Another shoe...

My greatest indulgence has to be shoes. I've already filled up a shoe cabinet and had to buy another. Now my shoes are littered all over the front pouch. But I just cannot resist the temptation when I saw this pair of booties at Aldo today.

The front view

I really need to exercise lots of self-discipline... hmmm...

Vegan & Carb-Free Lunch

Here's what I had for lunch today - Miso Soup with Daikon, Baby Spinach, Shitake Mushroom & Tofu.

It's has all the fibre and protein that I need without the added carb. I was having sniffles and it cleared it right out. It's a diet-friendly meal. :D

A close-up

Paul and Joe Sale

It's haul time! There's a Paul & Joe Sale on October 8 to 11 at Takashimaya especially those who holds the Takashimaya Credit Card. All items will be at 15% off. There's also a promo going on with any purchase of a promo plus any foundation, you'll be entitled to 20% discount, those with TCC will get an additional 15% off. What a great deal. They are having reservation services. Do sms Mark at 83753415 if you need any. :)

I was surprised

And couldn't stop giggling when I saw this being posted on an online spree.

Japan Night Time Sleep Bra

Price: $12.50



New products selling Hot in Japan 0 !

A three-dimensional cut that comfortably hold our breasts when we are sleeping, prevents it from sagging.

- Soft Material and breathable

- flexibility

Size: M (Bust 65 ~ 70cm)
Size L (Bust 70 ~ 75cm)

Isn't it very uncomfortable to be wearing this to sleep? But I bet your busts will not sag. =D

It's the Great Singapore Sales!

But this is even better... ;)

Bagging designer goods at a fraction of their cost from online shopping.

Some of these websites are invite-only websites that bring the thrill of sample sales.

Sales Sites

1. Reebonz - pronounced as Ribbons (strange)
How it works: A new sale event hawking one label kicks off every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Singapore time) at noon. Each sale lasts two to three days.
Discounts: 30 - 80 percent off
Labels: (Not limited to) alldressedup, Coach, Etro, La Perla and Miu Miu
Shipping: $9.90 in Singapore and takes up to 7 working days
How to join: By invitation only, email me if you are interested. =)

2. Estile
How it works: Sales take place at least once a week, with members alerted through email. Each sale carries one brand and lasts for 2 to 3 days.
Discounts: 30% - 80% off
Labels: Aussie lables like Lifewithbird, The Casette Society and Josh Goot as well as denim brands Earnest Sewn and Paige Denim
Shipping: International charges are a flat A$30 (~SGD34) and delivery to Singapore tales between 3 and 10 days
How to join: Be invited by a member or join the waiting list. Email me if you are interested.

3. Secret Sales
How it works: Up to 2 new sales are launched daily with each sale lasting up to a week.
Discounts: Up to 80% off
Labels: Mid- to luxury-priced labels including Ben Sherman, Calvin Klein, G-Star and Alexander McQueen
Shipping: Presently ships only in Britain but is said to be starting international delivery soon
How to join: Register online. Be quick, it seems that there are going to stop accepting members soon

4. Vente Privee
How it works: Daily sales that last between 2 and 4 days
Discounts: 50% to 70% off
Labels: European luxury labels like Givenchy, Dolce & Gabbana and Cacharel
Shipping: Ships only to the United States
How to join: Get invited by an exisiting member

5. Billion Dollar Babes
How it works: 2 new sales are launched every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, each lasting 48 hours
Discounts: Up tp 85% off
Labels: Mid-priced labels and above such as 7 for All Mankind, Kooba and Catherine Malandrino
Shipping: USD45 (~SGD65) to Singapore taking up to 10 days
How to join: Just register on their homepage

Block Out the Sun

The heat is killing me making me take numerous showers to keep cool. The scotching sun makes my whitening regime difficult. My arms are getting darker and darker. I was glad to come across this article in the papers 2 weeks back. :D
Keypoints from article

• Apply sunscreen 20-30 min before stepping into the sun to allow it to be totally absorbed by the skin
• UVA rays are mainly responsible for causing skin ageing
• UVB rays are responsible for causing skin cancer
• PA ratings protect against UVA rays, while sun protection factor (SPF) protects against UVB
• The higher the SPF number and the more plusses are after the PA rating, the better the protection
• The "teaspoon" rule: apply at least half a teaspoon (2.5ml) of sunscreen to each of these areas - the face, neck and either arm (don't forget your ears and back of neck which are often neglected); apply at least a teaspoon (5ml) of sunscreen each to the front of chest and abdomen, your entire back and legs
• Reapply and reapply: reapply every 2 hours (it's true!!), especially if you are out in the sun
• Stay indoors between 10am and 4pm when UV rays are at their strongest
• Wear protective attire such as hats, caps and long-sleeved clothing (not very sensible in this hot weather :( ) or use an umbrella to minimise direct sun exposure. (Don't forget to protect your retinas - Wear your sunglasses.)
  

Also bought a SPF 103 PA++ sunblock at SGD1.95 for 6ml! What a steal. :) The bottle is very small but makes carrying it around a breeze. Thus, I can reapply as needed. The sunblock can be used for face and body but I use it only on my body. It is a watery liquid solution and it does not have any smell. The liquid makes it easy to spread especially across the thighs.

Sunplay Super Block SPF 130 PA++ UVA/UVB
For size comparisonIsn't it a tiny bottle? The price is worth it though as a full size bottle of about 37ml cost almost SGD18. It's stated that the water-like texture is extremely light and smooth on skin which helps prevent premature aging.

Mini-haul

I'm not supposed to be spending (since I'm on no-pay leave) but I really couldn't resist!

Bought 2 magazines from Kinokuniya. I'll try to do some magazine scans later this week.

Also bought some Japanese snacks from Yamakawa at their Central branch. From my own knowledge, they also have a branch at Tiong Bahru S.C. and Jurong Point.

I've been in love the Pocky Chocolate Gokuboso since I tried them in Tokyo 2 years back. But it is so much more expensive here that I only indulge in them once a while. The chocolate here is slightly bitter (like dark chocolate) unlike the normal chocolate Pocky. A box holds 2 small individual packet which makes portion control much easier for me. :DI've been wanting to try these H-Chew candies with Collagen. I quite adverse to popping pills now (as I'm currently on oral chemo treatment) thus these candies will make a good alternative. They also come enriched with Fiber and Iron - these can be obtained at certain NTUC with a good selection of Japanese products.

The make-up products were bought from www.PayEasy.com.tw about 3 weeks ago, the site features great stuff from clothes, shoes, bags to cosmetics. You can obtain the full range of 女人我最大 and Kevin's product. I'm trying to laise with the agent to see if I can consolidate orders and buy through her. :) It'll be great if I can! Don't mind buying the agent or delivery fees cos the products are so affordable. I saw the Shills Dust It powder at John Little selling at about SGD26 but I paid about $20 (inclusive of delivery and agent's fees). Isn't that a bargain? Unless, (of course) JL is having a store-wide 20% discount. :)

But I can't phantom why I brought a eyelash tonic and a eyelash treatment gel. Ain't both the same?!?!?! Silly me!