Let's ESCAPE together!

Well once a while it's good to escape from the city of jungles! And I escape for 10 days trips in Thailand recently! Back in Malaysia, I felt so stress with the work & trafic jam (horrible!!) ! All I want is to hide in my room to watch my favourite drama & movie all day long... and escape to their worlds! 

One of the best way to destress myself is always watching movie - especially comedy one!

 Recently Celcom introduced this FREE apps called ESCnow / ESCAPE (which is compatible with iOS, Android, MacOS and Windows user) where you can have your own world of entertainment wherever you go. It's an online movie library with a variety of Hollywood, Korean, Indonesian, Hindi and local movies. Also you can enjoy live events, live news, concerts and TV series on your mobile device. 

There are over 500 movies from only 80 sen per hour and maximum RM25/month service fee where you can enjoy all sorts of movie genres from Action, thriller, comedy, drama, horror & romance with a variety of Hollywood, Korean, Indonesian, Hindi and local movies. Also you can enjoy live events, live news, concerts and TV series on your mobile device. All these are Hi-resolution images which are delivered via adaptive streaming technology for excellent video quality across devices.

 Always wanted to watch this and finally I found George the Jungle! 

The best thing about ESCAPE is that, it allows you Pause & Play across devices anytime, anywhere. Most of us waste a lot of time on waiting,  be it waiting for meeting/events to start etc or waiting boyfriend to finish work. So with this, we can utilise our wasted waiting time into our own entertaiment time! 

There are also a contest "Who am I?" running at the moment - open for all Celcom subscribers! Simply just Guess who is this mystery person and win on ESCAPE!

Some tips for you to guess who is this person especially whis this obivious clues!

1. A guessing challenge by ESCAPE. - Simple challenge of guessing the mystery person. - Here are the clues: 

“I’ve been to Shanghai twice. In a rush hour, three times.”

 “I’ve been a panda. I’ve been a hyena.”

Very easy to guess lah! But if you still don't know, you should watch the video to know clues for more hintss entries as you like to increase winning chances!

This apps is exclusively for Celcom customers nationwide and oh don't forget to sign up at www.ESCnow.com to register!

Showcase your talent and stand a chance to be discovered via 2Crack

Recently I discovered 2Crank.com.my which is a music portal company that seeks for new talents like bands and independent musicians.

If today you are a local musicans or in a band that looking to be discovered, you should join 2Crack as they focus exclusively on music and the talents themselves by aggregating a full package of music video and album for the new talents.And just recently 2Crack organised Malaysia Day Band Fest 2013 which showcased local Malaysian bands in conjunction with 1Malaysia!

Oh did I mentioned that new talents have an opportunity to earn through their aggregations and ranking system through social media platforms. So do check out 2Crack as it updates you on new local talents but also on new gigs that features our local talent!

No more bill shock with DIGI unlimited data roaming when travel abroad!

Everyone who knows me, should know that I am a social media addicts!

Of course I could not live without my blog, facebook, twitter, instagram and GOOGLE of course!

Since I went to KL to study and work many many moons ago, the most cost efficient way for me to get connected with my famliies is through social media, that's why I have signed up Digi postpaid plan.. to enjoy the unlimited data plan!

And ever since I signed up to Instagram, I totally hook on it!!! Anyone who loves photography would agree that Instagram is the best place we could express our love on it! << So do follow me on my instagram www.instagram.com/jessyings >>

When I am in Malaysia, I abuse my Digi mobile plan but when I am in overseas, I do not activate my roaming data because afraid it would cost a bomb... And usually I can't wait to go back hotel to reply my emails, whatsapp and check my fb...and updates my photos!

And it is really important for me to connect to internet while I'm travelling because I want to use my google  to search for info and google maps to looks for directions and foursquare to look for recommended place to dine.

Now good news is DIGI allows subscribers to enjoy unlimited roaming via our mobile phone, laptop and even tablet with a daily max cap from as low as RM32/day. 

Data usage of 3MB and above will be charged at a flat rate (daily max cap) of RM32/RM36/RM56 per day.

Data usage less than 3MB will be charged at:

·         RM10.66/MB with 10kb charging block for RM32/day

·         RM12/MB with 10kb charging block for RM36/day

·         RM18.66/MB with 10kb charging block for RM56/day

So basically we pay as we use, for example I was in Thailand 2 months ago I could Instagram my pic immediately from as low as RM32/day! Not forgetting, emails, whatsapp, facebook & twitter!

Don't forget to √ Data Roaming in your mobile setting when you are in overseas to activate your data roaming!

No more bill shock when you travel and data roam overseas because now Digi postpaid subscibers can have unlimited roaming with a daily max cap from as low as RM32/day! Roam with 41 operators worldwide.

Log onto digi.com.my/roaming today to find out the rates for each country!

An overview of Mary Quant Cosmetics; now relaunched in Malaysia in Muse by Watsons

Has been a while I played with colours and last week I had the opportunity to play with them. And if you are a makeup addict that loves to play colour, you cannot afford to miss this out! Let me tell you more about this in a while.

Some of you who are the frequent shopper in Sunway Pyramid this few month, sure will not miss spotting MUSE by Watsons.

This not so new first premium beauty retail brand MUSE by Watsons which was opened back in June this year carries only premium skincare and cosmetics products. Recently Mary Quant acosmetic brand from United Kingdom make a comeback after being launched by Mandom (Malaysia) hence you can see Mary Quant was being highlighted at the window display. In fact I have friends who told me that this brand used to be in Msia long long time ago...so I guess they are making a come back! I read that this brand was established way back in 1970 ; wow that is way before I was born (ahem I am quite young also ^.^)

“The Black Daisy” is the brand symbol of Mary Quant. A black flower, unique in the world, impossible to produce through the power of science; it is the symbol of the freedom fashion designer Mary Quant gave to women, and of the Mary Quant brand which continues to defy convention to create new forms of beauty.

Mary believes that cosmetics are part of fashion, with unrestricted combinations to enhance female beauty, allow women to express their true selves and enjoy life. “Be free, be yourself”, this spirit is part of their brand, means to value your own way of life. They hope to continue to provide products that resonate with their customers who value their own way of life, regardless of age, helping to give them the freedom to be themselves.

Before I start introducing Mary Quant cosmetic line, let me briefly their simple skincare line. Special Recipes Skincare Series offers 5 products for a complete skincare regime; cleansing gel, washing milk, toning lotion, moisture milk & moisture cream. Their main ingredients are derived from chamomile, daisy, rosemary, wild thyme and honey. Their price ranges from RM119 to RM159.

Let's start get to know the makeup base first

1) Oil Zap is an oil control face makeup base that will gives a dry, matte finish as if you have applied powder. It prevents makeup from coming off by controlling shine due to the excess sebum. Its fine texture will helps in covering up the pores too. Priced at RM119 for 20g.

2) Moisture Zap is a moisture infusion makeup base that has high moisturizing properties like a beauty serum will helps makeup last longer while hydrating the skin. Priced at RM129 for 30g.

3.) Eye Gloss is a treatment eye foundation for delicate & dry prone  eyes area.  Not only it covers dark circles and dullness; it also helps to make the eyeshadow colours looked better. Priced at RM79 for 8.5g.

Next on foundation, Mary Quant Obedient Finish Oil Free Foundation comes in 6 shades; offers smooth & shine proof result with SPF 20PA++ protection. Personally I think it would suits people with oily skin would appreciate this oil-free formula. This is priced at RM135 for 30g

Mary Quant Loose Face Powder comes in 4 colours promise to make skin appear brighter and pores looks finer. The velvety corpuscular powder makes pores and fine line less noticeable while making giving a long lasting beautiful finishing. This is priced at RM109 .

Up next, on my favourite products of all is definitely the EYESHADOW! Well I love mixing colours to create different looks when I have time to do my makeup :D

Mary Quant Eye Opener offers a total of 57 eyeshadows colours! I tried some of the colours, some which are creamy in texture are more pigmented compare to those which are powdery in texture. Well each is selling at RM49 without casing. 

Can you guess which is my favourite colour? 

Ahem, my love at first sight is the Bright Blue , Pastel Orange, Wasabi Green, Lemon Gold, Bright Pink and Purplish Blue... quite a lot I know but there are 57 shades and its hard not to notice the bright & striking colours :P

Mary Quant Blush Baby is something worth checking out too. Available in 14 shades, Rose Pink is my favourite pick! Each priced at RM75 without casing.

The beauty of  Mary Quant is that you can customised your own beauty palette. You can handpicked your favourite eyeshadow or blusher colour and and put into the colour palette. Voila you can just bring your own customised palette for the holiday without lugging like 4-5 eyeshadow & blusher palette! 

The casing comes in 3 sizes and the cheapest RM45 (fits 2 blushers) and the above shown colour palette (either can fits 12 eyeshadows colour or 8 blusher colours) is priced at RM49.

Coming up next, Mary Quant Moisture Rich Lipstick. 

In Malaysia we have 20 shades while in overseas they offers around 36 shades. I tried one of the colours and the texture feel creamy and not drying too. Each priced at RM108.

The eyes makeup would not be complete without eyeliner. Mary Quant Out Line is a colour pencil that comes in 19 different shades. I was told that some colours can work as lip colour too! Also the formula is a waterproof one. Each is priced at RM59.

If you are not a fan of pencil eyeliner, there is liquid eyeliner.  Mary Quant The Talkative Eyes which is a liquid eyeliner with MQ's original brush. Comes in 3 colours; ebony black, barbwire grey and cocoa brown. It has a quick dry & waterproof formula; I tried them one and felt its tip is too fine to my liking. Each is priced at RM99.

Mary Quant Brow Line comes in 3 shades ; Charcoal grey, Chestnut Brown and Camel Brown. This is also waterproof formula. Each is selling at RM59

Can anyone guess what is this ?

Mary Quant Action Lashings is a lengthening mascara that comes with MQ's original two-sided coil and chip brush, which features short raised bristles on one side, and the Oil Gel Formula that gives the mascara its elasticity together create sharp & spectacular long lashes. This comes with Anti colour-fading effects and waterproofing effect to prevent smudging. Each is priced at RM109

Another product which a lot of people has been like drooling on is the pretty Mary Quant ColourShine for Lips. Available in 8 beautiful shades.

Because they really loked beautiful, they deserved another picture! I tried the Campagne Shine and really like the fine gold dust that gives lustre & volumious effect on my lips! Each is priced at RM99.

I think I almost features all the Mary Quant products except the concealer & powder foundation which I can't find the pictures in my camera.

At the event, we have privileged to see Ms. Takaki who flown in from Japan to show us makeup demostration using Mary Quant products.

This is the model before & after

Products used for the makeover

A close-up

The eyes makeup - I like the bright under eyeliner which brighten up the whole look.

Next is my turn to try Mary Quant products

My whole makeover which I did using Mary Quant products.

My colourful eyes makeup - inspired by Malaysian Independent Day ; as it falls on the same day I attended the workhop.

Overall, their eyeshadow has lots of colours to play with.... and their texture is creamy and easy to apply.. only a few colours are powdery & difficult to use. Their blusher, lipstick & lipgloss are really pretty with  lots of beautiful shade. Their liquid eyeliner and mascara colours are fun to use but need to master the skill to use it. 

A picture with Ms Takaki - happy that she praised my makeup skills  :D

Finally a group pic with the bloggers after having fun playing with Mary Quant cosmetics.

Don't forget to check out Mary Quant products in Muse by Watsons in Sunway Pyramid. 

For more information about Mary Quant, please visit  http://www.maryquant.co.uk

p/s: Which Mary Quant products that caught your attention to play with?

Let's indulge in Nestle La Cremeria Ice Cream ; now with improved recipe and packaging!

Anyone here an ice-cream lover or La Cremeria fans?

Well I have good news for you because they had just improved their recipe and packaging starting 1 September 2013!

During the last week Nestle La Cremeria 1.2L Relaunch in Laundry Bar in The Curve, the gorgeous Julie Woon was the emcee for the event. She briefly introduced what is the event is about before passing the mic to the representative of Nestle.

The improved range comes with creamier texture that melts smoothly and gives a satisfying moment of indulgence. The range comes with an improved packaging with stronger and tighter tub cap lock to ensure product freshness. 

The Ms. Yit Woon Lai the Business Executive Manager of Nestle Ice Cream Business Unit (thanks to Grace for the name) said that every woman deserve to indulge in a tube of La Cremeria ice cream after a busy day juggling between work & family as a reward for herself! I totally agreed on this!

Before we are officially introduced to the six variants of La Cremeria ice cream; there is a showcase of models wearing very colourful dresses.

And in case you are wondering where there is a fashion show in an ice-cream launch, actually those colour dress represent different flavour.

A group of the pretty models with representative from Nestle Malaysia.

La Cremeria comes with six variants and each offers different sensations and experiences!

Here are the 6 different variants for La Cremeria with description

1. LA CREMERIA Chocolate Hazelnut Temptation: Vanilla and Chocolate ice cream with heaps of peanuts and velvety chocolate hazelnut sauce 

2. LA CREMERIA Strawberry Dream: Vanilla and Strawberry ice cream with lots of strawberry pieces

3. LA CREMERIA Vanilla Cashew Delight: Vanilla ice cream with generous chocolate chips, cashew nuts, and velvety chocolate sauce 

4. LA CREMERIA Chocolate Obsession: Chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips and chocolate sauce 

5. LA CREMERIA Hazelnut Ganache Sensation: Crème Brulee flavoured ice cream with almond chunks and chocolate chips swirled in chocolate hazelnut sauce 

6. LA CREMERIA Almond Pecan Praline: Delicious pecan flavoured ice cream with almond chunks and velvety swirls of chocolate sauce 

Personally I felt that the new improved La Cremeria ice creams are much creamier and actually melt slowler in my mouth. And one more thing I discovered is that it is not as sweet as before; yes I do like sweet stuff but not overly sweet and this adjustment of the level of sweetness is just perfect. 

And the improved cap lock system  is great because it locks the tube tighter; definitely the freshness of the ice-cream is preserved!

And out of the 6 variants of La Cremeria ice cream I have tried, I love La Cremeria Almond Pecan Praline the best because the combination of almond, pecan & praline is just perfect! I love how I can actually feel bits of almond chunks and chocolate sauce in every spoon I took! Sinful but very delicious! Highly recommending this, especially if you are trying La Cremeria for the first time!

And if you are not a fan of Praline, I would personally recommend Hazelnut Ganache Sensation (creme brulee anyone?) or Strawberry Dream (yep I'm a strawberry lover!) as they are my next choice!

For chocolate lover, you should not miss Chocolate Obsession because the chocolate flavour is really rich & you can actually feel the bitterness of the chocolate! And Vanilla lover should try Vanilla Cashew Delight which are really milky& creamy in texture!

And for those who are torn between vanilla or chocolate ice cream; well Hazelnut Temptation is for you because it has both!

Oh did I said that got pretty yummy boy served us yummy ice cream on that day!

LA CREMERIA 1.2L range is available at a recommended price of RM16.89 (West Malaysia) and RM16.99 (East Malaysia) at major hypermarkets and supermarkets nationwide.

The top two bestselling variants i.e  LA CREMERIA Almond Pecan Praline and LA CREMERIA Vanilla Cashew Delight is available in 100ml serving cup and each is sold at RM3.00 (West Malaysia) and RM3.20 (East Malaysia) and available at selected convenient stores nationwide.

In conjunction with the re-launch, several road shows will be held around Malaysia from September to November 2013 to give consumers the opportunity to experience this indulging and satisfying LA CREMERIA range. The road shows give consumers a chance to win some goodies and enjoy exciting activities at the booth. 

Just to share with you all, LA CREMERIA is one of the participating Brands in the NESTLÉ Bonanza Hari Keluarga Malaysia Contest. Consumer may use the lid of the LA CREMERIA 1.2L or LA CREMERIA 100ml as the point-of-purchase to enter the contest. 

For more information on LA CREMERIA products, activities and contest, please 

Call Nestlé at 1-800-88-3433 between 9am and 5pm from Mondays to Fridays.

or 

visit http://www.facebook.com/NestleLaCremeria