Christine & Edward Rancho Bernardo Wedding 12/18/10

We had the pleasure of meeting Christine towards the end of the year. she was planning a very sweet and intimate ceremony with few family & friends . Since her family where from out of town , actually out of the country ,Her simple request was SIMPLE and INTIMATE , and we tried to create that feel . With the very simple Chapel decor from the candle piece on the organ to the grand piano floral

Cinderella Prom Dress

Cinderella prom dress can come in many different designs and styles each design has its own unique interest and detail. Every one of these dresses can have very different cuts and it is important to understand what figures they best suit. The bodices are designed to clinch the waist which gives an hour glass effect, emphasised by the full skirt giving the illusion of a tiny waist. The elegant

Kooky Pics #396 Rings and coins

Beaten and robbed by Malaysian cops over expired road tax

Apparently the Malaysian Chinese businessman in the below clip was beaten up and ROBBED by our awesome upholding-justice-Malaysian-stupid-Malay-policemen. He was initially puller over for an expired road tax. He then told the policeman he was sorry and asked the policeman to issue the summon. Unfortunately, as he took his IC out for the policeman, the greedy, corrupted policeman saw the stack of

Purple Prom Dress

Are you missing what everybody is looking at? Well, purple prom dress are in demand and very much in fashion. Adding this bright colour to your wardrobe can do wonders for your personal fashion statement. Purple is considered to be timeless colour and its demand never fades away. Purple dresses look so bright that they add that extra colour and shine to any party or event. Purple dresses are a

Faviana Prom Dress

Faviana prom dress make others turn their heads when you enter the room. They are bold, daring and incredibly sexy. No surprise, given that they're modeled after dresses worn by movie stars. It is not too often that designer gowns of this magnitude and name can be found for such a steal. Faviana is not generally known for their affordable pricing, yet there are many that can be found for less

Kooky Pics #395 Boobies !!

Beach Club, Carindale Mall.

Questions to Ask and Things to Consider when Choosing an Indoor Wedding Venue

Here is Part Two of Questions to Ask and Things to Consider. This blog is directed towards choosing an indoor venue. Part One, was directed towards choosing an outdoor venue.1.What is all included with your rental?2. How long do you have the venue and does that time frame include their staff to set up and tear down, or is that actual "event" time?3. What items are include; tables, chairs, linen,

New Years Decor Ideas

Create a simple but creative New Years table scape, from a table centerpiece using florals to candles that create a very intimate setting to adding a very simple DIY cut out circle spheres hanging around a window seal . New Years can be the the best time to start anew with creative ideas for your guest . Celebrating a New Year with family & friends. We hope you enjoy these simple but affective

Vintage Prom Dress

Vintage prom dress can satisfy both of these. Vintage prom dresses allow you to have a dress that no one else will have. There is a variety of fashion decades from which to choose, from retro to turn-of-the-century dresses. There's something nostalgic about the vintage prom dress that conveys a dramatic and romantic mood that's sure to please your date.Prom dresses are a much-anticipated

Thriftstore And Goodwill Hauling Over The Holidays

Here are some of my thrifting finds that I scored over my holiday break!  The leather Rampage jacket is my favorite!

Chinese New Year Flower Fair

Chinese New Year is a two week Spring festival celebrated for over 5,000 years in China. The San Francisco Chinese New Year celebration originated in the 1860’s during the Gold Rush day and is now the largest Asian event in North America as well as the largest general market event in Northern California. The celebration includes two major fairs, the Chinese New Year Flower Fair

Short Prom Dress

Prom is a special occasion in the life of every girl. This is probably the first occasion of proper socializing and no girl wants to be left behind in terms of looks, style or the glamour quotient. Short prom dress are quite fashionable and the trend has been encouraged by many brand new models in the spring collection of so many designers. Girls can choose from a variety of knee length models in

Kooky Pics #394 I crave you

Sunny skies...

Unique Prom Dress

Unique prom dress is exactly what almost all teen ladies talk about with their female friend early. Prom is considered the social highlight for high school students getting prepared to graduate and move on to the next level of their lives. Rather than waiting until a couple of months before the prom, start planning several weeks ahead of time by discussing the gown and tux prior to the party.A

Kooky Pics #393 First Boxing day together

A day at Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.

BCBG Prom Dresses

Everybody wants to look unique and beautiful for their prom. This is the reason why most of the girls spend so much money on getting an expensive, beautiful, stylish designer's dress. However, this dress is only to be worn once in your life so why do you have to waste so much of your money? I have not seen anyone repeating their prom dresses ever after the prom was over. Therefore, I believe you

Away in a manger

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be calledWonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”ISAIAH 9:6To many, Christmas is celebrated even by those who aren't Christians. To some, it's about Christmas turkey, party with friends, giving and receiving gifts. If not, to the

Kooky Pics #392 Silent Night

Beautiful Prom Dresses

Whenever prom night is just around the corner, just about all young ladies tend to be hectic hunting for beautiful prom dresses. Prom is a really important time in a young girl's life. Each and every girl would like to impress in her prom gown and wants all eyes to be on her. With regard to this you require to move shopping and purchase a gown which echoes volumes about your feeling of style.

Ribbets Fine Food in Brisbane

My aunt has been raving about this place called Ribbets for like ages. It seems that they have an all you eat offer like a buffet, serving ribs, pastas and pizzas.Yup. ALL you can eat. Definitely a good deal for big eaters. Hence, in July before I went back Malaysia for my holidays, Mr. C and I along with Ah Lih and Jay made our way there. From the outside, it's not really impressive. Nothing

Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas

Happy Holidays !! ~ Merry Christmas !! May you share this time with family & friends and those close and dear to your heart.  As the New Year is close approaching , may it bring much joy and new beginnings for the following year to come. Thank you ! to all of our dear clients in 2010 , we greatly appreciate your service , and to all our vendors we have met along the way and future ones to come .

Kooky Pics #391 Noel

Prom Dresses Online

It's the occasion that every teenager looks forward to often for a very long time! The boys are checking out the latest in tuxedos and designer suits; the girls are thinking colours, materials and style; the hair salons are quickly filling up with appointments; and limousine companies can't take the bookings fast enough. Prom night is an important event for many not just the teenagers themselves,

Wedding Flowers & Floral Arrangements : How to Make a Bouquet for the Bride

Here's another DIY hand bouquet clip. Enjoy!

How To Make a Hand-Tied Rose Bouquet

Being in Brisbane with no job, hence, no spending money, I resort to DIY on youtube clips. One of the topic I 'youtubed' is on making one's own bouquet.Check out the clips below. After that, is the result of my following the clips.So, after watching the clips, I decided to try out and see if it's really that easy to follow and do and it is! You be the judge for yourself and let me know what you

Creative Fish Centerpieces

Fish !! Have you ever thought of using a Fish for your centerpieces. These very uniquely creative centerpieces will give your guest something to talk about. One rule of thumb for these lovely interactive centerpieces, they need to be ventilated  leaving a small opening for air to come in. You can easily create a very festive table decor with using the color of the fish as your overall concept

Cocktail Prom Dresses

Selecting a dress for you prom can be a difficult task as you want to look your best but you are so young that anything expensive is out of your budget. Thus, looking for a stylish dress within a low budget becomes your ultimate aim. It is always wise to do it step by step, rushing on things and trying to make quick decisions only because you are very excited for your prom night, would do no good

Power of prayer

My parents came from Buddhist background. Knowing God and Him giving them peace, they gave their lives to Him.They became Christians in their late teens, as they approached adulthood. I, a second generation Christian was brought up with Christian values all my life.Every Sunday, I'd tag along to church with my family. After the main service, I'd head off to Sunday School happily. In my teens, I'd

Kooky Pics #389 Ho Ho Ho...

Top San Diego Wedding Location

San Diego Wedding Top Wedding LocationsThese are a few of San Diego preferred wedding locations. Not in any preferred order , they each have a very unique and amazing look , to create a very beautiful wedding ceremony. So if you are planning your wedding in 2011 in San Diego , here are a few of SD top wedding locations.San Diego -Persdido ParkBalboa Park - Japanese Friendship GardenBalboa Park -

Affordable Prom Dresses

Prom dresses are now easier to find than they used to be in the past. We no longer need to be as rich as princesses to find the perfect dress that will make us look like a royalty. Modern girls now have the opportunity to browse in the Internet and find a lot of affordable prom dresses in the online stores. Internet has changed the way nowadays' girls look like and also the way they feel about

Flash mob and The Black Eyed Peas on Oprah's Show in Chicago

Imagine having such a mob flash of this magnitude in Malaysia or in Brisbane!! I would definitely love to be a part of such an event. =)

Bridal Purse Giveaway Winner!

We are please to say that Renee Thomson is the winner of our bridal purse giveaway! She and her fiance, Sabia, will be married this May. We will feature a sneak peek and wedding photos in the months to come.Congratulations Renee!Watch for upcoming giveaways! For wedding planning info, please contact Liane McCombs Wedding & Event Planning at 775.786.1730

Top 10 Wedding Destinations

Le Chateau'd Esclimont , FranceMauritius, Indian OceanCathedral Peak Hotel , Drakensberg South AfricaTaj Palace , Pichola Lake , Rajasthan India BermudaMaui ,HawaiiCentral Park , New YorkDalhousie Castle , Edinburgh , ScotlandGondola , VeniceBali . IndonesiaWedding is one of the most important days of our lives and all of us want the day to be perfect not only in the portraits that we take  but

Holiday Makeup: Nightime Makeup For The Holidays

 If your going out for dinner or dancing and want to look festive, why not add a little bit of glitter with those red lips and give your holiday look some pop!What I used:Eyes :  Flesh toned eyeshadow(no name), LASplash glitter eyeliner (gold), Maybeline creme eyeliner(black)Cheeks: MAC - Dolly mix(pink)Lips: MAC - Ruby Woo (matte red), L'oreal Shine Struck Liquid  - Turbulent(red)  I applied the

DIY Manicure: Give This Frosty Tip French Mani A Try

Keeping the holidays in mind, I did this french manicure that reminded me of snow.  the 2 nail polish colors that I used for this were both under $2.00.  I first applied 2 coats of the sparkle blue and allowed it to dry. I then painted over it with the silver glitter.  The silver glitter isn't so much of a glitter as it is plastic like pieces...and I didn't so much as paint the silver pieces on

Kooky Pics #388 Yoshi

wants to wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

OneRepublic - All This Time

All this time we were waiting for each other All this time I was waiting for you We got all these words Can't waste them on another So I'm straight in a straight line Running back to you

Grand Candle Altar Decor

Wow! candles - candles - candles. You can make a grand statement by adding candles with mirrors to create the illusion of many more candles. Simple item to create a grandeur affect. Ideas for thought , for your wedding .

Halter Prom Dresses

You want to have a good time at your prom and your parents want you to as well. But your idea of the right dress for the occasion may not match theirs. If you find a happy medium, there are some halter prom dresses your parents just might approve of. Your mom and dad are not completely oblivious to the life of a teenager. They were young once too. And although times are very different now, some

Of straws and eggs

I was at the post office last week to post off something. The post office here in Australia is pretty much different from the ones back home in Malaysia. Here, there are magazines, calenders, envelopes on display and for sale as gifts. They even have toys such as soft toys and as below... Mr. C bought this box to my attention and reminded me of this competition I joined way back in my uni years

Guy Sebastian - Perfection

Guy Sebastian wrote this song for the perfection in his life, his wife. Click HERE for the Youtube video. The song is just beautiful and she's one lucky bride to have him composing and singing this song just for her. The arrangement as notes are melodiously touched all over the piano keyboard accompanied by strings tugs and melts my heart.Imagine your own boy boy composing such a song, just for

Bouquet Wraps

What's your style ? So many to choose from and all have their own unique touch. From the simple hand held ribbon wrap to the very glam wrap filled with crystals to add that very beautiful touch. Creating a unique wrap can be very simple , start with the color / style of ribbon / accessories. Once you have that down the final touch is deciding the style wrap , hand held/ full wrap / holder / ext..

White Prom Dress

You have to be a bit daring to wear a white prom dress mainly because you have to work really hard at making it not look like a wedding dress. White dresses for prom need to be simple without a great deal of embellishment. Some beading or clear crystals and sequins look nice on a white dress and it does not come off as being too much.Girls that are very fair should probably stay away from white

My Mother Said Be Honest

Watched the above clip and tell me you don't want to smack the mother for such imbecilic manners.The clip was about a mother telling the daughter to be honest. Her cutesie looking daughter uttered "cheebai" (Hokkien word for vagina) was bad enough but guess what the mother had to say in response to that??! And to have the audacity to post up such a post on youtube?! What's becoming of the world

Kooky Pics #387 Age old hearts aflutter

Wedding Sky-Laterns

Light up the night with these very creative Sky lanterns , creating a beautiful ambiance. As you light up these  lanterns they take flight in the sky . These beautiful lanterns are a great wedding decor touch for an outdoor wedding.

Corset Prom Dress

Corset prom dress are the hottest thing this fall. It is such a wonderful change from the soft styles that show off every bulge that you would rather hide. You can wear a version of the new corset dresses to anywhere from a black tie event, prom, or even a date. The tailored shaping lends well in silks and satins for a formal look, but can also be made of cottons for everyday dress up.When it is

You know Christmas is coming when...

You see Rudolph wannabes everywhere... You see cars adorned with reindeer's antlers and famous red nose... Almost everyone has it!! Ok. I exaggerate. And guess what... I am one of them, too! =p This ain't a picture of my car btw.

Kooky Pics #386 My heart flutters

San Diego Glam Wedding

Create a very classy wedding from this inspiration collage of pictures taken during the ceremony.

Black Prom Dress

The style choices for the 2010 prom year are by now quite clear. There's the classic Princess Gown; strapless, nipped in at the waist and A-line to the floor. The Slinky; really suits a hour glass figure hugging the body at the waist, gathering in around the knees and fanning out in a fish tail to the floor and the current favourite - the Short and Flirty; a take on the princess gown, but as the

Absurd Fashion

Okay. I am no Miss Fashionable. No Miss I-dress-up-a-lot-and-look-hot-in-everything-I-wear.But oh-puh-liz, there are so many fashion out there that is just plain absurd and yet, we see celebrities wearing them. And just BECAUSE celebrities wear them, everyone else wants them. It's deemed cool, hot, fashionable when all it does is that it maims you- your physical body ie legs and your pockets!Not

Justin Bieber's Baby ... on RECORDER?!?!

What can I say? Some people are just too talented. Either that or they just have too much free time on hand. =p

Boutonniere Styles

Picking a boutonniere for the wedding party , including the main man the Groom , usually is left to the" bride to be" . Men and flowers don't always relate , and the few who join in the selection process request the most simplest non- feminine looking bouts. Creating a bout. can be kept simple and clean lines to give a masculine look. Here are a few sample we wanted to share with you .

Baby Shoe And Ladies Flate

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Fashion Long And Normal Heels

Fashion Gold Long HeelSilwer Long HeelLong Beauty HeelLong Black HeelLong Stone HeelGold Long HeelBridel Silwer Normal HeelSequins Silwer Long HeelBlack Stone HeelBlue Normal HeelNormal And Long HeelNormal  Fashion HeelPink Fashion Long HeelsBlack Long HeelNormal HeelBeauty Normal HeelsPink Fashion HeelGreen Fashion HeelFashion Bluck HeelBrown Normal Heel

Elegant Prom Dress

Elegant prom dress exude an air of glamor and charm. They are traditional for teenage proms and make the girl look more like a young lady than just a school girl. Formal attire makes one feel and look exquisite and beautiful. A floor length prom dress can make your daughter look like the princess she always wanted to be when she was a little girl. Many floor length dresses are bare backed and the

DIY Manicure: Stripes Lines And Dots Oh My!

My camera for some reason or other decided to make this color appear orange when in fact it's more of a coral color.  Anyhow, this was a very easy and CHEAP manicure.  You can use any color combination and/or choose different nails to put the design on.What I used:Base color: Icing - Sweet ThangBlack nail art - KissSilver nail art - Claire's CosmeticsI did this design free hand and didn't use any

Joan & Bruce's Sneak Peek

Well, sometimes true love takes it's sweet time. Yes, it took a while, but this wonderful couple finally met, fell in love and will be married December 16, 2010, in Reno, Nevada. Joan and Bruce met online, and after many emails, phone calls, and several trips cross-country, they have decided to become husband and wife.Their eyes tell it all when they look at one another. There is a glow that

Pachelbel's Canon in D on Cell Phone!!

Full Figured Models Are Changing The Pace Of The Modeling Industry

I had the pleasure of interviewing the up and coming model, Kristy Brown.  Kristy is representing the full-figured ladies with both style and grace.  I saw some of Kristy's modeling photos on Facebook and I instantly admired the way her photos captured her beauty and spirit.  With her busy schedule, she found time to interview with me.  As you can see from this interview, Kristy is not only a

Bridesmaid Florals

Hand Held bouquet - Stem wrapped style Pomander Ball floral  bouquet Unique heart shaped floral bouquet                                     Which is your style for your bridal party. These are just a few styles that                                     we wanted to share with you . From the very traditional hand held bouquet                                     to the sweet pomander floral or to

Beauty Mehendi And Tattoo Design

Hand Mehandi DesignBeauty Hand Mehendi DesignLeg Mehendi DesignLeg Mehendi designHand And Leg Mehendi Design Tattoo Design   Tattoo DesignTwo Hand Mehendi Design Mehendi DesignFace Tattoo DesignBeauty Hand Mehendi DesignHand Mehendi Design

Formal Prom Dresses

This new decade is all about glamour, fun, and the most fashion forward couture designs of the century. For prom, homecoming, weddings, and other dressy events, read about the top formal prom dresses before shopping for one. Knowing the latest trends in high fashion couture will certainly help you in your quest for the perfect formal dress.Formal prom dresses are choice outfit for a lot of

Beauty And Bridel Hair Style

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Makeup Look: Friday Night Makeup Look Using Plums And Purples

So, you're going out with the girls or with your significant other?  This look is bold and fun!  Most importantly, it is super easy!What I used: Eyes:  MAC - Parfait Amour (frost lavender), MAC - My Dark Magic (deep purple), BFTE - Big Ego (bright grape), MAC - Carbon (black)Cheeks: Milani - Sunset Beach (peach)Lips: MAC - Cyber ( deep plum)For the eyes, I applied Parfait Amour on the lid up to

Kooky Pics #385 Umbrella I do

There are just SO many ideas one can do for one's own happy ever after ceremony and this is one of my favourite captured moments... I think I am developing an affinity for quaint umbrellas such as this.

Of tags and me

I was tagged by my friend, YMay I met in SMK Taman S.E.A. to do the below. The thing is, the story of our Form 1 life in 1Kemboja was funny. I did this end September 2009 but have yet to post it till now.Can you name 30 people you can think of right off the top of your head?Don't read the questions underneath until you write the names of all 30 people. No cheating! In random order (and those

Kooky Pics #384 Hypersomnia hamsters

Beuty And Fasion Hand Bags

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Beuty And Cool Nail Paintings

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Plus Size Prom Dresses

Prom night is supposed to be the best night of a young person's life. You get all dolled up, go out with all your friends and dance the night away. There are photos and laughs and memories that will last a lifetime. But for some shapely teenagers it can be stressful trying to find a prom dress that properly flatters all of their curves. Every young girl deserves to have a memorable prom night,

Funky Prom Dresses

When we think of prom we think of youth and parties and dance and so much more of good food and loads of friends. We all know how important it is to look good on the prom night and there is so much we can do to look good and different from others. Let's see to look different what all we can do. To begin with change the routine prom dress into a funky prom dresses look.Funky prom dresses tend to

Dream wedding dress

Mr. C proposed on my birthday last year and we've been engaged since then for more than a year with my supposed wedding reception to be held back home in Malaysia next year. Nothing has been set in stone and nothing concrete planned.I am panicking somewhat 'cos apparently people these days are deranged and super kiasu (hokkien for scared to lose), booking their wedding dinner venues way in

Rihanna / Emineme , Taio Cruz and Katy Perry all in one

Came across this mash up of three songs - Love the way you lie by Rihanna featuring Eminem, Taio Cruz's Dynamite and Tennage Dreams by Katy Perry.Sounds pretty good except till the end where he really mashed all the songs up, singing them together. That's when it got a little messy IMHO. Still, 3 song in 1, not bad.Me? 1 song? It would take a miracle. =p

Suicide and me

I read yesterday morning about this 22 year old guy, Alviss Kong, how he committed suicide over a break up with his girlfriend and the silliest thing ever, he posted his suicide note on Facebook before offing himself!This news have been spreading around yesterday and many have even blogged about it. If you're interested, JOSHUAONGYS blogged about it, this person and another one and another one,

Kooky Pics #383 I heart you

Questions to Consider When Choosing an Ourdoor Wedding Venue

Many items come into play when choosing an indoor or outdoor location for your wedding or reception. It is recommend that you come prepared to ask certain questions to the staff responsible for the venue you are choosing. When selecting an outdoor venue, here is a list of some questions that you should ask the venue staff prior to securing any rented facility.1. What is the procedure for

Wedding Trend : Candy Bars

The very popular Candy Bar wedding trend. Treat your guest to the very fabulous lovely Candy Bar. From the traditional candy to your very couture candy or take them back and add all there favorite childhood candy. Creating a beautiful centerpiece at your wedding by adding candy can be a show stopper. Birthday / Holiday parties / Valentine / baby shower / ext... you name it  Candy Bar can be a

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Barbie Fashion Fairytale

Prom Dress Ideas

Prom dress ideas is one of the most important aspects of any prom. Most young girls will agree that you only have one chance unless you're lucky enough to be asked to someone else's prom to impress. The prom has been the most anticipated day in a high school senior's life; maybe a close second to graduation, so choosing the right dress is very important.The great thing about prom dress ideas is

Music Muse: Marving Gaye - Just To Keep You Satisfied

Music is such a big part of my life.  I'm a singer and songwriter.  I also sing with my band (when I can find the time!)  I love to share songs that move me in one way or another.  This is none other than the late great Marvin Gaye.  As sweet as this song is, it's so hard to believe that it's a break up song.  The performance here is so real and the lyrics so painstakingly sung.  So beautiful...I

Thriftstore Finds: Louis Vuitton For Under $10

And this, my friends is the reason to thrift shop!  This photo was submitted by one of my viewers.  She was able to snag this authentic Louis Vuitton bag for under $10 and the strap was free!  Is this awesome or what? Great find girl!  You can check her out on Youtube here:

Smoking like a chimney

This is disgusting and I wonder how true this isAlthough I am not as uptight and as conservative as I used to be, there has been a long standing issue between Mr. C and I and it pans out over our ten years relationship.It's about smoking.I have never smoked a single cigarette in my life- up to now, that is. Who knows what the future has in store, right? Maybe I'll be puffing my first ciggy this

Classy White /Turquoise Wedding

Classy, is the word that comes to mind with this very beautiful collage of pictures. Less is more with a touch of brown and turquoise spread throughout the ceremony decor , with the over all color being white. The lovely details create a very elegant beautiful wedding, from the linens , chair covers , to the white lush aisle decor . Trendee's loves to share with you inspiration and creations that

Halter Prom Dress

Halter prom dress are perfect for both summer and formal wear. Women in their twenties will especially love the sophisticated, flirty look a halter top dress provides effortlessly. Regardless a woman's shape or size, they enhance the hourglass shape of a woman's body. A halter prom dress gives an air of confidence and sex-appeal to every woman who wears one - even the shiest, shrinking violet can

All About Hair: Big Chop Or Not To Big Chop?

Many of you who are thinking about going natural or are currently transitioning have wondered if  a "big chop" is necessary to began your natural journey. It is not.If you are concerned about length retention and are not yet ready to do a big chop, don't.  There are plenty of transitioning and protective styles that you can keep your hair in until it grows to an acceptable length for you.  One of

Fashion Fun: What Type Of Hat Are You Wearing On Your Head This Winter?

pom-pom knitted capI never really pictured myself as a hat person until I started trying them on.  I am definitely a hat person!  Here are some fall fashion hat trends that are pretty stylish and will keep your head warm this winter!Military hat with flareClassic knit capDifferent variations of military hatsLumberjack hatBoy capPakistani hat

The mothership

Mummy dearest, without you, there would be no me.Without your love, attention and guidance, plus all the scolding and the nagging,I wouldn't be where I am today.I wouldn't have gotten this far, with my short sightedness.I wouldn't have lasted that long in my audit job,nor would I have my degree and CPA to boot!You always teach me not to follow my feelings blindly,to not be so emotional and most

Coastal Glam Wedding

Hotel Del Coronado Wedding                 This particular wedding, the decor says it all Hot Pink w/ an elegant touch. From                the very beautiful Bridal Bouquet to the gorgeous altar decor. Across the whole theme of this                beautiful wedding all the details make this wedding decor very classy and elegant. Creating the                show stopping centerpieces that have

A bad government

Voting against a bad government is not being anti-national. A bad government does not deserve loyalty. Disloyalty to the government is not disloyalty to the country; in fact, voting out a bad government is being loyal to the country.By Kee Thuan Chye who wrote an article banging my "beloved" country, Malaysia on some stupid comment Prime Minister Najib made on anti-national. Very valid points.

Prom Dresses 2010

Prom night is one of your most awaited event of the school year. By this time you might be crossing fingers while waiting for that right guy to ask you to be his date. But more than that, you are most likely going crazy over what prom dress to wear this 2010! Questions like what style and color your dress should be, what shoes to match it with, or how to do the makeup that goes with it, are

Kooky Pics #382 Steps of clouds

Fashion Fun: Aldo Ankle Boots Are On The Radar.

Vanderau - $110Although knee boots and over the knee boots are still on the radar, these boot are hot on the radar as well. I love LOVE these boots.  These are all Aldo brand (one of my favorite shoe stores).  I will definitely be looking for something similar while thrifting, however, I will have to purchase one of these babies brand new!  You have to check there site (the above link) to see all

Free Bridal Purse Giveaway!

Just in time for the gift-giving season, we are giving away your choice of a beautiful bridal handbag. All selections are white, and offer a variety of styles and features. Whether your style is Big City, Shabby Chic or somewhere in-between, one of these beautiful bridal purses is sure to get you through the day in style!Just phone, email or send us a Facebook message letting us know you want to

Creating Floral Ring Gift Box

Liberal vs Labour/Green

If you ever wondered what side of the fence you sit on, this is an interesting test! Read this off an forwarded email. =)If a Liberal doesn't like guns, he doesn't buy one.If a Labor/Green doesn't like guns, they want all guns outlawed.If a Liberal is a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat.If a Labor/Green is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.If a Liberal is homosexual, he

Cheap Prom Dresses

Prom dress is extremely costly to purchase and there are a few families who cannot afford to spend $150.00 to $250.00 for their teen lady. Even though there are various other solutions to this matter, buy an inexpensive formal dress. When looking for priced cheap prom dresses, you might be amazed to find that that are several fantastic dresses available with a cheaper price tag. The main element

Trendy Wedding Dresses

You are going to get married with your love and your big day is just around the corner. And now you are searching for your dream dress to become the most beautiful bride ever on this planet? Here comes some trendy wedding dress styles for inspirations to fulfill your dream.One trend for trendy wedding dress is the A-line or princess style. This silhouette is very flattering for almost all figures

Thriftstore Fashion: Finding Jewelry At The Thrift store

(Abalone Earrings - $2.99)Again I want to apologize for the picture quality.  Once I get my camera situation handled, the picture quality will improve. Here are a few fun jewelry items that I purchased while thrifting.  When I first started thrifting I was so caught up in purchasing clothing and other things that I would pass up the jewelry section. One day I stopped at the jewelry counter

Shingle Inn and Beach House

Last Friday when I was feeling better from my bout of sickness, Mr. C and I went to Indooroopilly with Hoong for tea time. It felt good to be out of the house. A break from lying in bed all day long. There were some occasional visits from Mr. Pain but for most times, he was gracious and did not make an appearance. =) I have been wanting to try out the coffee and cakes at Shingle Inn for the

Kooky Pics #381 The parting of skies and land

Creative Pomander Balls

                                                                                Creating Pomander Balls for the  first time can seem very difficult                                         and usually left to the experts ( Florist :) ). Not always the case . I                                         wanted to share with you some of these lovely pomander creations.

Junior Prom Dresses

Many girls are wearing more and more junior prom dresses each day. And why not, when beautiful dresses for juniors make them feel so pretty. Casual and cocktail dresses for juniors are becoming some of the most worn juniors prom dresses, and you can find one for almost every occasion that you could imagine. Whether your daughter will be heading to a dance, birthday party, wedding, or she just

Makeup Review: Wet N Wild Lipstick; Affordable Fab & Fun

(910D - On The Collar;bright pinkish red. This one is my favorite)I am such a big fan of Wet N Wild Mega Last lipsticks!  I picked up these colors at my local Walgreen's. They were on sales for $1.49 each.  Normally they are $2.99, which is also a steal!  The colors are very pigmented and the lipstick is very creamy and thick how I like it. They color really does last for quite a while.  I did a

Kooky Pics #380 Rings of Roses

Duct Tape Prom Dresses

Duct tape is made from pressing together layers of waterproof polyethylene, strong cloth mess and rubber based adhesive. Duct tapes were used for the first time during World War II. They were used to fix or seal different items used by allied forces such as artillery boxes, ammunition boxes and canisters. Apart from being used extensively in domestic households and industries, duct tape is also

Malaysia BOLEH, I say!

#1- We have awesome hackers such as the Malaysian that hacked into the US central bank branch in Cleveland. Read all about it HERE.#2 We had our very own Queen of Striptease - Rose Chan.#3- Muslim lovers caned for trying to have sex in the car as reported by Japan Today HERE.Hmmmm.. what else??!Oh yeah, check out Namewee's 1 Malaysia story below...If you have NO idea who Namewee is, tsk tsk,

Being sick makes me homesick

At least the sick little boy had his puppy and nice GWS cards.Last Saturday was the night I first fell ill. It started with stomach discomfort and the pain kept me up through the next two nights. I couldn't take the pain about 5am and woke up to make a hot drink. Mr. C made for me a hot cup of milo. As the hot milo slid down my throat into my tummy, the pain eased somewhat and I thought that I

Designer Prom Dresses

Whenever prom night is just around the corner, just about all young ladies tend to be hectic hunting for beautiful prom dresses. Prom is a really important time in a young girl's life. Each and every girl would like to impress in her prom gown and wants all eyes to be on her. With regard to this you require to move shopping and purchase a gown which echoes volumes about your feeling of style.It's

Holiday Inspired Wedding

Create your inspiration board with your colors and create a full theme board for your wedding. We wanted to share with you the very traditional colors for the Holidays in this inspiration board . Sticking with the very classic colors and adding a twist can add that very modern but up-to date look. From the rich reds the screams Holidays to the very traditional green but adding twist . I really

Types of Bridal Veils

If you’d like to be able to refer to types of veils by their official names, here are the different styles, and even a suggestion of what types of gowns they look best with, as seen in Brides magazine. 1. BLUSHERThis below-chin-length look, often attached to a longer veil, is worn over the face during the processional. Traditionally, dad flips it back once you reach the groom. Wear it with

Modest Prom Dresses

Looking for a modest prom dresses that is modest is sometimes a hard thing to do. Most designs have low cut necklines, they are strapless, or they have slits that come way too high. There are some companies that deal only with modest style dresses or you can alter the dress to fit your moral standards. They are normally not cut as low as some dresses are these days. If you are looking for a prom

Fashion Fun: Inspirational Photos In Fashion & Beauty

(source) While perusing the web, I found a few eye catching photos that exemplify fashion and beauty.  The above photo is such an awesome pose.  The model makes it look so effortless and beautiful.The sand and the print work well in this one.This is just a really cool photo.Alek Wek is one of my favorites, her look has so much depth.This is another cool photo.Beautiful.another beauty.I love this

All About Hair: Natural Hair Has Versatility Like None Other

(I love this picture of Jill Scott)As a natural haired girl, I often hear things like "you can go natural because your hair is long", or "your hair isn't that nappy so you can do that".  The truth is, I started wearing my hair natural over 10 years ago and my hair was only 2 inches long.  Additionally, if you don't thing my hair is nappy, kinky, curly, or whatever you wanna call it, stick around

Unique Broach Bouquet

                       Wow !! is what I said when I saw this very non-traditional bouquet .                                              

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NI NI!!

I am one day late in this post as I've been really sick since Saturday. The above cheeky looking picture was taken last week BEFORE I fell sick. These couple of days, all I do is lie in bed and hope that the stomach pains will go away or someone would be merciful in ending my life, and the pain.Today, right now, I feel 80% of my former self. Hence, I am taking this time to post this birthday

Silver Prom Dresses

Women give a lot of importance on their silver prom dresses when donning for special gatherings. Along with that, you have to give attention on other bodily fashion accessories such as sandals, jewelries, make-up and so on. It really is something that makes all the women a lot more special. There are numerous sources through which you could get evening wear at acceptable prices. You can have huge

Number Card Creations

The styles have changed over the years from the traditional number card with just your name. We found a few of these creative number card creations for weddings , that give the traditional look a new concept. By adding greens to fruits to even old window panels can create your own personal touch to your number card creations. One of our favorite is the picture named cards , where the pictures are

Strapless Prom Dresses

If you know that prom is quickly approaching and you know that a strapless prom dresses is what you want to wear, keep a few things in mind to assist you in finding that perfect strapless prom dresses. One of the keys to finding the perfect strapless prom dress is to start early. Give yourself plenty of time to prepare. Don't begin looking a few days or even a few weeks beforehand. Give yourself