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Time-out with Shopper-Mama: Beauty alternatives - Part 2

Hellooo again you beautiful vogue-uers!

In continuation to my previous entry here, as promised, here are some more cheap Beauty alternative tips for you to try and this time, its for our body!

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Everyone hates Body odour! So just in case you have run out of deodorant at home, dont despair.

Run to the kitchen & pray that yr mother has kept stock of this...

Baking soda bicarbonate (price ranges at most supermarkets)

What: Besides cooking and cleaning, baking soda can also be used as a natural form of deodorant - a cheap and effective fix for when you have run out of your regular supply.

How: Baking soda is an alkaline that helps absorb sweat. 

Start by putting an eighth of a teaspoon of baking soda in your palm, then add a quarter teaspoon of water.

Mix them well and apply directly to your underarms. Note that sodium bicarbonate can cause skin sensitivity so test a small amount to your skin first.

Shopper-mama said: Well, considering that I dont bake at all, its time I check into the supermarket & grab a bottle of the Baking Soda. 
 
 

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Brown sugar (price differs - at most supermarkets)

Extra virgin olive oil (price differs - at most supermarkets)

What: These are ingredients commonly found in kitchens. However, when mixed together, they can be a gentle yet effective body scrub that is especially good for dry skin.

How: The small brown sugar granules make a good base for the scrub and are not too rough on the skin.

Olive oil and, in particular, extra virgin olive oil, is soothing, moisturizing and contains antioxidants to combat the effects of ageing.

To make the scrub, mix one cup of brown sugar with half a cup of extra virgin olive oil and apply in the shower.

You can use a buffer to apply the scrub, then rinse with water.


Shopper-mama said: Hmmm, since I am not into pampering my body, should I just give it a try???

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Ok that's it for today! 

Hope these DIY tips are useful for some of you and most importantly, helps to ease yr wallet!

All pics credit to yahoo.com images.

These tips are from Urban, The Straits Times.

Vogue-U Potion - Your Wish Is My Command.....

May Peace Be With You.....

Happy morning all..... The story below is just a comic relief for the day! Hope you'll enjoy it and may your day today and days to come be filled with joy..... InsyaAllah.

A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him. The waitress asks them for their orders. The man says, 'A hamburger, fries and a coke,' and turns to the ostrich, 'What's yours?'. 'I'll have the same,' says the ostrich.

A short time later the waitress returns with the order. 'That will be $9.40 please.' And the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for payment.

The next day, the man and the ostrich come again and the man says, 'A hamburger, fries and a coke.' The ostrich says, 'I'll have the same.' Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change.

This becomes routine until the two enter again. 'The usual?' asks the waitress. 'No, this is Friday night, so I will have a steak, baked potato and a salad,' says the man.. 'Same,' says the ostrich. Shortly the waitress brings the order and says, 'That will be $32.62.' Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the table.

The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer. 'Excuse me, sir. How do you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every time?'. 'Well,' says the man, 'several years ago I was cleaning the attic and found an old lamp. When I rubbed it, a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes. My first wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything, I would just put my hand in my pocket and the right amount of money would always be there.' 'That's brilliant!' says the waitress. 'Most people would ask for a million dollars or something, but you'll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live!'. 'That's right. Whether it's a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce, the exact money is always there,' says the man....

The waitress asks, 'What's with the ostrich?' The man sighs, pauses and answers, 'My second wish was for a tall chick with a big butt and long legs who agrees with everything I say.'

Haha..... you may wish for anything under the sun, but sometimes you need to be careful and more precise, coz you'll never know what you wanted may not be what the giver perceived.... hehe

Enjoy....

Lots of Luv.... Mak Pah

Vogue-U Potion - What to do when you are bored at work......

May Peace Be With You

What to do when you are bored at work....... (is there???)

1. Kill a few Flies.

2. Put them in the sun to dry for one hour.

3. Once they are dry, pick a pencil and paper...

Let your imagination flow.

4. Here are a few examples...

Sun-bathing anyone??

yee-haw...!!!! let's go horse riding

hey... mine furthest....!!!!

Ok... my turn. I'll jump higher than him

I told you a million times.... he did a great knee job. Now see who's losing on height!!

yeah.... I'm champion 3 years in a row!!!!

can reach or not??

ooops... too light, overboard

oh please whoever is in there, make it fast!!!!!!!

Hahahahahahaa.... Enjoy.....

Lots of Luv... Mak Pah

Vogue-U Potion - Never Lie to a Woman

May Peace Be With You......

Before I read the article below, the title made me wondered what could have happened when a man lie to a woman. So my mind went a bit wild, well we've heard of many cases of foul play and to the extreme of cutting the guy up and his body parts being cooked!!!

Nevertheless, let's relax and read on......

A man called home to his wife and said, 'Honey I have been asked to go fishing up in Canada with my boss & several of his friends. We'll be gone for a week. This is a good opportunity for me to get that Promotion I've been wanting, so could you please pack enough clothes for a week and set out my rod and fishing box, we're leaving from the office & I will swing by the house to pick my things up'. 'Oh! Please pack my new blue silk pyjamas.'

The wife thinks this sounds a bit fishy but being the good wife she is, did exactly what her husband asked. The following weekend he came home a little tired but otherwise looking good. The wife welcomed him home and asked if he caught many fish? He said, 'Yes! Lots of Salmon, some Bluegill, and a few Swordfish. But why didn't you pack my new blue silk pyjamas like I asked you to do?'

You'll love the answer...

The wife replied, 'I did. They're in your fishing box ....'

Haha..... Never Lie To A Woman...!!!

So guys out there, never under-estimate your wives' ability to think ahead of you.... well guys out there, you may probably resort to leave the pyjamas at home hah.... hehe

Lots of Luv.... Mak Pah

Time-out with Shopper Mama: Beauty Alternatives - Part 1

Helloooooo Vogue-ers!

I came across an article on beauty alternatives in Urban, and its worth sharing with you!  As you know, some potions and lotions are sooooo pricy that it breaks my heart to part my moolah buying them!  For example, would I ever spend S$300 for an ounce of the miracle Creme De La Mer?  Nope, no way baby!

In actual fact, there are so many other beauty alternatives too we can get traditionally but some are quite troublesome to prepare, for example, the leaves or dedaun has to be grated or pounded etc.  As such, here are some cheaper alternatives recommended by Urban which can be bought off the shelves, no need to grind, mince, crush or mash whatsoever, for you to try out!

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For your beautiful face

Sudocrem - S$12 for 60g (from most pharmacies)

What - Most mothers know Sudocrem is handy for healing nappy rash, bites and rash. But few know that it also gets rid of pimples - just ask British pop star Cheryl Cole (soon-to-be Cheryl Tweedy with millions to her name, if she is smart enough to fight for it!) who swears by its zit-zapping powers.

How - The cream contains high levels of zinc oxide which reduces the loss of tissue fluid.  This helps to dry out unwanted pimples.  It also contains benzyl benzoate, which acts as a healing agent, and benzyl alcohol, which is an antiseptic.

Simply apply a small amount to the problem area and leave overnight!

Shopper-Mama said: Ok well, if Cheryl Cole swears by it, then I will try it too and zap that zit off, which I do get once in a while! 

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Vaseline - S$ 3.54 for 100 ml (from most pharmacies)

What -  This multi-purpose petroleum jelly is widely used as a body moisturiser and to relieve chapped lips.  Jennifer Lopez, yes that Jenny on the block, even uses it to help remove stubborn eye make-up.  And it also helps to keep pesky eyebrow hairs in place!

How - The product contains a mixture of mineral oils, paraffin and waxes.  Together, they create a non-sticky but thick moisturing jelly.  When applied, it melts into the skin but maintains a barrier to lock in moisture.  To remove eye make-up, apply a pea-sized amount to yr eye-lids.  Then, using a cotton pad, gently wipe the make up off.

Shopper-Mama said:  This is certainly a much much cheaper alternative eye make-up remover, worth trying!  I can safely say bye-bye to  Ms Shu Uemura!

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For your lustrous hair

Johnson's baby powder - S$1.35 for 100g (from most pharmacies, supermarkets & general stores)

What - Baby powder can also work as a dry shampoo, especially for those who wish to maintain colour-treated hair and not wash it everyday.

How - The powder will absorb some of the oil that hair generates between washings. Use only a small amount and apply it starting from the scalp using a comb or your fingers.

Rub the powder in and your hair will soon smell fresher and appear less greasy.  To ensure that the powder does not leave visible white streaks in your hair, shake out any excess product.

Shopper-Mama said: OK I have to admit, this one, I dare not try...hahaha. Coz it reminds me of those cite hantu2 pontianak with white streaks of hair! hehehehe

Oh pls remember to shake or dust off those excess powder, otherwise, when you flick your hair ala-ala those girls in the advertisements, imagine how the person next to you will look like when the excess powder flew right onto their face!

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Apple cider vinegar - S$3.15 for 473 ml (from supermarkets)

What - This sour-tasting liquid is great for adding flavour to your cooking, but it also can bring life to dull looking hair. A vinegar rinse is known to give hair a healthy shine and make it easier to manage.

How – The residue caused by the regular use of the products can leave hair looking dull and lifeless. Vinegar can help to neutralize the alkali left by shampooing your hair too often. To make a vinegar rinse, add half a tablespoon of vinegar to one cup of water. Apply this directly to your hair after shampooing. You can wash the vinegar out with water or leave it to dry. Do this twice a week.



Shopper-Mama said: Yes everyone has her bad hair days! So it doesn’t seem to hurt (your pocket) to try this cheaper option, rather than spend a fortune at salons!  Say hello to shiny glossy hair, the DIY way!

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Ok thats it for today!  Next time, I will give you tips for the body.

If any of you have some tips to share, please do so here with me.

Till then, enjoy the rest of the week!


All pics credit to yahoo.com images.
These tips are from Urban, The Straits Times.

Vogue-U Potion - Always Ask, Never Assume..........

In the name of the Almighty, the most Gracious and most Merciful......



When I read the under-mentioned, it made me laughed the whole day. Credit to Pearl for such a eye-opener topic for Mak Pah's potion today........





Upon approval of his request, the CNN News photographer quickly used a cell phone to call the local airport to charter a flight. He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting for him at the airport. Arriving at the airfield, he spotted a plane warming up outside a hanger.



He jumped in with his bag, slammed the door shut, and shouted, 'Let's go'.

The pilot taxied out, swung the plane into the wind and took off. Once in the air, the photographer instructed the pilot, 'Fly over the valley and make low passes so I can take pictures of the fires on the hillsides.'

'Why?' asked the pilot. 'Because I'm a photographer for CNN' , he responded, 'and I need to get some close up shots.'

The pilot was strangely silent for a moment, finally he stammered, 'So, what you're telling me, is . . . You're NOT my flight instructor?'



Life is short.......

Someone said:
When you ASSUME = you make an ASS out of U and ME....

So the morale behind the story is to Always Ask, Never Assume!! If not you may end up in deep soup.

Lots of Luv.... Mak Pah.