This sh*t is bananas! B.A.N.A.N.A.S.

Top: GG5 (Similar here) | Skirt: Primark (Similar here) | Shoes: Valentino

Bag: Aldo (Similar here) | Brooch: Gift from Char (Similar here) | Ring: Vintage (Similar here) 

So I found this super easy no carbs banana pancake recipe so I felt compelled to share it. If you're like me, very into diet trends, and you're all "Carbs are bad" then you will LOVE this recipe. But if you're like my weirdo friends (you know who you are!) and you don't like eggs, then move along.

Mush up one banana into what resembles baby's vomit

Crack 2 eggs and whisk them

Mix in the banana mush

Heat buttered pan and pour in the egg-banana mix

Cook over low-medium heat on each side for a few minutes, I kind of estimate and check for golden brownness

Eat that delicious banana pancake delight. Serve with whatever you think pairs well.

I had some with Nutella too and that was delicious because I love Nutella as much as I love my family. Nutella is my family. The banana pancakes are really delicious and sweet so it doesn't even need any syrup or icing sugar but feel free to add on whatever makes you happy!

Helpful tip: these pancakes don't bubble like normal pancakes so you might not know when to flip 'em. Good to cook it low and slow so it doesn't burn but solidifies nicely.

Also, don't make them too large because then they're hell to flip. Unless you're Jamie Oliver and you can flip things sans cutlery. The first time I made it too large and I tried to flip it and it was a disgusting mess and looks like scrambled egg (but still tasted good).

*Post initial photo taking edit: I made the pancakes again but this time using a blender - I blended the bananas and the eggs, which made the texture way smoother and more watery, which, when poured into the pan, made much neater, flatter and rounder pancakes which cooked a little more evenly! And I decided to use a Happy Call double sided pan for the flipping, which made it waaaay easier and less messy. Suck on that Jamie Oliver!

So round. Much smooth. Many yum.

Happy cooking, thanks for reading!

*Grumble grumble grumble*

Top: Borrowed from Mousie (Similar here) | Skirt: Forever 21 (Similar here)

Flats: Vincci (Similar here) | Bag: OG (Similar here)

So I've been an epic crankypants lately, maybe more so than my normal self. I think it's because of consistent and repeated experiences with other people that makes me feel... UGH. I'm turning into such a grumpy old woman. I think I might end up being one of those super intense people who take videos nonstop so they can shame others on Stomp or something. 

Anyway, in case you're ever concerned that you're gonna bump into me and I might spit flames at you, or if you're just curious as to what constitutes acting like a giant douche turd on crack, no worries, here's a helpful chart for you:

Anyway, I'm pretty sure you guys and all your mates are totally awesome because only awesome people are associated with this blog - yup, all three of us. 

Hope you don't come across any butt monkeys any time soon, but I guess if you do, just be cool (unlike me). Who knows, maybe I'm the butt monkey for judging people...

Thanks for reading! 

Testing my patience

Dress: Shein | Shoes: Pedder Red (Similar here) | Bag: OG (Similar here)

Sunglasses: Vans | Earrings: Vintage (Similar here) | Ring: Vintage (Similar here) 

I like this dress because it reminds me of this: 

 

Pic from wikipedia

Did you know that this is called a 'Test Card'??? I didn't. I wonder if this still pops up when there's no TV service. I feel like I should print these out and hold them up when I'm in the office and people are badgering me for things. I'll be all, 'sorry, no service, please try again later' and then try to hypnotise them with the pattern. 'You will bring me a coffee and a bagel and then leave me alone... and you are also getting sleeeeeeeepy.'

It's been a looooong two weeks. Not only have I not been actually watching any TV, I've also been working like a maniac. Anyway, what I really wanted to say is.... Look into the test card... You are getting sleepy... Give me all your money....Meh. It was worth a shot.

Thanks for reading! 

Bonjour

T-shirt: Gap (Similar here) | Skirt: Romwe | Bag: Mango (Similar here) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Necklace: Old (Similar here) | Ring: Old (Similar here) | Shoes: Koumi Koumi

I read somewhere that the 2 most important things for you to put on before you face the harsh elements of reality are a good sunblock and a good moisturiser. Obviously in this scenario, putting on clothes is a given so you are not arrested for public indecency. So before you even think to slap on a nice coat of makeup to make you look like a fresh daisy, you should be investing in those two first!

I've spoken about my sunblock preferences already but I've been on the hunt for a good daytime moisturiser and I think I've gotten a good one. I've got combination skin (I think) and I prefer light moisturisers for daily day time use. I'm already using the Laneige Water Sleeping Pack_EX so I thought I'd give the Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream_EX a shot - so far so good! It smells nice and as you would have deduced from its name, it's got a gel-like texture which gets absorbed into the skin fairly quickly leaving a bouncy toingtoing feeling without that oily creamy after effect. I have no idea what the 'EX' is for but I'm just gonna say it means 'expensive'. While not pricey like another day cream I used to use (Biotherm), at $52 (thereabouts) from Sephora (I think), it's not exactly super affordable.

Anyway, here's to hoping I don't suddenly get a breakout, or turn purple, or maybe suddenly become really attractive to llamas or something.

Thanks for reading!

Camera un-ready

Dress: Romwe | Shoes: Sheinside | Bag: Mango (Similar here)

Earrings: Lovisa (Similar here) | Ring: Lovisa (Similar here) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker

I've had some pretty crappy luck lately - the boo's brother was thinking of selling his Canon EOS DSLR camera and I'd seen his really nice fancy pics taken using this camera so I asked to try it out for a week. I took it home on a Sunday evening and wanted to use it the next day to take my OOTD pics (for the uninitiated, that's outfit of the day) but firstly, I didn't put in the SD card, and secondly... I found out that somehow, I broke the lens. Yup. I spoiled the zoom and auto-focus function within 24 hours without even using the camera. Just. Wow. 

I've been particularly emo about this whole thing but obviously I wasn't going to return him a broken camera so it's mine now, and I've bought a new lens but we're in the testing phase so please excuse the teething problems. Actually, the pictures taken here are using the broken lens but I ended up buying a cheaper 50mm 1.8 lens (I have no idea what this means, I'm just acting smart, the boo's brother just told me what to get because I'm useless) so get ready for some bokeh (seriously what are all these words???)!

So just a tip for the camera noob - DON'T DO ANYTHING. Although it still might get spoilt... So I would suggest you just don't get into it at all and save some money and maybe go find a new hobby. 

Thanks for reading! 

Miss No

Jumpsuit: Smooch the Label | Cape-blazer: Smooch the Label | Shoes: Shutz (Similar here) 

Bag: Mango (Similar here) | Ring: Jessica Buurman | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 

My mother always said 'no' was my favourite word.

'Want to try some [fruit that looks like the love-child of a hedgehog, a shoe and a piece of wood]?' 
'NO'
'Want to go to [cool place where people will be and socialising will take place]?'
'NO' 
'Want to play [fun game that will ultimately make me look like a wobbly noob]?' 
'NONONO!'

Totally my face

Pic from here

I said a big 'no' to wearing jumpsuits but here I am, wearing a jumpsuit. I couldn't help it. I succumbed to the cool print and the overall fashiony vibe. But I have to say, as cool as it is, it felt really ridiculous every time I went to the washroom. Undressing and then dressing yourself every time you need to pee is both silly and exhausting. And I drink a lot of water. I also have a slight fear that I forget to lock the door and someone walks in on me in nothing but my underwear. Or that the fire alarm goes off and I don't have enough time to get properly attired before running out of the burning building of doom.

Perhaps I should just save this piece for special occasions that last maximally 2 hours.

Anyway, here are a list of sartorial no's in my book. But I'm in a jumpsuit so who k(no)ws?

The-Emperor's-New-Clothes gown

Pic from here

Maybe if my bod were as rocking as Beyonce's then we'd be in business, but I just don't understand this sheer trend. It's like paying a lot of money for very little fabric.

The unitard

Pic from ASOS

Oh come on, even the name is stupid. I suppose I might wear this if I decide to turn to a life of burglary or ballet. Burglary seems much more likely. I have the grace of a drunken sea cucumber. 

Tie-dye anything

Pic from here

I just can't. If I had to describe my style as what it is not, I would start with 'Not hippie' first. 

Velour tracksuit

Pic from here

Maaaaaaybe I'd wear something like this in black on a plane... But I doubt it. I just can't carry this look off. Although I had a classmate in uni who wore these all the time, in so many different colours. I don't know why she never felt hot/like she was wearing pjs.

Anyway, not to be a hater, I think if you wear these things, then good on ya, I'm sure you look bangin' but I just can't imagine them on myself. But I said the same thing about jumpsuits, so I guess only time will tell.

Thanks for reading!

Obliterate me

Dress: Dorothy Perkins (Similar here) | Bag: Charles & Keith | Shoes: Sheinside

Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Ring: Gift from Jee Fang from Lovisa (Similar here)

I somehow imagined my dress to be covered in polka dots and even tagged it as such but then I realised that actually they're more like raindrops. Anyway, doesn't matter because I love polka dots so I'm just going to pretend it is what I thought la la la la la la la I can't hear you la la la la. My love affair with polka dots is really only second to my love affair with fatty foods.

So you can only imagine how much I wish I could check out the Yayoi Kusama Obliteration Room in person and paste some stickers and be a part of the art. This is totally going to be my inspiration for the house of the future.

Obliteration Room image taken from here

My aunt first told me about Kusama a couple of years ago. She's an incredibly fun artist who uses dots on everything she does in a myriad of colours. I checked out her 'Dots Obsession' when I was in France and I loved it so much, I wanted to take it home but it didn't fit into my suitcase.

Photo taken by uncle John.

To fulfill my Kusama Kraving (this should totally be a thing), I got a keychain and a folder. But the room is the one I want (Please note for future birthday and Christmas presents. Thanks.) She also did a collaboration with Louis Vuitton in 2012 so LV bags and such are also welcome.

So kawaii and so useful

Anyway, if you're a more fortunate individual than me, please please please check it out and maybe get a souvenir. Thanks for reading!

Hair, there and everywhere

Dress: Chicnova

Bag: Hong Kong (Similar here)

Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Ring: Gift (Similar here)

Earrings: Vintage (Similar here)

Shoes: Nelly (Similar here)

I am useless at styling my hair, I can only do three hair styles: regular ponytail, side ponytail, and no ponytail. But I am pretty intense about hair preservation and care so I think I can share some of my experts tips so that you can have the shiny bouncy hair that I hope to have one day.

1. So I'm using Kerastase shampoo and conditioner but I honestly can't say that it's made much of a difference to the state of my hair since I started using it. The only change so far is that it's made me a lot more poor. I can't say more expensive is always better so don't be a sucker for branding like me.

2. I am a sweaty human being so I wash and blow dry my hair daily. In order to make it calm the eff down from all that washing and blowing, I smooth a bit of Moroccanoil treatment in my hair before I blow it dry. Mousie introduced it to me and it is AWESOME to the power of 100. It's also much better than the olive oil the momster used to put in my hair when I was a kid which made me look like I dipped my head in tar. I'm not sure if she thought I was some kind of pasta dish.

3. Once a week, I like to use a deep cleansing shampoo to reduce oily build up. I use Redken scalp relief oil detox because it give me that squee-squee clean feeling. I detest that oily hair smell. All you end of day train takers will know what I'm talking about.

4. To ensure the tips of my hair still retain softness even after I've done the deep cleaning shampoo, I use Schwarzkopf one minute hair conditioning mask. It smells really nice and makes my hair super soft. It's a shame it's so hard to pronounce. When I was telling my colleagues about it, I ended up having to spell it out because I sounded like I bit my tongue. By the way, spelling it is also really difficult. Couldn't they just name the company 'shiny bouncy hair' or something??? Schwaarrrrkkkooppfff, think of the people!!

I love you guys

Schwaaaaarrrzzzzkoooopfff

Hokay, so those are my hair care thingymajiggys for you to consider. Thanks for reading!