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It’s that time of the year again – Trees, decorations, mistletoes, gifts, turkeys, eggnogs… Wait. Did someone say gifts? Yes! I’ve got a great gift idea for you! The Sara Shantelle Head CPR. (Click here for my review.) – Enhances with wild ginseng extract, aid hair growth. – Instant cooling, minty and refreshing sensation! – Most suitable to relieve stress, headaches and migraine. – Spray while at work/school/on the go. Anytime. Anywhere. – Would not mess up hair, may used on Gel/Wax. It is the perfect gift for your mum and dad, grandparents, teacher, boss, best friend, cousin, girlfriend, boyfriend… well basically everyone. 🙂 And now you guys are in luck! Sara Shantelle is giving a 20% discount on the Head CPR for a limited period of time only. The best news? The discount is also extended to Honeyz Market and delivery is free in Singapore! Place orders now by filling in the order form in Honeyz Market! Cheers to a great Christmas! Juliana #advertorial #beauty #HeadCPR #SaraShantelle

I always say shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist. – Tammy Faye Bakker Hi belles, How are you this evening? Well, I’m feeling great as I’m finally launching Honeyz’s new online store – Honeyz Market. Before I dive into the deets of the store, please let me share with you how the idea of an online store for Honeyz was conceived. I’ve been review blogging for five months now and throughout this time, I’ve used many products that I thought were fantastic for you ladies (and gentlemen) but not widely available due to their location or complications in their distribution rights. I travel extensively too and during which, I always discover nifty items that are pretty and cheap but not readily available in Singapore. So you’ve guessed it. All these factors sparked the idea of an online store that houses highly recommended beauty products, fashion paraphernalia as well as interesting and affordable items that I import from overseas for you ladies. How great is that?! According to Wikipedia, retail therapy is shopping with the primary purpose of improving the buyer’s mood or disposition. Haha. I hope these give you belles enough reasons to indulge in some ‘Honeyz retail therapy’ already. 😛 And now, please allow me to introduce to you Honeyz Market’s first beauty product up for grabs – Sara Shantelle’s Head CPR. Yes. I love the product so much that I actually sought its distribution rights. 😛 This product was featured in Honeyz Beauty Review: Sara Shantelle Head CPR. No. 1 Selling Product of the Year in Taiwan. Introduction No.1 CPR Oxygen Therapy contains RNA, DNA, Amino Acid and Vitamins that deeply cleanses hair follicles and scalp using natural herbs to prevent blockage and clogged oil. It contains antioxidant vitamins and trace elements which helps to remove excess oil and balances sebaceous glands to promote healthy hair. It helps to solve hair loss problems without any side effects. Scalp oil secretion is particularly strong during summer especially with hot humid weather. It is easy to build up oily scalps, dander, dirty scalps and hair with a residue of dust and dirt. This Head CPR has a wide range of ingredients to help treat hair and scalp issues. It includes dandruff, oil balance and scalp allergy. Its cooling sensation effect feels minty, refreshing and one of a kind. Directions Apply on hair scalp and massage for 3 minutes without wash. Shake well before use. Suitable for all hair types, include sensitive scalp, oily scalp and hair loss. FOUR Benefits of Hair and Scalp Care: PURIFY: To stimulate head blood circulation, with Wild Ginseng extract for scalp cell generation. REBALANCE: Maintains head pH balance and prevents dandruff. COMFORT: Cooling minty sensation helps to reduce migrain, headaches and stress. VITALITY: Improves hair density and stimulate hair growth. Ingredients Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), Nitrogen, Bergamot, Hamamellis, Gensin, Rose Extract, Ficus Religiosa, Mint Extract and Verbena Officinalis. Volume 330ml (which can last up to 3 months on average) Retail Price in Singapore: S$79 Payment method: Cash on Delivery Note: We ship internationally too. Email us at honeyz@ilovebunny.net for international shipping rates. To order, simply fill in the form below or visit Honeyz Market. Select the item(s) that you wish to purchase. Sara Shantelle Head CPR Sara Shantelle Head CPR Quantity required: Your DetailsName: Email Address: Mailing address: If you require further information or clarification regarding Honeyz Market or our products, please email us at honeyz@ilovebunny.net or fill in the enquiry form in Contact . Important! Your health and well-being are always of utmost importance to me so please be rest assured that all beauty items that are sold in Honeyz Market are certified by Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) . #fashion #beauty #travel #HoneyzMarket #shopping

Sponsored Review Wrinkles are NEVER a girl’s best friend. So turn back the clock today with Hada Labo’s Retinol Lifting and Firming Lotion! I know we should accept whatever changes our body is going through and age gracefully but I just can’t stop lamenting about THAT biological clock that is ticking away and its horrifying effects i.e. wrinkles. Seriously, who likes to grow old and look older? (If you disagree, check out the introductory picture again.) Rescue arrived when The Sample Store sent me Hada Labo’s latest product which promises to regain youthfulness. Picture credits: usdemocrazy.net Hada Labo has taken the beauty world by storm last summer with its Hada Labo Lotion and its famous slogan “One drop locks up an ocean.” This fall, Hada Labo is back with another amazing product – Hada Labo Retinol Lifting and Firming Lotion. This time, it promises that “one drop restores youth bounciness.” Its three main ingredients are Vitamin A Retinol, Hydrolyzed Collagen and Hada Labo’s signature ingredient, Super Hyaluronic Acid(SHA), to restore bouncy youthful skin. Hada Labo claims that the lotion evens skin texture with Vitamin A Retinol that reduces fine lines and wrinkles, collagen that improves skin elasticity for firmer and more lift in the skin and Super Hyaluronic Acid (SHA) that instantly locks in moisture for instense hydration. Alright, enough of marketing statements and here comes the review. The first thing that caught my attention was its ingredient – retinol. I heard that Retinol is an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals that cause wrinkles. So I was sold when I realize that the entire Hada Labo range contains this vitamin A compound. In Japan, lotion also means toner. So the texture is just like toners, very liquidy. It is slightly thicker than water though. Here’s a picture of the lotion. Somehow I thought the texture is just right for application. It’s neither too watery nor thick. I loathe products that are too watery as they tend to flow down my palms even before application. With the Hada Labo lotion, I have no problems with application at all. I’ll pour some lotion on my palms and conveniently (since they do not run down my palms) pat them onto my face until I feel that the lotion is thoroughly absorbed. No massage required. Hada Labo has been lauded as the best moisturizer in the market and I absolutely agree with that. After application, my face felt nourished and moisturized in that my skin felt slightly oily and sticky for a long period of time. No tight feeling at all. As mentioned in previous posts, my skin is extremely prone to acne. Because of this, I’ve always been very prudent when choosing anti-aging products as they tend to be extremely rich. I’ve been using the product for a week now and I have not experienced any breakouts so kudos to that. I’m not a huge fan of skin products with fragrance since I have very sensitive skin. So its odorless feature is a huge plus to me. To be honest, I’m not sure if the product has produced effective age-defying effects as I do not have obvious wrinkles except laugh lines and it’s hard to tell whether they have smoothened out. But there could be a modest improvement as some friends have commented that I look younger than my age these days. (So I’ll probably apply generous amounts of the product on my laugh lines religiously from now on. :P) For its effective moisturizing properties and reasonable price (SGD 25.90), I would give this 4.5 Honeyz crowns All in all, I think it’s a fallacy to think that anti-aging products can remove wrinkles entirely. Most of these products can only help to tone up the muscles slightly and improve and prevent the appearance of wrinkles. The process of smoothing out wrinkles is a delicate one and we have to be extremely patient. Sometimes, we need more than just skin products for results. As I once mentioned in my anti-aging tutorial , 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 totally 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! Once again, thank you for reading. For best results, use the Retinol Lifting and Firming Lotion with the rest of Hada Labo’s Retinol Lifting and Firming Range! Products range from SGD 25.90 to 34.90 and are available exclusively at Watsons stores nationwide. Alright, before I sign off. I’m going to leave you with the following video. 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

Resurrect your crowning glory with Sara Shantelle’s Head CPR! Remember this from my previous blog post? No. I wasn’t trying to act like a nutcase. In fact, I’m trying to prevent myself from becoming one by using what I deem the best stress reliever of the decade! Yes. Your stress buster and answer to all your hair woes will finally be revealed in this post. 🙂 Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this little teaser I put together and hopefully, you’re already intrigued by what that sleek bottle (in the image) can do for you. 😛 Question of the day: Do you lead a very hectic lifestyle? I do. At this juncture, I’m juggling my daytime work, my blog and its photoshoot direction (this means scheduling, styling, posing, liaising, etc.), Japanese Language studies, B school applications…. Well, you get the picture. Sometimes the innumerable responsibilities and tasks can cause enormous stress, physically and mentally, on me. And this may lead to fatique, regular headaches, hair loss and even an imbalanced pH. As they always say “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” I use the following remedies to curb the problem. 1) Drink peppermint tea 2) Apply medicated oil. 3) And get a good massage. (Sorry. No pictures to illustrate that. 😛 ) It is vital to get your stress under control because one of the obvious signs of prolonged stress is hair loss! (I don’t think you want that.) When that happens, you know you’re working too hard and taking things to the extreme. This may be an opportune time to pull back and rethink your priorities i.e. restoring your health. Besides the few remedies mentioned above, I also try to get adequate sleep and exercise more regularly. I read that physical activities encourages better blood circulation, including for our scalp. But! The positive effects of these activities may only be visible after some time. So what do I do in the meantime to feel better? I use this! Tada! SaraShantelle’s Head CPR! This was given to me by a colleague and I loved it so much that I decided to review it. I’ve tried other SaraShantelle products before such as the Miracle Anti-Acne Cooling Mask and I loved it to bits. You know how paper sheet masks tend to fall off the face after a short while? Well, this baby was clinging to my face for dear life, even when I was sitting up, for a full 30 minutes. I loved the smell and feel of the menthol which produced this cooling effect. My face felt extremely smooth and supple after use. Pretty amazing stuff. Alright, enough of the blathering. 😛 So when I was given a bottle of SaraShantelle’s Head CPR, of course I was exhilarated and couldn’t wait to try it! Here’s how you use it. Apply the hair tonic by pressing its dispenser nozzle on your scalp like this. Then massage the product into your scalp for three whole minutes. Yup. It’s that easy. Here’s my review. It’s a Number one, indeed. After application, I felt this cooling sensation on my head and I felt refreshed almost immediately and the feeling lingered on for the next hour or so. This is pretty different from many other hair tonics that I’ve tried before, where the effect wears off after a mere five minutes. The label also claims that it helps to reduce headaches and improve blood circulation. And that’s totally accurate. After a night of boozing (as you can see from the photos above), I was suffering from the various symptoms of a hangover, including a bad headache and nauseousness the following morning. So I applied the product to my head. ( I think I sprayed it on my head at least five times.) And voila! The headache went away after 15 minutes. Usually, I’ll have to consume analgesic drugs to get rid of acute headaches, so I was definitely impressed with its effectiveness in alleviating the exasperating headache so quickly. So ten big fat thumbs up to Head CPR! Well, I guess that justified the claim too. 🙂 I think the real ‘magic’ lies in its dispenser nozzle. The bristles of the nozzle gently massaged my scalp when I pressed it on my head. Don’t worry, the bristles will not hurt your head as they are very blunt, in fact, when you apply pressure, they bend slightly and the cooling liquid oozes out of the nozzle onto your scalp creating this soothing and minty sensation. I know.. heavenly! The liquid formula also has a nice smelling fragrance to it. Yes, you’ve guessed it. A strong peppermint smell which I absolutely adore. These days, I use this every night before I go to bed and I swear that my insomnia is almost cured. I’m sleeping much earlier than before. 🙂 I also love the sleek and lanky design which makes packing for traveling much easier. I’ll usually slip it into the sides of the suitcase. I guess the downer is its 330ml volume. It does not come in smaller sizes. So I’ll always have to check it in. No Head CPR on flights. 🙁 Despite all the positive comments I have for this product, you wouldn’t believe that I was apprehensive about using it at first as I’ve never used anything that do not retail at departmental stores or drugstores due to health and hygiene reasons. Then my colleague assured me that the product is safe and has been certified by HSA. This means that the ingredients were tested and have been proven to be safe enough for use. Alright. All doubts removed. So I decided to let my stressed-out Daddy try out the product too. And he liked it! Ok he loved it! Since Christmas is just around the corner, I guess this makes a perfect Christmas gift for Daddy and Mummy. 🙂 It retails at SGD 79. Well, value trumps price everytime for me. It’s a great relaxant and it prevents a thinning mane. Besides, most good hair tonics cost more than a hundred bucks so I thought that’s a pretty reasonable price. The only downside to this product is that Sarashantelle do not carry this in smaller quantities like a 100ml or 200ml bottle which will be really easy to carry around. All in all, I think it deserves 4.5 Honeyz crowns. Finally, I’m going to serve the dessert of this post! Tips on preventing hair loss Sources: http://naturalremediesproduct.com/HairLoss and http://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt_200/245b_foods-that-prevent-hair-loss.html Don’t subject your hair to frequent, constant heating and drying procedures. Heat weakens hair proteins, no matter the gimmicks promising softness and shine, and constant heating and drying can lead to brittleness and fragility that causes hair loss that would not have occurred otherwise. Minimize the usage of hair dryers, hot curlers, hot brushes, hair straighteners, hair fasteners, and chemical treatments and your hair will last longer. And watch where you put those heated tools; burned scalps can permanently damage hair follicles! Ultimately, natural drying is best for you hair, so aim to dry it naturally more often than drying it with heat. Slow down on the dyeing. Never color your hair more often than 6 to 8 weeks and try for semi-coverage rather than full dyeing. When it comes to going gray, it’s a lot kinder to your hair to let it turn gray than to dye it. While there are a lot of well-meaning comments about not needing to look older than you are, this ageist “beauty before health” slant overlooks the value of having your hair at all! Be careful how you style your hair. Some styles that require tight pulling and elastics, clips, etc. can be a cause of hair loss if done on a daily basis. For example, tight ponytails, braiding tightly, corn-rows, and plaits, can lead to significant hair loss when done daily. Winding hair tightly onto rollers, especially heated rollers, is also liable to cause more hair loss.The medical name for loss of hair due to hairstyles that are too tight is known as “traction alopecia” and it is completely preventable as a cause in and of itself! Hair is primarily made of protein and, therefore, it makes sense to eat a protein-rich diet if you’re trying to maintain your healthy hair. However, eating a steak every day isn’t going to help you. Stick to leaner proteins such as fish (which has a myriad of health benefits beyond just maintaining your hair), chicken, calf’s liver, brewer’s yeast, low-fat cheese, eggs, almonds, beans, and yogurt. Soy milk and tofu are also smart to add to your diet because they are high in protein and low in bad fats. Just as your overall health will benefit from eating a balanced diet, so too should the health of your hair. Once it’s gone, it’s gone, so don’t put foods in your body that speed up hair loss. You may be experiencing a thinning on top already, but you can counteract this (or at least slow it down) by eating from every food group daily — concentrating on foods that are rich in protein, iron, silica, and zinc. Thanks belles for reading. I’ll talk to you very soon. Your friend, 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 favorite product. I definitely have no intentions of distorting the image of any brand. Well, to each his own, isn’t it? Peace! #beauty #beautyreview #HeadCPR #SaraShantelle

…coming your way soon. Stay tuned. #beauty

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