MakeUp Inspiration for Halloween

October is here!! Which means it's almost Halloween Day. Do you have any plan for celebrate it?? Or you just want to have a party but want something different with your make up look?? At this post I'll answer your problem by write about make up inspiration for Halloween.

Halloween identic with something dark. Most people will use "creepy" costume, with dark make up as well. Smokey eyes and dark lip color become the most common make up that everyone gonna use. There's nothing wrong with it. But, how about if we make a new make up style for this special event??

Forget about all "dark" make up, this time I'll use bright make up starts from eyeshadow, until lip color. Yup!! As you can see on the picture, I chose a bright - glittery silver eyeshadow, to make my eyes more festive. Not forgetting the lips, I also use a glittery lip gloss to layer the lip matte as a base. I love to use liquid lip matte for every occasions. It's very pigmented, and more long lasting than usual lipstick. However, at the special moment like this, we can give another layer with glittering lip gloss or just a simply glitter, to make it looks more glamorous.

Eye Make Up with Kylie Cosmetics Holiday Collection 2016 Eyeshadow Palette

For this make up look, mostly I used make up from Kylie Cosmetics Holiday Collection 2016. Starts from the eyeshadow palette, until the lip color. I really recommend to use their products for an event, because not just the lip color, but the eyeshadow also have a very pigmented color and it's really long lasting. It's perfect for a party used.

Kylie Holiday Edition 2016 - Kyshadow & Liquid Lip Color

Here's the make up list that I used for this look:

• Giorgio Armani Designer Lift Smoothing Firming Foundation No. 4
• Maybelline Instant Anti-Age The Eraser Eye Concealer - Light
• KIKO Milano Colour Veil Blush No. 03
• Make Up For Ever Face Contour Kit No. 2
• Kyshadow by Kylie Cosmetics Holiday Collection 2016 
• Etude House Drawing Eyebrow - Brown
• Koji Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner - Deep Black
• Koji Dolly Wink Color Eyeliner - Vivid Pink
• Kylie Cosmetics Liquid Lip Matte - Angel
• Kylie Cosmetics Lip Gloss - Cupid

What do you think about this make up look?? Share your thoughts ^^

First Time Baking for Celebrate Winston 2nd Birthday

"A mother's love knows no limit. She'll try everything that is best for her children, even it's beyond her ability." ~ Stella Angelita ~

It sounds right for me, and also every mothers in the world. When we talk about our children, it's like nothing impossible. Even when it's really hard, we'll try to learn and do our best to help them. I've been a mother for more than 8 years. During that time, I had learned many new things. All the things I've learned are not for my own sake, but for my children. Without realizing it, I'm not just a housewife. Even though I just stayed at home, I've played many important roles for my family :

Medicine Experts
When in high school, I wasn't a student from science class who learned about physics, science or biology. I was in the social class and just learned about business, history, etc. So I knew nothing about people's sickness, medication, and anything about that. When I got sick, I just took Paracetamol, that's all. And if I didn't get any better, I went to the doctor, asking for prescription medicine. But I didn't know what's inside it, and I didn't care about that, as long as I could get better.

However, since I have kids, I started to learn about the ingredients from the prescription medicine. I need to know what the doctor gave to my children, starts from the uses and the side effects. I also learned little bit about the dosages based on the age and body weight, just in case if there's a mistake on the prescription.

Personal Teacher
As a mom, I have a very important role in my family, especially for my children. For them, I'm a role model. I'm the first person they see, and listen every day. They will follow all the things I do, and do everything I tell. Indirectly, I'm a teacher for them. Even when they started to go to preschool and learn new things like reading, counting, and writing, they still need me as their personal teacher. Well, it's not a big deal for me. I could learned about phonics (though I didn't get it when I was a kid coz I just studied at National School) just in a short time. But, as they growing up, the lessons that they learned at school also get harder. There are some lessons which are new for me because Aurelia goes to school with International Curriculum, and I wasn't. In this case, I need to learn about these new lessons 1 step forward before she gets it from school, and teach her about it.

A cook
It might sounds simple for every woman. Cooking is something that every woman can do, even from young ages. But it's not for me. I never been to the kitchen and cooked (even a simple food - unless it's an instant noodle) until I graduated from High School, and married. I started to learn how to cook by read recipe books, watch TV shows, and try to do it with simple dishes. However, as the children growing up, they asked for other "complicated" delicious dishes. Well, it's my job as a mom to cook it for them, and to be honest, it's kinda hard for me because I'm not really good at cooking. But as people say, nothing that you can't do as a mom, especially if it's for children. Like other problem that I got lately, when Winston became a fussy eater, I need to be creative and learn about what foods toddler like.

Those 3 things are only some of the new things that I learned for the benefit of my child. Nowadays, I started to learn a new things, baking. Actually, Aurelia has been asking for me to bake some cakes / cookies since a long time ago. But baking is one thing that I never "touched" in my whole life. So I just ignored it, until last month. Well, last month was September, and Aurelia knew it was Winston's birthday. She was insisting me to bake a birthday cake for Winston. She got that inspiration from a video, about a sister made a birthday surprise for her little brother, starts from bake a birthday cake, and do some decoration. Watching that video, made Aurelia want to do it for Winston because he also likes to watch that video. He likes when people sing "Happy Birthday song" and give a tasty looking birthday cake. This time I couldn't ignore them so I decided to learn about baking.

I started by looking for a birthday cake recipes, and honestly, they all looks very hard for a beginner like me. Many ingredients needed and step by step to do. I was afraid if it's gonna be failed, so I tried to find the easiest cake recipes, and mixed it with the easiest buttercream frosting recipes. Since Winston loves choclate cake, I decided to make it and mixed it with cream cheese buttercream frosting. Hmmmm. It sounds great and I believed it's gonna be a great combination for a birthday cake. You can see the chocolate cake's recipe here and for the cream cheese buttercream frosting here. They have a lot of good reviews and many people have made it successfully. With those reviews, I was believing that I could make it too.

Aurelia and I learned to make a cake together, and voilaaa.... It's successful! We really made it and the cake taste so good. It was really moist and has a perfect sweetness level. For decorate the cake, I just used some special toys from "Tayo the Little Bus" characters (it's Winston's favorite). And I also put some sprinkles on top to make it colorful. Well, for the first time baking it's not so bad. But I'll try to make it better another time.

Anyway, if you're wondering about that huge "Tayo", actually it's not just a toys. It's a travel kids carrier, which has little wheels so your kids can ride it on. It was Winston's birthday from Ivan, and he loves it. He likes to ride it and that's why I put this little bus on his photos. Once again, "Happy Birthday Winston". I wish you can grow up happily, and always stay healthy.
Love, Mom~~

Laneige White Dew Tone-up Cream VS Sherbet Cream

Before we ended this September, let me write 1 more post about Laneige products. But this time I will not just write a simple review as usual. Instead, I will compare 2 products from Laniege White Dew series, Tone-up Cream and Sherbet Cream. Keep reading girls ^^

Laneige White Dew Tone-up Cream and Sherbet Cream

If this is your first time with Laneige White Dew series, it'll be better if you read my review about Laneige White Dew Tone-up Cream, the first cream that launched together with White Dew series. I've written about this cream completely, so you'll understand about the function of Tone-up Cream. As the time goes by, lately Laneige just launched a new cream from that series, named Laneige White Dew Sherbet Cream. Some of you might be confused about these products. Well, let me help you to answer all of your questions.

What's the difference between Tone-up Cream and Sherbet Cream?
In simple words, Tone-up Cream, works as an instant whitening cream. After using this cream, you'll see the result just in seconds. The texture also very light, make it easy to blend. Even though it's claimed can hydrates your skin, I don't feel that way. Perhaps it's because I have a very dry skin and Tone-up cream is not designed to "fix" a dry skin problem. It's just work as a brightening cream - that's all.

Laneige White Dew Sherbet Cream

Meanwhile, Sherbet Cream has a very different texture with Tone-up Cream. It's very thick, and doesn't have any "color" - so it won't make your skin get brighter instantly. As you can see at the picture above, Sherbet Cream has a very rich texture, and yessss..... it's really hydrating. It's gonna be helpful to fix a dry skin problem as well. However, I won't recommend to use it in the morning, because the texture is too greasy. It will makes your face looks oily, even if you have a dry skin. That's why I use this as a night cream, to keep my skin hydrated during sleep at the Air Conditioned room.

Sherbet Cream vs Tone-up Cream

Are they really work as a whitening cream?
If you read my previous post about Laneige White Dew VIP Trial Kit, you'll know that the product from White Dew series that really gives a good result is the Original Ampoule Essence. I could see the brightening effect by using this essence only in 3 weeks. However, I won't say Tone-up Cream & Sherbet Cream are not showing a good result. I just finished my first jar for each cream, so I couldn't judge them. But, I just repurchased for them both, and I'll update it on my new instagram account @talkinboutbeauty for the result after finish the second jar. And a little tips from me, if you want to get a brighter skin tone faster, you might want to use the essence as well to boost up the whitening effect from the cream.

Which one is better? Tone-up Cream or Sherbet Cream?
You can't ask like that because they are completely different types of cream. But if you really want to try, I suggest you to try them both. Use Tone-up Cream in the morning to increase your skin tone instantly, and use Sherbet Cream at night to keep your skin moisturized.

After apply them on my hand. Can you spot the different?? The right side with Tone-up Cream looks brighter than the left side with Sherbet Cream.

(Note : I just made @talkinboutbeauty on Instagram, special for talking about beauty. Make sure you follow that account to keep update with the newest skin care review, make up, and other things about beauty)

Sushi Hiro, Pantai Indah Kapuk - Jakarta

Source : https://www.fun-japan.jp/id/articles/4583

Hi readers! It's been a while I haven't write about my culinary journey. Well, it doesn't mean I'm out from the world of culinary. I love to eat, so I'll never stop if it's about food :P This time I'll write about my favorite restaurant for Japanese food in Jakarta. It's not really new, but I would say this place serves the best sushi in town. To be honest, I never thought their food gonna be that delicious. First time I saw the pictures of this restaurant, I thought they only have a good presentation, but the taste is poor. But I was totally wrong. I'll write more about them below..

So, the reason we came to this place because I was craving for Japanese food, so much (Only people who ever visited Japan, will understand this feeling)..... At that time, I was craving for Gyukatsu Motomura, so badly. Suddenly I remembered nowadays, there are some Japanese restaurants in Jakarta have gyukatsu on their menu, and one of them is Sushi Hiro. Currently Sushi Hiro become the most popular place for Japanese food in town, and they have several branches. We came to their first place, which located at Pantai Indah Kapuk, West Jakarta.

While waiting for the restaurant to opened. 

We came on Sunday around at 5PM, and  they're closed! I was looking at the board outside the door, and found out they divide the opening hours into 2 sections, lunch and dinner. Well, it's kind of annoying to wait for around 30 minutes with my tummy rumbling. But it was also my fault coz I didn't check their opening hours before. However, my waiting time was paid by the delicious food they served.

Hiro Aburi Sushi - IDR 110K
It was the first dish that they served. Honestly, I wasn't in the mood for sushi. But since they known for their sushi which served on the wooden stairs, I decided to give it a try. Well, it wasn't bad, and even I would say it's delicious. The taste of the sushi rice was perfect, and also the topping which really fresh.

Ultimate Truffle Gyu Don - IDR 85K (Add-on Uni - IDR 120K)
The second dish, for Ivan. Since we ate beef in Japan, Ivan becomes a beef-addict, especially if it's on Japanese food. Looking at this gyu don on the menu, he decided to give it a try, and add on Uni (sea urchin). Yumm!! We love uni, but it should be the fresh one. And again, Sushi Hiro nailed it..

Gyukatsu - IDR 120K
Last, gyukatsu - the main reason why we're driving a little bit far only for had a dinner at Sushi Hiro. First impression, I was unsure about the taste because the breadcrumbs was too thick, and the meat also sliced too big. But after it's grilled, it wasn't bad at all - though it was different with the one at Gyukatsu Motomura. We really enjoyed it and even ordered 1 more to fulfill our craving.

Beside those dishes, we also ordered other simple sushi such as Tamago Sushi and Inari Tuna Sushi for kids (it's their favorite), and they also very tasty. At the end I would said that we really enjoyed our dinner at Sushi Hiro, and definitely will come back again for their sushi.





Sushi Hiro PIK
Address : Ruko Garden House, Jalan Pantai Indah Kapuk Boulevard Blok B No.18D, Kamal Muara, Jakarta Utara 14460
Phone : +6221 29033461
Opening hours : Mon - Sun 11AM - 2PM, 5.30PM - 9.30PM
Instagram : @sushihiro_id

Laneige White Dew VIP Trial Kit

Laneige White Dew VIP Trial Kit

Before I start to write a review, let me tell you a short story about my activities at this week :

Lately, my children and I were sick. We got cold and a very bad wet cough. This condition made us only stay at home, and took a lot of rest. I didn't went out, only took care of my children, cooked healthy food, prepared a lot of medicines, and not forgetting to check their body temperature every 15 minutes because sometimes fever also came. Honestly, those days made me feel bored and it was very hard for me. All those "activities" was driving me crazy until I had no enough - good quality bedtime. However, when the kids were sleeping, I have a little bit time for take a rest. At that time, I opened my photos on the camera, and upload it into my instagram's feed. This time I still work on my pictures from the last summer trip to Canada. Well, you might think it's too late and weird because I've back to my home 2 months ago, and it's still unfinished. Well, I'm a perfectionist person, and I want my post looks perfect (not just the picture, but the caption too). And if you see my itinerary, you'll know that I didn't have time to do that during the trip. That's why I always post about my trip after back home.

Now you might be confused and wondering, "What's the connection between that story and the title of this blog post?". So, when I was looking at the gallery on my camera, I just found some photos about Laneige White Dew VIP Trial Kit, which I brought on my Bali trip. It was around 7 months ago and I just realized that I haven't write a review on my blog about these products. Now, let's start to read about this travel set.

If you ever read my older blog posts, you'll know that I always use Laneige White Dew Tone Up Cream everyday. Beside that, you also will know that I wanted to try another products from this series as well, to fasten the result and brighten my skin tone, permanently. When I was seeing a trial kit from this series, I thought it's the right time to try it. This trial kit consists of 2 products from White Dew series : Tone Up Cream and Original Ampoule Essence. Since I've written about Tone Up Cream, this time I only gonna write about the essence.

Laneige White Dew Original Ampoule Essence is one of a must product from White Dew series. This essence used after toner, and before day cream (or Tone Up Cream). Like other essence products, it has a transparant color. However, it has a gel texture, which made me think it's gonna hard to absorb. Because all I know, essence always comes in water (such as SK II Facial Treatment Essence). In fact, even though it has a gel texture, but it's very light, and easy to absorb. I really love it because I realized this texture can hydrate my skin.

Laneige White Dew Original Ampoule Essence has a gel texture

First time I used it was in Bali, and I didn't see any result. Maybe because it's just 4 days, so I didn't feel any difference on my face. Next, I used it again for around 3 weeks on my summer trip to Canada, and I started to see the result. It hydrated my skin, and also make it looks brighter. The other things that I like from this essence is, it balanced my skin tone before using tone up cream, so my skin didn't looks pale. And the last, the brightening effect didn't disappear, even after I washed my face. I still could see my bare face  looks brighter and I satisfied with it.

Tone-up Cream vs Original Ampoule Essence

The result if I blend it together. It stilll unfinished, but as you can see, it doesn't have much difference with my skin tone.

Why I only use this essence while traveling, and not use it as my everyday skin care??
First, I still use other essence product at home, and I want to use it until finish to see the result. Second, I only have this essence on travel size which is very small, and it's perfect for traveling. FYI, I always bring a very light skin care products while traveling, and mostly on travel size. I hate to bring a full size skin care while traveling, because I know I'll buy more beauty products at that time, and I need a lot of space for that :P

My only skin care during holiday in Bali

However, after finish my current essence, I'll buy the full size of Laneige White Dew Original Ampoule Essence, because it had shown a good result and it's perfectly match with the Tone Up Cream.

Special Set by Laneige at King Power Duty Free, Suvarnabhumi Airport

Girls,,
here I am, never bored to write a new update about my favorite brand, Laneige. This time I gonna write a post about an exclusive package by Laneige, which I think it's really affordable. By only pay for THB 2615 (around IDR 1.150.000), you can get all this products. WOW!! Want to know more where to get it?? Keep reading girls...

Laneige Special Set - Exclusive at King Power Duty Free Suvarnabhumi Airport

Behind the box

Well, it's not a secret if duty free shop has the cheapest price. So everytime at the airport, I always spend more time to shopping a beauty products, both for skincare and make up. It also happened while I was having a layover on my last winter trip to Japan. I took flights using Thai Airways, which requires me to layover at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The layover time itself was quite long, so I used this time to explore more at duty free shop.

By that time I was looking at Laneige section, and found this package. At the first time I couldn't believe with what I saw. The price is very cheap for these whole products. Not just me who thought it's very cheap, but also other peoples next to me and they bought 3 boxes immediately. Actually I wanted to buy some boxes too because I always use Laneige products, and it's a good investment. However I have a limited space so 1 box was enough. Want to know what's included in the box?? Check them out!!

• Laneige Water Sleeping Pack ---> My very first Laneige product, and I am so deeply in love with it. You can read more about it here.
• Laneige Water Sleeping Pack ---> The new version if the originial water sleeping pack, with lavender fragrance. Just want to try it next week, stay tune for the review.
• Laneige BB Cushion Whitening SPF 50++ No. 21 Beige (2pcs) ---> Also one of my holy grail product from Laneige, and I have wrote a review about it here. Despite the different packaging, they are the same products with the same function. Since I use this cushion everyday, I feel so glad to get 2 boxes of this BB Cushion, with a refill in each box.
• Eye Sleeping Mask ---> Not the cream one which is the newest product from Laneige. It's an eye cover that people usually use while traveling. But I don't like to use it, so I just gonna keep it.
• BB Cushion Pad (3 pcs) ---> It's a WOW, isn't it?? Don't you see the packaging, it was so cute.. And I really need all of them because Winston likes to play with my stuff and breaks everything..

So, that's all I got from this package.. What do you think girls?? Is it good enough?? Anyway, if you have any experience while shopping at duty free shop, such as found an exclusive yet affordable package, you can share it on the comment below.. See ya ~

Hidup #AsikTanpaToxic dengan Pokka NATSBEE Honey Lemon

Pokka NATSBEE Honey Lemon

Minggu ini menjadi minggu yang sangat sibuk dan melelahkan bagi saya. Membantu Aurelia mempersiapkan diri untuk ujian dan menyelesaikan tugas - tugas dari sekolah, ditambah lagi minggu ini adalah minggu pertama bagi Winston untuk mulai masuk sekolah. Mungkin kalian ada yang merasa bingung atau merasa terlalu dini bagi Winston untuk memulai kegiatan belajar, secara dia belum genap berusia 2 tahun. Namun melihat tingkah laku yang ditunjukkan oleh Winston, saya merasa dia sangat membutuhkan kegiatan ini. Jujur saja, Winston adalah anak yang "penakut" dan tidak suka berinteraksi dengan orang lain. Selain itu ia juga masih belum mau mendengarkan "perintah" dari kita. Ia masih selalu bersikap semaunya sendiri, dan tidak peduli dengan keadaan / ucapan orang disekitarnya. Oleh sebab itu, saya merasa dia sangat membutuhkan pendidikan dari sekolah. Bukan untuk kepentingan akademik, melainkan pendidikan karakter agar menjadi lebih baik. Selain itu, dengan ikut kegiatan di sekolah, ia juga dapat belajar untuk bersosialisasi dengan teman - teman sebayanya.

Kesibukan yang saya alami menjadi bertambah buruk dengan kondisi cuaca beberapa hari ini. Apa kalian sadar, bahwa panas matahari menjadi lebih terik dibanding biasanya?? Jika kita tidak menjaga kesehatan tubuh, hal ini dapat membuat daya tahan tubuh menjadi lemah dan mudah terserang penyakit. Sebagai seorang ibu, sudah menjadi tugas saya untuk menjaga kesehatan keluarga saya, tak terkecuali untuk diri saya sendiri. Ada banyak cara mudah yang dapat dilakukan untuk menjaga daya tahan tubuh, seperti rutin minum vitamin, banyak minum air putih, serta mengkonsumsi makanan sehat dan bergizi. Mengurangi konsumsi makanan berminyak serta memperbanyak konsumsi buah dan sayuran juga sangat membantu untuk menjaga kesehatan tubuh. Oleh sebab itu, saya juga tidak lupa untuk membuat jus campuran buah dan sayuran setiap hari untuk semua anggota keluarga saya.

Selain cara - cara yang disebutkan di atas, saya dan keluarga juga selalu mengkonsumsi Minuman Madu Lemon. Campuran madu dan lemon sangatlah baik untuk tubuh. Kandungan vitamin C pada lemon serta kandungan alami madu yang memiliki fungsi sebagai antioksidan, dapat membantu untuk menjaga daya tahan tubuh serta menyembuhkan beberapa penyakit ringan seperti batuk, pilek, dan radang tenggorokan. Cara membuatnya juga sangat mudah. Cukup dengan mencampurkan perasan dari 1 iris jeruk lemon (kurang lebih 1/5 buah), 1 sendok makan madu, dengan 1 gelas air hangat, maka anda sudah bisa menikmati minuman hangat yang juga dapat mengikat zat - zat berbahaya dalam tubuh, dan membuangnya.

Tapi jika anda memiliki jadwal yang padat dan tidak memiliki waktu untuk membuatnya, anda bisa mengkonsumsi minuman baru dari Pokka, NATSBEE Honey Lemon. NATSBEE Honey Lemon adalah minuman yang terbuat dari campuran madu dan lemon asli, sehingga memiliki manfaat yang sama, yaitu untuk menjaga daya tahan tubuh dan membuat tubuh menjadi sehat. Minuman ini cocok sekali bagi anda yang memiliki banyak aktivitas. Rasa manis dan segar dari NATSBEE Honey Lemon, dapat membuat tubuh menjadi segar kembali.

Always bring Natsbee Honey Lemon, wherever I go

Saya senang sekali Pokka mengeluarkan produk NATSBEE Honey Lemon. Karena saya sadar, dengan kesibukan yang saya lakukan belakangan, gaya hidup saya pun menjadi tidak sehat. Pola makan yang tidak teratur dan menu makanan yang "seadanya" telah menemani rutinitas saya beberapa hari ini. Oleh sebab itu, saya selalu mengkonsumsi NATSBEE Honey Lemon setiap hari, agar saya dapat tetap menjalankan aktivitas saya dengan #AsikTanpaToxic.

Styling Short Hair with Glam Palm Clipless Curling Iron

WHO LIKES SHORT HAIR HERE?

Well, I'm not a fan of short hair, at all. However, lately I saw many women have a short haircut, without any layer, and it looks so simple. I was thinking to cut my hair at that length for months, but I didn't do it because I had a short haircut before (when I was about 12 years old), and I thought it's not looking good on me. Since that, I always have a long hair, and never think to make it short.

Before I went to summer holiday, I was planning to do a little "make over" to my hair, with a little bit hair cut and give them a bright color. However, the usual hair stylist who always cut my hair didn't come that day, and I met a new hair stylist (Yongki at Irwan Team Summarecon Mall Serpong). At that time, he gave me recommendation to make my hair short. He told me a short hair style is looking good on me, and it's making me looks fresh and younger. To be honest, he's the first hair stylist who said that. Before that, every hair stylist that I met always told me to keep my hair long. Suddenly I started to think about make it short, and yesss. It happened!!!

Top and skirt : Top Shop, Shoes : Wego Japan

2 days after get a hair cut, I went to hair salon (again) to color my hair. This time I went to Habb Hair Gallery, because they have more options for hair color. At the first time, I only want to have a single bright color. But the hair stylist said that my hair was too dark, and if I want to have a bright color I need to bleach it. Actually, I never thought to bleach my hair again. I remember exactly how my hair got damage after the last time they got bleached to make it ombre. However he said that he only bleach some part of my hair (not all of them), only a highlight to give a bright effect. By doing that, it will reduce the risk of damage to my hair causes by bleaching.

Turtle necklace by Miniso

At the end, here's the final look of my new hair style. Short, with little bit grey highlight on it. And to make this hairstyle looks better, I always curly my hair with GlamPalm Clipless Curling Iron Medium – GP 606 AM (25 mm). It's very easy to use, and I can make this natural - curly hair only in 10 minutes. I love it a lot, and I'm sure you'll do. In addition to the convenience provided by the curling iron, the other reasons that make me love it is because the results obtained curls can last longer, up to two days without hair spray. This curling iron is totally amazing and very recommended. Anyway, should I make a short video about this hair tutorial??

Glam Palm Clipless Curling Iron