Sephora VIB purchase...

Here's what I purchased over the weekend taking advantage of the VIB promo...

Josie Maran Whipping Argan Oil Ultra-Hydrating Body Butter

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Intensive Hand Cream

Anastasia DIPBROW Pomade in Medium Brown

Escada Turquoise Summer Rollerball

Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer in #2 Shim Beige

I also got a sample of Fresh Sugar Lychee (not shown) and picked up my birthday gift (love NARS Cruella)

Just a side note; in my last post I mentioned I was going to order the Koh Gen Do illuminator, but after swatching it decided to return as I found it too sparkly for daytime wear. (Got the GA fluid sheer instead)

With that order I got the limited edition Beauty Blender and Benefit kit, which has now sold out.

Included was the Beauty Blender, air port pouch, travel size soap and Benefit's that girl and girl meets pearl...

Readers, did you pick up anything from the sale? Any favorites? Please share! TGIF have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Durian Cravings...

If you saw on my Instagram I posted a photo of fresh Durian I devoured weeks ago...

From my Instagram...purchased from Superstore

Lately that's all I can think of, anything Durian! Yes it stinks! But you either love it or hate it and I happen to looooooveeeee it!
My mom was staying with me last week and I took the opportunity to pick up one. Make that 2 and one dessert I found at dim sum...clearly I can't get enough!

The first one we purchased was underripe, so I didn't bother snapping any photos of that one(found at a grocery store on Hastings St). I could only stomach a few and left the rest for mom.
The second one we purchased was from My Tho, this one had a super green body and I was skeptical it wasn't going to be ripe and sweet enough. Unfortunately, miss piggie (moi) and mom attacked it at her place and divided it into a zip lock(does not look pretty for photos lol). Anyway, it did not disappoint. After literally wrestling with it, my mom was able to open it up and fish out 9 pieces. I ate 3 the first day and froze the rest. I finished the last 2 pieces yesterday and was devastated lol. I'll wait till my mom's over again to repurchase. It's alot to eat alone and if its fresh its hard to wrestle open, not to mention expensive!

Durian Pancake with whipped cream found at Tin Tin Seafood Harbour in Richmond

Rookie in the Kitch...Tomato Feta Pasta Salad

Prepping ingredients...

I used whole wheat pasta and bocconcini instead...

Close up shot...

My Verdict: Praiseworthy. Here's another recipe from Ina and she does not disappoint. This recipe is easy and quick. I've already made it again with pesto. Delish! Great as a side or summer picnic/potluck dish!

Ina Garten recipe - found in book Barefoot Contessa at Home pg 81

Readers if you try this would love to see pics :D feel free to leave them as a comment here or @kngap on Instagram!

Happy cooking!!!