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Sephora in Hong Kong

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Why are there no Sephora stores in Hong Kong? We have quite a few Sephoras here in mainland China. And it seems like Hong Kong people wear more makeup than Chinese women, so wouldn’t a city like Hong Kong be … Continue reading →

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the most wonderful time of the year

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

There may come a day when I dread birthdays. There may come a day I think birthdays are unimportant and when I even forget that it’s my birthday. But for now, I still love love LOVE birthdays. I love all … Continue reading →

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fat jiggling machines in asia

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

The first time I went to the gym in China, I made a beeline for one of these fat jiggling (vibrating belt?) machines. While The Husband lifted weights and ran on the treadmill, I just stood around with this band … Continue reading →

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modern toilet: our belated anniversary dinner

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

we discovered Modern Toilet restaurant during our first week in china, and we vowed to celebrate our first wedding anniversary by dining at this fine, poop-themed institution. unfortunately, we got sick on the big day and had to celebrate closer … Continue reading →

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how did i ever live without you?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

if you’re east asian and you have an east asian mom, you’ve probably used /seen/smelled tiger balm at some point in your life. i don’t remember the last time i used it, i don’t remember what i used it for, … Continue reading →

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hello world

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

welcome to my new home, consummateconsumer.com. please bear with me as i try on a gazillion different outfits themes and find one that’s most flattering.

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flash (sale) flood

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

this morning, i got an invitation to MyHabit.com, which is basically Amazon’s version of flash sales (e.g. Gilt.com and Ruelala.com). i poked around a little bit, and it looks…well,  just like Ruelala and Gilt. they all basically rotate the same … Continue reading →

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brand vs. beliefs

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

i recently learned that Mickey Drexler, the CEO of my beloved brand J.Crew, is a major water hog who used 18.4 million gallons of water last year — or 115 times the average for the country — on his $10 … Continue reading →

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best things in life are free

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

there are few things i hate more than paying for shipping. i know it makes no sense, and shipping & handling are real costs to the seller and i know first hand as an ebay seller how expensive shipping can … Continue reading →

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shopping for electronics is boring. there, i said it.

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

  after selling our car, couch, kitchen table, bed, dresser, and a gazillion other things, we started poking around craigslist to see if there’s anything we want… like MACBOOK AIR. we’ve been talking about getting one for me for quite … Continue reading →

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