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Apa Kabar Honeyz Bunnies! Today, I’m gonna shed the ‘Beauty Junkie’ and ‘Aspiring Fashionista’ personas and put on my ‘Wanderluster’ hat. (Ignore the lack of parallelism.) Yes. A travel review FINALLY. In particular, my favourite beach destination. Before I dive into this review, I decided to do a mini survey with my good girlfriends on where their favorite beach destination is. Here are the responses. Favourite beach destination: The Maldives Favourite beach destination: Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Favourite beach destination: Perhentian Island Favourite beach destination: Island of Coron Gorgeous choices, ladies. Here comes my choice…. Bali’s Ahimsa Beach Resort Jimbaran! There’s not a scintilla of doubt that this fine resort is my most favourite beach getaway. It is highly recommended on Trip Advisor and is ranked number one among twenty-three others under the ‘Specialty lodging in Jimbaran’ category. If you’re wondering what’s the big deal? Well here’s the biggie… Lobby (In the evening) I was greeted by the simple and tiny lobby. (Well… The ‘big deal’ is not exactly here.) Ok. Honestly, when I first entered the lobby, I wasn’t too impressed. In fact, I started to worry about the state of the villa. Could it be crammy and dull like the lobby? Wait for it… Wait for it….. (anxious tone) There you go! Boy was I wrong about the villa! It was huge and spacious coupled with a nice aromatherapy scent. Well, I guess the lobby was probably built small on purpose to give way to the huge villas. Villa (In the evening) Love the plunge pool! I just have to do this. A cute kitchen. Entertainment systems in the living room. DVDs may be rented free-of-charge at the concierge. There’s a garden in the bathroom! Isn’t it beautiful? Gotta snap a picture! Villa (In the day) I woke up the next morning to this. Breakfast was already prepared by the Ahimsa’s staff! Totally famished. Gobbled my delicious breakfast like a hungry monster. Villa in the day. Awww.. love the tranquility. Camwhoring in this beautiful villa. 😛 Ok. Lotsa camwhoring. I can’t help it! It’s not everyday that I get to lodge in such a beautiful place. Walkway to the lobby One last camwhoring picture? Outside the resort Heading out! Explored the hotel beside the Ahimsa Beach. Interesting monument Headed to the beach. Enhanced the colour slightly and it turned into this. Whoa… I came back later in the evening to this. It was a little surprise from the resort (as part of its honeymoon package). Can I bring this home? BBQ Lunch in the resort! I love my life! And a “live band” to go with the wonderful lunch. How good can this get?? A clarification. The ‘live band’ was not part of the package. I think it was 40USD per hour. The rates are available at the concierge and it’s based on availability of the musicians. I went to the shopping and entertainment spots nearby and it wasn’t that fantastic. I would suggest going all the way out of the Jimbaran area for entertainment (e.g. Rock Bar) or just stay in the hotel (It’s good enough. :P) For further information on the resort and its rates, you may consult their website at www.theahimsa.com . Here’s a little hint to my next travel review. As if it’s not obvious enough! Till next time! Love, Juliana #travel #resorts #ahimsabeach #beautifulvillas #bali #travelreview

In the twinkling of an eye, it has already been 3 weeks since I ‘penned’ my first post. I’m glad you guys have enjoyed what I’d shared so far. Thank you for all the encouraging messages. I truly appreciate your ardent support. Please do continue to watch this space for more beauty, fashion and travel anecdotes! And with this, I’m giving you your second dose of Honeyz Fashion Review. In this post, we’ll be reviewing apparels from famous Singapore blogshops, Agneselle and Love Bonito as well as Britain’s highly reputable high street chain, Topshop. Personally, I’m a huge fan of Agneselle and Love Bonito. Agneselle for their affordable price and great quality and Love bonito for their state-of-the-art designs. Without further ado, I present you Fashion Review: Agneselle, Love Bonito, Topshop Agneselle Love Bonito Topshop Photo Credits Photography Models Judy, UK 4, 155cm JW, UK 6, 153cm Your humble blogger, UK 6, 161cm I hope you have enjoyed this review. Lastly, I would like to clarify 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. 🙂 Once again, thank you for reading and I beg for your continued support. 😛 Tata! Love, Juliana #fashion #review #Topshop #Photography #lovebonito #Agneselle #photoshoot

Honeyz….. I’m home! I’m gonna try something different in this post. No beauty reviews this time. Instead, I’m going to do a fashion review of online store, Le Dezire ‘s best sellers. Eunice, founder of Le Dezire, was kind enough to give me some of her signature pieces for this fashion review. You can’t believe how grateful I am as she only have limited pieces left for each of them. 😀 Anyway, instead of doing the conventional way, i.e. Pose in front of a mirror and take pictures, then write my afterthoughts (which was my initial idea), I decided to do a fashion spread kind of review with the help of some friends. 🙂 I’ve been a huge fan of fashiontoast.com and lookbook.nu for the longest time. The beautiful and artsy fashion spreads never failed to awe me (In a good way). So for this fashion review, I decided to try a ‘fashiontoast’ inspired photo spread. Here are the pieces Le Dezire gave me. Very pretty outfits eh? Now that you’ve seen the Supermodel look. Here’s the Mortal version. Enjoy! Noticed my sky blue nails in the photos? (Well, I hope you did!) Got them done at Nail Indulgence De Beau, No. 1 Liang Seah Street, #02-14. I enjoyed the warmth of their service. Very friendly and accommodating. You can contact them at +65 6333 1687 to arrange an appointment. 🙂 Photo Credits Photographers Samuel – The Seasoned Photographer Yong Thye – The Passionate Photographer Alex – The Noob-turned-Pro Photographer Models Pretty Judy She’s a UK 4, standing at 155cm. Lovable JW She’s a UK 6, standing at 153cm. That’s me. I’m a UK 6, standing at 161cm. I hope you liked the fashion spread. 🙂 Well, I thought it would be interesting to also show what went on ‘Behind the Scenes’. 😛 So here you go. Super Star Judy! Look at all those paparazzi! “Is my photo ok??” “I want to look that sexy too!” In the dressing room – All made up and ready for the photo shoot! On your mark… Get set…. Go!! ‘Photo-whoring’ while waiting…. More ‘photo whoring’… And MORE photo whoring!! Ok I think that’s enough. Soaking in the sun. Ok that’s a wrap! Greatly appreciated… Lastly, I want to thank SimVideo for their excellent photography and photo effects services. A renowned wedding and corporate photographer in Singapore and JB. And Le Dezire for their beautiful clothes. Thank you all for reading. See you and God bless! Love, Juliana #fashion #review #Photography #ledezire #fashionreview #photoshoot

In this 21st century, every woman seeks to strip away the cliches surrounding them. They’re vigorous and confident. And this is the spirit of ‘Honeyz‘. ‘Belle’ is a woman who’s admired for her beauty and charm. So a Honeyz Belle is a confident and intelligent woman of the 21st century who’s not afraid to express her desires, show off her charm and become the belle of every ball. I believe all of you is a Honeyz Belle so henceforth, I’m going to call you ladies ‘Honeyz Belles’! So Hello Honeyz Belles! As my blog title suggests, I’m gonna review THE imperative tool to pretty peepers – Mascaras. Check out their faux lashes! Mascaras are an important part of make up as they define our eyes and gives them that ‘little burst of energy’ to our otherwise dull-looking eyes. And whenever the topic of mascaras is brought up, I hear Loreal, Lancome and Maybelline being mentioned almost 90% of the time. So for this mascara review post, I’m gonna leave them out of the picture since we all know that they are good enough. 🙂 And review the underdogs instead – The Face Shop, Majolica Majorca and Sephora. The Face Shop’s Extreme Volume Mascara I started using this last year and have been loyal to it ever since. I love its non-clumping and lengthening qualities. It separates the lashes well and thus does not produce the ‘lump-of-lashes’ look. Best of all, this mascara is smudge-proof! 😀 Panda eyes from smudged mascara is definitely not a pretty sight (especially if you’re on a hot date) so this is an absolute hot favourite for me. The slight curvature of the mascara wand is also perfect for my oval shaped eyes. The Face Shop’s Extreme Volume Mascara Wand The mascara creates a soft and natural look that is great for daily activities such as work and school. Here’s how it looks like on my naked eye. Wearing The Face Shop’s Extreme Volume Mascara on make-up free eyes I like that it darkens and lifts my lashes slightly to produce this very natural look. Well, here comes the trubs. It is relatively difficult to achieve the really dramatic look even after a few more coats of this mascara. Here’s the example, After numerous coats of Faceshop’s Extreme Volume Mascara Not very impressive, isn’t it? So if you want to achieve those ‘Drama Goddess’ look with your eyes, I suggest you opt for falsies or simply purchase the Big Three’s mascaras and pound on the eyeshadows. * Big Three = Loreal, Lancome, Maybelline All in all, I like the great qualities of this mascara and its affordable price. (Johor Bahru’s Faceshop retails this at RM 45 which translates to SGD 18.) Majolica Majorca’s Lash Expander Frame Plus Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus ‘Majolica Majorca’ is quite a mouthful. I’m going to call it ‘MJ’ in this post as it’s famously known for. (No, not Michael Jackson’s acronym) MJ is a sub-brand of Shisedo and it’s much more affordable than it’s parent brand’s products. This is terrific news for most of us who can’t afford Shisedo’s luxe make up all the time. 😀 Ok here comes my review. I bought this product due to friends’ recommendations and its cute packaging. (I’m a typical girl, aesthetic qualities are extremely important to me.) I must say it’s pretty easy to apply and lengthens my lashes quite a bit with its fibers. The fibers were attached to the end of my lashes upon application and created this ‘longer lashes’ illusion. It has this gooey texture that does not dry up too soon unlike other mascaras. This allowed ease of re-application, which in turn reduced the clumping effect that re-applications usually caused. In particular, I love the design of the wand. Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus Wand As you can see, it has this mini comb on it that enables me to target even the tiniest lash. Great for application on the lower lashes too! Well, everything about this mascara is great but here comes the nightmare… The removal of the mascara. Removing this mascara was a huge hassle. It’s stubborn as hell! The fibers stick to your lashes like super glue and they wouldn’t budge even after much (gentle) rubbing with my make-up remover. Many times, I could still spot clumps of the remaining fibers on my lashes the next morning. I guess the excessive lengthening fibers isn’t such a great idea after all. Sephora Mascara Sephora Mascara This mascara darkens, separates and thickens my lashes pretty well. It has slight lengthening properties too. One plus point – its pretty easy to remove even with non-eye make up removers. Here’s a picture of the wand. Sephora Mascara Wand I did not like the wand though. It’s big and coarse and it irritated my eyelids a few times during application. I underestimated its frame. As such, I don’t think it’s suitable for Asian eyes. Another bummer of this mascara? Photo Credits to hollywoodtoday.net The panda eye look! I noticed bad smudging after hours of wearing the mascara. Very unkempt. In conclusion… I think the diamond in the rough is definitely The Face Shop’s Extreme Volume Mascara. I’m a no fuss person so I’m no huge fan of exasperating make up removing procedures. In addition, I don’t think any one wants to meet a big client or go on a hot date worrying about the state of her make up constantly. Removal and longevity of make up is extremely important to me. Once again, I’m going to end this post with some useful mascara tips for you beautiful ladies. Never try a mascara at a makeup store as there’s a risk of infection. To brighten the whites of your eyes, try using blue mascara. To prevent clumps, remove excess mascara from wand before application. To prevent smearing of mascara, dust a layer of loose powder under and over the eyes. Alrighty. That’s all for this mascara review. Thanks for reading. 🙂 I’m already preparing for my next post – A fashion review. I’ll be back sooner than you can say ‘Honeyz’! So watch out for it! Love, Juliana Disclaimer: Do keep in mind that reviews are entirely subjective. It is normal to have differing views. So please don’t hate me if I didn’t speak well of your favourite product. I definitely have no intentions of distorting the image of any brand. Well, to each his own, isn’t it? Peace! #mascarareview #mascara #Sephora #beautyreview #cosmeticsreview #MajolicaMajorca #beauty #Faceshop

Back in 2014, I gave it my all when I began planning my Disney-themed wedding . I practically used every waking moment to brainstorm ideas and fulfill wedding-related errands. You probably already know – I am over the moon at how the wedding turned out. However, due to the intense preparation process, I also began to rest on my laurels afterwards. I felt like I needed a lot of rest time after my nuptials and soon I found myself shopping more than working. Haha! I became complacent and was literally dragging my heels to work. Here comes the interesting part… Who would have ever thought shopping could be inspiring too? I was visiting one of my favorite fashion stores, Kate Spade, and somehow the little flamingoes and donut purses ignited a creative spark for a new project. That one shopping trip not only inspired me, it also helped me overcome my procrastination and see everyday objects in a different light. Before you know it, I was back at work planning Honeyz Cube ‘s new repertoire of services and products. And today, I’m very proud to present to you Honeyz Paint House , a unique and stylish new photo studio and lifestyle event space and YOUR very own getaway and creative retreat. We’re all about living life to the fullest and celebrating the everyday! And of course, I had to host a Donuts and Flamingoes themed party to introduce Honeyz Cube’s new little sister to our fellow blogger friends and partners. And guess what? We decided to hold the party on our very first wedding anniversary. How apt! Click this way ↓ to the fun please! Prepping for the Big Day! Planning this party was no easy feat. We spent two months conceptualizing the concept, getting partners onboard and designing the invites and banners. Then we spent another two gruelling days printing press releases, info sheets and table mats. (Yup, we DIY-ed our table mats. :P) Printing the press release and brand info sheets. Decorating the tables. And finally, we’re ready for our very big debut at Honeyz Paint House. Welcome to our Donuts and Flamingoes Party! Yay! We loved how the decor turned out. Do you? 😛 Since we still had some time before our guests arrived, we decided to do some last minute checks for the party, to make sure every welcome packet was filled with all our sponsors’ goodies. And here’s my knight in shining armour who’s not only my loving husband but also my number one supporter in everything I do. Thank you so much, B! Muuaaah! :* Of course, all of this also wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our generous partners: For Beloved One 寵愛之名 Jacqueline Burchell Singapore  Nail Indulgence De Beau Clara Song Make Up TACT.sg Tact.sg also sponsored my outfit for the party. Here I’m wearing Tact.sg’s Flare Flair blouse from their M O N O collection. 🙂 Alexander Yuen: A Finer Side of Magic Nelson Manlises Photography Whimsical Patisseries OCOO Singapore Skycart Skycart sponsored our goodie bags, cute decor as well as these fun props below! Now let the party begin! Our cutest guest just arrived! And she brought donuts cakes too! Yay! Special shoutout to  Agnes , Sydney and Yan Teng ! Thank you for your thoughtful gifts! It was really nice catching up with one another. Check out those happy smiles! This is not the most flattering photo but.. I’m absolutely in love with the cool bell sleeves of my new crop top from Tact.sg! No, I wasn’t scratching my armpits. Haha! I was explaining some of the cool features of my new top which is also very Britney from the noughties. Don’t you think? Have you ever wondered what boyfriends do when their girlfriends socialise with their girlfriends? Well, evidently, they chill on beach chairs and play with their phones! Haha! Everyone couldn’t get enough of Whimsical Patisseries’ pretty dessert table! Our guests also got to try Jacqueline Burchell’s latest nail colors that are now also available on our Cube Store . Hmm… Why’s everyone taking photos of my profile? Because I’m wearing flamingo earrings! How befitting! 😛 #flamingoearrings Alright, enough of the profile photos! Let’s take a group shot! Wait! Do you see that epic photo bomber?! One of the highlights of the party was Alexander’s sleight of hand magic tricks, especially the one where he made our Honeyz Paint House logo appear on a poker card! How cool is that? Our audience looked astonished and impressed! And then, it was time to open the ceremony and introduce Honeyz Paint House formally. And we introduced our new concept with this video we made a few days prior. Psst! It was actually also the first time we played anything on our 52-inch screen. How exciting! Yay! Our audience looked pretty happy and hyped up. The stakes are high now. We need to keep this going so we upped the ante by inviting magician and sleight of hand extraordinaire, Alexander, to perform some of his popular stage magic illusions. Our guests looked impressed and entertained! Yay! Mission accomplished. Then it was back to mingling with the girls and trying our sponsors’ awesome products. Jacqueline Burchell and Tact.sg also kindly sponsored some prizes for our lucky draw! Congratulations to all winners! Do you have a chronically messy closet that makes looking for the perfect outfit seem as difficult as a greek puzzle? Well, meet our fellow blogger and Organised Lifestyle Consultant, Eri! Yes. She’s a professional closet organiser and she holds regular workshops to help you declutter your mess. Here at Honeyz Paint House, we wanna support fellow entrepreneurs and give them a creative space so we also invited Eri to share more about her latest classes. If you’re desperately in need of some quick closet decluttering solutions, check out her website for more tips –  http://organizedlifespace.com/en/ Who knows? One day we might even jointly host a closet styling class with Eri at Honeyz Paint House! Would you be interested? Let me know by commenting below! All our guests received not one but two goodie bags that day! Woo hoo! Here’s a sneak peek at what was inside! That’s not all! Our Creative Director, YT, also captured all the highlights of the event on video. Whee! Catch all the action here! Check out the rest of our party photos here –  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.814273472028524.1073741827.187736054682272&type=3 We’re so much more! As I mentioned earlier in my intro, Honeyz Paint House is YOUR very own getaway and creative retreat, now you too can host classes and workshops that will captivate the hearts and minds of people everywhere in an ambience and setting unlike any other. And and and! We’re also your photo studio, party venue, beauty museum and one-of-a-kind coworking space. 😀 Visit our website at honeyzpainthouse.com to find out more! Finally.. Thank you all for coming, for your encouraging words and ardent love for our projects. We love you all so much! ♥ Let’s do this again! After the party… It was still our one-year anniversary after all. So we headed down to Bedrock (where we had our first date) for a sumptuous Paper Anniversary dinner. Cheers everyone! Your friend, Juliana #ForBelovedOne #HoneyzPaintHouse #event #Skycart #MetaIllusions #JacquelineBurchell #ClaraSongMakeUp #beauty #OCOOBeautyDrink #Tactsg #HoneyzCube #NailIndulgenceDeBeau

Can’t believe our last update about #Bobblianahome was almost a year ago. To help you recall, this was our last post – Our New Home . And now, it’s time for another #Bobblianahome entry to clue you in on our latest developments. Yay! You last heard we were going to update all the fixtures, lightings and appliances and our plans included – creating a Dolby Atmos home theatre, getting a convertible dining/pool table, building a fireplace and many many more!Can’t forget – also styling the ultimate Girl Cave! Haha! Well, we did get a dining/pool table and a fireplace but to create a a Dolby Atmos home theatre, we’ll need to upgrade our electrical system and rewire the entire house. The project is a home-tastrophe, I tell you! This means our house will need to check into design rehab and get a complete makeover. Initially, we wanted to take matters into our own hands and design the place ourselves. It can’t be that hard, can it? So we started picking our brains to conceptualize everything, from the shelves to the faux ceilings. Well, of course our design didn’t take into account important structural factors that impact the existing concealed pipes and wire system. Another important component is project management. We had to draw up a comprehensive construction schedule with all our prospective contractors. This we reckon, is going to upset our stress meter even further. Finally, we decided to hand all our designs to an Interior Designer our friends recommended and guess what? He came up with some pretty badass 3D drawings within weeks! I thought it would be fun to show you what they look like before we embark on this crazy Interior Designing ride. Click to check out the photos! We wanted a cozy European setting so our designer added a touch of modern Edwardian elements in the designs. Here we go! The Boudoir (aka Master Bedroom) Present State: Designer’s 3D Impression: Master Bathroom Present State: Designer’s 3D Impression: Living and Dining Room Present State: Designer’s 3D Impression: You might be wondering why on earth we would need a fireplace in Singapore? Well, here is one reason: Over here at the Stryker household, we are huge Christmas fans, and nothing warms the cockles of the heart more than seeing a fireplace surrounded by Christmas goodies! The faux fireplace truly brought the magic of Christmas into our home and was an extra special treat for my hubby, reminiscent of his days as a little boy growing up in the UK. As seen on my Snapchat: Who knows, maybe one day our own kids will be just as excited by it. 😛 Kitchen Present State: Designer’s 3D Impression: Guest Room Present State: Designer’s 3D Impression: Girl Cave (aka Study Room) Present state: Please don’t judge me. I know this is an insane mess. I’ve a good reason for this.I moved all my shelves to Honeyz Paint House  so for the time being, I can only house all our DVDs and products erm… on the floor. :p Designer’s 3D Impression: I’m actually pretty happy with most of his designs except this last one for the Girl Cave. Think it looks more like a Man Cave now. Haha! I have some ideas that I gathered from Pinterest for my Girl Cave so I’ll probably be adding my own girly touch to it. Stay tuned for the next #Bobblianahome post! Meanwhile, for instant snippets of our new home, follow this tag #Bobblianahome on Instagram. Have fun! Your friend, Juliana #BobblianaHome #Interiordesign #lifestyle #newhome

All I want for Christmas is you, my lovely belles! Click HERE for a special Honeyz Paint House Christmas card for you. Thank you for another wonderful year! A new year is on the horizon and you can be sure that there are more exciting plans on our resolution list. Meanwhile, have a glass of awesome champagne and rejoice in the magical Christmas spirit with our new Christmas greeting video! 😛 And of course, keep sparkling! Muuaaaahhh! :* Your friend, Juliana #Christmas #YoutubeVideo

There’s no denying thick lushes lashes can really make a difference to your face by framing and highlighting your eyes. That’s why I’m back at Lolita Group again to perk up my eyes with fuller and more dramatic eyelashes. Psst! And I wanna share that with you. Fancy a set of natural looking eyelash extensions for the holidays too? Then you’ll have to read on! Before I go on any further, check out the difference! I love how my eyes are noticeably brighter. I’m wearing C curl, thickness 0.2mm and Length mixture of 8, 10, 12mm Novalash extensions to create the illusion of wearing eyeliner and mascara. The extensions are lovingly styled by Lolita Group’s Lash stylist, Theresa (pictured below). Theresa and me. 🙂 Theresa has more than one year experience in the field and is trained directly by NovaLash Advance Certified Stylist, Jocelyn, who’d been taking care of my lashes for my wedding photos previously. And guess what? I wanna share my wonderful experience at Lolita Group with you. Stand a chance to win the following lash extension service by Lolita Group: Lash count : 60/60 lashes , total 120lashes. Lash curl : Beautiful B curl Lash thickness : 0.2mm regular Lash length : A combo of 8mm, 10mm, 12mm Duration : Approx 90mins And here’s how you can take part: 1) Follow @ilovebunnynet and  @lolitalashbeautystudio 2) Like and tag 3 friends on this photo –  https://www.instagram.com/p/–49yFgYqZ/?taken-by=ilovebunnynet Yup! It’s that easy! Contest is open to residents of Singapore only and it ends Monday, 28 December 2015 at 10pm.  Note: One winner will be chosen. Treatment will have to be redeemed in January 2016 at Lolita Group’s Chinatown Point branch. Tag away and bonne chance, my darlings! P.S. To celebrate LolitaGroup’s 5th birthday, they are also offering you guys a very special discount. Quote HoneyloveLASHES at Lolita Group for the following offer: Lash count : 60/60 lashes, total 120lashes. Lash curl : beautiful B curl Lash thickness : 0.2mm regular Lash length : a combo of 8mm, 10mm, 12mm Duration : Approximately 90mins Price: $39 (U.P. $139) *Offer valid for first-time customers till 31 December 2015.* Lolita Group is located at Marina Link @ Marina Square #B1-12 and Chinatown Point #B1-13 [Tel: +65 63389981]. Lunch hours are between 3pm – 4pm. For more information, visit their website at www.lolitagroup.com Don’t wait! Beautiful eyes begin at Lolita Group. 🙂 Your friend, Juliana #LolitaGroup #Novalash #beauty #FacebookGiveaway #InstagramGiveaway

The bells are jingling, the lights are shining, the trees are glowing. Make no mistake, the festive season is in full swing and Christmas, my most favourite time of year is upon us. It doesn’t matter what your background is, whether you can afford lots of expensive presents or not, there’s just something special about this time of year that always makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. As a child, you would write hopefully to Santa and come running out of bed on Christmas day to see what goodies might be waiting for you. As an adult, I believe even more strongly in the Christmas spirit and now truly appreciate that giving really is better than receiving. I don’t mean giving presents, I mean giving your time, your thoughts and your love to your family and friends. See how happy you make them, how happy they make you, remember that you can make a difference and the world is a tiny weeny bit better because of little ol’ you. Some of you will no doubt be travelling far and wide to reconnect with loved ones, both here and overseas and while it may be the last thing on your mind, do take care of yourselves, be safe and reach where you’re going in one happy adorable piece. While you may be dreaming of a white Christmas, beautiful as it may be, your rosy cheeks will be sore, dry and parched come nightfall. Fear not, BlackBox December Edition has the perfect travel remedy in the form of this Sothys Paris Exclusive Box. Read on to find out more! Hot off the heels of all their buzzing reviews, BlackBox are bringing you a complete facial and body skin care solution this year-end courtesy of Sothys Paris. The exclusive kit is available at $19.90 (worth $164.60). While stocks last! 😀 Hydra3Ha Discovery Kit SOTHYS Hydra3HA Line is a 3-dimensional program consisting of a serum, gel-cream and mask. The combination delivers powerful and effective hydration that starts from deep within your skin to maintain your skins surface moisture barrier. With triple hyaluronic acid, the similarly lightly fragranced combo is a real knockout when it comes to reactivating and regenerating your skin for long-lasting beauty. Retail Price: $134 per set Hydra3Ha Intensive Hydrating Serum When used in sequence, the three products do complement each other nicely, increasing the level of moisturization significantly more than when using any of the items alone. Apply in the morning and evening immediately after cleansing your face and neck, avoiding the eye contour area, to lock in up to 60% more moisture. Hydra3Ha Hydrating Gel-Cream The Gel-Cream contains high molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid which, when used after the serum, can boost moisturization even further. Apply similarly to the neck and face, avoiding the eye areas. Hydra-smoothing Mask Applying masks 1- 2 times a week is the final step in this ultimate skin care regime to restore your skin’s elasticity, smooth your skin to give you visibly younger looking skin. Simply apply a layer on your entire face & neck for 10 – 15 minutes each time, and let the ingredients do their work. Cherry Blossom & Lotus Escape While not all of us can hop over to Japan to enjoy the absolutely gorgeous cherry blossoms, we can indeed all benefit from their beautiful delicate scent. The smell alone is enough to recommend these products, just close your eyes and imagine yourself walking along a promenade of dream like cherry blossoms. Cherry Blossom & Lotus Escape Shower Cream The perfect start and end to any day, this beautifully scented shower cream lathers nicely to create a surprisingly dense creamy foam, if that wasn’t enough, the cream can also be used in the bath to leave your skin silky and soft. Cherry blossoms are known for their anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties meaning that these products are suitable even for sensitive skin. Retail Price: 200ml $57 Cherry Blossom & Lotus Escape Relaxing Body Scrub Featuring the same lovely scent as the Shower Cream, use this scrub when you need that extra bit of pampering for a truly relaxing experience. Smooth your skin, relax your mind, moisturize and then sleep like a baby. You’ll wake in the morning to be welcomed by supremely smooth skin. Just be careful that you’re not so relaxed you sleep right through your alarm! Retail Price: 200ml $144 To conclude… The BlackBox x Sothys Edition is a nice and very welcoming winter treat for anyone venturing into colder climates this year. Go armed with a big smile, a heart full of love and skin full of moisture. I give it 4 out of 5 Honeyz stars! As mentioned earlier, this exclusive kit is now available at $19.90 (worth $164.60). While stocks last! 😀 For more Sothys news and promos, visit www.sothys.com.sg Where to buy: Appointed SOTHYS Dealer Salons – refer to www.sothys.com.sg for full salon listing. Honeyz Belles receive an additional 10% discount! All you have to do is quote BBXJUL10 upon check out and you’ll be entitled to this exclusive offer.  Psst! I heard through the grapevine that these boxes are selling like hotcakes so grab them fast now at: www.blackbox.sg Your friend, Juliana #BlackBox #4Stars #beauty #Sothys #advertorial

Our favorite beauty sampling service, BlackBox.sg, just introduced one of their most generous beauty kits yet. Meet their new Etude House edition! I literally melted into a pool of gooeyness when I realized the box offers almost every beauty product on my travel must-have list. From BB Cushion foundations, facial soaps, pore minimizing lotions to anti-aging creams, it tackles all your beauty needs without breaking your precious bank. Aww.. BlackBox and Etude House, bless your cotton socks for this wonderful Christmas surprise. 😀 Looking for a ‘beauty-full’ gift for yourself or your loved ones? Then you’ll have to read on! Psst! Special rates included. 😛 Here’s a rundown of all the items in my BlackBox x Etude House beauty kit: Wonder Pore Special WOW Kit If you have gaping pores like me, then you’re gonna love this 3-step pore-minimizing tri-kit too. It contains a facial soap, freshner (which I assume works like a toner) and essence to reduce the appearance of the pores and moisturize the skin. Wonder Pore Facial Soap (30g) This wonder-full facial soap purifies your skin down to the pores and firms your skin with a gentle massaging effect. How to use? Create lather by rubbing soap with wet hands and gently apply lather onto face. How much? $14 for 80g Wonder Pore Freshner (25ml)  Promising a complete cleansing solution, the special peppermint extract used in this freshner does exactly that! Leaves your skin feeling clean, pure and very fresh. The Freshner also balances pH as part of its repertoire, protecting your skin as it cleanses. How to use? Before skincare, dispense a sufficient amount of Wonder Pore Freshner onto the side of a cotton pad and gently wipe from the inner to the outer areas of face. How much? 250ml $18 / 500ml $32 Wonder Pore Corrector (5ml) This gel spot essence tightens your complexion with its refreshing cooling tip applicator. At the last stage of basic skincare, simply dispense a small amount of the corrector and allow it to absorb into areas that need special care. How to use? For more effective absorption, massage gently with the Wonder Pore Corrector’s cooling tip instead of using fingers. How much? $28 for 25ml One of the winning factors of the range is their key ingredients Mint Vinegar and Anti Pore-Dex Complex that kill off (gulp!) Dermodex and prevent their future growth as well as their ability to control the production of sebum, remove dead skin cells and restore your skin’s hydration levels. All three products smell very minty which makes the experience totally refreshing. My favorite is the Wonder Pore Corrector that gets absorbed very quickly, leaving behind smooth and revitalized skin. 🙂 Age Defense Skin Care Kit While the fountain of youth may be a thing of legend, this age defense skin care kit may be your next best alternative. Containing a unique blend of fermented beans, evening primrose (something I’ve been an advocate of ever since those pimple-icious days of yesteryear) and BIO Peptide, the kit strives to restore your skins’ stamina, boost natural collagen formation, prevent collagen decomposition, while providing antioxidant effects to enhance your skins’ immunity. Age Defense Essential Softener (25ml) This is a softener that provides smooth and firm skin by trying to deliver moisture to the deepest layers of your skin.It has a pleasant clear, non-sticky texture, with a refreshing minty aroma, which dries leaving your skin feeling notably tighter. How to use? Dispense a small amount onto palms during first step of skincare and massage gently from inner to outer areas of face. How much? $35 for 130ml Age Defense Essential Emulsion (25ml) This is an emulsion that firms skin, locking in your skins’ moisture and delivering nutrients deep into the skin. It’s inherently thicker than the softener, but this facilitates the milky lotions ability keep the moisture in your skin where it’s needed. A pleasantly mild scent ensures the emulsion compliments the softener well. How to use? Apply morning and evening after AGE DEFENSE ESSENTIAL Softener. Spread the Emulsion from the center to the sides of the face. How much? $35 for 130ml Age Defense Firming Cream (10ml) This is an all in one complete anti-aging cream boasting wrinkle care and skin protection from deep within. Rich in texture and rich in nutrients, it definitely delivers and locks in moisture but the viscosity is definitely palpable and may not be to everyone’s liking. If moisture is your aim, you need not look further. How to use? After applying serum and eye cream in the morning and evening, pick up a certain amount of cream and spread gently onto forehead, cheeks, and chin. Pat gently afterwards to absorb. How much? $40 for 50ml Precious Mineral Any Cushion SPF 50 PA+++ in W13  Don’t be fooled by this compacts’ diminutive size, it’s truly as feature-packed as they come. Don’t believe me? Here’s proof! I applied the foundation on right side of my face (your left 😛 ) to show you its amazing coverage and ability to make the skin literally glow! And now you know the secret to Korean ladies’ healthy dewy skin. Anywhere, anytime, simply grab this multi-functional cushion to give your skin that much sought after fresh, pearlescent glow and feel confident knowing your skin is receiving sun protection, wrinkle care, moisturization, sebum control and excellent coverage. Yeap, told you it’s power-packed.  Add in its unique skin cooling properties and you’re literally onto a winner. How to use? Pick up the contents with puff and lightly pad on skin. How much? $32 for 15g Precious Mineral BB Cream Kit in W13  How did we ever live without BB creams? Once a novelty, now an essential, no beauty lover is ever more than arms reach from her trusty BB cream sidekick. But BB creams have definitely evolved over the years and you’ll find that no two BB creams are ever the same. Once again, Etude has managed to cram as much goodness as possible into its products. These BB creams are literally bursting at the seams with nutrients providing broad-spectrum SPF 30 sun protection, moisturizing and smoothing properties, offering excellent coverage and correctional features, all whilst packing in whitening, anti-wrinkle and anti-darkening / pigmentation properties. In terms of texture, fragrance, concealing and covering properties, all three are pretty much on par, so it essentially comes down to skin-tone and personal preference. So pick your weapon of choice! Precious Mineral BB Cream Blooming Fit This BB cream keeps your skin bright and radiant without darkening thanks to Etude’s special pearl ingredient, which can actually be found in all three BB creams. Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit Etude’s bestselling product! This BB cream keeps your skin effortlessly smooth and matte. Precious Mineral BB Perfect Fit This BB cream affords your skin the most moist and clear look of the three. How to use? Apply to all areas of the face. Pat to finish. How much? $25.90 for 60g All in all, I think it’s a great beauty travel kit. Its pocket-friendly price tag just kicks it up a notch. I give it 4 out of 5 Honeyz stars! The BlackBox x Etude House edition is now available on Blackbox.sg  at $19.90 for the first 40 packs only (U.P. $49.90). ETUDE HOUSE Singapore boutiques are located at: 1. Flagship Store at Wisma Atria #B1-20/21/22 2. 313@Somerset #B2-30 3. Bedok Mall #01-87/88 4. Causeway Point #B1-K02 5. Chinatown Point #01-12 6. Clementi Mall #03-34 7. JEM #02-44 8. Junction 8 #01-48 9. Jurong Point #01-57/58 10. Lot One #01-19 11. NEX #01-63 12. Parkway Parade #01-23B 13. Plaza Singapura #B1-26 14. Tampines 1 #01-15 15. Vivocity #B1-03 16. Suntec City #02-601/601A For more Etude House info and promos, visit their website ar www.etude.sg . Honeyz Belles receive an additional 10% discount! All you have to do is quote BBXJUL10 upon check out and you’ll be entitled to this exclusive offer. To top it off, you will also receive a full-sized product from a random pool of beauty items for every EXCLUSIVE item purchased at BlackBox e-store.  Psst! I heard through the grapevine that these boxes are selling like hotcakes so grab them fast now at: www.blackbox.sg Your friend, Juliana #BlackBox #beautyreview #beauty #EtudeHouse #advertorial