Colors Everywhere

I seem to love random dressing these days. You know I'm the type who takes forever staring at my closet as if I don't have anything to wear anymore (insert Earl's eye rolling here haha) And there has been plenty of those times these days - like now :) This is soooo totally not planned - but I thought it kind of worked for me. I am going to dread uniform days now. (Oh November, you are making me sad just thinking about it, how lame) Meanwhile, Carpe Diem Bam!!! Dress awayyyyyy while you still can, Sugar! :)

My Thoughts on Fifty Shades of Grey

I honestly had absolutely ZERO idea about what Fifty Shades of Grey was all about. I just found out my friends from the office were hooked & everyone was like raving about it & so my curiosity was piqued – and I asked a copy of the Ebook from Cleofe which she happily obliged (thanks clei-o darling)

My verdict: All the explicit sex episodes aside (which I think is extremely unnecessary) the story is entertaining in a Mills & Boon-ish kind of way. Only, I think for the most part, my being a Twihard got in the way - to the point that the dark, sinister, baleful character that is CHRISTIAN GREY became a disappointment to me. I turned pages excitedly half hoping that he’d turn out to be a vampire or a human-preying creature of some sort who falls deeply in love with an uncoordinated human. To my dismay, he turned out to be a wounded man with real child molestation issues. So yeah, he is human. Even then, I certainly hoped he had even just a bit of Edward’s romantic flair which he didn’t (well at least in the first installment, coz I heard Darker’s a different story altogether, hmmmm we’ll see) I wish Anastasia wasn’t at all too giving. It just ruins the whole “romance” thing. I don’t know with you but for me, it gets really cheap when they resort to their carnalities. Just when I was ready for the ending (and seriously considered not reading the sequel) – turned out it was left hanging for that exact purpose - that I read on to the next! 

Fifty Shades Darker had better be good. And Christian Grey had better confess to falling in love with Ana, or I swear I am gonna protest. Like crazy.

All warmed up

Caramel Leather Jacket

 

 

Feathered Bolero

 

 

Layering is always a great way to add spice to any outfit. That is why I am such a sucker for coats, jackets or anything that would break the monotony of any attire. Both cover-ups are thrifted. I especially love the feather details of these black long sleeved bolero - they're uber chic & adds instant pizzazz to a boring outfit. They're perfect for the ber months!!! Can't wait for a perfect opportunity to don them :)))

Nope, I am not vain

I’d like to think I’m not vain – that's cause I used to rely on the basic cleanser-moisturizer-toner -powder-lip gloss habit for my daily look. But looking inside my kikay kit made me realize otherwise (>_<), I’m seriously sad with what I discovered. I think perhaps, my best cuz Tina got me into this “make-up” frenzy. As of last count, most items I have came from her (yes, she spoils me that way) What clothes are for me, make-up is to Tintina (I’m letting out your secret cuz!) Here’s what I use for may basic make-up routine:

Once I discovered about Shu Uemura, there's just no getting over :) I super love the bergamot mist, you just spray it once on a humid day - and voila! Instant freshness!! :)

 

Shu Uemura Bergamot Deep Sea Mist & Cleansing Oil

No wonder I come in late for work sometimes! Hahaha! There are days when I feel like putting all of them on!! Feel, feel lang hehehehe
 

Etude House Brow Definer/Max Factor Lippy/Kiehl's Lip Balm # 1/NYX Pink Lipstick/Estee Lauder Mascara/Cover Girl Concealer/ Max Factor Blush/In 2It Brow Definer/Majolica Marjorca Powder

Kabuki brush/CG Trublend Minerals Powder Foundation/ Shu Uemura Instant Glow Foundation/Maybelline BnB Cream

This one I carry when I travel. Their powder is unmatched! It blends perfectly in my uber-dry fez!

If I have one product I need to have all the time though, it's the super reliable KIEHL'S BALM #1. I can live without the rest hehe :)

Even if I sometimes feel like getting made up to the hilt, I still strongly believe that IT'S A WOMAN'S INNER BEAUTY that makes her shine. With a clean & pure heart, who needs a Shu Uemura or a MAC?

Now I'm wondering, what's in a Sugar & Spice girl's kikay kit, If I may ask? 

 

Inspired by being Uninspired

What do I blog about when I am feeling uninspired? That which caused it. At this point in time I am begging for grace to get out of this tunnel vision unto the light. People seem to be unforgiving. Nobody wants to give anyone a chance. Everybody wants to win the war they created for themselves. The people of the land suffers. Nothing comes to mind but this:

2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people will humble themselves and, I will hear from heaven, forgive their sins & heal their land.

"Forgive me Lord"

Fort Photo Shoot (for Sugar&Spice's September Collection)

I’m blessed to be surrounded with gorgeous, good-looking people around me – not to mention that they’re all too willing to put up with all these brouhaha that goes with me having a blog, my unrelenting obsession to styling & keeping, maintaining an online store. (Thanks much Abby Cabbie & Sasa Girl) That Earl is crazy about doing photo shoots is just the icing on top of the cake, really. So one hot sunny day, off we went to Fort San Pedro, which by the way was never the original location – but we were whisked away, so we had to find an alternative. We ended up having a blast! I’ll let the pictures do the talking. Below are some of my favourites, enjoy! 

Everybody dances to their own boom boom <3

Book Love

I am so glad I scored this paperback in my recent hunt. The handwritten notes inside got to me first before anything. But when I began to read, the Lord just spoke volumes to me - the book contained the answers to my personal struggle of the moment. My heart is renewed. Case closed. I can't wait for another bookstore to scour. And for you who got my name for our Manito Manita - I would love anything written by CS Lewis :) thanks & i'll certainly b expecting that *wink*