IzzieGirl

I have moved

2012-01-01T11:25:00.000+08:00

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Ribs by Vintry, Medan Damansara, KL

2010-10-15T21:32:00.005+08:00

Went with a friend of mine, had an unpleasant experience in this pork shop, the food is above average especially the ROAST PORK…sooo crispy (there is a wine cellar run by Vintry, if you have a taste for pork wine, there u go…) but the service was very off-putting.

Been to a few pork shop, El Cerdo@Jln Changkat & Sanbanto@SS2 both have impeccable service and quick. In those places the waiters are courteous and friendly without being overbearing while in Vintry one of them tend to be sullen which I find rather daunting. On that very night, when we asked for the bill, we waited for 30 mins…

I am not a teetotal but we didn’t try their wine and we ended the meal with a scrumptious chocolate fudge and creme caramel pudding.

We ordered:

Starter

Roast pork RM7 (100g)
Caramelised roast pork RM16 (200g)
Grilled Asparagus RM12

Main course

BBQ Pork Rivs (Medium) RM39
Teriyaki Pork Ribs RM49

Desert

Creme Caramel RM10 x 2
chocolate fudge with ice cream RM8??

Roast Pork

Caramelised Pork

亞顺生虾鱼头米 Win Soon Cafe, Kuchai Lama, KL

2010-10-10T21:27:00.005+08:00

Have tried their fish head noodles for a few times, always delicious but the main ingredient served is little =( I had 鱼滑鱼头米 Fish Paste Fish Head Mee (Rm7.50) tonight, only 2 pieces of fish and 3 pieces of fish paste given =(

海绵宝宝Hair Accessory to make Puffy Bun

2010-10-07T15:14:00.004+08:00

Bought this puffy bun accessory, I can now make a puffy bun effortlessly!

JoJo Little Kitchen Pan Mee, Kuchai Enterpreneurs Park, KL

2010-09-29T19:19:00.002+08:00

Jojo Little Kitchen is one of the many pan mee restaurant in Kuchai Enterpreneurs Park. Same row as Win Sonn Cafe (亞顺生虾鱼头米), Jojo little kitchen has been broadcasted in 8TV Ho Chak TV series before. They serve a variety of pan mee, namely traditional soup/ dry pan mee, curry pan mee, herbal soup pan mee, Lu Ruo/ 滷肉 pan mee, etc. I had the traditional soup pan mee today =)

There are a total of 7?8? branch...I manage to pick up a few of the business cards:

Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant, Desa Sri Hartamas HQ, KL

2010-09-26T09:36:00.004+08:00

A belated BD celebration for Swi Ti & Patrick, we tried this in Hartamas branch. The online review is pretty good but I really felt it is overhyped. The pancake, cold noodle and even the BBQ chicken is not as delicious as the one in Seoul Korea (Taman Danao Desa). The staff is attentive but the service is rather brusque.

Dak Gal Bi (Marinated chicken in spicy sauce) - RM27
Yang nyum Dak gal bi (Chicken fillets marinated in a soy sauce) - RM27
Mool Naeng Myun (Buckwheat noodles with cold broth) - RM17
PaJeon (Korean scallion pancake) -RM25
Dolsot bibim bab (Stonepot mixed rice) - RM19

~Seoul Korea~ Again =p

2010-09-26T09:07:00.002+08:00

Wednesday. We ordered Teriyaki chicken, seafood pancake and cold glutinous noodles. The 2nd dining experience is as good as the 1st one. The food is delicious, the staff is attentive, the ambiance is nice and the ventilation system is efficient.

Seoul Korea, Taman Danao Desa, KL

2010-09-19T14:23:00.013+08:00

Yen has recommended this long ago, now only I have a chance to try it out. Went for a healthcare talk in Pantai Hospital Bangsar in the morning, then we swing by Tmn Desa to try this... for a two person lunch, we ordered quite some food...

1. Bulgogi Steamboat (Pork) for 2 persons - RM30

2. Seafood pancake - RM20

Rice, cold water, side dishes and fruits are served for free, and the total bill cost at RM50.

1. Deep fried pork nuggets

2. Cucumber & long bean

3. Stir fried jellyfish

4. Kim Chi

5. White radish

6. Teriyaki sauce chicken

7. Deep fried cucumber

8. Seaweed sprinkled with sugar & white sesame

9. Honey glazed fried squid

Bulgogi Steamboat

Seafood pancake

Vinegar sauce for seafood pancake

手信坊 Delicacy@Isetan, The Gardens & 谷城饼栈 Durian Mooncake@Mid Valley

2010-09-14T23:00:00.004+08:00

Craving for mooncake these days and tempted by the fancy design and packaging of mooncakes, so, I bought quite a few today…know what, they are real delicacy…

From 手信坊 – bought@RM66 in Isetan, The Gardens

The following are bought from 谷城饼栈@RM49.55 (4 pieces)

Well, I was actually attracted by the variety of mooncakes’ flavour offered by this snack shop, especially DURIAN (RM12.55)!! I know durian mooncake is getting popular, but rarely people can make it really yummy and this is out-and-out a durian mooncake!!! I can taste durian on EVERY BITE, just can’t resist it. ^_^ By the way, I bought only one piece of durian accompanied with strawberry (RM11.90 ), melon (RM12.55) and tiramisu (RM12.55) flavour. Honestly, only durian is good, the rest can only count on their design.

流沙包 Salted Egg PAO Recipe

2010-09-12T14:45:00.002+08:00

I tried salted egg pao recipe for the 1st time, the end product is not as tasty as restaurant pao =p Perhaps I should make the skin thinner and the ingredients milkier. This is the recipe:

Dough

500g flour
5g baking powder
5g yeast
water

Ingredient

4 salted egg yolk: sugar (2:1)
milk
oil

Mix the dough ingredients and knead it. Put it aside.
Warm the yolk first, then mix with sugar, milk and oil.
Put in the ingredient into dough skin and leave it for 10 minutes.
Steam the PAO for 8 minutes.

Fraxel Laser KL - QRay Fractional CO2 Laser

2010-09-06T11:03:00.006+08:00

It took about 1 hour for the whole procedure. I went in earlier, the staff helped to apply a generous amount of anaesthetic gel on my face and the gel took 45 minutes to take effects. Qray laser equipment was used, another 20 minutes needed for this procedure. Then, the staff help to cold off my face with repeating iced-towel. The following pictures show my face after the laser treatment:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 8

Day 9

Day 14

Day 15

Will keep updating...

Fractional CO2 Laser

2010-09-02T21:23:00.013+08:00

Facts:

The term "fractional" refers to treating a portion or fraction of the skin. It is an ideal treatment for acne scars, large pores, stretch marks, fine lines around lips and eyes, skin tightening and melasma. Fractional lasers create multiple minute punctures on the skin and causing injuries therefore stimulating our skin to produce more collagen during healing process. These collagen will improve the texture and firmness of our skin. Also we notice the general lightening of our skin after the treatment.

Background:

Fractional devices come in two varieties: ablative and non-ablative. The first fractional non-ablative device, Fraxel (Reliant) was introduced in 2004. It is termed non-ablative as it does not result in ablation, but rather coagulation of the epidermis. Microscopic treatment zones (MTZs) can be placed in a random or stamped pattern. Higher energies translate to deeper penetration by the laser. Penetration well into the dermis results in better collagen production.

Ablative laser resurfacing taregts and vaporizes water-containing tissue, thereby allowing epidermal renewal as well as the reorientation and regenration of collagen fibres in the superficial dermis.

The gold standard for ablative resurfacing was once the CO2 laser, but its use has plunged because of the high associated risks seen with full face resurfacing. The reintroduction of the CO2 with a fractional delivery system (Reliant) is sure to change the recent conventional thought about the CO2 laser. This laser uses a scanning delivery of millimeter spots at an ablative 10,600-nm wavelength. This random placement of lesions results in better cooling of surrounding tissues and less chance of bulk tissue heating. Healing times average several days. This laser delivers energy to the skin in a small spot stamp pattern. Several treatments are recommended. With the high absorption of light by water at this wavelength, penetration is approximately 50micrometer per pass. As minimal thermal injury occurred, resulting in faster re-epithelialization (occurs in 7 to 10 days) and an improved side-effect profile, but less coagulation as well as reduced collagen contraction and remodelling.

My experience:

I have mine done in a derma clinic in Kuchai, result is good but need to take leave for the long recovery ~1 week. I don't put on make up during the recovery period, but sun block is a must if you have to expose under the sun (also, I wear mask when I go out, cause don't wanna scare people with all the scabs on my face). One time treatment is not enough for my acne scars problem, I will do another round to get more apparent results =) Also, combination with dermabrasion is recommended as this is an option for patients with a combination of shallow atrophic scars and deeper boxcar scars like me. Dermabrasion used to plane down the skin that is elevated relative to any remaining atrophic areas and smooth out the contours of the entire skin surface.

Before

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Day 8

Microdermabrasion

2010-08-21T16:18:00.004+08:00

Facts:

Dermabrasion attempts to level down normal skin so that it is brought close to the depth of the scar; this method is very effective in creating a new cotour plane. However, the depth of the plane that can be achieved with dermarasion is limited as extensively deep abrading can cause additionals scarring.

Noninvasive skin renewing procedure. Can be done during lunch time and head back to work immediately. First time willnotice skin "glowing and smooth" after procedure. Good for maintaining a vibrant skin and also for superficial skin unevenness such as shallow acne scar and fine lines. Also to prevent acne occurrence as it will unclog pores to prevent white and black heads hence no more acne.

My experience:

Have done this many times in beauty salon. When I first did it in derma clinic, it is much cheaper (RM150 per session) compared to beauty salon, at least half of it. Body perfect is over charging!!! After the removal of dead skin, white and black head can be easily removed, so, it is a good time to go for your facial and extraction. But do forget about HYDRATION, your skin is now dehydrated. I put on mask everyday after microdermabrasion. Also, you are photosensitive now, sunblock please.

Intense Pulse Light (IPL)

2010-08-21T16:17:00.004+08:00

Facts:

First of all, it is a NON-LASER SYSTEM. IPL devices are light instruments that look and act like lasers, but do not qualify as true lasers because of their lack of coherent, monochromatic light. They are many IPLs on the market today, with new ones introduced every year.

IPL is delivered as short flashes, which are precisely timed to heat up the target to the correct temperature without damaging surrounding tissue. It can customize to reach the melanin or hemoglobin hence eliminating pigmented lesion, hair removal and fine blood vessel. During a full face 15 minutes procedure, a thin layer of cool ultrasound gel is placed on the skin surface and the laser is placed directly against the gel. Patient can generally return to work immediately following the procedure, which makes it very popular with patients. Sun block is essential after the procedure.

My experience:

This is done after my fractional laser to get the even tone my skin. It helps to subside the redness but the results won't last LONG...the marks will back in a week of time but it did help to lighten it. Sun block is a must. Also, hydration, try to use moisturising mask or least moisturizer everyday. This treatment is more expensive than microdermabrasion. It cost RM250 per session.

CO2 Laser

2010-08-21T16:16:00.003+08:00

Facts:

CO2 laser emits lights in the infra red region. It is highly specific for water. Our living tissues comprise about 80% water. When it is defocused, it becomes less powerful and it can enable the laser to vaporise superficial payers of the skin like warts, skin tags or small growth. It can also be used to coagulate unwanted vessels. Surgeons also use it like a scalpel for cutting or making incisions. It has the advantage over the scalpel because it can cut without bleeding. It reduces post-operative infections, bleeding, and pain. Wound heals faster and better.

My experience:

Please don't do this. Not sure it's because my age problem =p the recovery is SLOOOOOWWW, the scars still apparent on my forehead. Doctor advised it suppose to heal my scars, but it left me a light scar on my forehead, luckily I insisted to try on a small area.

Custard Cream Puff

2010-05-19T21:37:00.002+08:00

I have successfully made my first custard cream puff !!! It is not an easy task though…unlike cupcakes, you can’t simply throw in the ingredients, mix and bake. I followed the steps and recipe given by Danish and TA DA…they look like cream puff =) Nevertheless, the custard still doesn’t taste the best.

K-Touch X90 - My New Mobile Phone

2010-04-07T18:50:00.001+08:00

Finally I got her! Wanna get one in WHITE also =)

Korean Food @Kuchai Enterpreneurs Park, KL

2010-03-29T22:55:00.018+08:00

This is one of my favourite Korean Restaurant in Kuchai area. The place is very spacious and equipped with B.B.Q. and steamboat appliances. My all time favourite is the cold noodles, followed by Bi Bim Bap. There are at least 10 starter served and it was 12 yesterday =p

How to get there...

Eyelashes extension in KL (Tmn Tun Ismail)

2010-03-26T10:44:00.022+08:00

Had my eyelashes extension done in Marique Wellness Tmn Tun Ismail 2 days ago. The eyelashes still look good, but I got minor itchiness on the left eye this morning and had swallowed a pill of cetrizine...it works and less itchiness now but I guess my eye irritation will back soon =( This is why I stopped for years after routine touched up in Body Perfect few years back. I think my eyelids just got sensitive to all kind of glue now =( poor me...

Well, talking about the experience in Marique Wellness, the staff is simply friendly, and the synthetic fibres are pretty natural and came in size S/M/L. The staff picked S & M for me which is quite suitable for the size of my eyes. Price is ok with first trial at RM99, excluding touch up (RM89) and wash off (RM30). I know, the touch up is damn expensive!!! as the original price is RM188, this promotional price just for you to try and see the effects, if your maintenance skill is good, forget about the touch up. While I asked for an experience staff to do for me, she explained that all are good and with personal style...forgot the name of the girl who did for me but the consultant who served me was Grace. After the session, as usual, they asked me to sign package and stuff...30 times@RM3180 (~Rm106/ each); 20 times@RM25xx; 10 times@ RM1499 (~RM150/ each). I refused to sign any, and then she advised to sign a basic member package which worth RM300 with complimentary touch up and wash off.

To me, maintenance is just fine, I have to avoid the eye area while cleansing my face, but still need cotton bud or facial sponge to wipe off dirt surrounding the delicate eyes...troublesome but all are worthy while I look at my cutie bling bling eyes =)

Read my eyelashes extension in STRIP Bangsar

Full address:

Seafood Restaurant in PJ, KL - Restaurant Wong Poh 旺来海鲜饭店

2010-03-08T09:08:00.009+08:00

The first thing we noticed is the name of the restaurant - the English name of the restaurant is not the direct translation of the Chinese title. If following the Chinese, it should be Wang Lai instead of Wong Poh. That's why when I asked Linda who is staying nearby for direction, she has no idea which restaurant I was talking about.

BTW, Wong Poh is a Chinese Seafood Restaurant in PJ. When we reached, there is always staff to serve and ask to order while waiting for table. It was a good Sunday when I brought Pei Se, Titi & Patrick to try their signature dish : Butter Cheese Claypot Crab (奶油蟹). Also, we ordered fried buns (炸馒头), salted egg squids (咸蛋sotong), stir fried sweet potato leaves (炒蕃薯叶) and 滑蛋河. The price is pretty reasonable at RM92 and the signature dish didn't disappoint us. The third visit was with my students, again, the crab is a must to order, also, we tried the Gam Heong Lala and a chicken dish. Yummy yummy!

How to get there...

Business hours:

Gel nails...Still Look Good on Day 8

2010-03-05T20:36:00.009+08:00

Gel nails are among the most natural-looking of all nail enhancements and worth thinking about if you want nails that look like your own, moreover it is longer and stronger :) but you may want to consider a short one as it is easier to maintain.

Gel nails are created by applying layers of gel acrylic to the nails. Nails must be dry with an ultraviolet light. A good manicurist is important as doing it yourself is tricky. That said, the basic steps are:

Attach tips
Trim tips
File tips to shape
Blend tips
Buff & smooth
Apply few layers of gel acrylic
Dry under UV light between the application
Once set, file and buff the nails
Apply topcoat

Something to take note: gel nails need maintenance every 2-4 weeks, depending on how quickly your nails grow. Also, when any enhancement are removed, your natural nails may be paper thin :(

The nail parlour that I went:

I would highly recommend JULIE for gel nails:

Bright Red Organizer

2010-03-05T20:31:00.002+08:00

My new wardrobe organiser =D

Is this too much?!

In Memory...

2010-03-02T11:54:00.007+08:00

My old LV and Burberry...SOLD

4D3N Bali Trip

2010-02-08T23:43:00.004+08:00

It was indeed an enjoyable trip, we went during the rainy season of Bali, but the tour guide explained it was unusual that the rain doesn't really hit us during the 4D3N tour....erm....in fact only one afternoon during our visit to padi field...but we had just enough time to pose and snap pictures before the down pour...

Here I would like to thanks Patrick for preparing the itinerary, also our wonderful tour guide who can accommodate our request perfectly!

Day 1

Touched down at Denpasar International Airport
Walk in Kuta town
Shopping in Joger (very x 100 crowded place)
Dinner in local restaurant

Day 2

Turtle island + snorkeling (USD$30)
Parasailing + fly fish (USD$25)
Spa (2 hours scrub + aromatherapy massage = Rupiah 100,000)
Sunset in Uluwatu (beware of the MONKEYS!!!)
Jimbalan Seafood dinner

Day 3

Breakfast in padi field
Visit to padi terrace
Visit to volcano
Buffet lunch in volcana area
Shopping in Ubub (CHEAP, VERY CHEAP!!!! BUY BUY BUY!!!)
Dinner in local restaurant
Walk at Seminyak area

Day 4

Walk to the Beach
Walk in Seminyak area
Lunch in local restaurant
Shopping in "Matahari"
Heading Airport

Laser Treatment for Skin Resurfacing

2010-02-05T22:39:00.000+08:00

There are so many laser techniques available in the market now which can be quite confusing and I have so many doubts about the effects it can bring. Today, I had my first visitation to skin clinic. After a long waiting time, I was in the room with a young doctor. He is patient and professional when introducing the techniques offered. Also, he explained that microdermabrasion he offered is similar to my expensive diamond peel or crystal peel done in beauty salon...furthermore, he offered blackwawa which I had tried before at a cheaper price, which is like 50% cheaper!!! So, please consider skin clinic for laser treatment before you go to beauty salon.

Doctor says these are suitable for my acne scars:

Q-switch
Long pulse laser
Microdermabrasion