2011

Simple Green Smoothie

09 November 2011 |

Ingredients:
1 banana
1-1.5 large handfuls of spinach
1 cup water

Directions:
1. Combine spinach and water in blender and blend till smooth. Add banana and continue blending till smooth.

2. Serve! (*optional: Sprinkle with cinnamon powder for a lovely colour and an extra health boost - cinnamon helps to stabilize blood sugar levels, which will help fight those unhealthy cravings!)

Picked up some ripe bananas selling at $2.99/kg a few days ago. I was SO thrilled, since bananas have been about almost $10/kg lately. I missed having bananas! :) When I got home, I immediately peeled them and stored them in a freeze-safe container and popped them into the freezer!

I LOVE green smoothies and juices! Been having one every single day when dad was over, and starting my day off with them just makes me and my entire body feel energized, happy and healthy!

To your health!

xx

Subiaco Farmers Market

09 October 2011 |

Saturday morning
You know you are amongst people who are passionate about their products when the twinkle in their eyes doesn't seem to disappear and you can hear laughter in the air from many miles away. That summarizes the atmosphere of Subiaco Farmers Market! Not to be confused with Subiaco's Station Street Market, Subiaco Farmers Market has an amazing atmosphere and is filled with lots of quality, fresh, local produce. There are many booths set up with people selling their own organic produce and homemade sauces. There is also a little hang out spot under a huge tree in the heart of the market where families and dogs sat down enjoying their breakfast, be it German sausages or creamy crepes or freshly baked pastries (among many many many others) with a cup of freshly brewed coffee/chai tea/100% juice! :))

I picked up a few goodies for myself before heading over to Station Street Market, since there were a few things I couldn't find in the Farmers Market. I also wanted to stop by Angry Almonds in Station Street Market to pick up some popcorn and oatmeal! So happy to have found this market, I definitely have to try out Waikika Moocow's frozen yoghurt (I am SUCH a fan of froyo) next time. I am also really tempted to pick up some succulent plants and herbs to start a little garden project soon~

Vintage mustard

04 October 2011 |

(Vintage mustard top, leather satchel and suede heels, knee-high socks from Malaysia, Diva connector chain rings in silver and gold, silver and gold chain bracelet from my mom) Hype this look on lookbook here.

Pairing black socks with these leather coloured shoes to make my legs look longer than they actually are! It's all about playing with colours and proportions! Pairing coloured socks (preferably over-the-knee socks) with different coloured shoes and top/shorts will give an illusion of lengthened legs! Try it!! :) I think this would have worked even better if I wore heels instead, since these heeled boots go all the way above my calf - but they are so comfortable!

September favourites

30 September 2011 |

This is another one of my firsts - a favourites post! I absolutely adore looking at 'Favourites' videos and posts, so here is mine for the month of September! Please leave a comment and share your links if you have a similar post, or let me know what products or items that you've been enjoying lately because I love trying new items too~ Spread the love!! :D

Pictured above: Frankie magazine, Tresemme thermal creations heat tamer spray, Maybelline Hello Kitty x Volum' Express Cat Eyes Mascara, Dolly wink liquid eyeliner (Black), Revlon creme shadow (Wild Orchids), Za true white cleansing foam, Don't sweat the small stuff for teens, nut bars, Kate Spade pink polka silicon case (iPod Touch), Earth natural soy wax candle (Relaxation)

*click 'read more' for my reviews and more photos/swatches below*

Bipolar weather

29 September 2011 |

Seems like the weather has been a little crazy lately. On Wednesday I woke up freezing in bed, since it was 4 degrees in the morning and there was rain throughout the day. Today it was so sunny and warm out on the showgrounds where we were caring for our cattle, Jet, which has his debut this Saturday~ Hours of just being under the sun always seems to leave me really exhausted at the end of the day. I feel a bit delirious right now, actually. Going off to have a good rest before another long day tomorrow!

Oh my wildflowers!

28 September 2011 |

Kings Park Spring Festival 2011

Can't believe the spring festival is coming to an end this weekend - which is why I had to brave the rainy/stormy/sunny/the-weather-couldn't-decide day yesterday to capture some photos! 4 years in Perth and I have never actually been to Kings Park to admire the flowers and nature walks. The blossoming wildflowers were just such a pretty sight! It is tulip season right now, too - I really wish I could go up North to where the tulips are - they're my favourite flowers! Maybe next year! ;)

Gazing down from Kings Park, you see the whole city of Perth as if it was a miniature toy city of some sort - the hussle and bussle seems so far away, so out of reach. What a great escape. I brought lunch and sat down on a quiet sunny spot, watching the whole city move in front of my eyes, with only the sound of the buzzing bees and the sound of the wind in my ears - serenity.

Purple dreams

(Zara sheer cream top; purple skirt from a Korean store in 1 Utama; vintage socks and shoes)

Spring is upon us - flowers are blooming everywhere! The weather today was terrible though - heavy rain and wind, followed by sunshine, and then another heavy rain - it seems that the weather couldn't decide what it wanted to be today. Been trying to get out all my old clothing from ages ago to wear again - I got this purple skirt about 5 years ago! I also got these shoes from the Two Bucks til Wednesday sale - it was $10, and all proceeds go to charity. Think I have a new found love for vintage items! Also have huge respect for people who consistently post outfit photos - it took me ages to get these self-portraits, but nonetheless it was all good fun!