scholl party feet gel cushions

unfortunately for me, i have very small feet.. aside from the fact that i have difficulty finding my size, i can't really do very high heels as my feet would then be so slanted already.. normally my limit is 7cm..

but as i browse through the charles & keith outlet.. a really nice wedge tie-up sandals caught my eye.. and it's only SGD19! the drawback though is that the height is 9.5cm..

as i tried the pair on, it's not very comfy for my size 34 feet.. but i thought to myself.. i'll just wear it on occasions where i don't have to walk much..

so i bought the pair.. wore it to office.. and i bore the pain on the balls of my feet from my room to my car.. and again from car to office..

but luckily for me, i brought along a pair of scholl party feet gel cushions..

and boy do they work! instantly the pain is gone.. and i happily walked tall all day.. :p

i actually also have the sore spots variant.. which i wear with peep toes and prevent the sides of my feet from aching and blistering..

i'll try the heels shields and slingback strips next. :)

         
scholl has just increased my shoe-buying range.. oh no! (oh yes! hahaha :p)

* images from scholl and mytights 

the great singapore sale..

finally i get to have a trip to singapore that coincides with the great singapore sale.. :p

unfortunately.. my credit card doesn't share my excitement..

but how can i resist the huge 50% and 70% off signs?? i'm only human.. and a shopaholic at that..

to date, i have bought 6 pairs of shoes (*).. 4 bottles of perfume (although only 1 for me), 4 tops, 3 dresses, and loads of skin food stuff. :p also bought scrapbooking stuff from art friend and frames from ikea. :p and i bought new luggage.. though this isn't really the place for cheap luggage.. coz the one 1 bought from india 4 years ago is now patched with duct tape.. :p

      
at least i had the self-control not to buy anything from sim lim.. coz i didn't see the kata bag that i wanted.. wehehe :p

here are my staples in every trip: shoes and perfume :)

* Update: I wound up buying 8 pairs of shoes. :) 

"sephora inspired" makeup brush holder

getting inspired by EnKore..

went to sm basement.. in the vase and artificial flower section part.. and got me transparet pots and colored fillers..

and voila..

 
aint it pretty? :p

l'oreal pure zone deep exfoliating wash

i wanted to try out a new facial scrub.. so i went for l'oreal pure zone..

it feels so nice!

i really feel it scrubs my face thoroughly clean.. and my skin doesn't feel dry afterwards.. not even after i massage for so long until the suds disappear.. :p

and after rinsing, it feels cool and tingly.. so refreshing!

i've been using this since november.. and i haven't had major breakouts since.. usually when i lack sleep i get breakouts.. now not so much.. and i sleep even less now.. and blackheads are minimized as well..

and as mentioned before.. this is cheaper in thailand.. so i hoarded.. :p

HG in facial cleanser! :)

my ilog maria honeybee farm loot

went to tagaytay yesterday supposedly to take some photos.. it ended up as a shopping trip.. sonya's panaderia, bag of beans, and ilog maria honeybee farm: 

i wanted to buy everything!

but of course i needed to exercise self-control.. and anyway they have an online store so no need to drive all the way to tagaytay.. :p

the loot is actually missing 1 soap.. coz i had low EQ and had to try it already. :p i actually also tried the shampoo as well, hence less content. :p

anyways, i'll provide details on the trials after a week or so of using the products.. but first impressions:

shampoo - very minty on the scalp.. such a cool feeling.. i felt my scalp was being really cleaned.. the texture of the hair leaves much to be desired though.. though i didn't follow the after shampoo instruction. :p kinda tedious. i'll try with conditioner next time..

soap - sudsy.. but not lusaw.. feels good on skin.. let's see how it is in smoothing.. :p

lotion - really milky.. kinda hard to spread.. and a bit greasy.. but good on smoothing..

for all of them.. smells nice.. left a clean smell on my room.. :p

anyway, here's the listing of the loot :D

Rosemary Soap
Stimulates circulation, relieves headaches, stimulates hair growth, prevents dandruff, effective against gout, stimulates the brain & kidneys, quiets a weak heart and relieves depression.

Eucalyptus & Ginger Soap
Cool & Spicy. Fights scaly dry skin and all forms of dermatitis.Circulatory stimulant. Recommended for psoriasis.

Bamboo Charcoal Bergamot & Lime Soap
Whitening action. Absorbs skin odors & toxins. Astringent for Oily skin. Uplifting. Energizing. Bergamot oil is anti-bacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, deodorant and helps clear eczema. Lime Oil is antiseptic and antiviral, so it aids in beating many common skin illnesses and ridding the skin of acne.

Milk and Honey Soap
Offering your skin gentle moisture and a glowing complexion. Wholesome, nutrient-rich buffalo’s milk has a low pH level. Maintains skin at its natural balance. Recommended for problem or sensitive skin

Spearmint & Oatmeal Soap
Cooling, refreshing. Perfect for hot days. Alleviates skin asthma. Oatmeal is a mild exfoliant for sensitive skin.

Sandalwood & Honey Soap
Sandalwood oil is soothing, relaxing and healing. We add it to our natural soap base of beeswax, honey & propolis to make a truly relaxing, fragrant and cleansing soap.
* bought 2 of rosemary (hence 6 soaps in pic, 6 descriptions, 1 missing soap in pic. :p)

Honey & Propolis Shampoo
Handmade in our Beefarm from natural ingredients: Honey for conditioning &hair growth. Propolis for scalp infections, dandruff, falling & greying hair. Natural oils like palm kernel oil, castor oil and  coconut oil for gentle cleansing. Aromatherapy grade essential oils from herbs and fruits nourish and heal your scalp, while fighting skin ailments.

Honey & Propolis Liquid Soap
The mildest soap we produce with the same premium ingredients as our shampoo. Use it on your face and hands to gently cleanse your skin.

Sting-Less Mosquito Repellant
Repels mosquitoes without chemicals.
Citronella, lemongrass and other plant oils naturally repel mosquitoes all day.

Royal Jelly Honeymilk lotion
Handmade in our beefarm from: beemilk or royal jelly, honey, beeswax, propolis & natural flower, herb & seed oils.
Excellent as a moisturizer. Gently rub into skin. Quenches dry & scaly skin to make it supple & smooth.

Royal Jelly Cleanser Moisturizer
Handmade in our beefarm from: beemilk or royal jelly, honey, beeswax, propolis & natural flower, herb & seed oils. We add more royal jelly to this cleanser – moisturizer, which is directly absorbed in your skin; rejuvenating it.
Can be used as a make-up remover. Wipe dry with tissue paper.
Can be used as a moisturizer. Just rub into skin and leave on.

* descriptions copied from website