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Our 'Drugstores' | Mannings and Watson's

from Watson'sReally, this is just a random post typing out what I have recently (un)intentionally purchased from Watson's and Mannings.  They are the two largest drugstore chainstores here in Hong Kong...

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June & July Empties 2014 | Part 2 of 2...

I tried to write about all skin care, make up and full size body product empties in the previous post, but somehow, I managed to still use up a few more in the last week of July.  So here we go~LIERAC...

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Maternity Update | Less than 2 months to go!

taken post-dinner, on 31+0 (I think)How far along?  32 weeks.Total weight gain/measurements:  On 31+0 day, pre-dinner, I was 145 pounds (home scale, equivalent to 65.9 kg) and the widest part of my...

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Non-Empties | Product Regrets, Kind-Of

I write about what I use-up and toss-away pretty frequently, with two recent long posts covering products in June and July.  Being an unhealthy shopper, collector and hoarder, there is no way I can...

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Maternity Update | Eliminating the Existing

This week we went and meet our OG again, but before we jump into that.  Let's talk about eliminating those existing glamorous stretch marks...Expand Me

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iHerb Haul | Make Up, Self Tanner and Stevia...

This is a short and sweet haul post - I'm that lazy I only took one picture with my phone and that's it.A longer iHerb Haul is coming up later this month, because I took advantage of the free...

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Glamabox | May June July 2014

With my last box coming in, in a few days time.  I guess it is not a bad idea to take a look at my latest three Glamaboxes to confirm my decision of renewing my subscription or not.  Being a shopaholic...

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Maternity Update | Some Favourite Things

Another week flew by, another week closer to receiving Mr. Roma. This week our crib, a bunch of bottles, towels, muslins, etc arrived.  I shall be packing my hospital bag in the coming week, if I am...

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MAC & Aerin Haul | Red Lips, Bronze Eyes

I have a friend T who lives and works in the UK.  She acquires limited edition make up regularly, but doesn't always keep and use them.  Therefore, I do her a favour, #kindof, and sometimes help clear...

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Maternity Update | Chubby Fingers and the Crib

Weekly UpdateHow far along?  35 weeks!Expand Me

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iHerb Haul | Baby & Mama Stuff

In July, iHerb had a phenomenally tempting free international shipping.  The only limitation was on weight, so I had to split my haul into multiple orders.  Mul-ti-ple. I promise this will be the last...

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Maternity Update | Big (B)Itchy Belly

I have a hell lot of rant about my belly, I literally can scratch my stretch mark area all day long if I could; but before we jump right into the complaint, let's talk about things I enjoy...

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August 2014 Empties | Not Much, Not Too Few

We have 10 image-full of products for this long post.  Let's not waste time in the intro, and just right in, shall we?Expand Me

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Rapid Review | Sinful Colors #Be Happy

two messy coats, on middle finger, no top coattwo coats, on ring finger, no top coattwo coats, on ring finger, no top coatWhen I saw the swatches of OPI Fall 2014 Nordic Collection on The PolishAholic,...

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Maternity Update | Due This Month!

This week I went in for my 37 week check-up, and Ms. OG told us two important news.  One is she thinks my hip is wide enough to give birth naturally, and that she thinks Roma may come a little early...

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Sea Foam Green Nails | Topshop, Barry M & Bourjois

with flashExcuse my very dry and crappy looking cuticles, and the very messy paint-job done by my left hand on my right nails.  If you can look past those, then let me talk through, quickly, what I...

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Sinful Colors #Cinderella | Superb Colour, Stupid Name

#cinderella on ring finger3 coats no topcoat, phone cameraLet's take a short break from sea foam greens after two consecutive posts; one dedicated to Sinful Colors #Be Happy, and another post comparing...

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Maternity Update | This Week or Next? plus Baby Laundry

Went to meet my doctor for the 38 week check up.  Baby Roma is doing very well, in position, with good size (not too big) head that looks optimistic (to be delivered naturally).  Ms. OG said if I walk...

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Avoidable Acquisitions | Sasa, Daiso & Muji

Avoidable, perhaps, but therapeutic also, perhaps. Expand Me

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Rapid Review | Cyber Colors #Lavender

two coats on pinky, no top coatEco Nail Color #36 Lavender is from a new-to-me display from Cyber Colors.  This brand is, I believe, a Sasa-only brand.I do not have many blues or lilacs in my current...

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