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Thursday, May 07, 2020

Super tiny mini haul

Hello, my loves!

Remember those gorgeous Chanel slingbacks I included in my 2020 wishlist earlier this year? I've been in love with those shoes for years, so you can probably imagine how shocked (and excited!) I was when I found this beautiful pair!

Marlon and I were just casually walking around Zara the other day, not really looking for anything in particular, when these flats caught my eye. Aren't they a perfect alternative to those Chanel ones? And for HKD 159 (on sale), an absolute steal! So, obviously, I bought them - it would have been a crime if I didn't.

I also quickly snuck into Sephora to pick up my favourite eyebrow product in the whole world: the Dipbrow Pomade by Anastasia Beverly Hills! I feel like everyone was obsessed with this product a couple of years ago, but now no one really talks about it anymore? At least not to me? Am I the only one that still uses this? Please let me know if you do too!


Monday, May 04, 2020

Sunny day in Kowloon

My husband had an extra long weekend due to Buddha's Birthday and Labour Day, so we enjoyed four whole days together. The situation in Hong Kong seems to be much better than in most of the world at the moment, so we decided to go out for the first time in a few months. Needless to say it was very exciting!

Marlon took me out for lunch at Shake Shack, and we did some shopping at Elements mall. I absolutely loved wearing my new skirt, and I'm certain I'll be wearing it a lot this summer!

The temperature is rising steadily - and it's honestly starting to get hot! But I'm loving the sunshine, so of course I'm grabbing the opportunity to wear lovely sun dresses again. I styled my new pink skirt with this white H&M top, pearl necklace, sandals, my beloved Loavies sunglasses (great Céline dupe!), and my faithful Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 handbag. And a pink mask to match my outfit, of course.


Thursday, April 23, 2020

New outfit!

When I saw this gorgeous pink skirt on the H&M website last week, I immediately fell in love. So obviously, I was overjoyed when my dear husband Marlon decided to get it for me! It's so incredibly soft and silky, and the colour is the perfect shade of princess pink that I love so much. And as if that wasn't a beautiful gift already, he also got me a new sun hat to protect myself from the strong Hong Kong sun.

I think I will style this skirt with a cute white blouse, and the beautiful pearl necklace my grandmother gifted me. On my feet I will wear these lovely mauve slingbacks that I bought during my trip to the Netherlands earlier this year. Do you like how I put this outfit together?


I feel so lucky to have received such a beautiful gift, and I'm incredibly grateful to call this thoughtful man my husband! So I'd love to hear from you now - how has your husband/wife/partner blessed you today?

Monday, March 30, 2020

Day 12 of staying at home

Hey you! Just a super quick update on how I've been, and what I've been up to lately.

After returning to Hong Kong from my visit to the Netherlands, I had to go into a mandatory 14-day quarantine, in which I wasn't allowed to set foot outside of our apartment. I'm currently on day 12 and luckily feeling absolutely fine without any symptoms of Covid-19. So I'm really looking forward to next Wednesday when I can at least go out for necessities such as food again! But of course I'll still stay at home as much as possible, and so should you.

Having to stay inside so much has given me a great opportunity to game though, so I really shouldn't complain. I decided to pick up Skyrim again, and thought it would be fun to share some screenshots of my both game and my character, because I think she looks pretty cool killing dragons and pickpocketing guards.


And now, as usual, I want to hear from you!

What games have you been playing? What Netflix series have you been binge watching? Or what other fun activities have you been doing while at home? Please let me know - I'd love to read some of your ideas!

Friday, March 06, 2020

Down The Rabbit Hole

Remember that book I wanted to read a month ago? I'm listening to the audiobook at the moment, and I honestly can't stop!

It's not as fun and carefree as The Girls Next Door show was, it definitely shows more of a dark side to the girls' luxurious lives. Holly also talks about her struggles with depression, and her insecurities that came from the hierarchy amongst the 'girlfriends', and constantly being manipulated by everyone around her. The book is very interesting, and a little unexpected even.

What are you currently reading?


Sunday, March 01, 2020

Currently loving | Wishlist March 2020

Can you believe it's March already?! I feel like 2020 started just a few days ago, but time is literally flying by.

After a short holiday, I'm very excited to get back at blogging! Two weeks away obviously hasn't stopped me from doing any window shopping (I mean, you guys know me...). So here's my new wishlist for this month!

1. "Black Frill Hem Pinafore Dress" by Miss Selfridge
Super easy to style with a cute blouse, a hat, and high heels!
 

2. Kate Spade "Maison" flats
How adorable are these polka dot flats?!
 

3. Hunkemöller "Leopard" swimsuit
Can it be summer yet?

4. "Wonderglow" face primer by Charlotte Tilbury
This stuff moisturizes really well, and makes the skin look fabulous and super glowy. I've tried it at the Charlotte Tilbury counter, and absolutely love it!
 

5. Stuart Weitzman leather over-the-knee boots
These white leather boots would be so perfect with my short tweed skirt!

 

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And now, as always, I want to hear from you! What are you currently loving, and what's #1 on your wishlist?

Thursday, February 13, 2020

8 tips for an overnight flight

This evening at midnight, I will be flying to Amsterdam (with a short layover in Zurich). I haven't seen my parents or family in months, so I'm honestly so excited to visit them! My grandmother's 90th birthday is coming up next week, and I'm thrilled to be able to be there. After all, 90 is a huge milestone, and who knows how many birthdays she has left?

Since I'll be travelling when I'm supposed to be sound asleep, I thought I'd share some tips on how to survive an overnight flight. I'm the lightest sleeper ever, so I really had to figure out how to make myself as comfortable as possible on those tiny airplane seats. But fear not, I think I've found a way!

This is why I will share with you my ultimate survival guide on travelling at nighttime, and also some of my absolute travel must haves!


1. Start hydrating early
It's important to drink lots of water on any flight to not dry out your body and skin. But when you're flying overnight, it's very annoying to have to walk to the bathroom all the time. You'll constantly wake up everyone around you, and I'm pretty sure nobody appreciates that (read: everyone will hate you). That's why it's a great idea to focus on drinking water the day of your flight, including right before boarding your plane. That way, you don't have to worry about dehydrating yourself.

This doesn't mean you shouldn't be drinking any water during your flight, though. I like to bring an empty water bottle that I fill before boarding, so I can sip some water whenever I feel like it while in the air. One can never be too hydrated, right?

2. Wear something comfortable
Nobody likes sleeping in tight, restricting clothes, so try to wear something comfortable. I'm always cold, especially on airplanes, so I tend to layer my outfit whenever I travel. It's a lot warmer and it also saves me some space in my luggage 😉

Pro tip: Wear a scarf! Those airline blankets never seem to be big enough to cover my whole body, so having a nice big scarf with me always helps keeping me warm. My classic Burberry scarf is my favourite, as it's super soft and looks really pretty!

3. Don't skip your skincare routine
Try to treat this night as any other regular night by cleaning your face, and putting on your skincare products, just like you normally do before going to bed. I personally prefer doing this before boarding my plane, but of course you can also do it on board if that's what you like. Sleeping in your make up is a big no-no, so don't forget to remove your make up! That's skincare rule number 1!

Lots of women like to use sheet masks on planes, but I prefer overnight masks because it looks a little less serial killer-like, and it's just easier in my opinion. My favourite is the Chanel Hydra Beauty Masque De Nuit Au Camélia, because it hydrates really well and isn't really visible on the skin, but any overnight mask should work really. Don't forget you're only allowed to bring small, travel-size liquids in your hand luggage.

4. Eat before your flight
I've loved some airplane meals, but disliked most of them. I've once barely eaten on a long flight to Sao Paulo because I simply didn't like the food, and was absolutely starving when we finally landed. This is why I recommend you to find a restaurant at the airport and eat before your flight! This way, your stomach won't be too empty if you don't enjoy your in-flight meal. It's also a great idea to bring some snacks in your hand luggage, just in case you get a little hungry!

5. Invest in a quality travel pillow
I used to never be able to sleep on airplanes, until I bought my Cabeau S3. Most travel pillows that I've tried ended up being uncomfortable and not supportive enough, but this one is amazing. It's a bit higher than most, and you can attach it to your seat, so it eliminates head bobbing, and really helps support your head while you sleep! I love it, I no longer get neck pain after a long flight, and it's the only way for me to get a good night's sleep on board.

Plus, it comes with its own pouch to carry it in, which also holds my pink satin sleep mask.

6. Bring a toothbrush
A smelly breath is not that charming, but it happens to everyone. It's very easy to fix by brushing your teeth after finishing your meal, or after you have slept. Simply bring a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, and you're good to go.

7. Prepare your devices
How annoying is it when you're off to the airport, only to find your phone or camera isn't charged? This is why preparation is everything! A good idea is to make a list of devices you want to bring, and to charge them the day before your flight, so you can be sure they're all ready for your trip!

I remember one time, my in-flight entertainment screen was broken, so I had to keep myself entertained in other ways. Luckily I brought a book to read (it was a mid-day flight, so no awkward switching light on and off while the person next to me tried to sleep), but it did make me realize to just download some Netflix shows on my phone, just in case it ever happens again. Another great idea is to listen to some audiobooks!

8. Invest in noise cancelling headphones
A great way to block out other people's snores, is by wearing noise cancelling headphones. I love my pink Fresh 'n Rebel "Clam" ANC (active noise cancelling) headphones because they also work when I'm not listening to music and simply want to sleep without being distracted by others, or by the many noises of a plane. I've never been a big fan of earplugs, so these headphones have been a great buy for me.

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These are all of my tips for an overnight flight, so now I would love to hear from you! Do you have any travel tips to share with me?