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Watercolor Foliage Wedding Invitation

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There were a few things in the wedding that we got help from and eventually enabled us to save the budget. These came from none other than our own family members. The wedding invitation was the very first that we worked on with our cousin, Marini. She was actually the one who offered to design the invitation before we even get to her!

My fiancé (now-husband) let me handled the idea and brainstorming process. We both kind of have the same taste and preferences so we trust each other. That way, we can split our duties to share the workload of the wedding prep.

So, shall we?

Our wedding invitation.

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Our Wedding Rings

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On, 5 November 2017, we are married in front of God with the Sacrament of Matrimony in a Catholic Church. After the heartfelt, sacred vow exchange, came the time to put on the rings. The wedding rings we put on symbolize our love and fidelity to each other.

To us, it’s more than that. Our wedding rings have a sweet background story that I’d like to keep as a memoir in this blog. Preserving the sentiments. And that maybe we can share it with our children (and grandchildren) in the future.

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The Wedding Nails

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The last time I wrote anything nail-related was in 2015. Here it is, 2 years later, I’m married to the love of my life *aww* This post will mark the first of the wedding series, where I’ll share few bits of pieces of our pre and wedding details.

Alright, wedding nails. I made it a decision early that I have to use gel polish. I didn’t want to fuss about my nails, looking at them, searching and wondering whether they’d chipped or not. As much as I dislike the removals and how they make my thin nails even thinner afterward, I have to make an exception. Gel polish is practically foolproof and that’s what I need.

So, here are the nails I wear happily on my big day.

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NUDE Overnight Repair Mask – One I Can Count On

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Overnight masks, in general, are great quick fixes. They’re one step above wash-off masks and can truly deliver instant results. Please note, the term “instant” here means no miracle in the way that they will cure all of your skin problems – NO. So, if you’re expecting that, you’ll probably new here and need to read this post. Anyway, overnight masks are usually more nourishing and moisturizing on the skin, instead of being clarifying. I don’t think using a clarifying mask overnight is a good idea. Can you imagine how dry the skin will be in the morning? *shivers*

This is one of those products that I keep coming back to. It just works whenever my skin needed it. It just does.

NUDE Advanced Renewal Overnight Repair Mask.

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The Body Shop Spa Of The World Firming Ritual – Prepping for The Big Day

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Everyone, or at least beauty junkies anyway, loves a good me-time. Whether it’s putting on makeup, walking in the city, going to the movies alone, or just watching Netflix (oh wait, that’s me too). In my case, any skincare routine is my me-time. To put it in simple terms, I pamper myself everyday 😀

Spending the time in taking good care of ourselves, whatever that might be, will do wonderful things for our psyche. Happy mood will increase our productivity during the day. Ensures to have clearer mind and give a more positive vibe to our aura.

As my wedding day approaches, I’m trying to keep my calm and zen as I have throughout the whole preparation. I won’t lie there were a few times where certain situations ticked my nerves. But, all in good fun. There’s a new routine I’ve introduced in the past couple of weeks. Nothing drastic or risky, just a great addition to the existing one I have.

It’s The Body Shop Spa Of The World Firming Ritual.

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The Beauty Chef Probiotic Skin Refiner

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This was a product that had once piqued my interest for a really long while. It’s The Beauty Chef Probiotic Skin Refiner. I first came across it while I was browsing Gourmet Skin Bar, a Hong Kong-based online organic beauty boutique. Kept wondering what it is. It sounds very fascinating but the price tag was quite a hindrance. Though now looking back, the website has the cheapest price, but my opportunity was gone. About a year later after that, I failed to restrain myself (again) and decided to try it.

As a discretion, this product is a little bit tricky to find. The Beauty Chef is an Australian brand and not many international retailers carry it. I had a chance to get it in person at The Detox Market boutique in Toronto last year but decided to give it a pass due to the even higher price tag. It was CAD 80 + 13% tax which comes to CAD 90.40, or almost IDR 1 million. Ouch. However, I kept kicking myself ever since I got back so I was determined to get it.

I had a friend who lives in Australia and he was able to get it for me, except he doesn’t want me to pay for it. Thank you, if you’re reading this, you know who you are! For my second bottle, I had another friend carried it for me from Australia as well. Now that I’m coming to the end of the second bottle, I’m going to have to find someone to get it for me again. I should try Hong Kong this time 😉

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Skin Dewi Organic Skincare Workshop – The Euphoria

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The whole loot; all formulated and blended by us!

Ah. The memory is still clear to me. Three months ago, I joined Skin Dewi Organic Skincare Workshop. Not wanting to have any expectations, actually leaving me home with all the priceless experience and new knowledge. The workshop made me feel like I’m still in the same world, but in a different dimension. Stepping into a whole new level. Refreshing and stimulating, yet still familiar.

Have you read these posts? You should. They will fill you in.

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