Another week has gone by...

Sorry for the lack of posts - I caught a mini flu bug this past week, was down with the fever and a nasty sore throat since Wednesday. I *think* I'm almost fully recovered now.

I was a really good girl and didn't shop for any clothing and etc. BUT I did get a set of skincare products (which I NEED for day use) from Lunasol, cos it was too good an offer to resist! RM268 (approx. $75) for a full sized bottle of cleansing oil, foaming cleanser, toner, and moisturizer! Its not really considered breaking my ban when I'm buying necessities right? :P

HOWEVERRRR....I did something really bad today. I colored my hair on a whim! It's now a warm medium coppery brown, kinda like what you see in Japanese fashion mags :D Pictures up soon!

Ladies and Gentlemen, I have an announcement to make...

I will be moving to Bangkok in October/end September! My company is sending me there for work.

I've been keeping this under wraps until now because I was still undecided on whether I was moving or not, but common sense (and advice from my parents/boyfriend) is telling me that if an MNC transfers you to a foreign country within less than 6 months of employment, its gonna look pretty damn good on your resume!

Looks like I'm gonna be very busy with the move/immigration documents/language lessons in upcoming months...and looks like its back to LDR (though not as far away as before) again :(

Anyway....this city will be my new home for awhile, so I intend to make the best of it!
This is where I will be doing my shopping... :D

This is where I will be working......and more shopping (?) *gulp*

Updates soon, I promise!

Sorry I've gone MIA yet again. I got back from Bangkok last Wednesday - 3 CRAZY whirlwind work-filled days there, but our presentation was a great success, which really makes all that hard work worthwhile :)

I was a REALLY good girl and did not shop at all despite the "Great Thailand Sale" going on and the 50% off signs at the duty-free shops :P Crossing my fingers that I'll be able to resist the temptation of 70% off at Mango. Its super hard to say no to Mango!

Anyways, will probably update tomorrow, so please hang in there! :)

Just my luck...

Just as I took the plunge and swiped the credit card for my new Burberry bag, thereby immediately imposing a shopping ban on myself, Mango and Zara decide to go on sale!!!!
:( EEEEEEEEE, NOT FAIRRRRRR!

More reasons to remain broke for the next few months:
1. Pay off next month's credit card bill
2. Boyfriend's birthday this weekend
3. Deposit minimum goal amount(self-imposed again) of money into savings account - don't want to fall into the habit of spending everything I earn!
4. Maintain insurance premium payments
5. Maintain mum's 'monthly allowance' :D

Anyway, I'm off to Bangkok again next week on business. Pros: Meals and Accomodations are all paid for, and the hotel bed is heavennnnnnn. Cons: I'm there to work, and no shopping this time. And I have no money for massages either. Boooohoooo! :'(

Today Was a Productive Day...

I managed to complete all the items on my to-do list for the day, which is really good for a change :)

Outfit for the day - I was dressed up for 'war', but unfortunately it got postponed to tomorrow. Price negotiations with my agency. Can't wait to get it over and done with! By the way, this is what my bag looks like when carried/slung over the shoulder. Not too big I think.
Chiffon draped blouse - one of my recent buys from Zara
Belt - from Bangkok
Skirt - Mango
Bag - Burberry ^_^
Shoes - Nine West

I am officially on a 90 day shopping ban...

I have been a BAD girl. Work-related stress has resulted in me splurging on way too many purchases over the past month!

I must admit that although my job drives me up the wall with all those late hours and constant, extreme pressure to deliver, the upside is that I get to treat myself to some little luxuries every now and then. Except I went overboard on the NOW so I have to cut back on the then. Therefore, I am now imposing a strict 90-day shopping ban on myself. The only things I'm allowed to spend on are necessities like food, and replacing items that are worn/broken.

Now that the formalities are out of the way, let's review the damage...

SK-II stuff - I bought the Facial Treatment Clear Lotion and Advance Whitening Source Pancake (compact and puff came separately)

SK II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion 215ml Conditions. Purifies. Perfectly prepares skin for Facial Treatment Essence. This crystal clear skin refining lotion with Hydroxy-Acids, soothing moisturizers and Pitera is the final step of your purifying ritual. Alcohol-free.

This is actually a toner. Ingredients include hyaluronic acid and a chockfull of hydrating ingredients on top of the AHAs, so I reckon it should be good for my skin. Tonight is my second night using the toner (I only use it once a day), and so far my skin likes it. I can see that my face is glowier and my pores are smaller in the morning! Fingers crossed that it will continue to get better each day :D

Advanced Whitening Source Pancake
Advanced Whitening Source Pancake provides natural coverage of spots, freckles, pores and other skin imperfections for a flawless-looking finish. It contains MT Blocker P (Vitamin C derivative, Vitamin B3 and Pitera®) and Inositol, an ingredient that is also present in Whitening Source Derm-Revival Program. The secret to achieving this lies in its perfect blend of powders of three different sizes, which fills in pores and provides natural coverage of skin troubles. The unique blend of four pearl powders – cream, blue, pink and white - creates depth for light reflection, helping dull skin achieve a translucent finish

This 2-way cake is awesome! Its super fine texture glides on smoothly on top of my Lunasol Modeling Liquid Foundation and covers my scars (which are improving thanks to Paul & Joe) perfectly. The powders' mattifying powers are also really good, and it doesn't really sink into my laugh lines. Crossing my fingers that it won't break me out somewhere down the line.

Next.....

A purchase that broke the bank but made the girl happy...
My first Burberry bag! I didn't get the checkered one because too many people are using those! I'm a classic leather bag kinda girl, and I enjoy the feel of thick, squishy leather compared to canvas :D I also love the smell of buttery soft leather, it makes me feel like I'm in a room with a fireplace sitting on a club chair while it snows outside....or maybe that's just my overactive imagination.

Anyways, here's the bag...great for work or play, and just the right size! The tag thingy is removable, and it comes with a long leather strap so the satchel can be converted into a sling bag. Multi-tasking baby, I like.
The insides - see I still got my checkers! They're just not visible to outsiders :D

Ok the end I'm going to go nurse my sore bank account now.

What a week :(

Haven't dressed up for work all week because I've been working too long and hard. Highly sleep deprived, so please allow me to catch some ZZZs before I find the strength to update my blog...