New found in supermarket

Hey guys, haven't posted in a long time. I'm technically in exam mode now, so no faffing about. Just wanted to show you a new cereal that I found in Taste.

Nutrition information:
Energy (per 100g) 338kcal
high fibre, good source of carbohydrates
containes cereals (wholegrain wheat flakes, barley); dried fruit (apple, raisins, cranberries, banana, sultana)

It's unlike the First Choice fruit & nut crisp, if this is eaten alone it tastes quite bland. Recommended to eat with skimmed milk, a bowl for breakfast, anyone?
Hope I get through my exams!

Look of the day: Motorcycle Jacket

 A motorcycle jacket is a good way to spruce up any outfit. Perfect for the cinema, or a dinner out, or simply spending time with friends.
I was in a hurry this morning (as you can see I didn't even brush my hair, and for some reason forgot to do it even when I came back home) so threw on the first things I came across in my wardrobe. Simple yet effective, a few wardrobe staples can save your life (and your time); and a motorcycle jacket is a must have!

In this photo I am wearing:

• white T-shirt with ruffled sleeves (H&M)
• jeans (Esprit EDC)
• motorcycle jacket (Izzue)

That's it! Thanks for visiting my blog xx

Galaxy Shorts Tutorial

So I have this pair of black pants that are an awkward length: not short and not long, kind of knee length, I guess? I bought it for $85 in a shop on Fa Yuen Street two years ago and I don't wear it much. So I decided to turn them into a pair of galaxy shorts, and here's a tutorial with pictures telling you how I did it :) Enjoy!

Materials: 1 pair of pants, scissors, fork, acrylic paints (violet, blue, pink, green, orange, yellow), toothbrush, small brush
DIY duration: ~2hours

 1. I cut the pants to a suitable length with a pair of scissors, around 10cm from the knee.

 2. I frayed the edges with a fork, since the pants aren't denim this is an easy step as it will naturally fray a bit when you cut it.

 3. Further fray the edges by rubbing the ends or rubbing them with sandpaper.

 4. Take some acrylic and mix a colour that you like. I use Daler & Rowney Deep Violet as the main colour. You could also use fabric paint as it is likely to stay on longer, but I find it doesn't look as cool because of the glossy texture after it dries. Take your pick :)

 5. Rub the acrylic on with an old toothbrush, in a circular motion, and try not to leave large blobs or spots. Do the same for the back.

 6. Next I took blue and did the same procedure as with the violet. You could also use pink, light blue, light violet; just add a bit of white to the paint!

 7. I dotted on some white spots with a small brush, for the stars, and added some crosses: star-crossed! Remember to do it for the back too, or it will look weird.

8. Lastly add the planets and the comets. For planets, draw circles using emerald green, then blend in cadmium orange, lemon yellow and leaf green. For comets, put a blob of orange onto the fabric then smear with your finger. At the back of the shorts I chose not to draw planets as the front is supposed to be highlighted more, but I did draw comets.



Thanks for reading and I hope you liked my tutorial! If you are as bored as I am and it happens to be a public holiday like today, give it a shot! It takes about 2 hours for everything.

Look of the day: Countryside

 

 I went to a country park today with my family for a barbecue and some fresh air. Sometimes we just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the trees and the open!

In this photo I am wearing:

• Magenta Keep Running Dri-fit shirt (Nike)
• Low-waisted Jeans (Esprit EDC)
• Red Converse Sneakers
• Yellow backpack

When you're going to the countryside, remember less is more. Simple yet effective look is fine for your day out :)

Look of the day: Nature Girl

 It's always fun in spring because it's not too hot and you can still wear long trousers. They are comfy and not too tight, and you won't have to worry about sweating in them!
I took this photo with my owl decoration in my room. I love love love love owls. They're just so... sagacious. (If you don't know what that means, look it up!) I'm also in love with nature, I love recycling, I love trees, I love green.
The photo has been edited with BeFunky. Go check it out!

In this photo I'm wearing:

• Beige tank: H&M
• White shirt: H&M
• Hunter-green trousers: Zara 
• Shoes (not shown here): Toms
• Sunglasses: homemade :)
• Bangles: H&M

DIY Converse Sneakers

New video uploaded onto Youtube!
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Festival Walk

Location of the month: Festival Walk

Located in the most convenient spot of Kowloon Tong, Festival Walk, the local shopping mall, nestles comfortably among it surrounding area. Here hectic hongkongers can relax and have a nice ol' shopping trip and drink a cup of tea (I don't drink coffee) before heading home.

The quirky building catches the eye once the car drives down the hill. The irregular shape of it all and the big logo with the red ribbon.
It used to belong to Swire, but now it's some Maple thing.
Dunno, doesn't make a difference, as long as the interior is unchanged, which big company owns it doesn't matter, innit?
Car is not the only way to get there, it's Exit C from the Kowloon Tong MTR, guys. Easy as heaven. You can take the bus or mini-bus there, or if you have spare change in your pockets, a taxi. Just make sure you don't stop outside where the double yellow line is.

Festival Walk proudly presents the best shopping experience, as it boasts with its "In You. In Here." banners.
The ice rink is an added bonus.

Shops & restos I usually go to:

• Taste (supermarket)
• H&M, Accessorize, Marks & Spencers
• Kiehls, The Body Shop, Watsons
• Page One, Log-On
• Rice Paper, SimplyLife, Armaroni
• McDonalds, Starbucks

The skating rink is fun. If you know how to skate, that is.
The entry ticket is $55 and add on $7 for a locker. I went with my friend once and had no idea why the attendant at the counter shoved us a pack of crackers. Probably because we looked nice.
A little tip: try to go in the morning where most of the people are still half-asleep; because in the afternoon there comes a weird man with a fan who likes spinning around, and I tell 'ya, you do not want ice-skating blades hatched into your skull. Just sayin'!

Shops & restos to avoid (and the reason why):

• Apple Store (filled to the brim with stinky-armpit men carrying suitcases, pregnant woman carrying babies over one shoulder and holding the hand of a toddler; kids running around)
• 王家沙 (the dirtiest plates. ever. my teacup had a lipstick stain on it last time I went, which was two years ago.)
• Hollister (it's not bad actually, just put on your gas mask and bring your flashlight before you go in. and the price tags are tiny! I wonder why.)
• Pacific Coffee (it should be called working-on-my-macbook cafe instead, university students have taken over it like gnats. and all they order is a cup of coffee!)

Every month I post up a new recommendation for places to go to. Check this out by clicking the "Locations" button in the top bar!