Luxury hotels are aplenty, why not check out Hotel de Art, it is Malaysia's first art themed boutique hotel in the city which makes it the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle city at an affordable pricing, you'll be in for a surprise as you step inside.

There are 5 branches available all within the area of Selangor - 4 in Shah Alam and 1 in USJ Subang. What I love about this place is, it is all super family friendly and each hotel has a different themed to it. I stayed at the Hotel de Art @ iCity which is located merely 10 minutes away from the i-City Theme Park and Bukit Tinggi is right across the street, it is perfect for a staycation within the city with your family!




As you enter the lobby you'll see every space of wall decorated with beautiful murals and decors, I truly love the Alice in Wonderland concept in this particular branch, check in was super easy and quick, there are swings and rides to keep the kids busy as well, Miya had so much fun before we checked into the room.

There are 34 rooms at this hotel and each one is designed differently, so that no two are the same
with individual layouts and custom fittings. Some come with showers and others with a bathtub, plus there's a choice of soho rooms or the normal ones.



Checked into room 102 - Prismatic Triangles. The room was brightly lit, it came with two queen size bed which was a perfect stay for family with kids, my husband and Miya took a bed and Mina and I shared the other bed.



There's also a dressing area, 40" inch TV for us to wind down before bedtime, some complimentary drinks for us, the only downside is there is no refrigerator but I knew that beforehand so I brought my icebox with me so if you're bottle feeding your child with breastmilk do take not on this. Other that that it was great, I loved the comfy beds and how spacious it was, Miya had such a great time running around the room.





Overall I had a pleasant stay, the service was excellent, I had no issues checking in and out, front desk was really friendly, he greeted me as I entered and was very helpful when I needed more information about iCity. If you're looking for an affordable boutique hotel in Shah Alam, I'll highly recommend Hotel de Art.

Hotel de Art Branches 

Hotel de Art @ Shah Alam i-City
Hotel de Art @ Shah Alam Section 7
Hotel de Art @ Shah Alam Section 9
Hotel de Art @ Shah Alam Section 19
Hotel de Art @ USJ 21

For more information visit their website at http://www.hoteldeart.com.my

Celebrating Mid-Autumn festival means it's time to hunt for some mooncake! If traditional mooncakes aren't your cup of tea, then these snowskin mooncakes from Hui Lau Shan that comes with a modern twist there will suit you.


This year, fans Hui Lau Shan fans are in for a treat with six selections of snowskin mooncakes including Mango Cheese, Mango Honey Pomelo, Pure Lotus, Pure Red Bean, Oolong Pu'er Tea, and Oolong Green Tea.


My personal favorite from the series are Mango Honey Pomelo, it was simple but the combination of flavours was satisfying and Oolong Pu'er Tea features a rich and fragrant tea scent plays perfectly with the paste.


Hui Lau Shan mooncake are halal certified, it's available in a box of six assorted flavors for RM69.90 with one piece of each flavor.
**Public bank cardholders will also receive an additional 10% off

If you're looking to bulk order to gift all your business partners, Hui Lau Shan will be offering a special offer for you, kindly inquire for pricing.

Hui Lau Shan Mooncakes are also halal so Muslim friends who'll love it is available at these outlets.
Aman Central Mall
KLCC
Pavilion
IOI City Mall
The Gardens Mall
Sunway Pyramid
Berjaya Times Square
1 Utama Shopping Center
Empire Shopping Gallery
Setapak Central
Mango Cottage, Sri Petaling
Summer Huang, Pavilion Elite
City Square
Aeon Tebrau City
Sutera Mall

If you're a sleek minimalist or a fashionista then let me introduce you to Gaston Luga's backpack! I've discovered the power of Gaston Luga's backpacks, they aren't just trendy,  I can really dress up or down with it! They are suitable for weekends and it has been an essential item for me at work, especially when my commute involves catching a train and walking!

Gaston Luga backpacks are beautifully made from durable material to last a lifetime which is why it's worth investing in. This bag is designed in Sweden by Carl Sundqvist with the aim to bring style and comfort for its user, I love how there are many designs to choose from for both men and women.

I got myself a Pråper in Olive & Black because I needed something that is neutral enough that my husband could wear it as well because he is my usual partner in crime whenever I go.
Let's go through the features of this backpack

Durability
First of all, this is one durable bag thanks to its construction, built from thick, strong cotton and vegan leather, it is made for heavy usage and has water resistance in case it rains.




Compartments
The bag comes in a few compartments, a gently lined interior to accommodate my 15" laptop and Gaston Luga's signature passport pocket at the back of the backpack - where you can use to store important documents i.e. passport, cards, cash that you need to access easily while on the road.

Perfect for traveling 
At 18 litters, this bag will meet airline requirements for size.



For those who are looking for a stylish and functional backpack I highly recommend you to get yourself a Gaston Luga, it is the perfect gift for yourself or even for a loved one!

Use my code JIASHIN15 for 15% off and free international express shipping
p/s they are also giving away a colored address tag worth USD29 with every bag purchase

Beauty starts with good health as inner health is also a reflection of outer looks. However with our busy schedules these days it is not realistic to achieve optimal nutrition levels through diet alone on a daily basis. Nature's Bounty beauty supplements work from the inside out to help us renew and repair - treating your skin giving it a clear and youthful complexion, shiny hair, good digestive system, and overall a healthy body.

Nature's Bounty is a premium vitamin and supplement brand manufactured in the USA with a 40-year reputation for delivering high quality vitamins and supplements to consumers around the world. Nature’s Bounty, consistently delivers outstanding quality, innovation, selection, and value to help people stay healthy, active and feel great.


What you put on the outside is equally as important as what you put into your body. While your skincare is working on your skin, you may want to enhance the results with possibly the world’s best Vitamin C.

Nature’s Bounty Ester C is a unique patented form of Vitamin C that readily absorbs with long lasting effects to ensure what is taken is optimized in your body. Its proprietary formulation ensures prompt delivery and superior bioavailability as compared to regular C plus it's gentle on the stomach as it is non-acidic (meaning it has a neutral PH).

At the end of the day, it’s all about absorption – both inside and out. With Natures Bounty Ester C, you can now have the best of both worlds in keeping your skin feeling and looking the best.


Start your beauty routine today with Nature's Bounty, they are now available exclusively at all Watson's store nationwide. They carry a wide range of supplements to help you maintain healthy skin from the inside out.

I've always wanted double eyelids because I've got small tiny little sepet asian eyes and people who know me will know how much I wanted to change that, not that my monolids were ugly but it just felt like something is missing and I knew that someday I would do something to change it! Besides that, I was sick of getting comments from people to ask me to open up my eyes when they take pictures of me which is not possible because it's open, just that it's very small.

Actually I had a hard time deciding because my family and friends assured me how I know fine and my eyes look beautiful in my own ways and I have a history of being very paranoid which is why I’m afraid things will go wrong, therefore, going to a trustworthy doctor makes a lot of difference, please girls, if you want to get your eyes done don't do it at beauty salons, it is just not worth the risk! They are not medical professionals which is why they do not have the right to do anything invasive. It is really sad to read about failed cases on the news and hopefully, my readers don't fall for a trap like that because the price difference is worth it.

NextMed Signature double eyelid

NextMed Signature double eyelid is the double eyelid procedure I did, this is a popular technique in Korea known as DST (double suture and twist) technique that gives us permanent natural looking double eyelids (can last forever if your doctor is good), using sutured/stitching method, this is a non-surgical procedure, it is quick, scarless, and full recovery takes only about 2 weeks which is really short compared to the cutting method which requires longer downtime.


Consultation 

Since I was really indecisive, I came to NextMed Clinic twice before I actually undergo the procedure, my first visit was just a consultation to see if I was the right candidate to do this procedure and I was given time to think about the crease I would like to go for and after I've decided I came back for my Double Eyelid Procedure.

Thanks to Dr. Alicia and team for being so patient with me, she showed and explained to me the types and sizes of eyelid that will suit me after thinking for weeks I finally decided to go with Parallel eyelids there is much more room for makeup.

Basically, there's two type of crease to choose from - Tapered or Parallel.





Procedure

After deciding on my desired double eyelid, I proceed to have my pictures taken in different angle and I was escorted to a room to prepare for the procedure. Dr. Alicia checked with me again on my desired eyelid and started doing the markings then she started the stitching, the procedure was quicker than I expect, it took less than an hour and to be honest I felt more comfortable than getting PRP done because I didn't feel anything at all not even a prick.



Is it painful?

Believe it or not, it is not painful at all! I did not feel anything during the procedure, no joke Dr. Alicia Liw is super skillful! I was actually waiting for the "painful jab" that I read in most blog I could find but I did not feel anything and I was so blur, I didn't know she already started working on my eye. The next day, my eyes were just really really swollen but there's no pain it was just uncomfortable because it felt really heavy and I had no bruises at all!

How long is the downtime?

The downtime for this procedure will take approximately 1-2 week but it varies from individual. I went back to work the next day with my super swollen eyes, wore glasses and nobody noticed a thing but for my eyes to become really natural it took me 6 months because I had really puffy lids.

When can I apply makeup and contact lens?

I started using them after a week even though my Dr. Alicia suggested 2 weeks prior to it but I had a few big events that needed me to dress up and look decent but I removed my makeup carefully and avoided using any makeup near my eyes.

My recovery process


This was right after my procedure, my eyes are super swollen, they just felt really heavy and droopy and hard to open, you'll notice a few small incisions on my upper lids but it healed within a week.


The first 2 weeks were hard, my left eye healed slower than the other one which got me really worried, it was just really swollen and I just needed to be patient and wait for the results. By week 3, I looked better and after a month it looked more natural, most people won't notice that I've undergone a double eyelid procedure even my dad didn't notice #smh but there are still some swelling going on, hopefully they would all disappear soon because it does give me the feel that one eye is larger than the other, not sure if it's me or what, I can be quite difficult sometimes.

Update: It's been 6 months after the procedure, my eyes are looks really natural now, nobody knows I've done anything with it, remember I mentioned I felt that my eyes were unbalanced? I went back again for a review with Dr. Alicia and she suggested I start training my eye muscles - basically, I have to keep my eyes wide open because I wasn't getting used to eyelids which is why my eyes were droopy.

Here's a few tips - rest well because I noticed if I sleep late my eyes will be puffier which is why it's really important to get enough sleep, I also took vitamin c to help with my healing process and I also limit sodium intake, the more salt we put into our body, the more water our body holds onto, reducing it will reduce the amount of swelling.

Anyway, that pretty much sums up my experience with the Double Eyelid Procedure at Nextmed Clinic. Once again, thank you Nextmed Clinic for giving me permanent natural looking double eyelids I've always dreamed of!

ps I've tried to cover as much as I could in this blog post but if you've got more question do pop me an email I'll be happy to share 😊


For more information about NextMed Clinic visit their

Website https://www.nextmedasia.com/
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/nextmedasia

NextMed Clinic
38, Jalan Gasing, Bukit Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
014-312 9899

Hi loves I'm so happy to share this great news with everyone, the highly raved Aveeno® and Aveeno Baby® is now available in Malaysia! Aveeno uses natural ingredients to nourish your skin for you and your loved ones, you can now discover the natural beauty and well-being in your lives.

Founded by American inventor and philanthropist brothers Albert and Sidney Musher, Aveeno®’s brand name was inspired by Avena sativa, the Latin word for ‘oat’, which is the key ingredient in Aveeno® products, oats has the power to soothe, heal and even transform, allowing women throughout the world to discover the full potential of her natural beauty and live a naturally-beautiful life.

The most unique aspect of Aveeno® are its ACTIVE NATURALS ingredients, where only high-quality natural ingredients grown in an ideal environment are carefully-selected and uniquely-formulated with the power of science to give your skin real benefits.

The same level of care goes into Aveeno Baby® products – also formulated with ACTIVE NATURALS Oats, blended with rich, moisturizing ingredients to help protect baby’s delicate skin, even newborns. With products for daily use and special care, Aveeno Baby® answers the need for body care products made with natural ingredients to prevent the recurrence of itchy, dry or irritated skin.

Clinically-proven to moisturize and relieve baby’s dry skin for 24 hours, the Soothing Relief range is soap-free, fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. The Dermexa range helps to soothe symptoms of baby dry, itchy and irritated skin while strengthening skin’s natural ability to protect against moisture loss, and is steroid-free, fragrance-free and allergy tested.

Aveeno Baby® products that are available in Malaysia :

Daily Use
Aveeno Baby® Wash & Shampoo (354ml, RM49.91)
Aveeno Baby® Daily Moisture Lotion (227ml, RM41.42)

Special Care
Aveeno Baby® Soothing Relief Creamy Wash (236ml, RM49.91) *FRAGRANCE-FREE*
Aveeno Baby® Soothing Relief Moisture Cream (141ml, RM41.42) *FRAGRANCE-FREE*
Aveeno Baby® Dermexa Moisturizing Wash (236ml, RM65.00) *FRAGRANCE-FREE*
Aveeno Baby® Dermexa Moisturizing Cream (141ml, RM60.28) *FRAGRANCE-FREE*

Aveeno® and Aveeno Baby® are now available at selected major pharmacies, such as AEON Wellness, Caring, Guardian and Watsons. For more information, follow Aveeno® Malaysia on Facebook at www.facebook.com/myaveeno

Kira Kira is a premium diaper and baby care brand enhanced with Japanese ingenuity, the brand's star products, the Kira Kira Airy Soft Premium Diapers, and the Kira Kira Ultra Soft & Dry Premium Pants, have impressed many parents which is why I decided to try it out for myself too!

Mina is trying the Kira Kira Airy Soft Premium Diapers in S size and I'm really happy with it, so far there's no leakage and she has slept well throughout the night, it comes with a wetness indicator so we'll know when to change the diapers.

Available in New Born and S sizes, the Airy Soft Premium Tape Diapers are contoured to the waistline and made with premium soft breathable materials. The ultra-soft re-fastenable tapes secure the diaper in place and help babies stay comfortable and cozy all day long.

For greater convenience, parents can opt for the Ultra Soft & Dry Premium Pants, which are available in a wide range of sizes from M to XXL. Its premium breathable materials and two-layer absorbency extend the dry and fresh feeling for longer. Not only that, the soft and gentle fit of waist and legs allows little ones to explore with ease.



Besides diapers, Kira Kira has a full range of organic baby care products such as Kira Kira Top to Toe Wash, Baby Lotion and Nappy Cream. Kira Kira Baby Range is developed based on Japanese formulas it is made from pure organic ingredients and free from harsh chemicals which makes it suitable for baby's delicate skin

I am also using the Kira Kira nappy cream as well, it's an essential baby toiletry, the cream is packed with the goodness of chamomile extract and shea butter in its 50ml tube. It heals, soothes and moisturizes while protecting the delicate skin from more occurrence of nappy rash. The texture is light and easy to apply.

Overall I have no complaints on these products! If you're interested to try out Kira Kira products yourself, they are available on Shopee. Simply visit http://bit.ly/KiraKiraShopee, purchase products worth more than RM100 and enter the promo code “KK25LAUNCH” during checkout for discount.  Promotion ends 30th September 2018.

For more information about Kira Kira, visit and like www.facebook.com/kirakiramalaysia

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