These Melaka Hotels Pamper Your Eyes While Giving Retreats!

Melaka trip with my BFFs :)

Melaka is one of the top destinations in Malaysia. This historic state always ready to give the best retreats amidst the historical, cultural, and natural environment. And in fact of my favourite weekend  getaway city!

Another retreat comes from Melaka Hotel. Specifically, these amazing hotels that spread in the strategic spots of Melaka that ready to pamper your eyes by the lovely looks. Have you stay in any of these hotels below ?

 The Gingerflower Boutique Hotel

Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock 

This hotel is housed on the restored Peranakan shophouse in Melaka with the architecture influenced by Peranakan and Dutch culture. The interior is nicely decorated with the touch of European style. There are 13 guestrooms available in contemporary style, complemented with coffee table, coffee/tea maker, AC, TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, and safety box. The bathroom is nicely designed with marble coated and features hair dryer.

This Melaka boutique hotel provides lobby cafe within dining area sets on natural and minimalist setting, both indoor and outdoor. There are also book rental, board games, and bicycle rental provided to ensure more pleasant time in this quiet and warm hotel. The Gingerflower Boutique Hotel is located close to Melaka River and Jonker Street, promising you the best view and experience while traveling in Melaka.

1825 Gallery Hotel 

Jalan Bunga Raya 27,29, & 31 

This hotel is embracing the royal colonial inspired by the antiquity with the elegant white building showing the influence of British and Chinese culture. Decorated side by side with the antique furniture, the lobby is so tempting with the wooden floorboard, brick walls, and small ponds. The 3-star Melaka Hotel presents 42 guestrooms that look so pleasant with the unique furniture alongside with the modern amenities comprise AC, cable TV, Wi-Fi, desk, coffee/tea maker, and opulence dark themed bathroom. 

The Deluxe room is presented with private balcony. If you dream about the memorable stay with 1825 Gallery Hotel, book the River Suite Room that enhanced with the wide balcony overlooking the historical Melaka River and the bathroom with the wide marble bathtub that also has the window overlooking the river. Additional facilities are available as instance garden and shared lounge or TV area. 

Da Som Inn Hotel 

Jalan Tukang Emas (Goldsmith Street) no.28 

Claimed as an art specialty boutique hotel, Da Som Inn brings the guest to feel the old time back to the year of 1611. This is the well-maintained old hotel with the Dutch settlement area showing the unique 200 feet long and thick wall underground sewerage pipes. The hotel embraces warm, cozy, yet homey experience inside the open-air old building. The guestrooms are well-designed spring on the classic nuance, complemented with desk, Wi-Fi, AC, ceiling fan, TV, desk and chair beside the window, refrigerator, and the bathroom. There is also the Deluxe Quad Room with 2 double beds that are really comfortable for the family of 4. 

The hotel serves the guest with varied breakfast, also free flow of coffee, tea, water, milk, juice, and biscuits that you can sample while relaxing at the open air seating area. There is a cafeteria that can be used also as the lounge with some books available to read. Da Som Inn Hotel is located in a strategic location, within several minute walks to the top tourist spots in Melaka, including the Jonker Street Night Market and Jonker Walk. 

The Settlement Hotel 

Jalan Ujong Pasir 

This hotel is reborn from 4-storey government building of the year 1960s that is situated on the fringe of the Portuguese Settlement. The Settlement Hotel now embraces the rich heritage of Melaka with the unique combination of multicultural influence. Stepping into the hotel, the guest will get the majestic welcome from the 350-year-old Sultan Bed that is placed on the front porch. The floor is tiled with century old tiles from the Palembang mosque in Sumatera, showing more appealing view inside the hotel.

There are 45 guestrooms inside the residence block as the accommodation. The room features AC, TV, in-room safe, Wi-Fi, minibar, and coffee/tea maker. The bathroom is complemented with bathtub, hairdryer, and toiletries. For the more private yet exclusive retreat, this hotel presents 4 private villas that are scattered on the 35.000 square feet garden and lawn. The private villas deliver more memorable stay since its were designed inspired by Malay traditional wooden house. Some facilities you can enjoy on The Settlement Hotel, for example, traditional spa village, rooftop garden, and restaurant.

Which hotels in Melaka is your favourite one? I miss Melaka nyonya food and taking picture in Klebang sand dunes a lot... I shall plan a retreat trip to Melaka soon! Anyone wants to come along?

NBOS Run & Ride 2016 - 14 Aug 2016 in PICC, Presint 5, Putrajaya

NBOS Run & Ride 2016 is organized by MAKSAK Malaysia on Sunday 14th August 2016 at PICC, Presint 5, Putrajaya. NBOS stands for National Blue Ocean Strategy and it's all about creating niche markets in any industries for business growth which in turn will boost the nation’s economy. The fun event is supported by Ministry of Youth & Sports, Perbadanan Putrajaya and Persatuan PerkhidmatanTadbir dan Diplomatik. 

NBOS Run & Ride 2016 is an outdoor sporting event whereby it offers participants, 11km & 5km run or a 16km cycling option. There are a total of 8 categories which are as below.

Please note that the eligible age to participate for categories a – g is 16 years and above while participants aged 13 years and above are allowed to participate with the 5km fun run.

Free admission for children aged 12 & below but they will NOT be entitled to Brooks T-shirt, Finisher medal, Certificate & snack pack. Parents must take full responsibility and care over their children’s safety.

Each and every participant of NBOS Run & Ride 2016 will receive : 

a. Race pack - participants must collect their race pack from VIVA Home Shopping Mall which will consists of a BROOKS t-shirt, a number bib, safety pins & race guide (in any). 

b.A finisher medal, certificate and a snack pack will be given to the participants upon completion of their run or ride.

 Medal design for NBOS Run & Ride 2016

Prizes offered for NBOS Run & Ride 2016 are actually quite attractive considering the joining fee is pretty affordable.

I'm thinking to do fun run or fun ride, anyone interested to join me? 

It is a fun event with carnival atmosphere. The registration will be closed upon reaching 4000 participants or 23rd July 2016. 

• All Fun Ride participants must have a bicycle and helmet. If they do not have a bicycle, then you may arrange to rent a bicycle from the supplier below at your own risk. The organizer will not be responsible for any dispute on the bicycle rental arrangement between supplier and participants.
• Bicycle Rental Information.
  Contact Person                 : En.Azwan KLCC Bicycle Rental
  Contact Number              : 017-2574563
  Rental Price                        : RM 30 – 60.

Race Pack Collection NBOS Run & Ride 2016
Date: Sat 6th & Sun 7th August 2016 
Time: 10 am – 6 pm 
Venue: LG, Viva Home Shopping Mall. 85, Jalan Loke Yew, 55200 Kuala Lumpur

(Please note that there will be NO distribution of race packs on race day however you can opt for request for courier delivery for Rm 10.00. However the Race Pack Delivery is only available at the major towns within West Malaysia only)

If you are interested to join NBOS Run & Ride 2016, visit www.msports.com.my to read more information. To register online, you have to do your online registration via https://event.howei.com/event/nbos-run-ride-2016

If you have any enquiries for :
MSports 

Email to customerservice@msports.com.my 

Call 013-3663242 (available 9.00am – 6.00pm, Mon to Fri) 

(For all enquiries related to event details, race pack, race pack collection, arrangements & etc ) 

Howei

Email : helpdesk@howei.com (For all enquiries related to online registration & payment only)

Melvita Nectar De Miels rescue dry & sensitive skin with Thyme honey!

Melvita launched Nectar de Miels bodycare a while ago. Sorry I have been really busy and I wish I could share with you guys sooner on this.

Being a fan of Melvita, I can't help to contains my excitement when they launched this new range that is enriched with organic Thyme Honey because they said this will rescue even the driest and most sensitive skin!

Thyme flowers are rich in nectar and loved by bees of the Mediterranean Basin. The Romans would use it to purify the air in their houses while during Middle Ages, a few spring of thyme would be slipped under the pillows to chase away nightmares and soothe troubled sleep. 

Melvita's organic thyme comes from the La Sierra de Cebollera nature reserve in Spain. It's harvested by a family of beekeepers who have looked after almost 4,000 hives there for the past three generations. This natural enclave, surrounded by mountains, guarantees an organic honey of the highest quality.

Following the research done by Melvita, they found that Thyme flowers honey was able to acts like a natural "dressing" with an instant soothing effect to our skin. It has also reveal an amazing synergic effect when it's combined with acacia and orange blossom honeys in the NEW Nectar de Miels range to HEAL and RESCUE very dry & sensitive skin.

Melvita Nectar De Miels range comes with 3 products ; Hand  cream, Body Balm and Body Milk Lotion.

This exceptional nourishing and repairing range has 3 main ingredients mainly ;

Patents Complex of Three Organic Honeys - thyme, orange blossom and acacia honey which protects, repairs and revitalizes the skin

Soline - an active ingredients derived from sunflower oil, which softens the skin, helps prevent moisture loss and strengthened the skin's barrier function

Alpha Bisabolol - derived from candeia, which immediately soothes the skin

With me I have the comforting balm & milk lotion for review ; 

Melvita Comforting Balm  - RM138 / 175ml

Melvita Creamy Milk - RM115 / 200ml

Both this body lotion has floral sweet honey scent because it is enriched with organic thyme honey.

 that is a little empowering at the first sniff for me but it soon goes away after a while. Soon after that I got used to the scent. I have very dry skin to start off and some times my leg skin is flaky... so I have to constantly have to apply body moisturiser. 

The Comforting Creamy Milk is lighter in texture compared to Comforting Balm which is more rich, smooth and creamy. Both leaves my skin incredibly soft after massaging it into my skin and most importantly it does not leave greasy/sticky feeling behind. Personally I prefer to apply Creamy Body Milk in the morning and Comforting Balm at nigh because it is super moisturizing and it leave my skin feeling soft & supple till next morning although I sleep in my in air-conditioning room. For rough skin areas like elbow, knee and heel, I would suggest to apply comforting balm and after that cover with long sleeve/pants or put on socks for better result. Highly recommending it to people with dry & sensitive skin! 

It think it also heals my skin scratches (I got from playing with my dog) faster by soothing, moisturizing and healing my skin. Highly recommended for people with dry skin as it is a concentrate of nutrition for skin! 

And if you are someone who is really into organic & natural skincare and body care, this is definitely a brand you have to try because Melvita has Ecocert which means at least 95% of their total ingredients are from natural origins, and at least 95% if the total plant-based ingredients are organic while at least 10% of the total ingredients are from organic farming.

Melvita Nectar De Miels range is already available for sale at Melvita Boutiques (1 Mont Kiara, 1 Utama and Mid Valley) or online at www.melvita.com.my

Review : Nuvit Deer Placenta Softgel rewind my ageing clock!

I posted a picture of myself at a wedding dinner on my Instagram & Facebook over the weekends because I want to "show off" my beautiful vintage earring. A friend commented why your skin looks so smooth... so here I'm to reveal the reasons why skin are looking glowing nowadays!

I was given a box of Nuvit Deer Placenta Plus Softgel to try by Y.S.P Industries one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Malaysia.  Yes you read it correctly it's placenta from deer.

In case you are wondering, no deer is killed during the extraction of the placenta as the placenta was extracted when deer gave birth.

Do you know the difference between collagen and placenta?

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. It is commonly found in the bones, muscles and skin that provides structural support, strength and a degree of elasticity. However, Collagen production declines with age and also others environment factors such as UV light. Thus, collagen supplement has been introduced to restore the collagen in our body. Although there are many skincare products that containing collagen but collagen molecules themselves are too big to be absorbed through the skin. They are most likely attributable to their moisturizing effects, but they do not strengthen the skin or directly increase collagen concentration in the skin. 

On the other hand, Placenta contains placental protein, Insulin-like Growth Factor-1(IGF-1), superoxide dismutases(SOD), hyaluronic acid, fibroblast growth factor(FGF), epithelial growth factor (EGF), senescent cell activating factors (SCAFs) and cytokines. These are the essential protein and cells that our body needed to rejuvenate and regenerate. Placenta protein has been proven to be twice as active as glutathione for skin whitening function. IGF-1 is one of the growth factor that promotes cell growth and development. FGF, EGF, and SCAFs are also growth factors that helps to activate the renewal of aged cels and stimulate the growth of fibroblasts and epidermis within the skin. SOD is an important antioxidant to protect the cells against superoxide activity. Hydraluronic acid is an excellent moisturizer. Cytokines found in placenta can also improve blood circulation and enhance immune function. 

Overall, Placenta contains much more essential active cells that aid in slowing down aging process and stimulate rejuvenation of our body. Instead, collagen also helps to replenish the amount of collagen in the body and it works to improve skin (externally) only. So if you want a more effective supplement to help to slow down aging process and works to improve internal body to external skin (that inner glow) , it's definitely better to go for placenta. 

Often I heard once you stop consuming collagen, it has adverse side effect and your skin go back to the original look and become dull and dry. Not sure how true, can anyone share if this is real?

Nuvit Deer Placenta Plus Softgel is extracted from the deer in New Zealand. Deer Placenta has been widely accepted as the premier source of placenta because it's considered to be higher order animal. It resembles human placenta very closely due to its biocompatibility with human and provokes no allergies reaction.

Nuvit Deer Placenta Plus Softgel use the concept of cell therapy to renew the old and degenerated cells in human body. Studies have confirmed that live or freeze-dried cells in placenta contain therapeutic agents that can find their way to the weak or damages cells or organs, thus initiating the repairing work. Cell therapy is one of the safest and most effective ways proven by many scientists to : -

• slow down ageing process
• reverse degenerate disease
• increase vitality 
• increase stamina improve general health 
• enhance sexual function. 

Nuvit Deer Placenta Plus Soft Softgel is extracted using the latest advanced cell extraction and freeze-drying technology to ensure freshness and efficacy of the extract. The whole manufacturing process has followed strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) to ensure the safety and goodness quality of the essence. 

2,000 mg of New Zealand deer placenta is extracted which then undergoes 10:1 extraction ratio and is condensed into a standardized, bioactive 200mg deer placenta extract

On top of that Nuvit Deer Placenta Plus Softgel also consists of 5 natural and wellness ingredients which are rich in antioxidant, effective in protecting cells from radical damage. The ingredients are as follows :-

• 60mg soy lecithin : gives excellent source of choline which may aid in memory ad cognitive function, cardiovascular health and liver function.
• 50mg grape seed extract : reduce inflammation and improving cholesterol and triglyceride metabolism
• 40mg tomato extract : provides antioxidant that protects cells from free radicals damages
• 40mg marigold extract : able to protect eyes by absorbing harmful blue light, reducing glare as well as reduce progression of age-related macular degeneration
• 285mg mixed tocotrienol : natural super antioxidant with anti-ageing properties. Helps to protect skin from damage and ageing.

To be honest this is my first time trying out placenta supplement and I was really skeptical until I was convinced about the benefits which I have shared above. I was relief to find out no deer has been killed during the placenta extraction. 

Each box of Nuvit Deer Placenta Plus Softgel consists 42 softgels. There are a total of 7 strips with 6 softgels sealed safely in each strip.

Ingredients are clearly written behind each strip

• 200mg deer placenta extract
• 60mg soy lecithin 
• 50mg grape seed extract 
• 40mg tomato extract 
• 40mg marigold extract 
• 285mg mixed tocotrienol

This is how Nuvit Deer Placenta Softgel looks like. It has no scent as the ingredients are locked in the softgel. This softgel must be taken with water where you can swallow it with water.

I been taking this daily after breakfast since early April 2016 and finally I finished it mid May.

The first thing I realised is my skin actually glows and the thing is I haven't change my skincare routine since I started consuming Nuvit Deer Placenta Softgel. I haven't see such a glow from my face for very long time...so I think must be this supplement that gives me this glow from within.

And I also realised my skin pores size has reduced and skin texture appears smoother! 

Besides that I find that my mood swing & menstrual pain has reduced probably because this Nuvit Deer Placenta helps to balance up my hormones in my body lah.... 

I know placenta is not a common health supplement, but to me this is really effective and worth to try looking at the results. With our busy and and stressful life in city, definitely we will face premature ageing due to a lot of factors such as air pollution, radiation from sunlight, cigarette smoking (we suffer as 2nd hand smokers most of the time!) and not enough of sleep. 

In order to prevent / rewind my ageing clock, I'm willing to try placenta to renew and regenerate the cells in my body because I know it's one of the safest and most effective ways proven by many scientists to slow down the ageing process. Besides it also helps to reverse degenerative disease, increase vitality and stamina, improve general health and enhance sexual function.

Nuvit Deer Placenta Softgel normal selling price is RM532.40 for 42 softgels. It's available in all leading pharmacies, Chinese Medical Hall or online at www.shineclub2u.com where you now can ENJOY 10% off by keying this discount code 256443753 at the website. And also there is an ongoing promotion till 31 December 2016, with every purchase of 6 boxes of Nuvit Deer Placenta , you can redeem one box for FREE (and buy 12 boxes you can redeem 3 boxes for FREE!) 

For more updates follows their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/nuvit2u/ and contact 1800-88-3679 for more information.

THREE Cosmetics Malaysia is now in Pavilion KL! Picture and Swatch of THREE Sakuraism Season 2016 Collection

THREE Cosmetics opened their first outlet in Malaysia in Pavilion Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur! THREE is also an organic beauty brand from Japan where all their organic ingredients certified by Ecocert. They used essential oils and other plant-based ingredients on their products.  In fact I have actually dropped by their counter back in Isetan Shinjuku Tokyo to try their base makeup. Honestly their products are not cheap to start with, after all it's a Japanese organic brand that has Ecocert.

Since they are in Malaysia , I dropped by over the weekend to check out their THREE Sakuraism 2016 Spring Limited Edition Collection in Pavilion KL. The first thing that caught my eyes was the blusher! 

THREE SAKURAISM 2016 SEASON COLLECTION

"THREE Sakuraism 2016 Season Collection" is launched accordance with the flowering of the cherry blossoms of the Japanese archipelago, and blossomed from towards the south. 

Haven't done this for some time, well I'm going to share the swatch of THREE Sakuraism 2016 Spring Collection which I took with my mobile phone. Hope the quality justifying the colours :) If you see later all the names in their collect some sort use the word Sakura or Sakuraim which this range being inspired.

THREE Whisper Gloss For Eye priced at RM173

Delicate light and nuance laden color of the veil, to dwell a glossy shine and the three-dimensional depth to the eyes, brings the spring seems to life feeling. 

Ingredients : Olive oil , meadowfoam oil tea seed oil Argan oil, jojoba oil ,Evening primrose oil , rosehip oil, Shea Butter, beeswax 

THREE Shimmering Lip Jam priced at RM157

A clear color and fresh gloss, lip jam of spring color to produce a sensual look. The color of the beautiful scene of petals and the sky color of the cherry blossoms are woven will be projected gently on the lips. 7 species of plant oil formulations happy to dry measures.

Ingredients : Tea seed oil Argan oil, jojoba oil, Evening primrose oil, rosehip oil, Shea Butter,beeswax and Cherry extract

THREE Whisper Gloss For Eye (RM173)

S01 Sakuraism Whisper - Bloom mode opulence to the eyes, smoky baby pink. 

S02 Sakuraism Blink - Chic haze is to brighten up the look, sophistication of Grayish Coral.

These are easy to spread glossy eyeshadow. It's pigmented but can be build if you want to create intensity like the colour the model had.

 THREE Shimmering Lip Jam (RM157)

S01 Sakuraism Sweet - bloomed to direct a smile to the sun, sweet pink shine in blue sky.

S02 Sakuraism Spirit - And sunrise sky dyed in vivid, the water surface of the petals Sensual pink

S03 Sakuraism Scent - As melt together is the setting sun and the cherry tree, milky purple mystique has been pulled out

These lipgloss colours are really pretty and  my favourite would be Sakuraism Spirit because it has the cherry sakura colours follow by Sakuraism Scent. It's quite sheer but can be build  by layering. Glossy finishing and not sticky!

THREE Cheeky Chic Blush priced at RM157

Decorate the cheek with good color and clarity of the balance, powder cheek that were transferred to color the feelings of spring. In would likely as smooth texture melts and touch, soft cheeks, and to the upper respiratory to narrate the arrival of spring. 

Ingredients : Tea seed oil Argan oil,  jojoba oil,  Evening primrose oil, rosehip oil, Shea Butter, beeswax

  THREE Cheeky Chic Blush priced (RM157)

S01 Sakuraism Rising - Of elation that cherry tree was blooming, bright cherry pink transparent to pure.

S02 Sakuraism Awakening - Feel the happiness in the spring of warmth, gentle flower bloom blooming Coral.

My pick would be Sakuraism Rising because my skin tone looks better in pink than coral. The texture of the blusher is pretty fine but it's semi matte and looks pretty natural. 

 

 THREE Nail Polish for Sakuraism Collection 2016 priced at RM95

Dance and spring of view of the cherry blossoms that spread to the fingertips While changing the impression in various scenes, representing the figure of a cherry tree burning in the hearts of people the moment, the nuances full of nail polish. Enjoy recoating or multi-colored in fully, it is a clear color.

  THREE Nail Polish for Sakuraism Collection 2016 (RM95)

S01 Moment of Sakuraism - Representation of the cherry tree of loveliness and heart admire it, innocent cherry pink.

S02 Sakuraism Sky - The petals will be sucked into the sky and image, dusty cherry Sky.

S03 Dancing with Petals - The image of a petal that run around freely in the spring, Airy cherry shower.

S04 In the Arms of Night - Were cut views of Hanafubuki spread in the night sky, brilliant fluttering cherry black.

Although this nail polish dry up pretty fast and colours like Dancing with Petals are pretty but this is really expensive which I don't think can justifying the price! What do you think?

Besides makeup products, there are bodycare under this THREE Sakuraism Season 2016 Collection such as :-
Sakuraism Aroma Skin Soap - RM210
Sakuraism Aroma Bath Serum - RM314 
Sakuraism Aroma Hand Cream - RM157

I'm actually quite shock at the pricing of the soap & bath serum...although it's organic and probably smells good because of Sakura flower, I wonder what so unique what this that justify the price. 

Which are your favourite product you want to try from this THREE Sakuraism Season 2016 Collection ? 

For me I would like to  Sakuraism Spirit lip gloss, Sakuraism Rising blusher, Dancing with the petals nail polish and Sakuraism Aroma Bath Serum ( I haven't try any product that carry the name bath serum.... sounds very moisturising like that!)

THREE Cosmetics is opened in Level 4 of Pavilion, opposite Snowflakes Dessert stall if case you plan to visit them too! 

THREE Cosmetics location in Malaysia : 

Lot No. 4.01.04, Level 4 Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

No 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 

Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

THREE Cosmetics Malaysia Facebook : http://bit.ly/THREECOSMETICSMALAYSIA