Saying Goodbye to 2017

2017 has been a roller coaster of ups and downs.. and well, it has been a super challenging ride...

I am however glad to have a few good bloggers and influencers friends who has supported me and was there for me when things got super tough... and also even if they did not quite know what was going on, their

Josh Lee Fragrances x Lightbulb in Sogo KL

 We were recently in Sogo Kuala Lumpur where Malaysian Fragrance Designer, Josh Lee introduced his Malaysian Heritage Travel Set... 

The set consist of three of Josh Lee Fragrances packed in 10 ml roll-on bottles...

The benefits of renting a home

It is undeniable that buying a house is a milestone achieved in life and signs of adulting but not at a very young age. Till today we have the mindset where owning a house is a proud event for a big-ticket ownership and renting a unit or room is a shame of your capability. With increase of property prices over decades and depleting ratio of household income against the property prices, renting also benefits in all aspects. 

QASHMEERA AND AMIR KADIR COLLABORATING ON RTW BRIDAL WEAR

So yours truly was over in Bandar Baru Nilai to check out Qashmeera Hijab and Modern Fashion HQ.. 

The store specializes in pretty Hijabs for Muslim ladies as well as provide an alternative for contemporary modest clothing to meet the high demands of islamic fashion or also known as modest fashion... 

John Legend Darkness & Light Tour 2018

I am excited... One of my favourite singers is coming to Malaysia... and its none other then John Legend..The internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, musician and actor is coming to Malaysia in March 2018!

He will be bringing his Darkness and Light World tour to Resorts World Genting on the 17th March 2018. 

Affordable 'Branded' Shoes at the Uptown Puchong Night Bazaar

If you are someone on the go, chances are you appreciate a great pair of shoes to protect your feet... and you would always be checking out the latest Adidas or Nike available in the market.. 

However it is sad that with our weakening currency, getting a nice top range pair of Nike or Adidas can practically cost you an arm and a leg... I know every time I see a pair of nice sport shoes in the boutique, the prices that comes with it makes me cringe... 

GoPro opens new concept store at the Sunway Pyramid

So yours truly was over at the Sunway Pyramid to witness FunSportz Sdn Bhd, the exclusive importer and distributor of GoPro equipment from the USA here in Malaysia open its first branded store in Malaysia, in collaboration with its authorized dealer Fotokem Sdn Bhd...

GoPro as everyone knows, is an action camera that makes it easy for people to celebrate and share experiences. They build great cameras, software and accessories that help the world share itself in immersive and exciting ways. 

AloeShafy Aloe Vera products...

So yours truly was over at Ruang in Section 16, Shah Alam to witness the launch of AloeShafy beauty products...  

Manufactured by PIJ Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (PIJ), the country’s pioneer aloe vera-based beauty products producer,  Sharifah Suziana Syed Ali, the director, said she was confident that the newly-launched products – Aloe Vera Juice, Aloe Body Gel and facial skin care sets – would be well received by consumers due to their benefits and competitive prices....

Beauty Review - A:Concept Black set x Butterfly Malaysia

Thanks to Butterfly Malaysia, I got to try out A:Concept's all-in-one cosmetic concept that's is just perfect for me to bring on my travels.

I heard that Girl's Generation's Taeyeon No.1 Makeup Secret was using A:Concept's all-in-one brightening cushion compact (whitening, anti-wrinkle, UV protection) and lipstick and that their makeup artist, Seo Ok also chooses A:Concept's brightening cushion as make up of choice... and you all know how particular these Koreans are about looking amazing...

Musings... of the unlovable....

With Christmas just a couple of days away, and since I find myself alone once again with the exception of my girls.. I have to admit I am feeling a little maudlin..

Why you might ask.. but I do often question myself if I was just cursed at being unlovable.. and that I can never find someone who can accept me as I am and love me as I am warts, faults and all..

Setapak Central Mall's 2nd anniversary and a Sparkling Christmas

Setapak Central​ mall, recently celebrated its second anniversary since rebranding and changing its name from KL Festival City back in 2015. 

The mall, with its tagline, 'Setapak's Pride​' is a great community activity hub, with regular activities happening. 

SKECHERS™ CITY OUTLET OPENS AT IPC SHOPPING CENTRE

Skechers™ shoes has always been one of my favorite brand since a few years now.. there is no other sports shoes that is actually so super comfortable or attractive like a pair of Skechers™, but well, that is my opinion...

Anyway for fans of Skechers™, you will be pleased to know that SKECHERS USA, Inc (NYSE:SKX), a global leader in the lifestyle and performance footwear industry, has opened its new Skechers™ City Outlet at the recently renovated IPC Shopping Centre in Mutiara Damansara. 

888 Tea and Coffee range of Organic Products

‘Organic Care2u’ is an organic brand under Syarikat Thong Guan Trading Sdn Bhd, the same company that comes out with one of Malaysia's best coffee and tea... the 888 coffee and tea... 

It is Organic Care2u's commitment to promote holistic sustainable development for us via organic food. 

‘Organic Care2u’ inspires well-being of mind, body and spirit through the art of creating a health product that nurtures people and honours the planet.

Mrs Malaysia Tourism Queen 2017

The Grand Final of Mrs Malaysia Tourism Queen 2017 is finally over and the Queens of the pageant were crowned during a glitzy and glamourous evening at the Shangri-La Hotel featuring “A” list judges and over 500 enthusiastic audience supporting their favourite queens.

Happy Birthday Shopee - 80 Million Downloads Across the Region

I am sure if you are a fan of online shopping like I am, you would have heard of Shopee.. becausenif you haven't, err, which coconut shell or rock did you just crawl out from under???

Shopee, if you somehow really do not know, is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan.. and well it is now celebrating its anniversary again after another year of marked growth.

Ana Kleopatrena - The New Romantic Malay Drama

HyppTV, the award winning TV & Video streaming platform in Malaysia has produced yet another local but exclusive serial drama entitled ‘Ana Kleopatrena’. This 30 episode romantic drama series tells the story of Ana, a rich young girl who is unfortunate in looking for love and is aired over HyppSensasi HD (HyppTV Channel 116) beginning 29 November 2017 from 9.00 pm.

HyppTV drama fans will definitely be thrilled with this new production starring notable local actors and actresses such as Mimi Lana, Adeline Tsen, Mimi Ernida, Nazim Othman and Zoey Rahman. 

Beauty Kaseh Skincare 5 in 1.. beautiful skin in 7 days

Taking care of my beauty, even if I am not a great beauty is of importance to me. I have my vanity and I believe no matter what we should not let our beauty go... At very least, be presentable and attractive...

I am also pretty cautious when trying new products... and when I had a box of Beauty Kaseh Skincare given to me, believe me or not, I was highly suspicious...

The Gift of Christmas at Sunway Putra Mall

 So yours truly was over at the Sunway Putra Mall recently to witness the launch of their Christmas event... it sure was fascinating seeing the atrium cone alive with what looked like toy shelves and what looked like a toy factory in some ways...

Bateriku.com to the rescue when your bateri 'kong'

Don't you know it is just so frustrating when your battery 'kong' or exhausted? Heaven knows that it is one of the most frustrating moments when you are tired, and want to head home after work, or shopping, and such only  to find your car dead... Its probably the moment all the expletives you know start coming out from your mouth... LOL

Loving the Jonlivia LED compression pants...

I was excited when Jonlivia asked me if I would love to try out their LED compression pants, though at that time I did not exactly know what it was for.. 

Previously, I had had reviewed a compression hot pants before and the material of the previous pair of hot pants was a little bit thick and somewhat uncomfortable to be won over a long period of time...

The new USANA InCelligence

Most of us know that USANA® InCelligence® Technology is on the cutting-edge of nutritional science. It is just amazing when you think about it, that USANA scientists has discovered how nutrients communicate with cells to initiate natural protection and renewal processes and have re-evaluated their formulas and updated the products.

The most well-proportioned face in Malaysia

We all seen beautiful people, so what makes someone beautiful.. some believe having a well-proportioned face is what that defines beauty... 

Merz, best known for having the only U.S. FDA-cleared, non-invasive skin lifting and tightening ultrasound device, Ulthera, recently revealed the 10 well-proportioned faces in Asia Pacific. 

At the same time, Merz also introduced some new scientific guidelines, the first of such, at the 38^th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Dermatological Surgery (ISDS) 2017, to help aesthetic doctors assess well-proportioned faces in Asians.

Check out the new Komune-ity Workspace in Bangsar South

If you are looking for a community coworking space be sure to check out Komune...

Inspired by the word Community and all that it represents, Komune prides itself to be a place where people gather to innovate, collaborate and network with each other to foster a community of diverse talents. 

Fat Freezing at Skin Master, Q Sentral

Skin Master is a leading aesthetic clinic located in the centre of the heart of KL Sentral, conveniently located on the Level 13 of Q Sentral

I was there recently at Skin Master to get my stubborn belly fat frozen off... Fat Freezing or Cryo- Lipolysis is the popular choice for sculpting your body. You can choose whichever fatty area you like to freeze, and once the fat gets frozen, it will then die off and your body can remove it naturally..

MAMONDE 'FLOWERS FOR ME' HOLIDAY COLLECTION

All too often, as women, when it comes to buying gifts for the festive season, we often tend to think about other, your other half, your kids, your friends... But well, how about rewarding yourself this coming Christmas.. and yes, Mamonde’s Holiday Collection themed ‘Flowers for Me’ is sending out a message – which is to reward yourself before others. 

These JBL gadgets will change the way you listen to music...

 JBL is one of the brands around known for delivering immersive and breath-taking sound both indoors and out.  So when yours truly was invited to their event recently to check out their latest offerings I was delighted... 

With so many speakers, headphones and all, these are just a few that caught my attention or my eyes ... 

ENCHANTEUR PARIS PETITE PARFUM a must in every girl's bag...

If you are a girl who takes care of how she appears to others in public, your getting ready for the day would include a spritz of her perfume at the pulse points, sprucing up your hair and checking out your outfit of the day at the mirror before heading out. 

By midday, after a few appointments and running around and having lunch, you would probably head to the ladies room to touch up your lipstick. 

When evening comes you probably need another touch-up to your make up in the ladies room before heading out. After all, you might be bumping into that guy, the one that makes your heart race, and you do want to make an impression, right...  Just remember after every touch-up you do also need to reapply your perfume as a lady with a lovely scent gives the strongest attraction and lasting impression. 

Losing weight successfully the USANA MySmart Shake diet way...

Every now and then, we really have to stop and check when we are doing, how we are living and our health, and size… I am not overly vain, but I still like to be able to look good and take a step forward looking and feeling great..

Being a blogger has its good and bad, which actually goes hand in hand… as we are exposed to a whole lot of good food and well, because of that, we also tend to over indulge and that is bad… for our weight..

SONNE FIR SAUNA THERAPY BENEFICIAL FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY

So yours truly here was invited to go and try out the Sonne Sauna treatment, and admittedly I had mixed feelings.. I have indeed heard about the many benefits of using the Sonne Sauna for our health and so on... but well, yours truly has never actually been a fan of the conventional sauna and would run out of the sauna in about less then 5 minutes whenever I tried one... and always think I am being cooked alive or feeling like a steamed fish or the likes.. hahaha

Effortless, bouncy curls any time with the new Philips StyleCare Prestige Auto Curler

Most of us ladies look better with curls, as well, it makes our hair looks more voluminous, and somewhat sexy and tousled for a night out with friends, while attending formal events or even when going to work or classes, rather the super straight and sleek hair... However, don't you think it can be just so hard recreating those bouncy and flouncy hairstyles we can get in salons....

I know I have used my hair curler at home and burnt my fingers countless times and also worry about unknowingly damaging my already fragile hair.

Take A Trip By Yourself

Why would I encourage anyone to do something on their own when we live in a world, surrounded by such amazing people? Writing a review of heat protectant is something you could do on your own but you might be thinking why would I want to travel on my own. You are about to find out why I think you should. Traveling is great when you go with a group of friends of family members, but it is also really great when you go on your own. When you go with other people, you are always coming to some sort of agreement as to what you want to do and see. You are not 100% doing what you want to do, unless you are the leader of the group and you were left in charge. If you do not like the responsibility of figuring out what to do on your own, then traveling by yourself might not be in your best interest.

ProductNation - Your Destination For The Latest Product Reviews

You know how confusing it can be when you are trying to look for a certain product and then once you think you found something you like, how annoying it gets when you realise you cannot get it here in Malaysia...

So I was trying to find myself some suitable skin care cleansers for my combination skin - yeah, I am so cursed with skin that is dry at the mouth and cheek areas but oily along

NaViX- your Natural Secret for Vitality and Combating Stress...

Stress is such an awful word and an even more worse feeling… and I have been given a whole shit load of stress lately, from my husband getting his 3^rd stroke and temporary losing the left side function of his body, to family members pressuring me here and there, managing my teenager, juggling work and trying to make ends meet…

The stress has been overwhelming and if I do not think of my two daughters who are practically the only thing keeping me, or rather forcing me to be sane and grounded, I would have gone of the rockers and probably hurl myself off some building from what I am undergoing..

MARINI NATURALE MAGIC HAIR GROWTH SET AND SABUN GEBU MUNTAH BELUT

Nik Nafisah Marini Kamil is a woman who inspires half the women in Malaysia and make the other half envious. She is tall, graceful, slender and looks much more amazing then many women half her age…

Marini was one of our country's top models back in the 1980s. She has graced magazine covers and TV commercials.

ENCHANTEUR 24H Moist Perfumed Body Lotion- Irresistibly Soft Skin All Day Long!

It is important to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day so that our bodies get sufficient water to function. But drinking water alone is not enough to boost the hydration of skin. Dehydrated skin can cause skin to look dull and may lead to other skin problems like itchiness and sensitivity, which is exactly one of the problems I am undergoing currently because of the heat wave we are having here in Malaysia.. the weather has been oh so hot...

A hand and body lotion can keep skin hydrated, but may require re-application a few times a day to provide effective moisture all day long.

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur's the Conjuring Connection

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, one of Kuala Lumpur's premier malls recently threw some the members of the media and bloggers a little Halloween Party in conjunction with the Conjuring Connection Halloween even in the week leading up to Halloween...

Writing a Thesis Statement: Tricks and Tips

Assignments at college are boring for many students. They take much time and often you just don’t know how to start.  There are multiple kinds of written tasks, which are various essay types, undergraduate dissertation, dissertation and other. Each is specific and complicated in its own unique way. The experts from such resources like https://termpaper.help/buy-paper-online and similar ones know a lot about this peculiar issue.

Thesis is a very important part of the paper, although is really short. Commonly, it is not longer than a couple of sentences. Sounds strange, but the skill of writing great theses is a guarantee of high scores for papers.  A thesis is a short paragraph containing the most important information of the whole work.

Murad Hydro-Glow Aqua Peel Review

With my age catching up fast, I have since learned how important it is to take care of my skin, and well, today, I am sharing a new discovery, which is a part of Murad’s Age Reform range of products, which I had been given a chance to try... But despite it being sponsored, the review is all my own personal opinion...

LUSTROUS, HEALTHIER HAIR WITH FOLLOW ME’S REFORMULATED GREEN TEA SHAMPOO

Follow Me has just launched its reformulated Green Tea Shampoo in a brand new premium packaging. Formulated with green tea and natural plant extracts, this new formulation helps strengthen hair from the roots and leaves hair feeling healthier and more manageable!

The Green Tea Shampoo is rich in Vitamin C and E to provide protection for the hair follicles while at the same time ensuring that your hair is always smooth and silky. While Polyphenol (a type of natural compound found in the Green Tea extract) helps keep the scalp healthy, the combination of various plant extracts alongside antioxidants found abundantly in the Green Tea extracts protect the hair from free radicals to further strengthen hair roots, promote hair growth and prevent hair thinning.

PAVILION KL CELEBRATES FLAVOURS OF DIWALI

Pavilion KL, Malaysia’s premier shopping destination, recently launched ‘Flavours of Diwali’ – a joyous Deepavali event to celebrate this year’s Festival of Lights... 

Flavours of Diwali is showcasing the most creative and largest symbolic kolam design in collaboration with Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, which will be featured in the Centre Court of the mall from now until 23rd October 2017. 

Pond's Age Miracle Range

So yours truly was over at the Cantaloupe just a few days ago for the launch of the Pond’s Institute's NEW Pond’s Age Miracle. The NEW range comes with Retinol-C Complex that works for 24-hours to help our skin through our non-stop lifestyle.

“Pond’s believes that ageing is personal. A woman’s lifestyle choices – stress, sun exposure, sleep, diet, and where she lives have an impact on the way she ages,” said Kaka Azraff, singer & actress. 

Dieting the healthy way with USANA MySmart Shakes

In today’s high paced life, where everyone seem to be in a rush, fast food, processed meals, and sugar-filled drinks seem to be convenient for us busy people... And all these cause us a whole load of health problems..

Just recently on a food trail I was complaining about all the super sweet sugar laden drinks that seemed to be sugar water flavoured with watermelon or so on…

Let’s Save Lives Fun Run, Jog and Walk 2017

So yours truly was over at Putrajaya early Sunday morning to join in the 6km Let’s Save Lives Fun Run, Jog and Walk 2017, which was a collaboration between 3 health programmes, which is Organ Donation, Breast Cancer Awareness Programme and Let’s Be Healthy Programme by the (National Transplant Resource Center; the National Cancer Institute at Hospital Putrajaya; the Health -Department of Putrajaya with the support from Putrajaya- Selangor Health and Fitness Society..

SUNPLAY SKIN AQUA UV MILD GEL SPF30 PA+++

Our skin gets exposed to vehicle emissions, smoke and dust on a daily basis, and because of it, our skin is damage-prone with constant exposure to pollutants and UV...

Pollutants have minute particles that are tiny enough to penetrate the skin resulting in various skin problems that include premature aging, wrinkles, pigmentation and dullness. I have also have it said that excessive exposure to the UV rays can worsen skin conditions and make premature aging faster...

Caring for your pet. 4 things you need to do.

Pets are fun and adorable. They are fine little creatures, some are large and life-like, that make life enjoyable. They are our companions and help us ease some of the life’s stresses away. Pets, however, require a lot of care and maintenance. Without proper care and maintenance, pets would get dirty and unhealthy. 

As a pet owner, I am pretty sure this is the last thing you want happening to your adorable pet(s) and this makes giving your pets proper care very important. Caring for your pets is a great way to show that you love them and the pets will reciprocate by being the best companions ever. To provide your pets with the best care, here are a few things that you need to do.

Shopee Mall launched

Shopee Malaysia, one of my favourite online shopping sites has just launched a dedicated portal featuring over 100,000 products sold exclusively by leading brands and distributors. The all-new Shopee Mall will give millions of Malaysians direct access to over 300 prominent brands and large retailers for a premium online shopping experience.

This means you can now buy your favorite products from Nestle, PETRONAS, Watsons, Senheng, Digi, Coca-Cola, Huawei, L’Oreal, Xixili and many more all on Shopee...

HYPPTV’S FIRST MID-AUTUMN “TANGLUNG MOVIE FEST”

So what did you do with your family last weekend..I brought my daughter over for an exciting mid-autumn festival event...

 HyppTV, an award winning TV & Video Streaming service available on multiple platforms in Malaysia, organised its first outdoor movie screening event at the Setia City Mall Park in conjunction with the Chinese mid-autumn festival, and they featured a selection of pretty awesome Chinese and Korean movies from some of the channels on HyppTV such as SCM HD, SCML HD, now Baogu HD, TVN Movies HD and Red By HBO HD.

Muca Vita Brightening Ampoule

As age catches up coupled with stressors of life, my complexion is not as it was years ago. I now have weary skin, eye bags, fine lines, pores, and yeah, my skin is not as bright as it used to be after all the time spent in the sun...

So much so, there are times I hate seeing myself in the mirror. I was however introduced to Muca Vita Brightening Ampoule, which was made in Korea with Korean technology so that this intensive mineral ampoule is enriched with Vitamin B and Vitamin C derivatives which is just great to help the brightening of our skin tone and making our skin tone more even by lightening dark spots, as well as refining our skin texture so that it look smoother...

Pavilion Elite Fashion Night Out

I may not be a haute couture person, but I do enjoy attending fashion shows as there are just so much glitz and glamour as well as getting to check out the latest trends..

So yours truly was over at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s premier shopping destination... to check out their “Pavilion Elite Fashion Night Out”, a fashionable gathering of the city’s coolest fashion squad to draw the curtain on a successful “Fall Into Autumn” campaign.

A Better Florist Takes Bouquets to A Whole Other Level

For numerous occasions and various reasons, or no reason at all for that matter, A Better Florist offers Singapore a chance to shop for gifts and flowers unlike ever before. With exquisite and personalized designs, and a variety that’s going to have you scrolling through their website for days, there’s not much left to wish for once you visit A Better Florist.

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Innovation is key, if you ask their team. Apart from wanting to offer designs and creations Singapore was only able to see on Instagram or Pinterest, they wanted everyone to experience excellence with a service that’s reliable, affordable and passionate about what they do.

BLOSSOMING BEAUTY WITH MAMONDE BRIGHTENING COVER CUSHION

Mamonde, my favourite skincare and beauty brand which is famous for being inspired by flowers is now bringing us its latest Brightening Cover Cushion Line. 

This range is inspired by the restorative properties of the Peach Flower and the Narcissus plant and the NEW Mamonde Brightening Cover Cushion Line might just make your dream to have a bright, light reflecting skin resembling the blossoming peach which has its moisture locked by the water-storing Narcissus bulb come true!