Now Opened! DirectD Gadget Mega Store along Federal Highway- Malaysia’s Largest Mobile Phone Mega Store

When I shop for gadgets and mobile phone, I prefer to go to a large store because I found it more trustable and more variety to choose from. Now there’s good news for people in PJ, Selangor and Klang Valley; DirectD opened its 6th outlet, Malaysia’s largest gadget and mobile phone mega store, along Federal Highway, one of the busiest highways in the city. The store opens all year-round to reshape and redefine the shopping experience for mobile devices.

The store is really huge and spacious. It was conceived and designed by DirectD’s own team guided by its core principle of bringing value to end users. It occupies about 18,000 square feet on a two Storey building offering one-stop solutions for mobile/smart phones, gadgets, accessories and telecommunication services.

Congratulations on your Grand Opening!

At the main entrance sits a wide welcome reception table that is centrally located and thus splitting the storefront in two, a key feature of the facade. Spotlights and luminescent wide windows along the storefront create an impressive and bright effect.

Inside the store is a succession of symmetrical display table by major international brand names like Acer, Apple, Asus, HTC, Honor, Huawei, Intel, Lenovo, LG, Meizu, Microsoft, Microsoft 365, Samsung, Sony and Xiaomi along a majestic glass gallery. I like the wide selections of gadgets available there.

The 2nd floor housed more than 1,000 different types of accessories, service centre, payment counter, credit facilities and telecommunications services by Maxis, Digi and U-Mobile. Malaysia’s largest 4G network connection counter, YES followed by DirectD’s membership and gifts redemption counter are located on the left hand side of the building.

Review: Avène Product Range for Eczema-Prone Skin

I discovered my younger daughter eczema issue while she was only few months old. She suffers from skin rashes and itchiness when eczema affected her. When I received product sponsorship from Avène to try out their product range for Eczema-prone skin, I immediately accepted because I wanted to try it out on my girl, in the hope of solving her eczema.

Avène product range for Eczema-prone skin is suitable for all ages with Eczema skin condition, even to infants and children. I received 4 products to try on my girl, and have been using them for more than a month now.

1) Avène Cicalfate Repair Cream 40ml, RM 45 (Before GST)

Cicalfate Repair Cream is a new product from Avène, which is already available from February 2015 onwards.

Avène Cicalfate Repairing Cream can be used to heal cracked lips, dry irritation, cuts, light burns, bug bites, diaper rash, and laser treated areas and pimple scars.

I like its non-scented formula. It forms a barrier on my girl’s skin after massage it in. This way, it locks the moisture in the skin and prevents skin from dryness and itchiness.

Directions for Use:

Apply once or twice a day to previously cleaned or dried skin.

2) Avène Cold Cream Ultra Rich Soap-free Cleansing Bar 25g

Mercedes-Benz STYLO Fashion Grand Prix 2015 - Mystique of Venice by Zang Toi

Attended Mercedes-Benz STYLO Fashion Grand Prix 2015 third showcase on 27^th March 2015. This year, Mercedes-Benz STYLO Fashion Grand Prix was held at Red Carpet Avenue @ Encorp Strand Mall. A new shopping place in Kota Damansara.

Roland S. Folger - President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia opening speech at Mercedes- Benz STYLO Fashion Grand Prix 2015

We were showcase with MYSTIQUE OF VENICE presented by ZANG TOI. The show opened with upcoming violinist and model Josh Kua, who flown all the way from Australia to perform on the sets of “Venice”, recreated in its full glory at the marquee complete with dramatic theatrics. The collection featured subtle hues, but the styling was over the top with elaborate masks and head pieces keeping up with the anticipation “Masquerade” theme of the night. The ornate and extravagant face masks were courtesy of AXXEZZ by Gina-Frias Himpe.

Magnum Presents: The Best of Belgian Indulgence

MAGNUM has been known as a premium ice-cream over several decades. Its line-up promises premium indulgence to pleasure seekers. Its sumptuous, luxury taste derived from its key ingredient, the Belgian chocolate, which is appreciated as the finest and most premium chocolate. No doubt MAGNUM is me and my family all-time favourite premium ice-cream.

Belgian chocolate is a deep culinary tradition dating back to the 17th century where it was created to indulge the royalties. The unique combination of the finest ingredients, exclusive production methods and stringent quality controls makes Belgian chocolate a favourite worldwide. 

MAGNUM Kuala Lumpur is located at Mid Valley Megamall

MAGNUM recently hosted an exclusive fine dining session at MAGNUM Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the best of Belgian Indulgence where guests were invited to caress their senses by experiencing exquisite chocolate inspired dishes created using the highest quality Belgian chocolate by Chef Steven Chin, Group Executive Chef of Magnum Kuala Lumpur. For more than 10 years he has been creating unique dishes for different type of cuisines and desserts for five stars international hotels and fine dining restaurants and the chocolate inspired signature dishes were the interpretations of his vast culinary experiences and passion for chocolate.

The 2 storey MAGNUM Kuala Lumpur is spacious and cosy

“As the frontier of chocolate expertise, this event is organized to showcase how MAGNUM will tickle your palette by creating signature dishes that were infused with Belgian chocolate. We want our consumers to always remember that remarkable pleasurable moments are now beyond every bite of MAGNUM ice cream”, shared Mr Shawn Tan, Category Head (Ice Cream), Unilever Malaysia Holdings Sdn Bhd.

Left: Chef Steven Chin, Group Executive Chef of Magnum Kuala Lumpur

Miss May - Restaurant manager of of Magnum Kuala Lumpur introduced the invited guests to the special 'The Best of Belgian Indulgence' dishes

I was honoured to be invited to this luscious and memorable event. During the event, guests were tantalized with a 4 course chocolate inspired signature dishes.

For starters, guests were served with spice butternut squash velouté which is a butternut pumpkin soup, scented with cinnamon and topped with shaved bitter dark chocolate. The dark chocolate gave a smooth and light bitter taste of chocolate for the creamy butternut soup and the dark chocolate goes amazingly well with cinnamon.

The soup taste unique and special

Review: Human Nature 100% Natural Safe Block

If you have been reading my blog, you should have heard of down to earth and Human Nature already. If you do not know yet, Human Nature is a Philippines brand that produces natural products, whereas down to earth is a company based in Penang that sells Human Nature products. I have been using some of their products from skin care, body care and hair care. This time I would like to share my view on Human Nature 100% Natural Safe Block.

Human Nature 100% Natural Safe Block is a water resistant sunblock that blocks 93% of the sun’s harmful rays. It is very important to safeguard our skin from aging UV damage hence sun block is a must have for me.

Human Nature Safe Block is 100% natural just like almost all of Human Nature products. They always avoid adding chemicals and artificial ingredients that most often cause skin irritation or lead to skin sensitivity as such ingredients are easily absorbed by the skin.

Human Nature Safe Block is a physical sunscreen that stays on our skin’s surface to deflect the sun’s UV rays.

Human Nature Safe Block has a creamy texture. It has a fresh yet light scent which I like. I had to massage it in circular motion so that it looks even on my skin. It forms a protect layer on my skin which was quite water resistant.  It comes in 50g packaging which is easy to carry around, so that I could reapply anywhere anytime.

Now Opened! Spotlight Second Store at IPC Shopping Centre

Calling one, calling all – the long waited news is finally here as Spotlight, Australia’s largest fabric, craft, party and homemaker superstore has its second store at IPC Shopping Centre on March 14, 2015. This is indeed great news for Selangor folks like me, as we now have a Spotlight store in our neighborhood.

General Manager Marketing of Spotlight, Jono Gelfand welcome you to Spotlight

Following the successful opening of its (first) store in Ampang Point last July, Spotlight continues its mission to bring unique, inspiring and convenient shopping experience to more accessible locations with bigger and better offerings.

Spotlight, which currently has 125 stores in Australia, New Zealand and Asia, has occupy a glorious 2000 square meters of retail space in IPC Shopping Centre. The store house over 70,000 vast selections of heavenly delights in six categories, ranging from Home Furnishings, Manchester (bedding), Home Decor, Dress and Fashion Fabrics, right down to Craft, Hobby, and Party essentials, all at attractive prices.

“We only know too well the perils and moans that comes from searching high and low, running in and out from one store to another just to find that one (or more) beautiful décor piece that fits to perfection for one’s taste. Today, with all-time home essentials and ever-evolving seasonal selection of products available at one pit-stop for every room of the house, we are certain that sprucing up your home can be less stressful and indeed hassle-free.”

“And hence, we are excited to expand our business concept to IPC Shopping Centre, living up to our philosophy to be able to offer the largest possible choice of fashionable and affordable products for sewing, craft and home decorating needs to more neighborhoods. Moving forward, we look forward to introduce more Spotlight stores across nation in more convenient locations. Spotlight’s largest store yet at The Mines will follow closely after this opening, slated for opening on 11 April 2015,” says General Manager Marketing of Spotlight, Jono Gelfand. 

In case you are wondering what experience does Spotlight offers, simply think of it as a pit-stop whenever you are preparing for a party, breathing new life into the interiors of your house or pursuing your hobbies. It caters to the needs of people from all walks of life with its versatile products. From fabrics, handicrafts, party goods to soft furnishings, there is something for everyone: home gods and goddesses, astute home decorators, avid dressmakers, passionate hobbyist & DIY enthusiasts, party organizers!

Love the huge and bright Spotlight store

Too cute! Assorted Pinata for Party

Assorted Fabric

Household items

You can buy Yankee Candle here too!

I like shopping at Spotlight IPC; I’ve spent my last 2 weekends strolling around the store. Spotlight IPC is huge, and I always find surprises in it. Overall I found the products are really unique and in good quality, I don’t mind paying higher price because quality is what I need.

Cuteness Overload! Hello Kitty Sewing Machine is all I wanted this new year!

Learn some handicrafts and sewing from the expert here