Today's Obsessions

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 11:37 AM PDT

1. Dark, Lacy, and Under $50

I have been looking for ages for leggings much like the lacy pair here. So far, my search is one big fat FAIL.

2. Sequined

I’m not so sure if sequined leggings are itchy or not. Are they? Anyway, Karen rocks them here with her over-sized shirt and super-sexy booties.

3. Zipped

I have a pair of zipper leggings and they are LOVE. How I wish I can find myself a pair of lace-up boots so that I can wear them like Jessica Alba here.

4. Denim Leggings

Another style that is very hard to find in my city. Right now, I’m stuck to dreaming about how comfy they must be.

5. All Styles and Under $20

I reckon I will not look decent wearing the cropped pairs (because I’m short). The animal printed ones look tacky, too. However, the other pairs look cute.

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7 Ways to Celebrate the Start of Spring …

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 10:05 AM PDT

Open the curtains… look, sunlight! It's Spring! It's one of my favourite times of year… seeing the flowers begin to grow and baby animals appear is lovely after a cold winter, not to mention getting to wear nice outfits again with open fun shoes instead of boots and not needing to take a jumper everywhere! Now that Spring is here, it's time to celebrate, and here are my top seven ways to celebrate the start of Spring.

1. Zoo day!

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Grab some friends and head to the zoo with a picnic… seeing all the proud Mummy animals is brilliant and you'll get some super cute photos too. I love zoos, they are so full of wonder and imagination and excellent exercise too!

2. Have a BBQ!

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Grab some BBQ ingredients and eat outside. Make salad, drink wine and enjoy the outdoors (even if you have to wear a sweater!). I miss BBQ season all through the winter…

3.Dress the part

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Paint your toe nails bright pink, wear a summer dress, grab some sandals, and buy a straw hat. You'll be surprised how much of a difference it will make to your mood… you'll instantly feel like spring!

15 Songs For A Road Trip …

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 06:56 AM PDT

The most crucial part of any road trip is the music. Yeah, you're supposed to check tire pressure and oil and all of that stuff too, but being musically unprepared for the road ahead can make a huge difference in comfort. Whether it's one hour or twenty, the music selected for a road trip is key. Because of that very reason I'm here to help. Here are 15 songs I need when hitting the road…

1. MGMT – Time to Pretend

MGMT's music is fun and adventurous. I don't think I've heard a single song from them and haven't immediately wanted to go out and do something fun and spontaneous.

2. Phantom Planet – California

This song is the reason I want to visit California so badly. I picture myself driving along the Pacific Ocean in a convertible, making my way to some place cool while playing this anthem of freedom.

Lighten and Brighten Your Skin with SkinBright …

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Look around you and you’ll realize that we live in a world where appearances matter. Celebrities, models…in fact, even a lot of everyday women have perfect bodies and impeccable faces. And I’m sure, I’m not the only one who feels a pang of jealousy everytime I see flawless faces adorn magazine covers and strut their stuff on every red carpet. How do mortals like us compete with them? Simple! With SkinBright!

As the name suggests, SkinBright is a gentle yet powerful skin brightener guaranteed to reduce the appearance of all types of skin discolorations. Whether you’re talking melasma, age spots, acne scars (God knows I need help in this area) or any forms of hyperpigmentation, SkinBright can get rid of it all. How you ask?
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Skinbright combines two of nature’s strongest whiteners into one revolutionary product. The first one, Apha-Arbutin is derived from the Bearberry tree and is known to prevent the formation of melanin. The second is kojic acid which is derived from the prodcution of Sake which is a delicious Japanese rice wine that you must try if you haven’t! Kojic acid like Apha-Arbutin also reduces and prevents pigmentation. Besides these, Skinbright also contains, Aloe Vera, jojoba oil, sunflower oil, willow bark extract and passionflower extract among other ingredients that are absolutely great for your skin!
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Skinbright also works as a powerful anti-aging solution targeting fine lines and unattractive wrinkles, thanks to ingredients like Allantoin and Vitamin A Palmitate. It usually takes about 3-6 months of regular use to see permanent results but a lucky few could actually see results in as little as a month! It is equally effective on all skin types and shades including Asian, Black and sensitive skin. Think of it as a little bottle of heaven for your skin!
All these facts along with the success stories are enough to turn me into a believer. And here’s something for those of you who need a bit more of a push. You can now try SkinBright with a 30 day risk free guarantee. If you don’t like what you see in 30 days, you can return the bottle for a full refund, even if the bottle is empty. You read that right! Visit Skinbright.com now to order your very own bottle of SkinBright and be on your way to lighter, brighter, flawless skin!

8 Great Summer Date Ideas …

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 01:35 AM PDT

Ah, Summer, the one season where you can really do anything you want on a date. Late night stargazing, totally fine cause it’s not too cold. Picnics, absolutely perfect because of how warm it is. Summer is the season of warmth and love and doing all those little activities outside that are romantic and sweet!

1. Go on a Hike

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Pack away and go enjoy a little bit of nature. Hiking is a great opportunity to talk and enjoy the gorgeous scenery. Hike a little, take a tiny break and just look around with your guy, hand in hand. Picture perfect romantic date huh?

2. Go to the Beach

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Spend a day splashing away in the water with your cutie! Put on your itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini and have a fun day splashing in the sun. The best part? Your guy and you will have a blast without spending a lot of cash!

3. Have a Picnic

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That’s right, pack up a lot of finger foods and find a perfect spot in the sunshine or shade to lounge with your babe. It’s cheap and it’s romantic. Just picture your perfect little picnic near a stream where you can enjoy the company and a little sunshine on your face.

7 Cutest Pandora Beads…

Posted: 19 Apr 2010 01:25 AM PDT

Until last week, I didn't even know Pandora Beads existed! As my mom started telling me about them, I gained interest and started looking into them. There are some pretty hefty prices on some of these beads, but wow, they are worth every penny! While picking only 7 is hard to do, because I found tons that I like, I am going to try my best to give you the 7 cutest Pandora beads…

Before I start, the strength of Pandora jewelry really is the patented threaded system. Each one of the necklaces or bracelets has been divided into sections by little threads. Each one of the beads are equipped with threads inside, which will allow you to screw the beads as well as the spacers onto any segment you want to. The beads are able to move around freely and can rotate with your wrists movement.

7. Pandora Jewelry Doggie

Price: $30.00 at pancharmbracelets.com
We have all seen beads, but have you seen doggie beads? This dog so reminds me of that TARGET dog. How many of you get that image as well? Either way, this is such a cute dog bead and I know my little girl would really get a kick out of it!

6. Pandora Chimp Family

Price: $25.00 at pancharmbracelets.com
We just saw the dog bead and thought that was pretty cool, but what about this one? Isn't this one really something? It's a monkey bead! I really like monkeys/chimps, so I believe this one would be cool to have.

5. Pandora Pony/Horse/Donkey

Price: $35.00 at pancharmbracelets.com
Aww, look at the pony/horse/donkey bead! This bead is confused! It doesn't know what it is! Just let your imagination flow and it can be whichever you want it to be. If you want him to be a donkey on one day and a gorgeous horse on the next, then so be it.

Keep a Food Journal & Keep That Excess Baby Fat Weight at Bay

Posted: 18 Apr 2010 07:50 PM PDT

Right up there along with all food/weightloss related adages, we should add "Record what you eat". Why you ask? Because experts have found over and over that keeping a daily food journal helps people lose twice as much weight than those who do not record what they eat on a daily basis.
According to ParentDish.com:

Food journaling is definitely a commitment. But not only does it help keep track of the number of Hershey’s Kisses calories you’ve eaten in a day, it’s also a valuable learning tool when it comes to portion sizes. I can convince myself that that second scoop of ice cream only adds a few extra calories to the bowl, but once I write it down, it’s all there in black-and-white.

Want to try food journaling? You can make your own journal, use an online calorie tracking site like FitDay, or buy a preprinted journal – whatever suits your needs.

In addition to what the author has to say, here's some more benefits of food journals which will help keep your diet on the right track:

If you are trying to get rid of the weight that you gained after giving birth, a food journal allows you to monitor your caloric intake.
A food journal 'encourages' you to improve your food choices.
It leads to a healthier lifestyle.
It's a great visual representation to illustrate whether you are having a representative of all the food groups, and allows you to develop a healthy eating habit.
It controls the urge to have unnecessary cravings.

Lastly, a food journal is the best way to track your weight loss progress and meet your weight loss goals.