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Celebrating 4 Years of Enabalista

November 4, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Loves!

How’s your week coming along? 🙂
My Monday totally felt like a “weekend coma”; post hectic weekend coma. >_< Last week was a really long week with planning and executing my blog Enabalista’s 4th Anniversary giveaways, blogging appointments as well as work packed back to back. So I felt so lethargic at work on Monday… But then I was totally excited to meet up with my girlies at work for dinner at Saveur heheh.

Before it gets too late, I’d like to share my thoughts on reaching Enabalista’s 4th Anniversary! ^^,

On my Instagram last Thursday, which is also the very date of my very first post on this blog (30th Oct), I posted a series of #TBT photos that encapsulates 4 of my passions and popular topics on my blog:

Fashion
I started off this blog to share photos and thoughts of fashion shows that I attended when I was a fashion student. I had the chance to attend many local fashion shows while assisting backstage and also as my BFF, Bini’s guest for the premium shows such as Chanel.

Beauty
Not long after, I also started to review beauty products, starting off with skincare and a ton of lip care products. In the course of 4 years, I’ve had the pleasure to review many brands, as seen in the photo and also recommended many of them to you my readers, as well as family and friends.

Travel
If you’ve been following my blog long enough, you’ll also know that I love to travel and to blog about my travels. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to travel far for 2014, apart from Malaysia and even for those short trips I also haven’t had the time to post up photos. >_< If you’re new to my blog, I hope you’ll enjoy reading about my trips to Seoul, HK, Japan & London. 🙂

Food
As a true Singaporean, I’m a big fan of fine cuisine! I love to enjoy good food and I love to share where all these delicious food are on my blog here.

USS Halloween Horror Night Review

My Blogging Philosophy
With 4 years of blogging, I’ve come to realize that my blogging philosophy is sharing about my positive experiences, whether it’s about the 4 topics above or beyond. I relish in new, exciting & enjoyable experiences. Personally I feel that the best gift one can give & receive is spending time together and what better way is there to do than to enjoy a good experience together? 🙂

Additionally, I like to think that my posts are “edu-taining”- educational and entertaining at the same time! My wish is that when readers come to my blog, they’ll soak up new knowledge about fashion, beauty, travel & food while also really enjoy my reviews and photos. Basically every blog post is crafted according to how I would enjoy reading it as a reader! 😉

Etude House Wisma Flagship Store Opening

Did I start out my blog 4 years ago thinking it’d reach where it is today?
Absolutely not. As I mentioned above, I started out blogging to post information and photos that I was passionate about. On hindsight, these information that I have are also exclusive, so blogging is really a great way to share these exciting information and meet bloggers and readers alike who are equally passionate about these topics as I am. It was only in mid-end 2011 that I started to blog quite industriously and was posting up more content in terms of events that I attended and beauty products I’ve tried.

Best Singapore Lifestyle Blog 2013
Then December 2013 came around and I still remember that I was at my church’s 50th anniversary camp at Malacca when I was in the hotel room I shared with my friend Talia and reading the email from HotelClub.com that they have selected me to be one of the “Best Singapore Lifestyle Blog 2013“. I was super stoked and I was incredibly happy, excited and thankful to be recognized for this blog that I’ve been passionately maintaining.

Kose Cinderella Finalists & Tricia Ong

Then Jan 2014 came around and I started to receive an influx of invitations from brands for events and reviews. Two very exciting things also happened for me in mid 2014, I took part in Kose Cinderella contest and OMY Best Beauty Blogs contest, one after the other. Although I didn’t win either one of it, I’m still very thankful for my family and friends who have shown so much support for me and through these contests I’ve also got to know the lovely ladies who took part in the contests and these connections are truly invaluable.

Singapore’s Lifestyle Blog
2014 also marks the year where I clearly defined that I wanted my blog to be recognized as a lifestyle blog. I am passionate about things beyond just 1 topic, and I don’t want to limit myself to be only blogging about one topic. So sometime around January this year, I set a goal that I wanted my blog to be known and ranked top as “Singapore’s Lifestyle Blog/Blogger” on Google. Lo & behold, after about 100 posts in 2014 alone, my dream came true in October this year and I was very thankful when a PR contact introduced me as “Singapore’s leading lifestyle blogger”. I don’t know if I am able to maintain my blog’s Google ranking, or how long I can maintain it for, but I know that if more readers enjoy reading what I blog about, then the easier it would be to sustain the ranking. 🙂

The future ahead
Like 4 years ago, I’m not sure where my blog will be headed to in another 4 years. But I do know for sure that I’ll continue to be passionately sharing about my positive experiences for Fashion, Beauty, Travel & Food. Currently there are 2 things that I wish to accomplish: 1. Publish a book about Lifestyle; an editorial summary of topics similar to my blog 2. Produce a series of diary/organizers. However right now I have too much on my plate for work and blogging that I am KIV-ing these goals that I wish to achieve until the time is right. If you’re reading this and would like to partner me to accomplish these goals, email me and we’ll see how we can set things in motion. 🙂

Last but definitely not the least, I want to thank God for His providence and guidance for my life and blog and my family and friends for their support and encouragement. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, my dear readers and friends for reading my blog. 🙂

If you haven’t, be sure to check out these 4 awesome giveaways that I am currently running on my IG, FB & Clozette:

*UPDATED with winners*

Etude House My Castle Hand Creams Blog Post
Giveaway on Instagram
Giveaway on Facebook

Winners
IG: @style_byjane
FB: Caren Foo

L’Oreal Paris Giveaway Blog Post
Giveaway on Instagram
Giveaway on Facebook

Winners
IG: @jensdazzvoq & @minkclara
FB: Huiibin Dumbyou

Clozette LE Disney Makeup Sets Giveaway Blog Post
Giveaway on Clozette
Giveaway on Instagram
Giveaway on Facebook

Winners
Clozette: ChristabellePQZ & Amandansl22
IG: @misspinky24
FB: Jolvin Zhang

Elizabeth Arden All Day Chic Holiday Color Collection Giveaway Blog Post
Giveaway on Instagram
Giveaway on Facebook

Winners
IG: @mybeautyroad
FB: Amelia Tan

Good luck!

Lotsa Love, xx

Ena

Beauty

Enabalista 4th Anniversary x Elizabeth Arden All Day Chic Holiday Color Collection Giveaway

November 1, 2014 Ena Teo 2 Comments

*Update*
Congrats to @mybeautyroad on IG and Amelia Tan on FB for winning this awesome giveaway, each of you will be getting a set of Elizabeth Arden All Day Chic Holiday Color Collection! 😉

Hi Loves!

To celebrate the 4th anniversary of my lifestyle blog Enabalista and to thank my readers and partners for your support thus far, I’m hosting a series of giveaways and this is the 4th and final installment of 4 giveaways! \(^^)/

The Elizabeth Arden brand is sophisticated, elegant and the team never fails to make me feel welcomed at home at their events. It’s been such a pleasure partnering with Elizabeth Arden Singapore for their previous events such as the launch for the Visible Whitening Range Mask and Spot Corrector, Foundation and Summer Makeup Workshop and Ceramide Mask & Untold Legere.

This fabulous set of Elizabeth Arden All Day Chic Holiday Color Collection is their yearly best seller, the total value of all the items is worth $1093 and you can purchase it at $119 with any purchase of Elizabeth Arden products at their authorized counters, from November 2014 onwards. Frankly, I’m expecting these sets to run out real quick!

For a full run down of what’s in this set:

Elizabeth Arden presents the Holiday Blockbuster set, the ultimate holiday kit to keep you looking your best abroad. Boasting amazing value, this luxurious set contains mascara, lipsticks, pencils, brushes and powders amongst Elizabeth Arden’s amazing Work and Play compacts to ensure you’re spoilt for choice! Complete with a lavish zip up vanity case to make transporting your kit easy and stylish.

This set contains the following products:

Elizabeth Arden Work Compact – contains 8 eyeshadows and 1 blush powder
With a wide selection of subtle but rich hues, this compact is perfect for daytime chic.

– 8 Beautiful Color Eyeshadows: Dusty Grey, Heathered Plum, Sunset, Rosey Pink, Glisten, Smokey Green, Romance, Tempting Taupe. (.226oz/6.4g)
– Beautiful Color Radiance Blushes in Romantic Rose (.067oz/2g)
– Shimmer in Bronze Shimmer (.067oz/2g)
– 2 Beautiful Color Lipsticks in Breathless and Desert rose (.12oz/3.5g)
– Beautiful Color Luminous Lipgloss in Precious Petal (.13/4ml)
– Lip pencil in Bare (.039oz/1.1g )
– Eye pencil in Gunmetal (.039oz/1.1g )

Elizabeth Arden Play Compact – contains 8 eyeshadows and 1 blush powder
Work hard but play harder with this Play compact, with 8 stunning eyeshadow hues and a blush to brighten up your evening.

– 8 Beautiful Color Eyeshadows: Satin Tan, Sterling, Mediterranean, Smolder, Innocence, Golden Dusk, Sunrise, Heathered Plum. (.226oz/6.4g)
– Beautiful Color Blush in Sunburst (.067oz/2g)
– Shimmer in Nude Shimmer (.067/2g)
– 2 Beautiful Color Lipsticks in Red Door Red and Ultra Violet (.12oz/3.5g)
– Beautiful Color Luminous Lipgloss in Passion Fruit (.13/4ml)
– Lip pencil in Sugared Kiss (.039oz/1.1g)
– Eye pencil in Smokey Black (.039oz/1.1g)
– Beautiful Color Lash Enhancing Mascara in Black (full size) (..25oz/7ml)
– All Gone Eye Makeup Remover (1.7oz/50ml)
– 3-pc Brush Set: Cheek, Eyeshadow, Angle Eye Brush

More about the products:

Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour Lash Enhancing Mascara in Black (7ml)
Formulated with a lash enhancing formula which dramatically thickens lashes, as it separates and defines. Won’t smudge, flake, smear or rub off, even after all day wear.

Elizabeth Arden Makeup Remover (50ml)
Designed to gently but efficiently remove impurities and all traces of makeup from the skin, the makeup remover is fragrance free and dermatologically tested.

Elizabeth Arden 3 Piece Brush Set: Cheek, Eyeshadow, Angle Eye Brushes
Designed to give you even, all over coverage, this trio of soft brushes promise to give a perfect finish every time.

4 x Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour Lipstick (3.5g)
In a range of four hues, these lipsticks are formulated with Volulip™ technology which delivers and locks in moisture for a fuller and plumper appearance, whilst a powerful blend of protective vitamins and soothing shea butter keeps your lips kissably soft and smooth.

2 x Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour Luminous Lipgloss (4ml)
Enhance your lips with a lustrous shine thanks to this duo. Enriched with Maxi-lip which supports collagen production for fuller looking lips, as well as mango and shea butters to condition and lock in moisture, your lips will be left looking and feeling soft and supple.

2 x Elizabeth Arden Lip Pencil (1.1g)
Beautifully define your lips with these two lip pencils, with a brush tip at one end to allow you to fill in your lips and blend colour effortlessly.

2 x Elizabeth Arden Eye Pencil (1.1g)
This duo of eye pencils feature a long-wearing, creamy formula with a soft powder finish. Use its smudger tip to smudge the colour and create a smokey look.

Elizabeth Arden Vanity Case
The ultimate carrying case for all of your lavish Elizabeth Arden goods, this leather look red bag has a secure zip fastening to keep everything safe.

~ Giveaway ~

There will be 2 Elizabeth Arden All Day Chic Holiday Color Collection for giveaway!

To take part in this awesome giveaway, simply:
1. Follow me on IG @ena_teo & like the Enabalista Facebook page
2. Comment on the image of the Elizabeth Arden All Day Chic Holiday Color Collection, which product in the entire set interests you most and tag 3 friends, you’ll also have to repost it with the hashtag #EnabalistaTurns4. That’s it!

I’ll be picking 1 winner from IG and 1 winner from Facebook. You can double your chances by taking part in both.

Giveaway is open only in Singapore, winners will be picked at random and results will be announced on 9th Nov Sunday, on the blog, IG and FB respectively. Winners will be contacted and you will need to reply me with your home address so that I can mail the set to you.

Good luck!

Thank you Elizabeth Arden Singapore for making this giveaway possible!

Elizabeth Arden Authorized Counters in Singapore

BHG Bugis Junction, +65 6336 9516
Metro Paragon, +65 6737 1492
OG People’s Park, +65 6538 5970
OG Albert Complex, +65 6334 3690
Robinsons JEMS, +65 6734 7630
Robinsons Orchard, +65 6733 8033
Robinsons Raffles City, +65 6334 0921
Takashimaya, +65 6735 7605

Ena

Beauty

Enabalista 4th Anniversary x L’Oreal Paris Giveaway

October 31, 2014 Ena Teo 3 Comments

*Update*

Congrats to @jensdazzvoq & @minkclara on IG and Huiibin Dumbyou on FB for winning the Keratin Smooth Range & Ombre Set respectively!

Hi Loves!

To celebrate the 4th anniversary of my lifestyle blog Enabalista and to thank my readers and partners for your support thus far, I’m hosting a series of giveaways and this is the 2nd of 4 giveaways! 😉

If you’ve been following my blog, you’d know I’m a major fan of L’Oreal Paris, having reviewed their EverStrong Hair Scalp System and their Fall Repair 3x Anti Hair Fall Treatment. So it gives me great pleasure to be able to host a giveaway with L’Oreal Paris! 😀

Do you feel that some hair smoothening products are too “heavy” for your hair and weighs it down? Do you wish for a product that will smoothen your hair but still attain soft, bouncy hair with zero weigh down? Now you can, with L’Oreal Paris’ Keratin Smooth range.

The new Keratin Smooth range uses revolutionary Micro-Keratin [MK] technology that smoothen hair, fiber by fiber. This complete hair care system targets dry, rough and unmanageable hair for strand by strand perfection that last for up to 72 hours. That said, please do not go without a shower for 3 day straight in sunny Singapore. 😛

What’s this revolutionary Micro-Keratin all about?

Micro-Keratin [MK] raises the bar with its unique micro form. Unlike usual Keratin particles that might be unable to precisely fill in the gaps in the hair fiber; the minuscular size of Micro-Keratin [MK] enables it to adhere effectively to the surface of the hair fiber to correct its irregularities without any excess, keeping each strand fluid and soft. See:

As an added benefit, the Keratin Smooth range contains Camelia Extract, a natural plant extract loaded with hydrating and softening properties so hair will remain soft and hydrated with each wash.

Complete your Keratin treatment with star product, Smooth Keratin Frizz Eraser. The first leave-in spray that injects Micro-Keratin [MK] into hair strands for fiber by fiber frizz control. Unlike most leave-in treatments, the Smooth Keratin Frizz Eraser eliminate weigh-down with it light weight formula for frizz control that last for up to 72 hours.

Enriched with Thermo-Protect Active, the Smooth Keratin Frizz Eraser effectively protects your hair from heat caused by blow drying, straightening and other hair treatments that can be damaging for the hair. Suitable for application on freshly washed hair or any time of the day when your hair needs a boost.

You guys are so lucky, I haven’t had the chance to try this product yet and it sounds absolutely amazing for frizzy hair in our humid Singapore weather! 🙂

Keratin Smooth Shampoo (330ml): $9.90
Keratin Smooth Conditioner (330ml): $11.90
Keratin Smooth Perfecting Mask: $14.90
Keratin Smooth Frizz Eraser: $16.90

The L’Oreal Paris Keratin Smooth range is available from at Watsons, Guardian, Sasa, major supermarkets and hypermarkets and selected departmental stores.

Yes, yours truly was rocking Ombre red hair back in 2012, obviously I am cool way ahead of time. 😉

Do you wish to have Ombre hair but you’re too busy to book an appointment at the salon for a colour treatment?

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With L’Oréal Paris Excellence Fashion Ombré, now you can achieve salon-perfect gradient coloured hair without any hassle with the help of the advanced expert brush. The patented design of the expert brush allows easy and professional application and makes lightening the lengths and ends of your hair simple and foolproof.

The expert brush glides the lightening crème onto the desired area of your hair to create the ultimate catwalk worthy Ombré look. One of the best things about the Ombré look is that it can be adapted to almost any length or style!

You can learn to DIY your ombre hair in 5 easy steps!:

Available in two shades – Gradient Copper and Gradient Red, the L’Oréal Paris Excellence Fashion range is packed with a unique formulation that is tailor-made for Asian hair for long lasting results:

– Hi-Shine Complex: For spectacular brilliance and shine
– Hi-Intensity Pigments: For rich and intense colour
– Triple-Care Formula (Micro-Cera Essence + Amino Acid + Collagen): To protect, strengthen & nourish hair while colouring so hair stays strong & silky-soft

The L’Oréal Paris Excellence Fashion Ombré range retails for $19.90 and is exclusively available at selected Watsons stores island wide from October 2014.

~ Giveaway ~

There will be 1 Set of L’Oreal Paris’ Keratin Smooth range including Shampoo, Conditoner + Frizz Eraser (worth $37.80) & 2 Sets of L’Oréal Paris Excellence Fashion Ombré (worth $19.90 each) for giveaway!

To take part in this awesome giveaway, simply:
1. Follow me on IG @ena_teo & like the Enabalista Facebook page
2. Comment on the image of the collage of 1 Set of L’Oreal Paris’ Keratin Smooth range & 2 Sets of L’Oréal Paris Excellence Fashion Ombré, which set you want to win and tag 3 friends.
That’s it!

I’ll be picking 1 winner from the entries on the Enabalista Facebook page & 2 winners from the entries on my IG.
So to double your chances, take part on both IG & Facebook.

Giveaway is open only in Singapore, winners will be picked at random and results will be announced on 9th Nov Sunday, on the blog, IG and FB respectively. Winners will be contacted via IG and Facebook respectively and you will need to reply me with your home address so that I can mail the set to you.

Good luck!

Thank you L’Oreal Paris Singapore & Touch PR & Events for making this giveaway possible. 🙂

Ena

Beauty

Enabalista 4th Anniversary x Etude House My Castle Hand Cream Giveaway

October 30, 2014 Ena Teo 1 Comment

*Update*
Congrats to @style_byjane on IG and Caren Foo on FB for winning a set of Etude House My Castle Hand Creams respectively!

Hi Loves!

To commemorate the 4th anniversary of my lifestyle blog Enabalista and to thank my readers and partners for your support thus far, I’m hosting a series of giveaways and this is the first of 4 giveaways!
Do I hear a wave of “Hoorays”? 😀

Etude House has recently introduced a new range of “My Castle” hand creams, each comes in the cutest castle casing and lovely fragrance.

1. PINK WISH
This is a beauty wish fulfilling “Pink Wish Castle” hand cream with fruity floral fragrance.

2. ICE FROZEN
This is a magical “Ice Frozen Castle” hand cream with ice floral fragrance.

3. SWEET COOKIE
This is a most sweet and happy “Sweet Cookie Castle” hand cream with sweet vanilla fragrance.

4. FOREVER ROSE
This is an elegant and feminine “Forever Rose Castle” hand cream with rose floral fragrance.

~ Giveaway ~

There will be 2 sets of Etude House My Castle Hand Creams, $36 each for giveaway!
2 lucky winners will be able to win a set of 4 hand creams with lovely scents each.

To take part in this sweet giveaway, simply:
1. Follow me on IG @ena_teo & like the Enabalista Facebook page
2. Comment on the image of the Etude House My Castle Hand Cream Set, which of the 4 scents you like best and tag 3 friends.
That’s it! 🙂

I’ll be picking 1 winner from the entries on the Enabalista Facebook page & 1 winner from the entries on my IG.
So to double your chances, take part on both IG & Facebook. 😉

Good luck!

Thank you Etude House Singapore & WOM PR for making this giveaway possible. \(^^)/

Ena

P.S. If you haven’t, be sure to check out my post on the world’s largest Etude House flagship store! ^^

Beauty, Lifestyle

My Radiant Skin with Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic Vit C Treatment

October 26, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies!

It’s my third time back at Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic for their facial and this time round, it was just the Vit C treatment without the Silk Peel treatment! If you haven’t, check out the first session review and the second session review.

Previous times, the Silk Peel treatment would remove the dead skin, but when I experienced the Vit C treatment alone this time, it also includes the first step where the dead skin is gently removed.

If I haven’t already mentioned in the previous posts, I am saying it now, that I’m a big fan of the Vit C treatment because of the visible hydration on my face that gives me a beautiful glow, which isn’t something that I am just shamelessly saying, but also well commented by my friends when I meet them after the facial sessions. Hehehe! >u< Check out my bareface photo taken just before the Vit C session and after, with just sun block and home room lightning, no filter! Yes I usually do use filters for my Instagram photos, but not for these two after photos to show you how glow-y and radiant my face looks even hours after the facial for the day! I definitely recommend this facial to be booked for the day or the day before a special event and you want a ***glow***! ^^V
Before Vit C Facial Selfie

After Vit C Facial Selfies 🙂

For your convenience, here’s the details of the clinic! 😉

Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic by Dr SM Yuen
391B Orchard Road #24-08/10
Ngee Ann City Tower B
Singapore 238874

and

Atlas Medispa
391B Orchard Road #13-10/10A
Ngee Ann City Tower B
Singapore 238874

Tel: (65) 6556 0829 Fax: (65) 6556 081
Patient Care Hotline (SMS only) : 9862 9765
Email: dr.smyuen@atlasmedicalclinic.com
Website: www.atlasmedicalclinic.com

Simply quote my blog name “Enabalista” when you call, Sms or email them to get readers’ rates. 😉

X
Ena

Lifestyle

Indulge in Flavours of the World Epicurean Event @ Plaza Singapura

October 21, 2014 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Hi Loves!

How’s your eve of Deepavali evening coming along?
I had a wonderful evening at Plaza Singapura’s 40th Anniversary for their inaugural epicurean event “Flavours of the World” held in conjunction with Cold Storage. Shoppers will be delighted with beers & wines from across the globe, Wagyu Beef, Pineapple Sausage (3 for $5), fresh oysters ($15 for 6) & Hoegaarden Rosee on tap ($8 per pint)! My drink picks: Terra Vega Chardonnay, Chianti Classico Red Wine, Rekordelig Strawberry & Lime, Strongbow Red Berries Cider. (See photos below) Also I highly recommend the Torres Black Truffles chips, aptly called the King of Chips (2 for $11.95) Attractive discounts for the produces are only for this fair held from today till 2 Nov, so stock up all your favourite snacks & alcoholic beverages! 😉

Happy Deepavali in advance folks!

Wagyu Beef

Pineapple Sausages (3 for $5)

Fresh Oysters from USA, $15 for 6

Herr’s Chips & Limited Edition Rekordelig Winter Cider (can be had chilled or warmed)

Super delicious Torres Black Truffle Chips, 2 for $11.95. Torres chips also available in Mediterranean Salt, Olive & Herbs flavours.

Wine Ambassadors on site for most booths/stands to share with you their knowledge of the wines and the region where the wines are from!

Loire Connection Sancerre from Loire Valley of France

Popular La Tour Coste Cotes Du Rhone Red Wine, slightly spicy and well-bodied, great to pair with Asian food & steaks.

My favourite red wine of the lot for the night: Italian Chianti Classico, very smooth.

Chilean Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Carmenere, one of my sister’s pick of the night. Balanced, smokey and not acidic.

Another of my sister’s pick of the night, which I like as well. Californian Red Wine Apothic Red, velvety smooth, medium-full bodied, not acidic.

Rekorderlig ciders in Strawberry & Lime (part sweet and part refreshing, my fave of the three flavours), Wild Berries & Winter Cider (pictured above with the chips).

German beer, Krombach Pils (lighter and wheaty) and Weizen (malty). I prefer the Weizen!

Thanks Plaza Singapura and Cold Storage for the kind invitation and goodies!

Since indulgence was the theme of the night (>u<), my sister and I shared a portion of Chippy’s (which is not at the Epicurean event, it’s at Basement 2 of Plaza Sing) Mars Bars in Vanilla Icecream. We are both probably the last ones to have tried this since we passed by for the Nth time, and we are glad to report that it lived up to our expectations!!!

I really like that they are into Reduction and they use healthier options (altho its all oily food HAHA)
Herr’s chips and array of drinks in the media bag. <3

What are your favourite wines, beers and food pairing? I’d love to know! 😉

Ena

Fashion, Inspiring, Lifestyle

Decadent Scents with Penhaligon’s Singapore

October 18, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

A while ago Leanne & I popped by Penhaligon’s at Marina Bay Sands for a cosy and intimate Fragrance Profiling session. It was my first experience with Penhaligon’s despite passing by their ION store on several occasion, amazed by the antique yet quirky interior. Penhaligon’s is a perfect paradox; a blend of both traditional British heritage and modern technology & design to develop scents that are relevant to today’s lifestyle.

Penhaligon’s is founded by William Penhaligon who started as a hairdresser at the famous Piccadilly Turkish Baths on Jermyn Street in London before his keen eye for business led him to open a new salon down the street a few years later. Thus Penhaligon’s was born when he started to create his own scents, lotions and potions for his discerning clientele.

At every Penhaligon’s store you will see two Royal Warrants from The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh respectively, a mark of recognition for supplying goods and services to the Royal Family. This royal link was forged over 140 years ago when founder Penhaligon was appointed Royal Barber and Ferfumer to the Royal Court during Queen Victoria’s reign and Penhaligon’s was granted its first Royal Warrant from Queen Alexandra in 1903.

Today, Penhaligon’s scents are still made and bottled in England, the signature Penhaligon’s fragrance bottle echoes William’s original design; clear glass with a distinctive ribbon wrapped stopper. Even though Penhaligon’s is over 140 years old, exploring new fragrance technology is at the very heart of what they do.

Penhaligon’s Fragrance Profiling service is a fascinating and extravagant way to help customers find their perfect Penhaligon’s scent. This exclusive service is available at all their boutiques. The fragrance expert will first explore the customer’s fragrance tastes and build a personality profile while engaging in conversation. Then they will introduce the various fragrance families; citrus, floral, etc and watch the client’s reactions. Once a fragrance family is decided, further scented strips are presented to the client, narrowing the choices until only 2 are left. The client is then encouraged to try the two scents on their skin to see how they react to their skin chemistry. The final choice fragrance is then revealed. This experience normally lasts 30 minutes to a hour and is accompanied by tea, biscuits or even a glass of champagne. 😉

We were also introduced to their new (back in July, not so new by now, oops) perfume Tralala, inspired by the fantastical universe of Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchkoff, designers behind Meadham Kirchhoff. Meadham Kirchhoff’s shows have been scented by Penhaligon’s for the past nine seasons and Tralala marks the first signature scent collaboration. Tralala is an opulent, hedonistic blend created by Master Perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour.

HEAD NOTES: Aldehydes, Saffron, Whiskey, Ambrette Seed Butter, Galbanum, Violet Leaf Absolute
HEART NOTES: Carnation, Leather, Tuberose, Ylang Ylang, Orris, Incense
BASE NOTES: Myrrh Resinoid, Opoponax Absolute, Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Heliotrope, Musk Vanilla

Tralala fragrance is nothing short of decadent. If you love a deep, musky and sensual scent, this would be perfect for you. A few of the scents I love are featured above; Peoneve & Eau Sans Pareil. They are floral and lighter in nature, just the way I like my fragrance! 😉

Visit Penhaligon’s Singapore:

10 Bayfront Ave #01-34 Marina Bay Sands Singapore 018956

2 Orchard Turn #03-16 ION Orchard Singapore 238801

Find them on Facebook here & on Instagram here.

Thanks to the kind folks at Penhaligon’s Singapore and Touch PR for the cosy session and gifts. Thanks to sweet Leanne for the invite! <3

Ena

Beauty

Review: Make Up with Mirenesse

October 16, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi loves !

Today I had fun with Mirenesse make up products and beauty tool and I’ll be reviewing them here. 😉

Mirenesse Studio Magic Blur Powder, Mirenesse Instant Lash Transplant & Mirenesse iCurl, Heated Eye Lash Curler.

Mirenesse Studio Magic Blur Powder comes with a small sponge for application. It’s meant to be applied after your usual foundation for longer lasting wear and for a more flawless effect as the powder is very fine and reflective. It’s my first time using a finishing powder in my make up routine because I usually apply liquid foundation, two way cake foundation at the T-zone and find it a little too much to include a finishing powder. I would recommend this finishing powder for those with fairer skin and also use it with a brush for a better effect. 🙂

Mirenesse iCurl is an effective eyelash curler. Personally i think this is more effective than the Panasonic eyelash curler as it is easier to use. It’s meow similar to using a normal eye lash curler. A tip if you’re scared to put a heated tool to your eyes is to feel the heat with your fingers first. You have to use it with 2 AAA (smallest) batteries , turn it on, wait 15seconds before the red heated pad turns white to indicate it’s ready for use. I curl my eyelashes before I apply on the mascara below. I would recommend this product for purchase! 🙂

Mirenesse Instant Lash Transplant is a very interesting product and I would say I am impressed that it has achieved what it promises on my thin and sparse eyelashes. Basically this is a volumizing mascara with two parts. First you apply on black transplanting gel then you apply on the magnetic lash fibers. I would personally prefer if this came in two separate sticks instead of connected to one, but this way it also saves space when traveling. 🙂

My make up of the day using Mirenesse products featured in this review. ^^

To purchase the products, visit here.

PLUS use this exclusive promo code LX-
ENABALISTA at checkout to get 20% Off storewide on your first order. The code is valid till 11th November. Happy Shopping!

Thank you Luxola and Mirenesse for the products and code. :*

Xx
Ena

Lifestyle

Review: Get Scared at USS Halloween Horror Night 4!

October 15, 2014 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Two weeks ago I went down to RWS’s USS Halloween Horror Night 4 with blogger friends Sheena, HP And Shu Hui! These are the photos taken from the night… Personally I’ve been to HHN2, 2 years back and truth be told, it was scarier the first time simple because I’ve never experienced anything like that before! That said, my experience this year was undoubtedly exhilarating and extremely exhausting, lol. My silly brain thought I had the tickets placed in my wallet when… it was still home and I only figured that out when I was already at Vivo at 8pm. T_T So Sheena and I cabbed down to my house where my sister kindly brought down the tickets and the same cab took us back to Harbourfront and then to Sentosa. That said, thank God for Uber because they’re having a 25% off for cabs for October. If you haven’t tried Uber taxis, try is and enjoy $10 credit when you use my code “enat3”, find the promotion tab and input the code to redeem. 😉 When we reached USS, it was before 9pm and we met up with HP and Shu Hui for haunted houses Mati Camp & The L.A.B. Then we went to Jack’s 3-Dementia which is the first 3D haunted house and it was SO FUN. I loved it! Sheena and I were too exhausted ~~and scared~~ to go for Jing’s Revenge which left Shu Hui’s spirit shattered, we just chilled at the restaurant with a delicious pizza slice and drinks. 😉 My final thoughts on HHN4? You have to try it at least once if you haven’t. It’s best to go with a group of friends and I think a pax of 4-6 would be best, so it’s cosy and you will always have someone infront and behind you (if you’re a weak girl like I am, hahaha). At The L.A.B Sheena and I lost HP and Shu Hui infront of us and I literally pushed the stranger guy behind me to go infront of me to lead the way. OOPS. >.< Stranger guy, if you happen to read this, THANKS again! <3 And 1 tip! When you think of all the street roamers/scare-rs as someone to take a selfie with, they become a lot less scary. 😛 Last 3 weekends for the HHN4! Go grab your tickets here if you haven’t! Thanks RWS for the sweet tickets.
xx Ena

Phone photos taken by me, otherwise credits to HP and his awesome camera! 🙂

Lifestyle

Healthier Steps with Arch Angel Singapore

October 11, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

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Have you ever came across a piece of news or a source of knowledge that changed your life and basically you just can’t ignore what you’ve learnt?

Well, my experience with Arch Angel is exactly like that. I stepped into the Arch Angel shoe shop almost totally ignorant about feet types and walking styles and stepped out empowered with all these knowledge that I am constantly reminded about with each step I take since that day. No kidding. Read on to find out more!

At the invite of Arch Angel Singapore, I went down to their store at Star Vista, a mall I absolutely love and have a lot of affinity with, even having once won an iPad Mini from them! 🙂

I was warmly welcomed by Arch Angel staffs Agnes and Owen. Owen is Arch Angel store’s Retail Operations Manager and a certified pedorthist. If you’re like me and wondering what pedorthist means, it’s the title of a professional who has specialized training to modify footwear and employ supportive devices to address conditions which affect the feet and lower limbs.

Owen proceeded to educate me about my feet type and walking style, which I am in turn going to share with you!

Foot/Arch Types

(image credit http://www.hughston.com)

There are 3 basic Foot Types: High Arch, Normal Arch or No Arch/ aka Flat Foot.

Owen used this iStep machine in the store to test my feet type and you too can visit the store to have your feet type tested for free. 🙂 Basically I only took photos of the monitor but there’s a sensor pad (like a weighing scale) on the floor that is attached so that the corresponding pressure applied is reflected on the screen.

This is how the pressure of my body is spread out on my feet – red indicates the heaviest pressure and the photo shows that I rely more on my right heel. As you can also tell, I have a normal arch in between each foot. That is why Owen recommends me to wear shoes that has a a built in / add on cushion to allow me to bridge the ball and heel of my feet so that I have better balance and won’t tire as easily.

Here is an illustration of another type of feet (courtesy of one of the Arch Angel’s staff feet) with super high arch that the entire body is rested on 4 distinct point or ” like 4 separate islands” in Agnes’ words. So for people with such high arches, it’s even more important to have shoes with cushion for the arch.

Pronator or Supinator?

This image shows shows the actual path taken by my foot from heel strike to toe off from the ground when I walks. Pronation and supination is identified during a gait analysis by a podiatrist or pedorthist.

Normal pronators with normal arch will see your ankle roll inward up to fifteen percent and push off evenly from the front of the foot. You would need a moderate pronation control shoe or stability support shoe. Over-pronators will generally be flat footed. Your ankle will roll inwards more than fifteen percent and you will push off from the big and second toe only. You would need a motion control shoe or stability support plus shoe to control pronation. You may damage your muscles and joints if you ran barefoot, barefoot technology or shoes for neutral runners with standard insoles. If you are a Supinator (Under-Pronator) you would be landing more on the outside edge of your foot, have a high arch and tight Achilles tendon. A neutral cushioned shoe without stability devices and softer midsole to allow more flexibility for natural pronation, works for Supinators. See more here.

Check out some of the styles of shoes at Arch Angel:

A pair of really cute red and orange Mary Janes.

Another pair of really cute Mary Janes in black and lace style strap.

Naot is a shoe brand produced in Israel and is carried by Arch Angel shoe store. This also shows the unique Strobel Construction method used in some Naot shoes. In Strobel construction, the upper is stitched onto a sole shaped piece of fabric by a special machine. This is then lasted and stitched onto the outsole. The Strobel construction makes the Naot shoes very flexible and comfortable to the feet.

YES. Even when wearing slippers with the arch makes a difference to your steps! IT DOES. My experience at Arch Angel was truly eye-opening. When I was wearing all the shoes above with the right size – 37 and with the cushion to fit my normal arch feet, they were very comfortable AND I could withhold pressure better and had better balance on my feet!

These are the wonderful cushions for moderate arches, sold at Arch Angel store, you can use them to add on to your own shoes!:

Take my word for it, I high recommend you to go pay Arch Angel a visit! Allow their staff to educate you on your feet type and walking style and advice what type of shoe size and style best fits your lifestyle and needs. You are not going to regret it. This information will only benefit you for a better and healthier you! 🙂

They also have a machine that kills the germs in your shoes, so that it will be odour free. It costs a nominal fee to use this and it only takes 8 minutes.

Checking out the shoe ranges in store!

Beautiful executive shoe styles for work.

Shoe styles for men as well.

Shoes for kids too.

Shoes for special needs, such as diabetic patients.

Thank you Arch Angel, Agnes & Owen for this eye opening experience for me! <3

You can also find out more about Finding Your Right Fit in this article here.

Visit Arch Angel stores:

The Star Vista #01-36

1 Vista Exchange Green

Singapore 138617

Tel: +65 6732 6564

16 Purvis Street #01-01

Singapore 188595

Tel: +65 6336 5636

Thank you for reading!

Ena

Beauty

Back Facial with Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetic Clinic

October 8, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

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Hi lovelies!

Recently I went back to Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetic Clinic for a back-facial. Yeap, you didn’t read wrongly, back-facial is exactly as what it’s named, facial for the back! I am unfortunately plagued with back acne due to genetics (my mum and sister has it too) but thanks to Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetic Clinic, I can have clearer and healthier back skin! 🙂

Dr SM Yuen suggested the same treatment as I did for my face, namely the Silk Peel Treatment and the Vit C treatment. Read all about treatments in detail as I blogged about in my previous post here. If you haven’t, also check out my first experience and product review here.

I found the back facial to be really enjoyable. It was less than an hour and my back felt very thoroughly cleansed from the Silk Peel treatment and super hydrated from the Vit-C treatment. It was definitely a treat (pun-intended) for my back! 🙂

Not very comfortable to show you my “sexy back” since it’s un-sexy with the acne scars, hahaha, so here’s 2 selfies I took post-treatment! 😛

Thanks to Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetic Clinic, I am enjoying clearer and healthier skin on my face and back! 🙂

For your convenience, here’s the details of the clinic!

Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic by Dr SM Yuen

391B Orchard Road #13-10/10A

Ngee Ann City Tower B

Singapore 238874

Tel: (65) 6556 0829 Fax: (65) 6556 081

Patient Care Hotline (SMS only) : 9862 9765

Email: dr.smyuen@atlasmedicalclinic.com

Website: www.atlasmedicalclinic.com

Simply quote my blog name “Enabalista” when you call, Sms or email them to get readers’ rates.

That is all I have for this session, let me know if you have any questions!

Special thank you to Dr SM Yuen and Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic for making this post possible.

Ena

Inspiring, Lifestyle, Travel

Wanderlust Strikes

October 8, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Lately I think about the travels I’ve had abroad and a very strong urge of wanderlust strikes. I was very fortunate to travel to Japan, Hong Kong & London last year and this year I haven’t been abroad except for Malaysia…

I want to go to Paris, Italy (again) and Taiwan…

Let me leave you with a quote and pictures from my travels last year.

The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page.

Xoxo
Ena

Lifestyle

One Pretty Baby

October 7, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

I just read about the news that Blake Lively is expecting a baby with Ryan Reynolds and honestly it’s really exciting because watching her for years on Gossip Girl as the sexy Serena Van Der Woodsen and now she’s gonna be a mother… It’s almost surreal as much as I am elated and excited along with all Gossip Girl fans as well. One thing’s for sure, the baby is definitely gonna be good lookin’ . Congratulations Lively & Reynolds! Check out Serena’s pregnancy announcement on her own US site, Preserve here.

Photos credits and taken from Preserve site.

x
Ena

Lifestyle

Meet The Minister of Evil @ USS Halloween Horror Night !

October 3, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies!

Possibly my first invite sealed by wax… So romantic, no? 😛

If you follow me on Instagram @ena_teo, you might recall seeing a post of this pic, the event invite for the media previous for USS’s Halloween Horror Night 4 #HHN4. That, my dear, was back in July. IKR, where has all the time gone? 😛

Attended the event with Sheena & Hong Peng!

And we arrived, at the theatre within USS to catch the ceremony~

Check out the impressive larger than life relief on the walls… Not quite sure what it means, except for something like the elevation of a man that represents drama/theatre with the mask in his hands? Let me know if you know what this image is about! 🙂

Sheena checking out the super tall “bodyguard” who’s at least 1.9m tall! Super tall, no joke!

Then the new Minister, the lead of the HHN4 plot arrives and the cameras won’t stop clicking away~~~!

Check out this no-nonsense, stern face!

A full body shot.

These girls kept trying to make him laugh, and he was seriously into his job and didn’t break a smile at all. Very impressive.

Then comes Mr Super-tall-bodyguard comes to put back his cape and ending the photo ceremony and we were ushered into the theatre…

The drama doesn’t end here… watch part 2:

Here are the details of the Halloween Haunted Night! Bigger & SCARIER. >.<

The Minister of Evil returns… with horns on his head! :O

After which we had dinner reception at KT’s Grill which was a very old western styled restaurant, very quaint! I like. It’s like we were transported to the 19th century.. Plus it was all Halloween themed food, it was so cute and awesome. 🙂

We left around 8+ going 9pm… One of the last to leave the USS compounds.. Took some shots of the place at night! Then we also caught the fireworks! Totally unplanned! It was truly an awesome evening. 🙂 Ending off the evening with the beautiful night view by the waters…

I’ll be attending the HHN4 this weekend and am getting equal parts excited and scared! HAHA. 😛

If you haven’t, grab your tickets here! I highly recommend you to go with your BF/GF, BFF or siblings! Everyone get scared together and hug each other. 😉

There are ongoing promotions, check out the promotions page here. Here’s an excerpt:

Tickets running out fast, grab them whilst stocks last! 😛

You may visit the HHN4 page here.
Watch a video (which I haven’t watched yet btw hahaha) of the event here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpA0SCQXbPM

Happy Halloween in advance folks! 😛

Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

John Frieda Blowout @ Next Salon

October 2, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies!

A while back, I was invited down for John Frieda’s Ultimate Blowout at Next Salon in early August.

I’ll let the pics do the talkin’! 😉

Arrived at Next Salon at Ion on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, welcomed with a glass of green tea~

Check out all the relevant hashtags and accounts related to the event on Instagram: #JohnFriedaSG #JFSHairTransformation #JohnFriedaHair @JohnFriedaSG @NextTheSalon

Checking out the John Frieda Frizz Ease Original 6 Effects Serum touted to have 1 sold every 30 seconds. Wow.

A close up of my flat / rebonded hair before the wash & blowout! 🙂

Couldn’t take pics whilst my hair was washed and treated to John Frieda Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight range. Nonetheless it was undoubtedly a great experience! It was relaxing, aromatic and gentle. You don’t have to worry about this range being too harsh on the hair because the shampoo, conditioner and masque was definitely gentle! I can’t say how much it helps to straighten hair since mine’s already rebonded, but I definitely can tell it helps my hair to be frizz free. Plus the Frizz Ease range promises straight styling results for up to 24 hours. 😉

Thanks to Jerlene of MusicalHouses for taking shots of me whilst the hair stylist was doing my hair! :*

We took a group pic with Andrea, yes whilst Leanne and my hair were done mid way, before Jerlene left!

A #wefie with Leng (hope I got her name right!) with the beautiful curls thanks to her awesome skills!

The set of John Frieda Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight products I brought home, from L-R:
1. Frieda Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Shampoo, $15.90
2.Frieda Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Intensive Masque, $16.90
3.Frieda Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Original 6 Effects Serum, $16.90
4.Frieda Frizz Ease Flawlessly Straight Conditioner, $15.90
Products are available selected Watsons, Guardian & Cold Storage outlets.

To be honest, I’m not a curls kinda girl (hence the frizz ease flawlessly straight range preference, hahaha), but it’s nice to have curls for a special event. 🙂

Here with Leanne and Andrea!

Leanne seems awfully excited, doesn’t she? ^^

And a group pic with the really handsome & charming Dexter Ng of Next Salon. IMO he looks so much like Bryan the Mediacorp host and actor!

For your reference this is how Bryan looks like, the one seated down (photo taken from Next Salon FB page):
Thanks John Frieda SG for inviting me down and goodies and thanks Next Salon for the awesome blowout!

Congrats to John Frieda SG for these Cosmopolitan Approved / Awarded Products!

For those who are keen, here’s Next Salon details:

2 Orchard Turn #03-19 ION Orchard
Singapore 238801
Tel: 6509 0330
Opening: 10am-9pm

Follow them for their latest updates!
John Frieda SG Facebook
Next Hair Salon @ Ion Orchard Facebook

Thanks for reading! Share with me your thoughts if you’re using John Frieda products. 😉

Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

Detox & Hydrate with Eumora The Moor Bar with Hma Factor

September 28, 2014 Ena Teo 4 Comments

UPDATE
You can get a FREE trial now from www.FreeEumora.com with a small shipping and handling charge. 😉

Hi Lovelies! <3

How have you all been? I hope your weekend was fine, as was mine~ 😀

Today I’m sharing about a new skincare product that I’ve been using and enjoying; a facial bar to be exact!

Pre & First Impressions

When I was first invited via email to review this skincare product, I was not expecting to come to enjoy using the facial bar as I am now. As most of my skincare products, especially cleansers, come in a tube or modern plastic dispenser of some sort! Facial bar, ala LUX-style bars are meant for body soaps, not for facial cleansing, right? Well, I thought wrong. And I’m also glad to be able to report and share with you all why I enjoy using this soap bar! Read on for my review, then I will share with you just exactly what’s in this unique facial bar (marketing info. and ingredients benefits etc) that makes it effective and enjoyable to me. 😉

My Eumora bars came in an elegant Europe-style box with baroque print details, lovely isn’t it?
The Eumora bar set do not come with the plastic holder, but it will be necessary! 🙂

Close up of the box; Eumora The Moor Bar with Hma Factor.

4 small Eumora facial bars nicely packed within! Love it, reminds me of chocolates/snacks. 😛This is how the facial bar looks like, a milk chocolate colour bar. Incase you’re wondering and hungry, it’s not edible, lol. 😛

My Review of Eumora The Moor Bar with Hma Factor

After using the Eumora The Moor Bar with Hma Factor for two weeks, in the day and evening, the very first thing I noticed is how my face has a visible shine right after using it. Its hydrating factor is definitely something worth raving about. Imma gonna insert a photo of yours truly, bare face, right after using it:

Bare face, cleansed and no that is not my facial oil shine on my nose and forehead… it’s a legit and visible shine every time after I use the bar! No photoshop or filter for this pic either! When I started using the facial bar, I was very impressed with the shine on my face after cleansing, I would look at my face in the mirror and go “wow”, this stuff is really hydrating!

So in addition to the cleansing and hydration effect of this facial bar, what I like is that it gently cleanses without any taut feeling after, so I know that it doesn’t strip my face off the necessary oil. In case you don’t know, if we strip our face of the good oils, it will cause our skin to churn out more oil. So to gently cleanse your face without stripping it completely off oil is better for your skin in the long run! The facial bar is fragrance free. To use, you will have to wash your hands, lather the soap bar in your hands and then spread and leave the lather on your face for 3 minutes before washing it off with water after.

A note of caution, you might experience a healing crisis, as in a breakout after using this product as it helps you to expel the toxins in the body. So don’t worry and it is normal.

Here’s a clear Directions for use diagram:

I will recommend people with normal to oily and acne prone skin to use this. People with dry skin should also use this. 🙂

So just what goes into this facial bar that makes it hydrating and unique as I mentioned?

1. Moor

Natural Nutrient Rich Organic Mud from Europe

Moor has been used for well being for at least 2,000 years.
The Romans prized it for its health and strength promoting qualities,
even Cleopatra was reputed to have indulged in Moor as part of her beauty regimen.

Benefits

Reacts Fast

Antiseptic

Detoxifying

Anti Inflammatory (Great for acne skin)

Wow! Sounds impressive isn’t it?

In case you think Cleopatra is merely a Shakespearean character ala in Anthony & Cleopatra, she really did exist.

A cinematic portrayal of Anthony & Cleopatra.

Cleopatra VII Philopator (Greek: Κλεοπάτρα Φιλοπάτωρ; Late 69 BC^[1] – August 12, 30 BC), known to history as Cleopatra, was the last active pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, only shortly survived by her son, Caesarion as pharaoh. The name Cleopatra is derived from the Greek name Κλεοπατρα (Kleopatra) which meant “glory of the father” in the feminine form, derived from κλεος (kleos) “glory” combined with πατρος (patros) “of the father” (the masculine form would be Kleopatros Κλεοπατρος).^[2]^[3]. – Wikipedia.

Wait a minute, let me fact check if Cleopatra really did use Moor mud, I mean, she lived so many years ago… Is it just a marketing gimmick to name drop a classic Egyptian beauty to sell a modern day product? 😛

Source 1:

According to this Spa shop, Queen Cleopatra took regular Mud and Milk Baths as her beauty ritual!

Source 2: Ehow.com

Therapeutic mud often comes from areas around mineral springs, and the high mineral content of the mud is regarded as one the main reasons for its beneficial effects.Cleopatra is said to have prized it so highly as a beauty treatment that she persuaded Mark Anthony to conquer the region and present it to her as a gift. Like seriously? Wow! The power of Cleopatra…

Source 3: WiseGeek.com

Moor mud is an organic peat substance formed by the decomposition of a variety of plants over a very long period of time. Extracted from the moorlands of Central Europe, it is a black paste that dissolves easily in water and has a high concentration of amino acids, minerals, plant hormones and vitamins. This mud has been valued for its beautifying and therapeutic properties from ancient times to the present day. It was used by the Romans and the Egyptians; Queen Cleopatra apparently took regular mud dips when she wasn’t bathing in milk. In modern times, people can avail themselves of this mud in spas and health centers, or purchase it for home use from health stores and online health therapy sites.

The unique healing properties of this mud have been used to treat a variety of human and animal ailments. The mud has been found to relieve suffering associated with arthritis and rheumatism, soothe muscle aches and reduce joint swellings, and stimulate the immune system. Being an antibiotic and astringent, the mud has a cleansing effect on skin and is used in skin care as a facial or an entire body pack. Moor mud treatment improves circulation, staves off wrinkles and gives the skin a healthy glow. It is often used to treat skin problems like acne, eczema andpsoriasiso.

Ok, so this Moor Mud thing is legit good for the skin and has healing properties, whether or not Cleopatra was so famously known to have used it in her beauty rituals.

2. MicroAlgae aka Chlorella Sorokiniana

(Sounds like a mix of Japanese and Brazil, lol)

Rich in Vitamin B1, B2, B12 and niacin which can increase the skin’s energy and protect the skin to stay away from all kinds of pressure (I think it means the radicals/pollutants in the air).

Benefits includes:
Deep moisturizing action (So this is what deeply hydrates and give me the shine after using it!)
Strengthens defense qualities of the skin barrier.
Gives extraordinary softness and brightness.

Also reviewed by New Straits Times Paper journalist!

UPDATE
You can get a FREE trial now from www.FreeEumora.com with a small shipping and handling charge. 😉

Thank you for reading~

Ena

Beauty

Elizabeth Arden’s Magical 8 Hour Cream

September 15, 2014 Ena Teo 4 Comments

I didn’t say it.

American actress Amanda Peet‘s the one who said “Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream is like a magical ointment; it’s for cuticles, it’s for everything.”

And I couldn’t agree more.

You might remember seeing my previous post on Elizabeth Arden’s Blogger Launch for their latest fragrance and 5 min home facial. It was also when the VP Ficarelli insisted that we also be sent a tube of Elizabeth Arden Best Seller 8 Hour Cream so that we can experience and attest to the magic of this 8 Hour Cream so beloved by celebrities and everyday women alike.

I know, you’re probably thinking that Ena (yes, I do call myself by third person sometimes, lol) is totes over-selling this EA 8 Hour cream right here. But you know how each beauty brand has their something-something claim to fame and/or their skincare classic that’s a HG of cult status? Lest it be known that you’re an ignorant woman of skincare (like I was before I was educated by Mr Ficarelli, lol) the 8 Hour Cream is synonymous with the woman and brand Elizabeth Arden:

Eight Hour® Cream was created more than seventy years ago, in 1930, by Miss Arden herself and was the first ever cosmetic product to bear the Elizabeth Arden name.

The cream was so effective in its debut, that Miss Arden used it to sooth her thoroughbred horses’ bruises. The product name, ‘Eight Hour® Cream‘, takes its inspiration from a loyal customer who claimed that the cream helped to heal her son’s scraped knee in just eight hours.

Since its debut, Eight Hour® Cream has escalated to near cult status. Testimonials from customers attest to the product’s miraculous healing capabilities. Its wonderful versatility also makes this product a favorite of models and make-up artists alike. – Source Credit here.

I just love reading beauty brand history! It’s always inspiring reading about enterprising women creating their own beauty brands such as Estee Lauder, EM by Michelle Phan, Tory Burr.

What the brand history excerpt didn’t include but the information I have from the kind folks from EA Singapore is that
the Eight Hour Cream that was created in 1930 to soothe skin became an instant and overwhelming success. What made/and still makes it so effective is an combination petrolatum*, a skin-soothing beta-hydroxy** in one of its first cosmetics uses, and vitamin E.

*Petrolatum Wikipedia
**the term beta hydroxy acid refers specifically to salicylic acid, which is used in some “anti-aging” creams and acne treatments. Credits Wikipedia.

So as promised, the EA 8 Hour cream did reach my home, with a handwritten note no less:

More specifically, the product is called Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant.

This skincare classic smoothes and softens skin. Protects against and helps alleviate symptoms of chapping, peeling and windburn due to dryness from exposure to the elements.

The benefits of using this includes:
– Helps protect, soothe and moisturize skin.
– Soothes and comforts minor weather burns, scrapes and abrasions.

What they didn’t say is that it’s basically an all in 1 cream for most (I can’t claim all because I can’t prove it, lol) skin issues. I can attest that I had an issue of my lower left eye area hurting due to excessive rubbing (I promise I don’t usually do it, it was that once!) and I had no clue what to apply that would help speed up the recovery. So I used the 8 Hour Cream Skin Protectant, and it worked. The formulation of this cream is more like a honey coloured, scented & consistency ointment. I personally don’t really rely on creams/ointments for my skin, rather I prefer lightweight cream lotions on my limbs which I also only put in the night. So I didn’t find that many uses (yet) for this 8 Hour Cream.

What my sister did find, is that this 8 Hour Cream Skin Protectant helps her with reducing the itch she gets from spots /areas due to eczema:

She was 100% skeptical, until she used it, lol.

While my sister and I are new converts to this cream, my friends Clarabel & Smita are long lovers:

In the event that you do decided to invest in a tube of this miracle 8 Hour Cream, know that in addition to the suggestions above, women around the world have also used it to
Refresh the skin from jet lag. Shape brows. Revitalize shine. Soothe hands. Nails. Knees. Ankles. Toes. This remarkable cream promotes healing for dry skin and seals in moisture. Use it whenever you need, as often as you like.

The Eight Hour Cream range also offers Sunscreen, Lip Balm, Hand Treatment, Daily Moisturizer. Prices range from SGD$33-51, available in stores here. For more info. visit their site here.

Now I’ve got to ask my sister for the 8 Hour cream, I’ve been told by my last manicurist that my finger cuticles are a little dry and I should apply an ointment to keep it moist. 😉

Thanks Elizabeth Arden Singapore for the magical 8 hour cream!

Do you use the 8 Hour Cream? Let me know your experience in the comments below!

Ena

Fashion, Lifestyle

Sans & Sans Delivers Classic Looks with a Twist

September 8, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies!

A while back I’ve had the pleasure to be invited down for Sans & Sans’ fashion show which I unfortunately couldn’t make it to due to a clash of schedules. However I did pay a visit to their cozy boutique at Marina Square Shopping Mall to pick out a few items.

Perhaps you don’t frequent Marina Square Shopping Mall and haven’t had the chance to check out this boutique before. So allow me to introduce the Sans & Sans brand!

Sans & Sans is a homegrown (Singapore) label and it’s a brand built on the rich oriental heritage to cater to the sophisticated customers today. Think Shanghai Tang, but in a more affordable bracket.

Without further ado, check out the store:

The overall vibe of the store’s decor concept is Modernity meets Heritage, as contemporary chic apparels and accessories juxtapose against vintage-style furnishing. The experience of ruffling through the collection is both exciting and cozy.

Items are also thematically arranged to colours and styles.Here you have the earthy browns, beige and green colours.

One can expect new arrivals each week, accessories and bags are sourced from all over Asia.

A very cute hat stand with some of the hats available for sale.

Now for the looks I styled whilst I was there!

I matched a blue collared white long sleeved top with what I call the Sherlock Holmes style pants for a formal look, one that exudes British sensibilities, don’t you agree?

Here in the same top with a cute asymmetrical skort (skirt shorts) which is one of the 2 items I love. Do you ever feel that you keep wearing an item over and over again because it fits so well and you love it that much? That’s exactly how I feel with this pair of skorts. Major love, guys.

Proof of major Sans & Sans skorts lovin’. @ena_teo on insta, guys. 😉

This, guys, is my current favourite blazer.

Wearing the grey version so you can see the beautiful fit and detailing of this piece.

Lastly in this white and black striped blazer (don’t mind my love for jackets/blazers, lol). Whilst this look will be perfect for Derby fashion at the horse races, it’s equally fitting in the board room as well. That’s what I love about Sans & Sans, their apparels and picks are able to bring you from the office in the day to a casual party with your friends later in the night.

As you can tell, I tend to pick out the black and white tones in the looks above, for a more balance view of the variety and styles that Sans & Sans offers, check out these looks, featuring my sweet and lovely fellow blogger Gwen:
Now, don’t you agree that you could totally sashay out of the corporate building into any cocktail party with any of the looks above?

Visit Sans & Sans stores:
#02-342/343, Marina Square Shopping Mall
Tel: 6337 8909
#02-04/05, Orchard Central
Visit www.sans-sans.com.sg

Thank you Sans & Sans Singapore for the invite and pieces.

Ena

Beauty, Fashion

Watch Blake Lively Ooze with Confidence in Gucci Premiere EDT

September 4, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Are you a lover of fragrance and looking for a scent that’s empowering yet sufficiently delicate for everyday wear?

Look no further. This year, Gucci introduces their Gucci Premiere Eau De Toilette, which is a lighter, brighter and more delicate incarnate of the signature Gucci Premiere.

The Gucci Premiere fragrance range takes its inspiration from the Gucci Premiere couture collection that debuted at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival. The luxurious couture gowns have been created to dress the likes of Hollywood starlets such as Jessica Alba, Cameron Dias and Li Bing Bing.

The face of Gucci Premiere, Blake Lively reprises her role for the new and softer Eau de Toilette. Blake Lively is no stranger to the Hollywood scene since her entry as the sexy and remarkable Serena Van Der Woodsen of Gossip Girl fame. The image that Lively portrays in and out of the show is consistently attractive and show-stopping, further heightened by her much talked about romance and marriage with Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds.

While adhering absolutely to the beautiful fragrance silhouette of the original Eau de Parfum, Gucci Première Eau de Toilette has a new bold brightness – radiant flowers and sparkling citrus notes bring a new lightness to the fragrance. The initial bloom triggers a luminous elegance and effervescence, the orange blossom and the light citrus oils combine to give you a sensation that suggests the pouring of a cold bottle of vintage champagne into a tall, elegant glass. The elegant sparkle of the top notes slowly yield to the radiant white flowers at the heart of the fragrance of freesia, jasmine and soft Bulgarian rose. As the fragrances dries on skin, the subtle but tenacious warmth of leather, patchouli and musky notes complete the fragrance’s captivating charisma.

Watch the campaign for the launch of the new Gucci Première Eau de Toilette starring Blake Lively, doing what she does best; sashaying in the light with sensual elegance while oozing with confidence. You’re welcome. 😉

Did you enjoy this video clip like I did? 😉

Ena

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Beauty

My First Visit to Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic

August 28, 2014 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Hi Lovelies!

Last week I was invited down and I had my first visit and consultation session at Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic by Dr SM Yuen and I’m here to share with you my experience!

Upon entering I had to fill in my particulars and a form with questions about my health, my skin concerns and past experiences (if any) with aesthetics treatments.

After which I was ushered into a room to change into a spa towel (towel wrapped around body) so that it can facilitate the consultation as I wanted to consult Dr Yuen about the treatments for my back acne / scars.

The consultation with Dr Yuen went very smoothly, after a short introduction and expressing my skin concerns (dull skin, large pores around nose, mild acne / pimples). Dr Yuen suggested the Silk Peel treatment to maintain and rejuvenate my skin. I am quite excited to go through the first session scheduled next week and I’ll be back to report about it. 😉 Additionally I’ll also be starting on a new clinical skincare system, designed by Dr Yuen himself; the Rose 2 system which is hydrating and gentle:

From left to right: Hydra Relief, Skin Perfecting Moisturizer ($89), Splash Away Gentle Purifying Cleanser($69), UV shield SPF 30 PA+++($69).

I have started using the system since the visit, for a few days now and I am really loving the moisturizer. It’s liquid gel and very hydrating. I enjoy using the cleanser as well as it can double up to remove light make up so it’s super helpful now that I’m in Malaysia for a short work trip and I forgot my make up cleanser. The formulation for UV shield / sunblock has room for improvement as it’s a tad dry and is best applied right after the moisturizer (while face is still moist) so that is smoother. However what’s great about it is that it can double up as a make up base for me, and after a day’s wear my face isn’t oily, which can be in Singapore’s humid weather.

A little more about Dr Yuen, he started Atlas Medical Clinic about 6 years ago and this is the wall of certification of his degrees and skills acquired over the years. A lot of his skills are acquired from Korean aesthetic doctors so he adopted a Korean style of aesthetic treatments and skincare, which tends to be gentle and refined.

Atlas Medical Clinic was also awarded Best for Overall Skin Rejuvenation Treatment.

Another line of skincare is BeBePu, gentle for acne prone skin and eczema skin types.

For your convenience, here’s the details of the clinic! 😉

Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic by Dr SM Yuen

391B Orchard Road #13-10/10A

Ngee Ann City Tower B

Singapore 238874

Tel: (65) 6556 0829 Fax: (65) 6556 081

Patient Care Hotline (SMS only) : 9862 9765

Email: dr.smyuen@atlasmedicalclinic.com

Website: www.atlasmedicalclinic.com

Simply quote my blog name “Enabalista” when you call, Sms or email them to get readers’ rates. 😉

That is all I have for this session, let me know if you have any questions!

Special thank you to Dr Yuen and Zann from Atlas Medical Laser & Aesthetics Clinic for making this post possible. 🙂

Ena

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