PHOTOLOG: Featured on PRIMPED, lotsa F00DP0RN & Outfits of the Day

I think I can now proclaim April as my favourite month with the public holidays we have. :) 

Have a smile now if you're as excited as I am to have another 4 day week thanks to Anzac Day on Wednesday. The thought of having midweek off makes Monday slightly better. 

Tuesday feels like Friday and its effing ah-ma-zing!! 

Like most of every other Mondays, this is a photolog post to have a quick recap of any interesting events from the past 2 weeks. :)

ThroughBeautyEyes was featured on Primped last Friday along with Miss Chew, Hair Romance and Swatch Girl! Thanks Primped for the special shout out. :)

Read the original post on how to rock them glasses without looking like a Plain Jane HERE. 

NOTW - LAYLA Magneffect Nail Polish

Magnetic Nail Polish seems to find its way to the top spot of current nail trends, after knocking crackle nails off the list. 

Took me 2 goes before getting the effect I want - a tad troublesome and effort for a lazy sh!t like me but am definitely lovin' the magnetic effect! 

Sunday Lunch @ Bills, Surry Hills. 

Sweet corn fritters with grilled tomatoes, spinach, bacon and extra haloumi on the side. 

It was as delicious as it looks, however I felt a tad sick after 2 pieces of deep fried fritters. I was probably still suffering from some pork hangover from the night before (you will get what I mean shortly =P).

Sunday dessert sesh with the girls @ Le Renaissance, The Rocks

BEST dessert place EVER in my humble opinion. The lime tart (bottom right in pic above) is still my absolute favourite and they make awesome coffee too! 

For you macarons lovers out there, their macarons are committable to Adriano Zumbo, if not better! It comes in Jasmine Green Tea flavour too, which is extra macaron points! #punny

FOTD 

My current favourite everyday look and a sneak peek of next upcoming post! :P

 (It looks more done up than it actually is, in fact it's pretty simple effortless!)

Saturday morning face, after a night out!

I LOVE the colour of my hair under the sun! Unfortunately, I might need to go black as I am getting allergic reactions from patch test and it seems almost impossible to touch up my hideous roots which is growing like there's no tomorrow! 

If any of you has sensitive skin and is aware of any organic, vegan brand that might not give rise to any sort of allergic reaction, please do share. I will ruv you forever! :)

Roast Duck Noodle Soup @ Hong Kong Noodle House, Burwood

 EPIC post night out food, nuff said.

The bestie and I.

So, the bestie (Miss Wendy & Co) and I managed to finally have some #boobtime D&M catching up sesh and random #sneakytime on Saturday night.

#SaturdayNight @ Lowenbrau, The Rocks

 Remember the statement I made above about pork hangover earlier? I reckon the massive pork knuckles (bottom left in pic above) gives a pretty good explanation, doesn't it?

#fatshit

Yours truly rocking them 3D glasses LOL

This is what accountants do on a Friday arvo when you're so over the week and you're just counting down to wine o'clock.

@ La Bodego, York St. 

 Friday drinks this week was with my Friday buddy Janice, aka Chaigyaru after missing each other for the past couple of weeks. :)

REVLON Lip Butter in Raspberry Pie

 One of the new found loves I recently acquired. :)

Pad Kee Meow @ Thairiffic, Westfield Foodcourt

 After all the rich and unhealthy shit I consumed in the past 2 weeks, I shall attempt to #eatclean this week. Even hardcore gyming isn't sufficient to keep my guts in place. =.="

Casual Sunday OOTD 

Singlet - Forever 21/ Shorts - Nichi, Malaysia/ Sandals - Sports Girl/ Studded bag - Dotti

With Ze Girls outside Circa, Parramatta

Baked Eggs @ Circa, Parramatta

Max Brennar for dessert!! <3 

Standard Friday night feats MAC Lipstick in Nicki Minaj & CC Dry @IvyPool

Two of my favourites - CC Dry and Lipsticks! <3

Posing #likeaboss in Ivy Change Room 

Top - Forecast/ Skirt - Dotti/ Ankle Boots - Wanted

As you can tell, nothing really exciting besides food and Friday nights and more food! After collating all the required photos for today's post, I realised that I have been having alot of heart-attack-on-a-plate I  in the past 2 weeks that even my intensive gym sessions wouldn't be able to save my ass. =.="

That being said, I shall try to #eatclean and be healthier this week. Lets hope my next photolog post is healthier than this. :P

Hope you lovelies had a great start to the week.

It's freakin' awesome when your Monday feels like the Eve! Whoop whoop! 

XOXO,

A

A Little of Everything - I'M Back!

Hey lovelies!

I know, I know. The last time I blogged was 2 weeks ago. *hides face*  This is probably the longest unannounced hiatus I have gone on. I have just been caught up with "what-I-wanna-do-in-life" ie quarter-life-crisis and also my lack of inspiration. 

Today's post is going to be another pictures-loaded-post - with an update of whats been happening in the past 2 weeks. I promise, beauty post resumes after this. I have a couple of swatches sitting in my Picasa album, waiting to be shown to the world of beauty. So, stay tune for that! 

Without further ado.... let's move on to some pikchasssss! :)

LOVIN' the sun!! I can feel that spring is in the airrrrrrr :)

Sydneysiders were graced with the lovely weather filled with sunshine yesterday after a cold and wet Friday! I had lunch with my sister at Arisun in the city followed by dessert at LNC Dessert House.

Clockwise from top left: Mixed Ramen, Salt and Pepper Silver Fish, Green Tea Snow Flakes and Kimchi

I was in need of some hangover food this morning - yumcha or spicy noodle soup. Ended up eating at Arisun near Darling Harbour. I reckon the one in Strathfield is WAY better. 

Mixed Ramen tasted like instant noodles, except it costs 13x more; Salt and Pepper Silver Fish was alright but definitely didn't worth $28. I was stuffed after lunch but cravings not satisfied! I don't think I will be going back Arisun in a very time! 

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If you followed me on twitter, you would have seen my "live update" during City2Surf. City2Surf is a 14km marathon which takes place in August every year to raise funds for charity. Yes, you saw it right - 14kms. 

I have always wanted to take part in City2Surf but never really bitten the bullet. I mean, its 14km not 4km and I know my fitness level in the prior years doesn't help either. 

However, I decided to be part of the biggest marathon in Sydney this year 1) I have been to the gym for the past 10 months so my fitness level improved albeit I am still not the fittest and 2) It's about time to suck it up and bite the bullet! 

I am glad I did as I enjoyed myself although I felt like I was rolled over by a truck in the next 2 days and was moaning every 2 steps I took. Definitely looking forward to next year and hopefully I will still be as G-ed as now and will actually train to run the entire 14km. We will see. =) 

SUPER MARIO!!!

Our very own City 2 Surf pose LOL

Gross hair, make-up-less face 

I Made It.. I Made It!

This is definitely the MOST unflattering photo ever posted on Through Beauty Eyes. Dead set. But I thought that it'd be sweet to have a photo of me crossing the finishing line. 

I finished the 14km in 2:27 hours, which was 27 minutes over my expected time LOL Well, in my "defence", this is my first time. My aim for next year is under 2hours! 

The Girls and I @ Sanctuary Hotel for a cold cider and some schnitty post City2Surf! 

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More photos from my Friday night outing with Miss Cindy from Fashionably Yummy and Miss J.H. 

Sponge Bob outside Cohi Bar!!

Contacts from Mukuchu.Com and wearing NYX Matte Lip Cream in Milan (SUPER LOVES!)

Sipping CC Dry, Nails - Endota Nail Polish in Richmond

Love this photo taken by Cindy - "innocent" look while sipping on my CC Dry LOL. 

All photos courtesy of Fashionably Yummy

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Nail of the Week:

Fuchsia Nails with White Crackles

First, apply 2 generous coat of Sally Hansen HD Nail Colour in Digital

VOILAAAA!

Then, apply a layer of white crackles nail polish (I am using China Glaze White Crackles here) and finish it off with a coat of Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.

I will be replying all the comments today (sorry for such a delay!) and probably draft a couple of posts for the week just so Through Beauty Eyes isn't as dead. =)

Hope you lovelies are enjoying your weekend!

Did any of you run the City2Surf? What are you wearing on your nails this week?

XOXO,

A

Sunday Quickie #2

Hi lovelies!!!

It has been a while long time since I last had a Sunday Quickie. And I know, it's almost Tuesday but since I am doing a recap of the happenings of my weekend, I thought I'd classify it under Sunday Quickie series. =) 

Friday started off awesome as my gift from Body Shop arrived at work - something I won from their twitter contest a week ago. :)

The Body Shop Limited Edition London Brush Collection Palette

02 A La Mode

I have gently swatched these colours and they are super pigmented! Can't wait to try them out and create some looks using it. =) 

Have any of you tried their London Brush range?

Instead of the usual Friday night drinks with my workmates, I had dinner and drinks with my "random" friends - Miss Cindy and Miss Juri! 

Why random, one may ask?

Miss Cindy Ngo who blogs at FASHIONABLY YUMMY 

Well, we don't exactly belong to any particular groups such as "uni group", "partying group", "work group"... you catch the drift. But I guess you can classify them under "uni casual work group" since thats where I met Cindy and that's when I got closer to Juri. 

Photo credit: FASHIONABLY YUMMY

I knew Juri since first year uni but we have been mere acquaintances and got closer when we worked together 2 years later.

I always have the most random outing with these girls and love how we will never run out of topic despite not meeting up for months. We started off at Coach Bar at GPO Martin Place, and hopped to Bungalow 8 at King St Wharf then to Cohi Bar at Darling Harbour and ended the night with Oporto's Bondi Burger cos I am #healthy like that. #suchafatshit

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@ Endota Spa

I had the opportunity to try the half an hour body massage complimentary of Endota Spa last Saturday and it was truly relaxing! Just exactly what I needed after all the assignment and work stress! :) 

More camwhoring pics of my ASOS fuschcia draped blazer featured in THIS post.

MAD LOVE!!! <3

I am praying hard that the weather will warm up towards the end of August as I just got a black dress for a friend's birthday and it would go perfectly well with this draped blazer! Not gonna happen though. :(

Lemon Tart - Le Renaissance Courtyard Cafe @ The Rocks

 This lemon tart was absolutely delicious! It has just the right amount of sugar and I definitely enjoy the tingling feeling from the sourness of the lemon. Do keep in mind, it definitely is on the upper end of the sour scale, so it might not be your cup of tea if you're not a fan of sour stuff. 

Jasmine Green Tea Macaroons - La Renaissance, Courtyard Cafe @ The Rocks

 LOVE IT TOO! I am a huge fan of salted caramel flavoured macaroon but choice were limited that day! No regrets in choosing this though! I love how the desserts from La Renaissance isn't too sweet! 

Blogging about in the wee hours is definitely not the wisest thing to do, innit? =.="

Weather on Saturday was absolutely lovely - sitting at the low 20s in the middle of winter, with the abundance of sunshine! So thankful that I didn't have to cooped up at home slaving away for my assignment or studying.

Wendy's Vodka Lemon Lime & my champers @ The Argyle, The Rocks

 Bitching Catching up over a glass of champers on a lovely Saturday arvo = what more could I ask for? =)

NOTW - Endota Nail Polishes in Richmond

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FOTD using La Glam Cosmetics Balinese Princess. (Review and detailed FOTD post soon!) during the Sydney Beauty Bloggers Casual Meet Up on Sunday! 

Knit top - Market City/ Crop pocket shorts - SUPRE

Outfit of the day - I was such a hero to rock my shorts without boots during winter! In my defence, it was fairly warm during the day until later in the arvo when it started raining. =.="

Rings from Lovisa & Equip/ Clutch from Equip

Marc by Marc Jacob Wallet

Yeap! As you can already see, I did go a little crazy with the nail polishes at The Pro Nail Supply Store @ Bankstown. And, so did the other bloggers. 

OPI, China Glaze, ORLY, Seche Vite, China Glaze crackles, ESSIE

Pro Nail Supply carries these nail polishes at a more affordable price for us Aussies! You can be the judge yourself. :)

OPI - $12

China Glaze - $6

China Glaze Crackles - $9

ORLY - $7

Essie - $6

Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat - $8

Seche Vite Fortified Strengthening - $6

Essie Cuticle Oil - $5

Charcoal Chicken @ Habib, Bankstown

 Love the chips with chicken salt and the charcoal chicken! I can understand what the hype is all about when it comes to Habib chicken but I reckon their food is a little on the salty side, especially the tabouli. I mean, is it even meant to be salty at all?

From top to bottom - FLOMAR True Colour Lipstick 35, FLOMAR Terra Blush-On #43, FLOMAR Terra Blush-On #41, FLOMAR Coral Blush Duo

Finally got my hands on some awesome Flomar goodies after hearing all the good reviews from Lilit!

She is having a GIVEAWAY at the moment and is giving away 2 Flomar blushes! What are you waiting for? 

A big thank you to Michelle who got this goodies for me when she was at Parra a couple of weeks ago because I seldom (almost never) venture past Lidcombe. 

One last thing before signing off.....

So, I entered Grad Solutions Got Balls Photography contest to be in the run to win either an Acer Netbook, a Polaroid Camera and Miss Independent Voucher. As you may already know, I am no longer in uni for a while, I am entering this competition to support my friend who's in charge of this campaign.

It will be greatly appreciated if you girls (or guys, if any) is able to head over to www.facebook.com/GradSolutionsAU, LIKE the PAGE and LIKE THIS PHOTO! 

Many thanks! ♥ 

What did you get up to during the weekend? Did any massive haulage? 

XOXO,

A