Twisted-Curl Ponytail

My go to look for a neat and slightly more interesting look - the twisted curl. 

If you have thinner hair, this method could help to make the ponytail appear more voluminous and bouncy.

1. Start off with clean straight hair. Tie it up into a ponytail. This will still work whether you opt for a super high or a low ponytail:)
2. Start curling (I use a GHD straightener) small sections of hair into one direction. When you've finished with all sections, use your finger to twist into the direction of the curl and that's it! If product is required, apply and it should last for the whole day!

❥ SHIZUKA

MAISON TSUMIKI EMPORIUM | The Big Chop

Cut and Colour by Taka さん at Maison Tsumiki Emporium

Didn't realise my hair was so long before! Thanks V for the before pics :)

This is a super late post and now I already need to go and get my hair cut + coloured again! Wondering what colour to go for and whether I should keep my fringe!
❥ SHIZUKA

L.O.V.E

Mowing the lawn like a boss!

A lot of my friends find it hard to believe that I mow the lawn so here's proof ♡

#lawnart #mowingthelawn #lawnmower #love

❥ SHIZUKA

MY MINI HAWAII GETAWAY ☀

Depart MEL 27th June > HNL
HNL > BNE > Arrive MEL 1st July

Crystal clear waters of Waikiki beach ☀

The Kahanamoku Lagoon right at the base of our hotel ~ Grand Waikikian Suites by Hilton Grand Vacations. What a mouthful of a name for a hotel hehe. Luckily the local taxi drivers knew how to distinguish all the similar hotel names around that area!

Must selfie with palm trees~

"Can't believe we're in Hawaii~" was my ongoing quote for the short time we spent there. "Can't believe we're going to Hawaii" and "Can't believe we were in Hawaii" were my other two ..

We had breakfast at the cutest little cafe called Cream Pot ~

Cream Pot
Breakfast & Brunch 
444 Niu St. Honolulu, HI 96815
+1 808-429-0945

The above illustrations came to life! Adorable! Inside was just as cute but I was a little too busy being indecisive over which yummy morning sweets to order.

I ended up choosing the Strawberry Beligum Waffle over the popular souffle pancakes as I like a bit of the crunchy texture! Waffles were demolished in seconds..

We also rented a car for one day and went from our hotel all the way to Hanauma Bay, the Dole Plantation and further up north to Waimea. Well done to M for driving and making use of her international licence!! Terrifying being a passenger heheh (left hand driving) but got used to it soon after .. phew~ A bit of a poser pic below ^^ we hired a JEEP and I just love Hawaiian number plates with rainbows on them!! Australia needs some prettier number plates, too!

Some more breathtaking views of the Lagoon ~

The Ala Wai Canal and the Hawaii Convention Centre on the right. Stunning building from the front and back.

Loving my Hawaiian Lei (flower necklace), a wreath made from real flowers ❀

Stunning views of Hanauma Bay and the Halona Blowhole Lookout



Back to Waikiki Beach ヾ(^▽^)ノ

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What was meant to be a normal cab ride to the airport became a Limo ride.. same price.. weird but not complaining (｡´‿`｡)

Had to do one of these! Check out some of my other Hawaii pics on instagram with #shizinhawaii ♡

Cute little lizard up at Waimea Forests. I love the trees and plants in Hawaii.. I wish I could bring them back home to Australia and decorate my room with them..


Had no idea pineapples grew like this hahah. This was taken at the Dole Plantation ~ We ate pineapple chilli dog for lunch and also enjoyed the pineapple soft serves, yum!

Rarely do we find our names on these things so we were pretty excited to find both our names!

Pictures just don't do justice to how beautiful the island of Oahu was! Loved the mini getaway and hope you enjoyed the pics! Slowly getting used to the freezing Melbourne weather again :)

❥ SHIZUKA