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The best foundation you can wear is healthy glowing skin. That’s why I’ve been visiting my beauty fairy godmothers at Body Wellness  to give my skin a full workout for a healthy-looking glow. My facial regime at the day spa began with their popular Oxygen Infusion Facial, a thorough, no-frills facial that involves a lot of moisturizers to reboot the skin. To maintain the radiant glow, I continue to patronise the spa every two months to upkeep my facial regime. Their friendly staff always make me feel right at home. After 90 minutes of pure indulgence each time, I’m ready to run the world! Healthy skin = heathy mind = happy life! In case you’re worried that these facials could be major money pits, I’m happy to let you know I’ve an exclusive promo code for you belles as well as, wait for it… A whopping THREE facial treatments to give away to three lucky ladies! Haha! Scroll down for a more in-depth review of my experience at Body Wellness and all the juicy deets for the contest! Welcome to Singapore ‘s leading ladies-only day spa, Body Wellness. I’m here at their Winsland House branch. Let’s take a quick tour around their ginormous premises! The second you walk in, you’ll be able to catch a lingering whiff of calming essential oil in the air. This instantly clears your mind and lifts your mood. And this is how everyone’s treatment at Body Wellness begins. 🙂 I guess you’re not a full-fledged spa if you don’t have giant jacuzzis. 😛 There are several rooms with huge jacuzzi tubs like this to give us lucky customers the ultimate spa experience after a long hard day. Cowabunga! Before administering the facial treatment, I was led to this consultation room where my skin was analysed and my skin concerns addressed by their experienced beauty consultants. Beauty tip! Always remember that a thorough skin examination is an imperative step before any facial treatment. You wanna make sure that your treatment does not aggravate any existing skin problems and is adjusted to your skin’s unique needs. I’m always a fan of facial salons that conduct a consultation and skin analysis before executing their treatment. If the salon does not do that and proceeds to give you a seemingly cookie cutter treatment, vacate yourself from the premises immediately! Now we head to the treatment room! As you can evidently tell, nature’s colours take centre stage in the design of the spa. There are a lot of green and woody colors to make every guest feel like they’ve walked into Mother Nature’s sanctuary. As soon as I’d changed into their comfy towel robe, I was ready to roll! After tucking me into their warm bed, they proceeded to help me relax my senses by massaging an aromatic face oil on my temples, forehead and shoulders. When all the tension was cast away, they began the facial treatment proper by removing my makeup with a thorough cleansing routine that involved two types of cleansers, a milk cleanser and a gel cleanser. Despite using two cleansers, my skin didn’t feel dry or tight. According to my therapist, Liz, both cleansers were made up of very gentle formulas to make sure they did not strip my skin of essential moisture and healthy oils whilst they removed all the gunk off my face. This was my face after a lot of cleansing, massaging, steaming and lots of blackhead extracting. It still looked pretty shiny and glowy. Since my pores were pretty congested, the extraction process was a little longer and tougher than before. It also left behind these red and angry-looking spots. To calm the redness down, Liz whipped out the star product of the day – Innovelle Cyto Cell Botanical serum for this next treatment. It’s supposed to relieve the redness and restore the skin’s moisture level. Everyone gets their own little bottle so you can be sure your face always gets the freshest products. To make sure my skin fully absorbed the product, the serum was applied with their Oxygen Infusion machine which literally pushes the nutrients of the product into your skin. I’ve tried Oxygen Infusion facials before and always thought that the pressure they use is too strong for my skin as I’d feel uncomfortable during the treatment and even break out in rashes afterwards. I highlighted this concern during our consultation and the Body Wellness therapists assured me that they would deliver the oxygen at a bearable pressure without compromising on the results of the treatment. So here we go! The infusing felt like cold air was being bulldozed into my skin but I was surprised that it didn’t feel uncomfortable this time. Instead, it felt quite relaxing. The  redness also faded slightly after the treatment. Next, we target the eyes! I was given an eye mask to reduce the puffiness around my tired looking peepers. And while I was enjoying the nourishment of the eye mask, my therapist wasted no time in giving me a soothing neck and shoulder massage to send me into a dream-like trance. And finally, my fatigued skin was given another moisture boost with this hydrating sheet mask. Yay! Now I’m shining bright like a diamond. 😛 My skin actually felt velvety smooth right after the treatment and it remained like that for the next couple of days. It was also a tad greasier since most of the pores were now clear so my sebaceous ducts could freely ooze oil out of my pores again. Haha! And if you think that’s a bad thing, then you might need to think again. On the contrary, oilier skin is actually a good thing because this means your skin is less congested and the oil producing glands can function normally, to naturally lubricate your skin. This in turn maintains a healthy level of sebum in your skin, your natural oil. Your face needs some grease to keep the skin properly hydrated by preventing excessive water loss. For the ladies who worry about walking out of the salon looking less than stellar, you’ll be happy to know that Body Wellness also has a makeup room that is well equipped with beauty and hair tools to keep your makeup and mane looking immaculate after the treatments. Here’s a sneak peek at their products from their in-house brand, Innovelle, specially formulated with natural ingredients to meet the skincare needs of modern city-dwelling women who are juggling it all. The treatments are mostly 60 minutes long and since the salon is located conveniently in the heart of town, it’s the perfect place to pop by during lunch time for a beauty fix. Well, you can’t blame me. After a busy morning in the studio, a lunch hour beauty pick-me-up simply sounds beatific. 😛 Second Visit So here I am back for another pampering session with the Body Wellness folks a few weeks after my first treatment with them. I was served their signature homemade ginger tea before my session. Cleanse, massage, treat, mask, REPEAT! Here’s the thing I noticed about therapists at Body Wellness, they do not just dot the products on your face and then rub them in casually. It almost felt ritualistic how they apply serums and creams with a full massage to make sure your skin enjoys every ounce of the product’s goodness and not a drop is wasted. 🙂 Yay! I think my skin is looking better than ever. Thank you Body Wellness for all the love. If you’ve been neglecting the well-being of your skin, maybe it’s time to check into beauty rehab and give your skin its much needed TLC at Body Wellness too! Here’s your chance! 😛 Win A Facial Treatment From Body Wellness! Stand a chance to win a facial treatment from Body Wellness worth $180 by taking part in my Instagram contest! At the end of the contest, three lucky winners will be chosen to win one of these following facial treatments: 1. Hydro Glow Facial 60mins 2. Dermal Pearl Facial 60mins 3. Rose Dew Facial 60mins Here’s how you can enter the contest 1) Follow @ilovebunnynet and @bodywellnesssg 2) Like and tag 3 friends on this photo – instagram.com/p/BKFfEMwDUpj/ Yup! It’s that easy! Contest is open to residents of Singapore only and it ends Monday, 26 September 2016 at 10pm. Tag away and bonne chance, my darlings! Don’t wanna wait till the end of the contest to try a Body Wellness facial treatment? Here’s another option – use my promo code! Special Body Wellness Promo Code Quote ‘JulianaXBW’ for a $28 Facial with a choice of either Hydro Glow Facial OR Dermal Pearl Facial (60 mins) worth $180. This offer is limited to the 1st 50 customers. You may call and book your appointments at 6737 1577 (Somerset) or 6323 1511 (Tanjong Pagar). *T&Cs apply.* And now you can experience the goodness at a fraction of the price yourself! Remember… Beautiful skin requires commitment, not a miracle. Even though going for salon treatments can help to improve some of our skin conditions, you have to do your part too in maintaining a healthy balanced diet, sleeping well, exercising loads and staying happy! Keep sparkling, my lovely belles! ✨ Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please rest assured that even though the products and services were sponsored, they do not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are objective and genuine. Also note that all sources, information, content, links are valid to change at any time. #BodyWellness #SponsoredPost

Remember Carrie’s sexy slip dresses in Sex and the City? And Jenna Rink from 13 Going On 30’s gorgeous slip dress and polka dot pairing that was totally a match made in fashion heaven! What do they have in common besides the beautiful women? They both looked so fly and effortlessly chic in their light slinky slipdresses! These dresses are undisputedly one of the easiest ways to inject a touch of luxe minimalism into any wardrobe. Earmarked as one of the hottest trends to re-emerge from the archives of the 90s’, it is the perfect example of what a wardrobe staple should be: low-maintenance, eternally flattering and supremely versatile. No longer just limited to the bedroom, take it out to brunch, to the office or to a girl’s night out in the city! This wonder garment is perfect for daily wear and I’ve rounded up four ginormous reasons why you should definitely make it your wardrobe essential for 2016, along with other styles that you can currently shop for on Zalora . That’s not all folks! I would also like to introduce you to a hot new platform that allows you belles (and beaus) to enjoy killer online deals in the form of coupons, vouchers and more, from your favourite online shopping haunts. Meet  Saleduck , where you can browse a plethora of online shops and categories such as fashion , beauty, travel and more to get the latest discounts available. This means you can now score the latest deals and discounts from Zalora and get your hands on these fashion-forward pieces for less! You’re welcome. 🙂 Now, let’s head into fashion ville! It’s Highly Adaptable (Photo credit : Zalora Singapore) Unlike your trusty pair of sweatpants, you can wear your maxi dress to work, to a dinner party, to a wedding, to run errands and also to lounge around your house in. All while looking impeccably put-together. Available in a huge variety of prints, colours and fabrics, It is the ultimate blank canvas piece and can be easily transformed from casual weekend dress to slinky showstopper with the addition of a few key accessories. Wear it with a slouchy cardigan and leather ankle booties for a look that is simultaneously comfy and edgy, then when evening comes, simply swap out the cardi and booties for a statement necklace and strappy sandals. It’s Warm Weather-Friendly (Photo credit: Zalora Singapore) For those of you who get dressed according to the weather report, the slipdress is the Holy Grail of warm weather clothing, which makes it perfect for Singapore’s sunny skies and balmy temperatures. Spaghetti straps, lightweight fabrics and airy silhouettes keep you cool while a figure-flattering cut holds the fort on sophistication. Opt for breathable fabrics and pastel shades for daily wear but don’t be afraid to go luxe with silk, satin and rich jewel tones for more formal occasions. As an unexpectedly playful take on a silk slip, layer it over a floaty white blouse and tie the look together with lace up brogues. It’s Refreshingly Low-Maintenance (Photo credit: Zalora Singapore) While slipdresses are often cut close to the body, they are rarely clingy, which means that they’re great for highlighting your curves without being overtly body-conscious. Some of them may come in very delicate fabrics that require a little more aftercare compared to your run-of-the-mill shift but in terms of wearability, slipdresses are about as low maintenance as it can get. There’s no fussy detailing to fret over, you get to bypass the process of having to mix and match separates in the morning and it alleviates the fear of anything riding up or bunching throughout the day. Look for dresses that feature adjustable shoulder straps and that are cut on the bias as they lengthen the frame and can be tweaked to suit a variety of proportions. It’s Timeless (Photo credit: Zalora Singapore) Slipdresses are a great example of how a directional trend can transition into something with genuine staying power that’ll outlast seasonal fads. Whether it’s the classic shape or the wide variety of patterns, prints, fabrics and colours that they sometimes come in, the ubiquitous slipdress works for a multitude of occasions and style personalities. Just as relevant today as it was during its 90s’ renaissance, the magic of the slipdress comes from the fact that it is a disarmingly simple garment. Just like the white shirt and the LBD, it is a perennial style staple that can be easily reinvented and regenerated. I hope you guys had fun exploring the world of slipdresses with me. For more exclusive content on fashion, makeup or to receive the full gamut of privileges as I Love Bunny Belles, like my Facebook Page at fb.com/ilovebunnynet or follow me on my Instagram ( @ilovebunnynet )! Meanwhile, have a great week and keep sparkling! Your friend, Juliana #Saleduck #Zalora

Healthy scalp, healthy hair, healthy life! As some of you may have realized, I’ve been on something of a beauty hiatus of late. Of course, there are merits to giving yourself a beauty breather once in a while, to rejuvenate mind and body. However, my beauty hiatus is far from a self imposed detox. I’ve been busy running my humble little photo studio, moving home, renovating, redecorating and living out of a shoebox for the last two months. Combine this with a terrible diet of speedy foods, no exercise, no skin care and you’d be forgiven for thinking I was preparing my look for Halloween! 🙁 When TK TrichoKare suggested I pay them a visit for one of their specialty scalp treatments, I jumped at the opportunity! It was indeed what my scalp and mane had been screaming out for. Haha! Now follow me on my little scalp care journey at TrichoKare. 🙂 Upon my arrival I was greeted by an exquisite European styled interior and could not help notice the numerous awards and accolades adorning their walls. I was already impressed and the treatment hadn’t even started yet. TrichoKare take their scalp care business very seriously, so the first step towards a healthy happy scalp is a consult with one of their trichologists. What’s trichology you may ask? Trichology is in fact a specialized branch of dermatology dealing specifically with the health of your hair and scalp. A certified trichologist will take a holistic approach by not only analyzing your scalp and hair, but also analyzing your diet, health and lifestyle to get to the ‘root’ cause of the problem. So if scalp and hair health is your real area of concern, then you bet you want to find yourself a certified trichologist especially one as experienced as TrichoKare. TrichoKare go one step further by ensuring they only use premium European herbs and products manufactured to the most stringent of criteria and void of harsh chemicals to ensure your head receives nothing but the nourishment it craves. They’ve been in the business for more than ten years and as you can imagine, to last this long, you must be doing something right! They are recognized by all our favourite magazines (Her World, Elle, Harper’s BAZAAR and Women’s Weekly) for their customized and industry leading treatments. As you can imagine, I was already looking forward to being able to wear my invisible crown on a lovely mane instead of the birds nest I’d been sporting on my head for last few months. Here I am in their cozy consultation room with my friendly trichologist, the lovely Pooja Chhabra who gave me a very in depth analysis of my scalp. She used macrophotography technology to take super-closeup photos of my scalp and hair follicles. The photos revealed some quite noticeable red patches on my scalp as well as tiny white flakes. Pooja explained that due to my health, these were likely signs of inflammation. I may have been over producing white blood cells, our natural immune defense system, leading to the subsequent accelerated aging of my skin and build of dead cells which she was kind enough to show me on my scalp photos. Yikes! Her experience allowed her to almost immediately diagnose that I was under a significant amount of stress with all that was going on in my life. Her advice, go on holiday! Nah, I wish! She of course helped me to understand how important stress can be both to your emotional and physical wellbeing, but she also suggested that I might benefit from Omega fish oils and of course, better hydration. Pooja then went onto recommend treatment with SRE (Scalp Rebalancing Essence) based on her specialist opinion of my condition. A soothing mask consisting of citrus and lavender extracts, ideal for aging, cleansing and soothing of an itchy irritable scalp. My treatment would then continue with a massage incorporating a special tonic containing aloe vera and then subsequently proceed to infra-red therapy to improve blood circulation to my scalp as well as exert an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effect. I was then lead to the treatment area where I met my therapist, Bernice who carried out the treatments recommended by Pooja earlier. And here’s Bernice working her magic on my troubled scalp. After a calming scalp mask treatment, we proceed to this equally aesthetically pleasing looking washing bay to rinse off the mask. Here comes my most favorite part – the massage! Nope.We’re not re-enacting any scene from Alien Resurrection. Haha! In fact, we were trying to reanimate my problematic scalp with an infra-red therapy to improve blood circulation to my scalp. The soothing aromas of herbs and jasmine, as well as Bernice’s skillful massage, literally helped to ease away the tension headache which had been embracing my head since that morning. I could feel my spirit energy being lifted like a dance in the moonlight mist. Aaah… Afterwards not only did my scalp feel rejuvenated but surprisingly, so did the rest of me! I met Pooja for my post treatment analysis. Not only did my scalp feel less itchy, my repeat scalp photos showed a visible reduction in the level of redness and inflammation that even I could see. But of course looking good in a photo is one thing, how did it actually feel? It felt really great I tell you! Think how you feel after getting a professional teeth cleaning at the dentist or when you finally bring your car for that much needed car wash. My scalp felt clean and fresh, like it could actually breathe again. My hair fall problems also visibly reduced  after the first treatment. Seeing the trichologist definitely helped, but you don’t need to be a trichologist yourself to appreciate the noticeable results. In just one session, the improvement was already visible and palpable, but nonetheless, Pooja recommended that to achieve and sustain the best results, it would be best for me to go for approximately another seven to eight sessions. I was pleasantly surprised by this specification for the number of treatments I would need based on Pooja’s experience, as I have unfortunately encountered salons before recommending life long treatments that may or may not be necessary. I was also surprised to learn that my scalp was not dry as I had always thought, but in fact quite oily. It simply felt dry, itchy and flaky due in part to my stress and poor hydration status. Pooja helped me understand how the condition of your hair can be a key indicator of your overall health and well being. So brittle and fragile hair, better start thinking beyond just your scalp! Wow – not only did I feel great but I also felt so much more well informed about my scalp and hair care needs. Thank you Bernice and Pooja for your warm hospitality and of course, also for taking time out from your hair saving duties to help me take these photos. I couldn’t ask for better service from these guys. Extra Extra! Read All About It! Haha! Yup. Here’s a special ‘Extra’ for you belles, courtesy of the good folks at TrichoKare. Would you like to experience the goodness of TrichoKare’s award-winning treatments too? Your personal scalp fairy godmothers are just a click away. Make an appointment  HERE  to enjoy TrichoKare’s Hair Fall Prevention Treatment at $39 only. Psst! First 20 readers to sign up for the trial treatment will receive a free home care kit worth a whopping $170 in total! To find out more about TrichoKare, visit their website at  www.tk-hair.com  and their FB Page at  facebook.com/TkTrichokare . Are you a victim of scalp problems too? How did you treat those nasty symptoms? Share with me by commenting below. I would love to hear from you! Your friend, Juliana #ScalpCare #SponsoredPost #TKTrichoKare

Invest in your hair, it’s the crown you never take off. Our hair makes up 90% of our selfies so it’s no surprise many of us probably spend a ton of effort styling it to perfection everyday. However, have you ever felt like hitting the snooze button and just waking up a little later on some mornings? We don’t actually do it obviously because we know this would mean we’d be too strapped for time to complete our lengthy beauty routines and end up going to work looking like World War Three just took place on our heads. Eek! I guess it’s time to shake up our beauty snow globe! And I suggest we do that by incorporating some better hair care products into our beauty itineraries. Now this is where nature and beauty intersect. When it comes to beauty, it’s always better to go all natural, in this case, we’re talking about the kinds of ingredients we put on our hair and scalp. This is why I’m always on the lookout for natural plant-based products. If you think that means sacrificing effectiveness, well, that notion is actually pretty passe as it’s been shown time and time again that many botanical products contain ingredients that not only answer all our hair care needs but also do wonders to extend the life of our fresh hair in different weather conditions. Now that we’ve got that straightened out, you’re probably wondering how you know which natural hair care product is worth your time given the plethora of choices out there. Well, a good start would be finding a brand known for their ethical commitment to practicing responsible methods which are sensitive both environmentally and socio-economically, a brand driven to find you the best nature has to offer while taking care not to bite the hand that feeds them. Introducing Klorane, a brand that not only ticks all our go green boxes, but makes some mighty fine hair care products too. Klorane, based in France, has been honing their craft since 1966 when they pioneered the use of active plant ingredients in their hair care products. Now celebrating 50 years, they show no signs of slowing down their innovation game. A bottle of their internationally renowned dry shampoo is sold every 10 seconds, responsible for kick-starting a whole new domain for hair care, ideal for those who need to look good but don’t have the luxury of time. They have a number of swoon-worthy ranges, from their Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk range suitable for all hair types, their Flax Fiber haircare range for fine and limp hair as well as their Mango Butter Hair Care Range for dry hair, Pomegranate Hair Care Range for color-treated hair and Quinine Hair Care Range for thinning hair. Yours truly was super lucky as I managed to get my mitts on their Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk, Shampoo with Oat Milk and their Leave-In Spray with Flax Fiber. Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk Retail Price: $14.60 (150ml) A bestseller for 40 years, KLORANE’s iconic Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk gently revives your hair in just two minutes, rapidly adding texture and volume to your hair while simultaneously increasing the life of your hair colour or blow-out style! A cult favorite that’s changed the beauty routines of thousands of women on the go, using an unrivaled formula which combines the soothing properties of oat milk with the absorbing benefits of micronized powders while remaining free of sulfates and parabens. The product comes in different shades so you can match it to your hair colour. PRO-TIP!! Close your eyes before spraying 😛 Here’s a before and after using the near odorless dry shampoo hair spray: Although the photos do look very similar, my hair felt significantly fresher, scalp felt clean and less oily and of course, keeping my hair dry meant I could re-style it much more easily and quickly in a jiffy before heading out. I also love how it doesn’t create a gunky buildup like many other dry shampoos. I can totally see this becoming a travel essential for all those beach vacays and long haul flights. For its volume boosting and fuss-free properties, I give it 4.5 out of 5 Honeyz crowns ! Shampoo with Oat Milk Retail Price: $18.90 (400ml) With a beautiful aroma that transported me back to my honeymoon in the Maldives, the liquid version of the shampoo affords a more conventional experience but with all the same cleaning and de-greasing benefits. The shampoo has an extremely light consistency but lathered easily while the oat based formula really helped to soothe my itchy irritated scalp following my recent hair colour treatment. I love how it provides moisture to my dry and damaged hair without an ounce of added weight. For its super miraculous properties, I give it 4 out of 5 Honeyz crowns ! Leave-In Spray with Flax Fiber Retail Price: $29.90 (125ml) This texturizing treatment provides instant and lasting volume by lifting hair at the roots, adding texture one strand at a time, and giving hair body without weighing it down while remaining sulfate-free, paraben-free and silicone-free. I sprayed the product into my towel-dried hair after shampooing, focusing primarily on the roots. By keeping my head down, I was able to increase volume of my hair. I was surprised at how well it works with my permed hair. After a few generous sprays, my uncontrollable lion’s mane was immediately tamed, leaving it looking soft yet voluminous. Most leave-in products feel heavy and wear my hair down, making it difficult to style according to my liking. The Klorane leave-in spray is very light so it was absorbed pretty quickly by my hair follicles. After some scrunching, my curly locks looked like they were ready to run the world again. I also like how it performs both as a leave-in treatment and also a styling product. It’s perfect for busy city-dwellers who only have minutes each morning to get ready. Less time for beauty, more time to drink beaut’ tea at Starbucks! 😛 I give this 4 out of 5 Honeyz crowns .  Here comes the giveaway! Would you like to try these Klorane goodies? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Klorane has generously offered to give one lucky reader this same set of Klorane products (basket and bunny not included). All you need to do is click on this image below and follow the steps listed in the contest details. It’s that easy. 😛 Have fun and bonne chance, my darlings! All in all… It’s a wholesome line of products which not only nourishes the hair with vital nutrients but also keeps it manageable at all times. I only wish it also came with a scalp care range to complete my hair care regimen. Nonetheless, these products are too good to be missed! Get your very own dose of unadulterated Klorane goodness at your favourite drugstores (Guardian, Watsons, Unity) as well as Department Stores (John Little, Robinsons, OG). For more info about Klorane and their amazing products, visit  www.klorane.sg Have you tried dry shampoos too? What do you think makes a good dry shampoo? Share with me by commenting below! Your friend, Juliana #Klorane #SponsoredPost

Howdy doody! The holidays are upon us and it’s a fallacy to think that only your loved ones deserve Christmas presents. You should never leave yourself out of the gifting equation too! A treat for myself means a trip to the mall to make sure my festive wardrobe is on fleek this weekend. I checked out iROO’s glossy new boutique at Takashimaya and was absolutely in awe of their new “i-Art” concept that marries elements of modern art and fashion to make you feel like you’re walking through a gallery while you shop to your heart’s content. Fashionistas listen up! To commemorate the opening of their new store, iROO also showcased an exclusive party series collection that plays with distinctive textures through unique fabrics such as faux fur, tulle as well as lamé. Now I hope I got your attention. 😛 Well, that’s not the end of the fashion story. What really stood out for me was its one-of-a-kind dressing area that totally made me feel like I had walked into Cher Horowitz (Clueless)’s wardrobe. It was decorated with big mirrors, spacious fitting rooms and comfy sofas for you and your shopping companions to play style chameleons or simply chill out. It was evident that iROO really put their heart and souls into finessing the interior and concept of this boutique and I must say, it more than met all my fashion protocols. Now scroll down to join me on a little tour around their not-so-little store. 🙂 iROO Takashimaya The Dressing Area Black & White Black & White collection is for the independent and confident woman who enjoys monochrome with simple, bold geometric prints. Leisure Weekend Collection Exclusive Party Series Delicate Luxury With exquisite elements such as embroidery and sequins, this collection of luxurious and meticulous pieces are perfect for the sophisticated and confident woman in you. My #InstagramHusband caught some behind the scenes moments though for the life of me I can’t remember what we were talking about. Perhaps we were discussing our drinks? That orange juice does look nice. 😛 Oh no, it’s almost finished!! I want some! Oh well, guess my glass of wine will have to suffice! 😀 It was great catching up with my gorgeous friends, Regina and Karen again. And of course, thank you iROO and Vibes Communication for the invite and this unique shopping experience. Can’t wait to be back again for my yearly CNY shopping affair. Psst! To celebrate iROO’s flagship boutique launch in Takashimaya Shopping Centre, they are giving away these limited edition plush keychains when you make a minimum purchase of $388. While stocks last! iROO Takashimaya is located at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City, Unit B2-36, 391 Orchard Road, S(238872) Other Boutique Locations – The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Unit B2-97, 2 Bayfront Avenue, S(018972) – Great World City, Unit 01-45/46, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, S(237994) – Vivo City, Unit 01-179-182, 1 Harbourfront Walk, S(098585) – Raffles City Shopping Centre, #01-11, 252 North Bridge Road, S(179103) This Christmas, don’t forget to treat yourself too. Happy holidays, my dearest belles! Your friend, Juliana #IROO #SponsoredPost

Nothing can dim the light that shines from within. If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then crystals must be her classy confidant that allows her to shine incessantly (without breaking the bank, that is). And of course, when the subject of crystals is broached, the name ‘SWAROVSKI’ unanimously comes to our minds. The long-standing crystal behemoth represents more than just the finest crystals, it also offers 120 years of history and a simple vision to create “a diamond for everyone”. Psst! Even Marilyn Monroe wore crystals instead of diamonds for her iconic ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’ cabaret scene in the 1953 film, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. If you’ve a penchant for customised crystal accessories and manicures, then you’re in luck! Last month, I was invited to a presentation at Joo Bar where I was introduced to an effusive line of handcrafted jewellery by veteran designer Purl. That’s not all. I was also treated to an amazing Swarovski nail makeover demonstration by the beauty maestros of Branche Hair and Nail salon. Now not only are high quality crystals more accessible, you can also tailor make them to your liking and sparkle the night away. Talk about having your cake and eating it too! Read on to find out more about these harbingers of crystal styling! Joyais by PURL When I first walked into the bar, I was greeted by a simply dazzling array of both sparkly crystal glitz as well as glamour courtesy of Purl of JYPURL and her new age handmade jewelry range which perfectly encapsulates the jet setting lifestyle we all dream of. Honing her design skills following her graduation from Raffles Lasalle Design Institute, this latest collection marks a personal milestone and is testament to Purl’s unwavering talent, tenacity and perseverance. With over 20 years of retail expertise and experience, JYPURL are able to offer their bespoke services to visionary clients who are looking to curate and craft a niche for their label. SWAROVSKI Crystal Pixie Nail Art Presentation You can wear Swarovski but now you can ‘wear’ Swarovski as the talented Ayami of Branché Hair & Nail showed us. With Swarovski’s CREATE YOUR STYLE Nail Design Box, you can adorn your nails with a magical sparkle, but the real magic comes from the employment of paragel nails. Unlike traditional gelish nails, paragel nails remove the air between the nail plate and the gel, allowing the nail to adhere to the plate like a suction cup, preventing the typical damage and thinning of the nails we have come to expect. This groundbreaking gel nail polish is now available at Branche  Branché Hair & Nail . After the nail presentation, Bobby and I went back to the jewellery exhibit to take more photos of the fine crystals and marvel at their exquisiteness. 😛 As the afternoon came to a close and all eyes were set on home sweet home, head honcho Purl surprised us yet again with an understated brown envelope as a memento of the days events. I opened the unassuming brown envelope to be greeted by a beautiful Swarovski earring and matching pendent set, it felt as if I’d found the lost treasure of the Pirates of the Caribbean! 😀 I’m definitely looking forward to making the most of this set this coming Lunar New Year! Yay! What I Wore To The Event #OOTD THE FASH SQUAD Outfit:  The Design Closets (Psst! TDC just launched a gorgeous oriental collection on their online store, just in time for CNY! Woo hoo!) Shoes and Bag: Kate Spade Photography by Bobby Stryker Visit www.jypurl.com for more information on Purl’s customization services as well as her unique jewellery collection. Have fun and keep sparkling! Your friend, Juliana #SponsoredPost #SWAROVSKI #TheDesignClosets

You love me, you really love me! Pardon that ‘The Mask’ or more notably, Sally Field moment but I’m really excited! 😀 If you have been following my Facebook, you would know that I’m one of the 10 finalists in this year’s Singapore Blog Awards for the Mary Chia Best Beauty Blog category! OMG! I’m extremely happy (even though I’ve not won any awards :P) because Singapore Blog Awards (SBA) is one of the most prestigious and reputable of blog awards. The SBA is hosted by omy.sg which is in turn managed by the Singapore Press Holdings (SPH). So to be nominated by the committee is a great honor to me. It’s like all that hard work that I’ve put in, these past 11 months, has finally paid off and as you probably already know, recognition always feels good. 🙂 Two days ago, the key sponsor of this category, Mary Chia and the organizer of the SBA, omy.sg invited us to Mary Chia’s Clementi Mall chain for an evening of meet and greet and a tour around their spa. So here I am with the rest of the Mary Chia Best Beauty Blog finalists and the Mary Chia team. The girls are super sweet I tell you. Besides meeting the other finalists, The Mary Chia team also took us on a tour around their spa in Clementi Mall. The cosy rooms for all our beauty retreats… The ‘wonder-makers’! The team also introduced their masculine counterpart – Urban Homme. Yes, men need to groom too! In the next month or so, Mary Chia will be giving the finalists and our friends free beauty treatments in the form of a spa party. Yes, you heard me right. Even my friends and Honeyz Belles get to enjoy beauty treats from Mary Chia! More details will be furnished later. *wink* Meanwhile, the beauty experts at Mary Chia gave us a ‘Body Composition Analysis’ to help us understand what is going on inside our bodies by categorizing weight into muscle mass, water, and body fat. They did this to ensure that the beauty treatments that we go for at Mary Chia cater to our body needs. How thoughtful! Urgh! My body is mostly made up of fats. Then we all did a video interview conducted by omy.sg I had to do the video interview outside the spa, in front of a busy restaurant. Definitely not the best place to calm interview jitters. This was THE moment when my words turn into gibberish, palms become sweaty and lexicon shrinks… Eeeek! Back to the SBA 2012… As I mentioned before, I have a pretty crazy schedule  and many times, I could hardly find the time and energy to write an entry. Besides willpower, my other strength comes from you guys. Thank you for giving me relentless support through your emails, FB likes and the increasing views. This has made me enormously motivated to keep this going and produce more quality and informative entries for you. I’m beyond thrilled to receive this nomination from the Singapore Blog Awards and I know that I wouldn’t be able to do this without you Honeyz Belles. It is the best birthday present for Honeyz ! Just to clarify. That is not a real trophy. It is just a prop. But it would be nice to hold the real thing. 😛 If you like what I’ve been writing in this blog and you love me (awwwww), please…. That would be the best birthday present for Honeyz! Here’s how you can cast your vote. Register an account here , then activate your omy.sg account by verifying your email in the confirmation email sent by omy.sg. Psst! If you’re wondering why you are required to fill in your personal details, it is because voters also stand a chance to win attractive prizes ! The personal details that you have submitted is for verification purposes in the event that you win something. Please click on my ‘Vote for Me’ icon after you have registered an account. Voters are allowed to vote once a day, so please show me some love everyday by voting for me! 😀 Thank you and have a very good weekend my beautiful friends! Your friend, Juliana #beauty #beautyreview #MaryChia #SingaporeBlogAwards2012

I remember being extremely drawn to Samantha’s sleek Manhattan office in the Sex and the City 2 movie (even though she was performing some pretty salacious act at the time. Haha!) The clean stylish Vitra desk, ultra-thin monitor, all-white accessories and of course, sweeping views of Times Square were so chic! Even though it’s been four years, I still can’t get over it. And since I can’t afford a Vitra desk and a fancy city office, I decided to set up a Samantha-inspired home office instead! Eh.. with a little Juliana twist to it. 😛 Click to find out how I assembled my home office from scratch in just ONE day! This was my previous office. I know the mess was unforgiving but the space isn’t! I was working on a small dining table in the living room which was a huge inconvenience when we need to dine or when we had guests over. Also, working on a 13-inch laptop whilst sitting at a desk required me to lean forward which inadvertently put a lot of strain on my spine and lower back. The close proximity also caused eye strains which led to throbbing headaches. So I guess it was time to look for ergonomically smart solutions – like a new office? 😛 I can’t afford to rent a full office space yet so while I was scratching my head for a quick fix, my (very loving) fiancé offered to turn his most favorite spot in the house – the Chill Out room into my office! Awww… I’m so glad I’m marrying this man. ❤❤❤ ANYWAYS! This is the original Chill Out room. I already knew I wanted an office like Samantha Jones’ or something like these . So the first thing I needed to do was to get a new desktop. August 24 2013, 6.10pm, NuBox CausewayPoint Computer shopping I chose this 21.5-inch: 2.9GHz iMac which was retailing at SGD2088. I knew I was going to break the bank that evening with more office-related purchases so I decided to go on a 12-month interest-free instalment plan at Nubox using our DBS credit card. Since our wallet was not entirely wrecked, we moved on to our next shopping haven – IKEA which houses a bevy of affordable designs to fit our theme. 8.00pm, IKEA Tampines We had our favorite IKEA meatballs for dinner before we continued our mission. After tons of shopping and some careful budgeting… … we got everything we wanted and needed! Here’s our unpacked office. 🙂 10.00pm, Home After much scruffling, unpacking and moving, we managed to turn this… … into this! August 25 2013, 12.00am, Home I chose dark coloured office furniture and accessories to go with my fiancé’s existing DVD shelves. But I still wanted to retain the beauty and bustle of New York City in my space. Since there’s no way I’m going to have a Times Square view, I decided to keep the Manhattan canvas with the Flatiron building as my backdrop. 😛 The final ensemble. I bought the TORNLIDEN desk for SGD169 and the SKRUVSTASwivel chair for SGD199. My fiancé also surprised me with a mousepad that has my company logo on it from Zazzle.com . Think it costs less than SGD30 including shipping. The mousepad was a perfect gift as gliding on the rough surface of the desk was quite a chore. And what’s better than working with your very own personalised stationery? Thanks B! Also got this very useful RISSLA Desk organiser (SGD19.90) to store the stationery and office paraphernalia. Bought this TRÅL Work lamp that resembles the Pixar Lamp for SGD55. These gorgeous pine wood texture magazine files caught my attention so I got them too. KNUFF Magazine File (SGD9.99 for two). Bought this stylish-looking Canon PIXMA MG3170 printer from the Apple Store for less than SGD200. I couldn’t remember the exact price. 🙁 Can’t forget the storage. Bought two KVARNVIK Boxes for SGD35.90 each. And unwanted storage too. KNODD Bin for SGD25. Can’t do much about the unsightly wires that are hanging around but I can certainly neaten the look with cable winders from Popular Book Store. Where are Samantha’s wires??!? Tadah! And there you have it! A productive home office (for under SGD3000) set up in just a day! Many great things such as the creation of HoneyzCube.com ‘s new layout, beauty event ideas (Pamper Party, Tea Party, etc.) and even our mobile app idea were conceptualised in this room. Hopefully there will be even greater things to come from this desk. 😛 No more untidy dining tables or backaches. Woo hoo! Sidetrack… I received an office-warming gift! Haha! It’s a swanky New York Taxi clutch to go with the Big Apple theme of the new office! Courtesy of my dearest fiancé! 😛 Aww… you’re the best! Okay. Back to the office, so what do you think? What are some of your favorite decoration ideas? Share with me by commenting below! Your friend, Juliana #Design #HoneyzCube #Interiordesign #officespace

Liberation has resulted in a new generation of capable women who are not afraid to stand up for themselves and pursue their loves in an open and new fashion way. As we usher in the new decade, we also welcome this new era of women who possess a significant puchasing power and who constitute 80% of the global consumer market. Gone are the days women were deemed dependent and vulnerable. Today, they embrace their charm and inner beauty with confidence and vigor. Honeyz is THE woman of this new era. She represents all of us. She takes good care of her physical and emotional well being and travels widely. Most importantly, she makes well informed decisions when it comes to her 3 biggest loves – Beauty, Fashion and Travel. Let’s all let our inner ‘Honeyz’ shine today! #AboutHoneyz #beauty #fashion #travel

Do you see a young lady or an old woman? I’m sure many of you have seen this famous paradoxical picture umpteen times and have been asked ‘Do you see a young lady or an old woman?’ just as many times. Well, today I’m not trying to conduct some optical illusion test. Rather, I’m going to ask you to imagine yourself transforming from the young lady to the old lady. Okok. I hear you. Growing old is inevitable. During the process, your body goes through a major transition. You start to fall ill more easily, you become less restless and feel sluggish most of the time. But the most obvious sign of aging? Wrinkles. Some time ago, experts claimed that humans can actually live up to a ripe age of 1000 years old. (If you think this is hogwash, please read  this .) Then why are we dying at the ‘tender age’ of 80 (on average)? They said its due to physical conditions such as environmental pollution, lack of exercise and emotional factors such as stress, anxiety and depression. So what does this mean for us? That it is possible to slow down aging and reduce wrinkles!! (Cus we’re not supposed to age that fast. Whee!) Read More: The  Best Anti-Ageing Creams  Your Future Self Will Thank You For So how do we do it? Let me introduce to you my Wrinkle-Free Skin Care Regime. 1) My favourite Facial Exercise. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Note: While you’re stretching, continue to look to the front. It should look like this from the side. Got it? Let me repeat this again. Step 1: Stick out your tongue Step 2: Lean back 45 degrees with your tongue still sticking out Step 3: Now stretch like there’s no tomorrow! I learnt this from a TV programme a few months ago. A Japanese lady who’s in her 40s (but whom looks like she’s in her early 30s) taught this exercise and claimed that this was her secret to staying wrinkle-free.  I totally believe her. I could see no wrinkle on her face. I think the best time to do this is while you’re watching TV. You get to enjoy TV and reduce wrinkles at the same time. That’s killing 2 fat birds with one stone. 🙂 Model Credits: They are a bunch of handsome guys. The facial exercise photos did not do them justice at all. 😡 2) Use skincare products! Moisturisers Personally, I love this moisturiser as it’s pretty lightweight and leaves a watery texture on the skin after application. Hence, my face is less susceptible to breakouts. Anti-Wrinkle Creams How can we forget this right? The Faceshop store assistant in Korea (where I bought this) claimed that this is Botox in serum form and that it produces the same effect as Botox injections. I swear by this thing. Recently I noticed that my best friend, Jo’s complexion has improved enormously. Her pores are less visible and her laugh lines are almost non-existent. And she told me she has been using this religiously. Hence, I conclude that it should be this baby working its wonders. 3) Take Vitamin C! Tip: The best time to take Vit C is during/after food and in separate doses. 4) Slap on sunblock lotions! The sun’s harmful rays accelerates aging so always apply sunblock lotion before you head out. 5) Sleep on your back! Do not sleep on your side as wrinkles may etch into the surface of your skin. This is how laugh lines and crow’s feet are formed. Always sleep on your back. 6) Eat salmon! Salmon provides a good source of collagen which in turns helps to nourish skin and reduce wrinkles. In addition, it increases your ability to think. Double goodness! 7) Lastly, stay happy! Do you know that we have approximately 60,000 thoughts per day (one per second.) Of those 60,000 thoughts, 95% of them are EXACTLY the same as the thoughts you had yesterday. And the day before that. And the day before THAT. Well, here’s something even worse: on average, a whopping 80% of those thoughts are NEGATIVE. That’s 45,000 negative thoughts per day! Being gut-wrenching and apathetic about life is not going to help you. Instead, try to let go of this negative vibe and start to be grateful about your life. Once those positive thoughts sink in, wrinkles are going to bid you goodbye and you can now say hello to young and dewy skin! Remember Selena sang ‘who says you’re not beautiful and can’t be the best?‘ She’s stunning isn’t she? Hope you guys are motivated to follow my wrinkle-free regime already. 😛 Your friend, Juliana #review #beautyreview #antiaging #skincare #tutorial #beauty #beautytips