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LUSH For Every Season

Pardon me as I’m a late for this post, which should have been up last Christmas. >U< Here, I’d like to share with you LUSH’s First Snow dusting powder, Lord of Misrule Mint Shampoo, Santa’s Red Lips Lip Scrub treatment and an minty bar soap. As LUSH is all about fresh handmade cosmetics, you’ll always find fresh items for every season. Now that we’re in the month of February, from this Valentine’s seasonal items, you can find a heart shaped rose bar at $10 a pop in stores! If you have a lover who prefers a practical, usable gift over a bouquet of roses, u can consider getting her half a dozen of soap bars. OR you could gift her both roses and rose bars! And well, if you’re single like I am, you can always gift one for yourself, or share the love with your single friends! 😉 LUSH XMAS ITEMS_0000LUSH XMAS ITEMS_0001

Thank you LUSH Singapore for the festive items!

X

Ena

Holiday Glam with Laura Mercier

Hi Loves!

How’s your Christmas season coming along? 😉
Before the year comes to a close, I’d like to introduce you to a few of Laura Mercier holiday 2015 makeup and skincare sets. For the uninitiated, Laura Mercier is famous for their tinted moisturizers which give a light and super natural coverage. Christmas is just the time to stock up on some of their value sets, such as popular items like their Caviar Sticks!

Laura Mercier Christmas 2015 Sets 0011 / Glam to Go Cheek, Eye & Lip Travel Case. It even comes with a bronzing powder for contouring and a clutch-friendly Lip Glace in Sparkling Daiquiri for sneaky touch-ups.Laura Mercier Christmas 2015 Sets 002 2 / In the Glow Highlighting TrioLaura Mercier Christmas 2015 Sets 003

3 / Kiss of Colour Lip Glacé Collection

Laura Mercier Christmas 2015 Sets 0044 / Laura Mercier’s fail-proof, budge-proof Caviar Sticks, and with six to choose from in the Matte-to-Metal Holiday Caviar Stick Eye Colour Collection

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5 / Master Class Colour Essentials Collection. This ultimate collection of eye and cheek bestsellers come in various textures and finishes for endless possibilities

  1. Laura Mercier Christmas 2015 Sets 009 6 / Blush & Glow Radiant Face GlowLaura Mercier Christmas 2015 Sets 008

7 / Haute Lips Full Colour Lip Trio

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8 / A portable palette of 12 ultra-wearable, on-trend eye colours equal unlimited chic looks, thanks to the Sleek & Chic Eye Colour Palette

Laura Mercier Christmas 2015 Sets 005 9 / Stroke of Genius Luxe Brush Collection

Laura Mercier Christmas 2015 Sets 012 10 / Sweet Temptations Ambre Vanillé Luxe Body Collection

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11 / Crème de la Crème Luxe Body Cleanser Collection

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12 / Le Petite Soufflés Soufflé Body Crème Collection

For the full Holiday 2015 collection, visit Laura Mercier site here.

You can find Laura Mercier in Singapore at Tangs Orchard, Takashimaya, Robinsons Orchard & Sephora outlets.

Thank you Laura Mercier SG and Bolt PR for the press release and information.

x

Ena

Spice up the season with Stenders Christmas Gift Sets

Hi Loves!

We’re exactly a week away from Christmas, are you still on the look out for gifts? Then this is the last weekend to stock up on those gifts for love ones and yourself! I’d like to recommend these wonderful gift sets from Stenders; using ingredients from nature’s best creating soothing scents and textures, you’re bound to find gifts that’s suitable for the entire family and more.

Stenders Singapore Christmas 2015 003Stenders Singapore will add a touch of festive splendor by wrapping your beauty choices in their lovely gift box or bag.
Stenders Singapore Christmas 2015 001It’s awfully hard to resist this giftset that’s inspired by the timeless appeal of the pearls – sophisticated Pearl cosmetics line to care for delicately fragrant body wash and body care moments. A Pearl Jewel for your skin includes shower gel, body lotion & soap, $104.

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For those who enjoy a resplendent gold for a gift, get this Golden Treasure Gift Collection which will be sure to ring in a great year for the recipient too! $84.

Stenders is also selling lipbalms for $10, handcreams for $11, check out the full Christmas gift online catalogue on their site here. Check out the STENDERS Christmas collection in stores at STENDERS store, #03-75 Plaza Singapura

Thank you Stenders Singapore and Publicist PR for the information.

Merry Christmas folks!

x

Ena

Joyous BreadTalk Christmas Cakes & Festive Bread

Hi Loves!

Are you planning to get a Christmas cake or some festive theme bread for a Christmas party soon? Here are some picks from Bread Talk, The Icing Room and Bread Society with promotion deals that you can consider!
Breadtalk Christmas Cakes 2015 001Bread Talk Christmas Log Cakes 2015. $54.80 each, $6.10/slice.
Breadtalk Christmas Cakes 2015 005Santa’s Choco OverLog, filled with layers of moist chocolate cream and homemade strawberry paste is another perfect gift for spreading the season’s joy!

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Invite your friends over for a Christmas party with our Hazelnut Heaven, a chocolate chiffon log cake filled with divine hazelnut cream and pailleté feuilletine, topped off with chocolate ganache. 

Breadtalk Christmas Cakes 2015 003The Enchanted Snow Cheese is bound to be a crowd-pleaser, showcasing an innovative creamy cheesecake uniquely-rolled with fresh whipping cream and homemade strawberry paste.

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BreadTalk® Promotions 

  • Enjoy two Christmas sliced cakes for $9.80 (Now – 25 Dec)
  • Receive a 15% BreadTalk Christmas cake voucher with minimum $6 purchase (14 Dec – 25 Dec)
  • UOB cardmembers exclusive: enjoy 20% off any Christmas cakes and 6% SMAR$ rebate for the first 5,000 transactions (Now – 25 Dec) *Only applicable to Christmas log cakes only. UOB SMAR$ terms and conditions

    www.breadtalk.com.sg

The Icing Room Christmas Cakes 2015 003The Icing Room Christmas Cakes 2015
The Icing Room Christmas Cakes 2015 006The Icing Room Mini Log Cakes 2015

The Icing Room Christmas Cakes 2015 005Jolly Santa – with his frothy and light Chantilly cream topped with cocktail fruits – who’s bound to be a favourite amongst children. $32.

The Icing Room Christmas Cakes 2015 001Capture that cosy feeling of loved ones coming home for the holidays with this adorable alpine house. Made from soft chocolate chiffon and rich hazelnut paste, and finally topped with a puff pastry roof that is decorated with tart raspberries and jelly candies. $35

The Icing Room Christmas Cakes 2015 004The festive season is not complete without the Holly Choco Log, a rich chocolate chiffon cake with layers of moist chocolate cream and fragrant homemade strawberry paste, bound to tantalise tastebuds. $48.

The Icing Room Christmas Cakes 2015 007Winter Berryland, one of two log cakes, reminiscent of a magical white Christmas – a creamy cheesecake dressed in an all-white cream glazing and topped with snow powder, raspberries and a pristine pure chocolate star. $45.

The Icing Room Christmas Cakes 2015 002 Christmas is also a time of gratitude, so for that special someone, personalise a mini DIY Yule log cake, available in Chocolate and Mango, with festive toppings and themed icing to show your love and appreciation. $15.80.

The Icing Room Promotions

  • Early bird special: 20% off regular Christmas cakes (Now – 13 Dec) *Only valid for Winter Berryland, Holly Choco Log, Christmas Candy House and Jolly Santa and not applicable for Mini log cakes. Also not valid with other promotions, discounts, vouchers and privileges.
  • Citibank cardmembers exclusive: enjoy 20% off regular Christmas cakes (Now – 25 Dec) *Only valid for Winter Berryland, Holly Choco Log, Christmas Candy House and Jolly Santa and not applicable for Mini log cakes. Also not valid with other promotions, discounts, vouchers and privileges.

  • Free Gift with Purchase: $5 FOX Kids & Baby voucher with minimum $50 spending *Purchase must include at least 1 Christmas cake. Valid for regular and mini Christmas cakes. Vouchers are given on a first-come-first-serve basis, while stocks last.

    THE ICING ROOM

    Address/Tel:
    Jurong Point, #B1-105, 63 Jurong West Central 3. Tel: 6861 4644
    nex@Serangoon, #B2-58/59, 23 Serangoon Central. Tel: 6634 4486
    Operating hours: 10am to 10pm daily
    Website: www.theicingroom.com

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Bread Society Festive Selection 2015

Finally, enjoy a “Chic Little Christmas” with Bread Society’s classic European Christmas treats. Merry Kouglof, a brioche topped with dried blueberry and lemon zest, is best enjoyed with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. For some flaky, buttery goodness, have a Merry Berry, a traditional Danish, shaped like a Christmas tree and filled with creamy, smooth, custard cream and decorated with fresh strawberries, blueberries and redcurrants. Other timeless festive favourites on the shelves at Bread Society, include the Stollen, a moist loaf-shaped fruit cake encompassing a special blend of dried fruit; and the popular Italian Panettone, usually only made fresh in hotels. The new Rudolph and O Christmas Tree complete the Christmas fun with character-shaped brioche doughs, a sure hit during the festivities.

Bread Society Promotions

    • 10% off purchase of any 3 Christmas items (Now – 25 Dec)
      *Not valid for cookies bundle. Not valid with other promotions, discounts, vouchers and privileges.

    • UOB cardmembers exclusive: enjoy 15% off purchase of any 3 Christmas items (Now – 25 Dec)
      *Not valid for cookies bundle. Not valid with other promotions, discounts, vouchers and privileges.

Address/Tel:
Suntec City, #01-301/302, 3 Temasek Boulevard. Tel: 6338 4344
ION Orchard, #B4-08/09, 2 Orchard Turn. Tel: 6509 4434 (dine-in available)

Operating hours:
Monday to Thursday, 7.30am – 10.00pm
Friday, Saturday & Public Holiday Eve, 7.30am – 11.00pm
Sunday & Public Holidays, 9.00am – 10.00pm

Take note to call and preorder 2 days in advance to guarantee your cakes!

Thank you Bread Talk and Allison + Partners PR for the press release and cakes~

X

Ena

Celebrate Christmas with Estee Lauder & Origins

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! 😉
Estee Lauder Origins Christmas Afternoon Tea at Salt Grill Bar ION 006Beauty chat over sweet & savoury treats is the best way to spend an afternoon!Estee Lauder Origins Christmas Afternoon Tea at Salt Grill Bar ION 007 Estee Lauder Origins Christmas Afternoon Tea at Salt Grill Bar ION 008Who can resist these sweet treats?
Estee Lauder Origins Christmas Afternoon Tea at Salt Grill Bar ION 005“… an optimist doesn’t see the clouds at all – he’s walking on them.”
Estee Lauder Origins Christmas Afternoon Tea at Salt Grill Bar ION 002Our afternoon tea venue at Salt Grill & Bar was decked out with these lovely festive themed banners & gift sets.
Estee Lauder Origins Christmas Afternoon Tea at Salt Grill Bar ION 001Filled with skincare, fragrance & makeup.
Estee Lauder Origins Christmas Afternoon Tea at Salt Grill Bar ION 003Precious mini fragrance set. Estee Lauder Origins Christmas Afternoon Tea at Salt Grill Bar ION 004Skincare gift set to pamper the woman you love.
Estee Lauder Origins Christmas Afternoon Tea at Salt Grill Bar ION 009Brilliant Nights Makeup Collection, comes with evening bag and 6 beauty items worth $440, available for $80 with $50 purchase.
Estee Lauder Origins Christmas Afternoon Tea at Salt Grill Bar ION 012It’s not that easy to look cool with your hands to your ears, hehe.
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Estee Lauder Origins Christmas Afternoon Tea at Salt Grill Bar ION 010Origins 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 Origins Christmas Afternoon Tea at Salt Grill Bar ION 011Estee 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.
Estee Lauder Origins Christmas  002Thank you Estee Lauder SG and Origins SG for the afternoon tea invite & goodies.
Estee Lauder Origins Christmas  001Be 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!

x

Ena

Celebrate a Magical Christmas with Etude House

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~ 🙂
etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 013Love the festive Christmas backdrop and cute packaging of the products!
etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 002Etude House Enamel-ting polish colours and LED lamp on the table for us to DIY our own gel nails!

etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 003The new Play 101 collection for this Christmas!
etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 004Swatches for the new Play 101 collection. These colours blend out really well for a beautiful eye look.

Getting my own nails done, by myself!:

etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 005 etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 006Did one thumbnail first, nice?
etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 007 etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 008 etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 009Proceeded 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!
etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 010Everest’s really cute gelish nail design. etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 014Another set of pretty nail design! Sorry I can’t remember whose nails these are, oops!
etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 012 Cake scented tablets,  blusher and contour palette – adorable!!!

etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 016Thank you Etude House for having me at the Christmas blogger event! ^^
etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 017Etude House Loving Days Holiday Special Hand Cream Gift Set.

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etude house singapore christmas 2015 blogger event 019Etude 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.

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

x

Ena

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

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!!!

Anna Sui Romantica ReviewIf 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 Holiday Snow Thaw Heart ReviewAnna 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!

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

Screen Shot 2015-12-15 at 5.29.26 pmAnna Sui Smooth Eyeshadow in Metallic Pink, Metallic Beige & Metallic Gold. $19 each.
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Anna Sui Eyeshadow Case, $10.Screen Shot 2015-12-15 at 5.29.42 pm

Anna Sui Nail Colour, one for every birth month! $24 each.Screen Shot 2015-12-15 at 5.29.54 pm

Anna Sui mini moisturizing kit. $35/kit.

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

Anna Sui Holiday Snow Thaw Heart & Romantica Perfume Review

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.

x

Ena

Spread the love this festive season with Singtel

Hi Loves!

What does Christmas mean to you?

To me, Christmas is a time for us to remember Christ’s birth and also a welcomed time to reunite with family and friends for delicious, hearty meals & fun times.

Christmas means different things to different people.

Growing up as fortunate young children, Christmas means getting gifts from our parents and relatives. As we grow older, it also means reunions and gifts exchange. For those of you who’ve entered into parenthood – it may mean playing the role of Santa and gifting to your child/children.

However not all of us are so fortunate to be able to give more to our family for the festive season. And for those of us who can, why not share the love and blessings?

With SingTel’s thoughtful and heart-warming Little Helpers initiative, this Christmas you can visit http://singtel.com/Christmas to choose from 3 tabs to explore daily “deals”, participate in “on the street” activities and “lend a hand” with the Willing Hearts and Lion Befrienders to bring some cheer to the less fortunate in our community.

I highly recommend you to visit the site, share the deals with your family & take part in the community activities with your friends!

Enjoy this festive video clip by SingTel, I especially love the little boy that answered “Binoculars” when asked what Christmas means to him and then his sister giving him this “what are you saying?!” look and squeeze. Too cute!

Thank you SingTel for letting me join your team to spread the word about this meaningful Christmas initiative! 🙂

x

Ena

Blessed Christmas 2013!

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Blessed Christmas my dearest readers!

What is Christmas to you?

I saw this tweet pic from Roy Bennett, @inspiringthinkn:

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“Christmas is love in action.”

In essence, that is true because we celebrate the birth of Christ, that God sent his only son Jesus to come to earth and to prepare him to die for our sins on the cross. How often we neglect and forget the real meaning of Christmas when we are busy in the celebration and revelry of the season.

For me, Christmas this year is a time when I gather with old friends and family to celebrate the season and enjoy the warmth in the company!

Blessed Christmas, be the Love in action today! 🙂

xx
Ena

Enabalista x Cyber Monday OASAP Coupon Giveaway [Closed]

*Updates*
Thanks to all for sharing and taking part in this contest!
Although the contest did not hit 50 shares, the folks at Oasap.com have kindly agreed to select one winner nonetheless! Thanks Oasap for your generosity! 😀
Loredana Battista has been chosen to be the winner!
Congrats Loredana!

Thanks to OASAP, I’m holding another giveaway, this time it’s the Cyber Monday coupon giveaway!

Enabalista x Oasap Giveaway

Good news is, EVERYONE gets a 30% OFF coupon code for shopping on OASAP.com! Whee!
☆*・゜゚・*(^O^)/*・゜゚・*☆
Shop at OASAP.COM during Christmas 2013, get 30% OFF for 20000+ women fashion items with coupon code: NUSZ48CD, and there will be special offer for some products UP TO 70% OFF from BLACK FRIDAY to CYBER MONDAY! PLUS shipping is free ok! 😀

DISCLAIMER: If you do use the 30% discount code, I will get a 2% credit of your total bill to my account which I can then use to buy OASAP products. Thank you in advance! (๑>ᴗ<๑)

BUT WAIT, that’s not’s it!
Take part in this giveaway and One winner will receive $50 coupons and
the second winner will get $30 coupons for purchasing any wish items on www.oasap.com!
Please note, this giveaway will only be activated if there are at least 50 participants! So please share the 30% coupon code & the giveaway! 🙂

JOIN the Enabalista x Cyber Monday coupon giveaway, follow these steps:
Go to my Enabalista Facebook here, find the post pinned to the top that looks like this:
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1. Share the pinned FB post (see above) on your FB profile page
2. Register on www.oasap.com (Some of you might have registered before already!)
3. Comment** with your favorite apparel/accessory pinned on http://www.pinterest.com/OasapOfficial/
4. Follow my blog page Enabalista on Facebook here
5. Follow one of following OASAP pages:
    http://www.pinterest.com/OasapOfficial/
    http://facebook.com/oasap
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    http://oasap.polyvore.com/
Giveaway is held for 7 days, beginning 30 Nov to 7 Dec 2013!
Winner will be announced here and on Facebook 7 Dec evening about 10pm.
See Terms & Conditions below.

**An example comment should be:
” Hi Ena, I’ve shared the post on my FB,
I’ve registered on OASAP using email <sample@xmail.com>
this is my favourite apparel! >> http://www.pinterest.com/pin/316096467567562368/
and I’ve followed both Enabalista and Oasap on Facebook!”

One winner will receive $50 coupons and the second winner will get $30 coupons for purchasing any wish items on www.oasap.com!
Please note, this giveaway will only be activated if there are at least 50 participants! So please share the 30% coupon code & the giveaway! 🙂

Now now, if you’ve not already clicked away to OASAP.com site in my links above,
check out my top picks from their BLACK FRIDAY selection! 😉

Ena’s favourite pick for OASAP BLACK FRIDAY

Enabalista OASAP Giveaway

1. Leather Paneled Oversized Turn Down Coat US$77.54 here

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2. Patent Leather Front Ankle Boots US$48.92 here.

Enabalista Oasap Giveaway

3. Distinct Teardrop Necklace $13.96 here

Enabalista x Oasap Giveaway

4. Lovely Plaid A Line Dress US$29.93 here.

Enabalista Oasap Giveaway
5. Icecream (more like cupcakes) Graphic Sweatshirt US$22.35 here.

Enabalista Oasap Giveaway

6. Floral Embriodered High Low Chiffon Blouse US$25.13 here

My first pick is above US$50, the rest are below $50 and picks 3-6 are all below $30!
So if you win the voucher giveaway you have plenty of affordable fashion choices to pick from! 😉

Happy Shopping & Good Luck!

xx

Ena

Giveaway terms & condition:
Participant should be comfortable with providing his/her name, shipping address and phone number
which is required for Oasap.com to ship and deliver the item to you.
Winner will be picked randomly by me, all decisions made by me are final.
If a winner does not respond or remains uncontactable within 5 business days of notification,
winner’s prize will be forfeited and given to the next member in line.
I reserve the right to amend the contest rules without prior notification.

Noteworthy Christmas Advertorials & Apps 2012

Hello!

I do hope you are having fun this Christmas!

Over this month, I’ve had some fun reading, watching, playing and engaging with some commercial Christmas advertorials and apps with I thought I’d share with you! This is not a sponsored post, and I’m reviewing/sharing these as a consumer/user because I found them to be interesting! 🙂

1. Cartier Winter Tale Advertisement Video & Gifs

I was first captivated by their super high quality gifs but unfortunately don’t seem to show on my blog. ):

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But I also thought their video very brilliant, who knew showcasing products as life-sized items in a snowy landscape as leopard cubs traverse could be so… heart warming?


2. Kit Kat CrazyPrezzies FB App

It’s really irreverent, hilarious and as the title suggest, crazy. It’s an app with an image of a ball/gum dispenser atop a dead Santa with super hilarious result when you dispense, to send to your FB friends:


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This was for my aunt. Hehe.

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This was for my sister. You start to see their lame jokes? 😛
Find/tag a friend to go along with you on the fairy tale journey and end with an album! It’s cute but I was expecting cartoon images and not text heavy images, pity!
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The End
Till the next post!
<3,
Ena

Merry Christmas!

 

Ena Merry Christmas

Hello dear readers!

I would like to wish all my readers a very wonderful and blessed Christmas!

May you spend it with your loved ones.

It’s also a season where I am reminded of God’s love for mankind by sending His son, Jesus down to earth to save us. <3

Thank you God.

Now let’s get off the computer and really spend some quality time with our family and friends!

Till the next post!

<3,

Ena

 

Christmas Gift Ideas with Estee Lauder

Hi!

As I mentioned previously in this post, Estee Lauder has wonderful gift sets this Christmas season and here are a few that I absolutely adore.

 Estee Lauder Art of the Lips: Chic Pinks, SGD$76.Estee Lauder Christmas 2012 Set

Try adding a festive touch of elegance and glow this holiday season with Art of the Lips: Chic Pinks. To achieve the perfect sultry lips under a mistletoe, line your lips in feathering strokes with Fuchsia Lip Pencil. Next, blend Candy Lipstick with the lip line for that seamless soft finish. Finally, add shine with Shocking Pink Gloss. It’s the ideal gift, if not the perfect treat for yourself.

Ena Recommends: A gift for yourself or a trendy young female friend.

Estee Lauder Art of Lips New Nudes, SGD$76.Estee Lauder Christmas 2012 Nude Lips  Set

Art of Lips New Nudes is an essential kit for mastering the art of the perfect lip with natural, nude shades. Simple, yet timeless, this modern, colour-block case consists of Pure Color Lipstick in Sugar Honey, a new limited edition Pure Color Gloss Pot in Praline Paradise, and Double Wear Lip Pencil in Rose.

Ena Recommends: A gift for your cool mum or aunt.

Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer set, SGD$52.

Comes with :

a) Purple Passion
b) Berry Hot
c) Porcelain
d) Pure Red

Estee Lauder Christmas 2012 Nails Set

Ena Recommends: A gift for your nail crazy female friends.

Estee Lauder “Sparkling Nights” set made with Swarovski Elements, SGD$80.Estee Lauder Christmas 2012 Golden ClutchSet

Exclusively at Tangs’ counters, this limited edition “Sparkling Nights” set made with Swarovski Elements is sure to add a touch of glam to your festive look this holiday season.

Retailing at S$80, this elegant clutch comes with a matching mirror and a full-sized Pure Color Lipstick and is bound to make you sparkle!

Ena Recommends: A gift for your party loving self or female friend.

Estée Lauder with Michael Kors Set,  worth $300 but only S$98 with any S$50 purchase.

Estee Lauder Christmas 2012 Michael Kor Set

Estée Lauder’s collaborative spin with Michael Kors takes a typical makeup regime to a whole new level. This versatile kit worth over S$300 features a hand-picked assortment of beauty tools for the perfect holiday look. Yours for only S$98 with any S$50 purchase. Keep a look out on our Page for more exclusive tips and trends!

Ena Recommends: A gift for your special female friend, i.e. girlfriend.

Estee Lauder incredible limited edition Blockbuster Ultimate Color collection, valued at over SGD$800, just $108 with any Estée Lauder purchase of $120.Estee Lauder Christmas 2012 Mega Set

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Ena features | H’muse Pop Up Store @ Parco

Hmuse Enabalista 2

Hello my dear readers!

It’s been a long time since I’ve last blogged, do you miss me ? ^^

I know it’s no excuse… but yours truly have indeed been busy with school assessments followed by my church youth camp. God’s been very gracious to my church youth group and I, we’re recharged for another great year with Him! (:

This is really a long overdue post, for H’muse the Pop Up store at Parco. The nice folks there have generously sponsored 3 vouchers for my readers. So watch out for the next post on how to take part! The vouchers giveaway will take place through the Christmas season and the winners will be revealed on Christmas day, so it’s like 1 more Christmas present for you, the potential winner! (:

Without any further ado, let me show you the photos I took when I went down to visit the store!

Hmuse Pop Up Store EnabalistaH’muse is located at Parco level 1. It occupies a small yet cosy corner. The colourful and quirky merchandise also stands out against the intentionally bare furnishing.

Hmuse Brands EnabalistaThe list of brands featured in store, with a majority of Indonesian brands.

Hmuse Shoes EnabalistaBeautiful handmade leather shoes from Indonesia. Chin, the PR and marketing guy at H’muse says that more stocks are coming in (which should be in store by the time you are reading this).

Hmuse Shoes 2 EnabalistaThese shoes are good-looking and double up for work and play. Guys, if you’re looking for a nice pair of shoes for Christmas and into the new year, go on down to H’muse!

HMuse Ask Dress Enabalista

I picked out a few items, the ones I like to feature in this post…. and I’m telling you, I’m in love with this Indonesian brand, Ask. It’s so spot on with the trends and it doesn’t harm that it has a Korean vibe and sense of aesthetics that I see in the Korean dramas I am watching currently… Just saying. >.<  So this lovely Autumn/Winter scenery printed dress is apt for the current season and selling at SGD $96.

Hmuse Ask & Coat EnabalistaThis lovely grey faux fur coat also from Ask is selling at $119. Have I told you I secretly (ok fine, not so secretly) LOVE fur? And it’s only arguably in this time of the year in Winter where it’s arguably colder that I can wear fur, fur-lined and winter related thingamajings out in Singapore. Like my fur lined boots from Korea, furry dress, knitted beanie and scarves. But even then, when I wear them out I feel like I’m crazy. T-T I wish I could travel to somewhere cold this winter! Even if it’s 3-4 days it’d still make me very happy, and so I can wear layered attired and furry stuff, HEHE. (:

Hmuse Ask Dress 2 EnabalistaThis printed and Batik inspired dress is selling at $98. It also comes in other colours like green hues. I featured this cause it’s in pink/purple hues. Hee.

Hmuse Ask Pullover EnabalistaThis knitted sweater can double up as both a festive item and tribal too! Also by Ask, priced at $92.

Hmuse Lou Top 1 EnabalistaThis quirky yet laid back striped top by Louskii is priced at $37.

Hmuse Lou Top 2 EnabalistaAlso by Loushkii, this top is going at $55.

Hmuse ColorRiot Shirt EnabalistaThis beautiful floral top is bound to garner attention to the wearer, by ColorRiot, selling at $59.

Hmuse ColorRiot Floral Set EnabalistaIn a similar print, the shorts also by ColorRiot is selling at $59.

Hmuse Ensemble Black Dress EnabalistaBy Ensemble, this sheer dress is unique with its velvet collar and tassel detailing.

Hmuse Ensemble Dress Collar Details EnabalistaUp close photo of the collar, tassels and sheer fabric.

Hmuse Ensemble Golden Hands Black Top EnabalistaAnother Ensemble item, sheer black top with Golden Hand collar detailing.

Hmuse Ensemble Golden Hands Black Top Details Enabalista

Close up photo of the delicately poised Golden Hands.

Hmuse Ensemble Golden Hands White Top DetailsEnsemble Golden Hands Shirt also comes in white. The shirts are selling at $49.

Hmuse Jan Sober Shirt Enabalista

Hmuse Jan Sober Logo EnabalistaNext up we have a brand that specializes in Menwear, Jan/Sober (Jan pronounced in a french way as Yen). The fabric is great and the designs have unique and quirky details (check out the cute collar) which make it really worth the price. This top is selling at $85.

Hmuse Jan Sober Short Sleeve Shirt EnabalistaAnother Menswear brand, Soep Shop, this cute top is selling at $54.90. I particularly like how the collar and shoulders fabric (I forgot what this part of the shirt is called, lol) is different from the rest of the shirt.

Hmuse Men Shirt EnabalistaThis black t-shirt by Kazign has a different coloured pocket and is selling at $49.

Hmuse Bags EnabalistaNow moving on to the vibrant center counter of bags and accessories.

Hmuse Clementine Yellow Clutch EnabalistaIndonesian bags brand Clementine, faux leather clutch going at an affordable price of $49. It’s so lovely.

Hmuse Clementine EnabalistaThe same clutch also comes in blue.

Hmuse Clementine Back EnabalistaClementine has expanded beyond Indonesia, to America, Malaysia and now Singapore.

Hmuse Pink Black Clutch EnabalistaClementine clutch in my favorite combi (yes it still is, lol) Pink & Black, priced at $70.

Hmuse Red and Blue Clutch EnabalistaClementine Envelope clutches in Red and Blue, priced at $60 each.

Enabalista Clementine Clutch EnabalistaClementine velvet and leather combi clutches in Red, Black and Tan. Each priced at $78.

Hmuse 72Smalldive Clutches EnabalistaEuropean bohemian label 72Smalldive Bag to Differ in various colours, $220 each.

Hmuse Acc EnabalistaAustralian brand Vanessa Ward, an architect by profession turned accessories designer. With a nautical collection in H’muse. These necklaces are going for $95 each.

Hmuse Necklace EnabalistaThis unusual ball necklace was the first item to be sold when H’muse opened, bought by an SPH editor! Haha. Also by Vanessa Ward, selling at $130.

Hmuse Daniel Wellington Watches EnabalistaLast but not the least in this featured post, Daniel Wellington bracelets and watches.

Hmuse DW Watch Enabalista

Do visit H’muse’s Pop Up store which opens till January to check out these lovely brands and items!

Readers of Enabalista blog will also get a discount if you quote “Enabalista”.

Lots of Love,
Ena

(I have no idea why previously there’s a huge gap here, it’s one of those wordpress glitches. o.O but it’s gone now that I’ve typed this sentence, so yay~! 🙂 )

My 2011 Christmas ;)

Hello ! Hope your January is starting out well… whether you are at school or at work!

I meant to post up photos from my Christmas celebration with my cell group but… I realize the pictures are not with me and it’s kind of late for it anyways. So.. just one cute shot of the really pretty and tasty cookies baked by Claire’s mum! 😉

I had Christmas eve dinner with my sister, Claire and Xue li at Aston’s. 😉

On the 30th Dec, (after my last day of internship!) I headed down to Singapore Recreational Club @ Padang to meet Jean – friend of Khai and Sofie. It was Sofie’s birthday party and Khai sweetly prepared a surprise party for her at the hotel. It was very smart of Khai to request Jean to decorate the room before hand. Haha. 🙂

With the beautiful Sofie !

Sofie and her fiance, Khai. They are getting married coming November!

Stunning couple… 😉

With Stacey and Sofie.With the girls – Jean, Stacey, Sofie and Cassey!The beautiful city skyscraper scene from SRC president’s hotel room.

It feels good to be back in school… But we were thrown a curve ball – a multi-specialism group project to be completed in 5 days! Having to juggle school, real estate night lessons,  Transmission lab art exhibition video project and church commitments requires a lot of discipline and energy and somedays the stress gets to me.

But on the up side, God answered my prayer by giving me a very lovely group of project-mates and even though due to some unexpected circumstances some work was delayed, we are still carrying through this project with a positive spirit !!! 😀

Praying and wishing everyone all the best for the project!!! Wish me all the best and break a leg! Hahahaha. x)

xx

Looking back at 2011 Part 1

Hi dear readers! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!

I hope you enjoyed your New Year’s weekend as much as I did! I went for my friend, Sofie’s birthday on 30th Dec which was a mega blast and I had a quiet New Year’s countdown with my family and celebrated the New Year with friends at Sunday morning church service! 🙂 Spending time at our Lord’s house is a great way to start the New Year! 🙂

This is gonna be a long post! Before I go on to the New Year blog posts, I’d like to wrap up my 2011 first. Heh. I really haven’t had the time to update all my pictures from December so that’s what I’ll do here! 😉

Starting off with my friend H’s 21st!

Gosh, has it really been a full year of 21st birthdays? I think I might have possibly attended almost one every month! Partly glad our 21st year is over but also hoping we’ll all continue to meet up! 🙂

That’s lovely Jing Wei and Valerie with the fantastic buffet spread. The party was held at Aranda chalets, which in my opinion is one of the best chalet offerings in Singapore for their sleek and stylish chalets with a quiet and lush environment.


Instead of having a traditional birthday cake, H celebrated with tiny cupcakes which were not only beyond adorable but also very delicious!

I thoroughly enjoyed the red velvet cupcake and the caramel cupcake!
And in the “Most Hilarious Post-Dinner Birthday Activity for the year 2011” award, H’s takes the cake. As seen from above, she was first “blind-folded” in a red plastic bag and made to whack the pink heel pinata with an umbrella. What went down instead, was a very crooked umbrella because the pinata was one hard nut to crack!
Next up… FCCS Team Christmas Lunch @ Au Petit Salut at Dempsey Road! 🙂
The Christmas lunch was a much welcomed break and reward as we had worked very hard for the months of November and December, for various events and publications.
The lunch was a gathering of the permanent staff, interns, free-lance staff and our president. As you can see most of the team are French with only 3 other ladies who are local Singaporeans (and naturally with whom I bonded with). So my internship was also quite a cultural exposure for me, particularly in terms of language and food.
Group photos! Generally when I reveal to my peers where I intern at, they would respond with slight gasps and exclamations of how cool it is. Upon hindsight, it is indeed all glory to God that He secured a wonderful internship opportunity for me which i will look back with fondness. Despite the tedious work I did, I really enjoyed the friendships I have made with my colleagues. 🙂
Last but not the least, here’s what went down my tummy during that meal. Fantastic french loaves and soft butter (which reminded me of the meals I had when I was in Italy in 2007), escargot in garlic sauce for starters, beef steak and fries for mains and ending off with raspberry sorbet and gateau (cake) ! 🙂
With the other fellow intern, Nirina. He’s French but from Madagascar!
Soo… look out for Part 2 in the next post, I will post photos from Benjamin (my cell group) Christmas party and Sofie’s birthday party~!
Tata!

The Elephants Parade @ Tangs Orchard!

Merry Christmas dear readers!

I hope the Christmas season is treating you well! 🙂

A bonus for working at Orchard, in addition to the good food around town is the fine sights on the streets. This year, Tangs have invited several brightly and creatively coloured elephants! Do go down to town to admire these cute elephants before they are gone! 🙂

Angry bird is everywhere! Even an angry-phant! 🙂

These two jeweled elephants front the Tangs entrance. Very cute. 🙂

Bejeweled and champagne coloured elephants. They can be bought at a special pop up store in front and as well as on the fourth floor!

I thought this elephant looked queer with the black feathers… But still very glam I must say.

I love christmas decorations! Everything looks so happy and beautiful!

Gold butterflies adorn the decos in Tangs. Haha.

You can get a plain elephant and colour it in DIY style!

That’s all for now! I have a lottt of food photos from all the good food I have been having! 🙂

Will post them soon! Meanwhile I’ll be off having more good food during the christmas season and I hope you will be too! 🙂

Here’s a song we sang at my cell group party last night! Christmas isn’t Christmas till it happens in your heart! 🙂

Christmas Isn’t Christmas
’till it happens in your heart,
Somewhere deep inside you
Is where Christmas really starts;

So give your heart to Jesus,
you’ll discover when you do
That it’s Christmas
Really Christmas for you.

Jesus brings warmth like a winter fire,
A light like a candle’s glow;
He’s waiting now to come inside
As He did so long ago.

Jesus brings gifts of truth and life
And makes them bloom and grow.
So welcome Him with a song of joy
And when He comes you’ll know ….. that …

Christmas Isn’t Christmas
’till it happens in your heart,
Somewhere deep inside you
Is where Christmas really starts;

So give your heart to Jesus,
you’ll discover when you do
That it’s Christmas
Really Christmas for you.

lyrics & song: jimmy & carol owens

Merry Christmas! It is all about Jesus! 🙂

Xx

ICB Styling Event with Jerome Awasthi @ Wisma Isetan

Two Saturdays ago, I invited my friend Xue Li to attend ICB Styling event. I was invited by Heat Branding which I took up the offer just to see what it’ll be like. I’m certainly glad I attended as it was an enjoyable experience. More than a fashion show, it was a more personal experience hosted by acclaimed stylist Jerome Awasthi as he spoke about how he styled the girls and why and explained in greater detail about the products, about the materials and design. It definitely made fashion come alive and interesting even for Xue Li, a more science-inclined student who felt she learnt a lot more about fashion. 🙂

The store at Wisma Isetan, level 2.

The hanger full of clothes before the event started.

The lookbook in-store.

There was a free-flow of tasty punch and finger food like tarts and chocs! I should have taken photos of them. Lol.

Jerome starts with the first model and shares how the first look can be casual but with a slight change, she can look different. So he sends her away to transform…

Out comes the second model and he dons on her a fur stole which is a beautiful winter item although totally not suitable for Singapore. I still love it. Haha.Model one is back in the same top but now in a girl pleated skirt and leather jacket which makes her appear formal yet feminine at the same time!

Model 2 appears again, in a trench coat which Jerome demonstrates different ways of tie-ing the belt.

Then she undresses the trench to reveal what she’s wearing within!

A casual knitted dress. Which was shapeless till Jerome skinny belted it! 🙂

I like this oxford wedges!

Next up a series of transformation with the same versatile scarf. Wrapped around!

Or like a hanging top.

Or like a vest!

My favourite look is the one on the left! With matching burgundy/maroon red stockings, bag and top! It’s beautiful for this Christmas! And very Blair from gossip girl. 🙂

Hope you enjoyed this post as I did for the styling event! 🙂

Stay beautiful, inside and out!

xx

I actually have a few more photos to upload from the event but alas, wordpress uploading is quite a hassle and I’m already tired… I will blog soon! 🙂 Please leave comments for me! 🙂 <3

When Love Came Down

This was meant to be blogged last night/early morning but something cropped up with WordPress so I decided to type on Word and am only posting it now. 🙂

Here are some over-due photos from YPM Camp, YA Gathering & Outreach Prep !

With Evan, Felily & Joyce!

With Brian Tan my 13 year old camp angel.

With YA1!

A group of church boys sewing Christmas outreach gifts is really quite a sight!

God has been faithful and Christmas outreach went well, we believe many have been blessed by it. Heard a few wonderful testimonies of how newcomers have been touched and even how a friend felt so touched she wanted too accept Christ again. Aww! 🙂 There are many areas we can improve upon, publicity and follow-up so hopefully come next year, Christmas outreach will be better and bless even more people!

I thank God for everyone who came and helped out for Daniel & Benjamin Christmas gathering. Especially to Siew Ho, Amy, Yee Ning, Russ and Jon. It was a good time of hanging around and sharing thanksgiving for the year. 🙂

I had a wonderful Christmas evening with Dione, watching 500 Days of Summer, chilling (literally in the cold) all the way back home. Hahaha. And the next day, spent a whole day with her, church, after church shopping first at the new Bedok Point then Orchard. It was so good and fruitful to share and also listen to her share. It was also a fruitful shopping day for me. Hehe. 🙂

The most important lesson I’ve learnt this year is that I cannot take my eyes away from Christ, especially when troubles come and don’t go, when my patience and love is gone. That’s when I need to focus on Him even more. The spiritual discipline I’ve once cultivated (actually not too long ago) is now gone and I need to get it back. My new year resolution is to hunger and thirst for God’s word and be disciplined in my spiritual life.

This passage of the bible spoke to me today:

1 Peter 1:3-9 (New International Version, ©2010)

Praise to God for a Living Hope

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Looking back, I feel a tinge of horrible-ness for my actions/in-actions. But there is little regret and I thank God for showing me that I am going through a period of refinement. Even now, I find myself very critical and almost always catching myself to not think critically and judgmentally of others. I need strength and love from God to find that balance of love and truth! So very hard indeed!

11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. – Hebrews 12:11

I am still at lost with many things and I shall desire to seek God for wisdom to know what to do, for help that He will send me down on earth.

To end off, Thank God for keeping my family safe and healthy and for loving and caring friends!!! 😀