Edna

hi besties

i wanted to share a pretty traumatic but relieving story with you guys. this post is mostly targeted towards women but honestly could apply to anyone who’s experienced the same thing.

so over a month ago, i got touched inappropriately by a man in the club. i was wearing a matching outfit with my best friend and we were on the way to the toilet in the club. i was in a lot of shock and i went to the bathroom to have a meltdown, this i’m sure a lot of girls can relate to after being violated like that — it was such a horrifying experience.

thankfully i slept over at my best friend’s house that night and i woke up the next morning and decided to report it to the police. everything went smoothly and they managed to arrest him within 2 weeks, but i wanted to share what i made sure i gathered before i went to the police.

here are the main things:

1. do not throw your clothes in the wash, put them in a ziplock as evidence of the crime. there will be DNA on it and if the police need to, they will run a DNA test

2. it’s best if you report the crime to the bouncers on the same night, but in case you didn’t, push for the police to check the CCTV cameras

3. request to speak to someone of the same gender/sex as you. it’s a lot more comfortable and they’ll be able to relate to the struggles of your gender/sex. this is important because it’s such a delicate situation.

4. after the event, try to note down as much as you can about the person’s appearance, what they were wearing, their height or ethnicity. this is so you can provide all these details to the officer when they interview you.

5. you may need to provide pictures of what you were wearing that night and the time that it happened. by noting down what happened immediately after/texting someone what happened, you have time stamps, making it easier for if the police check the CCTV.

finally, please remember it’s never your fault that someone has decided to do this to you. it was never what you were wearing. don’t blame yourself! remember to stay safe besties <3 my dms are open if you need anymore advice.

anyways…go forth and get these perverts arrested xoxo

get layered hair (face framing layers) & step out of your comfort zone to try a new hair colour 😙

i didn’t think it would make any difference but wow game changer fr. i can’t believe i only realised now..

I used to cut layers but never really properly cut a face framing layer/bang (pic 6) and my gosh, it changes the look and really frames my face no matter what hairstyle i do, back then i would always avoid a bunch of hairstyles bc it would look somewhat awkward or makes my cheeks feel “exposed” (yknow what i mean), but after getting these I can basically do any hairstyle without feeling hesitant. A game changer I tell you 🫠 I added more layers than usual as well and it helped my hair look more voluminous & less flat I LOVE ITTT, Wallace the hairstylist did such a great job

Now on to dyeing my hair, I’ve had black hair or just very dark hair (close to black) for the longest time ever and was super scared to experiment bc I didn’t know if it would suit me but then again you’ll never know until you try right?

I tried dyeing it red previously but even so I played it safe and it still looked like black with a slight red tint to it. And upon dying it a lighter red I was super anxious at first bc it seemed super vibrant and too red and I was panicking but of course trust the process, after the 1st wash the colour was exactly what I wanted & I was in love 🥺 Received many compliments on the red hair too

Overall super happy with the results & am so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone to try a different colour too 🤓

📍Picasso Hair Studio (Novena)

Hairstylist: Wallace (picasso__wallace on instagram)

Hi everyone! For my first lemon8 post , I’ll be talking about jealousy. Bear in mind , this post is based on my personal experiences so take it with a grain of salt 😙

For context, I’ve been in a fairly long relationship (about 5 years). However , i am still young and growing but through this relationship, i can safely say that I’ve learnt a lot.

I’ve always had to deal with jealousy. In the past, my partner never gave me a reason to be jealous of anyone or anything. He gave me the security and safety I needed. But that was because of the way i used to control him. I used to go overboard with my controlling and I think that made him feel trapped and pressured in a way and vice versa.

Recently, an incident that happened between us burst this bubble of mine and forced me to wake up and learn more about this relationship

. Here’s what I learnt through this experience:

Prior to this incident, we have never had such a huge problem before. The relationship was good with minor issues here and there but it never left such a permanent scar before. This is because of the way I viewed the world, I was always in this bubble since the start of our relationship, “ You cannot talk to any females “ “ You cannot look at any females “ ( please bear with me I was VERY young when all this happened ) Hence , when this bubble was broken, I was deeply shocked.

What to do :

After seeking help from a therapist, I came to understand that in this world , there are gonna be SO many females. It’s half of the world’s population after all. One thing my therapist asked me was “ so you’re gonna stop him from looking at HALF of the world’s population?? “ and that simple sentence alone got me thinking and thinking for days. It made so much sense because it is true!

Secondly, I cannot control things that are beyond my control. I can only control how I react and what steps I take next. I cannot force him to do this and that to please me and my little bubble. I cannot constantly control what goes on in his phone and around him.

This is why self-love is so crucial. You will never be satisfied with the dynamics of your relationship until you are satisfied with yourself.

These are 3 things that are really helping me get through this. Do note that your boundaries still matter ! And that if your partner is crossing them too much, it’s time to say something. Jealousy is still something I struggle with until now so this is only the beginning of a journey to self-fulfilment! ❤️

I didn’t want to go too in-depth in this post so feel free to drop me a dm if you wanna talk about this more ! I’d be more than happy to listen <3

We've heard plenty about lab grown diamonds versus natural ones, what about gemstones, specifically Moissanite?

✨ Durability: Diamond is a 10, and Moissanite is 9.25 on the hardness scale. Diamond is pure carbon, Moissanite is both silica and carbon.

✨ Sparkle: As a result, Moissanite sparkles differently (more colourful) and reflects 2X the sparkle than a diamond does!

💰 Price Comparison for a 2.5 carat (depending on the cut, quality, customisation etc.), the range is as such:

– Moissanite ($2K) vs

– Lab Grown Diamonds ($8K) vs

– Diamonds ($25k)

❌ Diamonds are not for me because:

Market Depreciation: Unlike gold, diamonds lack a set market value, often depreciating significantly over time.

Quality: A diamond's resale value hinges on factors like cut, clarity, carat, and color. It’s either you drop an organ to afford the best or rather not at all!

The process:

I got mine off the rack @ LeCaine Gems – Moissanite & Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry in Singapore , it was love at first sight! I added diamonds along the bands, thicker band to suit the larger stone, and opted for a raised setting to stack with my (future) wedding band. 2 years on, admittedly a tad too dramatic for everyday wear, but still love the ring every time I put it on.

Also, Moissanite never loses its sparkle or brilliance over time. A motto we girls need to live by 😉✨💫

What will you be choosing? #moissanite #engagementring #engagement #engagementrings #gemstone #ring #engagement

#OnlyInSG #OOTD

Hi guys!!

TLDR: I LOVE DIOR LIP GLOW AND YOU SHOULD TOO

my summary of Dior lippies

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LIP GLOW

When i purchased my first lip glow in 2020 with my first pay check, I was honestly having buyers remorse for a week until I consistently used it and realised it is my holy grail lippie!! Ever since, I have expanded my collection and bought a few for friends and family’s birthday/christmas (this was before it went viral on tiktok!)

I had finished a total of 3 lip glows since my first purchase in 2021, and I have 7 in my current rotation!

I got stopped by a few people on the MRT and while shopping, asking for what lip stick i was using

Rating /⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: 5/5 love it

Shades ranking from a cool tone perspective:

🍓 031 Strawberry❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤌🏻

1947 Miss Dior

004 Coral

012 Rosewood (very universal!!)

055 Soft Rose

Dior 8

015 Cherry

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LIP GLOW OIL

I’ve also got a Lip Glow Oil but I felt that it was too sticky to be a lip oil? it felt more like a lil gloss but it has a weird oily after effect (in a bad way)

Rating /⭐⭐: 2/5 not worth your $$

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LIP MAXIMIZER SERUM

bought this because i love serums. this was marketed to be a hyaluronic lip care (aka hydrating) but it just made my lips hella sensitive🤦🏻‍♀️

Rating: 0/5

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LIP MAXIMIZER PLUMPER

didn’t plump my lips even after reapplication

Rating: 0/5

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DIOR ADDICT LIP TATOO

351 Natural Nude

i love this, but there are too many cons for this

CONS:

– there are so many more affordable other dupes like peripera, rom&nd, 3ce

– kinda burns for some reason?

– weird tingly sensations when you first out it

– scent is a little too strong

Rating /⭐⭐️⭐️: 3/5

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DIOR ADDICT lipstick 💄

527 Atelier

536 Lucky

good but not the best, again there are other more affordable alternatives that are better!!

Rating /⭐⭐⭐:3/5

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ROUGE DIOR

525 Cherie (satin balm)

i love this!!! it’s a more pigmented version of the lip glow

Rating /⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: 5/5

#dior #diorbeauty #dioraddict #lippies #lipbalms #WorthIt #lipstickrecommendations #makeuprecommendations #diorliptint #diorlipglow

I am obsessed with Thai makeup/skincare brands and every time without fail when I’m holidaying in Bangkok, I will stop by these two shops and spend hours on end there. Here are two shops that are must visits for any #Beautyjunkie visiting Bangkok.

1️⃣ BEAUTRIUM Siam Centerpoint

for some reason this place reminds me of Aritaum in Seoul. They carry quite a bit of Korean brands in Beautrium as compared to eveandboy. Brands like Espoir that you hardly ever see in stores unless you’re in Korea! I even saw Skin1004 when I was there. So that was really awesome being able to test the products out. I feel like Beautrium’s product range is overall a lot more affordable as compared to eveandboy. And if you like Korean brands, you get the best of both worlds here! Also it does help that the shop is right under gentlewoman, so you can kill two birds with one stone that way.

2️⃣ EVEANDBOY The Underground

This spot has a mix of Thai brands as well as western brands! So if you’re more of a Sephora girly, this one is for you. It really feels like a Sephora, but with Thai brands. You’ll also find more atas brands here like Clinique, Shu Uemura, I even saw Olaplex?! The store is definitely much larger than beautrium IMO and the product range also feels wider. It is also more upscale as compared to Beautrium, and they have more premium Thai brands as well like INGU and Chat by Nongchat. I don’t think I saw that in Beautrium.

⭐️ PROTIP: don’t forget the minimum amount to qualify for tourist VAT refund is 2,000 THB. So plan your beauty haul wisely and split them into two shops HAHAHAHAHA.

If your first date went well and you really wish to have a longer night + impress your date. This is where you need to go! They have one of the largest range of alcoholic gelatos prepared fresh daily. They are also quite potent so you literally can or may get high on these 🤭. Did I also mention they have insta-worthy cocktails and snacks ❤️. Save this place for your next date night out. You will not regret High Bar Society

Drink till you turn turtle with their Liquid Buffet! For only $35 per pax!!

Alcohol: Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Beer

📍M Club

2 Netheravon Road, #04 -01, Singapore

#sglife #datenight #sgfoodie #FoodDeals #freeflow #buffetsingapore #sgbuffet #ThingsToDo #AfterHours M Club

Hi everyone! I LOVE DRINKING BUBBLE TEA.

While I don’t drink on a daily basis, I do indulge in 2-3 cups a week and it’s an obsession that will never die рџ«

I crave bubble tea almost every week and this evening, my husband and I ordered the most basic pearl milk tea each from I-tea after our dinner.

👦🏻: went for the TALL size pearl milk tea $3.70

👩🏻: went for the LARGE size pearl milk tea $3.40

Mind you, the man wanted the tall size because he was mad thirsty and wanted more liquid to quench his thirst. I didn’t want to share either so I went for the large size, which is just enough to last me the entire trip home.

I-TEA’s sizing guide: medium ($2.80), large ($3.40), tall ($3.70)

To him, it’s just 30cents more to get more. So why not right?

But booyah! I told him I bet it’s about the same amount of liquid for large and tall and he’s just wasting money. And so, we did an experiment. AND I WAS RIGHT!!!!!!!

IT IS THE SAME AMOUNT, plus they put MORE ICE about half cup full in tall size so he actually got LESSER liquid for MORE money 🤡

So guys, just go for the large size (the middle range one) from whichever bbt shop you patronise. Judging from the cup size, I’m pretty sure liho and each a cup use the same marketing tactic as well so take note! ‼️🚨

#lifehacks #FoodDeals #OnlyInSG #bubbletea