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Recently I won some skincare products in a contest. Previously I had not bothered with skincare before because it was expensive, I didn’t have the time and I’m lazy. Since, I have this set of expensive skincare, I might as well use it and so I did.

Naturally the kids became curious to see me applying stuff on my face. I explained that the products were supposed to make my skin look better.

The little one came closer to have a better look at my face and said “Mummy, actually your face is quite ugly” in all seriousness. I was trying hard not to laugh as I explained to him that my face is ugly because of all the pores whereas his skin is young and smooth.

A week later….

The little one came and peered at my face again and said “Mummy, how come you are not yet beautiful?” This time I couldn’t stand it anymore and I burst out laughing. Kids really can be painfully honest at times.

That’s why I don’t buy skincare products. However, I shall continue using this one since I won it and it is very expensive. Thankfully I didn’t pay any money for it, otherwise I would be heartbroken to hear that remark from my son.

I’ll be loving you eternally….. With a heart thats true eternally….. While doing research (yes, I do research) for my Squidoo lens on the Top 10 gifts for Women, I learned about Eternity Rings.

What is an Eternity Ring? The meaning of Eternity Ring

In the Wikipedia, an Eternity Ring is defined as “a lady’s ring, worn on the hand, comprising a band of precious metal (usually gold) set with a continuous line of identically cut gemstones (usually diamonds) to symbolize never-ending love, usually given from a husband to his wife on the occassion of a significant anniversary. Ooooh… how perfectly romantic and pretty too. I want one!

I suppose this  Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Ring best fits the above description of an Eternity Ring.

However, even though I generally prefer gold to silver, I find this White Gold Diamond Eternity Ring above much more attractive and lovely. I wonder if I will ever get one from my dearest. Well, a girl can always dream. I might as well dream along with some romantic I love you music. Here’s Eternally by Engelbert Humperdinck. If you’re a girl reading this, you can dream along with me. If you are a man reading this, well, its time to go shopping.

The Cheongsam is such a beautiful garment…….. if you have the figure for it, that is. Nevertheless, I still like to dorn a Cheongsam for Chinese New Year. It is all part of the fun and tradition.

It is easy to find a Cheongsam during Chinese New Year as most stores will carry it. I have quite a collection over the years. All worn during the first and perhaps 15th day of Chinese New Year then hung somewhere in the clothes cupboard for the rest of the year. Silly. Still, I can’t resist it.

Being pear shaped, it is rather difficult to find a Cheongsam that fits. Quite often, the top would be hanging losely while the bottom would literally split at the seams. Some of the cheongsams has sexy splits at the side or back, well those may split an inch or two higher too to make way for plump thighs and a big bum! Thankfully, some tailors have recognised that not everyone is shaped equally so some designers have come up with some contemporary designs that allow some of us who are not shaped like hour glasses to hide the flab. Yay!

In my younger days, I could still slip into a little black cheongsam (not on Chinese New Year of course or I will be chased out of the house by the elders by a broomstick. Haha.). Now, I have to stick to those errm “contemporary designs” to fit my pear shape but you won’t catch me in a samfoo, those Chinese looking blouses with matching trousers, well not just yet anyway but I have to watch my diet. Otherwise, even “contemporary designs” can’t save or hide my shape.

Well, since Chinese New Year is just round the corner, I better go do my workouts now, so that I have more choices when going Cheongsam hunting.

The ladies at my child’s school are fond of wearing Fedora Hats. I think they wear it as a protection from the sun rather than for style because at the same time they also wear long sleeved shirts, plus extra pull-up sleeves and gloves!

Actually, I think Fedora Hats can be stylish if worn at the beach with a bikini and wide sunnies for example. Not many can carry off that look. You have to have a certain self assuredness and confidence. Self confidence is the best style any woman can have. With self confidence, you can carry off almost any look with style, even a Fedora Hat with a bikini!

A Fedora Hat also looks nice and cool with a white tee and the latest skinny jeans. This is just nice for hot summer days and almost everyone can have this look.

I personally prefer the Fedora Hat compared to Panama Hats. I think Panama Hats are more manly and masculine because of its straight rim. The rim of a Fedora Hat usually curls up lending it that more feminine curvious look. However, depending on the style and accessories that decorate the hat, it can still look nice.

A hat can perk up any outfit. You just have to know how to pick the right one.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of BH Cosmetics. All opinions are 100% mine.

Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?

How vain are you? I am vain and so was my mother before me. My mother died of cancer when I was 10. I don’t remember her very much but I do remember her standing in front of the full length mirror turning this way and that, admiring herself. I remember her putting on her face cream at night. She used to put on hand and body cream too. That was before she got sick. That was what little memories I have left of her. Apart from the smells from the kitchen and her wonderful sewing. She was a great cook and can sew very well.

Mum was vain and the impression she left behind for me was that it is okay to be vain as a woman. It is good to be conscious about your appearance and to care about how you look. I remembered she used to hand me the comb and a face powder and asked me to comb my hair properly and put on some face powder. “You can’t go out like that” she used to say.

I wonder what sort of impression I am leaving behind for my girl. I am always standing on my weighing scales and sucking my tummy in in front of the mirror.

Anyway, being the vain woman that I am, I am delighted to discover BH Cosmetics. Gosh! The colors. Oh the colors that are available! Imagine a 120 colors pallete eyeshadow at just $29.95. They have a wide range of makeup available but I love the 120 colors palette eyeshadow the most of all.

Imagine the kinds of looks one can create with that! If you include the 26 shadow blush combo pallette and the 66 lip color palette, the possibilities of looks are endless! Furthermore BH Cosmetics eyeshadow is “highly pigmented”, bendable with strong staying power. I hate it when my makeup runs or fades after just a short while. Staying power is good. I like that.

I think that makeup can really create many different looks and moods for a woman. I love to toy around with my makeup to create different looks. They must match my clothing too that is why I love the amazing colors that are available in BH Cosmetics eyeshadow. Don’t you just love it too?