Feeling: A Little Tired
Weather: Really Really Cool
Listening To: The Ataris- I’ll Remember You
Eeeep my “secret” is out :D *Sheepish grin*
Apparently I have amassed this much of “girly” books >_> And am kind of obsessed with reading (As well as buying, guiltily) them lately.
I am (not very) surprised?
The books are pretty interesting after all. Nothing bimbo-ish about them, to be honest, because I can’t stand those kind of books and would not, otherwise, read them. I get quite nice, valuable tips and insights about beauty, skincare, fashion and of course, travel. Although it partly makes me a lemming for high-end designer labels… but I know where I and my budget and bank account stands XD
Admittedly, I am kind of a beauty-holic. Not really the fashion type, though, since I’m not an ardent follower of fashion, and due to my frame (Petite) and body type (Skinny, androgynous?), am not exactly suited to the muses of designers and clothes shops unfortunately… or fortunately for my bank account? XD I just wear what I like, when I like, and most importantly, that looks good on me and suits me. Shoes aren’t exactly my kind of thing either- I don’t shop compulsively for them and kind of picky when it comes to the types of shoes I wear, so I don’t own a lot of pairs :P Accessories… I do like them, but I’m too lazy to swap accessories every day, unless there’s a formal function or special dinner… so no there either XD
So yeah… not really fashion in general.
I lean more towards skincare. Having had a bad experience with pimples and acne as a younger adolescent, I am now, as a result, very, very conscious about my skin. In other words, I spend a lot of money on skincare and read up about skincare products the most :x However, after much experimenting around and spending (And wasting) a lot of money, I have now found a good regimen, thankfully (Refer to my Miscellaneous section for it) and it’s been keeping my skin clear, touch wood :D But yeah, I’m still paranoid about my skin.
Facials once a month is getting to be my kind of thing too. It’s relaxing and enjoyable, and keeps my skin happy and healthy… so yeah :P Too bad they can be kind of expensive, especially at Leonard Drake which uses Dermalogica products (Which I also use mostly), so it’s a bit of a luxury :( I (try to) counter the price problem by salon-hopping though, and so far I’ve tried (And enjoyed, and liked) 128 Faubourg in 1 Utama which uses Sothys products and De Fennel Face.Body.Wellness which uses Cellnique products (My cousin owns it, but it’s kind of far sadly). I am planning to try Jurlique at The Curve next month :D
As for makeup, I am a complete n00b :x Do you believe, that at (almost) 24 years of age, I have absolutely no idea how to apply eyeshadow and blush properly? XD The only thing I’ve mastered, apart from foundation and/or powder, obviously, is the eyeliner, which is kind of my trademark thing, really. That being said though, I am quite satisfied that I now do not need more than powder (Not even foundation any more, hurrah!) and eyeliner (Although with mascara for more formal occasions) to actually look good X3 Full-face makeup? I leave it to the experts (Read: Makeup artists, mine is also my hairstylist) and for super formal occasions like prom. However, right now I am eyeing Chanel Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour in 05 Mademoiselle, but at RM 95, it needs a bit more justifying before I can and really want to get it. After all, I’m not exactly a lipstick user D:
Occasionally I flirt with pedicures (Manicures are too troublesome, since I use my hands a lot) and hence nail polish colours (Catch Me In Your Net from OPI really catches my attention! Go Google it :P), but that’s once a month or once every two months XD
Hair is high maintenance T_T I have really coarse, neither-wavy-nor-straight hair, and since the salon I go to- Connie Beauty Salon in Pertama Complex all the way in Kuala Lumpur (Next to Sogo KL) is excellent, but expensive, I only actually get to do my hair (Perm and dye) once a year, before the Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year. I do experiment around with shampoos and conditioners and styling products though, but I don’t spend money on treatments as I am pretty satisfied with how my hair turned out and all, despite other hairstylists (When I go for a wash and blow dry) comments on how bad the condition is :x I just don’t see or feel it, honestly!
Hmm… might want to give spas and body treatments, like massage a try. Goodness knows I am in serious need of one D:
I feel very apologetic to dearest Louis for being such a high maintenance girlfriend :x
What a girly post :D