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Advertorial “It’s a miracle, it’s a miracle!” I exclaimed upon receiving the above results. Confused? Read on to find out! I’m blessed (and cursed) with a less-endowed figure so I’m constantly looking for outfits that can conceal this ‘imperfection’ and flatter my body shape. As mentioned in my many fashion entries , I usually wear ruffled tops or heart necklines to make up for the lack of rack. What limited wardrobe choices I hear you say. Well, you’re right! A true fashionista should never allow her figure to dictate her fashion. So I began searching for a long term solution. Nope, surgery and implants are not on the list. I’ve heard enough of the risks and horrible aftermath of breast surgeries so these are definitely a no-go for me. Since going au naturel is the only way for me, a possible remedy would be natural bust enhancement treatments. I’ve heard these treatments produce ‘miraculous results’, hence I have always been curious as to how the bustline can be reshaped without employing needles and going through invasive procedures. So two awesome weeks ago, my wish was realized when Tokyo Bust Express invited me to their freshly opened outlet at City Square Mall, #B2-39 for a long awaited answer. I was given a very warm welcome by the lovely folks of Tokyo Bust Express – besides a soothing cup of tea, I was also presented a beautiful stalk of white lily that is now sitting comfortably on my TV console. Before the commencement of every treatment, the therapists of Tokyo Bust Express will conduct a breast analysis and consultation to understand our current condition and our expectations from their bust treatments. My consultation was conducted by Evonne who’s been with Tokyo Bust Express since its inception five years ago. Evonne really knew her stuff. During the consultation, Evonne also conducted an enlightening ten-minute lesson on the structure of breasts, the ways to maintain them as well as a rundown on the key ingredients of the treatments. I thought she sounded more like a Biologist and Chemist than a Bust Enhancement Therapist. Haha! Here are my takeaways from the short session. This is the structure of our breasts. Many of us have the misconception that our breasts are made up of fats only so this naturally also leads us to think that our weight has a direct relationship with the size of our boobs. Well, we’re half right. Our breasts are made up of fats, lobules, areola and etc (see photo above) which forms the mammary gland. When we lose weight, we also lose the fats in our breasts. So if your breasts are largely made up of fats, your cup size will probably shrink by a great deal when that happens. However, if you have large lobules, weight fluctuations will not affect your bust size. This means that our breast size is chiefly determined by the size of our mammary glands. Tokyo Bust Express treatments targets these mammary glands and seeks to improve their size to achieve desired results. To define the ratio of fats to lobules in my boobs, Evonne conducted a ‘breast examination’ by feeling the breasts and underarms with the fingers. Then she measured the distance of my boobs to the center of my collarbone and also the distance between them. These were the measurements and below is my explanation. If you would like to lift sagging breasts, you should seek to reduce the distance between the boobs and the center of the collarbone. And if you would like to reduce the wideness of your boobs, your treatment should aim to reduce the distance between the boobs (length of base of triangle). After a thorough bust analysis, here’s Evonne’s verdict of my current condition: One boob is slightly lower than the other. Small bulges near armpits (armpit fats) Boobs are mostly made up of fats (sigh…) Every Tokyo Bust Express treatment is customized to address the unique requirements of each individual. I’ve asked for a bustier and firmer chest as well as a reduction in armpit fats, so Evonne proposed the Bust Odoroki Therapy that promises to deliver results with a collagen scrub, a shaping and contouring massage, gel mask and suction therapy. With this, I proceeded to my treatment room in a comfortable robe provided by Tokyo Bust Express. The cozy room was softly lit and nicely sprinkled with rose petals which created a very romantic ambience. Here’s a happy me wrapped in a soft and comfortable robe and standing in a lovely room and holding the most beautiful flower. I’m in paradise I tell you! Tokyo Bust Express brings comfort to the next level with these soft and comfy bedsheets that are exactly the same as the ones I have in my room. I felt homey for a while. Haha! Okay correction. They bring comfort to the next universe! Tokyo Bust Express had installed bed warmers in their beds to make sure that customers are comfortably tucked into their warm beds before the treatments. Talk about first class service! Let the treatment began! The therapy began with a soothing neck and shoulder massage by Bust Therapist Taylor. Did you notice Taylor’s firm and generous bustline??? Taylor has been with Tokyo Bust Express for a while. She told me she was very impressed with the results delivered by the Tokyo Bust Express treatments so she decided to join the team to help girls realize their ‘busty dreams’. 😀 And since therapists of Tokyo Bust Express are expected to go for regular bust treatments to firm, lift and upkeep their breasts, her shapely bust should come as no surprise. 🙂 After the massage, I was given a collagen scrub to unwind, cleanse the pores and to prep my skin for the serums and creams that follow. The serums and creams mainly contain phytoestrogens. In case you’re wondering… The three major hormones that are responsible for breast and female body development are Estrogen, Progesterone and Prolactin. To make up for the declining levels of estrogen, phytoestrogens, a group of chemicals found in plants that can act like the hormone estrogen, are commonly used in the Tokyo Bust Treatments to reduce menopausal symptoms, promote cardiovascular health, bone health, breast health and to prevent breast cancer. Other active ingredients in the treatments include: Fenugreek Seed Extract (Prevents cancer) Mexican Wild Yam Root (Excellent source of beta-carotene and diosgenin, which are powerful phytoestrogens that aid breast development) Humulu Lupulus (Hops Flower) Dang Gui Root (Balances women’s hormone levels) Pueraria Mirifica (Contains high levels of phytoestrogens) Once I was done with the scrub, I was given another massage – this time to shape and contour my breasts. Taylor employed traditional Japanese massage techniques to ‘push armpit fats downwards’ and to reshape my bust. This breast enhancement massage helps the lymphatic system drain those pent up toxins and prevent them from building up and contributing to cancer or other ailments. My pain threshold is rather low so this process was slightly uncomfortable for me but it was still bearable. Next, Taylor gave my bust a lift by first applying gel on my boobs and then placing a device that delivers gentle electric pulses on my chest. Taylor made sure I was okay by periodically asking if I were comfortable with the tingling sensation or if I needed the pulses to be gentler. 🙂 Lastly, I received a suction therapy that gave my chest a final boost before I left the treatment room happy and satisfied. Here’s the improvement from my two-hour treatment. Pretty significant eh? Basically, this means my boobs are less wide and saggy. Beside figure improvement (pun intended), there were also physical improvements. My boobs felt firmer and looked rounder. The armpit fats were also visibly reduced. I couldn’t be happier with the immediate and excellent results. 😀 Thank you Evonne, Taylor and Jiefang for facilitating this! Left to right: Evonne, me and Taylor Beauty Tip! According to Evonne, armpit fat is migrated breast tissue that is caused by ill-fitting bras. So she encourages all girls to wear a good supportive bra at all times to prevent armpit fats and sagging breasts. Afterthoughts… The high level of thoughtfulness of the staff and their professionalism left me dumbfounded. Throughout the process, I did not feel any discomfort or uneasiness. The results of the treatment were also astonishing. After the massage, I could already see obvious differences and I thought I was gonna cry. Of course I did not go from a small B to a D cup. My boobs were only slightly bigger than before but the firmness and shape improved by twofold at least. I can now slip into any dress without feeling inferior about my less-endowed figure. According to Evonne, my mammary glands reacted very well to the treatment – much better than average. Well, this also means results may vary for every individual. Likewise, you have to be realistic with your expectations and don’t expect over-the-top results when you visit the breast enhancement center. The treatments aim to improve and maintain your current bust condition in the most natural way. Anything more you’ll need surgery. That said, I still strongly encourage you ladies to give this breast enhancement treatment a try. Tokyo Bust Express is ahead of the curve (this time, no pun intended) in the bust enhancement industry and it utilizes the safest techniques and natural ingredients to help you attain the most alluring curves. So visiting the salon before your year-end parties, wedding or any important gathering is your safest bet. 🙂 Guess what? Tokyo Bust Express would like to give Honeyz Belles two bust enhancement treatments to try for FREE! *shrieks* Special Honeyz Readers Joy! : 2 COMPLIMENTARY Bust Volume-PLUS Treatments worth $888 EXCLUSIVE FOR CITY SQUARE MALL: FIRST 88 customers get a COMPLIMENTARY Starter’s Kit worth $488 You may text, email, call or deposit your contact details to book your appointment and enjoy the “Special Honeyz Readers Joy!”. – Deposit your details by clicking here . – SMS ALTokyo_FullName_NRIC to 85330226 – Call 6262 6161 to book an appointment – Email your details HZTokyo _FullName_Contact_NRIC to info@tokyobustexpress.com Don’t forget to mention ‘Honeyz‘ when you book your appointments. Terms and Conditions to apply: – Females above 18 years old and above only – Treatment voucher applicable for non-promotional services only – Strictly by appointment only. – Promotion valid for 2 months Tokyo Bust Express Locations: City Square Mall – 180 Kitchener Road #B2-39 Singapore 208539 Park Mall – 9 Penang Road #11-06 Spore 238459 Nex Mall – 23 Serangoon Central, #03-32 556083 Novena Square 2 – 10 Sinaran Drive #B1-111 307506 Book your appointment with Tokyo Bust Express and you’re well on your way towards that sexy and curvaceous body! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products and services were sponsored, it does 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. #advertorial #beauty #beautyreview #TokyoBustExpress

You belles have given me the most incredible year of my blogging career and for that, I’m gonna play ‘Beauty Santa’ and wish you a very Merry Christmas with this specially curated Honeyz Christmas Gift Set (worth SGD157)! Click on link for all the deets! Thanks for all the comments and suggestions for this Honeyz Christmas Gift Set on my Facebook Page . I’ve heard you. This gift set will include an exclusive vanity-style kit, a trusty anti-wrinkle serum, a cute-looking compact highlighter and many many more exciting gifts that I’ve specially selected to help you start 2013 on the right beauty foot. 😛 Here’s the rundown! Give Me Victoria’s Secret Ultimate Studio Makeup Kit by Victoria’s Secret (worth SGD55) Let this good-looking baby take care of your makeup needs with 30 eye shadows, 5 lipsticks, 5 lip glosses, 4 blushes, 1 bronzer, 1 luminous powder, 1 translucent powder, 1 mascara, 1 lip liner, 1 eye liner, 2 eye applicators, 2 lip brushes and 1 face brush. Etude House LUCIDarling Over The Rainblusher – #01 Hawaiian (worth SGD30.90) Finely milled and prismatic highlighter is inspired by rainbows and brings the same degree of freshness to your complexion. Short-handled and dense brush picks up just the right amount of powder to give your skin a boost of radiance. For a natural glow, swirl brush over entire palette and lightly brush highlighter on T-zone, cheeks and chin. Nip and Fab Frown Fix by (worth SGD19.90) Wrinkles and expression lines will be no more with this revolutionary instant line filler! The concentrated formula plumps and smoothes the appearance of expression lines, fine lines and wrinkles; hydrating and moisturising skin to leave your face smooth and instantly younger. Conveniently sized to fit into even the smallest of handbags, make sure you always have Frown Fix with you for your plumping fix on-the-go! Martha Tilaar Virgin Coconut Oil Body Lotion (worth SGD20.90) Ancient Indonesia believes that the coconut symbolizes the fountain of life. This is because it contains natural fat acid such as acid kaprilat, acid kaprat and acid laurat that prevents free radicals. This gentle moisturizing lotion is enriched with virgin coconut oil and rice extract to promote youthful and supple skin. It also acts as a sunscreen with SPF 15 to protect your skin from ultraviolet exposure. Strawberry Cupcake Gift Coffret by The Body Shop (worth SGD14.90) The perfect stocking filler for any strawberry lover, this cute cupcake design box contains mini fruity treats – Strawberry Mini Heart Soap, Strawberry Shower Gel and two Ultra Fine Red Bath Lilies. Essie Pop Art Pink (worth SGD15.30) Add a pop of romance with Essie’s Pop Art Pink! It is a light pastel pink creme nail polish color. So to win this juicy Honeyz Christmas Gift set, simply like Honeyz Facebook Page and share this photo on your Facebook wall. Then comment ‘Shared‘ on this photo on Honeyz’ Facebook Wall. It’s that easy! The contest will end on 28 December 2012, Friday at 10pm. This is an international giveaway so readers outside of Singapore can take part too! So join the contest and usher in the new year with these great beauty products from Honeyz! Your friend, Juliana #TheBodyShop #MarthaTilaar #VictoriasSecret #contest #beauty #FacebookGiveaway #EtudeHouse #NipandFab #Christmas #Essie

Sponsored Review Psst! I discovered a gem! And it’s in my neighborhood! Click to find out more but do not tell anyone! 😛 I aspire to be a bona fide nail fashionista and I guess it is evident from here , here and here . However, each nail makeover usually requires an immense amount of time and effort because usually, I have to travel at least 20 miles to the heart of the city (Orchard Road or Bugis) to receive my regular manicure. Most of the time, this entire process steals five hours of my lifetime. So last month, I began hunting for a good nail salon that is within my vicinity. Thanks to my Street Directory app , I managed to discover this hidden gem that is nestled amidst the friendly neighborhood of Woodlands. The salon is situated along Woodlands Street 31 (opposite Woodlands Polyclinic) inside a hair salon called Hair Spot. Besides quality and location, cost is also a determining factor so I requested for the price list before engaging their services. I was elated when I saw the numbers. Believe me, you would too. The general price line is rather low and very competitive among other nail salons within the area. Well, I guess there’s nothing to nitpick about. Located only 3 miles away, competitive prices, 2-in-1 salon, what more can I ask for? I walked into the salon and was instantly greeted by the sounds of hair dryers and the cheerful banter of the Hair Spot salon staff and customers. This definitely lifted my dying weekday spirits. House of J Nails is discreetly located at the back of the salon in a small and comfy room. When you enter the cozy premises, this is what you’ll see… Yes, that is it. Two bright blue floral armchairs, a TV set and rows and rows of nail polish bottles. And this is how Jenni, the owner of the House of J Nails has managed to keep prices low and affordable with a simple and modest nail parlor. But fret not. Despite its humble settings, the nail parlor is well equipped with the latest nail colors, manicure and pedicure tools. This was the state of my nails before my treatment. I know I know. They were mangled and horrifying to look at. And the worst part – we are well into December and I still had my Halloween nails on. Haha! But I can explain! I had gelish nails on both my hands and feet and due to my busy schedule, I haven’t been dutifully visiting the nail salon for a manicure. Hence, they’ve been tortured by my heavy coats of nail polish (to hide them) and excessive typing and finger tapping activities. 🙁 You’ll be glad to know that the unsightly nails did not frighten manicurists Jenni and Kelly. In fact, they managed to turn them into this! Pretty impressive eh? The process took about 3 hours during which a fake nail was attached, healthy-looking nails were created and of course a girl’s life was transformed for the next 3 days or so. 😛 It all happened when I told Jenni that I’m in the girly mode these days, so I’m craving for a little lace in my life. Taking these into account, Jenni intuitively picked OPI’s Do You Lilac It, Misa’s Sorry Just Can’t Help It and these beautiful lace stickers to give my ten ugly fingernails a much needed makeover. With her connoisseur’s taste in art, Jenni customized this feminine and elegant masterpiece for my fingers. Yes. I said ‘customized‘. One enormous advantage of patronizing House of J Nails is – you’ll never be spotted with the same design as another House of J Nails customer or probably anyone on the street. Well, this is because Jenni customizes every nail art design to make sure every customer gets their own unique and beautiful set of nails. So no repeats. I repeat. NO REPEATS! 😀 For my dull looking toenails, I chose China Glaze’s Custom Kicks to perk them up. My toenails were nicely and carefully filed and painted by the talented Kelly of House of J Nails. She imparted many nail care tips that afternoon and one key advice was – always try to keep toe nails dry to prevent them from chipping and developing fungal growth. This means avoid wearing damp socks and dry your nails well after shower. Kelly often updates her Instagram with her latest works of art so for more nail art ideas, conduct a search on the photo app with her Instagram handle – kellytyl and follow her! 😀 And finally, a group photo to remember this wonderful session! Left to right: Kelly, Jenni and me. Afterthoughts… My manicure exceeded the three-day lifespan of traditional nail polish and stayed in good shape for five days instead! I credit this wonderful phenomenon to the professional techniques and good nail polish of the nail technicians of House of J Nails. Other winning factors of House of J Nails include low price lines, warm service and great location (for “northern heartlanders” like me). 3.5 Honeyz crowns! For your very own unique set of nail design, visit House of J Nails at Blk 306 Woodlands Street 31 #01-47 Singapore 730306. Also, check out their awesome collection of nail art designs and a complete list of services and promotions via their website at www.streetdirectory.com/houseofjnails For more exclusive content on salon reviews, sampling campaigns, style books or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, visit my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ilovebunny.net Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products and services were sponsored, it does 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. #SalonReview #beautyreview #beauty #SponsoredReview #HouseofJ #nailsreview

Sponsored Review The weather has turned chilly in most parts of the world but no such luck for tropical islanders like us. Even during December, we have to continue to protect our skin conscientiously from the harsh sunlight with sun protection products such as sunshades, hats and of course sunscreen. To prep our skin for a sunny Christmas season, sunblock veteran Sunplay introduced their Skin Aqua UV Moisture Milk SPF50 PA+++ that vows to hydrate, firm and protect the skin from UV rays. Click to find out more. 🙂 Sunplay joins the UV milk bandwagon and releases their latest Skin Aqua UV Moisture Milk SPF50 PA+++ that promises to be the perfect make-up primer and sun protector with these following features: Long Lasting, Superior UV Protection: Advanced photo-stability with the highest UVA & UVB protection for long periods of safe sun exposure. UV rays are reflected away like from a mirror. UV Anti-Aging Protection: Two powerful anti-aging ingredients, RonaCare Exotin and French Golden Algae, help to prevent pigmentation and wrinkles from surface to deep within. Intense Hydration (Dryness Protection): Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen & Vitamin E intensely hydrate and lock-in moisture for long hours, so skin stays refreshingly moist. Skin Aqua has a revolutionary formula with 3 comprehensive levels of UV defense known as Solarex-3. It protects skin from surface to deep within for long hours. Here’s what I think about the product… Since this product is part of the Sunplay family, I was “looking forward” to their signature ‘plasticine smell’ when I unscrewed the cap. Boy was I surprised! The chemical smell was not only absent, it is also replaced by a soothing baby powder fragrance. The milky touch formula also felt slightly different from its Sunplay cousins in that it is much lighter in texture. You can see how light the formula is compared to the Sunplay Watery Cool sunblock. Shortly after application, the white cast and greasiness vanished and I thought my skin looked and felt smooth and healthy. Last weekend, I replaced my beloved Hada labo UV milk with the Sunplay UV Milk and used it as my makeup base. The change felt almost non-existent because it still managed to keep the oil at bay – my makeup stayed on and I thought I still looked pretty fresh all day. According to Sunplay, this product is fragrance, color, alcohol and oil free, and is suitable for all skin types. Besides these amazing properties, the sunscreen also boasts skincare benefits. What more can I say? 4.5 Honeyz crowns! The SUNPLAY Skin Aqua range also comes with the Sunplay UV Mild Milk SPF25 PA++ and Sunplay UV Moisture Gel SPF25 PA++. They are available at Watsons, Guardian, Sasa, Unity and other major department stores. Great news Sunplay lovers! Sunplay is giving away their Skin Aqua UV Moisture Milk SPF50 PA+++ to 10 lucky winners on their Facebook Page. Visit the Sunplay SG Facebook Page for more deets. So feed your skin with Sunplay’s UV Moisture Milk this summery December! For more exclusive content on sampling campaigns, beauty tips, style books or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, like my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ilovebunny.net Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . 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 objective and genuine. #beauty #beautyreview #SponsoredReview #Sunplay

TGIF Honeyz Belles! Here’s a style tip video from Dash of Honeyz to kick start your fabulous weekend! Have you caught the tribal bug too? Tribal designs have taken over the runways, magazines and made us go woozy over their bright and gorgeous graphic prints. In this episode of Dash of Honeyz, you will learn how to accessorize your favorite tribal dress and color block it chicly. The video features a beautiful and figure flattering Aztec dress and cute robot pendant long necklace from Herlittlepocket.com , a gold statement necklace from The Editor’s Market and other amazing pieces from top blogshops such as Love Bonito and Agneselle! ‘Nuff said. You gotta watch the video! 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 posts are NOT advertorials. 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 #fashiontips #TVShow #HerLittlePocket #lovebonito #fashionreview #TheEditorsMarket #Agneselle #DashOfHoneyz

Advertorial Feel that chill in the air? Yes! Our most favorite holiday of the year is back again and I can already feel my feet tapping with joy! 😀 Here’s what I’ve prepared for the Yuletide season: – Holiday lights and ornaments for a dazzling Christmas – New dresses for the parties – Delectable treats for a mouth-watering Christmas spread Am I missing out on something important? Of course, it’s the gifts! But you know, there’s no need for convoluted gift ideas or horrible long queues. I’m not big on crowds in stores either, so this season I’m avoiding the major retail stores by opting for a personal and pampering gift for my loved ones – the DECLEOR Body Skincare Christmas Coffrets from luxury spa and facial salon, Luxe Bodycare. Luxurious French beauty house DECLEOR has brought us many wondrous boxes of delights in the past few Christmases with their exclusive Christmas themed coffrets. Each coffret contains an indulging range of products that pertains to a particular beauty and well-being program. These elegantly presented Christmas boxes have become so popular that they are now synonymous with Christmas. This year, DECLEOR is stepping up their game once again by providing you a whole new sensory experience with their Tonifying Skincare Ritual Coffret and Skincare Programme for Men Coffret. Yes, even the men are covered! The theme of this year’s collection is ‘Wonders of Nature’ so the cover of each coffret is adorned with a delicately embossed tree with floating leaves and inside, the products are nestled in a cardboard wedge of leaf motifs. What’s special about this year’s gift sets is, they also come with beautiful and useful trinkets that add an extra cheer to your holiday greetings. 😀 Tonifying Skincare Ritual Coffret The products The gift set is accompanied with an exquisite gold jewels tree holder. Tonifying Skincare Ritual Coffret Discover this marvellous box set, a tribute to the beauty and strengh of Trees, the symbol of Nature, and treat yourself to three wonderfully toning body care products. Aroma Cleanse – Smoothing and exfoliating shower gel Arome Tonic – Tonifying body treatment fragrance Tonic – Effervescent bath pebble Complimentary gift – Jewels Tree Holder Price: SGD99 Show our appreciation for our dear martians with this Skincare Programme for Men gift set! The products Recipients of this classy gift set will also receive this artistic tree bookmark. Skincare Programme for Men Coffret Dive into a spicy, aromatic universe where relaxation and performance come together in perfect harmony to bring out the very best in nature. Revel in this moment of absolute refinement which combines an awakening of the senses with masculine well-being. Aromessence™ Triple Action – Shave perfector serum Men Skincare – Soothing after shave Men Skincare – Exfoliating gel Aroma Cleanse – Alguaromes toning shower and bath gel Complimentary gift – Bookmark Price: SGD99 That’s not all! Luxe Bodycare would also like to send you their early Christmas greetings in the form of a complimentary SGD10 Luxe Bodycare voucher with every purchase of a DECLEOR coffret. These vouchers may be redeemed at Luxe Bodycare’s flagship salon for products and services*. *Vouchers may be redeemed for all Luxe Bodycare services except waxing related services. The Luxe Bodycare salon is located at: 293 Holland Road Jelita Cold Storage, #02-02 Singapore 278628 Operating Hours: Mon-Sun, 10am to 7pm Tel: (65) 6466 2618 For ordering or further enquiries, please contact me at honeyz@ilovebunny.net with the following details. Name: Contact number: Gift set that you’re interested in: Tonifying Skincare Ritual / Skincare Programme for Men Collection method: Self-collection/Delivery (Additional SGD6)* *Preferred place and time of delivery: With these exciting new gifts and vouchers from Luxe Bodycare, you can now safely check everyone off your Christmas shopping list. 🙂 Finally, have a wonderful Christmas and here are some timeless Christmas songs to start your holiday shopping! Your friend, Juliana #advertorial #beauty #Christmas #DECLEOR

Advertorial You’ve seen Part One of my Roman Holiday with A Square Visual Studio and now please allow me to present Part Two of my Roman Holiday photoshoot which also stars the bunny of my life – Bebe! And that marks the end of my Roman Holiday. 🙂 As mentioned in Part One of My Roman Holiday, A Square Visual Studio would like to offer you lovely Honeyz Belles a 15% discount when you sign up for a photoshoot package from 2nd Dec to 2nd Feb 2013! Contact them here for rates. Remember to quote ‘Honeyz‘ when you enquire. For a full list of their packages, click here . Have you checked out A Square’s Facebook page lately? If you have, you would have noticed these beautiful Christmas themed photos that were taken in Singapore! Marvellous, aren’t they? I can already smell Christmas! Well, you could have your very own Christmas photo shoot too! Here’s the good news! A Square would like to help you immortalize those beautiful Christmas memories with a glamorous photoshoot at only SGD388* (Originally priced at SGD600)! * This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other Honeyz or A Square Facebook offers. From now till 31 Dec 2012, you’ll get to enjoy the following services at these low prices! Xmas set ups/ themes. Makeup/hairdo/accessories 10 (individual)/15 (bff/lovers)fine edited photos. All images will be returned. One free DIY photo album. Visit www.asquare.com.sg/portfolio/album19.php for more Christmas photo samples. Capture the best time of the year with A Square Visual Studio! P.S. For more exclusive content on Honeyz offers, beauty tips, style books or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, like my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ilovebunny.net Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . Your friend, Juliana #fashion #ASquareVisualStudio #Photography #advertorial #photoshoot

Sponsored Review Besides its legendary buttery texture and tasty sweet flavor, do you know that papaya is also widely known for its whitening, exfoliating and anti-aging properties? I’m not kidding. Papaya’s positive points go far beyond delicious taste and a good dose of Vitamin C. The fruit also contains Vitamin A and papain that helps to break down inactive proteins and exfoliate skin gently. Papain is an enzyme that helps to soften and whiten the skin, reducing the appearance of freckles and age spots. On top of these great benefits, papaya is also a fantastic remedy for sunburned skin and acne. However, slicing papayas and applying them on the skin sounds like a pretty cumbersome and messy affair. But fret not. Here’s my quick solution. 🙂 Introducing PURE Papaya Ointment! PURE Papaya Ointment – the 100% natural, petrochemical-free multi-tasking skin care essential from Australia. In addition to papaya (aka paw paw in Australia), active ingredients include soothing calendula, shea butter, jojoba oil, macadamia oil, styrax benzoin resin, silica, beeswax and vitamin E. The ointment provides the perfect combination to soothe, moisturize and protect your skin, and is great as a moisturizing lip balm, for soothing insect bites, minor burns, sunburn, dry irritated skin conditions including dermatitis, nappy rash, cracked nipples, dermatitis, the aftercare of tattoos and tattoo removal, and much more. PURE Papaya Ointment is the ultimate multipurpose skin care product, and is a cult beauty product in its native Australia where its as at home in a make up bag as it is the medicine cabinet. Here’s what I think of the product… Due to long hours spent in air conditioned environments, I’ve been suffering from skin droughts for the longest time. I’ve tried many moisturizers but most seem to only provide a temporary relief – my skin feels tight and flaky again when moisturizer disappears. The Papaya Ointment seems to have a stronger staying power due to its thicker texture and natural source of ingredients. After application, my skin felt smooth and hydrated, even my boyfriend noticed! The ointment remains on my skin until I remove it with water and soap. This is a huge plus for me as it removes the hassle of reapplication and prevents me from becoming a dried prune. I also like the fact that it is handy and can be applied anywhere on the skin from the body, face to the lips! These multi-purpose and aviation-friendly qualities makes it the ultimate beauty travel companion. No more lugging heavy bottles of moisturizers! However, the fragrance of the product might be slightly unpleasant to some. For first time users, it may smell like papaya with plasticine. But you don’t have to worry because the smell fades away after a while. For me, the goal of achieving silky smooth skin surpasses any ‘temporary stench’! Haha! For its long lasting moisture retention and rich source of vitamin, 4 Honeyz crowns! For your own dose of paw paw goodness, try PURE Papaya Ointment too! The ointment is retails at SGD14.90 for 25g and SGD29.90 for 100g and it is available at BHG, Guardian, Watsons and health food stores. For more exclusive content on free samples, beauty tips, style books or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, like my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ilovebunny.net Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . 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 objective and genuine. #beauty #beautyreview #PUREbyphytocare #SponsoredReview

After much pining and whining, our lovely weekend is almost here! Whoopie! What are your plans for the weekend? Well, if you haven’t had anything planned, I’ve a humble suggestion for you. How about sipping freshly brewed coffee while conserving the rainforest? Sounds like a plan? Read on to find out more! Even though I think coffee is the most delicious drink in the world, I’ve never been a follower of the popular beverage due to its physical ramifications such as heart palpitations and unsightly teeth stains. But a meeting with Delphine, the Sales and Marketing Manager of Puro Fairtrade Coffee two weeks ago changed my perception of coffee forever. Of course I’m still hyper and still afraid of teeth stains after coffee but I no longer avoid it like the plague. Here’s the story. Two weeks ago, I was invited by Street Directory to attend a Coffee Appreciation Workshop at Puro Fairtrade Coffee which is located at 22 Sin Ming Lane, #04-77 Midview City. I arrived at the Puro Coffee showroom and was immediately greeted by a classy green Puro signage, Puro environmental awareness posters, delightful laughter of our enthusiastic presenter and barista of the afternoon, Delphine, and of course, the alluring aroma of coffee. Before we began the workshop, Delphine decided to win us over with Puro’s aromatic coffee and her latte art. Here are Delphine’s creations. The coffee tasted as good as it looked – full of flavor and not too bitter. Surprisingly, I thought it beats coffee from other local incumbents (of coffee) hands down. Apart from stunning art creations on coffee, Delphine also showed off her over the top art skills with this exquisite crane motif on a cup of hot chocolate. We were definitely caught off-guard by the ornate crane motif and skill-intensive leaf designs. Honestly, I was only expecting a simple heart shape. Haha! I was certainly also impressed by the young barista’s craft in coffee-making. I guess it is evident by now that Delphine is more than just a Marketing Manager of a coffee company, she also has a strong passion for her coffee beans and clearly, she would like to further her coffee agenda – to educate people about coffee and the importance of fair trade via her appointment at Puro Coffee. Delphine’s coffee journey began when she attended a barista crash course organized by Puro Coffee in Belgium a year ago. Her experience in Belgium ignited her interest in coffee and made her fall head over heels with coffee-making. So she decided to pursue her passion by approaching Ryan Tan (two-time Singapore National Barista Championship winner and 2nd Runner up in the World Latte Championship) to show her the ropes of coffee-making and latte art. Besides learning from the great master of coffee, she also worked hard at honing her barista skills by doing her own research online, practicing on the coffee machines in the office and serving her colleagues good ol’ ‘Delphine Coffee‘ everyday. The research online paid off. Here’s one of her best finds from the internet – theoatmeal.com . The poster summarized everything you need to know about coffee from the history, fun facts and defining characteristics of each type of coffee (Espresso, Americano, Capuccino, etc). This is my key takeaway from this poster. So now you know there are no differences in the beans really. The types of coffee differ by the amount of milk, water and foam. You can see the contents of the poster here . I also learnt that the perfect temperature to make coffee is between 88 to 94 degrees. A temperature higher than 94 degrees will affect the coffee’s flavor profile. However, what intrigued me the most was Puro Coffee’s noble agenda of saving the rainforest and producing organic fair trade coffee. Puro Fairtrade Coffee functions like a social enterprise in that it buys and protects our precious rainforests with the proceeds from the sale of their products. They also ensure that their suppliers and farmers get a fair and sustainable deal. In case you’re wondering… Fair Trade is an organized movement that aims to help producers in promoting better trading conditions and sustainability. The movement encourages higher payments to exporters in coffee, cocoa, sugar, tea, bananas, honey, cotton, wine, fresh fruit, chocolate, flowers, and gold. By getting higher prices, it encourages the exporters to be more responsible with the environment when producing their goods. Watch this video and you’ll get the full picture of Puro Coffee’s fair trade and sustainability movement. Great video isn’t it? Now we take a look at Puro Coffee’s products! Puro Fairtrade Flavored Teas Fairtrade Coffee Machines The coffee beans Cookies These bags contain the best hot chocolate I’ve ever tasted! Puro Hot Chocolate Drink As founder of Regua Rainforest Reserve, Nicholas Locke has put it in the Puro Coffee video -‘Conservation is about the integration of man (the communities that live here) with the nature that surrounds them.’ Puro Coffee steps up their green agenda by offering to recycle their customers’ coffee bean packaging and turn them into useful shopping bags. Then it was our turn to create some Java art! 😀 And I’m done! It’s a heart. Can you tell? I know my ‘heart’ wasn’t exactly perfect. Okay okay… You can barely see the curves of the heart but… … I’m a latte art noob remember??!! Now let’s watch the expert demonstrate how the perfect heart is created on the latte. Wow. Another crane from Delphine. By the end of the latte art session, we’ve made enough coffee to serve the entire office. After the enlightening session, we were each given a goodie bag with the following goodies… Puro Fairtrade coffee is also renowned for their selection of tea. Here’s the complete list of flavored teas on their menu. The goodie bag also included this mystery gift. Guess what it was? It was a box of traditional European games! How refreshing! I had a great time at Puro Fairtrade Coffee’s showroom. Thanks Delphine and Puro Coffee for your gracious hospitality! From left to right: Me, Karen, Delphine and Joycelyn Puro coffee provides the full coffee experience, offering coffee machines and products for homes, restaurants and hotels, as well as providing mobile cart services for events. If you would like to try Puro Coffee too, I highly recommend this particular coffee stall at Tekka Market that offers pocket-friendly delectable pastries and Cappucinos that are made from Puro coffee beans. They are located at 328 Cafe Tekka Market #01-328. If you would like to find out more about Puro Fairtrade Coffee and their full array of services, visit their website at purocoffee.com.sg or their showroom (by appointment only) at 22 Sin Ming Lane, #04-77 Midview City Singapore 573969. Call them at +65 6659 8233 to book an appointment. They are open from 10am to 5pm on weekdays. Alright, I’m off to enjoy my Puro Fairtrade cuppa! Have a great weekend! 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 objective and genuine. #FoodReview #lifestyle #PuroCoffee

Laneige adds a huge feather to their already impressive beauty cap with their enhanced Water Bank Series and newly launched Snow BB products! A few beautiful weeks ago, I was given the wonderful opportunity to attend Laneige’s Makeup Atelier. OMG! Before the esteemed invitation, I was already a ‘devotee’ of Korean make up and leading Korean cosmetic brand, Laneige. I’m a huge fan of their Pink Gradation Blush Palette. So of course I accepted their invitation without hesitation. I arrived Fairmont Hotel on a lovely Sunday morning for the event. Even though I was running late, I tried to keep my poise by entering the posh and quiet hotel in a slow and graceful manner. Well, not for long. The Indiana Room (where the atelier was held) was filled with tables of Laneige Water Bank skincare and Water Supreme Makeup products! So the ‘graceful walk’ immediately transformed into hasty footsteps and some silly giggling. 😛 Laneige’s Marketing Manager Isabelle has already began her presentation by the time I arrived. So I hurried to my assigned seat. The tables were arranged in a cluster seating manner and each seat was nicely presented with a tiffany blue mirror, a goodie bag (with the following goodies) and a vanity kit of kleenex tissues and cotton pads. Only later did I realize, the vanity kit was meant for this!!! To remove my makeup. Isabelle then hands the stage over to AmorePacific makeup artist Yuji who later gave us some life changing beauty and makeup tips. Read on to find out! Me, Yuji and Michelle of Icefrostdiary.com fame Makeup removed? Checked. Water bank products? Checked. Expert advice? Checked!!! Yuji commenced the session by introducing the Laneige ESTEEM regimen – it recommends that we prep our face for makeup with (in this sequence) toner, essence, emulsion, moisturizer and eye cream. Isabelle mentioned earlier in her presentation that the Koreans believe that it is important to apply essence and emulsion before the moisturizer because they help to lock in the moisture by penetrating deep into the skin. Moisturizers only provide moisture on the surface of the skin. Psst! Each Water Bank product contains Optimal Mineral Water to ensure that the skin is thoroughly hydrated. Now begin your regimen with the Water Bank Essence (SGD65) that promises to douse skin with ample moisture and keep it energized with a smooth texture. Long-lasting moisture essence with Water Pump System to promote moisture circulation, leaving skin moisturized and smooth for all skin types. Key Features: Specially patented ingredients, HyperAqua L and Aqu’ative, for excellent hydration and long-lasting moisturization in dry environments. Seamollient extracts to strengthen moisture synthesis, firm and smooth skin texture. Incorporates key extracts to promote skin cell turnover. Beauty tip from Yuji! Always massage the products into your face for maximum absorption. Next, apply Balancing Emulsion Light to control excess sebum and oil for a clearer complexion. Lightweight emulsion with purifying and hydro balancing care for fresh and clear skin. Key features: Bio Dusali, extracted from fermented seaweed with strong energy of life, supplies energy to the skin and promotes keratin turnover, while the Hyacinth extracts purify the skin from heavy metal, smog, and other harmful materials to leave the skin moist and transparent. Niacinamide helps for brightened skin tone with keratin care. Ginger extracts controls excess sebum and skin troubles while balancing oil-moisture for oily skin. Now hydrate your skin with Water Bank Gel Cream. A gel-type moisture cream that soothes the skin with a cool, invigorating texture. Key features: A 24-hour long-lasting moisture cream that supplies moisture and soothes the skin with a non-sticky, refreshing texture. A translucent supple gel-type cream that quickly penetrates into the skin for an instant cooling effect and smoothly adheres to the skin that is fatigued by heat to supply moisture. Centaury Extracts with redness soothing properties protect the skin from the harmful aggressions and aloe extracts forms a protective moisture barrier to retain moisture and soothes the skin. I’m not a huge fan of moisturizers that are too greasy on the skin so the smooth and non-oily texture of the gel cream definitely won me over. Finally, revitalize the skina round your eyes with the Water bank Eye Gel Cream (SGD49). Gel-type eye cream for moisturized and revitalized eye area to relieve puffiness and reduce dark eye circles. Key features: Specially patented ingredients, HyperAqua L and Aqu’ative, for excellent hydration and long-lasting moisturization in dry environments. Ginkgo leaf extracts that promote blood circulation and prevent damage caused by free radicals in cells to reduce dark circles and to revitalize the eye area. Calendula extracts that have been used to heal skin infections and relieve irritation for supple relief of sensitive eye area. Also used as medicine for skin disease and pain, and for acne care Apply the eye cream by massaging it into your face. This promotes blood circulation and instantly brightens the area around your peepers. After performing all the important steps in the ESTEEM regimen, we moved on to makeup (my most favorite part). Psst! You’ll be happy to know that the Laneige Water Supreme makeup range also contains the same core ingredient as the Water Bank beauty products – Optimal Mineral Water. This means your skin will be thoroughly hydrated even with makeup on! We were introduced to Laneige’s best seller – Snow BB Soothing Cushion. Key features: A new-concept cushion-type BB with five active ingredients for Whitening + Sunscreen + Sweat-proof + Soothing + Makeup contained in the cushion to maximize the refreshing and soothing sensation. Every time you touch it, the air pump in the cushion contains air bubbles for thin and skin-friendly makeup. Also, it is provided in two separate containers to preserve the active ingredients and their functionality. The formulas can be used fresh and safely from start to finish. How to use: Apply onto puff and smooth along the texture of skin. Then, pat to increase adherence. Apply another layer to improve coverage. This is me after applying it. I know you can’t see this from my absurdly blurred photo but the coverage of the Snow BB Soothing Cushion is almost non-existent. This is because Koreans prefer the ‘natural and light look’ so most of their foundations tend to fall short in the coverage department. So if you’re thinking of hiding those zits and marks, use this with a concealer. We were each given a set of travel sized brushes to apply our makeup during the atelier. Since I’m always on the go, this travel set comes in handy – no more lugging heavy makeup tools around. 😀 Here we go! Multi Professional Shadow Water Supreme Finishing Pact (Top) Snow Crystal Pure Lipgloss and (Bottom) Lip Treatment SPF 17 My key takeaway from Yuji’s makeup tutorial is – apply blush in an S motion to achieve a natural and radiant look. To give you a better picture, I’ve illustrated the tip below. Finally… Our finished look. How do we look? 😛 Thanks Laneige for your generous goodie bag… … and a fruitful morning of beauty tips and friendly banter. Psst! Laneige has also just opened their flagship store at ION Orchard Boutique #B3-66A. So drop by when you’re in town! For further info on Laniege’s stores, products and latest contests, visit their website at www.laneige.com.sg and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sglaneige . Your friend, Juliana #beautyreview #beauty #beautytips #BloggerEvent #Laneige