I can’t think of a title

January 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I’ve been wanting to update my blog, but something’s wrong with my camera – it won’t snap pictures! Can somebody troubleshoot it please? ;p

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I went for dress fitting at Kapas today with MZ, my mom and my sis – and surprise surprise! I bumped into Noreen and her mom and her fiance! I didn’t notice her at first. At a glance, I thought it was just one of Kapas’ clients and God knows how shocked I was when suddenly a girl out of nowhere threw her arms around me when I entered the shop and jerit excitedly, “Kakakkk!”. Only then I realized it was her! Bole tak aku ni? ;p

We’re both brides-to-be and we both have our wedding dresses made by Kapas! Just so you know, Noreen is the one who introduced me to MZ (and MZ to me; whichever ways). Now that’s something, huh! ;)

Anyway, selalunya dah nak dekat kawin bakal pengantin kena jaga makan kan.. But in my case, saya telah dilarang sama sekali oleh designer saya utk berdiet kerana both bajus for the wedding events suda teramat longgar. The first measurement was taken, I think about 2 months ago. Mr. A bising2 bcoz I’ve lost more weight and inches.

Here’s our conversation during the 1st fitting.

Mr. A: Do you know you have a very small waist line?
Me : Err.. really?
Mr. A: Yes. My tailor ingat nak buat kain untuk budak kecik.
Me : (grin)
Mr. A: Come, let me take ur new measurement. I’m very sure you dah lost few cms..
(took my measurement)
Mr. A: Ha see! Ur waist is now 24″. Before was 26″. Aiyoo…2″ is a lot you knowww… blablabla..

When I told him that I’ve lost 1kg from the last time we met, he was very concerned. It’s not like I’m anorexic or something. Maybe he thinks I’m stressed out about the whole wedding thingy? Not sure. But something tells me not to tell him that I’ve lost a total of 11kg, the past 6-7 months.

It’s a great news for me tho, bcoz it means I can eat whatever I want, whenever I want! But seriously, I’m not on a diet! Lately makan byk fast food ada la. And strangely enough, I think I’m starting to like coffee – or at least Starbucks’ Iced Toffee Nut Latte. I’ve had it 4 times this week. And last week I ate ice-cream for 3 days in a row. Is this one of the bride-to-be syndromes? But then I noticed I farted a lot too. Maybe the fats keluar skali dgn kentut tu kot. Heee…
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Hey, you know what? A digicam as an early wedding present sounds niceee! ;p
Filed Under: My Wedding

The little announcement

January 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I’m not sure how to tell you this bcoz I’m actually not quite ready to announce the news just yet, plus I’m still in the I-couldn’t-believe-that-it’s-finally-going-to-happen state. I hope this isn’t just a dream (somebody pinch me please…).

Here goes… *deep breath*

Yours truly will be tying the knot with the love of her life… next month!

Well, some of you have probably heard about it though (news spread fast!), so yes, what you heard is true. I was actually planning to announce it exactly one month before the Big Day due to personal reasons, but since the news has already been spread, might as well I announce it now, huh? After all, it’s only like 10 more days to the actual announcing date.

Okay, what else now…

Ahh yes, the proposal. Heee… *blushing*

It’s nothing really out-of-the-ordinary kind of proposal, but it was sweet (at least for me, it is). It was on the 22nd of August 2007. We went out for a date at KLCC, and around 1ish he wanted to go to Mandarin Oriental Hotel, which is just beside KLCC. I assumed he wanted to go for Zohor prayer at the hotel’s surau like we always did, so I followed him without suspecting anything.

Everything seemed normal until we entered the hotel lobby. I realized that we were heading straight instead of left, so I said, “The lift is on the left… Where are we going?” He said, “Saya rasa macam nak mkn sedap2 la hari ni..” and before I could think of any replies, we were already in front of Pacifica Grill & Bar. I was excited as that was my first time dining there (I love fine dining btw!). The waitress led us to a table at the corner and we ordered a 3-course meal each. The food was scrumptious! I can’t remember all the names, but all I know is that for starter, I ordered salad with pistachio dressing, for main course I had salmon with some pasta, and for dessert I ordered raspberry crème brulee. We also got complimentary chocolates, which is just so divine!

While waiting for the dessert, he suddenly said “We’ve been together for 3 years..” I seriously thought he wanted to chat, so I interrupted him by saying, “A’ah.. Macam baru jer lagi kannn.. Tiba2 dah 3 tahun” And then all of a sudden, he became serious and looked straight into my eyes, and I was like oh-ohh.. and then he said, “We’ve been together for 3 years now, and I really want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?”. Only then I noticed the small silver box with a ring inside.

I wasn’t sure whether to dance or jump up and down or shout yay (I wish I could) but instead I laughed! Haha. I know, I should be crying or something bcoz that was supposed to be a touching moment. And you must be thinking I am not a sentimental person, but I laughed bcoz I was so happy and I have been waiting for that moment for agesss! Well, maybe I am not that sentimental. I think I’m more erm, playful than romantic ;p But anyway, I said, “OF COURSE I WANT!!”

So that was the starting of it. It was kind of like all of a sudden, and a few days later, his family came to my house utk masuk meminang. I’m not sure if that is considered as engagement or merisik bcoz it was just a small ceremony (only about 30 people from both sides). The initial plan was to get married last December btw, but the dewan was fully booked and the only available date would be in February. So we had no choice but to postpone the date of marriage. But I’m glad we did. There’s so much preparations to do! I mean, of course there is, right? Big day = big preparation!

And speaking of preparations, it’s all being taken care of, thanx to my lovely mommy and also Kapas Couture as the wedding planner. I hope everything will go well as planned, InsyaAllah. Now I just need to find some time to pamper myself – have my legs waxed and go for facials and spa and massage and whatnot, bcoz so far that is the only thing in my preparation list that I haven’t got the time to do yet (just so you know, the first wedding preparation I did and am still doing is lingerie hunting! That one counts as well right? ;p).

Ooooh… I’m getting married, people!!! ;D

Filed Under: My Wedding

The little announcement

January 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I’m not sure how to tell you this bcoz I’m actually not quite ready to announce the news just yet, plus I’m still in the I-couldn’t-believe-that-it’s-finally-going-to-happen state. I hope this isn’t just a dream (somebody pinch me please…).

Here goes… *deep breath*

Yours truly will be tying the knot with the love of her life… next month!

Well, some of you have probably heard about it though (news spread fast!), so yes, what you heard is true. I was actually planning to announce it exactly one month before the Big Day due to personal reasons, but since the news has already been spread, might as well I announce it now, huh? After all, it’s only like 10 more days to the actual announcing date.

Okay, what else now…

Ahh yes, the proposal. Heee… *blushing*

It’s nothing really out-of-the-ordinary kind of proposal, but it was sweet (at least for me, it is). It was on the 22nd of August 2007. We went out for a date at KLCC, and around 1ish he wanted to go to Mandarin Oriental Hotel, which is just beside KLCC. I assumed he wanted to go for Zohor prayer at the hotel’s surau like we always did, so I followed him without suspecting anything.

Everything seemed normal until we entered the hotel lobby. I realized that we were heading straight instead of left, so I said, “The lift is on the left… Where are we going?” He said, “Saya rasa macam nak mkn sedap2 la hari ni..” and before I could think of any replies, we were already in front of Pacifica Grill & Bar. I was excited as that was my first time dining there (I love fine dining btw!). The waitress led us to a table at the corner and we ordered a 3-course meal each. The food was scrumptious! I can’t remember all the names, but all I know is that for starter, I ordered salad with pistachio dressing, for main course I had salmon with some pasta, and for dessert I ordered raspberry crème brulee. We also got complimentary chocolates, which is just so divine!

While waiting for the dessert, he suddenly said “We’ve been together for 3 years..” I seriously thought he wanted to chat, so I interrupted him by saying, “A’ah.. Macam baru jer lagi kannn.. Tiba2 dah 3 tahun” And then all of a sudden, he became serious and looked straight into my eyes, and I was like oh-ohh.. and then he said, “We’ve been together for 3 years now, and I really want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?”. Only then I noticed the small silver box with a ring inside.

I wasn’t sure whether to dance or jump up and down or shout yay (I wish I could) but instead I laughed! Haha. I know, I should be crying or something bcoz that was supposed to be a touching moment. And you must be thinking I am not a sentimental person, but I laughed bcoz I was so happy and I have been waiting for that moment for agesss! Well, maybe I am not that sentimental. I think I’m more erm, playful than romantic ;p But anyway, I said, “OF COURSE I WANT!!”

So that was the starting of it. It was kind of like all of a sudden, and a few days later, his family came to my house utk masuk meminang. I’m not sure if that is considered as engagement or merisik bcoz it was just a small ceremony (only about 30 people from both sides). The initial plan was to get married last December btw, but the dewan was fully booked and the only available date would be in February. So we had no choice but to postpone the date of marriage. But I’m glad we did. There’s so much preparations to do! I mean, of course there is, right? Big day = big preparation!

And speaking of preparations, it’s all being taken care of, thanx to my lovely mommy and also Kapas Couture as the wedding planner. I hope everything will go well as planned, InsyaAllah. Now I just need to find some time to pamper myself – have my legs waxed and go for facials and spa and massage and whatnot, bcoz so far that is the only thing in my preparation list that I haven’t got the time to do yet (just so you know, the first wedding preparation I did and am still doing is lingerie hunting! That one counts as well right? ;p).

Ooooh… I’m getting married, people!!! ;D

Filed Under: My Wedding

My Top 10 Beauty Product

December 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Since it’s the last day of the year, I’m gonna share with you guys my top 10 best beauty product so far. I had a tough time choosing only ten of all the beauty products I’ve ever used, and I also have to be sure that I don’t choose ‘em just bcoz of the brand names – bcoz I can be a weebit brand conscious.

So after some deep thinking, here are the 10 products which I think deserve my “award” as the most outstanding beauty product:

1) Herbalife Formula 1 Nutritious Mixed Soy Powder (Vanilla flavor)
I don’t think I have to tell you why this is at the top of my list. Hellooo! I’ve transformed from chubby-bubby girl to a slimmer lady, who is told by one of her officemates as “having a nice body shape”! (gosh, it’s quite embarrassing, but pleasing at the same time ;p). And since it’s a cellular nutrition, I get all the health and beauty benefits from it ;) It’s an inside-out beauty product, I must say!

2) Dior Crayon Eyeliner in Noir
This is my number 1 makeup staple! It goes on smoothly and pekat and last the whole day (if I don’t rub my eyes). I don’t mind not wearing any foundation or powder or lipgloss, but this, I have to wear. I’m always after the “big eye” look, so this gives me the look I want. I get compliments and sometimes queries as to what eyeliner I use, so now you know ;)

3) Nouri Fusion MultiVitamin Clarifying Mask
I could actually see the difference after wearing this mask, especially a day after I have applied it. I swear my skin looks more radiant and glowy after using this mask! And I think MZ notices that too bcoz usually after the next day I’ve used the mask (I usually do my own facials at night before bedtime) he will say that my face is glowing. The other thing I love about this mask is that it helps to clear out pimples. If I have like a whitehead that has been poked (you know, the ugly reddish + whitish spot), I just dab a little bit of the mask onto the spot and leave it overnight, and walla~ the next day it’s almost gone (well, it depends on how badly it was poked by me tho. hihi)!

4) Radiant C Daily Facial Scrub Cleanser
Love the smell (it’s orangy!), the texture and the feel after washing my face with this cleanser. It has jojoba and beeswax beads so it acts like a scrub (a very very very gentle scrub) to polish up your skin. It’s loaded with Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant, so that is a plus.

5) Make Up For Ever Super Matte Loose Powder
Got shine? Well this loose powder helps to matify your skin so that you won’t look like you’ve been deep-fried. I’ve tried a few brands of loose powders before (Lancome, Stila, Clinique, Clarins, Estee Lauder, Loreal just to name a few) and so far this is the very best. Of course I still have shine, but it’s not as bad as before. I only need to blot my face like 1-2 times a day.

6) L’occitane Almond Milk Concentrate
Oh God, this is so luxurious! I can’t express it in words how soft and silky and light this cream feels on your skin. It’s almost like a whipped cream. It’s not greasy AT ALL and the smell is oh-so-delectable (especially if I use it together with this Almond Supple Skin Oil), I could almost lick myself! It’s quite pricey, but it’s all worth it.

7) Fasio Point Make-up Remover
Aha! This is only a drug-store brand, but never judge a book by it’s title. Waterproof, heavy makeup, etc etc, just bring it on! This makeup remover gently removes everything and it’s not oily. It has a very nice floral smell, which might be the smell of water lily as it has water lily extract in it. The best part is, it’s less than RM20! It’s cheap and it works better than department-store brands, so it’s a steal!

8) Lancome Hypnose mascara in Noir
My number 2 makeup staple. I don’t really mind the length when it comes to lashes, but I do want volume. It does not clump, it does not smudge – all it does is giving you hypnotizing lashes! The name says it all. Enough said.

9) Chanel Double Perfection Fluide
This is actually my first makeup product from Chanel, and it’s also the best foundation I have ever used so far. It gives me a polished look without the heavy “made-up” look bcoz it gives light to medium coverage, and it’s most suitable for oily/shiny skin as it controls them well. A little goes a long way. Love it!

10) Giorgio Armani Shine Lipstick in #5
I don’t like wearing lipstick at all (I’m a lipgloss/lipbalm girl), but I have to give an exception for this one. It’s sheer, moisturizing, not scented, smooooooth and feels nice on your lips. I love the color – dusty pink (well, if you remembered my GA makeover photo; the one with MZ – this is the lipstick that I worn).

So what’s your favorite beauty product of the year?

Filed Under: Beauty/Skincare

My Top 10 Beauty Product

December 31, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Since it’s the last day of the year, I’m gonna share with you guys my top 10 best beauty product so far. I had a tough time choosing only ten of all the beauty products I’ve ever used, and I also have to be sure that I don’t choose ‘em just bcoz of the brand names – bcoz I can be a weebit brand conscious.

So after some deep thinking, here are the 10 products which I think deserve my “award” as the most outstanding beauty product:

1) Herbalife Formula 1 Nutritious Mixed Soy Powder (Vanilla flavor)
I don’t think I have to tell you why this is at the top of my list. Hellooo! I’ve transformed from chubby-bubby girl to a slimmer lady, who is told by one of her officemates as “having a nice body shape”! (gosh, it’s quite embarrassing, but pleasing at the same time ;p). And since it’s a cellular nutrition, I get all the health and beauty benefits from it ;) It’s an inside-out beauty product, I must say!

2) Dior Crayon Eyeliner in Noir
This is my number 1 makeup staple! It goes on smoothly and pekat and last the whole day (if I don’t rub my eyes). I don’t mind not wearing any foundation or powder or lipgloss, but this, I have to wear. I’m always after the “big eye” look, so this gives me the look I want. I get compliments and sometimes queries as to what eyeliner I use, so now you know ;)

3) Nouri Fusion MultiVitamin Clarifying Mask
I could actually see the difference after wearing this mask, especially a day after I have applied it. I swear my skin looks more radiant and glowy after using this mask! And I think MZ notices that too bcoz usually after the next day I’ve used the mask (I usually do my own facials at night before bedtime) he will say that my face is glowing. The other thing I love about this mask is that it helps to clear out pimples. If I have like a whitehead that has been poked (you know, the ugly reddish + whitish spot), I just dab a little bit of the mask onto the spot and leave it overnight, and walla~ the next day it’s almost gone (well, it depends on how badly it was poked by me tho. hihi)!

4) Radiant C Daily Facial Scrub Cleanser
Love the smell (it’s orangy!), the texture and the feel after washing my face with this cleanser. It has jojoba and beeswax beads so it acts like a scrub (a very very very gentle scrub) to polish up your skin. It’s loaded with Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant, so that is a plus.

5) Make Up For Ever Super Matte Loose Powder
Got shine? Well this loose powder helps to matify your skin so that you won’t look like you’ve been deep-fried. I’ve tried a few brands of loose powders before (Lancome, Stila, Clinique, Clarins, Estee Lauder, Loreal just to name a few) and so far this is the very best. Of course I still have shine, but it’s not as bad as before. I only need to blot my face like 1-2 times a day.

6) L’occitane Almond Milk Concentrate
Oh God, this is so luxurious! I can’t express it in words how soft and silky and light this cream feels on your skin. It’s almost like a whipped cream. It’s not greasy AT ALL and the smell is oh-so-delectable (especially if I use it together with this Almond Supple Skin Oil), I could almost lick myself! It’s quite pricey, but it’s all worth it.

7) Fasio Point Make-up Remover
Aha! This is only a drug-store brand, but never judge a book by it’s title. Waterproof, heavy makeup, etc etc, just bring it on! This makeup remover gently removes everything and it’s not oily. It has a very nice floral smell, which might be the smell of water lily as it has water lily extract in it. The best part is, it’s less than RM20! It’s cheap and it works better than department-store brands, so it’s a steal!

8) Lancome Hypnose mascara in Noir
My number 2 makeup staple. I don’t really mind the length when it comes to lashes, but I do want volume. It does not clump, it does not smudge – all it does is giving you hypnotizing lashes! The name says it all. Enough said.

9) Chanel Double Perfection Fluide
This is actually my first makeup product from Chanel, and it’s also the best foundation I have ever used so far. It gives me a polished look without the heavy “made-up” look bcoz it gives light to medium coverage, and it’s most suitable for oily/shiny skin as it controls them well. A little goes a long way. Love it!

10) Giorgio Armani Shine Lipstick in #5
I don’t like wearing lipstick at all (I’m a lipgloss/lipbalm girl), but I have to give an exception for this one. It’s sheer, moisturizing, not scented, smooooooth and feels nice on your lips. I love the color – dusty pink (well, if you remembered my GA makeover photo; the one with MZ – this is the lipstick that I worn).

So what’s your favorite beauty product of the year?

Filed Under: Beauty & Health