Exceptional Love at Sipadan Island

"Walking along the beach

Hand in hand

a special world for both

Illuminates their soul.

As the sun began to set

the sky filled with shades of yellows and blues

the only sound heard is the oceans roar

He loved her dearly

and her heart lightly fluttered

A moment so unforgettable

An Exceptional love at Sipadan Island"

^JtV^

Homemade Lip Gloss

Yeap thats rite! U can actually make ur own lip gloss at home! its super easy and super safe!

How did i started and got this whole idea?

Basically i have really dry and chapped lips, it looks bad and feels bad at the same time. tried many chapped sticks ( even Vaseline ) but the results were not satisfying at all...

Then I was actually going through some skin care research via online and I came accross with some videos, then one cought my eyes of "homemade lip gloss!" I was so eager to know and did more studying on it, was really amaze with the results that i actually found.

Its so natural and you actually noe what really contains in ur lip gloss without any doubts! If you are prone to chapped lips you will love making your own homemade lip gloss because you can add just the right ingredients in amounts that are perfect for your lips.

A good lip gloss can very expensive and often you do not get very much more your money. Learning how to make homemade lip gloss will not only save you money but it will you give the opportunity to make a lip gloss that is unique and perfect for you.

Select Your Base

Most home made lip gloss recipes begin with a base of either Vaseline or Beeswax. If you are looking for extra moisture you will want to use Vaseline or petroleum jelly. When you're just learning how to make lip gloss, Vaseline is a good start; it is not simple to use, and unlike beeswax, it doesn't require any additional equipment. Vaseline and beeswax will give you a slippery smooth lip gloss. A beeswax base will make a lip gloss that is firmer and more of a lip balm. It offers excellent protection from the sun, wind and weather. But seens i have Vaseline at home, i use that instead!

Next - Get Creative!

Using Vaseline or beeswax as your base, add ingredients for flavor, extra moisture, aroma or whatever you want to try to turn a generic homemade lip gloss into a one of a kind for you. Here are a few recipes to get you started.

Here is a Really Easy Homemade Lip Gloss Recipe

Honey Lip Balm

1 tsp Vaseline / beeswax
1 tsp of honey
2 tsp almond oil

Melt the Vaseline / beeswax in the microwave. Heat the ingredients in small increments of time so as not to overheat. Combine ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend completely. Pour into a small pot and let cool until set.

Mint Lip Gloss

Melt 1 Tablespoon of Vaseline or petroleum jelly in the microwave as in previous recipe. Add 2-3 drops of peppermint to taste. Pour in pot. Let cool and set.

Other ingredients to try:

Cocoa powder
Flavored Drink Crystals
Kool-Aid
Sweet Almond Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
Coconut Oil
Vitamin E
Crushed Rose Petals
Aloe Vera

Adding oil base ingredients will add moisturizing properties to your home made lip gloss. Vitamin E and Aloe Vera will promote healing and add anti-inflammatory properties. Mix up a lip gloss that is exactly what you need right now. You can always make something different next time!

So far i have tried cocoa powder, sweet almond oil and aloe vera! Love it so much, in fact i stop buying expensive lip gloss out there! now totally love my lips!

in fact its a great way for yummy Kissable lips! haha...!

^JtV^

Chocolate face mask recipe for soft & nourishing skin

U guys must be thinking " what a waste! ".Its not at all if u want ur skin to be perfect! imagine not only u consume the delicious chocolate but u able to apply it as well, ur skin will look even more yummier... how cool aint it?! (By the way... Im a Chocoholic!)

This chocolate face mask recipe is an excellent moisturizer that leaves your skin soft and glowing.

before I give u the ingredient, i definitely would like to brief on the containing in chocolate and how is it related to the skin :-

Known about since the times of the Mayas and the Aztecs, chocolate has a special place in our nutrition. It is filled with tryptophan, an essential amino acid that is a precursor of serotonin, neurotransmitter that is thought to regulate mood.Recently, a very popular massage offered in beauty salons is chocolate massage. It is one of the most gentle and relaxing

available. Not only is it beneficial to the skin, it helps stabilize your mood by initiating serotonin release. It is very rejuvenating and helps you feel more at peace, happy, and relaxed.I have also heard of chocolate body wax, similar to honey based honey wax. What makes it effective is sugar present in it, that makes it sticky and able to adhere to hairs. Due to fatty acids present in cocoa, the skin becomes soft and nourished.Cocoa powder, which is what chocolate is made of, is a wonderful and powerful antioxidant. It protects and frees the skin from free radicals, that cause significant damage to skin layers. It is a mistake to think that chocolate causes acne. Although chocolate has been blamed as one of the causes of acne, this has not been scientifically proven as of yet. Actually, dermatologists say that what causes acne in people who consume chocolate is milk that is added to it, not the chocolate itself. it has free radicals present, and is far from detrimental so don't let a little myth stop you from consuming this divine treat :)

Back to chocolate face mask recipe...This cocoa recipe has many variations. It might as well be called cocoa powder facial mask recipe as you really need cocoa, not chocolate to prepare it. But you must agree, for the sake of skin care, chocolate mask sounds so much more appealing.

Chocolate face mask recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup cocoa1/4 cup of honey2 tablespoons of heavy cream (sour cream will work as well)3 teaspoons of oatmeal powder

Preparation

Mix all the ingredient until the mass in consistent. Apply on the face, gently massaging it so that oatmeal can start exfoliating the dead skin cell layer. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.

In case you are wondering...

there is a reason oatmeal and honey are added to this mix. Similar to its use in body scrub recipes, oatmeal it is recommended for sensitive skin, but can be used in preparation of facial masks for any skin type, as well as for preparation of facial exfoliants as it is gentle on the skin, yet highly powerful.

Honey on the other hand, is a great anti-bacterial agent, deeply cleanses your skin, and opens up clogged pores.

Now that you know all these benefits of chocolate, not only can you be guilt free while eating it, you can prepare an excellent chocolate face mask recipe and aid to your skins youthful look and nourishment.

^JtV^

Homemade Skin Care Recipes and Remedies -Intro-

Like I promised u with my earlier post... I share with you all the natural skin care recipes, tips, and remedies I have collected so far and i guaranty u with the most satisfying results ever!!!

Why are homemade skin care recipes and remedies ?

They are inexpensive...

Some of them cost as much as one egg and teaspoon of honey (or sugar in case of anatural face lift recipe) or as in non surgical facelift recipes, as much as fruits used every day. You can't get that price at a beauty parlor! Using these recipes, you can address issues such as excessive sweating, cellulite, or acne while staying on a budget.

They are available at all times...

Just peek in your kitchen cabinets, or fridge. I bet you can find an apple or a tomato to moisturize and smooth your skin. You could whip up a natural, nourishing hair voluminous recipe with same ingredients you use to make breakfast!

You know what you are using...

When you buy a big brand name cream, do you really know what it is made of?

When you prepare a do-it-yourself recipe, you know the result it will give you. Simplify and get more efficient results while knowing exactly how and why it has an effect that it has.

They can heal...

Home remedies and skin remedies have been around for centuries. Made with ordinary ingredients and plants, they yield extraordinary results!

Check out my next post... something chocolatyyyyy! yummy my favorite!

^JtV^

Gucci oh Gucci !

Pelham Gucci shoulder bag

Wooohoooo....! Im kinda excited, no! actually sooo excited and over excited cos i finally got my first Gucci bag! yep thats right... im so fed up of not treating myself with my own hard earn money (Ok i started to sound lke my dad already!).

its actually a 'pelham' medium shoulder bag with horsebits and studs. Beige/ebony GG fabric with white leather trim. light gold hardware. Double braided strapes (my fav part). tab snap closure. bottom feet. inside zip pocket.

Overall Look

Braided Straps

Gucci

Inside print

*Wink*

Flora fragrance by Gucci

Thats not all from Gucci! my 21st Bday I actually got the latest Flora by Gucci perfume ! By right, i was actually in love with the ad on TV and surveyed the fragrance myself one day, I became a total junkie with it! decided to save some cash and buy it! But luck was on my side! my dearest cousin who came down from Singapore actually bought a Bday gift for me and guess what it was the Gucci perfume that I was about to buy! what a coincidence... best part of all she had no idea i was actually hunting for it!

the Packaging

the Bottle simple yet chicky

Flora By Gucci

Love the overall look!

A junky me!

I'm a serious junkie for accessory, bags , shoes, clothes, and fragrance (any sort). U might be surprise i don't really shop for makeups... only certain product that is just nice for me to use for sometimes ! as i only use for certain occasions! but my loose powder is what i always carry with!

Im also a total junkie when comes to handmade facial products. I mean my own product... haha cos i actually make em myself! and u will be surprise it work wonders...I did tried many product that is in the market now and i was so not satisfied with the results so far especially when comes to my awefull under eye dark circles. then Ms. research here started a thingggg! found many usefull tips for facial or even for healthy hair, u name it! if u ever wonder whats the secret ingredients are I Will definite to share my tips on my next post!!!

Cheers!

^JtV^

The Splendor of Baram River

The Poem

Deep in the jungle of Borneo

There lived a tranquil way of life

in the Dreamscapes of Baram River

a world immersed in Serenity

with the lives of native people

The sea, the sky and the earth together

Blues and greens therefore pervade

seeking spiritual connection and guidance

with something bigger then ourselves

is the “Splendor of Baram River”

This is a poem i recently wrote for one of Borneo Pearls chunky necklace set.... Basically I was given this particular necklace and assign to create a story or a poetry out of it and it has to do something relevant to Borneo!

The research

started right away my research and Baram river cought my eye, is the perfect river element for this necklace!

The Baram river is a river in Sarawak, East Malaysia on the island of Borneo. The river originates in the central Iran Mountains and flows westwards through tropical rainforest to the South China Sea.The river basin has been part of Sarawak since it was ceded to the White Rajah of Sarawak by the then sultan of Brunei in 1882.

The final artwork

^JtV^

New Home

Finally will be shifting to my new place soon! its been 5 months or so im working here in Jalan Ipoh and been travelling back and forth home to Subang! That is like 2 hrs ++ (one way only) with the heavy traffic. My friends and family are kinda surprise on how I can deal with this every single day! haha i think after a while im kinda used to it even is as tiring as HELL!!!tsk...tsk..!

What new home?

Oohhh this is my fav part to elaborate! Bassically My biggy Boss "Jack" decided to buy the new condo that is right opposite the office! he was thinking it will be well use for us ( me and my other working mate!). All we need is to pay a little rent and Walah!!! he was so kind enough to actually provide the furniture as well for the whole condo, of course theres a budget and we have to stick within it!

This condo is absolutely fantastic is actually a new development by Benetton properties call "Viva Residency" . and best part of all is downstairs by the lobby, they have a nice bar and snooker for hangout , 7 eleven and many more to come, I heard Guardian pharmacy, banks, etc....!

wait theres some pic :-

View from the garden! Beauty aint it?!

My Bro did the opening ceremony of the pool before i ever did! Not fair!

*Wink*

Happy me!

Pool

Literary at the 21 floor!

Master bedroom, U actually can see half of the twin towers...find it!

The Kitchen

The hall

The Lobby

"Viva Residency"

He bought the lot that has two room right at the 24th floor! The view is OMIGOSH!!!! I was so in love with it right away!

"View from the hall"

today the lightings, fan , heater is on the process. so hopefully we could move in by tomorrow!

Finally i dont have to drive freaking two hrs back home all i have to do is walk across the street to reach at work! Lol :0

will update more after the renovation is done! cheers :)

^JtV^