LETTING GO IS ONE WAY OF SAYING I LOVE YOU

Mood [Sad]
Currently Playing ♫ [None]

It saddens me that I'll be on an airplane in 12 hours, which will take me back to Toronto. The past two months in Hong Kong have definitely flew by. It feels like I still have so much stuff that I have yet to accomplish here in Hong Kong. For once, I started early on my packing and thus, will not have to worry about that in the morning. I came with one half-full suitcase and now I'm going back home with two full and overly stuffed ones. I'm just praying really hard that they are not over the 23 KG limit that AC has capped for international flights.

I know I shouldn't have this feeling, but I always get a little depressed before going on the airplane. I think I was just never good at saying good-byes to anyone, anywhere or anything. I think it doesn't help that I have to get use to not seeing JL for 6 days straight after 2 months of seeing him almost everyday. Summer school always starts shortly after my arrival. So depressing...


See you all back in Toronto!

PS, I thought I would have the chance to choose the winner of the June giveaway before I leave for Hong Kong. However, time has proven me wrong. I will have to settle everything once I get back to Canada.

NGONG PING CABLE CAR

Mood [Disappointed]
Currently Playing [Chris Tomlin - God of this City]


























2% tank top, Cotton-On floral skirt, Hong Kong red rubber sandals & necklace
One of my favourite things to do in Hong Kong, besides the obvious shopping, is to ride the Ngong Ping Cable Car in Tung Chung (東涌). It's a really quick way to escape from all the fuss of the big city and to enjoy some fresh air. The view is amazing and with the new Crystal Cabins, you can experience the journey in 360 degree. Even the floor of the cable car is made out of glass. Once you reach the top of the mountain, you can also vist the Big Budda, which is the world's largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha statue. We decided not to actually go in because of the unpleasant weather and the lack of time. It satisfied us just to explore the little town outside. This foggy and rainy weather isn't going away for the rest of the week. Tomorrow I'll start to pack for my journey back to Toronto. Only two more days remain...



PS, don't forget to enter my giveaway, which ends TOMORROW for a Fiberwig mascara. Follow the link on the side bar!

GREATER THINGS ARE STILL TO BE DONE IN THIS CITY

Mood [Cynical]
Currently Playing [Chris Tomlin - God of this City]







"When your inner eyes open, you can find immense beauty hidden within the inconsequential details of daily life. When your inner ears open, you can hear the subtle, lovely music of the universe everywhere you go"
- Timothy Ray Miller

A NAIL POLISH LINE BY DOLLY WINK

Mood [Excited]
Currently Playing [S.H.E - Super Star]


Tsubasa has been tweeting/blogging about the highly anticipated Dolly Wink nail polish line for quite sometime now. The nail polish line will go on sale in July of this year. I'm quite disappointed that at that time, I would have left Hong Kong already. This means that it'll be even harder (and more expensive) to get a hold of these nail polish.

She has so far revealed the colors Mint Green, Baby Pink and Lavender. However, I'm sure there are going to be more. These photos are from the Dolly Wink website, Tsubasa’s blog and Tsubasa’s twitter: https://twitter.com/tsubasamasuwaka


Showing off Mint Green and Lavendar nails. (In case you are wondering, all the circle lens that she wears are Angel Color, which is her sponsored circle lens brand). The colours seem to be really bright and cute. I can't wait to see all of the colours, I wonder how many she will be choose. Though there are so many other nail polish brands, Tsu-chan should be okay against the other competitors. (OPI nail polish cost around 2500 yen in Japan, which is around $26 CAD. That's double what I pay for in Canada). I'm pretty sure that she's going to stay under this price.



Will you be interested in trying these?



PS, don't forget to enter my giveaway, which ends June 28 for a Fiberwig mascara. Follow the link on the side bar!

DEATH WITHOUT A WITNESS

Mood [Sad]
Currently Playing [None]



Hong Kong random zebra t-shirt & teal pants, vintage necklace





This past Sunday, I took the Star Ferry from Central to TST. I was quickly taken aback by the cheap cost of the trip (a mere $3 HKD) and the fact that the boat was pretty much empty. I would rather be stuck on a ferry than in the MTR on a busy Sunday afternoon. Though the sky was overcast, the Victoria Harbour was as beautiful as ever. There's just something about the cityscape of Hong Kong that takes my beath away. It's sad to believe that in 6 days, I'll be heading back to Toronto. These past 2 months has flew by and I'm not ready for my vacation to end just yet. I just pray that the next few days will go by a little slower.

One more thing, who else can't wait to see Brazil beat Portugal on Friday? XD


PS, don't forget to enter my giveaway, which ends June 28 for a Fiberwig mascara. Follow the link on the side bar!

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT

"Between every once upon a time and each happily ever after lies a fabled kingdom of art and imagination. After all, you're never too old to believe that dreams really do come true"

EXUBERANCE IS BEAUTY

Mood [Okay]
Currently Playing [容祖兒 - 心淡]








1) My first time going on the street cars in Hong Kong. They are the cheapest way of travelling on the Island Line. It cost only $2 HKD regardless of how far you want to go. However, there's no A/C inside the cars so you'll have to withstand the extreme heat and massive amount of sweaty people inside the car.

2) Hello Kitty's meal at Toi Hokkaido Rice Pizza with Jess and Lilian. They are a Japanese resturant that serves rice pizza. Can you believe that they make the pizza's crust out of rice? I think it's a pretty creative and delicious invention. We seriously need one of these resturants in Canada.

3) The random dancers that we saw at Causeway Bay as they were filming a commerical for a deodorant. I use the term dancers very lightly because besides the guy that can some what lock and pop, the others weren't really entertaining. The last part they decided to use the actual deodorant spray for some special effects, which was a bit lame for my taste.

4) A FiFa World Cup display that we came across inside a mall in Causeway. Jess couldn't resist to try all the stuff on. Those glasses are ridiculous!! Haha.

5) The sign pretty much explains all the cheering methods that the South Africans use to cheer for their teams. Bafana Bafana!

6) For those of your who love mango anything, you have to give this Mango Flavour Pudding Drink a try from Muji. Japanese can make anything into a drink. On a side note, forget Ikea, I want all my home decorations to be from Muji.


PS, don't forget to enter my giveaway, which ends June 28 for a Fiberwig mascara. Follow the link on the side bar!

RIP TOM NICON

[REVIEW] - PHYSICIANS FORMULA

Mood [Hot]
Currently Playing [None]



A new powder container that I've purchased recently from SaSa. My favourite mineral powder foundation of all time is the one by Physicians Formula Mineral Wear® Talc-Free Mineral Loose Powder. But the packaging is horrible because it's so big and bulky, it seems like a hassle to take it out to use it. Nevertheless, this mineral powder is the only brand that controlled my break outs. I also don't like heavy foundation that clogs my pores because I have really sensitive and oily skin and this loose powder doesn't do that. Thus, when I came across this little powder container, I thought it would be a great way to store the mineral powder and would be such an ease to carry around.

So why Physicians Formula?
Only from Physicians Formula can you find the latest, innovative products made especially for sensitive skin. As the experts in bringing color correction to the masses (a concept previously used only by makeup artists), Physicians Formula continues to introduce unique and easy-to-use products that will help you hide those nasty imperfections and uncover a more beautiful-looking complexion. You can also look to Physicians Formula to introduce the latest department store concepts but without the department store price tag!

But this isn’t done at just any cost. From its inception in 1937, Physicians Formula remains steadfast in its pledge to create and manufacture high-quality, hypoallergenic cosmetic and skin care products. It is committed to creating innovative products that meet your specific needs while meeting the more rigorous standards of the cosmetic industry. In fact, many Physicians Formula products are so gentle that they are recommended by allergists, dermatologists and plastic surgeons.

Why mineral wear?
-Mineral Extracts, including Malachite, Rhodochrosite and Smithsonite help protect skin from environmental stress and enhance collagen production.
-Mineral Water enriched with skin beneficial minerals, like calcium and magnesium, enables us to create mineral cream and liquid formulations
-Boron Nitride for a soft natural glow
-Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide provide natural mineral sunscreens
-Mineral Wear® allows for a flawless complexion with a soft, luminous glow and a smooth, “second skin” feel and finish.
-No shimmery, cakey finish like other leading mineral products.
-No Talc for a non-chalky finish.
-Minimalist formulas allow skin to breathe and help reduce the risk of irritation and breakout.
-Their products are Hypoallergenic, Fragrance-free, Dermatologist Approved and Safe for Sensitive Skin.
-Their formulas are free of over 100 known irritating ingredients still found in many cosmetics on the market today.

A short introduction to my favourite foundation brand. A full reviews of all their products will come later. I need to take some photos of them first.


PS, don't forget to enter my giveaway, which ends June 28 for a Fiberwig mascara. Follow the link on the side bar!


credit: physiciansformula.com

[REVIEW] - BIORE MAKE-UP REMOVER FOR EYES & LIPS

Mood [Okay]
Currently Playing [Super Junior - It's You]



PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
What's so unique about this new make-up remover by Biore is that it has a double formula to give you double the results. The upper layer has an instant effect to dissolve any mascara or any water-proof eye make-up. Lower layer has ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, which can moisturize the skin around the eye to reduce and prevent fine lines.

Country of origin: Japan

FOR BEST RESULT
1) Shake the bottle in order to mix the two layers.
2) Place a quarter size amount of solution onto a cotton pad.
3) Wipe from the inner corners of the eyes to the outer corners. Continue until all the make-up has been removed.

INGREDIENTS
Sorry - None listed on the websites.

WHY I LOVE THIS PRODUCT
This is the best make-up remover that I've used to date. It's newly released in the Asian countries and it's formulated in Japan. It not only removes all my water-proof make-up but it also removes my false lashes as well without hurting my real lashes. Unlike most make-up remover that I've tried, this does not leave your eyes feeling all oily. It leaves a fresh feeling instead. The price is also very affordable, around $8 CAD for a bottle, which cost the same as my Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads.

The only downside is that since it is from Japan, I'm not sure where to get this in North America. I checked Biore's websites and this product is only listed with the Japanese site or the Taiwan site. I did not see this product on neither the American site or the Canadian site. If you really want to try this out, you may have to either get a friend from Asia to get it or to check some of the Asian malls near your area. Maybe they have imported it.

RATING
Product (5/5) - Takes off all my make-up in a few wipes
Cost (5/5) - Very affordable
Ease of Use (5/5)
Packaging (5/5) - It's pink and it's got these two really cool layers, what more can I ask for?


PS, don't forget to enter my giveaway, which ends June 28 for a Fiberwig mascara. Follow the link on the side bar!