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The recent visit by the esteemed British royals Prince William and Kate Middleton sparked a new wave of British culture and couture in Singapore. And just when we thought our whirlwind romance with the English is over… We are about to witness another British invasion by our young and glamorous GlamoGirl ! While on a trip up to Great Britain, GlamoGirl fell into a starry love affair with all things English. Unafraid to bring her love baggage home, she flew back to Singapore with her treasure trove of beauty products, chief among them were brands such as Dirty Works and Exposed. And I was very honored to be invited to GlamoGirl’s  Glam Rocks!  party at the Executive Patio Suites at Naumi Hotel to try out these new British beauty goodies. Woohoo! To remember this joyous gathering, GlamoGirl has requested that we all sign on her lip-shaped guest board before we grab our cocktails. And there I met the friendly Elrica . We camwhored in GlamoGirl’s classy and pretty bathroom. Her bathroom was 60s inspired with classy ornaments that reminded me of Audrey Hepburn’s elegant and timeless style in the movie ‘ Breakfast at Tiffany’s’. We noticed GlamoGirl was already using some of the Dirty Works skincare and body products. No wonder she is glowing with radiance lately! To make us feel at home, GlamoGirl requested that we all change into the comfortable Glam Rock! bejeweled t-shirts and fluffy bedroom slippers that she had prepared for us. That girl is so thoughtful! And so we did. Her room took on a different theme. Instead of the classy 60s look, it had a more heavy metal edge to it with electric guitars as its centerpiece. To make sure we do not miss out on any great product, GlamoGirl has divided her suite into three stations –Wet Works, Dry Works and Mani / Pedi stations where we got to try Dirty Works’ body and skin care products, and Exposed’s range of trendy professional nail lacquers. She also engaged the help of her friends to act as our guide for each station! Wet Works At this station, we got wet and wild with Dirty Works’ skincare and bath products – from scrubs to washes to face masks! Here is the list of Dirty Works products introduced in this station. All of a Lather Body Wash, SGD 8.90 (200ml) Buff your Stuff Scrub, SGD11.90 (200ml) Glow Girl Buttery Salt Scrub, SGD15.90 (300ml) Gently Does It Face Wipes, SGD8.90 (25 wipes) Wake Up Call face Wash, SGD11.90 (150ml) Pore-fect Face Scrub, SGD15.90 (125ml) Belle of the Ball Face Mask, SGD19.90 (100ml) The fancy names and the old Hollywood inspired packaging of the Dirty Works products definitely works well for me. They make me want to jump out of bed every morning for my ‘wake up call’ face wash and sashay out the door with confidence after using my Glow Girl Buttery Salt Scrub! Dry Works Wow! More good-looking products to brighten my day! After all the scrubbing and washing from the Wet Works station, we were introduced to the Dry Works station where we were offered diva-style pampering with a variety of Dirty Works lotions and creams for maximum moisturization. Here is the list of Dirty Works products introduced in the Dry Works station. Youth Sexy Thing Day Cream, SGD18.90 (50ml) Supreme Cream Body Butter, SGD15.90 (300ml) Coconut Caress Body Butter, SGD15.90 (300ml) Bling it On! Shimmer Lotion, SGD19.90 (200ml) Bare Necessity Body Lotion, SGD11.90 (300ml) Rumpy Plumpy Lip Pumper, SGD14.90 (8ml) You Soft Touch Hand Cream, SGD8.90 (100ml) My favorites of the pile are the Coconut Caress Body Butter for its delicious coconut fragrance and the Bling it On! Shimmer Lotion for its dual functions – the lotion adds shimmers and sparkles while hydrating the skin. Mani /Pedi Station We arrived at our final station to be treated to a nice manicure session with nail polish from Exposed Professional Nail Lacquer. I heard it was love at first sight for GlamoGirl! The glam goddess liked the nail polishes so much that she brought back 72 yummy colors from the popular UK nail polish brand. We also helped ourselves to some yummy canapes and dessert specially prepared by GlamoGirl! Before we left the party, GlamoGirl generously gifted us a huge goodie bag filled with yummylicious beauty treats. Get Set Go Mini Luxuries The arrival of the bath essentials travel pack is timely as I’m going on a short trip soon! No more lugging heavy bottles of full sized shower gels and lotions. Exposed Professional Nail Lacquer (Lavender Lace and Hot Stuff) Great colors for funky french manicure or polka dot designs! This is not all! I mentioned that I was a huge fan of the body scrub and body lotion at the party and the next thing I know??? GlamoGirl sent me a Glamogirl hamper with the body scrub and lotion in it! She’s the best girlfriend and hopefully yours soon too. *wink* Dirty Works Supreme Cream Body Butter Rich yet lightweight, Dirty Works’ Supreme Cream Body Butter contains Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil to leave your skin feeling silky smooth all day long. Too much is definitely never enough! INGREDIENTS: Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycerin, Parfum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol. Retails at: SGD 15.90 (300 ml) Afterthoughts… The texture of the body butter is rather thick so it takes a bit of rubbing to spread and blend the cream evenly. Despite this small downer, the cream leaves a sweet-smelling fragrance on my body and, best of all, my skin stayed hydrated till I rinsed the cream off with soap. For its long lasting moisturizing properties and sweet scent, 3.5 Honeyz crowns! Buff Your Stuff Scrub OFF WITH THE OLD; UNVEIL THE NEW! Scrub a dub dub. Say hello smooth you’re in the groove! You’ll love this creamy scrub – it buffs roughness away and conditions the skin with Sweet Almond Oil, Shea Butter and Vitamin E. INGREDIENTS: Sucrose, Aqua, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Sucrose Distearate, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol. Retails at: SGD 11.90 (200 ml) Afterthoughts… Doctors have recommended that the best way to eradicate body acne is to exfoliate regularly with a body scrub. As such, I go for body scrub treatments every month to maintain my skin. Lately, I have come to realize that this is a rather expensive ‘fixed expenditure’ and this has urged me to look for a cheaper alternative. So imagine my excitement when I saw the body scrub in my hamper. Only one word was spinning in my head and that was ‘PERFECT’. The body scrub carries the same sweet-smelling fragrance as the Supreme Cream Body butter and I immediately became a fan. Even though the beads were pretty huge, they did not irritate my skin. The shea butter and almond in the scrub left my skin feeling soft and the massage from the beads stimulated my skin to give off a more radiant complexion. 4 Honeyz crowns! 3 in 1 Base, Top & Hardener, Professional Nail Lacquer #72 Exposed professional nail lacquer’ is formulated by Fiabila Nail Technologies of Paris ensuring the highest quality standard at the best possible price. Free from the Toxic Trio formaldehyde, DBP & toluene Retails at: SGD 12.00 (15 ml) Afterthoughts… This is perfect for the price conscious and the lazy bums. Haha! Why? Because the clear nail polish plays triple roles by acting as a base coat, top coat and a hardener all at once. My gelish nails usually last about three weeks but to make sure the polish doesn’t chip early due to my soft nails, I’ll apply a top coat every 3 days. The 3 in 1 nail polish came in handy as it is not only a top coat, it is a hardener too. So this means longer lasting gelish nails for me! This is my gelish nail after 3 weeks. After applying a thin coat of Exposed 3 in 1, my nails immediately looked shiny and glossy. I thought it brought the dull nail ‘back to life’! Juxtaposed my painted gelish nail with an unpainted gelish nail for your comparison.  See the difference?? It’s been 5 days since I applied the nail polish and my soft nails have not chipped! For its affordable price and triple benefits, I give it 4.5 Honeyz crowns! Thanks GlamoGirl for the Glam Rocks! invitation and the wonderful hamper. You’ve made me a very happy girl! Correction. You’ve made all of us very happy girls! For more information on the affordable English beauty products, visit GlamoGirl’s website at  www.glamogirl.com For the latest GlamoGirl news, like the GlamoGirl Facebook Page for instant updates on the GlamoGirl online store. Good news for all Honeyz Belles! Enjoy 20% off your GlamoGirl purchases at www.glamogirl.com with the promo code “ iloveglamogirl ”, valid from now till 31st December 2012! Another great news for Honeyz Belles! I’m conducting a GlamoGirl Facebook giveaway because you ladies are simply amazing! I’m giving away my  Exposed Professional Nail Lacquer (Lavender Lace and Hot Stuff)  to one lucky Honeyz Belle* so if you would like to win, follow these steps! *This is an international giveaway so readers outside of Singapore can take part too!  To win,  like Honeyz Facebook Page  and  share  this photo on your wall. Then comment ‘ Shared ‘ on this photo on Honeyz Facebook Wall. It’s that easy! I’ll announce the winner on 29 September 2012, Saturday at 12pm on  Honeyz’ Facebook Page . Join the contest now! Your road to a sparkling and glamorous 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.

Goodbye static banner and hello interactive Honeyz Billboard! Hola Honeyz Belles! Since my last revamp in July last year, I haven’t done anything drastic to my blog design. However, as my blog grew in content and readership, I’ve also received numerous requests to place ads on my website. This has spurred me to tweak my blog design to accommodate these requests. Of course, I’m really happy to receive these requests but as a regular blog reader myself, I’ve also come to realize that websites that are cluttered with ads are a huge turn off. And as technology advances, I’ve also become less tolerant towards web pages that load too slowly or those that do not care about the art of information architecture. These websites and blogs may be informative but surfing and clicking through the websites to find information can be a huge headache. To avoid these web design pitfalls, I’ve always tried to keep the ads to the left side of the page and label my posts accordingly. But as most usability experts have advised – a website only has eight seconds to capture a visitor’s attention for them to browse the site further so this means the content on the header of the blog is the most crucial. Recently, I’ve also redesigned my Honeyz logo and changed it from this… … to this. To top it off, I’ve many great info on the best buys in town, exciting new online stores and exclusive Honeyz readers offers that I don’t want you to miss out on. So I’ve decided to make changes to my beloved web banner by removing the crown and heart motifs and replacing them with the brand new logo and a content slider that features the latest events, announcements and news in the shopping scene. This new banner is succinct and simpler and best of all, it reflects the interests of my readers and the direction that the blog is heading. I’ve kept my ‘diva-ish’ Honeyz mascot to retain the ‘ Honeyz Belle essence ‘ – a confident and intelligent woman of the 21st century who’s not afraid to express her desires, show off her charm and become the belle of every ball. 😛 I’ve named this new banner – Honeyz Billboard. Why is Honeyz Billboard great for you readers? Watch the billboard like TV. If you find clicking and surfing a hassle, just sit and watch the pictures slide on the Honeyz Billboard like a television set – for the latest and most exclusive news on fashion, beauty and travel. Control the experience. The clickable slide buttons allow you to choose the ads that you want to see by clicking on them to go forward or to go back. Discover more Honeyz treats and privileges. I’ll be sharing first hand news on the latest freebies and giveaways on the billboard. Why is Honeyz Billboard ideal for advertisers? Capture your audience. The dynamic nature of the banner will capture your prospects’ eye immediately. Let your ads do the talking for you. Images featured are usually accompanied by a short message that acts as teaser to further information that can be assessed by clicking on them. Example: Exclusivity. The billboard provides an exclusive platform for you to broadcast your events, brands or products as I’ll only feature five brand messages at a time so each brand gets maximum exposure. This also ensures that loading time is not affected by the large number of images on the interactive billboard. Gain a foothold in the beauty and fashion industry. My target audience are mostly females who are young, beauty conscious and fashion savvy. So if you’re a budding young entrepreneur who wants to break into this booming industry, the billboard might serve as a stepping stone and give your business the exposure you need. Reasonable rates for ad placement. Ad banner placement is available on a monthly basis at reasonable rates. Contact me for pricing. Example: Back to the banner… So I hope this new banner will help you navigate the site better and keep you in the loop on the latest happenings in the fashion and beauty scene. I really like this new slider banner and I hope you guys do too. 🙂 Happy surfing and I’ll talk to you soon! Your friend, Juliana #Advertising #fashion #beauty #travel #advertorial

Advertorial Attention bona-fide fashionistas! New kid – Violet Closet has arrived on the fashion block and they are all set to dazzle your wardrobe with their inaugural collection – Swirl of Romance! Well, I know my face is on the cover but sadly, Violet Closet (VC) is not my latest business venture. In fact, the esteemed online store belongs to my best friends Jo and SJ! Jo(left) and SJ (right). Jo and SJ are well-known among our circle of friends for their trendy and exquisite fashion tastes. These fashion lovers are always spotted carrying the latest IT bag or clad in the most stylish clothes. With this, it is no surprise that our conversation topics never sway away from the finest on the runways and the most glamorous couture collections. Their passion for fashion has definitely made them our fashion royalties. Hence, we were thrilled when they decided to bring their passion to the next level by opening their first online fashion store to showcase clothes that reflect their good taste and affection for fashion. I guess this is all well explained in their slogan – Where fashion meets passion . And your humble blogger was invited to model for their first collection. Whoopie! I have an extremely pear-shaped body such that my heavy bottom prevents me from wearing Size S from most blogshops and my less endowed figure does not fit most Size M clothes too. Imagine the exasperation when shopping for clothes for my body shape! 🙁 So I was ecstatic when VC brought in clothes that were mostly catered to body shapes like mine. Here are some of my faves. Melrose Midi (SGD30) If you have a pear-shaped figure, it probably also means you have thunder thighs. The fashion remedy for such figures is to hide the thighs with a long skirt and expose your shoulders to give the illusion of longer legs and a shapely bod. VC’s midi dresses delivers just that, especially this peach number where gorgeous collar bones are exposed and saddlebags ‘never see the light of day’ under its beautiful pleats and non-sheer chiffon fabric. Sophie Midi (SGD30) Animals prints are really popular these days but not many can offer such sophistication and modern flair as this roaring leopard dress. The inner lining strategically stops at the knee level beneath the sheer wildcat prints to give off a peekaboo effect at the calves region. I love its effortless and chic style. So ladies, sashay into a party in this wild yet feminine VC dress and leave beholders lusting and in awe! Carey Peterpan Midi (SGD30) Who says you can’t be conservative and stylish at the same time? The modest cut and cute buttons exude absolute professionalism and inner charm. But what’s more attractive is how the vintage inspired dress deviates from the norm with its minty fabric and bold mustard Peter Pan collar to bring out the sassiness and individuality of the wearer. For maximum charm factor, cinch waist with a twisted rope belt to skim curves and to accentuate your hourglass figure. Lauren Lace (SGD25) Lace it up with VC’s Lauren Lace top! Lace is the quintessence of a classic yet in-vogue trend. We know that lace outfits are definitely the way to go now as we spot A-List celebs in this classic Hollywood favorite fabric. From left to right: Blake Lively, Hayden Panettiere and Emma Watson Even Audrey Hepburn was a fan! VC not only celebrates the lace trend but ups the fashion game with this season’s favorites – floral prints. Lace floral pattern blouse in black and white. What more can we ask for? Belle Polka Dot Blouse (SGD25) Polka dots are perennial classics that have survived the 70s, 80s, 90s… until now. World renowned designers and stylists are still advocating this trend and I doubt it’s going away any time soon. Credits: whowhatwear.com VC embraces this trend with the release of their Belle Polka Dot blouse that is bound to capture the hearts of fashion gurus and style lovers with its soft comfortable mint fabric that is covered in cute white dots. It’s not everyday that we can find style and comfort all rolled into one! So why are you still here? Visit their website at violetcloset.livejournal.com and like their Facebook page for the latest on discounts and new collections! Psst! Don’t miss out on their opening offer – Free normal postage for items in their first collection – Swirl of Romance! Before I sign off, I thought you might be interested to see some of the behind the scenes photos of the shoot. Now kick off your week with fabulous pieces from Violet Closet ! Your friend, Juliana #advertorial #fashion #fashionreview #VioletCloset

Advertorial Convenient? Checked! Functional?? Checked! Hygienic??? Double checked! That’s right ladies, I am referring to none other than the Enprani Face Designer Auto Pat! Liquid foundation is a hot favorite amongst millions of women as it makes our skin look luminous, yet natural looking when applied. But how do you ensure that your liquid foundation is blended evenly? There are many different ways to apply liquid foundation. I guess the most common practice is to dab the foundation on your face with your fingers. Well… This method is convenient but inadequate as it usually results in an uneven looking skin tone or an overdone look. This method is also very unhygienic as the millions of germs that are lurking under our nails and fingers may be transferred to our face. The foundation is the base of your makeup. So adequately setting the foundation will have you looking impeccably flawless and polished and it will also help you stay that way longer. So what are the other options? Besides our fingers, we may also use sponges and brushes for our foundation application. Even though these makeup tools produce a more even and dewy finish, I’m a larger fan of a recent discovery – Enprani’s motorized foundation applicators. Confused? See video below! Yes. This is the latest beauty sensation that has taken the K-town beautyland by storm. The foundation applicator (Enprani Face Designer Auto Pat) vibrates 4,500 times per minute to ensure that the liquid foundation is spread evenly on the skin. The team at Enprani believes that these microvibrations produces a smoother and more even finish, while creating softer skin over time. Hygiene fans are going to rejoice too because this means you will not have to worry about transferring germs from the hands to the face and getting foundation all over your hands again! Here’s a mini demonstration. I squirted some foundation on the foundation pad. The applicator has two power levels. So I used the higher power on my cheeks and forehead and lower power on my eye, nose and lips area. I switched on the higher power and the foundation immediately flow down slightly as shown below. So I highly recommend you to eject only a small amount of foundation each time to prevent the liquid from dripping off the machine. Here we go! I applied my foundation with Enprani Face Designer Auto Pat on the right side of my face and with my fingers on my left. Here were the results… With the Enprani Face Designer Auto Pat, my large pores were instantly concealed and my skin tone looked revitalized and radiant. Usually, my foundation will start streaking after a couple of hours but the good set has prevented my foundation from sliding too early by blending it evenly onto my skin. So I had a dewy and fresh look for hours! The vibrating action had also made me feel more awake which consequently energized my dull looking complexion. Besides a smoother and cleaner foundation application, the applicator also acts as a face masseur to give your skin that added softness and smooth texture. You may also use the machine to apply your moisturizers and night creams. The vibrating motion will help moisturizers penetrate deeply into the skin layers for maximum hydration. Do this by simply replacing the foundation puff with a clean puff. Do not worry about buying extra puffs as the Enprani Face Designer Auto Pat not only comes with an applicator, it also consists of one bottle foundation 15ml, one tube foundation 15ml, 5 puffs and 2 AA batteries. And all these at only SGD138! It’s a steal I tell you! Enpani Face Designer Auto Pat and Perfect One Foundation The Enprani Face Designer Foundation is a 6-in-1 product : makeup base, whitening, anti-wrinkle, UV protection, foundation. It contains honey, daisy flower and antioxidants to help moisturize and protect the skin. Its applicator head allows you to apply the foundation on your face before spreading it with the Face Designer Auto Pat. Amazing isn’t it? To get your hands on this great product, visit www.korea-facedesigner.com or call Noel at +65 91066601. You may also visit the following stores to try these exciting motorized applicators. Hide &Seek 71 Bussorah Street Singapore 199484 Charme 14 Scotts Road, Far East Plaza, #04-105 Singapore 228213 Psst! The girls at CLEO Singapore will also be featuring the Enprani Face Designer Auto Pat in their November issue so look out for it! Get photo ready with Enprani’s Face Designer Auto Pat! Your friend, Juliana #beautyreview #beauty #beautytips #EnpraniFaceDesignerAutoPat #Enpriani #advertorial

As a new season approaches, I put away last season’s favorites to make way for new fashion delights for my already exploding wardrobe. And this applies to my trusty Macbook too. Hey MB, check out your new clothes! My laptop (MacBook Pro 13″) is my bestest friend. My entire life practically depends on it, from work, to surf and play, to shopping and most importantly to Facebooking! So I make sure I give my best friend the best by giving ‘her’ (yes, it’s a she) the most fashionable protection. Haha! A few months ago, I was shopping in Harajuku, Tokyo when I spotted a sleek white building with the logo ‘Marc by Marc Jacobs’ on it. I squealed before dashing into this five year old store of the global fashion brand. Here’s a brief history of Marc by Marc Jacobs (MBMJ). Introduced in the spring of 2001, Marc by Marc Jacobs is the diffusion line of Marc Jacobs that produces avant-garde fashion designs that retail at lower pricelines. And it was there that I spotted this nifty laptop bag at 13,000 Yen (SGD207) from their Spring-Summer 2012 collection. So I swiftly brought it home! Please allow me to walk you through its cool features. The nylon laptop case is stylishly decorated with Marc Jacobs signature quilting and riveted with an exquisite heritage logo plate. The laptop bag came with a soft and lightweight dust bag as shown below. Even though its zipper is not the smoothest I’ve tried, its edgy design still wins me over. There are two ways to wear the bag. You can either hold the fabric handles or use the detachable and adjustable crossbody strap. The fabric strap drop length is 5”. The length of the shoulder strap drop is 11″ to 22″. This is how the bag looks like on my 161cm (approximately 5’3 feet) frame. Back to the features… I like that the stylish harness clip does not require a lot of force to put on and take off which made it very nail-friendly. The bag also came with a foam pad to maintain the shape of the bag. The interior of the computer case is my most favorite feature. It is lined with faux fur and protective microfiber that is very comfortable to touch. 🙂 The dimensions of the bag are 13″W x 10″H x 2″D so my 13” Macbook fits snugly inside the bag. Besides the Macbook, I reckon most 13-inch laptops will also fit comfortably. I found this photo rather hoodwinking as the bag can definitely contain more than a Macbook. I’d stuffed it with one magazine, one Macbook, one external hard disk and an Apple magic mouse and I could still zip the bag with ease. 🙂 However, to ensure a longer lifespan of the bag, I don’t encourage you to do this often. 😛 The bag provides a convenient exterior velcro pocket for my mouse, gadgets and paraphernalia. Frankly, this was a rather impulsive buy. Before this purchase, my Macbook was already comfortably dressed in Fabrix , but I couldn’t resist the colorful bright prints and the cool logo plaque of this MBMJ bag. The sewing and seams were reasonably well-constructed. Only one loose thread spotted. The only drawback is the fact that the fabric is prone to dirt. Otherwise, I think it was totally worth purging my Fabrix case for this Marc Jacobs darling. Psst! I checked out the MBMJ store at Takashimaya recently and a MBMJ sales assistant told me that the bag was sold within a few weeks of launch. But don’t fret. I spotted other Tapioca Multi cosmetic cases and handbags. MBMJ has also launched more laptop bags for their fall collection, albeit with the same specifications as the Tapioca Multi, they looked edgier and classier. You can check them out here . To sum it up… A fashionable computer bag that protects my technology with elegant plush lining and also a stylish and convenient companion for my globetrotting adventures. 4.5 Honeyz crowns! More Marc Jacobs bags in the future? Definitely! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Honeyz bag reviews are NOT advertorial posts for the bags or brands. I praise or inveigh against bags to aid you in your purchase decisions. I also scrutinize them for your authentication purposes. Endorsements are non-existent unless stated otherwise. #bagreview #fashion #fashionreview #MarcbyMarcJacobs

Epitomize the effortless chic and downtown style with carefully crafted accessories from Triselle.com ! Fall trend alert! This fall, I am loving the chain necklace and my celebrity style crushes are totally approving it too! Check out Miley Cyrus, Jessica Alba, Selena Gomez and Zendaya Coleman in adorbs chain necklaces! Credits: accessories.about.com Credits: www.funkyjewelry.org Credits: www.bopandtigerbeat.com Triselle.com celebrates this trend with a very lovely assortment of chain necklaces in their store. Dual Chain Necklace, SGD24.90 Long Braided Necklace, SGD21.90 Here’s my pick! Layer Chain Necklace, SGD24.90 Afterthoughts… So what do you think of it? I picked it for its versatility – I’ve worn it with feminine floral dresses, androgynous clothes and cool edgy outfits. It went really well with all of them. The necklace comprises seven black chains and three warm gold chains that totally compliments my pale skin tone. It is 19 inches long when clasped. Since the funky accessory is not very long, it is impossible to make another loop. So don’t expect a double layered necklace look with this Triselle darling, unless you like chokers (pun fully intended). I’ve been wearing this almost everyday and the brushed-gold chains have not tarnished. This is very unlike my Forever 21 gold necklaces that usually fade out after the first wear. Well, if you’re looking for a statement piece, this is definitely not the accessory for you. But if you’re looking for something subtle and understated but edgy and affordable, I’ll highly recommend you to purchase this necklace. 4.5 Honeyz crowns! Photography Model Brighten your outfits this weekend with Triselle Accessories ! TGIF Honeyz Belles! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: I know I’m going to sound like a broken record but I would like to emphasize again that Honeyz fashion reviews are NOT advertorial posts. I do not endorse any of those brands featured. Rather, I’m trying to show you how normal girls (girls with non-supermodel statures) look like in clothing from these famous boutiques. This is to aid you in making informed purchase decisions when it comes to updating your fashion wardrobe. 🙂 #fashion #fashionreview #Triselle

Were I to sum up the Rachel K Skincare Launch Party in a few words, it would be this: A sizzling evening of mindless laughter with beauty lovers and leading social media personnel set against the tranquil backdrop of a nature reserve at Spa Boutique ! Yes, the innovation never stops! After the resounding success of their cosmetics line, budding young beauty brand, Rachel K is back to conquer the beauty scene with their latest skincare range ‘See the Difference’. This time Rachel Kum (founder of Rachel K Cosmetics and Miss Singapore Universe 2009) employs cutting edge technology and the most advanced anti-ageing ingredients that includes Swiss Apple Stem Cell extract to help ordinary girls like us achieve ‘beauty queen’ complexion! And to celebrate the birth of this new skincare range, Rachel K held a product launch party at urban sanctuary, Spa Boutique. I attended the event in my capacity as a review blogger. You bet that I was both happy and honored when I received this stylish invitation. Upon arrival, I was promptly greeted by the friendly beauty queen, Rachel Kum herself! Yes. Despite being very busy with the organization of the event and logistics, she still made time to personally welcome us to the event and even made small talk with some of us. In the flesh, she is even more beautiful, slim and radiant than she appears in print ads. But what resonated most with me was her friendly and humble personality and her bright warm smiles. So here I am with Elrica . Well, it is definitely not the best photo we had taken that night. My camera (Lumix GF2) does not capture that well at night. Its so-called DSLR properties do not help either. So tried for another shot with flash this time. Hmm.. not too bad. We met the other invitees and took photos while waiting for the rest of the guests to arrive. From left to right: Amanda, me, Elrica, Priyanka, Michelle and Qiuting Then the party was kick-started by Lush 99.5FM DJ, Angelique Teo’s sweet introduction of the Rachel K brand and a chic selection of yummylicious canapes and candy pop sticks. Event host – Angelique Teo The girls were crazy about the good-looking and delicious canapes! From left to right: Carrie, Ju-ann and Elrica Credits: https://www.facebook.com/Rachelkcosmetics The star of the show! Well, you know they are ‘show-stealers’ when you see this… Bloggers crowd around the Rachel K products. Even I was busy snapping photos of these revolutionary beauty products! Snap, snap, snap! This was a Rachel K event so there was no way we were not going to invite the founder of the brand, Rachel to speak! Credits: https://www.facebook.com/Rachelkcosmetics So there she was, in all her elegance, addressing her guests and media friends. Credits: https://www.facebook.com/Rachelkcosmetics Next, we were wowed by a product demonstration by Youtube make-up guru Sarah Chaudhry. She prepped the model’s face for makeup with products from the Rachel K skincare line and finished off the process with the Radiance Illuminator ‘Lotus Stem Cell’ Hydrogel Mask. Credits: https://www.facebook.com/Rachelkcosmetics After 15 minutes, the mask was removed and it revealed a more radiant complexion. Then Sarah perked up the model’s look with Rachel K cosmetics. After the interesting and informative product demo, we all took turns to take photos with Rachel. Rachel and Elrica. Starstruck me and Rachel. The penultimate segment of the party was a lucky draw. Winners of the lucky draw got to take photos with Rachel while wearing her Miss Universe crown! Nope, they did not get to keep the crown. Still, it was a great privilege, don’t you think? Then the event culminated with a group photo. Credits: https://www.facebook.com/Rachelkcosmetics Thanks Rachel, Karen and the rest of the Rachel K team for the invitation. You guys did an awesome job and congratulations on an extremely successful and well-attended event! Well, now we’ve come to the more exciting part of this post. What’s in the goodie bag????!! It’s crazy! I received ten items in total including a photo souvenir from the event! Ever since I started using Rachel K’s CC cream , I’ve been a convert. I love their products. In fact I’ve been trying to get my hands on their Mineral CC Pressed Powder too! But it is always sold out. Hrmph! Actually, I also secretly wished Rachel K will invite me to their press events! 😛 So receiving the invitation and their goodie bag was pretty much like this… The blue fairy appears and rewards Pinocchio by giving him life. Pinocchio must haven been ecstatic. Well, I guess I had the same feeling too when I received my goodies. 😛 These were the products in my Rachel K launch party goodie bag. Radiance Illuminator Hydrogel Mask The mask delivers 11-18% more moisture than traditional skincare sheet masks. Made with Stem Cells extracted from the lotus flower, it promotes the division of skin cells, enhancing the skin’s intrinsic ability to renew itself. Its gel-like texture contours to your face leaving it soft and hydrated, while refining fine lines and wrinkles. For normal, oily, or acne-prone skin, its natural extracts clear out pores without irritation, while its hydrating ingredients deliver oil-free moisturizing and radiance. Price: SGD5.90 per sheet Psst! Redeem a free Rachel K Hydrogel mask here . Multivitamins Booster – Booster Serum This product combats the effects of time and nourishes your skin with a high concentration of Vitamin C that promotes collagen renewal and helps to lighten and brighten skin, and Vitamin E that offers the highest degree of protection from environmental free radicals. This formula is further enriched with seaweed and Zinc to stabilize skin, Vitamins E and F to soothe it, and sunscreen to protect it. Price: SGD32 for 30ml Youth Spell Day Cream The cream re-generates and turns back the time on your skin with revolutionary all-natural PhytoCellTec™. Using outer Stem Cells derived from plants, it encourages skin Stem Cells to perform at optimal level, decreasing wrinkle depth, rejuvenating skin and fighting against chronological ageing. PhytoCell uses a rare swiss apple (renowned for its longevity) that protects skin cells against oxidative stress and repairs damaged DNA. PhytoCell Tec contains phospholipids that deliver apple stem cells deep into the skins matrix, allowing your skin to renew itself. Price: SGD20 for 30ml Midnight Miracle Night Cream This night cream improves the quality of all skin types, especially oily and irritated complexions, with an advanced formulation of innovative ingredients. The cream contains Resistem™(a break-through ingredient that helps the skin to naturally decrease its level of pro-ageing agents), ACNACIDOL™ BG, EVERMAT™ and RonaCare® Bisabolol that work together to detoxify and soothe skin, leaving it even-toned and regenerated. Daily use will decrease shine and the appearance of redness by improving your skin’s overall moisture balance. Price: SGD29 for 30ml Stem Cell Purifying Cleanser The cleansing gel is formulated with innovative PhytoCellTec™ technology that boosts the natural performance of human skin stem cells, it prevents loss of moisture and maintains your skin’s balance naturally, cleansing it without the use of foaming chemicals. And uses witch Hazel and Aloe Vera to soothe and refresh. Price: SGD19 for 80ml Youth Eye Complex The eye cream nourishes the skin around your eyes with a potent certified organic formulation. Made with active ingredients extracted from algae, and enriched with certified organic Aloe Vera, Shea Butter, Jojoba & Olive Oils and Squalane, this anti-ageing eye cream harnesses the regenerative powers of nature to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and delay signs of aging. Price: SGD35 for 15 ml Mineral CC Pressed Powder (Medium) Rachel K Mineral Color Control blemish balm pressed powder is a 4-in-1 makeup foundation, a natural mineral makeup concealer, powder and SPF 15 protection. The pigment-rich powder protects skin with antioxidants and bound with Organic Shea Butter and Vitamin E. It is designed to glide on smoothly to blend with and allow the natural skin tone to show through and provides excellent coverage for flawless finish that lasts all day. This full-coverage mineral foundation is good for every skin type and condition, from oily skin to dry, mature types. Price: SGD38 for 12g Rachel K Mineral CC Cream CC cream is essentially a much-improved and refined BB cream created and developed in the lands of glowing complexions- Japan and Korea. BB creams combine skincare benefits while providing coverage and Mineral CC Cream is formulated to retain those benefits but with added nourishing ingredients for superior skincare. Furthermore, Mineral CC cream has been designed with special attention to providing much more effective skin coverage (you can even use it to substitute foundation) and its lighter texture gives a smoother, radiant yet non-oily (matte) finish! Price: SGD29.90 for 40g Rachel K completes the beauty kit with a sleek and convenient makeup pouch. It comes with a pocket mirror for all our makeup fixes! I can’t wait to try these products and share the results with you. 😀 Meanwhile, I have great news for you CC cream fans out there! Yes! You’ve guessed it right! I’m conducting another Facebook Giveaway! To thank you guys for your continuous support of my blog and my Facebook page, I’m giving one of my favorite beauty products – the Rachel K CC Cream to one lucky Honeyz Belle! This is an international giveaway so readers outside of Singapore can take part too! To win, like Honeyz Facebook Page and share this photo on your wall. Then comment ‘Shared‘ on this photo on Honeyz Facebook Wall. I’ll announce the winner on 15 September 2012, Saturday at 12pm on Honeyz’ Facebook Page . You know you want to win this product because the multi-award winning CC Cream now has a new accolade by Watsons Health, Wellness and Beauty Awards 2012 – Most innovative CC cream (All Time Favorite). 🙂 So click here to take part now! Good luck! ❤ Your friend, Juliana #beautyreview #contest #beauty #RachelK #FacebookGiveaway #BloggerEvent

Sponsored Review Besides chunky accessories and pretty hairdos, beautiful nails are also important adornments to complete a stylish appearance. And big kudos to Streedirectory.com , who gave me a nice salon treat to dress up my nails! This time at My Little Nail Space ! It is a bright Friday afternoon and to make it even brighter… I’m on my way to My Little Nail Space at Whampoa West for a nails revamp! I’m not familiar with Whampoa area so not surprisingly, I felt lost the moment my train arrived at Boon Keng MRT. Whipped out my phone for directions. Courtesy of Streetdirectory.com app With the assistance of my Streetdirectory.com app , I left Boon Keng MRT via Exit B, headed right towards the block of flats and arrived at the salon within three minutes. 🙂 Jean (the owner of My Little Nail Space) came out to receive me. Haha! I felt like a celebrity! I entered their premises and was immediately overwhelmed by the hundreds of nail polish colors at their reception. I’m super into interior design right now, and I’m all for Edwardian decor and intricate Victorian details. So I can’t help but notice that they did not use the traditional chandelier for their Edwardian theme. Instead, they opted for a planet-like lamp as the room’s centerpiece. Very creative. The overall look was refreshing and very welcoming. Then I was promptly ushered to my seat for my nail treatment. I sat beside Samantha (a regular Nail Space customer) whom I thought had a really nice pair of legs and a set of gorgeous toe nails. Don’t get me wrong. I do not have a feet fetish. But she did have nice toes and nails. See for yourself! At this juncture, I noticed that the Nail Space nail technician was decorating Samantha’s toe nails with beautifully drawn flowers. She was like a Nail Picasso! Check out the “canvas”! No photos of Samantha as she was very shy so more photos of her tootsies and nails! The final product! Incredible skills. Now you know where to go for hand drawn nail art! Nail Space has many nail art catalogues like the one shown below and I was asked to choose my favorite nail design from one of them. While I was trying to rack my brains to decide the design I want, I noticed Jean’s gorgeous french jeweled nails. And I immediately made my decision. 🙂 Now let’s get down to work! Winnie (my nail magician for the afternoon) carefully removed my ‘pink and pearls’. Winnie applied acetone on my nails with a cotton pad then wrapped my fingers with tin foil. Alien fingers! Cut, file, buff! Nail and Hand Harmony’s Gelish ‘Black Shadow’ was used for the tip. Then my nails were sent to the LED Lamp (aka oven) for curing. This will dry the gel polish within seconds without smudging. Winnie added gelish color ‘Water Field’ for the glittery effect. Winnie thought my nails weren’t glittery enough so she went all out and sprinkled bigger glitters for a disco ball effect. And after some curing… Tadah! Winnie was such a perfectionist. During the filing and trimming, she made sure that every detail was taken care of – cuticles were pushed back, peeling skin were removed and nails tips were shaped neatly. She also applied several coats of polish to ensure a long lasting finish. Even though the session took longer than usual, I was thankful that nothing was overlooked as my nails looked perfect afterwards! Afterthoughts… I always had the impression that black polish is a nail fashion faux pas. Somehow, I thought they might make nails appear shorter and stouter or look too spunky on our dainty fingers. Well, I guess I was wrong. Black nail polish can create more flattering proportions. My nails did not look shorter, instead they looked elegantly longer. Thank you Nail Space for the wonderful service and ‘nail color enlightenment’. Haha! All in all, I love the friendly atmosphere and cozy environment of the salon. I also like that the salon offers a vast array of nail polish hues to choose from. For their great service and talented nail technicians, 4 Honeyz crowns! Great news nail fashionistas! My Little Nail Space is offering the following discounts for first timers: Classic Manicure & Pedicure at SGD 42 Gelish Manicure & Cuticle at SGD 30 Express Manicure & Pedicure at SGD 22 Their branches: Blk 34 #01-51, Whampoa West, 330034 Tel : +65 6291 2672 People’s Park Complex #03-02, 1 Park Road, 059108 Tel: +65 6536 1622 For further information on their services and rates, visit their website at www.streetdirectory.com/nail-space or Facebook page . Have fun and I’ll talk to you soon! 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 genuine and honest. #SalonReview #beautyreview #beauty #MyLittleNailSpace #SponsoredReview #Streetdirectory

Fashion trailblazer Hello Blogshop is back with trendy animal prints that will help you ROAR with style! Ok… make that ‘MEOW with style’. Conversational prints (also known as novelty prints) are so hot these days. If you’re wondering what ‘conversational prints’ are… According to fashion designer and The Hills star Lauren Conrad, conversational prints are classified as any print with a recognizable picture in it, such as cats, birds, stars or even pies! It can be anything. Credits: LaurenConrad.com Check out these pretty starlets in the flirty prints! Credits: Fabsugar.com And Hello Blogshop is all out to let you shop and flaunt the print trend with its latest collection! The folks at Hello Bloghsop have not left me out. They sent me this gorgeous cat print skirt to celebrate the last days of summer style! Alright, it’s time to release the inner kitty in me with this stylish cat number! Alright, maybe not. More photos of the skirt! Enjoy! Afterthoughts… The viscose polyester fabric exuded much wanted laid-back glamor. I think anyone will fall head over heels with the flowy and light nature of the material. The inner lining was hemmed perfectly with no loose threads and the elastic waist band also fit smoothly against my expanding waist. Ten thumbs up for its smooth comfy fabric and superlative quality! Conversational prints are not only reserved for picnics and beaches, it can also look effortlessly sophisticated and feminine for an evening dinner date. Pair the Catty Skater skirt with a corset top and swanky stilettos and you’ll be all set for a glamorous night out. Overall, I love the fine quality of the dress and its ability to skim the curves and cinch the waist, so… … 4.5 Honeyz crowns! Photography Model P.S. Like Honeyz Facebook Page to receive exclusive content on the latest free samples, blog posts and the gamut of privileges that you can enjoy as Honeyz Readers! Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: I know I’m going to sound like a broken record but I would like to emphasize again that Honeyz fashion reviews are NOT advertorial posts. I do not endorse any of those brands featured. Rather, I’m trying to show you how normal girls (girls with non-supermodel statures) look like in clothing from these famous boutiques. This is to aid you in making informed purchase decisions when it comes to updating your fashion wardrobe. 🙂 #fashion #fashionreview #HelloBlogshop

Sponsored Review Who says marathons have to be like this? They can jolly well be like this! Have you ever taken part in a spa marathon? Well, I have and it was the best experience ever! A few weeks ago, I was invited by Streetdirectory.com to their inaugural spa marathon at Liang Seah Street. During which, I got to enjoy a couple of beauty treatments from highly-recommended beauty salons with no stipulation. Yes, it was not a competition and I did not have to finish the treatments within a given time. 😀 So here I am at my first “station”- Hado Beauty Wellness, located in the heart of Bugis Street at 26A Liang Seah Street Singapore 189047 (Opposite Bugis Junction.) Upon arrival, I was served a nice cup of warm tea in a heart-shaped cup held by an equally adorable heart-shaped saucer. Then I was presented a consultation card to fill in details of my general and skin health history. I revealed that I have acne prone and sensitive skin on the card so the beauty therapists at Hado Beauty Wellness suggested that I try their organic GAMMA PGA Anti-Aging Deep Facial Spa that uses all natural ingredients. I’m an advocator of organic beauty products (click here to find out why) and organic facials in Singapore are as rare as the golden fleece from Greek mythology. So I was exhilarated to try this new treatment. Of course, an organic facial treatment wouldn’t be complete without organic beauty products. Hada Beauty Wellness uses Babor’s Baborganic range for the GAMMA PGA Anti-Aging Deep Facial Spa. This was my room for the treatment. These photos did not do it justice as the room was actually nicely decorated with low candle flames from candle votives and ceiling drapes which I didn’t manage to capture on my camera. So I took this photo from the Hado Beauty Wellness Facebook Page to give you a better picture. Love the soft and romantic ambience. And my treatment began with cleansing and a warm towel wrapped around my face… … like this. I know I look like one of the aliens from Prometheus now but trust me, this was the best part of the treatment. The warm wrap created a soothing and comforting effect which subsequently helped to relax and calm my mind and body. Good hydration helps to preserve the skin’s elasticity and softness so the beauty therapist conducted a hydration test with this pen-like tool to check the hydration level of my skin. Well, she concluded that my skin needs to be hydrated as much as possible so here we go with a “hydration-centric” facial treatment. Good stress management also improves skin condition so the beauty therapist began with a chest, neck and face massage with these wet icy cool tools to calm nerves and relax the stress away. Then a 20-minute mask with Babor’s Baborganic products. After she removed the mask, she culminated the treatment with a head massage using a towel. Aaaah.. heavenly. Envious? Don’t be! Because you can also enjoy the GAMMA PGA Anti-Aging Deep Facial Spa at a fraction of its original price! How cool is that?! Quote ‘Honeyz‘ when you visit Hado Beauty Wellness and get the pampering facial treatment at SGD68 only (U.P. SGD280). Call them at +65 6338 4532 for an appointment. For further information, visit their website at www.hado.com.sg Go try it and let me know what you think! Next up! Our spa marathon continues with another pampering beauty treatment from Sophia Brow House located at 28A Liang Seah Street Singapore 189049. From the entrance, I guess you can tell it delivers more than just brow-shaping services. Full services below! The salon. And their friendly staff. It is a two-story salon. The spiral staircase leads to the manicure section of the salon. The cuticles and nail plates on my feet have been neglected for a while so I thought this is a great opportunity to trim those unkempt nails. Don’t look if you’re the squeamish sort! The nail technician commented that my legs look rather dry and gave them a leg spa! The Streetdirectory.com crew took photos of Grace (who was in the spa marathon too) and me… … and my ugly feet. I’ve used Gelish Magneto’s Electric Metal Lover on my nails and I really loved it. So I decided to choose this color again for my feet. Here’s the end product. Tadah! For more details on Sophia Brow House and their services, call them at +65 63368802 or consult their website at www.sophiabrowhouse.com . So now you know, Liang Seah Street is not only a steamboat street, it is also a beauty outlet. Talk about hidden treasures! Finally, thank you Streetdirectory.com for organizing this! 😀 P.S. Like Honeyz Facebook Page to receive exclusive content on the latest free samples, blog posts and the gamut of privileges that you can enjoy as Honeyz Readers! Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . Your friend, Juliana 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 genuine and honest. #HadoBeautyWellness #gelishnailpolish #beautyreview #beauty #Streetdirectory #beautytips #SophiaBrowHouse