Fast, Easy, and Pretty!

I've always loved doing my nails. Ever since nail art was introduced in the industry, I picked up this passion as a hobby! Back then it was expensive to get nail art as I was just a student. So, I bought Japanese nail art books to learn how to do it.

However, at times I do get lazy and love to get pampered. So, I just head down to the nail parlour to get mani and pedi!

I didn't do much with my nails when I was in Melbourne. Because I had to work, I couldn't put any nail polish on since I was handling with food and I'd always have to keep my nails short. On the first day itself, reaching back to Malaysia, I went to get myself pampered! It felt good having clean and neat fingernails and toenails! It is always good to have a basic mani and pedi once in a while to clean all those dead cells!

Today, I would like to introduce to you a new toy! Something that will help you get fast, easy, and pretty nails! A product by Konad. I bought the whole set at RM76 only. 

In this set, it comes with the stencil, scrapper, and the stamper.

 First, paint your nails like how you want it to be.

 Then, pick a pattern that you like and paint it over with the colour that you want it to stand out in. 

 It will look something like this. I chose white in this case with the butterfly pattern.

Once you have painted it, quickly use the scrapper to scrap off the excess paint.

Don't leave it to long or else it will dry up.

Quickly use the stamper to press against the stencil to pick up the painted pattern. You can clean the stencil by using the nail polish remover.

It will look something like this. But I'm sure you can do better than mine. 

Then, quickly stamp it onto your nail however you want it. You may want to think of how you want your finished nail art to be before doing starting to stamp it. 

Tadaaaaa! Looks like a sticker or those professional artist drawing it for you. 

Just be careful when buying the set. Different sets, have different stencils at different prices. I bought this set with two mini nail polishes, one top coat, the stamper, stencil, and scrapper at RM68 and the base to put the stencil for RM8. So far, I've tried using other nail polish brands to use it as a stamper. But when I try to pick it up with the stamper, it doesn't stick. It was just stucked to the stencil for some reason. Maybe there is some special solution in the Konad's nail polish that enables it to stick to the stamper.

Anyhow, it's really simple to get fast, easy, and pretty nails like those in the nail parlours! You can save money and have fun too! Get this lovely toy at Pedal Works, Subang Parade and tell me how it works out for you!  (Not sure if Shins or SaSa is selling it yet.)

Do remember that the stencil base is sold separately!












Yours truly,
Mabs Chan

My SIII

Have always been a loyal Blackberry fan. I love how emails get pushed to me straight away. It is hard to use  at the start due to its complexity. But once you get used to it, it is the best simple phone! Definitely love the pop-up QWERTY keypad which makes it so easy to type even without seeing.

However, when I started using Instagram with my iPod touch, I started getting envious of others with android phones or iphones. They get to upload their pictures instantly! Their camera was good and they have so many apps!!  Then, I was determined to change my phone to an android. The plan was to change my phone when I return to Malaysia in December. Change of plans and I'm back in September. That also means, time to change to android!

Was definitely eyeing on Samsung SIII for quite some time. I wasn't that interested in getting an iPhone because I already have an iPod touch. I thought that there wouldn't be much of a difference between iPhone 4s and 5. True enough! I'm glad I chose SIII!

Here are some of the reasons why I love my SIII:

First of all, my favourite app, Cymera!

 Easy to use. Just snap!

Once you are satisfied with your picture, you can edit it straight away! Look at the top bar above the picture.

 Under the beauty section, you can even enlargen your eyes!

Add details to your picture!

Or add a frame!

 Once you are done, save it and upload it wherever you want! Facebook... twitter... instagram...


Secondly, I love how they allow you to insert widgets on the main pages.

I have my calendar and to-do-list to keep me on track!

And of course, the Blogger app that allows me to upload posts anytime anywhere I want. I can view my blog at the tip of my finger!

The music player widget that takes only have of my page while I can put other app icons below it.

My essential email widget that can combine all my emails and view it as one.

Last but not least, the thing that I use the most. The notification dropdown. Something like the new ios for apple. You can just slide your finger down the screen to pull out the notifications. At the same time adjust whatever settings too. 

There are more to it that I can't fit everything here. From dropbox to colourful led lights to face recognition security, there is just so much to do with this android. Moreover, the big screen makes it all so easy to see and access. Not forgetting its HD screen resolution. Absolutely puurrrrFECT!




Yours truly,
Mabs Chan

Ballarat

It was towards the end of autumn when we had a day trip to Ballarat! 

Staying in Unilodge does have its perks. Free trips and free movies are definitely the best parts!

Was having a pretty bad week that time. All stressed up due to assignments and making decisions. I didn't get to sleep the whole night and I just went straight for the trip. End of the day I was definitely exhausted after all the walking and lack of sleep.

Sovereign Hill is all about the gold mine. How the whole city was built and how it looked like back in 1800s. It is like a huge ass LIVE museum where you get to experience it yourself. People dress just like in the 1800s and all its settings to the very detailed are practically just how it is back then.

You would like it if you like history and museums. IF you are going during the rainy season, please don't wear white shoes! I wore white shoes and I learnt my lesson!

I was hopping from left to right just to avoid mud but in the end it still got dirty.

Me and le housemate, Vivi

The streets of Sovereign Hill - most of the shops are operating perfectly fine

Muddy roads everywhere!

1800s houses

Their chariots

The bakery serves yummy scones!

Doctor and drunkard of Sovereign Hill

See the church ahead?

Made of real gold, This is how you should play poker!

While waiting to watch how they make real gold

The restaurant

Building mates!

yummy scones with jam and cream

Marching band

He is UBER tallllll! 

Beautiful skies after the rain

This is what we call 'mendulang' LOL

Their cute bowling alley!

Me like this building cause it's purple. haha

Candle making factory

For us Unilodgers, we got in for free. But to pay to go in, hmmm... not that worth it if you don't like these kind of things. This is practically it, just that it's big. No rides or games. Just buildings and information on how  they make gold and how the city was built.

Just a little insight for those who wants to visit Ballarat!






Yours truly,
Mabs Chan