Books: A Game of Thrones

 






A Song of Fire and Ice Book One
A Game of Thrones
by George R.R. Martin

I never heard of the series of A Song of Fire and Ice by Martin until I chanced upon the HBO trailer for the first season of Game of Thrones. And honestly, only after watching the entire first season (10 episodes mind you) did I decide that I should probably start reading the books.

There is a whole plethora of information out there on Martin and the books which were originally meant to be a trilogy  and now has 5 books to the series name with a reported 2 more scheduled.

Everyone is pretty much in raptures about the HBO series, but the books are somewhat of a different quality. I think HBO did credit to the books, which are so much more vivid in description and detail as compared to the show.

If you're looking for a good read, I'd suggest first checking out the pilot episode of the series and deciding from there. It's not a book that everyone would enjoy, as odd as I find it, some people just don't like fantasy as a genre.

Give me dragons, swords and heroic tales and I'm in. I can't wait to start Book Two. :)

If you read it, let me know what you think.

Peace lovies.

Til the next post.

Make-Up: Kate Middleton's Wedding Look

Kate Middleton's Wedding Make-Up by missdijah on Polyvore.com

When rumors surfaced that the now Duchess of Cambridge would be doing her own make-up, I was hell bent on seeing how it turned out.

Maybe on HDTVs around the world, the blusher looked a bit much and let's just say I'm very happy that the color washed out in photographs.

The products I selected are pretty much conjecture about what she actually used. Since, we're not going to see a list of products from any make-up artist anytime soon, I went with what I saw while watching the Royal Wedding and what I found out from a little internet snooping. 

My leading clue was her blusher. Apparently it was Rose Temptation by Chanel. So my guess was that she probably used all Chanel products. Of course, she could've used anything she wanted and was comfortable with, but why not go Chanel all the way right?

Besides the Rose Temptation blush, I included a matte foundation (Chanel's Mat Lumiere) seeing as her makeup looked flawless without an overly dewy complexion. I had to include the bronzer in there as well. Her cheeks were so beautifully contoured and I applaud her for that. She accentuated her cheekbones beautifully (though, I must point out they don't need much accentuating!). We don't even have to mention the brows. They are gorgeous and strong and such a smart idea for someone who will be seen by millions! Pink lips to complement the pink blush, and of course classic black eyeliner and a grey/blue for her eyelid color. 

Hope that this was entertaining! It certainly was entertaining to put together!

Peace lovies.


Til the next post!

Love it: Drew Barrymore

 

The lovely-as-always Drew Barrymore in J Brand Denim Leggings (why don't people like to use the word jeggings?!) and a Catherine Malandrino leather jacket (I want!).

I seriously want this jacket. And I also seriously want this feather earring trend thing to start in Singapore. Maybe I should find a way to attach it to my hijab. Anyone know where to buy feathers? Spotlight?

Oh and YES to awesome red hair (that is not literally red à la Rihanna). 

Drew rocks my socks. 

C'est finale. 

Til the next post lovies.

Peace.