3 Simple Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year

Are you celebrating Chinese New Year? I will! And even if you are not Chinese, it's a good way to gather friends and family! Here are some simple ideas on how to have a Kung Hei Fat Choi party at home.



1. Table Staples - tikoy, dumplings, fish, shrimps, and sweets. I got mine yesterday at Powerplant Mall where they are having a Chinese food fair. Just for fun, I think I'll use instant noodles (Lucky Me!) too.



2. Decorate - don't overdo this, I just want a Chinese lantern with a drawing of a boy and girl. Hopefully, this would make me and my husband get along more (lol)

3. Wave your wishes - I recently saw on TV how you can get these sticks with flowers on its end. There's a small envelope on it too, where you can insert your wish. Wave this on February 3 12AM towards the moon.

Some luck wouldn't hurt. I am going to check out another Feng Shui shop today at Shangrila Hotel. I did visit another one yesterday and had an unpleasant experience. I bet they had an unpleasant experience with me too! I am not giving up on Chinese New Year though ;)

Catching Up

I have a bunch of great new items to share with you...check it out:

I love this dollarbie from JustB. Really well made.



This chic retro pantsuit is the latest freebie at Herby Loire.



Grab this pretty dress there as well, also free!



Lurani is always great for a dramatic dollarbie. I love this romantic sheer gown.



Theres new group gift for Vinyl Cafe Addicts. Find this sexy mini here.



And this other version here.

I hope you enjoy the finds!

Style Notes
Skin, hair, lashes, makeup: Lelutka
Shoes: all styles Purrfect 10
Jewellery: Modern Gypsy

New Breaking Dawn Set Pics with Rob, Kellan, Peter & Stephenie!

Oh the ring *swoon*

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- Lorabell

P.s. Sorry for lack of commentary - I have flu :(

Branching Out

BP has these head branches in their group notices (along with a gorgeous purse.) I know they are a bit unusual but that's why I love them. Perfect for a fantasy ensemble!

Worn:
Branches: BP, group gift (store location is closed for remodeling. Searcg for "BP* Update Group" or the profile of BettiePage Voyager.
Hair: Exile, 1L fat pack at Enky's (I couldn't TP there so no slurl. Not sure if remodeling or closed?)
Skin: Mother Goose's, 50L gacha prize
Eyes: Schadenfreude, Ozimals bunny hunt prize (more about that soon)
Jacket: TokiDoki

Wanna Look Like A Vampire? Weight Loss The Twilight Way!

Want to shed some pounds and need some incentive? Well if you are loving Twilight this chart with inspirational *air quotes* words of wisdom are for you. Print out and use this really cool and totally hysterical chart to keep you working towards your weight loss goal from Breaking Through...

Right now it is a tracking board to help keep us motivated through our challenge to meet our weight loss goals. Anyone can use it as motivation in their own weight loss journey. As it progresses we will be adding more elements. We weight in weekly. We divided the 12 week challenge into 4 phases, 1 for every book. There are goals for every book, you or/and your team can decide the goals, our goals for example are: Twilight Phase, eat an apple everyday. New Moon phase: Cut back those calories to 1200, "suffer" along with Bella. Eclipse Phase: get in 1 hour of activity a day to train with the Cullens. Breaking Dawn Phase: Drink 1 glass of pure unsweetened cranberry juice a day, like the blood Bella has to drink. Whoever loses the highest percentage wins. We are already working on making it a kit with other fun additions.

Download the full-size board HERE

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- Lorabell

Beauty: Inguinal Fold Peeling

I never imagined I would blog about my singit! Of all body parts right? I've been frequenting the clinic more often than usual. I am having my face peeled, my underarms, and now my singit or "inguinal fold" in medical terms.



That's me waiting for the doctor. Beside me is a Nanno Light Machine.. hmmm

Total cost: Php 2,900
Downtime: zero
Procedure time: 45 minutes

The procedure could not be simpler. You lie down, spread your legs, and the doctor will apply the chemical peel solution gently to the area. This is done three times and the only discomfort to expect is extreme itchiness on the last part of the procedure.

You come home with medicines to apply and cannot splash water to the area for 24 hours. I strongly suggest you bring a fan or pamaypay with you to relieve yourself during the treatment. After a week or two, you can now enjoy wearing your bikini bottom with 100% more confidence!:)


Where: Caraderme Skin Clinic

Lala Flores and Angel Locsin team up for Avon Color Philippines

The three-braided cord of beauty is strengthened as three reputable names in the cosmetics industry gather to jump start the year with a youthful glow. Avon, the number 1 makeup brand in the Philippines, celebrates the beauty of Filipino women by launching another globally-competitive product and a set of beauty authorities whom women look up to.



Achieve Angel Locsin's immortal beauty with Avon Color

The country’s sought after actress in primetime television, Angel Locsin, is again brought forth as Avon Color Philippines’ Ambassador along with the introduction of an equally in-demand makeup artist of celebrities, Lala Flores, who steps onboard as Avon Color Creative Consultant.



Lala Flores is the new Avon Color Creative Consultant

“As the company for women, we continue to work hard and find ways to fulfill their beauty needs. We empower women in her totality, one of which is through the range of products we offer,” said Mari Ann Barsabal-Soliven, Southeast Asia Category Head for Avon Color and Personal Care. “We welcome 2011 by juxtaposing big names in the realm of beauty, thus showing why Avon is truly the leading makeup brand in the Philippines.”

Angel shares her delight by greeting the new year with much excitement over her renewed partnership with Avon. “Avon has been my beauty companion for almost half a decade. I am pleased, delighted and excited with the products that Avon will be introducing this year. What thrills me more is having my all-time favorite makeup artist, Lala, working with the Avon family on this,” said Angel.




I am not Angel Locsin but I am also excited for Avon Color's 2011 products. The new year must mean new lipstick colors for the Avon Ultra Moisture Rich Lipstick. My mom and I share this lipstick! :) Lala Flores says this is a kikay kit must-have. Don't have it yet? Call an Avon Lady at 8642900 or visit www.avon.com.ph to get in touch with an Avon Representative.

Two New Eclipse Behind The Scenes Videos

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- Lorabell

I Can Haz Fairy.

Look, I am sweet and innocent! Yes butterflies, flutter around me...closer to my teeth, I mean, mouth now. *Looks shiftily side to side* Yep, little old me would never harm a sweet lil' butterf-CHOMP!

Worn:
Dress and Wings: Dilly Dolls, MM Board prize
Skin: Imagen, 10L Sale (ends soon!)
Boots: Violent Seduction (new release)
Hair: Lamb
Butterflies: Solidea Folies (actually come with a lovely head piece for them to flutter around which I haven't shown here)
Eye Makeup: I made it but it isn't released anywhere haha
Cleavage: Ayumi
Pose: xbordeaux

More Yummy Jackson Nylon Outtakes *Nom Nom Nom*

Full of win :)

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- Lorabell

Oh Hai There Hawtness - PFach's "Tempted" Trailer & Promo Pics!

*Warning - NC17... but totes worth it!*

Click to see sauciness below the cut...

Sweet. Cheezits.

Oh my, Daddy Cullen - you certainly have been keeping yourself busy. F-loving this video, promo pics and stills from your new project "Tempted" <--- and yes I am - hummana!

Thank you @Gossip_Dance

- Lorabell

Flickering

I love things that are bit mismatched, eclectic, chaotic...unexpected. This skybox from Mulvada Mujer is perfect for someone like me! And seeing as I am a foodie this lovely dining set from Sweet Bites for the EaHH charity event makes dining alone in my new skybox not so bad.

This skin from Imabee is a group gift from the new line and what a wonderful gift it is!! The freckles, the cleavage, the brow options, even the yellow-gold lips makes this a must have. You need to buy the not free version of these skins if you love a young, fresh look. The top is from Malt and is one of several colors available at the EaHH event for charity. Extend a Helping Hand has even received news coverage!!!

Here Go The Details!
Worn:
Skin: Imabee, group gift
Skybox and Eye Shadow Tattoo Layer: La Mulvada Mujer, two of many items priced 0L-10L in the special Valentine's area.
Dining Set: Sweet Bites @ EaHH, charity donation item. The set comes with table, chairs with animations, food and also comes with a lovely kitchen area that is great for photo taking but I didn't show it here because I wanted ya'll to see my box *wriggles brows*
Top: Malt @ EaHH, charity donation item
Necklace: Lolapop!, 69L Hump Day Happiness item. Also comes with earrings.
Hair: Lamb
Eyes: Banana Banshee
Undershirt: !Ohmai
Skirt: Secret Store
Glove Layer Nails: Skin Within, random prize giver
Second Pose: Marukin
If you want to see some of the regular priced Imabee skin options I posted them HERE. Love these so, so hard.

Rob When He Was Actually 17 - Awkward Modeling Pics Always Make My Day!

I know we've seen some of these before (I specifically remember this last one and musing whether the length of his toes are equal to those fascinating fingers... I degress) but always feel Rob modelling pics are worth a post :)

All together now - awwww!

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- Lorabell