Hello Provence

I am a self professed carbo lover - bread, rice, pastry, noodles. I love them all, esp bread and rice <3 <3 <3

Provence is a unique Japanese style bakery and cafe in Singapore. Every piece of bread in Provence is hand-made from scratch whole-heartedly by our dedicated bakers. It is evident in every bite. While many conventional bakeries in Singapore would purchase mass produced or factory backed to sell in their shop and others would simply get ready-mixed frozen dough from factories to bake in their shop. Provence on the other hand is fully equipped with necessary baking tools for in-house made-from-scratch products so you get only the freshest bread hot off the oven.

Provence is simply the best! A must-go stop every time I am at Vivocity.

Wassant: “These little breads are anything but boring. Soft and fluffy, sweet and tasty, a favourite for all ages.” They are mini soft breads available in chocolate, cream and kaya flavour. Wassant is Provence's signature bread which you can't find in any other bakery shops.

Totally in love with Provence's choco wassant. and because everyone in the family love the bread so much, i have to bring home at least 20 pieces of wassants each time. hehe :p

The bread is so soft that it seems like its melting in my mouth. Super addictive that i can finish eating 3 wassants at one go.

With quality however comes a price and the bread is probably one of the priciest I've encountered - $6.40 for 10 pieces of wassants.

Vivocity Shop
1 Harbourfront Walk #B2-06 Vivocity
Tel: 63768002

Yesterday Once More - 怀念的

I heart 1990s songs :)

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SUPER love ah mei's strong and powerful vocals. If you haven hear her sing live, then i urge you buy tickets for her coming concert. her live performance rockz and there's no reason why you should miss it.

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High ..... 翻天! must-sing song in KTV!!

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Aaron Kwok = King of Stage!! Can you still remember the hand movements in his music video?

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i like her attitude to the max! very happy that she's back onto the stage again :)

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awwww.. still remember how all the girls go gaga over backstreet boys.

Nivea-Goodbye Cellulite Gel Cream

"Cellulite has become one of the most hated female conditions in recent years especially amongst those who are generally slim; the thighs and buttocks might be the main areas that experience this but it can actually be found anywhere. Millions of women, all ages and weights, are affected by cellulite. Cellulite develops in a series of steps caused by damage to our lymphatic drainage system due to poor diet and digestion, lack of sufficient protein in the diet, lack of exercise, accumulation of toxins, repeated weight loss/gain, hormone imbalance, aging and/or a toxic liver."

*credit to articlesbase.com

Sad to say, I'm one of the girls facing cellulite problems. Argh.. hate to admit it, but thats the fact which i can't deny. I started having cellulite problems when i'm around 22 - thats like 2 years ago. I didn't know what i can do. Neither do i know that it can be "cured". Recently, RF introduced Nivea Goodbye Cellulite Gel Cream to me. I decided to give it a try since it worked pretty well on her.

Description Good-bye cellulite, good-bye extra massage!The latest anti-cellulite innovation from NIVEA Research: Nivea Good-bye Cellulite Gel-Cream with the highly effective, natural Lotus extract. It visibly reduces the appearance of cellulite - even without extra massgage. How does the innovative NIVEA formula work?NIVEA research has now developed the unique combination of the two active ingredients Lotus Extract and L-Carnitine. Proven results: - After 2 weeks, 88% of women confirmed that the gel makes their skin more beautiful*. The skin is noticeably toned and smooth. - After 3 weeks, the signs of cellulite on the skin are visibly reduced even without extra massage**. Recommended Usage: Smooth daily onto the respective body parts - thighs, buttocks and belly.

I have been using this product twice a day, for almost a month. All I did was to spend 5 minutes massaging the gel cream over my upper thighs after bathing.

Nivea-Goodbye Cellulite Gel Cream is a refreshing light gel with very enticing sent. It is non-sticky but a little wet when first applied. I would recommend that you massage the gel cream till it gets fully absorbed into the skin.

I won't say the cream is completely effective leaving me dimple-free, but it  does help to get rid of a considerable portion of cellulite, making my skin look healthier. The dimpled skin on my upper thighs are now a lot less visible and is smoother and more silky than before. I have become more confident after using Nivea Goodbye Cellulite Gel Cream and can now wear short shorts without feeling uncomfortable that my cellulites are showing.

I highly recommend you get one tube if you suffer from cellulite too.

its a must to make friends with creative people

don't you agree? creative people never fail to WOW people, whether its their idea, projects, presentation, jokes and what have you.

Kotex has recently WOW-ed many ladies, including myself by coming up with designed pads. pads in the market now no longer come in the same presentation. yes, kotex pads can now be associated with terms such as pretty, fun, colorful, comfort, trendy :) oh, did i mention how much i like kotex pads. I love how they absorb extremely well without compromising comfort!!

There are six different prints available, three each falling into two categories: Indie Chic and Girl-Next-Door.

Whats more? You can now design your own pads!!! you never know, you might be the one bringing home the ipad!

How To Enter

There are 2 ways to enter Create your WOW contest:

1. Create and Submit a WOW DesignTo create and submit a design in the Create your WOW contest, participants must go to iKnowMovement Facebook(www.facebook.com/iknowmovement) page and complete the steps below:
   
   
   
   1. Click on "Like" on the iKnowMovement page
   
   
   2. Follow the link to the promotion tab "CreateYourWOW"
   
   
   3. Access Create Your WOW app
   
   
   4. Click on "Create" at the top navigation of Create Your WOW app
   
   
   5. Create your WOW Design and submit
   
   
   6. Enter valid particulars
   
   Participant can submit any number of design entries, but only one design entry per participant can qualify for prizes in each category.


2. Vote for a WOW DesignTo vote for a design in the Create your WOW contest, participants must go to iKnowMovement Facebook(www.facebook.com/iknowmovement) page and complete the steps below:
   
   
   
   1. Click on "Like" on the iKnowMovement page
   
   
   2. Follow the link to the promotion tab "CreateYourWOW"
   
   
   3. Access Create Your WOW app
   
   
   4. Go to gallery to view all WOW designs
   
   
   5. Click “Like” to vote for a design
   
   You can only vote for each participant once per day, even if the same participant has more than one design entry.

my designed pad :) i dont really like my pads to be stained. a red pad will camouflage everything? hahahha

anyway, heres some of the interesting designed pads i have seen.

Be a friend of Kotex, if you are not. I'm sure, you and kotex can be friends for a very long period of time.

Most Awesome BBQ Ever

Never expected a BBQ Party to be that good. Not only the company, but the food. Other than the usual BBQ food items like chicken wings, we bbq-ed squids, crayfish, crabs,live prawns, fish, clams etc. we even had oysters!!

if 8 in 1 didnt impress you enough

This time round, i'm introducing the 10-in-1 bb cream. yes, 10-in-1!! the Bio-Platinum BB Cream Plus Multi Effects SPF 25 PA/ ++.

Why buy the Bio-Platinum BB Cream Plus Multi Effects SPF 25 PA/ ++?

10 in 1 Multiple Efficacies:

• Revitalizes skin with platinum
• Whitening and skin brightening
• Fades pigmentation and spots
• Repairs and soothes skin
• Conceals and fades blemishes
• SPF25 PA/ ++ UV protection
• Nourishes and hydrates skin
• Strong anti-oxidation properties to reduce fine lines & wrinkles
• Creates a bright, healthy skin tone for radiant natural looking makeup
• Effective oil control for the whole day

*plus point: its only retailing at $32!!! for $32, you can save 10-20 minutes everyday. why not?

I often get questions like, why buy bb cream, is bb cream really that effective? will it cause break-outs etc?

Traditional foundation and base makeup requires many steps and the need to layer several different types of product on the skin, hence the coverage achieved is often unnatural-looking. BB Cream, on the other hand, revolutionized the concept of base makeup by simplifying the whole process, creating, natural, smooth but powerful coverage with just 1 product.

checkout how beatrice applies bb cream and how bb cream improves how she look <3

a piece of good news to share!!!

you can now redeem the bb cream samples for free!! and win prizes when you refer more than 20 friends to redeem the samples.

OPI Lincoln Park after Dark

Dark shades on nails is today's hottest beauty trend! Edgy yet elegant, dark nails are showing up everywhere. Choose from glamorous blacks, rich eggplants, luscious browns or deepest berries and keep nails short and well-groomed.

I love OPI for its good quality nail polish.  It is not only long lasting but also quick drying and chip resistant. All the important features of a good nail polish can be found in OPI nail polish range. That's probably one of the main reason why i have been purchasing so many bottles of nail polish from OPI.

Lincoln Park after Dark (The Chicago Collection) is perfect! It's an alluring deep purple that's almost, but yet not black. Honestly, the color is superb and look amazing on short nails :)

I use a base coat and two color coats then a top coat to have long lasting nail color. The nail polish goes on smooth and stays on perfect. On my toes they last 2 weeks without chipping and about a week on my hands.

Tips: Before applying the base coat, use a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover (preferably non-acetone) to ensure that the oily residue is removed from the nail bed. This simple step helps to ensure easier application.

x 8 : Multi-effect BB cream

OK....just a little knowledge sharing session on what BB cream is. The double B stands for Blemish Balm or Blemish Base. It was initially used by dermatologists to help laser surgery patients protect, soothe and refine highly sensitive skin while providing light coverage for post-laser scars, acne and other blemishes. It is getting extremely popular in asia!! BB cream can be used as a make-up base before foundation. Or some will just skip foundation alltogether as it already has tinted color.

I've been using Bio-essence Multi-effect BB cream for about 2 weeks & it's AMAZING!!! With its multiple functionality and convenience, we can now cut down on our makeup application time without compromising on looking good. It only takes 1 product and a mere 10 minutes to put on moisturizer, sun screen and foundation all at once.

Bio Multi-Effect BB Cream SPF 25/PA++ is created to meet the needs of busy modern women. It is uniquely blended with Bio Energy Fluid, Pollen extracts, Titanium Dioxide, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng and Angelica to nourish skin while providing superior protection against sun’s rays. Its light and smooth texture creates a natural flawless finish that does not need any touching up. With its strong oil control and moisturizing properties, your skin does not need any blotting throughout the day.

Multi-effect in what sense?

• Smooth velvety texture to provide a natural & flawless finishing


• Refines pores & whitens skin


• Provides long lasting hydration to prevent skin dryness & regulates oil secretion


• Nourishes skin with essential nutrients & mineral elements to revitalize skin


• Improves skin texture for smoother, softer, refined & fairer skin


• Protects skin from harmful UV rays with SPF25/PA++

Directions:

At the final step of your skincare regime, squeeze an adequate amount of content and apply evenly on your face. Lightly pat to avoid uneven patches.

Get yours now at $28 only!!



Rough skin? Large pores? With bio-essence multi-effect bb cream, worry no more. checkout how the bio-essence multi-effect bb cream covers the "large pores" of Ms. orange

tadah.. i only used a very small amount to spread onto the orange, cause i wanted to save more for myself.. hehehe

can you see it? Bio-essence multi-effect bb cream has the highest score among the 6 bb creams tested!! impressed!!!

now, a test on my own skin. tanned, freckles, visible veins.

apply a small amount. *this is too much for my hand. It is easy to blend. Color of the bb cream will become lighter after you blend it into your skin.

can you see it? can you see it?  It doesn’t look like much of anything when I put it on, but after it sits on my skin for a few minutes, all the freckles and visible veins become invisible. it gives my skin a gorgeous dewy glow and is not cakey at all. we can all have the "no makeup look". marvelous right!!

Hello Switzerland

oppx.. totally forgot about uploading these photos, hence the delay.

Duration: 9 days

It was our first backpack trip so we were very excited throughout the entire trip. The country is gorgeous.  Every single spot we have been to is beautiful. Even the air there is fresher. haha... The people are very nice and friendly too. All i can say is that it gives us a very different experience from previous travel trips. Yes, i fell in love with the country. <3