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2015 has been nothing but rewarding – hosted my very first health and wellness event with my husband, went on a nice honeymoon, got married again in the UK (haha!), took part in the Singapore Blog Awards, bought a new house and acquired a new office space for Honeyz Cube. What made it even better was stepping out of my beauty comfort zone and trying new colors for the first time. I loved playing hair chameleon as I went to the salon almost once every month and leaving with a completely different hair persona each time. Let’s take a very colourful trip down memory lane. Here’s my year in hair! Most people stress over their weddings, now imagine that I had to do it three times! It was fun and exciting but I did have to play my hair safe. Dominated by dark and brown hues, this green accent was as adventurous as I got. Strategically planned by my stylist, the green melted away to leave a rich brown tone for my wedding, perfectly in keeping with Belle’s aesthetic from Beauty and the Beast as I had hoped. January 2015 A Study In Pink It was the much-needed injection of life and vitality that my hair had been craving for. It’s remarkable how much your hair can affect your mood. The power pink punch really boosted my energy to make it an absolutely fantastic start of the year. February 2015 Pink Must Go On I was definitely not ready to let go of pink girl power so fast! So rather than just re-hash the same style, William reimagined my pink mane so that I could keep buzzing with life from the vibrant colour all while sporting a different style. March – May 2015 Purple Pride It made for the perfect sunset companion on my honeymoon. Dark definitely doesn’t mean serious! June – August 2015 Ombre Mania As the sun set on a fantastic summer and autumn started to raise its sleepy head, I embraced this classic ombre look. Great for autumn as the leaves around the world turn a warm golden brown, it’s a fun yet versatile look appropriate for both work and play. September – October 2015 Show Me The Light Not yet ready to let my ombre look go completely and yet too time-strapped for a completely new do, William worked his magic to refresh my existing look. With some strategic highlights, William was able to create something completely new while maintaining the overall existing colour theme. November – December 2015 Inner Rock Star The lure of the dark side was just too strong as I embraced my inner rock star once again for the end of the year. Literally ending the year with a loud bang and explosion of colour! Feeling adventurous but scared to take the colour plunge, fear not, you’ll be in very safe hands with William, a real colour master. Quote ‘Honeyz‘ to receive 10% off any chemical service by William. 🙂 Facebook: facebook.com/shunjimatsuohairstudio Address: Shunji Matsuo Hair Salon, 391 Orchard Road #05-23, Ngee Ann City Tower B Singapore 238872 Contact no: +65 6238 1522 Follow me on Instagram (@ilovebunnynet) for more #ILBHair adventures!  Finally, let’s toast to an amazing start to the New Year! Cheers! Your friend, Juliana #beauty #ReaderPerks #ShunjiMatsuo #SponsoredReview

Hello belles! Last week, I had an incredible time working on a secret Chinese New Year Project with some of my good friends and corporate partners. Before I unveil our little surprise, here’s a quick question – What do you like about Chinese New Year? Is it the food, red packets, new clothes or the fireworks? We agree that these are the hallmarks of a good Lunar New Year holiday, but we think that there is still a certain je ne sais quoi missing in the equation. We asked a few of our friends what they thought and they too conceded that our favourite Spring Festival means so much more than just cleaning the house or having sumptuous meals. Scroll down to find out what else is more important to them! [df_divider el_width=”100″ style=”solid” accent_color=”#EEEEEE” border_t_width=”2px” padding=”20px 0″ position=”align_center” el_class=””] *Video shot and edited by Honeyz Paint House * Yeap! Lovely reunion gatherings, spending time and sharing the festive joy with our loved ones certainly brightens the season so much more. Let’s make this new year celebration a family-oriented one! 记得回家吃饭！ If you like the video, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends and family too! Psst! And you might also walk away with some juicy prizes from Baking Blocks, Tact.sg and Clara Song Make up! Click here to find out more –  https://www.facebook.com/honeyzpainthouse/posts/839298972859307?fref=nf From all of us at Honeyz Paint House , Honeyz Cube , Baking Blocks , Meta Illusions , Clara Song Make Up , Tact.sg , Flying Pistachios and Fat Clay , we wish you a very happy and prosperous Chinese New Year! Huat ah! Psst! Here’s also an exclusive sneak peek of what went on behind the scenes: If you’ve noticed my makeup is a tad different from my usual looks, bingo! That’s because I’ve Clara – the makeup magician of Clara Song Make Up to help us with our makeup in the video. On top of some skilful contouring and highlighting, Clara also brightened up my my sleepy peepers with some glistening eyeshadow, eyelid tape and her very own line of Clara Song false eyelashes. Clara finished off with some yummy pink lipgloss and we’re ready to roll! First, let’s test out the lighting! Too dark! Too bright! Aah.. this is just right! And since we’re already dressed to the nines, it makes a lot of sense to also sneak in an #OOTD photoshoot, isn’t it? 😛 A huge thank you to The Design Closets for dressing me in this beautiful modern cheongsam-inspired piece for the video. Whee! Or even attempt a different kind of Chinese New Year shoot? Welcome to the dark side… Muahahaha! Yay! I hope you guys had fun! May the year of the Golden Monkey bring you and your loved ones, peace, happiness, trust, good health and fulfillment! Lotsa love, luck and cheer, Juliana #fashion #HoneyzPaintHouse #beauty #FacebookGiveaway #ChineseNewYear #HoneyzCube

I visited more than 10 beauty establishments over the course of the last four years and never have I felt so at home at a facial salon. Enter D’Skin Lab – A leading Singapore-based beauty chain that specialises in anti-aging and skin rejuvenation treatments. Besides introducing medical-grade equipment and in-depth massages into their facials, D’skin has also formulated their own line of beauty products to optimize and complement the results of their treatments. Talk about commitment to their craft! As such, it’s no surprise that their no-frills bespoke facials sometimes make me so calm, I feel like I’ve ascended to beauty heaven. I’m not even exaggerating. Their therapists’ deep understanding of their customers’ needs and consistent attentiveness really helps you release all that pent up tension and ‘intensely’ relax after a long day at work. I defy you not to fall asleep during their treatments! Most importantly, I like that the prices of their treatments are clearly stated on their menus when you walk in so there are no hidden expenses or ‘surprise’ bills after the treatments. You know what they always say – People will stare, so make it worth their while. Read on to find out why D’Skin could be your stairway to heathy porcelain skin! As you probably already know, most salons use standard salon brand products and tailor their treatments around the efficacy of the products. This is fine but in cases where you have more unique skin problems like sensitive skin, mild eczema or skin allergies, you might require a more careful selection of products coupled with more sophisticated treatments. As such, standard products and treatment processes may hinder the treatment results or even fail to tackle skin problems more efficiently. I was utterly impressed when the D’Skin therapists told me they had come up with their own line of products for their treatments. This is fantastic as they would know exactly what ingredients were used to produce the products and prevent any possible allergic reaction. They would also understand the efficacies of these ingredients and be able to better select the products that are in line with the objectives of their treatments. This makes treatments more effective and customizable to different skin concerns. To top it off, we can also purchase their range of aftercare products to complement the ones used during treatments. This means we can continue to benefit from the goodness of the treatments even when we’re at home! Another plus point that sets them apart is their consultation process. Most salons conduct their skin analysis through quizzes or visual assessment, D’skin takes it up a notch by introducing a standalone PC-powered skin assessment system called the Soft Plus. It analyses our skin’s pH, hydration, sebum, elasticity and melanin level to determine the appropriate treatment for your skin. Beauty tip! Always remember that a thorough skin examination is an imperative step before any facial treatment. You wanna make sure that your treatment does not aggravate any existing skin problems and is adjusted to your skin’s needs. I’m always a fan of facial salons that conduct a consultation and skin analysis before executing their treatment. If the salon does not do that and proceeds to give you a seemingly cookie cutter treatment, vacate yourself from the premises immediately! Back to my D’Skin review… The Soft Plus machine also takes into account your age to evaluate if your skin is aging faster than your actual age. This probe from the machine was pressed gently against my skin to check these various conditions – my skin’s pH, hydration, sebum, elasticity and melanin levels. From this, it shows that my skin is generally more hydrated which caught me by surprise because my skin is mostly dry and flaky. My therapist Carol, probed further and we realized the discrepancy was caused by the shower I took before the facial. Haha! So my skin appeared a little more hydrated and ‘normal’ during the examination. From the detailed assessment, Carol concludes that my skin is generally normal in terms of hydration, elasticity and keratin but problematic in the sebum control department. This comes as no surprise as I’ve always had visible large gaping pores but wait? What has keratin got to do with good skin again? After some googling, I learnt that keratin occurs naturally in our bodies and plays a big role in healthy skin. Naturally, keratin is produced by cells called keratinocytes, and just like collagen or elastin, this protein helps keep the skin firm and forms a protective layer to maintain healthy skin. This barrier helps keep out pathogens and helps minimize serious damage from other environmental factors. Since prevention is key to healthy skin, finding the best keratin treatment that has the right ingredients can help maintain the protective barrier to keep skin healthy longer. Whoa! I didn’t know keratin was so vital for healthy skin Enough introduction. Now let’s head to the cozy treatment room! Whoopee! Heated beds and leg pillows are always a good idea! To give you a better idea of my skin condition, here’s a rare ultra close-up photo of my skin. I think the key problems are clogged pores (Did you see that strawberry nose???), neck lines and dull skin. I’m happy with the freckles for now. 😛 Carol starts the treatment with a double cleansing routine to prep my face for the products later. To sum it up, she used a makeup cleanser to remove my sunscreen, then she exfoliated my face with a scrub and steamed it to loosen the debris on the surface. Now that my visage is squeaky clean, I’m ready for the most dreaded part of the facial – extraction!!! Eek! Hold on tight! To totally clean out my pores with an extraction tool will require a large amount of elbow grease. Remember the strawberry nose? So Carol applied a blackhead removal mask to lift up the blackheads on the surface first. The blackhead mask is similar to a pore pack except it does not leave nasty gum on your face and it is extremely effective in removing stubborn blackheads. Tadah! I hope I have not made you gag. 😛 The removal process was slightly uncomfortable but Carol made sure she did it slowly and constantly stopped when I cringed. But do bear in mind I might be overreacting since my pain threshold is pretty low. The feeling is like peeling a sticky scotch tape off of your skin so you guys may think it’s entirely bearable. Here’s my skin right after removing the mask. My skin is rather sensitive so it looked pretty red after the treatment. However, it also feels smooth and silky as my blackheads were completely stamped out. Well, at least that was what I thought. Carol told me there were still some large blackheads and whiteheads lying beneath the epidermis so we’ll still have to go through the traditional extraction step. Here comes the interesting part – Carol said the extraction process would be carrried out by a trained extraction therapist. Yes. D’Skin actually trains a group of therapists to specialize in extracting blackheads and the certified therapists are then assigned to different facial rooms to address their client’s clogged pore problems. My face looked as good as new after the process! Noticed the red marks on my chest? The therapist extended the treatment area to my chest to make sure these visible parts of me were not left out. Kudos to that! Remember this device from my Shou Bust Treatment ? D’Skin is the facial arm of SHOU so similar machines may be used for different areas of your body at times. In case you’re wondering – this is a safe and non-invasive procedure where light of specific wavelengths is delivered to the skin to stimulate and activate cellular processes deep within the skin layers. This increases the production of collagen and elastin. In other words, the treatment is performed using a form of light therapy (or photostimulation) which is notable for its high effectiveness with minimal adverse effects. Pictured above – Carol massaged my face upwards with the device for 30 minutes to lift and tone my saggy skin. Thereafter, Carol applied this ultra-moisturising mask to calm my skin down. Don’t worry, my skin isn’t melting like something out of a horror movie, that’s actually the replenishing mask. At this stage, therapists would usually leave you in the room for about 20 minutes, which is great if you’re sleepy, but if you’re not, it could be a major borefest just lying there counting the seconds. Just when I thought Carol was going to leave me in the room for her other chores, she stayed and began to give me one of the most soothing head and shoulder massages. I told you I went to beauty heaven during the treatments. The level of service here is phenomenal, isn’t it? Thereafter, Carol concluded the facial by applying some toner, moisturizer and one of their best selling products, the UV-Defense sunscreen that promises to block out 99.6% of UVA and UVB sun rays. My final look! Not too bad eh? With light: Without light: And here’s a more technical representation of my improvement. Hydration level is now at 100%! To help you recall, here’s my record before the facial and it was between 60% to 70%. Amazing isn’t it? Since then, I’ve been back many times for facials and each visit is as pleasant as the last. My mom says the best way to tell a good and bad facial spa apart is when the facial treatment extends to your neck and chest area too. Haha! It’s a weird gauge but I think it’s true. You know like how makeup experts always say don’t forget to put foundation on your neck and chest too as you don’t want the “floating head” effect. Well, when it comes to skin care, the same logic applies. And a good salon recognises this. See here for proof: Here, I’m trying their Miracle Oxy Light treatment that provides the skin with maximum hydration while it lifts and tightens the skin. This special device helps your skin absorb as much goodness from the products as possible. And guess what? The neck and chest were not spared! Haha! These days, I noticed my skin looks smoother and a little oilier. And if you think that’s a bad thing, you’re not quite right. On the contrary, oilier skin is actually a good thing because this means my skin is less congested now and the oil producing glands can function normally, allowing it to naturally lubricate the skin. This in turn maintains a healthy level of sebum, or natural oil. Your face needs some grease to keep the skin properly hydrated by preventing excessive water loss or absorption. Nowadays, my skin feels supple and moist. I certainly have D’Skin to thank for my newfound complexion and confidence. I give it 4 out of 5 Honeyz Stars! A Special Promo Just For You Belles Quote Juliana to enjoy a 50% discount for your first treatment at any D’Skin branches.  * Please note that offer is not valid with other discounts or vouchers.  Click here to contact D’Skin for appointments – http://www.dskinlab.com/?page_id=45 Meanwhile, if you would like to find out more about D’Skin’s treatments or products, visit their website at www.dskinlab.com or FB Page at www.facebook.com/dskinSG . Have fun and keep sparkling! Your friend, Juliana Facebook |  @ilovebunny.net Instagram |  @ilovebunnynet Disclaimer: Please rest assured that even though the products and services 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. #DSkin #FacialTreatment #beautyreview #beauty #SponsoredReview

This year, it’s all about red, red and more reds! *curtsies* If you’re wondering what’s the crimson brouhaha about, please allow me to explain. The Chinese believe that red symbolizes good fortune and joy. This is why you see red hues everywhere during Chinese festivals. My mom always says it’s a very auspicious color and if I wear red on the first few days of the Lunar New Year, I’ll “huat” (prosper) all year round. Even though we barely scratched the surface of 2016, it has already been a very rewarding year with our Disney-themed wedding being featured in major news outlets such as Refinery29 , Metro , The Knot and many more. Not to forget my Creme Simon interview on Channel 8 (which you can watch here ). I can’t thank everyone enough for the amazing opportunities. And of course, I would definitely love to extend the lifespan of my good fortune. 😛 So to amp up the ‘huat’ factor in the Year of the Fire Monkey, I wore wine red dresses, scarlet lips and even donned cherry lashes for our holiday gatherings! Haha! Click to revel in the good fortune too! 😀  [df_divider el_width=”100″ style=”solid” accent_color=”#EEEEEE” border_t_width=”2px” padding=”20px 0″ position=”align_center” el_class=””] Prepping for CNY Asymmetry is the new symmetry. THE FASH SQUAD  Dress: MDS  Bag: Kate Spade  Shoes: Pedro Hair: Shunji Matsuo Chinese New Year Eve – Reunion Dinner What’s your favourite CNY delicacy? Mine’s indisputably – Bak Kwa! The generous folks at Blackbox.sg sent this delicious bak kwa over and even went the extra mile by printing my name on the box! What better way to celebrate the Spring Festival than with a personalised box of bak kwa? THE FASH SQUAD  Top: Topazette Skirt: Agneselle  Bag: Furla  Shoes: Pedro Hair: Shunji Matsuo 初一 (First day of CNY) THE FASH SQUAD  Dress: MDS  Bag: Kate Spade  Shoes: Pedro Lashes: Lolita Group Hair: Shunji Matsuo 初二 (Second day of CNY) THE FASH SQUAD  Dress: Armani Exchange  Bag: Furla  Shoes: Pedro Lashes:  Lolita Group Hair: Shunji Matsuo Switched up the look for a dinner party in the evening. THE FASH SQUAD  Dress: Armani Exchange  Bag: Chanel  Shoes: Kate Spade Lashes:  Lolita Group Hair: Shunji Matsuo What do you like about CNY? *Video shot and edited by Honeyz Paint House * Yeap! Lovely reunion gatherings, spending time and sharing the festive joy with our loved ones certainly brightens the season so much more. Let’s make this new year celebration a family-oriented one! 记得回家吃饭！ If you like the video, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends and family too! Psst! And you might also walk away with some juicy prizes from Baking Blocks, Tact.sg and Clara Song Make up! Click here to find out more –  https://www.facebook.com/honeyzpainthouse/posts/839298972859307?fref=nf From all of us at Honeyz Paint House , Honeyz Cube , Baking Blocks , Meta Illusions , Clara Song Make Up , Tact.sg , Flying Pistachios and Fat Clay , we wish you a very happy and prosperous Chinese New Year! Huat ah! Your friend, Juliana #fashion #KateSpade #Chanel #MDS #ChineseNewYear #ArmaniExchange

I’m tired of waking up to my pasty morning face, under-eye bags and (eek!) listless eyes. You know what they say. Great things happen when you start your day on the right foot.  So I would love to get out of bed looking and feeling like Jessica Rabbit. 😛 And one simple way to achieve that? Get eyelash extensions! Since I discovered extensions, I’ve been feeling on top of the world every morning. Many times, my husband even asked if I wore makeup to bed. Haha! And guess what? Getting the sexy flutter is actually not that far-fetched if you engage the right people for the job. If you’ve been following me on my blog and Instagram, you would know that I’ve trashed most of my mascaras and even eyeliners ever since I started having individual eyelash extensions applied professionally by the lovely folks at Lolita Group. Read on to find out how you can also get beautiful natural-looking lashes without any daily hassle! It’s been two months since my last lash extension appointment with Theresa. Check out the post here –  http://www.ilovebunny.net/2015/12/lolita-group-novalash-giveaway.html Most of my Novalash extensions have already fallen off as you can see below. Since I’ve been sporting a more dramatic look for two whole months, I wanted to go to the other side of the spectrum this time and try a more subtle and natural look. Hence, Lolita Group recommended their stylist, Jelina, a Certified Novalash Extentionist who’s been with the Lolita team for three years. Just like how scientists have different specialties and skills, each Lolita Group stylists also has their own different area of expertise, focusing on different looks. Jelina is a maestro of full, evenly-applied lash sets that look elegantly understated and perfect for the everyday look. Before the treatment, Jelina took some time to examine my eye shape and size to determine the most natural look for my peepers. Then she painstakingly applied about 80 lashes on each eye and the process took about two hours. The Final Result… My eyes were nicely framed with lashes of similar lengths and curls to create this natural fluffy look. No thick and luscious lashes. Just soft, thinner and shorter (8mm to 10mm long) extensions to open up the peepers and make them look brighter. To be honest, I almost went cold turkey on eyelash extensions as I have extremely sensitive eyes and they tend to become very red and uncomfortable after the treatments. I told Jerlina about my problem and she made sure she taped my eyes shut completely and used Novalash’s famed formaldehyde-free glue. Here’s a tip from a pro eyelash extension diva, wearing contact lenses during your treatment actually reduces the post-extension redness and soreness that may be keeping you away from taking the plunge. Now there’s really no excuses, get ready to flutter those lashes girls! Just take a look at these photos taken straight after the treatment, not a red eye in sight! Thank you Jelina for this beautiful set of lashes! To see Jelina’s other creations, check out hashtag #lashbyjelina  on Instagram! Prepping for CNY… Sorry to love you and leave you, but you can bet that after this set of traditional daily wear extensions, I was ready to kick up the voltage to 11 for Chinese New Year! It’s no easy feat being a beauty blogger at Chinese New Year you know! Not a hair, nail or lash can be out of place. I kid you not, all the beauty microscopes come out and you bet it’s a daunting task but I was going in prepared. I definitely wasn’t going to take any risks for our big family reunion dinners, so founder of Lolita Group, Jocelyn took things into her own hands for this makeover. A NovaLash Certified Trainer and NovaLash Advanced Certified Extensionist, there’s literally no one better for the job, especially with the imminent extreme family scrutiny that was going to be coming over the next few days. So yeah, no pressure Jocelyn! 😛 As anyone in Singapore will tell you, come Lunar New Year it’s red or dead baby! So you bet I was super excited when Jocelyn suggested adding colour to my latest lash makeover. Working on from the 50% of lashes left from Jelina’s session, Jocelyn employed a refill to 6D volume lash extension technique ($189), meaning a whopping 6 lash extensions were attached to each real lash. Here’s a close-up of what was going on: The total lash count was an astonishing 500 volume lashes + 100 leftover lashes = 600 lashes (300 per eye). Only in the hands of a Jedi master like Jocelyn can you be assured that such a technique would look fantastic and flattering instead of the toothbrush on your eyelids look that might scare you on the streets from time to time. Jocelyn added a sublime red accent ($20) to my lateral lashes to add a really exotic flare, striking yet at the same time elegant. Et voila, here’s the final product, completed with their trademark formaldehyde-free adhesive, these lashes are shower, sweat, oil and heat resistant, non-harmful to your real lashes and can be refilled ad infinitum at the hands of a trained NovaLash certified lash extensionist. Jocelyn used curls C & D in thicknesses of 0.05, 0.07, 0.1mm to achieve this full flattering look. Dresses, hair, nails and finally lashes all set! I was ready to make an entrance at my family reunion dinner. So how did it go??? Haha!! Well, at least the lashes were perfect! Jocelyn also blessed me with a lash comb, a mascara safe for use on extensions and a alcohol-free cleansing pad kit, all of which means that although Chinese New Year may be over, my lashes are still going strong. But this outstanding lash makeover has left me with a genuine problem that I’m really not too happy about… How on earth am I going to top this next time?? I think I will let Jocelyn worry about that. 😛 This season, let your eyes do the talking! So let’s take a page out of Jessica Rabbit’s playbook starting with some gorgeous lashes from Lolita Group! Lolita Group is located at Marina Link @ Marina Square #B1-12 and Chinatown Point #B1-13 [Tel: +65 63389981]. Lunch hours are between 3pm – 4pm. For more information, visit their website at www.lolitagroup.com  Your friend, Juliana #beauty #LolitaGroup #Novalash #SponsoredReview

How’s everyone on this lovely Easter Day? Most importantly, who are you wearing? 😛 As the weather turns warmer, I found myself opting for more loose-fitting frocks that are easy to wear and still totally tres chic. Say hello to my new favorite – shift dresses! They are fun, glam and comfort all rolled into one. Can’t forget that cool retro touch that would set any vintage-loving heart aflutter. I’m loving The Design Closets’ Arianna Lace Shift Dress at the mo. It’s perfect for any body type and the delicate lace details certainly punch up the elegance factor. Scroll down to check out the ultimate shift dress of the season! Whee! [df_divider el_width=”100″ style=”solid” accent_color=”#EEEEEE” border_t_width=”2px” padding=”20px 0″ position=”align_center” el_class=””] I donned this ensemble for Sophisca ‘s recent launch party actually. Here are some sneak peeks: THE FASH SQUAD Dress: The Design Closets Earrings: Lovisa Bag: Coach Shoes: Kate Spade Photography by Bobby Stryker 📍 Location: Millenia Walk Finally, Happy Holidays from our very own Easter Bunny, Bebe! Your friend, Juliana #fashion #Sophisca #SponsoredPost #TheDesignClosets

This month, my whimsical fairytale adventures continues with another Alice In Wonderland themed makeup product! Famed for their award-winning One-Day Tattoo eyeliners and eyebrow makeup from Japan, K-Palette is back with an astounding Disney Alice In Wonderland collection! *shrieks* This new collection is not only nicely wrapped in our favorite Wonderland themed packaging, it also comes with a blending tip to help you create more alluring and sexy cat eyes. I heard that the new eyeliners are also infused with an improved formula that gives them a more intense payout as well as a longer staying power. I guess I’ll have to put those claims to the test then! Check out the video below for a glimpse of my day wearing the ultra long lasting  K-Palette Disney Real Lasting Eye Pencil in Brown Black. After many hours of wearing the eyeliner while carrying out my studio chores, I must say I’m pretty impressed with its long lasting and smudge-proof abilities. I actually unintentionally touched my eyes a few times and was pretty surprised to find my flick still intact. Haha! Yay! This means no more panda eyes after a long sweaty shoot day! And guess what? Besides giving you the gorgeous winged eyeliner look you deserve, K-Palette also wants to send you to Japan! Win Tickets To Japan! To enter the K-Palette lucky dip, simply purchase 3 or 6 from this K-Palette x Disney range and win air tickets to Japan for yourself and possibly a buddy too! Visit www.beautycarousel.com/contest  to find out more! Have fun and good luck! Your friend, Juliana #Disney #SponsoredPost #KPalette #BeautyCarousel #beauty

“My point is, life is about balance. The good and the bad. The highs and the lows. The pina and the colada.” – Ellen DeGeneres 🍹 Haha! And now we can also smell like a glass of delicious Pina Colada with The Body Shop’s delectable assortment of summer-inspired body care products. Think Piña colada flavoured scrubs and body butters! Summer is looking a lot sweeter and happier this year. Scroll down to check out The Body Shop’s latest summer additions! Pinita Colada Shower Gel (S$12.90, 250ml) Pinita Colada Exfoliating Cream Body Scrub (S$36.90, 250ml) When we think about scrubs, the idea of synthetic granules polluting our precious environment inevitably pops into our heads. Well, don’t worry about this sweet-smelling scrub by The Body Shop because it uses only real shredded coconut. You’re probably already attuned to the amazing abilities of coconuts but guess what? The husk of the fruit is not only environmentally friendly, it also sloughs away dry skin effectively, giving you smoother skin for summer! Talk about killing two birds with one stone. 😛 Pinita Colada Fresh Body Sorbet (S$19.90, 250ml) Pinita Colada Body Butter (S$30.90, 200ml) Afterthoughts… I’m pretty sure every tropical-born has a palate for the alluring and absolutely refreshing flavour of coconuts and pineapples and of course, so do I. For that reason, Pinata Coladas are always my cocktail of choice for summer. With this new range, I can now smell my favorite tropical flavours all day! Haha! However, the warm season is also the culprit of sticky skin so I wouldn’t recommend applying the Body Butter in the day. Instead, get your dose of tropical goodness with the Body Sorbet which feels extremely lightweight on the skin. I’m actually very impressed with its fast-absorbing abilities. To be honest, I always find The Body Shop’s shower gels a little drying and I was hoping this new shower gel was going to ‘break the wheel’ but unfortunately, I found it as drying as its counterparts. Well, I guess there’s always their Body Butter to make up for the loss in moisture. 😛 You’ll be happy to know that the Piñita Colada Body Butter and Exfoliating Cream Body Scrub are also enriched with Community Trade organic soya oil that is well known for its rich moisturising properties, making it a great base for their nature-inspired products. It is rich in essential fatty acids, caring for even very dry and mature skin. Besides its amazing line of products, I’ve always been very impressed with The Body shop’s unwavering commitment to giving back to the community and raising awareness about environmental issues. The Body Shop sources their Community Trade organic soya oil from Gebana, located in Capanema, Brazil. Gebana is against deforestation, they promote sustainable, organic farming methods – while boycotting chemicals and pesticides – and they’re against the spread of genetically modified crops, despite them being more lucrative. Kudos to The Body Shop and Gebana! And now we can be socially responsible while we enjoy our Piñita Colada products! There’s no better way to add a little zing and zest to our beauty routine than this. 🙂 They say beauty’s only skin deep, still, we should never neglect our skin health. On top of delightful smelling body products, we were also introduced to The Body Shop’s new Skin Defence range at their Summer of Love Party last April. And say hello to the star product of the collection – The Body Shop Skin Defence sunscreen. It is a milk-to-water formula that contains wholesome ingredients such as Red Algae Extract (from the North Atlantic) and Vitamin C to dauntlessly protect you from both UVA and UVB rays. It was truly a Summer of Love extravaganza.  I’ll be sharing more new products from the party on my Instagram @ilovebunnynet . Stay tuned because Summer is just getting started! Thank you The Body Shop and WOM Communications for the invite! Meanwhile, follow The Body Shop at  facebook.com/TheBodyShopSingapore for everything you need to know about their limited edition Pinita Colada range. Have fun and keep sparkling! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please rest assured that even though the products and services 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. #SponsoredPost #TheBodyShop

It’s a Givenchy kinda day! 💃 Our #Bobblianahome project is now officially in full swing. Psst! Check out my Snapchat for all the packing and renovation planning shenanigans. Amongst the mess and stress, I still managed to find time to indulge in some beauty activities that don’t require any elbow grease. 😛 Here’s what’s in my Bambi bag today, my usual Givenchy TEINT Couture Cushion, Live Irresistible juice as well as some cool new products I received at Givenchy’s #jointhegang Rouge Interdit Vinyl Media Launch in May. Woo hoo! Scroll down to meet my new beauty squad! Yeap. Go ahead and pass out. 😛 On your right, we have Givenchy’s Liner Vinyl Brush Tip Eyeliner High Shine. Givenchy Liner Vinyl Brush Tip Eyeliner High Shine Whee! Can’t wait to create some super sleek, dramatic eyes with it. Moving on to the centre is Givenchy’s legendary Noir Couture Volume Waterproof Mascara that is great for creating intense, voluminous eyelashes! Givenchy Noir Couture Volume Waterproof Mascara Finally, we have the star of the day – Givenchy’s Rouge Interdit Vinyl Lipstick that promises to give you a fuller and luscious pout for hours! It comes with a soft-focus agent that blurs away all your lips’ tiniest imperfections to give your lips the perfect dazzle from every angle! Now let’s ogle at my new Givenchy Rouge Interdit Vinyl Lipstick in 06 Rose Sulfureux, shall we? 😁 Givenchy Rouge Interdit Vinyl Lipstick Its slick case features a metallic, satin ribbon, inspired by the fashion house’s signature styles. I love its smooth gliding formula that made application a total breeze. The winning component of the Givenchy Rouge Interdit Vinyl Color Enhancing Lipstick is black rose oil, a rare and precious active ingredient that delivers extreme moisture and comfort to the lips for hours. It is combined with a silicone resin that forms a shiny, thin, and supple film on the lips’ surface for a second-skin feel. I was having particularly dry lips that day so I loved how the lipstick still gave my lips a velvety finish despite the more prominent lip lines. If I have to pick a favorite shade from the range. It’ll definitely be the 16 Noir Revelateur, a mysterious black lipstick that reacts with the skin’s pH, providing color that looks different all the time. The color appears black, but when you glide it onto lips, it creates a transparent, bitten effect. Ooh.. sexay! These covet-worthy lipsticks are now available at all Givenchy’s cosmetic counters at SGD48 . Since we’re on the subject of Givenchy, thought I could also share this really badass beauty kit I received last December with you. 😛 Think black treasure trove and gold studs. And its contents? Equally kickass. I received the highly anticipated Givenchy Teint Couture Cushion and a bottle of Live Irresistible juice, fronted by Hollywood A-lister, Amanda Seyfried. The cushion foundation is one of a kind as it uses a metal plate, instead of regular foam, to expel the product. According to the beauty aficionados at Givenchy, the metal cushion keeps the formula fresh and well protected from air, allowing the product to go on your skin cool and keep it revitalised. It comes in four shades and is now exclusively available at Sephora, ION Orchard for SGD83 . And finally, my lovely belles and beaus! Let’s take a trip down memory lane and relive all the fun at Givenchy’s Media Launch! The Party It all started at Singapore’s hottest nightlife spot, Bang Bang. Makeup demo by international training director of Givenchy Beauty, Dominique Lehongre. Hanging out with my favorite girls, Aggy and Cindy! Yay! Thank you Givenchy Singapore and 37Comms for this exclusive invite! Meanwhile, have fun and rouge on, you guys! Your friend, Juliana #Givenchy #SponsoredPost

I’m no beauty queen. I’m just beautiful me. Anyohaseyo! The K-wave is not only rocking the entertainment and fashion scene, but it’s also creeping into the beauty scene. This month, I’m all about exploring natural beauty with my new prized possessions from leading Korean online news outlet, BNTNews! We all know that Korean beauty innovation has won effusive praise from beauty enthusiasts all over the world in the past decade and it seems like they’re all set to reign over the industry in the next decade too. And we’re talking about vegetable-infused creams that can remove makeup gently, essences that contain fermented ginseng and pencils that can give you eyebrows that last an eternity until you remove them. :p Haha! I think I got your attention. Now’s let’s scroll down to see what’s cooking in the Korean beauty scene. 🙂 LAFINE Vegetable Deep Cleansing Cream You can’t get any healthier than this. It is made from parsley, carrot, cucumber, tomato and water parsley to help you gently remove makeup and grime from your face without drying your skin. I suspect these green and red granules contain the concentrates of the veggies themselves as we’re advised to massage the cream until the granules completely melt on our skin for best results. Upon application, it actually feels rather thick and heavy on the skin but when you wipe it off, it leaves a divine dewy finish. It smells heavenly too – almost like freshly cut cucumbers. Here’s how you can use it – simply massage the cream onto your face, then wipe the residue with tissue. After that, throughly cleanse with your cleanser and your skin will be as fresh as a daisy. 3.5/5 Honeyz crowns for its ultra wholesome ingredients! How much and where to get it? Price: 17,000 won Website: https://www.amazon.com/Lamy-Cosmetics-LAFINE-Vegetable-Deep-cleansing/dp/B01AHREZ8S Has the recent capricious weather wreaked havoc on your skin? This next product might be right up your alley. Hansaeng Cosmetics RIN Bi-gyeol Soo Essence RIN Bi-gyeol Soo Essence is made up of several oriental ingredients including a six-year-old fermented ginseng and an oriental herbal flower complex called Danhwayeon. These nourishing ingredients promise to deliver intensive moisturization to your skin. It also contains sodium hyaluronate which lets the moisture penetrate more effectively into your skin, niacinamide which clears and brightens the skin and adenosine which firms your fine lines. In case you’re wondering what the herbal complex consists of, here’s the active ingredients list for your reference. 🙂 From top left: Gleditschia australis thorn extract, Angelica dahurica root extract, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Bletilla striata root extract, Nardostachys chinensis Batalin, Phaseolus radiatus seed extract, Trichosanthes kirilowii root extract, Amomum xanthioides seed extract, Broussonetiae Fructus, Eugenia caryophyllus (Clove) flower extract The texture actually feels like a thicker version of Hada Labo’s SHA Lotion. However, it is still rather light when you glide it on the face. After massaging it for a few seconds, the product disappears into the skin leaving behind a brighter looking complexion. The tiny wrinkles on my skin also seemed to diminish slightly. As mentioned a gazillion times, if the product comes in a pump bottle, you know it’s for life. Haha! Okay. Maybe not for life but you know it’ll stay fresh and that will lead to optimal results. For that and its revitalizing formula, I give it 4.5/5 Honeyz crowns . How much and where to get it? Price: 46,000 won Website: http://www.kmall24.com/1-55702-Hansaeng-Cosmetics-Rin-Bi-gyeol-Soo-Essence-50ml.html Eyebrows are the one thing you can get into shape without exercising. BEIGE Chuu Hard Finish Eye Brow I actually prefer pencil to powder formulas as it usually gives me greater precision and more control on the shade of my brows. I can build on the color as I go along. Imagine my excitement when I saw this in the package from BNTNews! According to BEIGE, this eyebrow pencil not only gives you delicate eyebrows, it also promises longevity with its oil-control powder formula that boosts adhesion and prevents smudging. Now you don’t have to worry about your brows fading into oblivion in our humid climate. To top it off, the product is also made with more durable materials so the crayon feels a little harder than other pencils I’ve tried. This means you don’t have to face frustrating ‘tip breaking off’ incidents when you apply more pressure next time! I like that the harder texture does not compromise on the efficiency of the product. I was still able to create natural looking arches when I filled in my brows. I’ll still recommend using a spoolie to even out the lines so the thicker brows won’t look too harsh on your face. 3/5 Honeyz crowns for its great staying power! How much and where to get it? Price: USD 12 Website: http://en.chuu.co.kr/product/BEIGE-HARD-FINISH-EYE-BROW/12795/#.V7wSn5N96i5 Finally… Don’t forget to check out these revolutionary beauty products when you visit Kimchi Land next time! Have you tried any life-changing Korean beauty products lately? Please share with me by commenting below or tag me on Instagram @ilovebunnynet . I would love to hear from you. Meanwhile, have fun and keep sparkling! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please rest assured that even though the products and services 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. #BNTNews #LAFINE #SponsoredPost