on it. Apparently, it can also be used both as a mask and as a spot corrector and it contains skin loving ingredients such as ginseng, sea salt and rosemary. Can't wait to try this out and share with you guys how I feel about this mask!

Photo taken from Pixibeauty.com

Next up is another new item that I have been eyeing since it was launched in Singapore and that is the IGK Thirsty Girl coconut milk leave in conditioner. I have always wanted to try out IGK products ever since I saw Kathleenlights raving about this brand on her Youtube channel and needless to say, I was super excited when Sephora Singapore finally brought this brand in. So apparently, how this leave in conditioner works is that after shampooing, you just need to spray an adequate amount to your hair and you are done! It is said to be able to leave your hair looking shinier, smoother and frizz free for the next 24 hours and since I am a big fan of coconut smell, I really cannot wait to try it out!

Photo taken from Sephora.com

The next item is a repurchase as I have finished my current one and I have decided that I cannot live without it - NYX Angel Veil primer which I swear by. I really love how it makes my face so smooth after applying and it keeps my face looking matte all day. Honestly, I think this NYX Angel Veil primer is a good dupe for Laura Mercier oil free primer as they feel the same on my skin and the effects are the same as well. Laura Mercier is selling at almost thrice the price of the Angel Veil so if you are a beginner in make up and have combination oily skin like me, get your hands on this NYX Angel Veil primer first and who knows it may be your holy grail too.

Photo taken from Nyxcosmetics.com

Last but not least, I got myself the new Tarte Minutes To Mermaid Brush set!To be honest, it wasn't even on my shopping list but when I had the chance to feel the brushes at the store, the softness of the brush totally blew me away on the spot and I immediately put it in my shopping basket. These beautiful mermaid tail brushes will be a good addition to any dressing tables!

Photo taken from Sephora.com

So, I hope you have enjoyed reading this post and don't forget to head down to your nearest Sephora outlet for the Private sale that is happening from now till 6th May 2018, this Saturday. Happy shopping away, xoxo.