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Can’t believe Chinese New Year is already coming to a close. I had a whale of a time catching up with relatives, (possibly) over-indulging in holiday treats, giving out my first ang pows… .. and of course also channeling my inner fashionista. 😛 This year, I amped up my wardrobe with outfits from some new online stores that I’ve just uncovered. At ilovebunny.net, we believe in sharing all the good stuff. So here it is – a pictorial chronicle of my CNY fashion staples and as well as highlights of my first CNY as Mrs Stryker. 🙂 Prepping for CNY… THE FASH SQUAD  Top: Agneselle Skorts: Topazette Bag: Celine Shoes: Vivienne Westwood x Melissa Shoes Accessories: Lovisa (Earrings) & Bulgari (Bracelet) Photography by Bobby Stryker It’s been eons since I worked with simvideo.com.my on a fashion shoot so this CNY, we reunited for a Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year themed photoshoot for Honeyz Cube . Check out the rest of the photos here –  blog.honeyzcube.com My good friend Jody also posted an entry about our CNY outfits. Click here for the post –  jodulu.blogspot.sg/2015/01/valentines-day-outfit-ideas.html 初一 (First day of CNY) THE FASH SQUAD  Jumpsuit:  Zalora Belt:  Megagamie Bag:  Bulgari Accessories:  Poh Heng Shoes: Pedro Nails:  Nail Indulgence De Beau Photography by  Bobby Stryker 初二 (Second day of CNY)  THE FASH SQUAD  Dress:  Topazette Bag:  Chanel Shoes:  Pedro Accessories:  Lovisa Shades: Ray Ban Photography by  Bobby Stryker Locattion: River Hong Bao 春到河畔 初三 (Third day of CNY)  THE FASH SQUAD  Top:   Topazette Skirt:  MDS Bag:  Bulgari Shoes: Aldo Accessories:  Poh Heng Lip color: Bobbi Brown (Creamy Matte Lip Color in Red Carpet) Photography by  Bobby Stryker Happy CNY! Bak Kwa c/o Black Box Styling mommy’s hair Say hello to QQ! And this is what rejection looks like. #siblinglove The Chong cousins Our mandatory CNY family photo. Woo hoo! And finally, from all of us here at ilovebunny.ne t and  Honeyz Cube  – we wish you a very Happy Chinese New Year! 祝你羊年大吉！ For more exclusive content on fashion, makeup or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, like my Facebook Page at fb.com/ilovebunny.net or follow me on my Instagram ( @ilovebunnynet )! Your friend, Juliana #fashion #Bulgari #Chanel #MDS #ChineseNewYear #Agneselle #Celine

In light of the release of the much-anticipated ’50 Shades of Grey’ film, Menswear specialist, Paul Fredrick , posed this question to me – Who is your dream ‘Mr Grey’? Besides civility, wealth and power as described in the novel, my ideal ‘Mr Grey’ also entails many other alluring qualities. He is charming, witty, beautiful and possesses an intimidating yet gentle demeanour. Of course, he is also impeccably stylish. It’s all about the seductive sharp suits and perfectly tailored ensembles! Needless to say, my Christian Grey is none other than my husband, Bobby. 🙂 He’s charming, well-built and has a great sense of fashion. As such, it is no surprise that he has the ultimate fantasy wardrobe of bespoke form-fitting suits that I believe would absolutely sit well with E. L. James’ Mr Grey. I’m also in love with Paul Fredrick’s business wear and casual styles that would portray my dream Mr Grey perfectly. So I thought it would be fun to invade my husband’s wardrobe and Paul Fredrick’s latest collection to create a Christian Grey-inspired style board for you. Woo hoo! Now let’s click to embark on a dark and passionate fashion affair! A single breasted ash suit, shiny grey tie and an understated pocket square – what better way to depict the mysterious and charming Mr Grey? To reflect Grey’s business-savvy look, Bobby used a simple straight fold of the pocket square to give a more sleek professional look instead of the triple point, pyramid, four step and other more playful folds. Bobby is also wearing a tie bar from Dunhill . Tie bars were re-popularised, as were the pocket squares to some extent, by the impeccably smart Matt Bomer. Replicate the look with these stylish items from Paul Fredrick . Mr Grey needs his timeout with Anastasia Steele too. This is what I would imagine him to wear on a casual day out. Sleek white shirt and checkered sweater while still sticking to the grey and preppy formula. Christian Grey is a hanky person, remember? So in this ensemble, his pocket square is now converted to a hankerchief for chivalry purposes. 😛 All items here are from  Paul Fredrick  except the aviator shades and watch that are from Gucci and Bulgari respectively. So what do you think? Do you have any other suggestions on what makes the perfect Mr Grey? Let me know by commenting below. Hmm…I could feast my eyes on that grey suit all day. 😛 Ahem, now if you will please excuse me, someone is expecting me. For more exclusive content on fashion, makeup, shopping or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, like my Facebook Page at fb.com/ilovebunny.net or follow me on my Instagram ( @ilovebunnynet )! Happy Valentine’s Day, belles! Your friend, Juliana #fashion #PaulFredrick #MensFashion #Gucci #Bvlgari #BobbyStryker #50ShadesOfGrey

Last year was wedding year so I channelled all my time to my Secret Garden Fairytale themed nuptials . And the by-product? A memorable wedding but also a very neglected Honeyz Cube with minimal content updates and events. So this year I decided to turn that all around and shift (most of) my focus to my beauty encyclopedia. Well, ‘most of’ cus I still gotta leave some of the attention for my dearest hubs. 😛 Anyway, I organized a Health Couture workshop, did fashion shoots and hosted marketing campaigns within a few short weeks. And you can just imagine how the weeks leading up to these events were like – yes, a whirlwind of meetings and preparation work. But this also means… more opportunities for office wear OOTDs. Whoopee doopee! It’s been ages since I donned jackets, cute work dresses and killer heels. And now that I have the office as my runway, so why not? Forget about the deadlines, laborious tasks and endless meetings. Today I’m taking a page out of Andrea Sachs’ fashion playbook to give you my very own ‘Going Corporate’ lookbook. Yay! Click for more! [df_divider el_width=”100″ style=”solid” accent_color=”#EEEEEE” border_t_width=”2px” padding=”20px 0″ position=”align_center” el_class=””] THE FASH SQUAD Dress: Kate Spade Saturday Bag: Dior Shoes: Pedro Accessories: Bulgari Shades: Chanel Photography by Bobby Stryker THE FASH SQUAD Dress:  Armani Exchange Blazer: The Stage Walk Bag: Bulgari Shoes:  Pedro Earrings: Lovisa Bracelet:  Bulgari Shades:  Police Photography by simvideo.com.my Feeling swamped with deadlines too? Tune up your fashion regimen and you too will notice an upward change in your mood and attitude. Have fun! Psst! Also check out what I’ve been working on at Honeyz Cube! Yup! Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year themed fashion spreads all at  blog.honeyzcube.com . Finally, saying till next time with these silly photos. 😛 Your friend, Juliana #ArmaniExchange #fashion #KateSpadeSaturday

If there’s a fashion army camp, then creating fabulous hair is definitely high on the training list. We all know that every socialmedialite needs to be well versed on this hair subject. We’re constantly attending events, taking photos and meeting the movers and shakers of the beauty and fashion industry so we certainly can’t afford going out looking less than immaculate. Besides good makeup, we also need amazing hair that looks effortless all the time. And there you have it – the ‘qualms’ of being a blogger. Don’t get me wrong. I love my job but it’s just that my hair condition has deteriorated immensely due to frequent styling and poor hair product choices. If you’re a hair chameleon too, you’ll get the picture. And now I need to make sure I restore my hair to its former glory before it leads to a bigger problem – hair loss. Gulp! I don’t wanna feel wistful when that happens so I’ve been applying my hair tonic religiously and going for regular health hair checks. You should too! And the fab news is you can now consult the mane experts at Yun Nam Hair Care at absolutely no cost! To top it off – you will also get to redeem a retail size shampoo (worth SGD38) that is specifically catered for your hair condition! Read on to find out how! Exclusively for my blog readers: COMPLIMENTARY  1 Comprehensive Scalp Analysis + 1 Personalised Hair & Scalp Treatment PLUS, the first 100 to SMS get to bring home a FREE Premium Herbal Shampoo (250ml). SMS: YNjuliana (Your name) to 83823232  OR CALL: Hotline at 6363 3232 and quote ‘Juliana’s Blogger Promo’. Terms and Conditions apply. Come on! It is time to take matters into your own hands. SMS/Call now and maintain your beautiful tresses for life! Your friend, Juliana #beauty #freesamples #YunNam

Whoopee doopee! It’s February again! Can you feel the love and romance in the air already??? And guess what? I wanna add another romantic feather in February’s cap with… … an SK-II Instagram Giveaway! 😀 No kidding! All you have to do is: 1) Follow me on instagram @ilovebunnynet  2) Like this IG post –  http://instagram.com/p/yBsVafAYrt/?modal=true 3) Then tag 3 friends on the post. And you may be walking away with a limited edition SK-II Pitera™ Essence Set worth SGD99 pictured above! The SK-II set comprises of the Facial Treatment Clear Lotion (30ml), Facial Treatment Essence (75ml) and the  Facial Treatment Mask (one sheet). Contest is open to residents of Singapore only and it ends on 16 Feb 2015. 🙂 So what are you waiting for? Head over to Instagram now and tag away! Bonne chance, my darlings! #beauty #contest #InstagramGiveaway #SKII

Sponsored Review My favorite beauty curator, BlackBox.sg , has returned with another incredible treasure trove of beauty delights – the Rachel K Exclusive Box . If you’ve been faithfully following my phenomenal, magnificent and amazing blog (hehe :P), you would notice by now that I’m an ardent believer of Rachel K products  and their mantra to offer products that are fit for a (beauty) queen. 🙂 So when I learnt that Rachel K has undergone a packaging and contents facelift, I wasn’t a wee bit surprised. Because I know that this is just a further testament to their devotion to keep producing better and higher quality products. Their new and improved CC products are free of parabens, are non-comedogenic and most importantly, cruelty free, with improved coverage! I’ve been using them for weeks now and I’m loving their new formulation that minimizes the appearance of pores and evens the skin tone effortlessly. So what kind of sorcery are they employing now??? Well, read on to find out! The key products of this exclusive Black Box are Rachel K’s CC Renew Pressed Powder and Supreme Whitening Lotion . Even though I’ve only just received the CC Pressed Powder, I’ve actually been using it religiously for a year now. This is because two Christmases ago, Rachel K herself had personally delivered her newly launched products to me as a Christmas gift. 😀 It is extremely sweet of her eh? However, as I was extremely busy with wedding planning last year, I haven’t had a chance to elaborate on the goodness of her products on the blog. So now here we go! I received all three shades, namely, Very Light, Light and Medium. From left to right: Very Light, Light and Medium. Rachel K CC Renew Pressed Powder The CC Renew Pressed Powder transforms your skin, revealing a naturally luminous, flawless and perfectly smooth complexion. Its unique color-correcting complex instantly perfects skin with the Organic Shea Butter and an antioxidant complex while Vitamin E delivers powerful anti-ageing benefits. Talc free, paraben free, non-comedogenic and dermatologically tested! How to use: Lightly press all over your face or specifically on prone-to-shine zones with the powder puff for more coverage, or with a brush for a natural look. For extra coverage and long-lasting matte finish, apply it over your CC cream. Where to buy: BHG and www.rachelkcosmetics.com Retail Size and Price: 12g, $42 My verdict: The pink undertones of the Light shade blended better with my skin tone than the other two. I felt like Goldilocks when I was choosing a suitable shade for my face. Haha! The Very Light shade, as the name suggests, was ‘very light’ for my face and made me look like a pale ghost. The Medium shade is a deeper tone that inevitably acts more like a bronzer than face powder. The Light shade was just right. Upon application, the powder disappeared into my skin, giving a flawless mattifying coverage that its predecessor (below) did not offer. I thought the old Pressed Powder did not sit on my face too well. It gets slightly cakey after a few applications. The old Rachel K Mineral Pressed Powder The CC Renew Pressed Powder is on another level and its color-correcting pigments even compensated for my blemishes and freckles. I wore the CC Pressed Powder on every photo in this blog post and you can clearly see that my imperfections are nicely disguised and almost invisible. However, I thought its weather-proof abilities were not as impressive as other powders I’ve tried. I’ve been using Tony Moly’s Face Mix Oil Paper Powder  for the longest time and not only does it banish shine, it also keeps my face looking fresh and matte even in our summer temperatures. In contrast, my Rachel K makeup started streaking and melting right off of my face after a few minutes outdoors. 🙁 So if you’ve oily skin, you might want to apply some oil control powder over your Rachel K makeup before you head out. That said, I’m still in love with its buildable properties that make it great for touch ups throughout the day. And my skin never fails to glow with radiance with just a few sweeps of the powder. ILoveBunny Beauty Tip! Dust the powder lightly on your face with a kabuki brush instead of the puff provided. The puff tends to cake powder on while the brush will help the powder blend in seamlessly. I’m hitting the big 3-0 so I was happy to find Vitamin E and organic shea butter in its contents. These are perfect anti-aging warriors that any girl my age will appreciate. Bonus points for Rachel K! So how many Honeyz crowns does the new CC Renew Pressed Powder deserve? I think its nourishing ingredients and brightening attributes is a great pick-me-up for my lacklustre skin so 4 Honeyz crowns! Rachel K Supreme Whitening Lotion Whiten your skin without harming it and take it from dull to brilliant with this toner formulated with breakthrough natural ingredients. Octadecenedioic Acid (ODA) is a skin brightening agent that whitens skin by regulating tyrosinase within skin cells. Clinical tests have proven it as effective as Arbutin, but without the damaging effects. Delentigo™ puts the brakes on age spots by regulating the formation of lipofuscin and melanin. β White™ is an encapsulated TGF – β Biomimic peptide which corrects the MITF cellular pathway to decrease various types of pigmentation, resulting in optimal whitening of your skin. And finally, SEPICALM VG decreases regular pigmentation induced by inflammatory stress, and Basal pigmentation caused by genetic ageing. Furthermore, enriched with Aloe Vera extract, this multi-tasking miracle in a bottle also cleanses and refines your skin, leaving it pore-less and beautifully radiant. How to use: After cleansing, pour a generous amount of lotion into palms or on to cotton pad and lightly pat over face, avoiding the immediate eye area. Where to buy: BHG and www.rachelkcosmetics.com Retail Size and Price: 80ml, $24 My verdict:  I haven’t tried this for a long enough time to access its efficiency. At first glance, it just looks like it has an extremely low viscosity – almost like water. As such, the product is easily absorbed by the skin unlike many other lotions that leave a sticky residue before they dissipate. My skin was immediately smooth and clean after application. What drew me in was its rich source of safe brightening ingredients that decrease the synthesis of melanin and prevent photo-aging and dark spots. I’m gonna be using this for the next few weeks! I’ll let you know on my Instagram if this makes it to my February list of faves! Meanwhile, 3.5 Honeyz crowns for its high absorbability and natural ingredients. Besides those groundbreaking products mentioned, I also received the following products in sachets. 🙂 Rachel K Stem Cell Cleansing Gel [ 1.5g x 3 sachets] Achieve younger and healthier skin with every drop of this effective cleansing gel. Formulated with innovative PhytoCellTec™ technology that boosts the natural performance of human skin stem cells, it prevents loss of moisture and maintains your skin’s balance naturally, cleansing it without the use of foaming chemicals. It also contains Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera for a soothing and refreshing effect. How to use: Use every morning and evening. Apply a small amount of cleanser to a damp skin and gently massage avoiding the eye area. Rinse well. Where to buy: BHG and www.rachelkcosmetics.com Retail Size and Price: 80ml, $19 Rachel K Youth Spell Day Cream [1.5g x 2 sachets] This balancing day cream is radically different from other skin care product as it is non-comedogenic, and balances the secretion of sebum in both dry and oily skin, ensuring that your pores never get clogged. Formulated with Matrixyl™ 3000 to prevent wrinkles and a unique mixture of Bamboo-silk and Rice-silk which work together to mattify skin by absorbing sebum, you’re left with instantly quenched, soft, elastic and gorgeously hydrated silky-smooth skin. How to use: Apply to cleansed skin with gentle patting motions until absorbed. Where to buy: BHG and www.rachelkcosmetics.com Retail Size and Price: 30ml, $29 Redeem the Rachel K Samples  Would you like to try the Rachel K products too? I’ve placed the samples I received in my Blackbox on my beauty encyclopedia, Honeyz Cube for your redemption. All you have to do is to sign up for an account at HoneyzCube.com , accumulate Cube Points through voting and reviewing your fave products and you can redeem your points for the Rachel K products on our Rewards Catalogue . To get you started, use promo code ‘honeyzbelle’ and receive 50 points absolutely free so you can start redeeming the Rachel K samples straight away! Only 5 available! Remember I mentioned earlier that Rachel K sent me a nice Christmas parcel? Well, the generous Rachel also included her latest CC Renew Creams . And like the powders, the CC cream also came in 3 shades – Very Light, Light, Medium. From left to right: Very Light, Light and Medium. From left to right: Very Light, Light and Medium. It’s pretty evident that the Light shade is the closest to my skin tone. 🙂 Rachel K CC Renew Cream (Note: This is not included in the  Rachel K Exclusive Box ) CC Renew transforms your skin through instant skin perfection and long-lasting anti-aging skincare. The advanced color-correcting complex illuminates your skin and visibly minimizes all imperfections and dark spots instantly and over time. Deep Sea Water, highly concentrated in rich minerals, immediately and lastingly moisturizes dehydrated skin. The break-through Biomimetic Anti-Age Complex boosts the skin’s natural regeneration process to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and to improve skin’s firmness. -SPF 35 / PA++ -Skin type: ALL -Coverage: Sheer to Moderate -Texture: Featherweight -Finish: Natural Radiant -Oil free, Paraben free, Non-comedogenic, Dermatologically tested How to use: – LIGHT COVERAGE Apply CC Cream where skin looks red or dull. – NATURAL COVERAGE Wear it alone over cleaned face. – FULL COVERAGE Wear it under foundation or with CC pressed powder. After cleansing, apply a small amount and dab on your face in a patting motion. Wait 2-3 minutes until the cream disappears into the skin. Key ingredients: REJUNEVATE YOUR SKIN -EGF: Repairs skin tissue and promotes collagen -Adenosine: Wrinkle reduction -Macadamia oil & White Tea: Anti-oxidant and protects skin INTENSE HYDRATION -Deep Sea Water: Intense Hydration -Hyaluronic Acid: Hydration and skin’s firmness -Arbutin: Evens skin tone and reduces redness -Mineral color pigments: Gives radiance and smooth skin PROTECT YOUR SKIN -Vitamin E: Prevents from sun damage and age spots -SPF 35++: Protects against UV rays and ageing process My verdict: I was surprised to see Arbutin in its ingredients list. Remember this ‘Clinical tests have proven it as effective as Arbutin, but without the damaging effects.‘ from their  Rachel K Supreme Whitening Lotion description above? So is Arbutin supposed to be harmful then? I looked it up and here’s what I found. There are two types of Arbutin – alpha and beta. The alpha isomer offers higher stability over the beta isomer and is the preferred form for skin lightening indications. Alpha-Arbutin doesn’t appear to have any nasty side effects and some government studies have shown it to be safe to use. Questions about it’s long term safety look promising but are incomplete. Anecdotally it is much less irritating to the skin than hydroquinone (bleaching agent) at similar or even greater doses. It works primarily by inhibiting melanin and it has been shown to work effectively on all the different skin colors. Pure forms of arbutin are considered to be potent skin lightening agents. Generally, Arbutin is considered safe alternatives to commonly used depigmenting agents to make the skin fairer. The above is a compilation of info I found on different sites. It seems like everyone is singing the same tune about Arbutin. Well, it is still important to take note that it’s a form of hydroquinone so it may cause some kind of skin reaction for some individuals. If you’ve sensitive skin, I’d highly recommend you to consult a dermatologist before using any product that contains Arbutin. As for me, it did not cause any irritation on my skin. In fact, it’s been doing the exact opposite by protecting my face from pollution particles that have been giving me rashes. The haze in Singapore last year seemed to have changed my skin condition and made it more sensitive. I notice that my face will be itching from rashes (that are raised and red) every time I come home from long hours outdoors. Not a pretty sight. The foundations and CC Creams I’ve been using seem to aggravate the situation further. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find my face normal and clear of rashes after using the Rachel K CC cream one evening. If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you would know that I held my second wedding in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The city is well known for being one of the most polluted places in the world. I knew my face will definitely break out in rashes within hours of being in the city. And like I predicted – it did. On my second day in Dhaka, I decided to apply my Rachel K CC cream and pressed powder instead of my usual foundation and hey presto! No rashes that day! This is my skin close up after applying the CC cream. No more rashes! I also like how it acts like a light diffuser and reflects light away from my nasolabial folds (laugh lines) making my skin look more smooth and dewy. Comparing it to its older model, the consistency of the new CC cream seems thicker. As such, it doesn’t glide on as smoothly as the previous CC cream. BUT! This also allowed its coverage and staying power to perform better! Now let’s look at the packaging. Even though the net weight of both are the same, the sleeker design of the new CC cream makes it easier to fit into my stuffed makeup bags. All in all, I thought the overhaul was a good one. 4.5 Honeyz crowns for Rachel K’s CC Renew Cream! The  Rachel K Exclusive Box  is now available on BlackBox.sg  at only SGD49.90 (with products that are worth more than $75!). Psst! Special Offer for Honeyz Belles Enjoy 10% off any exclusive Black Boxes by using the discount code: BBXJUL10 That’s not all! From now till 15 Feb 2015, Black Box is giving your favorite men a special FREE ‘For Him’ pack worth more than $360 for every Exclusive Box purchased. The FREE “For Him pack” includes: – Nuxe Men Shaving Gel mini 35ml x 1 – Toppik mini 12g x 1 – Sunstar Tonic Shampoo 12ml x 2 – Atos Wellness voucher – $180 x 2 Shopping can only getting better with  BlackBox.sg . 🙂 Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products were sponsored, they do not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are objective and genuine. Also note that all sources, information, content, links are valid to change at any time. #beauty #beautyreview #BlackBox #RachelK

This year, we’re taking our Health Couture series offline. 🙂 We know how hard it can be to shed those festive pounds and stick to those New Year’s weight loss resolutions! That’s why we’ve teamed up with Zesty Kickz gym to offer you a helping hand, arm and a leg in the run up to Valentine’s Day! Together we can beat the bulge! We have a tremendous line up for this exclusive Health Couture event hosted by my beauty encyclopedia, Honeyz Cube with our guest speaker (and my husband); UK trained Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bobby Stryker (MBBS MRCGP). 😛 – Registration kickz off 10.30AM – Zumba class hosted by Zesty Kickz professional trainers – ‘How to lose weight in 2 weeks’ talk by Dr. Bobby Stryker All guests will receive an exclusive complimentary Honeyz Cube goodie bag available only to Health Couture attendees! Come ready dressed in sports and casual attire so you can get straight into the fitness action and enjoy liquid refreshment courtesy of Infuusa . Understand how your body works so you can make your body work for you! Warning! This event may change your body shape! Scan barcode above or click here to register for the event – https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/health-couture-series-how-to-lose-weight-in-two-weeks-tickets-12768865019 Now where did I put my trainers? See you soon belles! Your friend, Juliana #beauty #event #HealthCouture #HoneyzCube

Sponsored Review We’re officially one month away from the big big BIG Day! *cue wedding march* Everything is in place from the invitations, decor, favours to… eh wait? I think I might be forgetting something. My face! It is still very undersupplied with moisture and radiance. I haven’t been the kindest to my face as I’ve been very involved with other wedding tasks. And now, we’re only 30 days away. Just shoot me. I’ve been rummaging through the internet for last minute bridal beauty tips and many of them suggested going to a reputable salon that understands the unique skincare needs of bride-to-bes. This means no harsh products or invasive procedures at this time. Facials should also focus on more than just the T-zone and cheeks but other regions too such as the lips, eyes and even the neck. Most importantly, they should be able to treat multiple skin problems while giving your face the glow that speaks of happiness. Aaah… Exactly what I need and hopefully sans a steep price tag too as most of our wedding fund is already channelled to our dinner banquet. Guess what? My prayers were answered when My Cozy Room Boutique Spa invited me to try their Bridal Illuminating Premium Facial Treatment earlier this month! Woo hoo! I tried the treatment and I must say, it ticked all the right boxes. Now read on to find out why this particular treatment has won effusive praise from top bridal publications. 🙂 Ladies (and gentlemen), please allow me to introduce to you – My Cozy Room Boutique Spa. And here I am, checking into beauty rehab. 😛 Can’t forget my bridal gear, c/o My Cozy Room. Haha! As you can tell from their fancy yet homey interior, the folks at My Cozy Room are extremely determined to create a holistic spa experience for their clients. They also only use high quality beauty products from reputable skincare brands such as BABOR Skincare, Germany’s top professional skincare range. In case you’re wondering, BABOR Skincare has been adopted by leading spas and beauty institutes in over 70 countries and are used in servicing first class patrons of Air Emirates, Lufthansa Airlines, Ritz Carlton Hotels and Four Season Hotels worldwide. Before every treatment, My Cozy Room consultants conduct a thorough consultation with their clients to find out more about their current skin condition as well as skin care goals to ensure that treatments administered are appropriate and tailored to your individual needs. And here I am with Celine, owner of My Cozy Room discussing the ideal treatment for my mositure-deprived skin. On top of that, Celine also imparted valuable skin care knowledge so I can continue to care for my skin after the facial. Sidetrack: They are certainly sticking firmly to their Victorian theme. Check out this English tea cup that is so adorbs! And now we head to this luxurious haven on the upper floor for my award-winning bridal facial. Whee! Everything is so girly and pretty in here! You know this is a full-fledged spa when you see a steam bath unit in your treatment room. Now let the beauty bootcamp begin! Actually, I’m more excited than this. Here’s a big fat grin to represent my real emotions. 😛 I had powder foundation on and my therapist of the day, Violet, kicked off the treatment by removing my makeup and massaging my face with BABOR 100-year patented cleansing oil ~ HyOL . To ensure that my pores are totally free of makeup and debris, Violet performed another extensive cleansing routine with BABOR’s Phytoactive treatment essence. And I went from this… .. to this. Tired eyes, dull skin and fugly zits. Boo! Save my skin, Violet! First, she steamed my face to loosen the gunk in my pores, then she applied a plant enzyme mask to exfoliate the skin further. Violet applied a plant enzyme mask for intensive peeling. I thought my skin instantly perked up! Thanks for the magic touch Violet! And now we proceed to the most dreaded part of a facial – EXTRACTION! Violet said I’ve a serious clogged pores issue and this could be due to improper makeup/sunblock cleansing routines. Okay, I have to admit that I almost never removed my sunblock with a proper makeup remover. It’s always just water and soap. #Guiltyascharged And now I suffer the ramifications of my laziness. The pores were really red and puffed up after the treatment. My blotchy skin after extraction. I know I look like I might have been in a lot of pain but it was actually pretty bearable which is amazing for someone with a low pain threshold like me. Violet did not use much force actually and I reckon it was the full cleansing procedure earlier that allowed the impurities to be easily drawn out of the pores. Kudos to that! To prevent inflammation, Violet applied a tonic to disinfect the face, then she calmed the skin with this BABOR ampoule. Apparently, this is not just any ampoule. Do you know BABOR was the inventor of ampoules and is also the largest manufacturer of ampoules? Hence you can be certain that their ampoules are of unparalleled quality. BABOR ampoules are taken up by the skin eight times faster than a moisturiser. Manufactured by high-end liposome technology, the molecules of these plant-based ingredients are 8,000 times finer! This particular BABOR Ampoule that they used on me regulates the skin’s natural oil and moisture balance especially for dry skin lacking in lipids. To top it off, it also strengthens the skin’s resistance to external influences. It is the perfect answer to my flaky, uneven and dull skin. It works to regenerate the upper layers of the skin while instantly creating a pleasantly smooth look and feel. The innovative Lipid Repair Complex, formulated with ceramides, white lupin and plantain effectively regenerates the lipid matrix and restores the skin’s protective barrier, which is essential for healthy skin. The complexion becomes smooth and supple again, making your skin feel like baby skin! And the redness? Well, it kinda ‘went into hiding’ after minutes of applying the ampoule. Come on, Don’t act like you’re not impressed. 😛 Next, Violet massaged my eyes and temples with these cold crystal devices to reduce puffiness and relax the eyes. And now we’ve come to the star of the show… Tadah! Violet is now creating a special premium Alginate mask kit for a complete skin rejuvenating process. To make sure that every feature on my face radiates from within, she also covered my eyes, lips and neck with this very moisturising mask. The mask is heavily infused with Alpine Rose stem cells to combat aging and stimulate collagen production. It felt very dewy on the skin and also oozes a soothing lavender scent which was absolutely relaxing for the mind and body. After 20 minutes, Violet peeled off the multi-purpose mask. And revealed fresh soft lustrous skin. It was amazing. My skin and lips felt velvety smooth and the redness has faded. There was not a single trace of my battle with the zit extractor earlier. Yay! No more tomato face! Remnants of the facial. Haha! Remember I mentioned earlier that the mask is ultra moisturising? Erm.. I kinda kept the mask for a few days to prove my point. I stored it in a Ziploc bag and you can see below that it formed a liquid dew after a few days. The mask still felt moist and damp to the touch. Now do you believe me? 😛 Alright, no more mask inspection. Let’s go back to the facial. We’re not quite done yet. Violet gave my face, hand and shoulders another soothing massage before she finished the treatment with a toner, moisturiser and sunblock. Thank you Violet for your wonderful massages and of course your attentive service! Whee! I’m ready to roll! All in all, I had a great time at My Cozy Room. It was clear from the get-go that Celine and her team want your skin to improve and is absolutely adamant in making sure that you also enjoy the entire experience. I like their wholesome approach to skin care where only the best products and most effective treatment methods are used. I actually had a laser treatment one week before visiting My Cozy spa and my skin was purging itself of impurities. Usually, it’ll take the pores about three weeks to be completely clear but the bridal facial seemed to hasten the process because my skin felt refreshed and smooth almost immediately after the treatment. Pretty amazing. Of course, I do not recommend you to do the same after a laser treatment unless it’s with a reputable and experienced facial salon. For My Cozy Room’s good knowledge for skincare and grade A products, 4 Honeyz crowns! Thank you Celine for your warm hospitality! 😀 The Bridal Illuminating Premium Facial Treatment is available at SGD288. BUT!!!! Just For You Belles… You can now enjoy the Bridal Illuminating Premium Treatment at SGD144* only. * Valid for 1st-time customers till 31 December 2014. All you have to do is quote “Bridal Illuminating Facial from Juliana Blog.” This is not all I tell you. Instagram Giveaway My Cozy Room’s generosity is jaw-dropping I tell you. Not only are they giving you guys a 50% discount, they would also like to give you a chance to experience the Bridal Illuminating Premium Treatment for free! Simply visit my instagram at instagram.com/ilovebunnynet and follow the steps below to win! 1) Follow @ MyCozyRoomSpa and @ILoveBunnyNet 2) Tag three friends 3) And tag us @ilovebunnynet, @MyCozyRoomSpa and Hashtag #MyCozyRoomSpa One lucky winner will receive one complete Bridal Illuminating Premium Treatment session (worth SGD288). Contest ends 10 Nov 2014, Monday at 10pm. This heavenly sanctuary is located at 56A Cairnhill Road Singapore 229667. Book your appointments now at +65 6732-0030. For further info, visit facebook.com/mycozyroom Have fun! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products and services were sponsored, they do not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are objective and genuine. Also note that all sources, information, content, links are valid to change at any time. #beautyreview #MyCozyRoom #contest #beauty #FacebookGiveaway

Advertorial This month, Black Box goes to infinity and beyond with not one, but THREE superhero themed boxes to satisfy your inner superhuman dreams. Each box is aptly named after a superhero to represent their individual personalities. And of course, they also contain the divine products that every hero needs in their kit to save the world. Very clever, Black Box. And now click to crack the ultimate superhero code! Say hello to SUPER 10! Yup. The Black Box team just put together 3 LIMITED EDITION boxes for the month of October, and what’s unique about these boxes are that they have a different superhero character that represents the personality of each box (I, for one can relate to one of the boxes). So which tickles your fancy? I received the supernova and totes sexay Sapphire Wonder! Let’s take a look at my SUPER 10 box! Sapphire Wonder: “Girls will save the world, we can make bad men good, and weak woman strong. Put me to test and I can do wonders.” Hada Labo products has become an integral part of my beauty regimen so I was extremely excited to see these Hada Labo products in my box. Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Face Wash (12g) Helps restore and maintain skin’s natural moisture, leaving it silky smooth. It also gently cleanses leaving skin comfortably hydrated and refreshed. It is skin pH balanced for low irritation and free of fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol and colorant. Directions: Use twice a day. Squeeze sufficient amount onto your palm. Lather with water and massage onto face, using gentle circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. [Retail Size: 100ml @ $13.50] Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lotion (20ml) Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion intensively hydrates skin immediately and helps lock in moisture to preserve optimum moisture balance. Skin feels soft, smooth and supple with dewy radiance. Skin pH balanced for low irritation. Free of fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol and colorant. Directions: Use twice a day after face wash. For double cleansing, apply 3-4 drops on cotton pads and wipe remaining dirt and impurities from face. Sweep cotton pads from centre of face using outward motion. [Retail Size 170ml @ $22.90] Recently I was invited to Hada Labo’s Product launch where they introduced their new formulation that will bring your skin to a new level of hydration. It features an advanced new generation of 4 interlocked Hyaluronic acids. – Large-sized Hyaluronic Acid – Medium-sized Hyaluronic Acid – Super Hyaluronic Acid – Nano Hyaluronic Acid It was a happy afternoon of mindless laughter with some of the most gorgeous girls against the beautiful tranquil backdrop of an oceanscape! We were also introduced to their new spokesperson – Jun Ji Hyun! Too bad she couldn’t make it. Here’s a cutout for your viewing pleasure. 😛 We also got to bring home these Hada Labo goodies! I’m using these full sized lotions everyday now so I was happy that my Sapphire Wonder box offers travel-sized Hada Labo products to help me maintain my beauty regimen even when I’m on the go! Here’s another handy face wash to bring along on my superhero adventures. Himalaya Neem Face Pack (50ml) Himalaya Herbals Neem Face Pack brings together the goodness of Neem, Fuller’s Earth and Turmeric, which work together to regulate excess oil secretion, clean clogged pores and prevent the recurrence of pimples. Directions: Cleanse the face and neck. Apply evenly all over the face and neck, avoiding the area around the eyes and mouth. Let the mask dry for 10-15 minutes and remove with a wet sponge or towel. Rinse with cool water. For optimal results, use once a week. [Retail Size: 50ml @ $4.50] KLARITY™ Lasertox™ CC Miracle White Lotion (5ml) Without stickiness and oily shine, Klarity™ Lasertox™ CC Miracle White Lotion helps to restore your natural beauty with diamond powder, giving you an instant glow. It is also equipped with wild rosehip extract – a powerful source of antioxidants that helps to prolong the skin’s youthfulness. The lotion comes with a sunscreen factor of SPF30 PA++. Directions: Take adequate amount of lotion and blend evenly over whole face with gentle patting motion. Apply in the same manner for neck and body. Lotion will be absorbed, leaving a supple matte look. [Retail Size: 30ml @ $29] Now available at www.klarity.sg , BHG and SaSa stores. This is one of the best products I’ve tried. It has 11 skin benefits that include: · WHITENING · PURIFY · REPAIR · FIRMING · SMOOTH · SOOTHE · HYDRATE · TONE · ANTI-AGING · SUN-SCREEN ·WATER-PROOF It’s a perfect makeup base as it evens out my complexion while hydrating it. And to top it off, it does not clog pores. P.S. That’s me on that video strip beside my Klarity sample. 😛 You can check out the full video below: The badass superheroine should never forget her body too! Here’s the perfect lotion to maintain her glow while she upholds justice and kicks some butt! NIVEA In-Shower Whitening Skin Conditioner (10ml) The first rinse-off whitening body lotion for radiant, soft and water-like looking skin everyday. Enriched with 50X higher vitamin C* from Camu Camu, this water-activated fuss-free body conditioner is quickly absorbed by wet skin and deeply replenishes moisture, right after stepping out of the shower, even after towelling dry-saving you time and minus the sticky after-feel of conventional body lotions. *vs. lemon extract Directions: Use your shower gel and rinse off. Apply NIVEA In-Shower Whitening Skin Conditioner on wet skin while still in the shower. Rinse off, dry yourself and get dressed immediately! [Retail Size: 250ml @ $10.90] I never like the sticky feeling body moisturisers leave on our skin, especially before going to bed. This in-shower conditioner is a huge saviour. It hydrates your skin while lightening it with Vitamin C and the best thing of all, no icky tacky skin before bedtime! And our crusader finally saves the day! Here’s her secret weapon for a delicious fruity pout when she passionately locks lips with her superman. NIVEA Lip Care Fruity Shine Pink Guava (4.8g) This new fruity shine lip balm leaves a touch of light pink shimmer, while providing long-lasting moisture and intensive care on your delicate lips. Contains extracts of real pink guava fruit. It also has a delicious fruity scent that you will love! Directions: For best results apply daily to your lips. [Retail Size: 4.8g @ $4.10] My Sapphire Wonder box looks so fly amongst my sea of beauty treasures. 😛 SUPER 10 Sapphire Wonder box, together with 2 other variants, Beauty Beast and Iron Amber, are available at Black Box Qoo10 store or E-Store at $10 each. Can’t decide on which to buy? Why not get all 3, at a special price of $25! WHERE TO BUY: Qoo10: http://www.qoo10.sg/shop/BlackBoxSG E-Store: http://www.blackbox.sg/index.php?main_page=products_all NOW TRACK THEM DOWN AT: Website: www.BlackBox.sg Facebook: BlackBoxSG Instagram: BlackBoxSG YouTube: www.youtube.com/BlackBoxSGchannel #BBSUPER10 Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please be rest assured that even though the products and services were sponsored, they do not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are objective and genuine. Also note that all sources, information, content, links are valid to change at any time. #Klarity #BlackBox #HadaLabo #beautyreview #Nivea #beauty #HimalayaHerbals

I’m reaching the final lap of my bridal beauty journey and as you probably already know by now, it’s not all rainbows and unicorns. Maintaining good skin is harder than climbing Mount Everest. You need to make sure you are using suitable products and treatments all the time. One mishap and you’re screwed. It takes weeks for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) from acne or rashes to go away. There are many state-of-the-art tools at salons and clinics that can help rectify the problem. But if you consolidate the total cost of visiting the dermatologist for these treatments – the transport, the time and the cost of the treatment itself, the price is exorbitant , especially if you’re a bride to be with rapidly dwindling wedding funds. So I was absolutely cock-a-hoop when I realised there’s a much easier way to access the same technology without breaking the bank. Introducing AIBI Style’s new no! no! Skin, a professional home acne treatment device, which kills acne at its source with visible results. Yup, AIBI – the reputable purveyor of fitness equipment products is now introducing their new beauty line known as AIBI Style that offers technologically-advanced beauty products. Now click to find out more about this beauty breakthrough! So last year,  AIBI Style debuted their no! no! Hair, a portable hair removal device that eradicates unwanted hair, pretty much like how IPL works. The key difference is – the no! no! Hair can work on any skin colour and only burns hair, unlike IPL that functions by burning dark pigments which can be dangerous for those of you with darker skin as it can burn the skin too. No surprise. The revolutionary no! no! Hair received an overwhelming response and so this year, AIBI Style decided to introduce its sister product, the no! no! Skin, a professional home acne treatment device, which kills acne at its source with rapidly visible results. Scar-free and pain-free, this convenient device utilizes light and heat energy (LHE) technology, to penetrate deep into pores, destroying bacteria gently. With two 10- second treatments, twice a day, an improvement of up to 81% can be seen in just 24 hours. Psst! The device is smaller than a computer mouse and it can even be used over make-up! Now we can all have our very own pimple buster on the go! I was excited to be invited by the folks at AIBI Style to attend the no! no! Skin Product Launch at Vivo City a couple of months ago. If you follow me on  instagram , you would have already had a first hand look at the launch. Anyways! If you’ve missed those, don’t fret. Here are the photos! Since we were still minutes away from event, these two lovelies, Lavinia and Camy, decided to play dress up with some Star Lash products . Lavinia was wearing Star Lash Premium False Eyelashes DB17 . She looks lovely, doesn’t she? Yay! The guest of honour has arrived! The event was graced by Kimberly Chia, AIBI’s brand ambassador for no! no! Skin. Kimberly swears by the product and claims that she uses it regular to keep her zits at bay. Well, I’m not surprised. Up-close, her skin looks flawless! Of course, we had to try it too. This is the tip where light is emitted to penetrate deep into the pores and stop acne at its source. Simply place the tip on the pimple and push the button! Then hold for ten seconds… Urgh! Haha! Don’t worry. The product doesn’t hurt one bit. B is just being silly. The product works by destroying the acne-causing bacteria so your skin should look evidently clearer within 24 hours. AIBI also hosted some games where winners got to walk away with $500 worth of prizes, including the no! no! Skin device! B reciting some complex rhymes for the games. Unfortunately, despite B’s efforts, we didn’t win the no! no! Skin. However, we did bring home a handy weighing scale and a bag of fitness goodies. Can’t leave the event without another group picture! Here’s one with the lovely Eryn , Fidelis and Nadia ! no! no! Skin (SGD399) is now available at all AIBI Style outlets: JEM  #B1-35 Plaza Singapura #04-69A Suntec City #02-602B/ C Vivocity #02-160/ 161 Have you tried AIBI Style’s no! no! products too? Let me know what you think by sharing it on Honeyz Cube ! Besides no! no! products, AIBI Style also represents Rio, The Beauty Specialists (United Kingdom), and Slendertone (Ireland). Here are their Rio products which I received earlier this year at our very own Honeyz Cube Tea Party at Plaza@Cosme, 100am. We hosted it with Beauty Direct and AIBI Style . Our guests got to enjoy freshly brewed teas and also received eye and nail makeovers by Beauty Direct and AIBI Style. They also got to bring home AIBI Style nail foils, Star Lash falsies and many more exclusive Beauty Direct deluxe samples. Check out the rest of the photos here –  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.732790190094693.1073741834.388661661174216&type=3 Meanwhile, for the latest news and promotions about AIBI Style, follow them on FB at  https://www.facebook.com/AibiStyle For more exclusive content on the latest product reviews, style books or to receive the full gamut of privileges as Honeyz readers, like my Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ilovebunny.net Your friend, Juliana #AibiStyle #beauty #BloggerEvent #KimberlyChia