For Smoother, Softer & Happier Feet with Scholl

I guess most of us tend to neglect our feet when it comes to personal care. We might not realized but the fact is our feet are the unsung heroes of our bodies. They bear our weight, keep us upright, maintain our balance and get us here and there! How many of you actually go to pedicure regularly to pamper your feet? If time and money are the reasons you don't then fret not cause Scholl has recently introduced this new #MYVelvetSmooth Express Pedi Electronic Foot File, for perfectly pedicured feet at your comfort from home! 

It gives you soft and silky feet effortlessly in no time. The Velvet Smooth Express Pedi is an electronic foot file that works by buffing away your rough and hard skin in minutes leaving you with fabulous feet that you will want to show off.  It comes with this specially designed micralumina roller head that makes it quick and easy to remove tough, lifeless skin by exfoliating the foot through a gentle and safe rotating action. It definitely saves you a lot of time when it comes to filing off dead skin and calluses.

PRODUCT FEATURES

It operates with four AA batteries which are also included in the pack.

The on/off switch. Just twist the silver ring to the left to turn it on.

The specially designed and detachable micraumina head can be washed or replaced.
Refill rollers pack are available separately too.

There's an eject button at the side to remove the roller head from the device. 

Ergonomically shaped soft touch handle.

HOW TO USE

Gently glide the roller head over hard skin for not more than 3-4 seconds and the dead skin will gradually exfoliate. Repeat until the level of smoothness has been obtained. Clean and moisturize your feet after (:

Tips: Make sure that your feet is dry before using this device, pre-soaking your feet isn't necessary.

RESULT

VERDICT

I love it cause it is ahhhh-mazing, getting smooth feet has never been this easy! What's even better? The instant result! Based on the photos I've attached, you can be the judge yourself. It may not be that visible but I can really feel that my feet were smoother and softer after the first use. It is actually very gentle, didn't hurt or tickle one bit. It is comfortable to hold and effectively followed the contours of my feet to reach all areas that needed some TLC. Within minutes my calluses and dry skin were not just smoothed over, but gone. The fact that it's portable albeit rather heavy for its size makes it possible to bring it along practically anywhere anytime too, especially if you're going on a long vacation. The only downside is probably that it gets a tad messy with the skin dust flying around while using it, so it's best to do it in the bathroom or with a towel underneath your feet. And oh, it does make this loud sound too when you switch it on. Other than that, I'm quite a satisfied user since I'm a flip-flop and sandals kind of person, having beautiful and healthy feet is a must :D Can't wait to let my mum and sister try it out since their cracked heels are worse.

This is my feet doing the happy feet dance :D so smoooooth that I just wanna flaunt them!

Retails at RM129.90 per pack and the refills retails at RM49.90 per pack, both available at all Scholl's outlets and drugstores. 

Forget about the good ol' traditional scrub method cause now you can have beautifully soft feet with just one switch at home (: Without hesitation, I would totally recommend this awesome Scholl #MYVelvetSmooth Express Pedi Electronic Foot File to anyone plagued with hard skin build up on their feet. And...that's not just it! You can get RM10 discount off for your purchase of Scholl #MYVelvetSmooth Express Pedi Electronic Foot File, click HERE to redeem voucher. Think no more, give your tootsies a real treat and some TLC that they deserve! 

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Perfect for the Selfie-Obsessed

The Samsung Nx Mini that has been nothing but a good companion for the past few months. It is a compact interchangeable camera that focuses on good looks, pocket-friendly size, connectivity and oh, of course selfies. I guess the term selfie needs no further introduction. It is out to capture the hearts and minds of the fashionable and  the selfie obsessed folks. No doubt, there are tons of digital cameras in the market nowadays including the micro four thirds and what not, the small compact lenses that comes with the Samsung NX Mini and the flippable screen that turns 180 degree is what makes it unique from the rest.  Let's see if it really lives up to its title as the ultimate selfie camera, shall we? 

Minus the flip-up display screen and the fact that the camera is lightweight, what makes it the ideal selfie camera is the ultra-slim pancake lens. The 9mm prime lens provides a wide-angled field of view, which make it an excellent selfie lens; wide enough to fit your whole bunch of friends in the frame. Besides, the 20-megapixel sensor that comes in this tiny camera is pretty impressive on its own already. Daylight photos taken with the NX mini always turn out stunning and vibrant, depicting either foliage or portraits. The variation of features available in Self Shot mode which I've blogged HERE few months ago also contribute to make the selfie-taking more fun and entertaining. Don't forget the beauty mode for prettier selfies as well :P And did I mention that the battery life is excellent? It could last me up to at least 2 days of heavy usage; definitely a plus point for extended outings and long trips. It's pretty amazing how these numbers of awesome features are being crammed in this camera. Now you know why am I so obsessed with it (: 

Everything about this camera screams simplicity and sleekness; exquisitely modern with just the perfect touch of analogue. It comes with five different shades as well and my favourite has got to be the pink one!

The adorable 9mm prime lens which is specially made for more portability and selfie action.

The Samsung NX Mini is also equipped for immediate social sharing with NFC and built in WiFi; perfect for the social media addicts. 

My travel essentials these days.
It has been my all-time favourite camera since I had it cause it's so easy to bring it around and saving so much space in my bag for more stuff :P I feel bad for ditching my former camera, looks like I'm the one who is being unfaithful here.

Alright, so here is a itty bitty fraction of my whole selfie album taken with Samsung Nx Mini;

I guess I nailed the Oscar's selfie, but better? There are 17 of us in this frame HAHAHA win liao lor.
This was back in May, at our so-called graduation dinner. Forgive me for the fugly eye makeup.

Our after-party which was at GSC Paradigm, watching X-Men: Days of Future Past.

One of those Zouk nights with the lovelies (; 

Family group selfie during the World Cup season; clad in our respective team's jersey.

Selfie with the birthday girl who just turned 11 last week! 

At the recent Padawan River Safari in Kuching.

Shameless Selfie #1 | Ssssssup? 

Shameless Selfie #2 | One of my fave shots taken with Samsung NX Mini. 

Shameless Selfie #3 | Cause red is rad. 

Shameless Selfie #4 | Trying out the Bidayuh traditional costume in Annah Rais.

I guess that's sufficient for now, I wouldn't want to freak you out with more of my shameless selfies. My friends called me the Queen of Selfie for a reason HEH but of course I don't take them or spam them on your timeline on a daily basis, that is just insane. For all you vainpot(s) out there who are like me who want to step up from a smartphone front camera yet not wanting to lug a bulky and large camera with you, the Samsung NX Mini might just be the camera you’ll ever need! All in all, I personally feel that it's a great camera not only for selfies (even most of my friends agree), but it's a fashion accessory by itself. Trust me, you'll love it!

To check out more photos I've taken with NX Mini, feel free to click on the NX Mini label on the right sidebar of my blog.

Till then, have a great weekend ahead, guys!

xx

Taiwan 2013 Travelogue: Hualien | QixingTan 七星潭

It's been more than half a year since I last blogged about my Taiwan trip and the last post was about Taroko Gorge National Park, click HERE if you haven't read it. So backtracking a little, I'm finally back with a new post on another scenic spot in Hualien  and hopefully I'll able to finish blogging about my whole trip soon. 

So after visiting Taroko Gorge, our driver drove us to QiXing Tan Beach which took about half an hour or more. Located 15 mins from Hualien City, it is a costal stretch made up of stone pebbles, forming a crescent moon shape cradling the Pacific Ocean. The name QiXing Tan literally means “Seven Stars Lake” in Chinese, it is named such because there used to be seven real pools of water in another location but the Japanese needed to use the site and filled the pools. The people were forced to relocate to the area now at the north of Hualien City. These people called themselves the ‘Qi Xing Tan residents’ and thus the area became known as ‘Qi Xing Tan’. 

The moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the strong wind. I ran down the stairs and raced myself towards the beach cause I was so excited to see the magnificient blue ocean. What sets it different from other beach is that it's a beach filled with huge pebbles rather than sand. So it's not the usual kind of sandy beach, don't worry about getting sand in your shoes (: 

I built a pebble snowmancastle! 

Such tranquility (: and I love the fact that it's so clean! 

Just look at the long stretch of pebble beach facing the Pacific Ocean and trust me, this is just a quarter of it. You can even see the great green mountains and twisting highways afar. I can just stand there for hours, enjoying the cool sea breeze and admiring the endless ocean view into the horizon. 

Since it was quite windy that day, the waves was strong too so no one was in the water. You could be easily swept away by the waves, I kid you not.  

It is a touristy spot but even the locals love hanging out here in the evening. I doubt it will ever be crowded since the place itself is so huge. The family and I had a really great time just chilling after a tiring afternoon in Taroko Gorge.

And slowly, the sun began to set.

It's definitely a must visit place if you're in Hualien. 

Qixing Tan Beach
Hai An Road, Xincheng Township,
Hualien County, Taiwan.

On an unrelated note, I just realised that I didn't take any selfie at QiXing Tan. Cause my camera battery died at Taroko Gorge so most of the photos are taken with my phone and my front phone camera kinda sucks so yay no selfie HAHAHA and oh, you can actually go whale-watching in Hualien too! Available only from April to October and since we were there nearing the end of Nov, no whale-watching for us, boohoo T__T More info about whale-watching in Hualien, HERE. 

Later on, the driver made a detour to a local fishing market nearby Qixing Tan (like 5 mins away) for us to try out fresh sashimi before dropping us off at the night market.

Fresh seafoooooooood everywhere. 

And this my friend, is a Sunfish or also known as Mambo fish (曼波魚), one of the heaviest fish in the world as it can weigh up to 1000kg. To be honest, I've never seen a fish this huge in my life. Mambo fish are in high demand because they cannot be reared commercially due to its large size and the inability to adapt to manmade environment. All parts of the fish, from the fins to the intestines are edible, and with its high collagen content. It is a  famous delicacy in Hualien but of course I didn't get to try it.

One of the many vendors that sell fresh sashimi. 

A plate of fresh salmon sashimi for NTD100, real sweet and juicy! 

So, that pretty much sums up my evening in Hualien! Sorry for the abrupt ending hurhur Next up would be about Stone Minsu that I stayed for a night in Hualien, stay tuned :D

xx

Happy 30th Anniversary, AsterSpring!

For the past three decades, AsterSpring has been caring for your skin’s health through pampering and rejuvenating beauty rituals enjoyed in sensuous and luxurious surroundings. Having touched more than 10 million faces with thousands of professional hands, this trusted brand has grown from strength to strength. Congratulations to AsterSpring in celebrating its 30th anniversary this year as an icon of beauty and well-being! 

Designed to be a sanctuary of health, AsterSpring, formerly known as Leonard Drake, made its debut at Imbi Plaza, Kuala Lumpur in 1984 to cater to a growing market of professional women. Driven by a passion to deliver exceptional service through an assortment of treatment options, Leonard Drake set up its first flagship store in Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur in 1992. In 1998, it expanded to Penang, followed closely by Johor before evolving into skin health management expert, AsterSpring. During that time, AsterSpring grew across national borders to Singapore in 1994, and Hong Kong and Thailand in 2001. By 2004, its mother company, Esthetics International Group (EIG) was listed on the main board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Year 2012 marked the launch of AsterSpring Signature Centre in KLCC, Kuala Lumpur and a year later, the beauty chain continued its expansion plans to Melaka and Alor Star.

Today, 30 years later, AsterSpring enjoys a presence in more than 70 centres across four countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. Believing that nothing but the best will do for its customers, AsterSpring uses Dermalogica, the number one professional skin care brand worldwide to improve skin’s well-being. A personalised consultation by trained therapists is employed to determine the skin type and concern of every new customer to AsterSpring. Treatments are then specially customised to treat and meet the needs of each individual. Backed by 30 years of experience, state-of-the-art equipment and breakthrough technology, AsterSpring has created 246 specialised treatment options to deliver optimum skin results to any and every skin type and concern.

Every AsterSpring therapist is meticulously trained to master techniques that deliver precise treatments with detailed attention, to provide an experience that goes beyond beauty. Each therapist learns to develop skilled hands that deliver results while enhancing customer satisfaction under the guidance of experienced senior therapists. All AsterSpring staff are fully dedicated to their customers and seek to surpass customers’ expectations by giving thought to even the tiniest detail when engaging with their customers. So much so that many customers have turned into firm friends with their therapists whom they trust with their face knowing that these expert hands can bring healing and transformation to their skin, resulting in satisfied smiles and happy faces every time.

We’re definitely looking forward to another 30 years with AsterSpring and more innovative products and therapies from the brand such as the AsterSpring V-Lift Facial Therapy. The AsterSpring V-Lift Facial Therapy which is a non-surgical way to lift, tighten and tone skin aims to tackle sagging skin caused by the natural ageing process, hormonal trigger and bio-chemical reactions. Using patented Ionto-Sono® technology from Germany to accelerate collagen production, the therapy strengthens weak connective tissue to lift and firm skin from ‘U’ to ‘V’ in just three sessions. Within the next three years, AsterSpring aims to add another feather to its cap with a breakthrough expansion of 30 more beauty centres regionally bringing the total to 100 beauty centres around Malaysia. As the staff and management team continue to strive for perfection and aim for higher standards of excellence and quality, they are ready to go above and beyond to meet customer’s expectations and stay ahead of the competition. 

Celebrate AsterSpring’s 30th anniversary and enjoy an exclusive AsterSpring membership and a special welcome gift with a minimum spend of only RM500 on any promotional package including service treatments and products. 

For more details regarding all AsterSpring treatments, products, and promotions, feel free to check out; their website, www.asterspring.com or their official Facebook page,  www.facebook.com/AsterSpring or you can give them a call a AsterSpring Customer Service Careline (603) 7809 6777 from Mondays to Fridays from 10am – 5pm.

xx

Wow Chicken Korean Restaurant @ Sri Hartamas

Ever since I first tried Korean Fried Chicken earlier this year, I've been addicted to it. And sometimes I even have sudden craving for it at odd hours, blame those Korean shows I've been watching. No, normal fried chicken or KFC doesn't count cause nobody, I mean nobody does it better than the Koreans. So, my usual makan kakis and I decided to hunt for korean fried chicken this time round. To be honest, I think we had enough of Korean BBQ. 

After much research, SieYii found this Korean restaurant in Sri Hartamas that serves korean fried chicken. Definitely a plus point, cause it's near to us! So we went there for lunch.

I love their quaint interior, unlike the typical korean restaurants I usually go too. 
They even have these brick partitions for more private dining experience, now you can savour your fried chicken with your hands without worrying having strangers staring at you. 

Long tables to accommodate larger group of people.

Kimchi Fried Rice -- RM15
Kimchi Stew with Rice -- RM15
Both dishes come with a fried egg and side dishes.  

To be honest, both the kimchijiggae and kimchi fried rice were quite a let down considering that I'm having it at korean restaurant but... the fried chicken was daebak, I tell you! We ordered the whole chicken combo set (RM45) that comes with 5 pieces of drumstick and 5 pieces of chicken wings in two different flavours.

Original flavoured Fried Chicken. 

Garlic with Soy Sauce Fried Chicken; this is actually their new flavour. 

The first thing that caught my attention was the size of the fried chicken, they were HUGE compared to the ones I had before. Their fried chicken offers you eggshell-thin, ultra-crisp crust around a drippingly juicy and tender interior. Orgasmic on every bite and the taste was memorable! Those were thin, perfect crisp fried chicken, I must say. Even the original ones were so damned good  on their own without any sauce. The ones with garlic and soy sauce were even better especially if you're a person who loves savoury food. The portion was a tad too much for the three of us but we still managed to wiped the plates clean without a slightest tinge of guilt :D 

I wouldn't say they are the best in town just yet but I'm sure they are the best I've tasted so far.
The total billed came up to around RM80+ for 3 pax, pretty reasonable. 

More photos of the interior and exterior;

So, look out for the white signboard with korean letters!
I'll definitely come back for more finger licking goodness with a larger group the next round :D 

They actually provide delivery service within places that are accessible within 30 minutes (too awesome!) and the best part, they are open till wee hours in the morning, so you can get your korean fried chicken fix even for supper! Sounds yummmm? Totally!   

Wow Chicken Korean Restaurant 
66 Jalan 25/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas,
50480, Kuala Lumpur.
Tel No: 016-283 1001
Operating Hours: 11.30am - 2.00am (Closed on Sundays)

P/S: Do let me know if you know any korean restaurants that serves good korean fried chicken too. I'd love to try them all!

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