First Snow II

I know you guys are excited about the snowy new year in Portland. For all the supports and loves that you offer all these while, it's worth sacrificing my precious beauty sleep to this one last post in 2009...


Chean secretly took this piccie while I was blogging yesterday!


Cool and cold at the same time...


Snowy view from our cozy condo...

It feels absolutely amazing to keep myself warm and comfortable while watching the snow falling slowly right out the windows...


It feels warmer to see Milan's reading her story book... Isn't she cute?


Then, Chai Yo (Thai Cuisine) time~~


Chean always take great pictures~~ This is just one of them!


Marsha, Jason and Milan, the apple of ours eyes~~


Do you notice she's all pink? All the time. Sooner or later you'll find out ^^


Chean & Me~~ Jason, look at Chean, he's overjoyed about your spontaneous visit!

Officially wishing you all a very blessed and awesome year ahead!

Happy 2010 ^^ Enjoy~~

First Snow

Just willing to do a quickie since I have three important guests staying in my house for the next five days!


Introducing Baby Milan and Mummy Marsha~~ (Ohh, Daddy Jason is here too!)


The snow angels! Portland starts snowing as soon as they arrived!


SEE! This is the reason why I blog! It's snowing~~


Catching snowflakes... Who's in the background?


Baby Miyaki and Daddy Chean :p


Now, the snow is three times thicker than what you see in this picture.


New mani in this snowy day~~


The overjoyed me!

Hoping that I'm still able to squeeze some time for blogging! It's really hard though, especially when you have awesome friends visiting you all the way from San Francisco!

Need to save time for awesomeness instead :p

Do come back everyday for surprises, who knows! Beverly is a typical Aquarius that's always unpredictable :p

Happy Holidays~~

Hair Care

You are not the first. Many have asked the same or similar question, over a million times.

Probably due to my hair styling in recent blog posts. But I have good hair all these while though (proud).



Q1: What hair care products are you using?
That's the purpose of this posting. Will show you in a bit.

Q2: What's your styling secrets?
I merely hold any secrets. If I have one, perhaps it will be never-stop-trying.

Q3: Did you DIY your hair color?
YES! Cause I can't see any differences between a home DIY coloring kit and a salon one, except the price ;)

Q4: What hair color product then?
I used Revlon ColorSilk to test out the color effects cause it won't last longer than 4 months. This means I can unhesitatingly switch to a new color every 3-4 months! For a long lasting color, I prefer Loreal.

Q5: What's your hair color now?
Revlon ColorSilk #31 Dark Auburn.

Q6: Do you wash your hair everyday?
Of course, even during winter. I love clean hair.


I know, the Q&A above may not represent all the doubts and questions you have. You guys will probably pop up more questions after reading this whole thing. Haha...

I'm always ready.

But please... Allow me to divulge the heavily requested hair care products before furthering the Q&A section.

** Daily Use **

Asience, my daily hair care shampoo and conditioner ❤❤

Hazel, a friend of my, first shared this secret with me. Now I'm addicted to it.

I bought all Asience products in S'pore back then. This brand wasn't available in M'sia until this April or May.

Its conditioner works like magic, seriously. You can feel the dramatic changes in just one wash. Try it and then ask your boy friend or husband or husband to run their fingers through your long silken hair...

mmm...mmm... I'm feeling my hair... Go get yours!


** Volumizing **

Love Schwarzkopf too ❤❤


** Curling **

Lucido-L, and it's pink ❤❤


** Casualty **


Loreal Styling Range. Good for school days!


** Sumptuous Indulgence **


L'Occitane Verbena Shampoo and Conditioner ❤❤


** Try-ing **


Alterna Caviar shampoo and conditioner. Received the samples two days ago.

Hope this will eventually answer your questions!
Take care~~

Let It Smoke

A quickie about my all time favorite, smoky eyes.


I became fixated with it after the very fist attempt back in 2006.


The rich colors deliver an extraordinary definition to the eyes which double the look with classy and sexy edges.


To successfully carry the alluring smoky eyes, you need to have a very very clean touch of foundation. Make sure to conceal the flaws. (Photoshop counts too :p)


A clean face with warm cheek color will provocatively bring more attention to your eyes.


Bold falsie is a must! That will make your eyes pop!


Avoid high-shine lips, go with matte and nude instead. Focus on your eyes ;)

My sincere apology to those who requested a full tutorial about this smoky eyes makeup. The above pictures were taken a week ago. Unfortunately, I did not document the procedures :'( Thought to do it like a photo-sharing than tutorial.

Since all of you requested, the best I can do now is to list out all the makeup products I used for creating that smoky look.

Click on the items to check out the price and details~~

❤❤ Foundation ❤❤
1) Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation #117
2) Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer #8 (as eye concealer)
3) SkinFood Aloe Sun BB Cream (as face concealer)
4) Laura Mercier Loose Powder

❤❤ Eyebrows ❤❤
1) Coral Scent Warm Palette (as brow powder)
2) Marjolica Marjoca Brow Pencil (BR782)
3) Kate eyebrow color (golden)

❤❤ Eyes ❤❤
1) Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Portion
2) M.A.C eyeshadow (Jest)
3) Coral Scent Warm Palette
4) Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eyeliner (Black)
5) M.A.C Eye Kohl eyeliner pencil
6) Ardell Lashes Demi 101 (Black)
7) Marjolica Marjoca Mascara

❤❤ Cheek ❤❤
1) Estee Lauder Soft Matte Bronzer

❤❤ Lips ❤❤
1) Kiehl's Lip Balm #1
2) M.A.C Lipstick (Please Me)
3) Revlon lipstick (Nude Attitude)

Pheww... D.O.N.E... Hope that will give you the slightness idea about the luxurious smoky eyes makeup~~

You don't have to buy all the products stated above in order to mimic my smoky makeup. Plus, it's too late to ask for an X'mas gift :p In that case, make use of your existing one and be creative!

As always, do not hesitate to write in (at mlaikwan@gmail.com) if you love to know more. Remember to be specific about your questions ya :) I'll get back to you ASAP~~

Till next~~ Good Luck ^^

XOXO,
Bev ❤



** Coming Up Next **
Love my hair? Stay tuned for my favorite hair care products!

Konad Delight

Numerous party invitations during holiday season yet no time for salon? I've discovered something cool that promises salon nails in few minutes!


Work this simple nail art in 10 mins~~ Hassle free ❤❤

Wondering how I did that? Don't worry, I'll guide you step by step.

Tools we needed...


1) Konad scrapper
2) Konad stamp


Konad stamping plate m57.


Choose your nail colors.
1) Sally Hansen Base Coat
2) Sally Hansen Top Coat
3) Pure Ice Black
4) The Face Shop PK106


Then, apply base coat and base color of your choice ^^


Pick a pattern and fill with nail liquor...



Scrap the excess liquor away...


Pick up the pattern with stamp. Do it light and quick; don't apply too much strength.

Then, stamp the pattern on your nails and viola ❤❤


Just that simple!!!



Refer the official guideline from Konad for a better instruction...



Have fun and enjoy~~

For Avatar 3D Imax

Last Saturday was unforgettable.

Apparently, Avatar 3-D version sold out on Fri and Sat. I thought we are not able to catch James Cameron's epic motion picture this soon.

Fortunately I have an awesome hubby :p He truly understand the old cliché: the early bird gets the worm. He booked our movie tickets in advance and sent me the invitation.

"YES! I'm in~~" I replied.


So, this is me ❤❤


Overjoyed and all dressed up for my date.


Blue for Avatar!


Channeling to the never-go-out-of-style sailor's theme at the same time, what do you think?


Added little something extra to create a casual edge.


Put on a belt right before I leave the house :p


Shopping and sightseeing... Look at the street! It reminded me of Disneyland ^^


To bear or not to bear? That's not the question.


Bad hair after removing my knit beret :'( No point to wear it in the cinema right?


Avatar~~ Two thumbs up!


Look at the crowd!!! I thought the stock market is collapsing still @.@


We were all the way behind :'(

Eventually, we ended up sitting at the fifth row from the screen. I can literally "feel" everything. It's just too close.

** U.S. cinemas do not assign seat number upon ticket booking or purchasing. Want a good seat? Be there earlier.


Thanks to the "cheaplak" 3D glasses, I had real bad headache @.@

Well, it was an awesome experience still, especially when I see all the uniquely designed creatures right in front of me :D

You really have to watch this one! It's a must! Hmm... maybe not in 3D ^^