Jalan Jalan Japan - RM100 Makeover

With our current economy, what can RM 100 buy? It is not even enough to buy a cloth at most of the boutique but hey, what if I tell you that you can actually get 4 different sets of clothes under RM 100?

You must think I am crazy, but it’s not….. Read on to find out more.

So while looking for a new job, I was thinking to get some new office attires to go for the interviews. However, with the limited budget I have (jobless people ma…) I had difficulty to get a decent clothes at any boutique. Then, Jalan Jalan Japan came across my mind. I remembered seeing a lot of clothes there while I went to their launch at One City as well as 1 Shamelin. So I took a chance to visit Jalan Jalan Japan at 1 Shamelin last weekend to try my luck.

I knew my decision was correct when I browse through the clothes session at Jalan Jalan Japan 1 Shamelin. Started from just RM 2, we can choose from the tons of selections of preloved fashion items there. From top, pants, dress, skirt, bags, shoes to many more.

Let’s see what have I picked on that day.

Office OOTD 1:

Ladies Blouse Plaid Print O Neck Long Sleeve Loose Vintage Tops RM 10

Long Black Pant RM 2
Handbag RM 10
Black shoes RM 10

I like the comfortable Loose Vintage Tops, paired with the comfortable woven long black pant, it’s not only stylish but it is very easy to wear too. The PU handbag is still looking new, it’s really a gem I found on that day.

Office OOTD 2:

Blue chiffon printed dress RM 5
Black shoes RM 10

I like this lightweight and soft blue chiffon printed dress, match with a pair of black shoes, I am good to go for meetings.

Office OOTD 3:

Cheras LeisureMall New MRT Linkbridge and Revamped Mall Space

Good news people, there is more reasons to shop, dine and enjoy happy moments with your family and friends at Cheras LeisureMall. Cheras LeisureMall dialed up its shopping experience for customers by unveiling the new MRT Linkbridge and an extended, revamped mall space leading up to the Taman Mutiara MRT station on last Friday, 26 Jan 2018.

Cheras LeisureMall has always put on initiative to enhance shoppers’ experience at the Mall. In fact, the redevelopment exercise at Cheras LeisureMall was commenced in March 2017, involved the construction of a 60-metre linkbridge connecting the newly opened Taman Mutiara MRT Station to the existing Level 1 of Cheras LeisureMall. It is also the first elevated pedestrian linkbridge with air conditioning that connects MRT Station to an adjacent shopping mall. The linkbridge enhances connectivity and accessibility of the mall to customers within and outside of the Cheras area, making it more convenient for shoppers to visit the mall.

The project also saw the extension and refurbishment of both the Level 1 and Level 2 LeisurePlex of Cheras LeisureMall, adding on 15,000 sq. ft. of net lettable area aimed at offering a greater variety of retail and F&B choices for customers. With new popular outlets such as Family Mart, Mr. Dakgalbi, ChicKing, OneDeLand, Mizudo Hot Pot, Kim-zen Restaurant, ManKwonWhaBap, Natural Health Farm, Like Time and Hoco, shoppers are spoilt with choice whenever they visit Cheras LeisureMall. Shoppers can also look forward to the upcoming opening of OldTown White Coffee, Go Noodle House and Boat Noodle to satisfy their cravings for Asian-themed cuisines.

We were honoured to be invited to the grand launch event last Friday. “Shopping trends and experience as we know have changed, and customers today are seeking for distinguished and unrivalled shopping experiences as reasons for them to come back. Therefore we embarked on this refurbishment, and being a community-centric mall, the additional space will be ideal for more events, promotional activities and community-driven initiatives that will bring people together for various causes.” said at the launch event, Chew Hwei Yeow, Chief Operating Officer (Property Division), PPB Group Berhad.

Guardian & Hello Kitty Team Up Again to Thrill Malaysian Fans

Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd and Hello Kitty have teamed up again to bring smiles to fans, the young and the young-at-heart throughout the country.

Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd and Hello Kitty have teamed up again to  bring  smiles to fans, the young and the young-at-heart throughout the country.

For the first time, fans of the cutest kitty on the planet will have the opportunity to own nine items that have been exclusively designed for Guardian Malaysia.

CEO of Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd, Mr. Soren Lauridsen, who unveiled the collections today, said: “This unique marketing initiative is being launched to delight customers and fans of the ever-popular and ever-green Hello Kitty.”

CEO of Guardian Health and Beauty Sdn Bhd, Mr. Soren Lauridsen (right) and Senior Marketing Manager, Shirley New (left) striking a pose with the cutest kitty on the planet.

He said: “The two collections have been designed to celebrate the Chinese New Year season, and International Women’s Day which falls on 8 March. As such, these items are being rolled out in two phases, each with its own set of items.

“We are confident that these items will WOW customers and fans. Not only are the designs clearly one of its kind, they are also offered at very compelling prices, at RM25 and below.”

The “Hello Kitty Celebrates” range, comprising blankets, cushions and notebook and bookmark and designed to reflect the celebrative mood, will be available at Guardian stores from 1 February to 7 March.

The other collection “Hello Kitty Hello Confidence”, comprising a tote bag, lunch bags, cosmetics pouch and laptop bag, comes in purple and pink and carry messages of “love”, “cheer” and “spread love” to symbolise International Women’s Day. They will be in the stores from 8 March to 18 April.

For the first time, fans of the cutest kitty on the planet will have the opportunity to own Hello Kitty merchandises that have been exclusively designed for Guardian Malaysia. The items will be available at Guardian stores starting 1st February.

Hello Kitty, which has been inspiring millions of fans all over the world, including a huge fan base in Malaysia has set up its own Hello Kitty Town in Puteri Harbour in Johore.

What to Choose for Your Wedding Flowers?

One of the most important occasions in life is a wedding; this is why every couple would do everything to make their wedding look extravagant and remarkable. And for that, the wedding flowers are essential to have. Can you imagine a wedding without even a single flower? Without flowers, the wedding ceremony will become senseless and imperfect.

Everyone would agree that flowers bring life to the wedding. Flowers are used for decorating the altar, walls, and ceilings. Most importantly, a bride must hold a pretty arrangement of wedding bouquet to make them look more complete. This is where the challenge comes in: picking the perfect bouquet, you need to be careful and selective.

There are so many kinds of flowers and baby hampers on That Flower Shop to choose from, but below is the shortlist of most popular and favorable flowers you would like to choose as your wedding flowers bouquet:

Rose

This is the all-time-favorite flower bouquet for any occasions, including a wedding day. White Roses are perfect and are the ideal color for a beautiful wedding; they have many shades of white and will make a perfect and beautiful flower arrangement. The white rose also carries a kind and lovely meaning for a wedding: purity and innocence, represents the pure love of you and your partner have.

Calla Lilly

This one is an elegant flower to have at your wedding ceremony. They are perfect for beautiful moment like a wedding. The sophisticated elegance will put the whole glimpse and create the best impression of your guests.

Valentine’s Day Specials at TEMPTationS and Dynasty, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, seize the moment by romancing the love of your life with delicious cuisine either at TEMPTationS or Dynasty, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel.

Executive Chef Supi Mansor has crafted a 4-course signature menu laced with ingredients of love, guaranteed to add a little sizzle and romance to your evening. Available for dinner only at TEMPTationS, the Valentine’s Day set menu is priced at RM300nett for two (2) persons inclusive of two (2) glasses of sparkling wine or sparkling juice.

Start the evening with an amuse bouche of Black truffle and mixed wild mushroom parfait, homemade brioche designed to excite the palate followed with an appetizer of Seared scallops, green pea, cream, micro herb. The love birds have an option of Lobster, chargrilled asparagus, cepes emulsion, mixed herb or New Zealand lamb loin served with apple mint chutney, potatoes au gratin and fresh baby carrot as main course. Sweet ending comes in the form of a Dark chocolate parfait, burnt orange, caramelized walnuts, milk, chocolate ice cream.

At Dynasty Restaurant, Executive Sous Chef Kok Chee Kin has invented two (2) Cantonese set menus that are equally as delicious. His exquisite 5-course creation is priced at RM188nett per person while the 6-course menu is RM288nett per person inclusive of a glass of wine.

[FOOD] Prosperity Yum @ Boat Noodle

I believe many of us are familiar with the Original Boat Noodle. Started their first outlet in Empire Damansara in March 2014 by only serving noodles, The Original Boat Noodle has grown in leaps and bounds as the go to place for Thai food.

This time, Boat Noodle has added some limited edition items onto their menu in conjunction with Chinese New Year. Introducing the Prosperity Yum, customer could choose Beef or Chicken with the choice of Thai Rice Noodles or Springy Noodles with the new Tom Yum broth. 

We like that the Tom Yum broth is not too hot, which is suitable for kids too. If you are fancy for an extra hot flavour, you can top up with chili and other condiments. The best part? It is only RM 1.99 per bowl, so affordable.

Thai Fried Chicken - RM 12.90

Malaysians are Eleventh-Hour Shoppers and Family-Oriented, says 11street

As the lunar new year dawns, 11street recently conducted a nationwide survey to better understand the psyche of online shoppers. In total, 1,854 respondents took part, in which the findings revealed that Malaysians are prone to last-minute shopping, and concurred that family and friends mattered most. On that note, 11street launches its Chinese New Year campaign – Gong Xi Wang Wang – which aims to accommodate their shopping needs.

Bruce Lim, Vice President of Merchandising at 11street said: “It is no secret that we have a large and growing pool of online shoppers in Malaysia, and typically, during festive periods such as Chinese New Year, we see a peak in online sales.”

Bruce Lim, Vice President of Merchandising at 11street

From the survey, 11street also found that at least 96% of survey participants intended to shop online for the upcoming festivity, driven by better prices, discounts and promotions. Lim added: “This is only natural as Internet-savvy consumers will head online to search for deals and promotions, so to evolve our offering in tandem with consumer demands, 11street has tailored more bespoke offering for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration.”

11street’s 48-hour Delivery and Click & Collect are Music to Eleventh-Hour Shoppers

Conducted between 22 December 2017 to 3 January 2018, 11street’s online survey revealed that almost 60% of respondents only began Chinese New Year preparation 14 days before – a figure that tripled those who started prepping 28 days prior to the festivity. More interestingly, almost half of this majority admitted to only planning three days before the big day.

Awesome diabolo performance during the launch event

Having understood the shopping behaviour of Malaysian consumers, 11street’s Gong Xi Wang Wang campaign will appeal to last-minute shoppers, with a 48-hour delivery to those in Klang Valley, and a ‘Click & Collect’ service to enable shoppers to eliminate wait time for shipment and collect their purchases themselves at selected physical stores nationwide.

Nickelodeon Live Action Series

New Year has started and my girls have been attending new school year since. While they are busy gearing up for the new semester, they could still catch brand new episodes of their favorite live action shows that will relate to their life in school, from the all-time favorite super-hero Henry Danger, to music-themed School of Rock, and to tech-influenced Game Shakers, only on Nickelodeon!

Thank you #NickelodeonAsia for the lovely goodie

Let’s have a look at the new Nickelodeon live action series show guide below;

HENRY DANGER

SUMMARY: Thirteen-year-old Henry Hart lands a part time job as Kid Danger in the town of Swellview, the sidekick-intraining to superhero Captain Man. He promises to keep his new identity a secret from his best friends, Charlotte and Jasper, his younger sister, Piper, and his parents. Henry must navigate a double life after making a promise not to reveal his job.

When Captain Man leaves the town of Swellview, Henry must step up to take his place as a kid superhero to keep the town safe. He’s got a lot of responsibilities to juggle, but for the super hero sidekick of the century, rising up to the challenge ‘feels gooooooood”.

Silky Soft Lips With Lano Soft

Great looking lips requires care and nourishment and it’s effortless when you have the right product! Mentholatum has just the lipbalm for your every need whether it’s for dry and chapped lips, dull, sensitive or any less than perfect lip conditions. This latest edition, does not only deeply moisturises the lips but it also helps maintain soft lips.

Lano Soft – the latest Mentholatum lipbalm edition offers consumers a unique experience with its new formulation that uses Premium Pharmaceutical Grade Lanolin and Essence Extract that is purified using Japan’s cutting-edge purification technology.

Lanolin is a popular moisturising agent in skincare, haircare and especially in lipbalm products. It naturally derives from sheep wool which is highly emollient and functions as an effective moisturiser. The waxy texture allows easy application with just a glide and upon application, the Lanolinseals-in moisture naturally thereby preventing it from drying out. It also absorbs moisture from the air, thus moisturising the lips while rejuvenating it.

With Lano Soft, you can enjoy the following:

Signing Ceremony Between Green Target Group & Best Western Hotels and Resorts and The Grand Opening of The Mesahill Premier Sales Gallery @ Mesahill

Nilai is a place that is located at the South of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I remember we have visited Nilai more than 15 years ago to look for our higher education institutes. It was a new town and only had certain places to visit. Today, Nilai has becomes a upcoming better neighbourhood with the development of Mesahill. We were honoured to be invited to witness the Signing Ceremony Between Green Target Group & Best Western Hotels and Resorts and The Grand Opening of The Mesahill Premier Sales Gallery @ Mesahill, Nilai last Thursday.

Officiated by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Second Minister of International Trade and Industry, the signing ceremony was attended by distinguished guests and media.

L to R: Dato' Donald Lim, Ms. Ketsara Chukhien, Regional Director of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Second Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Tan Hong Lai, Managing Director and CEO of Green Target Group, Senator Chong Sin Woon

“It is with great pride and happiness that I address you on this momentous day for us at the Green Target Group as we gather here today for the Signing Ceremony Between Green Target Group & Best Western Hotels and Resorts and The Grand Opening of The Mesahill Premier Sales Gallery. MesaHotel and Mesahill Premier, the latest additions to the Mesahill integrated development will add value to the success of the fully sold Phase 1 to Phase 3 residential towers and the opening of MesaMall. Building upon the success of previous components, the introduction of Mesahill Premier and MesaHotel will further solidify Mesahill as a robust integrated development that will deliver enhanced sustainable values to the investors and owners of the development”. Said Datuk Tan Hong Lai, Managing Director and CEO of Green Target Group.

Datuk Tan Hong Lai, Managing Director and CEO of Green Target Group speaking at the grand event

“It will also enable Mesahill to support and cater to the various industries that exist in Nilai including airport services, educational institutions and local commerce. This will positively impact the socio-economic aspect of Nilai and its surrounding areas. MesaHotel introduces the next exciting component to the Mesahil township and as a new member of Mesahill’s whole integrated family, it will bring additional footfall and tourists into the picture. With the 210 hotel rooms, a grand banquet hall and 5 meeting rooms, MesaHotel will lead the progression of the development creating a business hub, which will also support events and the increasing student population. As we know Nilai is an educational hub and home to many institutions.” Added Datuk Tan.

Eleanor – The Art of Beauty

I believe we are new to Eleanor as it is newly launched in Malaysia by Sasa Malaysia a few weeks ago. I was honoured to be invited to the exclusive launch and met the celebrities like Emily Zying, Jasmine Suraya Chin, Tong Bing Yu, Eykafarhana and Jojo Goh there. 

Held at the beautiful Botanica & Co, Bangsar, the event was filled with fun activities like live demonstration, live caricature by Vivian Lee, customize our own bouquet, and many more.

Eleanor is inspired, affected and stimulated by art, with the concept of ‘Being Beautiful never goes out of Art’. Eleanor is designed to integrate ‘makeup’ with ‘art aesthetics’ and introduces a brand new cosmetic experience to women combining the both.

Eleanor believes that every woman’s inner thirst for beauty breeds art. With this belief and the inspiration by art, the brand created beauty products to help women transform to be a muse of charm, and unveils their inner artistic sense to craft their own beauty.

It’s Australian Cherry and Summer Fruits Season for Sweet Summer Stonefruit

It’s Australian Cherry and Summer Fruits Season! Time to indulge in fresh, juicy and delicious Australian cherries, peaches, apricots, nectarines and plums. Australia’s warm climate and hot, dry summers promote sweeter, juicier summer stonefruit, and its proximity to Asia enables lower freight costs and better access to fresh markets in the region.

Rich in vitamins A, C and E and a great source of dietary fibre and potassium, Australian cherries, peaches, apricots, nectarines and plums are not just tasty but are nutritious and have countless health benefits.

We were honoured to witness the launch of a host of summer fruits under the Taste Australia campaign was held at Tesco Kepong Village Mall last Thursday. This national horticulture marketing campaign is coordinated by the State Government of Victoria (Australia) in collaboration with Austrade and Hort Innovation Australia on behalf of the cherry and summer fruit industries. Australia has a solid reputation for its high quality produce, with rigorous food safety measures throughout the supply chain.

Ms Amelia Fyfield, The State Government of Victoria (Australia) representative

“Lots of sunshine, a clean and green natural environment, rich soil and blue skies are the reasons why Australian stone fruits taste better, is greener, is cleaner and safer,” said Ms Amelia Fyfield, The State Government of Victoria (Australia) representative. He went on to highlight that Malaysia remains one of Australia’s fastest growing export markets in Asean, with two-way trade in goods and services totalling almost AUS$18 billion in 2016.

Ms Fyfield, also shared that getting cherries and summer fruits at their peak quality and availability is the best way to enjoy the freshest fruits at their tastiest. “Cherries and summer fruits are seasonal commodities and are best enjoyed fresh. We produce some of the best fruits in the market thanks to our farmers who bring with them generations of expertise, as well as our strong horticultural innovations which keep us at the top of our game,” said Ms Fyfield.

New World Petaling Jaya Hotel - The First New World Hotels & Resorts Property in Malaysia

New World Petaling Jaya Hotel made its debut today as the first Malaysia property for New World Hotels & Resorts. The stylish hotel is one of the tallest hotels in Petaling Jaya, conveniently located with direct access to major highways such as the Federal Expressway and North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) as well as in close proximity to the Kelana Jaya and Glenmarie LRT station to offer all the conveniences of the city at its doorstep and easy connection to local business and leisure activities. 

To celebrate the opening of the hotel with the community, an auspicious opening ceremony was officiated by Dato’ Lee Tuck Fook, Group Managing Director of WCT Holdings Berhad, Mr. Goh Chin Liong, Deputy Managing Director of WCT Holdings Berhad, Puan Rohaya Mohammad Yusof, Head of Private Markets of Employees Provident Fund together with Mr. Symon Bridle, Group Chief Operating Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group and Jai Kishan, General Manager of New World Petaling Jaya Hotel.

“New World Petaling Jaya will be both a gateway and a getaway in the city,” said General Manager, Jai Kishan during the hotel’s opening ceremony. “It will be a welcoming, residential-style home base to conduct business and discover the area’s many attractions, the perfect venue to meet up with friends and professional associates, or a peaceful retreat to simply unwind and relax in style,” In celebration of the newly opened hotel, an in introductory opening package - “Style in The Sky”, which includes a buffet breakfast for two persons at Pasar Baru and welcome cocktails at The Lounge will be available from now until to 31 March 2018. Rates start from RM418 nett on weekends and RM438 nett on weekdays for double occupancy. The ’WAU’ factor Instagram-worthy and delightful design details await each guest who walks through New World Petaling Jaya’s majestic entrance.

Malaysian influence is present throughout the thoughtful interior design, a six-metre high “wau” (traditional Malaysian kite) sets an imposing structure at the lobby to the colossal 3 metre “gasing” (traditional Malaysian spinning top) sculptures and well-curated local artworks greet guests upon arrival.

Contemporary guestrooms and suites with a local flair New World Petaling Jaya Hotel’s 300 guestrooms feature bamboo flooring to convey both tactile warmth and a feeling of spaciousness, complementing the contemporary design which includes sleek furnishings and marble-clad bathrooms to create an element of opulence. Be inspired by the unique Malaysian-themed artwork and design in every room for a sense of identity that is proudly Malaysian. Subtle and warm colour palettes of understated azure, in sync with mood lighting inspires your home away from home.

Julie’s Collaborates with Celebrity Chef Martin Yan

Our favourite brand and also Malaysia’s largest biscuits manufacturer - Julie’s has successfully launched their “What’s Your Love Letter?” campaign not long ago. Following this, Julie’s is bringing another big excitement to town this Chinese New Year. This time, they had invited Chinese-American celebrity chef Martin Yan to specially design dessert recipes with Julie’s biscuits, to allow the public to learn more about Julie’s signature products.

Martin Yan, made popular by his award-winning cooking show “Yan Can Cook”, is a proud author of more than 30 cook books. We have joined him last Saturday 20th Jan 2018 from 1pm to 6pm at AEON Cheras Selatan Center Court Main Stage for a special cooking demonstration. He had made some special desserts and creative menu using Julie’s Love Letters and other Julie’s biscuits. He had also presented a special “Nanta” percussion performance for the audience. It was certainly a fun event to witness the great “Yan Kungfu” in cooking.

This is a special collaboration with Julie’s, where Chef Martin Yan will be showcasing new recipes created especially for the event. Audience also have a chance to get up close and personal with him. Purchase 2 tins of 700gram Julie’s Love Letters during the event, and you will received a free 400gram Julie’s Love Letters Strawberry flavored and enjoy a special photo session with Chef Yan! Only limited to the 188 fans on first come first served basis.

Delivering Julie’s Blessings to All this CNY

This Martin Yan cooking demonstration is part of Julie’s “What’s Your Love Letter” campaign. To thank the public for their strong support over the years, Julie’s will travel around Malaysia to deliver their blessings to all. Julie’s “What’s Your Love Letter?” 2018 Chinese New Year Roadshow will be held from Jan 19 to 21, Jan 26 to 28, and Feb 2 to 4 respectively in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Perak Johor, Kedah, Pahang and Melaka.

Moisturise & Colours Your Lips with Mentholatum Lip Crayon Lip Balm

Looking for a hydrating lip care with a wash of your favourite colors? Wait not more. Mentholatum has launch its NEW Lip Crayon Lip Balm that serves not only as a lip enhancer, but also nourishes lips with bountiful moisture! Whether it’s for an everyday look or for a special occasion, the all-new Mentholatum Lip Crayon Lip Balm is just the right pick for you; all you need is only an easy glide to instantly transform lips into a glowing healthy, pink and moisturised looking lips.

Function simultaneously as a lip crayon and lip balm, the all-new Mentholatum Lip Crayon Lip Balm is formulated not only to add a subtle pop of colours to the lips, but its moisturising properties also ensure that lips remain moisturised throughout the day. Contrary to any other ordinary lip crayons, this Mentholatum Lip Crayon Lip Balm is ultra-moisturizing as it is infused with moisturising ingredients that include the Argon Oil and Meadowform Seed Oil to help hydrate, nourish and protect lips, leaving lips smooth and hydrated even after long hours of application.

Designed to enhance your overall makeup look, the latest Mentholatum Lip Crayon Lip Balm comes in four different gorgeous pink shades to suit different skin tones. With just a simple glide, this super nourishing lip crayon instantly gives you a truly beautiful, sheer and soft lip colour.

Below are some application tips to achieve your desired lip colour effect:- 

[FOOD] Greyhound Café @ Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur is a shopping haven for girls; do you know it is indeed also a food haven for everybody? Grown up locally in KL, we love this city a lot and today we would like to recommend the must have food when you are in KL.

Originated from Bangkok, Thailand; Greyhound Café @ Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur that serves fusion Thai food, which would surely tantalizing your taste buds. Located at the heart of KL at the ground floor of ANSA, Greyhound Café has a contemporary and chic interior with perfect lighting. It is a good place to selfie and people watch.

We have dined in their private room at the back of the restaurant. We like the room that has a roof filled with lots of green plants and other flowers. The menu is beautifully crafted just like an art book; offer plenty of choices from starter, main to drinks and desserts.

We have tried some of the signature dishes at Greyhound Café @ Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Started off with Green Mellow (RM16) and Fresh Coconut Shake (RM 16), both juices are equally refreshing and juicy.

Health & Auspiciousness in a Bundle of Good Fortune with BRAND’S® 2018 CNY Treasures

Visiting loved ones during Chinese New Year is not complete without bearing auspicious gifts to wish them good fortune for the upcoming year. With BRAND’S® festive range, you can share the gift of health while bringing a wealth of symbolic blessings that will ensure a warm welcome. Furthermore it is believed that gift exchange during Chinese New Year will ensure a continuous flow of blessings for the giver and recipient alike.

Symbolism is very important in the Chinese culture and understanding this, the vibrant BRAND’S® Chinese New Year range is filled with auspicious symbols in the Chinese culture such as carp, peony, peach, orange, lantern and fireworks.

The Fish represents abundance, wealth and longevity while for couples it symbolises unity, fidelity and fertility. The royal Peony denotes wealth and honour, Peaches signify longevity while Fireworks are often symbolically used to ward off demons and bad luck.

Bringing life to BRAND’S® Chinese New Year campaign is renowned Hong Kong feng shui master, Peter So Man Fung, who will feature in a series of videos where he will share what is in store for all Chinese zodiac animals in the matter of health, wealth, relationship, career and study for the coming Year of the Dog while sharing tips on how one can make it an even better year.

Much excitement is in store so begin the New Year in good health with nourishing goodness from BRAND’S®. With a sharper mind and healthier body, one is able to stay positive and embrace opportunities to create better fortunes in the upcoming year.

The festive range comprises of gift packs, hampers and the ultimate Treasure Box and is priced between an affordable RM38 – RM268 including GST. Choose from nine selections featuring household favourites – nourishing BRAND’S® Essence of Chicken and BRAND’S® Essence of Chicken with Cordyceps; superior quality 100% cave nest BRAND’S® Master Signature Bird’s Nest; and energizing BRAND’S® Ca’ya that contains ginseng and black seed.

[DRINKS] Mon Chaang Thai Tea @ Sunway Pyramid

Calling all Thai Tea lovers, Mon Chaang has opened its second branch at LG2 AEON Sunway Pyramid lately. Originated from the Southern part of Thailand, Mon Chaang Thai Tea is brand as Chapayom, which is very famous there.

Now, we can enjoy a fresh brew of Thai Tea from Thai tealeaves at Malaysia too. Using only good tea-leaf and milks, Mon Chaang Thai Tea is rich in flavour and smooth in taste.

We have tried some of their signature tea including Thai Milk Red Tea, Thai Milk Rose Tea and Thai Lime Green Tea. We love that their tea is not too sweet, and is great to quench our thirst. The best part is the price is reasonable. From RM 4.90 for a hot tea, to RM 5.90 for regular ice drink (22oz) and RM 6.90 for a ice blended. Everyone could afford a good cup of Thai Tea at Mon Chaang Thai Tea.

You can also find Thailand imported snacks at Mon Chaang Thai Tea store. Priced at only RM 5.90, the snacks are made from real fish that I heard was really delicious. Shopper could opt for Combo of 1 drink and snack at cheaper price too.

[Review] THE FACE SHOP YEHWADAM Revitalizing Moisturizing Range & YEHWADAM Nokyong Collagen Contour Lift Gold Capsule Cream

I fell in love with THE FACE SHOP’s YEHWADAM skincare range ever since I try them out last year, it has become my strongly recommended skincare from Korea for its luxury packaging, and great traditional herbal ingredient and the best part is it would not hurt our wallet.

This time, THE FACE SHOP has launched the new YEHWADAM Revitalizing Moisturizing line that hydrates and repair the skin, makes dull skin radiant eventually again. YEHWADAM Revitalizing Moisturizing line is a traditional herbal moisturizing line that contains unique ingredients obtained from Korea that restores dehydrated skin with continuous long-lasting fresh moisture with its fresh flower water formula.

YEHWADAM Revitalizing Moisturizing line is formulated with ‘Fresh Flower Water’ which is a secret formula that consists of 5 types of traditional herb flowers with moisturizing properties that re-energize and cool skin with fresh surge of moisture. They are Lotus Flower, Peony, Safflower, Honeysuckle and Chrysanthemum.

It also contains Gyuwhabang Complex from traditional herbs, including Korean Ginseng, Safflower, and Goji Berry to awaken skin’s innate natural glow, leaving skin revitalized and re-energized.

There are 3 products in YEHWADAM Revitalizing Moisturizing line as below;

YEHWADAM Revitalizing Moisturizing Fluid (140ml | RM135 including 6% GST)

This all-in-one fluid gel-type lotion is used as toner and lotion to replenish and soothes dehydrated skin after cleaning. Comes in a sturdy pump bottle, it is easy to get the amount we need every time.

We like that YEHWADAM Revitalizing Moisturizing Fluid is light in texture, perfect for our humid weather.