Vanity Trove ~ June edition

Hello beautiful!

Do you like surprises?

I do!

*ga ada yang nanya ya bo?*

Me and Surprise have this kind of love hate relationship.

I love surprises, because its excite me. I love gifts (who doesn't?) and I even more love it when its special for me :)

I hate surprises, because its tickle my curiosity to the max! If you know me in person, you will agree with this.

I am a kind of person that open wrapped gifts on the spot.

Even when I was a little girl, I did open a red pocket on the spot too! 
Until my mum have to take me out of relatives sight and keep saying " aiyoo...phai se phai se!! "

What to do? i Can't help it! :p

This time, I am feeling it..again!

I was waiting for my trove to come when Camy said she will send my very own June Trove, 
but she didn't tell me whats exactly inside it!

Omg..this feeling is like..*shake Camy* tell me tell me tell me what's inside it!!
but Instead of doing so, I said one polite " thank u " to her. 
~ I am behaving myself well ~
^^

Inspired by the concept of fukuburuko, 
the mystery grabbag style of presenting products from the fashion 
hub of Japan, VanityTrove presents a unique service right here in Singapore! 
This new trend is set to grab the hearts of ladies around the island who deserve some pampering.

I know we deserved to be pampered!
^^

How it's work, you ask?

Here’s how it works:
1) Sign up for an account and subscribe to the service on www.VanityTrove.com for the monthly 
subscription fee of only S$25/- (inclusive of packing, shipping and handling fees) 
or S$300/- for 13 months (1 month free!)


2) On the 15of every month, VanityTrove sends out specially curated sets of beautiful surprises to 
paid subscribers


3) Receive the troves hand-delivered to you and enjoy the beautiful surprises within it!

I just received my June's trove

I opened it on the spot when I received this in the office.

 Look at this:

Isn't Pretty?

Let's take a peek on what is in my very own June Trove!

Egyptian Magic Cream By Egyptian Magic

Kate Hudson, Eva Mendes, Gisele Bundchen, Rachel Zoe and Madonna use this product!


This non greasy of 100% natural ingredients serves all purpose.
It can be use as night moisturiser and eye cream, on your hair as defrizzer, lip balm, a healing nail and cutivle conditioner, smoothen some rough area and treat conditions like eczema, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.


Ok, I think I know why they brand it as magic cream.
 I tried this on my eczema spot, and today is my second day using this cream..I'll post it up once the first sachet is finished.

SKIN INC My Daily Dose "Skin Loves It" Jelly By SKIN INC

 “Skin Loves It” Jelly 

contains one of the highest infusions of different nourishing ingredients amounting to 30,000mg

that really good for your skin.

Ingredients:

Fish collagen, Vitamin C, Horse Placenta, Citric Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Apple Vinegar, Black Vinegar

Enavose Invisible Sunbrella UV Mist SPF45 By Enavose

Summer is here ladies! let's protect our skin!

Stay tuned for my review on this product :)

Ettusais BB Mineral Cream By Ettusias

This BB cream comes with moisturiser and acne preventing ingredients as well as SPF 30 PA++

Review coming soon!

Dirty Works Go Balmy! Berry Lip Balm By Dirty Works

Erabelle Skin Treatment Mask (Mizu-Fairness) By Erabelle

You know what? I can't wait to try it all!

If you already miss the June trove and still want the back order, you can get it here!
Hurry! it left with a very limited pieces.

Just to avoid missing the next round of this surprise box,

why don't you subscribe now and join the fun for the August trove?

And look at the current pinky stuff around:

I want!

Remember to stay tuned with me for the details product review. 

^^

And just being kaypoh, 

what is the most beautiful surprises you ever received in your life?

Mysticol powder eyeliner and powder highlighter by Jane Iredale

Back to Make up!

I would like to share my eye make up look by using Mysticol powder eyeliner and powder highlighter 

by Jane Iredale only.

Yes, you heard it right..it's powder eyeliner ^^
Not bad ay? we have pencil, ink, gel, liquid and now powder form of  eyeliner.
Puurfect :)

Before that, let me tell you that this product:

It's Hypoallergenic, 

dermatologist tested and always formulated with exclusive skin care ingredients, 

so Mystikol is safe for even the most sensitive eyes.

And It has several beautiful colours such as:

Malachite: A sparkling moss with buttery beige

Amethyst: Royal purple with luxurious pearl

Dark Topaz: Rich brown with velvet rose

Lapis Lazuli: Vibrant blue with shimmering ivory

Onyx: Otherworldly black with creamy pearl

( I got this one)

Aquamarine: A cool, swim through tropical, blue waters with a rose highlighter

Citrine: A shimmering combination of ochre and metallic bronze with a gold highlighter

This is the look that I called
" pretty safe "

Why Pretty safe?
because I think this look is safe to carry in any event.

You can attend your media event, meeting your business partner, go to office, meet your potential client, dinner date, or even attending the wedding with this look.

Not too done up, but its enough to brighten up your eyes.

Simply by applying the black powder eyeliner close to your lash line, and u can just smudge it with your ring finger. 

Same apply to your lower lash liner.

                      

Apply your inner corner with the highlight colour in horizontal V shape.

That's it! You're done!
Complete the look with your faux eyelashes
and keep your foundation/powder light and neutral colour of lipstick.

Overall, I love the intensity of the colours and it's easy to blend even when using finger.
But just make sure, to be very careful when you are opening the cap..or else..

This is what you got!



Happy trying!

The next post will be from Jakarta :)
I'm flying back for my brother in law wedding and I'm so happy to meet my parents too.

Signing off from here..

^^

My Journey with Mary Chia-Body detoxification programme

Have I told you that I was fat when I was on my early teens?

I was once over weight, like 65kg and I was less than 1.45m tall back then.

Do the math and count the BMI.

*I'm gonna move on*

And growing up as a fat girl, 

it does effect my confidence, and even some relatives talk to me in Hokian like

 " ai jip kuan thau liao " it's like " You are ready to put in a can ".

Just like a pork in can -_-'

Oh Please!

( I always wonder why the hell I didn't stand up for myself back then! 

I should say something like " I am fat but u are ugly and old " or something like that, just to make them realise that their are not fabulous anyway).

Sigh!

Oh! I was in classical ballet class too, and that's make it perfect!

During that time, whenever I saw slimming centre or when my auntie went to some slimming specialist, I always want to try and I imagine myself come out as a new person and feeling confidence more than ever. *day dreaming*

Of course I didn't have money to pay for the slimming centre back then, 

the only way I could do in losing weight was

 diet and slimming pill. I did run too, I danced and I detox myself by drinking liquid only.

Have any of you been doing the same thing?

*nodding?*

I did lose weight in short period.

This is maybe I grow taller as well, I dunno..but I look slimmer even though my weight still in over weight range. It does left me with cellulite, water retention and some leftover fats too.

More than 34% of fats to be exact.

*pinching my 3cm fats on my belly*

So when I write about my journey, on top of  

Best Beauty blog on Singapore blog award 2012 sponsored by

I also want to share my experience with all the ladies out there who ever been in my shoes, that sometimes on top of running and dieting..we might need professional help to keep us going and help us to improve our shape. :)

So here I am, making appointment in Goldhill branch.

Apart from the treatment? Do you know what excite me too?

This homey and the very first Mary Chia's outlet did treatment for 

Vicki Zhao!

She is the brand ambassador for Mary Chia.

and when I saw this trophies all over the wall, I know I'm in a good hand!

Meet Irene, me, and Shu Juan (my buddy!)

Irene is the branch manager and really experienced, 

when she took the measurement of my body..it was like ..so fast and accurate!

wow!

First step to start my journey with Mary Chia, 

they again took my body composition analysis but this time I didn't feel that bad because I am about to see the good changes.

During the consultation time, yes, she did agree that I should go for the weight loss programme.
-_-'
~ safe me ~

So for the first treatment, I will start with the body detoxification treatment.
~ Just like what I already have in mind ~

Why I need this treatment?

Body Detoxification Programme is ideal for those who complain of excessive water retention, sluggish metabolism, constipation and feeling lethargic. Using a special seaweed formulation to promote detoxification and improved metabolism, expect healthy perspiration during the session and thereafter an overall sense of wellness and lightness; similar to the healthful effects after a great workout! This programme includes a full body seaweed application, followed by a thermal body wrap.

Benefits of Detoxification:

o    Eliminate lethargy and enjoy higher energy levels

o    Improve lymphatic and blood circulation

o    Enhance body's ability to combat cancer cells and generate healthy cells

Ok then, I know I need that. 

One cool thing I found in the vanity area is the locker system,
they use thumb print to open and close the locker.
Is everybody start using this or I am the sua ku one?

Getting ready.

Shower cap on!

The therapist start the treatment by applying my whole body with scrub to do deep cleansing, then she continue applying dead sea minerals concentrate from head to toe. *I am pampered!

I was like " aaah..this is cool "
how I wish I could get the whole year customized treatment from Mary Chia..

*Oh wait, you can help by voting for me :)*

Yes?

Yes?

Yes?

Anyway, back to this amazing treatment:

When it comes the part where warm Therapeutic Seaweed in wax form being apply on my body.

I feel warm! its really like a warm wax on your skin *literally*
The feeling is like "arrgh.. aaah..arrgh..aaah "
 weirdly, it gives me a relax feeling and 

I am enjoying the whole process of the treatment.

Finally, the therapist wrapped me with a thermal blanket. 

I was asking " why do you have to wrapped me in a blanket? to the therapist,
and she explained to me that the therapeutic seaweed wrap works together with a thermal blanket to encourage pore dilation, perspiration and local blood circulation.

Ok, I am ready! detox me.. ^^

My experience with the thermal blanket last for 20 mins but I'm sweating like 45 mins run!

20 mins sleeping position = 45 mins run.

I don't know how to compare this, because it's no longer apple to apple.

I am amazed!

If I tell you that I lost 1 kg after this single treatment,

will you believe me?

No?

It's ok, because I couldn't believe it too!!

Hoahahahaha..but I'm so freaking happy lah!

If I continue doing this..I think soon..you will see me in this figure:

Ouu..how I wish!

After my first treatment at Mary Chia, I came home with super soft skin and a kg lighter!

This is awesome.

If you wish to try Mary Chia's treatment, 

Visit :

(Mary Chia website and Mary Chia on facebook)

to find out lotsa lotsa range that suits your needs.

"Till the next treatment!

Again..

Sigh!

Its happened again.

I guess I just can't be a diplomatic lady at all.

I promised myself to act gracefully in my new working place.

I promised to think before I talk.

But I failed.

I keep coming back to myself.

I Speak my mind.

Brutally honest.

And always regret in the end.

Help?

Champagne night with Jane at Fairmont Hotel Singapore

I received this invitation from my bestfriend who is the member of

Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Singapore

In fact, I often visits the Spa to enjoy the sauna and jacuzzi while catching up with her during the weekdays. I love to be in the spa, who doesn't? the smell, the ambience, and the companion of course, helps me to relax in my hectic week.

So, I immediately said YES! to this invitation.

As a beauty blogger, I always want to know about the latest trend of make up and beauty products in the market, call me addicted to it..it's ok, I am a make up addict and a beauty junkie anyway.

I admit that. ^^

I was really excited for the event, because I really want to know more about this 

Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup

Have any of you heard about this before? I don't!

But I do now :)

Let me share this little background with you,

Jane Iredale is the president and founder of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, a company she founded in 1994 which brought the mineral makeup line jane iredale to the aesthetic industry.  She was the first to supply this industry with a line of makeup that had skincare benefits.

Jane has always thought of makeup as an essential part of a woman's sense of well-being and she wanted to make that easy to achieve.  That's why her mineral powders are a foundation, powder, concealer and sunscreen all in one, and why every product in the line is multi-functional.  Her goal is to make products that look good, feel good and are good for the skin.  Products must be easy to apply, as well, so that a woman can be her best in the shortest amount of time.

She was inspired to develop a makeup that was good for the skin by her career in the entertainment industry where she saw actresses and models struggling with the ill-effects of the many kinds of makeup they wore.  Her experience in working with women whose careers depended on a clear complexion allowed her to see how skin disorders and sensitivities not only threatened careers, but also destroyed self-confidence.

Jane's success in reaching women of all ages and nationalities is based on the belief that true makeup artistry comes not from trying to make a face conform to the latest fashion trends, but from enhancing the wearer’s natural beauty and, as a result, allowing her personality to shine.

As a start of the night, we all ushered to enter the room after the reception table.
I met, phei-phei..who become one of the make up artist of the night. *Glad to see u again*

And soon after the room start filling with others member, Paola (Willow Stream Spa director) opened up the night with Interesting Champagne knowledge
with Britta Giese (Fairmont Singapore wine Sommelier)

Paola (in blue) and Britta

Uh, before i go on with the champagne night.. I need to comment of Paola, she rock that night with her blue body hugging dress and OMG!! she looks amazing! me and Lily keep commenting on how we envy her figure. uggh.. I so want that body! *try to suck all the tummy in as hard as possible* ~nvm~

Then, Britta start explaining about champagne, and we got a chance to try 2 type of champagne that night

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Prosecco

I prefer Veuve!
and please don't drink it with empty stomach, because it will go to your blood stream really fast!
Believe me, I know how it felt.
Dizzy and unpleasant. ugh.

Finished with the Champagne knowledge, we were back on our seats and start listening to a short yet interesting presentation about Jane Iredale and there are Makeup Artist and model ready in front to do some makeup demonstrations as well.

I really want to try this ^^

And as soon as the presentation done, we can mingle around in the room to try the products or get some amazing food at the back. For me, food can wait..I immediately run around (not exactly run though) to snap and tried the products ^^



See this? I want!!



Lily is even faster than me, she approach Phei phei and had a make over!



I want too!! and i want mirror to see myself..so I chose the make over table that has this mirror..
I love this.



Meet Joselyn,



She is the make up artist who did gorgeous make over on me.
Just too bad I came with full make up on or else I could try more of the products. (dammit!)



The make up indeed light and smells so bloody good!
Try the loose powder that has a light texture but medium to full coverage to use in a certain patch of your face, it helps to cover the blemishes without feeling too thick.
~*~

It was so cool playing around with make up and stuff, but my tummy with a help of my eyes could not resist the temptation of the gorgeous food and their lovely presentation any longer..oh my..
So I started my late dinner with this:







Gorgeous isn't it?


My trio picks of the night! and I had 2 sets of this.
I know I'm greedy. :P

Dessert!!
I think I better leave it with picture for you to enjoy :)

This is so freaking yummy! watermelon lollipop, not a normal lollipop tho ^^
it has some berries chocolate inside. Heaven.



Surrounded by make up and amazing food :)
What a lovely night for me.
I'm a happy girl.

Oh, we all got a goodie bag too ^^
Stay tuned for what inside this, I might share the make up tutorial for this too.



And guess what? That's not all.
Me and Lili, we both got a prize from the lucky draw!

I got one night weekend stay in Fairmont hotel!
OMG! I can't wait to go there with my Mr. for a weekend gateway.

Photo credit: Fairmont hotel website

Lili got a facial treatment from Willow Stream Spa
(and Paola invited me to try to treatment together with Lili too!) ~ happy to the max!

Photo credit: Fairmont Hotel website

Call +65 6431 5600 or email willowstream.enquiries@fairmont.com to make appointment.

I will put it up once I have experienced it all. :)
I'm happy.

Thank you Fairmont Hotel, Willow Stream Spa and Jane Iredale.
We had a great night.