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  • Finding Inspiration

    by hoiyinli

    Everyone has their own way of finding inspiration. The most natural way is when the ideas just flow and come to you, when you’re not forcing yourself to find the perfect idea. Because the more you force it, the more you end up getting stuck. There is no right or wrong way to being an artist just as there is no right or wrong...

    December 27, 2020
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    Art, Other Mentions
  • I Became an Artist During the Pandemic

    by hoiyinli

    I haven’t blogged in months and now I’m back writing in a completely different light. For those who follow me on my Instagram anyway, you’re up-to-date. For those who may have discovered that I was missing in action or simply didn’t know that I existed until now, the main title is the update in a nutshell: I became an artist! Firstly, I hope everyone...

    November 2, 2020
    Comments 22
    Other Mentions
  • Review: L’Oréal Infallible 24hr Foundation

    by hoiyinli

    I’m so happy to be back at reviewing some products! I realise that they’re few and far between but I do love writing a good, detailed review. It’s just not often that I have enough to say about a given product and you should know that I want to give a quality review as much as I want to be interested in the product...

    March 1, 2020
    Comments 6
    Beauty & Skincare
  • My First Project Pan

    by hoiyinli

    For someone who loves compiling Empties posts, I can’t believe that I’ve never planned a Project Pan and documented it! In my mind, there were a few items that I had wanted to empty out last year or at least use more of however this never got achieved so again, some of the items remain collecting dust. Nevermind being a beauty blogger – I...

    January 18, 2020
    Comments 5
    Beauty & Skincare
  • If We Were Having Coffee #5

    by hoiyinli

    Happy new year, loves! I actually haven’t written one of these in a good 5/6 months so what better way to start the year off than with some coffee time on the blog? It’s undoubtedly still winter so grab your hot beverage and catch up with me below on where I’ve been and what I have set for 2020: If we were having coffee,...

    January 4, 2020
    Comments 3
    Lifestyle, Other Mentions
  • Empties in Tens #3

    by hoiyinli

    I’ve been splitting my time living between two different places from weekdays to weekends so naturally, I have two collections of products per place as well as two different beauty routines. You can bet that collecting empties has been a little awkward and inconvenient but I’m making it work. This compilation is not even half of what I’ve accumulated so far! The plan is...

    November 19, 2019
    Comments 0
    Beauty & Skincare
  • Lately on Netflix #4

    by hoiyinli

    It’s been a rainy fall season so far with Netflix and coffee getting me through. I’m sure I have mentioned before but I go through phases when it comes to watching any movies or series. I have to be in the mood for one, and I have to have the time and need to be able to finish watching something. My mind is normally...

    September 26, 2019
    Comments 6
    Lifestyle
  • Empties in Ten #2

    by hoiyinli

    I thought I would be posting this empties instalment much sooner since my last update, but it proved to be a challenge in the end to make it to 10.* Initially I was finishing product after product but then everything else just took its time. Despite this post being put together ‘later than expected’, nothing has actually gone wrong. If anything, it just means...

    August 16, 2019
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    Beauty & Skincare
  • If We Were Having Coffee #4

    by hoiyinli

    This time it’s Mocha. Thank you for the love in my last If We Were Having Coffee session! I might make these a monthly/bi-monthly series to keep it going more consistently throughout the year – what do you think? I love writing them as it keeps me in-tact with my thoughts so it’s definitely an idea. It still continues to be a busy month...

    July 21, 2019
    Comments 5
    Lifestyle, Other Mentions
  • Review: Validation Facial @ LUSH SPA

    by hoiyinli

    It’s been a hot minute since I wrote a review! In fact, I’m hoping to write a few more for this summer as I have been on and off product-testing. It’s nice to have an affinity again towards trying new products as my skin hasn’t been at its greatest since I come back from Hong Kong, taking the joy out of using new skincare...

    June 28, 2019
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Recent Posts

February 11, 2021

In the 10th Month, I Got Published!

January 10, 2021

Innate Fears of Being an Artist

December 27, 2020

Finding Inspiration

December 8, 2020

Learning To Like Your Own Work

November 16, 2020

How To Get Really Creative With Gifting!

Fashion & Style

10 Rules: Long-Haul Flights and Traveling

Published by hoiyinli

For those of you who don’t know or are new to my blog, I recently went on a 3-week-long vacation to Hong Kong to visit a lot of family,...

March 13, 2018
Comments 21
Fashion & Style, Lifestyle, Travel

Gucci & Its Ever-Growing Relevance in 2017

Published by hoiyinli

If I could crown a fashion house for being able to embrace change, whilst still remaining relevant and true to itself, then I would happily crown Gucci as the...

February 3, 2017
Comments 12
Fashion & Style

Beauty & Skincare

Review: L’Oréal Infallible 24hr Foundation

by hoiyinli

I’m so happy to be back at reviewing some products! I realise that they’re few and far between but I do love writing a good, detailed review. It’s just not often that I have enough to say about a given product and you should know that I want to give a quality review as much as I want to be interested in the product...

March 1, 2020
Comments 6
Beauty & Skincare

My Current Hair Styling & Treatment Routine

by hoiyinli

We’re moving into a slightly different topic today which is something I never talk about: hair. The reason being is that I’m very low maintenance when it comes to my hair. Give me a hairdryer and I’m good to go. I don’t use heat spray nor do I straighten or curl my hair. (For the record, my hair is already very straight.) However, having...

January 29, 2020
Comments 5
Beauty & Skincare, Lifestyle

Review: NYX HD Finishing Powder

by hoiyinli

It’s been over 6 months since my last review! This is actually one that I had written up a few months ago but for some reason, I never made it live. For those who are new to my reviews, they are a little few and far between as I tend not to follow trends or review products that are popular or hyped. In fact,...

January 24, 2020
Comments 5
Beauty & Skincare

How Much Does My Skincare Routine Cost?

by hoiyinli

It’s probably not the right time in the year to talk about money but everyone knows that I’m a self-proclaimer in not following trends. 😛 Besides, I am not making you buy a product; we are just having a discussion because who hasn’t thought about the accumulated cost of a particular category? I had thought about joining the gym this year but when doing...

January 21, 2020
Comments 3
Beauty & Skincare, Lifestyle

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Fashion Design Graduate of UCA Rochester now working in Communications. I love to create and make art, bring ideas to life, write and read.

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Have the patience to add just one piece of good work per day and in a year's time you'll have hundreds.

10 Rules: Long-Haul Flights and Traveling
Why Blogging Will Always Have a Place Above YouTube
Review: Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette (Beauty Glow)
Starting my Bullet Journal +some tips
26 Life Lessons at 26
If We Were Having Coffee #1
The Fitness YouTubers I like to Follow
Sentiments of Traveling to a 'Second Home' - My Family Roots
The Beauty Clean-Up #10 (empties)
Follow-up Review on The Ordinary Skincare

Portfolio

September 12, 2016

Identity | Textiles/Embroidery Project

Foundation Diploma in Art & Design Final Major Project (2011) Majored in Textiles/Fashion. Final grade: Distinction. Chosen theme ‘Identity’...

by hoiyinli
Comments 2
April 21, 2016

PUZZLE | Gerber and Production Sheets, Process

  Costing Sheets and Specification Sheets as part of Gerber Module during Final Collection at University. All technical drawings...

by hoiyinli
Comments 0
February 25, 2016

REISS | Structuring the Organic

  Live University Group Project for British fashion brand Reiss from concept/inspiration to product realisation. “Structuring the Organic” begins with Claude...

by hoiyinli
Comments 2
February 25, 2016

The High Street EDIT: Technical Drawings

  All technical drawings created and edited via Adobe Illustrator by myself. Please note, the designs are NOT mine, but belong...

by hoiyinli
Comments 2

I am the sole author of the dictionary that defines me.

Zadie Smith, NW.

Travel Stories

Berlin Travel Diary – Berlin Wall and Gendarmenmarkt | Day 3

Published by hoiyinli

Obviously I didn’t just come back from Berlin. I’m just a horrible human being who posts things super late at times – but because I love sharing, I would...

April 5, 2019
Comments 4
Lifestyle, Photography, Travel

10 Rules: Long-Haul Flights and Traveling

Published by hoiyinli

For those of you who don’t know or are new to my blog, I recently went on a 3-week-long vacation to Hong Kong to visit a lot of family,...

March 13, 2018
Comments 21
Fashion & Style, Lifestyle, Travel

Pack With Me | Beauty & Skincare Pt.2 ft. What’s In My Makeup Bag?

Published by hoiyinli

This segment will cover the preparation and makeup aspects of my travel beauty to Hong Kong. I want to be thorough and informative on why I have chosen these...

March 11, 2018
Comments 7
Beauty & Skincare, Travel

Sentiments of Traveling to a ‘Second Home’ – My Family Roots

Published by hoiyinli

Today is a Monday. I’ve just come back from Hong Kong yesterday morning, the plane arriving at 4.40am. By the time we went through customs, got all our luggage...

March 7, 2018
Comments 5
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May 26, 2019

Cultural Conversations #1: Where You Come From and Where You...

February 14, 2019

One Door Closes, Another Door Opens

February 7, 2019

Write Through Your Emotions

January 13, 2019

Self Doubt and Crying in Work

March 7, 2018

Sentiments of Traveling to a ‘Second Home’ –...

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Art, Other Mentions

In the 10th Month, I Got Published!

In case you’re not up-to-date, you can catch up with my previous art-related blog posts here: I Became an Artist During the Pandemic Epiphanies, Thoughts and Expression How To...

February 11, 2021
Comment 1
Art, Other Mentions

Innate Fears of Being an Artist

I’ve been painting for about 9 months now since reconnecting with the hobby. The best thing I ever did with it is record my journey and progress throughout which...

January 10, 2021
Comments 5
Art, Other Mentions

Finding Inspiration

Everyone has their own way of finding inspiration. The most natural way is when the ideas just flow and come to you, when you’re not forcing yourself to find...

December 27, 2020
Comment 1
Art, Other Mentions

Learning To Like Your Own Work

Learning to like your own work doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, it can be a very long process of self-loathing before you get to the stage of self-love and...

December 8, 2020
Comment 1
Lifestyle, Other Mentions

How To Get Really Creative With Gifting!

Since the Christmas holidays are coming up and I’ve been super creative these past few months, I thought I would share two projects that I worked on and indeed,...

November 16, 2020
Comments 5

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