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Going Back To My Roots (Comments Off)

2/15/12 •

Felt like going back to my humble Vietnamese roots tonight and rustled up some fresh summer rolls. Dead easy to make. 10 minutes from the time you fill up the kettle for your pot of boiling water to that first moreish morsel in your gob. Rice paper Small amount of rice noodles (keeping my carbs [...]

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Bioderma Crealine H20 Solution Micellaire (Comments Off)

2/14/12 •

Hooray to my lovely sister in Paris who has introduced me to another fab French product! Bioderma Crealine H20 Solution Micellaire! Ubiquitous in virtually all French pharmacies and supermarkets, Bioderma has pioneered micellar solutions. Without getting all technical and boring the heck out of you, these solutions invole micro-emulsion to eliminate dirt and makeup. Think of [...]

Avene Cicalfate Drying Repair Lotion (Comments Off)

1/30/12 •

I recently experienced a really bad breakout and some serious irritation from another product so my wonderful little sister from Paris sent me the following lotion to my rescue, having raved about this miraculous product for some time now. Totally desperate, I used it and it’s worked wonders. Avene Cicalfate Drying Repair Lotion (40ml) The Cicalfate [...]

Carrot & Prawn With Coriander Patties (Comments Off)

1/26/12 •

In my quest to follow a Paleo lifestyle as best as I can, I have created the following dish that will satiate your appetite, fill you up on protein and taste oh so wonderful. It only takes 5 minutes to prep and in they go in the oven for 35-40 minutes, turning them over halfway [...]

Courgette Fritters (Zucchini) – Wheat, Gluten, Dairy Free (Comments Off)

1/18/12 •

As of January 2nd of this year, I have embarked on a Paelo lifestyle. That’s right, I eat like a caveman, err….cavemoman to be exact. I’m sure this sounds bizarre to folks who aren’t on the Paleo bandwagon (or haven’t even heard of it). Still, the last thing I want to do is to lecture my friends [...]

Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner (Comments Off)

1/17/12 •

I’ve never really experimented with Stila makeup before but upon browsing the makeup stands at my local department store recently, I decided to give Stila a chance and picked up their eyeliner, Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Moray. A beautiful shade of taupy green with a hint of gold shimmer, subtle to the eyes [...]

Chanel Illusion D’Ombre – Illusoire 83 (Comments Off)

1/07/12 •

I just want to state, first and foremost, that I love my boyfriend, not because he is a kick-ass boyfriend (because he is) but because he pays attention to the little important stuff that I like, such as makeup and beauty products. And in a recent bid to find out what presents to offer me [...]

Spinach and Quark Cheese Tartlet with Rosemary (Comments Off)

1/04/12 •

Happy 2012! For many of you, your resolution is to lose weight and/or eat better. But this does not necessarily mean having to stick to boring salads and tuna for days on end! Oh no! Why not try this following baby out? Light, yet comforting and satisfying, with bold flavours of rosemary and black pepper seeping [...]

Dirty Little Pretty Things (2)

12/20/11 •

I was in a creative mood last night…not in the culinary sense for once but for trinkets fashioned with my bare hands to create my latest masterpiece =) I realised I hadn’t done much in a while and I have rather been neglectful of this little passion of mine. So there I was, sat in [...]

Dinner in a Jiffy! Lebanese Pizza! (5)

12/14/11 •

I have recently discovered Khobez, which is a pre-cooked flatbread common in Middle Eastern countries. Incredibly versatile in that you can use it to mop up the delicious juices of your tagine, fill it up with your favourite ingredients for a quick lunch time wrap or, as I have discovered tonight, use as a [...]

Dermalogica Age Smart Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque (7)

12/07/11 •

I suffered the mother of all breakouts recently when I tried out Nanoblur. I think the last time my skin ever suffered a bad reaction to anything was to the St Tropez fake tan a couple of years ago! Anyhoo, my face is now back on the mend and whilst not completely blemish free (how [...]

Good Things – Miracle Mattifier Moisturiser (6)

12/05/11 •

I spy a new beauty range! I have never been a big fan of slathering on the face cream in the morning, out of paranoia that I would break out, opting rather for the odd dab on wherever my face needs it. However my entire face has been feeling quite tight and dry lately, no doubt due [...]

Booty-Licious! Ankle Wedge Boots! (0)

12/04/11 •

Sometimes, no matter how much we love high heels, they can hates us and our feet pay the price. Hence, the appeal of ankle wedge boots. Like these babies I am currently wearing to death. No need to sacrifice height for comfort, I can now have the best of both worlds! Incredibly versatile as you [...]

Jessica GELeration Nail Polish (3)

12/02/11 •

I am a big fan of DYI nails, but every now and again it is nice to have a little treat and go for something that last a bit longer than your usual 3-days-and-then -it-starts-to-chip drugstore nail polish. Bio Scuplture Gel has always been a firm choice of mine but when my good friend [...]