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With my hubby having to fly out of town last minute, sitting here alone, I truly felt Christmas had been cancelled for us both this year. Then I started to look around and saw the three Christmas trees we put up together (yes you heard it right, three!), the Christmas village we had set up below our TV, the garland we hung around our door, all the snowmen dotted around our home and even our beloved festive teddies that always come out this time of the year! Talk about OCD (Obsessive Christmas Disorder)! 😅 We didn’t miss Christmas after all! Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a feeling. It’s all the mess we made while decorating. It’s all the planning and feel-good moments leading up to the big day and of those, I’m so fortunate to have had so many! Not to mention all the impromptu meetups with loved ones and beautiful and heart-warming messages I have been receiving from all of you. Christmas is those unfiltered moments where your heart is so full of joy and happiness it could burst and while we celebrate it on one specific day, the true celebration starts the day you get that warm fuzzy feeling inside! Now let's jingle and mingle! Living Room Meet Barnables, our resident Gingerbread man who (surprise surprise) smells just like gingerbread! That's Frosty. He's a stunner and you'll see a lot more of him on my IG stories . Next we head to my girl cave where I created my own Santa's grotto with a blue to red ombre tree and adorned my unofficial elves Moo Moo (the cow ottoman), Mr Snowman and Hello Kitty with Christmas hats for some added festive cheer! Girl Cave / Home Office We do not have a lot of space in the bedroom so we opted for a flocked pencil tree to fit into this tiny corner of our room. No baubles or additional decoration for this narrow little guy as we thought the fake snow and fairy lights were enough to jazz up this tree. Bedroom This is Ratatouille who we actually display all year round to ensure our spirits stay bright all 365 days. Hehe! That's FatSnow, our smiley little Snowman whom Bobby has to pat and say good night to every night. Bobby got me this bougie Christmas-themed candle from Jo Malone last Christmas which smells super decadent without even lighting it up. I decided to leave it on my bedside table to intensify the Christmas experience even while in bed. Thank you for coming on this holiday home tour with me. I hope you had fun and also hope my home decor has inspired you to get one more tree for Christmas! Haha! Let me know in the comments below if you decorated more than one room in the house too! 👇 We managed to take a photo with Frosty and Santa just before Bobby went to the airport. It was 'snow' much fun! It is now our official family Christmas card for 2020. Whaddya think? Finally, from our family to yours... We wish you a very Merry Christmas and may you have an astounding 2021 loaded with good health, love, happiness and inspiration! Frosty kisses and snowflake wishes, Juliana and Bobby

“Self care is a divine responsibility.” Keeping my skin alive and fresh feels more and more like a losing battle week after week. City life has its perks but alas this is not one of them. Taking pause to comprehend what my skin has to go through, I’m not really surprised. Imagine long days on the road in the sun, disturbed poor quality sleep, dehydration, eating only if we get a chance, vehicle exhaust and digital light pollution at every turn, it’s like a multi-pronged attack. I have no choice but to apply some light makeup to camouflage the signs of fatigue, but the drawback to this is that after 15 hours on the go (occupational hazard of running a 24-hour mobile clinic), I really just want to KO onto my bed the moment I get home, which as I’m sure you know, is a big no no when it comes to good skin health. Failure to properly clean and take care of your skin leads to inevitable consequences such as clogged pores, breakouts, worsening of pigmentation and fine lines, which pretty much sums up the road I’m on unless I do something pronto! It doesn’t really help my cause that most makeup removers require multiple wipes to remove everything, so much so that I’m wide awake by the time I’m done! Thankfully, this all changed when I was introduced to Bifesta’s new line of makeup removers. But before we get to that, here’s a fun fact! I first started blogging in 2011 and the very first beauty product launch media event I was ever invited to was a Bifesta event! Little old me was excited, nervous, happy, anxious, there was a whole cocktail of feelings but ultimately I got to discover some great products. I’ve remained a big Bifesta fan ever since and now going full circle, trying these great new cleansers literally has me awash (get it) with all kinds of rose-tinted memories of those great times. Bifesta clearly hasn’t been sitting idle, their new line of cleansers are packed with all the latest goodness. Targetting Sensitive City Skin To reiterate the extent of the problem, the environmental aggressors of urban living have been inherently linked to premature ageing and aggravating skin conditions such as eczema and hives. Fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, caused by exhaust fumes, industrial processes, smoking, cooking and other common metropolitan activities, are many times smaller than the pores through which our skin breathes which in turn causes inflammation that accelerate the development of age spots and wrinkles. Sounds like we need a skincare superhero to fight these skincare supervillains! Well, the wait is over! The new Bifesta Sensitive Micellar Cleansing Lotion is refreshing, non-greasy and maintains a great balance between gentle care and powerful cleaning properties. Suffice to say, it effectively cleanses your skin without drying it out while the absence of harsh chemicals (oil, alcohol, fragrance) means it’s suitable even for sensitive skin like mine. Removing mascara has often been a point of contention for me. It usually takes so many wipes of cleanser that by the time I’m done, my eyes are sore and uncomfortable. To make matters worse, on one occasion I even developed a chalazion in my eyelid from using a more greasy makeup remover. It took a whole year of eyelid hygiene and warm compresses before it finally went away. Thankfully Bifesta’s latest Micellar Cleansing Lotion cut through my makeup easily, removing it quickly while not stinging or irritating my eyes at all. Its enhanced formula makes cleaning so much easier, without the tugging and rubbing. This is largely attributed to its key ingredient Pullulan that acts as a shield to lower friction and strengthen your skin with a protective barrier. This means no more redness and fallen eyelash casualties! Cool beans! As you can tell from all my gushing, this makeup remover ticked all the correct boxes for me. Effective, gentle, non-greasy and non-stingy. It’s no surprise that all my friends have been raving about it on social media too! So if you’re like me and in need of a quick, gentle yet highly effective cleanser, then here you go! And you’re welcome! You’ll be thanking me later. 😀 Now available islandwide! Good news everyone! The  Bifesta Sensitive Micellar Cleansing Lotion (300ml) is now available at all major drugstores, supermarkets and department stores and retails at SGD18.90 . Besides their iconic Bifesta Cleansing Lotions, they also offer a wide range of products such as cleansing wipes, eye and lid makeup removers and carbonated foaming whips to make sure your skin problems never rear their heads again. Hit up Bifesta’s website , FB and IG pages to find out more! Finally, have fun and keep sparkling, belles and beaus! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please rest assured that even though this post was created in partnership with Bifesta, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are objective and genuine. Also note that all sources, information, content, links are valid to change at any time . #bifesta #SponsoredPost

What can fill the void left behind by the tremendous joys of Christmas and our beloved Lunar New Year? Well the magic of Disney of course! Ever since it was announced, I’ve been counting down the days and seconds to the release of my most anticipated movie of the decade, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast . With every teaser and clip that I see, my excitement only increases by leaps and bounds and don’t you know it! With just a week left to the release of Beauty and the Beast, I find myself gleefully inundated with messages from friends, family and even Disney themselves. Every time there’s a new Beauty and the Beast related release, be it makeup, clothes, accessories or even toys, you betcha, I’m the first to know about it and I simply can’t contain the excitement any longer. So here it is, a rundown of my most coveted and dream-worthy Disney collaborations in the run up to the one, the only, Beauty and the Beast! Skin Inc. As a pioneer in personalized skincare, Skin Inc aims to celebrate the empowerment of women by helping women to take control of their unique skincare needs through personalized skincare solutions. “We believe one size fits one and the Belle character personifies strength; looking after herself and standing up for what she believes in. She truly owns who she is and refuses to fit into a mold. This core idea of empowerment makes this a very meaningful collaboration between Skin Inc and Disney, with Beauty and the Beast” – Sabrina Tan, Founder and CEO of Skin Inc. Skin Inc’s Limited Edition Beauty and the Beast Get Glowin’ kit is designed for the modern, outspoken woman who wants to let her inner light shine and take control of her skin. It is a unique brightening serum formulated with Vitamin A serum to improve tone and reduce the appearance of dark circles, nutrient-rich Chlorella serum to improve skin texture, brighten dull skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots and hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid serum to deliver long-lasting hydration and ensure deeper absorption. Skin Inc’s Patented Japanese seaweed encapsulation technology allows the effective delivery of three pure, potent serums, which are activated on contact with the skin. The concoction is encased in a yellow bottle, inspired by the hue on Belle’s signature dress. As a champion of empowerment, Skin Inc will donate $10 from the sale of every Limited Edition Beauty and the Beast Get Glowin’ kit to the Singapore Committee for UN Women. This exclusive collaboration will be available from March 2nd at Skin Inc concept stores, iloveskininc.com Sephora stores islandwide, Sephora.sg and Zalora.sg for SGD169 . L’Oréal Beauty And The Beast Makeup Collection K Palette This Spring, brow experts K-Palette relaunches their award winning 2-Way Brow Liner and 3-Way Brow Pencil in Limited Edition packaging featuring not one but four iconic Disney Princesses! They are namely Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Rapunzel (Tangled), Ariel (The Little Mermaid), and Cinderella (Cinderella)! And now we can all look like bona fide Disney heroines with these new series. The shades include: Light Brown, Natural Brown, Mocha Brown, and Greyish Brown. This fairytale collection retails at $23.90 at BHG, SaSa, and selected Guardian and Watsons stores. FABcessories Atelier Swarovski The latest fairytale collection from Atelier Swarovski was inspired by the mystical rose, the iconic flower in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Dazzling pointiage crystal sits around an enchanting centerpiece in the form of a beautifully-faceted bloom, a symbol of youth, inner beauty and love. Carrie K. Jewelry Reveling in Disney and Carrie K.’s shared love of story-telling, this thoughtful offering speaks to the beauty and beast in everyone – manifest in creations that beautifully juxtapose precious items such as pearls and gems, encapsulated in the jagged shapes of Beast’s teeth to represent personal imperfection. A suggestion to look beyond the surface, where one can always find the beauty within. The Disney X Carrie K. Beauty and the Beast collection features fifteen styles including earcuffs, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings. Each piece is handcrafted in sterling silver and plated with 18K gold, ranging in price from SGD98 for a Tooth White Pearl Ring to SGD398 for the Teeth White Pearl Drop Necklace in Rose Gold. A special limited edition Disney Charm will also be introduced to the Carrie K. Bling Bar collection. The versatile charm can be worn as part of a bracelet or even as a pendant. The Beauty and the Beast charm retails at SGD98 or SGD216, as a bracelet set. Putting peddle to the passion, Carrie K. will donate a percentage of the profits earned from the charm designed for this collaboration to the Singapore Committee for UN Women. The line was launched on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2017 . Trouvée.Co These limited pieces are made with gorgeous natural blue-toned labradorite. The metal finishings are 925 sterling silver, plated with either rhodium or rose gold, and each ring is carefully hand-hammered to give a pretty, uneven finish. The rings with the larger gemstone are called “Bête” (which is French for “Beast”), while the ones with the smaller gemstone are named “Belle.” Psst! For all first-time shoppers, enter promo code SUB10  upon checkout at  Trouvée.Co  to enjoy a 10% discount on your first purchase, no minimum needed. Danielle Nicole Bags These Danielle Nicole bags are to-die-for. Special Mrs Potts edition now available at HSN.com . Melissa Shoes I wish I could go on and on but there simply aren’t enough hours in the day for little old me to get around to see and try them all. I’d love to pop down to the Kensington Hotel in London to try their absolutely whimsical ‘Tale As Old As Time Afternoon Tea’ but I guess I’ll just have to settle for my very own Beauty and the Beast themed afternoon tea at home. If I’m lucky I’ll be able to get my hands on some of Twinings’ Beauty and the Beast specialty teas. *wink wink* Twinings Tea If any of you are as over the moon as I am then get ready to jump for joy! You’ll soon get the chance to win one of these little beauties for yourself in our upcoming Beauty and the Beast giveaway! Watch this space! Meanwhile, let’s indulge in more #TaleAsOldAsTime magic with this final trailer again. Your friend, Juliana * Special thanks to Disney Singapore for the information and visuals. *

Double the boos, double the trouble, double the fun! Okay, don't quote me on that. How have you guys been? Hope it has been a fang-tastic October for you so far. Even though Halloween parties are completely out of the question, I still tried my best to make the most of it at home. Just the other night, I finished Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor which is just as eerie and possibly more heartbreaking than its predecessor, The Haunting of Hill House. It took me some time to understand why this series got to me so much. There are definitely horror TV dramas and movies that employ more frightful scare tactics but somehow this series sparked such intense, lingering feelings and emotions in me that I can't stop thinking about them. That's when my smart (and also movie-fanatic) husband pointed out that most horror films usually employ a combination of horror and excitement whereas this series uses a unique combination of horror, sadness and love. I feel so much regret for these characters which I don't even feel for traditional love stories. I guess this is what amazing storytelling looks like, it stirs the emotions. Well, if you're still looking for a good TV series to get you through the scary season, I highly recommend The Haunting of Bly Manor. Anyway, I hope I didn't dampen the mood too much. To lighten things up after Bly Manor, you could make some pumpkin spice latte and enjoy it with a fun Halloween flick like Adam Sandler's Hubie Halloween which I promise will give you all a wicked good time. Psst! Lotsa Halloween decor inspo in there too! Also available on Netflix. I had a spooktacular time decorating my home for Halloween and also shared how I spooked up my home in this post . Go check it out if you haven't already! Today, I thought I could show you how I spend the day at home during Halloween week, from reading my favourite horror novels, to conjuring spells (W arning: For expert spell casters only 👻) to ensuring there's enough boos for the Halloweekend! And I make sure I indulge in my me-time in some beautiful numbers from Joop Boo-tique, I mean Boutique. Psst! They even created a top inspired by my personal style and named it after me. Omg omg! In the cover photo above 👆: Left: GINGHAM OFF SHOULDER CROPPED TOP + PLEATED MAXI SKIRT Right: JULIANA BOHO TOP + CHECKS MINI SKIRT Good news! Joop Boutique would like to extend their Halloween wishes to you by giving two lucky Instagram followers a Juliana Boho top each. How cool is that?! Click here to join! Now without further ado, let's grab your pumpkin spice lattes and spend All Hallows' Eve with me at home! Before I conclude Halloween 2020 on I Love Bunny, the RESCU Rangers and I would love to chime in on the scary flicks recommendation. Well, research shows a little stress and anxiety can actually increase your productivity so here are some of our family-friendly and ghoulish film recommendations! Dr. Bobby Stryker: Family Friendly Recommendation: Ghostbusters - for its perfect blend of humor, sharp wit and memorable ghouls! Who doesn’t love the Marshmallow Man! Really Scary Recommendations: The Omen, The Thing (Original), Halloween (Original) and Evil Dead (Original) - all gave me sleepless nights as a kid after I sneakily managed to catch them on TV when I should’ve been in bed sleeping. Juliana Stryker: Family Friendly Recommendation: Casper - As a fan of the cartoon, seeing the live action lived up to all my expectations and more! It was the first ghost story which didn’t scare me sideways as a kid growing up. Really Scary Recommendations: The Conjuring series - Love all the unexpected twists and the idea that they’re all rooted in so called ‘true’ events makes them even more spooky! Sebastian Chong: Family Friendly Recommendation: The Addams Family - In a strange way The Addams Family resonated with me with their message that’s its okay to be different as long as you’re happy! Really Scary Recommendations: None... I fainted after watching the first 5 minutes of Paranormal Activity! Now I’m too scared to watch anything more scary than Casper or The Addams Family! I hope you had fun spending the day with me. I’m curious - do you decorate your home for Halloween too? My husband thinks I’m the only one in our local community. I vehemently disagree!! How’s that possible??! 🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️ if you spook up your homes for the scary season too! Anyway with everything that’s going on this year, evidently there will be no hexes, spells or poison parties, but hopefully there will still be lotsa bugs, I mean hugs, kisses and Halloween wishes for you beautiful souls. Happy Halloween and to all, a good fright! Your friend, Juliana #ilbhalloween

Howdy doody! If you’ve been following me on my IG stories, you probably already know I’ve been hard at work on my new little business baby, RESCU Rangers, a mobile clinic that provides accessible health care for everyone. As you can imagine, the uncommon nature of this concept brings about a unique set of hurdles that I’ve never faced before with my other business ventures. But! I still believe there’s always rainbow after the rain! Even though the stricter regulations heighten the barrier to entry by tenfold, we were still able to knock down the barriers one by one in the last few weeks. Slowly but surely! To take the heat off our workload, I decided to introduce my new rainbow mantra LITERALLY into the studio to remind myself to keep believing! Haha! And of course, the new colours also work perfectly with the warmer season. In this post, I wore my favorite summer trend since 2016’s – Peek-a-Boo Shoulder Cut-Outs! I love that they are sexy enough for date night and still conservative enough for work meetings. If you can’t beat the heat, join it! Scroll down to join me on my great summer adventure! The Joop Boutique Contrast Cold Shoulder Dress is now available here . Are you all ready for summer too? What are your fashion-must-haves this warm season? Let me know by commenting below! Your friend, Juliana #HoneyzPaintHouse #JoopBoutique #Pedro

The entire city looks like Ratatouille. - Emily My exact sentiments when 'the Disney Geek in me' first visited Paris many years ago. As you can no doubt see, I’m very much living vicariously through the eyes of the hit Netflix series, E mily in Paris, in a case of art imitating life imitating art! Not since Sex & The City and Gossip Girl has there been such a fashionably binge-worthy TV show, until now that is! The show has had me tripping down the Rue Royale of my memories and my heart yearning for another magical stroll along the banks of the Seine! * SPOILER ALERT * The scene where Emily is invited to a product launch party (Durée Cosmetics) for influencers definitely had me chuckling!  She was asked to post about the brand at least five times, was treated poorly by her fellow attendees, and received a smaller PR goodie bag than content creators with larger followings. Whoa?! Thankfully in real life, events are always full of love, laughter and a lot of good times with these peeps! I also have to clarify that brands and PR companies here in Singapore are always generous and kind to all of us, regardless of how many followers we each have.  But I digress. Today's objective is all about Emily's lust-worthy (and so-NOT-ringarde) wardrobe. I'm especially in love with her plaid suit and red beret look. I recreated the look by trading the plaid suit for a smart blazer dress with short frilly sleeves that added a nice feminine flair to the coordinate. Also swapped the red beret for a red newsboy cap and the black strappy heels for an elegant red pair which is also an ode to her red beret. A crowning piece to the look is my très chic Peter Pan chain satchel which I proudly wore like a true Disney trouper. Don't mind the London scene on the bag. 😅 And here's the full ensemble! The Style Squad Foundation: SHU UEMURA Unlimited Breathable Lasting Fluid Foundation Blush, highlighter and contour powder: Pixi Beauty, Ultimate Beauty Kit, 5th Edition Eyeliner: TheFaceShop Dress: Joop Boutique (Coming soon) Bag: Danielle Nicole Shoes: Aldo Beret: Paris Earrings: Lovisa Watch and bracelet: Daniel Wellington Now all I need to complete the look is Emily’s iconic phone case. Hehe! 📷 Did you enjoy Emily In Paris too? Which is your favourite look from the show? Let me know in the comments below! Psst! I'm also in love with Sylvie's green asymmetrical d ress . Well, this is a look for another day. Bonsoir! Your friend, Juliana #emilyinparis

Guest Post Say hello to a healthy 2013 with Honeyz’ new health and wellness segment – Health Couture! To glow from within, you gotta eat right and live right. So on top of helping you with your fashion, beauty and travel related decisions, Honeyz would also like to partake in your health decisions with our brand new segment – Health Couture by Dr Bobby Stryker *! * Dr Stryker is a registered Family Physician in Singapore and a specialist in General Practice (MRCGP) in the UK. In each instalment of Health Couture, Dr Stryker will shed light on women’s health issues and address medical misconceptions that we commonly fall prey to. In this first edition of Health Couture… Even though Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is long over, we should never stop caring for the health of our bosom buddies and educating ourselves, family and friends about breast cancer. So in this first edition, Dr Stryker will share some of the mistaken notions, common symptoms, techniques for screening and diagnosis of breast cancer. Please welcome Dr Bobby Stryker. Hello Honeyz Belles, my name is Bobby Stryker and it is my privilege today to be able to write for the readers of ilovebunny.net. I’ve been a fan of the site and a fan of Juliana’s for quite some time, we’ve even collaborated together on a number of occasions on my movie site maximumextreme.net where Jules has shared her surprising insight into movies. Today, however, I’m not here to talk about movies but something much more relevant to women everywhere. When not reviewing movies I work full time as a doctor specializing in general practice and family medicine. When Juliana asked me to do an article on breast cancer and breast awareness I agreed it was definitely something worth doing. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Singaporean women with an incidence of approximately 59 per 100,000 women per year. All women are at risk and the risk increases with age. There are some common misconceptions about breast cancer that women should be aware of. Although breast cancer has a hereditary component often there is actually no family history. Also, having large breasts, using deodorant sprays, wearing bras or having a breast injury does not increase breast cancer risk. Breast cancer does not always present as a breast lump but may present with bleeding and discharge from the nipple, retraction / inversion of the nipple, abnormal skin thickening and persistent rashes around the nipple. In fact nine out of ten breast lumps actually turn out to be non-cancerous as are most breast lumps in women under the age of 30. Remember, cancerous breast lumps tend to be painless and slow growing, so this is one instance where pain is a more positive sign. Early detection increases survival so this is where you must do your part by performing regular monthly self-breast examination (best done one week after your menses) and also by going for regular mammograms annually if you are aged 40 to 49 and every 2 years if you are over 50. If you are under 40 please do not request your doctor send you for a mammogram as breast tissue in younger women is denser meaning mammograms are not accurate. If you do find a lump or any concerning breast changes, then please see your family doctor promptly for a medical examination and referral to see a breast specialist. The breast specialist may perform special scans or take a biopsy to confirm your diagnosis. Having breast cancer is not a terminal diagnosis and does not guarantee that you will need to have a mastectomy (breast removal). Certain breast cancers, if detected early, can be treated with non-surgical measures such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormonal treatments. Survival from breast cancer in Singapore is improving thanks to the increased awareness of Singaporean women, early detection of cancer and in turn early treatment. For more information visit the Singapore Breast Cancer Foundation – http://www.bcf.org.sg or visit your family doctor. Be healthy, exercise, eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, limit your alcohol intake and finally be breast aware to give yourself the best chance you can. I hope this article has been informative and look forward to returning to Honeyz again. Until next time, I bid you adieu ladies. To your good health, Bobby Stryker MBBS MRCGP Very insightful. Thanks Dr Stryker. 🙂 If you have any further comments or questions regarding breast cancer or if there are any health issues that you would like Dr Stryker to address in the next Health Couture instalment, please feel free to let us know by commenting below. Once again, thanks for reading and cheers to great health! Your friend, Juliana #BreastCancerAwareness #GuestPost #HealthandWellness #HealthCouture

Loving yourself isn’t vanity. It is sanity. I remember first seeing cryotherapy clinics claiming to be able to help with weight loss popping up everywhere ages ago. Of course I dismissed them as another baseless attempt to prey on my constant desire to stay trim with as little effort as possible. Even B said that it didn’t make much sense medically. Well lo and behold! Several years on and suddenly cryotherapy is all the rage and yeap, you guessed it, even B is touting all the medical evidence behind cryotherapy now. Specifically how it can reduce inflammation and speed recovery post workout as well as assist in weight loss. You can find images of the likes of Will Smith and Mark Wahlberg, celebs and athletes, using cryo-chambers as part of their training regimes and singing their praises. Medical science keeps evolving so quickly that it seems even docs themselves are sometimes playing catch-up and have to keep themselves up to date to ensure they practice the best possible medicine based on current available evidence. B says that when he started med school he was told by his lecturers that 50% of everything he’d learn would be either be proven wrong or out of date by the time he graduated, what they couldn’t tell him is which 50%. 😛 So this time when I had the opportunity to experience a new body contouring treatment at Celevenus Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic , I shouted gimme gimme gimme! The experienced team suggested that instead of going for the cryo freezing option, I instead try their Venus Legacy Heat Treatment . The Venus Legacy treatment uses multi-polar Radio frequency and pulsed electro magnetic fields to produce heat under the skin‘s surface. This process helps to naturally increase collagen and elastin fibers while also shrinking the volume of fat cells. Wait! Could this be the next cryotherapy? Simultaneously, an adjustable pulsed suction (called VariPulse) gently pulls the skin upward, which makes the treatment more comfortable and allows the energy to travel even deeper into the tissue. The result is a body that looks slimmer and more sculpted, skin that looks tighter and cellulite which appears markedly reduced. At the end of the 10 sessions, I lost 4cm off my thighs. I went from 56cm to 52cm without adjusting my diet or adopting a more aggressive fitness plan. My upper body feels more or less the same but my pants now feel looser at the thigh areas. What sorcery is this! I’ve always been bottom heavy and I know well that there is no such thing as targeted spot fat loss, you have to train your whole body to eventually get the results and fat loss where you want it. These results truly surprised and impressed me. Some slimming clinics in the past have warned me against exercising for fear that I may get bulky and end up with the opposite results to what I want. But in reality, even if you train with weights, ladies generally won’t bulk up as women simply lack the testosterone needed to do so. Even a lot of guys struggle to bulk up in the gym though they might be training hard and downing gallons of protein shake! This made my experience at Celevenus even more enjoyable, as they keenly endorse a holistic approach to increase your overall fitness and wellbeing, encouraging good rest, exercise, nutrition and hydration. Thank you! I would like to also give a huge shoutout to my beauty therapist, Hong Jie for all her health advice, attentive service and remarkable knowledge of the treatments and products! Even though the Venus Legacy treatment is almost like a soothing, heated massage, I had to request to turn down the temperature many times as I have an extremely low tolerance to heat. Because of this, my Venus Legacy treatments always took more time to complete. A session usually lasts an hour but mine would take up to 1.5 hours. Despite this, Hong Jie always assured me that time is not wasted if we can see good results and also constantly emphasized that the Venus Legacy experience should always be a pleasant one. As such, we usually spend the extra treatment time sharing beauty tips and chatting about everything under the sun. Hong Jie has certainly made the experience a much more magical one for me. Thank you Hong Jie! And of course, thank you so much to all the talented folks at Celevenus for being a part of my body transformation journey! With their insight and knowledge, I was able to increase my fitness at home while their talented therapists did their thing with the Venus Legacy treatment. The results were definite and real. I observed a true and sustained slimming effect on my legs and thighs and I have to admit, overall I feel that my health is much better. With the skilled team at Celevenus taking care of my health, I’m able to stay in tiptop condition so that I can focus on the health of my mobile clinic patients instead. Yay! Psst! Don’t take my word for it, try it yourself! Quote ‘ Juliana ‘ for a free consultation with the slimming experts at Celevenus and for a first trial treatment at just $200 (U.P. $250). Celevenus Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic Address: 391B Orchard Road #16-03/04 Ngee Ann City Tower B Singapore 238874 General E-mail: beauty@celevenus.com.sg Telephone: +65 6410 9621 Operating Hours: Monday – Friday – 10.30am to 7pm Sat – 10:30am to 3pm Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays. Have you tried Venus Legacy treatments too? Did they work for you? Let me know by commenting below! Your friend, Juliana Disclaimer: Please rest assured that even though this post was created in partnership with Celevenus Aesthetic & Wellness Clinic, it does not have any bearing on the content of this post. Opinions stated are objective and genuine. Also note that all sources, information, content, links are valid to change at any time.

There's children throwing snowballs instead of throwing heads. They're busy building toys and absolutely no one's dead! - Jack Skellington, The Nightmare Before Christmas. The nightmare before Christmas has officially commenced in the Stryker household! Muahaha! With everything that is going on right now, it seems like it's going to be a pretty mellow trick-or-treating season but it's okay. The show goes on. C'est parti! This is Halloween, this is Halloween! Pumpkins scream in the dead of night. How many of you found yourselves humming this classic Disney Halloween tune when you saw the title? I definitely did while writing this. Speaking of the title, the yuletide reference certainly inspired one of the key decorations for this year - a Halloween Christmas tree! To align with the ghoulish theme of the season, I avoided decorating the tree too much like an actual Christmas tree, opting instead for a desolate look, spruced up slightly with some black satin ribbons and topped off with a witch's hat (though I think the Mayor's Hat from the movie would have been a better choice). Hehe! While you tour our 'haunted mansion', you may spot Mr Skellington's ghoulish silhouette adorned on my claws! Thanks to Amanda and @indulgencenail ’s noteworthy distancing measures, I got to enjoy a little me-time and the only thing frightening was seeing her conjure these spook-tacular nail designs that are to-die-for! 👻 Psst! Quote JULIANA for 10% off all services at Nail Indulgence De Beau! Birthday peeps get an even bigger treat with an extra 5% off! Now let the carn-evil begin! They say we look alike, alas, she could not get home before midnight and now a pumpkin she will forever be! 🎃 I hope you enjoyed my little home ghoul-log. Did you decorate your home for Halloween this year too? Did you pick a movie theme? Please share all the juicy deets with me by commenting below! Meanwhile, have a fang-tastic and safe All Hallows' Eve! Bugs, hisses and Halloween wishes, Juliana #ilbhalloween

“It’s always tea time!” I have the dreaded combination skin type, which means it’s always challenging meeting all my skin care needs. To add salt to the wound, running a 24/7 mobile clinic means I often have to sacrifice my full skincare routine to reach my patients’ homes as quickly as possible! However, knowing that sun related damage is the most important cause of premature ageing, applying a sunscreen is something I never forget and is my single most important step after cleansing! As of late, even after sleeping well, I find myself receiving more and more comments about my tired and gaunt appearance. So it was definitely a pleasant surprise hearing this less and less the longer I used the Sunplay Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence Mint Green! Not only does it protect my skin from the sun but the special colour-correcting coverage offered by the sunscreen helps to even skin tone, concealing the redness due to broken capillaries around my nose and laugh lines, a property I’ve never enjoyed before in a sunscreen but something I’m definitely going to be looking out for from here on out! And the final icing on the cake is the special blend of vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and other ingredients, nourishing my skin while protecting it! Perfect! Also pictured here is the Sunplay Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence Lavender that can not only colour-correct but also brighten our dull skin instantly. And this is why like Alice (from Wonderland), I sometimes believe in as many as six impossible things before breakfast. Special shoutout to Sunplay and Clozette for collaborating with me on this campaign. Hit up this link for more about Sunplay’s multi-tasking sunscreen range. The sunscreens are now available at Watsons at SGD27.90 (80ml). Your friend, Juliana #Clozette #SponsoredPost #Sunplay