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Snippets of My Life: Part 3

Jacelyn — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:00:34 +0000

Apologies for the lack of updates. I’ve been busy doing my research on HDB and whatnot. It’s giving me too much stress and our appointment is in end Feb. Uh I didn’t know there are so many things to look out for. *facepalm* And also, I am looking up on potential wedding themes! Have set my mind on one. Now, to convince the boy. Planning to get hitched in 2014 if everything goes well.

I will be contacting the winners for my giveaway soon. Do look out for my email!

Here’s a brief summary of what I’ve been up to recently.

Bloggers Tour at I12 Katong

I’ve lived my entire life in the east region of Singapore. Can’t imagine myself staying elsewhere. I will be moving to the north region in a couple of years later though. Ok, I digress.

I went on a bloggers tour a couple of weeks back for the new I12 Katong (remember the old Katong Mall?). I was in awe when I knew that they had a series of firsts there! You lucky people staying near that area! Ok, I have a direct bus from home too haha! Lunch was at Nandos and the people there were so warm and friendly! Can’t wait to visit the outlet at Tampines woohoo!

I12 Katong
112 East Coast Road
Singapore 428802
Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm daily

DIY Cocktails at The Studio

Ever wonder if you could DIY your own cocktails? Now you can do so at The Studio! It was extremely fun concocting the cocktail all by myself! Imagine you can custom them to suit your own taste buds. Cool eh? The Passion Fruit Magarita I’ve tried is super awesome! Their signature cocktails have really unique names like An Autumn Affair, Room Mate, The Landlord, The Apartment and The Gardener hahaha!

The Studio Cocktail Bar
778 North Bridge Road
Singapore 198746
Tel: (65) 6396 6345
www.thestudiobar.sg
www.fb.me/thestudiococktailbar

David & Nadia’s Engagement

Woohoo BFF got engaged! I was waiting for her to finish blogging before I give my side of the story lol!

It came as a surprise for me too cos on that day, David messaged me on Facebook asking me to call him. It was the day when I was supposed to meet the girls for dinner in town. I called him and asked why didn’t he ask Nadia for my number. I suspected he was up to something and yes, I was right. He had plans to propose to her on that day. What a last minute notice lol!

He said he wanted to give her a surprise proposal on the least expected day. And then, I started getting worried. Like what if she didn’t dress up or didn’t put on make up?! Confirm kill me cos she had been reminding me to do so prior to Boss’s proposal for me lol! So I told David I will ask Fidelis to “announce” on Whatsapp that we will be having mystery makan. What a big fat lie!

Thank God BFF believed cos she’s quite smart. I kept telling David and the girls she’s damn smart via Whatsapp. So we must have a foolproof plan to bluff her haaha! Then, I lied that I will be late to give David ample time to prepare his stuff at home. Thanks lor, ended up I didn’t get the chance to go Lush with them.

Suggested by David, we brought her to Yakitori Enmaru at ION. The reason why he chose this place is cos there’s this huge door curtain at the entrance, he can hide behind it and not be seen. Unfortunately, the stupid waiter gave us a table like frigging close to the entrance and then I panicked. Like damn! But thank god she sat inside lol. We started ordering our food and I think she started getting worried, cos they ain’t cheap. But her BF’s paying for it mah whahahaha!

After which, I cue David that we are ready and I told Fidelis to take a photo for us but in fact she’s recording everything down (last minute plan again ). Here’s the video!

He serenade her with Bruno Mars’ Marry You! Damn sweet lah! You can hear Fidelis saying aww aww aww in the background lol! Very touching indeed. Congrats both! I can’t wait to attend your wedding heehee!

Mystery Makan at Epicurious

Fidel’s mystery makan at Epicurious! Choco Nana is to die for! Feel like making it myself! Seems easy leh haha! Wurve brunch places like this. Total bliss. My turn to plan for the next mystery makan!

Pre-Valentine Celebration with the Bitches

The title says it all. We did a Valentine’s Day gift exchange and had so much fun. That’s not all. The girls surprised me with the nail polish collection from Deborah Lippmann OH MA GAWD! Think I super not shy to ask on Twitter lololol! Anyway, I love it very much woohoo! Thank you ladies.

Ok I’m done for now. I have tons of beauty products to review (oops!) and totally looking forward to Super Show 4!!! Darn eggcited! I gave up on Beast’s Beautiful Show though cos I am utterly broke. Oh wells. Wokay, back to be a HDB slave. Anyone with tips please feel free to share with me! Well, anything to aid the selection process!

Birthday Dinner at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Jacelyn — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:00:01 +0000

It’s my 27th birthday today! Boss brought me out for a sumptuous dinner at Gyu-Kaku last weekend. He made an absolute right choice!

Here’s my outfit breakdown! Just got a new hair color and decided to grow out my fringe. I braided my fringe to keep it away from my face. You know how annoying it can get. I love how it turns out.

We took their Warai set as recommended by their staff. It’s gonna be my new favorite eatery! The food is good, every dish is well-marinated and their staff are extremely friendly and attentive. They would walk around every table, making sure that everything is in place. They even took care of little details like shifting my glass when it got into my way. Absolutely 5-star service.

I love every dish! But if I had to choose, my favorite would be their Horenso salad, teriyaki chicken, lamb chop, kimchi and the sinful Gyu-Kaku ice cream! Super satisfying! You would be surprised that the atmosphere is non-smoky and non-greasy. We totally enjoyed ourselves, it’s worth every penny. *rubs tummy*

Lovely recommendation and treat from Boss! My personal chef for the day hee hee! Thank you my love!

Gyu-Kaku
81 Clemenceau Avenue
UE Square #01-18/19
Singapore 239917
www.gyu-kaku.com.sg

[Review] Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE® Night Anti-aging Restorative Cream

Jacelyn — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:15:45 +0000

[Sponsored Review]

Turning 27 in a few days time. *gasp* Need more anti-aging products!

2 months ago, BFF brought me to the Elizabeth Arden event where they introduced us the new Night Anti-aging Restorative Cream under the PREVAGE® range.

The event was held at Grand Hyatt’s suite, extremely cosy! We were being treated to yummy sushi and a special concoction of vodka + orange juice!

Here’s the entire PREVAGE® range. Oh my, I wanna own all of them!

Bumped into fellow beauty bloggers!

And now moving on to the star product – PREVAGE® Night Anti-aging Restorative Cream and its key benefits:

Reverse dryness with intensive moisture
Enhance skin’s own natural nighttime repair process
Smooth, soften and retexturize skin’s appearance
Restore skin’s natural resilience for a firmer look
Fight lines, wrinkles, discolorations and sun damage
Give skin a rested, restored and more radiant appearance

This powerful cream contains Idebenone, Mega Complex-A, Lemon Peel Extract, Retinol Derivative and Colorless Carotenoids which help to protect the skin from harmful environmental radicals, smoothens lines and wrinkles to give the skin a firmer appearance.

It’s always a hassle to scoop out the cream from jars. I get really frustrated when the cream gets stuck under my fingernails and I had to switch using cotton buds or a spatula instead.

The PREVAGE® Night Anti-aging Restorative Cream comes with this innovative airless pump which makes your job so much easier. It allows you to press and dispense the product without applying too much on your skin.

Though slightly heavy, the cream gets absorbed pretty well. It doesn’t get too oily or greasy on the skin. The rich texture of the cream makes my skin extremely smooth and radiant when I woke up the next day.

It’s retailing at S$256 for 50g, more expensive than drugstore beauty brands but it’s a great product to own to see desirable results on your skin.

Put a spring in your step and BE ME!

Jacelyn — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:30:49 +0000

[Advertorial]

Today’s blog post will be on shoes! Here’s an introduction on BE ME!

About Be Me
Be Me Shoes first sent local fashionist tripping over their heels in 2004 when they burst onto the fashion scene with a range of high quality shoes. As a company that endears itself to developing chic, one-of-a-kind designs, the latest trends of the fashion sphere are closely monitored by a team of young, inventive individuals.

Exhibiting in Shoe fairs at the GDS Germany, Garda Italy and APLF Hong Kong, the company clientele base has expanded exponentially from South East Asia to North and South America, Europe, Australia and Middle East.

Seeking to satisfy every woman’s insatiable need for stylish outfits for their feet, Be Me Shoes is committed to offering luxurious footwear of exclusive designs at a competitive price, ensuring that all their customers step out in flair!

Why BE ME?
BE ME was introduced with a vision of creating fashionable footwear for young, savvy women. Inspired by the latest trends and driven by individual expression, BE ME brings out the chic factor in you.

We believe in perfection, so no effort is spared even in the smallest details. You don’t have to sacrifice your feet for beauty; each and every pair of BE ME shoes is designed with the utmost comfort in mind.

Put a spring in your step and BE ME!

I had the opportunity to visit their store at United Square. Look at their huge range of shoes! All their shoes are manufactured and made with high quality materials. Every pair have to meet a certain quality standard before they are imported to Singapore. Imagine the hard work being put into every single pair of shoes here!

This bling bling section is one their best selling collection! Perfect for D&D, functions, special occasions or a girls’ night out! The crystals are embedded by hand one-by-one to ensure good quality control. Amazing!

This collection is made from horsehair! It gives a really textured and classy look. They have other range of shoes available, even for men! Flip flops, flats, sandals, pumps, heels, boots, etc. You name it, they have it.

Here’s what I got!

FitFlop inspired flip flops! Super comfy and it gives a little extra height. The usual price is at S$59.90 but they are having a promotion where you purchase 1 pair for S$29.90 and 2 pairs for $50!

Silver low heel pumps with crystals encrusted and slightly elevated soles. I love how versatile it is to match with any dressing, be it casual, work wear or even party wear.

Black peep toe pumps. Woah I love this. It makes my legs look longer and slimmer hehe!

Oh wait! They are having UOB and CIMB credit card promotions till CNY!
S$10.00 Vouchers will be issued for purchases more than S$120.00. Members eligibility remain @ S$120.00!

Wanna win some BE ME vouchers? Hop on to my giveaway now!

Do check them out at the following address and join their Facebook page!

BE ME
United Square Shopping Mall #01-57
101 Thomson Road Singapore 307591
Tel: (65) 6253 5780
http://www.bemeshoes.com.sg
http://www.facebook.com/BeMeSingapore

[Review] Glamabox – Glam Up Your Life!

Jacelyn — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:00:37 +0000

[Sponsored Review]

GlamaBox, first launched in Hong Kong has recently landed on Singapore shores! A complimentary November box was sent to me for my review.

It’s founded by renowned-model and host Lisa S., wife of Daniel Wu. Basically, GlamaBox is a beauty subscription service where you will receive 5 beauty products and services from luxurious and reputable brands, all personally-selected by Lisa S. For a monthly fee of S$18 per month, it’s extremely affordable and worthwhile given that the products are from luxury brands!

When I first saw the box, I was like “Ooh, damn pretty! Can reuse it!” Hahaha!

Look at the amount of goodies inside!

Mad happy!

Nifty little notes explaining about the benefits of each product!

Neogence Hyaluronic Hydrating Eye Cream

Neogence Hyaluronic Hydrating Eye Cream smoothes fine lines caused by dryness around your eye area. Formulated with pure hyaluronic acid and pure olive extract, it is non-irritating and non-comedogenic meaning it won’t clog your pores! This fresh eye cream absorbs rapidly, and is the first step to making you look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed!

Cyber Colors Hand Cream

Quick fix for a case of “Winter Hands”? Containing Vitamin E and natural fruit extracts, this handy and silky hand cream soothes, moisturizes and protects your skin against dehydration. Mango, orange, strawberry or melon? They all smell delicious, so don’t be surprised if you keep sniffing your hands after applying!

Perfective Ceuticals Anti-imperfection Eye Therapy Cream

Can looks kill? We arm you with the best weapons to battle against the four pillars of aging eyes – fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness! Collagen, Matrixyl, Retinol and Ginseng extract. Perfective Ceuticals Anti-imperfection Eye Therapy Cream with Growth Factor packs a whammy, gives you youthful, luminous and radiant eyes! This is great for everyday use or for holiday partying!

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Lip Balm

Don’t you just LOVE this cute tin filled with hearts? This all-time favorite Spanish brand Agatha Ruiz de la Prada lip balm moisturizes your lip with all natural ingredients.

VOV Wash Off Pack Berry & Berry

VOV Daily Fresh Mini Pack Wash Off Pack Berry and Berry contains rich Vitamin which revitalizes skin and prevents the formulation of melanin. The circulation of blood is also promoted, leaving skin moistened and radiant.

Apart from these brands you’ve seen, some featured brands include Suisse Programme, Clinique, Shiseido, Dermalogica and Benefit Cosmetics. Some, are not even found in Singapore!

I’ve seen a similar concept from BellaBox and Vanity Trove. Will I continue with the subscription? Maybe yes, maybe no. The only downside to this is you will never know what you will get and some products like the Cyber Colors Hand Cream can actually be found in Sasa. It would be better if most or even better, ALL of the products can’t be found at any of the drugstores here in Singapore.

What do you think of this concept and will you subscribe to it?

www.glamabox.com/sg/en/
www.fb.me/glamabox
@GlamaBox
www.youtube.com/glamabox

Rounding Up 2011

Jacelyn — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:00:37 +0000

Had my ups and downs in 2011 and I think my luck was pretty bad this year. Nevertheless, here are a few highlights worth mentioning.

Had an awesome trip with the #epicbkk gang for new year! But I fell sick on the second day!
Baked for Boss for the first time. More to come! I wanna learn cooking haha!
Boss and I went for our first cruise trip and won more than $1,000 from the casino lol!
Made a major career switch to the beauty industry.
Planned a poker-themed birthday celebration for Boss. Even bought him a new iPad 2, which is with me now haha!
Had my first flea market with BFF.
Got more pretty clothes by my apparel sponsor, TheBlogShop.
First baking session with the girls!
Turned into a victim of DBS debit card fraud. Thank God I managed to get my money back!
Attended Lady Gaga’s performance for the first time, all thanks to BFF, Nuffnang and SingTel.
Finally obtained my Class 3 driving licence, after procrastinating for erm… 8 years?
BFF and I had our Girls Gone Wild in KL trip without the boys! Woohoo!
After 4 years, we finally got engaged. He popped the question on our 4th year anniversary.
Met Kim Hyun Joong for the second time. I was right in front and he chose the gift that I bought for him ????~! On cloud nine!
Did indoor sky diving for the first time! Though not the real one, but still it’s extremely thrilling!
Attended 2PM and Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)! 2PM is my favorite Korean boy band, totally love them! Wish I had bought the mosh pit ticket though. *smacks head* MAMA was the best cos I bought mosh pit ticket and was standing less than 2m away from Suju, SNSD, Beast, KHJ and all! Like OMGEE! They are like right in my face! I can die happy now.
Got our flat! After like a gazillion tries. Can’t imagine we have to pay the loan for 20 over years. Slaves for HDB!

Here’s wishing all my readers a great 2012 ahead!

Ah Loy Thai Restaurant

Jacelyn — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:00:13 +0000

We had a food tasting session held at Ah Loy Thai located at Shaw Towers. Prior to that, I had misunderstood this as another restaurant named A-Roy Thai. What’s with the almost similar names? *confused*

Looking at this makes me hungry again. Here are some dishes to feast your eyes.

Thai iced tea is a must order for me whenever I dine at Thai restaurants. Extremely effective to reduce the spiciness!

Some of my favorite dishes!

Fried Butter Calamari

You gotta try this dish, the butter sauce is finger-licking good! Look at the big, fat and juicy squids! I feel like trying to cook this myself haha!

Tom Yum Seafood Soup
Very spicy and authentic. What’s Thai food without tom yum?

Thai Garlic Pork
Never liked garlic but I love pork, so I had to try this dish. The taste of garlic is not too overwhelming, iLike!

Lemon Steam Fish
I was like the only one whacking this dish cos I love fish! The meat was so fresh and the gravy has this amazing taste of lemon, really refreshing.

Thai Basil Pork
Stir-fried to perfection. But it’s a tad too oily though.

There were more dishes but I was so bloated from the previous event (another blog post soon) that I couldn’t sample each and every dish.

Hungry yet?

Thank you Ah Loy Thai and TheSampleStore for the invitation.

The restaurants at Shaw Towers are really worth going! Gonna pop by soon!

Ah Loy Thai Restaurant
No. 100 Beach Road
#01-39/40
Shaw Leisure Gallery, Shaw Tower
Singapore 189702

Snippets of My Life: Part 2

Jacelyn — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:00:04 +0000

Merry Christmas! Another year gone, another year older. Here’s part 2 on what I’ve been up to recently!

2PM Hands Up Asia Tour

Omo~ finally got to see my favorite Kpop boy group 2PM! Totally love their music and dance styles. Their songs are super catchy! Didn’t managed to go for their hi-5 event though cos it’s frigging far and falls on a weekday fml!

The finale was awesome! Both Taecyeon and Chansung started taking off their tops lol! One lucky girl managed to grab the tee that Taecyeon threw towards her. She was like screaming at the top of her lungs hahaha! I think I might do that too if Wooyoung threw his. I hope I’ll be able to see them again!

Mnet Asian Music Awards

This has got to be the best concert I have ever went! All thanks to my friend, I managed to purchase a Pen B ticket. I went to stalk them the day before but only managed to see Park Bom lol. Missed the chance to see Park Ji Hoo, who happened to be at MBS too.

On the day itself, I went to queue with my friend at 630am. Her friends started queuing up 2 days before the concert so we went to take over them. Super tiring and lethargic and the attitude of the staff didn’t help much. They were extremely rude and treated us like juveniles. Anyway, we were made to wait under the hot sun for more than 12 hours. You know how frustrating it is when some idiots rather go by the book than using their pathetic brains to think.

Come to think of it, everything’s worth the wait! We were standing less than 2m away from the artistes’ sitting area! Look at da awesome pictures I’ve taken!

Unfortunately, the security stopped us from taking photos 20 minutes to the show. Damn double standard! But still, I went home feeling extremely happy. Wished 2PM and Big Bang were there though!

Power Plate at Selective Fitness

Selective Fitness is a specialized boutique Power Plate fitness studio located at one of the shophouses along Tanjong Pagar Road. BFF and I were invited for the trial classes to experience their intense workout. What’s so unique is their Power Plate machines which vibrates throughout the workout and helps to improve blood flow and tone the muscles.

We were like screaming for mercy almost every lesson lol. At times, I couldn’t even feel my arms or legs anymore. With the help from Chris, the personal trainer, I managed to push myself to the limit. At the end of each lesson, my legs start to ache and it gets worse the next day. The aches took a few days to go away and I can feel that my muscles are more toned! I’d probably need more lessons to see an improvement.

Check out their Facebook page and sign up for a free trial!

P/S: Photos by BFF and I.

Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2012

It’s coming to the end of 2011! I went to Suntec City for the wishing sphere project organized by Marina Bay. This year, 20,000 of the wishing spheres, all marked with the hand-written wishes made by Singaporeans, will be floated onto the waters and become come part of a visual arts installation at Marina Bay – the Bay of Hope and Light.

I’ve penned down my wishes! Anyone heading down to Marina Bay for the countdown?

Here’s the outfit I wore that day. *sucks in tummy*

Have been really busy these days and couldn’t find the time to blog more. Wish I can be a full time blogger lol! Anyway, remember to join my giveaway!

Anniversary Giveaway!

Jacelyn — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:00:52 +0000

Hey people, so sorry for the delay! It took me awhile to get the packaging for this giveaway.

My blogging journey started in 2004 and daintyflair.net was launched on 1 Jan 2006! It’s been almost 8 long years lol! And since Christmas and CNY (which falls on my birthday ) is nearing, I’ve decided to do a giveaway to thank my readers.

Be Me Singapore has kindly sponsored some vouchers for this giveaway too! Look what I’ve got from them!

FitFlop inspired sandals! Super comfy and much cheaper than the real ones! Win the vouchers to buy them! They are having a promotion right now! Buy 1 pair for $29.90 (U.P. $59.90) and 2 pairs at $50!

To win my giveaway, all you have to do is to follow these steps:

1. Join me on Google Friend Connect on my sidebar
2. Like Be Me Singapore on Facebook

* Giveaway is only applicable for those residing in Singapore
* Only one entry allowed per person

I will pick the winners randomly once I hit 100 followers or on 24 January 2012, whichever comes earlier! Each entry entitles you to win any of the 3 (1 set each for #1 & #2 and 10 sets for #3).

I know I am WOLS using Google Friend Connect hee hee! Now get clicking away. Good luck! Spread the word hokay!

[Review] TheNatureLab HydroGel Masks

Jacelyn — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:00:13 +0000

[Sponsored Review]

Unlike traditional sheet mask, HydroGel mask does not have any holding medium. It is made directly from pure nutrients and essence into a soft water-gel mask, just like how ice is formed from water. Hydrogel is soft and gentle on skin. Upon applying HydroGel, it will melt onto face creating an entire new masking experience.

All thanks to TheSampleStore, I was given 5 different types of HydroGel masks to try – Gold Power, Slim V, Wrinkle Free, Bright & Clear and Snail Charm.

Hahaha I know I look horrible! Here I have the Bright & Clear HydroGel face mask that contains whitening agents that will turn rough and dull skin into bright and clear skin. I’ve tried a similar kind of eye mask before but this is the first time I am trying a face mask. The jelly like texture feels really soft and cooling but I accidentally tore it, so make sure you handle the mask gently.

It comes in two parts, one from the forehead to the nose and the other one for the area starting from the mouth to the chin. I think it’s way too huge for my face and don’t really fit the face contour well. I had it on for about 30 minutes before removing it.

Here’s a chance for you to try out the TheNatureLab Slim V Mask! Simply redeem it here. TheNatureLab masks are available at Watsons and retails at S$17.80 for 5 pcs.