EUNICE ANNABEL: March 2014

Saturday, March 29, 2014

STRIP IPL: Removes the Fuzz with Less Fuss! X Advert- RocketRice

STRIP: IPL

Removes the fuzz with less fuss

About 6 months back, I was invited to STRIP for the very first time to experience a new recipe they had perfected for Brazilian Waxing. Today, I am back again for another one of their services, the Intense Pulsed Light hair removal treatment (IPL in short). Unlike my visit to STRIP for Brazilian Waxing, I was a little more excited for this IPL session. I was told that IPL isn't even half as painful as Brazilian Waxing. Don't get me wrong, both treatments are bearable but I'd heard that most customers usually don't feel a thing during IPL

What is IPL?

It is an advanced semi-permanent hair reduction method, which uses specially filtered beams of pulse light to disintegrate unwanted hair from the root. This technique delays the growth of new hair and furthermore, a percentage of hair may not re-grow.

How is Strip IPL different?

Basically, IPL is a treatment that uses low dosages of light and heat to disintegrate hair from the root. It involves a heated machine that not only focuses on removing hair, but brightens the skin as well. With more then 10 years of experience in this field and having worked on more than 500,000 IPL treatments in 9 major cities, STRIP ensures comfortable and trustworthy IPL treatments is are safe and near pain-free.

The unique thing about how STRIP does their IPL treatments is that they use a special technology called Gradual Heating System. Unlike other beauty salons, they make sure that the heat from STRIP’s IPL machine administers small doses of energy that's accumulated through the treatment to reach the target level to destroy our hair follicle. builds up gradually. In This way, you won't be able to feel any shocking pain. "Less Pain with Plenty of Gain!" The light, which converts to heat, then effectively weakens hair follicles. This result in a delay in the new hair growth and after a couple of sessions, a percentage of hair may not grow back!

IPL can be done almost anywhere not just the Brazilian areas. It can help to target other areas such as legs, bikini line, back, underarms, arms, upper lips etc. I think I might wanna try IPL on my hairy arms next time. hehehe. In addition, IPL also reduces in-grown hair issues and uneven pigmentation for clearer, smoother and rejuvenated skin.

Anyway, after a session, you can be assured that hair grows back really slowly. Trust me on that. It's been a week since my visit and nothing really significant has grown. And even if it has, the hair is noticeably lesser and thinner. It takes about only 6-8 sessions to eliminate all hair semi-permanently. Yay to smooth and fair bikini zone!! You'll be able to enjoy hair-free situations for about 2 years or more.

Visuals time!

STRIP is available all over the island with 15 outlets. They have recently just opened a new branch in the west at Westgate mall. Right next to Jurong East MRT station.

Aftercare products on display.

This is the treatment room where waxing or IPL sessions are held. Don't worry if it's your first time and you're a little shy. The experts have already worked on tons of bikini bottoms and they're really professional! Trust them and everything will be fine. I remember being really shy during my first visit but this time, I felt really comfortable. I am certain that after a few sessions, it wouldn't bother you that much anymore.

Hygiene is always an important factor that every expert at STRIP keeps in mind. Before every session, customers are required to clean themselves using this pack of wipes provided by STRIP.

I'm all ready for my IPL treatment!

The session lasted for about 40 minutes excluding the prep talk and cleaning etc. I would rate the level of pain I felt about 4 out of 10. It was definitely more comfortable then Brazilian waxing! In fact, it only hurt a little more while the machine was working around the pubic bone area. Everywhere else strangely felt pretty therapeutic. hahaha.

I highly recommend IPL and if I had to choose, I'd rather go for IPL sessions over Brazilian waxing. As mentioned before, the heat from the machine is gradually increased and you don't feel shocking pain like some traditional IPL machines or how one would experience during waxing. So it's totally bearable and I am certain that you will like it as much as I do.

After about 6-8 sessions of IPL, you will notice about 80% hair reduction, which will last up to 2 years! With IPL, you'll be able to notice a reduction of hair growth after every treatment. The hair reduction is semi-permanent which means that you can now strut across the beach in your bikini feeling confident and sexy! hehe. Not forgetting, it's a lot more hygienic and you'll be able to enjoy a clean and smooth, and even fairer looking bikini bottom!

With my therapist, Michelle, who remained professional throughout the procedure. She was really caring and kept asking if I felt comfortable enough. I knew I was in good hands.

Can't wait to be back! I am amazed by the results. It was a very pleasant experience and I highly recommend you guys to try it out if you want to:) Trust me, I'm not saying this just because it's a campaign where I'm involved in a sponsored treatment, I truly mean what I say in this post.

Prices begin at S$321.00 for underarm and S$642.00 for Brazilian, per session (prices inclusive of GST). STRIP IPL is available at all STRIP outlets.

Also, from now till 30 April 2014, quote 'Eunice Annabel' to redeem $58 IPL Brazilian Trial (U.P. $642)!

Its only valid for first time IPL customers at Strip and is limited to one redemption per customer. It's redeemable at all Strip outlets. Terms and conditions apply!

Thanks for reading and good luck with your treatment!

xoxo,

Eunice Annabel
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RocketRice is a local online shop that specializes in offering a wide variety of accessories. From necklaces to bracelets to rings and even sunnies, they got it all. I'm certain that you'll be able to find something you'd like. They will be offering a tempting promotion for the month of March/April, read on to find out how you can participate! First, here are my picks from Launch #2 and Launch #3.

Retro Box in Black

Sunglasses with gold temples are just to die for!! They're so gorgeous on their own and exudes a really classy and sophisticated vibe. I love the shape of the Retro Box's rims as well! I'm not an expert at shades and sunnies but I really love how well these look on me. Available in Brown and Floral prints as well from Launch #3.

Heart Bracelet

I love statement necklaces but I'd choose to wear classy and timeless bracelets and bangles any-day! Just like this Heart Bracelet from RocketRice's Launch #2. Instantly makes my hand look elegant and feminine. Guess what? It's only retailing for SGD$4.90. What a steal!!

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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee in Singapore?!?!

KIN KIN CHILLI PAN MEE

534 MacPherson Road, Singapore 368220

HAVE YOU NOT HEARD?!?! Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee is in Singapore. A while back, I was in KL and I had the pleasures of trying out delicious delicacies only authentically served in Malaysia. I was brought to varies restaurants that proved Singapore food will never beat the standards and quality of what Malaysians are able to offer.

One of the places I'd visited was Publika Shopping Gallery where one of the BEST Chilli Pan Mees are available. No prizes for guessing that it was KIN KIN Chilli Pan Mee. I'd mentioned 2 posts back that I would talk more about the franchised restaurant in Singapore, so here it is! Thank you Mr Tan Lih Shing, Mr and Mrs Goh Lay Poh and Mr Alex Lim!

Thanks to these bosses of Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee, we can all finally enjoy REALLY GOOD food. Okay, first things first, I just want to say that whatever I'll be saying in this post isn't biased or whatsoever. It is NOT an ad (I'm not a food blogger anyway) and everyone who've already tried KIN KIN would know that I'm not faking how good the bowl of noodles tastes.

You've probably already read some articles about how the restaurant is really packed now and that you have to wait almost 2 hours to be served. Fai and I were lucky that we'd visited the restaurant way much earlier before the hype so we were served on the spot and there were still a lot of seats available then. From what I've heard, it's not recommended to head down now because you'll probably get angry waiting.

Service wise, the waiters were alert and efficient. However, since it's a really new shop, they have a lack of manpower so be prepared to wait a little longer before you can finally sink your teeth into the most delicious pan mee you'll ever taste. (oh gosh, I'm craving for it now!)

Fai and I had a little chat with the boss and we'd asked why he didn't offer side dishes. And his reply was simply along the lines of "We already have signature dishes and it's better if we concentrate on them so that they'd taste their best". Passion indeed.

We waited for about 7 minutes or so? And our Pan Mees were finally here! Unlike what we are used to in Singapore, these Pan Mees or what we like to call, Ban Mian, are served dry. The signature chilli is served separately, which is great so you can control how spicy you want your noodles to be. Trust me, you'd want to go easy on the chilli because too much of it is REALLY spicy.

Kin Kin Chilli: Spicy, but really yummy

Mix all the ingredients in and enjoy! I can't seem to put to words how great they taste. It's just a lovely combination of hawker, home-cooked and kampong taste that's uniquely South East Asian. HAHA. Oh gosh, where did that come from. Anyway, Kin Kin Chilli Pan Mee is a must try and I'll definitely be back for more. I think I might just be a regular customer. I mean they've been around in KL for more than 30 years! This is a dish that you won't wanna miss out on.

They're located at

534 MacPherson Road,

Singapore 368220

Go on and give it a try! And all the best to the owner of Kin Kin!

He's such a nice and humble man.

Thanks for reading!

xoxo,

Eunice Annabel

Last Few Words About School X Adverts- MIYOC x XX-VOGUE x VOGUE AVENUE

Alright. It's reflection time.

As you all know (or probably still aren't aware of), I've kinda already completed school. Well, I haven't exactly graduated from poly yet but I've completed all of the necessary classes and modules, and I'm left internship that is to be held from 21st April to 11th July. Yes, only 3 months and I'm actually really looking forward to it because I'll get to work along side my bbgirl, Jas! hehe. Perhaps I'll only talk more about it when I'm at it since I still have about a month more to unwind.

Looking back, I do have quite a lot of regrets over certain things I've done or haven't done in poly. And I thought that maybe I should write about it so that perhaps it will help you in your poly life. I am aware that a percentage of you have already been through it so maybe you might be able to relate to certain events that it'll be mentioning. But for those who are graduating from secondary school and stepping into the next stage of your life, maybe you might wanna read on and plan your years in poly well so that it'll be far more fruitful and enjoyable then what I've experienced.

First of all, many people have been asking me if I'm going to further my studies. Honestly, I really don't know. At the moment, tons of opportunities are getting thrown at me and it's tough to plan a straight route when there's so many other paths to take.

In fact, I hate studying and even if I further my studies in a university, what course do I pick? There is no way that I'm going to continue studying fashion because after what I've experienced over the past 3 years with it, I just don't think its worth it anymore.

And here comes my first point. I urge you guys (if you're entering poly next year or something) to pick the right course properly. Think about it throughly and make sure that you can see yourself in that industry 5 years down the road. Whenever, there's an open house for it, make sure you ask LOTS of questions. Don't be afraid to irritate the students there with questions because ultimately, they're graduating and leaving the school, while you're entering and probably going to suffer in if you don't prepare yourself for what's to come.

Some questions that I wished I'd asked.

- What modules will I be required to take?

School was pretty alright for me during the first year because everything was all about art, you know, painting, sketching, all that hands-on work. They called it "foundation" which helps one a lot in becoming a better designer. It was fun and relaxing, and since I'm more of a hands-on person, school was great for me then.

My impression changed a year after when we were required to do accounting stuffs. You know, all the Profit & Loss statements, Open To Buy plan, etc. I wasn't prepared for this and I specifically chose my course (Apparel Design & Merchandising) because I thought I could finally put math behind me. That's when I started struggling in school and I found myself to be one of the weaker students. I felt so disappointed and many a times, I'd wanted to quit school.

Of course, I found a way through it and everything ended well eventually. But I guess if I knew earlier that I would be required to do something I've always hated, I would have been a little more prepared to face it. Or maybe, I would have chosen another course altogether! So know what you're in for. Cause whatever I did? I didn't sign up for it.

- How long am I expected to stay in school to complete an assignment?

I am aware that many of us are committed to a job or a co-curricular activity that takes up a lot of our time. Most often, these activities happen after school. But what happens when school takes up your entire day?

It is very important to ask how long a student is required to stay in school to complete his/her assignments. This may be more applicable to design students because most often, you'll find that your assignments are pretty hands-on and you'll need the equipments that are only available in school to complete them. Take my course for example, the fashion design students stay in school even past 9PM to complete a set of garment simply because they need a sewing machine to do it.

With so much time needed to get that grade, it'll be better if you're not working or you're not involved in any CCAs. With that said, if you're the sort that can't put those extra activities aside, then maybe you should consider another course that isn't so time consuming.

- How much money am I expected to spend on projects?

This is something I am certain that MANY design students wished they knew about before picking a design course. Always keep in mind that the moment you leave secondary school, you're no longer just a kid. I remember how I felt so lost in poly because poly lecturers don't do things for you anymore. You can't just go to your lecturer and ask them for help. Everything has to be done on your own and that's when you'll realized that you're a young adult. It's scary at first but it really teaches you how to be independent.

With that said, it also means that whatever cost you're going to spend on your project, comes from your own pocket. I'm warning you that buying materials for a project costs a bomb, especially if you're a design student. I mean even if you're not, try calculating the amount of money you've to spend on printing stacks of paper over a span of 3 years.

I have friends who've spent hundreds or even thousands of dollars on just they final year projects. Fashion designing course aren't cheap. Fabrics are expensive, you have to think about the money you'll need to hire an agency model, and even printing ONE board of a compilation of your work already cost over 50 bucks. No one knew that this was going to happen. So I urge you all to really ask how much

money you'll need to put aside for projects. If the cost is high, fret not, you can always look into getting financial assistance which will help a lot. Trust me, I wouldn't be able to survive my course without it.

Once you've settled into the course of your dreams, be prepared for the next 3 years. Poly is nothing like secondary school. You'll realize that everything is rather project-base and there isn't such thing as "class spirit" like what you're probably used to in secondary school. So if you're always alone, chances are that it'll be tough for you to find a group to work with for your projects. So, remember to be open to making new friends cause if you don't, you might just end up like me- the girl who sits alone at the back. HAHA.

Seriously, I didn't quite enjoy my poly life because I was too caught with my blogging/modeling life. I was always the first to leave class cause I always had to rush for shoots or events. I'm always blogging in class as well which makes my interaction level pretty low. In fact, I can't even remember the last time I sat down for lunch with my classmates. I was always alone. I couldn't engage myself in school activities which made me appear rather aloof. And honestly, I just didn't think that poly was a place that I could truly be myself. And that explains why I'm always tweeting things like "I hate school...".

If I could turn back time, I would change the way my life was in poly. On the surface, everything seemed to have went really well for me as a blogger, but when I'm in school, I'm a totally different, insecure and lonely person. HAHA. Seriously. Fai would always get random texts from me telling him that I'm alone and I just feel like going home. And being a blogger, I do get recognized in school as well which makes it even harder because I had to put on that smile even though I was just really down inside. Oh wells, I'm glad that it's all over!!!

Here's a tip from me though. Start your poly journey right. Do the right things. I know that as a teenager, especially when you're 17, you tend to get a little bit more rebellious and experimental. And it is important to have a good reputation when you're venturing into a new school. Truth be told, I didn't really have a good start as a freshman in Temasek Poly. I didn't think before committing certain things which were inappropriate and I had to go on for the next few years living in embarrassment in school. Though things got better after a while, it's still something I wished I hadn't done. So take it from me and make sure that you don't do anything that will leave you in regret.

On to my next point.

17 is probably the age where you might wanna find yourself a boyfriend. Let me be the first to tell you that that should be the last of your worries. It's really not easy juggling between school, homework, boyfriend, me-time and family time. Honestly, I think that young relationships often end up in heartbreaks so there's no point wasting your time on something that isn't going to work out eventually. Because all that emo-time and crying will affect your school grades and it's not worth it at all!!! BUT, with that said, there's still a percentage of couples that make it through. So ultimately, it's up to you. This is just my opinion.

Next, let's talk about MCs. Back in secondary school, I would often get my mom to write a letter whenever I didn't feel like attending school. That didn't cost anything so it became a habit that I'd brought along with me into poly. It was a mistake because in poly, you can't just submit a letter from your parents. Only an MC is valid. Since I couldn't kick the bad habit, I found myself faking illness and spending quite a sum of money on getting MCs. It's something every student have probably done but I seriously don't think anyone can beat my record. HAHA. I was queen of "ponning" because I just hated school and want nothing of it. Looking back, I think that the amount I've spent on MCs could have gotten me something more valuable. So tip from me, don't do it!! Unless you're really sick.

AND THAT'S IT!! I've written more then I'd intended to. Basically, just participate, enjoy school while you can because it'll be over really soon and you can't go back in time anymore. Make friends from other courses as well, you never know when you might need their help.

Thank God, I met these two girls though :) Though I'm always missing from their lunch dates cause of my busy schedule, they'll always understand.

AND IT'S OVER!! SCHOOL IS OVER!! My last few selfies in class.

Hopefully, the next stage of my life's better :)

Thanks for reading. Love y'all!!

xoxo,

Eunice Annabel

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"MIYOC is a multi-label concept store, featuring unique selections from Singapore's trendiest online fashion labels. MIYOC has a diverse mix of fashion concepts, offering you all kind of styles suitable for fun, work and play."

I am certain that Miyoc is no stranger to you! It's a lot easier to shop at Miyoc since they host a wide range of exclusive designs from all of your favorite blogshops under one roof. What's even more awesome about them is that they refresh their collections on a weekly basis! Thus, ensuring you a brand new wardrobe experience with every visit.

Now, you don't even have to head down to Miyoc's physical store to enjoy all these greatness! They're available online:) Here are my picks.

Flutter Candy Romper in Black

Wore this during my stay in KL and it was super comfy! It's actually from Rackandbone and you can find it here http://www.miyoconline.com/shopping.php?mode=B&var=5133. More colours awaits you, you'll be spoilt for choice! Such a versatile piece that looks good for ANY occasion.

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2) XX-Vogue

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"XX-Vogue is established in 2014 by 3 ladies – Cynthia, Desiree and Joanna. It is set up for a simple reason – to bring stylish and fashionable apparels to women through an online shopping platform.

XX-Vogue shall be the top of mind selection for ladies when it comes to fashion. Be it causal, formal or party dresses, you will definitely be able to find the best fit from our website."

Only their 3rd collection and they're already a big hit! XX-Vogue offers the trendiest apparels that gets sold out really fast. Fret not, they've open backorders for tons of your favorite stuffs! Here's what I'd picked!

Denice Mesh White Dress

I LOVE THIS DRESS! I knew that mesh-inserts are gonna be a big thing in 2014 and they're finally here! And I love it more then ever. This dress looks really "clean" and has that futuristic look. A statement piece that you'd wanna get your hands on.

Paige Peplum Top in Black

Next, I'd received this elegant off-shoulder peplum top. I love how it gives off this sophisticated vibe and it's so versatile! Not only is it pretty, it's really comfy as well. Wear it for any date and I'm sure your other half will love it too.

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3) Vogue Avenue

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"Energetic, fresh and vibrant online boutique based in Singapore. Vogue Avenue deeply understands the love and affection in you girls towards style and fashion."

Ready for more awesome apparels by Vogue Avenue?? Allow me to give you a sneak peek into what they're going to offer you on the 26th March! I am certain that you'll love what I'd picked. By far one of my favorite collections. hehehe

Don't you just LOVE the colour of this dress?!?!?! Such an awesome statement dress that's not only gorgeous but super comfy and versatile as well! I knew that I was gonna take this home the moment I saw it. I love everything about it. Highly recommend you guys to keep this piece in mind :)

Next, I got this gorgeous maxi dress! What's unique about this piece is the neckline in the front. Usually, dresses like this have a basic neckline but this one kinda has a v or a sweetheart shape that makes the entire dress a little more flattering. By far, one of my favorite effortlessly gorgeous statement pieces!

Check Vogue Avenue out on their Facebookto get first hand updates on upcoming events!

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