A fairy tale: dreams really do come true!

The day an ordinary girl becomes a princess! Dreams really do come true. Never think the impossible in life. What a magical day in the world. Though I am American I have a lot of British blood from all 4 of my grandparents so guess what... I'm going to claim her as my princess, too... so there! :) Not really so don't get mad.

The thing I love most about Kate is her gentle nature and kind spirit...and the fact she is SO down to earth. I think it's amazing she did her own make up for her ROYAL wedding. That says a lot.

Here are some of my favorite pictures from today and a laugh at some of the hats

 {sorry... I can't help myself}.

This is my favorite picture! It captures her beauty, grace, joy and class.

So happy!

She is so beautiful!

Now on to the hats... I just don't get some of these!

The girl on the right wins the award for worst hat for the century! 

Not sure about the hat Vic but the dress and shoes look ravishing on you!

Looks like a bowl.

I couldn't pull it off but I think it's really pretty!

Wills cousin Zara looks amazing from head to toe!

Hey! It's Mr. Bean! I think her hat is cute and love her shoes!

Very Kentucky derby... I like!

The woman on the right looks stunning and her hat is perfect for her.

Careful with that hat... might poke yer eye out!

The late princess Diana's nieces got it right! They look very feminine and beautiful. Adorable hats!

What a magical historic day!

Korean singer Tiffany (SNSD)

Stephanie Hwang (Hwang Mi-young), also known as "Tiffany", is a member of the South Korean girl group "Girl's Generation".
As expected from an idol with an oval shaped face, Tiffany's facial balance and features allow her to handle almost any kind of hairstyle. Here, she demonstrates a heavy type of short hairstyle, with thick full bangs.
Now, Tiffany grows her hair to wear a longer haircut. This type of haircut looks very cute on her, especially the curled endings. Longer hairstyle gives Tiffany a "princess" look.
Isn't Tiffany so sexy? She looks extremely hot in that type of long, thick hairstyle. With full fringes, Tiffany successfully pulls off the sexy princess look.
Amazing! Tiffany is able to even pull off a medium hairstyle with thick, short fringes and sides. From all of the hairstyles, Tiffany looks great in every one of them. Which is do YOU think fits her best? ;D

Stack O'Books! Summer reads!

You think someone got a little over zealous at the library? Just looking at it overwhelms me but I can and I will conquer this feat! So, if you are looking for fun, girly books then here is your list. I can't promise they are all good though. 

::::List of books from top to bottom::::

1. Cecelia Ahern "The Book Of Tomorrow"- loved this book to no end. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I have read all of her books expect maybe two? She also wrote Ps. I love you. I read this book in a day and a half and could not put it down... kept me up until 5am {and I had to be up at 8am}. It was beautifully written and with each page you were left wondering what was going to happen and what was really going on. 

2. Cecelia Ahern "Thanks For The Memories"- like with all her books you get really into the characters. This book was a little drawn out for me and while I liked the ending I was not satisfied with it ending there... I wanted to hear more about what happened. The dynamic between the daughter and father was charming.

3. Kim Addonizio "Little Beauties"- I've gotten to chapter 3 so far and I'm not sure if this book is something I want to finish. I just hasn't really captured my attention. The main character has OCD and her little necrotic idiocracies are kind starting to bug me.  

4. Kenda Wilkinson "Sliding Into Home"- the fact I even got this kinda makes me LOL but then again it's totally me to get this book. I always wish I could be a fly on the wall so reading a biography kinda let's you do so. I've already read two chapters and so far so good!

5.  Meg Cabot "Queen Of Babble"- I haven't read it yet but yes I did judge a book by it's cover because it looked cute. The story sounded kinda cute as well... so we shall see.

6. Suzanne Hansen "You'll Never Nanny In This Town Again (The true adventures of a Hollywood Nanny"- just by reading the inside cover I knew I had to read this. It sounds funny, shocking, cute and it's ALL true. Can't wait to read it!

7. Cecelia Ahern "There's No Place Like Here"-As you can see I can't enough of her reading. She is so unbelievably talented! This book sounds like a page turned... I'm sure I'll be up late reading this like I do with ALL her books.

8. Fiona Gibson "Baby Face (Red Dress Ink)- looked cute, sounded cute and anything that has to do with being a momma and still lusting over fashion, shoes, etc makes me want to read! However from reading reviews on Amazon it doesn't sound very hopeful! :( Actually it sounds very bad but I'll still give it a go.

9. Beth Harbison "Shoe Addicts Anonymous"- Sounds like a cute plot, cute cover (yes, I'm guilty again) and she has had a lot bestsellers so again we will see how it goes. I really want to check out her book "Hope In a Jar". 

So, my little book worms... do you have any good reads for me. By now you know I love girly books and I'm a HUGE sucker for any British/Irish girly novels. Send your recs my way! :) I want to read Brook Burkes new book "The Naked Mom" and Jenny McCarthy's book "Love, Lust and Faking It".

Rodial Glamoxy Snake Serum Overview

Now that I've used this for a couple months I feel I can give you a proper overview on how the Snake Serum performs. Let me start by saying that I really love this product for a number of reasons. It really tightens up the face, plumps fine lines and gives an over brightness to your skin. If you haven't read my other posts about the Snake serum you are probably wondering what is it and how it works. This serum is designed to mimic the effects of the paralyzing snake venom. I must stress that it's not made out of real snake venom.

This contains Syn-ake, a neuropeptide mimics the effects of a Vipers potent venom to freeze facial muscles and reduce the formation of new lines while plumping the skin to reduce the appearance of current wrinkles. Added Ronasphere fades skins perfections and corrects skin tone, while Pomegranate Ellegic Tannin protects the skin from damage cause by environmental pollutants. 

{info taken from http://www.essentialdermcare.com }

Overall, I think this serum is really great and there has been a positive improvement since starting it. You can apply this morning and night. You will feel the tightening right away {best to wait 2 minutes untouched to soak into your skin} and then apply your favorite moisturizer over this. I do have to note that the tightness you will feel is subtle and will not be bothersome to you whatsoever. Using this you will have powerful antioxidant protection throughout your day. This contains no SPF so make sure you don't forget that!

What first peaked my interest with the Snake Serum is the fact that so many celebrities with skin that I have envied for ages use this! Cheryl Cole, Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, Katie Holmes, Kate Boswoth. Enough said! They all have amazing skin!

Final results. They recommend using for 28 days to get the full effect.

For more information on Rodial Glamoxy Snake Serum 

visit www.essentialdermcare.com

25% off any $60 Rodial order with coupon RDL60

::::I bought my first tube of Snake Serum and the second was provided for review purposes. All thoughts are my own::::

Benefit Bella Bamba blush

This is one of Benefit's newest boxed blushes affectionately called Bella Bamba. This blush is Coralista's more outgoing and loud sister. The colors are very similar however Bella Bamba is highly pigmented so just a small tap with my brush is really all I need. The big different between the two is the highlight {aka candle light glow} Bella Bamba gives or as they call it "3D brightening" of a subtle watermelon- gold glow. I am loving that they changed the packaging up and kept the lid attracted. Brilliant! {well, not really... it should have been that way the whole time). It's a very welcomed change by me.

This is $28 from 

So, would I buy this again? No. I like Coralista better and I find Bella Bamba is just a tad bit too pigmented for my linking ie almost clown-ish.

::::I BOUGHT THIS WITH MY OWN DINERO. ALL THOUGHTS ARE MY OWN::::

African American Short Hairstyles for Women 2011

African American Short Hairstyles for Women 2011

Nowadays, there are now different African American short hairstyles that present women a much more subtle and even romantic and playful look. Asymmetrical bob cuts are becoming very popular African American short hairstyles nowadays. Here, the classic bob cut is modified so that the back part of the hairstyle is shorter than the front side, making it a lot extra manageable for African American women. For the reason that of the hair top quality of African American women, the front ends are tapered to make it a great deal much more manageable for them to style. Hair treatments including hair relaxing and hair rebonding are typically completed prior to cutting the hair to give African American women the sleek straight look characteristic of the bob hairstyle.One of the most prevalent African American short hairstyles for women are the barely there hairstyles. Here, women cut their hair rather close to the crown of their head. Apart from freeing African American women from the hassles of styling and managing their naturally wild hair, this favorite short hairstyle is complementary to the personalities of African American women who have constantly been seen to be independent, confident and strong women.2011 African American Short Hairstyles.Layered cuts are also making their way in becoming among the favorite African American short hairstyles right now. Generally, layered cuts are carried out to supply extra volume to the hair and adding textures. Layered African American short hairstyles, on the other hand, are completed to attain the inverse. Because African American women already have thick hair, the layered cuts are carried out to minimize the thickness of their hair, making styling the hair simpler. Layered cuts also supply African American women far more choices in styling their hair. With a curl defining styling product, they can allow their curly hair to fall playfully or styled with a flat iron for a sleek look.

African American Short Hairstyles for Women 2011

Belly Good Trip: Penang ♥ Day 1

Where? LCCT Airport.
When? 4 April 2011. Early in the morning around 9 a.m.
What's happening? Departure to George Town.
Who? A group of excited people, the nine of us :D

Took AirAsia flight again. The fare as low as RM19 for a round trip to Penang.

This is the second time we travel on flight together.
And this trip happened coincidentally on our 1st relationship anniversary :)

Upon arrival at the Bayan Lepas Airport, we met our tour guide Henry Tan who is one of my E-friends and we know each other from our blog sites. Now I'm really get used to travel with my cyber friends since I had been doing this in my Kuching trip too. And we were brought to the nearest tourist attraction, that is the Snake Temple.

They are not some fake and crazy toy snakes. All the snakes in the temple are live!!!
So don't dare yourself to touch 'em!



Snakes are everywhere in the temple.

Spot the snake coiled on the branch?


We also visited the Snake Farm which was just located beside the temple.




Harmless pet snake which you can touch it for luck.






This look like the one in Nokia snake game! ;D


The farm staff was cutting the monkey's finger nail.


Group pic at the entrance of Snake Temple.


We had our lunch @New World Park, Burmah Road.
The food court was packed during lunch hour.



Fried chicken noodles. This combination is weird for me =/


Fish slice Pan Mee is ♥


Char koay teow
It's regret to say we didn't taste the best one in Penang :(


Prawn noodles a.k.a Har mee


Everyone gravitated towards the ice kacang in the scorching hot weather of Penang!


This is not the best asam laksa.
You can find the best one @Penang Road.


After settled our growling tummies, it is time to check in to the hotel.
This time, we stayed at:






The room rate is RM90 (Double bedroom) & RM60 (Single bedroom & Twin room) for two night stay.
It was quite a reasonable price.

Next station, the temples.

We dropped by the Reclining Buddha Temple (Wat Chayamangkalaram).
Damn long the temple name. Luckily I got the printed trip schedule from the tour guide :)








Also, we paid a visit to the temples opposite to Reclining Buddha Temple.


Thai Buddhist Temple 泰佛寺

Burmese Buddhist Temple 缅佛寺




Due to the unbearable burning hot sun, we decided to move to the next destination.


Famous Teo Chew Chendol @Penang Road.
I had read so many blog reviews about it before visiting to Penang.


We were lucky because the stall owner invited us to be seated at his air-conditioned shop,
so we wouldn't have to stand beside the stall to enjoy our food under the hot sun.


One of the main distinctive differences between Penang & Melaka chendol:
The former one will have lesser ice and palm sugar than the latter one.


Thumbs up for this asam laksa! The soup was thick and the flavour was just right!
I just had a sip of the soup only and I'm regret now for not ordering it for myself that day :(


For me, the taste of the shrimp paste in this rojak was too heavy.


After the tea break, we departed to Fort Cornwallis.




Bought the entrance ticket at RM2.


History pop quiz: Who is the founder of Fort Cornwallis?


Answer: Francis Light. Bet you don't know? Seriously, I don't know too until I google it :P

*Pretending*


The wind was so strong in the evening!

We had fun photo shooting session there.

Couple series 1: My long hair is waving disorderly in the wind.



Couple series 2:


Couple series 3:


Gay series 1:


Failed gay series 2:

A: I am gay... B: Dude, I'm straight!

Epic fail!

This photo reminds me of 陈宝珠&萧芳芳 / 神探两个半.
I don't even know who and what are them tho. Kuso la this pic!


Dinner time! We reached Sea Pearl Lagoon Café @Tanjung Tokong before the sky darkens.




It was located just beside the beach.
You can enjoy the wind blow as well as the sea view at your satisfaction while dining there.

Si ham a.k.a the cockles
I don't likey especially half-boiled cockles!

Lala a.k.a the clams
More likey because it was cleaner and tastier than si ham ;)

Crabs or craps? In fact this is the worst crab dishes I ever had. It's like almost tasteless without the chili sauce and if you're careless, you might be eating the crab's air sac. Wuekkkk! Well maybe it could be better w/o the air sac =X

All time favourite, the fried chicken wing!

Satayyyy

Lastly, a group pic with the beautiful purplish pink sky.

Thanks to Henry for all the nicely taken pics, especially for the group pics!


Sneak peak to Day 2:




Will continue blogging soon, X.O.X.O