i-Care Optometry Opens in Bangsar Village

Posted on February 4, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

Luxottica First Concept Store in Malaysia is now open to serve you

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Do you use eyeglasses or sunglasses? I don’t think anyone of us here in Malaysia would survive driving daily without sunnies. The weather can be very hot and bright, causing poor vision while driving if we don’t wear sunglasses. So I guess it’s safe to say that we all love our sunglasses to protect us from the glaring light of the sun.

Great news! If you love good quality sunglasses and eyeglasses, you’d be happy to visit a new optometry store, i-Care, which recently opened in Bangsar Village. i-Care Optometry Bangsar Village announced their partnership with Luxottica as the first Luxottica concept store in Malaysia. Luxottica Group is a leader in design, manufacture, distribution and sales of premium fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Luxottica has the most extended worldwide retail network for prescription and sun segments comprising over 7,000 stores worldwide in North America, Asia-Pacific, China, South Africa and Europe and a strong and well-balanced brand portfolio.

i-Care Optometry Bangsar Village carries some of Luxottica’s best known and most prestigious eyewear brands in the global fashion and luxury industries such as RAY- BAN, OAKLEY, BURBERRY, BVLGARI, COACH, DOLCE & GABBANA, EMPORIO ARMANI, GIORGIO ARMANI and PRADA. Check out these chic collections of designer eyewear!

I particularly looove the black Burberry sunglasses on the right!

This blue Emporio Armani sunglass looks very hip and cool!

Being one of the leading eye care and eyewear providers in Klang Valley and Kuala Lumpur, i-Care Optometry provides qualified Optometrists and Opticians who endlessly pursue to provide quality professional eye examinations. Well trained Optical Dispensers and Fashion Consultants are also known for their friendly services in all their outlets.

Kim (Model), Kevin Siew (Managing Director of i-Care Optometry), Mr Sami Haikio (General Manager of Luxottica Malaysia) and Josh (Model)

“We are very excited and proud to be entering this new partnership with Luxottica, a leader in design, manufacture, distribution and sales of premium fashion, luxury and sports eyewear,” said Kevin Siew, Managing Director of i-Care Optometry. He added, “i-Care Optometry will have a wide influence in fashion, luxury and sports with eyewear products that are exciting to our customers. We are confident that this partnership will have great success.”

Conveniently located in Bangsar Village, i-Care Optometry is easily accessible for those staying in Klang Valley and Kuala Lumpur. At its media launch held at Bangsar Village, i-Care Optometry revealed a number of new collections for Men and Women.

The opening ceremonies were highlighted with a short eyewear fashion show featuring a male and female model in their different attires and matching eyewear.

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This season’s most stylish range for women comprises of COACH – Kissing C (Pamela), BURBERRY – Canvas Check, DOLCE & GABBANA – Filigrana, PRADA – Baroque and BVLGARI – Serpenti Limited Collection. Also stealing the show for men are eyewear from EMPORIO ARMANI Essential Eagle Collection, OAKLEY – Carbon Plate, RAY-BAN Wayfarer Denim and GIORGIO ARMANI – Timeless Elegance collection.

This is a really nice, sporty eyewear from Oakley and Ferrari

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“i-Care Optometry has always made it a point to care for the less fortunate. Corporate Social Responsibility is a priority for us,” said Kevin Siew Managing Director of i-Care Optometry. To spread the love as we began the year 2015, i-Care Optometry sponsored vision care including eye test, spectacles frames and lenses worth RM3000 to LightHouse Children Welfare Home Association for a year long supply.

LightHouse Children Welfare Home Association, Kuala Lumpur is a welfare home established since May 2005 in Malaysia. The home looks after underprivileged children from various troubled background such as alcoholic and drug addicted parents, single parents, children from hard-core poor families and some who have even been physically and sexually abused. LightHouse believes very much in their tagline, “Every Child Counts”.

Where to find i-Care Optometry outlets:

i-Care Bangsar Village, Bangsar

F18, 1st Floor, Bangsar Village Shopping Centre, No 1,Jalan Telawi Satu, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-22879788

i-Care Publika Shopping Gallery, Solaris Dutamas

Lot 66, Level UG1, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, No 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-62033368

i-Care Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang

LG-13, Lower Ground Floor, Empire Shopping Gallery, Jalan SS16/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Tel: 03-56317620

i-Care The Weld

L1-05, 1st Floor, The Weld Shopping Centre, 76, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 03-21630936

i-Care Main Place

GF-32, Jalan USJ21/10, The Main Place 47630 Subang Jaya, Selangor. Tel: 03-80819216

About i-Care Optometry

i-Care Optometry (M) Sdn Bhd is one of the leading eye care and eyewear providers in Klang Valley and Kuala Lumpur, and set to become the preferred choice for generations of Malaysians. Established in 2001, i-Care Optometry (M) Sdn Bhd now has five outlets extending from Kuala Lumpur to Klang Valley, namely Bangsar Village, Empire Shopping Gallery, The Weld, Publika Shopping Gallery and The Main Place, USJ.

About Luxottica

Founded in 1961 by Leonardo Del Vecchio, always involved in protecting eyes and optimising the look of men and women everywhere, the Luxottica Group is now a vertically integrated organization, producing and distributing prescription frames and sunglasses of high technical quality and style. The constant attention paid to research and development, technological innovation, the adaptation to market evolutions in respect of people and the environment, have led Luxottica through worldwide expansion.

With net sales of more than Euro 7.3 billion in 2013, over 73,000 employees and a strong global presence, Luxottica Group is a leader in premium fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, with over 7000 optical and sun retail stores in North America, Asia-Pacific, China, South Africa and Europe and a strong and well-balanced brand portfolio.

Indulge in Delicious Treats this Chinese New Year with Häagen-Dazs

Posted on February 3, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

Celebrations are lovelier and happier with yummy desserts

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I came from a country where desserts are part of important celebrations. Without desserts, a party or event is simply incomplete. We definitely have cakes and ice cream to top every occasion. I love desserts!

And with the Chinese New Year fast approaching, this is the best time to indulge in delicious treats…from Häagen-Dazs. The House of Häagen-Dazs presents tantalising handcrafted treats to tempt the senses with its new menu. Featuring iconic signature dishes, classic favourites as well as refreshing ice-cream drinks, the new menu allows fans of the brand to come and experience a truly captivating dine-in affair that can be indulged in and shared by all.

With four sections of dessert and drink creations in the new menu, fans can select from a variety of delicious options to satiate their sweet tooth.

Häagen-Dazs Fondue

The Signature Collectionfeatures the much sought-after, signature Häagen-Dazs Fondue. Perfect for sharing with friends and loved ones, this elegant dish is a myriad of textures and flavours thanks to the chocolate sauce with a choice of rich dark or milk chocolate, crunchy almond nibs and an assortment of mini ice-cream scoops, seasonal fruits and patisseries. Completing the signature creations are the newly introduced and elegant, Macaroon Collection and Eiffel Tower. These creations, bestsellers originating from different parts of the world, are lovingly handcrafted and will delight any ice-cream lover.

The Classic Creations feature all-time ice-cream favourites that have captivated the senses through the test of time with its supreme standards. These creations perfectly complement the ice-cream and its range of flavours, which are made from only the purest and finest ingredients. Häagen-Dazs fans will be spoilt for choice with the Banana Split, Flower Blossom, the Häagen-Dazs Crunch range, Seventh Heaven and more.

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Häagen-Dazs Frappe

Fans will also find an irresistible range of Ice-Cream Drinks, from floats and decadent frappes that burst with the flavours of Häagen-Dazs’ bestselling ice-creams, to delicious ice-cream-based coffee creations. A highlight is the Salted Caramel Latte, a re-invention of the classic latte, made with a shot of espresso, hot milk and blended with Häagen-Dazs’ Salted Caramel ice-cream for a delectable twist.

Fans can try their hand at creating their own dessert as the menu also features a Create Your Own section. With almost 20 flavours to choose from, fans can let their creative side loose and select their preferred number of scoops, toppings, sauces and patisseries to complete their creation.

Perfect as a solo time-out or refreshing get-together with friends and family for a memorable time, the new menu is available at all Häagen-Dazs cafés nationwide.

So for the Year of the Goat, let’s have happier moments with the family! Try these Häagen-Dazs desserts. Gong Xi Fa Cai! May we all have a prosperous and happy new year!

Where to try these delicious desserts? At Häagen-Dazs Cafés, of course!

Klang Valley

Perak

De Garden, Ipoh

Penang

Pulau Tikus | Queensbay Mall | Autocity.

Johor

Komtar JBCC

About Häagen-Dazs

Crafted in 1960 by Reuben Mattus, Häagen-Dazs is the original super premium ice-cream. True to tradition, Häagen-Dazs is committed to using only all-natural ingredients in crafting the world’s finest ice cream. Truly made like no other, today, Häagen-Dazs ice-cream offers a full range of products from ice-cream to sorbets, in more than 65 flavors. Häagen-Dazs products are available around the globe for ice cream lovers to enjoy.

Stay in touch with Haagen Dazs via their Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/haagendazsmalaysia

Or visit their website at:

www.haagendazs.com.my

NuNature Complete Anti-Aging Hair Solution

Posted on February 2, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

How are you taking care of your hair to prevent early signs of aging?

I’m someone who keeps trying different shampoo and conditioner. Although there are a few brands that I enjoy using, I think that finding the right hair care is a fun task and a challenge at the same time. Sometimes you like the smell but not satisfied with its promise of giving you shiny, healthy hair. Sometimes you see great improvement yet you don’t like the scent. Sometimes you want to test if it really works but then the price is too high.

We all want healthy, shiny, glorious hair. But hair is not easily convinced. Some people are blessed with naturally beautiful crowning glory while some of us need to go for scheduled treatments to make our hair presentable. And we also need to continuously find the correct hair care products.

I was happy to join fellow gorgeous ladies of The Butterfly Project a few weeks ago to be introduced to a new hair care range in Malaysia that provides anti-aging hair solution. That’s right; anti-aging solution, not for the skin, but for our hair. It was a warm and bright Saturday afternoon when I got to meet this brand for the first time at the cozy coffee shop of Dal.Komm in Uptown Damansara, PJ.

Welcomed by the sight of a beautiful basket containing bottles of shampoo and conditioner, I got excited. All these are for me to try? What a happy day.

Nünature Hair Care is a complete anti-aging solution that harnesses properties from a unique blend of natural ingredients that provide anti-oxidation and moisture. Nünature products come with 3 essential hair benefits: strengthening of hair roots, reduction and prevention of hair fall, and protection from daily damage.

The Nünature team shared about the benefits of this anti-aging solution and how it has helped two women in regaining healthy hair. Daily pollution, stress, pregnancy and chemical treatments are just some factors that can damage our hair and result to hair fall, dandruff, dryness and more.

Left photos: 2 women who have experienced amazing result from Nunature, Right photo: Cynthia Loh of Nunature

What makes Nünature great:

Contains NO SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate)
Contains NO SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulphate)
Contains NO Parabens
Safe for everyday use
Contains 98% natural ingredients
Affordable price range of below RM25 for 250ml bottles
Some products can be used by kids, too

So what’s inside each Nünature hair product?

Indian Kino Tree Extract

Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark, also known as the Indian Kino Tree, is the key ingredient in all Nünature Shampoo range. As the scalp ages, glycation (hardening of peri-follicular collagen) occurs, causing hair loss. Indian Kino Tree Extract delays aging with its powerful anti-free radical properties, thus preventing cell damage and improving cell metabolism while containing excellent water retention’s properties to keep your hair in good elasticity all the time.

Silk Amino Acids

Extracted from raw silk, Silk Amino Acids are naturally-occurring water-soluble glycoproteins. These molecules penetrate deeply to strengthen, rebuild and nourish damaged hair without causing any build up. When the scalp soaks up its benefits, hair also becomes softer, fuller-bodied and stronger.

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

The essential amino acids in Soy Protein deliver nutrients to the scalp to maintain its balance. It provides the scalp with essential nutrients for cell renewal, and over time, Soy Protein improves cellular metabolism.

Nünature offers an all-encompassing range of products, formulated to suit all types of hair concerns. With 6 shampoos and 2 conditioners, you can mix and match for a tailor-made hair pampering experience:

Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
2-in-1 Shampoo
Volumizing Shampoo
Hydration Shampoo
Hydration Conditioner
Daily Shine Shampoo
Daily Shine Conditioner

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Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo – Keeps hair looking fuller, day after day

Suitable for: all hair types, especially those with hair fall problems

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

Prevent hair loss with this shampoo, which boasts a proprietary blend of natural botanical extracts to boost hair and scalp health by activating the stem cells located within the hair follicles. The active ingredients promote cell regeneration and stimulate regrowth, delivering nourishment to the roots while strengthening weakened hair. It also conditions hair and improves its texture to reduce hair fall due to breakage.

I say: This is definitely a must-try! Hair fall is not easy to solve. Do you notice the amount of hair fall you have every time you bathe and every time you comb your hair?

Key ingredients:

Pea Peptides, the result of a cutting-edge technology that helps to activate stem cells in the hair follicles. The addition of Peppermint Oil also helps to control inflammation and itchiness, providing a soothing, cooling effect while improving blood circulation.

Anti-Dandruff Shampoo – No more worries from itching, flaking & breakage

Suitable for: dandruff concerns

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

Dandruff is indeed a frustrating problem, even more so if your scalp is sensitive or oily. This lightweight shampoo balances sebum production while improving hair and scalp health by activating the stem cells in the follicles. With continued use, you no longer have to worry about itching, flaking or breakage, and your scalp stays clean and soothed for longer.

Key ingredients:

Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein provides adequate oil control, and Black Pepper Extract (Piper Nigrum Berries) help to soothe redness and inflammation. A unique Herbal Complex, featuring 7 different natural plant extracts, also acts as a ‘shield’ to protect hair and scalp from environmental irritation.

I say: I don’t usually get dandruff but when I do, like some of you, I really hate it. It’s not chic to have flakes on a black dress or suit when I go for meetings or events.

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2 In 1 Shampo0 – Strong & healthy hair in one step

Suitable for: all hair types

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

Perfect for the busy woman, this 2-in-1 formula cleanses and conditions in one step, making your hair silky smooth and shiny while providing it with its daily dose of proteins. Rinse away the day’s dirt and grime to reveal soft and lustrous hair that shines with health.

I say: Hola! This would be a perfect travel companion so I don’t need to bring a bottle of shampoo and a bottle of conditioner separately. Perfect timing for Chinese New Year travels.

Key ingredients:

Guar Tree Extract is an excellent conditioning agent, improving the ease of combing in both virgin and bleached hair. Lavender enhances blood circulation, strengthens hair and prevents hair fall.

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Volumizing Shampoo – Extra volume for radiantly alive hair

Suitable for: fine, limp hair with oily roots

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

A saviour for oily scalp and hair, this shampoo adds body, volume and bounce. It controls excess oil production, and also promotes hair growth. With this shampoo, flat, greasy locks are a thing of the past. Leave your hair looking and feeling lively and healthy.

I say: If you have fine hair that tends to look thin on your head, here’s your solution. This will also be great for women and men who want their locks of hair to look fuller with added volume.

Key ingredients:

Witch Hazel (Hammamelis Virginiana Leaf), a natural astringent, helps to dissolve oil and control sebum production. Panthenol, also known as Vitamin B5, improves hair’s elasticity and volume, making it easier to style and softer to touch.

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Hydration Shampoo – The ultimate do-over for dry & damaged hair

Suitable for: dry, damaged or frizzy hair

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

If you are always subjecting your hair to chemical treatments like colouring, bleaching or perming, this shampoo is right for you. It delivers a dose of extra moisture and nourishment to keep hair strong, soft and manageable. Damaged hair needs extra care, and this gentle yet nourishing formula does just that without creating any build-up.

I say: This is perfect for me! I go for 2x a year rebonding treatment and I know that my hair tends to be dry. I need this hydration! And this shampoo comes with a matching conditioner!

Key ingredients:

Hydrolyzed Keratin repairs damage and restores strength to hair, while Coconut Oil adds shine and softness, preventing the scalp from drying out. Guar Extract conditions hair and makes combing easier.

Hydration Conditioner – Revive your hair’s moisture level

Suitable for: dry, damaged or frizzy hair

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

Complement Nünature Hydration Shampoo with this ultra-intense conditioner, which acts effectively to gently repair, regenerate and protect hair from future damage, keeping it healthy and soft. Extensive chemical processes can strip away hair’s natural moisture levels, leaving behind a dull, frizzy, brittle mess. Restore shine, softness and manageability to your locks once more.

Key ingredients:

Honey, which contains natural antioxidant properties, protects hair from UV damage while keeping it moisturised. Aloe Vera acts as a natural conditioner to deeply moisturize hair, making it silky soft.

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Daily Shine Shampoo – Soothe that sweet, little head naturally

Suitable for: all hair types, can be used for children 7yo and above

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

Perfect for daily use, this ultra-mild formula is suitable for everyone in the family, including children. It gently cleanses and provides hair with its daily dose of proteins, leaving it healthy and easily manageable.

I say: It’s great to have hair care products that I can also use on my son! And who doesn’t want shiny hair? We all do, don’t we? I can alternate use of this one with the rest of Nünature products, may it be Anti-Hair Fall, Hydration, Anti-Dandruff…it’s exciting to have such a collection of shampoo and conditioner.

Key ingredients:

Olive Oil, rich in Vitamins E and K, delivers essential moisture to improve luster and elasticity, while Coconut Oil adds shine and softness, preventing hair from breaking due to brittleness. Hydrolyzed Keratin also creates a protective veil on hair’s surface, shielding it from heat damage.

Daily Shine Conditioner – Soothe that sweet, little head naturally

Suitable for: all hair types

Price: RM23.90 for 250ml

This conditioner provides hair with a blend of natural proteins, giving it the shine of health. Keep your hair silky-smooth and tangle-free. Light enough for daily use yet incredibly nourishing, achieve a healthier head of hair the natural way.

Key ingredients:

Olive Oil is rich in Vitamins E and K, which help protect hair from environmental damage. It delivers a potent dose of antioxidants to hair, restoring luster and shine to dull, damaged hair. Coconut Oil preserves the hydration levels of scalp and hair, preventing breakage caused by brittleness.

What am I excited to try first? Definitely the Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo! I am now on my 7^th day of testing this shampoo that promises reduction of hair fall. Did it meet my expectations? Does it really work? Is it worth the price of RM23.90? You’ll find out on my next post about Nünature.

Want to check Nünature out? Where to buy?

Nünature Hair Care is available at all leading pharmacies in the Central Region: Alpro Pharmacies, AA Pharmacies, Lesley Pharmacy, Village Grocer, Big Pharmacies (coming soon), Multicare Pharmacies (coming soon) and etc.

How much?

Nünature Shampoo/ Conditioner 250ml – RM23.90

Nünature Shampoo/ Conditioner 450ml – RM35.90

If you have questions, you may contact: enquiries@cyren.com.my

Visit Nünature Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/nunaturemalaysia

Best Champagne Gift for Chinese New Year (and Valentine’s Day)

Posted on January 25, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

Probably the most luxurious bottle of champagne anyone can give or receive this Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day or for whatever occasion…

I first shot this Champagne for Christmas season and now that we’re approaching Chinese New Year, a lot of friends ask what would be a nice bottle of wine to give to clients or business partners. Without a doubt, even if some people might say that there might be other better ones, I’d recommend the Ace of Spades.

When I saw the bottle’s photo a few months ago, I was amazed. How can a bottle of wine be so beautiful? And when I saw the actual bottle for the first time, I was mesmerised, captivated, enamoured. Is this for real?

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One look at the box gives you an immediate feeling of class and elegance. Have you ever seen any ordinary wine or champagne bottle packaged in such style? Ace of Spades Champagne, or Champagne Armand de Brignac, comes elegantly packaged in a black lacquered box. Take note – lacquered. The cover is adorned with the brand’s logo in pewter, the stylized letter A inside a spade. This is definitely the most beautiful letter I’ve seen.

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The inside of this box is lined with solid rich black velvet. Under the top cover is a gold plate embossed and imprinted with “Armand de Brignac, Reims, France – Edition Limitee”. The bottle lies perfectly inside, with grooves specially made and designed to fit its size.

And here’s another magnificent thing; the box comes with a sexy booklet, also in black and stamped with the logo and name in gold.

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The bottle itself is in opaque gold and all labels are made of genuine pewter —- all handmade. Unique, elegant, classy. Who wouldn’t be delighted to receive this as a gift? The presentation of this Champagne is just amazing. If you’re someone really generous and if you even have a special someone who loves Champagne, trust me, sending this as a Valentine gift with your sweet love note would be such an unforgettable moment.

The Taste of Ace of Spades

Marvelously complex and full-bodied, its bouquet is both fresh and lively, with light floral notes. On the palate, Brut Gold has a sumptuous, racy fruit character perfectly integrated with the wine’s subtle brioche accents. The Champagne’s texture is deliciously creamy, with great depth paired with a long, silky finish. Armand de Brignac Brut Gold is pressed from a perfectly balanced blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier wine. – Armand de Brignac

How to enjoy it:

Recommended serving temperature – 6 – 8 degrees Celsius

(place the bottle in the refrigerator the night before or chill in an ice bucket for 30 minutes)

Use a flute or champagne glass, not a broad-rimmed glass

For many different occasions, I think that the Ace of Spades is an ultimate gift. Whether it’s for a loved one, a close friend, a business partner or a client, giving this bottle as a gift will make a solid statement of value and appreciation. Expressing it with a gold – pewter bottle of Champagne perfectly packed in a black lacquer box is just pure class.

It was no surprise when I heard the news in November 2014 that Jay-Z bought this label. The Ace of Spades champagne was featured in his video, Show Me What You Got. Well, he’s also seen serving this US$300-worth-a-pop champagne in a lot of events and has long been associated with the brand.

I haven’t tasted this Champagne yet, not that I can afford one. Well, one can dream. And I think that it’s one of the best wines to feature in preparation for Chinese New Year’s gifting season.

Armand de Brignac – Ace of Spades Champagne

Where to buy in Malaysia: www.winetalk.com.my

Normal price: RM1,480 / Limited promotion price: RM1,280

Origin: Champagne, France

Type: Non-Vintage Champagne/ Sparkling Wine

About Armand de Brignac via www.wine-searcher.com

Armand de Brignac is the brainchild of the Cattier house, located in the Champagne village of Chigny-les-Roses, and the New York drinks distribution company Sovereign Brands.

The Cattier family have been growing grapes in the Montagne de Reims area since 1763, and have made Champagne since 1918. The house is still family owned and run by Jean-Jacques Cattier and his son Alexandre, both respected winemakers. Champagne specialist and writer Michael Edwards speaks highly of the Cattier Champagnes and is particularly fond of the family’s single-vineyard cuvée Clos du Moulin.

According to Jean-Jacques Cattier, Armand de Brignac aims “to present something authentically luxurious and which does justice to the once-in-a-lifetime events at which Champagne is so often present.” He believes that Champagne produces “bubbles in the eyes.”

De Brignac was the name of a hero in a book that Jean-Jacques Cattier’s mother once read. She liked it so much it became stuck in her memory, though no-one nowadays can remember which book the character was in. Later, Jean-Jacques’ sister added “Armand” to round out the name. The family registered it as a brand in the 1950’s with Champagne’s wine authority, the Comite Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne (CIVC). It then lay dormant until 2006, when they dusted it off for their prestige cuvée and the forgotten hero once again enjoyed the limelight.

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Let’s all welcome the Year of the Goat with fireworks and Champagne bursts!

Tebe Lavish Soap Bar for Face & Body

Posted on January 25, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

Cleanse, moisturize and refresh your skin with paraben-free soap

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Are you someone who only uses body wash or shower gel? Do you use soap bar?

I love using shower gel together with a bath sponge or lily but I also enjoy using soap bar for my body every morning. During the day, it’s just faster to use a bar of soap instead of my usual shower gel that I pour on the bath lily. Some of us have to rush bathing; put makeup and get ready quickly as we also need to prepare our child/children for school.

I love soap bars from Crabtree & Evelyn, Melvita and The Body Shop. I’ve recently opened my Tebe Lavish Soap Bar and I love it.

Tebe Lavish Soap Bar

With pure olive leaf & green tea extracts

Price: RM75 for 170g

Where to buy: Skintopic Outlets or Kiosks

Can be used on the face and body

Free from mineral oils, parabens, artificial colourants & fragrance, silicones and animal products

Tebe’s triple milled Lavish Soap Bar with olive leaf extract contains a sumptuous blend of extra virgin olive oil and natural waxes that will produce a rich, creamy lather. pH balanced and lightly scented, your skin will feel soft, moisturized, cleansed and refreshed.

This soap comes in a dark brown rectangular box. Upon opening flip-top box cover, you’ll be welcomed by a mild scent of the soap, which is wrapped inside a thin special paper.

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The light scent is fresh and invigorating. I personally love floral fragrance so it’s quite easy for this soap to capture me. After use, you’ll feel refreshed and your skin will feel lightly moisturized. It’s just a bit challenging to handle this soap bar at first because of its size so if you have small hands, it will be large to hold.

Tebe Lavish Soap Bar Ingredients:

Sodium Palmate, Sodium Cocoate, Aqua (Water), Olea europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Chamomilla recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Olea europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Key Ingredients:

Olive leaf extract for brightening
Olive oil for softening
Chamomile for purifying
Green tea leaf extract as anti-oxidant

Tebe Lavish Soap Bar is manufactured at Simunovich Olive Estate Limited in New Zealand. For more information, visit www.simuoliveestate.com

Makeup Style using The Butterfly Project Beauty Box

Posted on January 24, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

Trying new beauty products is always fun! Combined with some of my loved items, these products that I haven’t tried before have become even more interesting.

Last December, I had a fun evening with fellow butterflies at The Apartment, The Curve. The Butterfly Project, headed by Tammy Lim, gave a celebration where both fresh and seasoned bloggers had a great time, great dinner and great opportunity to meet new friends. Luckily, I was free to join the group on that weekday dinner.

Aside from the Secret Santa gift-giving session, I also received a beauty box from the group. Thanks to all the generous sponsors who worked closely with the group and brought us happy cheers and, of course, new beauty products to try.

It’s exciting to explore different makeup looks by combining different products or brands. But at the same time, it’s also fun to mix and experiment with the new products together with those that you already have and love. Like a lot of you, I also have my favorites when it comes to skincare or makeup.

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Some of my loved products include GlamGlow ThirstyMud, Makeup ForEver Mist & Fix, Nars Eye Paint, Nars Dual Eye Shadow and Maybelline Color Tattoo. And I decided to mix these with some of the items from my butterfly beauty box: Shizens Lip Tattoo, Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner and Always 21 Soothing Gel Mist.

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Starting with smooth, healthy skin makes a lot of difference on how makeup can accentuate or complement your look. I love using GlamGlow ThirstyMud to do my regular mask routine. It’s quite addicting so I limit it to twice a week. After washing off ThirstyMud, I spray Always 21 Soothing Gel Mist on my face and apply a moisturizer (I’m using Mario Badescu at the moment). Afterwards, I apply my makeup primer, foundation, pore minimizer and face powder (not included in photo shot).

Now it’s time for my eye makeup. I’ve been loving my Nars eye paint and dual eyeshadow since last year, and I don’t think I can live without them. I’ve also started to use Maybelline Color Tattoo and it works well in making my eye color more vibrant and longer lasting. From the butterfly beauty box, I used the Dolly Wink Eyeliner, which has a pen style application.

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The Dolly Wink eyeliner has good color results and very easy to apply on the skin. It has a cute, dotted pink packaging, with a pen cap.

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On my lips, I used ShizensLip Tattoo, which came from The Butterfly Project beauty box. I’ve reviewed this lip product a few weeks ago and I loved its long lasting color on the lips. Great thing about this Lip Tattoo is that it makes the lips look naturally rosy through the day and keeps the lips moisturized. I now use it every morning together with different lip colors.

And here’s my quick 15-minute makeup look with a mix of my new and loved beauty products:

What are your favorite makeup products? Those that you must always have in your makeup kit? Thanks once again to The Butterfly Project for organizing events to meet friends and to explore more beauty products!

Find out more about the products featured in this article:

Nars Cosmetics

Shizens Lip Tattoo

GlamGlow ThirstyMud

Always 21 Soothing Gel

Dolly Wink Eyeliner

My 2015 Beauty Regime from The Butterfly Project Beauty Box

Posted on January 10, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

How are you starting your beauty regimen this year? Have you got your whole body (or most of it) covered? Thanks to The Butterfly Project, I got started with my new regimen early.

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Happy New Year! Wait, what? Is it late?

It’s always wonderful to welcome the new year with new things…specially beauty stuff. And this month, I have started using new and exciting products to take care of my lips, hands, face and hair.

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For the face, it’s time to explore a new cleanser and a moisturiser to improve my skin tone with Garnier Sakura White Pinkish Radiance Cleansing Foam and Moisturizing Cream. I have yet to unbox the cream but starting with the cleansing foam, I fell in love with the beautiful scent. I know, I know, it’s not the scent that solves my skin concern but, hey, can’t help it if the scent is really lovely. These Sakura White products give the skin fresh and pinkish radiant complexion. And they are affordable, too, starting at RM12.90.

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I’ve been using GlamGlow since last year and seeing this travel size ThirstyMud is an excitement. This is still part of my beauty regime and with Chinese New Year approaching, I’m just happy to have this travel size tube! GlamGlow ThirstyMud gives hydrating wonders on the skin within a 20-minute application and wash off or tissue off.

Oh, yes, I regularly enjoy my GlamGlow mud with some wine

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I enjoy using mist on my face for instant moisture and skin refreshment. I’m currently using Melvita Eau Florale de Rose Damask Floral Rose Water, which I’ve also placed in a mini spray to carry with me to work. Now this Always Aloe Vera Soothing & Refresh Gel Mist is a delightful treat from the beauty box! I haven’t heard of this brand but the scent is invigorating, the mist feels great on the face and I love the spray.

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Hair is a priority for me to start this year right as the effect of my rebonding treatment is starting to wear off. I’m always exploring shampoos and conditioners that will take care of my damaged hair. This Matrix Biolage Colorlast shampoo, as its name suggests, is for making color last longer – giving you salon-vibrant color for up to 9 weeks – but I discovered that Biolage also has a shampoo for dry hair —- Biolage Hydrasource. The Matrix Biolage hair care range addresses specific hair concern and is committed to creating sustainable products.

I love lip care products and will continue to love them. I’ve tried Shizens Lip Tattoo (see full review HERE) and it’s an amazing moisturizer, color and anti-aging product in one. It’s priced at RM168 so I may want to save it for office days and important events. For those casual days, I have Maybelline Baby Lips Colored Lip Balm to save my dry lips. If I remember right, this is only around RM15, available at leading pharmacies and beauty shops. I love the watermelon flavour and color of this Pink Shock variant. Did I mention it provides 8-hour moisture?

We must always hydrate our hands and take care of them daily and hourly. Hourly? Oh, yes, specially if you’re working inside cool temperature places. Never allow your hands to feel dry so always carry a tube of hand cream with you. This L’Occitane Velvet hand cream is a perfect companion to make sure that my hands stay young and beautiful.

So these are some of my beauty picks to start my beauty regime this year! What are yours?

Find out more about the brands featured in this article:

Garnier – http://www.facebook.com/GarnierMalaysia

GlamGlow – http://www.facebook.com/GlamGlowMud

Always – http://www.facebook.com/always21malaysia

Matrix Biolage – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Biolage-by-Matrix/515997771750165

Maybelline – http://www.facebook.com/maybellinenysimplyfab

www.maybelline.com.my

L’Occitane – http://www.facebook.com/loccitane.my

http://my.loccitane.com/

Lovely Lips with Shizens Lip Tattoo

Posted on January 9, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

There must be a good reason why this is a star product. I just had to find out.

I’ve been collecting new lip products for the past few months and I am enjoying this newfound addiction…to lip color. But like a lot of ladies, I don’t like the look of dry, fine lines on my lips. Some lipsticks are good enough to be worn bare but some need extra moisturiser before or after application. For those that feel a bit dry on my lips, I normally apply lip balm first then apply the lip color on top. But what if I can have a lip product that moisturises, gives rosy color and prevents fine lines on my lips all at the same time?

I was thrilled to receive the Shizens Lip Tattoo star product inside The Butterfly Project’s Beauty Box last month during our Christmas dinner. Love all the interesting items inside this box!

This is really something new for a makeup product. Lip tattoo? Have you ever heard of other beauty brands having a similar lip product? I haven’t. Shizens Lip Tattoo comes packed inside a brown and gold box. The lip tattoo is plastic wrapped with easy-tear cutting. Here it is after removing the seal…

Shizens Lip Tattoo

Price: RM168 for 8ml

What it does: Moisturises, lightens dark pigment of lips, gives lips a rosy tone, provides long-lasting color wear

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This lip product has a sleek cap in metallic brown color while the tube itself is a mix of white and transparent plastic. Notice that after taking out from the tube, the applicator is white in color, hmmm, white lip color? You’ll see the magic of this tattoo in a short while.

I decided to experiment with this lip tattoo. Upon applying the product, it shows white at first but immediately changes to a pinkish color (see Swipe A on the left). I wanted to see what difference in color it would have if I apply it under lipstick and on top of lipstick.

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Different shades with 3 techniques: a) plain lip tattoo, b) lip tattoo with lipstick on top, c) lipstick with lip tattoo on top. The great thing here is you can see that the plain lip tattoo gives enough rosy color on my skin. In fact, it is not necessary to wear with lipstick at all! It’s good enough on its own.

Of course, if you’d love a darker red shade, it will be great to mix your darker red lipstick with Shizens Lip Tattoo for that moisture boost, prevention of lines and long-lasting color. Why is it called Lip Tattoo? Yes, you’re right. Because it does stick to your skin or lips for a long time than normal lip colors do. Be warned…your lips will stay lovely with rosy tones for long hours. It actually took a day for those test swipes on my arm to wear off even after bathing a few times! Cool.

I’m someone who needs lipstick and lip balm or butter most of the time. See how pale I look without lip color? See how dry my lips are?

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But a few swipes of Shizens Lip Tattoo made an immediate difference to the color and condition of my lips. The white product turned rosy in less than a minute (maybe it’s also because I’m hot, haha) and moisturized my lips in seconds. Love tattoo? Yes, I do.

Find out more about Shizens via:

Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/ShizensMalaysia

Website – www.shizens.com

Watsons names its GLOW 50 Top Personalities in Malaysia

Posted on January 7, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

Who are the celebrities you look up to? There are a lot of celebrities in Malaysia and Watsons has identified glowing personalities in society.

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Award Presentation to Glow 50 Personalities Round

L-R: Danny Hoh, Marketing Controller of Watsons Malaysia; Jessica Ng, Marketing and Development Director of Watsons Malaysia; Chelsia Ng; Cathryn Lee; Carven Ong; Candy Ice & Anuja Ananthan

In November, the leading retail brand announced Malaysia’s top 50 individuals who personify the Watsons retail brand and represents true essence of beauty and health.

In its latest endeavour ‘50 Glowing Personalities’, GLOW Magazine by Watsons has identified top personalities who are known for their social influence in the industry. GLOW magazine is a health, well-being and beauty magazine for readers and people who have or aspire to have a healthy attitude towards life. The bi-monthly magazine brings latest trends to Watsons’ diverse customers’ base through beauty, healthy, lifestyle tips and step by step guidelines. If I remember it right, this magazine costs only around RM3, available at Watsons boutiques.

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Red carpet interview with GLOW 50 Personalities –

Carven Ong (Renowned Fashion Designer) & Atilia Haron (Jazz singer and song writer)

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Award Presentation to Glow 50 Personalities Round

L-R: Kevin Kam, Head of Property Watsons Malaysia; Low Siew Hui, Finance Director of Watsons Malaysia; Julie Woon, Joanne Yeoh & Diana Danielle

“The top 50 Glowing Personalities is an initiative that echoes Watsons brand and how we want to inspire our customers towards greater confidence by making the most of their natural good looks. Our panel has selected celebrities, bloggers, sports personalities and opinion leaders who truly are champions in their own ways, and represent the essence or health, beauty and wellbeing. They are also Watsons VIP Black Card member and Watsons Celebrity Friends, and have really experienced remarkable effects of our Watsons brand, products and services. They truly GLOW,” said Danny Hoh, Chief Editor of Watsons GLOW Magazine, and Marketing Controller of Watsons Malaysia at the 50 Glowing Personalities party which was organized to mark the success of the campaign.

L-R: Hansen Lee; Danny Hoh, Marketing Controller of Watsons Malaysia; Jessica Ng, Marketing and Development Director of Watsons Malaysia; Xin Le Chai; Wong Chui Ling; Vanessa Chong; Siti Saleha; Reem Shahwa & Dato’ Dr Fazley Yaacob

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L-R: Low Kok Kwan, IT Director of Watsons Malaysia; Chin Oi Mee, Business & Process Controller of Watsons Malaysia; Jojo Struys; Patricia K; Pamela Chong; Nadine Ann Thomas; Nadia Heng; Michelle Lee & Megan Tan

Finale group photo of Mr. Kulvinder Birring, Managing Director of Watsons Malaysia

& Indonesia (Centre) together with Watsons Management Team & GLOW 50 Personalities

The glowing personalities at the event are Anuja Ananthan, Atilia Haron, Candy Ice, Carven Ong, Cathryn Lee, Chelsia Ng, Chermaine Poo, Diana Danielle, Ezra Chuah, Fazley Yaacob, Hansen Lee, Joanne Yeoh, Jojo Struys, Julie Woon, Jun Yong, Kit Mah, Lavin Seow, Lenna Lim, Linora Low, Megan Tan, Michelle Lee, Nadia Heng, Nadine Ann Thomas, Pamela Chong, Patricia Knudsen, Reem Shahwa, Siti Saleha, Vanessa Chong, Wong Chui Ling & Xin Le Chai.

I’ve personally met Chui Ling Wong and I truly adore this woman. She has an amazing charisma, respectable personality and admirable character.

As Christmas and New Year are around the corner, Watsons has taken this opportunity to initiate a year end campaign themed as ‘Watsons – A Time to Shine’.

“Year end period is also holiday period cherished and celebrated by people all around the world. It’s the time of the year, when you want to look good and feel great. Thus, Watsons will help its dedicated customers to shine in beauty, health and wellness so that they can have gorgeous year-end gatherings. Customers who spend RM150 will stand a chance to grab 5 limited editions Watsons – A Time to Shine tumbler, while those who spend RM50 will get limited edition collectible paper bags and 2015 calendars,” added Danny.

Kulvinder Birring, Watsons Malaysia Managing Director, who launched the event, thanked all the celebrities and suppliers who attended the event for their support to Watsons in the past years, which have helped Watsons in becoming Asia’s No. 1 Pharmacy/Drugstore for 6^th Year in the running. In addition to that, in 2014, Watsons Malaysia has also won numerous awards including the prestigious Putra Brand Award and Dragons of Asia GOLD awards.”

“Watsons has also just launched our home delivery services to drive our e-commerce. With the growth of online shopping, Watsons will take the lead among retail stores in Malaysia to create a memorable online shopping experience for its customers in terms of convenience, one-stop information portal which include beauty tips and benefits for members, exclusive products and offers, digital version of GLOW magazine and Watsons mailer. Customers will also get and spend points by shopping in Watsons’ stores as well as online. This means Watsons literally is reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at watsons.com.my,” added Kulvinder.

Caryn Loh, Watsons Malaysia General Manager – Trading and Jessica Ng, Watsons Malaysia Director of Marketing & Development and other senior management team were the presenters in this glittering ceremony.

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Award Presentation to Glow 50 Personalities Round

L-R: Nermin Hodzic, Supply Chain Director of Watsons Malaysia; Caryn Loh, General Manager – Trading of Watsons Malaysia; Atilia Haron; Linora Low, Lenna Lim; Lavin Seow; Kit Mah & Jun Yong

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Spectacular laser show to kick start the GLOW 50 Party event

Watsons GLOW 50 red carpet gala was held at the fashionable Zebra Square and attended by hundreds of celebrities, Watsons’ suppliers and members of the media. The guests were chauffeured fashionably in the sexy Mini Countryman. They were also treated to the online shopping experience on watsons.com.my by beautiful Watsons Online Ambassadors. Apart from that, they were feasted with performances by Atilia Haron, Malaysia’s popular jazz singer/songwriter, Dato’ Dr. Fazley Yaakob, Celebrity Chef and Patricia K, a renowned DJ.

Asia’s leading health and beauty retailer awarded 50 Malaysian personalities who embrace the true essence of beauty and health in a glittering red carpet gala event.

Stay updated with Watsons Malaysia via its FB page:

http://www.facebook.com/watsonsmalaysia

Visit their website for promos, updates and beauty news:

www.watsons.com.my

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush Review

Posted on January 4, 2015 by CelesteDeJesus

How do you apply your liquid foundation? If you’re still using fingertips, you might want to consider trying this makeup tool.

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I can’t live without liquid foundation…seriously. I’d probably melt and disappear on-the-spot if I go to work or go out without liquid foundation on my face. I’m not comfortable with the appearance of my pores and I need my face to have light to medium coverage. I don’t really go for heavy foundation as it can feel very thick on the face but with the right foundation and brush, I’ll be happy.

I used to apply foundation with fingertips before. It was fine, a lot of foundation products nowadays are very easy to blend and apply. But when you aspire for flawless, almost perfect application like how makeup artists do makeup, using a brush is the best way.

I first encountered Real Techniques makeup tools via Luxola and I liked the stylish look of the handle. It’s not the typical black and silver combination; this one is in gold and black. I also liked the imprinted brush model on the handle so I don’t need to recall which brush I have or don’t have for my next purchase.

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Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

Price: RM43.00

Free shipping via Luxola

Ultra firm and broad for application and blending of cream or liquid foundation

Look pixel-perfect even in harsh light

Ultra-plush, synthetic bristles are hand-cut and 100% cruelty-free

Self-standing for easy storage

Extended aluminum handle is light and easy to use

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The brush comes in a transparent plastic box, making the brush perfectly visible. At the back of this box is a photo of 2 women, Sam and Nic Chapman, who are sisters and are the founders of this brand. These women have created makeup video tutorials available on YouTube and have provided wonderful tips for beauty enthusiasts around the world. What a cool duo of makeup lovers!

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The brush itself is placed on a white cardboard inside the plastic box. I appreciate this kind of extra protection to ensure that the brush can be shipped to customers in good condition. Some of the more expensive brushes are only protected by plastic cover and I wish those had a bit more protective packaging.

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The bristles are synthetic but it feels of high-grade. I’ve been using this brush for more than a month now and I love how it picks up foundation, applies it evenly and comfortably on my face. It is also easy to wash and after several times of washing now, I’ve never seen a strand fall off. It dries quite fast, too.

Getting tips on how to use this brush is also very easy as Real Techniques have videos online that are easy to access and find. You can check out this video where Sam shows 3 different brushes and how to use each.

I love this Real Techniques brush and would be trying more of its makeup brushes!

For more info from Real Techniques, you can visit their website at:

http://realtechniques.com/shop-collection/expert-face-brush

Interested to get your hands on the brushes? Visit Luxola and be warned that the brushes run out-of-stock once in a while (I’m actually on the waitlist for one of the sets):

http://www.luxola.com/my/brands/real-techniques

Follow Real Techniques on Facebook via:

http://www.facebook.com/realtechniques

Celeste de Jesus

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