Monday, May 20, 2013

Jipaban May Sale

Jipaban is a large e-commerce retailer & this May they are having a...


Jipaban is upgrading this month & thus they are throwing a site-wide sale:
Expect bargains of 30% to 70% on over 3000 items!
This is your chance to grab good buys before stocks run out!
Fastest fingers first!


The sale will feature items from both MALE & FEMALE apparel (guys, here's your chance!) as well as ACCESSORIES, BOOKS, MOVIES & other LIFESTYLE ITEMS! So go, go, go!




Below are some items I picked to give you a small preview of the many other things that might be on sale! Check out Jipaban yourself to see what's on offer!

Cute dress in 2 unique colors rather than the usual black or white!

Loads & loads of shoes available. How about a comfy pair of wedges?

Lately I've been trying to take an interest in cooking but I'm still rather unmotivated so this cookbook would be perfect for me! The idea of spending ages slaving in the kitchen is what deters me!


And... what better time to get great savings on camera? 
Jipaban stocks lomography cameras, action samplers, lomography film & more!

For your boyfriends/brothers/friends/dads! Great savings on XBox games! :D


Last but not least; smart home items to neaten your desk area!
Functional yet unique & I love the touch of being able to put a picture or note at the top!

The sale has started so don't wait!


Saturday, May 18, 2013

Lunamer

Often on the move, busy with work or school?
I think most of us get insufficient rest and have irregular sleep patterns!
During my exams for example, the day before my paper I probably get... 2 hours of sleep!

With busy lifestyles our skin tends to suffer, resulting in tired-looking skin!

Persistent dryness leaves our skin feeling rough & overall our skin ages at a much faster rate!

Lunamer is a newly launched skincare range from Japan targeting precisely these problems!
Lunamer is from the same company that helms the award-winning ASTALIFT, so they have a great track record & experience in skincare products for the young career woman!


The name is made up of Luna (moon) & Mer (sea) - meant to express the concept of: 
1) Achieving skin as radiant as the Moon, by nourishing & reducing stress on the skin 
2) Imbuing skin with the ability of self-renewal of the Sea

I received a trial product kit to review some of their products! Full-sized bottles are available at:

ASTALIFT @ The Centrepoint 
176 Orchard Road, #02-04
S(238843)
 Opening Hours 10:30am to 9:30pm daily 
(+65) 6737-1203 

ASTALIFT @ ION Orchard 
2 Orchard Turn, #B3-66
S(238801)
Opening Hours 10:00am to 10:00pm daily 
(+65) 6238-6386

 ASTALIFT @ JEM
(opening soon)

Lunamer is formulated to resolve skin problems & maintain youthful-looking skin!

It seeks to detoxify skin of harmful elements & recharge skin by boosting its regenerative ability, so as to deliver healthy, radiant skin with a luminous complexion.

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First up I used the Lunamer Clear Wash!

* Removes aged keratin (which causes dullness)
* Removes sebum & dirt in pores to achieve a clear complexion
* Has a calming & refreshing citrus fragrance!

When lathered a little with water!

Simply massage gently into your skin to absorb makeup & dirt.
I only washed half my face to show the difference!

The Lunamer Clear Wash effectively removes my makeup!
The most visible would be the noticeable removal of eyeliner & blusher.

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Next I used the Lunamer Brightener!

* Eliminates aged keratin (which causes dullness) & wastes
* Delivers nourishing ingredients deep into corneal layer for healthy skin
* Conditions skin to readily accept subsequent skincare product application

Simply pump it on a cotton pad & gently wipe it over clean, dry face!
It's recommended for use at night, but can also be part of your morning skincare routine.


I love that it's very, very gentle so you can easily wipe it over your eye area.

Lack of sleep always tend to make my skin act up – my face loses its radiance & starts to look dull & my pores sometimes appear more visible. And occasionally I might get acne :( 
This Brightener is really gentle; it clears away the dead cells on skin & sebum accumulated in pores & also gives it tender loving care to illuminate my face!

As brightener is a very gentle exfoliator, avoid applying brightener around the eyes when your skin is dry or if you have sensitive skin!

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Followed up with the Lunamer Lotion to soften my skin!

* Delivers moisturizing ingredients deep into corneal layer
* Replenishes water & helps achieve optimal water-oil balance
* Contains Clear Nano Vitamin A & E to enhance skin health
* Softens & hydrates skin while protecting it from environmental damage

This lotion is available in TWO VERSIONS:
Lunamer Lotion 1 - For Normal Skin
Lunamer Lotion 2 - For Dry Skin


You can apply it with a cotton pad or just with your hands!

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Last but not least is the Lunamer Emulsion!

* Delivers moisturizing ingredients deep into corneal layer
(high penetration formula)
* Replenishes skin, protecting it from environmental damage
* Contains Clear Nano Vitamin E & seaweed extracts to enhance complexion

This emulsion is available in TWO VERSIONS:
Lunamer Emulsion 1 - For Normal Skin
Lunamer Emulsion 2 - For Dry Skin


Simply spread it gently over your face!
It feels very light & not the least bit suffocating so it's great for Singapore's stuffy weather these days.

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Overall my verdict for the Lunamer products is that they are really very gentle on the skin!
My skin is actually quite sensitive; I have combination skin so the drier parts may sting when I apply certain products that are overloaded with additives. But with Lunamer's products they glide on very easily, soothe skin, feel nourishing & enriching without being suffocating & also leave your skin feeling refreshed! Plus they're really easy to use. Really a good skincare range for us busy 20-somethings :)



For morning here is the recommended order:

Clear Wash -> Brightener -> Lotion -> Emulsion -> Day Protector

For night here is the recommended order:

Clear Cleansing Oil -> Clear Wash -> Brightener -> Lotion -> Emulsion -> Cream

Lunamer has a more extensive range of products than the 4 featured above!

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Read on to see how YOU can win the set that I reviewed!
The steps are really super simple!




There'll be a new question issued every two weeks! 
All you have to do is enter your details & answer a simple question & you might win a set! :D

Hurry & join the current contest!

Click HERE to join!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Green

Random post to fill this space haha.
Maybe I should just vomit out short posts frequently instead of longer ones every few days...

Anyhow, lunch at Shokudo!
This was like... in March haha.

(Sidenote: Omg hate it when I accidentally tap the keypad & open an application)

Matcha green tea float! It's stupid, just get the Matcha milkshake.
Basically the same thing except that it's properly mixed for you!

My teeth are looking a bit Bugs Bunnyish... Don't know if you guys noticed but I haven't been smiling with teeth much! Qiuting pointed it out to me too, before I ever said anything about it. So I'm not imagining things! JAYNE! (my blog manager, who was sitting beside me in the photo actually) 
ME NEED INVISALIGN SPONSOR! :O

The bottom row has been shifting as well! >:(
Luckily when I smile it's generally not visible but I think it affects my jaw a little.
And results in this "shadow" below my bottom lip.
I'm not imagining things ok! Please I see my face so much due to blogging hahaha.

My pasta (did I ever mention how much I LOVE pasta) (I'm sure I have)!
Shokudo's pasta tends to be a bit on the mushy side though (ingredients as well).
The rosti was pretty good though, but I don't really think you can screw that up haha.

OOTD:
Not purposely trying to look sullen... was caught unprepared!
Top from Jipaban, skirt from Bangkok & ballet flats from New Look!

New Look has tons of these ballet flats in various colours & they only cost $19.90!
So far I have this blue one, black, beige & glittery black.
The blue is much easier to match than you'd imagine.

Yes... sitting on a supermarket crate.

Me out!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

School's out!

Finally done with exams! During my exams I had so many post-exam plans, like getting fitter/healthier, updating my blog often, cleaning my room, sewing things... That all went out of the window once I was actually ON holiday lol. All I feel like doing is bumming around watching movies & eating.

Completely unrelated picture of self. I have a lot more where these came from.

Few weeks before my exams I headed to Sensual Nails Spa again to change my nails!
This was my second visit & you can read the first HERE.
(Which is not far down because I haven't been updating haha :x)


Sensual Nails Spa
62590889
Block 507 Bishan St. 11 #01-398
(just walk straight down from KOI, past the playground)


Went for something pretty simple this time!
Actually all nail designs I pick are simple because I hate drawing attention to my hands...

SEE WHY?! They look like they belong to a little girl!
Short & chubby -_- FML lol
It's like the fats I lack elsewhere on my body frame decided to all gather at my fingers -_-
Hence I need long nails to "elongate" my fingers haha.

A Gelish set like this would cost $60!
It's $45 for a Gelish manicure & $15 for the gradient nail art!

Quote "Sophie" to get 10% off any regular prices & services, which includes waxing & eyebrow trimming! Anyhow Gelish lasts really long so it's worth it if your manicures chip easily!

For me it's near impossible to keep normal nail polish on for even 3 days... I dunno wtf I do but it always chips! Gelish is ideal for me because it also allows my nails to grow out since they won't break.

Social media nails? Haha



And like I said, Gelish lasts ages!
Two weeks later my manicure looks the same, except that my nails have grown out a little.
So that would depend on your nail growth rate!
Anyhow you can pick a design like mine where the bottom is clear, so that it's less obvious.




Sorry ah a bit hard for my camera to keep all the nails in focus haha.

Check out their Facebook page & Instagram for more designs!
I usually like to save images of nice nail art.

Here's an example of some other designs they've done recently, ranging from girly to cute!

And last but not least, their Mother's Day promo is still ongoing!
From now till 31st May, enjoy a Spa Pedicure + Express Manicure for only $48!


P.S. Ok ok promise to update this space more! 
Let me get the mandatory post-exams bumming out of my system then I can get cracking haha.