Unlock the Secret of the Sakura Flower

Imagine the beautiful pinkish tone of the Sakura flower, which is the very reason why many flock to Japan to witness it for themselves. Now, imagine if your skin could have a similar pinkish tone. 

Fairness that is paired with a light tone may look pale and unhealthy. However, if fair skin is pinkish toned, this gives it a rosy and healthy, full of life appearance. For this to be a reality, Garnier Skin Naturals unlocks the secret of the Sakura flower to see how you can get the same pinkish tone. The result of that? Its latest range, the Sakura White, where you can now show off a healthy complexion that is beautiful with a pinkish white glow!

A UNIQUE INGREDIENT FROM THE EAST

A delicate flower from Japan, the Sakura flower is so precious that it blooms only for seven days in a year, making it truly a rare and precious ingredient. Enriched with the extract of this unique flower, the Sakura White range helps you achieve a pinkish glowing complexion. With a potency to reduce melanin synthesis^*, this helps fight skin darkening, refine skin texture, and comfort skin. Blended with vitamin B3, Sakura White deeply and gently nourishes skin as well as smoothen pores, revealing a fair, pinkish and radiant skin. The formula is so gentle that it is even suitable for sensitive skin.

^* Tested in vitro, dermatologically tested. 

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, The Musical Has Arrived in Malaysia

You read that right! The all-time favorite fairytale, Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs the Musical has arrived at the multi-award winning attraction Sunway Lagoon, and members of the media get a first-hand preview to see the exciting preparations for the extravaganza production! 

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs is an all-time popular storyline that stays in the hearts of the public. Prominent features such as the evil Queen, the poison apple, the magical mirror and not forgetting the seven dwarfs are all set to be showcased as Sunway Lagoon’s sixth musical production. 

“With the aim to provide guests with memorable experiences, our musicals have always been a magical and collaborative effort between international and local talents. Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs the Musical is going to be another big hit this year, and I look forward to seeing people of all ages here at our Amphitheatre,” said Mr. Bill Holman, Consultant Director of Sunway Lagoon.

Wonder Food Adventure at 1 Utama With The Butterflies - Part 2

After sapu the 10 restaurants at 1Utama Old Wing, we then proceed to 1Utama New wing LG Highstreet for Lameeya, BBQ Chicken, Vivo American Pizza and Panini, Lava and Food Box.

No. 11 Lammeeya (non-halal)

Lammeeya serves really good lam mee, the gravy soup is really good, not too salty.

I like the herbal soup and ginger milk tea very much, thanks Ashley for introduced the drink to me.

Wonder Food Adventure at 1 Utama With The Butterflies - Part 1

I normally do not join food event but when I know that there’s a Food Adventure event from The Butterfly Project, I quickly RSVP. Why? Simply because it’s held at my most favorite shopping Centre - 1 Utama.

Picture from 1 Utama Facebook page

I’m a loyalty customer at 1 Utama, In fact, my family is! Can you imagine me and my family always hang out there even before the LDP was built! I miss those times when we used to cross the Sri Damansara narrow and dark road after shopping at 1 Utama, and my dad would stopped by the Durian stall along the road to grab some kampung durians before we heading home. Ah, old time & old memories always the best!

Picture from 1 Utama Facebook page

Now, after LDP was built, we need to pay RM 1.60 toll to get to 1 Utama from Kepong. Even that, 1 Utama is still my preferred shopping mall simply because 1 Utama is the World’s Largest Mall listed as “World’s 12 Best Shopping Cities” on CNN. It’s easily accessible by NKVE, LDP and Sprint Hi-way.

Picture from 1 Utama Facebook page

What’s more, I got to collect points when I shop with my ONECARD. I’ve accumulated UPoints worth RM 70 in my ONECARD for shopping there over the past 3 years. I would say that no other Shopping Mall gives me rebates as such.

Picture from 1 Utama Facebook page

After shopping, we usually get a place to have some food and rest to recharge our battery. There are many food choices in 1 Utama but I always stick to a few that I’ve tried before. I’ve braved myself to try all the 15 restaurants/cafes last Saturday during the Wonder Food Adventure at 1 Utama which was collaborated by The Butterfly Project.

The selected 50 Butterfly Project Bloggers were given 5 hours from 11am to 4pm on 16^th November 2013 to try out the 15 restaurants/cafes. We were given a food passport where we could get our stamps for each of the restaurant we visited that day. Each of us would need to cover 5 restaurants as compulsory but most of us have actually visited all restaurants. So kiasu, right?

Avon Found The Ultimate Makeup Artist In Avon Makeup Artist Search Final

Avon, the company for women, a leading global beauty company, was thrilled to crowned Khairiatul Akibah Shiari from Johor as the Champion for the Final of Avon Makeup Artist Search 2013 at The Royale Bintang The Curve Hotel on 9th November 2013.

The competition aims to find the most talented makeup artist nationwide which started early September here the preliminary rounds were held at all Avon Beauty Boutiques and continued with semifinals held at Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak.

The Perfect Christmas Sale! Bring Home The Spa Experience With Exclusive Aussino Bath Towels From Guardian

It’s that time of the year we’ve all been waiting for – Christmas! And every wonderful surprise that comes with it – just like what Guardian has in store for us this time around. Celebrity emcee, Deborah Henry introduces the campaign briefly to all present at the Best Western Premier Dua Sentral.

The Perfect Christmas Sale is officially launched with the unveiling of a myriad of wonderful and exclusive items on a Christmas tree! The Perfect Christmas Sale at Guardian begins 21st November 2013 right up to 5 January 2014. Get your own catalogue and start shopping now!

A double celebration wrapped in one splashing event, a presentation by Marketing Manager, Adeline Wong on Guardian’s Aussino Signature Bath Towels Redemption Programme marks its launch. The stamp issuance and collection period begins 21st November 2013 and ends only on 9 April 2014. Don’t wait to get your own collection started! Plush and elegant, these bath towels are beautiful, high-end signature bath towels worth RM99.00, designed exclusively for Guardian customers.

These delightfully comfortable towels are designed to bring the spa-experience into the comforts of the home. Measuring 66cm x 127cm and weighing in at 640gm, these durable and extra absorbent towels come in four fabulous colours: Purple Sage, Blush Pink, Misty Green and Angel Blue.

Primary brands participating in this exclusive redemption programme are Bio Essence, Lennox, L’Oreal and Nivea. It’s all very simple – just spend a minimum of RM20.00 on a single receipt and earn yourself a stamp. Look out for the participating brands and you may earn more! Simply collect 40 stamps and you can purchase any one of the four limited edition Aussino-Guardian towels at only RM1.90; or with 20 stamps, purchase the towel in your favourite colour at only RM29.90 per unit while stocks last.

NEW Avon Makeup Collection

You have the power to transform everything you touch into something beautiful. That’s why Avon brings to you the NEW Avon Makeup Collection; a gorgeous range of expressive new shades with innovative formulas and breakthrough technologies that allow you to show off your colourful spark, creativity and one-of-a-kind beauty. 

Designed with every skin tone in mind, the NEW makeup range features highly pigmented shades with True Color Technology that assures the rich colour you see on the makeup is the same colour you get on your lips and eyes. 

Ultra Color Rich Lipstick - Pure Revealing Technology and self-renewing pigments delivers vibrant colors that stay true to their shade. Lip-nourishing Shea Butter, Omega Oil, Arctic Berry and Vitamin E and makes lips feel smooth and moisturized instantly. 16 new shades in elegant packaging with a clear view window so shades can be seen in a glance!

Ultra Glazewear Lip Gloss - Pure Revealing Technology and self-renewing pigments glides on with a visible brilliant shine of rich color, plus all the moisturizing goodness of our lipstick formula. Designed for different skin tones. Available in new modern packaging in 8 shades with cream, shimmer and sparkle finishes. 

Swiss Auctions Runs First Luxury Timepiece Auction in Malaysia

For the first time, Swiss Auctions will take place in conjunction with Starhill Gallery's A Journey Through Time, one of Asia’s grandest luxury watch and jewelry showcase. This international auction event is scheduled to run on November 28, 2013 at The Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur.

Swiss Auctions, an activity of DKSH’s Business Segment Luxury & Lifestyle, not only puts first-in-market editions of luxury timepieces in the limelight but also provides an interactive platform for the serious or budding timepiece collector, connoisseur and enthusiast to communicate and share insights on the collectibles. Swiss Auctions will feature over 230 pieces of rare and important luxury timepieces, writing instruments and introduce two independent master watchmakers.

According to Francis Phua, Regional General Manager, Business Segment Luxury & Lifestyle, DKSH Hong Kong, all eyes are now on an exclusive and premium selection of the ten exquisite luxury watches sourced from Germany, Japan, Korea and Malaysia that are bound to appeal to even the most discerning watch lovers.

“These watches were selected as they meet the most stringent of criteria. The unparalleled knowledge, the intricate details, the flawless craftsmanship and the timeless pristine design are why these ten watches are in a lleague of their own. These fine timepieces are genuine testament that the quest for watchmaking perfection never ceases,” says Phua.

SACHAJUAN Premium Hair Care is Now Available at Kens Apothecary Bangsar Village II & One Utama

SACHAJUAN Professional Hair Care product line was created by high-end Swedish hairdressers Sacha Mitic and Juan Rosenlind, a range developed and produced in Sweden based on their extensive experiences as hair stylists in Sweden and internationally. 

Together Sacha Mitic and Juan Rosenlind came across a former art gallery in the elegant 1960s building close to the absolute centre of Stockholm, where the SACHAJUAN salon designed by the world-renowned architect Tomas Ericsson was created in 1997. The SACHAJUAN salon became the ‘it’ salon in no time and the duo carried on with editorial work, fashion shows and celebrity styling to maintain their creativity and to stay in tune with the latest fashion trends.

The minimalistic design of the SACHAJUAN line, sprung from the brown glass traditional medicine bottles, merged together with the while simplicity and elegancy inspired by the salon. In 2004 the first SACHAJUAN Hair Care product range was introduced to the Swedish market and now available not only at their own salons and other luxury Swedish beauty retailers like Åhléns, NK, Apoteket to name a few. Internationally, SACHAJUAN may currently be found in top salons and beauty retailers in the U.S., Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Hong Kong, UAE, Taiwan, Scandinavia and now Malaysia at Kens Apothecary Bangsar Village II & One Utama. 

SACHAJUAN Philosophy and Products

Desigual and Warehouse Fashion Show at KL Fashion Weekend 2013

We received invitation to the KL Fashion Weekend 2013 held at esplanade@KLCC but we only managed to go for two shows. I've posted the Junior High Fashion at this post previously, and today I'd share another show from Desigual and Warehouse.

Desigual is a casual clothing brand based in Barcelona, Spain, which is noted for its patchwork designs, intense prints, innovative graffiti art and flamboyant splashes of colour.

Seize The Day with 100PLUS - 100PLUS ‘Win the Day’ Campaign Features Malaysia’s First Interactive Vending Machine

As the first isotonic beverage to be launched in Malaysia, 100PLUS continues to lead with a legacy of firsts even as it celebrates its 30^th anniversary in Malaysia this year. To commemorate 100PLUS’ 30-year legacy in Malaysia, F&N Beverages Marketing Sdn Bhd has launched the 100PLUS ‘Win the Day’ campaign featuring the first interactive vending machine in Malaysia. The interactive vending machines have been and will be placed in selected spots around Malaysia such as shopping malls and colleges where anyone is welcome to try out the ‘Release the Can’ game. 

The participant will just need to log on to their Facebook account via the machine and play the game. To win, they need to guide the virtual 100PLUS can through the machine by tilting their body left, right or jumping to control the movement of the virtual can and upon completing the game, a real can of 100PLUS will be dispensed as a reward for their efforts. It is that simple!   

Jenny Wong, F&N Malaysia’s assistant general manager (brand marketing) said, “100PLUS is an isotonic drink that helps the body to achieve hydration and electrolyte balance, so that you can continue to maintain an agile mind and body. It is not about winning or competing; but being able to do the things we love, with the people we love. As the leading isotonic drink not just amongst sportspeople but also amongst Malaysians from all walks of life, 100PLUS helps you rehydrate, refresh and reenergise your body and your mind so you can live life to the fullest and achieve the everyday successes that make life more meaningful.” 

The 100PLUS ‘Release the Can’ interactive vending machines will be at these locations on these dates:

Sungei Wang (Coach Parking) - 16 & 17 Nov
E-Curve & KL Sentral - 23 & 24 Nov
Taylor’s Lakeside - 27 Nov
Sunway University - 28 Nov
Dataran Pahlawan, Melaka - 30 Nov & 1 Dec
INTI Subang - 4 Dec
KDU Damansara Jaya - 5 Dec
KSL Mall, Johor Bahru - 7 & 8 Dec 
Otomotif College(TOC), Petaling Jaya Section 19 - 9 Dev
Komtar, Pulau Pinang - 12 & 13 Dec
Wisma Cosway - 20 Dec
Sungei Wang (Main Entrance) & Sunway Pyramid - 21 & 22 Dec
Mydin KT, Terengganu - 27 & 28 Dec

For more information on 100PLUS, log on to www.100PLUS.com.my and www.facebook.com/my100plus.  

Bag of Love “Go, Girl, Go!” Nov 2013 Edition Comes With Levi’s Denim Tote

Hello lovelies, how has November 2013 been to you? Mine is good as I've had a great holiday in South Korea as well as received a lot of beautiful surprises.

So last Friday when I reached home from work, I saw the big Ta-Q-bin parcel lying on my bed waiting for me to unpack….. And I was happy to found out that the Bag of Love “Go, Girl, Go!” Nov 2013 Edition has finally reached me. I have been waiting for this so badly when I saw my friends were getting it early last week.

This month Bag of Love comes with a big Levi's Denim Tote Bag, yay! This is so cool because we Malaysian do love Levi’s a lot. Even though it’s free with Bag of Love, Levi’s does not compromise the quality. The tote is made of high-quality denim, just like one of those selling in the store, whee.

Let’s see what’s inside this sturdy Levi's Denim Tote;

No. 1 PANASONIC Pocket Doltz Battery Powered Toothbrush, RM99

PANASONIC Pocket Doltz Battery Powered Toothbrush is the first full-sized item in Bag of Love “Go, Girl, Go!” Nov 2013 Edition. I’ve been using electronic toothbrush since 10 years ago, and I am happy to get a new Battery Powered Toothbrush as I could bring this cute little toothbrush to travel easily. I like the pink toothbrush so much as my current electronic toothbrush is in boring white colour.

No. 2 CLARINS Double Serum® Complete Age Control Concentrate, RM280 for 30ml

I’ve redeemed the same sample of 7 sachets X 1ml at Clarins boutique before. Powered by 20 pure plant extracts and potent, high-tech molecules, Double Serum’s innovative, dual chamber system combines two age-defying formulas into one groundbreaking serum that reactivates skin’s vital functions. It makes skin firmer, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, produces a more even skin tone, and minimizes pores.