Countdown to Christmas with AsterSpring Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Box!

 

With less than a month till Christmas Day, now is the time to write down our LONG wish lists to send to Santa. And have you got your gift ready for your families & friends?

Ho Ho Ho..... Santa Clause is coming to town!

While counting down the days, AsterSpring has launched their Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Box!

Santa Clause aka Ben Jern of Fly FM was story telling about how this Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Box concept was adapted from the cheerful tradition of the advent calendar, which dates back to the 19th century, it evolved from markings on wooden doors to revealing fun gifts in the form of individual boxes creatively stacked with dates from the first to the twenty-fourth of December. 

Unveiling a mystery gift daily .... is really fun because not only it served as a cheerful and daily reminder of how close Christmas is, it also enhanced the excitement of the arrival of Christmas.

AsterSpring Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Box consists of premium skin caring skincare and cosmetic brands such as Dermalogica, Averine, Davines, Tisserand and AsterSpring treatments vouchers.

Expect to be bask in the splendour of premium beauty products and treatments as we pamper your skin with these products! Do you see the numbers on the box? Starting of 1st December, I shall follow the numbering and start revealing what is the gift behind each number. And if you want to know what is it, do follow me in my instagram & facebook page)

Ms Susan Lim, the Senior General Manager of AsterSpring Malaysia said, “The year-end holiday season have always been a busy and strenuous time for most people as we prepare for the Yuletide and New Year festivities. The AsterSpring Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Box allows them to have the pampering they deserve so that they can look healthy and radiant during this season of celebrations while on to go.”

“These premium products have been carefully selected. It is a wonderful gift as every man and woman would like to look their best while enjoying Christmas with their loved ones.”

Thanks to AsterSpring, each of us received our early Christmas gift from Santa Clause!

 Me & Ben Jern

Okay I'm looking happy because I can't wait to start to count down to Christmas with AsterSpring Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Box!

This AsterSpring Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Box is available at all AsterSpring centres from 1st November to 31st December 2013. 

For purchases of RM 2,800 and above (valid for promotional items), one set of the AsterSpring Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Box will be given as a complimentary gift. 

With any purchase of RM1,800, you can purchase the AsterSpring Beauty Advent Calendar Gift Box at RM188 (worth RM1,155). 

For more information visit,

www.asterspring.com 

www.facebook.com/AsterSpring 

Or you can call AsterSpring Customer Service Careline at (603) 7809 6777 from Mondays to Fridays during normal business hours for any enquiry.

Let's Shine and Sparkle with Ollie Jewellery

There are some days I would like to keep my look simple yet I want to have shine & sparkles that brighten up my whole look!

I think fine jewellery with stones are the best match to my little black dress to keep my look simple yet classy!

Accessories are definitely my best friend  (just like make up) because I know I can rely to them any time to brighten up my whole look within seconds without much effort.

Ah after my house was broke in, I lost a number of my favourite jewellery but now thanks to Nani one of the founders of www.olliejewellery.com , she has sent me some really nice jewellery to add in my collection. The  Ollie's jewellery box comes in maroon colour with a little pink ribbon on the top! 

Well I just can't say no to these beautiful jewellery right!

A little introduction of Ollie

Ollie Jewellery is an online sterling silver jewellery store that is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia since 2012 The idea of Ollie is to make exclusive jewellery designs affordable to everyone in Malaysia.

All Ollie's sterling silver jewellery are inspired from fine jewellery designs and they are selected for their contemporary and elegant styles.

Rest assured all Ollie's products are made of genuine 925 sterling silver jewellery and they are not only rhodium-plated (to enhance the shine and durability), but also nickel free (WHICH IS AWESOME - because I'm sensitive to them). In addition, all Ollie's jewellery are hallmarked with the "925" symbol to ensure the authenticity of the sterling silver content.

A big love for this contemporary styled pendant set with brilliant round cubic zirconia stones which is perfect for the day yet ideal for an evening outing. 

• 925 Sterling Silver w/ Rhodium plating 
• Size: 20mm x 15mm (L x W)
• This Velvet Pendant is currently selling at RM125 and Bead Chain at RM40

Love how this classic Velvet Pendant design that will never go out of season! This contemporary styled pendant set with brilliant round cubic zirconia stones which is perfect for the day yet ideal for an evening outing. I love those cubic zirconia stones which are of “AAA” graded and trust me it is really shiny like stars in the sky and I wish my camera could capture the sparkles better!

I have been wearing this quite often and even for showering (which I know I'm not suppose too!) but the stones still properly in tact unlike some pendant that I have and those stones came off quite easily! 

I am foreseeing myself to be wearing this quite often without taking it off because it is so easy to match with any outfit! 

This Double hearts pendant that features small silver heart with round centre piece cubic zirconia and dazzling small cubic zirconias along the line of the bigger heart. 

Simply beautiful with the essence of glamour and feminity. 

• 925 Sterling Silver w/ Rhodium plating 
• Size: 13mm x 14mm (L x W)
• Double Heart Earring is selling at RM115

When one love is not enough, you can always can have double the love! These is a really beautifully crafted jewellery! I love how I could wear this pair of earring to work, party, shopping and anywhere else and yet those sparkles are hard not to be notice by anyone! 

Honestly I was spoilt with choice when I visited Ollie's website and it is hard to say no to these beautiful jewellery!

I had my eyes on some of them already and I am thinking to get one pendant for my sister for her birthday (shhhsssss...) 

Personally I think Ollie's jewellery design is really unique & classy like those we see in fine jewellery store yet the price is not burning the pocket as the price ranges starts from RM 35 to RM 250!

It is important to know how to take care of your jewellery, and Nani is kind enough to include this small reminder card in the package! Have been a while I start storing my jewellery in a zip lock bags to avoid scratches and tangling.

From my own personal experience, silver 925 jewellery is any time better than any white plated jewellery ones because I realized that white gold plated jewellery colour turn yellowish after some time and there is no way to restore because the white gold was plated on metal and it's is such a huge waste of money! On the other hand silver jewellery colour can last a lifetime if looked after properly and we can even polish it to restore the shine! 

Good news to all Jessying's readers, Ollie's is offering 10% discount exclusively for all of you! Just key in this code JESSYING before you check out to enjoy the discount ya :))) Also when you register and join Ollie's newsletter will get a welcome voucher of RM20 that can be used with minimum purchase of RM75 and valid for 3 months since the day they join the mailing list. It can be used together with the 10% discount code (JESSYING) as long as the nett purchase amount is RM75 and above. How awesome is that? It's the perfect time to go shopping now .... when Christmas is also about one month away!

Let's shine & sparkles with Ollie this Christmas!

Visit http://www.olliejewellery.com or follow https://www.facebook.com/olliejewellery to see more beautiful designs!

p/s: Giveaway will be coming up soon! Tell me which is your favourite ones, I might be picking that  do to giveaway for you all! 

Steal Jennifer Lopez's smart denim look

Although Jennifer Lopez might be known for her skimpy stage outfits, but when she's not working the crowd the singer, actress and all-round sensation knows how to dress down in style. Earlier this year, J-Lo was spotted greeting her fans on a visit to the BBC Radio 1 studios in London in a low-key outfit of jeans and a white shirt and blazer, finished off with studded open-toed stiletto boots in hot pink! I love this pink boots!

By sticking with one statement piece in this simple outfit, Jennifer keeps her look classy, business-like and oh-so stylish. There's plenty to keep Jen busy these days, as she's currently writing an autobiography, recording a new album and filming the latest series of American Idol! When you're on the go it's important to find clothes that are practical as well as pretty, so channel Jen's chic outfit into your own look.

Denim diva 

Teaming her pale denims with a tailored white blazer, J-Lo's outfit is great inspiration for when you need to nail that tricky smart-casual look. While darker shades are seen as a safe option for formal occasions, her skinnies look fabulous paired with that crisp white shirt and show off her gorgeous curves. Channel J-Low and try something a little different with your own wardrobe. These Diesel jeggings are a handy alternative to skinny jeans, as the slightly stretchy fabric is more comfortable than standard jeans, offering a close fit without being too restrictive. If skinny cuts aren't your style, you can browse through a great range of women's jeans at Littlewoods for a better match.

Toned-down tailoring 

Audiences are used to seeing her in colourful costumes, but Jen ditched the bold and bright numbers for a white shirt and blazer in this understated look. Find a neutral shade that suits your skin tone by experimenting with ivory, cream and light beiges, or add a hint of colour with a pastel piece. When it comes to jackets, pear shapes should look for styles with structured shoulders to balance out curvy hips, while ladies with broad shoulders should avoid extra padding that can draw attention to their top half. The v-neckline of a jacket will bring focus to your waist for a slimming effect that also creates and accentuates a feminine hourglass figure.

Bright boots 

She may be playing it cool but J-Low still knows how to stand out from the crowd. Her brightly pink coloured boots keep this low-key look fashion forward and eye-catching. 

Big love for this studs boots! 

Studs are a big trend this winter, so embrace our inner rock star with these strap stud boots. With a snug fit to keep you cosy on those chilly days, the flat sole makes these a bit more practical than Jen's towering heels for when you're rushing around. If you want to bring some colour to your outfit, swap black for a bright pink or bold leopard print. 

I love this J Lo's look which is stylish, sensible but still fun, all this ensemble needs now are some oversized sunshades which shows J-Lo's confidence.

Review : No more gum bleeding with TruCare Malaysia Nano Silver Toothpaste

It takes courage to take close up photo because not only people would look at our skin closely but at our teeth too right ? 

While it is important to have a set of beautiful teeth, it is very very very important to have a healthy one for ONE REASON because in this lifetime we only have two sets of teeth, baby teeth and the permanent one which we are having now. 

Just like our face, some people's gum are more sensitive than others. While I was blessed with skin which allows me to try with different skincare with any sensitivity issues, my gum is totally the opposite. My gum would bleed and caused discomfort when I'm using the wrong toothpaste. So I'm really careful when selecting what toothpaste to clean my teeth.

And recently I was given TruCare Malaysia Nano Silver Toothpaste to try a toothpaste that offers:-

• All round anti-bacterial protection 
• Relieves gum aches 
• Heals ulcers 
• Eliminates bad breath 
• Strengthens weak enamel 
• Whitens teeth by gently removing stains 

Read that it HEALS ULCERS, how awesome is that, because I have been carrying oral aid all the time because my mouth is prone to ulcer due to my favourite food chilly. So with the healing properties, I can't wait to try!

TruCare Malaysia Nano Silver Toothpaste is specially formulated with  Nano Colloidal Silver where it is well known for its effective anti-bacteria properties. It also contains Ag+ RapidHeal Factor. Ag+ is known to heal ulcers, gum aches and sore throats within just a few days' use and helps combat microbes and pathogenic organisms that cause bad breath. Used regularly, it will help accelerate the healing process of ulcers and other oral problems resulting in not only a fresher breath, but also rids your mouth of potentially harmful bacteria.

 Ingredient list 

I have tried this for some time and my first thought was it was super minty and I felt extremely refreshing & cooling after using them. The toothpaste texture is not as thick as others brands in the market however it cleans my teeth properly. My gums are pretty happy with it and experience no bleeding during the days I used them. I have not have any ulcer at the moment (touch wood) and I hope to see how it helps in my ulcer healing process in the future

While it is important to use the right toothpaste by brushing your teeth & flossing your teeth daily , you should not miss visiting the dentist every 6 months to make sure they are in good condition!

And yes you are lucky because TruCare Malaysia is giving free sample to let you try in their facebook, so hurry up & register one today at https://www.facebook.com/TruCareMalaysia

For more information on TruCare Malaysia Nano Silver Toothpaste visit www.trucare.com.my

TruCare Nano Silver Toothpaste is priced at RM 14.50 for 95g, and currently it is available in selected denstist clinic & pharmacy. You can also purchased them online at their website and currently they are having a promotion where it is RM 9.90 per tube (min 2 tube purchase)

Melvita's 30th anniversary celebration : Baking Pavlova & Introducing Melvita's TOP 10 Best Seller

I celebrated Melvita’s 30th Anniversary last month in Nathalie’s Gourmet Studio, Publika. I remembered back in Dec 2011, I shared about the history about Melvita which was found in 1983 and in 2002 Melvita is the first brand to be awarded with the ecological and organic certification "Ecocert" in France. Read more about my this here.

There are a few Melvita products that I really like especially their Rose Nectar Hydrating Moisturizer, Floral Water and Brightening Cleansing Foam  and few others. My sister loves their products ever since I introduced it to her because she is really sensitive and her skin has been reacting positively to Melvita's products which is really happy.

In case you did not know, all Melvita products does not contains the following :-
NO Paraffin or Silicone
NO PEG (polyethykebe gkycol) or PPG (polypropylene gylcol)
NO ethoylated ingredients
NO parabens or pheneoyethanol
NO formaldehyde or chlorine
NO Synthetic fragrance or colors
NO diethyl phtalate or nitromusk

To make the 30 anniversary celebration a more interesting one with media & beauty bloggers, Melvita Malaysia took the effort to organise a french cooking class for us in Natalie's Gourmet, a french restaurant located in Publika! I love cooking but seriously I only know how to cook Chinese food, so I'm pretty excited to attend and pick up some new skills!

Chef Nathalie Arbefeuille the owner of Natalie's Gourmet is a self-thought chef. She handpicked all the ingredients and choose only the best. She separated us into 2 teams and I picked the dessert team (cos I'm a dessert person!) And we are going to do Rose, Lychee and Raspberry Pavlova for about 30pax. 

Here are the ingredients and recipe of Rose, Lychee and Raspberry Pavlova which I'm going to share (typing out the recipe word by word) in my blog because I knew a lot of you are so crazy about Pavlova. 

Recipe of  Pavlova 

(prepared for 15 pax)

200g egg whites 

400g sugar

1 tablespoon white vinegar

2 tablespoon boiling water

1 tablespoon maizena (corn starch)

10 drops of Rose Essence

The Coulis

150g raspberries

60g sugar

100g water

The Pavlova Filling

600g Whipping Cream (must chill it in fridge)

100g Icing sugar

5 drops of Rose Essence

300g of Raspberries

1 tin of Lychee

Rose petals

The key of making really nice Pavlova is that we have to make sure during separation of egg white and yolk, we must make sure that not even a drop of egg yolk fall into the mixture.

According to Nathalie the best way to separate egg yolk and white egg are using our hands. We must work it really work, left a bit of gap on our fingers to let the white egg fall into the bowl. This may look easy but seriously you  really because one to have really fast and careful at the same time.

Preparing the Pavlovas :

1. Pre heat the oven at 150 celcius (therm 5)

2. Pour the room temperature white eggs in a large bowl. Add the sugar, vinegar and maizena and helping with an electrical hand beat beater, start whisking slowly first for one minute then faster. Once you get very firm whites (after 5-7 minutes) add the boiling water and rose essence drops. Then stop whisking.
3. Prepare an oven tray covered with a buttered baking paper and pour your mixture in a thick rounds shape. You can use a large and high round shape to make it easier. Do not forget to remove this right before baking the Pavlova.
4. Once ready to bake, reduce the temperature to 130 celcius (therm 4)
5. Let it cook for 55 minutes. After this cooking time. Switch off the oven and leave it inside the oven for another 55 minutes. Then let it cool down on a wire cooling rack on the baking sheet but not on the tray.

Preparing the Coulis 
Melt the sugar with the water and let it reduce by three quarters. Pour the hot syrup over the frozen raspberry puree and blend everything together. Keep it aside till ready to serve.

Making Chantilly

Whisk the very cold cream with the icing sugar and rose essence until you get a nice and firm Chantilly. So it with an electrical hand beater or food processor. Once the cream is firm, stop immediately to whisk and keep the Chantilly aside in the fridge.

Just before serving

Garnish the pavlova with Chantilly cream, raspberries, lychee and rose petals Add a little bit of raspberry coulis and serve immediately.

Our delicious Rose, Lychee and Raspberry Pavlova, love this very much (usually I'm not a fan of pavlova but this is really really good) not too sweet and melts in my mouth.. and the coulis is just so mouthwatering!

Now that I have type out the recipe just for all of you.... do and try and make it at home! Tell me your success stories okay ?

The other team prepared us the main course for our lunch which is the Slowly cooked Honey Glazed Chestnut Chicken with Carrot Potato Puree, spring vegetables and short jus. 

From the name itself you will know how complicated and tedious is preparing French food. Well those details in cooking makes a lot of difference in term of texture and taste! The mash carrot & potato puree is the bomb! Miss this very much!!! Should try making this one day using the recipe provided!

Finally our group picture - blowing candles to celebrate Melvita's 30th anniversary! And thank you for organising such an awesome cooking experience with Natalie, we have lovely bonding time with Melvita's team too :)

And there will be many many more 30 years to come for Melvita!

And before I forgot, these are the Melvita's TOP 10 Best Seller which are worth looking at and should be considered trying especially if you have not tried anything from Melvita before.

1. Beauty Oil (RM70 - RM137) - Avocado Oil (repairing), Argan Oil (regenerating) and  Melvita Rosehip Oil (nourishing)

2. Nectar Bright Essence & Cream (RM215 - RM230) - For even toned & luminous complexion

3. Bio-Excellence Moisturizing Serum (RM188) - Fight Skin Ageing and Radiance Enchancer

4. Rose Nectar Hydrating Facial Gel (RM163) - For 24 hour radiance

5. Extraordinary Water (RM88) - as skin prep. Anti-ageing & moisturizing, soothing & softening and brightening

6. Floral water (RM122) - For toning & face mist . Anti-ageing & moisturizing, soothing & softening, eye care treatment (check out the review here)

7. Rose Nectar Milky Cleansing Oil (RM108) -  To remove impurities and stubborn makeup

8. Prosun SPF30 & SPF50 (RM140-RM150) -  For Broad spectrum sunscreen

9. Face cleanser (RM95 - RM107) - For Gentle Cleansing

10. Lips Rescuer (RM43 - RM62) - For Soft, Supple & Comfortable Lips

From the list above, there is a few things which I wished to try Prosun SPF50, Rose Nectar Milky Cleansing Oil & Lips Rescuer! So would go and check out these products soon!

In conjunction with Melvita's 30th anniversary celebration, Melvita is proud to introduce their best selling Extraordinary Waters in its eco-friendly packaging (previously in glass bottle) which is made entirely from recycled plastic materials (Polyethylene Terephthalate, PET) and is also 100% recyclable. Personally I prefer glass bottle because I felt that it is better in protecting the ingredients of natural skincare products however the downside it's not convenience to bring around especially for travelling.

The texture of the Extraordinary Water is watery/gel extreme. It contains soy based hyaluronic acid and organic glycerin to lock in moisture.There are 3 types of  Melvita's Extraordinary Water namely 

Rose Extraordinary Water (100ml) RM88 - For anti-ageing & moisturizing

Orange Blossom Extraordinary Water (100ml) RM88 - Soothing and Softening

Narcissus Extraordinary Water (100ml) RM88 - Brightening Care 

Have you try anything from Melvita ? 

What is your favourite Melvita's products?

Currently Melvita has more 50 stores worldwide and just in Malaysia alone we have 3 boutiques located in:-

• Mid Valley Megamall - Lot G-001A Ground Floor (Tel : 03-2282 2166)
• Suria KLCC C15B Concourse Floor (Tel : 03-2181 2161
• One Utama F141 First Floor (Tel : 03-7710 1877)

Last but not least, if you interested to know more about Melvita , visit http://www.melvita.com.my or follow them on their facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MelvitaMY

2013 Top Credit Cards for Fashionistas in Malaysia

It's common for nowadays working adult to own at least one credit card for convenience. 

With so many choices of credit cards available in the market offers by various banks which to pick that offers best benefits that suit our spending habits ?

Personally I own a few credit cards for different purposes/spending because I am greedy and wanted to enjoy different benefits that each card offers. Well I wish I knew this amazing infographic by iMoney.my Malaysia's leading financial comparison site earlier so that I do not need to carry so many credit cards.

iMoney latest infographic titled “2013 Top Credit Cards for Fashionistas in Malaysia” is perfect for any of us who love fashion and shopping because they have recommended a few credit cards that suitable for us based on our spending interest. I spotted my UOB Lady's car there! 

So which credit card do you think would be suitable for you?

Whether you're looking for a cashback, reward or Islamic credit card, iMoney will help you to pick out the best traits of each card for your convenience at once you’ve made your choice which card you pick, just click “Apply Now” to begin the application process.  

Why bother to survey and do comparison chart when iMoney has it all for your convenience?

Check out http://www.imoney.my/credit-card to find out more!