Motivation

I'm sure all of you have experience some sort of fear from being scared of ants, to being scared of failing an exam. Over the past months since I've moved here to Singapore, stress has been building up every day. Since my exams are coming up very soon, I thought that it would be a great time for me to talk about the subject of 'studying' and 'school'. 

A lot of people may have different experiences from school. Some people might find school completely easy, and they get great grades without even trying. I don't understand how someone can do that, don't get me wrong I would love to be someone who has that kind of brain, but not everyone is given one like that. I'm sure a lot of high schoolers like me are facing exams soon, and I know this blog post is going down the more miserable side, but I realised that a lot of you might need some motivation to put the effort in to get where you want to be. I'm not only talking about exams it could be anything, for example trying to lose weight for the summer that could be a goal for you. 

So here are just a few motivational quotes, that I hope will make you smile, or motivate you in some way.

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

- Gandhi

“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”

- Abraham Lincoln 

Has there been something on your mind lately that needs some kind of motivation?

Emma 

xo

Lifestyle blog?

I know I haven't been active for these past months, and I know thats a crime in blogging world. I have been focused on my youtube channel a lot and trying to grow it, and I really enjoy working on it and making videos every week. Through out these months I've been thinking that I'm going to change the niche of my blog and make it something thats altered to fit who I am. I'm not saying that I don't like fashion blogs or writing about fashion, I just feel that I would enjoy and feel more of myself if I make this blog more interesting to read than just a fashion blog. I think I've been pressured by the look and writing of other blogs to be on their level, but I've realised that I would have a lot more fun if I made this a lifestyle blog and wrote about things I love that are not just fashion.

Just an update on whats been going on in my life. School has been really stressful lately I have exams coming up soon, and as you all probably have experienced the pressure people put on you to just get a good score, a number. I am currently on spring break, which is a relief because I need a break from school and everything. I am going somewhere overseas but I prefer not to say where I'm going. All I'm going to say that it is a beautiful and tropical island. That means lots of reading, swimming and just relaxing, which is an essential for me now.

As for youtube, I recently hit 1000 subscribers and that was a big achievement for me, 1000 might not seem a lot for other youtubers but I'm proud of my self for even getting up to 50. Just the thought of someone clicking on your video and actually watching it shocks me. I never thought someone would give up time to watch one of my videos. Whoever is thinking of starting a channel definitely should, I was extremely scared before but if you enjoy it then I say go for it.

How have you all been?

Emma

xo

The 56th Annual Grammy Awards

It is my duty as a blogger to write about the Grammys, the biggest night of the music industry. I am always amazed by how different the fashion is every year, and a different star pulls off something even more incredible, or not so incredible. From Suits to beautiful gowns. 

What is a grammy blog post without taylor swift or Beyonce. Of course Beyonce is queen B but I think that taylor swift stole that from her this year with her stunning dress Gucci premiere dress, and pairing it with Lorraine Schwartz Jewels. Gold and bronze colours in my opinion are the best colours for these red carpet events. It really helps you stand out from all the other spectacular dresses. Taylor also fit the dress perfectly, and her hair perfectly complimented the rest of the outfit. Don't get me wrong, I still think Beyonce's dresses is absolutely stunning! She comes in every year looking like she was born with it. She is wearing Michael Costello and pairing with Jennifer fisher jewels. I've heard that people are saying that beyonce's dress is more on the risky side. That is absolute nonsense, her dress fit perfectly on her, and people are complaining to get a story out of it. Also, If you haven't seen Beyonce's performance at the grammy's you're missing out.

 I said before that a bronze coloured dress would really make a star shine even more. Well, Ariana grande proved me wrong, Her dolce Gabbana Dress is so different from what anyone would wear to the Grammys, and I'm proud that she kept true to her own style.  Nobody would have ever thought of wearing a floral dress like Ariana to the Grammy's. In my opinion, I think Ariana is the only one who can pull it off. It fits, her music, personality and her TV personality. 

Before ending this blog post, P!INK comes out with another amazing performance. and her incredible talent does not let her down. She is one of the most talented people in hollywood, and she deserves everything. I couldn't imagine anyone else doing that and how she hang from the ceiling was incredible. Of course I will have to mention her beautiful dress from Johanna Johnson. However, I think she could've gotten a dress that fitted her body more. 

Sorry for such late 'proper' blog post. I will try to update the blog as much as possible, and I will talk to you all in my next blog post!

Emma

xo

Giveaway! hitting 200 subscribers on youtube!

I know I haven't posted a blog post in 372838 years. I am sorry everyone, I have been so busy with school work and my new youtube, which I'm having so much fun with, so I will try to update my blog as much as I can. 

So a week ago I hit 200 subscribers which was crazy for me. Even though 200 doesn't seem a lot to many people it was a lot for me. As you can see here, I ended up deciding to have a giveaway to thank you all! I would love if you all could enter, it's international so anyone can enter. I will put the rules below and the link to the video!

Just a hint I will be posting a grammy red carpet watch soon!

The youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcV4mAQZ5bs

THE RULES:
1. Subscribe to this channel!http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatPy...
2. Give the video a THUMBS UP! 
3. Comment on your favourite month of the year and why :)

GIVEAWAY IS INTERNATIONAL
EXTRA ENTRY:
Follow me on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/emma_kanch
Instagram: http://instagram.com/emkanchbeauty
Tumblr:http://writteninourstars.tumblr.com

I WILL CONTACT THE WINNER VIA YOUTUBE OR TWITTER AND ANNOUNCE THE WINNER IN ONE OF MY VIDEOS :)
THIS GIVEAWAY ENDS ON THE 14TH OF FEB (I'm not that strict about time zones so it will end where its the 14th the last) 

Good luck!

My new youtube channel ♡

Hi everyone! I am so so sorry for not posting a blog post in so long, well now I'm back! I've been really busy with school work but now I'm back. As you can see above I have recently started a youtube channel. It took me a while to think of making one because I was scared if my friends would find out, but thats the process and I shouldn't let that stop me. I have always wanted to start making videos on youtube. I still remember the old days where me and my friend start a childish youtube with us paper puppets (I was a weird child). I hope all of you could go watch the video and subscribe to me if possible, and like the video if you want to! I would really appreciate that.

I will be posting regular posts, about my latest youtube videos, so look forward to that. Please if you can spread the word and I will be sure to post a video once every week!

What did you think of the video? any feedback?

Emma
xo

What I got for christmas 2013

Some of the things I got for christmas 

1. Long champ Handbag: Le pliage in Navy blue
   I was ecstatic when I saw that I got it, I have been asking it for so long and I finally got it! 
2. Viva La Juicy Nior
   This perfume smells AMAZING, well all of the viva la juciy perfumes smell amazing, well done juicy.
3. Ciate Advent calendar 
   

   I know that you're supposed to get it before christmas, but I didn't mind. All the mini nail polishes in there were gorgeous!
4. The five people you meet in heaven by Mitch Albom
   

   Mitch Albom is one of my favourite authors, his books arent just stories they make you really think about it, which I why I love his books so much, my favourite book from him  is The time keeper I definitely recommend it to everyone.
5. Yankee Candle: Merry Marshmallow 
   

   If you all didn't know I have an obsession with candles, I love burning them in my room because it makes my room smells so nice. I tried burning the Merry Marshmallow and it my room literally smells like marsh mallows.
6. Revlon Lipstick (830 Rich girl red) 
   

   I got this from my friend and other beauty products, I absolutely love this shade! wore this for the christmas dinner. 
7. Kate spade Phone case
   

   If you know me you would know that I love kate spade, so I was overjoyed when I saw I got this. Also, I needed a new phone case so that was perfect!
8. NYX blush in Peach
   

   This was the other present I got from my friend, and the shade is so lovely, I don't any peach shaded beauty products, so I love having something new to my collection.
9. Go pro 3+ black edition
   

   You're probably thinking, why did I get this and wondering if I play "extreme sports" or not. Well recently I have been filming a lot of videos of different events and my everyday life and editing it, and it's just a hobby and something I enjoy doing. I also ski every year,  and my family does so I would use this when I go skiing. I will probably post one of my videos once on here maybe. This was one of the biggest gift I got for christmas this year, so I was over the moon when I saw it. 
10. Watercolour + paintbrush set 
    

    I got this lovely watercolour set from my cousins, I was so happy because sometimes in my free time I try to draw or paint, and I didn't have any water colour so the addition to the art collection is great!
11. H&M bracelets 
    

    This was part of the stocking, It was a few bracelets that my mum bought me, all of it was so pretty.
12. Starbucks Christmas mug
    

    This was actually one of my favourite present, the mug is so cute! it's not too much but the simpler the better, the handle is a pattern of a candy cane, how cute is that! 

I am so grateful for everything I got, and I hope all of you had a great christmas with your family, Merry Late christmas everyone!

What did you get for christmas?

Emma

xo

How to make Nutella hot chocolate

Since it's winter season for rest of the world except for south east asia. who doesn't love a perfect cup of hot chocolate or any hot drink. however, why not twist it around and try something new, if you like Nutella you would love this Nutella hot chocolate. I know this isn't a fashion post, but it's the christmas season so why not, and yes I have a mug about calorie, no shame :3

Ingredients: 

• Nutella 1 tbsp or 2 tbsp
• Cinnamon 
• 1 cup of milk
• whip cream 
• Saucepan
• whisk

1. First of all heat up your stove, and wait for about 5 minutes for it to heat up. Then put the Saucepan on top.
2. Pour the 1 cup of milk into the Saucepan (if you're making this for more than 1 person add 1 or 2 more cups of milk). 
3. While waiting for the milk to heat up, add 1 tbsp of Nutella into the saucepan (If you want a stronger taste add another tbsp) 
4. Whisk the milk and the Nutella together until it blends and makes a brown colour just like hot chocolate. 
5. Add a pinch of Cinnamon into the Nutella hot chocolate, and blend it together.
6. Turn of your stove, and pour the Nutella hot chocolate into your mug. 
7. To finish it off put whip-cream on the top of the Nutella hot chocolate and sprinkle the Cinnamon right on the top.

Tell me if you try it out! What do you think? should I do more posts like this?
Emma
xo 

BKK Round 1

So as you can all see the title of the post is 'BKK' yes I am in BKK right now but by the time you're all reading this I'll be back in Singapore. I have been incredibly busy seeing friends and family, so I didn't have time to blog at all. However, now I have some free time before I go to bed. If you didn't know I am thai and I recently moved from Bangkok to Singapore, some of you might think that it's not a big deal, but it was a HUGE deal to me, probably the worst news of 2013 at the time, but now I've changed and its different. I am starting to like singapore, with all the new friends I've made, and how easy it is to get around (It's impossible to get anywhere in Bangkok because the traffic is the worse and it's not as safe as Singapore ).  I will be in Bangkok again this month, because I am coming back again for new year yay. 

Dinner at Greyhound (if you look closely, half of my face is on the left side) 

I have had such a great time here in Bangkok, I have always loved this city, and it's character. Also, on how it is so loud and busy all the time, I've learned to love it. I got the chance to visit my old school, friends and family. 

Camwhoring sesh (me in the middle)

Seeing my family was so nice, the last time I saw them was probably since the summer which was quite a while away. It was a great day overall catching up with everyone, and especially seeing my grandparents. So before I went to see them I was preparing for all the questions on how singapore is or if I like singapore better than Bangkok. Well obviously both cities are different in their own ways. A long day of eating and talking. It was the most chillest (is that a word?.. I don't know :3) day ever. However I was extremely excited to see all my friends, some of them I haven't seen since the summer, like one of my best friends who went to boarding school, so it was so nice to catch up with everyone. I also got to give the christmas presents to all my friends in Bangkok, after three days of intense christmas shopping. That day was also such a fun day, got to see all my friends, had delicious dinner, and had a sleepover with one of my best friends who I haven't seen in 5 months, and of course whats a sleepover without watching a chick flick. However, since my friend just came back she was extremely tired and fell asleep at 8... but then I fell asleep too. Now for my last full day in Bangkok, it was also the chillest (sorry I had to) day. Had Japanese food (favourite food of all time) and watched frozen, which was the cutest movie ever, the songs were such happy songs, the movie was just uplifting, and just made you feel happy (Well done disney). 

Just to remind all of you it's christmas soon!!! I am so excited literally my favourite time of the year. So I now have an excuse to have my Nutella hot chocolate (best thing ever), If you all of you want to see the recipe on how to make it tell me, and I'll be sure to write a post about it. Well, thats all for now, Thank you for reading!

How are your winter holidays?

Emma

xo

My Top 10 Christmas Movies

My Top 10 Christmas Movies

1. Elf (2003)
   
   This is my absolutely favourite christmas movie of all time. It's funny, adorable and a great movie! Also Will Ferrell is amazing at acting, and he is always so funny
2. Home Alone (1990)
   
   I also love this movie so much! it's such an entertaining movie. It is a classic christmas movie!
3. The Polar Express (2004)
   
   I remember when I was younger, I would watch this all the time during christmas season, it has always been a favourite.
4. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
   I am not going to lie I was a little scared of this movie when I first watched, it's cause I was so young, but now I love it! it's a great story and gives you the christmasy feel in a different way.
5. The Santa Clause (1994)
   
   This is such an adorable film, I recently watched this and now its on one of my favourite christmas movies!
6.  Love actually (2003)
   
   This film has comedy, romance and the christmasy feel all in one movie, and I love all the actors in it! such a great romantic - comedy film. The best part is that the story revolves around christmas
7. Fred Clause (2007)
   I remember watching this last year and got so hooked to the story, everyone should watch this!
8. Home Alone 2 : Lost in New York (1992)
   
   I love ALL the home alone movies, they are all so fun to watch and it's all during christmas time!
9. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
   
   I remember watching this movie ages ago, I don't remember much but I remember loving it so much! I think I'm gonna watch it again this christmas season :3
10. Four Christmases (2008)
    
    This movie is such a funny movie! it's all about this couple missing their flight before christmas so they would have to spend time with their families, but have difficulty with both sides of the family, I definitely recommend!

You all probably don't know this but I am on christmas break now, yay! finally, after such a long term at school, it is so nice to have a break. So I decided that I am going to try to write a blog post everyday! because why not, also to keep me from doing nothing all day.

What are your favourite Christmas Movies? 

Christmas Songs ☃❄

My Top 10 Christmas songs of 2013

1. Little Drummer boy - Pentatonix
   
   I have been loving pentatonix, they are such amazing singers. Their christmas album is litterally the definition of perfection, all the songs will light up your mood and make you feel christmasy, and who doesn't want that.
2. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire) - Pentatonix
3. Snow in California - Ariana grande
4. Shake up Christmas - Train #throwback to 2010
5. Fa La La [A Cappella] - Justin Bieber Feat. Boyz II Men
6. Love is Everything - Ariana Grande
7. O Holy Night - Pentatonix
8. Last Christmas - Ariana Grande
9. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
10. Mistletoe - Justin Bieber
    
    What are your top 10 favourite christmas songs?