As a woman with Endometriosis, the cramps that come with my periods can sometimes be unbearable. Since puberty, I swallowed pain killers every month in hopes of subsiding the pain. But as the years passed, I became immune to them. I stopped taking pain killers altogether after I was diagnosed with Endometriosis and became very … Continue reading
I love gemstones and it’s hard to pick a favourite. Besides the healing properties, I love the colours and how unique each piece is because no gemstones are ever a like. I’m still acquiring more gems into my collection but I’m a proud owner of a few Sapphires, a Lapis Lazuli and now Labradorites from … Continue reading
Do you know that your vagina is the most absorbent part of your body? That is why I have always been particular about what I put down there. There are only very few brands of sanitary pads that I can tolerate, I simply cannot handle the plastic-y, humid and sticky feeling some of the most … Continue reading
That time of the month is coming and I need to prepare my relief patches. Having endometriosis causes me to get severe cramps and it helps when I know when to expect them. I’ve been tracking my period with a free app by PS Love that provides accurate predictions and personalised insights to my feminine … Continue reading
What if there was a hair brush that will leave your tresses smooth, glossy, tangle-free and prevent split-ends without the use of any styling products? What if you learn that this brush can literally last you a lifetime and has been raved by many since the 1800s? What if you find out it costs $200, … Continue reading
Recently, I came home after a long day to be greeted by a chic black box sitting on my bed. What a pleasant surprise, thank you! I was thrilled to find these new goodies from one of my favourite drugstore brands, Palladio. Since receiving them, I’ve been using each product for quite a while now … Continue reading
Puff Sleeves from the 80s have made a comeback! As much as I love vintage, I’ve never really taken any inspiration from this decade’s over-the-top style but I was surprisingly drawn to the puff sleeves blouse from watching clips of this year’s Fashion Week. I’ve never been keen to spend my hard earn money on … Continue reading
Essential Oils have been quite the rage but I only hopped on the bandwagon since I started learning more about natural skin care remedies 2 to 3 years back. Now that I’m starting to get an interest in soap and candle-making, I got in-touch with Eo4kids where I learned that there is much more to … Continue reading
From Left to Right: Isabelle, Shub, CK, Irene, Renuka, Alicia. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women since 1911. This year, I’ve teamed up with these amazing women bloggers from different backgrouds and roles to talk about what defines us as women. What … Continue reading
What’s my favourite thing about winter? It’s 7 days to the opening of Club Med for Winter Season! Since I’ve lived in tropical Singapore my whole life, I never have to experience winter, that’s because we’re so close to the equator. The closest thing we have to winter is the rainy season which usually takes … Continue reading
I’m quite picky when it comes to shopping especially when I travel because I hate having to carry heavy baggage back. There are only a few places in the world that I will travel to and shop to my hearts content and one of them is Bali, especially in Ubud. Why? Because even if you … Continue reading
Have you had to go from one event to another and have your entire schedule full for the day? *Raises hands. I feel ya, we’re busy girls and its tough running from one place to another without feeling flustered and not exactly being able to look our best. My day job as a guide starts … Continue reading
Whoever said Valentine’s Day is for lovers? Why not make it a day to celebrate you? After all, you can’t be the best partner, mother or friend you can possibly be until you love yourself first. Here is a list of 5 ways you can show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day. Forget Past Mistakes … Continue reading
Refresh your beauty regime with my 5 tips featured on Scoops by Sample Store. I’ve been sharing little bits and pieces of my beauty tips here on Love Bella Vida for the past years and I’m really glad to be able to spread my word out to more. Thank you truckloads Sample Store for this … Continue reading
I recently started a pinterest board for Coffee and Tea because my love for caffine and tea tasting has just reached a whole new level. But the focus of this post is for my love of tea and all the benefits I reap from the many flavours. Tea for me is very different from coffee. … Continue reading
I’m back with the third and final part of my Sarah Jean Lashes Series. In case you’ve missed the previous posts, here’s a link for your reference. Introduction to Sarah Jean Lashes 5 Festive Looks with Sarah Jean Lashes As promised, I’ll be sharing with you how I apply my Sarah Jean Lashes with all … Continue reading
Every Fashion-loving girl has had at least one or a handful of Barbie Dolls growing up. Dressing her up with the array of clothes and miniature accesories that you’ve collected over the years (through Birthday and Christmas gifts) did eventually teach you how to doll yourselves up as adults. Barbie was undeniably my very first … Continue reading
I will never dare call myself a fashionista simply because… I am not. Besides, I’ve always thought it sounds cliche and narcassistic. Don’t get me wrong, I do love fashion, clothes and runways very very much. But I am no where near a fashion maven. Quite ironic right; since I’m writing this article and that … Continue reading
Did you know that some Louis Vuitton bags were named after cities, characters in movies and famous people? I compiled a list of Louis Vuitton bags and purses and the places and people they were inspired by. 1. Abbesses: A station of the Paris Metro system. 2. Alma: Named for the Alma Bridge, a span … Continue reading
Building a brand and marketing your business is hard work and blogging is not an exception. Because, let’s face it, any Tom, Dick and Jane with a laptop and wifi can create a blog. Although a lot of our work has to do with online media, having a physical business card helps you stand out … Continue reading
