I woke up with a high fever today. Not the best feeling in the world but I suppose that's my body trying to tell me I need to slow down and take a step back. Deadlines can wait 'til Monday, but for now I'm just going to stay snuggled up in bed with an unlimited supply of mom's rice porridge (ugh so good!). I hope I'll be better by tomorrow though because my FV package arrived yesterday and I really want to wear my Nabila Huda clothes this weekend!

Anyway, while waiting for my husband to come home, I'll just talk about things I have been obsessed with!

1. Sheet Masks

My ultimate favourite type of mask are the peel-off ones cause it's just less of a hassle, but this month (ever since my mask binge at Innisfree in KL), I have been so obsessed with sheet masks. The other day I tried the Innisfree BHA Skin Clinic Mask and I was so impressed! As you may already be aware from my photos, my forehead breeds cystic acne. I have no idea why. I should probably get my skin checked but as a temporary solution, I'll just resort to skincare. That mask reduced my cystic acne by half. No joke. I used it at night before going to bed and left the solution on my skin 'til the next day and my acne was almost gone. I need to stock up when I find another Innisfree store, you guys. 

Yah I have girly bedsheets. Beds have laundry days too.

Being stuck in bed all day can be boring. I was feeling so rotten the whole morning but by noon I felt better so I decided to try on the Innisfree Special Care Mask for my poor ol' battered feet. Ever since KLFW, my feet have not fully recovered, so it really deserved proper care this time. My feet look better and it feels softer, but I'm guessing it requires more assistance and more mask time before it starts looking normal again. I have dehydrated skin but I only remember to moisturise my face daily. As much as I try to remind myself to take care of my entire skin as a whole (largest organ of the body!) by putting moisturising lotion on my bedside table, in my handbag and on my office desk, it just never crosses my mind!

Simple things amuse me.

Hello toes!


2. Annick Goutal - Rose Pompon

I used Petite Cherie all throughout University and when I got back I kind of left it and started trying out new perfumes and scents. But at the recent Mimpikita show, they gave away sample sizes of Annick Goutal. I'm not sure if everyone was given the same scent but I was given Rose Pompon. I love it so much that I asked Farhi to buy me a bigger bottle on her business trip!



3. SKII Facial Treatment Essence

Mom bought me the entire SKII line a few years back and I never really got it. I didn't like the cleanser, the moisturiser, the toner.... the price. And I found the smell of the essence quite offensive. It smelt of poop and I couldn't get past it. But I was given a sample size of it a few months ago and I decided to give it another whirl, mainly because of THIS video. Now... I don't think I can ever go a day without it! My complexion has been better, my skin's more even, it's less dull and my acne is not as irritated as before. The smell's still there, let's be honest, but after months of using it I've grown immune to it. I do make sure to put on a nice-smelling moisturiser after, just in case it bothers Hazim. 




4. Huda Beauty Liquid Matte

Okay ya'll need to put down your other liquid lipsticks because this formula is QUEEN! That's all I have to say about it. SO OBSESSED. 

Top to bottom: Trendsetter and Bombshell


5. Lemon Eton Mess

Head over to the Jazz Bar and try this out. Go. Now.



6. Body Jewellery

Hazim got this for me as an anniversary present (thanks to Chloe for snapchatting it to me when it was on Net-a-porter!). I have been diggin' body jewellery lately. I think it just makes my life a whole lot easier especially for when I have lazy days. 

Yah, so the story about me ruining the surprise--while he was praying, I was looking for my white blouse and I thought maybe it was still in the luggage (cause we don't unpack straight away...). IT WAS RIGHT THERE. So technically, it's not my fault that I found it. I folded it back nicely and tucked it away, and I never mentioned it to him. On our anniversary, when he gave me the body necklace, the conversation went a little like this:

"Happy Anniversary!"

"What? Wooooow! Thank you!"

"....."

"....."

"....you knew didn't you."

"...yea I saw it."

"I knew it. That was so fake."

"How did you knowwww?"

"I knew someone moved it!"

So lesson learnt guys. 1. Practice your reactions. 2. Put it back EXACTLY where and how you found it.





Love,

Current Obsessions

Friday, 16 September 2016

I woke up with a high fever today. Not the best feeling in the world but I suppose that's my body trying to tell me I need to slow down and take a step back. Deadlines can wait 'til Monday, but for now I'm just going to stay snuggled up in bed with an unlimited supply of mom's rice porridge (ugh so good!). I hope I'll be better by tomorrow though because my FV package arrived yesterday and I really want to wear my Nabila Huda clothes this weekend!

Anyway, while waiting for my husband to come home, I'll just talk about things I have been obsessed with!

1. Sheet Masks

My ultimate favourite type of mask are the peel-off ones cause it's just less of a hassle, but this month (ever since my mask binge at Innisfree in KL), I have been so obsessed with sheet masks. The other day I tried the Innisfree BHA Skin Clinic Mask and I was so impressed! As you may already be aware from my photos, my forehead breeds cystic acne. I have no idea why. I should probably get my skin checked but as a temporary solution, I'll just resort to skincare. That mask reduced my cystic acne by half. No joke. I used it at night before going to bed and left the solution on my skin 'til the next day and my acne was almost gone. I need to stock up when I find another Innisfree store, you guys. 

Yah I have girly bedsheets. Beds have laundry days too.

Being stuck in bed all day can be boring. I was feeling so rotten the whole morning but by noon I felt better so I decided to try on the Innisfree Special Care Mask for my poor ol' battered feet. Ever since KLFW, my feet have not fully recovered, so it really deserved proper care this time. My feet look better and it feels softer, but I'm guessing it requires more assistance and more mask time before it starts looking normal again. I have dehydrated skin but I only remember to moisturise my face daily. As much as I try to remind myself to take care of my entire skin as a whole (largest organ of the body!) by putting moisturising lotion on my bedside table, in my handbag and on my office desk, it just never crosses my mind!

Simple things amuse me.

Hello toes!


2. Annick Goutal - Rose Pompon

I used Petite Cherie all throughout University and when I got back I kind of left it and started trying out new perfumes and scents. But at the recent Mimpikita show, they gave away sample sizes of Annick Goutal. I'm not sure if everyone was given the same scent but I was given Rose Pompon. I love it so much that I asked Farhi to buy me a bigger bottle on her business trip!



3. SKII Facial Treatment Essence

Mom bought me the entire SKII line a few years back and I never really got it. I didn't like the cleanser, the moisturiser, the toner.... the price. And I found the smell of the essence quite offensive. It smelt of poop and I couldn't get past it. But I was given a sample size of it a few months ago and I decided to give it another whirl, mainly because of THIS video. Now... I don't think I can ever go a day without it! My complexion has been better, my skin's more even, it's less dull and my acne is not as irritated as before. The smell's still there, let's be honest, but after months of using it I've grown immune to it. I do make sure to put on a nice-smelling moisturiser after, just in case it bothers Hazim. 




4. Huda Beauty Liquid Matte

Okay ya'll need to put down your other liquid lipsticks because this formula is QUEEN! That's all I have to say about it. SO OBSESSED. 

Top to bottom: Trendsetter and Bombshell


5. Lemon Eton Mess

Head over to the Jazz Bar and try this out. Go. Now.



6. Body Jewellery

Hazim got this for me as an anniversary present (thanks to Chloe for snapchatting it to me when it was on Net-a-porter!). I have been diggin' body jewellery lately. I think it just makes my life a whole lot easier especially for when I have lazy days. 

Yah, so the story about me ruining the surprise--while he was praying, I was looking for my white blouse and I thought maybe it was still in the luggage (cause we don't unpack straight away...). IT WAS RIGHT THERE. So technically, it's not my fault that I found it. I folded it back nicely and tucked it away, and I never mentioned it to him. On our anniversary, when he gave me the body necklace, the conversation went a little like this:

"Happy Anniversary!"

"What? Wooooow! Thank you!"

"....."

"....."

"....you knew didn't you."

"...yea I saw it."

"I knew it. That was so fake."

"How did you knowwww?"

"I knew someone moved it!"

So lesson learnt guys. 1. Practice your reactions. 2. Put it back EXACTLY where and how you found it.





Love,

I'm currently in bed squeezing in an A to Z marathon before I have to go back to work. I love this show. I love Cristin Milioti ever since we all found out she was the mother of Ted Mosby's children, and I loved Ben Feldman ever since Drop Dead Diva. If you've never watched it, give it a go and fall in love with its corniness. Corny as a cornfield, you guys! But be warned that there are only 13 episodes available. NBC broke my heart and cancelled the show. Boo.

I digress.



Towards the end of Eid, I was out of clothes to wear to openhouses. Huge thanks to Damalee Signatures Brunei (@damaleesignatures.bn) for being my saviour and giving me Azreenville's Elm Kurung just in time! I loved the colour--light beige top and a darker beige skirt, absolutely my kind of colours! My only issue was that the skirt was very thin but I quickly slipped on a thick inner skirt and all is well again! 

I heard about this brand when Fashionvalet posted up a photo of this beautiful top. I see it's still available on the Damalee site. Just sharing, just in case you were looking for it too!






2. Belva Kurung by Qyrayounaz (@qyrayounaz_)

Qyrayounaz is a breastfeeding-friendly brand. I'm not a mother yet so when I pulled out the outfit from the bag and saw the zip detail in front... I was like eh? What is going on here? I was quite pleased to know that it was for nursing as I know a few friends who are on the look out for stylish nursing wear. So good on you, Qyrayounaz!

My love for Hot Pink numbers grew in 2016. Just like my Adila Long tulip dress, this was also in that yummy bandung colour. This was very comfortable and every time I took a step, the skirt would give this elegant swish that I enjoyed looking at. 








So don't forget to check out www.damaleesignatures.com and @damaleesignatures.bn! Damalee Signatures BN is located at No. 41, 2nd Floor, Airport Mall. They are open every Tuesday-Sunday from 11AM until 7PM. If you have any questions, ring them up at +6732332282 or whatsapp them on +6738838741!


Disclaimer: This is a paid review.

Love,

Dressed in Damalee (Part 2)

Friday, 9 September 2016

I'm currently in bed squeezing in an A to Z marathon before I have to go back to work. I love this show. I love Cristin Milioti ever since we all found out she was the mother of Ted Mosby's children, and I loved Ben Feldman ever since Drop Dead Diva. If you've never watched it, give it a go and fall in love with its corniness. Corny as a cornfield, you guys! But be warned that there are only 13 episodes available. NBC broke my heart and cancelled the show. Boo.

I digress.



Towards the end of Eid, I was out of clothes to wear to openhouses. Huge thanks to Damalee Signatures Brunei (@damaleesignatures.bn) for being my saviour and giving me Azreenville's Elm Kurung just in time! I loved the colour--light beige top and a darker beige skirt, absolutely my kind of colours! My only issue was that the skirt was very thin but I quickly slipped on a thick inner skirt and all is well again! 

I heard about this brand when Fashionvalet posted up a photo of this beautiful top. I see it's still available on the Damalee site. Just sharing, just in case you were looking for it too!






2. Belva Kurung by Qyrayounaz (@qyrayounaz_)

Qyrayounaz is a breastfeeding-friendly brand. I'm not a mother yet so when I pulled out the outfit from the bag and saw the zip detail in front... I was like eh? What is going on here? I was quite pleased to know that it was for nursing as I know a few friends who are on the look out for stylish nursing wear. So good on you, Qyrayounaz!

My love for Hot Pink numbers grew in 2016. Just like my Adila Long tulip dress, this was also in that yummy bandung colour. This was very comfortable and every time I took a step, the skirt would give this elegant swish that I enjoyed looking at. 








So don't forget to check out www.damaleesignatures.com and @damaleesignatures.bn! Damalee Signatures BN is located at No. 41, 2nd Floor, Airport Mall. They are open every Tuesday-Sunday from 11AM until 7PM. If you have any questions, ring them up at +6732332282 or whatsapp them on +6738838741!


Disclaimer: This is a paid review.

Love,
FV just launched Scha's EH! x FV collection yesterday so that helped brighten my mood on a Mo(a)nday morning! Scha's capsule was my favourite, but that's because it was more up my alley. It was described to be 'trendy' and it is exactly that. Just like Scha, it's a pretty laidback collection whilst maintaining Scha's 'it' girl persona filled with pleats and bell-sleeved tops. Lisa Surihani and Nabila Huda brought their A-game too. Lisa's capsule was more soft and feminine, and when the show ended I heard a few people say it was very her, very Lisa. Other than wishing I was close enough to Lisa Surihani to be able to say that, I was pretty glad to hear that she stayed true to herself for this collaboration! Well done, Lisa. (I did not take stalker photos of your husband who was just seated across me). Nabila's line had the Coachella vibe going on and I am dying to get my hands on the mauve off-the-shoulder dress!

I actually get excited when I get free magazines! Should have got them to sign this!

Lisa Surihani

Lisa Surihani

Nabila Huda

Scha Alyahya

Scha Alyahya

Creepy photo of Lara. SHE'S SO CUTE!

Nabila Huda--this please!

Scha Alyahya

Scha Alyahya

Lisa, Nabila and Scha strutting their stuff on the runway.


That was an incredible show but unfortunately I couldn't stay long as I had a flight to catch (that eventually was postponed to the next day, so I could have actually stayed on for Syomir and Fiziwoo's show! But's it's okay... I digress). 

KLFW flew by so quickly and the shows that I managed to catch were extremely inspiring and possibly wallet-draining but that's okay because these designers worked really hard to create wearable pieces from figments of their imagination. One show that I completely admired was Mimpikita x Annick Goutal SS17! I stole the photo below from KLFW's IG because none of my photos could do justice to Nurul's (@nurulzulkifli) creativity that was just so vivid and lively. These bubblegum-coloured runway pieces were as fluid as water. It was like watching watercolour paintings come to life.



Goody bag included a sample-size of Annick Goutal's Rose Pompon that smells divine!


My view.
Familiar faces after the show!

Bubblegum water.
\

I expect more launches on FV... so buckle up, wallet. You're going to be in for a ride.

Here's a quick recap of KLFW2016 featuring all the runway shows I attended and the people I met! Click here to watch it on youtube.






Love,

More of KLFW: Mimpikita and EH! x FV

Wednesday, 7 September 2016

FV just launched Scha's EH! x FV collection yesterday so that helped brighten my mood on a Mo(a)nday morning! Scha's capsule was my favourite, but that's because it was more up my alley. It was described to be 'trendy' and it is exactly that. Just like Scha, it's a pretty laidback collection whilst maintaining Scha's 'it' girl persona filled with pleats and bell-sleeved tops. Lisa Surihani and Nabila Huda brought their A-game too. Lisa's capsule was more soft and feminine, and when the show ended I heard a few people say it was very her, very Lisa. Other than wishing I was close enough to Lisa Surihani to be able to say that, I was pretty glad to hear that she stayed true to herself for this collaboration! Well done, Lisa. (I did not take stalker photos of your husband who was just seated across me). Nabila's line had the Coachella vibe going on and I am dying to get my hands on the mauve off-the-shoulder dress!

I actually get excited when I get free magazines! Should have got them to sign this!

Lisa Surihani

Lisa Surihani

Nabila Huda

Scha Alyahya

Scha Alyahya

Creepy photo of Lara. SHE'S SO CUTE!

Nabila Huda--this please!

Scha Alyahya

Scha Alyahya

Lisa, Nabila and Scha strutting their stuff on the runway.


That was an incredible show but unfortunately I couldn't stay long as I had a flight to catch (that eventually was postponed to the next day, so I could have actually stayed on for Syomir and Fiziwoo's show! But's it's okay... I digress). 

KLFW flew by so quickly and the shows that I managed to catch were extremely inspiring and possibly wallet-draining but that's okay because these designers worked really hard to create wearable pieces from figments of their imagination. One show that I completely admired was Mimpikita x Annick Goutal SS17! I stole the photo below from KLFW's IG because none of my photos could do justice to Nurul's (@nurulzulkifli) creativity that was just so vivid and lively. These bubblegum-coloured runway pieces were as fluid as water. It was like watching watercolour paintings come to life.



Goody bag included a sample-size of Annick Goutal's Rose Pompon that smells divine!


My view.
Familiar faces after the show!

Bubblegum water.
\

I expect more launches on FV... so buckle up, wallet. You're going to be in for a ride.

Here's a quick recap of KLFW2016 featuring all the runway shows I attended and the people I met! Click here to watch it on youtube.






Love,
I've been back in Brunei for two weeks now and I'm still dreaming of my last trip to KL. I want to give a quick shout out to Royal Brunei Airlines (@royalbruneiair) for supporting my blogging journey and for the extra kilos that I did not know I needed until I robbed the malls all over the city. There's a Brunei Travel Fair going on right now up until Sunday at Centrepoint Hotel; so go get your cheap tickets because the prices are mad!



For weeks coming to my leave, I was so excited to fly. I was not only excited to attend KLFW, but I was also excited to eat. There's just so many places (and hip cafes) popping up about town and like my last trip, I just wanted to try them all.


FOOD

The Black Cod at Nobu.

Berry Pavlova(?)--Phenomenal stuff.

Breakfast Thieves!

BLVD House.

Mango Desserts at Hui Lau Shan.

SHOPPING

I did a little bit of shopping (and I did a small haul in the video). I went a little crazy at Innisfree BUT I DID NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM SEPHORA! No lipstick no nothing. Proud. Well done, me!

Duck-ed!

MEETING PEOPLE

Meeting new friends:

Because Sue (@suenasar) wanted to be silly! Love them!

Finding new people to OOTD/Squad Walk with! With the super cool Asma (@a.nasaruddin) and Tasha (@itashama) (And Sal (@salamahsalleh) who was manning our fort! Thanks Sal!) 

Meeting old friends from University:

Studied at Nottingham University with this smart beauty!

Meeting friends from home:

With the Collective (@thecollectiveartevents) girls, Jeera (@ajeeratul) and Fina (@finamd)!



Going to go to Centrepoint now to check out cheap tickets! Speak soon!


Love,

Kayel Tales

Saturday, 3 September 2016

I've been back in Brunei for two weeks now and I'm still dreaming of my last trip to KL. I want to give a quick shout out to Royal Brunei Airlines (@royalbruneiair) for supporting my blogging journey and for the extra kilos that I did not know I needed until I robbed the malls all over the city. There's a Brunei Travel Fair going on right now up until Sunday at Centrepoint Hotel; so go get your cheap tickets because the prices are mad!



For weeks coming to my leave, I was so excited to fly. I was not only excited to attend KLFW, but I was also excited to eat. There's just so many places (and hip cafes) popping up about town and like my last trip, I just wanted to try them all.


FOOD

The Black Cod at Nobu.

Berry Pavlova(?)--Phenomenal stuff.

Breakfast Thieves!

BLVD House.

Mango Desserts at Hui Lau Shan.

SHOPPING

I did a little bit of shopping (and I did a small haul in the video). I went a little crazy at Innisfree BUT I DID NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM SEPHORA! No lipstick no nothing. Proud. Well done, me!

Duck-ed!

MEETING PEOPLE

Meeting new friends:

Because Sue (@suenasar) wanted to be silly! Love them!

Finding new people to OOTD/Squad Walk with! With the super cool Asma (@a.nasaruddin) and Tasha (@itashama) (And Sal (@salamahsalleh) who was manning our fort! Thanks Sal!) 

Meeting old friends from University:

Studied at Nottingham University with this smart beauty!

Meeting friends from home:

With the Collective (@thecollectiveartevents) girls, Jeera (@ajeeratul) and Fina (@finamd)!



Going to go to Centrepoint now to check out cheap tickets! Speak soon!


Love,

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