Farah

Black Friday is the perfect time to stock up on all your athleisure essentials! 🛍️

You can never ever have too many comfy cute cozy outfits to run around, do errands, or just lounge around the house. A cute set or everyday accessory is the perfect gift for your bff, sister, or friend (or yourself 🤷🏻‍♀️).

There are so many great brands having unbelievable sales but here are just a few of our favorites. 🎀

As some of you may know, I’m currently on an LDR with my partner and LDR is defo one of the hardest phases of a relationship bc you can’t be there for each other physically 🥺🥲

My partner is going to be in Australia for almost a year because he’s going through ✈️ training and is rly hard for both of us since we are p clingy and meet each other almost everyday before our LDR 🥹

Even though there’s technology these days eg. Facetime, telegram and social media etc., nothing beats a thoughtful hand-made gift aka a scrapbook :’)

Making a scrapbook does not have to be complicated – you can get a simple and nice scrapbook just like the one I got easily on Shopee: Link —> for less than $5!

And you can also get photos of yourselves easily printed from Carousell: Link —>

Special price for BULK prints

-2r/3r/4r 50-99 pics >$0.28 per print

-2/3r/4r 100 and above > $0.25 per print

Individual print will be $0.30.

(Free mailing for order above 100 pics)

For me, it’s obviously a must to put a lot of couple photos of yourselves in the scrapbook!! I also bought some meaningful motivational quotes: Link to cheer him on and encourage him more 💖

Overall, a small simple scrapbook is a sign to show how much you care for your partner and it’s also easy for him to carry around – he told me he will alw carry this scrapbook with him to work and will look at it whenever he misses me / whenever he isn’t feeling his best that day. Especially when I’m also busy during sch / internships and won’t get to reply him all the time, this lil gift is rly useful to get our rs going despite not being there for each other physically!! 🫶🫶🫶

#relationships #relationshipadvice #couplethings #couplegoals #giftidea #giftideas #lovestory #longdistancerelationship

I'm here to share my current life status that is juggling a 👩‍💻full-time job, 📚part-time uni (night classes), 🏋️‍♀️gym, 👾my hobby and ❤️spending time with loved ones.

🤔 If you clicked on this you're probably considering part-time uni or thinking how you can cope with multiple commitments that take up so much time in your day.

⭐️ Based on my personal experience, I would love to share some tips and advice on how I cope:

#1 🧠 Change your mentality

– 😵‍💫 It's very easy to feel overwhelmed and lose your cool when you think of how much you have to get done and how much more work is waiting for you

– 🥵 Legit just gaslight and manipulate yourself (in a healthy way) it's called discipline! Plan out your calendar and cross out tasks that are completed! (Refer to slide 5)

– 🔄 It's great to count your progress day by day followed by weeks and you'll start appreciating the process of productivity more than typical achievements of good grade- it drives you nuts to overthink whether you will do well or done enough studying.

– ⌚️ Commit to the schedule, I have lazy days and I do push tasks and procrastinate like all humans do, I just have to make sure I get back on track and not give up the entire process.

#2 🗓️ Plan your week

– 📝 Mentioned earlier, you can download free or pay (like me) for digital planners. I personally use GoodNotes for EVERYTHING in uni.

– 🗒️ Especially all your deadlines, check your school schedule, highlight then note them down in your GoodNotes/any planner apps you use then plan accordingly- HOW many days do I need to study for this test? and allocate tasks for yourself at the start/end of the week.

#3 💤 Don't compromise sleep

– 💬 I have heard from MANY MANY MANY people who take PT uni or FT uni or FT job or shift work or whoever that they sleep 2-5 hrs to finish their work/studies….

– 💦 Nauuuur we don't do that here. SLEEP & WATER ARE YOUR BESTEST FRIEND what’s the point in giving up sleep if it’s just gonna affect your focus anyway and you can’t concentrate/absorb anything!

– 📱 9 – 5pm work, 5 – 6pm rest, 6 – 7:30pm gym (first 30 mins of class in gym), 7:30pm – 10pm class (I opt for all SFH [school from home]) then I play games with my friends and repeat. I still get 8hrs of sleep, then I commit my weekends to catch up on my studies.

– 🌟 It's really about what you choose to prioritize whatever is important to you!

Lastly, my dad always told me you either DO OR YOU DIE. ok old man it's actually JUST DO IT CAUSE YOU WON'T DIE LA JUST DO UNI IF U WANT TO JUST ASK THAT GIRL OUT JUST START THAT BUSINESS JUST DO IT slayyy 💅💅💅✨✨✨

I'm happy to answer any of your questions as well! thank u for reading..

#unistudent #CorporateGirlie #timemanagement #OnlyInSG #parttimejob #parttimedegree

okay before i start, yes i am in a happy and healthy rls but i’ve also had my fair share of being ghosted & ghosting 🥲 ANDDD i’ve seen so many posts like this so why not add on 🤭

I also dug up ancient screenshots for this phew

I think ghosting is OKAY when:

– they’re making you uncomfortable

– don’t know their boundaries

– they’re texting for the ‘wrong’ reasons (e.g. they want to use you for something you’re unwilling to do)

I think the last pic can be used as an example, we lit started talking the day before… so I was damn uncomfy ><

But other than that, I think being transparent about why you want to stop talking is way easier! I know it’s easier to just run away and avoid confrontation, but being on the ghosted end hurts (if the person means that much.. 😅)

Personally! I think it fucks up with your head

Take the second photo for example, I got ghosted after that

Also I was young & stupid, but it really did mess with my head for awhile… It made me think that I was in the wrong (wHYYYY) And that I should’ve just done whatever he requested so that he wouldn’t leave.

Yes, there’s always 2 sides of the story, but I think in that scenario I really didn’t do anyth wrong 😅😅

It also affects you in the long run 😐 You get close to someone & spend time + effort just to get ghosted? built up my anxious attachment fr 😞 I always feel that anyone could leave at any time & I get so scared & cautious of what i do…

Conclusion: DONT!! go for petty & childish people who would blame you for literally everything…

Special shout out to Nicole & my gommies because they has been with me through everything 🙏

Yay finally an update here 🥳✨

I have procrastinated getting my hair done for the longest time because i wanted to grow it out. However it was getting extremely dull & really needed some fixing 🥲

🙅🏻‍♀️ Pain points:

1) Flat hair

– fine hair girls would relate because my hair has NO volume. I’d curl my hair at night before bed if i have to be out for work the next day.

2) Overgrown highlights

– i got this done in october’22 & have not went for any touch ups since 🥲

🙋🏻‍♀️ What I asked for:

• Brown dye to blend with my highlights with a subtle reddish tint

• Face framing layers & more volume at the fringe

• To maintain the overall length

💇🏻‍♀️ The process:

• The package I chose included a Hair Cut, Colour & Treatment for $260 (GST inclusive). I really appreciate the fact that prices were transparent with no hidden costs ☺️

• My stylist was Jason & he offered some advice on safe colours i should go for. We eventually settled on Honey Brown. The entire process took about 2.5 to 3 hours – but also because my appt was on a Saturday & they were fully booked. I believe it would be much faster for weekday appointments.

I’m really pleased with the results & would rate my experience an overall of 4.5/5, simply because the location is not too ideal from where i live 😂

If you’re heading there via public transport, the salon is a short walk from Lavender Mrt. Be sure to bring an umbrella in case of wet weather ☺️

📍Salon Nu

Instagram: @/thesalonnu

#hairsalon #SalonReviews

Our wedding day was the happiest day of our lives. We got to celebrate our love with our closest friends and family, and everything was perfect. But there were a few things that stood out as our absolute favorites:

1️⃣ Marching in with bear balloons

We both love bears, so we decided to have a bear-themed wedding, and we even marched in with bear balloons for our second march in. It was so fun and we had perfect props for photos later on!

2️⃣ Using bubble tea for champagne pouring

We used bubble tea instead of champagne since we both don't enjoy alcohol. We bought bubble tea with pink pearls from Playmade and our guests loved the idea!

3️⃣ Displaying our chou chou on stage

We've both had these ice bears since we met, and they mean the world to us. So, we decided to put them on stage with us during the ceremony. It was a special way to include them in our wedding day, and it made the ceremony even more meaningful.

4️⃣ Displaying our bears on our reception table

We wanted to find a way to display the other ice bears we have at our wedding, so we decided to put them on our reception table alongside our wedding photos. It was a unique way to decorate our reception table.

We're so grateful for all of the memories from our wedding day, but these four things are our absolute favorites.

They made our wedding day even more special and memorable, and we would highly recommend these ideas to everyone!

#NotForMe 😰 but disclaimer… its not them its me……

just as the header says, this popular local blogshop ain’t cutting it for me……. esp the last dress i tried wOW i think i never had so much respect for models who look good in literally everything…….. now i know why i’m just an average plain jane

anyways, i was strolling around plaza sing on a weekday bc i was a corporate gurlie on leave 🤟🏻 feeling like i had all the time in the world, decided to tour around the local blogshops in the mall and try on everything i wanted (no traffic on weekday afternoon keke)

Was looking for some office appropriate outfits and walked straight into this place to walk straight out due to reasons as follows:

🛒LINETTA PADDED SWEETHEART NECKLINE JUMPSUIT in sand

– Would have gotten this in a heartbeat if it fitted 😩

– Padded bust?? Side pockets?? Flair bottoms?? was nearly sold…….

– I’m standing at 155cm with a short and flat chest, the non-adjustable straps were way too low for me, padding way too big

– If I just bent a little, the neckline gapes 🫣

🛒 CALA PLEATED CAMISOLE TOP in light blue

– The white one looks soooo good online that I had to try it out

– For some reason when I was at the shop, my brain decided to malfunction and I picked up the Light Blue one to try……. It honestly wasn’t that impressive to me, felt like the material may have light furrings easily (in my very amateur/ novice/ humble opinion) 🫥

🛒 ASTER SATIN SLIP MIDI SKIRT in champagne

– This skirt was actually not bad, I really liked the colour!

– It’s j q thin imo (as with every other satin piece) & I don’t think the price is justifiable for it

🛒 ALMEDA FLUTTER SLEEVED TULIP WRAP MIDI DRESS in lilac grey

– I was the Tulip🌷🥰

– It’s like the moment where you look at a piece of clothing & you know for a fact that you’ll look rly bad in it, but you wna see just how bad can it look? Well this is the one for me 👍🏻

– I knew I don’t suit clothes of similar design but weirdo me just wanted to see how bad it can get and wow! ✨truly HUMBLING experience✨ I looked like I was trying dress thrice my age IDK……

Honestly was q disappointed bc I kinda liked the jumpsuit! esp how it has pockets!!! but man my frame just cant work it 🫠 HOWEVER TBH!! just because I failed this time round doesn’t mean I’m gna skip this place completely next time! Its popular for a reason and i think i q like the fit of some clothes (j not enough to sacrifice part of my wallet for them this time)…… esp since their fitting room lighting looks this good LOL ok this is me hoping that i’ll start looking good in more clothes…

New HDBs/BTOs nowadays are really small and are not the most optimised in terms of layout / space usage. If you also have a rather small house and brainstorming for ways to make it look bigger and more spacious, this is definitely something you can take for reference.

We got a 4-room BTO for context. The main thing we did was to hack away 2 walls of our common room that is right next to our living room. This made the living room at least 70% bigger and also made our house look like a 5-room flat!

Hacking away the walls of the common room to make it feel like a part of the living room might feel like then you are having lesser space for other purposes. So how we make best use of the common room is that

1. We made the area into a working space for both my husband & I. We shared a long table and there was enough space for both of us! We also mounted our monitors to the wall so it made the whole space look neater.

2. We added a platform bed so during normal days, it is a lounge area for us. We laid tatami mats and put comfy lounge chair / bean bag onto the platform bed!

3. The platform bed is also a great way to get greater storage. We have 3 big drawers that formed the platform bed.

4. This area can be turned into a guest room anytime. To have more privacy during such situation, we also added curtains. During normal days, these curtains are open to create bigger space!

This has so far been one of the best decisions we made! We have a small baby who loves crawling and running around and with this bigger space, he has so much more room to play. Something for you to consider!

#Adulting101 #renovation #HomeDecor #homeliving #bto #hdb

Did you know that there are colour analysis services in SG? Now you do!! I went to @Style Forth to get my session done & it was so insightful!!

So first you'll fill in some questionaires to get a rough insight on which seasonal palette you are. By theory, your personality also plays a part in your analysis, autumn & winter palettes usually come with a stronger personality while spring/summer are more gentle. I scored highest on Winter followed by Autumn which is fitting. Your features can also determine your palette, people will stronger features (big eyes, sharp nose) tend to fall into autumn/winter while people with more delicate, softer features will be in the opp palette.

Next we compared two sets of palettes (cool winter vs warm autumn) & (cool summer vs warm spring) & found out that cool tones suit my skin better. We continued by going through various colours & different intensities. I found out that bright neon, pastels and light colours are really a no go for me as they make me look extra tired & my flaws are just enhanced😂😂🥲 i also can't pull off colours w grey undertones.

We also analysed fabric patterns & body shape. I'm an inverted triangle which i already knew so it was just a confirmation. I also can't wear big prints as it will look very overwhelming in me as my body is not that big. Off shoulders tops also enhance my wide shoulders so i should avoid those or pair them with wide palazzo pants.

For hair recommendations, i suit the cooler hair tones better & makeup wise, bolder & dark looks are better. My eyes suit darker eyeshadow & i can wear bold lips, which is what i already prefer so yay😂 we also went through face shape & glasses analysis. I'm a square shape & if needed, i should get glasses with thinner frames & smaller lens size.

The package that i did is called the Pro + Style Analysis which is the recommended package as it gives you the full run down of your analysis + what/how you should style yourself. I do think colour analysis is impt to know what colours complement you so you can always dress your best esp if you are client facing or someone who has to meet lots of impressionable people on a daily basis!

Results: Deep Winter

💰 Price: $458 (mention my name for a 5% discount)

📍Address: 73a Maude Road Level 2

Not gatekeeping this place with amazing steak and fries for just $20! 🤗

There’s a saying that food places that the real gems are the ones that keep it simple. Ern Ern Steak & Fries proves it right 🤤 This hole in the wall restaurant is situated right at Kampong Glam, next to the famous Sultan Mosque.

Their menu features only two main dishes – Steak & Fries, and Fish & Chips each priced at $20. The steak 🥩 comes with a complimentary choice of 3 unique sauces and you can also choose the seasoning for your fries 🍟 . I got the truffle flavour for an extra $3 while my partner got the seaweed flavour (which tasted even better than macs hehe).

Though we didn't try the sides, there were many neighbouring tables that ordered the salad, which came in a generously sized portion for $9.

And on to the main star of the night — STEAK & FRIES. 🤩

The portion itself was huge 🥳!! The steak occupied half the plate and our fries were overflowing out of the plate. As someone who enjoys heavily seasoned food, I was pleasantly surprised by the steak's natural juiciness and flavour, even without the Miso sauce 🤤. The sauce itself also complemented the steak perfectly creating a harmonious blend of flavours.

I particularly enjoyed the tenderness of the sirloin cut. Each slice was easy to savour and even the fats were not too chewy, which made it very very easy to eat.

If you are worried about the $20 portion, fret not as I usually have extra space in my stomach for steak but I could not finish my portion here!!

BONUS 💫 If you help them write a Google review, they’ll also provide free dessert! We got chocolate gelato which settled our dessert for the night 🍫

This place is definitely comparable to many popular steak places like Feather Blade and Dan’s Steakhouse so if you are a steak lover like me, you’ll definitely want to check this place out! 🎉

📍Ern Ern Steak & Fries

20 Kandahar St. 01-01 S198885

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