this month’s heat made me question if i’m really a tropical gurlie 🥵 if you buey tahan the weather anymore, hide in the shade and sip on some homemade barley water 🌴🌺 all you need: chinese pearl barley (rinse it before use) rock sugar or brown sugar (i prefer the former) pandan leaves (optional) sliced ginger (optional) how to: – place rinsed barley in a pot and fill it with water. – bring the water to a boil. once it comes to a boil with barley in it, bring it to a simmer. – simmer until barley cooks. it will swell, look soft and taste chewy. the water will also look cloudy and slightly milky. this process can take anywhere between 30 to 60 mins, depending. taste the barley as you go to make sure it’s cooked through. – add pandan leaves and leave it to simmer for 5 to 10 mins. watch this step closely as overcooked pandan leaves can leave a bitter taste in the water. feel free to remove the leaves and put them back in the pot to ensure the fragrance is to your liking. – add rock sugar. add it in in small batches to measure the level of sweetness according to your preference. – add ginger 🫚 add it in batches and let it simmer for as long you like, to get the flavour you want in the barley water. – serve drink hot or cold. making this drink is a labour of love ❤️ but it’s a source of comfort and worth it on an unbearably hot day ☺️ note: to store drink I keep the barley and water separate to optimise freshness. It’s also not cute when the barley turns slimy. I use the extra barley to make soup 😋 📌 save this for future reference!
conscious breathing takes effort 🦋 a few weeks ago, i would go to bed anxious and wake up with my shoulders up to my ears. my nightmares came at such a ferocious pace that i’d wake up gasping for air because i’ve completely stopped breathing. it felt like something was chasing me and if i stopped fighting or taking flight, i’d be done for. since then, i’ve been working on communicating how i feel, and forming a healthy tension between authenticity and attachment. meditation has been that anchor for me. types of pranayama i’ve been engaging: • ujjayi (ocean breath, breath of victory) • kapalbati (shining forehead) • bhastrika (breath of fire)
last night was precious!!! 💎 thank you for trusting this free spirit to officiate your first yellow Wonderlux store in Southeast Asia @swarovski 🦢 I am forever grateful! also, we had the brand’s first male friend for the grand opening – welcome to Singapore @blue_pongtiwat!🫰🏽 this store is bold and chic but also laid back with its lounge room and fitting room. dive into Swarovski’s *Creators Lab* and check out its uniquely collectible, limited- release items, created in collaboration with esteemed brands worldwide. most importantly, it’s an invitation to self-expression. don’t be afraid to try, touch and experiment 💛 @swarovski #Swarovski @wismaatria
last night was precious!!! 💎 thank you for trusting this free spirit to officiate your first yellow Wonderlux store in Southeast Asia @swarovski 🦢 I am forever grateful! also, we had the brand’s first male friend for the grand opening – welcome to Singapore @blue_pongtiwat!🫰🏽 this store is bold and chic but also laid back with its lounge room and fitting room. dive into Swarovski’s *Creators Lab* and check out its uniquely collectible, limited- release items, created in collaboration with esteemed brands worldwide. most importantly, it’s an invitation to self-expression. don’t be afraid to try, touch and experiment 💛 @swarovski #Swarovski @wismaatria
last night was precious!!! 💎 thank you for trusting this free spirit to officiate your first yellow Wonderlux store in Southeast Asia @swarovski 🦢 I am forever grateful! also, we had the brand’s first male friend for the grand opening – welcome to Singapore @blue_pongtiwat!🫰🏽 this store is bold and chic but also laid back with its lounge room and fitting room. dive into Swarovski’s *Creators Lab* and check out its uniquely collectible, limited- release items, created in collaboration with esteemed brands worldwide. most importantly, it’s an invitation to self-expression. don’t be afraid to try, touch and experiment 💛 @swarovski #Swarovski @wismaatria
last night was precious!!! 💎 thank you for trusting this free spirit to officiate your first yellow Wonderlux store in Southeast Asia @swarovski 🦢 I am forever grateful! also, we had the brand’s first male friend for the grand opening – welcome to Singapore @blue_pongtiwat!🫰🏽 this store is bold and chic but also laid back with its lounge room and fitting room. dive into Swarovski’s *Creators Lab* and check out its uniquely collectible, limited- release items, created in collaboration with esteemed brands worldwide. most importantly, it’s an invitation to self-expression. don’t be afraid to try, touch and experiment 💛 @swarovski #Swarovski @wismaatria
last night was precious!!! 💎 thank you for trusting this free spirit to officiate your first yellow Wonderlux store in Southeast Asia @swarovski 🦢 I am forever grateful! also, we had the brand’s first male friend for the grand opening – welcome to Singapore @blue_pongtiwat!🫰🏽 this store is bold and chic but also laid back with its lounge room and fitting room. dive into Swarovski’s *Creators Lab* and check out its uniquely collectible, limited- release items, created in collaboration with esteemed brands worldwide. most importantly, it’s an invitation to self-expression. don’t be afraid to try, touch and experiment 💛 @swarovski #Swarovski @wismaatria
last night was precious!!! 💎 thank you for trusting this free spirit to officiate your first yellow Wonderlux store in Southeast Asia @swarovski 🦢 I am forever grateful! also, we had the brand’s first male friend for the grand opening – welcome to Singapore @blue_pongtiwat!🫰🏽 this store is bold and chic but also laid back with its lounge room and fitting room. dive into Swarovski’s *Creators Lab* and check out its uniquely collectible, limited- release items, created in collaboration with esteemed brands worldwide. most importantly, it’s an invitation to self-expression. don’t be afraid to try, touch and experiment 💛 @swarovski #Swarovski @wismaatria
happi anni @grazia.sg ✨ this was absurdly fun let’s do this again!!! ❤️🔥
happi anni @grazia.sg ✨ this was absurdly fun let’s do this again!!! ❤️🔥
happi anni @grazia.sg ✨ this was absurdly fun let’s do this again!!! ❤️🔥
happi anni @grazia.sg ✨ this was absurdly fun let’s do this again!!! ❤️🔥
happi anni @grazia.sg ✨ this was absurdly fun let’s do this again!!! ❤️🔥
happi anni @grazia.sg ✨ this was absurdly fun let’s do this again!!! ❤️🔥
a tube of wasabi 😭✋🏽 in this video you’ll hear sassy ben, edna “e” mode ben, benniyana, exasperated ben and more 😂 but most of all, he’s my Phil Dunphy 🥹❤️ everyone tells me i married a personality, but to that i tell them i got a lot more out of it 😂 love u @benjaminkheng ❤️ list of products i used: tap water • shu uemura ultime8 sublime beauty cleansing oil tube of wasabi • tatcha the rich wash cleanser fresh water • tatcha the essence skincare boosting treatment mask • la roche posay cicaplast b5 soothing sheet mask lip balm • paw paw forgiveness cream • tatcha the silk serum “pisss off eh” • man:nyo bifida biome complex ampoule war paint • shiseido vital perfection uplifting and firming eye cream “live, laugh, love” dots • clarins precious la crème anti-ageing moisturiser “up to my neck with my husband” • rare beauty aromatherapy pen 😂 (his description had me on the floor) 📌 save this for future reference
The Paparazzi, Paparazzo Reality Check 🤳🏽💥 With @female_singapore Photography: Stefan Khoo (@stefankhoo) Words: Keng Yang Shuen (@_cor_cordium) Styling: Damian Huang Photography Assistants: Alif & Christopher Wong (@mhdalif.ig) Styling Assistant: Danessa Tong (@danessaur) Hair & Makeup: Sha Shamsi (@shashamsi )
The Paparazzi, Paparazzo Reality Check 🤳🏽💥 With @female_singapore Photography: Stefan Khoo (@stefankhoo) Words: Keng Yang Shuen (@_cor_cordium) Styling: Damian Huang Photography Assistants: Alif & Christopher Wong (@mhdalif.ig) Styling Assistant: Danessa Tong (@danessaur) Hair & Makeup: Sha Shamsi (@shashamsi )
The Paparazzi, Paparazzo Reality Check 🤳🏽💥 With @female_singapore Photography: Stefan Khoo (@stefankhoo) Words: Keng Yang Shuen (@_cor_cordium) Styling: Damian Huang Photography Assistants: Alif & Christopher Wong (@mhdalif.ig) Styling Assistant: Danessa Tong (@danessaur) Hair & Makeup: Sha Shamsi (@shashamsi )
Your first hair straightener could NEVER … what an incredible invention ❤️🔥 how terribly exciting to have played host to @dyson_sg’s southeast asia event for the Dyson Airstrait 😍 thank you to the team for the trust! i was really floored by the sensibilities of this straightener. i had so much fun learning! my main takeaways: it’s not only engineered to straighten hair from wet to dry, but it also relies on hot air instead of hot plates to keep hair free from damage. plus it works great on coloured hair all hair types! 🫨 the attention to detail for the Dyson Airstrait is one of the first of its kind. the best way to understand what this machine can do is to try it for yourself! ☺️ [NOW CLOSED] 📍Dyson Airstrait Pop-up Event Jewel Changi Airport, Cloud9 Piazza 21st to 24th March 2024 (Thurs to Sun) Open to public, Admission is free Reserve a slot to experience or sign up for event-exclusive styling masterclasses with pro-stylists and lifestyle masterclasses with WeBarre. Save this and share it with anyone you’d like to go with! HAVE FUN! @dyson_sg #DysonSG #DysonAirstrait
Your first hair straightener could NEVER … what an incredible invention ❤️🔥 how terribly exciting to have played host to @dyson_sg’s southeast asia event for the Dyson Airstrait 😍 thank you to the team for the trust! i was really floored by the sensibilities of this straightener. i had so much fun learning! my main takeaways: it’s not only engineered to straighten hair from wet to dry, but it also relies on hot air instead of hot plates to keep hair free from damage. plus it works great on coloured hair all hair types! 🫨 the attention to detail for the Dyson Airstrait is one of the first of its kind. the best way to understand what this machine can do is to try it for yourself! ☺️ [NOW CLOSED] 📍Dyson Airstrait Pop-up Event Jewel Changi Airport, Cloud9 Piazza 21st to 24th March 2024 (Thurs to Sun) Open to public, Admission is free Reserve a slot to experience or sign up for event-exclusive styling masterclasses with pro-stylists and lifestyle masterclasses with WeBarre. Save this and share it with anyone you’d like to go with! HAVE FUN! @dyson_sg #DysonSG #DysonAirstrait
Your first hair straightener could NEVER … what an incredible invention ❤️🔥 how terribly exciting to have played host to @dyson_sg’s southeast asia event for the Dyson Airstrait 😍 thank you to the team for the trust! i was really floored by the sensibilities of this straightener. i had so much fun learning! my main takeaways: it’s not only engineered to straighten hair from wet to dry, but it also relies on hot air instead of hot plates to keep hair free from damage. plus it works great on coloured hair all hair types! 🫨 the attention to detail for the Dyson Airstrait is one of the first of its kind. the best way to understand what this machine can do is to try it for yourself! ☺️ [NOW CLOSED] 📍Dyson Airstrait Pop-up Event Jewel Changi Airport, Cloud9 Piazza 21st to 24th March 2024 (Thurs to Sun) Open to public, Admission is free Reserve a slot to experience or sign up for event-exclusive styling masterclasses with pro-stylists and lifestyle masterclasses with WeBarre. Save this and share it with anyone you’d like to go with! HAVE FUN! @dyson_sg #DysonSG #DysonAirstrait
Your first hair straightener could NEVER … what an incredible invention ❤️🔥 how terribly exciting to have played host to @dyson_sg’s southeast asia event for the Dyson Airstrait 😍 thank you to the team for the trust! i was really floored by the sensibilities of this straightener. i had so much fun learning! my main takeaways: it’s not only engineered to straighten hair from wet to dry, but it also relies on hot air instead of hot plates to keep hair free from damage. plus it works great on coloured hair all hair types! 🫨 the attention to detail for the Dyson Airstrait is one of the first of its kind. the best way to understand what this machine can do is to try it for yourself! ☺️ [NOW CLOSED] 📍Dyson Airstrait Pop-up Event Jewel Changi Airport, Cloud9 Piazza 21st to 24th March 2024 (Thurs to Sun) Open to public, Admission is free Reserve a slot to experience or sign up for event-exclusive styling masterclasses with pro-stylists and lifestyle masterclasses with WeBarre. Save this and share it with anyone you’d like to go with! HAVE FUN! @dyson_sg #DysonSG #DysonAirstrait
Your first hair straightener could NEVER … what an incredible invention ❤️🔥 how terribly exciting to have played host to @dyson_sg’s southeast asia event for the Dyson Airstrait 😍 thank you to the team for the trust! i was really floored by the sensibilities of this straightener. i had so much fun learning! my main takeaways: it’s not only engineered to straighten hair from wet to dry, but it also relies on hot air instead of hot plates to keep hair free from damage. plus it works great on coloured hair all hair types! 🫨 the attention to detail for the Dyson Airstrait is one of the first of its kind. the best way to understand what this machine can do is to try it for yourself! ☺️ [NOW CLOSED] 📍Dyson Airstrait Pop-up Event Jewel Changi Airport, Cloud9 Piazza 21st to 24th March 2024 (Thurs to Sun) Open to public, Admission is free Reserve a slot to experience or sign up for event-exclusive styling masterclasses with pro-stylists and lifestyle masterclasses with WeBarre. Save this and share it with anyone you’d like to go with! HAVE FUN! @dyson_sg #DysonSG #DysonAirstrait