[Sneak Peek] NYX In Your Element Palette

Recently, NYX Malaysia held 'In Your Element' concept runway show. I had the opportunity to get a sneak peek of NYX latest line of eyeshadow palettes at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya.

 

The Butterfly Project's 4th Birthday Party with Jerlynn'L

Picture by Eros Si (www.fishmeatdie.com)

Butterfly Project turns 4 this year! As usual there is a celebration held to commemorate the milestone achieved with the Butterfly Project bloggers. I did not miss the chance to get my invitation too since it has been a while that I have met up with them :)

Yellow & floral headband was the theme and everyone dressed up! Was contemplating what to wear and I manage to find a yellow top to suit the colour theme :) The party was held at Hello Deer at Damansara Uptown. 

Veet Sensitive Touch Workshop @ Talent Lounge

What comes to mind when you think about Veet? For me, it will be their hair removal products, mainly the hair removal creams and wax strips. When I heard Veet was launching something new, I was excited to see what it was, as I love using their products especially the hair removal cream!

3 Simple Cocktail Recipes for Your Christmas Party

Christmas is just about a week away! Instead of serving the usual wine and whisky during your house party, spice it up a little using these easy-to-make cocktail recipes to impress your guests!

Pablo Cheese Tart is NOW in Malaysia!

The world's famous cheesetart brand has finally landed itself in Malaysia! Pablo was founded by Masamitsu Sakimoto in Japan, 6 years ago. Currently Pablo has 25 stores in Japan and also other cities around the world like Toronto, South Korea, Manila, Bangkok and Jakarta.

Park Shin Hye @ Mamonde Flower Day 2016

Social media was abuzz with the arrival of popular Korean actress, Park Shin Hye in Malaysia for the first time. She was appointed as Mamonde's brand ambassador in 2014. The LG, Oval Concourse of 1 Utama Shopping Centre was transformed into a flower garden in theme with Mamonde's tagline - Inspired by Flowers.

P.S Tokyo First Anniversary Blogger Party

Last Sunday, I was invited to P.S Tokyo First Anniversary Blogger Party. It has been ages since I went to P.S Tokyo and now it is already one year since their opening! Their official anniversary date is on 4th October and bloggers were invited to a special preview of their upcoming dessert - Japanese Hot Cakes.

#YSDAF 2016

Last month, I went to Yayasan Sime Dary Art Festival, a two day event that was held in KLPAC, Sentul. I found out about the event via Facebook and saw that the lineup was pretty good so I decided to check it out on Saturday. I went with my friend Rachelle to the event and we arrived quite early in the morning.

Green & Glam Beauty Workshop

Our general well-being is constantly affected by various factors such as our lifestyle and surrounding environment. Recently, I attended the Green & Glam Beauty Workshop at Nutz n Boltz Restobar to learn more about holistic beauty - focusing on skincare, grooming and also the hair. 

Canon EOS M10 x Rilakkuma #ToyTravel Photo Challenge

Canon recently partnered with the much-loved Rilakkuma to encourage users to jump into the ToyTravel bandwagon. ToyTravel is the art of photography where toys imitate life. It is always fun to inject creativity & fun into everyday adventures to tell a story. 

[Sneak Peek] Mamonde in Malaysia

Flower - A sign of beauty and a symbol of grace, is also magical with its ability to speak to the soul in a way which words cannot express. There is much more to this extraordinary plants, where AmorePacific Institute discovered the close relation between flowers and a woman's beauty.

The Butterfly's Project x Althea - Bake & Shop Party

Time flies! It doesn't seem like too long ago when I first attended the first ever tea party hosted by The Butterfly Project Malaysia. Now, it is already the 3rd year anniversary of The Butterfly Project and the community has expanded ever since! :)

3 Things You Need to Know About Mentholatum Botanics

Premium Soft-Serve Ice Cream @ Honey Creme Hartamas

Honey Creme has finally opened up a store in Klang Valley and desserts fan can rejoice! Honey Creme is a Korean style premium organic soft-serve ice cream brand, conceived through a Korean-Taiwanese business partnership. First launched in Taiwan in 2014, it has since expanded to other countires like Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Indonesia.

Preview: Clothes Buffet Malaysia 2016

Recently, I attended the Secret Affair party hosted by Clothes Buffet Malaysia as part of their Season 3 preview which will be held in early 2016! Talking about secret affair, the location was at Elementum (Co-Venue Sponsor), which was a mysterious place to find! After being on the phone and following the signs, I manage to locate the party area :)

Watsons x Avengers: Age of Ultron

2 weeks ago, I was invited to the special screening/ premiere of Avengers: Age of Ultron at GSC Pavilion KL. Huge thanks to Watsons Malaysia for the invite! :)

Definitely not missing the opportunity to pose with the Avengers cosplayers!

The Watsons Heroic campaign, which hit all Watsons stores nationwide starting 23 April 2015 until 20 May 2015, promised all its customers and loyal Watsons VIP Card members many fantastic offers and money-can’t buy experiences.

Shoppers can meet the Marvel’s Avengers characters in selected Watsons’ stores nationwide and also take pictures with the 3D art floor stickers and #watsonsheroic to win great merchandise. Check out www.watsonsheroic.com for all the exciting activities organised by Watsons.

Bumped into a number of bloggers as well! Haven't seen Chocky & Shivani for a while :)

“Watsons is always known to be in the forefront of innovation campaigns, and have always been organising many money can’t buy experiences for our Watsons VIP members. Do look out for more excitements from us soon,” said Danny Hoh, Head of Marketing, Watsons Malaysia.

Watsons launched the Limited Edition Watsons VIP Card with Marvel’s Avengers stickers that fans can personalise. It can be purchased at Watsons’ stores or Online Store at only RM20 for new sign up and upgrade.

On top of that, Watsons is giving away 4 pairs of HEROIC TRIPS which was featured in the blockbuster movie to Seoul, West Hollywood, Italian Alps and New York City when customers sign up or upgrade to the limited edition Watsons VIP Cards, or when they shop RM80 at Watsons inclusive of 1 Listerine item.

During the event, Kulvinder Birring, Watsons Malaysia Managing Director, and Noor Farilla Abdullah, Chief Operating Officer of Touch n Go, unveiled the special limited edition Watsons VIP Card. Stuart Crabb, Country Director, Retail Group of Johnson & Johnson, joined them on stage and presented the mock flight ticket for the Heroic Trips to Kulvinder and Noor Farilla.

For more information about Watsons Malaysia visit www.facebook.com/watsonsmalaysia or Watsons official website watsons.com.my and campaign microsite at www.watsonsheroic.com. 

Carlsberg Sets Sail into the Year of the Sheep

Chinese New Year is almost here! Recently, I was invited to Carlsberg's CNY campaign launch celebration that was held in Oasis Square, Ara Damansara. I love how they used the wordplay of 'sheep' & 'ship' where they ushered in the Year of the Sheep with a nautical touch. Carlsberg symbolically embarked on a ‘smooth’ journey into the Year of the Sheep by setting sail in a regal ‘Carlsberg Smooth Sailing Ship’ to mark the auspicious occasion of a new beginning.

Carlsberg is championing ‘smooth sailing’ by inspiring its consumers and customers to stay positive and embrace a smoother new lunar year. In this spirit, Carlsberg’s CNY message of “Smooth sailing in a year of abundance” was brought to life through a resplendent Chinese treasure ship towering up to 18 ft and spanning 28 ft in length, complemented by three billowing sails that displayed the Chinese character (順) which means ‘smooth’.  For a smoother start to the year, the brand’s CNY consumer promo is also giving away cash rewards and making one lucky person its inaugural Carlsberg Millionaire.

The water feature in Oasis Square certainly proved to be a perfect setting for the ‘Carlsberg Smooth Sailing Ship’. Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia, Henrik Juel Andersen, unveiled the campaign by igniting a dragon cannon that set off the hoisting of the ship’s vivid red and gold sails to the percussion beat of Chinese traditional drums and a lion dance performance that culminated with dazzling fireworks.

Andersen said, “The year 2014 ended on a sombre note, with economic challenges, heart-breaking tragedies and unprecedented floods that have affected many people emotionally, physically and financially. In spite of the odds, it is with faith and hope that we embrace new beginnings and fresh opportunities for a year of smoother sailing.”

At the launch event, guests were also invited to board the ‘Carlsberg Smooth Sailing Ship’ and spin the ship’s ‘Steer of Fortune’ to win CNY giveaways. In keeping with Chinese customs and to give consumers an auspicious start, its CNY consumer promo was giving away RM13,888 ang paws to 38 lucky winners, from among whom one lucky consumer will become the Carlsberg Millionaire and RM1 million richer.

The nationwide search for the Carlsberg Millionaire is well on its way, with several winners already taking home the cash prize of RM13,888 each. To win the windfall of RM13,888, one needs to find the Chinese character (順) printed on the bottle caps of any large bottle of Carlsberg, Asahi Super Dry or Royal Stout purchased at participating outlets. Alternatively, one can also purchase the 24-can Carlsberg festive pack from participating supermarkets and hypermarkets and look for the congratulatory message printed on the base of the tray.

For additional chances, Carlsberg fans can take part in the Carlsberg ‘Guess the Coin’ contest online, at www.carlsberg-cny.com.my. Simply guess the number of gold coins forming the image of the ‘Carlsberg Smooth Sailing Ship’. The most accurate entry will win a year’s supply of Carlsberg that could also contain a lucky ticket to win RM13,888 and be in the running to be the Carlsberg Millionaire!

For more information on the Carlsberg Millionaire contest and other festive activities lined up, visit www.carlsberg-cny.com.my or www.facebook.com/CarlsbergMY.

Grand Opening of Magnum Kuala Lumpur!

A day without pleasure is a day lost. The opening of Magnum Cafe in Kuala Lumpur has gotten everyone beyond excited. During the first few days of opening, the queue was insane as pleasure seekers wanted to be amount the first in line to experience the 'Make My Magnum' ice cream in Malaysia.

It was really crowded during the grand opening where everyone was excited to see was the itinerary for the day. The opening performance was done by Ning Baizura and she blew everyone off with her powerful vocals.

"The idea of Magnum Pleasure Store came about with the purpose of bringing the ultimate and most premiums experience of Magnum to Malaysian Pleasure seekers. It is about creating brand interaction and moving beyond one way communication into a rich two-way conversation and experience. It is about giving the best that we can to our consumers", said Mr. Herry Budiazhari, Marketing Director of Unilever Holdings Malaysia.

6 Magnum muses also showcased their personality through an artistic creation of Magnum ice cream specailly replicated for Magnum which reflected the designer's personification of each country, and home to a Magnum Pleasure store.

Magnum Kuala Lumpur personified the Belgian chocolate brand and premium positioning by inviting pleasure seekers to discover the taste of their personal Magnum pleasure moment in a menu of signature creations brought to life by some of the finest ingredients carefully chosen by its award winning chefs. This was further shared by Magnum's most delectable Dessert Maestro - Chef Miko Aspiras - Magnum KL Head Pastry Chef who did a live demonstration of his favourite ingredients complimented with Magnum.

At RM9.90, you can customize your ice cream by selecting your preferred naked Magnum ice cream before choosing from a plethora of coatings, toppings, and drizzles. Besides the usual ice cream, customers can also indulge in the Magnum Kaya waffle toast, Magnum Triple Choc Cookie Skillet, Magnum Galaxy and Magnum Triffle which are signature creations in Magnum Kuala Lumpur.

Enjoying my Magnum ice cream!

Magnum Kuala Lumpur is located at Mid Valley Megamall, spanning across two floors which exudes a contemporary, classy and artistic interior. For more information about Magnum Malaysia, do visit www.facebook.com/Magnum.

Pizza Hut Jam-Packed Pizza Blogger Party

Recently, I was invited to the Pizza Hut Blogger Party to check out their newly launch pizza called Jam-Packed pizza! It was held at the Maju Junction outlet in KL. It was my first time in Maju Junction so luckily I had my GPS with me :)

 Mr. Yusof Ishak, Senior Marketing Manager giving his speech

"“Double-layered, Jam-packed, and Extra-ordinary” best illustrates the latest offering from Pizza Hut, offering an abundance of flavours in just one pizza! Nothing brings people together like a good delicious pizza and Pizza Hut has proved its commitment time and time again in creating the best scrumptious “signature” pizzas that customers love at an affordable price. The R&D team is constantly finding ways to create outstanding, one of a kind pizzas that gets people to gather during lunch or dinner on any other time for that matter. The latest creation invites all Malaysians to enjoy and share the profusion of flavours with family and close friends."

While waiting for food to be served, Pizza Hut organized a photo contest where we had to take a groufie with the pizza. A Twitter contest was also held and the winners with the most creative caption wins!

Having some starters before the pizza arrives!

As the name suggests, the Jam-Packed Pizza is a double layered pizza loaded with sauces, toppings, and 3-flavoured cheese, giving twice the satisfaction in each bite. Indulge in the delicious crispy upper tortilla crust topped with luscious pesto sauce, shredded chicken, chicken pepperoni florets and capsicum.  The bottom pizza complements the flavours on top with an abundance of chicken pepperoni and fresh ingredients that are simply irresistible.

Jam-Packed group photo with all the bloggers and guests!

Fish & Co Xmas Party and New Menu Launch!

In conjunction with Christmas celebrations, Fish & Co organized a party to launch their new and exclusive Christmas Menu called Fish'mas Platter. The official launch of the Christmas menu was held at Fish & Co.’s flagship store at Pavilion KL. 

The event was attended by over 150 guests. Some of the guest lists included VIPs, press, media and celebrities such as Hujan, Vagabonds, Bittersweet and Oh Chentaku! 

Steve Tan, Director of Fish & Co. officiated the launching of the platter together with Suan Ai, the Marketing Director of Pavilion KL. “This Christmas, we were inspired by Caribbean cuisine. Traditionally, people at the Caribbeans grabbed whatever ingredients they have and cook it in a pot. We wanted to serve our guests with some oven-baked Cajun seafood goodness with extra virgin olive oil and various spices,” Steve informed the guests. 

The event continued with ice-breaking games such as ‘Most Amazing Santa Beard’ and ‘Fill the Stocking’. Winners walked away with RM 50 Fish & Co. vouchers. Guests also enjoyed photobooth activities. All guests were deliciously served with the star dish of the evening - Fish’mas Platter. 

The event ended with a special appearance by Santa Claus, accompanied by two elves who continued to spread the joy of Christmas spirit and gave out Christmas Survival Kits, consisting of Christmas tree ornaments, Fish & Co.’s Christmas themed gift wrapper, Christmas tree sugar glazed cookies and Fish & Co.’s signature document folder. 

 

The Fish’mas Platter Set for 2 consists of a huge platter medley of fresh and succulent seafood with tender juicy chicken baked in the goodness of Cajun spices. You will find tantalising clams, mussels, prawns, and calamari inside this huge festive platter - all baked with secret spices and extra virgin olive oil. The set also comes with soup and drinks for 2, all for just RM89.95++. 

The set is valid at Fish & Co. outlets in 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Paradigm Mall, Pavilion KL, The Mines Shopping Mall, Main Place @ USJ 21 and the newest outlet, IOI City Mall @ Putrajaya, opening on 20th November, for a limited time starting from 1st December 2014. For reservations or more information, please visit http://www.fish-co.com.my. For the latest updates, do follow Fish & Co.’s Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/FishNCoMY.