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With the pandemic still looming in the corner, it has made it extra challenging these days to recreate my favourite Disney moments (in the great wide somewhere) like yesteryears. So!!! I decided to revisit some of my Disney-inspired shoots that were posted on Instagram but never on this blog and share them with you on this space too. First up! We have this series inspired by the relaunch of my childhood favourite, Disney’s The Lion King (2019) which had me awash with emotion at the time. 🥲 These shots were all taken in a field near my husband, Bobby's childhood home in Hull. We counted our lucky stars when we discovered this bamboo and wooden backdrop just nearby that totally screams The Lion King! To prep for my feisty get-up worthy of the pride, my stylists at Shunji Matsuo added some fire to my roar with these sunset red tresses and embellished the look further with these green highlights to represent Timon and Pumbaa’s leafy paradise. I remember so many iconic moments like when the wise old Rafiki lifted young Simba into the air or when Rafiki fixed the cave painting upon Simba’s return! So it should come as no surprise that my custom nail job is none other than an homage to these iconic scenes beautifully nestled in a chic look suitable for any occasion! What can I say, no one blends art and passion better than my trusty manicurists at Nail Indulgence De Beau . Now let's take a little trip down the Pride Lands! The Fashion Report Unfortunately, many of the outfits and accessories featured in this post are already sold out. Here are some similar pieces I found online: Animal-Print Headband | Puffy Sleeve Top | Yellow Skirt | Ballet Shoes Bag | Kitten Heel Sandals I hope you like my little 'The Lion King' Disneybounding get-up. 🦁 Do any of you have plans to visit one of the Disneyland parks when the borders are reopened in the future? If so, which one??? Let me know in the comments below! Let's live vicariously through our collective daydreams for now. 😜 Meanwhile, keep sparkling and stay safe, belles and beaus! Your friend, Juliana

Grogu! What did I tell you about frogs! This is definitely NOT the way. 🐸 Hehe! Happy Star Wars Day, belles and beaus ! I’m officially going to the dork side of the force by bingeing Star Wars movies all day today on Disney Plus (Disney+)! When Disney+ finally arrived on our sunny shores, I literally jumped for joy! I couldn’t wait to revisit old faves such as Beauty and The Beast and discover new gems such as the live action remake of Lady and The Tramp (worth the price of subscription alone)! While browsing for the next binge-worthy show, one title that kept reappearing was The Mandalorian, set in the Star Wars universe. Now while I’ve enjoyed a lot of the classic Star Wars movies, a fan of the late great Princess Leia, both on and off the screen, Star Wars is not something that I find myself immediately drawn to. I finished Wanda Vision, finished Falcon and The Winter Soldier, revisited a few Disney classics and thought, okay, let’s see what this Mandalorian thing is about... Famous last words.. I’m literally addicted! I binge-watched all two seasons in a matter of days and while the title character is cool, it’s his little friend that caught my eye and quite literally captured my heart! Introducing The Child (or incorrectly Baby Yoda)! With every coo, smile and gesture, I found myself falling more and more in love with this little fellow! I even signed up to a Facebook fan-page where people just spend the whole day sharing memes featuring him! Dank farrik! The series is great, following the adventures of a hardened Mandalorian bounty hunter, Din Djarin, protecting ‘The Child’ from all manner of bad guys from all over the galaxy, a very classy and cool homage to Japanese classics like Lone Wolf and Cub (Shogun Assassin)! ‘The Child’ or Grogu clearly stole the show for me and on hectic days, I even find myself watching clips of this little bundle of adorable joy to cheer myself up! Totally inspired and surprisingly drawn into the Star Wars universe, I simply had to do a themed photoshoot (come on, you should expect it of me by now). 🙈 I managed to dig out this absolutely perfect ensemble from Joop Boutique to recreate the perfect outfit and Star Wars visual aesthetic but how would I recreate my little friend? All the images of ‘The Child’ I could find online fell short of the mark but little did I know, hubby had been silently taking note of my intergalactic search and my mind was blown when this little fellow showed up at our doorstep just in time for my birthday and this photoshoot! Awww!!!! So enough of me going on and on, without further ado, I present to you, ‘My Child’, just in time for Mother’s Day! 😜 If you haven’t already seen the show, you simply have to and I for one, can’t wait for Season 3! May The Force Be With You, Friends! Your friend, Juliana

Spring cleaning season returns, another year of good things and rich blessings beckons! Keep scrolling for some of my festive must-haves this Lunar New Year! IUIGA Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Just the thought of lugging around a heavy vacuum cleaner, spending hours trying to untangle the cord and hunting for a different power point in each room is enough to make me want to forget spring cleaning altogether! Well thankfully, the clever folks at IUIGA have done it again! By cutting out the middle men, IUIGA continues to deliver high quality products at unbeatable prices and this time they've worked their magic to deliver every Spring Cleaner's dream! A cordless vacuum cleaner! Featuring a brushless motor for tremendous speed and suction, a multi-layer filtration system to ensure the air coming out is clean and pure as well as my favourites, a mite removal roller brush, headlights to see in all the nooks and crannies and a soft roller brush that can be used on any floor type, this beauty fits perfectly into my mantra of working smarter and not harder! IUIGA's next day delivery, one-year warranty and 30-day return policy mean they've literally taken care of all the hard work so we don't have to! Simply put, this CNY I can spend less time cleaning and more time eating festive goodies and spending quality time with the fam! Watch out dirt & debris, I'm out to getcha! Hehe! Got some mites of your own to hunt down? Head over to www.iuiga.com and quote JULIANA10 for $10 off (min $100 spend), valid from 22 Jan to 14 Feb for first time customers! Crusty's Snacks Caution! Crusty ’s crunchy chips and snacks may trigger significant sibling rivalry! What really stood out for me was their uber crunchiness and less salty taste compared to many other similar snacks I’ve tried. With favourite flaves like truffle and salted egg, these are sure to be a hit with friends and fam this CNY! Just be sure to have a secret snack hiding place if you actually want to try them yourself! 🙈 You can purchase these yummylicious goodies at NTUC Fairprice, Sheng Shiong, Watsons, Cheers, Qoo10, Shopee, Ezbuy and of course on their very own online store - www.crustyssg.com Lifebuoy Hand Sanitizers and Hand Washes With Chinese New Year around the corner, spring cleaning takes on a whole new meaning this year! I'm of course talking about keeping our hands squeaky clean to protect us and our loved ones from COVID-19! And what better way to do that than with Lifebuoy ’s new Lunar Line of hand washes and sanitisers! Collaborating with Disney Tsum Tsum and featuring limited edition zodiac designs, these sanitisers look so adorable you could even pair them with your festive getup, to keep you safe and sanitised on the go and serve up some extra 'huat' to usher in the new year! Psst! Spend $18 on any Lifebuoy products (excluding hand sanitisers) to redeem a limited edition Lifebuoy x Tsum Tsum mandarin orange pouch and also purchase $8 worth of Lifebuoy x Tsum Tsum hand sanitisers to redeem a Tsum Tsum red packet pack. While stocks last! Nail Indulgence De Beau Born in the year of the ox and with so many fond childhood memories, I really feel like this is going to be my year! So 'moooove' out of the way mousey, it's 'pasture' time! Ushering in the New Year with these 'udderly' adorable 'oxpicious' nails courtesy of the always talented Amanda of Nail Indulgence De Beau! Huat Ah! Quote JULIANA for 10% off all services at Nail Indulgence De Beau ! Psst! Birthday peeps get an even bigger treat with an extra 5% off! I would end with another cow joke but I'm afraid I'd 'butcher' it! Hehe! Bioderma Sensibio H2O and Nodspark Nail Wraps When we get up and makeup, we of course want our urban masks to stay on for as long as we need them! The consequence is that it can be a challenge and a half to remove! Well, Bioderma Sensibio H2O requires no introduction! The original miceller water and arguably one of the best makeup removers around, the accolades for this product are clearly well-deserved as it effortlessly removes everything in a cinch! Sweetening the deal this year as we enter the Year of the Ox, Bioderma have paired up with local brand, Nodspark , to offer three exclusive, complimentary nail-wrap designs to go with their limited edition festive bottles of Sensibio H2O! Look great this lunar new year, literally, from nose tip to fingertips! 🐂🧧 Goldheart 999 Gold Si Dian Jin Growing up, every CNY my mom would get me something golden. Nothing crazy, just a gold pendant or a pair of earrings and the promise that Lady Luck would then shine her light on me all year round! Turns out I’m not the only one looking for Lady Luck as Goldheart Jewelry 's extensive 999 Gold Si Dian Jin collections are made for a new breed of modern ladies who desire to believe in the auspicious symbolism of donning gold during the festive season! Representing glory, nobility, prosperity and of course, good fortune, these precious and elegant floral designs are designed and crafted in Italy. They make a stunning addition whether worn by themselves or as a set, making it a breeze to pair with any outfit. Made with 999 gold, you can be sure that the value of these beauties will only appreciate with time! Featured jewellery is available at all Goldheart Boutiques and shop.goldheart.com. With this, I wish you all lots of luck this Lunar New Year, and here’s hoping Lady Luck has a little something special in store for everyone! Huat ah! Your friend, Juliana

Happy Christmas month! I don’t even know where to start. It was meant to be a month of hot cocoas, endless turkey spreads and Christmas movies but my father-in-law fell sick and things took a critical turn earlier this month and now my husband, Bobby is back in the UK to spend more time with my in-laws. He decided I shouldn’t come with him due to the current COVID situation. 😢 Initially it felt like Christmas had been cancelled but thanks to all the love and support we’ve received, it’s just became a lot more apparent that it’s not what’s under the tree that matters but who’s around it! I’m so grateful that I still have so many loving and caring friends around me to help keep my spirits up during this time! Thank you all! I’m gonna try my best to make the most out of this month. I hope you do too! Here are some of my favourites this holiday season! And and and! Christmas is also the season of giving! Hence, I've also highlighted some of the meaningful causes that our beloved brands are working on so keep reading for more info on how you can show your support and give back to our community! Let's sleigh everyday! SPLÄSH 13''WHITE-BLACK Attention please! Super important North Pole expedition meeting in progress!! Planning the best route to Santa’s little workshop with my team and have my new Gaston Luga SPLÄSH 13'' - WHITE & BLACK backpack ready for action! Perfect fit for my laptop so I can take a pitstop to catch up on work and whatnot at all the hot cocoa stops on the way! Other than my beloved snowmen friends, it’s truly the best companion for every explorer! Here's a mistle-toast to the festive season! Quote to enjoy a 15% off storewide at gastonluga.com/sg . Personalized Casetify iPhone Case I was so excited to see the cast of #EmilyinParis teasing the announcement of season 2! They were saying deux (2) is better than un (1)! Well, I say put 1 and 2 together and you have something even more exciting! Can you guess what I’m referring to? Yeap, Santa has come early and dropped off a new iPhone 12! I am over the moon! See my stories for the unboxing videos! Enamoured by memories of Paris, I’ve decided to dress up my new gadget with an Emily-inspired case and this belle customised mirror finish case, courtesy of Casetify ! The shatterproof case with shockproof TPU material bumpers, guarantees 360-degree protection against bumps and drops in case we get a little too merry this festive season! And talking about the season of giving, the super considerate folks at Casetify also included a free cloth mask and set of interchangeable carbon filters with every gift order, while also providing surgical masks to frontline workers! Whoa! Can you feel the Christmas spirit?! Eau Thermale Avène T hermal Spring Water Spray LOVE the festive season! Don’t love all the skin irritating dust and glitter that comes with unpacking our Christmas decorations! Thankfully Eau Thermale Avène is celebrating soothing sensitive and irritated skin around the world for 30 years, so with a quick spray of their new L imited Happy 30 Edition of their iconic thermal water, I find my nozzle looking less like Rudolph’s and more like my own again! To celebrate their 30th anniversary, Eau Thermale Avène is teaming up with G uardian Singapore and M INDSET Singapore, a charity raising awareness to help individuals and families with mental health! Cheers to looking good and feeling good, inside and out, with a healthy body and a happy mind! 🎄🥂 Rēvia's 1 DAY BLUE LIGHT BARRIER (in Noble Barrier) While we all love the bright lights of the city, artificial light sources can often wreak havoc with our circadian rhythms and energy levels! Thankfully these alluring contact lenses from Rēvia feature unique blue light blocking barrier technology, which means we can safely keep our sights on the night sky in search of Santa! I'm wearing Rēvia's 1 DAY BLUE LIGHT BARRIER (in Noble Barrier) in these photos. If these pretty contact lenses tickle your fancy too, I'm happy to report that you can now purchase them from both P ink Icon Global' s app and their website. Keep swiping to see me unbox a Pink Global parcel that is filled with their latest offerings! Daniel Wellington Iconic Link Unitone As I pen my thoughts, the new Iconic Link Unitone by Daniel Wellington , their first unicolor timepiece, reminds me I still have time. Available in a vibrant Silver finish, refined Rose Gold or Gold plating with 28mm watch dial, this timepiece is clearly designed to effortlessly elevate any outfit, chic sophistication with a touch of class! Daniel Wellington is now offering a special 25% off for any two or more items purchased. Head over to www.danielwellington.com or any of their retail stores in Singapore and Malaysia to explore their endless gift selection for all occasions! Don't forget to use my code JulianaC for an extra 15% off with sparkling savings of up to 36% in total! Besides free shipping services, the gifts will also be presented beautifully in festive wrappers! Offer ends 7th January 2021. The Body Shop Holiday Collection With my hubby having to fly out of town last minute, sitting here alone, I truly felt Christmas has been cancelled for us both this year. Then I started to look around and saw the three Christmas trees we put up together (yes you heard it right, three!), the Christmas village we had set up below our TV, the garland we hung around our door, all the snowmen dotted around our home and even our beloved festive teddies that always come out this time of the year! We didn’t miss Christmas after all! Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a feeling. It’s all the mess we made while decorating. It’s all the planning and feel-good moments leading up to the big day and of those, I’m so fortunate to have had so many! Not to mention all the beautiful and heart-warming messages I have been receiving from all of you! Christmas is those unfiltered moments where your heart is so full of joy and happiness it could burst and while we celebrate it on one specific day, the true celebration starts the day you get that warm fuzzy feeling inside! And you know who totally agrees with me, The Body Shop ! The Body Shop will donate a portion of every transaction made offline and online in their official stores from November to December to support Daughters Of Tomorrow @daughtersoftomorrow , in helping underprivileged women on their back-to-work journeys to build financially independent and resilient families. This is the Christmas spirit and this is the true meaning of Christmas, my friends! Luxx Liner + Luna Lashes I'm making spirits high and bright with a new falsie recommendation. Luxx Lash, a beauty brand that focuses on premium, cruelty-free, and sustainable at-home beauty solutions, sent me their best sellers, the Luxx Liner and their Luna Lashes for review. What makes this duo extra special is that no glue is needed to create this look. The Luxx Liner is formulated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive that, with soft to medium pressure, allows the liner lashes to bond with the liner. As a falsie novice who has non-existent skills in applying false lashes, I found it surprisingly easy to wear these long, fluttery lashes. All I had to do was draw on my lash line as I would with my regular eyeliner, then stick the lashes on the eyeliner and I'm done! I wore them all day and was impressed by how lightweight and comfortable they felt. Also, no more goopy mess of glue. According to Luxx Lash, the falsies can last 50 uses or more. 😱 I do need to warn you that it does take a little more makeup remover and effort to remove the eyeliner. All in all, I still think they are pretty decent products which actually made me consider introducing them to my makeup routine for the holiday gatherings. That's a pretty mean feat! 4 out of 5 stars! TheFaceShop Glitter Universe Collection Themed #THEFACESHOPGlitterUniverse , the glitz and glamour of TheFaceShop’s 2020 Christmas collection is sure to bring a little sparkle to anyone’s beauty lineup this festive season! Click here to see their holiday collection as well as a marble coaster I made at their recent media launch via Zoom. 😁 But the real magic begins in your heart when you realise that TheFaceShop is partnering with the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) to give back to the frontline workers that have been tirelessly keeping us safe during these difficult times! Gift a set to the heroes of 2020 and TheFaceShop will be matching dollar-to-dollar in return! Cue that warm fuzzy festive feeling inside that makes this the season of giving! Now that’s my idea of Christmas! Besides this Christmas favourites post, I also created a rather comprehensive holiday gift guide here - www.ilovebunny.net/gift-guide From nifty gadgets, classy homeware to cool fitness gear, you bet I covered everyone from head to mistletoe! I'll be updating the page everyday with new gift ideas and great deals so do check the page regularly for updates! I hope you've been nice this year! Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas, belles and beaus! Your friend, Juliana

After almost a decade of writing on this blog, I can't believe I never thought to do this - compile a 'monthly favourites' post for you belles and beaus! I'm going to try my best to make this a regular series on this platform. Think of it like a beauty buffet spread where I share all the skincare and makeup products that meet my personal beauty protocols. Okay - I may occasionally sneak in a fitness or fashion fave or two but you bet it'll only be products or services I swear by. Now let's dive right into my current favourites! CAIA COSMETICS INSPIRATION EYE PALETTE While I love trying the latest new looks and beauty regimes, more often than not, they're just not the perfect fit for the complex Asian complexion! Even more reason why I was swooning all the way to my dressing table with this Asia-exclusive palette from Caia Cosmetics . Brainchild of Swedish YouTuber, Bianca Ingrosso, CAIA delivers cruelty-free, vegan, quality cosmetics made in Europe! The icing on the cake is that the CAIA Inspiration Eyeshadow Palette was created in collab with Hong Kong YouTuber, Emi Wong, so you bet I had a lot of fun with this! Super versatile, night or day, this palette has you covered! My look was created with calm, passion, dream, confidence and lots of love! FOR BELOVED GIRL VITAMIN MASKS Balancing skin care with a hectic schedule can sometimes feel like a circus act! Thankfully For Beloved Girl has a new range which means we don’t have to be Cirque Du Soleil acrobats to win at the Cirque Du Life! Time to put away the surgical masks and pick up these vitamin-imbued Cloud Silk Masks to quench your skin's thirst for nutrients! Vitamin A for skin renewal and pore purification, Vitamin B for skin regeneration, hydration and moisturization, Vitamin C for brightening, Vitamin D for plumping and soothing and finally, Vitamin E for skin nourishment and firming. My fave is the Vitamin D-infused, Beauty D Cloud-Silk Mask, for all its anti-ageing, regenerating and wrinkle-reducing properties! THEFACESHOP FOREST FRIENDS The forests are mother nature’s magic lungs, filtering and breathing fresh air into the atmosphere around us! But when the equivalent of 30 football fields worth of forest is lost to deforestation every single minute, you can see why The Face Shop ’s Forest Friends are out on patrol to save mama bear! Cleanse, protect and shield your skin with products made from Mother Earth’s natural ingredients and join forces with our cuddly new friends to save the forests! Keep swiping to see our little Forest Friends in action! My fave is the Forest Friends Bubble Hand Wash which is enhanced with Dexpanthenol to keep my hands moisturised after washing.  JOONA FRESH The most magical time of year is almost here! Dancing with excitement, I’m tempted to take down the Halloween decor and get the Christmas sparkles out already! But first, you’ve heard of ‘spring cleaning’, well now it’s time for what I call ‘fall cleaning’! Using Joona Care ’s sanitising and deodorising water, Joona Fresh, I’m going to give my place a thorough clean! Thanks to the magic ingredient, hypochlorous acid (HOCL), this stuff exterminates 99.99% of germs, bacteria, viruses and yes, that includes COVID-19! It’s more effective than alcohol, so even medics use it, but so safe and gentle that it’s even used in foods in many places, including Korea! Squirt it on your face masks, parcels (even from Santa), clothes, toys, car interior, bike, hands, feet, shoes, you name it! It’s time to get squirt and sanitise folks and if you enter promo code JULIANA20, you get to enjoy a whopping 20% off when you checkout at joonacare.shop . Woohoo! Disclaimer: The promo code is part of Joona Care's affiliate programme which means I will receive a small commission should you use my code to purchase the Joona Fresh products, at no additional cost to you. Please rest assured that the sponsorship do not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are objective and genuine. BELIF RITUAL TIME-HONORED TINCTURE OF CHAMOMILE I recently said in an interview with Clozette that 'Wellness' is a state of mind, it's about being at peace and allowing yourself to let go. I thought I could share that with you here too. In a time like this, we need our own form of coping mechanisms and for me, that comes in the form of self-care rituals which I've made an essential part of my daily life. Relaxing scents are one of my go-tos for a gratifying departure from reality. Hence the timely arrival of this indulging parcel absolutely excited me! The parcel features one of Belif ’s best-sellers - the new and improved Ritual Time-Honored Tincture of Chamomile that has been infused with the additional nourishing goodness of Scottish Heather Honey, as well as the healing power of organic Chamomile flowers. You bet I've been using this religiously after cleansing in the mornings and evenings. To complete the self-care ritual, the team at Belif also collaborated with a–kynd on an exclusive chamomile-infused candle that smells as refreshing as it looks! More ways to increase my dopamine levels! Haha! If you're looking to incorporate more wellness into your daily routine too, the Ritual Time-Honored Tincture of Chamomile (SGD65, 75ml) is now available at selected TheFaceShop - Nature Collection stores and online ( @shopee_sg , @lazada_sg , @zalora ) Fun fact! The parcel arrived in the midst of my Halloween shoot so we just quickly moved the scary props aside for this photo and that explains why it looks so similar to my Halloween photos. Little Salem and my skeletal bird were just a few centimetres away. Haha! DIANEBONHEUR’S BLUE JASMINE SERIES Seeing these exquisite diamond-esque bottles, my imagination immediately runs rampant, taking me to the pages of Agatha Christie, as if I was on a lavish cruise down the River Nile in the heydays of the 1930s! It’s also a testament to the artisanal skill that Diane Bonheur employs in crafting each of their products! Remember a certain special baby was gifted Frankincense on Christmas Day, it’s an essential oil which is coveted by the perfumery world yet Diane Bonheur blends this with the King of Flowers, Jasmine, with cold-pressed techniques and advanced methods to produce their truly swoon-worthy new hair care range, Blue Jasmine! During the virtual medial event, I even got a chance to dabble as a pastry artist, painting Blue Jasmine on what were some of the tastiest macarons I’ve ever had! 👩‍🎨 These Yume Pâtisserie  macarons were sooo good! Matched only by the sparkling, fresh symphony of aromas in this new lineup! Enchanté! A heart-to-heart... How have you been? With only two months left on the calendar of one of the most tumultuous years of our generation, are you looking forward to a hopefully brighter 2021? Being a business owner during this current climate of uncertainty has, more so than ever, reminded me to adopt a more sensible approach towards my spending habits, especially during the festive season. "Saving for a rainy day" has become a much more fundamental principle in my daily life. These days, I have to ensure that every penny is spent as wisely as possible on products and services that will only add value to my routine. The same goes for my time. Even though the pandemic didn't cause us to lose time - we still have our full 24 hours a day, the lockdowns and inability to travel to see our family abroad has clearly made us fully conscious of the little time we have with our loved ones. As Guy Finley famously said, “Each moment of life is only as precious as is our ability to attend to it.” Bobby and I now keep closely in touch with our family by video-calling them everyday. Going forward, you may also notice a slight change in the type of content I'll be sharing on this platform. Less 'new stuff' and more health and wellness-focused content that will hopefully help you navigate these difficult times of physical-distancing and global uncertainty. 2020 is all about reshuffling our priorities and identifying what truly matters. If you have any coping tips or beauty holy grails that you think our ILoveBunny community must know about, please share them with me by commenting below so we belles can all come out of this stronger and also make more sensible buying choices together! Meanwhile, for quicker updates about the latest and greatest in the beauty scene, follow me on Instagram to stay on top of everything! I share empties reviews, exclusive discounts and home decor updates every day! Lastly, I want to leave you with this quote by Oscar Wilde: When it rains, look for rainbows, when it's dark, look for stars. Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please rest assured that even though some of the products featured were sent to me by the respective brands, the sponsorship 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.

Fearlest , a brand founded on doing social good and celebrating life together recently posed this question to me, "How have you been living your life fearlessly as a woman?" I’d love to boldly claim that I’ve been living my life fearlessly, that as women we can do anything we put our minds to, but as I wandered down memory lane, it dawned on me that more often than not, the opposite was true! As a woman, I’ve actually been living very FEARFULLY! Growing up my father was very strict, there were lots of rules and expectations, I even had a curfew by which to come home, something my younger brother didn’t! I would genuinely be worried that something might happen if I stayed out too late and that my dad would be angry. I know now that a lot of it was just gusto and that behind that bushy moustache and big bellied laugh is the best daddy trying to look out for me, but back then little old me couldn’t help but wonder if it wasn’t safe for girls to be out late. When I became an adult, I was still fearful but for different reasons. Even when I was in a senior managerial position, out with my male colleagues, I was frequently mistaken for being my colleague's secretary or subordinate. I lost count of the number of times I was asked by clients to leave meetings and fetch coffee. Out of fear and not wanting to look arrogant, I found myself often not speaking up even when our male secretaries were there. Fast forward a decade, running RESCU , very little has changed. I've been asked many times how it feels working for my husband? Oh gosh! We work together, I run the business while Bobby does the clinical stuff. Bobby knows as much about web design, marketing, accounts and finances as I do about managing a pneumothorax! That’s how our skills complement one another! Recently even close family members suggested that Bobby should hire another assistant and just let me stay at home so I can become a mother. What made them think I’m just an assistant or that I want to be a stay home mother? Friends and family see our website and assume a man wearing a stethoscope is a doctor while a woman wearing a stethoscope must be a nurse, why? Bobby has encouraged me many times to correct them and I was again too afraid of offending people to speak up! It’s been an eye opening introspection indeed! The funny thing is that a lot of these remarks are from fellow women! But enough is enough, no more living life in fear! These days, I remind myself that I'm as good as our male counterparts and have the results to prove it! We should be confident in our abilities, focus on our powers and not our problems. 2021 is the year I'm going to live unapologetically and fearlessly! What about you? Are you living fearlessly? Let me know and you may stand a chance to win this stylish one-of-a-kind sanitizer by Fearlest! 10 winners will be selected to win a Fearlest Protection Spritz each. Check out this Instagram post and complete the following steps to take part in the contest and share your story! 1. Follow @befearlest and @ilovebunnynet on Instagram 2. Tell us how you've lived fearlessly too in the Instagram post 's comments section below. Tag your friends in the comment to share your story and this giveaway post! Bonus step! Repost this on your Insta-stories and tag @befearlest and @ilovebunnynet for an extra chance to win! Yup! It's that easy! Contest is open to residents of Singapore only and it ends Wednesday, 21 April 2021 at 2359. Bonne chance and keep inspiring, my darlings! Your friend, Juliana

Happy holidays to all you Easter bunnies out there! With a site called I Love Bunny, it should come as no surprise that this is a time of year which I hold very dear. Those chubby cheeks chomping away on hay and treats are enough to melt the coldest of hearts. That’s why this time every year, well-meaning families and friends go out and buy cute little bunnies for their loved ones for Easter. What they might not realize is that having a bunny is essentially the same as becoming a parent overnight. Bunnies require a lot of time, attention and commitment. Many folks are simply not prepared for the commitment and end up abandoning their bunnies soon after Easter. Our innocent furry friends, frightened and unable to fend for themselves, mostly perish on the roads. That’s why I implore you and anyone you know, not to buy a bunny, adopt if you must, but only if you’re looking for a life companion that will always be there for you but at the same time will also always depend on you completely. A bunny is for life, not just for Easter. And for those of you who want to do more to protect our furry friends, you can! For the last few years I’ve been closely following the global efforts of certain beauty brands who have made significant efforts to use their positions to drive positive change. One such brand is The Body Shop. This was a landmark moment, but most other countries, including major Asian countries still have no laws banning animal testing. With recent technological advances, alternatives to animal testing such as computer models, studies on human tissues, cell cultures or even volunteer studies, are proving to be cheaper, faster and often more effective, especially when you consider that with our differing biologies and physiologies, cosmetics and ingredients rarely affect humans in the same way they do animals. So let’s work together and ban animal testing worldwide! Show your support by signing this petition now – thebodyshop.com/ban-animal-testing With all this in mind, let me share with you some of my current favourite The Body Shop products which are all made from only ethically sourced ingredients. Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask ($32.90) It’s estimated that by 2030, 60% of the worlds population will be living in urban areas and with such extreme urbanization, we can of course expect there to be lots more pollution. Bad for the environment and on a more personal level, it’s very bad for your skin. But let’s not wait until 2030 before we start doing something about it. This Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Mask can help to remove the pollution, oil, makeup and debris from your skin that unchecked could cause cellular damage, dryness, inflammation, pigmentation and premature aging. Think of it as younger looking radiant skin in a tub! The Body Shop’s Drops of Light Pure Healthy Brightening Range Next up we have The Body Shop’s Drops of Light Brightening Essence Lotion (160ml – $32.90 and Eye Cream (15ml – $36.90). The Essence is a refreshing lotion that quickly penetrates into the skin to deliver light hydration, enhance clarity, brightness and even skin tone. This Drop of Light Brightening Eye Cream is great for a quick fix offering visibly brighter skin after just the first use. Formulated with brightening Red Algae Extract harvested from the North Atlantic, rich in vitamin C, minerals and nutrients, with regular use, both products can help skin appear brighter and healthier, while skin texture is smoothed, refined and plumped with moisture. Down To Earth Quad Eye Shadow ($36) The Quad Eye shadow palette offers a wide range of neutral shades to highlight the natural beauty of all skin tones and eye colours. Available in eight shades and three different finishes (true mattes, iridescent shimmer and eye-catching sparkles), if you have a few sets, you can swap out individual shades from the case to make sure you have your fave colours with you while the in-case mirror means you’ll always be ready to go. The shades can be used dry for easy blending, or wet for more intense, vibrant colours and looks. Vitamin E Gentle Cleansing Facial Wipes ($12.90) Formulated with Vitamin E, wheatgerm oil and Community Trade Italian Olive Oil, these multi-purpose cleansing wipes are suitable for all skin types and can remove makeup, tone and moisturize simultaneously, making them your new best friend when you’re packing for your next trip. I’m Wild About You Some of you might remember a The Body Shop event I had the good fortune of attending in 2016 . The event which was held in the run-up to Christmas, was lovingly called Jungle Bells (a spin on Jingle Bells gettit???) and I received this too cute to use personalized ‘Wild About You’ body butter. The event was jungle themed and we were introduced to The Body Shop’s Bio-Bridges initiative to regenerate 75 million square meters of jungle and forests worldwide by 2020, making a commitment (and deadline) to protect forests from exploitation, poaching and unsustainable harvesting. The Body Shop works to establish corridors to connect isolated habitats, joining healthy rainforests with deforested or degraded lands to restore ecosystems so endangered plants can regenerate and animals can breed and thrive again, what they have lovingly termed ‘Bio-Bridges’. Every purchase of the 2016 body butter saw proceeds going to this initiative and now The Body Shop is back at it again with a brand new product! Woohoo! Amazonian Saviour Multi-Purpose Balm ($16) Featuring an exclusive design by renowned UK tattoo artist Saira Hunjan, the Amazonian Savior Multi-Purpose Balm is a multi-tasking wonder, suitable for nourishing severely dry skin, revitalizing the appearance of tattoos as well as improving the appearance of skin marks. £1.30 (S$2.30) from every Amazonian SaviourTM Multi-Purpose Balm purchased will go towards building bio-bridges to help protect endangered species whilst enabling communities to live more sustainably. The product is 100% organic, made from nine natural and ethically sourced ingredients (including Babbassu Oil from Brazil and Beeswax). I’ve always been very impressed with The Body Shop’s unwavering commitment to giving back to the community and raising awareness about environmental issues. Sourcing quality ingredients and accessories from expert producers around the world for 30 years, The Body Shop continues to support community trade by talking the talk and walking the walk, practicing ethically and working to enrich the communities and environment we all depend upon. Kick The Bag! Now before you go rushing down to your local The Body Shop store, hold it! One last tip! Bring your own bag! Every time you shop at The Body Shop and bring your own bag, The Body Shop will donate 10 cents to protecting wildlife through their Bio-Bridges initiative. No fret if you’ve forgotten, you can pick up one of The Body Shop’s own reusable bags and they’ll still donate 10 cents on your behalf. So what do you say? If we all do our part, we can make a difference! Are you with me?? Finally, have an egg-cellent and egg-citing Easter! We’ll speak again soon! Muuuuaaah! Top by Joop Boutique , skirt by MDS and heels by Pedro. Your friend, Juliana #SponsoredPost #TheBodyShop

Now while I’m certainly no angel, if I see a brand innovating and thinking out of the box to help us become a little more eco-conscious, I’m all for it and that’s exactly what I discovered with VIVAIA . What’s the deal? They make shoes out of plastic! Wait, aren’t we supposed to be using less plastic? Exactly! VIVAIA recycles plastic bottles to make swoon-worthy footwear that looks stunning and anything but plastic in nature! I went for the Stella Heels in Olive Wildcat and have been literally head over heels at how comfortable they are! How on earth these are made from six plastic bottles is beyond me but it’s definitely a ‘step’ in the right direction! Pointed shoes always pinch my wider than average forefoot but to my surprise, these beauties really fit perfectly, so much so, that I’m already window-shopping online and adding shoes, boots, flats and loafers to my future wish-list! With VIVAIA, the conscientiousness doesn’t stop with their shoes, every little detail is in sync and that really speaks volumes about their commitment to their goals! The shoes feature super comfy natural latex insoles (take note if you’re allergic to latex), carbon free rubber outsoles and you can even machine-wash these beauties because, let’s face it, life can get a little messy! 😅 Even their shoe boxes are made from 90% recycled cardboard, featuring a quirky quote that says, No waste, just misplaced treasure. How apt and clever to remind us to do the same and upcycle the box once we’re done storing our shoes in it (which my hubby already did to create a DIY storage system for his old pen collection). With VIVAIA, I think we have a real winner on our feet, belles and beaus! Psst! Shop for your very own sustainable footwear and enjoy a 10% discount with my promo code: LOVENE at www.vivaiacollection.com Your friend, Juliana

Achieving a fresh youthful visage is something a lot of us want, be it via diet and nutrition, makeup or even surgical procedures. It can help to boost your confidence, your self-esteem and even your mood. Of course we are more than just the face we present to the world, we are greater than the sum of our parts, but it’s difficult not to acknowledge that we also live in a world where that first visual impression makes a difference. Now I’ve done the diet, done the nutrition (though the experts seem to change their tune every week about what is healthy and what isn’t), I’ve done the skin care routines, but time waits for no woman and those fine lines be coming my way! Even though invasive cosmetic procedures are becoming more and more commonplace, I still find myself searching for alternatives. So what alternatives are there? One option is Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing Treatment . I met up with Dr. Dylan Chau at Celevenus Aesthetic and Wellness Clinic after hearing his praises being sung by so many of my friends. I was excited about what Fractional CO2 laser treatments could offer while also cautious about the potential risks and Dr. Dylan was acutely aware of this. I even brought to him many of the concerns you as my readers had raised, concerns such as skin thinning. Dr. Dylan took his time to ensure all my queries were answered. So does it? Does fractional CO2 laser resurfacing thin your skin? Read on to find out! Now I probably have the lowest pain threshold in the world, I’m talking award-winning low, like if I saw you getting injured, I’d be the one crying first! With this in mind, the kind folks at Celevenus applied not one but two applications of numbing creams to my treatment areas and what’s more, they let the numbing cream soak in for a whopping 40 minutes before proceeding with the procedure. As a result, I hardly felt any discomfort during the treatment. They expertly guided me along the journey and what to expect at each step, applying cool packs and fanning my face and providing me with a nice cool refreshing drink at the end of the treatment. Cheers! Before the treatment After the treatment My face kinda looked liked a giant rose, all red and super swollen. I accidentally touched my face and could feel liquid oozing out of my skin. It was a real low point, but I had to tell myself no pain no gain! By some miracle, however, my phones face ID could still recognize me! Haha! Things were already looking up and hubby said he could see my redness and swelling settling with every passing hour. Most of the blisters had dried up but I still didn’t want to scare the Amazon delivery guy, so I wore a mask when he came to deliver my groceries. I also went to work in the evening and gave gym a pass. Oh and no sun is allowed during this stage! Most of the swelling had gone down now. A few blisters lingered on my forehead but things were definitely on the road to recover. Some of the staff at Celevenus told me that some patients go as far as blacking out their rooms completely so I decided to follow suit! Blackout curtains were drawn and I retired to my bed like a vampire. Bye bye sun! Hello confidence! Almost ready to conquer the world! Some slight peeling during my shower, but so close! Peeling with a vengeance today! Skin was patchy, red and very raw! Some friends came over for a mini Easter party and I was quite conscious of my skin but they assured me they could see the light at the end of the tunnel coming my way. Best friends forever! Swelling had significantly reduced and redness was also much better. With a photo-shoot coming up in just 2 days, this was crunch time! My skin looks significantly better in the next couple of days! Thank you thank you! 🙏🙏 Fast forward a few months! Be sure to take these factors into consideration if you’re planning on giving the treatment a go, but I really think the end result was worth it. There was definitely a noticeable change in the condition of my skin, as was exemplified by all the enquiries I was receiving from friends and family about what my new foundation or skin care routine was. So here’s the million dollar question! Does fractional CO2 laser resurfacing treatments thin your skin? Well actually no. Dr. Dylan informed me that although there are various laser treatments, like laser peels which can be more extensive, Fractional CO2 Laser resurfacing treatments only target the superficial layers of your skin. The treatment stimulates collagen production within the skin which actually leads to the formation of new, healthy and overall thicker skin than before. Treatments can be repeated safely as early as monthly though given the downtime, most people prefer to go for longer intervals between treatments. The treatment also does not go deep enough to damage hair follicles and the wavelength of the light is not the same as IPL, so you need not worry about losing your eyebrows or lashes. My face was noticeably brighter and clearer, pores appeared less obvious and brown spots were lightened, all of which meant I could get away with much less akeup. A big bonus for me and anyone else keen to give fractional CO2 laser resurfacing a shot! Goodbye pigmentation! Yay! Thank you Dr. Dylan Chau and your dedicated team at the clinic! Celevenus Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic Address: 391B Orchard Road #16-03/04 Ngee Ann City Tower B Singapore 238874 General E-mail: beauty@celevenus.com.sg Telephone: +65 6410 9621 Operating Hours: Monday – Friday – 10.30am to 7pm Sat – 10:30am to 3pm Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays. Have you tried Fractional CO2 Lasers too? Did it work for you? Let me know by commenting below! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please rest assured that even though this post was created in partnership with Celevenus Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are objective and genuine. Also note that all sources, information, content, links are valid to change at any time.

Advertorial My shorts, swimsuits and mini skirts are protesting against my jiggly jello thighs. It’s been weeks since my first treadmill workout and my thigh muscles are still firmly hidden beneath the stubborn layers of fat. Urgh! How frustrating! I’ve tried several slimming treatments in the past but they usually involved only massaging and steam baths that produce short-lived results. I’ve always been very intrigued by London Weight Management’s ads that claim effective, fast and non-invasive procedures. So when they approached me last month for free trial slimming sessions, I leapt at the opportunity and signed up immediately. Now read on to find out if their claims add up! My treatments were carried out at London Weight Management’s Tiong Bahru Plaza branch which is located on the 6th floor. While my assigned consultant Esther, prepares the room and facilities for my treatment, I spotted this banner near the counter. I was extremely excited yet puzzled at the same time. I wondered which part of the body was the ad referring to, though I was secretly hoping it’s the thigh circumference. :P The premises were plastered with photos of gorgeous looking girls who weren’t stick thin. Instead, they were healthy-looking girls with beautiful curves. Esther explained that London Weight Management encourages healthy eating and does not condone body hatred or distorted body image. Hence, their treatments only seek to shed pounds the healthy way for a more wholesome lifestyle.I was glad to hear that as I was certainly not ready to go on crazy diets or set unrealistic body goals for myself. All treatments at London Weight Management are customized according to your requirements, preferences and body conditions. I was 45kg last year but I gained close to 4kg this year. No thanks to the carrot cakes, steaks and burgers that I’ve been having excessively this year. This is me before any treatment was administered. I used to wear Size S for both tops and bottoms and now I wear a large M on the bottom. This means I can’t fit into 80% of my wardrobe now. :O To wear those skinny jeans and short shorts again, Esther suggested body contouring treatments that concentrate on the thighs and hips. 😀 Esther conducted a comprehensive evaluation by taking measurements of my limbs, waist and thighs and analyzing the underlying causes. She also asked if she could take photos of my arms, butt, tummy and thighs for comparison later. Of course, if you’re uncomfortable with the idea, you can always refuse. Esther highlighted my problem areas in the form below- flabby arms, wide hips, back fat and excess inner thigh fat. She suggested snuggly contouring body wraps, electric muscle stimulators combined with aromatic steam baths to obliterate the fat problem. On top of those, she also suggested a scrub treatment to lighten the skin on the knees. 😀 Sounds perfect. But before we began, she warned that the treatment may increase the heart rate slightly promoting blood flow and circulation like a mini workout. As such, she recommended that I drink plenty of fluids before the treatment to prevent dehydration.Since menstruation also usually results in dehydration due to the loss of fluid and blood, she discourages clients who are having menses to go through the treatment. And now we proceed to the treatment!I was given disposable panties and a robe to change into before I proceeded to the steam room for an aromatic steam bath. This treatment is called the Aromatic Steam Bath and as the name suggests, aromatherapy oils are introduced into the air to help clear respiratory passages for easier breathing and to enhance skin luminosity. According to Esther, this process not only helps to open pores for improved absorption of the products later, it also elevates the heart rate creating a workout for the heart that is similar to a brisk walking workout. The treatment lasted for a good 30 minutes before Esther led me to my next treatment – Lavender Sea Salt Scrub. Esther applies a layer of lavender sea salt scrub on my body then wraps me with their infra-red warm blanket for another 30 minutes. Needless to say, the scrub functions as an exfoliator, sloughing off my dead skin cells for a healthy glow later.But what about the infra-red warm blanket? Well, it reduces water retention that causes bloating and improves my metabolism to help me lose weight without cutting back on the calories. Honestly, this was my least favorite treatment. I felt like a clam being cooked. The blanket became pretty uncomfortable after a while as I began to sweat profusely. Well, I guess you’ll have to sweat like a pig to look like a fox later because, according to Esther, the treatment burns as many calories as a 2.4km run! The treatment is finally over. Phew. I’m alive. I haven’t turned into a dried squid. 😛 And here comes the best part! Shower time! Haha! The cozy shower, that was situated just beside the steam room, is fully equipped with a careful selection of toiletries including personal care products, shower caps, cotton swabs and hair dryers. Their shampoo and conditioner carries a gorgeous mint scent that feels absolutely invigorating and refreshing on the scalp. And now, the final treatment of the day – Electrical Muscle Stimulation. I know the name sounds menacing but it really isn’t. In fact, this is the most relaxing part of the entire slimming treatment. Esther commenced the treatment by spreading the thermo trimming ampoule over my belly and limbs – basically the flabby parts. Then placed the gel pads on my arms, waist and thighs. Thereafter, Esther secures the position of the pads with velcro straps. The pads deliver gentle electric pulses to the skin to stimulate the muscles and trigger contractions which will in turn, tone the muscles. I’ve looked this up and according to Wiki – The impulses mimic the action potential coming from the central nervous system, causing the muscles to contract. So I guess there is some logic to this claim. 🙂 And guess what? The legendary Bruce Lee endorses it too! According to him – “Three minutes is like doing 200 Another 30 minutes was dedicated to this treatment and… … I was finally done with my very first London Weight Management Treatment. I thought I looked more radiant too! The treatments made me feel like I’d had a hard core workout at the gym. Esther made me this Strawberry cereal drink to replenish the energy and fluids lost. How thoughtful!  I weighed myself again and I went from 48.8kg to 48.2kg within 2 hours! Remember this poster from earlier? I finally understood how the numbers are derived. Esther measured the circumference of my body parts before and after the treatment and noted them as follows. And my total loss? 12cm! Whoopee! I was invited to a second session three weeks after and my weight decreased further to a whopping 47.5kg. I was also given a set of slimming products that were used during the treatments. Oxygenating body scrub: Specially formulated with ingredients from the Dead Sea to tone and trim the body. It cleanses and exfoliates to make skin younger and healthier. Body Trim Fluid: Contains active elements that help to tone, trim and contour the body effectively. Oxy Trimming Gel: Formulated to trim flabby areas and soothe sensitive skin. Afterthoughts… To be honest, I was filled with scepticism before the treatment. It is hard to fathom how a 2-hour treatment can help to lose weight. I did some research after the program on the steam baths, warm wraps and electric muscle stimulators used during the treatment. And the result was – they do help to slim down to a certain extent. I would say if you’re looking to slim down without straining your muscles or injuring yourself within a short period of time, London Weight Management would be your perfect slimming fairy godmother. Of course, you should also exercise regularly and maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet that includes a lot of vegetables, grains and other high-fiber foods for a slim and healthy body. As mentioned many times before, 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 wanna thank London Weight Management, especially Esther for the treatments and fruitful consultation sessions. I learnt a lot about our body composition, fat percentage and the right ways of dieting. Esther spent 45 minutes explaining all these to me. Some of the diagrams she drew. 😛 I also liked the fact that the treatment was customised for my body type and my desired results. These were the other ampoules that customers can choose from for different functionalities like lifting and soothing. For their effectiveness and great service, 3.5 Honeyz crowns! Exclusive promotion for Honeyz Belles! Sign up now at http://londonweight.blogspot.sg/2013/09/blogger-campaign.html  and you’ll receive a complimentary slimming Session and 1 set of slimming products (total worth $368) and a chance to win a $2000 Slimming Package and London Hamper worth $268, when you sign up! Website: www.londonweight.com London Weight Management Outlets in Singapore • PREMIUM! Suntec City Mall • Novena Square • Ang Mo Kio Jubilee • City Square Mall • Clementi Mall • Ngee Ann City • Singapore Post Centre • Tampines One • Tiong Bahru Plaza • Woodlands Civic Centre • Yew Tee Point Contact them at +65 6222 1234  for your appointments. Have fun! ❤ Your friend, Juliana #advertorial #beauty #beautyreview #LondonWeightManagement