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Sponsored Review Hada Labo returns to Beautyland with an enhanced formula and a new promise that ‘One drop unlocks younger looking eyes’. They say old age creeps up on you like a thief in the night. I agree with the statement only to a certain extent because I think the “thief” does give hints before he sneaks up on you. And these ‘hints’ come in the form of wrinkles around our eyes. We all know that the earliest signs of aging is shown on our eyes. This is because the skin around our eyes is the thinnest and most delicate and as the skin elasticity depletes, loose skin will be most evident around the eye area first. It is also very sensitive to stress. If you are under frequent amounts of stress, the skin around the eye area will also age prematurely. Even though the development of sagging and loose skin around the eye area is a natural process, it is still possible to slow down the aging process by taking preventative measures and start using a reputable eye cream to get rid of the ugly crow’s feet. And Hada Labo is excited to aid you in your anti-wrinkle journey with her latest product – Super Hyaluronic Moisturizing Eye Cream! The Hada Labo eye cream contains: 1. 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid (Super, Nano, Normal) for thorough and deep moisturization, 2. ACTIFLOW ingredient to increase blood circulation, lightens dark circles and puffiness and 3. Jojoba Oil to smoothen the fine lines around the eye area. Just like all Hada Labo products, this eye cream is SIMPLE: pH balanced with no animal derivatives, fragrance, mineral oil, alcohol nor colorant. It is gentle on all skin types including sensitive skin. Here’s what I thought about the product… First, I want to commend the sleek and portable packaging that makes it extremely flight-friendly. During flights (especially a long-haul one), my skin tends to become dry a wee bit faster than usual so the Hada Labo eye cream is not only a great moisturizer for the skin around my eyes but my face too. The texture of the cream is lightweight, non-tacky and non-greasy. The cream felt sticky at first but the stickiness quickly faded when the cream seeped into the pores of my skin. The cream eradicated dullness by revealing a more glowing complexion underneath the eyes and the best part is – it is also fragrance-free so if you have sensitive skin like me, I believe this is a huge plus for you too. To top it off, most eye creams make me tear and I’m glad this baby doesn’t. No more stinging sensation on eyelids. The folks at Hada Labo suggested using this twice a day. Well, I guess that’s reasonable. I apply the eye cream before make-up (suggested by a friend who has fantastic complexion) and before I go to sleep. Honeyz Beauty Tip! Dab the eye cream with your ring finger (or fourth finger) as it exerts the least amount of force on the sensitive skin around your eye area. Start dotting the serum underneath the eye, above your cheekbone then work your way towards the skin under the tear duct. I’m not sure if the eye cream banishes fine lines since I’ve only used it for a week. But I believe with prolonged use, the product will energize the tired skin around your eyes. All in all, a great product that I recommend adding to your skincare arsensal. 4.5 Honeyz crowns! The Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Eye Cream (15g) is available at all Watsons nationwide at SGD 21.90. Another great news from Hada Labo! Hada Labo has enhanced the formula of its best-selling product SHA Hydrating Lotion with new ‘Nano’ Super Hyaluronic Acid. Even though the packaging and texture haven’t changed a bit but the contents definitely have! This new ‘Nano’ formula boosts the hydration power of the lotion to enable full and thorough hydration from skin surface to deep within. And how does it do it? With molecules that are 20 times smaller than the normal Hyaluronic Acid molecule. So what are you waiting for? Get your hands on this Hada Labo bestseller at all Watsons stores! Or redeem a free sample of the Hydrating Lotion by liking Hada Labo’s Facebook Page ! Besides, prosing on about great products, I also want to remind you that great skin comes from a colorful diet of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and low in fat content. With this, I wish you all the best in your anti-aging quest! 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 were sponsored, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are genuine and honest. #beauty #beautyreview #beautytips #HadaLabo

Sponsored Review Lose weight (while relaxing) does not get any easier than this! Today, I embarked on a train trip towards an unfamiliar direction – to the west side of Singapore. And this blog post documents the chronicles of my ‘Journey to the West’. 🙂 Here goes! I took the train on the North South Line and arrived at Choa Chu Kang Station, then hopped on the LRT (along the Bukit Panjang LRT Line) to go to Teck Whye LRT Station to finally (deep breath) reach my destination – ITE College West! No, I’m not here for school or to teach. In fact, I’m here for a delightful spa session! Yes. There’s a full-fledged spa right smack in the middle of the school. And today, I was invited by the spa, Jabelle De Beaute to try out their services. This is me with Kathy and Sharon, the owners of Jabelle De Beaute. We sat down for a brief consultation where they tried to understand some of my body woes before giving any recommendations. My hectic schedule has bred a neglected diet and an unhealthy lifestyle. It doesn’t help that I’m also exercise-deprived. So I’m in a pretty bad shape now – dull skin and flabby physique. And now, I’m desperate for a miracle revival measure that can help me restore the radiance of my skin and firm up my jello legs. Upon hearing this, the ladies at Jabelle De Beaute suggested that I try their Slimming Massage and MEED Treatment that stimulates and revitalizes cells and tissues to achieve a slimmer and trimmer body. I was excited! Look at that happy face! 😀 Before the treatment began, the Jabelle ladies introduced the products that they were going to use during the treatment. And they include: Body Scrub Balancing Energy Massage Gel The treatment seeks to marry the benefits of a slimming massage and a spa retreat to give you the most rejuvenating and satisfying experience. The following wholesome products are used to achieve my weight loss goals and total relaxation at the same time. They contain natural ingredients such as wheatgerm oil, macadamia oil and jojoba oil. Massage oil for slimming Massage oil for relaxation Aromatherapy oils were used to balance and completely relax the body and mind. And let the treatment begin! Excited! I was led to the first room for my body scrub. The room was romantically lit with votive candles and serenaded by soothing jazz music. After the body scrub, I went into the steam bath cabin beside the massage room… … and took a nice 15-minute steam bath to enhance blood circulation and soothe my tired muscles. After the relaxing steam bath session, I was led to a different massage room for my massage. Before the massage began, I was asked to directly inhale the chosen aromatherapy oil (in this case I chose the lavender scent) deeply for five times. This produces a comforting and uplifting effect on the mind and body. Thereafter, my MEED treatment begins. The MEED treatment ties in both the western medicine and the traditional chinese medicine (TCM) studies with a massage that regulates the energy flow from superficial to deeper levels, from the exterior to the interior. Sounding like a yoga coach now eh? During the treatment, the therapists used a machine that delivered gentle electric pulses to my sagging muscles. According to Sharon, this will induce muscle contractions on my body and improve blood circulation. The end result will be firmer skin and fat that are easier to burn when I exercise later. Here’s what I think about the treatment… Honestly, the treatment was not the most comfortable I’ve tried. I have a pretty low pain threshold so the electric pulses felt slightly painful especially on areas where there are less fats such as the calves and arms. Throughout the treatment, Sharon periodically asked if I was feeling okay. Finally, I sheepishly told her that I wasn’t feeling too comfortable and she immediately altered the treatment slightly. She used the machine on areas with more fats and massaged (with bare hands) on areas with less. Aaah… Much better. After the treatment, I felt extremely thirsty. I guess it was due to dehydration by the steam bath. I was immediately served a cup of warm water by the Jabelle ladies. I had mild muscle aches after the treatment – like those you get after a workout. But I thought the results were still pretty satisfactory. As seen in the introductory photo, I weighed myself in the morning before the treatment and I was at 47.5kg and after, I weighed 46.4kg! According to Sharon, the quick weight loss is a common phenomenon. The relaxed muscles from the MEED treatment weighs lesser than the tense muscles before. So the loss is only temporary! However, she emphasized that prolonged stimulation of the cells and tissues by the MEED treatment coupled with a healthy lifestyle (i.e. regular exercise and a balanced diet), will hasten the slimming process and produce long-lasting results. Overall, it was a great experience. The spa treatment was both relaxing and rejuvenating and I thought I smelled like a huge lavender flower after the treatment. I also loved the welcoming and cosy ambience of the spa. Credits: www.streetdirectory.com/jabelledebeaute Credits: www.streetdirectory.com/jabelledebeaute The beauty therapists were very experienced and offered excellent service. From left to right: Sharon, me and Kathy. Thanks Kathy and Sharon for inviting me! 4 Honeyz crowns for the overall spa experience at Jabelle De Beaute! Besides slimming, Jabelle De Beaute also offers a whole suite of spa services from facial treatments, massage services and eye treatments. For further information on their services and prices, consult their website at www.streetdirectory.com/jabelledebeaute or call them at +65 6764 7683. They are located at, ITE College West (Choa Chu Kang) #02-05, 1 Choa Chu Kang Grove, (S)688236 The campus is humongous and the salon is plopped in the middle of it. So here’s a guide on how you can get there. Look out for a 7-Eleven convenience store that is located on the opposite of the main entrance of the school. Then walk along the long path near the convenience store. Until you see this mini billboard. Tadah! You’ve arrived Jabelle De Beaute! Thought you might be interested… Behind the scenes! Product shoots! This was actually my first slimming treatment and here are my thoughts on such treatments… I think it’s a fallacy to think that you can rely solely on steam baths and massages to lose weight. Like Sharon said, you’ll still have to do your part to maintain a healthy lifestyle and get rid of vices such as smoking or drinking alcoholic beverages for these body shape treatments to work well. Slimming treatments and products will only support your slimming journey by expediting the weight loss. For best results, you’ll still have to watch what you eat, sleep well and stay happy! Finally, I’m signing off with these words… Cheers to good health! 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. #JabelleDeBeaute #SalonReview #beautyreview #beauty #SponsoredReview #SpaReview

This season, Victoria’s Secret is all set to make you feel “as good as gold”! You know that Gold is THE color of the moment when you spot A-list celebs in the rich brassy hue. Elle Fannine (left) and Miranda Cosgrove(right) I bought an iPad two months ago, so I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect gold iPad case until I spotted this at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)’s Victoria’s Secret (VS) store! Tadah! The case is made of calf leather and is stylishly covered with embossed GOLD python prints! Talk about luck! Besides protecting my iPad from shocks and scratches, this stylish Gold Python Envelope iPad Case also doubles as a sleek chic evening clutch! Aww… Have you fallen in love with it too? Here’s what I think of it… Priced at SGD166, this sleek looking clutch measures 8 inches wide and 10-3/4 inches long and can be easily tucked into a larger purse. When it looks this gorgeous, I doubt I’ll ever do that. 😛 Despite its puny physique, it can accommodate all iPad models and ‘flat necessities’ such as cards, smartphones, foundation cases… … and a FAT wallet. Any bigger and it will give it a less ‘eye-pleasing’ shape. The inside of the iPad case is lined with luxurious pink coated leather which somehow reminds me of Christian Louboutin’s signature red-soled shoes. Credits: blsipla.typepad.com Even though the snap fastener keeps the items safe but it can be quite a struggle to open and close the bag. I would very much prefer a magnetic snap closure. Here’s my favorite feature of the bag. The carved VS button. All in all, a great accessory for the iPad and my outfits. 3.5 Honeyz crowns! I’ve been pretty brutal on my wallet. Here are some other VS items I’ve acquired for my retail therapy. Tropical Bandeau Bikini , PINK Yoga Pants in Sugarplum , And cozy short fleece robe in royal blue . What about you? What have you bought lately? 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 #VictoriasSecret

Advertorial nEbO celebrates its big 5 at Downtown East with a party filled with much youth, vigor and absent-minded smiles and laughter. Click for more snippets of the event! Here I am with the official nEbO Birthday Bash Bloggers team! From left to right: Yi Jing, Valerie, me, Ju Ann, Agnes and HP Juicy orange balloons were handed out to the excited kids! We were chatting in front of the stage when we were approached by… … a street magician! He was brilliant and immediately caught the attention of the stage host. The host left the stage and came down to interview him. Haha! Then… The host conveniently dragged us on stage for some games too. We played charades where we have to act out the words for the final player to guess what the “secret” phrase was. I was super nervous. I think I wasn’t even sure what I was doing. Haha! Check out those crazy acts! Later, more magic acts by Enigma – nEbO’s Magic interest group. While waiting for the cast members of ‘On the Fringe’, we explored the Bazaar by Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Yes, you saw it right. iPod Nanos up for grabs at the auctions. See what you’ve missed! Yi Jing shopping away! These Ngee Ann students sure know how to make a buck with those great visual merchandising and advertising ideas. Check out the walking billboards! Up and coming entrepreneurs! There’s no way I’m going to be left out of this shopping frenzy so I did some shopping too! I bought these rings for SGD5 each from a store by Emmably.com . This was Emmably.com’s store. I got to choose from the assortment of choices below. And these eye candies caught my attention. I’m a snacker so… … give me my cookie! Petit24 Green Tea Chips Cookie There was also a Photo Booth with props where you can take Polaroid photos for only SGD2*! *All proceeds go to charity. Here’s my polaroid with one of the Ngee Ann Polytechnic students. At this juncture, we heard Ju Ann’s name being announced. She won the Bazaar lucky draw! Look at that happy smile! Psst! The goodie bag includes a SGD50 Capitaland Voucher and a bottle of Calvin Klein perfume!! Whoa! We headed back to the stage to welcome the arrival of the ‘On the Fringe’ cast. The young stars shared their experience on acting and dealing with their new found fame. Yet, they maintained that they are still regular kids who joke around with friends and go to the movies. Psst! Kimberly revealed that she’s actually a nEbO member and often visits the Cathay Cinema at Downtown East for her nEbO movie perks. Their special appearance culminated with stage games with their fans. Next up! It’s auction time! Let the ‘Crazy Bidding’ begin! Star items were sold for absurd prices. Psst! A Crumpler bag (worth SGD100) was successfully bidded for SGD65 only! During the auction, I had to leave for the Singapore Blog Awards Ceremony and guess what I missed out? A Sing Mob! * Sing Mob is actually a surprise Flash Mob by nEbO’s youth singers Too bad I missed it. 🙁 Here are some photos of the sing mob by Yi Jing. For full coverage of the sing mob, visit Yi Jing’s website at chandelierdreams.blogspot.sg . I had a blast at nEbO’s birthday bash! It was nice to be surrounded by these youths and their restless energy. It reminded me of those blissful days of fun and frolic and made me feel mentally young again. 😀 Thank you nEbO for inviting me! You too! Sign up for your nEbO card to relieve that youthful lifestyle again! 😀 For post-event online sign-ups, provide promo code: 12NEBOBLOGGERJUL to enjoy the following promotion. – 1 Year (online) nEbO membership package of $20.00, member will be rewarded 600 LinkPoints. – 3 Years (online) nEbO membership package of $39.00, member will be rewarded 3000 LinkPoints. Promotion valid till 4 Aug 2012. Click here to sign up! Were you at the party too? Did you enjoy yourself? Share your experiences and photos with me too! Your friend, Juliana #advertorial #BloggerEvent #nEbO

Yes, the celeb coveted beauty brand Nip and Fab has finally arrived on our sunny shores! Maria Hazistefanis has done it once again! After the major success of premium cult beauty brand Rodial , Maria is back with another beauty revolution, Nip + Fab (or Nip and Fab)! The name ‘Nip + Fab’ was playfully twisted from the word ‘nip and tuck’ because of its clinically tested range that promises to deliver “cosmetic surgery results” with targeted treatments, from brightening and anti-ageing to skin smoothing and firming. Within weeks, the freshly launched Nip + Fab is already causing a frenzy in the beauty industry with the following products, Nip and Fab Products (From left to right): Cellulite Fix, Tummy Fix, Dry Leg Fix, Bust Fix, Multi-Fix Oil and Dry Hand Fix Well, this new range definitely deserve all the bragging rights because it is also favored by highly acclaimed celebrities: Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Victoria Beckham, Sienna Miller, Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Bosworth! I first heard of this brand through the June edition of Vanity Fair and was devastated to know that this amazing product was not available in Singapore. 🙁 So when I saw this in my email inbox… Boy, was I excited! Nip + Fab re-invented the concept of a ‘press launch event’ by trading the traditional fancy venue for an intimate and cozy party in a suite at the Naumi Hotel! We were also served a sinful spread of pastries and candies amidst the stylishly chic yet homely setting. That’s Elrica , the winner of the Singapore Blog Awards Beauty Category! I love the decorations and layout! They gave me so much inspiration and ideas for my upcoming room revamp project! The whoopie pies were a hot favorite among the ladies! Champagne was served too! Then I ventured into the presentation room… … and spotted the celebrity products! I love how the packaging is consistent so you can always spot a Nip + Fab product even from a mile away. Additionally, I thought the “clinical” look of the packaging conveys a level of sophistication and the brand message well. Mina, Marketing Communications Manager of Corlison (Distributor of Nip and Fab) walked us through the origins and properties of the range. Then the highlight of the evening – product testing! Here’s Joyce looking rather pleased with the products! You know the results are remarkable when you see happy faces like these. This is me with the bubbly girls, Mina and Ann (Brand Manager) after the presentation. After the party, it was picture time with Elrica! Sidetrack… I explored the Naumi Hotel a bit. Naumi Hotel Lobby Bar Ordered a caipirinha (which didn’t exactly taste as good as it looked). The bar was a pretty cool place to chill though. And yes! I was given a Nip + Fab goodie bag! Here are the contents of the goodie bag. 1) Cellulite Fix, S$29.90, 150ml This body sculpting gel melts instantly into the skin for targeted and fast-action against the appearance of cellulite. It contains CellActive®- SHAPE, a complex enriched with a powerful combination of Indian forskolin and natural caffeine to burn and eliminate fat cells. It also activates fat breakdown, promotes the removal of waste substances and improves tissue firmness with the help of the Essential Cell Boost-Factor. 2) Tummy Fix, S$29.90, 100ml This revolutionary formula helps to tighten, tone and smooth the tummy area with wonder ingredient AmaraShape, a highly effective combination of fat burning actives to refine body contours such as waist, thighs, buttocks, and hips. The active substances are caffeine and synephrine. Both ingredients activate the breakdown of lipids in fat cells of the adipose tissue (body fat). I personally swear by the Tummy Fix as I noticed a firmer and flatter tummy after using it for two weeks. 3) Multi-Fix Oil, S$19.90, 100ml This all-purpose oil helps to improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone whilst nourishing and moisturising the skin. This amazing time-saver product is super effective, with key ingredients such as bio lipids to target scars and stretch marks, borage oil to nourish and moisturise, safflower oil to replenish and soften, and blackcurrant seed oil for its brightening, lightening properties. These clever ingredients work hard to improve the appearance and elasticity of scars and stretch marks and will help to improve an uneven skin tone, eliminating imperfections and giving you the gift of body confidence! I tried this product on my scar for three weeks and the scar was significantly lighter than before! 4) Dry Hand Fix, S$15.90, 75ml This dual-action formula works to brighten skin tone and replenish dry skin for hands that are irresistibly soft with a silky smooth look! Created with aquaxyl™ for 24 hour hydration and amino acids to effectively brighten and revitalise the skin, this must-have product will rescue your hands from daily wear and tear. With a blend of natural oils to nourish and hydrate fatigued skin, it’s set to be the essential handbag product your hands will thank you for! I love the luxurious bitter almond scent of the moisturizer! 5) Dry Leg Fix, S$15.90, 100ml This intensive balm helps to smooth dry and flaky skin with an innovative moisturising and restructuring hydraconcept, called Aquaxyl. This miracle ingredient boasts scientifically substantiated benefits to improve the water reserves in the skin, limit water loss and visibly improve the surface of the skin. Combined with shea butter to restore moisture and elasticity and glycerin to soften and hydrate, you can rid yourself of dull, dry skin in an instant! 6) Bust Fix, S$29.90, 100ml This light serum visibly plumps, smoothes and firms the skin around the bust and décolleté, while improving tonicity and firmness – ideal for skin which has lost elasticity. It contains CellActive®- FORM a plant-based complex of active ingredients which supports the natural process of lipid deposition that will reshape the contours of the cleavage area and optimally accentuate the feminine features. Other active ingredients mangosteen and essential cell-boost factor reshape, sculpt and smooth for an all-round firmer bust! The NIP + FAB range is available at Watsons stores nationwide. Note: The rest of the Nip + Fab products i.e. facial range, will only be available in September in Singapore. Nip + Fab is definitely a beauty brand to reckon with this year. To find out more about Nip + Fab and its promotions, visit their Facebook Page and follow the fabulous Nip and Fab Girl on Twitter! Go try the Nip + Fab products and let me know if they work just as well on you! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products were sponsored, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are genuine and honest. #beauty #beautyreview #BloggerEvent #NipandFab

Advertorial nEbO celebrates 5 years as Singapore’s leading youth development club with birthday bash ‘5 is a Blast‘! Did someone say birthday? Yes! nEbO, NTUC’s lifestyle membership club for youths, celebrates its BIG 5 this Saturday, 21st July at Downtown East with the theme ‘Celebrating nEbO5.0‘. Woohoo! nEbO (aka Nobody Enjoys Being Ordinary) is the junior membership arm of the Labour Movement – NTUC, and it has been actively reaching out to youths by socially engaging them through various leadership activities and workshops, while helping them discover their interests and develop their potential. This Saturday, nEbO celebrates its fifth year since inauguration with a big birthday bash known as ‘5 is a Blast‘! The fun-packed party will take place in the Alley and Events Square of Downtown East, from 11am to 6pm and the highlights include: 1) Appearances from the cast of On The Fringe (边缘父子) Edwin Goh Elizabeth Lee Ian Fang Kimberly Chia 2) A mini auction known as ‘Crazy Bidding’ These items are up for grabs! Monster iBeats™ Headphones with ControlTalk™ From Monster® In-Ear Noise Isolation iPod Nano Holga Camera Naked2 Palette by Urban Decay Crumpler XS messenger bag- Hillman Hunter And many more! 3) Special orange deals at the Bazaar (11am to 6pm) The Bazaar is proudly brought to you by Ngee Ann Poly and it includes mini lucky draws and live performances from students of NP. 4) Exclusive performances from YouTube stars (Toh Yifan Tzire and FS Acoustics) and nEbO youth singers. My brother and I have been nEbO members for four years now and we haven’t looked back since. Why? Because we’ve got to enjoy cheaper movie tickets, lower rates for booking of chalets at Costa Sands Resorts and crazy deals at Party World KTV! Click here for full information on the membership’s benefits and privileges. And now you can get your very own nEbO membership too! OMG!! By taking advantage of the exclusive membership offers at the event! 1) Offer 1: SGD5 per year Special Membership Package: SGD5 for a 1-year nEbO membership OR; Top-up another additional SGD5 and enjoy a 3-year nEbO membership Terms & Conditions 1. Only valid on 21 July 2012. 2. Applicable to sign ups at nEbOmation Counter (Level 4 @ E!hub, Downtown East) *nEbO membership is originally priced at SGD117 per year. 2) Offer 2: Quote ‘ilovebunny‘ for goodie bag Sign up and quote ‘ilovebunny‘at the nEbOmation Counter (located on the 4th level of E!hub @ Downtown East) on 21st July to receive an additional goodie bag! For more info on the party, visit www.nebo.sg/nEbO5/5isablast I can’t wait to attend the nEbO birthday bash this Saturday and I hope to see you there too! Your friend, Juliana #advertorial #BloggerEvent #KimberlyChia #nEbO

Up your fashion cred with fashion bomb, Triselle ! Remember this necklace I wore to Vacation in a Spa ? Yes, it was sent to me by the sweet folks at Triselle.com for my Vacation in a Spa party. This message was at the back of the brand tag. And I totally concur with it. 😛 Now, let’s check out the Triselle Twisted Rope Necklace in all its glory! Afterthoughts… If you’re looking to jazz up a plain looking outfit or try something that is a wee bit outside your comfort zone, this is definitely the ideal accessory to invest in. The bold and quirky rope design adds a tinge of zest to any ensemble. I thought the necklace goes very well with my bohemian dresses, cropped tops and skinny jeans creating a spunky look. Even though the necklace looks like it weighs a ton but it is actually pretty lightweight. No neck aches after hours of wearing it. Everything about the design is beyond words except this feature. The elastic ring bands at the sides of the necklace are detachable making them vulnerable to loss. So when you remove the necklace, make sure you hold on to the ring bands to prevent them from falling off the necklace. Material is good and durable and workmanship of the necklace is decent too. However, Mr Postman damaged it along the way. 🙁 Every item at Triselle.com are checked for defects before mailing but the trigger of the clasp arrived faulty. I notified Triselle.com and told them I was going to mail the defective item back to them. But guess what? Instead of agreeing to it, they told me to choose another item from their collection to replace the defective item as a gesture of goodwill! OMG! So I happily shopped away at Triselle’s site and chose the Layer Chain Necklace for my next fashion review. Then more unfortunate things happened. The mail got lost along the way… 🙁 Singapore Post????!!!! Seriously???!! Then when Triselle realized the necklace had not reached me, they sent me the Layer Chain Necklace AGAIN! They should win a Best Blogshop Service Award I tell you! After the series of mishaps, I finally received my Layer Chain Necklace . Phew! Will review this in my next fashion post. Meanwhile, 3.5 Honeyz crowns for the Twisted Rope Necklace! And 5 BIG Honeyz crowns for Triselle’s customer service!! Till next time! 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 #NecklaceAccessories #Triselle

Sponsored Review Let’s end summer with a bang by heading to Sentosa for BBQ by the Beach ! This year, Sentosa celebrates its 40th birthday with a slew of fun activities such as Sandy Treasures, Sentosa Buskers Festival 2012, Jazz by the Beach and BBQ by the Beach! Sentosa BBQ by the Beach is the rite of THIS summer. It provides an opulent alfresco dining experience with its beach/pier dining concept. And a barbeque menu that is all set to tantalize your taste buds! The chefs of Sentosa BBQ by the Beach employ several veteran BBQ techniques such as the traditional Hawaiian underground oven (known as the “imu”), vertical grill and regular barbeque grill to prepare a myriad of delicious seafood and meat dishes. I was very honored to be invited by Omy.sg and Sentosa to this sizzling once-in-forty-years BBQ extravaganza! I invited my boyfriend B too! Instead of writing and posting photos about my experience, I decided to make a video! This video documents my wonderful experience at Sentosa BBQ by the Beach. Enjoy! Here’s what I think about Sentosa BBQ by the Beach… I loved the attentive service of the waiters and staff. They made sure that our tables were always in a presentable condition by clearing the dishes immediately after we were done with them. One time, a waiter even offered to change my juice when he realized all the ice had melted. The pier dining experience is great but it can get quite chilly in the evening, so do remember to bring a cardigan. I also thought they could improve their lighting by the pier as it was quite dark in the late evening and I could hardly see what I was eating. Nonetheless, the splendid fireworks shows and scrumptious grilled seafood have definitely won me over so 3.5 Honeyz crowns! The event was also graced by top food bloggers of Singapore. So if you would like to know how good the BBQ food was, check out these amazing food reviews. Melicacy.com J Babies’ Dad Calvintimo.com Only William Ms-SkinnyFat 365days2play.com There are probably more great reviews out there but these are some of the better reviews that I’ve found via Google. Now if you would like to enjoy a stunning sunset view, hear the sound of undulating waves crashing on the sand, tuck into a mouthwatering BBQ feast and ahem, gape at cute waiters in nautical uniforms. You can now do so by purchasing your Sentosa BBQ by the Beach ticket by 22 July 2012! Details below: Date : 13 to 22 July 2012 Time : 6pm till midnight (last order at 10.30pm) Venue : Siloso Beach (between Coastes and Azzura Beach Club) Price : $29.90++ (usual island admission charges apply. Price includes $30 worth of vouchers, redeemable for food and beverage items) Tickets available at: – Call 6279 1767 – Email exquisite_tastes@sentosa.com.sg – Sentosa Ticketing Counters Here’s how you can get there: – Sentosa Express – Board at VivoCity, 3rd Floor, drop off at Beach Station – Drive-in – Park at Beach Car Park – Taxi – Alight at Beach Station Have fun and I’ll talk to you soon! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the services were sponsored, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are genuine and honest. #BBQ #Sentosa #travel #travelreview

Sponsored Review The road to achieving beautiful skin is not always rainbows and unicorns but it CAN BE with Korea’s latest beauty sensation, LEADERS InSolution! Psst! I’m also conducting a giveaway in this post. Read on for more deets! By now, I believe you have heard of the highly-raved LEADERS Insolution masks that were famously endorsed by CLEO Magazine, celebrity blogger Xiaxue, women’s portal My Fat Pocket and many more! Cossy.sg , Singapore’s top beauty bargain website, sent me some LEADERS Insolution masks to try. I thought the masks lived up to their name when friends commented that my once ashen complexion looks clear and bright now! Triple yays! I credit this to its ultra fine and thin silk cellulose material that helps the mask fit snugly on face. When the mask fits perfectly, this reduces wastage and ensures that my skin adsorbs all the essential ingredients from the highly concentrated essence without dripping off! Not convinced? Check out this photo for comparison. Ill-fitting masks -> poor absorption of minerals -> no results. 4.5 Honeyz crowns! Well, we’ve heard all about the LEADERS InSolution masks, but do you know that LEADERS InSolution has just expanded their repertoire with the following products? Black Head Clinic Sheet and Pore Tightening Serum And the Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patch Yes. These are LEADERS InSolution’s latest babies and they have already received recognition from CLEO’s Beauty Hall of Fame! Intrigued? Me too! So I was ecstatic when Cossy.sg sent me these winning products of LEADERS InSolution too! Black Head Clinic Sheet and Pore Tightening Serum Afterthoughts… The Pore Clinic Care 2 Step Kit comes with 10 Blackhead pore strips and a tube of serum that tightens open pores. Yes, two for the price of one! Most pore strips come solo so I thought it was extremely thoughtful of LEADERS InSolution to include a pore tightening serum in the package to complete our pore minimizing regime. The best time to use the product is after a hot shower because the steam and heat enlarges the pores which makes it easier for blackheads to be removed. It does not leave excess glue on face unlike pore strips from other brands that usually leave the adhesive residue on my face. Unsightly I know! Here’s another plus point. The pore strip did not tug as much either, so I did not feel pain when I rip the strip off. Here’s another difference I observed. The pore strips that I’ve tried before usually remove only the surface parts of blackheads which makes it very ineffective. The Black Head Clinic Sheet solves this problem by efficiently removing blackheads from the root. I derived this from the size of the blackheads on the used strips. The blackheads removed with Brand X’s pore strips are usually small whereas the blackheads on the Black Head Clinic Sheet are much larger. I use the product every two days and this sighting has been consistent. Next, tighten your pores with the Pore Tightening serum! The odorless serum contains wholesome ingredients such as gallnut extracts and Portulaca Oleracea extracts to tighten pores and soothe skin. A small but powerful product. Goodbye strawberry nose! I like this product so much that I’m seriously considering awarding the Honeyz Gold Label to it. Meanwhile, 5 big Honeyz crowns to this amazing product! Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patch Shakespeare said ‘the eyes are the windows to the soul’ and I think he’ll definitely agree that puffy and dark eyes are not the best reflection of the beauty of our inner soul. So what’s the best way to take care of our eyes? Use an eye mask of course! The arrival of the LEADERS InSolution Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patch is timely as I’ve been suffering from sleep deprivation due to work and this gave rise to baggy and puffy eyes. I’m very particular about eye products. They need to be less oily or gel based as I fear the onset of milia seeds – they are very difficult to get rid of. The Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patch did not feel oily at all and I loved its soft gel-texture. The darkness and puffiness around my eyes also reduced immensely after just three uses. The package suggested that you take a rest while using the product and I absolutely agree with that. I used it once while surfing the net and the eye patch created a faint crease under my eyes where the edge of the eye patch was. This is because when I looked down, the skin underneath my eyes was pushed downwards, towards the eye patch. So lay down and have a good rest while you enjoy the goodness of the product! Overall, a great product to maintain the skin under your eyes. 4.5 Honeyz crowns! These amazing LEADERS InSolution products are available exclusively at the following Watsons outlets from 5th July – 1st Aug (Please look for LEADERS InSolution floorstand/standee display): – United Square – Center Point – Forum Galleria – Marina Bay Financial Centre – Telok Ayer Street – City Square Mall – Anchorpoint – Sun Plaza – Beauty World Centre – West Mall Plaza – Choa Chu Kang Lot 1 – Yew Tee Point – Serangoon Garden – Bedok Point – Tampines Mart For more information about their prices and availability, visit the LEADERS InSolution Facebook Page. Honeyz Fweebie time!!! I’m giving away three pairs of LEADERS InSolution Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patch to one lucky Honeyz Belle!* *This is an international giveaway. 🙂 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 23 July 2012, Monday at 10pm on Honeyz’ Facebook Page . Good luck and fight off puffy eyes today! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products were sponsored, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are genuine and honest. #beautyreview #LeadersInSolution #contest #beauty #FacebookGiveaway

Sponsored Review Go from this… to this at Aqua Hair Korean Salon ! I can’t stop ogling at the lustrous locks of pretty Korean models and actresses that I see in magazines, TV and the internet. Can you? See what I mean? To top it off, these girls always have a nice shade of brown voluminous hair! I’ve had dark hair for the longest time, but I’ve often contemplated letting my hair color go lighter. The color change does not have to be a dramatic one, a subtle color boost from black to chocolate brown is enough to satisfy my need for change. Hmm.. it seems like I need a KOREAN hair makeover. And the ideal place to do it? Aqua Hair Korean Salon at Delfie Orchard of course! Aqua Hair Korean Salon houses a team of Korean professional hair stylists who are up to date with the latest Korean hair trends and, eager to design a hair cut and color that not only fits your lifestyle but matches your personality and sense of fashion too. Located in the heart of the Lion City, the salon is a stone’s throw away from Orchard MRT. If you haven’t been to Delfie Orchard, this is how the mall looks like. It is less crowded compared to the rest of Orchard Road. Great for lazy weekend shopping! Take the escalator to the 3rd floor and turn to your left. The salon is located on the far left. And here we are! I was greeted by the sweet girls at the salon, namely Emily, Sophia and Angela. From left to right: Emily, Sophia and Angela. There was also Janus whom I never got a chance to take a photo of. Always busy! This is the only photo I have of her. So I started to explore the spacious salon. The place is tidy and equipped with boredom killers such as TV… and Korean fashion magazines! They have a wide selection of hair colors… … as well as hair care products. Then I was introduced to Emily – the hair magician who is going to transform my boring black hair into tousled brown waves. Emily just moved here from Seoul so she does not understand our Singlish accent that well. But no worries, you’re still going to get your winning hair style because the rest of the girls have been working in the salon for some time and they are always willing to do the translation for you. My belongings were kept safe in an assigned locker and locker keys were also handed to me. Before the big revamp… Usually salons serve tap water or if I’m lucky, a nice cup of hot tea. Guess what, I was served a MEAL by the Aqua Hair girls before my hair cut! And snacks too! Talk about good service! Then Emily presented the star of the day – the hair color palette. *big smile* I deliberated over the hair color palette before finally choosing this for my crowning glory. Emily prepared the hair dye mixture with the L’Oreal Professionnel Majilift Beauty Colouring Cream. This was my hairdo before any work was done. Back view Side view Let the work begin! The cheerful girls were always chatting with customers and among themselves and having fun at the salon. It is great to be in a happy environment like this – good for relaxing and making new friends! Emily placed the hood dryer over my head while applying the hair color on my hair. Pretty interesting way of application. The hood is as cute as a heart! ❤ Then I waited… The hair dye did not stink of Ammonia by the way. Ear caps were provided to keep dye away from my ears. Shortly after taking the two photos above, I was told that waiting time was over and I can head to the sink to rinse my hair. The hood dryer hastened the drying process. I think I waited for less than 10 minutes. Emily gave me a relaxing scalp massage during the hair wash. She applied different massage techniques with different products. i.e. shampoo, conditioner. She scrubbed my scalp with the pads of her fingers when she used the shampoo and gave me a traditional head massage when she applied the conditioner. Time to time, Emily thoughtfully asked if I was ok with the strength. I like a massage with much strength and precision so her usual strength is great for me. If you’re not into a strong massage, just ask for a lighter one. 🙂 Then she wrapped my dripping wet hair like a Korean ajumma! Before she dried my hair, she placed a warm towel on the back of my neck and massaged it. Heavenly! Then she applied leave-in conditioner, L’Oreal Thermo Cell Repair to condition and protect the hair cuticles before blow drying them. Emily used two hair dryers! Curling in progress! Emily left the brush on my head to help the curls stay longer. Haha! Check out my latest hair accessory! After a mere 2.5 hours, I’m done! Tadah! Back view. Side view. I love my new hairstyle! The curls made me look so feminine and I thought I adopted a more girly demeanor (with the way I walked and talked) that afternoon. Haha! Thank you Emily! It’s been four days and I washed my hair thrice. The color got lighter and this is how it looks like now. Finding the perfect hair stylist can be a pretty liberating experience. As you may already know, it is not easy to find a stylist who understands you enough to give you a hairstyle that matches up to your preference and style. And I’ve already found my perfect stylist in Aqua Hair Korean Salon. They offered first class service and a great hairstyle that I really adore. Overall, a satisfying salon experience for me. Thank you girls! I’ll definitely be back! The Singapore Blog Awards Ceremony is taking place in 2 weeks and I’m already thinking of engaging Emily as my stylist for the function! Wanna rock out in a K-pop inspired hairdo too? Make an appointment with Aqua Hair Korean Salon! Call them at 6732 8011. They are located at, 402 Orchard Road, Delfi Orchard #03-17 Singapore 238876 Opening hours: Tue – Fri: 10:30 am – 7:30 pm Sat – Sun: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm For more information, visit the Aqua Hair Korean Salon Facebook Page. Put your best “hair” forward with Aqua Hair Korean Salon today! 😛 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. #HairSalon #beautyreview #AquaHairKoreanSalon #beauty #SponsoredReview