Small Haul

When shopping in different countries I like to keep a structured shopping plan so that I don't miss out on anything I really want...I completely failed to do this in Singapore. I mean completely. I see things and think, 'I'll come back and get this' and then forget what they were. Although I guess that's the mark of not entirely needing something - or maybe it just proves at the grand old age of 19 I am finally submitting to the inevitable - memory loss. Either way, I'm buying anything I see and really want straight away now.

Skin Food

Skin Food is actually a South Korean make up company. When I went to South Korea a few months ago I bought a few things that I absolutely adore! For the most part the prices definitely marked up in Singapore, but some of the things they sell I love so much, (and look so cute) that just a couple of purchases are necessary.
The 'Pedicure Sparkle' is actually more expensive than the 'Nail Vita', but all the pedicure colours they do are to die for, and tend to have good staying power.

Sasa
In Singapore there's a pharmacy chain named 'Sasa' which sells some great things.

The sasatinnie is pretty self explanitory - it's shaped like a heart! The ocean blue shimmer is really gorgeous. I'm excitied to see the formulation of these since they're just 2 for $3.50 and a perfect mini size! I wouldn't mind buying a couple more if they're good.

I couldn't pass up on the pack of eyelashes for just $5 SGD/£2.50/$4 USD. They aren't too long and look just natural enough, so I'm excited to try them out. 6 pairs for $5 is a deal I just couldn't miss out on.

The Champagne Nail Cocktail is something from Japan - since the price is in Yen on the back. My friend showed it to me a couple months ago, and as soon as I spotted it in the store I HAD to have it. It's probably one of the easiest things to recreate, but on the off chance this is a really special 3-pack, I had to go ahead and buy it. At least the individual colours are pretty - especially the gold!

Watsons

This mascara by 'majolica' was recommended to me by a friend. It's supposed to have great staying power and be volumising too.

Other things

I bought these super cute gold plated earrings from a little boutique the other day. My ears are pretty sensitive to metals so hopefully they won't react badly to these.

Soon I'll be posting a DIY on this bracelet. I'm currently making a wrap one as well. This first one was pretty much just working out the stitching and the closure etc. I love the way it turned out, and the lace seems to blend well with my permanent fixture gold bracelets. It's fast becoming a staple to my wrist.

Singapore Coconut Survival

One of my favourite things about Singapore are their markets.
One of my least favourite things about Singapore is the heat and humidity.
It just so happens, markets are outside in the wonderful heat and humidity, and thus difficult choices must be made. I, naturally, took the heat in my stride. 

Heat aside, the Hawker centres are really the most fascinating things. Rows of stalls serving up delicious local and continental foods. Then just across the way are stalls selling almost everything else under the sun.
My favourite thing after a browsing the stalls selling clothes, accessories and household items is to head on over to the food court and buy a young coconut.

In Clementi, the coconut I bought was just $2.20 SGD - that's just $1.80 USD.
They open up the top for you, and arm you with a spoon, straw and cup. You can scrape off the coconut itself from the shell walls to eat, and drink the coconut water within.

The Health Benefits
Coconut water is incredibly healthy, and is enjoying recent success in the US markets as companies like 'Zico' and 'Naked' become more popular. People are realising the healthy benefits coconut water has:


1. Re-hydrates your body, works to keep you cool and replenishes your bodies liquids.
2. Raises your metabolism and promotes weight loss.
3. Boosts your immune system and fights viruses.
4. Controls diabetes
5. Balances the pH and reduces risk of cancer.
6. Boosts poor circulation.

Coconut Oil

Coconut in Makeup
Coconut isn't just another yummy fragrance to add to make up to make it smell better, it also has great benefits for your skin!
Coconut oil is extracted from the kernel of matured coconut. It can be used to:


1. Hydrate and moisturise dry skin.
2. Reduce protein loss in hair.


No. 1 is pretty self explanatory, but 2 is more useful than it may at first sound. Hair is made of protein, which is made of amino acids. By reducing protein loss, you hair is made stronger and less likely to break or split.

Other things I love in the market? These incredibly adorable pastries. Isn't it the cutest pig? and YES that's a bunny in the back. I don't know how anyone could eat these. Too. Adorable. 

Coconut oil via