One Minute Beauty Tip #14

Time: 10 00

Status: Beauty Time!

In this One Minute Beauty Tip Series, I’m gonna share some random beauty tip that can be added to your daily routine. I’ve tried and it works for me so I hope it will benefit you too!

Tip #14: Cleanse your system, kick start your day and increase your metabolism (which is vital for your health and beauty).
Forget Jump Start, Red Bull or any other energy drink. Have a cup of hot tea infused with lemon to kick start your day and it actually help cleanse your body system too!

xoxo,

ADA

Read the rest of the One Minute Beauty series here!

DIY Saturday – 4 For the Home DIY Craft Links

Time: 15 15

Status: Getting inspired to spice up my home with these DIY craft ideas!

I’m starting a DIY Saturday featuring a few links to some great DIY. This week I’m showcasing 4 fantastic DIY ideas For the Home!

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DIY 1.

Via {WitAndWhistle}

DIY Stencil Pillow will help add a warm touch to your home. Add your own message and give it to someone for house-warming!

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DIY 2.

Via {MoreDesignPlease}

Why pay so much for something you can DIY yourself. Plus this DIY Doily Lamp is really simple to do. Gorgeous isn’t it?

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DIY 3.

 Via {CentsationGirl}

This DIY Sisal Rope Bowl will add a perfect touch to the kitchen. Plus it actually look store-bought!

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DIY 4.

Via {AhDaLin}

Well if you are looking for something even simpler to do, look nowhere else but here. Previously I have done a post on DIY Letter Holder and it is really a useful addition to my home!

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Feeling crafty already? Well start your crafty weekend now.

Any other questions? Comment below or Write to me using the contact form found here.

xoxo,

Ada

DIY Beauty: Brown Sugar Body Scrub

Time: 04 40

Status: Too much “evolution of management” too little beauty time! Time to get some beauty time going.

Body scrub – helps to exfoliate skin to create a healthy glowing skin. Exfoliating also helps prevent ingrown hair.

I have been wanting to get a body scrub for the longest time but knowing me, lazy and at times, forgetful, I kept delaying the purchase of one till a couple of days ago. However, just when I walked pass The Body Shop and wanted to buy me some body scrub, I realise that I can actually DIY myself! (My new year’s resolution was to DIY more stuff!)

So I came home and googled (didn’t you know, Google’s my best friend lol) and true enough, there’s so many results from a simple “DIY body scrub” search. The one I’m gonna show is via TheBeautyDepartment.

Brown sugar – {Quote from TheBeautyDepartment} “an anti-bacterial and also contains glycolic acid which is an alpha-hydroxyl acid ingredient that keeps skin healthy + vibrant. At the same time it moisturizes and conditions the skin and protects it from the harmful effects of toxins.”

Ready to create some Skin-Loving Goodness?

What you will need:

• half a cup of brown sugar
• three tablespoons of olive oil
• a few drops of water.

Simply mix the ingredients together and store it in a mason jar for future use! For more added DIY fun, you can even decorate the mason jar.

Photo credit: SavedByLoveCreations.com
For the mason jar maniac: 50 ways to decorate a mason jar.

Happy exfoliating your way to great skin!

Any other questions? Comment below or Write to me using the contact form found here.

xoxo,

Ada

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Steakout – Steak and Comfort Food

Time: 13 00

Status: planning my next trip to Steakout!

Steakout!

So is now 1pm and I had not had any food intake since last night and I am hungry. I thought of food and then I remembered there’s a couple of photos on food in my email that’s sitting there waiting to be blogged about. And ta-da, hence this post.

About a month ago (somewhere in March), Lee BB thought of this apparently pretty popular place just beside the SMU Administration Building. So we head there to try. If I’m not mistaken, the owner used to be a chef at ASTONS and he quit to set up this Steakout restaurant (correct me if I’m wrong). So if you like ASTONS, I’m sure you will like Steakout!

I’m sure I can’t convince you just like that, so as much as I like to pop some Steakout food right in front for you to try, I can’t. Thus photos and my description of the place and food is the best that I can give!

New Twitter Account for all you readers! Follow @AhDaLin

Chop Chop Post.

My new twitter account (@AhDaLin) profile page! Follow ok?

I have created a new twitter account (@AhDaLin) for my private twitter account (@adalinC) is locked (obviously since it is private) and I find it a little inconvenient to update.

Remember to Follow @AhDaLin! Your “follow” will be greatly appreciated!

Looking forward to tweeting more!

xoxo,

Ada
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VanityTrove: Beautiful Surprieses for April 2012 – Spring’s Surprises + Sparty event!

Time: 15 30

Status: Unveiling the surprise for you!

Photo credit: Multifolds Photography
Link to photos from the Spa-ty event on 14 April'12

My third box of Vanity Trove! What can I say, I simply love thrill of receiving a couple of beauty products which I have no idea what it is gonna be till I open the box.

This month, subscribers were invited to a “Spa-ty” event organised by Masego The Safari Spa, My Spring Fling, Makeup Forever and of course, VanityTrove.

As the name suggested, the event had participants attending a showcase on My Spring Fling newest collection, a make over by Makeup Forever, free express manicure and of course a 30min back or foot massage of your choice at Masego The Safari Spa.

Spring's Surprises - Pretty in a Palette.. Make a guess at what it contains...

I went for the back massage for you know how much I’m in love with it! But I shall keep the review of the Masego The Safari Spa experience till another post as I’ll be heading there again sometime soon! As to why, make a guess (hint: this post is on VanityTrove and what’s in the April trove.)

Ooh.. excited yet? Unveiling the surprise in just a bit!

Party Drink Recipe: Pink Lemonade

Time: 01 00

Status: Wishing for a cup of pink lemonade.

I rarely crave for lemonade but yes, right now I’m craving for one because I saw this:

Photo credit: SomeWhereSplendid.com
I was attracted by the pink and the glitter at first and then I realise is Pink Lemonade!

Another great drink for party, brunch, bridal shower etc. Or even make it for yourself on a hot and warm afternoon! [If lemonade is not your kind of drink, try this Rosemary Citrus Spritzer recipe]

Time: 17 00

Status: Feeling a little heavy-hearted after reading this story.

The story title was:”At 24, he hadn’t long to live … so they got married “. Long story short, Ryan had got cancer. Couple months after he proposed to Bethany (his girlfriend then), his doctor stopped his treatment. He has had little time left so they decided to get married.The time they had was so little that they only had 3 days to plan their wedding which was on 11 Dec 2011.And 6 weeks after the wedding, Ryan passed away.

Photo credit: Kevin Kubota / Kubota Photo-Design
tragic yet this shows how much love there actually is.

I am as old as Ryan, yet life and death situations never truly cross my mind. It makes me realise how truly lucky I am as all I have to worry now is how well I will do for my exams, will I get a job I desire, etc.

Photo credit: Kubota Photo-Design
Even though he looks tired, but you can still see the love between them.

I actually started this post with many thoughts and things I want to say. But as I continue typing, I realise I don’t know how to pen my thoughts into words. I don’t want to scribble a bunch of unorganised thoughts and bother you with a super long post, so I shall end this post with just this can’t be more true piece of message: Treasure the people you love, don’t ever EVER take them for granted for you never know when they will not be there for you anymore.

Photo credit: Kubota Photo-Design
When I was reading the story and I came across this photo, I teared. This photo was taken shortly after the ceremony. They were supposed to take some photos right after but Ryan was so sick that he had to go lie down and rest. Imagine the feeling she was going through.

On a lighter note, I’m seeing so many wedding ideas/pictures that I’m actually taking mental notes on stuff I really want on my wedding! LOL yes, inner bride-wannabe I am indeed.

Have a happy weekend!

xoxo,

Ada

Nail Trend: Gradient Nail Art using Sponge Technique

Time: 17 45

Status: Trying very hard to do a post a day!

My gradient nails using really simple sponge technique!

Previously I saw this gradient nail colour and I was like “I have to do that!” The “standard/old” way of doing it is to paint a base coat colour, wait for it to dry completely before using a sponge to add the next colour. I thought that it would actually take up much time as you need to wait for each coat to dry before layering on the next colour. However, I did a little research and found that there’s alternative method that saves a lot of time!

Happy manicure!

Trick to… A Good Posture : Sitting on a Gym/Exercise Ball

Current obsession: A lovely Posture. Imagine yourself walking down the red carpet. Do you want to look like Angelina Jolie (picture left) or Miley Cyrus (picture right)?

Photo credit: masalamagazine.blogspot.com
Angelina Jolie looking Great on the red carpet.

Photo credit: RealBeauty.com
Miley Cyrus slouching.

 

 

 

Being more realistic here, imagine yourself going for an interview. What first impression do you want to give to your potential boss? A good posture helps you to score an impression (a good one) and you will look more confident standing tall.

There are really 101 benefits to a having a good posture and I’ll leave you to google that yourself. What I’m concern here is how to get one.