Here’s another good one by one of my favorite YouTube Makeup tutorial channels by Michelle Phan.

Just about one of the nicest gift ideas I saw online for ladies.. All items from SeeJaneWork.

Shemergency Survival Kit – This compact case is stocked with 24 items including; a folding hair brush with mirror, hair spray, clear elastics, earring backs, hand lotion, nail clipper, an emery board, clear nail polish, nail polish remover, a mending kit, a safety pin, double-sided tape, lint remover, shoe shine wipes, stain remover, static remover, breath freshener, lip balm, dental floss, pain reliever, deodorant wipes, a tampon, adhesive bandages, and facial tissues.

Working Girl’s Survival Kit – The compact aluminum attaché case holds 22 essential health and beauty items including: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental floss, Lip Balm, Mints, Pain Reliever, Hand Lotion, Emery Board, Nail Clipper, Clear Nail Polish, Nail Polish Remover, Hair Brush, Mirror, Deodorant, Tampons, Lint Remover, Mending Kit, Stain Remover, Static Remover, Shoe Shine Wipes, Adhesive Bandages, and Facial Tissue.

Fashion Emergency Kit – This indispensable kit contains a tiny sewing set, a compact lint brush, double stick tape, a black marker, and a booklet full of tips on solving and avoiding a true fashion emergency.

Are you fussy about smells in your home? I am and a lot of women friends I have are also particular about smells, most particularly cigarette smells, pet odors, and cooking smells. I find deodorizing sprays expensive though so I’ve been searching the net for do-it-yourself deodorizing spray recipes I could use for my own home.

I came across an article in Ehow.com from contributor Barbara Stanley and I found her tips to be easy and simple enough so I want to try it out. The ingredients are mostly things that I already have..

Let me just share the recipe..Ingredients: 1 cup distilled water, 8-10 drops essential oils, you’ll also need 1 8-10 oz. spray bottle and a funnel.

How to:

I’ve been checking out my previous posts and it seemed I missed out posting on my ‘Pretty Things on Sale’ category. **Sigh!** I’m getting so forgetful but I do plan to rectify that tomorrow. You’ll definitely be having your weeks fill of some things on sale..

Anyway, right now I’m not feeling so well, like I’m about to have flu and my body is aching all over. I decided to stay in bed and not go out to brave the scorching heat here in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. So here I am now sitting in bed, with my good ole laptop and browsing shops for some nice, really feminine finds..

Here’s one accessory that I found. Cara Accessories Knotted Multi Strand Necklace for only $18! That’s a steal considering good quality accessories comes with steep prices nowadays. Even this one has an original price tag of $38 but its now only sale so you can grab it at just $18 at Nordstrom.

All strands of tiny glass beads, gathered into a knot. Available in Gold, Black/Silver, Ivory/Gold.

This time I’m not picking a single shoe. More like a shoe designer.. Award-winning designer Isabel Toledo, one of US First Lady’s favorite designers has a new collection. And not just a collection. It’s one that we could afford!

This would make the day of some thrifty shoe lovers. Bargain Couture! Isabel Toledo for Payless is all about style and value for money. All shoes are less than $60!

I just love it! You don’t have to be a celebrity or need to have gazillions to get your feet garbed in couture..

Toreador Pump – $44.99. Definitely a shoe with that vavaboom factor! Check it out here.

Ghillie Flat – $34.99. Casual but very very chic! Available here.

Sliver Bootie – $54.99. **sigh** Don’t you just love the structure of this boot? Sleek! Check it out here.

Pom Pom Flats – $34.99. Comfy and stylish..More here.

Hmm, these are standout, really lovely dresses! I think if I really want it, I could go on ‘bread and water only’ diet for the next few months so I could save for it and would also accomplish the weight loss I need to fit these..

Lol! I’m not yet that ‘deranged’. But anyway, if only in my dreams I could fit and afford this, well I’d definitely give it a go..

Emilio Pucci – Printed silk-jersey dress. And its on sale! Original Price £800 Now £400 50% off but still about $1,116!! Love the colors.. Check it out at Outnet.

Alexander McQueen – Puff Sleeve Pencil Dress. I love Alexander McQueen, and I think he’s a genius. Plus the fact that the color is just so fabulous! Price? $1,785.00..Available at Neiman Marcus.

Stella McCartney – Fuschia Mini Dress. Ok, I wish I had the long shapely legs to go with this but I find this really really stunning! And at an almost ready to stun price too – $1, 185. Available at Neiman Marcus.

Herve Leger – Novelty Bandage Dress. Sexy, very sexy. And the price? $1,350.00! Neiman Marcus.

I love the color turquoise! So that must have been the clincher when I was window surf shopping for my 4th Handbag of the Week. This Hype ‘Zula’ Satchel is made of lambskin leather.

A nice mix of soft leather and given a modern edge with the design. I also like the fact that it also comes with a shoulder sling which gives it more versatility. Definitely one I would want to get a hold of. Nice nice for casual do’s.

And what makes it all the more good buy? It’s on Sale! Previously priced at $295, grab it now for only $196! That’s a good 33% off! Available at Nordstrom.

For the next few months anyway,  so though I feel weird I’m managing pretty well. Hmm, I realized I could perhaps survive without him for a few weeks/months but hehe not forever so now I’m actually counting the days I could see him again. I miss him, though my sister said maybe that’s because I don’t have anyone to order around? Lol!

Anyway, we got back from our vacation two weeks ago and since hubby was leaving after a few days, the next couple of days were spent in a flurry of activities. Typical of him, he waited for me before even shopping for things he needed to add to his wardrobe. Were living now in a tropical country so he didn’t have much of cold/autumn/winter clothes.

Thankfully, though its really scorching hot here in Phnom Penh we could still easily find a lot of clothing for cold places and at a lot cheaper prices. We ended up scouring Phnom Penh’s Russian Market/Tuol Tompong Market’s factory overuns sections and came out with lots of cardigan sweaters, a winter jacket, shirts, a couple of jeans and socks.

Hmm, I think he’s a more picky shopper than me, but I’m quite pleased he leaves it up to me and agrees with most of my clothing picks..

I’m feeling decidedly feminine right now and so I’m picking a shoe with a really feminine color but not screamingly so.. This pump would really make your legs look long and would just complement any outfit!

Available in Brick and Cream colors, made of leather..Available at Endless.com for only $250.

Okay. I must admit, this had me drooling and contemplating feigning sick so somebody give me these. These are definitely yummy looking and would be a great substitute for flowers! Found this from a site Edible Arrangement, and here’s the company description I lifted from the site..

Edible Arrangements® has a fresh fruit bouquet to make any occasion special – from birthdays, anniversaries and congratulations to business events and client gifts. Our bouquets are made fresh with premium fruit arranged in a variety of stunning displays. Customers can visit one of or 868 stores worldwide, order online or via phone. Each bouquet can be complemented with chocolate dipped fruit including dipped strawberries, dipped pineapple daisies, dipped banana slices, dipped Granny Smith apple wedges and more! Make every occasion special with Edible Arrangements®

Cool and unique gift idea if you ask me, one that I would appreciate not just for the way it looks but also its yumminess..