A Journey Through Time VII : Maitres du Temps' Launch Gala Night

 

Me in Dorothy Perkins Electric Blue Satin Dress

Two weeks ago thanks to my friend Choulyin, I had the privilege to attend Maitres du Temps Launch of the Chapter One Transparence Gala Dinner at Shook, Starhill Gallery. I was the first few people in Malaysia (or World) to see beautiful and limited edition luxury timepieces from Maitres du Temps. 

A little background about Maitres du Temps, it' a Swiss watch company. Founded in 2005 by Steven Holtzman, the brand is based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Maîtres du Temps originated in a determination to transform a dream into reality—a dream ofbringing together contemporary watch making’s greatest creative geniuses in unique collaborations.  It's vision is to inspire the creation of timepieces that will synthesize the traditional crafts of haute horlogerie with the artistry of today’s foremost horological visionaries.Each master watchmaker brings to the table his own ideas, his own style, and his own approach, and by providing the opportunity for them to work together, Maitres du Temps harnesses and maximizes their incredible talents. 

“Chapter One Transparence offers a glimpse into the world of the master watchmaker. The sapphire dial reveals the often concealed inner workings of the timepiece and its high level of craftsmanship. Looking into the movement—the soul of the watch—gives one an appreciation of how the watch was created, the human hands that touched it, the ingenuity that formed it,” says Founder Steven Holtzman.

The Chapter One collection is an enduring beacon of ingenuity and architectural form. As sublime as it is complex, the original tonneau case put the industry on notice to a new standard of excellence. Followed by a creative interpretation of the classic round case, Chapter One Round demonstrated the collection’s versatility. Now, with the advent of Chapter One Transparence, in both tonneau and round cases—the technical prowess of the collection is proudly revealed for all to see.

Mr. Steven Holtzman, Founder (L) and Mr, Christophe Viguerie, CEO (R) opening the case to reveal the Chapter One Transparence.

Chapter One Round Transparence comes in red gold with a transparent sapphire crystal dial Laser-etched sapphire dial revealing a manual-wind mechanical movement with hand-beveled cut-out bridges and a precious metal finish chronograph bridge, one-minute tourbillon, mono-pusher chronograph, retrograde date indicator, retrograde GMT indicator, day of the week indication on roller, patented precise moon phase indication on roller. And this is priced at RM1.9 Million and only have 11 pieces in the world.

Chapter One Tonneau Transparence in titanium (5th grade) and white gold was specially made for Starhill Gallery and A Journey Through Time VII. It is priced at RM1.8 million and this is the only piece in the world!

Guests can't stop admiring the Chapter One Transparence

While waiting to take a glance of the  Chapter One Transparence timepieces, we are served with fine food & entertained by music. 

I love Tre-belle opera singing performance, they are so good!

 They came all the way from New Zealand just to entertain us that night, we are so lucky!

Some food that were served to us that night

 Our table is so lucky that night because Mr, Christophe Viguerie CEO of Maitres du Temps came and sat on our table. He is humble and friendly!

 Just before I left, I met Mr. Steven Holtzman (founder of Maitres du Temps) and his wife and they happily pose for my camera.

His wife is wearing Chapter 2 Diamond

I went google for this and found out that this Maitres Du Temps Chapter 2 Diamond is embellished with 205 white diamonds! Not only that, it is housed in an 18K gold casing. I love rose gold colour and been looking for a watch in rose gold colour and definitely I could not afford this yet... lol!   

Currently Maitres Du Temps boutique is located in UG (Adorn Floor) Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

For more info visit www.maitresdutemps.com

Light Up the Season with L'occitane Christmas Holiday Un Noel a Grasse Collection!

In conjunction with the Christmas Holiday season, L'occitane introduced additional two new limited additions of scents & body products to the existing La Collection de Grasse which was introduced last May. 

 The NEW Fleur d'Or & Acacia (for her) and Cedre & Oranger (for him) fragrance

L'occitane Fleur d'Or & Acacia (For Her) comes in orange/gold packaging and consists of 8 products.

Key raw materials: Mimosa Absolute from Grasse, Acacia from the Mediterranean Basin.

Family: Musky Floral

Head notes: Lemon, Bergamot

Heart notes: Mimosa, Acacia

Base notes: White Wood, Musk. 

By looking at the ingredients, it would be a sweet scent for sure. My first thought of L'occitane Fleur d'Or & Acacia EDT (75ml for RM225) when I tried it on my hand is that it has a very strong warm honey scent which is too much for my liking. To my surprise it smell quite different when my friend tried on her hand. So I guess the chemical reaction is different from persons and you got to try it to see if the scent suits you personally. 

 Besides fragrance, L'ocittane also produced a whole series of body products for this range such as

Luminous Oil (100ml, RM110)

Glitter and light, shimmering particles, shea butter and sweet almond oil…Nourishing yet lightweight, mist this sheer, fluid dry oil over hair and body for a scented veil of moisture.

Shower Gel (175ml, RM62)

Lit up by golden pearly particles, this velvety-soft gel melts into a dense, rich foam on contact with water. Skin is deliciously scented with a powdery floral scent.

Perfumed Soap (50g, RM21)

Bathtime is now a luxurious experience with this soap bar, which gently cleanses with a creamy lather.

Body Milk (175ml, RM92)

The feather-light texture skins in to leave skin smooth and soft with Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil. Skin stays comfortably hydrated and wonderfully scented.

Lip Gloss (15ml, RM56)

It has smooth, creamy texture that nourishes, protects and leaves a beautiful sheen on the lips. 

Hand Cream (30ml, RM38)

Rapidly absorbed, the scented hand cream nourishes and moisturises hands anywhere, anytime of the day.

Scented Candle (270g, RM135)

Light up your living space with this luminous scent with bursts of refreshing orange that will definitely relax frazzled minds.

While L'occitane Cedre & Oranger (For Him) comes in forest green packaging offers a total of 5 products.

L'occitane Cedar & Oranger EDP (75ml, RM225) offers a fresh woody scent of cedar wood that bring back memories of good times as a child are paired with the scent of orange trees, laden with ripe, juicy fruits. Solemn and majestic yet cheeky, this fragrance is sweetened by hints of musk, to create a bold, intense impression.

Key raw materials: Virginian Cedarwood Essential Oil, Italian Orange Essence.

Family: Citrus Woody

Head notes: Orange, Bergamot, Pine Needles

Heart notes: Cedar

Base notes: Vetiver, Musk

For this men range, there is only 3 products to complement the EDP i.e

After Shave Balm 75ml, RM120: Housed in an understated aluminium tube, this post-shave balm soothes, moisturises and leaves skin lightly scented.

Shower Gel 175ml, RM62: Perfect for the gym or weekends away, this gentle 2-in-1 formula is ideal for skin and hair.

Perfumed Soap 50g, RM21: This non-dying soap bar cleanses without stripping away skin’s natural moisture. Perfect for hands and body.

Between this 2 scent, I would prefer L'occitane Cedre & Oranger although this is the men range. Although usually I don't like very woody or musky scent, but this L'occitane Cedar & Oranger EDP scent caught my attention. The citrus scent seems to balance the musky scent very well. This is worth checking out! 

Just like the past years,L'occitane also would be offering limited edition gift sets which is perfect as Christmas gift. Below are the set for this Christmas collection:

Fleur d’Or Leur Collection For Her RM341 (worth RM379) comes with Holiday Box

Fleur d’Or EDT 75ml

Fleur d’Or Shower Gel 175ml

Fleur d’Or Body Milk 175ml

Shine with Fleur d’Or For Her RM201 (worth RM379) comes with Holiday Pouch 

Fleur d’Or Lip Gloss 15ml

Fleur d’Or Hand Cream 30ml

Fleur d’Or Sublime 75ml

Cedre Dargent Collection (worth RM407) comes with Holiday Box

Cedre EDT 75ml 

Cedre Shower Gel 157ml

Cedre Aftershave 75ml

Apart from the products, I would love to share some of the pictures from the event where I had my first Christmas lunch way back in October which I would love to share with you guys :) 

Love the beautiful table set up :)

The food in PLOY is really good! Oh we even have turkey after that! 

Last but not least, want to thanks L'occitane because I had fun :) 

And with Christmas just few weeks away, let's shop for gifts! 

For more information about L'occitane products visit
http://www.loccitane.com.my/
https://www.facebook.com/loccitane.my

Review : MARC JACOBS HONEY EDP comes in a cute packaging that many girls can't resist!

I always have a thing for perfume that has cute packaging and Marc Jacobs perfumes definitely have the cutest one around and they always somehow stand out amongst the rest.

Honey by Marc Jacobs is no different from its predecessors because this is also an eye candy for the eyes. The bright packaging in yellow which looked like a BEE just make me happy by looking at it! You can imagine how attractive is this fragrance bottle because mine was stolen during the 3 months renovation works at my house and I was feeling sad because I didn't realised it until the renovation works were over recently. This explains why my review is so much later even though the fragrance was launched in August as I just got myself a new bottle of this fragrance recently.

Marc Jacobs Honey has a vibrant, bold and spontaneous concept and with the height of irresistible charm, HONEY by Marc Jacobs promises to set our heart a flutter...

Bold stripes, feminine dots and a punch of color meet in a graphically clever mix that reflects Marc’s inventive play on classic lines and patterns. Playful and polished, the bottle is an elegantly crafted glass bottle that reveals the cheerful golden hue of the fragrance.

On the top, landed a butterfly in vibrant yellow and black stripes.

Shimmering pearl at the center of each butterfly add polished radiance, while the signature logo and gold coil- wrapped collar imparting a glided touch.

Honey by Marc Jacobs Eau de Parfum is a sweet fruity floral scent and although it is named Honey, it is surprisingly not as sweet as I thought it be. The first sniff I can smell the refreshing citrus zing from the pear and juicy mandarin and the fragrance scent settle, I can smell the sweetness from the honey and vanilla. And I love how the sweetness of the fragrance is not overwhelming.

Top Note : Pear, Fruity Punch, Juicy Mandarin

Middle Note : Orange Blossom, Peach Nectar, Honeysuckle

Base Note : Honey, Golden Vanilla, Smooth Woods.

This fragrance is developed by Firmenich, the fragrance energizes with the freshness of green pear brightened with a splash of fruity punch and juicy mandarin. At the heart of the fragrance is orange blosson, a note of sparkling femininity that mingles with nectars of honeysuckle and peach, honey, vanilla and smooth woods dry down to a warm, golden base.

If you like a floral scent with a hint of sweetness from honey, you definitely need to try out this. With such a cute packaging, I'm sure many girls want this to be on their vanity table! With Christmas just around the corner, this would be a great Christmas gift!

Besides fragrance, it also offers Radiant Body Lotion ( 50ml for RM167) and Fresh Shower Gel (150ml for RM160) to compliment the fragrance. 

Honey by Marc Jacobs EDP is now available in counters

30ml for RM228
50ml for RM290
100ml for RM360

Avon Warehouse Sale on 7 & 8 December 2013 - Price starts from RM1

Well I am giving a shoutout for Avon warehouse because I'm a big fan of Avon Kissable Lipstick range and I always I carry one in my bag because the shade is lovely and it is not drying too!

Was excited to know there will be Avon Warehouse Sale this weekends at their HQ (next to Federal Highway) and prices starts from RM1!

Avon Warehouse Sale 2013

Date : 7 & 8 December 2013 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time : 10 am to 4pm
Location: Avon Petaling Jaya di Lot 13A, Jalan 219, Seksyen 51A, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor (next to Federal Highway)
Items for sale : Iincludes cosmetics, intimates wear, accessories, fragrance, handbags & etc. 

For more information, visit call 1-800-22-2866 or visit their www.facebook.com/AvonMy or www.my.avon.my

p/s: In case you don't know Avon is the biggest beauty company from United States and not from Malaysia. Over the years their products quality has improved and their cosmetics is worth checking out! 

TalentCorp and UiTM hold Sector Focused Career Fair

Last week the Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) hosted a Sector Focus Career Fair (SFCF) at University Teknologi Mara (UiTM) which was officiated by YB Senator Dato’ Sri Abdul Wahid bin Omar, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.

This SFCF UiTM was a joint effort between TalentCorp, Graduan, MDeC and UiTM. The focus areas for the fair were Shared Services and Outsourcing (SSO).

At the dialogue sharing session, Dato’ Sri Wahid shared that Malaysia’s socio- economic development has to progress in a strategic and sustainable manner to achieve the vision of a transformed economy. 

Among the measures needed to achieve this is comprehensive planning through formulating effective policies, developing programmes through outcome based approach, strengthening human capital towards elevating efficiency and professionalism, and establishing organisational capacities for effective services delivery. Economic growth can be achieved through more efficient services delivery, and the different companies exhibiting at this career fair today are proof that the Shared Services and Outsourcing industry will be a key focus area to propel Malaysia forward.

Johan Mahmood Merican who is the CEO of TalentCorp said that the success of our Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) depends on having the right quantity and quality of talent, to support Malaysia’s priority sectors to move up the value chain and continue growing. He thinks that Malaysia certainly has a strong pipeline of young talent.

Accordingly he said TalentCorp and UiTM are hosting this SFCF to provide exposure and attract our young Malaysian graduates to pursue an exciting career with the fast growing shared services sector. He certainly believe it is a win-win proposition – through a career in shared services, our young graduates will enjoy an international experience from right here in Malaysia and at the same time, our graduates can play their part in contributing to the success of the industry and Malaysia’s transformation.

Professor Dato’ Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Said, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs, UiTM. said that UiTM’s vision is to establish its reputation as a premier university of academic excellence, able to produce dynamic individuals of world-class standards and globally competitive with sound ethical standing.  He said that they aim to enhance the knowledge and expertise of the next generation of talents in all fields of study through professional programmes, research work and community service based on moral values and professional ethics. In this globalised world, they welcome such initiatives as this sector focused career fair as it provides their students with a solid platform to explore critical industries like SSO and to contribute towards Malaysia’s growth,”

SFCF UiTM is supported by more than 30 companies, including AIG, DHL, Electrolux, Frost & Sullivan, GlaxoSmithKline, HP, IBM, LaFarge, Sime Darby and PwC.  

During the SFCF, it provides the graduates with a golden opportunity to meet with CEOs and senior HR representatives of participating companies, while providing a platform for companies to scout for potential talent from universities in Malaysia. 

I is great to see that those several critical industries which are in need of top talent and the undergraduates are able to use this opportunity to better understand these developing sectors in Malaysia. 

The companies also have the opportunity to educate the public about industry developments, sectoral branding and increase understanding of the SSO sector.

The two-day event also included Career Talks and Couch Corner Slot. Career Talks is a platform developed for the young generation to engage with prominent industry leaders while the Couch Corner Slot was designed for the visitors, especially students, to interact with the companies in a relaxed atmosphere.  

I hope to see more events like this to be held by TalentCorp in others universities in Malaysia so that more graduates can have more opportunity to know better.

For further information on TalentCorp and SFCF, please visit www.talentcorp.com.my or www.facebook.com/SectorFocusedCareerFairSFCF

Kate Perry Killer Queen Fragrance

Kate Perry recently launched her third fragrance and it's called Killer Queen. She said

“When I was creating Killer Queen, I was really inspired by the idea of a strong, confident woman in power and that is exactly what I hoped to put into this fragrance, something that brings out the power inside of you.” 

Watch the video of Katy Perry - Killer Queen. Her last word in the video is OWN THE THRONE

Introducing Killer Queen by Katy Perry which is the new, strikingly gorgeous fragrance that captures Katy Perry’s rebellious spirit throwing convention to the wind. 

The Fragrance is created by Laurent Le Guernec of IFF, Killer Queen is an addictive fragrance that bewitches, indulges and demands to be noticed.

“The Red Velvet Flower inspired this creation beginning with the richness of the burgundy red, the velvety feel reminiscent of a royal cape and its deep textured floral scent”, says Laurent Le Guernec.

Top Notes

Wild Berry

Dark Plum

Bergamot

Middle Notes

Red Velvet Flower

Natural Jasmine Sambac

Rainbow Plumeria

Base Notes

Cashmeran

Natural Patchouli Heart

Liquid Praline

The Bottle

Is inspired by a queen’s scepter, the distinct jewel-shaped bottle in shades of royal red and gold portrays sexy sophistication and lawless luxury. The faceted bottle rests languorously on its side, like a loose, precious gem fit for a Queen. The regality of the bottle is enhanced with a rich gold crown showcasing a custom crest capturing Katy Perry’s playful essence - regal cats, a music clef, hearts and dagger.

The Carton

The imperial red carton echoes the royalty of a Killer Queen with a tufted textured pattern reminiscent of a throne framed with a fanciful ermine border. Playful gold crowns add whimsy to the carton while the signature Katy Perry crest and ornate filigree logo add prominence and distinction.

Took a picture with the model who is really gorgeous!

Kate Perry Killer Queen Fragrance is already available in all Sephora outlets

Katy Perry Killer Queen EDP 100 ml / 3.4 oz : RM 250

Katy Perry Killer Queen EDP 50 ml / 1.7 oz: RM 200

Katy Perry Killer Queen  EDP 30 ml / 1 oz: RM 150

Review : Imedeen Classic

Three months ago I mentioned that I am starting to take Imedeen Classic; a skincare tablets is an internal skincare that work below the surface of the skin, from within, to help create smooth, supple and beautiful skin. 

I read that Imedeen Classic is the original skin perfecting formula featuring the exclusive Biomarine Complex working to nourish and improve skin from within. Taking just two tablets a day enhances skin quality and optimizes moisture levels in just 12 weeks. It would work in the deeper layers where topical creams and lotions cannot reach, to improve the skin’s overall quality, structure and appearance.  

And I have took this for 3 months before writing down my thoughts here.

Ingredient list

As it comes in tablet form, this is very convenient to consume. Everyday I just need to take two tablets after meal! I usually chuck this into my handbag because I often dine outside and when I arrived home it is pretty late. 

Compared to beauty drinks in bottle I would personally prefer tablet because it is easy to carry anywhere (can take during holiday also) and I do not need to worry about the taste of the drinks (which usually is fishy and funny)

When I first took this Imedeen Classic Beauty Tablet, I see not much of difference on my skin because I have been practising a very good skincare regime such as double cleansing, toning, before I apply my serum, moisturiser and sunblock (which is a must!).

And after 2 months I consuming the beauty pill and combining with the skincare range which I was trying at that point of time, I was told that my collagen fibres has increased when I had an ultrasound skin scan.

Honestly at that time I do not know whether if it was the skincare or the Imedeen Classic table is working on me but I was really happy that it works. I do feel the skin absorption is better and looked glowy. 

Although this Imedeen Classic is a skincare in tablet form, I personally still think that it is important to make sure we have good skincare regime i,e properly clean our face and to put on sunblock to protect our skin from the harmful UV rays.

Imedeen Classic is available in most pharmacies in Malaysia for RM188/box which consists of 60 tablets. Besides Imedeen Classic, there is also Imedeen Plus for aged 35 to 50.

For more information, visit http://www.imedeen.com.my/