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		<title>Photo Hunt: Covered</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2010/04/17/photo-hunt-covered/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:20:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The bride&#8217;s face covered by the veil. 

Location: My friend&#8217;s house.
Comments: Resized, cropped the main section out. Major manipulation to the photo to give it a different feel because the photo was quite blur to be salvaged.
Taken with: Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom
Date taken: 3/1/2007   
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The bride&#8217;s face covered by the veil. </p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/ph_covered.jpg" alt="wedding, bride, veil"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> My friend&#8217;s house.<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Resized, cropped the main section out. Major manipulation to the photo to give it a different feel because the photo was quite blur to be salvaged.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 3/1/2007   </p>
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		<title>Photo Friday: Self-Portrait 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2009/05/15/photo-friday-self-portrait-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:36:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Need to say more? My second picture for this blog ;p

Location: In my room.
Comments: Resized, adjusted the curves, brightness and contrast, change the background and did some editing on the face to remove the dark circles.
Taken with: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 80 IS
Date taken: 24/4/2009  
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Need to say more? My second picture for this blog ;p</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/pf_selfportrait09.jpg" alt="self-portrait"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> In my room.<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Resized, adjusted the curves, brightness and contrast, change the background and did some editing on the face to remove the dark circles.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS 80 IS<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 24/4/2009  </p>
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		<title>How to Maintain Natural Wavy Hair</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/09/10/how-tomaintain-natural-wavy-hair/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have natural wavy hair and I would say that my way of maintenance is quite easy. I know some people have problem maintaining it. In case you still looking for a way to maintain your natural curly or wavy hair, here&#8217;s a simple tip that you might find helpful. In fact this is what [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have natural wavy hair and I would say that my way of maintenance is quite easy. I know some people have problem maintaining it. In case you still looking for a way to maintain your natural curly or wavy hair, here&#8217;s a simple tip that you might find helpful. In fact this is what I&#8217;m doing all these while. It is less frizzy and the curls are awsome!</p>
<p>Do not comb your hair after hair wash instead comb your hair before you wash your hair. If you still want to comb it, use big teeth comb, don&#8217;t go for small one and comb once or twice is enough to avoid the static that can cause frizz. Dry your hair after hair wash with towel(don&#8217;t rub but just soak up as much wetness as you can) and then twirl your hair into sections, big or small is up to you. Then let it dry naturally.</p>
<p>Curly hair can take a while to dry so give yourself enough time before you have to leave the house, especially if it&#8217;s cold outside! Paint your nails, play <a href="http://www.foxybingo.com/" target="_blank">Foxybingo.com</a>, or watch some television while you wait. Don&#8217;t get impatient and rush for the blow-dryer! It will spoil the effect. </p>
<p>Once your hair is dry, it will be less frizzy and the natural curls will looked better also. </p>
<p>Many thought that I perm my hair in the salon but in fact it&#8217;s my natural curls with very minimum maintenance. I don&#8217;t use hair styling product also. If you want to, you can. Apply it to your hair before you twirl your hair and let it dry naturally.</p>
<p>Hopefully this tip will more or less help you a bit. This is just some tips from me, you can get more<br />
with <a href="http://09ba2jqhqfimmne5tqmejamiyf.hop.clickbank.net/" target="_top">Complete Guide To Growing Longer Healthier Curly Hair.</a></p>
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		<title>Photo Friday: Minimalism</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/05/30/photo-friday-minimalism-interior-design-lightings-light-wall/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 06:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love this kind of minimal decorations. The wall is just plain colour painted wall, when two lights like this hanging at the corner, it will automatically make the wall looked different and interesting. It&#8217;s no longer plain and boring, it looks as if some patterns and textures were incorporated into the wall. Minimal decoration [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love this kind of minimal decorations. The wall is just plain colour painted wall, when two lights like this hanging at the corner, it will automatically make the wall looked different and interesting. It&#8217;s no longer plain and boring, it looks as if some patterns and textures were incorporated into the wall. Minimal decoration like this can go a long way and it doesn&#8217;t cost you a bomb at all. This is one simple interior design tip that can give your home/office a quick facelift.</p>
<p><center><img src="http://www.irenelaw.com/images/pf_minimalism.jpg" alt="photo friday, light, interior decoration, restaurant, lighting"></center><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Ten Ichi Japanese Restaurant, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.<br />
<strong>Comments:</strong> Resized and adjusted the curve a bit.<br />
<strong>Taken with:</strong> Canon DIGITAL IXUS i zoom<br />
<strong>Date taken:</strong> 1/5/2008</p>
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		<title>How To Make Your Own Facial Scrub</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/04/09/how-to-make-your-own-facial-scrub/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Been spending lots of money on facial scrubs? Maybe you want to try to make your own. Sounds interesting? It&#8217;s free from harmful chemicals, you can even eat it! Hahaha&#8230; The ingredients are easy to get, it&#8217;s all from your kitchen.
Here is an easy recipe for a homemade facial scrub:
Simply grind 2 almonds and mix [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Been spending lots of money on facial scrubs? Maybe you want to try to make your own. Sounds interesting? It&#8217;s free from harmful chemicals, you can even eat it! Hahaha&#8230; The ingredients are easy to get, it&#8217;s all from your kitchen.</p>
<p>Here is an easy recipe for a homemade facial scrub:<br />
Simply grind 2 almonds and mix with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey. </p>
<p>That&#8217;s it! As simple as this!</p>
<p>This scrub is natural, inexpensive, and suitable for all skin types. </p>
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		<title>Make Your Own Cranberries Lipgloss</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2008/04/02/make-your-own-cranberries-lipgloss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Found this very interesting recipe for making your own lipgloss which is totally free from harmful chemical. It&#8217;s all made from things that are edible. This yummilicious cranberries lipgloss recipe is suggested by the US National Honey Board.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of honey
1 drop of vitamin E oil
1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil
10 fresh cranberries
Instructions:
1. Mix the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Found this very interesting recipe for making your own lipgloss which is totally free from harmful chemical. It&#8217;s all made from things that are edible. This yummilicious cranberries lipgloss recipe is suggested by the US National Honey Board.</p>
<p><strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />
1 teaspoon of honey<br />
1 drop of vitamin E oil<br />
1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil<br />
10 fresh cranberries</p>
<p><strong>Instructions:</strong><br />
1. Mix the honey and oil together in a pot with low heat until it reaches to the brink of boiling.<br />
2. Stir cranberries into the mixture and remove from heat.<br />
3. Gently crush and mix the cranberries until they are lukewarm.<br />
4. Strain and pour the mixture into a small container or empthy lipblam tube before it cools.</p>
<p>DONE! You got your very own yummy lipgloss and I&#8217;m sure your kisser will be gald that he&#8217;s kissing something edible *LOL*</p>
<p>Did you know you can <a href="http://www.irenelaw.com/2007/11/04/honey-lipgloss/" target="_blank">recycle your empty lipgloss bottle</a> for this?</p>
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		<title>Make Your Own Yummy Perfume</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2007/12/05/make-your-own-yummy-perfume/</link>
		<comments>http://www.irenelaw.com/2007/12/05/make-your-own-yummy-perfume/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:20:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t have perfume, I&#8217;m not a perfume girl. I found this very yummy tip on how to make your own perfume in case you need one when your perfume is running out. You can get the ingredient right from your kitchen but of course not everyone will have it in their kitchen but it&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don&#8217;t have perfume, I&#8217;m not a perfume girl. I found this very yummy tip on how to make your own perfume in case you need one when your perfume is running out. You can get the ingredient right from your kitchen but of course not everyone will have it in their kitchen but it&#8217;s good to know that something yummy can actually be used as perfume and you don&#8217;t have to go so far to get one, just go to your nearest grocery store to get one will do.</p>
<p>Guess what&#8217;s the ingredient? It&#8217;s <strong>vanilla extract or almond extract</strong>! WOW!</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s how to do it:</p>
<blockquote><p>
Dab on a little vanilla extract or almond extract to your neck or your wrist. Not only does it smell yummy, but it also tastes yummy.</p></blockquote>
<p>Imagine that if you loved one nibble on your neck? Hehehe&#8230; Oh SO YUMMY!! *GIGGLE* However&#8230; Will we be smelling like just coming out of the kitchen or the bakery? *SWEAT*</p>
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		<title>Make Your Own Honey Lipgloss</title>
		<link>http://www.irenelaw.com/2007/11/04/honey-lipgloss/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Nov 2007 06:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Irene</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Actually I saw this on TV just now. I think it&#8217;s really a good idea. It&#8217;s not only a great beauty tip but can save our environment too.
What you need?
1. Honey
2. Pippet
3. Empty lipgloss bottle with the cap of course(the type with brush), you can recycle or you should be able to buy a new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Actually I saw this on TV just now. I think it&#8217;s really a good idea. It&#8217;s not only a great beauty tip but can save our environment too.</p>
<p><strong>What you need?</strong><br />
1. Honey<br />
2. Pippet<br />
3. Empty lipgloss bottle with the cap of course(the type with brush), you can recycle or you should be able to buy a new bottle which you can get from shops or pharmacies(seen it before if not mistaken).</p>
<p><strong>How to do it?</strong><br />
1. Make sure you clean your lipgloss bottle and the brush throughly. Also make sure that it&#8217;s really dry.<br />
2. Suck up the honey using a pippet and fill the lipgloss bottle with it.</p>
<p><strong>DONE! You got your own lipgloss!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Why is it good?</strong><br />
1. Honey doesn&#8217;t contain any harmful chemical like what we <em>might</em>(don&#8217;t know how much we consumed already hahaha&#8230;) get in our usual lipgloss. It has great moisturing properties to keep your lip soft and hydrated.<br />
2. It&#8217;s cheap and easily obtainable straight from our kitchen in case you run out of lipgloss when you need one.<br />
3. You can get the same glossy effect.<br />
4. Recycle!</p>
<p>Lastly, hehehe&#8230; Guys are actually quite relunctant to kiss a lip with so much gloss because it&#8217;s not a pleasant experience at all, it&#8217;s messy! With honey lipgloss, I&#8217;m sure your boyfriend or your husband will like it too! It&#8217;s honey, it&#8217;s edible, it&#8217;s sweet, it&#8217;s colourless, it&#8217;s not harmful to the health. GREAT!</p>
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