Friday, November 20, 2015

My Specially Made Planner for 2016

The year end is very near, this quarter starts the hunt for planner enthusiasts.  Whence, I've been stalking for planners.  I checked online for new items even in bookstore, kikki K, Made with Love to name a few.  To be honest, I really find kikki K planners stunning.  What's holding me back is their inserts cos I will not use everything and I will end up spending more.  Well my dream planner up to now is Filofax, darn expensive yet I know it is worthwhile.  I like the Filofax inserts too.  What I use this year (even last year) is Webster's Pages Color Crush Planner.  The Webster's is love as well as their inserts - love love love!!  My current planner is just a personal size.  For next year,  I want to go back to A5 size.  Having said that, for sure I will spend more and having a second thought of buying a real planner since I only use it at home. 

For that reason,  I decided to try personalized planner instead.  In our nearest bookstore, a 2-ring binder are the only available and their designs are usually plain.  With limited choices and what not, I am still pleased with everything I bought.


The 2-ring binder are so cheap as well as the inserts like  dated weekly inserts, 12-months divider also dated, today ruler / book mark, and index tabs.   I also added PVC zipper bag and PVC name card /credit card  holder.  What's more,  I included PVC binding cover so I can add a DIY dashboard.  I even bought a 2 folds world map hihi.  For the said supplies, it only cost me less than S$30 :-)  I didn't include directory inserts cos I don't use them at all.  I don't have yet notes or any A5 stationary, but surely I will add those too.  I still have to check if I have A5 paper on hand for "notes / plan it" so I can just recycle.


I could go with my plain folder but I got too overwhelmed so I also bought scrap-booking supplies and cover.  The good thing is, I can still change my cover design in the future, yeah!! hehe





The book mark / my book mate is just a recycle, I thought it's cute ;-p


I've also design the back of my folder :-))


tada!! dashboards!! wooh!! 





In terms of designing pages of inserts, I'm not really crazy over that yet cos mostly based on my last years, our schedules' full (prolly my planner don't have enough space to write at) ;-P  I write down not only my schedule but my kids as well.  I even write notes for my hubby, for reference.  Actually, I find stickers and whatnot very cute but I don't buy them cos I really find them all expensive and I'm not good on crafts, sad.  At the moment, I go for old magazines,  cut out that I find interesting and that's what I paste on my planner.  What I am actually fond of are the clear stamps, classic cute wooden stamps and craft punch.



I am not done yet, I fell in love with this birthday and cupcakes scraps.  I plan to cut this and make a divider / book mark for my birthday reminder.  I haven't touch it yet cos I would like to laminate first before punching holes but we don't have laminating machine.  I'll think about it first.






Personalizing your planner never ends as you add more inserts, scraps and the like.  I also plan to make a DIY pocket inserts when I have time.  I will post images here for updates. 

I hope you like the personalized planner and you can really save money on doing so.  

'Til next time, thanks!!

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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Althea and Laneige BB Cushion appreciation...

Only later this year that I got my full attention with BB Cushions.  I am  loyal to Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, cos I love the coverage it gives me and don't experience any skin problem.  Only, I get my hormonal monthly zits.  I didn't jump to BB cushion craze as I find it expensive.  More so, I don't know the right shade for me.  Sadly, I tried to ask from the beauty shops with BB cushions but I was afraid they still give me the wrong shade.  So I did a lot of research, read reviews, comparisons and watched YouTube videos.  

While doing my research, I got lucky to stumble an online Korean shop Althea.  At the beginning, I was surprised to see the prices, as they give a huge discount on their products.  The usual, I checked their reviews and testimonials if they really deliver authentic products and not a spam. 

The next thing, yeah I ordered!! Wooh!!.  It was like, I ordered Tuesday afternoon and the package arrived on Saturday morning!!



Lovely packaging, right? 







So here, I ended up buying Laneige Pore Control and Innisfree Long Wear  BB Cushions, both SPF 50+ PA++ in C21.  Majority says that Laneige and Innisfree BB's are apt for humid countries.  Although these two are both different, like Laneige Pore Control is best for normal skin and gives dewy look whereas Innisfree Long Wear Cushion is best for oily skin and gives matte finish.  Well, I do have normal skin though I get oily on my T-zone.  Nevertheless, I wanted to try both :-P.



As of the now, I'm only using Laneige Pore Control.  I like it, actually.  I almost use it everyday on my face and neck.  The Laneige C21 has a medium to full coverage.  I got the right shade, yehey!!   On my first try, I applied generous amount that it turned out to be cakey and dry,  not dewy.   So I just realized I don't need this type of coverage.  I should have bought the N21 that stands "natural" instead.  Hence, I use it sparingly so I can get light coverage.  Otherwise, I feel it also gives me white cast and I don't want that either.    And I tried to avoid the eye area especially my under-eye bags cos it looks patchy and dry as well.  Apart from, it gives me dewy look.  When I don't powder my T-zone, I still get oily after few hours when I am outdoor.  Compare to my regular foundation, I noticed that I tend to be more oilier than Laneige.  On the other hand,  when I do powder my t-zone, it gets slightly oily, which is pretty decent.   On a side note, I find the puff  is darn hard to clean which is time consuming.    I wash it once a week.  In addition, I think the 15g will only last me for at least 3 months, even use lightly.   On top of everything, I find that I missed my monthly zits, my second month of using it.   

Btw, I will try to update once I tried the Innisfree Long Wear ;-)
Besides, I plan to order Iope and Hera cushions (not very) soon.  I am itching to try them :-))

Above all, the products I received are legit and you know, the manufacturing date are very brand-new stocks!! 


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