New Moon

I know blogland has been filled with stuff about New Moon/Twilight. I did consider whether I should write about it. I'll only write a little bit :-) Don't want to bore the non-Twilight fans.

So I've read the book (the post is here). Been over a year now. Heh! I didn't like the book but the movie is a totally different matter. It's a good movie compared to the first one (here). Maybe because I've read the book?

Anyways, we get introduced to the wolf gang. Yay! HOT GUYS!! WITH NO SHIRTS!! HAHAHA. I am obviously going for the "team Jacob". The vampires- meh! The relationship between Bella and Jacob was more friendship rather than her playing with Jacob's feelings (that's the feeling I got from the book). Also she wasn't as annoying- which is always nice. I found her really annoying and stupid in the book.

I did get bored throughout the film because of the standing too close and one word spoken per minute. Just. Get. To. The. Point. Lots of staring. Seriously...


I do think you have to read the book to get all the history of the wolves as well as the Voltari clan. The movie didn't explain it very well.

What I liked was Bella's make up- it's a earthy natural look. Oh and did I mention the wolves?

But yeah, I don't mind watching this one again. Quite enjoyed it. I am interested on your thoughts about the whole Twilight thing and the movie!

BTW: Found a cool link explaining why we get sucked into Twilight: http://theoatmeal.com/story/twilight Enjoy!

REN Zostera Marina Comfort Cleansing Milk

This cleanser comes in a 150mL pump bottle with 2 layers. The first is a hard plastic covering and the second layer is soft plastic that actually holds the cleanser. This soft plastic layer contracts each time you pump out some cleanser to use. The concept is really nifty because you get to use up every bit of the product. It retails at $54 and in Australia it is only available through Mecca Cosmetica either by visiting the store or online.

I use all my cleansers in the shower (apart from makeup removing ones) so it has to pass the shower test. It’s pretty simple to use: pump out a bit of cleanser and then apply on your face. I found it gentle enough to be used around the eyes- no stinging! Then just rinse with water. For those switching to milk/cream cleansers, be aware that your face will not be squeaky clean but instead supple and moisturised.

This is a creamy, non foaming cleanser. It says “milk” but really the texture is more like a creamy cleanser. The REN brand also claims to have “no petrochemicals, sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrances, colours, DEA, TEA, glycols, silicones and PEGs.” It’s a good “natural” alternative but there are other brands which are more natural than that. Heh!

What I don’t like about it:

• The packaging is big- pretty hard to travel with and I thought it could be more streamlined.
• Cost- quite expensive and there are no other competitors to buy from so the price is set
  
  

What I did like:

• Nice creamy texture, also scentless
• Doesn’t dry out my skin
• Great for the really cold, dry winters
  
  

I would definitely repurchase this product. I do want to try some other milk/cream cleansers first before I decide on one tho.

Where I've Been For The Last 4 Days

Apart from work yesterday, I was in Denham and Monkey Mia with a side trip to Kalbarri. Phew! Now I can tick seeing dolphins at Monkey Mia off on my list!

More photos to come :-)

Mulberry Friand With A Surprise

Surprisingly friands are easy to make and since they didn't look like the icing-on-top type, I added something extra.

A chocolate melt! They were gooey straight out of the oven. Mmmm... Chocolate and berries- you can't go wrong with that combination!

Skin Products

I am currently extremely satisfied with my skincare products. I’m using all the products this time!

Here’s the list:
Cleansers:

• REN Zostera Marina Comfort Cleansing Milk
• Shu Uemura High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil
• Dr Hauschka Cleansing Cream
• My own cleansing oil- for removing eye makeup

Scrub:

• REN Jojoba Micro Bead Purifying Facial Scrub
• Origins Modern Friction
  

Masks:

• REN F10 Enzymatic Smooth Radiance Facial Mask
• Fuller’s Earth ClayPerfect Potion Papaya Enzyme Mask

Moisturiser:

• Sukin Facial Moisturiser (day)
• Invisible Zinc Environmental Skin Protector SPF 30+
• La Mer Moisturising Lotion
• La Mer Eye Balm

From time to time, I’ll also use:

• Nutrimetics Ultra Care+ Anti-Age Spot and Pigmentation Corrector
• Nutrimetics Ultra Care+ Facial Peel Crème

Reviews to come!

Binary/LED Watches

I'm trying to find a brand of watch that someone wrote on their blog about this time last year. I can't remember who that person was but they did an article on binary watches. If you know that post (or you wrote it!) or you know about binary watches or know a website about it, could you please provide the link in the comment section? Thanks a bunch!

Perfume Stash

In one of my decluttering moods, I decide to tackle my large perfume collection. After tacking a photo of each one, I have 22 bottles of perfume...

Wowzah!

Didn't know it grew that much!! The last time I counted, I remembered there were only 10. Heehee! Didn't realise how much I've accumulated.

So anyways, I was going thru each one and make a blog post out of it!

Roxy one- first perfume by Roxy, summery, light and quite refreshing.

Ralph Lauren Style- actually don't know why I bought this one. I remember it was a toss up between this and Romance which I ended up buying later anyways. This is a strong musky perfume.

My Wood perfume- this is one of my current acquisitions. Quite musky and there's a hint of wood smell in there.

A Morgan de Toi one - for my birthday a couple of years back. This is florally with strawberries or something like that. It used to remind me of Paris Hilton but not anymore.

Another Morgan de Toi perfume. Can't remember what it is called but it was a summer edition one. Smells like summer with some pineapple.

Romance- smells quite watery floral. Hah!

L'occitane Cherry Blossom- this was when I was in my cherry blossom phase. A light fragrance, definately for spring.

Ok, also in my cherry blossom phase. I couldn't choose between this one and cherry blossom so I got both. Also I thought this one was cherry blossom with something cherry-ish added to it. But I realised it's just cherry.

One of my latest acquisitions. It came in a pack of two and I shared it with a friend. For some reason I've always wanted this perfume but then when I got it doesn't smell like I remember it used to smell. A bit sad really.

This is the firstest perfume I ever bought!! Never smelt it before and bought purely based on description! Hah! Luckily it smelt good. I like to call this my perfume for all occasion- like a swiss army knife! Heh! Don't wear it as often as I do now... but still smells nice.

Also one of my latest acquisitions! Hehe... Elizabeth Arden Pretty. Delicious refreshing floral scent. I really like it.

Again, cherry blossom phase. Quite strong but different to the L'occitane one.

Kenneth Cole Reaction for Her. One of my early perfumes and love this one too! Floral but not too light. I also bought a guys version for Jason. Wonder if he still has it?? Anyways, I was looking for a girl/guy's perfume thing and the guy's one was quite nice. Alot of them were just yuck.

Kenneth Cole Black for her, bought it when I bought Reaction as well. Nice light perfume. Come to think of it, it's similar to Romance- a watery fragrance and it's a "work" perfume when I'm wearing mostly black to work. Heehee.

Halloween perfume. One of my earliest perfumes too. Nice fragranced and the one most used :-P

Pretty cheap when I bought it too.

Christina's perfume. My only celebrity perfume. I try to steer away from them but this one took my fancy. It's the lace. Hehe. The smell is musky- so winter/night wear.

My most treasured perfume- Valentino Rock n Rose. Delicious!! If Swiss army is for day, this is for night. Most delicious blackcurrant smell. Loooovvvee it.

Same but different. Just the lace getting to me again. This is Rock n Rose Coutoure. Smells pretty much the same I am embarrassed to admit.

Rock n Rose Pret-a-porter. Uhh.. :-D

Chloe! Also a recent acquisition. But recently I've smelt a couple of people wearing it and it's very overpowering.

Viktor and Rolf flowerbomb. Gosh the perfume I followed when it first came out and it was soooo expensive on my student budget. Then I bought it when I was earning some money and... uhh.. don't love it as much. Too floral but like a heavy floral. I only like it. No love.

Finally Amor Amor. Given by Jason. Actually told him I wanted it. It's definately a night time perfume. Still ok.

Currently the Roxy perfume is going to my sister to see if she wants it. I certainly don't. I don't this it's something that suits me. Also I don't want the Romance and Ralph Lauren Style so if anyone is interested, let me know. I'm hoping to get rid of them.

To definately keep:

• Swiss army
• Chloe
• All the rock n roses
• Reaction
• Black
• Pretty

All the others are in the to-try-and-if-I-really-like-it-I-keep-it pile. If anyone would like them, let me know. I may be willing to give them up. Hehe. I also have some perfume oils and miniatures which aren't included here.

Anyways- what's your perfume stash like? Are you lucky enough to only wear the one perfume?

Strawberries

My strawberries are only just starting to ripen. So far I've eaten 3 of them.

I think the plant is much happier in the ground.

Mission Trips

Has anyone been on a mission trip?? I stumbled on one through Gracie's blog here and the website of the mission group is here. Just wondering, do you have to be a Christian to go?

It says: If you want to position yourself to grow and serve God in a whole new way and make a difference in the life of another, then put your name down for one of our trips and contact us for further details.

Umm... I don't really want to serve God coz I don't believe in him?? But I think what they are doing is a good thing. Don't know about the whole Christian conversion thing they always have going on...

Tealight

I love the glow that comes from burning candles.

Tealight holder from Made it.