Off We Go

Spending the weekend in KL. Yay! :)

Wanderlust

Hello, blog! Goshhhhh I feel like I haven't blogged in ages hahaha...not only have I been very very busy, Instagram has made me kinda lazy in blogging because Instagram just does it for me on the go and in a simpler way...but, of course blog has its own magic. Have you followed me on Instagram btw? ;p

I haven't shared with you all that Up just turned 2 years old! I am so so so happy and grateful to Allah for everything and to all of you who have been very supportive towards my decision in becoming an entrepreneur...there's still a long journey ahead for me, and God knows where it'll lead me to. But I'm sure, good intentions and good deeds will lead us to great places insya Allah...:)

Meanwhile, the childlike side of me wanted to play...



To celebrate Up's 2nd anniversary, I felt like doing something special and personal, so I decided to design a collection that is inspired by and dedicated to my best friend, Ayu, who has been very very supportive about my business and whatever it is that I do. I love you, dearest..:)

*Photos by my most handsome and cute and cranky SHARJEEL.

Little Things That Made Us Happy #11

1) Ate really good cheese. Cheese is simply the greatest invention.

2) Saw S and my dad karaoke-ing at home. I love seeing my two favorite men having fun together.

And also...
 

Can't wait to see the results! :)

Y.O.Y.O

I can make my own version of X.O.X.O, right? :)

Gaudi dress worn as top, Cotton Ink pants, S's office bag & suspenders, Up wedges

Beauty Paradise

I’m more into grooming nowadays, noooooot just becase I recently made friends with beauty bloggers Harumi & Agnes Oryza hehehe, but also because I simply came to realize that beauty comes from both within and outside. It feels good to look good, and you look good when you feel good. It works both ways, you see?

To take care of my hair, I’ve honestly been a Panasonic Ionity hairdyer loyal user for years because of it’s 'ion' feature which keeps my hair not too dry regardless the heat, so I AM SO HAPPY and excited when I received a press release from Panasonic about the launch of their new and improved series of hairdryers. HOO to the RAY.

There are two new variants: 1) “Nanocare” - which incorporates a unique and advanced nanoe™ technology believed to provide moisture for smoother hair and healthier scalp, and 2) the improved “Ionity” variant with better negative ion conditioning for glossier hair. I think these features are important because us girls use hairdryers a lot. And I’m so happy they have the new ones in pink!

 

Left: Ionity. Right: Nanocare.

Panasonic also introduced beauty products of other categories. They now have facial steamers, pore cleansers, electric toothbrushes, eyelash curlers, leg-hair trimmers and nail treatment products. Through these all, Panasonic wishes for women to be able to enjoy a home spa experience alongside fuss-free grooming at the convenience of their busy schedule. In short, grooming made easy! :)

Along with the launch of these new beauty products, Panasonic initiated an online competition called "ZOOM IN BEAUTY 2" to encourage women a positive lifestyle and the desire for success while looking good. It’s very very easy to participate, and most importantly, 2 (two) winners will win a FREE TRIP TO JAPAN!

Simply send in your best photo which shows your true beauty and personality to their Facebook account here before December 12th, then ask your friends to vote. And make sure your friends DO vote because VOTERS CAN WIN A FREE TRIP TO JAPAN TOO! Hahah! Just awesome..:)

Good luck!

Little Things That Made Us Happy #10

It's our 1st wedding anniversary! Alhamdulillah ya Allah...time flies so fast, even faster when you're enjoying every second of it with all the bitter and sweet...:)

For Hello Kitty Fans!

Primark shirt, Dorothy Shop skirt, Pylones bag, Up wedges

Check out my new Hello Kitty phone accessories...woohooooo! :)

These are official Hello Kitty products and you can buy them from here. Now here's the exciting news: if you buy them from here, make sure you do the following:

1. "Like" their Facebook fanpage
2. Write on their wall "I'm a Hot Chocolate & Mint reader!"

becaaauuuse...by doing so, you'll be entitled for the BUY 1 GET 1 PROMO!

Happy shopping! :)

Little Things That Made Us Happy #9

Woke up earlier than usual and managed to do a loooot of things. It feels good to be productive! :)

Mr. Parrot

Primark sweater, Love Bonito skirt, Topshop socks, Up wedges

How I actually wore this outfit out today...

Little Things That Made Us Happy #8

I am happy today because I realized one thing. Or few things. That no matter how sad or down I feel, I always remember Allah. And instead of blaming Allah on why things aren't according to my plans, I evaluate my day and try to understand why Allah led me to another plot. We all feel sad occasionally. And things never ever ever go smooth. There's always that fall when you feel like caving in and cry. But learning is the best gift in life. And without failures, we don't learn. I love myself for that. We all should..:)