Kitchen: Hot Cocoa Kit

Who loves Hot Chocolate here?

I went on a trip through Wonderland, i.e. the internet and came across this cute tutorial for a Hot Cocoa Kit to give away as gifts from Elizabeth Anne by Sarah Grey.

(Image: Elizabeth Anne)

The tutorial is just too cute! I would love to make a kit and give away some but the time! Where would I find the time?

So I'll just settle for mixing cocoa for my own stash.

(Image: Elizabeth Anne)

The tutorial includes on how to create 3 cocoa infusions and I think I'll make myself some Orange Cocoa and Spicy Cinnamon.

Not Lavender tho. I have this diva-ish thing about flower-flavoured food and drinks. Apart from that, if I were a Diva, I'd be the easiest Diva to please.

Putting in some face time

I think its been awhile since anyone has seen my face on this blog. So here are two not-so flattering photos of me.

 

I have not been feeling well hence the less than stellar photos which I tried to cover up by using the Lomolomo app in the iphone. Sadly, it did not help at all.

PS, I am addicted to the iphone. Its only on loan tho till I can afford to get my own phone and I don't think I'll get for myself one. Too broke.

I've taken to wearing side braids and have recently learn how to do fish tail braids. :D I don't know why I never grew my hair long till now! I'm kind of having fun browsing through different hairstyles but I still need to grow my hair out more to achieve anything really nice. And I'm giving bangs another go. Not yet tho.

Oh and I've been wearing glasses lately. 

So glasses + braids = nerdy chic.

Mr. Wonderful loves the look.

PS. my glasses are prescription ones and the frames are brown in colour.

Its gives a more softer than black geek specs out there.

I have sinking feeling if I get bangs again, I'll look like Ugly Betty with my hair down.

A new pair of suede shoes

Did I mention I went shopping over the weekend? I spent a bomb and I'm feeling guilty. not really haha!

I bought a stilettos from Charles and Keith. It's platform tho not so high I'll bumble about. And guess what? 

Its suede again.

I am obsessed with that finish! Its just gives a soft but unfinished look and yea, no scuff marks! Not visible at least compared to patent leather finishes.

Well I needed a pair of stilettos for my Graduation D&D, I actually saw it a few weeks back and it was a Sales item so I knew there's a high chance they may no longer have it when my big shopping trip comes around but yes,
 there's a Shoe God!
(Blasphemousof me when Lent is just round the corner!)

They not only have it but they have it in my size. I wear a Charles and Keith size 28 by the way.
(Just in case a Shoe Fairy exists :P)

Oh its strappy. But chunky strappy. Delicate strappy shoes scares me. I've had a bad experience and let's just say, I walked home barefooted one night.

No photos for now. I'm too lazy and I'm not at my semi-working laptop writing this. But I promise it'll be up! If not you'll see it in my end look for the Dinner!

I have been craving for these like I crave a for Johnny Depp

Gelsey Wedges via Pinterest

WEDGES.

I have been craving for wedges. Vaguely, chunky shoes, specifically wedges. I don't really like rapier-thin stilettos as I feel as if I'm precariously ready to tip over and I always feel as if I was Hagrid with huge man feet that doesn't do justice to delicate strappy heels. If I had to wear heels, I'd choose heels with a little bit more substance like this,

 Kelsi Dagger via Pinterest

(PS: I seem to gravitate to shoes with suede finishes like my purple mary jane-esque shoes)

And if I get bored with it, I'll just pop on a pair of heels condom to jazz it up a bit.  

And yes there's such thing as a heel condom. 

The best thing thought up of ever next to Star Wars. Seriously, why has it never been done before till now??

Anyway, I'm not really a fan of open toed shoes cos as I've said, I barely notice I have feet with toes that can be painted on unless I stub them. (poor feet and toes)

But this pair might just do it for me.

Christian Louboutin Peppi Wedges via Pinterest

Sigh.. what could go wrong with a pair of these beauties and yes with these I'll get a pedicure for sure. Orange, a life-jacket orange would do the trick.

Anyway. the first pair of shoes, the Gelsey Wedges is what I want. I actually saw a pair at loveandbravery.com.

Manhattan Wedges via Love and Bravery.

Its lower in height but it makes it so wearable and I have been known to suffer a little bit from vertigo from time to time if I wear sky-high heels. (who wouldn't?)

I actually saw it a few weeks back when it was in stock but I agonized too long and it was sold out. Then a miracle happened.

They opened up a backorder for it.

I asked Mr. Wonderful about it but he said not to get it cos he reminded me I still need to get my shoes for my graduation Dinner & Dance. Oh and I am wearing the little black toga dress for that Do.

AND I happen to find a corset from sorella for S$35ish to help with that tummy bulge issue. Most body shapers sell for an outrageous price of up to $200. I guess I need to exercise more cos that's just too expensive.

ANYWAY, I blame Mr. Wonderful cos the backorder's closed and I am still craving for the shoes really badly. I actually dreamt about them last night. Along with a slew of other things.

I actually planned this post to feature a little bit more things but gosh I got carried away. Hey maybe I could make this a little weekly feature and what a great way to let Mr. Wonderful know what I want. Haha!

Oh by the way the next item I crave for is a bag.

Honestly I don't know if I'm more of a shoe slut or a bag whore.

Weekend!

Like I said, I'm going shopping. Usually I prefer a quiet Saturday reading books. PS I went for the Watson's Member's only sale and scored on Maybelline's Hello Kitty Necklace Mascara. (Apparently my fingers have a mind of their own when it comes to typing, sorry for the error)

Here are some awesome weekend loves if you've opted for a quiet weekend.

Baby trashes bar in Las Palmas

This awesome short feature is part of a long one and I can't wait for it! I can't help but laugh and watch it again and again and again.

Check out Honestly WTF's DIYs and create something! I love their Braided DIY Hex Nut Bracelet.

I discovered closetvisit.com, a website/blog featuring closets of amazing stylish women and I am drooling over Claire Cottrell's closet.

Or make some thin mints! (via cupcakesandcashmere)

Have an awesome weekend ahead!

I am free!

Exams are over and this weekend I'm going shopping.

What a way to celebrate escaping from one form slavery to another. 

Lol.

Oh well, shopping is therapeutic and soothing to my soul. A small consolation just before I start job hunting.

Just wished my Best was around. She's so busy nowadays. D:

Okay, I've been guilty of being too busy too I guess.

Here's a freedom playlist I found on 8tracks.com

I love the fact that my favourite Bob Marley song is first on the list! 

Nothing like Iron Lion Zion to celebrate freedem albeit a false one.

Apologies

I did not do justice to Pretty Woman week. D:

I had such plans to feature food, the music and places! But I didn't take account of my exams.

Tomorrow is the final paper.

After tomorrow, words like, Classes, lectures, study and exams will be permanently deleted from my vocabulary!
(unless I in future I decide to continue studying but that's not of importance now.)

Anyway bear with me a little longer with  the lack of updates and pretty soon I'll be back in the swing of things with some plans still in the inner recesses of my grey matter ready to be implemented.