2010 and 2011 was one of the most memorable years. Despite good and bad, we've understood what relationship is all about and that we need our "time together". Currently , this is our heavenly place we love holding hands and walking together!
Ratnakara : A woman's heart is a deep ocean of secrets. A scrapbook of memorable experiences and journeys of my life....
Friday, December 16, 2011
Romantic walk again!
2010 and 2011 was one of the most memorable years. Despite good and bad, we've understood what relationship is all about and that we need our "time together". Currently , this is our heavenly place we love holding hands and walking together!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Caudalie Crushed Cabernet Body Scrub
I'm as much a fan of a tempting glass of vino as the next person but
incorporating it into my beauty regime? It's actually nothing new as Caudalie,
one's of France's best loved beauty brands and purveyors of all things
Vinotherapie, have been encouraging us to utilise by-products of the wine making
industry since 1995. One of their bestselling products is Crushed Cabernet Scrub
which I've been looking forward to trying for quite some time.
I really like how kilner jars look in the bathroom, however, (and I know I bang
on about this) tubs simply aren't the most functional presentation method as far
as I'm concerned.
The scent is an unusual blend of citrus (it contains lemon and lemongrass essential oils) but also warming, almost medicinal oakiness which hints towards the Cabernet name.
The course granules of crushed Cabernet grape seeds are definitely noticable and it's one of the most effective scrubs I've ever used, although I'm pleased to say that I didn't find it harshly abrasive.
I'm so impressed to note that my skin wasn't just left smoothed, but wonderfully
soft also, most likely due to the inclusion of honey in the formula. It's a
slight bugbear that the product is described as having slimming effects as let's
be honest, how much difference is exfoliating twice a week really going to make
if you sit around eating burgers and chips all day? Even taken in context, when
used alongside the recommended complementary products, it's a bit of a stretch
to claim that this is going to have any more of a slimming effect than massaging
in any other scrub on the market.
My other complaint is that, like The Body Shop's Black Olive & Argan Oil Scrub, the granules don't dissolve and therefore, leave a mess in the shower. However, both of these are minor issues which certainly wouldn't put me off repurchasing. At $29.00 for 150g, it's pretty pricey but I do feel that it's worth every penny, particularly given that a little goes a long way.
Overall, I absolutely love this and can't rate it highly enough.
The scent is an unusual blend of citrus (it contains lemon and lemongrass essential oils) but also warming, almost medicinal oakiness which hints towards the Cabernet name.
The course granules of crushed Cabernet grape seeds are definitely noticable and it's one of the most effective scrubs I've ever used, although I'm pleased to say that I didn't find it harshly abrasive.
I'm so impressed to note that my skin wasn't just left smoothed, but wonderfully
soft also, most likely due to the inclusion of honey in the formula. It's a
slight bugbear that the product is described as having slimming effects as let's
be honest, how much difference is exfoliating twice a week really going to make
if you sit around eating burgers and chips all day? Even taken in context, when
used alongside the recommended complementary products, it's a bit of a stretch
to claim that this is going to have any more of a slimming effect than massaging
in any other scrub on the market.My other complaint is that, like The Body Shop's Black Olive & Argan Oil Scrub, the granules don't dissolve and therefore, leave a mess in the shower. However, both of these are minor issues which certainly wouldn't put me off repurchasing. At $29.00 for 150g, it's pretty pricey but I do feel that it's worth every penny, particularly given that a little goes a long way.
Overall, I absolutely love this and can't rate it highly enough.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Sharon's hen nite
Friday, October 28, 2011
Trashing Out
Most of us will definitely go through a phase of life thinking of the past. After all, we are just human beings , we cannot be super extra ordinary without any emotions, be it good or bad. The question that always ticks on my mind is 'how long should I hang on to the past' ? I know it's going to be "FOREVER THE GOOD AND NEVER THE OTHER". The first half is done without any efforts but think about the second half.
Sometimes, we will never get an answer for the questions we search for. The toughest thing on earth is being able to live with oneself ! I know this is so absurd but self consoling works most of the time. I think I have started to count on my blessings than the problems I've faced, like I said the second half of the phrase takes a lot of determination.
I have had very good memories growing up and hardly any bad. People always loved us, respected my parents, laughed together, cried with us, and so life was good. People I met later in life were different; they didn't love us as much, didn't care for my parents much, no laughing or crying together and life was a little rough.
From time to time pride comes in between demanding self dignity or worse yet self pity comes in between suggesting aloofness and indifference. Lately I feel there needs to be an end to such "dangling references" and so I have started the process of "trashing out" to clear the system. What good is it to hold on to the past that brings fresh tears and a broken spirit? It will only reprieve the joy of present, and the peace of future.
Unless we help ourselves to do the 'spring cleaning' , we cannot live in an healthy environment. I strongly believe that you would agree that renting a space in our mind and heart for the trash of the past makes does no good. It's time to trash out the garbage of life and travel light to seek fresh air and build a happy home.The karma train may arrive late but it will never miss it's journey.
Sometimes, we will never get an answer for the questions we search for. The toughest thing on earth is being able to live with oneself ! I know this is so absurd but self consoling works most of the time. I think I have started to count on my blessings than the problems I've faced, like I said the second half of the phrase takes a lot of determination.
I have had very good memories growing up and hardly any bad. People always loved us, respected my parents, laughed together, cried with us, and so life was good. People I met later in life were different; they didn't love us as much, didn't care for my parents much, no laughing or crying together and life was a little rough.
From time to time pride comes in between demanding self dignity or worse yet self pity comes in between suggesting aloofness and indifference. Lately I feel there needs to be an end to such "dangling references" and so I have started the process of "trashing out" to clear the system. What good is it to hold on to the past that brings fresh tears and a broken spirit? It will only reprieve the joy of present, and the peace of future.
Unless we help ourselves to do the 'spring cleaning' , we cannot live in an healthy environment. I strongly believe that you would agree that renting a space in our mind and heart for the trash of the past makes does no good. It's time to trash out the garbage of life and travel light to seek fresh air and build a happy home.The karma train may arrive late but it will never miss it's journey.
Friday, October 7, 2011
REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Mask
When it comes to face masks I’m not hugely experimental nor am I particularly that bothered. When I was younger I did the odd ‘peel-off’ tea tree face masks but more cause I liked the sensation of pulling it off rather than the results! In more recent years I’ve been using the Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask, but I just didn’t really feel that it was potent enough. So two months ago I picked up the REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask and have been using it weekly (and usually on a Sunday) ever since, here’s the breakdown…
REN is definitely a skincare brand that I wish to purchase a few more bits from. Their products are formulated to be free from parabens, sulpahtes, mineral oils, silicones, synthetic colours or fragrances and whole other bunch of bad stuff. I got a sample sachet from Sephora and I may have to pick up the full size.
Their Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask contains natural fruit acids from passion fruit, lemon, grape, pineapple and papain from papaya to exfoliate the outer layer of the skin, encouraging cell turnover. So it’s basically a lightly exfoliating mask treatment, which helps to remove dead skin making the complexion look more radiant and combating congestion. Sounds amaze right?
When I first used it I was surprised by the consistency, it feels like smothering marmalade over your face – not great. It also tingles quite a bit, and REN do recommend that this isn’t the best mask for sensitive types, however I always just feel like it’s the mask ‘working’, and it wasn’t so bad that I had to remove it.
The main thing is how your skin feels when you take it off – and you know what, it feels fab! After using this religiously once a week for two months now, my skin feels smoother and definitely looks more radiant on a Monday morning after using this. It’s something I’m going to continue with and probably repurchase when it’s finished!!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS
This is one of my ever favourite film of Will Smith. Sometimes life can go so wrong, tested faith and life can never be fair for everyone. Anything earned real hard with dedication and faith tends to last long.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Peaceful Warrior
Have you ever been downed by another person ? I believe that each of us would have come across at least one person who hates us or dislike our personality. Often, I've been surrounded by many girl friends, only to find out later that're actually with me to get favours and then bad mouth or pass rumours to satisfy themselves. Human nature, most of them tend to forget their standing of the past before seeking help.
I'm not a celebrity but I've always been the centre of attention wherever I went as a teenager. Therefore I have never felt the need of getting attentions, on contrast I'd always felt that it's just good if no one noticed me! Privacy means so much when I want to have good time with my loved ones and I dont need to answer silly personal questions from an acquintance whom I dont really know.
The problem with us Asians are being too nosy and interfering into someone else's personal room. The most common questions :-
1. What are you studying ? Completed your degree ? If it's in India , it's going to be 'dont you have Masters ?'
2. Are you married ?
3. Do you have kids ?
I see people are competing each other losing their identity. A person who's educated abroad may choose not to do Masters because they hold a recognizable degree. Indian degrees are not recognized as of a British or American standard, therefore there is a need to do Masters in India.
Marriage is a personal choice. Some may want to find their footing in establishing career.More than that, marriage is about perfect timing, matches are made in heaven and performed on earth. Thus, it's a matter of the right timing that one may choose to get married.
Now, coming to the most sensitive question of starting a family..... this is absolutely the rights of the couple depending on their personal choice of readiness to welcome the bundle of joy.
With the current economy turmoil, the living standard have lost it's balance.Thousands of employees were retrentched. People are leaving out their purchased homes and let it go on foreclosure. Families are not able to feed their kids. Despite all this, we should be able to drive our life with extra care that no one falls sick to be facing the bulky hit on pocket dollars with the medical insurance fee.
The world would be a better place to live if we're able to understand hearts and draw a line of behaving well with others. Best friends have all the reason to speak out for the good of their long steady friendships but the rest should learn to balance their interest in keeping up the growing friendship!
After all, I know this is a psychological factor of feeling good and comparing one self with another.
“The people who are the hardest to love are the ones who need it the most.” ~Peaceful Warrior
I'm not a celebrity but I've always been the centre of attention wherever I went as a teenager. Therefore I have never felt the need of getting attentions, on contrast I'd always felt that it's just good if no one noticed me! Privacy means so much when I want to have good time with my loved ones and I dont need to answer silly personal questions from an acquintance whom I dont really know.
The problem with us Asians are being too nosy and interfering into someone else's personal room. The most common questions :-
1. What are you studying ? Completed your degree ? If it's in India , it's going to be 'dont you have Masters ?'
2. Are you married ?
3. Do you have kids ?
I see people are competing each other losing their identity. A person who's educated abroad may choose not to do Masters because they hold a recognizable degree. Indian degrees are not recognized as of a British or American standard, therefore there is a need to do Masters in India.
Marriage is a personal choice. Some may want to find their footing in establishing career.More than that, marriage is about perfect timing, matches are made in heaven and performed on earth. Thus, it's a matter of the right timing that one may choose to get married.
Now, coming to the most sensitive question of starting a family..... this is absolutely the rights of the couple depending on their personal choice of readiness to welcome the bundle of joy.
With the current economy turmoil, the living standard have lost it's balance.Thousands of employees were retrentched. People are leaving out their purchased homes and let it go on foreclosure. Families are not able to feed their kids. Despite all this, we should be able to drive our life with extra care that no one falls sick to be facing the bulky hit on pocket dollars with the medical insurance fee.
The world would be a better place to live if we're able to understand hearts and draw a line of behaving well with others. Best friends have all the reason to speak out for the good of their long steady friendships but the rest should learn to balance their interest in keeping up the growing friendship!
After all, I know this is a psychological factor of feeling good and comparing one self with another.
“The people who are the hardest to love are the ones who need it the most.” ~Peaceful Warrior
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
L'occitane Immortelle Scrub
If you are looking for a scrub that is gentle, yet still effective, this would definitely be your answer! I can’t think of anything I would change about it, except maybe make the tube even bigger
I have been trying a lot of different scrubs lately and this one just takes the cake! Love this seriously!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Benefit Refined Finish Facial Polish
Ever since I found out that my favourite makeup
line, Benefit were launching a new skincare range I have been pathetically
excited, and when I passed by my local counter on Thursday afternoon to find
they had samples of some of the products there for us to try , my day was made! I absolutely love the look and feel of this
packaging, all the mint green and faux cork caps - they'll look so pretty around
my sink!
I got a sample to try out from the Macy's counter at Valley Fair.
It left my skin feeling firm and exfoliated,
but not painful in a way that I have never experinced with any other exfoliatior
before. The beads were smaller and gentler than my Clinique Sparkle
Skin exfoliater which is painful, and it was light, creamy and smelt lovely.
I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on this product, as well as the rest of
the range and I'm pretty sure they will replace Clinique products as my skincare
staple. I tried the Total Moisture Face Cream while I was at the counter, and it
had such a nice smooth texture, was brightening, moisturizing and smelt really
nice and light too!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
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