Whitening.. ... in soap form??

im stunned.. .. abit questioning abt the abilities of whitening soap.
cant believe there is reali a thing for whitening in soap form.. so long didnt use soap le.. nwasday ppl use showerfoam to bath. but i do know but dhc cleansing soap still prefer the oil solution in bottle, much convenice to use n keep.

Nw there is two famous brand of whitening soaps; Kojic Acid Soap, Likas Papaya Soap.
from what i unearthed, both can be used on body n face but can be drying somtime. So preparedyr moisture n lather. N alway rem to use sunscreen on face n neck (i alway believe if pdts with whitening properties make skin mre senstitive to sun)

Likas Papaya Soap is an organic and herbal soap that promises to lighten the color of the skin. It is a local product from the Philippines, and is the first one to hit the market using papaya as the main whitening ingredient.

Nice pieces of accessories to introduce... ...

I love costume jewellery, it make yr wardrobe look fabulous n simple top look interesting, some even bling bling. I lve!!!! although I own alot of pieces, but i just cant resist in adding n adding again to my collection. hehhah sometime i may had a hard choice in deciding wat to wear or match.. like maybe im in funky mood, goin for geek look, innocent fairy sweet look kaiwaii, or settle a simple sosphicated piece for a nice special evening with my honey. Or a formal look for office n wear another for a cook chic evening later w collegues, or even for oldies look. these can reali bring out the 'look' n yr attitude to yr dressing.

Ok nw, lets tok no more. Im aiming for this collection. in fact, i alreadi eyeing afew pieces, im sure u know what im toking abt when u see these.

House of Harlow 1960 Jewelry by Nicole Richie (ever heard of this, or ring a bell in yr head if nt u r reali 'gugu') http://www.boutiquetoyou.com/category_s/860.htm

The Story:
The brainchild of LA starlet Nicole Richie, House of Harlow 1960 is the hotly anticipated jewellery collection from one of the most influential style makers of this generation. Seeking inspiration from the bohemian heyday of the 1960s and 1970s the collection explores every theme true to this look from gypsy to tribal and flower child to edgy streetwear. Richie is fast establishing herself as a fashion icon. Named after her daughter, House of Harlow 1960 is a labour of love for this self-confessed jewellery collector.

Almond Cookies

Ingredients:
9 tbsp butter room temperature
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar/powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
8 ozs bleached all-purpose flour
A pinch of salt

Whole toasted almonds with skin
Dark chocolate, melted
Almond nips

How
Cream butter and sugar until light and creamy. Beat in the egg yolk and salt, cream until well combined. Add flour and mix until a dough is formed. Rest dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Take a marble-sized dough (I used a melon scoop), flatten and wrap around the almond. Shape into an oval cookie. Place on lined baking sheet and bake in preheated oven 350 f for 15 minutes.
Remove cookies to cool on cake racks. Melt chocolate in the microwave.
Coat cookies with melted chocolate by dunking cookies in the melted chocolate and removing them with a fork and place on cake rack. Top with almond nips before the cookies set.
Place cookies on small paper cases.

Everything Rice Cooker Cookbook...

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CNY in office

This yr, CNY celebration in office nt bad.
They got theme plus I think ample funds to hold a decent one.
I lve the buffet settings... all the nice food yummy! I like ‘Yu Sheng’ guess mostly is cos I get to eat the raw fish nt veri fancy for the other stuffs then.

They even invite lion dance to go each dept n do some stunts. Some of my colleagues ask them to do a favor to wish a gd luck or career for them. Fun I think.

Baked Rice

Easy version
Cook everything in the rice cooker (using an upper rack to steam the broccoli & potatoes) and then transfer the cooked rice to a baking pan in the oven. Though it is short cut, the baked rice still tastes good. It is a “double carbo” baked rice because there are two main carbohydrates component in it – potatoes and rice. Although double carbo sounds sinful, it’s actually very nice because the potatoes go well with the rice, plus it is really filling so I ate a smaller portion to be full.

Ingredients (Serves 3)
- 1 cup uncooked rice, washed
- 20g to 30g butter
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 potato, peeled and sliced, 100g broccoli florets, stem trimmed
- 5 gourmet sausages (around 200g)
- 1 to 2 tbsp corn nibblets
- cream of mushroom (undiluted) /Japanese mayonnaise
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, optional Shredded Cheddar Cheese(abt 150g)
- Salt & Pepper

Directions
1. Using a microwave, melt butter to liquid (should be less than a min). In the rice cooker pot, add melted butter, washed rice, water to cook rice (I use slightly more than 1 cup of water – adjust the water amount according to your cooker), garlic cloves, salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well.
2. Using the upper rack of my rice cooker, I place broccoli florets and sliced potatoes. Be sure to leave some of the air vent open. If you don’t have an upper rack, you can steam them separately. Cook the rice mixture prepared in step 1 together with the upper rack of vegetables in the rice cooker.
3. When the rice is cooked, mash the steamed broccoli and mix it well into the rice. Then add in the cut sausages and corn nibblets. Mix everything well.
4. Portion out the rice into oven-safe baking dishes (you can also use disposable aluminium tray) until slightly more than half the depth of the dish.
5. Smear some mushroom soup sauce or Japanese mayonnaise on top of the rice.
6. Arrange steamed potato slices on top. Top it with a layer of shredded cheese. Baked in a pre-heated oven at 200C (392F) for about 20-25 minutes, or until all the cheese has melted and is very slightly browned.

U can tried this with different styles like hawaiian etc.
as long as there are pineapples and ham in a dish, the eateries will name the dish as “hawaiian” in the menu. Cliché as it may be, pineapple & ham is a tried-and-tested and wonderful food pairing nevertheless.

Relatives gathering

As I get older, I realized I dun reali like to go for all family + relatives gatherings.
Guess it is due to im nt reali close to them plus the awaked moments n questionings n some ‘gd-hearted advices’
Nt fun at all, I will sometime wish it end faster, guess im nt confident / proud with my achievements.
Plus I got married le... need to pack so many angpows wow. Really spend a lot leh, just this gathering.

Help! for damaged hair

Eden Allure Argan Oil - http://www.amazon.com/Eden-Allure-100-Moroccan-Argan/dp/B001BLIE32

MoroccanOil, oil treatment for all hair types, 3.4 oz / original size - http://www.amazon.com/MoroccanOil-moroccan-treatment-types-original/dp/B0013WEO9C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1300436591&sr=8-1

both can easily bought from amazon .com, they had great reviews from ppl who rave abt it.

Eden allure argan oil can be used on face, hair, body even nails! whereas MoroccanOil is mre focus on conditions of hair.

For Hair: To restore shine and softness to dull lifeless hair, and strengthen brittle hair. The Vitamin F (Omega 6) nourishes the scalp alleviating itchy and dry scalps. treat yourself to this twice a week.
For hair repair and nourishment: Apply a generous amount of Argan oil to your hair, running your hands thoroughly back and forth. Wrap a warm towel around your head, and let it sit for thirty minutes before washing your hair.
For protection and shine: Apply a small amount of Argan oil to your hair after shampooing by running your hands through your hair from scalp to end. Give your hair that healthy glow all day.

For Skin (Face & Neck): anti-aging effect. Argan oil is ideal for all skin types, dry, damaged, sensitive, and allergenic skin.
Apply early morning, and make sure to apply at night when the body is away from the daily stresses of life. After cleansing apply small amount to face and neck area. Rub gently in a circular motion until absorbed into skin. Apply around eye area to diminish lines, crows feet, and those pesky bags underneath the eyes.

As for the face, if u got combination oily skin, suggest you keep it away from your face. Better safe than sorry.