Kuala Lumpur: Day 2

Long drag post about my KL trip early of Feb! Continue….

Candy suppose to be on leave for a day rest before she return to work after her Macau trip but she spent the day with me, whole day! We went to KLCC to have our lunch at The Apartment.

What a sunny day!

We ordered these and we cleared all of them!

After lunch we went to Isetan right away, I bought some T-shirts for lil Jo. Then we head down to Cosmetic Department and OMG! We spent like nearly 2 hours at the Shu Uemura counter!!! We tried their latest Spring Collection 2010.

This is heaven and it's a hell too.

I was so tempted to get the blush stick from the SU Spring Collection but NOT at the end. Strong will girl, strong will! I got myself a Nobara stick and the new formulated Deep Sea range lip balm.

But someone gets caught into the Shu Uemura Spring Collection, poor Candy…but as long as you happy. She had been thinking to get the cream eye shadow during her Macau trip.

Me cam whoring at the counter while Candy did her makeup at the counter.

Shu Uemura stuffs I got.

GWP I got by combining our bill, I get the GWP and Candy get the Isetan points. Thanks babe!

After KLCC, we went to Pavilion KL to meet up with Miu and Wing for dinner. Before they reach there, I and Candy went to Prada. OMG, another heaven or aka hell for me. I was so tempted to get their latest season purse! Candy kept encourage me to do the "evil" thing! But we left the boutique without anything because I know hubby might kill me if I back to KK although I want it so badly.

Right before dinner time, both of us gave up and we grab some rest at The Loft for some snacks.

Miu came to join us after here haul at L'oocitane! She kept hunting for her L'oocitane Almond series!

Yay! Dinner time we had our dinner at a Japanese restaurant after Wing reached!

Guess what?! Right before we left, we bumped into StellarVixen! We not gonna leave without a group photo!

Love,

Joey

Snake Massage? Sssssay What?!?

The other day, Mr. Spoiled Pretty was perusing msn.com when he happened upon an article entitled "Bizarre Ways to Beat Stress and Unwind: 10 lesser-known methods for dealing with a high-stress life." First up on the list: snake massage. Um, say what?!?!? I can't think of anything more stress inducing than having serpents slither all over me. I'd probably die of cardiac arrest before the whole thing was through.

But oddly enough, people actually pay for this kind of 'therapy.' 

Strange: Some people like the feel of non-poisonous reptiles slithering across their bodies in spa-like settings, with larger, heavier snakes providing a deeper kneading as they crawl across flesh. But how effective are these creatures at reducing stress? Even snakes’ general pressure on the body can be relaxing, says Kriota Willberg, a licensed massage therapist and an instructor at Swedish Institute, in New York. But what’s missing is a snake’s ability to systematically and selectively apply pressure, and to respond to the body’s feedback.

But True: When a patient is stressed out, the neck, shoulders, lower back and lower extremities are often especially tense, says Willberg. Within these areas of tension, multiple layers of muscles are often involved. By incorporating different muscle-relaxing techniques, such as tempo, expertise at palpating, and varying the pressure—skills that are not part of a snake’s repertoire—massage therapists customize their work to patients’ needs. The result is a modality that’s both stress-reducing and therapeutic.




I don't care what anyone says - snake massage sounds like something they'd do to the contestants on Fear Factor, right before making them eat crocodile eyeballs. And paying for this wackadoo service? You gotsssssssssssssss to be a resident of crazytown to reach into your wallet for some nonsense like this. Someone would have to pay me a helluva lot more than $70 for six snakes to have a playdate on my semi-clothed body.

Visit msn.com for more bizarre stress relievers, including jaw massage, beer baths and ironing.

Relaxation!!! At South Sea Sanctuary

Last week, hubby kept lemming that he want to get a massage to relax a little after a long treatment he has been going through for the past six months. He keeps asking me everyday…"So when we going for a massage? Have you call to South Sea Sanctuary to make an appointment?". Till one day, I can't take it anymore so I called to make an appointment for two of us.

I went to their for massage before and attended their grand open ceremony as well but did not manage to take some nice photo so this I am not going to let my camera sitting in my bag anymore!

G11 Show Time!

The waiting area, change your shoes here, waiting while the staff go do the room arrangement.

Relax yourself before going for massage and have a cup of Chinese tea…not a normal Chinese Teh Ping you had out there!!!

Who's sitting there?!

After the massage session…no worry you can still relax here…nice ambience for you to chill down before you leave with your tea served.

We went crazy sometimes…

If you have a chance travel to Kota Kinabalu, go there to give your body a little treat!

Address:

South Sea Santuary 9, Jalan Tugu, Kampung Air, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88000

Phone: +6088248221

Mon - Sun: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Love,

Joey

Bath & Body Works Healthy Clean Kitchen Collection

Bath & Body Works just launched the Healthy Clean Kitchen Collection – a range of hand washes, sanitizers and hand lotions specially designed for use in the kitchen. A breeding ground for bacteria and unpleasant odors, the kitchen is a place where clean hands are a must. So Bath & Body Works developed a collection of cleansing anti-bacterial products that not only kill germs, but also eliminate lingering cooking smells like garlic and onion - all while infusing hands with fresh, clean fragrances like crisp citrus, lush fruit and fresh-cut herbs.

The antibacterial formulas also protect and replenish skin as they refresh, nourishing kitchen-worn hands. Each of the following odor-fighting, germ-killing essentials is available in Sunburst Tangerine, Crisp Cucumber, Pure Vanilla and Ginger Pear fragrances:

Anti-Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap: Specially designed to fight germs and eliminate odors for healthy, clean hands in the kitchen, this gentle yet powerful formula kills common kitchen bacteria with trusted anti-bacterial agents while Fresh Source™ odor eliminators get rid of lingering cooking smells. An exclusive blend of moisturizing coconut milk and olive fruit extracts helps to nourish and soften skin, while mango fruit extract leaves hands gently cleansed and conditioned.

Anti-Bacterial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap: Get a powerful deep clean in the kitchen with this bacteria-fighting formula. Developed with Fresh Source™ and potent germ-killers, the deep cleansing soap employs exfoliating microspheres and cleansing bamboo extract for smooth, soft, ultra-clean hands. A moisturizing blend of honey, coconut milk and olive fruit extracts nourishes and softens.

Anti-Bacterial Hand Gel Sanitizer: While powerful anti-bacterial agents combat germs and Fresh Source™ fights odors, moisturizing Tahitian Palm Milk leaves hands feeling clean and conditioned with this instant gel sanitizer.

Moisturizing Hand Lotion: Developed to eliminate odors while nourishing kitchen-worn hands, this hydrating formula includes Vitamin E, Macadamia Oil, Oat, Apple and Grape Seed extracts to condition and soften. Fresh Source™ gets rid of lingering cooking smells as the formula moisturizes, leaving hands hydrated and freshly scented.

Ehem… I know it’s not presentable!

Alright, I know it's not presentable for the time being but I believe more practices will bring me to the next level. Working hard now…working hard…

Try to do an Alice's Wonderland theme nails so here it is….

I need more practice on fine lines drawing!!!!

Love,

Joey

Makeup Mondays With Mario: Bright Lips For Spring

Celebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic is answering your burning beauty questions!!! Every Monday, he will answer a beauty/skin care question as part of a weekly column on Spoiled Pretty, Makeup Mondays with Mario.


Hi Mario,

What is your favorite makeup trend for spring, and what products can women use to get that look? Thanks in advance.

Thanks,
Dawn

Hey Dawn,

One of my favorite trends for spring is bright lips! As an artist, I personally would use brighter lip colors more often then I get to. I'm liking bright colors in pink and orange, but I prefer a sheer formula. Here are a couple of universally flattering shades by MAC: Lipstick in Lustering and Vegas Volt. Both colors are sheer and give a beautiful pop of color to the face.

Thanks for visiting Makeup Mondays with Mario!

xo,
Mario

Got a question for Mario? Email your makeup and skin care queries to spoiledprettyquestions@gmail.com, and check back next Monday to read Mario's expert advice!

Pretty in Particulière

Peep my polish. This week's mani comes courtesy of Chanel. Le Vernis in Particulière (from the spring makeup collection) is a putty/mushroomy shade that resembles one of my all-time faves, OPI's You Don't Know Jacques.

While they appear almost identical in the bottle, the subtle differences become more obvious during application. First, Particulière is lighter than its OPI counterpart. It is also more brown than YDKJ, which is more gray. Finally, the Chanel formula is more opaque and creamier - so the coverage is better than OPI.

If taupe-y nail polishes are a once in a while kind of thing for you, there's no reason you need both. But if you're like me and can't get enough of an offbeat yet neutral nail, I would recommend picking this up - even if you already have YDKJ.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

I am not going to sing the song. It's a nails post. It has been long long time I don't have a nail art post. Just something I did few days ago when I came up that I wanted to a nail with rainbow color which I saw somewhere. Hence I did it after Lil Jo sleep.

The rainbow.

Freehand drawing but it's not perfect. Practice, practice, and more practice!

It's a little bored with only rainbow strip on the nail tips so I end up bling-ed my index finger nail.

I am using these for it.

Love,

Joey

Lulu's lashes

The unstoppable Lulu Guinness' new AW10 collection is just as pretty and witty as ever. Our favourite pieces are the bags inspired by 60s model Peggy Moffitt...


We also like that our beloved cat bags have been updated with Peggy lashes...

Oh and check out these adorable purses and key rings... we need more cute stuff in our lives!

Chocolate Eclairs….

Something sweet for Lil Jo after we brought him for a consultation from the dermatologist. I saw the advertisement of this hotel – The Crown Borneo Hotel located somewhere at Tanjung Aru knowing that they have chocolate éclairs so we went there to give a try.

The hotel website. I think their room rate is quite affordable and it's nearby the Kota Kinabalu airport.

I am not satisfy with the service there because we been waited for more than 15 minutes for our sandwich, just a simple smoke chicken sandwich…so me and hubby decided to give another chance to wait till they serve the chocolate eclair we ordered.

While we waiting for the FOODDDD….

Tadaaa…the chocolate éclairs.

Lil Jo definitely enjoyed the chocolate eclairs…can tell huh from the next photo huh..

Looks yummy and so do the taste. I would say this was the best éclair I have ever had; I never had this yummy chocolate éclair at Kuala Lumpur (can't recall that)

I will be going there for their chocolate éclairs. Service not good? I make it take away then :)

If you have ever discovered any place with good chocolate éclair please tell meeeeee…..I want to go!!!! Tell me even it's located in Kuala Lumpur because we will be back to KL for about 2 weeks this coming May!!!

Love,

Joey

Get naked!

Dare you to get naked?

Like this
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Boo…nothing much to see. As it's just my back and I AM NOT NAKED in the photo!

Talk about nails, I really do not like my nails to be naked. If I can choose I would prefer it with color. But sometime I do wanted my nail go for natural color as well for some formal occasion so I will go for nude nail color. essie Not Just A Pretty Face is my favorite choice of nude color for the time being.

essie Not Just a Pretty Face.

A Naturally pinkish nude. (from essie's website)

I dare not go naked but for this nail polish, I would happily let my nail to be naked…once in a while. :D

Love,

Joey

The Goods: Spring 2010 Beauty Trends

For this week's installment of The Goods (Philadelphia Magazine's shopping newsletter), I highlighted the top spring 2010 beauty trends, complete with recommendations for which products will help women pull them off beautifully and affordably. Renew your look with five trends guaranteed to banish the winter blahs and raise the mercury a few degrees!

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Razer Megalodon is A.W.E.S.O.M.E!

Seriously, what's Razer Megalodon. This is not something related with any women stuff. Ehem…not really but most of time Razer categorize in MENS toy. If you are familiar or a pc freak/gamer, Razer should have sound familiar to you. Razer is a brand that manufacture a lot of gadget which is "PC game" friendly and the design and quality are THUMPS UP. Yea, even I am not a pc gamer I felt in love with their gear too but too bad the desktop is belong to Hubby and he is the one who using it most of the time hence I hardly have time to dated with his Razer gear.

Razer Megalodon is a headset, the most high-end headphone from Razer. Seriously, I am not a digital gear expert but I just can feel the difference between Razer Megalodon with others normal pc headphone. The sound quality…oh…brought me up to the heaven.

The packaging…so "ba bai" (classy)…

Why it's empty? Because I forgot to snap a photo before I take the headphone out from the box…

The M.E.G.A.L.O.D.O.N

The volume controller of the headset.

There is surrounding sound setting as well so it will be dam nice to use this for games as you can hear the echo. So it's no just some marketing and packaging, it's QUALITY as well.

It is HUGE! for me...

Oh yea, you gotta need this mic for online multi-player game.

Do I look good with it?

I have fall in love with it and I think hubby mistress will be Razer Megalodon. FYI, Megalodon was a giant shark that lives in the prehistoric times and Razer use it a name after this latest headphone.

Love,

Joey