Self-indulgence

Hello readers~~

I told you we'll see each other REAL soon, didn't I? I'm super unpredictable (a typical Aquarius's attitude), so visit everyday to make sure you don't miss any juicy gorgeous updates ^^

** "Watch My Diet" Progress **

Many of you have asked me about my progress on the "Watch My Diet" program.

Ahhh hemmm...

I'm here to announce (proud and loud) that I have solidly lost 3 pounds in two week!!!


You can see my body and my legs are slimmer.


My face is less rounded! No photoshop needed!


I'm thrilled that my jaw line is more defined now. Yay!!!

The diet plan is working! It is awesomely working!!!

I still have one and a half month to go in order to complete the whole program.

If everything work out accordingly, I'll reveal the genius a.k.a my wellness adviser behind this diet plan. All you need to do is - stay tuned!

** iPhone Apps **

I just can't get enough of all the iPhone apps (especially the FOC one). Seriously, I don't think I need the Nintendo DSi anymore!!! Gonna aim for the new iPhone on next summer ^^

After the Sally Spa and Cake Mania 3, most of my free time was occupied by Fish Tycoon. It is an easy, but maybe a little cheesy on-going game.

It works like an real aquarium. All you need to do is to feed your fishes, breed them (discover new breeds at the same time), sell them in the store. Then, use the money you earned for equipments and tools to improve the fishes lives and breeds.


My aquarium on Nov 1st.


Only have 2 fishes for sale :(

Now I've became super pro already! Hehehe...

Chean doesn't like the Fish Tycoon so much because it's kinda stupid and cheesy to him; and, he hates it even more every time I play until his iPhone battery died.

What about you? What's your favorite iPhone Apps?

** Google Wave **

Yay!!! I got WAVE~~

Chean had it before me but he failed to send me the invitation for some reasons. He hooked me up with WAVE eventually after several attempts.


The Bev & Chean's WAVE experiment.

Google WAVE is really cool but what's for? Perhaps it will only be useful when it gets commercialized.

Don't request yet, I can't send out any invitation though. Ask Google why on my behalf.

** Pinky Mini Cupcakes **

Yup, I baked again! Wanna practice my baking skill before poisoning all the guests on my house warming party on Dec.



It's PINK~~


Plain.


Strawberry.


Sprinkles.

Hungry yet? Here's the RECIPE (the same recipe I used before)! Enjoy~~

** Naughty and Nice Zebra Mani **

My very first attempt to "mani" with Konad! (pardon my short nails and the lousy zebra prints)

I'm gonna alter a full blog post about this ass-kicking mani tool next. You'll love it, like the way you love my blog ;)

Talk to you soooooon~~

Cheers,
Beverly

Don't you know that I love...Shopping?

It's here!

The long-awaited post about my recent cosmetics purchase. Chean gonna pick me for dinner in about half an hour, so I'm gonna do this brief and crisp, ok?



Coastal Scent 88 eyeshadow palette, US$ 18.95


Coastal Scent warm palette, US$ 24.95


M.A.C lipstick (Please Me), US$ 14


Revlon lipstick (left: Love That Pink, right: Nude Attitude),
2 for US$ 12


NARS lip gloss (Turkish Delight), US$ 24


Smashbox photo finish, US$ 16


Urban Decay eyeshadow primer portion, US$ 17


ROC eye treatment, US$ 23


Laura Mercier loose powder, US$ 34
Laura Mercier velour puff, US$ 12


ecoTools brush set, US$ 13


ecoTools foundation brush, US$ 7


Coastal Scent contour brush, US$ 2


Ginvera Marvel Gel, RM 35++ (Got this in M'sia)

Pheww~~ Not really a bunch of stuffs but I'm expecting a bunch of questions from you guys ;)

Now leave a comment and ask all you want!!!



** Personal life Updates in America **


My messy and inspirational shelves.


Miyaki wants to be the attention! Always!


Cuddling, playing and scratching my hosiery.


Look at Chean! I make him the happiest man on earth!!!

Ciao~~ See you again real soon!

Outing With Friends

Hihi~~ How's your weekend? Enjoy? Have fun? Or just ordinary?

It is just Friday here actually, but it's good enough for relaxation and celebration. For those who are studying or working (including myself), weekdays often seem to be too long yet weekends are a way too short.

Beverly's Secret readership tends to fall on weekends and hike up again crazily on weekdays (the graph looks exactly like a roller coaster rail). You guys are SMART and GREAT!

I don't want you to just sit here and read my blog on the weekends too. Go out and enjoy the sun (perhaps enjoy the air-cond in the malls would be more appropriate), or hang out with families and friends!

It's weekend!!! You got to do something!

And I chose the last option - hang out with friends :)


Style of the day. Everything is new except the Jeans and Boots.

Blazer-like Jacket, Forever 21.
Ballet top, Forever 21.
Love Locket Necklace, Forever 21.
Handbag, H&M.


Miyaki, excuse me!!!

I wanted to get a blazer for so many months but failed! I'm super choosy and picky! Some are just too long, some are just too man-ish, and of course some are too expensive. Headache.


This Blazer-like sweater is my favorite now, I wear it very very often ^^ It comes together with a removable hoodie (you can't see it in the pictures though, I removed it) that allows me to play/pair with my styles.

And the Ballet top (I simply make up the name) is super sexy at the back! I forgot to take picture for that, sorry ya, I'll show you next time!


I know that I'm better off with ladylike, sweet and feminine styles, but I really want to try something new! Something cool and casual and effortless.

This is where the pink ribbon kicks in ;) I attached a pink ribbon on the necklace to kinda offset and balance the black and gray (I don't want a rocker look), and to bring out a cool and sweet lovely look that suits me.

** Sorry about the picture color. It's pink, trust me.


Stars Spotted! Hehehe... Beverly (Malaysia), Leo (Taiwan), Wei Wei (China). Both of them are my close friends in town ;)


Time for lunch! Say yes to Lebanese foods!


Where should we start with?


My grilled chicken and rice. Super huge portion @.@


Beef Kebab. This is for Chean.

ARGHHH... Too many pictures to share. I'm just gonna make it short and crisp, bare with me, k.


Having great time with Miyaki.


Told you, Miyaki is super friendly. He loves everyone, especially the one called "Cheese."


Woops... The talkative Beverly.


Non-stopped chatting and sharing.

Thirsty yet?


Let's go downstairs for some coffees. Little T American Bakery.


Snap snap.


And chat again! hahaha... Forgive us, we haven't seen each others for almost 6 months!


Aren't they cute? (they are not couple, k)


Or the bleeding cashier (cat I supposed)?


Or the mom-and-son Pikachus?

It was the day before Halloween. So, I'll have to vote for the mom-and-son pikachus!

Leo and Wei Wei are cuter on ordinary days when the bleeding cashier and the mom-and-son pikchus are not available.

But yup, they are all CUTE!!! Thanks everyone for making my weekend extraordinary, especially you darling (although you only appear once on this posting) ;)

Now go and have your extraordinary weekend~~ See you soon!


Coming Up Next:
Ready for my newly owned beauty items? Say cheeeeese~~

The Eye Makeup Remover Review

Hello everyone~~

Say you can't wait for this, SAY IT!!! I'm not gonna reveal until you say it.

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Ok. I know you mean it, otherwise you won't scroll down for more :p

Let's start from the not-so-good one...


Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover ★☆☆☆☆

A big NO! I don't like this at all. It won't whisk away the waterproof mascara even it's a dual-phase (like the mixture of oil and liquid) makeup remover! Perhaps it works for non-waterproof makeup, but this is really a once-and-for-all deal to me.

** That's an empty bottle. I reluctantly finished it by using with other makeup removers long long time ago :'(



Estee Lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover ★★☆☆☆

This one is another "NO NO" to me. It works better than the Neutrogena but still under my expectations. You need to tug, pull and sting you eyelashes while removing waterproof mascara @.@ Same as the Neutrogena's one, you are not paying for the products itself but wrinkles and fine-lines! How pathetic...


Clinique Take The Day Off ★★★★☆

It's really gentle and it dual-phase formula slips off my waterproof mascara without tugging or pulling. This is the third bottle and I will definitely repurchase it again in the future. Great value with reasonable price! I'm in :)


M.A.C Gently Off ★★★★☆

Clinique and M.A.C are in the same range, high quality at reasonable price. This is what I am using now. I didn't intend to buy this at the first place but its luxuriously cute bottle caught my eyes (the makeup remover itself is colorless though) :p I was hooked after the first try!


L'oreal Gentle Lip and Eye Remover ★★★★☆

This is a super awesome eye makeup remover! It works the same way as M.A.C and Clinique but it's a way cheaper! Super affordable indeed. I bought FIVE bottles all at once at Watson, with 15% discount some more; then, I gave two to my sis and brought the rest here. You guys are lucky! They don't carry this product in U.S. for some stupid reasons :'(


Lamcome Bi-Facil Double Action ★★★★★

The best eye makeup remover ever! Five stars are definitely not enough. It instantly removes the waterproof mascara. Basically, you just gently wipe the mascara off with cotton pad, no tugging or pulling at all. I looooooove this a lot. The only downside is the price, double of M.A.C and Clinique.


Sneak peak...

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Since I'm using an extremely great Shu Eumura makeup remover all these while, it can be used to remove eye makeup as well, I will go for a good and affordable eye makeup remover such as M.A.C, Clinique and L'oreal to make sure no makeup residue on my skin, especially my eye areas.

If you are a newbie and do not makeup very often, you can either 1) invest a real good eye makeup remover (M.A.C, Clinique, Lancome) that can last you forever and protect your skin, or 2) get a real bargain that do the same job as the expensive ones.

It's really up to you. But I would say: Save up! Gals never buy enough ;)

Good luck on your decisions!

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For all Miyaki's fans...



Isn't he cute?

** Miyaki's hair ribbon was a gift from my cousin sister! Thank you, Audrey & Jane!


Miyaki! You got leaf!!!


He is impatiently waiting for my Bento.


And a little grumpy! Hahaha...


Chean always spoils me! I have been abandoned my Wii since last year! Sorry :p


These two unphotoshopped pictures were taken this noon and I didn't wear any makeup, Weee~~

My skin is fine, but my eyes looks really awful without makeup, that's the purpose of putting on the shades :p

And obviously, Miyaki and I need a trim! Help us salon!!!



Coming Up Next:
Outing with good friends! Stay tuned for my latest fab style!

Miscellaneous

There are a lot of pictures which I edited long time ago but couldn't categorized them. Guess they fits well with the title this time.

Do you realize that every single picture tells a story? That's reason I'm crazy over it. Once I snap, I'll keep it forever (unless my hard disk betrays me) :p



This story behind these two pictures are kinda sad actually.

Chean and I were driving to Seattle to meet up with my aunt about a month ago. We were singing, laughing and joking in the car. When we were about to reach Seattle, I called and her friend told us my aunt was involved in a car accident in Chicago and she can't make her trip to Seattle.

It was so shockingly unbelievable that the HK drama series' storyline is so REAL, and that happened to me.

So, the pictures above, the Zagat Rated Saigon Cuisine at Green Leaf, Seattle turned out to be the most miserable lunch ever.

My aunt is doing fine now; everything is okay. Life is (again) super duper unpredictable. Always prepare yourself to expect the unexpected.

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This one is a little interesting to tell.

I love bubble bath, you all know this. I even have a "section" for all my bath and spa goodies in my bathroom ;) The picture above is my latest buy from LUSH.

(From left to right)
Vanilla Fountain Bath Bomb
Floating Island Bath Melts (cupcake)
The Comforter Bubble Bar

I haven't tried all of them yet, The Comforter Bubble Bar is my favorite so far. It's super bubblelicious~~ A must-try ^^


A champagne and a luxurious bath are good for studies :p

** I literally spilled the champagne on the bath mat and screamed for help!!! Chean teased me for more than 2 weeks due to this stupid incident. It's not really a good idea har...

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The snack bento for my evening class. Cheese, crackers and strawberry.

Bringing cute bento to the MBA class is also not a bright thing to do, especially when you are in state. Here, pink is only for kids and children. Damn it... I'm an Asian, what do you expect?

Well, I think I turned out to be a dummy, chewing the crackers with everyone's attention. It's just too odd @.@

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Above are all the funny, memorable and unforgettable stories that I will keep forever. They have become part of the history and now, I'm about to create a new one ;)

❤ Watch My Diet ❤
is now available on my Facebook page!


Now you can sneak peak my diet, critic my bad eating habits, check out the yummilicious foods, or just drop by to show your support.

The photo album will be updated daily. I'm also working with a Wellness Coach (who is my high school mate) to alter a right diet program that suit my lifestyle. So touching right? :'(

I'm soooo excited!!! Aren't you too?



Coming Up Next:
How to choose a good eye makeup remover without hurting you wallet? An eye makeup remover review ;)

Stay in shape

One of the most frequently asked questions that I got is: How do you manage to keep yourself in shape while you were busy with your study, puppy, shopping, make up and all sort of crazy indulgences?

First, I don't work. I hope I'm still able to cope with all the craziness and shopping once I start working. Second, all the crazy indulgences are my passion (to sum up, I'm crazy, I never denied).

Frankly speaking, it's hard to stay in shape at my age seriously. I find it harder than any stages in my life this far.

Perhaps my body metabolism is slowing down, or, maybe my mindset is changing due to a naive assumption that Chean is going to stand by my side for the rest of my life. (Well, sorry Chean, I think you can't get rid of me :p)

Somehow, staying in shape does not necessary mean to watch the body weight but the appearance as well.


I'm ready for school. Photo taken on Tuesday before class. The shirt is officially one year old, I got it last Fall (Click HERE)! With a little twist of singlet and bet, it's still wearable! (Pardon my messy house)


Hello Kitty pendant. Twenty one is the prefect number for me. Although it's kinda self-deceiving, I still wanna keep it as long as I could. Don't you think I'm still look like 21? :p


Then, cover up with my three years old H&M coat. See, you don't really need new items to look trendy, especially during this economy downturn ^^

However...New items are often perceived to create stronger motivation... (Thousand slaps on my face)


My new Nike Collegiate Sweater and Nike T-shirt. Both from Nike Employee Store.


I love the fresh and young colors! Great combination of green and pink ^^ Was wearing them to my Thursday class just now!!!

Since we have seen the casual and the sporty styles, what about a romantic one?


Is this romantic enough? Toying with my new hairdo.

It's a super easy DIY hairdo! Literally, you just need to tight a bun beside you ear.


Just like this!

Use hair pins and hairspray to secure and then "pimp" it up with cute hair clip! I got mine from Hot Market, M'sia. YUP, Hot Market! I am a bargain hunter ^^


Necklace was a gift from Wei Wei, a sweet China girl friend of mine. Thanks again~~ (She bought me a lot of accessories, I'll show you next time, just stay tuned)

See, you don't really need a lot of efforts to stay in shape, do you? All you need is creativity and passion. If I can do it, everyone can do it too (it's a cliché but I mean it!)

Everyone needs motivation to do well and to excel, so do I. Maybe you won't believe this, YOU are truly my motivation. One of the reasons for me to stay in shape ;)

Perhaps all you need now is to stop asking and focus on doing. Or, perhaps I can help you find your motivation?


We are only young once... Why not?

Good luck, gals~~

** Last picture background was taken from Brenda

Photo Booth

I am actually blogging this at school; found out there is an awesome Photo Booth, a Mac program on the library desktop while I was editing my paper.

I know, it is super retarded to take pictures at your school library, especially when people constantly walking in and out and might accidentally see you smiling at the screen camera... How retarded!!!

Anyway, I managed to come up with three shots before anyone walk by or walk behind me.


Told you, darn retarded right? Especially the 1st picture.


This one quite sad and depressive. What's wrong, Bev? Not enough pocket money?


Semi-pro Warhol style :p

After several attempts, I think I prefer this the best...


Who says you can get a beautiful random shot? (Those are DVD racks behind me)

Fierce right? I'm such a genius, a pure talent and a multitasking guru. Haha!!!

Have fun~~

Mani Mani Hoom

Hi everyone~~

This is another heavily requested posting and YES, I keep my promise.


Here is the simple guide for my new love - Princess Mani (I couldn't think of any name, Chean helps me to come up with this appropriately cheesy title).

As I discussed earlier (Click HERE if you have no idea what I'm talking about), getting a good artificial nails that suit you is the most important step. I'm using Kiss nails.

Step 1 - Pick or Create a Design
I usually surf online and browse through fashion magazine before working on my nails. Alright, I have picked mine ^^

Step 2 - Unfold The Process
Try to emphasize the steps, what color should go first? What tools you need? How to decorate? And so on. It will be extremely frustrated if you stuck in the middle of doing it. So, plan first.

Step 3 - Determine Base Color
You can either go with light color or dark one. Both will work fine because we need to contrast them with accessories anyway.


Choose a color and apply two layers. I am using SkinFood Nail Vita (PE808p) as base. Skin Food nail liquor is my favorite! It is super long-lasting and super affordable. Great value for the money!

Wait till they dry...

Then, do the masking by using selefon tape.



It's easy, let me show you closer.


See, make a "curve" masking on all nails.

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You can use the same technique to do French Mani too. ^^

Then, choose a different color and apply two layers on the masking side.



I'm using The Face Shop Nail Color (PK 103).

Wait till they dry... (Be patient!)

Then, we can start decorating~~


These are the basic tools you need for this particular nail design. (From right to left) Tweezerz, nail glue, stick, and accessories.

Step 4 - Let's The Deco Begins
Ok, you have to be very very patient. The decorating process is usually very time-consuming. As for my case, the whole process take about 3 hours. If you are a newbie, choose an easier design; this might mitigate your frustration :p

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Don't do the manicure on your laundry day or household chores day. Your effort will down to drain. Pick a special day to pamper yourself without chores, rush and hassle.

Alright, guess we have waited long enough!
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Step 5 - Fill Your Day With Satisfaction
Once you have done your mani, I am 100% sure that you can't keep your eyes off them. They are just too cute to look at!!! It seems like they glaze everything you touch ;)



Step 6 - Reward yourself
Call your friends or your dearest, hang out with them and show your nails!

You deserved praise for all your hard work!! Mazel Tov~~



Ready to have a candle light dinner with Chean.


See y'all again!!!


P/S: Sorry if you find my self-portraits disturbing. Chean gave me some Photoshop tutorial and I need to practice. Just bare with me, I'll do a better job next time.

P/P/S: Oh, Lord! I left out the topcoat process!!! Don't forget to apply topcoat after decorating.

How to apply artificial nails on natural nails?
A nail glue should come together with your artificial nail set. Apply a layer of nail glue onto natural nail; then, slowly lower artificial nail onto natural nail by using cuticle as a pivot point. Hold firm until set. And you are SET ^^

Flu Vaccine Victim

Pity her :'( Hope she'll get well soon...

Please pray for her everyone...



Life is really unpredictable; be grateful and cherish what you have. It's such a blessing to help others when you are capable to do so.

Live well~~

Look refreshingly fresh

Sorry GUYS, this posting is still about makeup and girl stuffs. You may not find anything that is able to related to you, but you are welcome to view the pictures and share this secret with your girl friends ^^

Alright, good morning class~~ ❤

This posting is all about eye-job; it is specially dedicated for those who are desperately seeking for eye makeup try-out or a refreshing look throughout the day.

Ready? Let's the fun begin.


Ok, I don't intend to spoil your day. But ya, it's me with my super Ah Lian look again before any eye makeup :'(

I have already put on foundation, colored my eyebrow and applied lipstick, so, you should at least put on foundation before starting to work on your eyes too.

A common misconception we have is that the more makeup we put on, the higher possibility to cover our tired eye. This is so wrong. The key element for a complete refreshing eye make up is to make it simple and clean.


I used Channel Pro Lumere liquid foundation and Chanel White Essential make up base to lighten my eyes first.


Pour them on your hand.


Blend them and gently dab the mixture on your eye sockets. (I used them as my face foundation, you don't need this much if you only do the eyes)

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You can use the same method (mixing liquid foundation and make up base at ratio 1:1) to create a natural and innocent look as well. Yup, I'm wearing it :)


Then, use a sponge to apply a light dusting of loose powder on your eyes.

This will set your foundation and make the eyelids appear less greasy.


I'm using Maybelline Loose Powder.


Now use a skin color eyeshadow that has lighting effect to highlight the eyebrow bones .


M.A.C eyeshadow (Jest) is my favorite's favorite! It does a wonderful job on highlighting.


After that, use another eyeshadow that is one or two tone darker and apply it on the inner and outer corner of your eyelids. This will define your eyes and make them look bigger.

(So sorry, I accidentally deleted the picture for this step, I know you can do it. *fingers crossing*)


Use the skin color eyeshadow (M.A.C) again and dab it onto the center of your eyelid. Don't be greedy, just the center. Trust me, your eyes will "pop out" later.


Ok, we are almost there. Now use a coffee or gold color...


apply it as you were using the eyeliner. Gently and smoothly go through the full eyelids.


And the lower outer eye corner too. Don't apply all the way to the tear ducts, stop at the middle. This is to avoid a muddy and unintentionally smoky eyes.

Okies~~ You may apply black eyeliner now, draw it close to your eyelash line, the closer the more natural it will be.


This is how it should look like after the eyeliner. Light, warm and natural.

We are not there yet! Don't forget your mascara, blusher and lip gloss!

Now, we are ready...
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Feel the joy ♫♫






Refreshing look or look refreshing? Pick your choice ^^

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For a natural look, do not over define your eyebrows. A soft and light touch will do the job ^^

Hope you find this useful! Stay pretty ;)


P/S: Thanks for all the emails, Facebook messages, loves and hugs~~ You all are truly my inspirations! Thanks again for all the supports ^^