Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Wacoal | Now Available at Sunway Pyramid

The fourth Wacoal boutique in Malaysia
Wacoal has officially launch their fourth boutique in Sunway Pyramid, Petaling Jaya, with an inviting free-standing boutique to aspire and to provide services available for more women in Malaysia.With 64 years of history, Wacoal, the renowned Japanese intimate apparels producer both internationally and locally, is expanding further its products and services beyond departmental stores in malasia with its latest Wacoal Store within a leading shopping mall.

How cute is the interior?!
Its located on the ground floor of Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, Jalan PJS11/15, the opening of the store alters the traditional retail space layout and stars a new trend in the way Malaysian women purchase their lingerie. And believe me when i emphasize 'altered'. The store looks like its tailor made for customers to walk in and get the right fitting of lingerie. But if you havent personally been there, i'll let my pictures do all the talking. hehe.

The Nude lingerie section
The wireless collections
The store which features a space over 1,000 square feet boutique has divided into several zones, such as living and dressing areas to replicate the feel of home to allow ladies feel comfortable to go through the wide variety of products in a private intimate and cosy Wacoal store that feels like home. The store features exceptional ranges of lingerie namely, Wacoal Gold collection, the body shapping goddess Magic X, the sophisticatedly opulence salute, newly introduced and specialised sports bra, and sweetheart b.tempt'd to cater to ladies of all ages. Not to forget that they also provide undergarments accessories too like a brassiere organiser and laundry net, both very practical to have at home.

The launching ceremony
Present at the opening ceremony was Mr Takashi Watanabe, the Executive Director of Wacoal Malaysia said that their fit specialist at Wacoal the store will aim at generating a personalised experience for ladies and recommend lingerie of a specific design or feature that would best suit the customers needs. Miss Malaysia World 2016, Ms Tatiana Kumar was also present who now also owns the title of Miss Wacoal graced the event.

Trying to pick out a lingerie that i like.
Photo opt with Miss Wacoal Malaysia, Ms Tatiana!
So if you need a lingerie makeover, why not head over to Wacoal the store at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall for a personalised fitting experience on getting the right lingerie to cater to your daily outfits? I have to also admit that with the launch of Wacoal the store, the variety of lingerie looks even wider now. I managed to bring a few undergarments back home from Wacoal cause i couldnt resist! When will your turn be? hehe.

Wacoal The Store
Lot G1.79, Ground Floor, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, 
3 Jalan PJS 11/15,
Bandar Sunway,
47500 Petaling Jaya

Opens Daily: 10am-10pm
Tel: 03-58865105

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

[REVIEW] Mary Kay | NEW Botanical Effects Skin Care Review

Reviewing the Botanical Effects Skincare by Mary Kay
Recently i was introduced to Mary Kay's latest skin care, the all New Botanical Effects and its currently in my skin care routine for the past 4 weeks. To those who know me, you may think that i have a crazy hectic lifestyle, but thankfully, with the New Botanical Effects by Mary Kay, they've made it simpler for me to take care of my skin. With only 4 or 5 steps to a complete skin regime, this antioxidant-packed infusion helps me to cleanse my skin throughly without slowing me down with my daily adventures. Want to know more about the product? Read away!

Dont you think the colours of the packaging are way adorbs?!
The range features 5 products namely, the Botanical Effects Gel Cleanser, the Botanical Effect Exfoliating Scrub, the Botanical Effects Toner, the Botanical Effects Moisturizer, and the Botanical Effects Moisturizer SPF30 to provide your skin with extra care. The range contains dragon fruit extracts thats known to contain fatty acids, iron, calcium, phosphorous and several B-complex vitamins, including the often called "anti-stress vitamin" B1 (thiamin), plus B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin). Many thanks to the dragon fruit, it helps fight skin-damaging free radicals too! Another ingredient featured would be the Aloe Vera which happens to be one of the most nutritious plants in the world, to help the skin maintain moisture and also acts an an antioxidant in skin care. Now lets proceed to the review.

Botanical Effects Gel Cleanser

Transparent gel-like texture
But once in contact with water, it lightly foams.
First up would be the Botanical Effects Gel Cleanser. As a first impression, i would say that this tube  leaves a fruity scent each time i cleanse my face. The box states that its suitable for sensitive skin and it has been clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy, which gives gives me relieve without a worry if my skin would give any reaction to it. From the images above, it comes in a transparent gel-like form, but when in contact with water, it lightly foams! It cleanses deeply and effectively, and since i have slight oily skin, it also managed to dissolve all traces of oil on my skin. And dont get me started about how i enjoy the fruity scent. #love

Botanical Effects Exfoliating Scrub

Look, theres microbeads! 
When in contact with water, it foams up easily while the micro beads gently scrubs my skin. 
For extra cleansing, I would advice you to get the Botanical Effects Exfoliating Scrub. It exfoliates to remove dead and dull skin while deeply cleaning the pores. As its a little strong for my skin, i would personally advice to use this about twice (2 times) a week during the day or night time after washing your face with gel cleanser. One of the days the past 4 weeks, i had full make up on, and i admit that the Botanical Effects Exfoliating Scrub did the job by keeping my face squeaky clean!

Botanical Effects Refreshing Toner

I personally prefer applying toners on a cotton pad
It feels extremely refreshing and it smells like fruits!
Next up would be the Botanical Effects Refreshing Toner, that claims to wipe away traces of dirt and at the same time improves dull looking skin giving you a reason to tone with purpose. (And im living proof that it does what its suppose to do) Hehe. Like any toner, the texture is like liquid, and it works really well with the Botanical effects Gel Cleanser. To use, apply a small amount to a cotton pad, then smooth over face and neck. And believe me that it feels super refreshing on the skin.

Botanical Effects Moisturizer

Gel like texture
Personal hint: apply it in an upward movement for best absorption
And once youre done toning, dont forget to mosturize your skin with the Botanical Effects Moisturizer. I have a confession to make, i hate to moisturize the most. But somehow, after using Botanical Effects, i moisturize  more frequently cause the formula is super quick absorbing and it doesnt feel greasy at all! (EXTRA POINTS TO BOTANICAL EFFECTS). And on a plus side, after moisturizing, it makes it way more easier to apply make up without leaving your skin looking flaky and dry. To use, apply a small amount to a cotton pad, then smooth over face and neck, but personally, i prefer to get messy with my hands for this.

Botanical Effects Moisturizer SPF30

Cream like texture
To be applied evenly around face
Last but not least would be the Botanical Effects Moisturizer SPF30. I usually use this before i start my day to protect my skin from the sun. It claims to protect for at least 12 hours with SPF30 while keeping the skin moisturized. I would think you know what sunblock smells like, and im telling you that the Botanical Effects Moisturizer SPF30 is the total opposite of that. Its also non greasy and apparently very easily absorbed by the skin. Psst, this currently is in my hand bag almost everyday! So if you happen to see me on a bright sunny day, do not hessitate to ask me for some SPF30 Moisturizer by Mary Kay. Teehee

Not too sure if this photo is clear, but each box is nicely sealed each time you receive it!
As a verdict, i have to say that Mary Kay has really step up the game of skincare. It does what its suppose to do, provided with some extra's! It smells amazing, making it  fun to start with cleansing, enjoyable to tone and super de-stressing while i moisturize. The down side to it is that the price is slightly steep, but if youre looking for quality skincare, Mary Kay would be one of my trustable brands to keep up with as they do not disappoint. I also love that the range is infused with enriching antioxidant ingredients (dragon fruit and aloe extracts) to provide my skin with extra boost of TLC (tender loving care).

Funfact: Every product from the range are infused with dragon fruit and aloe extracts
And there you have it! For more updates and informations on these irresistable products, head on over to Mary Kay Malaysia on facebook, or if you prefer instagram, you can also check their instagram (@MaryKayMySg) page out too! If you have any other question regarding the new range, please feel free to leave me a comment and i'd be glad to share with you my thoughts on it. I hope you enjoyed reading my post, till my next blog post xx

Titan The Robot First Showcase in Malaysia


It's going to be an awesome Christmas, everyone! Titan the Robot is coming to town!

Titan the Robot, an intergalactic superstar with comedic antics who has worked with numerous international artists such as Rihanna, Jackie Chan and Will Smith, will be making its first ever public debut in Malaysia by sending cheers to over 150 children from various charity homes at Cheras LeisureMall!

Rihanna ft Titan The Robots (Pc: google.com)
Come join Cheras LeisureMall for an extraordinary Pre-Christmas celebration together with the children at The Launch of Toy Bank, A Gift of Love 2016. Expect the unexpected and be blown away with the unveiling of Titan's secret abilities! 

The Launch of Toy Bank, A Gift of Love 2016
Date : Saturday, 3 December 2016
Time : 11.20am - 2.30pm 
Venue : LG Concourse Stage, Cheras LeisureMall 
(Jalan Manis 6, Taman Segar, 56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

If you would like to get up close with Titan the Robot, passes are available for redemption when you shop RM100 and above at any participating outlets from 14 November to 2nd December 2016!

* Expect the unexpected by meeting the world famous, Titan the Robot! Catch Titan the Robot show on 3/12/2016, 4pm & 6pm and 4/12/2016, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm at the LG Concourse this school holiday!

* A pair of VIP passes to get up close and have a group photo with Titan the Robot is available for redemption when you shop RM100 and above at any participating outlets from 14/11 to 2/12/2016. 

* Refer: http://bit.ly/2ftN2dg for Terms & Conditions.

* Video link : www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I6uqamw-00&feature=share

Friday, November 25, 2016

Unboxing CubeCrate; October 2016 Box

CubeCrate's October Box
Hey its that time of the month again where i'll be unboxing my October Box. Im a little excited this time cause we all know what October is famous for, and yes, im talking about Spooktober! Being the month of ghost for many cultures, CubeCrate has decided to include mystery items according to the halloween theme to suit the festive season of the month (which is why i love CubeCrate). So if you love the season as much as i do, scroll to find out what's in my CubeCreate October 2016 box!

Oishi Green Tea
In the October box, i found myself a bottle of Oishi Green Tea. Oishi Green Tea has been a part of my daily life to quench my thirst on hot days, but never have i tried the flavour that CubeCrate just sent me. HAHA. Since CubeCrate encourages us to try different things, i guess this is a sign for me to give other flavors a chance. Psst, just a little hint, if you ever buy a bottle of Oishi Green Tea, its always best to consume when its fresh out of the refrigerator. For more updates on Oishi, head on over to their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/OishiMalaysia.

Love Is's RIP Bubble Bar
A close up look on how cute it is
Next in the box would be an item from 'Love Is' with their tag line being 'be natural, be beautiful and be you'. And being a mystery item from the CubeCrate box, this might be my favourite item among everything else in the box. At a first glance, i really thought it was a bar soap, but when i read the description, it says its a bubble bar which has been designed to compliment bath bombs or to create a foam when youre in your bath tub. hehe. As 'creepy' as it looks with the RIP sign on it, i have to emphasise that it smells AMAZING with a hint of fruity grapes (lucky guess). hehe. I swear i cant wait to bring this along to one of my de-stressing stay-cations. For more on Love is, head on over to https://www.facebook.com/loveisgifts.

Ilsa's Soap Wagon
And talking about stay-cations, its always best to bring your own soap from home. But in my case, i have a travel sized bar soap to accompany me to my stay-cations thanks to Ilsa Soap Wagon. This travel sized bar smells very therapeutic with a hint of eucalyptus and peppermint. Mmhmmm, perfect for a de-stressing day. Here's a fun fact on ILSA Soap Wagon: Did you know that ILSA got its name from the word ASLI? No wonder their products are carefully designed to be made the original way, a.k.a via handmade. For more handsome wonders, head on over to https://www.facebook.com/ilsasoapwagon/.

Wild Child Mystery pack surprises!
Here's what inside. 
Last but not least featured in my October CubeCrate box would be something from Stickwitme. Stickwithme started with a fun mission to create colourful, playful, functional and versatile bags and small accessories to make life a little more fun. Too bad i didnt get any of their bags, but i got some funky stickers from them. And judging from the material of the stickers, i can tell that these are not your everyday usual stickers. It looks great to be sticked on a bag, on a note book, or even on your phone case!

And thats what in my Cubecrate box for the month of October
And thats about it for my Spooktober box! Whats there not to love when all the things received are all usable and consumable. Hehe. Cant wait to be creative with the stickers, and maybe de-stress once im in need of some self-pampering. I personally have to say that CubeCrate has gave me more reasons to pamper myself lately, receiving a parcel from CubeCrate has suddenly became a reminder to pamper myself somehow. Teehee.  So what are you waiting for? Head over to http://cubecrate.com.my for more information on how you can subscribe to their CubeCrate boxes.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

The perfect handmade gift | Naturafun

Introducing Naturafun
Good morning, Christmas came a little early thanks to Naturafun! And since good things are always best shared, im here sharing to you some options for you to buy as presents for your friends and loved ones since Christmas is just around the corner. NaturaFUN specialises in natural handmade products such as Shower Care, Body Care, Skin Care, Child Care, and Essential Oils, making it more meaningful when you purchase these handmade with love products. After all, who doesnt love things that are homemade right? Hehe.

Check out whats inside my christmas box
Upon unboxing, i have to simply admire their presentation cause it looks way too cute + it made me feel like a child again as im unboxing something so precious and handmade. While opening the box, theres this fragrance of wonders approached me as the box is filled with skin care with essential oils. LOVE! Talk about first impression, i would describe it as love at first scent. hehe. Now for the exciting part, lets find out whats inside the box!

AROMATHERAPY SPA EXFOLIATION SCRUB

The Aromatherapy Spa Exfoliation Scrub Collection
From Top: Whitening, Slimming & Firming
Starting with the top 3 rows, these cute tubs are labeled as Aromatherapy Spa Exfoliation scrubs, and each of these serves different purposes. From the labels, it states that these scrubs can either function as whitening, firming and coffee slimming scrub. Being given the chance to test it out, the scent these tubs provide are simply relaxing. Since it came in a travel size tub, i would say that this would be the perfect travel buddy to complete your relaxing vacation. I cant be too sure if it whitens, firms or slims the body after using it for only using it once (at the moment) , but i can assure that it does contribute to giving your skin a healthier look. Being a beauty addict myself i would recommend to use this once or twice a month so that you wont harm your skin too much as scrubs can be a little rough on the skin if used too often. Even at my first scrub when i was trying it out, my skin was almost instantly smoother!

FOR HIM DETOX SOAP

Testing out the Him Detox Soap
And not to forget the men in the world, Naturafun even has handmade soap for men too! The Him Detox Soap is known as a natural complexion soap which  serves the purpose to gently exfoliate skin and its also great for acne prone skin. It also works as a detox without drying out the skin. Rich in vitamin B and E, it also has high level of antioxidants to protect the skin from environmental damages. It claims to be antibacterial and it helps to heal wounds by extracting toxins from the body making it the perfect gift for any occasion! After getting a sniff of it, i have to say that it has a fresh relaxing scent with a hint of rosemary mint. Absolutely de-stressing for the man of your life.

AROMATHERAPY SPA EVERYDAY OIL

The Aromatherapy Spa Everyday Oil
I also received these mini sized Aromatherapy Spa Everyday Oil which looks like a bottle filled with sunshine. Other than having really bright attractive labels, these are the 3 out of the 4 of Aromatherapy Spa Everyday Oil that NaturaFun has to offer, featuring Egypt's Queen Body Oil, Sleeping Beauty Body Oil and S-Line Body Oil. Since these 3 everyday oils serves different purposes, i'll break the review down for you.

Egypt's Queen Body Oil
First up would be the Egypt's Queen Body Oil! To match its name, its perfect to pamper your skin as if youre the queen of Egypt, by providing deep moisturising while improving the skin complexion, fights cancerous tumors, increases circulation and skin elasticity while decreasing wrinkles and stretch marks. Its recommended to be used at night after showering, giving you a pleasant relaxing night. Despite being oil based, im have to emphasize that its not at all greasy on the skin as my skin seems to absorb the solution pretty well. The fragrance smells therapeutic with a slight hint of sweet citrus.

Sleeping Beauty Body Oil
Next would be the Sleeping Beauty Body Oil which features a fresh minty herb'ish aroma. This oil claims to help heal dry skin, improves skin condition, even skin colour, reduces pores, decrease wrinkles and stretch marks, and acts as an allergy relief that gives a cool sensation to the skin. This is suitable for all day use, that helps the body to relax and release physical and emotional tension. Just a personal opinion, i have to say that this is my favourite body oil after coming out of the gym as it somehow relaxes my muscle after a long workout.

S-Line Body Oil
Last but not least would be the S-Line Body Oil which claims to help reshape figure, helps trim the tummy and reduce hip size, fat burning, and prevents loss of firmness while keeping the skin moisturised. From the site, it states that its suitable for day and night use, but i tried using this during the day time when im out and about, and while im at the gym and i have to say that I love how it smells fruity with a slight hint of spice during my exercise regime. HEHE

MOISTURISING LIP BALM

Moisturising Lip Balm
Handmade with love
They even have lip balms in their variety of products. From the site, there are 3 different type of lip balms to choose from namely, Moisturising Lip Balm, Kissing Lip Tint and Men Cooling Lip Balm. It comes in a 5g tube, and its made out of Shea butter, grapeseed oil, bee wax, vitamin E, and cold press peppermint essential oil. Made entirely out of natural ingredients, i love how it keeps my lips moisturised as it leaves a cooling minty scent on the lips. I can be pretty picky when it comes to balms and im not a fan of the sticky feel that balms usually leaves on the lips, but this might be an exception. *Wink

DAILY BEAUTY FACE SOAP

Daily Beauty Face Soap
And last but not least would be the Daily Beauty Face Soap. The Soap is gentle for sensitive skin, suitable for all ages, rich in Vitamin A, D and E, moisturises, and reduces the incidence of age spots. Each bar comes in a 25g face bar soap and has been creation with natural PH balance to help improve skin condition and to make it suitable for all skin types. I don't usually use beauty bar soaps, and i have to say that this bar soap does what its suppose to do. Its moisturising, gentle and cleanses the skin leaving my skin feeling refreshed. But if you're wearing make up, i would suggest you to remove your make up with makeup remover before washing as i wouldn't guarantee that it would remove makeup from your face that easy.

And i love how fun sized it is too! 
I guess thats about it for the review today! NaturaFUN is an ethical designer brand that works hand in hand with people who are disabled or disadvantaged to produced a range of natural skincare. And yes, this means by supporting this brand, you'd be providing more employment opportunities for those who are disadvantaged but with great skills when it comes to handmade. So its an amazing brand to support with handmade high quality products that pampers the skin. Since Christmas is just around the corner, wont you think that this would be the perfect gift? Hehe. Well thats all for now! Do visit www.naturafun.com or https://www.facebook.com/pg/naturafun.my for more updates!

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Shopee Celebrates their 1st Anniversary | Shopee's Anniversary Promotions

A big happy birthday to Shopee MY!
Shopee has been the number one mobile marketplace in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, and now they're celebrating their 1st anniversary! Since their launch last year, Shopee has shown significant business growth across the region by achieving USD 1.8 billion as the company's annualised Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) with 43% month on month growth over the past one year. Shopee has now marked a milestone of 25 million downloads and over 65 million listings across seven markets!

12 days of celebration!
And to celebrate the ocassion, Shopee has decided to have a 12 Days of Extravaganza with many offers and great deals as part of their appreciation towards Shopee's loyal users. (I guess they're talking about me) YAS! Shopee Users will be treated with massive promotions, including discounts up to 90% off and crazy RM1 deals, as well as multiple chances to win prizes worth up to RM50,000 in flights, hotel stays, mobile phones and cash vouchers.

Spotted anything you want yet? 
Shopee will also be organizing a bazaar, the Shopee Spree Carnival, involving more than 30 Shopee sellers from various categories. The bazaar will be held at Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur on December 3rd and 4th 2016. So be sure to plan your week ahead if you're in for a 'Shopee' Spree Celebration! Im pretty sure theres gonna be amazing deals at the Carnival, and on a side note, i also heard that some artist from Warner Bros will be there to perform too ;)

The on-going promotions throughout the 12 days!
Being the champion of local entrepreneurs, Shopee has partnered up with facebook for a special edition of Shopee University to be held on 10th of December where attending merchants would be able to learn first hand from Facebook representatives on how to leverage Facebook tools to further increase orders and their store performances. Facebook will also be there to share full spectrum of insights, case studies, and insider tips that will help merchants grow their business exponentially. The workshop is now available for sign-up through Shopee Mobile App.

The on-going promotions throughout the 12 days!
Its amazing that  Shopee has made this anniversary celebration possible by gathering partners from various industries including DiGi, RHB, Facebook, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Warner Music Malaysia, Samsung, Chatime, Anakku, Traveloka and Flexiroam who will contribute special prizes to add to the festivities during the period. Dont tell me i didnt share to you about the 12 Days of Extravaganza deals! Be sure to not miss out on that and just FYI, Shopee is a no-comission, no listing fee mobile first platform and is also free to use! If you haven't downloaded Shopee, the app is available via the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.


Sara xx

Monday, November 21, 2016

Follow Me | Buy and Donate Campaign 2016

A group photo of the elderly at the Rumah Caring Old Folks Home
Follow Me, a brand under Tohtonku Sdn Bhd has launched the Follow Me Buy & Donate Campaign 2016 that is currently ongoing from 20 October 2016 until 30 November 2016 to help raise funds for Rumah Caring Old Folks Home. Located in Kajang, Selangor, this non-profit old folks home, caters not only to citizens aged between 50 years to 95 years, but it also shelters wheel chair bound old folks who require special needs and attention.

Rumah Caring Kajang
Public Living Area
According to Wendy Yap, Founder of Persatuan Rumah Caring Kajang, the home has been grappling with the rising cost of operations and provisions in the last few years. Apart from the daily basic household needs, nursing service and cost of health supplies are also increasing.


“The average cost of running the home is about RM14,000 a month. We are left feeling helpless at times without financial aid. Therefore, we are really grateful to receive donations from corporate and individual donors,” said founder, Wendy Yap. Through this campaign, Follow Me hopes to raise funds through the sale of any of its Follow Me products, where with every RM10 spent on Follow Me products, RM1 will be donated to the Follow Me Buy & Donate Campaign fund. The funding will be used to help fund the household expenditure of the Rumah Caring Old Folks Home.



“We are indeed moved by the fact that despite of the funding issues and uncertainties that looms over the shelter; this has never been taken as an excuse to compromise on the love and care the old folks deserve. As a well-established home grown brand in Malaysia, we feel compelled to do our bit to contribute back to the society. I sincerely hope that this campaign would garner support from the public and together we can help raise funds to provide better nursing, health and logistic care to the old folks and disabilities here in Rumah Caring Kajang,” said Jessky Hah, Product Manager of Follow Me.


The public who would like to support this campaign can head to any Tesco retail outlets in Malaysia to purchase their preferred Follow Me products. Follow Me products ranged from haircare, skincare to body care. Its a great cause to support and all you need to do is to buy the necessities that you need at home. A small favour goes a long way to some people, and what better way than to end the year with a good deed right? I know i'll be supporting the campaign, it may not be much but its a small contribution that might make someones day.