Honest, Unsponsored Review of Hello Kitty Orchid Garden Cafe Singapore

Five solid months after the grand opening of the first Hello Kitty cafe in Singapore - Hello Kitty Orchid Garden Cafe at Changi Airport, I thought it would be a good time for an ex-Hello Kitty fan to visit her old friend since the hype would have died down by now.

Well, not really. Hello Kitty is not my friend.

I went mainly because I am picking up someone from the airport, and it's the only prominent cafe I have not dined in at the airport. Also because I think I need some cute photos on Instagram, because my recent IG wall has been plastered with mainly my selfies and I am bored looking at my face. 

Apologies, my photos in this post are horribly-taken by iPhone, because I wasn't prepared to do any blog reviews so I did not bring along my DSLR. Eventually I still decided to review because when I did an online search of blog reviews of this cafe, I saw that many of them were sponsored. I believe there is a sizeable online community, especially overseas tourists, out there wanting real, honest non-sponsored reviews of this inaugural Hello Kitty Singapore cafe. And that's where I come in.

As a beauty blogger, I usually reject doing food reviews, especially sponsored food reviews. I mean, I have nothing against free food but I REALLY enjoy my food...and I don't want to spend half an hour fussing about taking amazing photos and end up eating cold food, unable to totally enjoy the meal. 

Bringing a kitty out to meet another!

Anna Sui Roses 1-Day Disposable Color Contact Lenses Review (Promo Code at the end!)

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You'd have heard of and seen Anna Sui makeup, Anna Sui fashion eyewear but have you tried Anna Sui contact lenses? 

Thanks to the generosity of Spectacle Hut Singapore, I get to lay my hands on these super gorgeous Anna Sui Roses 1-Day Disposable Color Contact Lenses! I believe these have been around in Japan and Hong Kong since last year but it's only recently Spectacle Hut Singapore brought these pretties into Singapore.

 

With Anna Sui's signature rose patterns, these fashion circle lenses are an elegant complement to your MOTD. They come in various power (ranging from 0-800 degrees), so it's awesome for myopic people like myself.

In Singapore, Anna Sui Roses 1-Day Disposable Color Contact Lenses are available exclusively at Spectacle Hut for SGD25 per box of 10 daily disposables. Available in black, grey, brown and purple. My personal favourites are purple and grey, as pictured below.

 

Anna Sui Roses Disposable Contact Lenses in PURPLE - Day Look

Confessions of a Blogger (1): Bitchiest, Funniest, Jaw-dropping Remarks Overheard at Media Events

Hi lovelies!

Thanks to my insomnia (again), I finished re-reading all of my previous blog posts and realised that I have been too focused on beauty product reviews recently and kinda lost some personal touch on this blog?

As you probably already knew, I started this blog due to passion in all things beautiful. And it will pain me (not to mention, cause me further insomnia) should I one day lose my initial fervour. Keeping things real yet diplomatic (and sometimes entertaining. Haha.) will be my lifelong pursuit…both in life and on this blog. Heh.  

#I_Sompa #ISwearOnMyTOMFORDLipstick

However, today I want to write about something more light-hearted (and slightly juicy). Having been in the bloggersphere/social media industry for slightly less than two years, I am very thankful to be blessed with many socialising opportunities at media events such as new product launches, blogger parties, fashion shows, makeup/makeover events, etc. Rubbing shoulders with celebrities, popular media & online personalities, CEOs/founders of huge beauty companies – all of this wasn’t part of the reason why I started the blog, but I guessed I lucked out to be regularly experiencing these via blogging. (In my past work industries, the professional profiles I met are mostly academics, politicians, lawyers, aviators and business owners. Well, let’s save those old-school stories for another time.)

Being part of the social media scene has definitely opened my eyes wider. There are just so many interesting sights & sounds to share with you guys…which I did of course - on Snapchat and Instagram Stories. BUT…what you haven’t heard are some of the most hilarious jokes, rudest remarks, super entertaining banter overheard at events. Many of those were generously targeted at me during conversations. Some were unfortunately thrown at other people.

I hope they didn’t take it too hard, like how I did...NOT.

(LOL. Actually I just didn’t know how to feel and what to make of it. *shrugs)

Disclaimer: No malicious intent for sharing this. Purely for entertainment purposes only.

Funny, Bitchy Remarks and Eye-rolling Situations at Media Events

Philosophy Take A Deep Breath Oxygenating Gel Cream Review

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It is the time of haze (thanks to our neighbouring country Indonesia's forest fires) for Singapore again. To combat this phenomenon, I am thankful to Philosophy Singapore for sending me their Take A Deep Breath Oxygenating Gel Cream and Oxygenating Eye Gel Cream to help build up defenses for my dull, troubled skin.

As suggested by its name, this new Philosophy range offers an exclusive clean-air technology ™, where "skin receives the oxygen delivery it needs to breathe freely"; in addition, the formula also includes a patented blend of antioxidants and anti-pollutants helps neutralize damaging free radicals. skin is left feeling stronger and fresher, looking healthy and radiant.

Disclaimer: I used these products for less than 10 days, and inconsistently so; as a result, I shall only offer my first impressions & brief opinions here, unlike my usual detailed reviews.

YSL Couture Palette Collector Mon Paris : Review, Swatches, MOTD.

Woohoo! Time for Fall collection limited edition beauty buys again! YSL 2016 Fall Collection has many beautiful collectibles this year. Check out some of my picks HERE on Instagram.

YSL newly launched a Paris-inspired theme of products that consist of eyeshadow palette and perfume. Mon Paris Eyeshadow Palette is one that many beauty junkies are on the waiting list for... but is it worth the wait?  Let's see....

Mon Paris Limited Edition eyeshadow palette is a spin-off (or should I say addition) from their Mon Paris Parfum.

Currently, if  you purchase Mon Paris Limited Edition eyeshadow palette, you will receive a miniature sample of Mon Paris Parfum, as shot in my first photo above. (Whilst stocks lasts!)

Review of Clio Kill Cover Stamping Foundation SPF50+ PA+++

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First stamping foundation in a compact - CLIO's latest release stirred up some fairy dust in the beauty community recently.

"It is not a cushion."

As the box is first opened, that catchy phrase just catches your attention. (Yes! I love liquid foundies more than BB cushion actually, so this is just awesome.)

Review of KLARITY™ Oxymud™ Cacao Cleanse and Renewal Mask and Diamond Glow™ Overnight Masque

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Summer is the season when many skin problems surfaced - I was not spared from this either. Been having a lot of trouble with my facial complexion these days, yet was too busy to go for a professional deep cleansing facial at the salon.

Thanks to Klarity who came to my rescue!

When Klarity is mentioned, the first thought that comes to mind has got to be their best-selling Lasertox™ CC Miracle White Lotion that gained so much popularity within months of launch! I personally loved it heaps, since its first launch on 2014.

In case you have not tried this before... this is a miracle lotion, no kidding!

A quick background of Klarity - founded in Singapore, it is the first Halal-certified functional skin care in Singapore. Their brand philosophy is to provide functional skin care solutions with no down time, non-invasive and skin friendly ingredients - no paraben! Klarity products are formulated in Singapore, with technology from France and made in Korea, thus quality can be assured.

Recently, Klarity launched their new masking products! (And these products could well be a great home alternative to a salon facial!)