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Cupcakes anyone? Two weeks ago, I attended Bifesta’s Product Launch in my capacity as a review blogger. Man was I excited! It was a ‘Bloggers Party’ organized by the renowned Japanese cosmetics brand, Bifesta. Here’s a brief background of this incredible brand. Bifesta was previously known as ‘Cleansing Express’ and it is owned by Beauty Care behemoth, Mandom (they created Gatsby). They are best known as Japan’s first water-based makeup remover brand. Here’s their star product. “BI” means 美 or Beauty in Japanese while “FESTA” is an abbreviation of Festival. Together, BIFESTA means Beauty Festival, a celebration of beauty where beautiful skin can be achieved quickly, easily and joyfully with effective, fuss-free makeup removal. So here I am. All ready for my first blogger event! Upon arrival, I was greeted by a delicious spread of popiah, crabsticks, eclairs and…. Cupcakes! Cupcakes by ‘Kiss Me Heroine Make’. Moving on from the cupcakes galore, I saw a familiar face. The man who popularized the Gatsby brand with his killer looks – Takuya Kimura. Sexaaay…. Spotted! The wide range of beauty products… And then I got distracted by the scenery. I love skyscraper views… Ok sorry! Focus! The newly launched products. Notice the two cute bright colored(pink and orange) bottles? They are Lucidol’s latest hair products known as hair supplements. (The bottles are in the shape of a medicine tablet! Uber cute!) The pink one is for straight hair while the orange is for permed hair. I was given the pink bottle to try. It prevents tangles and helps maintain straight, silky and smooth hair. If I don’t perm my hair anytime now, I should be able to do a review on this baby soon. 😛 There were many exciting products such as mascaras, eyeliners, hair supplements, cleansing oil, etc. I also made new friends with fellow bloggers, fellow hot bloggers to be exact. I’ve pictures to prove it! Emilia Priscilla Me, Irene and Kimberly . Hot new friends! 😀 Moving on to workshop proper… We were presented with the ‘Kiss Me Heroine Make’ cosmetics series from Mandom. Yes. The face on the cupcake was that of the mascot’s. Then we were introduced to Heroine Make’s key make up artists, Ms Sayuri Igarashi and Ms Sayaka Kondo who flew here all the way from Japan! *honored* I didn’t realize that Kondo San was looking directly at my camera after I saw this picture. Anyway, very alluring eyes. I bet it’s Heroine Make mascara working its magic. During the session, Igarashi san shared many useful tips on the best ways to use Heroine Make’s make up as well as the latest trends in Japan’s make up world. Igarashi san looking all proud of her products. 😀 We were also treated to a goodie bag of Bifesta products, including Heroine Make’s best sellers. During the presentation, Igarashi san emphasized the importance of applying mascara while looking at a slanted mirror (see below). She claimed that this would make application much easier. On the other hand, Kondo san was doing a makeover with Heroine’s cosmetics on some of the pretty bloggers, including Zoe Raymond. During the demonstration, we were also given products to try. One of them is the Proof Eye tape, which creates double eyelids. I’ve never tried double eyelid tapes before so I had a hard time placing them on my eyelids. 🙁 Soon I gave up and started playing with it. I pulled it (See picture below) and realized that it’s extremely elastic! Then we were told that this is an elastic, fiber-like tape that is flexible enough to follow the curve and contours of our eyelids. Fantastic product I must say. Then the event culminated with an “Award Show”. The Mandom Singapore office staff gave their Japanese counterparts Barbequed Pork (Bak Kwa) as an appreciation gift for their fantastic presentation. These were all the freebies I received that day. I’m most interested in this product – Eyelash Serum. The product contains a concentrated oil-rich formula that makes eyelashes fuller and healthier. This is the current state of my lashes. It is pretty sparse. So hopefully, the eyelash serum will improve its condition. I’ll review the outcome later! If you would also like to try out Bifesta’s amazing products, you can now do so by simply filling in your particulars in Bifesta’s Facebook Page and you’ll be entitled to a generous 30ml free sample of their cleansing lotion sebum. The password to redeem is Honeyz. In the meantime, have some cupcakes! Your friend, Juliana #beauty #bifesta #BloggerEvent #cosmetics

Advertorial Make a BIG fashion statement this season with Dashing Diva! Yes, you heard me right. The American nail sensation is back in town! And this time they are back with a bigger bang with their latest Metallic Design Nails on the Go (aka Metallic Nails). What? You’ve never heard of Dashing Diva? You ought to shoot yourself in the head! Ok. I was obviously kidding. Dashing Diva was first introduced in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village in 2003 and since then, it has captured the hearts of many including Hollywood celebs Beyonce, Katy Perry and Chrisette Michele (whom featured Dashing Diva’s Metallic Nails in her music video, “Goodbye Game.”) with their unprecedented levels of sterilization and their inventive menu of products and services that are also exclusive to Dashing Diva salons worldwide. Just thought you might be interested to see Dashing Diva’s Metallic Nails in action. Here’s Chrisette Michele’s “Goodbye Game”. Dashing Diva’s Metallic Nails are to die for. It is a revolutionary new product that hides the imperfections of your nail bed whilst creating the illusion of longer nails with a trendy twist in its design. So can you imagine my reaction when Dashing Diva Singapore first approached me to endorse their products on my blog? I was like… Alright, I totally exaggerated there but I was really thrilled! Here I am at one of Dashing Diva’s nail salons, Periwinkle. I invited JW too! The lady boss who owns the Dashing Diva Singapore line spoke with much enthusiasm when she shared the background of Dashing Diva and its wide range of nail colors and treatments. During which, she got me all excited too and I was busy taking down notes. Well, she certainly has an admirable fervor for the brand and its products. 🙂 Anyway, here are some juicy colors to tempt you further. Here comes the star of the post – Dashing Diva’s Metallic Nails. You bet, I was caught in a whirlwind of choices. Just look at them! One word – GORGEOUS. I’ve always had a penchant for leopard prints so this was definitely my ultimate choice. Metallic Nails – Can’t Change my Spots The application is pretty simple. Step 1: File nails and apply nail softener to push cuticles. Step 2: Apply cleaning agent to cleanse nails thoroughly. Then slather on the Dashing Diva Skin Guard to prevent glue from having a direct contact with your skin. All ready for my Diva Revamp! Step 3: Apply glue to metallic nails and proceed to stick them on nail bed. Step 5: File and apply cuticle oil and finish off by applying the cleaning agent again. And then you’re done! JW is wearing Zoomanity while I’m wearing Can’t change my spots! I love my new nails! They are a redolent of wildness, classiness and DIVA-NESS! Alright, enough of the gushing. I’ll let Dashing Diva’s Metallic Nails take center stage. Ain’t the nails pretty??? They last up to seven days. During the seven days, I received many compliments from friends and strangers on my Dashing Diva nails. I’ve never gotten this much attention for my manicure, not even when I’m wearing nail polish from the nail incumbents. Three cheers to Dashing Diva! They are really easy to remove too. Simply soak them off with pure acetone. 🙂 Well belles, if you’re thinking of getting your diva fix too, you can now do so at these nail salons. There are only 10 nail salons in Singapore that carry Dashing Diva’s products. (Pretty pathetic number I know.) To rub salt into our wounds, these salons are only available in the central and west area. (!!!!!!) I live in the East and so I’m one of those who are desiccated from the lack of options. So if you’re a nail salon owner or a budding entrepreneur who wants to start a nail business, I greatly encourage you to join the Dashing Diva bandwagon. Well, it’s not solely because I need more Dashing Diva salons to satisfy me but the truth is Dashing Diva’s products not only score in the aesthetics department but also in the usability insofar as that the procedures of the application and removal of the stick-ons are simple, short and fuss-free. I’m confident that the Dashing Diva line is going to surpass many other brands in the market so come on! Do us consumers a favor! We want more Dashing Diva around the island! 😀 I mean, look at their pretty Metallic Nails! I know I’ve emphasized ‘pretty nails’ 20 bagazillion times already but don’t you agree that they are irresistibly pretty?! If you’re interested to carry the Dashing Diva products or would like to find out more about the brand, please contact Dashing Diva Singapore at +65 9679 1234 or email them at sales@fratelli.sg You may also visit the Dashing Diva Singapore Facebook Page for further information. Webster defined ‘dashing’ as being marked by smartness especially in dress and manners and ‘diva’ as being a glamorous and successful female performer or personality. So don’t you want to be a Dashing Diva too? *wink* P.S. Like Honeyz Facebook Page to receive first hand news on the latest free samples, blog posts and the gamut of privileges that you can enjoy as Honeyz Readers! Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . Your friend, Juliana #DashingDiva #Photography #MetallicTips #nailsreview #advertorial #nails

With Lilies of e Field, I’ll always be on the forefront of fashion. Dart Detail Work Dress in Green As seen on LOEF Afterthoughts… I’m so in love with this dress in particular its bold turquoise color. (It’s probably closer to green.) The color of the dress is true to the pictures on LOEF’s website. I like that the dress gives me a nice hourglass silhouette. The cap sleeves also gives an illusion of broader shoulders which I greatly appreciate as I have really small shoulders. In addition, the dress hides my bulging tummy well. Even though the panty line is not that obvious while standing but I still recommend that you wear seamless underwear so that it’s totally invisible when you bend or sit down. The workmanship and material measures up to the standard of its design. No loose threads were found and the material feels thick and durable. My friends commented that the good quality of the material makes the dress look like those of up-market brands. All in all, I would give this 4.5 Honeyz crowns. It’s comfortable and yet professional enough to wear to the office. It’s great value for money! Bandage Skirt in Orange As seen on LOEF Afterthoughts… Add a splash of colour to any dull looking outfit with this skirt and you create a mild avant-garde fashion look. The bandage feature is reminiscent of a Herve Leger dress. My fashion mantra is chic and yet inexpensive and this skirt fits the bill perfectly! The material of the skirt is really smooth at the back so a seamless underwear is recommended. Material is thick and workmanship is of top-notch quality. The length is just right for my frame. However, the skirt has a slight tendency to ride up. All in all, I think this is a great skirt for weekend shopping and party nights. Not ideal for the workplace, unless you’re in the creative or fashion line. 4 Honeyz crowns! Model Get a glimpse behind the scenes of our Phuket photoshoot on our  Honeyz’s Facebook Page . Meanwhile, have a great weekend and I’ll talk to you soon. 🙂 Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer:  I know I’m going to sound like a broken record but I would like to emphasize again that Honeyz fashion reviews are NOT advertorial posts. I do not endorse any of those brands featured. Rather, I’m trying to show you how normal girls (girls with non-supermodel statures) look like in clothing from these famous boutiques. This is to aid you in making informed purchase decisions when it comes to updating your fashion wardrobe. 🙂 #fashion #Liliesofefield #Photography #fashionreview #loef

Advertorial They vacationed amongst a potpourri of ancient culture and splendid cuisine. Erm… ‘They’ were my nails. 😛 Even though I’m always on the go with my crazy schedule, I never failed to ensure that my nails are neatly trimmed, shaped, moisturized and most importantly finished with a beautiful coat of nail polish. And to ease time constraints, gelish nail polish is always my uno numero favourite.  (Here’s why I love it.) So two weeks ago, I told pretty Amanda, owner of Nail Indulgence, that I was going to Phuket, Thailand for a holiday and she suggested that I try offbeat colors (like the yummylicious ones below) to complement the vacation mood. Color: Amazing Flirt Color: Coco Cabana Banana Color: Carnaval Hangover Color: Shake it til you Samba Color: Tiki Tiki Laranga Color: Ooba Ooba Blue Ooh la la! I love the assortment of fiery delicious colors that she picked for me. Even the names have a vacation accent! Without further ado, please welcome my ‘Gelish Nails on Vacation’. I hope my little ‘Vacation Nails’ pictorial was food for your eyes. Can’t wait to try out gelish nails for yourself? I’ve got great news for you! Quote ‘Honeyz’ at Nail Indulgence De Beau (uBeau) and you’ll enjoy a gelish nail manicure at $28. (The original price is $50.) That’s not all! You can also enjoy an additional 10% discount on other services such as nail art, classic manicure, pedicure, etc. So ladies (and gentlemen), bring your mummy, grandma, girlfriends and aunties to Nail Indulgence De Beau too! With these low rates, everyone can afford to be pampered with manicures and pedicures! Nail Indulgence De Beau (uBeau) is located at No. 1 Liang Seah Street, #02-14. (Opposite Bugis Junction) You may call them at +65 6333 1687 for an appointment. (Remember to quote ‘Honeyz’!) Click here to view their Facebook page! Travel like a star today! Your friend, Juliana #Photography #uBeau #nailsreview #advertorial #NailIndulgenceDeBeau

Sponsored Review Do you have uncontrollable oily skin? [df_divider el_width=”100″ style=”solid” accent_color=”#EEEEEE” border_t_width=”2px” padding=”20px 0″ position=”align_center” el_class=””] Well I do. And my oily skin is the key contributor to the acne on my face. I’ve always been looking for remedies to tame my oily and acne-prone skin but to no avail. The skin is still totally out of whack. Then The Sample Store came with a rescue – Eucerin’s DermoPURIFYER range. Check these out. Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Active Concentrate (30ml SGD 29.90) Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Active Night Care (50ml SGD 25.90) Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Hydrating Care (50ml SGD 25.90) (From left to right) Active Concentrate, Active Night Care, Hydrating Care Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Active Concentrate I usually apply this after I cleanse my face with  Amethystory’s mineral bubble face wash  in the morning and before I sleep in the night. And before any other Eucerin products. The refreshing serum absorbs quickly, gently dissolves cornified skin with lactic acid, improves the flow of sebum, regulates the skin’s functions, refines and clarifies the appearance of the skin. The texture is very different from the hydrating care. It is more like fluid and has a nice fragrance. The fragrance is not a floral or spicy scent but more like the smell of medicine with milk. I’ve always avoided skin products that targets solely blemishes as I’m afraid that they would be too harsh on the skin which in turn causes flaking. Well, this baby produced an opposite effect. Instead, my skin feels very hydrated after use. It no longer feels uneasy and tight after wash and the zits on my face have also reduced enormously. Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Hydrating Care After applying the Active Concentrate, I would massage the Hydrating Care into the skin. According to Eucerin, this is a light, oil- and perfume-free cream gel that regulates the disrupted skin functions, providing the skin with moisture and thus giving a fresh, relaxed feel to the skin. The cream gel effectively reduces skin blemishes and prevents the formation of new ones. The result: a finer and clearer skin complexion – after only 3 weeks. Here’s a close up of it. It stated on the label that I could use this as a make up base. And so I did but the results weren’t satisfactory. My powder foundation became cakey upon application. I tried it with liquid foundation too and it was fine at first, until I pound on loose powder and the same effect occurred. So I don’t recommend this as a make up base at all. Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Active Night Care And finally, finish off your day with Active Night Care. The formula is pretty thick as shown below. The light night care with the innovative Follicle Active System provides a continual supply of lactic acid during the night and dissolves cornified skin, which promotes better flow of sebum. The refreshing cream activates the skin’s own regenerative capability. This smells exactly like the Active Concentrate. (Yay! More medicated milk! :P) Upon application, it seeps into the skin instantly. I know that because the stickiness disappears almost immediately. Overall, I find all three products pretty effective. Here’s a picture of my bare naked face after one week use. As mentioned many times, I don’t have the best complexion. I’ve always been bogged by crazy acne. So this is good enough for me. 🙂 So 4 Honeyz crowns! The Eucerin DermoPURIFYER range is available at most leading pharmacies, Guardian, Watsons, Unity, hospital retail pharmacies and the National Skin Centre. Your blemish-free skin starts from here. Redeem your FREE Eucerin Oil Control Sample set and a $3 voucher by clicking on the image below. Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products were sponsored, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are genuine and honest. #beauty #beautyreview #Eucerin #SponsoredReview

Sponsored Review Hada Labo Cleansing Oil – The Make Up Obliterator I put on make up whenever I go out and I usually leave the house looking like this… Picture Credits: Pearlmagik.com Ok, I was kidding. Probably something more like this… It is pretty evident that I usually put on rather thick make up. 🙂 After each exhausting day, I dread removing make up as it can be quite a chore to remove those budge-proof cosmetics. To add to the misery, I haven’t found a make up remover that can remove my make up effectively as I usually suffer mini breakouts afterwards. Well… Not until I got to know about Hada Labo’s new baby! Hada Labo Cleansing Oil with High Purity Olive Oil This was introduced to me by The Sample Store darlings. Here’s a brief background Formulated with high purity Olive Oil, Hada Labo Hydrating Cleansing Oil helps to gently remove dirt, oil and heavy makeup effortlessly. It is a 1-step makeup remover that can also remove tough, waterproof mascara and eye liner. (Really? Gotta test this out!) The 2 key ingredients are 1) High Purity Olive Oil and 2) Super Hyaluronic Acid. The Ultra Pure Olive Oil ensures high performance cleansing, and yet is very gentle with no irritation to skin. Super Hyaluronic Acid gives 2X more moisture than normal hyaluronic acid, where 1g can retain 12 litres of water, giving you refreshing smoothness after cleansing. (Remember the famous tagline of the Hada Labo Lotion ‘One drop locks up an ocean’? It contains this same ingredient too!) Here’s my personal review of the product: Not surprisingly, its texture is just like olive oil – light and greasy. The formula is mild and has neither fragrance nor colorant. Hada Labo claimed that it is able to remove tough, water-resistant mascara and eye liner. Well, I decided to verify the claim with the following experiment. My Hada Labo Effectiveness Test Here’s a make up swatch of foundation, blusher, liquid and pencil eyeliner. Squirted some Hada Labo Cleansing Oil and slathered it on my hand. Here’s a close up. Almost immediately, the make up started to smudge. I gently massaged the oil on my hand and this was the result. Pretty impressive eh? Thereafter, emulsify the oil by rinsing it with water. Here’s a little tip. Apply the cleansing oil with dry fingers onto dry face. Rub the cleansing oil over the make up. Then wet fingers and rub again to produce a light foam on the face. Thereafter, rinse it off thoroughly. I usually use several types of make up remover such as eye and lip make up remover, cleansing milk, etc. to get rid of the make up gunk on my face. This is because some make up removers are milder and are more suitable for sensitive areas. The Hada Labo Cleansing Oil is a ‘one-size-fits-all’ kind of remover in that it is gentle enough to remove make up from all parts of the face. Now removing make up is a breeze so 10 thumbs up! Another plus point – it doesn’t sting my eyes when it gets into them unlike many other brands’. (Alright it’s a MAJOR plus point.) Usually, I’ll use cotton pad with make up remover to remove the make up. This is to ensure that all traces of my make up is removed. Well, these days, I don’t have to use any because it cleanses well even without them. Yay! I can save on cotton pads and time now! 😀 Despite this, I still attempted this next experiment. I pumped some cleansing oil onto a cotton pad and tried to remove my make up with it. To be honest, this method is not that effective in removing make up as traces of foundation and mascara could still be seen on my face even after much massaging with the cotton pad. The cleansing oil was also dripping off my palms as it could not be absorbed by the cotton pad. Not an enjoyable process at all. I conclude that it is still best used with your hands! All in all, I think this is a fantastic make up remover for my oily and sensitive skin. It is non-drying, odorless and non-pore clogging. (I know that because no more mini breakouts after cleansing.) It is also really easy to remove without leaving a tight feeling on my face. This is great as it does not strip my skin of its natural oils. And the drawbacks… Sheesh! I can’t think of any! So 5 Honeyz crowns! The Hada Labo Hydrating Cleansing Oil retails exclusively at all Watsons outlets at SGD 20.90. Besides the cleansing oil, Hada Labo also has another hydrating make up remover in their range. Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Make Up Remover It contains 2 types of Hyaluronic Acid, normal and Super Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate while it cleanses. It is priced at SGD 17.90 and is easily available at Watsons, Guardian, Fairprice and other major departmental stores. If you would like to find out more about the products in the Hada Labo range, check out their Facebook page ! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products were sponsored, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are genuine and honest. #beauty #beautyreview #HadaLabo

Achieve sartorial splendor with Lilies of e Field! Inglese Trench Coat (Black) As seen on LOEF Afterthoughts… I think I might have jumped the gun a little bit on winter fashion when I wore this trench coat to office today. Because everyone around me were still clad in loose fitting and summery cute dresses. Well, it started raining cats and dogs (Singapore’s equivalent to winter) in the afternoon, so that made me feel less out of place after that. Nonetheless, I think this is an extremely elegant and classy piece. If you’d noticed, I’m really into eye-poping colors lately and have been experimenting extensively with color-blocking fashion. So getting this full black trench coat is like going back a notch for me, in a good way as it displays a kind of ‘subtle glamour’. I’ve paired this with a dress in the photos but you can also wear it with a pair of worn-out shorts and casual tank top like Fashiontoast’s Rumi Neely. Credits to Fashiontoast.com The material is thin, soft and sheer. It wrinkles rather easily too. But that’s not a huge deal to me because it looks good wrinkled too. The material might be a tad bit too soft because the sleeves wouldn’t stay folded and they exposed unsightly seams. Pretty untidy looking. The workmanship is shoddy too as several loose threads were sighted. All in all, I would give this 3.5 Honeyz crowns. It could have been better with tidier and manageable sleeves and quality workmanship. Striped Midi w/ Chiffon T/O (Vermillion) As seen on LOEF Afterthoughts… How do I describe this dress? One price for two looks. Wear it with the chiffon top-overlay for a fresh, conservative girl-next-door look. (Every guy’s favorite!) OR remove the top-overlay to shake things up a little bit for an edgier style. There’s an elastic waist band that shapes a blouson bodice. This is great as the contrast striped skirt is pretty tight and may reveal bulgy tummy if you view it from the side. The stripes are also perfect as they distract people from looking at the contour of the tummy. (An illusion of a flat tummy is always key!) The top has a rather low neckline and the material is slightly sheer so a tube top is highly recommended. The chiffon top-overlay feels slightly rough but not uncomfortable to wear. The color of the dress is true to the pictures on LOEF’s website. Yes, the red is rather bright. Overall, I would give this 4 Honeyz crowns. It is perfect for the weekend shopping, beach getaway and clubbing nights. (It’s probably too hot for first dates.) Models Jul JW Cheerio! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: I know I’m going to sound like a broken record but I would like to emphasize again that Honeyz fashion reviews are NOT advertorial posts. I do not endorse any of those brands featured. Rather, I’m trying to show you how normal girls (girls with non-supermodel statures) look like in clothing from these famous boutiques. This is to aid you in making informed purchase decisions when it comes to updating your fashion wardrobe. 🙂 #fashion #Liliesofefield #Photography #fashionreview #loef

Once again, raising the style bar with Corporate Lookbook. Hey my stylish femmes! How are you doing on this Halloween weekend? Well, I had a blast playing Halloween dress up at a friend’s Halloween Housewarming party… It’s not hard to guess what I was dressed as. … and a hell of a time “confronting my fears” at Halloween attraction – FrightFest@Singapore Flyer. I hope you had fun too! Shoving Halloween aside, how are you doing on your fashion resume lately? I’ve been updating my wardrobe with lots of classy business casual apparels since I’m in the office almost 50 hours a week. You see, I strongly believe that a Honeyz girl should know how to look elegant and stylish even while dealing with onerous demands at the office. Well, the perennial question is – where do we go to buy affordable and fashionable office clothing? The answer to that? Corporate Looklook! Miriam Pleated Dress (Peach) As seen on Corporate Lookbook Our Version Afterthoughts… I love the pleats and the striking color of this dress! It certainly makes one stand out from the world of black and white suits while keeping the silhouettes simple. I’m especially impressed with the quality of this dress. The material felt thick and stiff, but not to worry, it does not feel comfortable at all. Actually, it feels like I’m wearing paper because it crumples like one when I sit down. It does not wrinkle because of that though so ten thumbs up to that! Who says we can’t be conservative and stylish at the same time? The 32″ length and the high neckline is ideal for the workplace. I don’t think anyone wants to see their male colleagues gaping at their over-exposed bust or legs at the workplace. The workmanship is pretty exquisite too. Seriously, I can easily give this 5 Honeyz crowns for its over the top quality and design. Genet Ruffled Dress (Mustard) As seen on Corporate Lookbook Our Version Afterthoughts… This is an absolute fuss-free modish dress that is great for after-work parties too. (A hot favorite for lazy bones like me.) The design and cutting is perfect for my frame and the lustrous ruffles hides the less-endowed figure well. However, the elastic band at the waist is slightly tight for me so I think it may not be too comfortable to wear for UK8 and up. Material and workmanship is of top notch quality. The chiffon is accompanied with inner lining so it is not sheer at all. Besides the workplace, it is also great for frolicking on the beach! (Pretty evident from the photos.) 4.5 Honeyz crowns! Taryn Flower Printed Dress As seen on Coporate Lookbook Our Version Afterthoughts… Pump up your office style quotient with floral prints! Tack on a blazer in the morning for a serious look and embellish it with accessories and belts for the cocktails after work! The material and workmanship is pretty decent. Here’s the downer. The inner lining is pretty short. It’s a hassle because the outer fabric is extremely sheer. The neckline is also pretty low and sides are wide, so a tube top is recommended. All in all, I think this is a great lazy dress that exudes the right amount of femininity and style. 4 Honeyz crowns! Models Location L’esprit De Naiyang, Phuket, Thailand Thanks belles for reading. Till next time! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: I know I’m going to sound like a broken record but I would like to emphasize again that Honeyz fashion reviews are NOT advertorial posts. I do not endorse any of those brands featured. Rather, I’m trying to show you how normal girls (girls with non-supermodel statures) look like in clothing from these famous boutiques. This is to aid you in making informed purchase decisions when it comes to updating your fashion wardrobe. 🙂 #corporatelookbook #fashion #fashionreview #Photography

Are you ready for your next retail therapy? “You’ve got mail!” That was the first thing I heard Mum exclaimed when I stepped into my house two weeks ago. Guess what? It was a parcel from Rock and Retail ! Rock and Retail is the latest addition to my list of favorite blogshops. They conform to a younger age demographic with their bold use of bright colors and unconventional designs such as their signatures -‘Asymmetric Pseudo Two-Piece Top’ and ‘Pleat Front Corset Tie Flutter Sleeves Top’. Owners of Rock and Retail, Natasha and Joy certainly have a knack for fashion. This is evident from the wide array of fashion styles featured in their online store, and the speed at which these delectable self-manufactured pieces are sold out as soon as they are launched. Pretty impressive for a young blogshop. To add feathers to their caps, Natasha and Joy are still embracing teenhood. So I’m doubly impressed! Alright, enough said. Please let me, dear fashion-forward folks, present you Honeyz Fashion Review: Rock and Retail. Freewheel Urban Tunic (Tumeric) As seen on Rock and Retail Our Version Afterthoughts… This tumeric baby clearly exhibits a medley of femininity and playfulness. In the last ensemble, I tried to pull off an eclectic mix of 80s inspired fashion and bold colors look with a pair of burgundy high waist pants and sienna heels. (All hail color block fashion!) The first thing I noticed about this top is that it’s true to the color shown on Rock and Retail’s (R&R) website. Usually colors are brighter on the blogshops’ websites than in real life so big thumbs up to that! The material is soft and very comfortable to wear. It is not sheer at all. I wore a tube top because I found the neckline too low and the sides too wide. Speaking of matching boob tubes, I think this tumeric top will go well with a variety colors such as white, navy, magenta, etc. Workmanship is great too. Minimal loose threads found. I love the flairs on the top as it hides unsightly belly bulges and gives the illusion of a well-endowed bust. Overall, I would give this 4.5 Honeyz crowns. It’s a steal! V-neck Knitted Pullover in Mustard As seen on Rock and Retail Our Version Afterthoughts… This adorable knitted pullover injects both conservative appeal and playful seduction into one’s style. I know that sounds like an oxymoron but it really does! Especially with the long sleeved feature and the loosely knitted material. The material feels like cashmere wool and is pretty warm on the skin so actually, it’s a little impractical to wear to the beach. Not even during winter, as it’s not thick enough (even though it has a sort of winter aesthetics). But! Fashion reigns over functionality for me so I still think its great for the beach. Don’t you agree? Workmanship is not that great as I found strands of wool threads hanging on the hem of the top. (Not a pretty sight.) I have a pretty long torso so I always find it hard to find tops that flatters my body shape. I thought the length of this top fits me perfectly. All in all, I think this could be a hit and also a miss, so 3 Honeyz crowns! Credits Models JW Your humble blogger Photographer YT Location Naiyang Beach, Phuket, Thailand L’esprit de Naiyang , Phuket Phi Phi Island, Thailand Once again, thank you for your ardent support. Before I sign off, I’m going to leave you with this. (Click on image for best view.) Panoramic view of Phi Phi Leh Island. Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: I know I’m going to sound like a broken record but I would like to emphasize again that Honeyz fashion reviews are NOT advertorial posts. I do not endorse any of those brands featured. Rather, I’m trying to show you how normal girls (girls with non-supermodel statures) look like in clothing from these famous boutiques. This is to aid you in making informed purchase decisions when it comes to updating your fashion wardrobe. 🙂 #fashion #fashionreview #Photography #RockandRetail

Sponsored Review Delve into the goodness of the amethyst with Amethystory! Hello belles! Do you miss me?? A million apologies for the two week hiatus as I was in Phuket shooting the next few series of Honeyz Fashion Reviews . Exciting eh? So watch out for them! Back to today’s post – Honeyz Beauty Review. As the title of my blog post indicates, the star of today’s post is Amethystory. I’ve heard all the raves about Amethystory and its amazing hydrating and whitening properties from newspapers, television commercials, magazines, beauty blogs, just to name a few. So I was exhilarated when I received an email from The Sample Store for a request to review Amethystory’s products, and of course I responded with a resounding yes! ***However, please be rest assured that even though the products were sponsored, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are still genuine and honest. Well, I’m sure you notice the huge gemstone in the introductory picture. It is an Amethyst, a semi-precious gemstone that is a violet variety of the quartz often used in jewelry. This crystal is often believed to be a natural tranquilizer for dispelling intoxication, relieving stress, soothing irritation, balancing mood and inspiring the intellect. Amethyst is well known as a natural aid for our body. It produces small, detectable magnetic field & emits beneficial far infrared radiation & negative ions that enhance circulation, promote anti-oxidation & rejuvenate skin cells, all of which are essential to help smoothen & beautify skin. A coveted gem desired for its power to heal and rejuvenate, this purple quartz gemstone is uniquely incorporated into the latest skincare series from Amethystory which contains real amethyst granules with triple functions: Cell-rejuvenation, anti-oxidation and promotion of micro blood circulation for a healthier and more luminous skin. So there you go! A jewel coveted by royalties in history made available to the larger population through our daily skincare products. How good can this get??? So now you know, the main selling point of the product is that the Amethyst helps to rejuvenate, whiten.. Eh wait! Did someone say whiten? Wheee! I think this is the answer to many Singaporean girls’ skin pigmentation woes. This is a common and harrowing problem for many of us as we’re constantly exposed to UV radiation on this VERY sunny island. And whenever I think ‘smooth fair skin’, I think Snow White! Look at that flawless skin!! Urgh! I want her complexion! Okay, I know she isn’t real. Just trying to relive that last bit of childhood fantasy. Here’s a modern day Snow White – celebrity style icon, Vanessa Hudgens – if you need to relate. See? Even Zac can’t resist a fair Vanessa! (I hope I don’t sound like I’m trivializing real life romances as they are definitely more than just fairy tales.) Alright, enough of fairy tales. Here’s reality. The ‘snow and white’ skin is no longer unattainable because with Amethystory, you can easily achieve it! The answer to your skin woes. (From left to right: Mineral Bubble Face Wash, Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer and Mineral Aqua Gel.) Here’s the first step to snow white skin. Mineral Bubble Face Wash Bubble cleansers are all the rage in the beauty world these days. So it’s probably no surprise that Ginvera also rode on this bandwagon with its Amethystory series. Directions Squirt an adequate amount of bubble cleanser on palm and slather it on your face. Then massage in circular motion. Afterthoughts… These days, I’m on a bubble wash kick because I heard this method of cleansing is much gentler on the skin and it gets the gunk off the face more effectively. Moreover, I’m addicted to the sight of bubbles oozing out of dispenser nozzles. So this new product definitely excites me! However, the Amethystory’s Mineral Facial Wash’s bubbles didn’t amuse me that much as they were not as dense and fluffy as many other brands’ and the foam became watery a short while after. The foam was pretty soft though, so I guess that made up for it. Here’s a plus point. Alright, a few plus points actually. It is pretty easy to rinse off and it leaves my face feeling ‘squeaky-clean’ without stripping it of natural oils. I know that because it didn’t feel tight after wash so kudos to its non-drying quality! The cleanser has no scent. Since my skin is pretty sensitive, I’m all for fragrance free products. All in all, a pretty gentle and affordable facial cleanser so 3.5 Honeyz crowns! Next, exfoliate! Mineral Aqua Gel Directions Pump an adequate amount on skin and gently massage in circular motion. And you should be able to see white flakes as shown below. (According to Ginvera, these are dead skin cells.) Afterthoughts… Well, I’m slightly skeptical about the dead skin cells part claimed by Ginvera. I have a hunch that it’s just chemistry working its magic. I may probably try it on other surfaces like walls or mirrors soon. To give it some credit, I did see facial hairs attached to the white flakes. I like that I can also use it on other areas of my body too, besides the face. (A Honeyz girl has to be more than just a pretty face! :P) I expected the formula to be thicker and was shocked to see that it oozes out like water. This means I’ll have to swiftly apply it to my face before it drips off my hands everytime I use it. Not a huge fan of that. I like the texture of this exfoliator as compared to normal scrubs with beads. It feels gentler on the skin. Even though the process of rinsing off the liquid and flakes was quite a chore, the after-scrub feeling was great. The skin felt really clean, and it did not leave the tight feeling. In addition, my skin felt really smooth and refreshed! All in all, I think this exfoliator transcends many others in the market with its quality and affordability. So 4 Honeyz crowns! Finally, finish off your snow white regime with Amethystory’s whitening enhancer! Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer Directions After cleansing, pour an adequate amount onto your palm and gently pat onto face. Remember! It’s a skin sin to rub facial products onto face as that might create fine lines. Here’s a suggested routine for patting Amethystory’s whitening enhancer onto face. Pat on both sides of cheeks. Then the forehead and chin area. Followed by the nose bridge. Afterthoughts To be honest, I did not have high expectations of this product as the previous two disappointed me in one way or another. Lo and behold! It turned out to be a great hydrating agent. Even though the nature of my skin is oily, it still feels rather dry and tight after each facial wash. Upon applying the enhancer, my skin felt really soft and moisturized. It had this cooling sensation on my face. After using it for 3 days, my skin did look more even-toned but not radiant though. It still looks fairly dull. I’ll probably have to use it for a longer period of time. I think the enhancer can be used as a toner and a moisturizer as it rejuvenates and hydrates skin. If you’re looking for a lazy person’s beauty deal, this product would definitely be up your alley. I’m giving this 4.5 Honeyz crowns. Thank you The Sample Store for your wonderful sponsorship! Other products in the Amethystory range that you don’t wanna miss! Now that we have great skin (and boosted confidence)… It’s time to celebrate!! And paaaaartay with your “new found complexion”! For your reference… Here’s the entire range of the Amethystory Products and their prices: 1) Amethystory Mineral Aqua Gel 150ml SGD24.90 2) Amethystory Mineral Bubble Face Wash 160ml SGD14.90 3) Amethystory Mineral Purify Facial Cleanser 100g SGD8.90 4) Amethystory Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer 150ml SGD19.90 5) Amethystory Eye Contour Brightening Amethyst Roller 15ml SGD16.90 And these can be found at your local drug store. Recently, Watsons is having a sale and these are the sale prices, 1) Amethystory Mineral Aqua Gel (STAR PRODUCT) 150ml SGD24.90 SGD19.90 2) Amethystory Mineral Bubble Face Wash 160ml SGD14.90 SGD11.90 3) Amethystory Mineral Purify Facial Cleanser 100g SGD8.90 SGD7.10 4) Amethystory Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer 150ml SGD19.90 SGD15.90 5) Amethystory Eye Contour Brightening Amethyst Roller 15ml SGD16.90 SGD13.50 As mentioned before, the sole intention of this blog is to ensure that readers/consumers make informed choices on their purchases. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all product, especially if it’s related to health and beauty. ALWAYS justify your decision to purchase the product and you’re well on your way to becoming a smart and informed consumer. So besides reading reviews on the products, consumers should also try them out themselves. And the best way to do it? Try the free samples!! Amethystory LAUNCH MONTH SPECIAL! Whee! Wanna have great ameythst-kissed skin too?? I have great news for you! Now you can get your FREE Trial Size Sample by liking Amethystory Facebook page ! I’ve redeemed mine! Click here to redeem yours too! Stride your way to your very own fairy tale beauty story with Amethystory today! Your friend, Juliana #Amethystory #beauty #beautyreview