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herrunawaythoughts · 6 years
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Destination: Prague, Czech Republic
I first learned about Prague when I watched the movie Chasing Liberty where it featured a glimpse of the city. I remember Mandy Moore saying how beautiful Prague is and since it was my favourite movie back then, (cliché as it may seem), I promised myself that I will visit this city someday. Prague is often dubbed as The City of 100 Spires, and while I don’t recommend taking the trouble to count them, what I and every first time visitor will see, absolutely no effort required, is the city’s absolute splendour. Arriving by plane from Abu Dhabi (we flew Etihad), as soon as we landed in Prague there was a lady driver waiting to take us to our hotel apartment. I actually opted to try AirBnb but my paranoid self told me that hotel is still a better choice so we stayed in a hotel apartment instead. I love the ambiance of this hotel! Clean, quiet and modern (Note: proximity to the center of the city should also be considered when choosing your travel accommodation). They also offer airport transfer so it was really hassle free and for only 15 euro it was a steal!
Although this was only my first visit to Prague, travelling with someone dear to me made the entire trip more enjoyable. I travelled with my ever so patient super-ex-boyfriend-now-hubby: Lanz (a.k.a my instant tour guide, my taga bitbit, my photographer and my life saver during the entire Europe trip). I swear I don’t know how I’ll survive without him, he made the entire trip hassle free for me cause I know I’ll get lost alone and I pretty much suck in remembering directions haha
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Our first day started out great as usual. We arrived in Prague early in the morning so we have the whole day to explore the city. We visited Prague last July, note that it was summer season in Europe so the sun usually sets around 9:30 to 10 in the evening. We have all the time in the world to stop by each tourist spots, we even had short coffee breaks in between the long walks, definitely no rush at all! Since we don’t have any specific place to visit on our first day, we just went to Charle’s Bridge and walked non stop until we ended up in the Old Town Square. I love this place! You’ll see local restaurants, shops, theatres, museums, cast of musicians, protesters, dance troupes, punks and vendors who make the square as colourful as the buildings that surround it.
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We were also able to visit Grévin Praha. This is a wax museum which features some of the world’s most famous contemporary personalities. 
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Mornings starts early in Prague during summer and probably just like the rest of Europe so it’s a bonus if you’re a tourist, you’ll have longer time to roam around! Hop on - Hop off buses made our trip more convenient and more organised, not to mention it is relatively cheaper and a waaay better option than riding a cab, a bus or a train to your preferred destinations. Bonus of being in a tourist bus like this is that there’s already a map of the city and an itinerary prepared, there’s a tour guide who speaks several languages and will explain everything in detail, free water bottles and raincoats are provided in case of sudden change of weather and the buses departs every 20 minutes.
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Before hopping in we went to the center and had a delightful brunch in an old underground restaurant, which specialises in local Czech cuisine. Prior to my exquisite three-course meal I had never considered the local cuisine to suit my tastes, but this gastronomic take on Czech cuisine left me completely in awe of the local flavours and textures. 
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Our second full day in Prague was to be spent doing one thing and one thing only: sight seeing and doing as much as we possibly could. With so much to see and do in Prague, we took the first ride in the hop on hop off bus and hit the hot spots first, including:
Castle District
The Castle District is of course home to the Prague Castle, but also home to the winding cobblestone streets Prague is famous for, and lots of cute antique stores to rummage through.
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Petrin Park
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Petrin Tower
I know, tall towers have a special place in my heart because I work in one, that’s why I had to visit Czech’s Eiffel Tower. The Petrin Tower is a 63 meter high steel building that almost looks like the legendary symbol of Paris. It’s not as big though, but on the other hand, I would say it has a much more beautiful setting. The tower is situated on a pretty high hill right in the center of Prague and the only way to be able to go up there is by a funicular. 
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Wenceslas Square
If you’re up for a spot of shopping, head straight for Wenceslas Square. Here you will find loads of international brands, ranging from Zara, H&M, Mango and many more.
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Prague Dancing House
Another popular modern-day favourite is the Prague Dancing House, which also goes by the name The Fred & Ginger House. Located on the Vltava, it’s a short 20 minute walk out of the way but entirely worth it for a pleasant stroll out of the tourist centre.
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Charles Bridge
Prague’s most iconic bridge is an essential first stop for any first timer, so we were eager and ready to cross and reach the end the bridge. We arrived at around 8:30 in the evening, which as you can see was still so bright and sunny.
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The Old Town & Prague Astronomical Clock
Over on the other side of the bridge is the Old Town and Prague’s famous Astronomical Clock. Be sure to stop by for some tourist snaps, but beware of the overpriced tourist haunts located in the square that offer far from the best food in Prague.
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Blog ends here, I did not include all the photos and other destinations that we’ve visited in Prague because this post might be too long. Prague has not been ticked off my bucketlist just yet because I will definitely go back again! Such a beautiful city! Děkuji, Prague!
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herrunawaythoughts · 8 years
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Tbilisi, Georgia
Was it the wine? Maybe it’s the culture? Or perhaps it was the impressive patchwork architecture that made it very reminiscent of other great European cities such as Paris or Prague. The cool breezy weather played a part too; and the snowy mountains was persuasive. Even one little bit, I can’t pin down precisely what made Tbilisi, Georgia not a place to visit. 
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Tbilisi is a pocket-sized city, hence Georgia is a small country too. It is situated smack between the Caucasus Mountains, located between eastern Europe and western Asia and bound to the north by Russia. Before I leave for Georgia last January, I already planned my trip and did a little research about the country, which made it easier to just book a flight and go. I always dreamed of a white Christmas and I still remember how I felt when I looked down from my window seat as the plane passed by the white mountains; it was pure bliss.
Note: Photos are not mobile compatible so use laptop or pc for a better viewing hahaha. I know this blog is waaay behind schedule, so I’ll make this short and quick. Enjoy!
Rustaveli Avenue
Cobbled streets ramble through historic buildings and shady trees along Rustaveli Avenue, and I was impressed by the old buildings, the new stores, and how European it all felt. This is Tbilisi’s equivalent of Downtown Dubai, filled with wide sidewalks, brand name stores such as Hugo Boss and Chanel and top hotels like Marriott. Although Georgia itself is not a rich country, the city authorities have tried very hard to spruce up this street to make it at par with famous shopping streets in Europe. Either way, the city has an eclectic mix of styles that made street photography quite interesting.
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Gudauri Mountains
When we left Tbilisi in our winter clothes, thermal socks, gloves and boots, nothing seemed to indicate we would actually be able to see and experience real snow. Don’t judge, I don’t care what everyone else would think, living in a tropical country my whole life and residing in a ‘desert’ persuades me even more to leave Dubai for a few days and experience real winter (cause the closest thing I am ever gonna experience snow is to stick my head in the fridge lol)
It was a cool winter day, and the drive to the mountains would not take more than a couple of hours. As we drive to the valley, we started to see some snow on mountain tops far away. But when we climbed higher, the horizon grew always whiter. We would always get higher, and suddenly we found ourselves surrounded by walls of snow. Everything was covered with snow and for the nth time, I pondered on my seemingly spontaneous decision of coming here - it was worth it. Average temperatures in Georgia were supposed to hover at around 2 to 10 celsius, but in reality, it turned out to be a numbing -10 to 0 celsius.
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I swear I am wearing two extra layers of jackets underneath my winter coat, tight leggings underneath my jeans and thermal socks to warm up those combat boots.
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Old Town
Overall, Georgia exceeded my expectations. It was never in my “must visit” countries, and the main reason I went was because of the snow experience. It’s during trips like these (when I’m given a pleasant surprise) that I get to enjoy the most. A strong mix of east and west, the city offers a lot for visitors and those who come are ultimately rewarded. An added plus is that it is relatively cheap and easy enough to get around.
I have a feeling that it won’t be long before I return.
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herrunawaythoughts · 8 years
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Mindset
NO, I will not be lazy. I will run my own race. I will never settle for mediocrity. I will not be terrified of change, failure nor taking risks. I will embrace my potential and will never limit myself. I will always stay positive. I will not accept what I have now if I know I deserve better. I will learn by doing. I will stop compromising. 
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“It’s easier sometimes to be stuck in a familiar rut or habit, albeit a depressing one, than to look outside the habit and have a life that is more desirable.”
Trying to figure out how being content and satisfied is suppose to lead to happiness? Being content and satisfied reminds me of being complacent. Complacency to me stunts further growth, which means you lack ambition or courage to do more and be more, which means you’re only settling or playing it safe. Yes it’s easier to settle, it’s hard to leave our comfort zone, fear of change, pain avoidance. And after we tell ourselves "I will be fine" and all the other damn excuses, we end up looking back with regret and a slightly bruised ego wishing we hadn't settled.
So..
YES, I will focus. I will hustle. I will keep moving forward. I will reach for my goals even if it will take a lot of sacrifice. Even if it will take time. Even if I have no time at all.
I will not settle.
I will thrive.
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Well it's Christmas, extra calories don't count xx
Merry Kissmas! Have a sweet one!
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Because a woman worth spending money on is a woman who doesn’t require you to.. finance yourselves, ladies! 💭 #mindset #mantra #dontsettleformediocrity
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They all say that healthy skin begins from ‘inside out’ and it’s important not to ignore everything in between like eating right, drinking lots and lots and lots of h2o, exercising and getting plenty of Zzzz’s (but in all honesty though, who have time for these? I know I don’t lol) And whilst I love wearing makeup just as much as some other girls does, I somehow find myself switching my focus from makeup to skincare obsession. 
My skincare routine changed a couple of times, until I discovered what worked best for me, consistently. I used to have almost flawless skin, until my worst nightmare came to life. Back in the day I was just a typical girl who only wear minimal makeup (and when I say minimal, it’s just powder, cheek and lip tint and dark eye liner- which at that time I thought was sooooo chick, damn innocent days), and I’d wash my face with Dove bar soap whenever I cleanse and call it a day. I used to have a few bumps on my forehead as my only minor skin problem, worst case scenario would be getting the inevitable ‘period breakout’, but they would still eventually go away and my skin will return to its normal state. BUT THEN EVERYTHING CHANGED SINCE THE DAY I SET FOOT ON THIS DESSERT (kidding, I am just exaggerating) but seriously though, my skin became über sensitive! And it took quite a long time before my skin finally accepted and had adjusted to the Dubai weather. I would easily breakout on the forehead and a few tiny bumps would pop up here and there and would seemingly never go away, my skin texture changed, and the slightest irritant would send my skin into a downward spiral of uneven, blotchy chaos (yes, a disaster, that’s how I call it). You might think it’s silly and it is just normal to have spots or blemishes, but it made me become awfully self conscious- I wasn’t used to this new skin, for me it felt dreadful, unhealthy and uggghhhly. 
So I did what any desperate, paranoid damsel in despair would do and on my quest for a new routine and in my effort to fix my before-flawless-but-now-irritated skin, I tried everything! I started experimenting with products that I would just see over the internet (which is my biggest regret, because it went a little bit out of control), and I would even rinse my face with mineral water (which I am guilty of doing because my father would always wonder HOW the hell we easily run out of drinking water hahaha #guiltyascharged) So that was my skin’s rock bottom. It took a couple of regrets, a lot of wasted money and a few months before my skin return back to ‘normal’. I’m glad I made it through though- ALIVE. Because really, having a few bumps and zits is far worse than all the problems in the universe. So to end this yapping, I guess I should really start by saying what my skin type is, and it is predominantly dehydrated which kind of means that it’s tight and not plump. So here’s the skincare routine that helped my skin combat all those impurities.
DISCLAIMER: I am by no means an ‘expert’ when it comes to skin care tips. I just wanted to share the products that worked well on me. All opinions are my own and products bought by my own money. #naks #feelingblogger #lol
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Morning Routine:
Cleanse - Cetaphil Bar Soap (or Clinique Liquid Facial Soap)
Tone - Clarins Lotion Tonique
Eye Cream - Clarins Super Restorative Total Eye Concentrate
Moisturize - Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Lip Care - EOS Sweet Mint
Step 1: I use Cetaphil Bar Soap (I did not include it in the picture because it kind of melted). This product is basically just an ordinary gentle bar soap that is suitable for sensitive dry skin. This never left my skincare routine as it never irritate my skin or cause any breakout and it’s something I have repurchased over and over. It doesn’t have fragrance- which in fact, stay away from any cleansers with fragrance in the description, in my opinion!
Step 2: After cleansing, I dampen a cotton pad with Clarins Lotion Tonique and wipe my face and neck with it- dampen, not soak, since this stuff is expensive and it’s potent enough that a little can go a long way. This cult favorite is an exfoliating acid toner, and prepares the skin for what lies ahead. 
Step 3: I finally found something that really does it for my dry eye area. Clarins Super Restorative Total Eye Concentrate (whoa, that name is long) is my current day or night eye cream of choice. Well, it’s not really a cream, it’s more like a serum and it’s a good consistency that absorbs quickly. If your budget permits, do your eyes a favor and give this one a try.
Step 4: Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream. I love this moisturizer- it’s rich without being heavy, glides on like a dream, and a little goes a long way too. Heads up: it doesn't have fragrance so it's perfect for people who have sensitive skin and it deeply hydrates and penetrates my skin to really moisturize (which I was hoping other pricey moisturizers would deliver, but to no avail).
Step 5: EOS Sweet Mint. This was yet another impulse buy made in an attempt to help my moderately-dry lips. I only use this because it has a cooling effect and minty feel on the lips. And it’s round and cute. So. why. not.
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Evening Routine:
Cleanse - Clinique Liquid Facial Soap
Tone - Clinique Clarifying Lotion
Eye Cream - Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
Treatment - Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Moisturizer - Kiehl’s Skin Rescuer
Lip Care - The Body Shop Vitamin E
Step 1: Since I’m usually wearing makeup (or at the very least, during work days), I cleanse twice. In a pinch (aka when I have stressful days), I usually start with Cetaphil Non-Irritating Cleanser that breaks down my makeup with ease or I use wipes to remove my makeup- but this is the absolute exception to the rule. I try not to use wipes unless I don’t really have another option, like when I’m sleepy and lazy to clean my face and just wanna get it over with. For makeup wipes I use Bioderma or Nivea Cleansing Wipes. After removing all the makeup gunk, I will wash my face with Clinique Liquid Facial Soap. It might seem excessive to wash twice, but it’s essential to break down that makeup and remove any traces of gunk and dirt before treating your skin, or else you’re just locking in grime and bacteria #gross
I was kind of skeptical about using Clarisonic for quite a long time, and troweled through review after review before actually committing to it. I use this device with Clinique Liquid Facial Soap if I want a major cleanse (preferably everyday but I use this only twice a week). It clears up my skin and makes my pores look way smaller than before. And it's pink, I live for the little things!
Step 2: Clinique Clarifying Lotion is a good basic toner. Honestly I'm addicted to the minty tingle it leaves behind- that said it never fails to remove more makeup than my cleanser alone could wash away.
Step 3: Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment is a pretty decent and refreshing eye cream. This stuff is thick (think Elmer's glue thick) but it is the best thing I've ever used around my eyes, the consistency is thick yet it is not greasy when applied. I don’t have any fine lines yet or extreme dark circles but my under eye area tends to be dry at times. Nothing, no matter how emollient, seemed to give them enough moisture. Now I only need to use this at night and my uner eyes are soooo much better.
Step 4: I've been on the hunt of a good evening oil or serum and I am so happy that I found this product. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate is my current night serum. I am always very cautious about putting oil on my face as, although I don't have oily skin, I do tend to break out quite easily. Bought it after much consideration because of the steep price, but I don't regret a single bit! It evens out my skin tone and my face has a healthy glow even without make up! I love it and will def re-purchase my second bottle. And whenever I feel like giving my skin some extra boost, I mix this with The Body Shop’s Vitamin E serum. Work wonders.
What I love about Kiehl’s is that every time you buy products from them, they give you heaps of samples so I have like a month supply of their Powerful Strength Vit C serum. Sometimes I use this on top of the oil treatment instead of the moisturizer. I am still waiting for a good result before I commit for the full size.
Step 5: Kiehl’s Skin Rescuer is my evening moisturizer. I apply this on top of any serum or oil treatment. It is extremely rich and hydrating with a nice, thick texture that sinks right in. 
This is optional, I normally skip this part and I only apply spot treatment whenever a breakout occurs. La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo is definitely a zit stopper. I apply a thin layer on areas that is spot prone and it keeps blemishes in check. I also apply it to the occasional blemish outside of those areas whenever I feel like one is burgeoning. It has really worked for me. 
Step 6: I have tried various lip balms before and only this one worked extremely well for me! The Body Shop Vitamin E Lip Care with SPF 15 is my go to lip balm especially during chapped lips season #winter
So that’s a wrap. Hope this entry did not bore you to death, ladies. Til my next vanity entry!
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herrunawaythoughts · 8 years
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#getreadywithme #makeupoftheday #nars #thebalm #urbandecay #anastasiabeverlyhills #benefit #gucci #dior
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herrunawaythoughts · 8 years
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There's no combination of words I can put at the back of the postcard No song that I could sing, but I can try for your heart Our dreams, they're made out of real things Like a, shoebox of photographs with sepia-toned loving Love is the answer at least for most of the questions in my heart Like why are we here? And where do we go? And how come it's so hard? It's not always easy and sometimes life can be deceiving I'll tell you one thing, it's always better when we're together
Mmm, it's always better when we're together Yeah, we'll look at the stars when we're together Mmm, somewhere in between together Yeah, it's always better when we're together..
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herrunawaythoughts · 9 years
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Wadi Adventure
So thrilled that the management finally approved and organized this kind of team building activity. It would’ve been great if all of Burj Khalifa ATT team went together but I know closing the attraction for even just an hour is beyond impossible. Although we were divided into three groups, it was still a lot of fun. Sharing a few snaps and highlights of this activity. I think we need a repeat!!
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Tuesday Group! So happy that majority in this group are Filipinos!
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Water rafting orientation..
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Beating the 35deg heat with this company :)
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Excuse the inappropriate get-up, it was extremely hot so I had to at least cover my skin with my cardigan lol #frecklesparty 
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herrunawaythoughts · 9 years
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3:00 am thoughts
Being called ‘high maintenance’ is honestly one of the best compliments you could ever give me. I upgrade on a daily and need to keep myself up to accomodate my new features. So don’t worry, I can maintain myself because I wrote the instruction manual. Only you know what the best version of you looks like. So boo, continue to upgrade you.
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herrunawaythoughts · 9 years
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He loved her in a subtle kind of way. It wasn’t the kind of love you see in movies, with swelling music and giant gestures and running through the streets to catch a departing rain. It wasn’t the kind of love that Byron or Shakespeare wrote about, with flowery language and hyperbole and iambic pentameter. It was still and deep, like water that you might mistake for shallow if you only just watched the surface. It was entirely his, not dependent on her own feelings for him, and it would still be there whether she, or him, or everyone else on the world disappeared…
It was a subtle kind of love, but it was true.
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herrunawaythoughts · 9 years
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My Make-up Menu
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Guess she’s back. Well, I’m back.. to blogging another kikay entry! I just wanted to share some of the make up brands that I use on a daily basis, especially for work. Well if you've stumbled upon my previous make up blog entry, you’ll probably know that I’m a self proclaimed.. *let me make it sound convincing* BEAUTY ADDICT. Well, eff yes. Absolutely no shame here, all make up geeks are so welcome to join my vanity haha! So here’s a quick entry about the ones I use to make me look more human. Ladies, enjoy!
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Prep + Prime Fix Spray by MAC: If you want your make up to be long lasting and you don’t have time for frequent touch ups (especially when you’re at work), then this bad boy is the answer to your hassle. This one’s my favourite make up setting spray especially when I’m having ‘ugly’ days like when my skin is a bit flaky or dry (yes I have those dreadful, horrifying, morbid moments), this heaven sent slash life saver make up tool gives my skin a dewy finish. It can be worn as a primer too!
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All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation by NARS: Finally found a good foundation that doesn’t break me out and doesn’t crease! This foundation is my make up HOLY GRAIL! I’ve used different brands before it, but this one is by far zeeee best-est (if there’s such a word)! I don’t know about you ladies but I am not a fan of a drag face or a cakey make up look, and since my skin is already fair, I only need a few pump of this to make me look less pale like a low blood vampire and to hide a few freckles. Not a full coverage but I like the natural finish of this to my skin especially when set with a powder. This is my go to base when I’m getting dolled up for work. It’s kind of a bit pricey though ($48.00 in NARS/Sephora) but for me, this one is definitely worth the hype.
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Skinfinish Natural by MAC: I’m a MAC loyalist when it comes to loose or pressed powders, but this is my favourite compact powder at the moment. This one keeps my make up in a pretty good condition and keeps my skin glowy, without any trace or a hint of cake. I use this only  for work to set my foundation or on top of my under eye on lighter make up days. Hands down, the best powder ever. 
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Radiant Creamy Concealer by NARS: While this is one of the good concealers I've tried, I don't find it perfect though. This concealer is a creamy consistency like what the name ‘claims’ but it isn’t really that moisturising.. so I only use this mostly (above or underneath) to clean up my brows. I guess I’m sticking to my Benefit Fake Up when it comes to concealing tired puffy eyes.
PROS:
Packaging - I love NARS packaging. Sometimes I feel like the brand is expensive because of the high-end packaging. This one is glass and this comes with a doe foot applicator, so you can apply on-the-go.
Consistency - not too runny and not too thick, feels great to apply or blend and quick to do.
Coverage - you can go from medium to high build-up, a little goes a long way. It never settles into fine lines.
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Pro Longwear Concealer by MAC: I bought this concealer because.. well, everyone was raving about it. But I personally don’t think this is worth the fuss. Just another overrated product of MAC. I appreciate the lasting power and the coverage of this concealer but it tends to be cakey and drying. My skin is really sensitive (plus knowing MAC to have strong ingredients to their products) it gave me a few skin break outs.
PROS:
Conceals well. The coverage of this product is good enough for any form of skin imperfections.
Sanitary pump opposed to a doe foot applicator. Easy to apply by fingers or with a brush.
CONS:
The packaging is annoying. Uncontrollable pump dispenses more than necessary. One pump gives waaay too much concealer so I always pretty much end up wasting a lot of the product.
Dries quickly so I have to work rapidly and out of my comfort pace.
Well, it’s a bit pricey for a tiny bottle.
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Flat Out Fabulous by MAC: Just so you know, I got this one for free. For those make up geeks who doesn’t know about MAC’s recycling campaign, the Back 2 MAC program is when you return 6 empty containers, and you get a free regular lipstick! I often feel a tinge of guilt when I throw out a finished lipstick or a powder container. MAC's program gives me an incentive to recycle empty make up containers.. and it’s actually a great program to take advantage of!
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Benetint by Benefit: My most favourite lip and cheek tint everrrr. This gave me the most natural flush. I'm real pale with naturally pinkish cheeks, so I like using this as a lip stain. This is also good for a no make up day just to make my super fair skin look alive. Also perfect for a natural look, plus it stays put all day. I’m on my third bottle now.
And when they finally noticed your brows are ON FLEEK! Best compliment ever hahaha! So here’s my updated eyebrow army:
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Browzings by Benefit: Oh man where has this brow powder been all my life?! I've always wanted to try it but I was a bit scared that I will not like it and finally I decided to bite the bullet and I can say there’s no regrets because IT DID CHANGED MY EYEBROW GAME. I also use The Body Shop brow powder kit which has the similar effect, and is cheaper. But this one is. the. bomb.
Eyebrow Pencil by MAC: This eyebrow pencil is thin and the tip is never dull, so it is great for precision. I've always trimmed my brows to the point where I went too far sometimes, this product is my savior! I use this to outline my brows and to make it fuller.
Gimme Brow by Benefit: Although this product is a little too pricey for a small bottle, it works wonders. I love MAC’s eyebrow gel mascara but this little diva caught my loyalty. I use this eyebrow tint to set my brow powder and leaves a natural finish.
Brow tools: flat angled brush by Real Techniques and spoolie from The Face Shop
So there you go ladies. I hope you enjoyed my little vanity talk. 
Til my next post!
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herrunawaythoughts · 9 years
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This is more than the typical kinda thing
Felt a jones in my bones when you were touching me 
Uh oh, didn't wanna take it slow 
In a daze, going crazy, I can barely think 
You're replaying in my brain, I find it hard to sleep 
Oh no, waiting for my phone to blow 
See, I’ve been waiting all day for you to call me, baby 
So let's get up, let's get on it 
Don't you leave me brokenhearted tonight 
And honest baby I'll do anything you want to
So can we finish what we started? 
Don't leave me brokenhearted tonight 
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Spy Safety Protocol
A friend asked me, what is it like to have someone monitoring your movement everyfreakingsingleday?
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De-anonymizing is as easy as 1, 2, 3. It doesn’t really take a genius or a pro to locate or identify a proxy or a fake internet protocol. Well as some of you may or may not know, I’ve had a tad bit of a stalker situation going on (which is quite a long story to share but let’s just say it’s been hella funny and creepy to say the least). 
Hence the title to my blog today...
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You know you have a sketchy stalker when 1. they have all, if not, most of your social media accounts under surveillance, and 2. even if you already have a flag viewer locator on your site they still manage to sneak a peak religiously without getting caught, so I suppose that 3. they are using some kind of a ‘proxy’ that leads to a different ip or a ‘disguise’ country; except 4. they missed the part that it’s actually easypeasy to track their real location.
(Thanks to my it friend who recommended! You’re a genius!)
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That’s why a few weeks back I upgraded my flag viewer counter and installed a hidden tracker that blocks (AND FILTERS) a proxy site or a substitute app and exposing the viewer’s real location (and I am the only one who have full access and could see all of the viewers’ ACTUAL location) and that pretty much explains the consistent views I’m getting from the U S of A. 
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Tricky, but not so clever though.. I didn’t know kangaroos are now from the land of the free? 
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Lurking with so much integrity. I salute you!
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So go and let your freak flag fly if that’s what floats your boat, you can also aboard the Stalking ship and be the captain. And to end this rant I do invite you to get a life and stop worrying sooo frantically and pathetically about mine.
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P.S
When you’re on my level, THAT’S when you can criticize me. Until then, pick on someone as pathetic as you.
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