Food cravings and a new bag

I think I gained a few kilos ever since I started working, so it's time to do something about it!! I have been going carbs-less on weekdays (my second week now!) and it has been quite pleasant. I do have cravings but because I don't eat carbs, I have a flatter tummy and I feel less bloated, so curbing those cravings is quite easy. I hope this new food habit will help me lose some weight! I don't think I'm sibeh fat but I just don't like feeling bloated all the time, so yes, bye bye carbs from Monday to Friday! 

Ironically, the next 2 photos are carbohydrate-laden food items. :P 

Oh! and I finally got a #youtubemademebuyit purchase! Very surprisingly, it's not a beauty/skincare item...it's a bag.

The last time I bought a sports brand backpack was maybe 5-6 years ago?? So this was a really out of the ordinary purchase.

SoothingSista posted a video on her carry-on backpack and after watching that video, I knew I needed that Adidas bag!! I thought it was going to be expensive (like S$100+ expensive), but it turned out to be S$69 only. WHAT?! BUY! It's the perfect travelling backpack. Actually also damn nice as an everyday backpack lah.

This Adidas is on top of their game now, or maybe the correct phrase is they are back being on top of their game. A couple of years back, I wouldn't think of Adidas as a sports brand that I will be interested in. But now, I'm on their online mailing list. Excellent.

Ending abruptly here...

Have a good weekend! :)

BLOGMAS Day 12: Taobao "12.12" Haul

Today's post is a short and sweet one. Work has been rather cruel, but life is made more fulfilling and satisfying when you overcome adversity. 

A quick and sudden swerve back to today's post - I have submitted (yes, another one) a Taobao order and this time it was for their 12.12 sale. Seriously, every day can be sales day. 1.1, 2.2, 3.3, 4.4, 5.5, 6.6, 7.7, 8.8, 9.9 10.10, 11.11, 12.12. All 365 days also can. 

But got sales cannot complain, so yes, hauling time!

Laptop sleeve
Backpack

From top left to right:
Necklace 1
Necklace 2
Necklace 3
Necklace 4

From top left to right:
Green top
Red top
Brown vest
Checkered top
Grey/navy top

Woohoo, less than 2 weeks to Christmas. Also, less than 12 days to my long vacation. :D

BLOGMAS 2014 Day 3: Zalora Haul (December 2014)

Welcome to BLOGMAS day 3! Time is passing way too fast right? We're almost halfway through the first week of December.

I had a scary experience a couple nights ago and it really made me think hard about my health. So yes, I was sleeping with the lights off (very unusual for me because I always need a little bit of light to sleep, but I was damn tired so I didn't care) and I woke up at 3+am with a really weird feeling in my mouth. When I closed my mouth, my saliva glands would overwork and I would have a mouth full of saliva within like 3 seconds. It's freaking scary! I thought it was nothing, so I just swallowed the saliva, but it happened like 4-5 times. So okay, I sat up and wanted to calm myself down, but I felt this sudden wave of nausea. I went to the toilet and was prepared to vomit it all out when everything felt normal again. WHAT IS THIS?! I woke up the next morning (a Sunday - super wasted) with a migraine that lasted almost the entire day. :( This happened again last night and I really was quite shaken. What if I didn't wake up and choked to death? That would be a really stupid way to die. 

When I told my mom, she suggested that I see a specialist because "this kind of thing cannot play one you know?" - which I truly agree. So yes, to the specialst we go! 

Also, I cannot wait for my facial session tomorrow.  I have been really stressed at work and my skin is protesting. So many facial demons on my face!!!! BAH! 

Whenever I'm stressed at work, I always browse shopping sites and I almost always end up buying something. Like the below purchases, they were all added into my shopping cart in office. Zalora always have the best deals and the below purchases were made on 3 occasions. 2 on a Thursday (to make use of the Mastercard Thursdays promotion) and 1 on Black Friday. I think all my Zalora orders have been made with some form of promo/discount codes stacked. Super cheapo but got cheap thrill, quite awesome. 

Two dresses for myself! I hope it's cold tomorrow morning so that I can wear a sweater over the blue shirt dress, and then complete the ensemble with a pair of boots/glittery oxfords. :D

Slit Maxi Dress
Shirt Dress

Three pairs of shoes and a bag for myself (I just sold 10+ pairs of shoes on Carousell, so it's only right that I get new ones hehe) and the other two are christmas presents.

Rubi Santa Fe Sandals
Rubi Pompeii Sandals
Pointed Toe D'Orsay
Derby Shoes
Canvas Backpack With Checkered Flap
Canvas Backpack With Stripe Panel Flap

22 more days to Christmas! :D

Massive Taobao Haul (May-June 2014)

Do you know why it's "May-June 2014"?

Because my Taobao hauling has reached a maximum uncontrollable level and I have put a ban on myself till end of June 2014.

Since I'm going to Hong Kong in August, I shall try to not shop so much (and nothing from Taobao, NOTHING!) and save the money for a shopping spree there.

Aiyah. Why Taobao so tempting with all the cheap deals?!

1. Pink dress with pockets (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38580200370&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB39
2. Green floral shorts (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38970369701&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB39
3. Navy striped flowy top (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38811680724&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB37
4. Black relaxed pants (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38561689689&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB49

5. Metallic pink/purple shorts (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38607531441&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB39
6. Asymmetrical monochrome dress (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38832011471&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB49
7. White shorts with mesh panel (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38875905010&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB39

8. Floral throwover (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38717113033&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB55
9. Blue floral top (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38603377048&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB35
10. Basic black v-neck top (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38481924298&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB39
11. Black skater skirt (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38919239383&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB29

12. Travel necessities bag (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=35253496838&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB35
13. Totoro iphone case (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38185984175&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB28
14. Tomato socks and pencil socks (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=37033594109&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB7 each pair
15. Silver strappy shoes (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38986139426&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB33.99
16. Green owl iphone case (http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=37341650859&spm=2014.12193480.0.0) RMB31.80

So far...I have managed to not browse Taobao for a good 4 days. GOOD IMPROVEMENT. 

Have a great week ahead guys! 

Taobao (+Cotton On +River Island +Zalora +Runwaybandits+Romwe) Haul: December 2013

Let me just begin this post with a determined declaration - I'M ON A SHOPPING BAN TILL 20TH DECEMBER 2013. 

I have accumulated more new items than I have expected and it's, to be quite honest, disturbing. So yes, no more shopping till I leave for Taiwan! 

Let me illustrate to you how bad the situation is. Let me also reiterate that this haul post DOES NOT include the skincare and beauty items that I have shamelessly purchased. 

See lah, confirm got problem already. Self-control is a trait that I lack and one that I need to apply on myself. If I succeed this 16-day shopping ban (very lihai already okay?), I will .... eat a really good buffet when I'm back from Taiwan. GREAT IDEA. Rewarding myself with food always works. 

Taobao stuff! 

Purple Galaxy creepers. I had my doubts about them, but the pair's in amazing quality and NO REGRETS. 

Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a2106.m5465.1000384.413.JETHuA&id=27526296452&scm=1029.grouplist-01.1.50006843&ppath=&sku=&ug=27 

Price: RMB45 (S$9.47) excluding international shipping fees

Oxblood/maroon booties. This was a good buy. My sister commented that they looked very expensive. 

Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.4.w4004-4582930004.28.0AWpfL&id=35722766603 

Price: RMB25.98 (S$5.47) excluding international shipping fees

Floral dress for work!

Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.286.ox3L7k&id=36039605054 

Price: RMB49 (S$10.32) excluding international shipping fees

Leather-trimmed skirt for work. I especially like that weird cut and the zipper detail. 

Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-3631278473.46.8zT0CN&id=35585030289 

Price: RMB45 (S$9.47) excluding international shipping fees

Denim hoodie for Taiwan trip.
Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.11.ogCvow&id=35101951415

Price: RMB64 (S$13.47) excluding international shipping fees

Sweater for cool days. Cannot go wrong with sweaters lah.
Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.0.0.sLglwO&scm=1007.77.0.0&id=35593792280&pvid=bb1014fe-6692-46b4-b07d-7623d78f4218&jlogid=p24131050c02e6

Price: RMB39.99 (S$8.42) excluding international shipping fees

Another sweater. Peplum detail!
Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4004-3863101586.22.3Djy3l&id=35609046488

Price: RMB39.50 (S$8.32) excluding international shipping fees

I bought this travel pouch for myself and for Kengyang's family. Useful!
Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3.w1017-770658115.42.qsG1Zp&id=26614588422&

Price: RMB15 (S$3.16) excluding international shipping fees

New wallet because mine has a faulty zipper.
Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.1.vL35ID&id=35128323323

Price: RMB25.80 (S$5.43) excluding international shipping fees

Travelling bag!
Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.12.NVqlhz&id=20315138983

Price: RMB39 (S$8.21) excluding international shipping fees

The 3 photos below are necklaces that I don't need but I couldn't resist so yes, I got them.
Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w6475762-4425816493.1.QD6nY0&id=35360337623

Price: RMB22 (S$4.63) excluding international shipping fees

Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4004-4427861331.8.QD6nY0&id=35360946105

Price: RMB19.20 (S$4.04) excluding international shipping fees

Link: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1.w4004-4427861331.8.QD6nY0&id=35360946105

Price: RMB19.20 (S$4.04) excluding international shipping fees

River Island purchase! Completely took advantage of the free worldwide shipping deal. 

I also got a blue sweater top but it's now out of stock and they have taken down the web listing, so I can't "kop" the photo. I got the last piece! YAY!

I needed new lingerie so I bought them from Cotton On (S$5 only halo?), but of course I'm not going to show the world what panties I wear. To get free shipping, you need to spend at least S$50, so I got myself this pair of palm trees print sneakers too (30% off - Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale)!

Can I just say how much I love Cotton On's shipping? I ordered on Thursday and the package came hand-delivered to me on Saturday morning?? MAD EFFICIENT.

Link: http://asia.cottonon.com/shop/product/jade-plimsole-palm-tree-print/

Bought this gorgeous denim crochet top from Runway Bandits. When I saw the preview photo a few days before the launch, I was IN LOVE. Not sure if the 18-inch bust measurement will be tight on me, but WHATEVER I got it. :D 

Link: http://www.runwaybandits.com/dresses/kenzie-embroidered-dress-blue

Romwe also had a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale going on and initially I just wanted to browse. I have never liked Romwe's sales before because I could find the exact same thing on Taobao for much cheaper? So I was just browsing for the sake of browsing, until I saw this sweater. It was under USS10, and I had a discount coupon? So I ended up paying US$8+ with free worldwide shipping. Can lar hor? 

Anyway, this sweater is now OOS and has been taken off the website. 

Last one last one!

I wanted a nice festive dress for Christmas and yay I got it from Zalora! This dress was S$24.90!

Link: http://www.zalora.sg/Ponte-Dress-With-Cut-Out-Yoke-127226.html

I'm a ding dong bell. I NEED TO STOPPP! 

Hais. Wish me luck on my shopping ban. I'M SCARED BUT I CAN DO THIS!