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Nothing can dim the light that shines from within. If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then crystals must be her classy confidant that allows her to shine incessantly (without breaking the bank, that is). And of course, when the subject of crystals is broached, the name ‘SWAROVSKI’ unanimously comes to our minds. The long-standing crystal behemoth represents more than just the finest crystals, it also offers 120 years of history and a simple vision to create “a diamond for everyone”. Psst! Even Marilyn Monroe wore crystals instead of diamonds for her iconic ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’ cabaret scene in the 1953 film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. If you’ve a penchant for customised crystal accessories and manicures, then you’re in luck! Last month, I was invited to a presentation at Joo Bar where I was introduced to an effusive line of handcrafted jewellery by veteran designer Purl. That’s not all. I was also treated to an amazing Swarovski nail makeover demonstration by the beauty maestros of Branche Hair and Nail salon. Now not only are high quality crystals more accessible, you can also tailor make them to your liking and sparkle the night away. Talk about having your cake and eating it too! Read on to find out more about these harbingers of crystal styling! Joyais by PURL When I first walked into the bar, I was greeted by a simply dazzling array of both sparkly crystal glitz as well as glamour courtesy of Purl of JYPURL and her new age handmade jewelry range which perfectly encapsulates the jet setting lifestyle we all dream of. Honing her design skills following her graduation from Raffles Lasalle Design Institute, this latest collection marks a personal milestone and is testament to Purl’s unwavering talent, tenacity and perseverance. With over 20 years of retail expertise and experience, JYPURL are able to offer their bespoke services to visionary clients who are looking to curate and craft a niche for their label. SWAROVSKI Crystal Pixie Nail Art Presentation You can wear Swarovski but now you can ‘wear’ Swarovski as the talented Ayami of Branché Hair & Nail showed us. With Swarovski’s CREATE YOUR STYLE Nail Design Box, you can adorn your nails with a magical sparkle, but the real magic comes from the employment of paragel nails. Unlike traditional gelish nails, paragel nails remove the air between the nail plate and the gel, allowing the nail to adhere to the plate like a suction cup, preventing the typical damage and thinning of the nails we have come to expect. This groundbreaking gel nail polish is now available at Branche  Branché Hair & Nail . After the nail presentation, Bobby and I went back to the jewellery exhibit to take more photos of the fine crystals and marvel at their exquisiteness. 😛 As the afternoon came to a close and all eyes were set on home sweet home, head honcho Purl surprised us yet again with an understated brown envelope as a memento of the days events. I opened the unassuming brown envelope to be greeted by a beautiful Swarovski earring and matching pendent set, it felt as if I’d found the lost treasure of the Pirates of the Caribbean! 😀 I’m definitely looking forward to making the most of this set this coming Lunar New Year! Yay! What I Wore To The Event #OOTD THE FASH SQUAD Outfit:  The Design Closets (Psst! TDC just launched a gorgeous oriental collection on their online store, just in time for CNY! Woo hoo!) Shoes and Bag: Kate Spade Photography by Bobby Stryker Visit www.jypurl.com for more information on Purl’s customization services as well as her unique jewellery collection. Have fun and keep sparkling! Your friend, Juliana #SponsoredPost #SWAROVSKI #TheDesignClosets

You love me, you really love me! Pardon that ‘The Mask’ or more notably, Sally Field moment but I’m really excited! 😀 If you have been following my Facebook, you would know that I’m one of the 10 finalists in this year’s Singapore Blog Awards for the Mary Chia Best Beauty Blog category! OMG! I’m extremely happy (even though I’ve not won any awards :P) because Singapore Blog Awards (SBA) is one of the most prestigious and reputable of blog awards. The SBA is hosted by omy.sg which is in turn managed by the Singapore Press Holdings (SPH). So to be nominated by the committee is a great honor to me. It’s like all that hard work that I’ve put in, these past 11 months, has finally paid off and as you probably already know, recognition always feels good. 🙂 Two days ago, the key sponsor of this category, Mary Chia and the organizer of the SBA, omy.sg invited us to Mary Chia’s Clementi Mall chain for an evening of meet and greet and a tour around their spa. So here I am with the rest of the Mary Chia Best Beauty Blog finalists and the Mary Chia team. The girls are super sweet I tell you. Besides meeting the other finalists, The Mary Chia team also took us on a tour around their spa in Clementi Mall. The cosy rooms for all our beauty retreats… The ‘wonder-makers’! The team also introduced their masculine counterpart – Urban Homme. Yes, men need to groom too! In the next month or so, Mary Chia will be giving the finalists and our friends free beauty treatments in the form of a spa party. Yes, you heard me right. Even my friends and Honeyz Belles get to enjoy beauty treats from Mary Chia! More details will be furnished later. *wink* Meanwhile, the beauty experts at Mary Chia gave us a ‘Body Composition Analysis’ to help us understand what is going on inside our bodies by categorizing weight into muscle mass, water, and body fat. They did this to ensure that the beauty treatments that we go for at Mary Chia cater to our body needs. How thoughtful! Urgh! My body is mostly made up of fats. Then we all did a video interview conducted by omy.sg I had to do the video interview outside the spa, in front of a busy restaurant. Definitely not the best place to calm interview jitters. This was THE moment when my words turn into gibberish, palms become sweaty and lexicon shrinks… Eeeek! Back to the SBA 2012… As I mentioned before, I have a pretty crazy schedule  and many times, I could hardly find the time and energy to write an entry. Besides willpower, my other strength comes from you guys. Thank you for giving me relentless support through your emails, FB likes and the increasing views. This has made me enormously motivated to keep this going and produce more quality and informative entries for you. I’m beyond thrilled to receive this nomination from the Singapore Blog Awards and I know that I wouldn’t be able to do this without you Honeyz Belles. It is the best birthday present for Honeyz ! Just to clarify. That is not a real trophy. It is just a prop. But it would be nice to hold the real thing. 😛 If you like what I’ve been writing in this blog and you love me (awwwww), please…. That would be the best birthday present for Honeyz! Here’s how you can cast your vote. Register an account here , then activate your omy.sg account by verifying your email in the confirmation email sent by omy.sg. Psst! If you’re wondering why you are required to fill in your personal details, it is because voters also stand a chance to win attractive prizes ! The personal details that you have submitted is for verification purposes in the event that you win something. Please click on my ‘Vote for Me’ icon after you have registered an account. Voters are allowed to vote once a day, so please show me some love everyday by voting for me! 😀 Thank you and have a very good weekend my beautiful friends! Your friend, Juliana #beauty #beautyreview #MaryChia #SingaporeBlogAwards2012

I remember being extremely drawn to Samantha’s sleek Manhattan office in the Sex and the City 2 movie (even though she was performing some pretty salacious act at the time. Haha!) The clean stylish Vitra desk, ultra-thin monitor, all-white accessories and of course, sweeping views of Times Square were so chic! Even though it’s been four years, I still can’t get over it. And since I can’t afford a Vitra desk and a fancy city office, I decided to set up a Samantha-inspired home office instead! Eh.. with a little Juliana twist to it. 😛 Click to find out how I assembled my home office from scratch in just ONE day! This was my previous office. I know the mess was unforgiving but the space isn’t! I was working on a small dining table in the living room which was a huge inconvenience when we need to dine or when we had guests over. Also, working on a 13-inch laptop whilst sitting at a desk required me to lean forward which inadvertently put a lot of strain on my spine and lower back. The close proximity also caused eye strains which led to throbbing headaches. So I guess it was time to look for ergonomically smart solutions – like a new office? 😛 I can’t afford to rent a full office space yet so while I was scratching my head for a quick fix, my (very loving) fiancé offered to turn his most favorite spot in the house – the Chill Out room into my office! Awww… I’m so glad I’m marrying this man. ❤❤❤ ANYWAYS! This is the original Chill Out room. I already knew I wanted an office like Samantha Jones’ or something like these . So the first thing I needed to do was to get a new desktop. August 24 2013, 6.10pm, NuBox CausewayPoint Computer shopping I chose this 21.5-inch: 2.9GHz iMac which was retailing at SGD2088. I knew I was going to break the bank that evening with more office-related purchases so I decided to go on a 12-month interest-free instalment plan at Nubox using our DBS credit card. Since our wallet was not entirely wrecked, we moved on to our next shopping haven – IKEA which houses a bevy of affordable designs to fit our theme. 8.00pm, IKEA Tampines We had our favorite IKEA meatballs for dinner before we continued our mission. After tons of shopping and some careful budgeting… … we got everything we wanted and needed! Here’s our unpacked office. 🙂 10.00pm, Home After much scruffling, unpacking and moving, we managed to turn this… … into this! August 25 2013, 12.00am, Home I chose dark coloured office furniture and accessories to go with my fiancé’s existing DVD shelves. But I still wanted to retain the beauty and bustle of New York City in my space. Since there’s no way I’m going to have a Times Square view, I decided to keep the Manhattan canvas with the Flatiron building as my backdrop. 😛 The final ensemble. I bought the TORNLIDEN desk for SGD169 and the SKRUVSTASwivel chair for SGD199. My fiancé also surprised me with a mousepad that has my company logo on it from Zazzle.com . Think it costs less than SGD30 including shipping. The mousepad was a perfect gift as gliding on the rough surface of the desk was quite a chore. And what’s better than working with your very own personalised stationery? Thanks B! Also got this very useful RISSLA Desk organiser (SGD19.90) to store the stationery and office paraphernalia. Bought this TRÅL Work lamp that resembles the Pixar Lamp for SGD55. These gorgeous pine wood texture magazine files caught my attention so I got them too. KNUFF Magazine File (SGD9.99 for two). Bought this stylish-looking Canon PIXMA MG3170 printer from the Apple Store for less than SGD200. I couldn’t remember the exact price. 🙁 Can’t forget the storage. Bought two KVARNVIK Boxes for SGD35.90 each. And unwanted storage too. KNODD Bin for SGD25. Can’t do much about the unsightly wires that are hanging around but I can certainly neaten the look with cable winders from Popular Book Store. Where are Samantha’s wires??!? Tadah! And there you have it! A productive home office (for under SGD3000) set up in just a day! Many great things such as the creation of HoneyzCube.com ‘s new layout, beauty event ideas (Pamper Party, Tea Party, etc.) and even our mobile app idea were conceptualised in this room. Hopefully there will be even greater things to come from this desk. 😛 No more untidy dining tables or backaches. Woo hoo! Sidetrack… I received an office-warming gift! Haha! It’s a swanky New York Taxi clutch to go with the Big Apple theme of the new office! Courtesy of my dearest fiancé! 😛 Aww… you’re the best! Okay. Back to the office, so what do you think? What are some of your favorite decoration ideas? Share with me by commenting below! Your friend, Juliana #Design #HoneyzCube #Interiordesign #officespace

Liberation has resulted in a new generation of capable women who are not afraid to stand up for themselves and pursue their loves in an open and new fashion way. As we usher in the new decade, we also welcome this new era of women who possess a significant puchasing power and who constitute 80% of the global consumer market. Gone are the days women were deemed dependent and vulnerable. Today, they embrace their charm and inner beauty with confidence and vigor. Honeyz is THE woman of this new era. She represents all of us. She takes good care of her physical and emotional well being and travels widely. Most importantly, she makes well informed decisions when it comes to her 3 biggest loves – Beauty, Fashion and Travel. Let’s all let our inner ‘Honeyz’ shine today! #AboutHoneyz #beauty #fashion #travel

Do you see a young lady or an old woman? I’m sure many of you have seen this famous paradoxical picture umpteen times and have been asked ‘Do you see a young lady or an old woman?’ just as many times. Well, today I’m not trying to conduct some optical illusion test. Rather, I’m going to ask you to imagine yourself transforming from the young lady to the old lady. Okok. I hear you. Growing old is inevitable. During the process, your body goes through a major transition. You start to fall ill more easily, you become less restless and feel sluggish most of the time. But the most obvious sign of aging? Wrinkles. Some time ago, experts claimed that humans can actually live up to a ripe age of 1000 years old. (If you think this is hogwash, please read  this .) Then why are we dying at the ‘tender age’ of 80 (on average)? They said its due to physical conditions such as environmental pollution, lack of exercise and emotional factors such as stress, anxiety and depression. So what does this mean for us? That it is possible to slow down aging and reduce wrinkles!! (Cus we’re not supposed to age that fast. Whee!) Read More: The  Best Anti-Ageing Creams  Your Future Self Will Thank You For So how do we do it? Let me introduce to you my Wrinkle-Free Skin Care Regime. 1) My favourite Facial Exercise. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Note: While you’re stretching, continue to look to the front. It should look like this from the side. Got it? Let me repeat this again. Step 1: Stick out your tongue Step 2: Lean back 45 degrees with your tongue still sticking out Step 3: Now stretch like there’s no tomorrow! I learnt this from a TV programme a few months ago. A Japanese lady who’s in her 40s (but whom looks like she’s in her early 30s) taught this exercise and claimed that this was her secret to staying wrinkle-free.  I totally believe her. I could see no wrinkle on her face. I think the best time to do this is while you’re watching TV. You get to enjoy TV and reduce wrinkles at the same time. That’s killing 2 fat birds with one stone. 🙂 Model Credits: They are a bunch of handsome guys. The facial exercise photos did not do them justice at all. 😡 2) Use skincare products! Moisturisers Personally, I love this moisturiser as it’s pretty lightweight and leaves a watery texture on the skin after application. Hence, my face is less susceptible to breakouts. Anti-Wrinkle Creams How can we forget this right? The Faceshop store assistant in Korea (where I bought this) claimed that this is Botox in serum form and that it produces the same effect as Botox injections. I swear by this thing. Recently I noticed that my best friend, Jo’s complexion has improved enormously. Her pores are less visible and her laugh lines are almost non-existent. And she told me she has been using this religiously. Hence, I conclude that it should be this baby working its wonders. 3) Take Vitamin C! Tip: The best time to take Vit C is during/after food and in separate doses. 4) Slap on sunblock lotions! The sun’s harmful rays accelerates aging so always apply sunblock lotion before you head out. 5) Sleep on your back! Do not sleep on your side as wrinkles may etch into the surface of your skin. This is how laugh lines and crow’s feet are formed. Always sleep on your back. 6) Eat salmon! Salmon provides a good source of collagen which in turns helps to nourish skin and reduce wrinkles. In addition, it increases your ability to think. Double goodness! 7) Lastly, stay happy! Do you know that we have approximately 60,000 thoughts per day (one per second.) Of those 60,000 thoughts, 95% of them are EXACTLY the same as the thoughts you had yesterday. And the day before that. And the day before THAT. Well, here’s something even worse: on average, a whopping 80% of those thoughts are NEGATIVE. That’s 45,000 negative thoughts per day! Being gut-wrenching and apathetic about life is not going to help you. Instead, try to let go of this negative vibe and start to be grateful about your life. Once those positive thoughts sink in, wrinkles are going to bid you goodbye and you can now say hello to young and dewy skin! Remember Selena sang ‘who says you’re not beautiful and can’t be the best?‘ She’s stunning isn’t she? Hope you guys are motivated to follow my wrinkle-free regime already. 😛 Your friend, Juliana #review #beautyreview #antiaging #skincare #tutorial #beauty #beautytips

Howdy gorgeous people! I’m adding a new tab on my page – Free Samples ! Many big beauty product brands tend to give away free samples on their websites/Facebook pages on a regular basis. To make sure you guys don’t miss out on these goodies, I’ll be updating the ‘Free Samples’ page diligently on latest free samples available and the ways to get them. Why am I doing this you ask? Well, 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!! Your next informed purchase starts from here —> Click Be sure to check back on my page for more goodies! Love, Juliana #beauty #freesamples

Clinique’s Perfectly Real Radiant Skin Compact Makeup This product has been my all-time favourite since 5 years ago. Pros The foundation is pretty light weighted and gives my complexion a very natural finish after application. I have an oily complexion and the one look I fear most is the cakey face look. Because of the ultra-refined powders, it does not give my face that effect. So even though it is for very dry to combination skin, my oily complexion still loves it! 😀 Another plus point is that it has a built in SPF 29/PA+++. I thought this is pretty high as most foundations has only SPF 15 to 20. Cons I suppose the coverage for this foundation is medium as it camouflages my zits fairly well but not so for my freckles. They are still pretty visible after application. I don’t know whether this is a bad thing to most of you but it’s definitely a ‘thumbs down’ for me. Another downer: It’s not lasting. The foundation usually ‘vanishes’ from my face just after 5 hours and I’ll have to reapply again. But I found a way to prevent this problem and that is to apply more moisturizer and make up base. This way, my makeup will usually last for another 2 hours on top of the 5. Price I usually purchase this foundation at the Nuance Watson stores at the Changi Airport terminals when I’m on my way out of the country. It is priced at SGD 66. They don’t sell refills though. So I’ll usually buy the refills from Isetan at SGD 50. Recently, I discovered that Johor Bahru’s (JB) City Square’s Clinique Store only retails this at 110 MYR. According to XE.com, this means it is SGD 47. I guess it’s only worth the travel if you are buying in bulk or planning to purchase other items. Diorskin x4 Control Compact Foundation I first spotted this product a year ago at Changi Airport Terminals’ Nuance Watson. I was intrigued by its classy design. I’ve always been a huge fan of Dior’s lip glosses because of their great quality – richer colour intensity and lasting shine. So I was curious as to whether the quality of the foundations measure up to their lip glosses. Pros Its texture is pretty smooth, so applying it on my face is always easy. Usually after applying make up base, I’ll have to pat on foundation with my sponge before I can glide it across my face, otherwise it will create a cakey texture on my skin. Well, I don’t have to do that for this foundation. 😀 But I suspect it could also be the enclosed sponge that the compact foundation provides. The sponge feels different from other sponges that I’ve used. It’s heavier in weight and feels denser. (Maybe I should try applying the foundation with other sponges in future. Will keep you guys posted.) Besides having oily skin, my skin is also acne-prone. So I usually break out if I wear foundation for too long. This product does not cause me to break out after hours of wearing it so thumbs up to that! SPF 20 -PA++. Pretty decent. Cons As I mentioned previously, this is one thing I fear most. So booooooo to the foundation’s inability to absorb my facial oil after a mere 2 hours. 😛 Coverage-wise is also not that great. Pretty sheer coverage. I usually have to apply concealer on my face to hide imperfections. Price I think it was SGD 70++ at the Nuance Watson stores at Changi Airport terminals. Again , they don’t sell refills so I’ll usually get them at Robinsons at SGD 60. Comparing them both… All in all, I feel that the properties of both foundations are almost similar. If I have to choose, it’s probably the Clinique’s foundation. Dior’s foundation pales in comparison with Clinique’s for the following reasons, 1) Does not fulfill the basic needs of a foundation – Evening out bad skin tone 2) Pricier Before I sign off, I thought I’d give you pretty ladies some Foundation Makeup Tips For light coverage, apply foundation with a brush For fuller coverage, use an enclosed sponge Applying moisturizer and foundation is also the best time to massage your skin. This helps to stimulate the skin and improve blood circulation so that it looks less puffy and more radiant. Do it in the following motion. Besides foundations from these luxe brands, I also use foundations that don’t break my bank – Faceshop and Loreal. I’ll review them in my next foundation makeup post. Stay gorgeous! Love, Juliana Disclaimer: Do keep in mind that reviews are entirely subjective. It is normal to have differing views so please don’t hate me if I didn’t speak well of your favourite product. I definitely have no intentions of distorting the image of any brand. Well, to each his own, isn’t it? Peace! #Dior #Clinique #cosmeticsreview #foundationreview #beauty #foundation #cosmetics #foundationmakeup

Remember I mentioned that I was gonna do my own makeup for my wedding shoot two entries back? Well, someone definitely heard (or read) me because I just received more than 20 skincare and makeup products from HKCplaza.com! It is insane but I’m absolutely gratified. There are enough eyeshadows, lippies, powders, creams and eyeliners in the package to turn me into an effusive makeup chameleon. Haha! Before I swipe my fluffy brushes on the buttery smooth textures of the palettes, I thought I could show you some of the cool stuff in the stash. Who knows? Some of them might be right up your beauty street? 😛 Scroll down for a virtual tour of my HKCplaza beauty bags! Here’s a full view of all the products that I’ve received from HKCplaza.com . There are actually 38 products in total. 🙂 The SKINCARE Products (Now available in the Cube Store .) I heard these SMART products are a huge hit among the Koreans as they hydrate and prevent premature ageing. They contain Centella Asiatica and Argan oil. In case you’re wondering, Centella Asiatica, which originated in Asia and Madagascar, is used to lighten acne scars and pigmentation, accelerate skin healing, erase fine lines, promote collagen synthesis and prevent premature aging. The MAKEUP Products (Available at HKCplaza.com ) Did I mention that I’ll be doing my fiancé’s makeup too? But I had a hard time figuring out his skin tone. He looks like he has both yellow and pink undertones. Well, with these many colors to choose from, I’ll never go wrong anymore. Time to play mix-and-match! Here are some products that I’ve already started using: LJH Cellabel M.C. Eyelash Queen The eyelash serum nourishes eyelashes, maintaining them, keeping them healthy, supple and hydrated. Every bride wants full and luscious eyelashes so I’ve been using them religiously to moisturise my eyelashes and to prevent them from falling out. Gulp! It also comes with this ingenious measuring card for you to assess the length of the lashes before and after application. I’ve just started on the treatment and I’ll provide an update on my progress soon! The LJH Eyelash Queen is available at only SGD52 (U.P. SGD64) in the Cube Store . LJH PLC Solution This is a super solution that reduces skin redness caused by sunburns, rashes or any other irritants. I’ve used it on my rashes and its hydrating ingredients helped relieve the persistent itch and improve my skins condition. It is also a facial mist spray to refresh and comfort moisture-deprived skin that has been in environments that involve air-conditioning or pollution. The PLC Solution is available at only SGD38 (U.P. SGD49) in the  Cube Store . I’ll be posting more photos of my wedding looks on my Instagram (@Anastasialove22) and my blog so keep your eyes peeled! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products were sponsored, they do not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are objective and genuine. Also note that all sources, information, content, links are valid to change at any time. #Wedding #ADashOfHoneyz #beautyreview #tutorial #beauty #BridalBeautyLog #HoneyzCube #HKCplazacom

Since I was at a pretty impressionable age during the Disney Renaissance era, you can bet your bottom dollar that I’m a fairytale fanatic. But Mommy made a rather amusing blunder of taking me to see Disney movies as well as buying me storybooks by the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Andersen. Yup, imagine the horror for a 5-year old me. Not that this is a bad thing because, eventually, I grew to like the original folk tales more. But as a kid, it was not only confusing but slightly distressing. So I decided that the fairytale theme of my wedding should lean towards the Disney versions – with happily-ever-after endings. I’ve certainly struck gold because my fiancé is also a huge fan of fairytales and totally supports the idea of a Disney-esque wedding. Yay! So what’s next? We thought we could create a wedding emblem to represent our mutual passion, our imagination and of course our future. We’ve also come up with a name for our wedding, its called Finally Found. No surprise what it was that we’d finally found. 😛 Now click to see how all these elements add up on our new wedding logo! Tadah! Here’s one without a background for the invitation cards and photo booth backdrop. 🙂 It’s uh-mazing, isn’t it? But it wasn’t always so pretty. Here’s a sweet attempt by my fiancé. Well, A for effort but I told him not to give up his day job. 😛 In case you’re wondering, our final logo was created by our good friend and also wedding videographer/photographer, Yong Thye of  http://www.simvideo.com.my . He’s also the Creative Director of Honeyz Cube and Honeyz Paint House . He’s such a talent! So we thought we had to invite Yong Thye to Paris with us for a Disney-themed photo and video shoot. And we almost cried when he said yes. Haha! We managed to produce some truly breathtaking captures, courtesy of Yong Thye of course. But before I publish them here, I thought I could first show you some of our wedding prep work. 😛 My Cinderella story begins with Sinderella ! These beautiful BEAUTIFUL Swarovski encrusted shoes are out for this world! If you’re looking for gorgeous awe-inspiring shoes that are customizable, look no further than Sinderella.com.sg ! They have a huge selection of bridal stilettos, evening shoes and even men’s shoes! Psst! They also offer fairytale-themed wedding favours! I’ll be posting more about them later. Stick around! Meanwhile! Quote “SINJUL” to enjoy 10% off regular-price items at Sinderella.  They are located at 402 Orchard Road, Delfi Orchard #03-04, Singapore 238876.  Contact no: +65 6224 5586  Note: Discount cannot be used in conjunction with Sinderella vouchers and valid until 31st Jul 2015. Can’t forget comfy shoes for hours of strolling on the cobblestone streets! My long-time good friend and nail sponsor, Amanda of  Nail Indulgence De Beau  created this Disney castle nail art for some fairytale magic at my finger tips. Whee! Quote ‘Honeyz‘ at Nail Indulgence De Beau (uBeau) to enjoy a gelish nail manicure and free soak off at $29.90 only! (Priced at $60 originally.) 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. Nifty makeup and fashion tools for slip ups. Can’t forget my trusty LJH Tea Tree Essence for a zit-free complexion! The hair accessories and makeup! I’ll be doing a comprehensive post about my hair and makeup for the shoot in the next couple of weeks. 🙂 This is a must for our Disney wedding recipe – visit Disneyland! We #finallyfoundforever. 🙂 For more up-to-date content about my Secret Garden Fairytale wedding, follow me on my Instagram ( @ilovebunnynet ) and my Facebook page at fb.com/ilovebunny.net . Your friend, Juliana #Wedding #LJH #ToastandCheers #beauty #travel #Sinderella #HKCplazacom #NailIndulgenceDeBeau

We all know that Tea Tree Oil is the best answer to achieving ‘acne freedom’ due to its unique disinfecting and calming properties. But the sad news is, it’s never been very effective for me. All it does is choke me with its sharp herbal scent. Okay, occasionally it treats a couple of pimples but they usually come back like uninvited guests – unannounced and bothersome. I was suffering the aftermath of a zit attack when my good friend, Ivan of HKCplaza.com handed me one of LJH’s best sellers – the Tea Tree range. Even though I greatly appreciated his kind gesture, I wasn’t sure if the product was going to work on me. But as the old cliche goes, ‘There’s no harm in trying’. And since I was heading overseas for my wedding shoot soon, I lugged the LJH skincare products along. Lo and behold! Like a miracle that only happens in fairytales, my skin cleared up and there was almost no zit left on my skin within a couple of days. I used ‘almost’ because there was still one tiny spot on my chin but that’s another story. 😛 So here I am, two weeks after using the products – happy and pretty much spot-free! Click for a full account of my Tea Tree skincare journey! Meet the LJH Tea Tree Trio! In case you’re wondering, the numbers on the labels signify the percentage of tea tree extract content in each formulation. For example, Tea Tree 90 Essence is made up of 90% tea tree oil.  These days my skin care regimen begins with the LJH Tea Tree 30 Cleansing Foam that gently lifts the grime and dirt off my face. As the label states, the cleansing foam is made up of 30% natural tea tree extract which helps it fight acne problems while keeping your face clean and refreshed. Its pH5.5 acidity level is perfect for maintaining healthy skin. Besides tea tree extract, the cleansing foam also contains witch hazel, a natural astringent which can help with acne control by reducing inflammation and decreasing oil, as well as Hippophae rhamnoides extract that offers 800 times more vitamins than an apple. The formulation also includes Centella asiatica that promotes collagen synthesis, promoting skin’s natural regeneration. And the best thing of all? It does not have Paraben, Mineral Oil, Artifiial Coloring, Benzophenone, Fragrance, Animal Material and Triethanolamine in its ingredient list. Ingredients: Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, centella asiatica extract, adansonia digitata leaf extract, morus alba root extract, hippophae rhamnoides extract. More info of the cleansing foam here . My wholesome skincare regimen continues with LJH’s Tea Tree 90 Essence . The Tea Tree essence has one of the lightest consistencies – almost like water. It glides on very easily and dissipates very quickly into the skin, leaving no sticky residue. As I’ve mentioned earlier, I’ve never been a huge fan of tea tree oil’s pungent aroma so I was glad that the essence is fragrance-free. Now I can go out without smelling like a Narrow-leaved Tea-tree! It’s ingredients are similar to that of the Tea Tree Cleansing Foam. The stark difference between their ingredients list is the tea tree extract content. Tea Tree extract makes up a whopping 90% of its content so it is an effective tool to get rid of zits. I usually use this after cleansing and applying toner so that my skin can absorb it fully. Ingredients: Tea tree extract (90%), trehalose, vitamin tree, centella asiatica. More info of the essence here . The great thing about this LJH Tea Tree line is that they treat your zits without stripping your skin of its natural oils, unlike many acne treatments which may be too drying. For extra moisturization, you could also apply the LJH Tea Tree 80 Cream that performs dual functions – clear up blemishes and hydrate the skin. I took a whiff of the jar and was surprised that the tea tree fragrance is slightly more prominent in this cream but it is not unbearable with a the usual strong medicinal scent. In fact, it smells light and soothing. The texture may look thick in the picture but trust me, looks are deceiving. I smoothed it over my skin and within seconds, the cream was absorbed fully without a greasy feeling. On top of tea tree oil and centella asiatica, it also contains Aquaregul-K for 96 hours of moisture and glow. It retains water in the skin and acts as an antioxidant to protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun. Ingredients: Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, glycerin, centella asiatica extract, hippophae rhamnoides extract, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, thymus vulgaris (thyme) flower/leaf extract. More info of the cream here . These days, the humid weather and work stress still give me occasional pimples but on the whole, I think my face has cleared up quite a bit. I never knew topical creams could render such excellent results. I wish the range could include an exfoliating scrub too. I would really love to slough those dead skin cells off without causing a pimple outbreak. Meanwhile, 5 Honeyz crowns for its effectiveness and positive skin care outcomes! 😀 As mentioned, I brought it along with me to Paris for my photoshoot. I used it everyday to maintain a clear complexion. Hmm.. it blends in pretty well with the City of Romance eh? Do you know that the creation of the LJH Tea Tree 90 Essence stemmed from the popularity and effectiveness of their LJH Doctor’s Care Facial Mask Sheet TeaTree? Yup. After many customers with sensitive skin saw vast improvements in their skin condition after using the mask, LJH decided to create a slightly different version of the mask for everyday use. Subsequently, the LJH Tea Tree 90 essence was born. I brought the mask along with me to complement my tea tree skincare regime too. The humidity in airline cabins can get pretty low causing dry and flaky skin so my skin tends to break out after a long-haul flight. Well, this time was an exception because I used the mask on the plane too! 😛 The LJH Tea Tree range is now available on the Cube Store . Psst! We’re also having a GSS discount on the Cube Store for your favorite products. If you haven’t visited the store, don’t wait! Stocks are very limited! Meanwhile, for first dibs on all the newest LJH products, like HKCplaza.com ‘s Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/HKCplaza  to receive all their latest info! Thanks for reading and au revoir! 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