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Hola Honeyz Belles! I’m on YouTube! Yay! I’m bringing my archive of fashion, beauty and travel reviews to life with the inception of my first YouTube TV show – Dash of Honeyz. Now you can see your favorite products and tutorials in action and be kept informed of the latest trends and contests with a simple click of the ‘Subscribe’ button. 😛 So check out the first episode of Dash of Honeyz – Amazing Drugstore Beauty Finds by clicking on the ‘PLAY’ button now! DOH: Episode One – Amazing Drugstore Beauty Finds Haha! Looking at the silly thumbnail, you know you’re gonna see a different side of me on this show. 😛 #fashion #YouTube #beautyreview #TVShow #Watsons #beauty #Sasa #DashOfHoneyz

The response for my gift guide ‘ Christmas gifts for him ‘ was surprisingly overwhelming. Many of you have wrote in and commended the choice of gifts selected. Thank you! To express my cordial appreciation for your positive feedback and unwavering support, I’ve prepared another Christmas gift list for our dear ‘Venusians’ too. Enjoy! Is your girlfriend an ardent fan of the British Royal Family? Or does she just love anything or anyone royal? Well, make her go gaga (or haha) over this next gift! Royal Family Novelty Tea Bag Set The Royal Family Novelty Tea Bag Set is a brilliant idea for a proper British celebration. Like a miniature hot tub, your royal helper will anchor the Assam teabag to the side of your cup whilst it steeps. Ideal patriotic gifts for royal fans, imagine these Jubilee gifts at your next royal themed party? Pack of 5 hilarious Royal Family tea bags – each can be anchored to the side of your cup with the help of Queen Elizabeth, Charles, Camilla, Harry or Kate and William tea bags! They measure approx 11 cm x 17.5 cm each Classic tea blend with Assam Great British tea gifts for any royally good friend! Click here to find out where you can get it. Ahoy Hello Kitty fans! You guys are gonna love these feline gifts! X-mini™ Hello Kitty Speaker The world’s most famous cat joined forces with the world’s smallest boombox to produce the special edition X-mini™ Hello Kitty Capsule Speaker™! The X-mini™ Hello Kitty Capsule Speakers™, with its portability and oh-so-cute compact design, make the best accessory to pop into your bag to take along to any dress up party or even a picnic in the park! You will not only be able to have it sitting pretty along with all your other favourite Hello Kitty accessories but also wow your friends with the great sound coming from a little speaker! Just plug them in to your iPod, mp3 player, laptop or any mobile entertainment device and you can start a party wherever you are! And if your friends have their X-mini™’s with them, just link them up and have a ball. The Hello Kitty X-mini™ II Capsule Speaker™, with its 12-hour battery life, is also so easy to use for the young and the old alike! Click here to find out where you can get it. Sanrio and the ‘Red Soles’ enthusiasts will definitely rejoice at this next gift! Hello Kitty Louboutin Hello Kitty and Christian Louboutin. Why didn’t anyone think of this before? It is undisputedly a match made in fashion heaven I tell you! Click here to find out where you can get it. Trust me, these next few gifts will resonate well with your style star girlfriend. This Christmas, shine in the perfect little black dress from Her Little Pocket (HLP). Black Half Mesh Bodycon Black mesh dresses are the definitive style of 2012. We’ve seen it on Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Megan Fox and Alice Dellal. What’s attractive about the HLP number is its bold and conservative concept. It effectively hides your sexy curves and low necklines under a dark mist (the mesh) that leaves plenty to the imagination. The flattering heart neckline and peekaboo effect of the midriff mesh makes this the ideal dress for this year’s Christmas parties! Click here to find out where you can get it. A devoted fashionista can never live without her humongous collection of accessories. So help her keep her accessories space neat and tidy with this stylish and functional gift! Jewellery Tree by Menu Description This beautifully sculptured jewellery tree is as much a decorative piece as a functional jewellery storage system. The Menu Jewellery tree is designed by the talented Louise Christ, who says “I have always worked with distinctive organic shapes, in a universe inspired by everything from single-cell amoeba to corals and planets. This, combined with considerable precision, results in characterful and original products that fall between the precise and the organic.” Louise has designed the Jewellery Tree to impress using high gloss polished aluminium the simplicity of which shows off the jewellery at its best as it hangs on the tree. Click here to find out where you can get it. Is your fashionista girlfriend a beauty junkie too? If so, she’s gonna go crazy over this next gift! Vanity Trove The world of cosmetics and skincare regimes generally leaves one clueless and in awe at its selection. VanityTrove sifts out the most effective time-tested favourites and top-quality trending beauty products in the industry into a specially put together trove every month, sent directly to you. For SGD25 a month, you receive a treasure-trove that includes varying beauty products for skincare, fragrances, body, hair care, makeup and even an occasional surprise, just for you. Here are my treasures from the November Vanity Trove. Laline Body Cream Neogence Pore-Reducing Serum Adore Sanitory Pads Skin Inc Happy Hand Dew ZA Total Hydration Amino Refreshing Gel Uriage Aqua Precis Moisturizing Refreshing Cream Gel Click here to find out where you can get it. Is your girlfriend an avid traveler or simply a nomad? These next gifts might be ideal for her numero uno interest. Immortalize beautiful moments from your travels with the Fuuvi Bee 8mm Style Retro Digital Camera. “Bee” is the one and only 8mm digital camera from Fuuvi, Japan. It is ready to roll and ready to shoot with MicroSD/SDHC memory card support. The toy size body is designed to hang on your wrist, but the ability and function are able to produce amazing retro artworks. Bee is easy to control with a convenient charging solution; the built-in battery will last up to 100 minutes while you record from full charge. This little high-tech gadget can communicate with both PC and MAC. Accessory includes a personal “red, white, and blue” strap. Click here to find out where you can get it. These plushies will make excellent travel companions for your candy-loving girlfriend! Big Plush Nerds Candy Pillow Like most nerds, this colorful and soft plush pillow is super cuddly and looks smart just laying around your house. It probably won’t be able to fix your computer, but it does have a cool embroidered Nerds candy label. Officially licensed product. Made of 100% polyester fiber. Pillow Dimensions (Inches): 14 x 22 Click here to find out where you can get it. Dylan’s Candy Bar Marshmallow Twist Pillow Time to marsh-mellow out! Or maybe “do the twist,” it’s your call…either way, this adorable marshmallow twist pillow is at home on any bed! Made of super soft velboa, stuffed with 100% polyester fibers, with a washable surface. Measures 18″x 6″. Click here to find out where you can get it. Gear her up against predators when she’s traveling alone with this next gadget… Spraytect Self-Defense Pepper Spray iPhone Case. With a 3-step firing process, Spraytect is simple to use even in the most stressful situations. The pepper spray cartridge slides horizontally across the back of the case, so the spray button is right where your fingers naturally land on your phone. No searching, fumbling or repositioning required. With the well-thought out design, normal phone functions like talking, texting, surfing and picture taking are uninterrupted. Click here to find out where you can get it. Satisfy her traveler dreams by bringing her on a holiday! Nothing beats spending Christmas at Disneyland – nice weather, beautiful fairytale decor and the most romantic and loving atmosphere! Click here for more info. Here’s an alternative for your wanderlust adventure. We do not have to travel all the way to Disneyland for a romantic ambience and “jumping jellyfishes”. This next gift that I’m going to introduce will help you create the most loving (and festive) atmosphere in the comfort of your own home. Check this out! Indoor Fireworks Projector Now you can enjoy a never ending fireworks display all year-round at home. The In Home Fireworks Theater from Sega Toys uses the same technology as its popular line of home planetariums, but adds in the animation and sound effects of a full fireworks display. Just dim the lights, switch it on and proceed to “oooh” and “aaah” to your heart’s content. Click here to find out where you can get it. I hope you’ve enjoyed this gift guide post. Of course, this list is not reserved solely for the girlfriend, it can be for any vivacious woman such as your mum, granny, sister, auntie and female boss too! 😀 So which was your favorite gift on the list? Were there any other gifts that you wish were on the list? I’d love to hear your views and thoughts. Share with me by commenting below. Meanwhile, like my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ilovebunny.net for more exclusive content on gift ideas, makeup tips, free samples, style books or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers. Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . Your friend, Juliana #fashion #GiftIdeas #HerLittlePocket #beauty #Christmas #VanityTrove

Sponsored Review Hada Labo has just released their Arbutin Whitening Range that not only feeds your skin with moisture, but also brightens your skin to reveal your natural fairness. Trust me, even Snow White would be proud of the results. :p Hada labo has just launched the Arbutin Whitening Range that comprises the Whitening Lotion, Arbutin Whitening Essence, Arbutin Whitening Milk and Arbutin Whitening Mask. Evidently, the key ingredient of this range is Arbutin which is a compound from bearberries. The effective whitening properties of Arbutin has made it an excellent solution for reducing spots and improving the skin tone naturally. Hada Labo seeks to renew dull skin and reveal clearer and fairer skin with this new ingredient. The products also contain Vitamin C to repair dry and dull skin that is caused by prolonged exposure to harmful UV rays. To stay true to its PERFECT X SIMPLE brand philosophy, Hada Labo uses only the finest and purest ingredients with no unnecessary additives, colorant, alcohol, fragrances and mineral oils. Elf from The Sample Store has kindly gifted me a bottle of Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Lotion to try and this is what I thought of the product… The thought of Hada Labo’s Super Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and Arbutin rolled into one excites me so I was extremely eager to try the lotion when I received it weeks ago. The texture of the lotion felt exactly like that of the Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lotion despite the difference in color – the Hydrating lotion is clear while the Arbutin Whitening lotion is more milky. Here’s a comparison of both liquids. Whitening toners tend to leave an uncomfortable tingly sensation on my sensitive skin so I’m always wary of products that claim to whiten and that are high in alcohol content. Since the Arbutin Whitening lotion is free from alcohol and fragrances, my skin naturally reacted better to it and showed no signs of redness or acne after several days of use. Honestly, I’m not sure if the Arbutin and Vitamin C were successful in whitening my skin but I do believe they helped me maintain my current skin tone. I’ve been outdoors in the sun quite a bit but I don’t think I’ve grown darker since I started using the Arbutin Whitening lotion a few weeks ago. I’m also a huge fan of the flip top cap. Haha! I’m quite a klutz so a flip top cap that limits the amount of liquid dispensed is a huge plus for me. When you’re almost done with the lotion, you can also twist the roll-on cap off to access the rest of the lotion. This feature helps to prevent wastage. Brilliant! The Arbutin Whitening Lotion is priced at SGD21.90 (the same price as the SHA Hydrating Lotion) which I think is pretty reasonable. You know what? I think the Arbutin Whitening Lotion could possibly give the SHA Hydrating Lotion a run for its money for it provides more skin benefits i.e. whitening and hydrating properties at the same price. So 4.5 Honeyz crowns! To achieve brighter, dewy and hydrated skin, try the Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Range! The price of the products ranges from SGD21.90 to SGD31.90 and they are available at Watsons, Guardian, Sasa, Fairprice, Unity and other departmental stores nationwide. Psst! You could also redeem a FREE 20ml travel size bottle of Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Lotion at Hada Labo’s Facebook Page . P.S. For more exclusive content on free samples, beauty tips, style books or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, like my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ilovebunny.net Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products were sponsored, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are objective and genuine. #beauty #beautyreview #HadaLabo

A mysterious package arrived at my doorstep… And here’s the big reveal! Tadah! Ultimate Colla-gen sent me their early Christmas wishes via a generous box of Ultimate Colla-gen Gold with 30 sachets of collagen goodness.Since I’m in my 20s, there’s no better time to try collagen supplements than now because collagen levels begin to slip drastically at this time – at about 1.5% a year. Collagen occupies up to 30% of total body protein being found in the skin, bone, cartilage, blood vessels, tendons and teeth. It is responsible for the elasticity of our skin and the constant renewal of our skin cells. Research has proven that the skin aging process occurs in our connective tissues which are largely made up of collagen. So not only do we face quarter-life crisis at 25, we also face ‘rapid aging crisis’ at 25. That’s not all. Rather alarmingly, by the age of 45, the collagen levels in your body will have reduced by up to 30%! Besides the appearance of fine lines, dull skin-tones and loss of elasticity of our skin, we’ll also experience increased levels of weakness and fatigue!Well, this is where the star of today’s post comes in. Korean beauty company, NewScience Laboratories promises to replenish the lost collagen with Ultimate Colla-gen that offers the lowest Nano-molecular structure in Collagen for easier and faster absorption. Ultimate Colla-gen uses real blue berry extract, which has a light, refreshing taste. Halal-certified in Korea, each 38kcal sachet of Ultimate Colla-gen contains 5,000mg of Nano Collagen combined with an optimum and synergistic mix of 6 other multi-nutrients like Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, Probiotics, Glucosamine, Acai Berry, Real Blueberries extract, Chondroitin, Silica and MSM. Psst! A-List Hallyu Korean stars Lee Min Ho and Ms Kim Hee Sun are also great advocators of Ultimate Colla-gen! I received the Ultimate Colla-gen Gold that promises to nurture joints, bones and skin with 5000mg of pure nano sized premium hydrolyzed Collagen. Here’s what I think… Honestly, since the Slim 10 debacle and other similar incidents, I’ve never taken any other oral supplements besides Vitamin C and multi-vitamin pills. Not surprisingly, I was pretty hesitant to try this collagen drink initially. So I got a friend who’s a doctor to inspect the ingredients and he assured me that the ingredients of the product are safe for consumption. Thereafter, I began drinking the Ultimate Colla-gen Gold everyday. It has been three weeks and I’m falling in love with its delicious and refreshing flavor! I’ve never tried collagen drinks so I was expecting a TCM taste. Haha! The folks at Ultimate Colla-gen suggested that we take the collagen supplement with water or juice. Well, I think water alone will suffice. Trust me cus I’m drinking it as I’m typing this. I must say I do feel healthier after consuming this supplement – no illnesses and it helped me to climb the Great Wall of China (without tearing any joints or breaking any bones). However, I’m not sure if the goodness of the supplement has reached my skin. I’ve seen no visible results on my appearance yet. Laugh lines are still sitting firmly on my face. I guess I’ll have to drink this for another couple of months to see any results on my complexion. Even though it is priced at SGD88 per box, I thought the price is still pretty reasonable compared to collagen supplements from brands such as Fancl and Kinohimitsu. Psst! Kinohimitsu J’pan Beauty Drink cost S$39.90 for a box of 6! For its delectable taste, health benefits and reasonable priceline, 3.5 Honeyz crowns! Beauty tip! The best times to drink collagen supplements are in the mornings or before you go to bed. This ensures maximum absorption of the nutrients of the supplement. Info courtesy of my best friend and regular collagen drinker – Min. Available in 2 formulations, Ultimate Colla-gen caters to people of all age groups. For individuals in 20s till 40s, Ultimate Colla-gen Plus nurtures skin, hair and nails. For individuals in their Golden Years, Ultimate Colla-gen Gold nurtures joints, bones and skin. Ultimate Colla-gen Plus and Ultimate Colla-gen Gold can be purchased from Nishino Pharmacy outlets, Pharmex Healthcare outlets, Robinsons, Pan Derma Clinique@Great World City and selected* Sa Sa Outlets at $88 per box. (30 sachets per box for one month’s consumption). * These selected Sasa outlets are, Wisma Atria – Wisma Atria. #01-14/15, 435 Orchard Road, (S)238877. Tel: 6738-8232 Jurong Point 2 – Jurong Point Shopping Centre. #01-15 1 Jurong West Central 2 648886 Tel: 6397-0989 Lot 1 Choa Chu Kang – Lot 1 Shoppers’ Mall. #01-10/11 21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 689812. Tel: 6892-9980 Bugis Junction – Bugis Junction. #01-83/84 80 Middle Road S188966. Tel: 6336 9180 Tampines One – Tampines 1. #02-36 10 Tampines Central 1 S529536. Tel: 6260 4355 JCube Shopping Centre – Jcube. #02-04 2 Jurong East Central 1, Singapore 609731. Tel: 6684 2971. For more info, visit their website at www.neweastern.com.sg Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products were sponsored, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are objective and genuine. #beauty #beautyreview #SponsoredReview #UltimateCollagen

Advertorial Two weeks ago, I had my first encounter with ‘Indie Pop’ photography and I fell head over heels in love with this romantic photography style almost instantly. Click to find out why. 🙂 ‘Indie Pop’ photography (also known as 小清新) is a blend of dreamy and quaint photography styles. This new form of photography was incarnated by the the ‘Indie Pop’ culture of the the UK music industry in the 1980s. It was popular for chronicling the little things in one’s life through refreshing, gentle and positive music themes. Later, this interesting sub-culture expanded its influence to the movie and photography industry. A few photography houses in the region have jumped on the bandwagon and adopted this new style of photography and one of them is A Square Visual Studio from Singapore. They approached me a month ago to take part in their ‘The Pavilion of Dreams’ project that features young popular and fashionable people with big dreams. The purpose of the project is to capture the dreams and stories of these youths through their lenses. I gaped when I saw their criteria – popular, fashionable and young?! Seems a little far-fetched for me… But of course I was incredibly happy and said yes! 😀 I’m a huge Audrey Hepburn fan and since my numero uno is traveling, the photoshoot naturally took on a Roman Holiday theme (without the vespa unfortunately). Yeah. You get the picture. Now welcome to my ‘Roman Holiday’… So what do you think? Honestly, I thought the folks at A Square did a great job. I’ve never see this side of me before – the soft and feminine side. Haha! Thanks ladies! Oh yes! Did I mention that the owners of A Square Visual Studio are two very beautiful and brainy (NUS PhD holding) girls? Aki(left) and Ada (right) This series of photos are only Part One of my Roman Holiday. Part Two features the other love of my life – Bebe (my bunny) and will be showcased on my next photography post. My bunny, Bebe On top of ‘Indie Pop’ individual photo shoots, A Square also offers wedding, lovers, BFF, family and maternity photoshoots in this whimsical photography style. And the better news is A Square Visual Studio would like to offer Honeyz Belles a 20% discount on their photography services from 1st November to 1st December 2012 and a 15% discount from 2nd Dec to 2nd Feb 2013! Whoopie! Simply quote ‘Honeyz’ when you enquire. For a full list of their packages, click here . Also, like their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ASquareVisualStudio for their latest news, photos and discounts! Meanwhile enjoy the behind-the-scene photos of this shoot while I (poetic tone) scoot off in my imaginary vespa to my medieval fantasy dreams… Till next time! Your friend, Juliana #fashion #ASquareVisualStudio #Photography #advertorial #photoshoot

Our most favorite holiday of the year is around the corner. Yay! But it may also be the most stressful time of the year for some because not many of us have mastered the art of gift-giving. Well, don’t fret because I’ve compiled a suggested list of gifts (for him) for your reference. Now wipe that frown off your face and click on my Christmas saviour list! 😀 If your boyfriend is a huge fan of Avengers/Iron Man and Macbooks, he’s going to drool over this gift that I’m going to introduce… iStickr Ironman Macbook Decal Iron Man’s arc reactor is lighting up the Apple! The glowing Apple logo fits perfectly into Iron Man’s arc reactor. iStickr is made with high quality transparent material, coated with high glossy protective film. The brilliant full-color iStickr with high resolution Iron Man design will light your MacBook up and impress your friends! Click here to find out where you can get it. Aztec and tribal prints are the hottest trends right now. We all have a piece of tribal in our wardrobes but how about injecting some tribal into his wardrobe as well with this next gift? Vans California Sk8-Hi Slim Zig Zag Pattern Straight from their California collection, Vans has released their popular Sk8-Hi sneaker in a dazzling Aztec-style pattern. The sneaker features a suede upper alongside Native American woven fabrics and round, waxed laces. The new pattern appears on both their brown and black colorways. Click here to find out where you can get it. Is your man trying to survive a stressful workplace? Well, you can perk him up or even help him to enhance his resilience to work stress with the following gifts. Shit’s Fucked: A Positivity Guide This is a very small self-help pamphlet by Gina Sarti, who is perhaps the punk rock Sark. It’s fun, concise, and full of little reminders we need all the time. 20 pages, quarter-size. Click here to find out where you can get it. Quirky stationery are the perfect tools to light up your man’s mood at the workplace! The Butt Station The Butt Station is perfect for any desk, keeping you smiling and organized! Includes a tape dispenser with metal cutter, pen and business card holders and a toilet paper clip compartment with magnetic butt for easy retrieval. Click here to find out where you can get it. When the pressure gets too intense, your man could grab his can of cold soda from this mini USB fridge from you. It’ll be the best pick-me-up to him I tell you! USB Fridge You’ll never need to get up from your desk, provided that a USB fridge is available and stocked with your beverage of choice. The cold plate within the USB Fridge cools to 45° F within only seconds after plugging into your USB port – the ideal temperature for any canned beverage. Click here to find out where you can get it. Time for a ‘fully-loaded’ drink for the ultimate stress control! Your refreshing beverage from the USB fridge may be ’embellished’ with ice pistols from this cool ice tray too. 🙂 Freeze! Ice Tray Pop a few rounds of these finely-tooled ice cubes into your beverages and watch how things chill before your eyes. Click here to find out where you can get it. Now that your man has successfully eliminated his work stress, reward him with this next gift for a timeless testament to your love for him. Watch Cufflinks Keep track of time in style with these functional cufflinks from Jan Leslie. The black faces and brilliant silver finish of these designer cuff links will help you be on time for your meeting or dinner date while giving your look a flawless finishing touch. Click here to find out where you can get it. Jazz up your boyfriend’s ‘cool’ image with this flask that’s totally worth showing off! 😛 Shot Flask The Shot Flask is a drinking flask with a twist. In addition to it’s premium, stainless steel & bonded leather wrapping, the Shot Flask contains a hidden cup allowing you to pour a precise 2-ounce shot whenever and wherever desired. Using a collapsible design, the shot glass can be flattened for compact storage and easily expanded for your drinking pleasure. Click here to find out where you can get it. Quit singing Fiddler on the Roof’s ‘If I were a rich man’, cus now you can flash all that cash with this next gift! Haha! Money Stacks Backpack Ok fine. The cash is fake but it is still pretty cool to crush the competition with the Money Stacks Backpack’s stacks of 100 dollar bills…a new staple item in the Money Collection. Click here to find out where you can get it. If your boyfriend is a huge soccer and fish fanatic, he’s gonna fall head over heels with this next gift. 😀 Fish Training Kit The easy to use, targeted feeding wand that comes with each kit makes it easy to reward your fish at the correct times. Click here to find out where you can get it. Well, that’s my top ten unconventional* gifts for him. * No DVDs, Xbox games, colognes, etc. Since this list is catered for all ‘martians’, feel free to use these ideas when shopping for gifts for your daddy, brother, uncle, male friend and boss too. 🙂 Next up – Christmas Gifts For Her. Stay tuned! P.S. For more exclusive content on gift ideas, makeup tips, free samples, style books or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, like my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ilovebunny.net Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . Your friend, Juliana #fashion #GiftIdeas #beauty #Christmas #Fancy

Advertorial Halloween fashion is making its rounds again and I’m not spared. Well… at least my nails are not. 🙂 To keep up with the spooktacular theme, I prepared scary Halloween masks, frightful costumes, ghostly hairdos… And of course, boo-tiful nails! This Halloween, I opted for spooky, classy yet trendy nails. Black for spook. Gold for class and ‘accent’ for trend. In case you’re wondering what accent nails are… Accent nails were first spotted on the runways and later trickled down to the red carpet. It started with creative designers replacing jewelries on the ring finger with nail art that consisted of rhinestones and metal. It was later simplified on Hollywood’s red carpet with celebrities painting their ring finger nails with a contrasting hue and these nails were known as accent nails. Now let the scare began! Photography My nails were created with nail decals and Hand and Nail Harmony’s Allure (the gold hue). Color: Allure And this eerie masterpiece was designed by the bubbly Doreen of Nail Indulgence De Beau. Next up! Christmas nails ! Here are my nails last Christmas. Still love it to bits. 🙂 Urgh! I’m running out of ideas for nail designs this Christmas. Let me know if you creative ladies have any suggestions. Meanwhile, create your own festive nails by booking an appointment with Nail Indulgence De Beau too! Here’s a Honeyz offer not to be missed! Quote ‘Honeyz‘ at Nail Indulgence De Beau (uBeau) to enjoy a gelish nail manicure and free soak off at $29 only*! (Priced at $60 originally.) * For first timers only. So ladies (and gentlemen), bring your mommy, grandma, girlfriends and aunties to Nail Indulgence De Beau too! With these low rates, everyone can afford to be pampered with manicures and pedicures! Nail Indulgence De Beau (uBeau) is located at No. 1 Liang Seah Street, #02-14. (Opposite Bugis Junction) You may call them at +65 6333 1687 for an appointment. (Remember to quote ‘Honeyz’!) Click here to view their Facebook page! Meanwhile… This song has been ringing in my head since I started typing this post. “If there’s something strange in your neighborhood…who ya gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS!” I ain’t afraid of no ghosts! :p Happy Halloween! Your friend, Juliana #gelishnails #gelishnailpolish #Photography #beauty #advertorial #photoshoot #NailIndulgenceDeBeau

This November, exude confidence and laid-back glamor by pouring your curves into Lace & Buttons’ figure-flattering frocks! Fall fashion do not have to be dark, dull and boring. Spice up your fall wardrobe with a timeless fashion trend – Colors! This season we go back to bright colors and color blocking with our outfits, accessories and even hair! I absolutely advocate this trend so I was extremely excited when the fashion forward folks of Lace & Buttons launched their slim fit Butterfly Blue Dress with Pink Sash that rolls colors, sophistication and style into one! Aww… Here I am in the beautiful dress! Afterthoughts… I’ve had several slim fit dresses in cotton, lace and satin but never in chiffon. So it was pretty refreshing to wear this body-hugging chiffon number. The fabric is very light and smooth and does not weigh the dress down. The chiffon fabric also made the dress appear brighter and shinier in real life. The soft and smooth satin inner lining also prevented the skirt from riding up on me. This is a huge plus point for pear-shaped me. I’m a huge fan of the flirty ruffle details as they enhanced my small bust and injected some fun into the overall look. The pencil design at the lower part of dress also hugged my curves to produce an hourglass silhouette. The dress comes with a chiffon sash to create a bodice. I thought the contrasting color of the sash is ingenious as it defines my waist for a slimmer look. Even though the craftsmanship is so so, I love its flattering cut, wrinkle-free fabric and reasonable price point. 4 Honeyz crowns! Photography Model For more lustful dresses from Lace & Buttons, visit their website at www.laceandbuttons.com This Halloween, no tricks but only treats. And here’s my Halloween fashion treat for you Honeyz Belles! Happy shopping and have a great Halloween! Muhahahaha! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: I know I’m going to sound like a broken record but I would like to emphasize again that Honeyz fashion reviews are NOT advertorial posts. I do not endorse any of those brands featured. Rather, I’m trying to show you how normal girls (girls with non-supermodel statures) look like in clothing from these famous boutiques. This is to aid you in making informed purchase decisions when it comes to updating your fashion wardrobe. 🙂 #fashion #fashionreview #LaceandButtons

Sponsored Review Sip the finest cocktail, munch on crunchy fritters and savor the juiciest steak at the classiest restaurant in town. Sounds like the perfect lunch getaway eh? Well… I might know of a place that delivers just that. Read on to find out! A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from my good friend, Anthony, who suggested that I should check out the new menu of a restaurant in the hotel he works at – Mandarin Orchard. And the restaurant is none other than the award-winning buffet restaurant Triple Three . Big smile! Triple Three is the definitive authority of asian-styled haute cuisine in Singapore, so I was extremely honored and exhilarated to be the first lucky few to try their newly revamped menu that is inspired by oishii Japanese cuisine! This is an excited me and my friend Anthony. 😀 I also invited my good friend Alex and YT (the photographer of this photo) to join me. 😀 Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted warmly and sweetly by mouthwatering cakes and pastries. This is the best welcome ever and it has certainly spurred us to pick up speed and head to the buffet table immediately. 😛 Wow! The restaurant looked spacious and very luxurious. And now it’s time to unravel the highlight of the day! The buffet table! The delectable buffet spread featured eight culinary stations of sumptuous Asian and international delicacies! So there was no opportunity for menu deliberations. 😛 I met the Chef de Cuisine of Triple Three, Sam Chin who gave me a detailed walk-through of the buffet table and his inspiration behind all his palatable creations. I know Sam looks kinda young (well he is young) but guess what… He has already been a chef for seven years and has worked in several renowned restaurants in Australia and Singapore. :O I can’t help but notice that he translated his passion and intercultural culinary experiences into this new menu which has a nice blend of both Asian and Western influences. Well, he did this by Japanizing his international buffet with a plethora of Japanese ingredients to expand our palates. Sam believes that Japanese ingredients are healthier and would appeal to his large number of health-conscious customers. Well, I can’t agree more! 😀 Both the health of his customers and the quality of the food are of utmost importance to Sam. Hence, he ensures a fast turnover of the food to maintain their freshness. Besides a healthy and delicious Japanese inspired spread, Sam also made sure that the decor surrounding the food went hand in hand with the theme of the food. For example, if the station served appetizing Indian cuisine, the station would be surrounded with artistic Indian ornaments or decoration that well represented the Indian culture. According to him, this will create an all-round dining experience for his customers. Talk about passion and details! With all that detailed introduction and obvious display of dedication, I could not hold it any longer… I have to try Sam’s dishes now! I went to my table and anxiously waited for the first dish to arrive. And it did. Okay not exactly. The first item to arrive was a cool and refreshing glass of mocktail to pique my appetite! My lunch officially began with a plate of Smoked Salmon Tartare that was exquisitely dotted with blueberry sauce and accompanied with crunchy lettuce. The sinful creamy sauce was balanced by fresh salmon cubes, tasty lettuce and sweet cherry tomatoes. A burst of four flavors! The salmon cubes were not mushy and the dish was chilled to the right temperature. It was certainly a great and healthy appetizer to start with. Teppanyaki Wagyu Beef is a signature of the restaurant so you bet that we felt extremely ‘obliged’ to try it! 😛 My Teppanyaki Wagyu Beef arrived in a sleek fine-dining presentation with juicy asparagus and drops of rich truffle oil. First bite into the beef, I died and went to food heaven. I’m not kidding. The meat was soft, succulent and extremely delicious. Even my lunch companions agreed with me! It was definitely love at first bite. I was still in food heaven when Sam woke my reverie with this astounding dish – Triple Three’s premium Snow Crab Tempura. I’ve never been a fan of crustaceans because it’ll usually take me ages to extract their meat out of their shells. However, picking the meat from this crab tempura was child’s play. Most of the shell had already been removed leaving most parts of the meat open for savoring. To release the rest of the meat from the shell, simply give it a slight pull and you are all ready to enjoy this tasty snow crab. After the tantalizing snow crabs, we were served a light and sweet basil sorbet to cleanse our palates and clear all our senses for the next dish. Cheers to a great meal! Just when I thought it couldn’t get better, the Triple Three folks gave me a small surprise… Tadah! Yes! I was served the legendary Chatterbox Chicken Rice! “Isn’t Chicken Rice only served next door?” I asked. Mary (a friendly Triple Three staff) replied “Yes. But we know you’d mentioned to Anthony that you would like to try the Chicken Rice so we thought we could make an exception by bringing it over to you from Chatterbox.” I almost teared. Gotta share this with my friends on Instagram immediately! Every Singaporean has a love affair with Chicken Rice and so do I. So I was very excited to try this famous chicken rice that everyone has been swooning over. The dish had hits and misses. The hits were the fragrant rice, crunchy texture of the cucumbers, smooth tofu in soup and great sauces. Even though the chicken was soft and tender, I thought it tasted very much like the ones I had in the hawker stores. Well, I guess that’s a miss for me. Despite the ambivalent feelings towards the dish, I think the price is still worth the warm service, nice environment and incredible sauces! And the grand finale of the lunch was of course – the dessert. 🙂 “Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.” – Don Kardong I totally concur that so I had the matcha ice-cream to conclude this wonderful lunch at Triple Three. The aroma of matcha instantly turned on my taste buds again. I’ve always been a huge fan of matcha ice-cream and to me, a good matcha ice-cream is one that is not too milky or sweet. It is quite a task to find good green tea ice-cream in Singapore you know? But I was very happy to find my perfect matcha ice-cream at Triple Three. I ate the ice-cream with much fervor and delight. Afterthoughts… The one thing I noticed throughout my lunch was the impeccable service rendered by the Triple Three staff. They had a great attitude and accommodated all requests such as change of orders or table and even photo taking! They were all smiles and sunshine all the time! I love their wholesome and delicious menu. Indubitably, there were still plenty to explore in their new Japanese-inpired menu. I can’t wait for my next visit already! Overall, a cozy and classy restaurant that offers oriental food with a modern flair. 4.5 Honeyz Crowns! Thanks Sam, Anthony and Roberto of Mandarin Orchard for the invitation and great hospitality! From left to right: Anthony, me and Roberto. For your own dose of the perfect lunch (that consists juicy sashimi, crunchy tempura and luscious dessert), visit Triple Three at Mandarin Orchard! Lunch Buffet (12noon to 2.30pm) Monday to Saturday Adult : $48.00++ Sun & Eve of and Public Holidays Adult : $58++ Child : $28.00++ (daily) – 6 to 12yrs old Dinner Buffet (6.30pm to 10.00pm) Sunday to Thursday Adult : $88++ Fri/Sat & Eve of and PH Adult $98++ Child : $33++ (daily) – 6 to 12yrs old Dining Reservations: +65 6831 6288/71 I’ve shared my idea of a perfect lunch getaway. What about you? What’s your idea of a perfect lunch? Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the food and services were sponsored, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are genuine and honest. #MandarinOrchard #travel #TripleThree #SponsoredReview #FoodReview #travelreview #lifestyle

Diamonds may be a thing of the past. These days we’re singing ‘PANDORA is a girl’s best friend…’ Three lovely weeks ago, famous Danish jewelry line PANDORA celebrated their third anniversary and re-opening of their outlet at Raffles City, #01-37C. I was very honored to be invited by Cindy (Pandora’s PR Associate) to grace the event together with other esteemed bloggers such as Elaine of Elaine73.blogspot.com fame and Danish singer  Sanne Gottlieb . From left to right: Cindy, me and Elaine. Danish singer, Sanne Gottlieb On top of enjoying palatable canapes and Twelve Cupcakes’ good-looking and tasty cupcakes, we also got to sip fine champagne, design our very own PANDORA bracelets and savor a beautiful ballet performance. Here are some of the highlights of the evening. The party began with a welcome address by Ms Anne Trads Hansen, the Marketing Director of Norbreeze Group. We listened attentively to Ms Hansen’s introduction of the brand and PANDORA’s future plans for the Singapore market. The address concluded with an exquisite ballet performance at the podium. Here are some photos of the performance for your viewing pleasure. 🙂 I was given a walk-through of the brand and the process to creating a personalized PANDORA bracelet by PANDORA’s friendly PR Associate Vivien. According to Vivien, PANDORA uses 14k/18k gold, sterling silver and carefully selected gemstones, stones and pearls to create their lovely charms and bracelets. Besides gold and silver bracelets, you can also wear your charms and clips on stylish leather or textile bracelets like the ones below. Then it was my turn to create my very own PANDORA bracelet too! I realized the PANDORA’s sales assistants really knew their PANDORA inside out when they shared the line’s latest collection of festive themed charms and spacers in great detail! It is always a pleasure to be served by friendly and dedicated staff. PANDORA introduced their yet-to-be-released Christmas and Valentine’s Day charms at the party and here’s lucky me donning the Valentine’s Day collection. Browsed the intriguing PANDORA Charms & Bracelets brochure for more bracelet ideas. Besides alluring personalized bracelets, PANDORA also have a beautiful collection of rings, earrings and watches to captivate your supernova fashionista hearts. You may also give your PANDORA earrings a touch of personal flavor by customizing the hoops and pendants. Much to our delight, we were all given a classy PANDORA notebook as a souvenir from the party. For more information about PANDORA, retail locations in Singapore and their latest happenings, visit their website at www.pandora.net or like their Facebook Page at   facebook.com/pandorajewelry . Who knows? You may just find your perfect Christmas gift at PANDORA! Your friend, Juliana #fashion #event #Pandora #fashionreview #BloggerEvent