Bangkok Travel and Beauty in December 2016 (Part 1)

Bangkok is a fantastic place for budget travelling with shopping at affordable prices and indulging in yummy Thai food. This trip we had the privilege of my cousins bringing us to places we have not been before. As they are locals it was much easier to move around with them.

We found a good deal on Scoot website, which gave us the opportunity to maximise our time in Bangkok, Thailand. It was the first flight out from Singapore and the last flight out from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport.

As we were too early to check in, we headed straight to Jatujak Weekend Market or to the tourist is called Chatuchak Weekend Market. 

Thailand local food in Jatujak Weekend Market

We sat down for brunch since all of us were very hungry. The food were fantastic and cheap. But be careful there are always two kinds of prices in Thailand. The local price and tourists price, so don't get cheated. 

Food corner in Jatujak Weekend Market

It was pretty cooling when we reach Jatujak about 10am but it started to get quite hot in the afternoon. I would highly recommend to be in shorts and cooling top to beat the hot weather.

Jatujak Weekend Market

After a couple of hours shopping, the heat and the navigation of the market got the better of us, it was time to take a shopping break. After so many years I still can't complete walking around Jatujak because I seem to be walking in circles. It goes to show the difficulties in navigation there.

Novotel Hotel at Siam Square 

Novotel Hotel Lounge Area

Entertainment area at Novotel Hotel Bangkok

We left and headed towards Novotel at Siam Square to check in. The location was superb. Is like staying in our Singapore Orchard area. 

Laser Games At Siam Square

Laser Games waiting area

As the room was not ready, we decided to have some fun at Siam Laser Games which was located just below Novotel. It was our first time playing and it's so fun.

Novotel Hotel at Siam Square

After the games we went to check in. The staffs were nice to give us a complimentary upgrade and an extra bed for the kid.

Rod Fai Night Market

As weekend was a chance to head off to Night Markets too, we drove to Ta Lard Nud Rodfai at Srinakarin area. It's not very convenient to get there for sure but you can check from here the best way to get there. 

Rows and rows of stalls at night market

Ta Lard Nud Rodfai Night Market at Srinakarin area Bangkok Thailand

This place is highly recommended by me to the extend of skipping Jatujak next time.The selection was good and the price was better then Jatujak as this place is more frequented by the locals. We are looking at 100 - 300baht range. Since it is a night market, the weather was so much cooler.

I apologize for the quality of the night photos. It didn't turn out well as I was really tired and had no tripod with me. But I just need to show everyone the place. We ended the night late and we were exhausted. Went back to hotel to rest for an exciting day tomorrow. Remember to pin my Bangkok Travel & Beauty Part 1 for future reference and check out my Bangkok Travel and Beauty Part 2 .

Sephora Singapore Beauty Haul During Black Card Member Sale 2016

I've never thought I would spent so much time at Singapore Sephora black card member sale during my last trip. Retail therapy at Sephora always feel good. I get to try so many products under one roof. And there are always Sephora MUA around to help you when in doubt.

Singapore Sephora Makeup Haul 2016

So let's get started with the make up that I've bought.

Nyx Avant Pop Noveau Chic

Nyx Avant Pop (Nouveau Chic)

S$25.60 (after 20% discount)

I've always been a lookout for pigmented eyeshadow palette that doesn't burn a hole in the pocket. After trying some drugstore brands available, I felt they were still not quite pigmented. So I thought why not try Nyx Avant Pop which was recommended by one of my favorite youtuber emilynoel83. And true enough the colors were very pigmented and it looks better when using an eye primer which I always do.

For that price you are getting 10 pigmented colors and I must say Nyx is very generous with the pan size of each color. I chose Nouveau Chic because the colors were great for daily wear. If you are adventurous with colors, Nyx do have 'Surreal My Heart' and 'Art Throb'.

Tarte Tartelette Tease from Sephora Singapore

Tarte Tartelette Tease 

S$28.00 from sephora.sg

I just couldn't resist not to buy Tartelette Tease. I was contemplating whether to get the Tartelette in Bloom Clay Palette but could not bring myself to commit the price without trying a smaller version of Tarte eyeshadows.

I had no regrets getting this at all. Firstly, the size is very travel friendly. Secondly, the colors are super gorgeous and thirdly the texture is very buttery and pigmented. Love this palette. Of course it was not the cheapest palette for this size but I just knew I had to get it since it was member's sale. 

Nyx Lip Products

Nyx Lip Products

S$49.60 (after 20% discount)

I picked up 2 Intense Butter Gloss in Chocolate Crepe and Toasted Marshmallow , a soft matte lip cream in Prague, a butter lipstick in Root Beer Float and a nude pink lip liner. My first time trying out the Intense Butter Gloss and I must admit I'm really impressed by the texture of the gloss. The formula is soft and buttery, the color intensity was on point. If you have not try yet, I highly recommend these.

If you are into matte lip cream, I would say try out Nyx Soft matte lip cream. The colors were very lasting on my lips and minimum touch up was needed. I'm intending to get more colors once Sephora stock up all the colors. 

Nyx butter lipstick is very moisturising and I love the color Root Beer Float. It is definitely my current favorite go to lip color. 

Nyx Setting Spray from Sephora

Nyx Dewy Finish Setting Spray 

S$11.20 (after 20% discount)

I bought this because there were so many good reviews. The mist was pretty fine in my opinion, but honestly I don't see any difference after I sprayed on my face. Guess I won't be repurchasing this any sooner.

Korean Moonshot Multi Protection UV Bouncer SPF 50+ PA+++

Moonshot Multi Protection UV Bouncer SPF 50+ PA+++

S$37.60 (after 20% discount)

This is a Korean brand by YG Entertainment and I bought this because the Sephora MUA recommended this. Previously I've been using Laura Mercier oil free foundation primer. The staying power wasn't as good as I wanted it to be, guess my t-zone was pretty oily. I'm quite surprised by the Moonshot primer lasting power. I can go through half a day without blotting off the oil on my nose which never happened to me. If I'm on make up the whole day, I only need to touch up once which to me pretty says it all. The texture is very light and non greasy at all. For 50ml the price was really good.

This wraps up my Sephora Beauty Haul 2016. I'm looking forward to their 2016 Christmas collections already. In the meantime stay healthy and beautiful.