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Bershka Multi Stripe T-Shirt

New Look Floral Printed Cheesecloth Playsuit

ASOS Gold Plated Sterling Silver Face Profile Earrings

PrettyLittle Thing Stripe Tie Waist Shorts

Miss Selfridge Bow Espadrille

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ASOSDESIGN double breasted mini skirt in blue stripe with buttons ($47.37)

ASOSDESIGN Palm Leaf Stud Earrings ($6.32)

BoohooRose Print Tie Waist Ruffle Dress ($25.27)

ASOSFAYLA Tie Leg Plaited Flat Sandals ($18.95)

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A Mini Notebook

You might be surprised at the places you'll get most of your creative ideas. For me this often happens while I'm taking a shower (Eureka!), or when I'm traveling. It's so frustrating to not have a piece of paper to jot these things down. While it is convenient to use an app, I enjoy the process of writing things down by hand. When I visited Kilinochci back in December I made sure I purchased a tiny notebook that can fit into my handbag so I can take it with me on field trips. Ever since, this has been a staple in my handbag, whether it is to make grocery lists, research notes, or even just to doodle.

Pink Lotus Almond Intensive hand cream by Spa Ceylon

Speaking of traveling, it is usually while on the way to work in a tuk, after a rushed morning shower that I often notice how dry my hands are, and also spot the dry patches on my arms. Hence I've been carrying handcream around in my bag for such occasions. I've used the NUXE handcream, but I've consistently come back to my Spa Ceylon Pink Lotus. As you may know this has been a favourite since 2016. I've tested their other scents at the store and I've tried the Ceylon Tea & Ylang, but this is the only one I've consistently come back to. I'm letting you know that I already have a back-up in my dresser in an effort to assure you of how good this actually is. 

Instant Hair Refresh Dry Shampoo by Batiste

I had never tried dry shampoo until I got this Batiste one. I've heard of the brand before but of course since they are not shipped to Sri Lanka, I have never got the opportunity to test them out. Imagine my surprise when I spotted one at the local Food City. I've been using it for when my hair gets greasy, to add some body to it and make it easier to style. Usually one of the concerns of dry shampoos especially on darker hair, is how white specks can appear. I have not noticed them with this particular one which is great! You know how much I love scented products and the cherry smell in this is so enticing and not overpowering at all.

Huile Prodigieuse Multi-purpose Dry Oil by NUXE

This little favourite of mine was sadly forgotten for the longest time. I was contemplating (and complaining) getting a rollerball perfume that fits right into my handbag and I never found one. It was then I spotted this sitting on my dresser and I was immediately taken back to the first time I opened this magical potion. I loved the scent back then and I still do. It is mild, and smells of fresh Spring flowers like Camelia, with added hints of vanilla (I don't know how I picked up on this since it is not stated on their list of ingredients). It's another product that is amazing at locking the moisture in, especially for dry patches. I've used it on my hair to detangle when it gets messy and to add some shine. I've used it on my wrists and neck as a perfume. So many uses in such a tiny bottle, and I wonder how I could have even forgotten it in the first place.

Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater by Mario Badescu

Talk about a product that's so highly rated. It was out of curiosity that I bought this. Believe it or not I did not like this at first since the nozzle did not create the fine mist that I wanted. With use, and a little shake, this has won over my heart and I could definitely see why this product has received so much love. It's the perfect handbag companion especially for tropical islanders. A spritz of this will instantly refresh your skin and keep it hydrated admist the hot and humid weather. The best part is that this product is for all skin types, and you can use it on your hair, face and skin.  

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Pink Lotus Almond Intensive hand cream by Spa Ceylon

Instant Hair Refresh Dry Shampoo by Batiste

Huile Prodigieuse Multi-purpose Dry Oil by NUXE (also available on CultBeauty) 

Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater by Mario Badescu (also available on BeautyBay) 

What are your handbag essentials? Let me know in a comment down below.

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Missguided High Neck Polka Dot Dress

Neon Rose Tea Blouse With Tie Sleeves In Spot Floral

Neon Rose Shirt With Broderie Balloon Sleeves

ASOS MOUSE Pointed Mules

ASOS DESIGN mix & match culotte with tie waist

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Hi everyone!

Hope you are enjoying your Thursday. I just quickly wanted to share this post. Tassel earrings are among the most popular trends for A/W 2017. You can read more about these trends in the upcoming articles on YOUth magazine (with Sunday Island).  By the way, these ones are from Quirky Central .

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I love heels as much as the next person. I probably love looking at them more than actually walking in them. I personally find walking in sky high stilettos quite daunting. I've bought a pair of black ankle strap platform pumps a couple of years ago and probably wore it twice or thrice. I honestly believe I survived because of the strap on feature. So when I made my purchases this time, I made sure I lowered the effects of my ego and chose pairs I actually feel comfortable in. I'm warning you of the graphic content, but there's nothing worse than having to sweat through a party wondering when you're going to trip and break your neck.

As I was looking around the store, my eyes quickly drifted towards an off-white faux suede pair with chunky heels. I figured these would not only be great for the gown but also would complement more comfort oriented clothing like jeans and t-shirts. Luckily for me chunky heels aren't unflattering anymore in the world of fashion, so I faced no resistance in opening up my wallet for them. Cleaning these will be stressful but I'm hoping they will cooperate and give me lots of wear time before I have to dump them. 

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Heels: Saffans Nugegoda
Jeans: Kelly Felder

The first thing I did when I got my credit card was rush to my laptop and join ASOS. Knowing that there are endless ranges and brands of clothes and makeup available for international customers made me an avid fan of ASOS even before I started my blog. I have posted my hauls right here and the question that I still receive is whether ASOS is reliable. My answer would have to be an unwavering yes. They've pretty much nailed online retailing from their impeccable customer service to stocking brands like River Island, Miss Selfridge, NYX (for all the makeup lovers) to prompt delivery. They even have items from the TommyXGigi collaboration! 

Every month two to three days I check the website and keep saving items to buy later. So I thought this will be the perfect opportunity to show you some of the items that I have saved up; hoping this will be an interesting enough post to write up every month. 

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All pictures are from the ASOS Website.

Absolutely love the detailing on this one and with a pair of ankle boots and an ear cuff this look would be so edgy. 

Crotchet lace is just so pretty and elegant and this piece is so versatile you can dress it up or down. Simply tuck in a white tee for effortless styling.

Fashion Union Petite Victor Cold Shoulder Ruffle Detail Blouse : $20.96

This top ticks all the boxes in terms of current trends: the cold shoulder and blushing pink color are both trending at the moment. 

ASOS Frill Sleeve Shift Dress: $45.14

New Look Multi Buckle Pointed Shoe: $18.54

Hello everyone,

Hope you enjoyed Valentine's Day, I certainly did enjoy mine. Basically my university friends came up with the idea of drawing lots and giving a present to the person we each picked. Kind of like a secret santa, but a Valentine version of it. Shall we call it- Secret cupid? So we opened our presents yesterday and I was really glad that my friend loved what I got her-which was Paper Towns by John Green. She had told me earlier that she wanted to read the book before watching the movie. So she was thrilled when she saw the book. As for me, I received a set of makeup brushes and mehendi which was really sweet and thoughtful. A girl can never have too many makeup brushes!

 Anyway as I mentioned in my previous post I have been shopping a lot over the past couple of months and I promised you a post on my haul, so let's get started. I managed to pick up a few items from K-zone during their December sales. We had a really fun day shopping and eating 'achcharu' (pickles) and just walking around to see what's new at the stores.

The first item I picked up was this white top. I had seen a similar one on ASOS which was sold out before I could even hit the 'add to bag' button.

Next thing I picked up is this dress from the same store. As you know blue is my favorite color, which is pretty much the reason behind getting this. I really like the fabric too, it is so lightweight and comfortable to wear. It's the perfect length as well. I think this would be a good holiday look. This can even be paired with a jacket-say a black leather one and some ankle boots to switch up the feel of it. I'm not sure if this was Rs. 650 or Rs. 690, either way I didn't spend more than Rs.700 on this one.

I then walked past one store twice before picking up this white top. Somehow I always pick up whites, blacks and greys- I 'm not even sure why. I adore the back detailing of the top especially the gold buttons *insert heart emoji here*. It is a peplum top but the material is longer in the back so it adds another dimension to the shape of it. This was just Rs. 460 which was unbelievable. 

I also picked up this dressing gown which is made from a jersey material. It is so soft and comfortable to wear when just lounging on the sofa watching tele and eating junk food-which to be honest is what I do half my spare time. Now that I'm thinking about it, I wish I had gotten more of these. This was around Rs. 450 as well.






Next stop-Hameedias. I picked up a skirt from Hameedias for Rs. 1999.

I really like the color of the skirt and the floral pattern. I think it's a great transition piece from Winter to Spring (despite the fact that we don't have cold winters here, it's great to mix in cool tones from the Winter season trends) It is lightweight and very comfortable to wear. I love how this complements the top I got earlier.

I then went shopping for a birthday outfit. I found a cute little store called Marni. They have really pretty dresses for every occasion. Needless to say I loved the color of the dress I picked up. I also liked the mesh look of the material and the detailing around the waist. It has a slit that is not too long which is perfect for me. I think this kind of dress would be great for both day and night time outings. I absolutely love it!






The next dress I picked up was this pink one which I was hesitant to get because of the fabric. It looks absolutely gorgeous with the floral detailing on the net fabric. Imagine this with some bohemian braids on-it's perfect! I can't wear this piece for too long though as it tends to irritate my skin which is a bummer.

To pick up some jewelry, I went to one of my favorite stores-Chamathka and picked up a ring-which I managed to loose within two weeks. Sigh. But I highly recommend their store if you do want to purchase good quality jewelry for affordable prices. 

I also picked up this pair of sunglasses at Odel basically for free because we used up all the points on our loyalty card. I really liked two pairs at the store, this and a black one with gold detailing. And to my surprise, I finally saw a pair of round sunglasses. By the way, why do we not have more of those here? They were a little too big for my tiny head so I opted to go with this pair of turtle-shell sunglasses. I really like the retro look of them. Again I saw a pair exactly like these ones on ASOS (http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Classic-Retro-Sunglasses/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5994628&cid=4545&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=3&clr=Brown&totalstyles=261&gridsize=3). Sadly one of the nose pads came off though and I still haven't got it fixed.

I also purchased a love bangle (No not from Cartier). I wanted one for so long but I felt like everyone was wearing them, so I kind of put it off. Then I saw a few on the Royal & Regal Instagram page and I knew, I just knew I had to get one. They have three colors-silver, gold and rose gold. I picked up one in rose-gold. My main concern buying this was the fit of it. I have the tiniest wrists so everything I put on my hands look massive. So I was really glad when these fit me perfectly well. I had never ordered from Royal & Regal and when my package was a little late to arrive I went into panic mode. But they responded to my endless questions and responded back quickly-so thumbs up for the product quality and great customer service. Added bonus-they also ship internationally!
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 Thank you for reading this post and let me know in a comment below which items out of the ones I picked up are your favorites.

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