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Monday, January 14, 2013

My Little Pal

On a cold & rainy day, we spent almost 2 hours waiting in line to scale the tower of the Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris. The cold was still bearable but it was quite boring when I didn't have anything on hand to kill time. This little cutey was in line behind us, so I started playing with him to entertain him & myself. And before I know it, we were playing like good friends. He was having still a wild time that I almost wanted to surrender.

This picture was taken at the gift shop inside the Notre Dame Cathedral. I was sitting on a bench catching my breath from our merry-go-round spin (me the pivot, he being spinned), the little fellow came up to me & gave me the sweetest smile indicating me to take a picture of him.

Isn't it amazing that despite our language barrier and age gap, kids are simply kids. Spend a few moments playing with them, that's all they want.

This is definitely one of the great memories I would like to remember of my Paris trip.

A Lovely Day at Jardin des Plantes

Paris, Day One at Jardin des Plantes

I couldn't resist taking a picture of this lovely scene I saw in front of me at Jardin des Plantes. The cutest thing is the baby's butt crack, which is simply adorable!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

317 of Project 365: Starbucks Christmas Mug 2012

Another mug to add to my collection of Starbucks Christmas mugs.

Besides the Christmas collection, I also love the Spring Sakura collection but sadly those launched in Singapore seemed to be different and very limited compared to the range launched in Taiwan & Japan.

I will also buy a Starbucks mug when I'm traveling. Of course, given the hassle of having to bring a fragile and breakable item back, the mug should be something unique which I can't find in Singapore. I don't go for the run-of-the-mill mugs which has the country or city name printed on the mug.

ISO: 125

Exposure: 1/30 sec

Aperture: 1.7

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

Sunday, November 25, 2012

316 of Project 365: Poudre Universelle Libre

Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre

Natural Finish Loose Powder (Net 30g) in 20 Clair

When it comes to cosmetic & skincare products, I'm a fickle and adventurous consumer who likes to try different brands and products - most often before I finish any of the existing arsenal of products I already have. Which is why, it is a surprise when I realised that I've finished this loose powder from Chanel within the recommended 18M used-by date.

The only explanation is: I like this product enough to keep reaching for it. The finely milled powder matched my skin tone and it doesn't make me look pasty which is a common problem with powder products. It also has a light floral scent which is pleasing without being overwhelming.

I would definitely repurchase this product but that is only after I finished the existing loose powders I have stashed in my drawer. I can think of at least 4 - 5 other tubs from different brands like MAC, Laura Mercier, Kanebo, Natural Republic,.....

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/80 sec

Aperture: 2.5

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

315 of Project 365: Tool of the Trade 2

Here's another post about the tool I used to apply my makeup. The first post was a dual ended foundation-and-concealer brush.

This is my current favorite brush to apply liquid foundation - Sigma Round Top Kabuki (F82). While doing my research on Sigma synthetic brushes, I found that many recommended the Flat Top Kabuki (F80). In the end, I decided to go with my own preference for a round top brush because I already owned something similar to the flat top kabuki brush.

ISO: 100

Exposure: 1/60 sec

Aperture: 2.5

Focal Length: 20mm

Flash Used: No

Saturday, November 24, 2012

314 of Project 365: Under-redded

I bought this "Red Carpet" Revlon ColorStay nail polish when it was on sale at 20% off (RP: S$13.90).
The sales person told me that this is the same red nail polish used by the SIA girls. She even went on to recommend me the matching red lipstick in "Really Red" which I already owned. For those aspiring to create the SIA girl look, here's something affordable to consider.
This is definitely one of the best nail polishes I owned. I've tried many different brands from high-end to low-end so I know that this is a winner when it's quality stood out clearly enough to woo me.
Rich creamy finish with high shine, minimal chipping after one week (with minimal fading around the edges which is a rarity for me).
The thing I love best about this polish is the applicator which has a slightly rounded brush tip so application is a breeze. Another thing I notice is the brush picks up the right amount of polish and it's easy to control the amount of polish being picked up so I wouldn't end up with a huge gob of messy liquid or insufficient polish resulting in uneven finish.
I am tempted to buy another bottle in a neutral color but sometimes different colors might perform differently, which is something we have to bear in mind.