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Advertorial When you lose your way… When you don’t know what and where to eat… When you don’t know when the next bus is arriving… When you don’t know how much is that cab fare… Don’t fret. Because help is on the way! And I’m talking about MAJOR help here… from Singapore’s most popular web mapping and business directory service – Streetdirectory.com! I’m sure most of you have heard of or visited Streetdirectory.com but do you know that the web directory has also released a new mobile app that not only helps you navigate around the city with ease but also calculate your transportation fares, recommend interesting places and eateries (highly raved by bloggers and visitors), “check into” locations with your phone while earning rewards and many more! Basically, this incredible app acts like a travel buddy who helps you discover the best of our island city with an impressive coverage of recommended points-of-interest such as restaurants, shopping malls, tourists attractions, hotels and even on-going events. Without further ado, please go to your App Store and download the Streetdirectory mobile app. And I’ll walk you through the different functions and features. 🙂 Oh… did I mention the app is free too??? 😀 Installed? Great. Here we go! First things first, set up your Streetdirectory.com account via Facebook. Here’s why this is important: 1) It allows you to add your favorite points-of-interest so that you can always keep track of their latest happenings. Each business page contains practical information such as opening hours, address, contact details, price range, and a built-in map application. 2) With a Streetdirectory.com account, you’ll also be able to post latest reviews (known as Tips in Streetdirectory language) of places that you’ve visited. Each tip you share entitles you to reward points that you can use to redeem attractive prizes from Streetdirectory.com! Here’s more. The top poster (with the most points) will also get to win SGD1,000 in cash every month ! Woohoo! This is how your post will look like on the Tips page. Since I turned on the ‘Share to Facebook’ button, my review was also posted directly to my FB page. Besides reviews on restaurants and salons, several altruistic posters have also provided traffic news. These posters supply information on traffic accidents such as their time and exact locations. It is almost like a live traffic feed! All thanks to this feature, I’ve avoided several major traffic jams on motorways. To locate the exact spot of the accident, simply pinch to zoom in and out of the map. The detailed street maps are fully retooled for the iPhone with location awareness and multi-touch controls. Here comes my most favorite feature of the Streetdirectory.com app. The ‘Nearby’ feature. This feature gives you access to information on businesses that are near you at the moment. This is great for ‘explorers’ like me who constantly need to dine at a new eatery or explore new shopping avenues. Here’s how it works. I tried locating salons that were nearby and the following screen appeared. So I clicked on Mary Chia salon and was brought to the map and subsequently, her business page. My favorite category of the ‘Nearby’ feature is the 24 Hours Business where I can locate the nearest convenience stores and locksmith services. This is useful information for possible emergencies. You can choose the preferred distance of the business within your vicinity. The app also allows you to share this useful navigation information with your family and friends by simply clicking the ‘Send’ button. You’ll also get to calculate the costs for different modes of transport and the amount of time needed to get to your preferred destination! How cool is that?! Psst! When the info is all laid out like that, it will also help you to solve all internal debates on whether “money or time” is more important. Haha! To top it off… If you’re taking public transport, the app also displays information on bus services and their arrival times! Haha. This is a fantastic app I tell you. No more poor journey planning and perplexing maps. Streetdirectory.com wraps up all the functions of famous apps such as Iris, Google Maps and Taxi Lah in an intuitive and easy to use app where everything is only a few touches away. It also plays the role of a mini travel guidebook that gives you the latest reviews on shopping, restaurants and places of interest! I’ve also downloaded it onto my iPad! Android users, you’re not left out! The app is also available for your phones! I downloaded the app onto my friend’s Samsung Nexus and this is how it looks on an Android phone. Sidetrack… (This is not part of the advertorial.) Speaking of Streetdirectory.com, I’ve been working closely with them to give you the most up-to-date news and reviews on beauty salons and services in Singapore. Besides geographical information, Streetdirectory.com recently expanded its scope to provide more value-added services through unbiased reviews of businesses from bloggers. Remember my post on Jabelle De Beaute ? My visit was specially arranged by the folks at Streetdirectory.com. Despite the sponsorship nature of my visit and experience, I was advised by the guys at both Jabelle and Streetdirectory.com to be as impartial as possible in my review post. Kudos to them! I’m thankful for the partnership with Streetdirectory.com because… I have made many new friends… With Grace of gracetan.com … and discovered many great salons in Singapore and living la dolce vita! I thought the project and mobile app is a great idea to connect the businesses directly to the customers. It helps the business gain exposure and the customer to make informed purchase decisions. If you’re a business owner or would like to contribute to the reviews, please contact Streetdirectory.com at editor@streetdirectory.com. Alright, I’m heading out to dinner now. Hmm.. where should I go? Where’s my phone??? Your friend, Juliana #iPhoneApp #beautyreview #beauty #travel #Streetdirectory #advertorial #lifestyle

Sponsored Review Ran out of gift ideas? Try Happybox – the experiential gift box that is packed to the brim with gourmet delights and wonderful beauty surprises for your loved ones! Happybox is the next generation of gifting. It eliminates the guess-work out of gift-giving by compiling a delightful selection of activities within a given theme in each happy box for ‘your special someone’ to choose from. Each happy box is presented in a luxurious-looking gift box featuring a full color guidebook of each activity and a gift card (which covers the entire cost of the activity) for redemption. There are two main categories in the Happybox, and they are Beauty Delights (as shown above) and Wine & Dine . The Beauty Delights happy box features 30 pampering treats from 17 beauty partners that your recipient can choose from. Similarly, the Wine & Dine happy box allows your recipient to dine with another at one of Singapore’s top restaurants. And guess what? The kind folks at Happybox sent me a Beauty Delights happy box too! Aww… There were so many amazing beauty services in the guidebook that I found it hard to pick just one! Finally, I chose Clover by the Spa’s Clover Signature Massage. 🙂 Why? Because Clover by the Spa is a fully accredited beauty salon and has been in the spa and skin care business for five years. It provides a broad range of services specialising in top range PTF permanent laser hair removal and waxing, facial therapies catered to each individual’s skin type, eyelash and nail services, sports and aromatherapy massages. Most importantly, all their equipment are fully sterilised before and after each visit and they only use quality Dermalogica* products and massage oil for their beauty treatments. * Dermalogica is a leading line of skin-care products designed by The International Dermal Institute. Well, here’s the bad news… On the day of the treatment, I was informed by Happybox that their signature massage service was not available. But the better news was, Clover by the Spa has offered to let me choose any treatment on their spa menu as a compensatory gesture of goodwill. Yes, any treatment which includes services that are not in the Happybox menu! Moved by their good service, I happily agreed to the offer and chose the GSD PTF Permanent Laser Hair Removal for full legs (Originally priced at SGD280). So here I am at Clover by the Spa at The Central at Clarke Quay. Upon arrival, I was served a nice hot cup of tea by Jas and Kenneth of Clover by the Spa. While sipping tea, I explored the salon. The interior of the salon was styled in Edwardian with modern chandeliers and sleek European furnishings (my fave!). Then I was ushered into the room by Jas, the owner of Clover by the Spa. The dimly lit room smelled sweetly of flowers with faint strains of Chinese classical music in the background. The spacious room also has convenient shower facilities so customers don’t have to go into another room to take a shower after treatments. Finally, please allow me to introduce to you – the ‘wonder maker’. This is the GSD PTF machine and it is mostly found in dermatologists and skin clinics. It supercedes the traditional laser IPL commonly used in beauty salons in that the intensity and treatment mode is specially catered to the individual’s skin condition. I lay on the bed as Jas removed the sunblock on my legs before the treatment began proper. Laser treatments are well known to be highly effective and… … PAINFUL! So I was extremely nervous before my treatment. No kidding, you should have seen the sweaty palms. Jas assured me that she would take care of me and we chatted before the treatment to distract me from my nerves. Well, the beautiful chandelier and cottage interior also eased the nerves a little. Before the treatment began, I was told to wear eye protection to protect my eyes from the laser beams. And here goes! Jas gently blast the laser on my leg to destroy the hair follicles. The treatment felt surprisingly okay and the light burning sensation on my skin was bearable too. The strength of the laser beam is given on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 5 (the highest). Of course the “pain scale” has a direct relationship with the strength scale. So throughout the treatment, Jas alternated between 2 and 3 for my legs. Any higher would be too much for my poor legs to bear. Jas periodically checked if I was okay or if I needed to lower the strength of the beam (so I knew I was in good hands). The laser treatment ended after a mere 30 minutes and I was served another nice cup of tea. Just when I thought this was the end of my Happybox experience, Jas gave me some Dermalogica products for my cousin and me to try! Yes, you read it right for my cousin too. Let me explain… During one of the ‘distraction’ conversations, I mentioned that my cousin is a huge fan of Dermalogica and has been using their products for ages. Jas remembered this and gave me these before I left. How thoughtful. 😀 And I know you belles can’t wait to see the results. Here are some ‘before and after’ photos of the hair on my legs. On the thighs Before After On the knees Before This photo was taken immediately after the treatment, and the hair ends on my knee curled slightly due to the heat of the laser. After Curled hair fell off and hair on legs became finer. Even though the hair on my legs are not totally eradicated, I am happy with the results of the first treatment. I believe with multiple treatments, I’ll be able to achieve smooth and hairless legs. All in all, I had a great experience at Clover by the Spa. I love the French theme of the salon, the effectiveness of the treatment and the excellent service. Psst! Jas texted me an hour after the treatment to thank me for my visit and support and a few days later, texted again to ask if the hair on my leg has fallen off. Talk about exceptional service! 4 Honeyz crowns! Here’s the price list of the Hair Removal Package for your reference. Clover by the Spa is located at: 6 Eu Tong Sen Road, The Central @ Clarke Quay, #04-66. Singapore 059817 (Located above Clarke Quay MRT, opposite Merchant Court Hotel) Note: The spa is situated close to No Signboard restaurant. To book an appointment, contact them at (65) 6536 6966 Opening hours: Everyday including public holidays from 11am to 9pm. The Happybox is a great idea especially for lousy gifters like me. No more racking of brains for gift ideas or making awkward gift-giving mistakes. Instead, every gift is going to struck a chord in my receiver’s heart! Haha! Finally, here’s my verdict of the Happybox. The concept? Brilliant. The experience? Excellent. The result? Beyond expectations. For more information on the Happybox, visit their website at www.happybox.sg or Facebook Page. Gift shopping has never been better! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products and services were sponsored, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are genuine and honest. #beautyreview #beauty #SponsoredReview #Happybox #CloverbytheSpa

This season, turn on your style radar for stripes and scallops! Everyone is raving about stripes… From celebrities… Credits: Stylebistro.com … to fashion magazines… … to top fashion portals like whatiwear.com . And of course, scallops are also receiving the same attention from A-list celebs. Credits: Shefinds.com Most recently, these famous shellfish designs are not only found on hems of shorts but on dresses as embellishment too. Spotted. Victoria Beckham, Emma Roberts and Jaime King rocking in scallop dresses. Credits: Mystyle.com There’s absolutely no way I’m going to miss out on these trends, so here I am in Triselle’s Color Block Scallop Dress ! Woohoo! This awesome dress merges the statement print and the wavy shell fish pattern to give a fitted striped bodice seamed with scallop details that is perfect for the ultimate trendsetter! The best part? At a fraction of the original price. No kidding. The dress is sold in the Triselle Sales section at only SGD29 (Originally priced at SGD43.90). Now who says you can’t find trendy pieces in the sales department? After the photoshoot, I attended Rachel K’s ‘See the Difference’ Product Launch (in this dress) and received many compliments for it. 😀 Afterthoughts… Needless to say, I love this dress. The bold stripes has definitely gave my boring wardrobe a little kick. The cut and design makes it easy to style up with colorful bags and shoes that are great for an evening night out with the girls or that hot date. 🙂 My favorite feature is the slightly puffed sleeves which gives off a swanky 80s look. However, its length might not be ideal for the office if you’re standing at 165cm and above. For the rest of us petite girls, the length of the dress (four fingers above the knees) ideally elongates our legs to create the illusion of slender legs. The material is thick and weighty so this means it can withstand multiple washes. However, the texture of the fabric is on the rough side so it might not be the most comfortable to wear on a sunny day. The craftsmanship is excellent with neatly and beautifully sewn side pockets and pleats. All in all, I thought the dress is the quintessence of an understated style and sophistication at a reasonable price point. So 4 Honeyz crowns! Model I found this message on the tag of this dress. Indeed, mine have come true. 🙂 To fulfill your own fashion wish list, visit Triselle.com ! P.S. Like Honeyz Facebook Page to receive exclusive content on the latest free samples, blog posts and the gamut of privileges that you can enjoy as Honeyz Readers! Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: 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 #Triselle

Advertorial Nail Indulgence De Beau elevates customer service to a new level by giving me the chicest celebrity inspired nails! I saw these beautiful nails on Chriselle ‘s instagram account and the first thing that came to my mind was… ‘I WANT HER NAILS!’ I know you might be a wee bit distracted by the huge rock but let’s stay focused! And ogle at this instead. Awww… Aren’t they pretty? So I immediately brought it to Amanda and demanded enthusiastically asked for the same nail design! 😛 And guess what? The spontaneous Amanda immediately agreed, and my nail makeover began! To achieve the same bubblegum pink nails that Chriselle had, Amanda used Jacqueline Burchell ‘s glossy pink gel polish in D4, some white pearls and a little bit of “Amanda magic dust”! And shazam! Amanda was done with her magic within a short hour and a half! Here they are. Aren’t they pretty or aren’t they prreeetttyyyy???? 😀 My freshly painted Chriselle Inspired Gel Nails. Give it up for Amanda’s excellent service and artistic flair! Alright, it’s time to flaunt my new nails. 🙂 The End. Pardon the avalanche of photos. I can’t help it! The nails are too gorgeous and photogenic! 😛 It has been a couple of weeks now and they are still in a great condition. Here’s a photo of my nails after 1.5 weeks. As good as new eh? Besides long lasting gelish nails, Nail Indulgence De Beau also makes sure you stay ahead of the fash pack with latest colors from Hand and Nail Harmony and Jacqueline Burchell. Here are some of the yummy new colors! Can’t wait to book your appointment with Nail Indulgence De Beau? Hold your horses because I’ve another great news. Nail Indulgence De Beau (uBeau) is offering the following goodie to all Honeyz Belles*. * For first timers only. 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.) Yes, now you can rejoice. 😀 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! Note: Nail Indulgence De Beau will be closed from 12 August to 14 August for a company trip. Business will resume on 15 August 2012. P.S. Like Honeyz Facebook Page to receive exclusive content on the latest free samples, blog posts and the gamut of privileges that you can enjoy as Honeyz Readers! Your road to a sparkling lifestyle begins here . Your friend, Juliana #gelishnails #gelishnailpolish #JacquelineBurchell #uBeau #advertorial #NailIndulgenceDeBeau

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

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

This season, Victoria’s Secret is all set to make you feel “as good as gold”! You know that Gold is THE color of the moment when you spot A-list celebs in the rich brassy hue. Elle Fannine (left) and Miranda Cosgrove(right) I bought an iPad two months ago, so I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect gold iPad case until I spotted this at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)’s Victoria’s Secret (VS) store! Tadah! The case is made of calf leather and is stylishly covered with embossed GOLD python prints! Talk about luck! Besides protecting my iPad from shocks and scratches, this stylish Gold Python Envelope iPad Case also doubles as a sleek chic evening clutch! Aww… Have you fallen in love with it too? Here’s what I think of it… Priced at SGD166, this sleek looking clutch measures 8 inches wide and 10-3/4 inches long and can be easily tucked into a larger purse. When it looks this gorgeous, I doubt I’ll ever do that. 😛 Despite its puny physique, it can accommodate all iPad models and ‘flat necessities’ such as cards, smartphones, foundation cases… … and a FAT wallet. Any bigger and it will give it a less ‘eye-pleasing’ shape. The inside of the iPad case is lined with luxurious pink coated leather which somehow reminds me of Christian Louboutin’s signature red-soled shoes. Credits: blsipla.typepad.com Even though the snap fastener keeps the items safe but it can be quite a struggle to open and close the bag. I would very much prefer a magnetic snap closure. Here’s my favorite feature of the bag. The carved VS button. All in all, a great accessory for the iPad and my outfits. 3.5 Honeyz crowns! I’ve been pretty brutal on my wallet. Here are some other VS items I’ve acquired for my retail therapy. Tropical Bandeau Bikini , PINK Yoga Pants in Sugarplum , And cozy short fleece robe in royal blue . What about you? What have you bought lately? Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Honeyz bag reviews are NOT advertorial posts for the bags or brands. I praise or inveigh against bags to aid you in your purchase decisions. I also scrutinize them for your authentication purposes. Endorsements are non-existent unless stated otherwise. #bagreview #fashion #fashionreview #VictoriasSecret

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

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

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