Tracy Wish
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Autumn Makeover
Bored on a Friday night, itching for some makeup on this blank canvas. So here you go... before and after!
Sincerely,
Tracy Wish
Tracy Wish
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
DIY Hair Mask
First attempt in a homemade hair mask! Had some avocados left in the kitchen and an article on homemade hair mask recipes that's been nagging in my mind for sometime.
With all the fuss in improving the hair appearance - in addition to a daily hair care routine many ladies use a weekly treatment mask as well. This avocado hair mask aims to smoothen out brittle ends and add an extra silky shine to your precious locks. Avocados complimented with olive oil and an egg yolk all contain fatty acids that forms a natural conditioner to increase shine.
Convinced to try yet? Here it goes
1. Ingredients :
1 avocado
1tbsp olive oil
1 egg yolk
2. To make :
combine avocado, egg yolk and olive oil.
2. To make :
mash well to get a creamy paste
3. Apply :
Damp hair ( opens hair cuticles to absorb conditioner better). Apply the gross green paste! Go Shrek.
3. Finish off :
Leave for 20 minutes. Wash hair with shampoo and conditioner like normal.
The final results were pretty alright. Split ends did fall off my hair when the avocado was applied unto it! This hair mask does remove part of your split ends - interesting.
After washing it off, my hair felt slightly silkier - though not as silky as I'd expect it to be. I can't say if it improves the hair shine drastically unless it is done weekly and results are observed in the long run.On the plus side though, adding honey to the hair mask makes it a soothing hand mask and even after a day, I still feel the moisture in my hands. Do you have avocados lingering around?
Disclaimer : Results vary depending on hairtype and skintype.
Sincerely,
Tracy Wish
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Lovin your Body (skin-wise)
Many times we focus on our face, only to neglect the body. A beautiful glow from our body skin speaks volumes as well. There are a couple of steps to maintain the moisture of our body each and every day :
1. Shower using alcohol free body wash - that suits your skin type
2. Use a body scrub once or twice a week. It exfoliates away dead skin and allows better absorption of products after. Cheaper alternatives are nylon net scrubbies. Don't scrub too often though! It can dry skin.
3. Dry out with clean towel.
4. Apply body oil or lotion.
5. Apply firming cream.
Recently, I've been using Alqvimia Shape Reducer Body Elixir and Alqvimia Cleopatra Body Oil. In Malaysia, these products are sold at beauty salons (as I know so far). They are made out of natural ingredients which are a plus!
From experience I noticed natural ingredients do not make your skin overdependent on it. There is this weird thing with products not made from natural ingredients - they make your skin extra dry when you stop using them. Ever noticed hands that always use hand cream and how it gets extra dry without it as compared to hands which don't use hand cream? Anyway.
When I first opened the bottles, there was a whif of seductive + musky + vintage scent. The Cleopatra Body Oil makes the skin so velvety and sensual. Just a few drops is enough for the whole body. Following the oil, I applied the firming cream on particular areas making it smell lovely too.
The results are pleasing! Within a week my skin regained its moisture levels. Within 3 weeks, I noticed my butt and thigh areas becoming firmer with less cellulites. These products are great help in a dry climate and a busy cellulite-causing routine.
That glowing body starts from young - it starts from a proper skincare routine at this moment.
Big thanks to Joans Parlour de Beaute (location : Taiping town center, Perak, Malaysia) for recommending them =)
Disclaimer : Results of products may vary as they are dependent on skin type and climate.
Sincerely,
Tracy Wish
Friday, May 3, 2013
Take a breather : preview on my favourite coffee places in Melbourne
Its been sometime - yes guilty as charged. What have I been up to you wonder?
Well occupied with work (uni assignments) and taking a lazy breather during those free times. Whenever there is time- I'd catch up with friends over a cup of coffee (moccha or chai. not a pure coffee kinda person) or brunch. Here is a preview about my favourite coffee places/ brunch spots in Melbourne. Those from around here would immediately recognise them! Upcoming posts on more soon =)
Note: Top to bottom : Kere Kere, Lot 6, Proud Mary
Well occupied with work (uni assignments) and taking a lazy breather during those free times. Whenever there is time- I'd catch up with friends over a cup of coffee (moccha or chai. not a pure coffee kinda person) or brunch. Here is a preview about my favourite coffee places/ brunch spots in Melbourne. Those from around here would immediately recognise them! Upcoming posts on more soon =)
Note: Top to bottom : Kere Kere, Lot 6, Proud Mary
Sincerely,
Tracy Wish
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Haircare : Frizz control
To all of you out there with fine + thin + frizzy hair, I understand your dilemma!
Not to fret, for there are ways to overcome frizz control and finally achieve a step closer to that polished hair you've always dreamed.
The secrets are in these steps :
1. Wash your hair with cold water
2. Use moisturizing conditioner
3. Towel dry and leave for 10min
4. Spray with moisturizing detangler
5. Apply serum
6. Blow dry with cool air first, followed by low heat. Cool air locks moisture and fights frizz, hot air gives the volume and texture.
7. Finish with a light oil finishing treatment for extra shine!
I'm currently using NAK colour fix serum, schwarzkopf moisture kick spray conditioner and schwarzkopf oil miracle light finishing treatment .
I've recently started using schwarzkopf oil miracle light finishing treatment , and am in love with the seductive shine and perfume scent it leaves in my locks !
Below are comparison pictures of before and after applying these steps. Notice the difference?
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Top 20 Food Treasures
While my blog has been inactive for abit, I've been eating behind the scenes! Who wouldn't when you're back in the land of Malaysia anyway? Over the past month, I've been compiling a list of my favorite café/restaurants in hopes that you too will one day try these local treasures. Number 1-14 are in Selangor, 15-19 in Malacca and 20 in Taiping. Ready? Here it goes...
1. Meng Kee Char Siew Restaurant (here)
It's to find such amazingly marinated char siew and siew yoke in the city. This place is the place to go. The taste hits the right balance in your taste buds with a hint of nostalgia! Only the classic food hideouts run by the talented chefs can achieve standards of our grandparent's time.
2.Kong Sai Restaurant (ss15/4c, 47500 Subang Jaya)
Their steamed chicken has a special topping that completes it. The texture is always smooth, pleasant and great with rice. On top of that, try their addictive pig stomach soup! Its zing and porky taste will warm you up instantly.
3. Ah Koong (here)
Flavorful soup and abundance in ingredients. The basic price already gives you ingredients on which you can add on yourself. Their soya bean and fried fishcake is a classic as well!
4.G Yi-Tang (48, Jalan USJ 10/1B)
Hong Kong dim sum indeed! The dim sum here is quite good for the affordable price but the siew long bao (picture : served in spoons) is top notch to me because of its concentrated broth.
5.Organic Fresh Mart Enterprise (here)
Known for its appetizing, organic and purely vegetarian food! There are so much quantity as well as quality. You'd be surprise how addictive (despite healthy and slimming) vegetarian organic food can be. My favorite in the menu is the mamee bitter gourd (i'm not a fan of bitter guord but this is a major exception. its fried in batter, drizzled with honey and sesame) and mushroom pizza (note : yummy potato puree instead of cheese as topping)
6.Raju mamak (27 Jalan Chantek 5/13, Off Jalan Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya)
Its customary to gain back your calories in this mamak after a challenging hike in Bukit Gasing nearby. The roti canai is famous with the right amount of fluff. I especially like their white coconut sauce (not sure of its name) which isn't too common in most mamaks.
7. Logenhaus (here)
A cosy German diner which has been around for about 2 decades, the food doesn't fail to disappoint. Although the menu has been consistent for years with barely any changes, it remains a favourite among locals. Their grilled chicken and seafood is their trademark. I always come for their perfectly
grilled salmon dressed in well balanced herbs.
8.Journal by Plan B (Publika)
If you miss Melbourne standard brunch/meals, this is the place to go =). Its cosy and artistic interior gives you a romantic setting with P. Ramlee black and white films projected on the wall.
9. Betty's Midwest Kitchen (here)
For those who are hungry for some greasy, addictive American food. Their specialties here include Juicy Lucy, lemonade and DOGFOOD. Don't worry, its not fear factor. Just chunky fries served with a secret gravy and melted cheese ... a must try! This dish doesn't disappoint, but unfortunately the others and the slow service might from time to time.
10. Fish and Co (paradigm)
Innovative version of fish and chips! The batter is good, fish well cooked and the twist lies in the filling within the fish that represents a taste of different countries. I tried Italian, where it has mozzarella cheese filling within the fish. Delicious.
11.Snowflake (here)
The original Snowflake store is still of best quality! This particular store in the Snowflake franchise serves my favourite Taiwanese desserts because of its consistently shaved ice, quality taro balls and balance of sweetness. Its all about the balance. Other than the original flavoured ice, try the coconut or green tea flavoured!
12.CZC Bubble Tea Supplier (here)
What better place to get bubble tea than from a supplier. Their servings are generous in flavor and ingredients as compared to other outlets. The pearl bubbles are also yummy to me, with an appropriate chewy texture and faint taste. Ultimately, my favorite is the Oreo series, especially the Oreo Mocha. I may be exaggerating here, but it tastes like Starbucks for one third the price.
13.RT Pastry House (here)
Japanese bakeries always produce good pastries. Try their famous European blueberry cheesecake, bread (!) and swiss roll.
14.Bread Tarts (here)
A rivalry to RT Pastry, Bread Tarts push for a Malaysian bakery flavor. Their trademark is their egg tarts with a trademark glazing which makes it taste different from other egg tarts.
15. Chop Chung Wah (here)
Malacca's trademark chicken rice balls. Their chicken rice is served in a ball form, coupled with tender tasting chicken. A rather homemade flavor to the tastebuds.
16.Capitol Satay (here)
Satay celup! Each stick only cause 90cents (Malaysian sen!) despite it being prawn or vegetable. Say whut?
17.Jonker 88 (here)
Famous for its laksa and durian cendol. I love how its interior tucks you away in a charming Malacca courtyard atmosphere.
18.Taste Better Café (jonker st.)
Two words : DURIAN CREAMPUFFS! It is meant to be eaten in one bite, as the durian filling bursts out when bit. Heavenly.
19.Nadeje Cake Shop (here)
Not your typical cake dessert. I am uber thankful for the creation of Mille Cake Crepe. Its just gorgeous. Layers of milli thick crepe stacked with cream of your flavor choice. Melts in your mouth with a hint of crepe texture! My favourite flavors are tiramisu, original and cheese.
20.Nasi Lemak Warung Muhibbah (here)
Nothing like famous kampong nasi lemak drenched in kuah. The beef rending is especially delicious. The grainy texture of the rice soaks up the kuah to create an addictive taste!
That's it for the my favourite top 20. Do try if you haven't, and do share with me the greater food treasures out there! Now, for a time of dieting.
Sincerely,
Tracy Wish
1. Meng Kee Char Siew Restaurant (here)
It's to find such amazingly marinated char siew and siew yoke in the city. This place is the place to go. The taste hits the right balance in your taste buds with a hint of nostalgia! Only the classic food hideouts run by the talented chefs can achieve standards of our grandparent's time.
Their steamed chicken has a special topping that completes it. The texture is always smooth, pleasant and great with rice. On top of that, try their addictive pig stomach soup! Its zing and porky taste will warm you up instantly.
3. Ah Koong (here)
Flavorful soup and abundance in ingredients. The basic price already gives you ingredients on which you can add on yourself. Their soya bean and fried fishcake is a classic as well!
4.G Yi-Tang (48, Jalan USJ 10/1B)
Hong Kong dim sum indeed! The dim sum here is quite good for the affordable price but the siew long bao (picture : served in spoons) is top notch to me because of its concentrated broth.
Known for its appetizing, organic and purely vegetarian food! There are so much quantity as well as quality. You'd be surprise how addictive (despite healthy and slimming) vegetarian organic food can be. My favorite in the menu is the mamee bitter gourd (i'm not a fan of bitter guord but this is a major exception. its fried in batter, drizzled with honey and sesame) and mushroom pizza (note : yummy potato puree instead of cheese as topping)
Its customary to gain back your calories in this mamak after a challenging hike in Bukit Gasing nearby. The roti canai is famous with the right amount of fluff. I especially like their white coconut sauce (not sure of its name) which isn't too common in most mamaks.
A cosy German diner which has been around for about 2 decades, the food doesn't fail to disappoint. Although the menu has been consistent for years with barely any changes, it remains a favourite among locals. Their grilled chicken and seafood is their trademark. I always come for their perfectly
grilled salmon dressed in well balanced herbs.
8.Journal by Plan B (Publika)
If you miss Melbourne standard brunch/meals, this is the place to go =). Its cosy and artistic interior gives you a romantic setting with P. Ramlee black and white films projected on the wall.
9. Betty's Midwest Kitchen (here)
For those who are hungry for some greasy, addictive American food. Their specialties here include Juicy Lucy, lemonade and DOGFOOD. Don't worry, its not fear factor. Just chunky fries served with a secret gravy and melted cheese ... a must try! This dish doesn't disappoint, but unfortunately the others and the slow service might from time to time.
Innovative version of fish and chips! The batter is good, fish well cooked and the twist lies in the filling within the fish that represents a taste of different countries. I tried Italian, where it has mozzarella cheese filling within the fish. Delicious.
11.Snowflake (here)
The original Snowflake store is still of best quality! This particular store in the Snowflake franchise serves my favourite Taiwanese desserts because of its consistently shaved ice, quality taro balls and balance of sweetness. Its all about the balance. Other than the original flavoured ice, try the coconut or green tea flavoured!
12.CZC Bubble Tea Supplier (here)
What better place to get bubble tea than from a supplier. Their servings are generous in flavor and ingredients as compared to other outlets. The pearl bubbles are also yummy to me, with an appropriate chewy texture and faint taste. Ultimately, my favorite is the Oreo series, especially the Oreo Mocha. I may be exaggerating here, but it tastes like Starbucks for one third the price.
13.RT Pastry House (here)
Japanese bakeries always produce good pastries. Try their famous European blueberry cheesecake, bread (!) and swiss roll.
A rivalry to RT Pastry, Bread Tarts push for a Malaysian bakery flavor. Their trademark is their egg tarts with a trademark glazing which makes it taste different from other egg tarts.
15. Chop Chung Wah (here)
Malacca's trademark chicken rice balls. Their chicken rice is served in a ball form, coupled with tender tasting chicken. A rather homemade flavor to the tastebuds.
Satay celup! Each stick only cause 90cents (Malaysian sen!) despite it being prawn or vegetable. Say whut?
17.Jonker 88 (here)
Famous for its laksa and durian cendol. I love how its interior tucks you away in a charming Malacca courtyard atmosphere.
18.Taste Better Café (jonker st.)
Two words : DURIAN CREAMPUFFS! It is meant to be eaten in one bite, as the durian filling bursts out when bit. Heavenly.
19.Nadeje Cake Shop (here)
Not your typical cake dessert. I am uber thankful for the creation of Mille Cake Crepe. Its just gorgeous. Layers of milli thick crepe stacked with cream of your flavor choice. Melts in your mouth with a hint of crepe texture! My favourite flavors are tiramisu, original and cheese.
Nothing like famous kampong nasi lemak drenched in kuah. The beef rending is especially delicious. The grainy texture of the rice soaks up the kuah to create an addictive taste!
That's it for the my favourite top 20. Do try if you haven't, and do share with me the greater food treasures out there! Now, for a time of dieting.
Sincerely,
Tracy Wish
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