John Varvatos Men's Fragrance Collection Launch

 

Check out Amber Chia our Malaysian Top Super Model posing with the latest John Varvatos at the launch a while ago!

Will Quah was the MC of the day. He introduced that John Varvatos is a brand that occupies a unique place in the landscape of American design. It unites old world craftsmanship and refined tailoring with modern innovations in textiles and a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility. Launched in 2000 with a collection of tailored clothing and sportswear, the brand now represents an entire lifestyle that includes belts, bags, footwear, eyewear, limited edition watches, luxury skincare and fragrances, as well as the younger, edgier John Varvatos USA collection and Converse by John Varvatos. And recently Prestige Malaysia has bring this into our market, if I'm not mistaken Malaysia is the first few Asian countries that introduced this fragrance to the market.

Rodrigo Flores-Roux (Senior Perfumer, Givaudan) who partnered with John Varvatos to create this signature scent of John Varvatos ARTISAN and John Varvatos ARTISAN BLACK described this  fragrance collection is an evolving, interesting and always creates a lasting impression. He said words like rich, contemporary, masculine, modern, assertive and elegantly relaxed come to his mind. These words, of course, also describe the many attributes of the John Varvatos man, not only his fragrances. Ingredient wise, there is a common thread of rich and modern woody notes. They are warm and spicy with a comfortable sensuality provided by fruit and amber notes.

 Besides the scent, John Varvatos fragrance has an unique bottle design.

At the launching, John Varvatos has launched four new men’s fragrances i.e:-

John Varvatos Classic

John Varvatos Vintage

John Varvatos Artisan

John Varvatos Artisan Black

 Each fragrance gives you a modern, sensual and sophisticated, leaving you feeling elegant and free-spirited. 

 Let's us ask the sexy male model how the scent of John Varvatos fragrance is like?

 John Varvatos CLASSIC

It is the first of the collection, brings together notes that are both familiar and unique. From the introduction to the finale, the fragrance is an alluring woody oriental blend of spices, woods and a hint of sweetness. 

Top Notes: crisp West Indian Tamarind Tree Leaves; smooth Medjool Date Fruit; Mediterranean herbs. 

Heart Notes: Coriander Seed Templar; Clary Sage Flower provides hints of tobacco and sage leaves; Indian Ajowan rounds off the mid note with the scent of thyme. 

Background: Eaglewood and Auramber; black leather nuance; soft sandalwood, sensuous balsams, and a touch of vanilla. 

Price : 

John Varvatos, EDT 125 ml - RM317 

John Varvatos, EDT 75 ml - RM244

 

John Varvatos VINTAGE

A sensuous, aromatic scent with a warm, spicy appeal, John Varvatos Vintage emanates the brand’s philosophy of reaching back to move forward. 

Top notes: Silver Absinth, Santolina, White Lavender & Wild Fennel; Crisp Rhubarb; Artisanal Quince Fruit Paste; Cinnamon Tree Leaves; Cubeb Peppers from India; Albanian Juniper Berries. 

Heart notes: Yugoslavian Oak Moss; Extra Pure Patchouli Oils; Egyptian Jasmine Templar; Florentine Orris, Oak Moss. 

Background: Smooth Madras wood and Ashwood; Tonka Beans; Turkish Tobacco; Suede Accents. 

Price :

John Varvatos Vintage EDT 125 ml - RM317 

John Varvatos Vintage EDT 75 ml - RM244

John Varvatos ARTISAN 

Reflecting the art of craftsmanship with a modern edge, John Varvatos Artisan is a refreshing composition of ingredients. The scent opens with a citrus explosion developing into a spicy, floral blend that delves into a long lasting woody and masculine impression. Handwoven rattan in a rich caramel color encases the flask, giving each bottle its own eclectic character. 

Top Notes: Sicilian Clementines mix with juicy Tangelo fruit from Florida; Mexican winter Mandarin Oranges; Wild Thyme, Marjoram from Spain; Greek Lavandin. 

Heart Notes: North African Orange Tree Blossoms and Indian Murraya; trio of ginger extracts: fresh cut Ginger Roots from China, Nigerian Ginger, and Purple Ginger. 

Background: Kephalis and Georgywood®; ambery Belambre®; musky Serenolide®. 

Price :

John Varvatos ARTISAN EDT 125 ml - RM317 

John Varvatos ARTISAN EDT 75 ml - RM244

John Varvatos ARTISAN BLACK

The past and the future, boldly interwoven. ARTISAN BLACK showcases a surprising symphony of contrasts, deep and textured as it is refreshing and invigorating. This refreshing cologne evolves into a deep masculine structure, revealing a chypre background of sensual woody and leathery accents. 

Top Notes: Citrus trio of Tangerine, Meyer Lemon, Italian Blood Orange, accented with captive Calypsone; Wild Thyme, Thailandese Black Basil and Spearmint; Boxwood leaves; Black Currant Bud Absolute; Persian Galbanum. 

Heart Notes: Murraya Flower; Tunisian Neroli; Moroccan Orange Flower Templar; Indian Sambac absolute; Nigerian Ginger; Purple ginger; Cardamom Absolute; Coriander Seeds. 

Background: Kephalis, Belambre®, Boisiris® and Serenolide®; chypre background of Vetyvert CO2 extract, Patchouli Singapore ORPUR®; Mexican Cueramo (Ironwood); touches of Soft Leather; Florentine Orris Absolute.

 Price :

John Varvatos ARTISAN BLACK EDT 125 ml - RM317 

John Varvatos ARTISAN BLACK EDT 75 ml - RM244

Personally I really like John Varvatos Artisan & Artisan Black packaging & scent!

The ARTISAN bottle was inspired by the clean lines and casual elegance of a traditional flask. Its profile echoes the contemporary silhouette of the John Varvatos Collection fragrances but, as with all John Varvatos fragrances for men, different textures create a striking new design. Handwoven rattan in a rich caramel color encases the flask, giving each bottle its own eclectic character. The metal cap with an antique blackened finish features a debossed logo. The result is an unmistakable sense of crafted luxury that exudes its own unique charm.

 Half naked model posting with the fragrance - very sexy !

So after the launching, we are invited to take pictures at the background!

 Celebrities who came to support John Varvatos launch includes Amber Chia & Alan Yun

Took a picture with beautiful Chermaine Poo! The theme of this event is rock & roll , so supposed to pose like that.. but I looked a bit over.. LOL

 Chermaine Poo & Jack Chia

Jack & me

Danson & me

Amber Chia busy checking out John Varvatos fragrance!

John Varvatos Men's Fragrance Collection available at:-

 Isetan One Utama,  Metrojaya Midvalley, Robinsons and Sogo KL.

For more information visit www.johnvarvatos.com

GO BALD for Charity with Avon's Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer Event this 23 Sept!

As part of Avon's Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer Event this Sunday, 23 Sept at Putrajaya,  Avon will be having a segment called "GO BALD for Charity". This is in line with support to breast cancer patients/survivors whom experience hair lost during their battle event!

If you know of anyone or even celebrity who wishes to go BALD for free to support this Breast Cancer awareness please email me at jessying@gmail.com and let me know ya ! 

Worry not, the session will be conducted by Professional Hair Stylist, from Micheal & Guys on the main stage! 

Let's Support and Kiss Goodbye to Breast cancer NOW! 

Grand Launch of MaskSlim SS2 outlet - One stop Centre for masks lover!

Oh I spotted a real cute panda mask in the recent MaskSlim grand launch in SS2! It's an eye mask for people with panda eyes like the picture shown on the mask! I think I should pick up this mask to try to cure my eyebag & dark eye circle!

During the recent grand launch, celebrities who came to support MaskSlim SS2 branch includes Hoong Jia Hui (TV host), Evelyn Ch'ng (Founder of Emage Style Consultancy), Amber Chia (Malaysia's Top Super Model),  Estee Leong (Executive Director of Beauty Majesty Sdn Bhd), Mr Chuah ( Managing Director of Jade Majesty International Sdn Bhd), Dato Ricky (CEO & Founder of Asia Media), Allen Leong (COO of Beauty Majesty Sdn Bhd) and Jean Thor (1st Runner-up Miss Malaysia Universe 2008)

Just before the cutting ribbon ceremony, there is a lion dance performance which is believed to bring good luck, prosperity and happiness!

MaskSlim is a new concept of store in town where we can get all type of masks and slimming products under one roof.

They have masks from head to toe! Be it face, eye, chin or foot mask, MaskSlim has all types of masks you can think of!

Let's check out some of the masks which I spotted in MaskSlim! They have various Brands Of masks For women and men as well! They carried pretty decent brands from My Beauty Diary & Baviplat and also some of the mask names which I haven't heard before as it is imported directly from Taiwan & Korea such as Annie’s Way, Mini Princess, Vanedo,  Hadabisei, The Saem, Dermal, Beautee, Ispring And Etc.

MaskSlim has also became Malaysia sole distributor for Annie’s Way products which orginated from Taiwan. I picked up some masks from here too!

Annie's Way Jelly Mask, different colour gives different benefits to our skin!

Mini Princess & Kila Doll

Kila Doll masks packaging is so cute!

My Beauty Diary masks

I bought this My Beauty Diary Sweet Teatime set! Like how its has variety of flavour of masks inside!

I bought this My Beauty Diary Hyaluronic masks to try too!

Spotted promotion; Buy 10 for RM25

Check out the mini My Beauty Diary mask for customer to try on their hand! With this mini mask, we can at least smell the scent of the mask!

 Baviphat masks

 Quti1 Ice Cream Soap Aloe

Anyone want to try Snail Moisture Essence Mask Pack from Korea

Which masks you want to try, Snail, Snake(Syn-Ake) or Honey essence masks?

Super cute masks spotted! Ah I want to bring all this cute masks home and keep as collection!

Check out what masks did Amber Chia picked up! She is quite adventurous as she picked up 2 Syn-Ake (Snake) masks!

I invited Sharon to join me for the launch and we have such a fun time selecting & picking up masks to try! There is no secret I'm a big fan of all types of mask and I just went crazy picking up the masks! 

I really love the idea of MaskSlim making it a One Stop Centre for people to pick up masks from head to toe, so convenient1 And I like how they are helpful sales consultant that can advice me what kinda of masks that are suitable for me!

Don't forget to check out this store! With so many types of masks that are available in MaskSlim, I'm sure you will find masks that are suitable for you! Any masks you spotted that you interested to try?

 

MaskSlim SS2 Outlet

Add: No.34, Jalan SS2/63, 47300, PJ, Selangor.

 (Few rows away from KTZ Dessert shop and same row with Maybank SS2)

MaskSlim also have outlets at:-

Sg Wang Plaza: Lot G126A & 127A

Berjaya Times Square (KL): Level 03-2

Tropicana City Mall: Lot L1-01  

 For more info, follow MaskSlim's Facebook at  

https://www.facebook.com/pages/MaskSlim/405058689537817

Guest Review : Hydra Vegetal WOW Experience and Review by Shannon

A lovely lunch at Iketeru Restaurant, Hilton Kuala Lumpur representing Jessying (I'm acting as Jess for a day!) together with the media friends from various publications and Armelle Nguen, Yves Rocher Director of Marketing & Communication- Asia Zone as Yves Rocher introduce their latest product launching this September, the Hydra Vegetal range moisture capture with Botanical Spas. 

Having Tempura set on behalf of Jess. 

Creator of Botanical Beauty since 1959, Yves Rocher is the No.1 in Skin Care in France* (sales & volume; Kantar World PanelBeauty, 2010), with a love for women and a love for nature, Yves Rocher gives back to nature and preserving bio-diversity. Discover more about Yves Rocher here. 

Beautiful skin starts with healthy skin. The origins of healthy skin begin with early skin care and good hydration.

Yves Rocher latest product range is the answer to your skin for perfect and lasting hydration. Launching the Hydra Vegetal line for an intense, deep and lasting hydration. 

The Botanical Beauty

Yves Rocher Research has chosen Saps from Canadian Maple Trees and Blue Agave plants from Mexico for their water retention powers. Combined with patented Betaine, they act as a source of deep and lasting hydration which circulate throughout every layer of the epidermis, providing deeply penetrating moisture inside the skin. 

Your skin is thoroughly saturated so it receives intense continuous moisture* and looks replenished and radiant. *clinically proven by in vivo test using Ramen spectroscopy*

We had the opportunity to test the products and the results were amazing!

The WOW Experience, before using Hydra Vegetal my skin moisture level on hand was only 40.6 but we tested only with applying a small amount of Moisture Boost Concentrate and 24h Intense Hydrating Gel Cream my results after using Hydra Vegetal was 59.60 it's an increase of 46%!

Although my moisture level is consider to be very high as some others got about 20.6 before using and had an increased of almost 50-60% of moisture level after using. Amazing!

In the plant world, water is more than essential to life: IT IS LIFE. 

Step 1: Cleanse

There are two type of cleanser in the Hydra Vegetal range, Cleansing Milk and Gel Cleanser bringing skin cleansing to whole new level by hydrating your skin while you cleanse. 

The Refreshing Gel Cleanser gives instantaneous freshness of a cleansing with water. 

Eliminates, in0depth, all make-up, impurities and excess sebum. Leaves skin clean, comfortable and radiant. 

or opt to use Hydrating Cleansing Milk, a cleansing milk with hydrating properties.

Deeply eliminates make-up and impurities and leaves skin soft, smooth, radiant and clean. 

How to use:

Just wet your face, pour a reasonable amount onto your palm and gently massage onto your face and neck then rise with water. 

Step 2: Tonify

Final step in cleansing, it's revitalizing effect is the perfect prep for the skin to receive it's skin care.

Hydrating Toner

Completes cleansing by eliminating all traces of impurities, provides the skin with a healthy glow, tones and moisturize skin. 

How to use:

After cleansing, use a cotton pad, pour a small amount onto it and gently apply over your face and neck. 

Step 3: Moisturizer with Tailor-made skincare

 Moisture Boost Concentrate

A powerful hydrating concentrate also known as essence with ultra fresh texture that boosts hydration with the first application, revitalizes skin in-depth, provides radiance to the skin. 

How to use:

After cleansing and toning, pump 1-2 times and apply it onto your face and neck. 

24h Intense Hydrating Gel Cream thoroughly drenches skin for lasting hydration. For normal to combination skin. It intensely and durably hydrates for 24 hours leaving skin visibly replenished, fresh and radiant.

How to use:
After applying moisture boost concentrate, take an appropriate amount to gently apply onto your face and neck area. Make sure you apply this only after applying the concentrate.

The Hydra Vegetal range besides the wow factor of how much hydration it gives my skin after using, I particularly liked the light texture and refreshing scent as it keeps you relax and feels refreshed during and after the entire beauty routine every time! Making beauty affordable for all women, these French-made product ranges from RM 49 - RM 99.

Complete Hydra Vegetal range, 

1. Hydrating Cleansing Milk (200ml), RM 49
2. Hydrating Toner (200ml), RM 49
3. 24h Intense Hydrating Gel Cream (50ml), RN 59
4. Moisture Boost Concentrate (30ml), RM 99
5. Refreshing Gel Cleanser (125ml), RM 49

For the cleanser you can choose between 

(1) Hydrating Cleansing Milk or (5) Refreshing Gel Cleanser. I personally prefer Cleansing milk. 

My skin no longer feels thirsty!

You may ask, Who is suitable for Hydra Vegetal range?

As hydration is essential for healthy skin, Hydra Vegetal range is made for everyone, especially those who have normal to combination skin, who want a complete beauty routine, who look for effective products with a good value for their money.

Hydra Vegetal range is available at Yves Rocher outlets at
Fahrenheit 88 KL, Subang Parade, Sunway Pyramid, 1 Utama, Setia City Mall Shah Alam, Alamanda Putrajaya, Mahkota Parade Melacca and Suria Sabah Kota Kinabalu.

For more info you can visit Yves Rocher Malaysia website at or Facebook them at MyYvesRocher.

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Above blogpost are written by my friend Shannon, she is blogging at www.shannonchowz.com

After reading her writeup,  I would definitely want to check out the products at the store especially when the price seems affordable & its brand that is organic and natural!

RMK Makeup Workshop with International Makeup Artist Shinji Kaneko using RMK Deep Iridescence Autumn/Winter 2012 collection

 Spotted RMK Malaysia inviting RMK’s International Makeup Artist Shinji Kaneko to have makeup workshop using latest RMK Deep Iridescence Autumn/Winter 2012 collection at either The Gardens Mall or Suria KLCC. 

Participants also get complimentary RMK items (RM200 value):

1. Doorgift : RMK Cleansing Oil (8ml), RMK UV Face Protector (2g), RMK Skintuner EX Moist (8ml), RMK Creamy Polish Base (10g)
2. 5-day trial kit of RMK Makeup Base and Liquid Foundation (5ml each)
3. RM50 RMK Eyebrow-trimming voucher (1-month validity, valid in Isetan, Suria KLCC, and The Gardens Mall)
4. RM50 product voucher (valid for purchases of products worth RM120 and above on the day of selected workshop date)

Workshop dates:  

The Yogitree, The Gardens Mall:      

Oct 5, 2012 (Fri): 2.30pm – 4.30pm     

Oct 7, 2012 (Sun): 10.30am – 12.30pm     

Oct 7, 2012 (Sun): 2.30pm – 4.30pm  

Chinoz on the Park, Suria KLCC:      

Oct 6, 2012 (Sat): 10.30am – 12.30pm     

Oct 6, 2012 (Sat): 2.30pm – 4.30pm

If you are interested, you can buy the voucher via groupon at HERE or HERE at RM100.

Note that redemption period of the voucher must be made referring to the workshop dates mentioned above. Bookings must be made between 11 Sep 2012 to 30 Sept 2012.