Today my advertorial will be on a product series that is already super well-loved!! Perhaps you already know what it is from the title?
Hint: It's for skin and will make your skin all bouncy and QQ!!
And since one drop locks up an ocean... It is also super hydrating...
That's right it's HADA LABO!!
Hada Labo arrived in Singapore just last year but it's already super popular... The SHA Hydrating Lotion (that's what we Singaporeans know as toner) is the no. 1 face lotion in Japan!
The star ingredient is their Super Hyaluronic Acid which can retain 12 litres of water with 1g, giving you bouncy awesome skin!
Also love that the Hada Labo skincare philosophy is PERFECT X SIMPLE - all unnecessary additives such as colourants and fragrance are omitted, leaving only the good stuff to ensure maximum effectiveness.
And guess what? I've actually been a Hada Labo user since my Tokyo trip with Cheesie in 2010! She also did an advert for them and I saw Hada Labo in a store and asked her, "Eh, really good not?" She said a resounding YES! and I've been using their moisturizer ever since.
And look at the Hada Labo products I got!! *lucky*
I know they look confusing coz of all the Japanese text, so I wrote out the functions of each one.
Their stellar product has the words there proudly proclaiming that 1 is sold every 4 seconds in Japan. I'm telling you, this is an amazing statistic because the Japan market for skincare is crazy saturated! Whenever you see a product that says "xx sold every xx second in Japan" JUST GRAB AND BUY! Confirm good one!
The toner has a watery but gel-like texture that really quenches your skin's thirst and won't dry skin like some toners do. No smell either.
One drop locks up an ocean... So LOCK UP ALL THE OCEANS!! Yes I'm aware my picture says "unlock" wtf I got mistaken when I photoshopped it. (And that's a 9gag reference)
Check it out... On the left my sponsored product, on the right my own limited edition Minnie Hada Labo lotion bought in Otaru! YOU JELLY?? I wish Singapore has these pretty things sigh... At least we can still buy boring version Hada Labo. LOL
Their essence is also very popular, winning Women's Weekly and Her World beauty awards in 2011.
Texture is firmer than the lotion... I love this! Once it hits the skin you can feel it being absorbed. And it leaves a velvety texture!
Their Hydrating Milk (moisturizer) is one of my FAVOURITE skincare products. I love how hydrating it really is and it spreads easily and doesn't cause me any pimples like some of the more heavy oil-based moisturizers do. AND AND AND THE BEST THING???????
Please look at the picture. It comes in a squeezable bottle NOT A TUB!! You may think this is a very small thing but I really hate digging moisturizers out from tubs. It's so unhygienic to use your fingers and so troublesome to use a scoop. I love how convenient this is. GOOD JOB ON THE DESIGN!
Here's the milky texture. That small amount is enough for the whole face, believe it or not.
If you don't like the Hydrating Milk Hada Labo also came up with a SHA Hydrating Cream... The cream is light and non-greasy and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. WANT!!
Found another product I love. Their Hydrating Face Wash!! I don't know why and how but a very small dollop lathers sooooo much foam and as promised, not drying! Just clean. ♥
Love my Hada Labo!
Are you thinking of giving Hada Labo a try but you don't wish to part with your money? NO WORRIES PLEASE THEY ARE GIVING IT OUT FREE!!! FOR REAL!!
Click HERE to go to their facebook page and just hit on Like to get a free sample!
Additionally, Hada Labo is giving out 31 days of Rewards this whole month! Just go to their facebook and for every single day for 31 days they will pick a lucky fan to win a daily prize. It could be bags worth $200 or dining vouchers worth $100 or Hada Labo products!!
Hada Labo is sold at Watsons, Guardian, FP, Sasa, Unity and major departmental stores.
Prices range from $13.50 - $34.90
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A symbol of glamour and sophistication, legend of the cinema, one of the greatest inspirations to many women around the world. This is a woman who stayed alive after her death, a woman loved by everyone, synonym for femininity and fashion perfection. It can only be Audrey Hepburn.
One of the iconic dresses in the history of film and fashion designed by Givenchy
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If you like cozy winter accessories, this one is a must-have for you. Many celebrities and bloggers consider Tolani scarves as a perfect addition to any outfit. The Tolani designers have combined elements of traditional cultures blended with the modern design elements to create elegant and fun- to-wear products. Take a look at the various ways you can use them to add an instant flair to your look.
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I actually brought the photos taken during Napbas over here to edit so that I can blog something out while I'm on my annual trip to America to visit Mike's family but... I know you are sick of hearing this... My neck and right arm is hurting me more than ever. :(
I did acupotomy (it's like acupuncture but sorta different, google it) with Cheesie in KL because she had the same pains as me and swore it worked for her. The doctor was very confident that she could cure my pains and I expressed my doubts, saying "It has been hurting for a long time now."
She asked how long and I said erm... like 4 months? She scoffed and said she just cured someone who has been in pain for 40 years. On a side note I wonder why anyone who is in pain for 40 years would even be aware that he is in pain. I mean, after such a long time won't you just forget how being NORMAL feels like?
Anyway yes so after the acupotomy the pain in my neck went away but my arm still hurts a little when using the computer. Now the pain in the neck is back again wtf so I'm not gonna aggravate it by photoshopping pictures. When I get back to Singapore I'm gonna do that acupotomy thing again in KL and pray it works :(
So I'm just gonna blog something without posting (much) pictures!
First I'd like to talk a little more about the previous post about the angry Aussie bloggers. I cannot believe how nice I was to that crazy woman. You'd think that after my explanations she'd calm the fuck down but instead she got even more self-righteous and pompous. Talk about a giant stick in the ass!
And then she picked out the two most childish comments that my readers wrote for her and blogged it out, acting like she got bullied, conveniently, oh so conveniently, adding that she was sexually assaulted (by more than one person oh dear lord!), had a miscarriage, is medically unfit and obese blahitty blah blah.
HOW IS THAT RELEVANT? What, so you had tragic experiences means you can act like a fucking cunt?
I had an ex schoolmate who was really unpopular. She then told everyone she had leukemia and was expected to live for only 2 more years and she kept fainting during P.E. lessons. The teachers would scold anyone who is mean to her because they felt so sorry for a teenager with terminal cancer. BITCH IS STILL ALIVE TILL TODAY, 12 YEARS LATER. Well played!
Anyway at first this Melissa was all like OH EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OPINION and when she had a tidal wave of hatred she shut off comments and deleted all comments that mentioned me (unless it's negative of course). Whatever. Your words don't mean shit when you keep flipping them around. You know roti prata, Melissa? You flip more than that can?
When Australian's hear "Best" they assume it relates to content. Apparently, it's different in Asia.
Redundant apostrophe FYI.
Can anyone give me an explanation of her above quote that is NOT deemed to be racist? What? It's Opposite Day in Asia and Best means Worst here? She's so annoying! I hope a wombat attacks her stupid face.
Right.
Also I'd like to say a LOUDDDD thank you to everyone who defended me. I read the comments on her blog (which became exceedingly dry and boring once she stopped talking about me *yawn*) and some are so touching I actually teared wtf. I LOVE YOU ALL!
So back to the main topic of this blog entry.
2 days ago I was randomly surfing through TV channels and saw something titled "Jeff Dunham" so I stopped at that, thinking I'd enjoy watching his comedy show.
As it turns out it is not his show but a documentary of his life.
In case you still don't know who he is, he is a famous ventriloquist and he is very funny!
He got really famous when one of his acts with Achmed the Dead Terrorist got viral on youtube and is STILL one of the top viewed videos ever.
You done watching the video? Welcome back.
As I was saying, Jeff Dunham's documentary. My interest wandered off so I just left the TV on but later on I heard the host talking about Jeff's childhood. And I was shocked to learn that he started being a ventriloquist at age 8!!
8! Can you imagine that? Being a ventriloquist was all he ever wanted to do (and only 'job' he did) and he knew what he wanted since he was so freaking young.
I guess I somehow always thought he started doing this in his mid twenties and immediately got recognised?
He is now 49 and he used all 41 years of his life to hone his skills till he is now arguably the most famous ventriloquist in the world.
I guess I was so shocked because he is quite a good looking dude and honestly ventriloquy, before Jeff Dunham imho, has always been an uncool thing with a crazy creepiness to it, sorta like clowns I guess, but even scarier!
(Digressing, did anyone else watch the movie Dead Silence? That shit was fucking scary! Done by the creators of Saw, with a good twist but scary.)
So back to Jeff. I just didn't believe that any *normal* person would take ventriloquy up as a hobby. He doesn't seem socially awkward afterall, what would his friends think when they go to his room and see that instead of toy cars and balls it has an array of creepy puppets?
His parents actually bought him his first puppet and ever since then he has been collecting them. His documentary had footage of his collection of vintage puppets, it freaked me out, they were so ugly :X
When he was 12 he started attending the ventriloquy conventions out of state in Kentucky when he is from Dallas, Texas (where I am now, coincidentally!). I mean isn't that some hard work for a 12 year old boy? When I was 12 what was I doing? Wondering if the handsome boy in class liked me back. And there this dude was, competing with the pros after taking a plane. WTF.
Ever since he was a teenager he worked as a ventriloquist but never enjoyed real success from it (although he was earning a living) all the way until 2005.
That's almost 30 years of chasing his dream and never giving up, because he was a man who knew what he wanted! How could he even believe that a ventriloquist could become part of pop culture? It has never been done before; it is so antiquated. The mere idea of this a few years ago was laughable.
I'm so amazed by this story because so many things could have happened and he wouldn't have been the Jeff Dunham he is today.
At age 8 his parents might have never gave him a puppet, deciding on perhaps an air rifle instead.
At age 12 he could have been called a faggot by male classmates and given up.
At age 25 he might have thought "If I'm not famous by now I'd never be, I guess I'm just not good enough" and decided to not aim for fame anymore, just be content with performing for birthday parties. His wife might have thrown his dolls away. I would NOT stay in a house with creepy puppets!
Of course, not everyone who persists in pursuing their dreams will succeed. Besides perseverance and hard work you also need talent (which Jeff had) and luck. But without believing in yourself, all the talent and luck will bring you nowhere.
Well unless you are a supermodel scouted in a mall but I mean talents that cannot be seen unless you perform them ie being an inventor or singer or whatever.
Don't you guys hear stories like this and wonder what your life would be like if you had known what you wanted since a young age and chased all your life after your dream?
Jeff said that ventriloquy is a learned skill, just like juggling, and anyone who has a voice can do it. I wonder if this is true.
I also often wonder how my life would be like today if I didn't start my blog. Or perhaps if I started a few years later when it is more difficult to get noticed. Or if I chose to shut it down when the hate mail became too much.
I mean it's not like I knew it was my calling or anything, I just discovered I liked it and people seemed to think I do it well. And I was very lucky because I discovered it at age 18, which allowed me years to develop my skills.
Not like I'm Jeff Dunham or anything close, but similar to him, that one day in my life, like the day he received his puppet, I started my blog and it changed my entire life.
And what a great life it is!
This 2012, I hope everyone reading this blog will persevere in living their dreams no matter how impossible and tough it may seem, and may you make your mark in the world!
To those of you with no big dreams, may you either find your calling or just be happy and contented with all the small little things in life. :)
HAPPY NEW YEAR BLOGDERS!
p/s: Melissa leaves the most vomit-worthy comment, click on comments to read.
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As you probably know, Fashion Is My Drug is a huge fan of Mulberry bags. Looks like these cuties instantly became the most wanted handbags thanks to fashion icons like princess Katherine Middleton, Leighton Meester, Kate Moss, Blake Lively, Olivia Palermo and many more fashionistas, who are faithful worshipers of the Mulberry brand.
The most popular model is surely Mulberry Alexa bag, named after Alexa Chung, the new fashion's "it girl". Almost 10.000 names are on the waiting list to purchase it.
Here are some of the most popular Mulberry models.
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She is young, successful , charming fashionista. Her secret? Simplicity.
Wearing comfortable clothes her daily looks are casual-chic while in the evenings she turns into bombshell! Her perfect figure allows her to look stunning in any outfit.
To get her look you should start with always fresh and light makeup. If you don't have her perfect skin,use light tone matte cover and peachy/pinky blushes. Lips are either nude-pink or red varieties.
Next step - shoes - nude & black pumps are all you need. :)
Miranda is all about dresses & skirts in almost any occasion she finds a way to make ultra mini dresses look stylish and classy? Her secret is in simple colors & textures without sequins or too many colors.
Being practical her bags are big & spacious, in whole variety of colors to spice up her simple outfits.
HOW TO GET THE LOOK? Comfortable & simple with dress with simple nude shoes glammed up with red bag& lips
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Victoria's Secret Pink collection is described as a comfy yet chic wear. Pink stands for the independent spirit - true of heart, intelligent, and empowered. We love their crazy designs, sassy prints and vivid colors. Lingerie have never been so fun!
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Our hands and nails can say a lot about ourselves and our lifestyle. A woman should keep them clean, well taken care of and always impeccable. Nowadays there is a lot possibilities so it's more than easy to find the perfect look for your nails. Keep in mind that every style is allowed, as long as they're good looking. Fashion Is My Drug gives you a couple ideas.
Minty manicure is one of the greatest 2011/2012 trends.
Leopard nails don't necessarily have to be cream/brown/black.
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You have probably noticed that Fashion Is My Drug adores sparkling, shiny things. Flashy and elaborate jewelry pieces have always been trendy, but nowadays even phone cases, i-pads, furniture and nails are being embellished with dazzling jewels.
The question is: How much bling is too much bling? If you don't want to look like rapper Lil Jon, we suggest you to have only one sparkling item, for example shoes. If you have a bling jacket, wear it with something neutral, like a little black dress we mentioned in one of our posts. Bling things hate each other so make sure they're never together on one person (this doesn't apply to Lady Gaga). :) So, let's see some of our favorite jewelled items.
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“I knew I belonged to the public and to the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else."
Marilyn Monroe.
Marilyn Monroe was doubtlessly one of the most loved famous people of all time. Men wanted to be with her, women wanted to be her. The queen of pin-ups never stopped astonishing us. Even 50 years after her mysterious death, people still talk about her dramatic life, her imperfect but impressive beauty, her attitude that could break every single heart... She was an inspiration to many, in fact she still is. Famous and less famous women around the globe, such as Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Nicole Kidman and many, many more, are still trying to impersonate her, to act like her, to look like her. But we had only one Marilyn.
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Watches have always been one of my favorite accessories and true objects of desire. A good-looking, quality watch can pretty much embellish your outfit and add flavor to your look. When it comes to these adorable fashion accessories, "less is more" isn't neccessarily true. These days women proudly wear massive, eye-catching bling watches. However, we have rounded up some watches that will certainly take your breath away. Enjoy!
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Do you like sequins? We adore them, and New Year's Evening is the perfect occasion to sparkle like the most beautiful star up in the sky. The only rule when it comes to this trend is that you shouldn't wear more than one sequined item. So, if you're wearing a shiny skirt or pants, let your top be simple, and vice versa.
Take a look at our favored sequin pieces.
What do you think?
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Do you sometimes feel like you have nothing to wear despite your stuffed wardrobe? Do you often buy items that you can't pair with anything? If your answer is "yes", you probably have a dysfunctional closet. It is missing some functional key pieces that allow you to mix, match and make basics for amazing outfits. So, what are the all-time must-have items?
1. A quality pair of designer jeanswill last for years and it's very versatile. It can be worn with blazer and a tee for a casual look, also with high heels and elegant top for a night out... There are many possibilities!
2.Black blazer flatters all body types and looks great matched with
any other essential.Excellent for office work and even casual outfits.
3.Beige trench coat can be paired with jeans, dresses, skirts for either day or evening. The flattering classic belt tie is a feminine component as it cinches your waist and displays your figure. Once you've included beige, feel free to include colors.
4. Little black dress works with anything. For classy girls, a wrap dress will do. But you can also find it in all kinds of styles. It can be worn with pretty much everything else on this page, which confirms its status as a brilliant basic.
5.Black pumps. According to the laws of fashion, when something has been around for three seasons or more it has the right to declare itself a basic. Black heels are the perfect choice for very occasion.
6.Leather jacket allows you freedom when pulling together casual outfits. It gives that little edge to sugar-sweet outfits. It can be white, beige, brown or black, studded or simple, it's up to you.
7. White shirt. For whenever you need to wear something sophisticated and cute, a dressy shirt will never fail you. It's flexible to accessorize and can be paired with anything!
8. Large bagserves double duty as a briefcase during the week and a shopping bag on the weekend.
9. Warm cardigan can be dressed up or down depending on the situation. You can pair it with dresses, jeans, skirts or dress pants, and it will always look perfect.
10. Pearl necklace. Need we say more? For spicing up your outfit twirl it twice around your neck and enjoy the attention!
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