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Want to win a Skydiving session worth RM3,000?

Posted on December 8, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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Get ready to jump with Seeties Jumpface Contest!

Calling all adventurous and exciting individuals in Malaysia: this is probably one of the most interesting photo contest this year! 

Seeties, your mobile city pass for living and travelling like a local, has just launched its JUMPFACE Campaign. This is a simple contest wherein you upload a selfie, imagining yourself falling down from a plane, share the photo on your Facebook page and acquire votes. 

This is definitely a chance of a lifetime. Wouldn’t you want to experience skydiving for free? I haven’t explored something like this, well I guess I’m not that adventurous but I heard it’s quite expensive to just try one session of this. But with Seeties Jumpface Campaign, you have a chance to win a FREE Skydiving session worth RM3,000! 

HOW TO GET STARTED:

1. Log on to https://seeties.me/jump
2. Click on “Create My Jumpface” and connect with your Facebook account.
3. Upload a selfie of your Jumpface, imagine yourself falling down from the plane. Be creative!
4. Adjust the Seeties Jumpface helmet to fit your selfie.
5. Share your Jumpface on Facebook and invite your friends to vote – as many times as possible (people can vote for the same person once everyday, till the end of the campaign).
6. 7 contestants who receive the most votes by 3 January 2015 win a FREE skydiving! Start your JUMP campaign today!

Post your funny Jumpface and stand a chance to win FREE skydiving session worth RM3,000!

Contest period:

3 December 2014 – 3 January 2015 

(You can vote for the same person ONCE EVERYDAY!)

Here’s my JUMPFACE photo. Yes, I know, not creative enough huh. I’m sure you can do a lot better than me, so go get started with your ‘falling-from-the-plane’ face! 

You can change your jumpface photo twice so yay, I still have 2 chances to improve my JUMPFACE!

After uploading your photo and adjusting the cute blue Seeties helmet, you can share it on your Facebook wall and acquire votes!

Remember, this is a voting contest so keep visiting the JUMPFACE wall and ask your friends to vote for you! Hey, you can also challenge them to be part of the Jumpface contest!

Hmm, I wonder what it feels like to jump from 10,000 feet above ground? 

https://seeties.me/jump 

About Seeties

Your mobile citypass for living and traveling like a local. Everything in Seeties is locally recommended. With Seeties, you can explore the best local gems everywhere you go. Be inspired to personalize your own experience by choosing what you would love to explore.

Contact Lens Shopping at MrLens.com.my

Posted on December 1, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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No time to rush outside to refill your lens supply? Save time and effort by simply buying online.

I’ve been a contact lens user for 3 years now and for the past few years, I’ve always been buying them at retail shops. It was very convenient for me before because the nature of my previous jobs involve regular visits to the mall and I can quickly grab the lens wherever I was. 

I stumbled upon Mr Lens in my affiliate program list and it looked interesting. Moreover, I barely have time to drop by the mall nowadays and I’m finding it a waste of time to purposely go there to replenish my lens supply. I’d rather spend that ‘shopping time’ for shoes, clothes, educational books and kids stuff. After all, if I already know the contact lens I need, the brand that I’m comfortable with and the power details, why can’t I replenish it in an easier, faster, more convenient way?

I decided to try Mr Lens for the first time, around early November. I ordered my usual brand, Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear Plus, for bi-weekly use. This was the first brand and type recommended to me by the ophthalmologist and until today, even after trying other reputable brands, I find that this is the most comfortable one for my eyes. It doesn’t dry out my eyes and it doesn’t feel like I’m wearing contact lens at all. 

I really liked the first delivery from this online contact lens shopping site. See the cute lens case that came together with my order, which coincided with the Halloween season. Oh, and it also came with a Chupa Chups lollipop! 

The website is simple, functional, nothing too fancy if you expect it to be spectacular like beauty, fashion or makeup sites. Although I feel that it can still be improved, I somehow find it easy to use and just serves the purpose of letting you order the contact lens you need. It also accepts several payment options, including PayPal, which even makes it convenient to shop with. 

I ordered for the 2nd time to replenish my lens supply and my contact lens still arrived together with a sweet treat. Hmmm, I’m not sure what’s the relevance of a lollipop with the contact lens but hey, we all enjoy free treats! This is really cool. 

Items are packed inside a resealable plastic bag. And another thing that I appreciate with this service is the included booklet of care tips for use of contact lens. I find it very helpful to have these reminders to make sure that I take care of my eyes and contact lens properly. 

The prices are good, too! I normally buy this set of contact lens at RM99 from retail shops but I can get it for only RM85 with FREE delivery. 

I think that online shopping is now my first option for purchasing my contact lenses. MrLens.com.my also has other eye products such as branded sunglasses, glasses, daily contact lens, weekly contact lens, monthly lens, coloured and toric lenses. With cheaper prices, free delivery, ease and convenience, this is definitely a must-visit shopping site. I sometimes use daily wear contact lenses by Acuvue as well so I will order it via MrLens soon. 

According to www.mrlens.com.my 

2 week lenses are particularly suitable for being used for a period of 14 days if the contact lenses are removed in the evening. It is also possible to wear them continuously for one week. Due to the high oxygen permeability, your eyes do not experience a feeling of dryness, even after wearing the lenses for a longer period of time.

Julie Hewett Bijou Collection Lip Color

Posted on November 23, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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My latest lip colour purchase is a Julie Hewett Bijou Lipstick!

If you’ve read my previous articles about lip colour, you’d know that I don’t really keep a lot of different lip colours. At the moment, I only have around 11 lip colours – 2 MACs, 1 Dior, 1 Inglot and a few other brands, 5 of which are in a cosmetic pouch in my everyday bag. I only used to have 2 lip colours that travel with me so 5 is actually a massive improvement!

A few months ago, I noticed this brand, Julie Hewett, in Luxola and it had interesting lip colours so I decided to give it a try. The Bijou collection had several colours with codes in girls’ names – Lulu, Jacqueline, Simone, and a few more including Celeste. Well, I would have tried ‘Celeste’ but it was in an orange shade which doesn’t work for me. I decided to try the colour Lulu. 

Luxola is very efficient in processing orders, I received my Julie Hewett lipstick within 2 days. This lipstick comes in a black box with simple and clean white text. 

Julie Hewett Bijou Collection Lipstick

Color: Lulu

14 oz net weight, 4g 

Made in USA

Free from parabens

Price: RM77

Bought from: Luxola MY

I was looking for rose-pink red shade that will be lighter than my rich red ones. Although I’m in love with my kick-ass red shades, I sometimes need softer tones to complete my look or when I am presenting to senior management or when having a business-changing meeting. Rich red lipsticks can signify a woman of strength but when you have a conservative audience who might feel threatened by domineering personality, a sheer lipstick is a good choice.

The Lulu color is described by Julie Hewett as a luscious passion fruit pink. It is a few shades lighter than my Mac Rihanna and Inglot red lipsticks but darker than my semi-nude Dior lip color. 

I love the texture and feel of this lipstick. Because it is formulated with camellia oil, the Bijou Collection lipsticks are hydrating and comfortable on the lips. 

I also love the simple, sleek black and silver packaging. It is very compact, slightly smaller than my other lipsticks, making it easier to slide into a smaller cosmetic pouch. 

So here’s my look with my new Julie Hewett Lulu lip color (gasp! I just noticed that my lip here before applying lipstick was so dry). With its sheer texture, this lipstick gives my lips a soft dab of color that is wearable everyday and for every occasion. Julie Hewett is definitely a makeup brand that I can easily get addicted to!

And I just learned from the Julie Hewett Facebook page that they are launching this beautiful Camellia Balm in a stick form next week on their website! I don’t think it will have a retail shop in Malaysia soon but I’m looking forward to see it on Luxola. 

   

About Julie Hewett Bijou Collection

Julie Hewett has done it again with the Bijou Collection: a group of luscious lipsticks that can be worn sheer for a delicate hint of color, or layered for more intensity. Sheer pigments make these lipsticks perfect for everyday wear and are a real treat for lips, thanks to the hydrating properties of Camellia oil. 

Benefits – Contains essence of orange blossom and healing camellia oil

Some of the colours: 

Celeste –  a tropical peachy coral as seen on Olivia Wilde in the movie “Cowboys and Aliens”.

Edie –   a true pink nude and ideal to pair with your favorite smokey eye. Created for Debra Messing on the set of “The Women”.

Jules –  a stellar henna hue that Julie created for herself (shhh!).

Kiki –  a precious peony mauve-pink and one of our bestsellers.

Lulu –  a luscious passion fruit pink and created on the set of “Solaris” as inspired by Natasha MacAlhone. 

Ingredients:

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyl Dodecanol, Lanolin Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Isopropyl Myristate, Tricaprylin, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Beeswax, Microcrystalline Wax, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Caprylyl Glycol (And) Hexylene Glycol (And) Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bht. May Also Contain: Mica ( Ci 77019), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Carmine (Ci 75470), Blue # 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 22 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 27 (Ci 45410), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 30 (Ci 73360), Red 33 Lake (Ci 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (Ci 15985).

Find out more about Julie Hewett via:

Julia Hewett Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/JulieHewettLA 

Julia Hewett Website  http://www.juliehewett.net/ 

Julia Hewett in Luxola  http://www.luxola.com/my/brands/julie-hewett 

Win a Car with L’Oreal Paris Beauty Countdown!

Posted on November 20, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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Love shopping for beauty products? Would you like to win a brand new car? Who doesn’t?!

This has got to be the most exciting year-end! L’Oreal is giving away daily, weekly prizes and a brand new car worth over RM100,000!

It’s the season of gifts and this means it’s the season for shopping! Whether you’re buying gifts for your friends, your loved ones or for yourself, this contest is definitely great for you. After all, who wouldn’t want to win prizes after shopping?

L’Oreal Paris is running its Beauty Countdown Contest from 1st November until 31st December 2014 —- that’s 10 weeks of Beauty Thrills! L’Oreal is giving away amazing daily and weekly prizes over the next 10 weeks to reward highest spenders! If you spend the most overall on L’Oréal Paris products by 31st December 2014, you’ll drive home our Grand Prize – a brand new car worth over RM100,000!

There are so many prizes at stake for L’Oreal Paris lovers:

Daily – RM100 worth of hamper x 3

Weekly – Mystery Prize such as kitchen appliances and Poh Kong Jewellery

GRAND PRIZE – A car worth over RM100,000

(Image is only for reference – but this is quite a cute and cool car!)

SIMPLE STEPS ON HOW TO ENTER:

1. Spend over RM20 on L’Oréal Paris products
2. Log on to www.lorealbeautycountdown.com.my 
3. Upload a photo of your receipt
4. Answer the question: Which country does the brand L’Oreal Paris come from? 
5. Accept the Terms and Conditions
6. Press ENTER and you’re on your way to winning beautiful prizes!

Shop more to increase your chances of winning and keep submitting your entries. Time to start filling up your shopping list with L’Oreal Paris products: lip colors, foundation, eye shadow, skincare, shampoo, conditioner, extraordinary oil…so many exciting products to choose from!

Important:

This contest is open to all Malaysian residents older than 18 years of age as of 1st November 2014 with a valid MyKad and address in Malaysia.

For complete terms and conditions, click HERE

My 8 Festive Gift Picks from Crabtree & Evelyn

Posted on November 8, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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Let’s keep the Holiday Gifts ideas rolling…here are more gift sets that I came across with! Oh, excited to go Christmas shopping!

My Pick #1:

Big Top Twelve Hand Therapy Musical Tin  

RM288 – contains Hand Therapy 25g x 12

This wonderful and entertaining gift contains twelve of much-loved and ultra-moisturising Hand Therapy creams. Rich and decoratively presented in the 2014 Seasonal Spectacular designed collectable musical tin, which features a traditional wind-up mechanism on the base and plays Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson. I think this can be a great set to buy if you want to give something to a group of friends or colleagues. Price for 12 pieces will only be around RM24 each and you get to keep the collectible musical tin!

Contains:

Rosewater Hand Therapy 25g

Nantucket Briar Hand Therapy 25g

Gardeners Hand Therapy 25g

La Source Hand Therapy 25g

Summer Hill Hand Therapy 25g

Citron, Honey & Coriander Hand Therapy 25g

Lavender Hand Therapy 25g

Pomegranate, Argan & Grapeseed Hand Therapy 25g

Evelyn Rose Hand Therapy 25g

Lily Hand Therapy 25g

Tarocco Orange, Eucalyptus & Sage Hand Therapy 25g

Verbena & Lavender de Provence Hand Threrapy 25g

Large decorative wind-up Musical Tin

My Pick #2:

Scentsational Six Hand Therapy Musical Tin

RM158 – contains Hand Therapy 25g x 6

This one is half of my first pick. Give the gift of soft, smooth and supple hands with C&E’s Hand Therapy in 6 favourite fragrances, beautifully presented in the 2014 Seasonal Spectacular designed collectable musical tin, which also features a traditional wind-up mechanism on the base and plays Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson.

Contains:

Nantucket Briar Hand Therapy 25g

Rosewater Hand Therapy 25g

Pomegranate, Argan & Grapeseed Hand Therapy 25g

Gardeners Hand Therapy 25g

La Source Hand Therapy 25g

Lavender Hand Therapy 25g

Decorative wind-up Musical Tin

My Pick #3:

La Source Bath & Body Duo

RM140 – contains a body wash and body lotion

Perfect gift for everyone and anyone who enjoys bathing! Give the gift of silky soft and wonderfully scented skin this Christmas with a decoratively presented La Source Bath & Body Duo gift set. With a relaxing, green marine fragrance reminiscent of the sea, La Source Shower Gel gently cleanses and refreshes, while La Source Body Lotion moisturises and conditions the skin.

Contains:

Relaxing Body Wash 250ml

Relaxing Body Lotion 250ml

Seasonal Spectacular design Gift Box

Fragrance: A crisp, clean scent of refreshing aquatic notes, musk, and gentle shoreline breezes.

My Pick #4:

Nantucket Briar Bath & Body Duo

RM150 – contains shower gel and scented body lotion

Give the gift of silky soft and wonderfully scented skin this Christmas with this decoratively presented Nantucket Briar Bath & Body Duo. With a soft and classic oriental fragrance, the Bath & Shower Gel gently cleanses and conditions, while Body Lotion  locks moisture into the skin.

Contains:

Nantucket Briar Bath & Shower Gel 200ml

Nantucket Briar Body Lotion 200ml

Seasonal Spectacular design Gift Box

Fragrance: A blend of briar roses, bergamot, fresh greens, amber and vanilla.

My Pick #5:

Summer Hill Bath & Body Duo

RM150 – contains shower gel and body lotion

Give the gift of silky soft and wonderfully scented skin this Christmas with this Summer Hill Duo. With a warm and floral fragrance, our Summer Hill Bath & Shower Gel gently cleanses and conditions and Summer Hill Body Lotion locks moisture into the skin.

Contains:

Summer Hill Shower Gel 200ml

Summer Hill Body Lotion 200ml

Seasonal Spectacular design Gift Box

Fragrance: Warm, white floral blend of summer grasses, wildflowers and orchard fruits.

My Pick #6:

Rosewater Bath & Body Duo

RM150 – contains shower gel and body lotion

Brighten this festive season by giving the gift of silky soft and wonderfully scented skin with decoratively presented Rosewater Bath & Body Duo gift set. With a captivating and elegant floral fragrance, Rosewater Bath & Shower gel gently cleanses and conditions, while Rosewater Body Lotion helps lock moisture deep into the skin.

Contains:

Rosewater Bath & Shower Gel 250ml

Rosewater Body Lotion 245ml

Seasonal Spectacular design Gift Box

Fragrance:Captivating rosewater surrounded with light notes of violet, florals, and musk.

My Pick #7:

Porcelain Diffuser 180ml

RM230

Wouldn’t you want to smell the holidays in the air? Indulge in the continuous and celebratory fragrance of Noël with elegantly designed porcelain bird-shaped diffuser. A captivatingly decorative and festively scented addition to any home for the Christmas season, the porcelain bird is designed to draw in the oil and diffuse the fragrance into the room. Look at that adorable bird! Would be very nice to have that on the coffee or side table.

A great holiday season centerpiece

Porcelain bird-shaped diffuser

Exquisite fragrance without flames

Allow 24-36 hours for the fragrance to start to diffuse into the room

Fragrance:  Irresistible festive blend of fresh balsams, persimmon and citrus fused with spicy star anise, clove and nutmeg.

My Pick #8:

Large Poured Candle

RM150

Create a luxurious glow and ambiance in anybody’s home for the holiday season with this festively fragrant Hollyberry candle. Presented in a beautifully bold frosted purple jar, this Hollyberry Poured Candle will decorate the home with the festive, warm and welcoming scent of just-cut foliage, plump wild fruits and trails of inviting spices. Inspired by crimson berries and fresh, green leaves, this fruity fragrance captures the magic of winter with red currant, fig and frankincense notes. And simply because I just love the color purple, this gift immediately caught my attention.

Provides a long-lasting scent

Beautiful frosted purple glass

Presented in an elegant Crabtree & Evelyn signature festive box

Approximately 45 hours of total burn time

Fragrance: Hollyberry is a festive fruity fragrance that captures the magic of winter with red currant, fig and frankincense notes infused with crimson berries and fresh, green leaves.

And I just love this season’s gift box designs. It’s very different from the simple, floral C&E boxes.

All these gift sets are in limited availability and stocks within Malaysia. For stocks and prices, check with a Crabtree & Evelyn shop near you.

Photos and gift details captured from Crabtree & Evelyn UK site

6 Wonderful Wine Gift Ideas for Christmas and New Year

Posted on November 1, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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Yay, we’re quickly approaching Christmas season! Time to plan for gifts, do more shopping and give joy to loved ones! The ‘BER’ months always get me excited and happy and nostalgic all at the same time. If you’ve read my gift posts from last year, you’d know that in Philippines, we start our Christmas shopping early. Malls will be in holiday mood and decoration with Christmas trees, tinsels and other shiny things. I just love Christmas season! 

It’s the time of the year when I start sharing about gift ideas. These include gifts that I’d consider shopping for my loved ones and other ideas that I think would be great for you, too. Isn’t it exciting yet sometimes challenging to look for gifts? So here I am to share some thoughts with you. 

First on my list are yummy wine gifts. This kind of gift is more for the unconventional and for those who want to give the gift of experience or fine taste. If your loved one or friend is someone who enjoys really good food, someone who enjoys fine dining and other luxuries in life, wine would be a great choice as this gives them an experience from a bottle (or two). Imagine giving them a bottle of a wonderful French Sauvignon Blanc. It would be like giving them the experience of the beautiful country of France with every sip of that white wine from their glass. Wines are also a great accompaniment to the merriment of dining, making food talk even more enjoyable with the sparkle of wines. 

Wines also make a professional and premium gift for clients, for customers and for bosses. Of course, you need to gauge if your recipients do enjoy wine (but hey, who would throw a bottle of wine?). Some would have specific preference, maybe red wine versus white wine versus sparkling. And those who have been enjoying wines longer would probably have very specific likes, maybe Malbec or Shiraz or Chardonnay or Cava. Some would even want wines only from France or Australia. But whatever their preferences are, giving them wines as gifts will definitely give you a touch of class and elegance. They’ll be impressed with your gift choice.  

Here are some wine gift ideas, all available at online wine delivery service in Malaysia, www.winetalk.com.my 

A. For White Wine Lovers

Spanish white wine set at RM128

2 bottles of Val de Vid Rueda blend + Free gift box

Grapes: Verdhelo

Country: Spain

Region: Rueda

Type: White wine

Vintage: 2011

Flavor: Dry

Body: Medium

Australian Sauvignon Blanc set at RM144

2 bottles of Wine Men of Gotham Sauvignon Blanc + Free gift box

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Type: White wine

Vintage: 2012

Flavor: Fruity

Body: Light

Australian Pinot Grigio set at RM144

2 bottles of Wine Men of Gotham Pinot Grigio + Free gift box

Grapes: Pinot Grigio

Country: Australia

Region: South Australia

Type: White wine

Vintage: 2011

Flavor: Fruity

Body: Light

B. For Red Wine Lovers

French Red Wine set at RM150

2 bottles of Chinon ‘Les Messanges de Pallus’ + Free gift box

Grapes: Cabernet Franc

Country: France

Region: Loire Valley

Type: Red wine

Vintage: 2012

Flavor: Dry

Body: Medium

Spanish Red Wine set at RM184

2 bottles of Bodegas Baigorri ‘Crianza’ + Free gift box

Grapes: Tempranillo

Country: Spain

Region: Rioja

Type: Red wine

Flavor: Dry

Body: Medium

Australian Red Wine set at RM350

2 bottles of BK Wines ‘Cult’ Single Vineyard Shiraz + Free gift box

Grapes: Shiraz

Country: Australia

Region: Adelaide Hills

Type: Red wine

Vintae: 2012

Flavor: Fruity

Body: Full

You can also pick your own choice of wine combination. Just choose 2 or more of the wines you want to give as gifts and buy the gift box at only RM11.90.

And here’s even better news! Only for my readers, you can use this voucher code – BLOG50CC – to get RM50 OFF when you purchase RM300 of normal-priced wines!

Woohooo! Christmas, Christmas…keep the gifts coming!

Lego City Police Truck for 5-12 Years Old

Posted on October 26, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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There’s just something about these tiny bricks that gets anyone of any age engaged and captivated.

Visits to a LEGO shop always ends up with my son buying something. He just loves those bricks. And I am not surprised. I used to love those small things and I still do.

My son’s 5^th birthday is next month and seeing the wonder and joy in his eyes while looking around the Lego shop at The Curve, I gave in to his desire to own a Lego City Police Truck. I don’t mind spending on these bricks once in a while (not weekly, please, okay, once in a month is fine). I see the good effects on my son’s creativity and patience when he started fixing Lego toys.

Every time he has a Lego to fix, my son would be so focused and concentrated with what he is doing. Look at how intense this session was! Right after waking up that morning (the day after we bought the new Lego City), he drank his milk and quickly headed on to his Lego table.

With Lego toys, he learned how to follow step-by-step instructions. The good thing about Lego instruction manuals is that it is cleverly created for kids to analyze and understand. Lego bricks can easily develop skills in children that no ordinary toy can.

My son would spend an hour to concentrate and build his Lego toy. This is the only toy that can get him patiently focused in a time span of an hour or so. Of course, the iPad and arcade games can get him engaged that long but I’m happier to see him build something.

And Voila! From just pieces and pieces of bricks, his Lego City police truck is soon done!

I also love those cute little Lego people. They are so adorable.

Well, I’m still young at heart. I got myself these lovely Lego Star Wars keychains: a Stormtrooper and Darth Vader! I think I’ll be collecting more with my son.

LEGO Shop @ The Curve
Lot 168, First Floor, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara
Tel: +603 77328029

Stay connected to LEGO through their FB page at:

http://www.facebook.com/LEGO

To find out more about LEGO, visit them at:

http://www.LEGO.com

I also noticed an online shop where you can order Lego toys:

http://mightyutan.com.my/

Mario Badescu Silver Powder Product Review

Posted on October 23, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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Fighting blackheads and whiteheads? Looking for products that will fight those unsightly things on your nose, chin and forehead?

I bought this Mario Badescu a few months ago together with the Temporary Lifting Mask. I find this brand very interesting, with its simple, clinical-like packaging and product names. When I first read the name, I was wondering what in this world is ‘Silver powder’ and what does it do? Does it shimmer? Hmmm…

Like the Temporary Lifting Mask, Mario Badescu Silver Powder also comes in a simple white plastic jar with a white plastic seal upon removing the cap. Before removing the seal, make sure that there’s no fan blowing on your direction. The Silver Powder is the loose type so it can easily be blown by air.

So what is it really for? The Mario Badescu Silver Powder is created to fight excessive, stubborn blackheads. If this brand is something new to you, Romanian-born Mario Badescu who founded his Manhattan skincare salon in 1967 developed this brand under his name. Badescu is a chemist and cosmetologist, and spent years in his laboratory conducting research to develop products for healthy and beautiful skin. His philosophy is that skincare should be simple and gentle yet effective.

Mario Badescu Silver Powder

Price: RM65 for 29ml

Made in USA

Life after opening: 6 months

Where to buy: Sephora or at www.luxola.com.my

This oil-absorbent powder helps to unclog congested pores without drying the skin. It prevents blackheads and promotes a healthier complexion.

What it contains (ingredients): Calcium Carbonate, Kaolin, Zinc Oxide (CI 177497)

How do you use it?

Mario Badescu products come in a very simple packaging, no outer box, no complicated instruction leaflet. It is good to keep it simple but I think that the directions are too simplified. For an unconventional product like this, meaning it’s not our usual cleanser or toner or moisturizer, new users might not have the correct idea on how to use a ‘silver powder’.

What the label says: Once or twice a week, dip a water dampened cotton ball into the powder and press on nose, chin and congested areas on the face. Wait 10 minutes and wipe off with toner or astringent.

It didn’t clearly say that you should wash your face before application. Some might think that it’s common sense but some wouldn’t know. Anyway, for me, first step is to cleanse my face before use.

Next step: Dip a wet cotton ball into the jar and apply on targeted areas on your face. This can be tricky as the wet cotton ball may pick up powder unevenly. It can sometimes be very thick especially if the cotton is very wet. Just spread it on a bigger area on your face if you do pick up a lot. Don’t apply under your nose. I’ll explain why in a while.

Take note that since we are dealing with powder here, it can be quite messy as the powder drops on your vanity table. Stay away from fans or windy areas when applying this.

Once you’ve applied the powder, wait between 5 to 10 minutes. Beware; the silver powder will keep dropping as it dries. So don’t lie down on the bed or sofa or cotton seat while doing this. It’s not hard to clean but you don’t want to be spending too much time cleaning up powder. This is also why you shouldn’t apply it under your nose. As it dries, the powder flies and it will go inside your nose, which can be irritating.

Instruction says to wipe it off with toner but it doesn’t work well for me. It can be because I’m using a very gentle toner, I’m not sure. But this is how it looks like after using toner:

Instead of using toner, I prefer to wash it off to make sure that there is no residue. I use my Neutrogena Deep Clean to remove it.

My face feels really great after Silver Powder and washing. And I notice that my pores are very clear and less noticeable, too. There’s an improvement with just one application. If I keep using this once or twice a week, I’m sure there’ll be more visible improvement and I’d be warding off blackheads or whiteheads from coming back. If you’re worried about drying of the skin after using this, I didn’t experience any tingling, tightening or drying sensation with this product.

Although the instruction doesn’t say on the label, I apply my normal day skincare products after using Silver Powder. I continue with my toner, floral water, brightening essence, serum, moisturizer and eye cream.

Overall, minus the insufficient direction on the label, I’m happy with this Mario Badescu product. It is reasonably priced, it works well on my skin and it just blends with my skincare regimen. Let’s fight off those blackheads!

Explore and shop for amazing beauty items online:

http://www.luxola.com.my

Stay connected to Luxola Malaysia via their Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/LuxolaMalaysia

Check out Mario Badescu brand site at:

http://www.mariobadescu.com

Magic Eye 3D Museum in Thailand

Posted on October 19, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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Visiting Amazing Thailand soon? You gotta check out the 3D museum in Hatyai!

My husband, my son and I had a holiday trip to HatYai, Thailand last month. Aside from seeing the elephants, we also took the time to visit the Magic Eye 3D Museum. Although it is a bit far from our hotel in HatYai, my husband rented a car and driver to bring us to the place. We heard that it’s really nice to visit this museum so we might as well check it out while we’re there.

The staff there were very friendly, I guess most places in HatYai have very friendly customer service staff. Food and drinks, by the way, are not allowed inside the hall so they politely asked us to leave them at the guest services. You also cannot wear shoes inside, of course, to help preserve the beauty and quality of the paintings as most of them are also on the floor. White socks are provided for customers.

If you’re planning to visit the museum, bring your fully charged camera phones, digital cameras or DSLRs. The museum is filled with amazing paintings and visuals, you will definitely spend an hour at least of taking photos at different angles. I was disappointed that I didn’t bring my DSLR with me so I had to make use of my phone. It’s not bad but I knew I could have done better, darn!

And here are some of the photos we took:

My son is SpiderMan!

Giant foot!

Must be careful not to fall from this bridge

My son got a chance to shake hands with Mona Lisa

Where’s your milk?

It was fun and, most important is, my son had a great time! So if you’re dropping by HatYai one of these days, be sure to include the Magic Eye Museum in your itinerary. Both selfie and non-selfie lovers will enjoy this place. Be creative and see how far your imagination and photography skills can take you!

Opening Hours:

Daily between 09.00AM – 09.00PM

  

Services and Amenities: 

3D art Exhibition Hall, Cafe/Snack/Beverages, Souvenir shop, Photo shoot and small goods

Museum Features: 

More than 100 paintings in different themes – Camouflage, Aquarium, Wildlife, Classical art, Ice world, Surrealism , Zoo, Fantasia and etc.

Entrance Fees:

Tourist – Adult 400THB

Tourist – Child 300THB

Transfer Services and Fees (rates may change):

1. Transfer from Hotel in Hatyai City Center with charge of 100THB/roundtrip/person with minimum charge of 2persons

2. Transfer from Hatyai airport with charge 200THB/way /person with minimum charge of 2persons

3. Transfer from Songkhla city center with charge 300THB/way /person with minimum charge of 2persons

Remark: Please make reservations at least 1hour before departure.

PREPARATION BEFORE ENTRY:

1. Wear casual dress or comfortable clothes. This will help when you take photos. 2. Bring your own camera or smartphone but in case you forget, there are rental services at photo shop in the museum.

3. Take a look sample picture of how to do best pose when taking photos with painting. This will help you get realistic pictures.

4. Food and drinks are not allowed inside paining exhibition hall.

5. Guests are not allowed to wear shoes or slippers inside painting exhibition hall. Museum will provide socks.

Address:

1408 Kanjanavanich Rd.,

Hatyai Songkhla TH 90110

Check out their Facebook page at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Magic-Eye-Museum/474091806020945

Or visit their website at:

http://www.magiceyemuseum.com

China Glaze Nail Polish in ‘So Blue Without You’ Shade

Posted on October 14, 2014 by CelesteDeJesus

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Lovin’ my 2^nd China Glaze nail polish in blue color 

China Glaze has so many beautiful shades to choose from (pic from China Glaze website)

Doing my own pedicure and manicure somehow has a therapeutic effect on my very busy work and family life. I admit that it would be nice to always have time and money for regular visit to the nail salon but not all of us have the luxury, do we? So I often do my own nail service. I enjoy buying different nail colors and experimenting with them, most of the time on my toenails. Doing my manicure can be challenging as I do a lot of washing. It’s tough to maintain nail polish to be chip-free when you wash kids stuff regularly.

I’ve purchased 2 China Glaze nail polish colors from Philippines when I went back home a few months ago. The green color is very nice and I love how different lighting changes the sheen of the polish (check my review HERE).

This time, I’ve tested the 2^nd color – So Blue Without You – that is a metallic royal blue shade. And I had time to try it on my fingernails.

China Glaze

Nail Lacquer with Hardeners

Price: P350 or around RM30

(In Malaysia, I believe it’s around RM42)

Content: 14ml

Made in USA

Life after opening: 36 months

I used it with my other nail care products:

Step 1 – Butter London Melt Away to clean up excess cuticle

Step 2 – Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Nail Hardener as base coat

Step 3 – China Glaze Blue Nail Polish

Step 4 – Sally Hansen Diamond Shine as top coat

The color is flattering and it works well with my skin tone. I love the sheen of metallic colors as it plays around with lighting. Another good thing about China Glaze nail polishes is that it contains nail hardeners so it does help to make my nails less prone to chipping. It works together with my Sally Hansen Nail Hardener base coat.

You may also want to check out the China Glaze website as they feature hundreds of beautiful colors and you can even test it out virtually, too! That is so cool.

China Glaze Virtual Nail Polish Color Studio (pic from China Glaze website)

Check out more interesting and inspirational colors at

http://chinaglaze.com/

Stay connected to China Glaze Malaysia at

https://www.facebook.com/chinaglazemy

About China Glaze Nail Polish

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China Glaze believes in the power and beauty within every woman. We believe in putting your best-pedicured foot forward. And we say, don’t hide those hands because you’re worried they show your age, but talk with them because the color at your finger tips speaks volumes!

China Glaze offers a broad selection of long-wearing nail lacquers with hardeners and essential treatments at a great value. The brand is dedicated to providing nail technicians with globally appealing, on-trend, high quality nail lacquers and treatments. We offer innovative and fresh ideas to the polish industry!

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