DIY Accessories Box @ Thursday, May 23, 2013
I've always wanted to buy an accessories box but the prices really scare me off -.- $29.90 for an accessories box are you freaking serious?!?! I will never pay that amount for a plastic box. Desperation brings out the best and worst of people LOL fortunately, it's the former in this case.

Materials you need:
Plastic box from Daiso, $2
Toilet roll/ kitchen towel roll, free
Wrapping paper, 30cents
Old cardboard, free
Sponge, 50cents?
Scissors
Scotch tape/glue
Ruler
I found kitchen towel roll, cardboard and sponge at home so my cost price is only $2 lolol WIN.
Step 1: Wrap the piece of sponge with wrapping paper. This is going to be your earrings holder.
I used origami paper from Daiso instead of the usual wrapping paper to wrap the sponge.
After you wrapped it:
Next, we're gonna do our bangles/bracelets holder!
Again, wrap your ugly toilet/kitchen towel roll with wrapping paper. I'm using kitchen towel roll because my Daiso box is longer than the toilet roll.
Measure the length of your accessories box and cut your toilet/kitchen roll accordingly! It is best to give 0.5cm allowance because we want the roll to fit into the box snugly.
How it looks like with bangles/bracelets on:
Lastly, we're gonna make little compartments to store your necklaces, rings etc.
Cut out small rectangles from a piece of cardboard. Make sure that your measurements are accurate because you want the cardboard pieces to fit snugly like the bangle holder. Cardboard is ugly so make sure you wrap the pieces of cardboard with your favourite wrapping paper!
Lastly, fit in your bangle holder and your accessories box is done! :D
Good luck!
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Labels: cheapskate, diy
Review: People's Park (Chinatown) for cheap toiletries! @ Friday, May 10, 2013
Many people may dismiss Chinatown as a laopok tourist trap BUT wait a minute, Chinatown is actually a hidden gem ;) In this post, we're gonna introduce you guys to the best place to buy your toiletries from! It is none other than People's Park located at Upper Cross Street!
Take the escalator up and walk allllll the way to the corner and you'll find many shops selling a wide array of toiletries. The one we visited is Swanston Your Essential Store.
The toiletries they sell are much cheaper than that sold in supermarkets or drugstores. For example, a bottle of Asience shampoo may cost around $14 in supermarkets but it is definitely $10 or less at Swanston! Pads and shower wash are also dirt cheap! :D
Other than the boring shampoo and body wash, you can also get Maybelline and L'Oreal make up there at almost 20% off! They also carry skincare products from Olay and many other brands. Are you excited yet?? Below is our haul from our recent trip!
Serena and I ran out of shampoo and we're super excited to try the "Purely Smooth" shampoo from Essential! Review for the shampoo and conditioner will be up soon!
Essential Damage Care Purely Smooth Shampoo and mini sized conditioner, $8.90
Colgate Plax Fresh Tea, $7.80
Laurier Relax Night 27cm, $2.30
Laurier Relax Night 35cm, $2.40
Biore Make Up Remover Refill, $7.80
Rexona Women Whitening Deodorant, $5.80
Dove gofresh Body Wash in raspberry and lime scent, $6.40
Glade Scented Gel in Lavender, $2.40
Oral B Toothbrush (In packs of 3), $9.50
What a steal right!
Here's the address to this awesome store:
32 New Market Road Singapore 050032 (People's Park Food Centre #02-1004)
Opening hours:
Daily from 10am to 9pm
They accept both cash and nets. Have fun shopping! :D
Labels: beauty products, cheapskate, chinatown, review