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Create Picture Perfect Moments with Mederma

December 16, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

Festive season is here and Mederma sent over a lovely package of their Mederma Proactive (scar removal) gel and Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy Cream along with a DIY hot cocoa set! Mederma promises skin as smooth as marshmallows… and those marshmallows are yummy!
Create picture perfect moments with Mederma.

Mederma Proactive Gel and Stretch Mark Therapy Cream are available for sale at Guardian stores in Singapore.

Thank you Mederma SG and The PR people for sending this lovely package my way!

Ena

Beauty

Celebrate Christmas with Estee Lauder & Origins

December 16, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

Every year Estee Lauder & Origins celebrates Christmas and the season of giving with awesome gift sets. Over afternoon tea at Salt Grill and Bar, we had the chance to preview the holiday collections. Scroll down below for some lovely Christmas gift ideas! 😉
Beauty chat over sweet & savoury treats is the best way to spend an afternoon! Who can resist these sweet treats?
“… an optimist doesn’t see the clouds at all – he’s walking on them.”
Our afternoon tea venue at Salt Grill & Bar was decked out with these lovely festive themed banners & gift sets.
Filled with skincare, fragrance & makeup.
Precious mini fragrance set. Skincare gift set to pamper the woman you love.
Brilliant Nights Makeup Collection, comes with evening bag and 6 beauty items worth $440, available for $80 with $50 purchase.
It’s not that easy to look cool with your hands to your ears, hehe.
Thanks Leanne for capturing these shots! <3
Origins is not to be outdone, with a huge variety of skincare gift sets. I love travel size gift sets that are perfect for travels.

Estee Lauder’s Color Edit, worth $720, $99 with $120 purchase. Includes 20 colours including 3 full size lipsticks and a set of travel size skincare essentials. For Estee Lauder’s full holiday catalogue, visit their microsite here.
Thank you Estee Lauder SG and Origins SG for the afternoon tea invite & goodies.
Be sure to check out Estee Lauder’s Modern Muse Le Rouge, a fruity floral oriental scent. A beautiful blend of rich roses, ripe fruits and velvet cream, fans of the original Modern Muse fragrance will not be disappointed!

Visit Estee Lauder and Origins flagship stores at ION Orchard to grab their gift sets before they’re out of stock!

Ena

Beauty

Delight your Love Ones with TheFaceShop Around the World Christmas Gift Sets

December 16, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

It’s the holiday season and TheFaceShop has the cutest travel theme gift sets for Christmas! Aptly titled “Around The World”, you can opt for the Paris, New York & more gift sets for family and friends~

Let’s take a look, shall we?
Super cute travel theme suitcase and giftbox, it feels like it’s travelled the world with all the country themed stickers and landed on my doorstep, I love it!
From Around The World New York($24.90) you have these adorable hand creams in Mango, Avocado & Cocoa flavours. How cute are they???
Twist open for the cream.
From Around the World Paris set, we have Cleansing foam and 2 rice masks, $18.90.
Not forgetting, this Christmas, we have Christmas themed facial masks like Santa & Reindeer!
There’s definitely a gift set at TheFaceShop that you’ll find for your special someone~

For the full Christmas Catalogue, visit their FB album here. Christmas limited edition sets and items now on sale at TheFaceShop stores island wide.

Thank you TheFaceShop Singapore for these lovely gifts!

Ena

Beauty

Best Priced Korean Beauty Products from Althea Korea

December 15, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

Today I am very excited to share about Althea Korea with all of you! Why? Because Althea Korean provides free shipping directly from Korea for orders above $50, has an authenticity guarantee on their products and best price match guarantee! Awesome right?

My order from Althea Korea includes Laneige skincare and came with many mini vials and sachets of samples!
Flatlay of my skincare haul from Althea Korea.
Loving my Laneige skin refiner (toner) ($27, u.p.$43), water bank essence ($40, u.p.$64) and Missha mascara ($3, u.p.$8)!

For Christmas, Use “XMAS-SG” for $7 off min $50 purchase and enjoy free shipping for $30 (u.p.$50)! Shop away at Althea Korea for yourself, your girlfriends & family~

Thank you Althea Korea for the gift box and products for feature on the blog~

Ena

Beauty

Celebrate a Magical Christmas with Etude House

December 15, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

Continuing my series of Christmas related blog posts is Etude House’s recent magical christmas blogger event where we learnt how to create a festive makeup look with the new Play 101 pencils and DIY Christmas themed nail art with Enamel-ting colours.

This Christmas, Etude House has a series of super cute food, fruits and dessert related cosmetics and body care sets. Scroll down for photos of the event and gift sets~ 🙂
Love the festive Christmas backdrop and cute packaging of the products!
Etude House Enamel-ting polish colours and LED lamp on the table for us to DIY our own gel nails!

The new Play 101 collection for this Christmas!
Swatches for the new Play 101 collection. These colours blend out really well for a beautiful eye look.

Getting my own nails done, by myself!:

Did one thumbnail first, nice?
Proceeded to complete the rest of the fingernails! ^^ These are really super easy to apply, you will need a sponge to create the white gradient layer. After about 2-3 weeks, I could “peel” the gelish layer off my nails. There is an Enamelting gel nail soak off remover from the shop to safely remove the gel nail polish!
Everest’s really cute gelish nail design. Another set of pretty nail design! Sorry I can’t remember whose nails these are, oops!
Cake scented tablets, blusher and contour palette – adorable!!!

Thank you Etude House for having me at the Christmas blogger event! ^^
Etude House Loving Days Holiday Special Hand Cream Gift Set.

Etude House Pudding Tint (lip tints) in Strawberry, Grapefruit, Apple, Apricot & Lychee colours & flavours, $13.90. These tints have a bouncy texture, amazing scent, gives long lasting colour and can also be applied on the cheeks.

Etude House perfume in Before You Go.

Thank you Etude House Singapore for the products for feature & review!

Ena

Fashion

Leather & Lace

December 15, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi loves!

Do you love the leather & lace combination like I do? If the outfit seems similar, it’s because I wore this out to Affordable Art Fair 2015.

Super love this cute Crossbody Bag with chain from Sammydress, available here. I bought my white lace dress from Temt in Singapore. You can also shop from Sammydress’s collection of white lace dresses here. Alternatively, I also recommend this grey lace sweater mini dress. The pieces from Sammydress are super affordable with most pieces below $20, and even below $10. The quality and finishing may not be perfect but they definitely provide a great variety. Items ship from China and takes 1-2 weeks to arrive.

Thank you Sammydress for leather bag and grey lace sweater mini dress!

Ena

Beauty

Your girlfriend will love Anna Sui’s Romantic & Holiday Snow Christmas Collection

December 15, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

A while back I shared about Anna Sui’s Autumn collection and share a preview of their new Romantica fragrance. Today I’m back to share with you more about the Romantica fragrance and their Christmas, limited edition Holiday Snow collection!!!

If fairytales were flowers, they will smell like Anna Sui Romantica fragrance – charming, fresh & fabulous~ I love everything about the fragrance, the sweet mesmerizing floral fruit scent, to it’s feminine & girly intricately designed packaging with gold floral details.

Classified as a Sparkling Floral, it is at once joyous and sensuous, lively and exciting. The top note opens with a floaty feeling of Calabria Bergamot, Mandarin Essence, Sparkling Pomegranate, and Watery Quince. It is giddy, it is glorious, it is like falling in love all over again.

Soon to be followed by Rose de Mai, Osmanthus Absolute, Jasmine Petals, and Orange Blossom, the romance builds to a crescendo, awakening a deeper sensuality. Water Lily and Peony Blossom add a touch of whimsy and freshness to the heart.

And then it settles with White Ceylon Cedarwood, Sheer Amber, Indonesian Sandalwood, and Creamy Musk.

Anna Sui Romantica 30ml: $68
Anna Sui Romantica 50ml: $93
Anna Sui Romantica 75ml: $119

Anna Sui’s Holiday Snow Collection offers 2 options, Frozen Love & Thawed Heart ($88 per collection), pictured.
Each collection comes with:
• Rose Cheek Color N 6g
• Lip Stick M 3g
• Color Powder 2.3g
• Box(Size: W150mm × H58mm × D103mm/Material: Wood, artificial leather)

Anna Sui’s Holiday Snow Collection comes in a very precious and attractive packaging which definitely makes for a great Christmas gift for your girlfriend. Priced at $88, it’s also a value set with 3 beauty products and a solid wooden casing which is super pretty!

Anna Sui Holiday Snow Collection, 01 Frozen Love & 02 Thawed Heart.

In addition of Holiday Snow collection, here are also some items on sale. Apart from the eyeshadow, they are all limited edition:

Anna Sui Smooth Eyeshadow in Metallic Pink, Metallic Beige & Metallic Gold. $19 each.

Anna Sui Eyeshadow Case, $10.

Anna Sui Nail Colour, one for every birth month! $24 each.

Anna Sui mini moisturizing kit. $35/kit.

Anna Sui Exclusive Gift Set featuring limited edition make up box, only at Takashimaya Level 3, $88 (worth $160).

Thank you Anna Sui SG & Luxasia for sending the products for feature & review!

Products featured are available at Anna Sui Cosmetics counters and departmental stores.

Ena

Beauty

E Pure Membranous Jelly Mask Review

December 14, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

Are you a facial mask lover? If you are, I am sure you are familiar with mask sheets which are popular in Korea and Taiwan, as well as Clay masks which are popular in US. But, have you heard about Jelly Mask? Well, I sure haven’t before I tried ePure Membranous Jelly Mask and I must say, it is a very special mask!
ePure Membranous Jelly Mask comes in a box of 3, with a spatula, $39.90 / box.

Main ingredients include Alpha Arbutin, Seaweed Extract, Epure Natural Vanila Scent, Jojoba Leaf Extract, & Hyaluronic Acid – Triple Moist Complex (HA-TMC).

ePure mask boasts that after 25 minutes, it leaves the skin 60% more hydrated, 55% more refined and 52% brighter.

Directions:
1. Apply jelly mask with the spatula, apply a thick layer 0.3-0.5cm.
2. Relax and leave on for 15-30 minutes.
3. Wash it off using warm water.
4. Mask can be apply to eyes area to lighten dark eyes circle.

Tips
For the first month of using éPure, use 3 times a week.
After the first month of using éPure, you can cut down on the frequency to once OR twice a week depending on the results that you are after.
Mask can be applied to eye area to lighten dark eye circles and problem area can apply thicker for better result.

My Review
I really enjoyed using the ePure jelly mask and can see why it has become quite the cult mask in Asia. Whilst the application requires more effort than a facial sheet mask, the experience is also correspondingly more refreshing. The jelly mask is translucent and clear from the sachet and after leaving it on for 30 minutes, it is as though the jelly absorbs all the oil and dirt from the pores that it becomes slightly cloudy when removed. The other remarkable quality of the mask is that it leaves the skin super refreshed, which can be accrued to the Hyaluaronic Acid which deeply hydrates the skin and leaving it supple for many hours.

PURCHASE NOW to enjoy the launching price of $49.90 (U.P.$59.90) for a pack of 5. Log on to www.epureskin.com.sg Or PM them on facebook.com/epureskinsg!
Email: info@epureskin.com.sg

Visit my IG @ena_teo and take part in a current ePure mask Christmas giveaway!

Thank you ePure SG for sending the masks for review.

Ena

Beauty

Purple Hair @ Chez Vous

December 11, 2015 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Hi Loves!

Well, a few months back I sported purple hair, just in case you missed it on my IG. I did it for Chez Vous’ look book – for a detailed explanation of how to achieve the look, check it out here! For all 20 look, see here.

What I learnt about sporting purple hair:
1. It required bleaching my hair 3x to get a blondish colour before dye-ing purple. It lasts for about 3 weeks before it all fades, leaving just a tad purple at the base.
2. A lot of people will come up to you and say “Wow, you’re so brave!” which I later figured out it’s a nicer way of saying, “Wow, that’s crazy!”. Yes, really. That said, it was a real conversation starter. People I’m not really close to at work/office will start conversations with my hair colour “Oh, it has faded? That fast?” “How do you maintain this!”.
3. Speaking of maintenance. Let’s just say that crazy coloured hair that requires bleaching your hair 3x is not for the faint hearted or the lazy (which I am, but for my hair… I was rather diligent..). I won’t bore you with the details, but if you are keen, maybe I will share another post of how diligent I was in hair maintenance, post purple hair. Honestly I won’t dare repeat such a feat without the trusted hair directors at Chez Vous. Leave the bleach on too long or too near your scalp and you might get burned. It will damage your hair, that’s for sure, but it’s how you lessen the damage during the colour and how you take care with post hair colour treatments, to give your hair some semblance of life…
4. Once in my life is enough. I don’t regret having my hair in a pretty purple, YOLO, guys. Gotta try it at least once! And if not now, then when? I don’t want to be 30, married with kids and sporting purple hair. Not judging those that do, just not something I’d do when I’m 30… I think.

Wow, didn’t know there was so much I had to share about my purple hair colour journey!

Some snaps from when I had purple hair!:
Getting my hair bleached 3 x…Till it was in a hair colour that reminded me of Naruto…
And having PURPLE hair. Omg guys.
Yes that’s me, getting very amused seeing myself with fantasy like purple hair! Like is this for real? Is that my real hair? YES. FURREAL.

Cue many selfies and looks with my brilliant purple hair: I could be a Yakuza in my previous life. (Yearite…)
Or I could just be me, but with purple hair! ^^

Went back for a treatment because Purple hair requires it. Rather, bleached hair requires maintenance, don’t say I didn’t warn ya!
Purple hair + curls? Hair life doesn’t get any better than this right?
Love my purple hair curls!

This was probably when I LOVED my purple hair colour the MOST. When it was fading and it was like Unicorn hair!!! <3 Alas, it only lasted about a week for this perfect hair colour. Am honestly amazed at girls who can maintain their pastel hair colour for like forever, HOW DO YOU DO IT?

Take part in this giveaway here! (P.S. It’s only until 15 Dec 2015)
[GIVEAWAY] Vote for your favorite makeover posted on our Facebook page to win attractive prizes (worth $350)! All you need is to Like, Share and leave us a Comment to tell us why this is your favorite makeover! 5 lucky voters will stand to win $150 Chez Vous service vouchers, and $200 worth of Kerastase latest luxury haircare range – RÉSISTANCE THÉRAPISTE.

Thank you Chez Vous Singapore for having me as part of the 20 looks!!! Special thanks to hair director Jaime and brand manager Eugene!

Chez Vous Salon. Visit them at 391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City #05-05, Call 6732 9388 to book your appointment.

Ena

Beauty

TheFaceShop Ink Lipquid Review

December 8, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

Do you fancy lipsticks but sometimes wish they were more moisturising? Or perhaps you like lip gloss but wish they were less sticky and more pigmented?

Well, TheFaceShop make up creators definitely heard your wishes because they’ve come up with Ink Lipquid which promises to be Lipstick, Lip gloss & Lip Tint all in one, plus it’s super moisturizing. What I love about Ink Lipquid is that it delivers the colours while retaining its hydrating sensation and it has a sweet scent.

3 Key Points of Ink Lipquid:

Lasts for 12 hours with serum base moisture
Maintains moisture on lips with 70% water base (*Clinical test complete)
Color stain maintained for 12 hours
Vivid colours that are long lasting on lips for up to 12 hours (*Clinical test complete)
A light touch with the pen’s tip completes fully colored lips
An ink pen tip like brush helps in application of colour, presenting a clear lip shape

The new Ink Lipquid is equipped with THEFACESHOP’s very own makeup technology- “Moisture Holding System”. This makeup technology helps maintain moisture with its water-holding ingredient.

In addition, the “Ink Staying Polymer” technology helps maintain fresh and clean make up through creating a light and transparent film layer that holds moisture and color.

Overall I find that these Ink Lipquids appealing because of the moisturizing texture, scent and lasting tints, if you’re picking the lighter colours, you may have to swipe 2 layers, especially if you have darker lips like I do.

TheFaceShop Ink Liquids are available in stores island wide.

Thank you TheFaceShop Singapore for sending these Ink Lipquids over for review!

Ena

Beauty, Fashion

Black Friday Online Sales & Codes!

November 27, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

YES, today’s Black Friday and it’s crazy sales time everywhere online & even offline!

I am going to link some of the brands that I shop from with their discounts & codes , enjoy shopping!

If you think your friends will benefit from the codes, share this post with them!

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8. MEMEBOX
They have very awesome make up sets, including Pony’s make up sets on sale! They also have Vault sets and lots of Door Busters and even sales for different days, definitely worth checking out. Only problem is they don’t ship to Singapore. I use VPost to ship over to Singapore, it’s user friendly and there’s a 15% for first time users!
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Happy Black Friday & Happy Shopping Loves!

Ena

Fashion

20 Picks from Sandro’s FW 2015/16

November 26, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

We’re right in the midst of fall, if you haven’t got your wardrobe Fall ready, here are some of my picks from Sandro’s FW 2015/16 collection!

Sandro is a Parisian brand with refined & versatile men’s and women’s collections. Founded by Evelyne Chetrite in 1984, she developed a new women’s aesthetics – modern and sophisticated with a hint of androgyny. In line with the Sandro sensibility, Evelyne’s son, Ilan, launched Sandro Homme in 2008 focusing on revisited classics with a modern twist.

Sandro’s FW 2015/16 is very much on trend with this season’s revival of 70’s aesthetics. Specifically this collection pays homage to the legendary American rock festivals. Lace, floral prints and bordeaux(wine) & tan colour evokes bohemian vibes, leather, studs & demin completes the androgynous, rock look. 70’s key pieces such as the flare pants makes a reprise, paired with finely knit turtle neck for a modern look.

My favourite pieces will have to be those with lace, bordeaux colours and with studs – these pieces are timeless and will stay in the wardrobe for a long time. But I also really love the printed tops, with graphics and words like “Mirror” and “Freedom”. These adds more excitement and will also potentially be pieces that will remind you of the fun times.

Some snaps from the store visit followed by the 20 picks from the women’s collection!

Here are my top 20 picks from Sandro’s Fall/Winter 2015 Women’s Collection, some are repeats from above. I tried to be selective, but the number is still quite huge at 20 because I LOVE THEIR ACCESSORIES TOO. Their bags and shoes… those boots!!! You will see!

1. Sandro Women Mirror Black Top

2. Sandro Women Abstract Print Grey Top 3. Sandro Women Blue Freedom Top 4. Sandro Women Maritime Striped Top 5. Sandro Women Black Jacket with Gold Studs

6. Sandro Women Red Shorts with Gold Studs

7. Sandro Women Flare Pants with Black buttons
8. Sandro Women Leather Fringe Skirt

9. Sandro Women Black Cape

10. Sandro Women Black Vest Dress

11. Sandro Women Black Mini Dress with Belt

12. Sandro Women Blue Lace Dress

13. Sandro Women Black Studded Sandals

14. Sandro Women Glitter Grey Shoes

15. Sandro Women Reebok Silver Shoes

16. Sandro Women Leather Boots

17. Sandro Women Black Boots

18. Sandro Women Boots in Camel

19. Sandro Women Bag in Wine

20. Sandro Women Bag in Camel

*Bonus*

Also picked out some pieces from Sandro Men’s collection!

SO GORGEOUS. Too bad we can’t have this in Singapore. Love the wool details at the collar!

Ooh this is nice too. Love the contrasting red!

Their suits are nice, huh!

And so are their man bags! The Reebok shoes really look like they’re from the 70s, haha.

These boots are cute & perfect for Fall Winter!

Visit Sandro Store
ION Orchard #03-17A/18

That is all!
I might be collaborating with Sandro for outfit features on the blog, so keep a look out for it! Follow me on @ena_teo for updates. 🙂

Thanks to Sandro & Karla Otto for the preview & images.

Ena

Beauty

Tsubaki Extra Moist Range

November 22, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

The last time, I reviewed Tsubaki’s hair oil on my post here. This time, it’s about their newer haircare ranges, in particular the Tsubaki Extra Moist Range! I’ve used it for a while and I really like it because it’s great for moisturizing my coloured hair. If you’re like me and you need a moisturizing haircare range, I definitely recommend Tsubaki, plus it smells amazing!

Check out photos from their media preview~
The event was held at Tsubu at Orchard Gateway and we were each given a survey to decide which of the 3 new ranges would suit our hair!
Here is the Extra Moist Range, which was best for my hair.

Here is the Volume Touch Range.
And the damage care range. This event was before I started on my crazy hair colours, I probably need this range now, haha!
Ootd taking outside Tburu. Went all Print on Print on Print that day!
Took home a set for review~Went for dinner at Kko Kko Nara and had stew with Sheena after the event!

Thank you Tsubaki and Sheena for the lovely afternoon~

Ena

Fashion, Lifestyle

Singapore Fashion Week 2015 Recap

November 22, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi loves!

Well you’ve probably seen my IG updates from months back when I attended a few shows from Singapore Fashion Week, mostly the young designers show, namely LASALLE Graduation show & Harpers Bazaar Next Gen show. Also attended the Star Creation & Zalora shows but did not manage to snap any nice photos so there’s none from those shows for this post~ 😛

While I definitely enjoyed both LASALLE Grad show and Harpers Bazaar Next Gen show – I find that LASALLE show designs focused more on artistic concepts & were more explorative, understandably as it’s an arts school (and my Alma mater, where I studied Fashion Media & Industries, majoring in Management), while Harpers’ show designs were a lot more “commercialized”, collections that look like they already belonged in the store. There’s no critical judgement from me either ways, as I would love to have pieces from select designers (you’ll know which from my comments/captions below, heh) from both shows in my wardrobe!

Alright, enough with my introductions~ Loving my make up for the day, hence the slew of selfies, heh. Am missing my hair from those days before I bleached it. Lol.
Getting ready to meet my inspiration, Miroslava Duma. In case you don’t know her, she was a fashion magazine editor, currently a street style icon and founder of buro247.com – which is now present in more than 7-8 countries featuring luxury fashion and lifestyle topics. She’s extremely well connected, business minded and savvy! While she still look like a teenager, she’s in her thirties and she has 2 kids! Don’t ask me how she does it!

Met up with Sifra my LASALLE school mate & Smita for the talk!
The emcee did such a bad job honestly. Her questions were so bad, some didn’t even make sense. It would have been much better if Duma and Dion Lee interviewed each other. It was such a waste that we did not get to hear more from the two of them as the questions were a waste of time/did not make sense.Nonetheless, with the little that was shared, it was inspiring to hear from Duma, who shared about having good work ethics – you’ve got to work for it, don’t expect things to drop down from the sky!
And got a pic with her!!! <3 Thanks to Smita! <3

And some ootds at LASALLE~We headed to Providore at Mandarin Gallery for some drinks. I had flat white, they had this pineapple cocktail which was good too!
Snapped a pic of this dude with this crazy and cool tiger head bag.

Headed to Chez Vous to get my hair done for Star Creation later in the evening. Belatedly realize that I should have gone for sleek back hair since I was wearing a rather edgy dress. Ohwells!
With cuties Q-li & Jem whom I met at SFW!

Day 2 of SFW, decided to have my hair done at the salon near my place before heading down!

Before getting my hair done…

While getting my hair done by Shiro.

And after it’s done, selfie taken on the cab! Decided to go for a very defined and red carpet-style hair and makeup look. Sleek hair back is actually no longer on trend since it’s been done 2-3 years back, but who cares as long as I like the look, heh!

Starting with the LASALLE Fashion graduation show – fashion students’ names as captured on the photos:
I love the vibrant, contrasting yet complementary colours in this collection! Super love this outfit! Want the entire look!

Not exactly high fashion runway quality, and it reminds me of Japanese Manga “Naruto” but there’s something cool about this sporty chic meets Asian royalty prints collection that I like.

Blur pic, but shows designer name Hwang Jun.A clearer shot. My friend, Chua YingHui’s (went to Japan together on a school trip, you can read about the trip on my blog) prints. Collection fit for the fashionable boys! I would wear these prints too!

OOTDs.
And Hair of the day! Met up with our fashion tutors post show.
And Fenny~
With Belle~

On to Harpers Bazaar show! With the editor & emcee. Photo taken by me, nice right? 😛 Didn’t get good shots of the winner’s collection by Silvia Teh. Inspired by Japanese culture, her collection won the judges over. I realize that in general, fashion collection with Japan inspired collections tend to do well. I really like Ha Hong Lam’s magic mushroom inspired prints and elegant designs.
With Circe & Lionel, our LASALLE fashion dept head & tutor respectively!With Clozette gals Cass, Anico, Kersie & Smita~Ended the day at Genki Sushi with dear Belle. Food here is so good, and it’s so cute that they serve you the plates on a train~ I wanna go back!

Ena

Beauty

Hydrate your skin for longer with Goodal Moisture Barrier Range

November 19, 2015 Ena Teo 8 Comments

Edit, Update: Thank you all for taking part in the giveaway, I have picked Xin Xuan from the blog comment. 🙂

Hi Loves!

Are you looking for a moisturizing skincare range that is able to hydrate your skin for a long period of time? Or do you feel that your skin is dry and dehydrated despite frequent application of moisturizers? It might mean that your skin barrier is damaged. Then you’ll be interested to read about my review of Goodal’s Moisture Barrier Range & their Phytowash cleanser!

Goodal is a skincare brand from Korea that focuses on natural ingredients in their skincare. Goodal is introducing its latest Moisture Barrier Range consisting of four different skincare essentials designed to repair the moisture barrier to keep skin plump and hydrated. The range is formulated with two main ingredients – Mistletoe Moisture Barrier Complex, that repairs the barrier and Mt. Seorak Water, which replenishes moisture in the skin to allow for a radiant complexion providing a defense against moisture loss by maintaining skin’s moisture barrier while actively hydrating the skin.

Goodal’s Moisture Barrier Range & Phytowash cleanser

Goodal’s Phytowash comes with a very user friendly dispenser, the foamy cleanser is soft, fine and gentle on the skin. It contains fine grains that exfoliates dead skin cells, Inca omega oil and Murumuru butter that balances the oil and water on dry skin, leaving skin hydrated even after the wash. It also contains Yerba Mate, a type of herb with polyphenol (micronutrients), saponin (natural soap), vitamins and green tea that maintains bright and healthy skin. I enjoy using this cleanser, I recommend it as a daily cleanser or you can also use it as a night cleanser, as it’s great for cleansing and exfoliating after a long day.

Now on to Goodal’s Moisture Barrier Range!
As mentioned, this range is formulated with two main ingredients – Mistletoe Moisture Barrier Complex, that repairs the barrier and Mt. Seorak Water, which replenishes moisture in the skin. More about them here:

1. Mt Seorak Water

Found from the depths of 580m underground of Mt. Seorak, the 100% natural spring water contains 16 minerals including sodium, calcium and potassium that are known for their abilities to effectively moisturize the skin. These minerals assist in the process of effectively binding water with dehydrated skin cells and replenishes the skin’s moisture level for a radiant and well-hydrated skin.

2. Mistletoe Moisture Complex Barrier

Able to bear fruit in below zero temperatures, the mistletoe plant is known for their strong endurance properties. This vitality is due to the presence of lectin (a type of protein found in plants), which promotes the secretion of cytokine, a category of smaller proteins which has been clinically proven to maintain skin homeostasis, an important process for skin renewal. Studies have shown that cytokines increases cell production and accelerates renewal of skin cells, making it suitable for use on damaged skin barriers.

Beginning with the first item in the range,
1. Goodal Moisture Barrier Liquid

Goodal Moisture Barrier Liquid is highly concentrated with Mistletoe and Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) with a thick texture with nutrients from toner, emulsion and essence.

Goodal Moisture Barrier Liquid is recommended for those with constant dry skin that needs lasting moisturizing or need to to revitalize fatigue skin from overworking, lack of sleep or stress.

Recommended usage after cleansing the face, dispense a small amount onto fingers and apply evenly on the face, tapping in to dry areas, wrap the face with your hands for absorption and finish off by massaging in the residue on the neck (no wastage!) 😉The Goodal Moisture Barrier Liquid is almost gel like in consistency since it’s highly concentrated. It’s said to be moist like toner, soft like emulsion and strong like essence. While you can use it on its own as an all in one for this range, I believe you can add on a FTE (First treatment essence) or skin prep product to prep the skin before using the Liquid.

2a. Goodal Moisture Barrier Cream
Next in the range we have the Goodal Moisture Barrier Cream with similar ingredients as the Liquid except with very different function, While the Liquid is used to hydrate the skin, the Cream with its balm like texture and vegetable butter ingredient, works to firmly wrap the skin with a glowing moisture barrier.

The 3rd product in the range is
2b. Goodal Moisture Barrier Cream Fresh
is basically an alternative to the Cream. While the Cream is recommended for dry skin, Cream Fresh is for oily skin types. It has a snow-type texture (really does!) that melts into the skin and forms a refreshing moisture barrier. I love this product, the refreshing organic scent, snow like texture and how it keeps my skin hydrated for long hours through the night when I sleep and in the day while at work.

The last but not the least
3. Goodal Moisture Barrier Eyecream
keeps your eyes hydrated!

Always be gentle when you apply eyecream on your eyes. Dab gently under the eyes, above the eyes and the rest at the eyebrow bone.

Let’s recap the Goodal Moisture Barrier Range Steps:

Want to start on your Goodal Moisture Barrier Range immediately? You can buy them from selected Guardian stores in Singapore!

I have a Goodal Moisture Barrier Travel Set for Giveaway!Contains:
1. Travel size Goodal Moisture Barrier Liquid
2. Travel size Goodal Moisture Barrier Cream (For dry skin)
3. 1. Travel size Goodal Moisture Barrier Eyecream

To win, leave a comment with your email address below on why you want to try this product! I will also be posting it on my Instagram (@ena_teo). To double your chances of winning, you can also comment on the corresponding IG post. One winner will be randomly picked after 1 week, and will be contacted for the mailing address so that I can mail the products over!

Thank you Goodal Singapore and Huntington PR for sending the sample set over for review.

Ena

Beauty, Fashion, Featured, Lifestyle

Stylista Korean Beauty & Fashion Workshop

October 25, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

2 weeks ago, Stylista squad held our first Korean Beauty & Fashion workshop and here’s what went down!

Thanks to our location sponsor Park Regis Singapore, we held a cosy and intimate workshop session at their Melbourn Room on level 2. I recommend this hotel for business travellers as it’s conveniently located 5 min away from Clark Quay MRT station, plus you can also enjoy the night life nearby after work. It’s also great for a local staycation over the weekends as it’s newly refurbished and fully equipped with swimming pool, gym and dining restaurants.
Before the event took place, we had a quick tour around the hotel and it’s lovely! Once entering the hotel at ground floor, you’ll find seating spaces, restaurant and bar to hang out and chill.
At the check in lobby, you’ll find free flow refreshment drink and a long counter that comes with seats to cater to the business travellers that come in from long haul flights.

There are 202 rooms and they come in 4 types; Park, Merchant, Quay & Regis (Suites). Park and Merchant are the standard rooms, with Park facing the office buildings while Merchant has a view of Clark Quay. Quay rooms are on the second floor with direct exit to the pool. Regis refer to the exclusive suite rooms.

Exit from Quay room, with direct access to the pool.

Regis rooms are suite rooms located from the 2nd to the 7th floor, they are bigger and some come with attached balcony, as in the one above that we viewed.

After the tour, we got back to the function room to prepare for the event. Thanks to Floral Garage Singapore for sponsoring the floral arrangements for the table setting and baby breaths for our attendees’ goodie bag!

Visit Floral Garage SG’s site here for floral bouquets starting from $29.90!

After preparing the goodie bags, attendees started filling up the seats and it was time to begin! The workshop started off with a skincare segment with Atlas Medical Clinic’s new skincare range, here we have our lovely attendees testing out the products during the demonstration led by Vinna.

Next up, we shared about key Korean skincare and makeup looks, trends and tips using our makeup partner, LANEIGE products.

Event attendees testing out LANEIGE products during the makeup demo.

Following which, Alene and I shared about Korean fashion trends, culture and tips and we invited our friend Sydney and founder of fashion label, Style Of Leda to share about the brand and inspiration behind it.

We also had the pleasure to hear from Lorraine, co-founder of Atlas Medical Clinic and Atlas Medispa about Korean facial and skincare technologies.After Lorraine’s sharing, the workshop portion ended and everyone was free to mingle, ask questions and check out the booths by Atlas Medispa & Style of Leda.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came down to spend a lovely Sunday afternoon with all of us and making our very first Stylista workshop such a sweet memory! We hope that all of you learnt a thing or two about Korean beauty and fashion trends, enjoyed the session and will make full use of the items and vouchers from the goodie bag!

Not forgetting our hair sponsor Chez Vous for the hair services vouchers, Polished Hand + Foot Spa for mani+pedi vouchers as well as Kenny Bite Production for capturing the event happenings!

Last but not the least, the event would not have been possible without my squad and fellow bloggers: Celine, Vinna & Alene.
Celine & Vinna

Alene

With a heart full of love and gratitude, I’d like to also give special thanks to my sisters & friends Jia Hui, Lu Jia, Ying Ling, Christabelle, Clarabelle, Leanne, Smita and Leon. Thank you for your prayers and encouragements. Thank you Jesus that you’ve made it all possible. It hasn’t been an easy journey to organize and prepare for an event like this for the first time but it’s made possible because everything fell into place with thanks to our sponsors and in accordance to God’s perfect timing. The Stylista squad definitely has a lot to improve on and we’ve definitely learnt a lot from this. If there’s only one thing you can take away from my post today, I hope it’s this:

You will never be fully prepared to fulfil your goals. Whether you fail or succeed, the act of taking a risk will stretch you. And it’s in taking that step of faith, out of your comfort zone that you will learn much and be closer to your goals. Don’t stop dreaming and never give up. One day you’ll look back and be thankful that you didn’t give up.

If you haven’t, be sure to follow me on IG @ena_teo for my updates!

Ena

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

Join us for Stylista Korean Beauty & Fashion Trends Workshop!

September 27, 2015 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Hi Loves!

If you’ve missed our previous Stylista x LANEIGE workshops, fret not~ 😉 This October 11, we’re back with a Korean Beauty & Fashion Trends Workshop! 😀

It will be held at
Park Regis Hotel 🏤 (23 Merchant Road, 059268)
and you can pick from two slots to attend,
11am-1.30pm or 3-5.30pm. 💖

We’ll be sharing the best of Korean skincare and makeup with LANEIGE, as well as hot trending Korean fashion tips and styles with our fashion partner Style of Leda.🎀 Additionally Atlas Medispa will also be around to share about their latest Korean facial technologies 💁and every participant will get to bring home goodie bags with products and vouchers worth more than $200 from our sponsors LANEIGE, Style Of Leda, Atlas Medispa, Chez Vous Hair Salon & Polished Hand & Foot Spa!

Grab a girl friend or two, email StylistaWorkshop@gmail.com to book your seats! 👭👭 Early bird discount at $45 (U.P.$48) until 2nd October, so act fast~😎 Come and have fun with us, see you!😘

Ena

Food, Lifestyle

Breadtalk Celebrates Mid Autumn Festival with Hello Kitty Mooncakes

September 27, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

Blessed Mid Autumn Festival to you and your family this Sunday, have you started feasting on mooncakes yet? 🌝🏮😋 In the photo above, you’ll find Breadtalk Joyous B ($63.80) which contains 8 mini snow skin mooncakes with Valrhona truffle with Baileys / Whiskey / Cherry Brandy & Lychee Martini. These are very yummy! Hello Kitty fans are going to love the Breadtalk Hello Kitty set ($59.80) which comes with 6 mini mooncakes in lotus with yoke blend / cranberries / macadamia in a cute makeup box that even has a mirror!😻 Thanks to @breadtalksg for the Hello Kitty mooncakes!

Ena

Beauty

Skin Renewal with Nu-Factor Skincare Range

September 25, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

I’ve been using Nu-Factor’s skincare range for almost a month now and it’s time for a review! 🙂

For the uninitiated, Nu-Factor skincare range is made in Singapore by a R&D company who believes in 100% nature ingredients.

Andew Szalay, the Founder of Grow Company USA, the world’s premier manufacturer of nutrients and cosmetics ingredients, discovered that every nutrient required its own unique peptide in order for it to be absorbed through the cell wall of the appropriate bio-carrier. It took much perseverance through trial and error before the right peptide sequence was discovered for each specific nutrient. Hence, the Nu-factor^® process utilises Nature to grow concentrated, natural, and complete nutrients in food form…..a form your body recognises and appreciates. Nu-factor^® presents the most effective nutrients available to improve your quality of life. From the inside-out, and the outside-in. Szalay says” The investment in time and effort was well worth it as it birthed a whole new way of producing vitamins and minerals that are natural, highly concentrated, and vastly superior. “

To find out even more about the technology used, visit:

http://nu-factor.com/technology-2

I had the pleasure to try out this Nu Factor’s skincare range that consists of these 5 products: Essential Cleanser ($55), Essential Toner ($76), Day Essential ($95), Night Essential ($95) & Essential Renewal ($95).

Nu-Factor Essential Cleanser is my favourite product of the range. I was very pleasantly surprised by this facial cleanser because it reminds me of Chanel’s Le Blanc Intense Brightening Foam Cleanser, it smells very fragrant and gives you a clear and fairer effect after using it. I feel that this facial cleanser is very effective in removing the dead skin built up on my forehead to give me an overall even skin tone.

For the full review, you can head over to In The Loop here to check it out! 😉

Thank you to Janice from In The Loop and Nu-Factor for the products for review!

Ena

Fashion, Lifestyle

Discover New Fashion Styles with Her Changing Room

September 17, 2015 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

Fancy being able to try on unlimited different apparels and accessories in a month at an affordable price? Well, I’d like to introduce to you Her Changing Room! Her Changing Room is a fashion rental box subscription service where you will receive 3 apparels and 2 accessories in each box and you can swop the box up to an unlimited number of times a month! Crazy I know! And of course, if you want to keep the items, you just have to top up for the pieces.

I had the pleasure to take part in Her Changing Room ambassador contest as 1 of 10 ambassadors. I had a lot of fun with all the girls during the photoshoot, you can really tell we all have different fashion styles but we all love fashion!

You can also watch a video of me answering questions from Her Changing Room here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh3zxs2MTeM

In this post, you’ll see some of the outfits I’ve tried in the few boxes I’ve received in the past month… ^^

Super love the purple ribbon and box packaging, makes it a delight to receive each new parcel!

Wearing a yellow pinafore dress matched with my own white top, red bag and white heels from On Pedder. This outfit is not something I’d wear or pick out for myself, guess it’s nice to try something new~Matching blue necklace and ring, also from Her Changing Room box. Also wore this brown matching set from Her Changing Room box, shoes from Zalora.

Photo credits to my friend Kenny from KennyBite Productions.
Email him here if you want to engage him for your wedding or any special events to keep the precious memories!

To celebrate a milestone 100 subscription, Her Changing Room is offer a limited time offer of discount subscription for the next 50 subscribers! Sign up on their landed page here, have fun exploring different fashion styles with them!!! 😉

Thank you Her Changing Room and Owl City SG for the updates and support in the last month as part of the contest! x

Ena

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