Winners for the Phillips headphone giveaway

Helllllloooooo! I'm sorry i took so long for this...





But there was a surprisingly huge amount of emails i received for the Philips headphone giveaway and i wanted to read every single one of the entries properly before i announce the winner!





Those who joined my contest, check your email because i've just emailed the WINNER! (:
Hope the lucky one who won the headphones would enjoy it as much as i did!




Loves, TheLuckiestChick.

Love, Livehouse Concert

Feels like i did so much on Saturday, went for brunch with Panasonic at Esplanade @ Tiffany's Cafe, thanks nadnut for inviting me! (:




Reached slightly early.. went to the riverside, sat on the shade and read on my Amazon Kindle.






Had mushroom soup, teriyaki chicken sandwich, turkey ham,
mushroom omelette etc!





Oh, i had a hair cut and dyed my hair dark purple if you didnt realize it by now!

Lol, had this mini activity which we were suppose to draw about how to make the world greener. definitely had fun doing that but we also found out how bad both of us are at drawing lol!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/panasonicasia





Cel & Sabrina was at the brunch too, got to know afew other bloggers too. Noms!


Went home to relax for a few hours, then prepared to head out to Gwen's church CCR @ St Hildas Sec, they were having a small event planned by the youths







Love letter from Gwen, don't let you see! heh :D




They were singing Katy perry's Fireworks, Bee gees's how deep is your love and other hits all night long!















Loves, TheLuckiestChick.

Beauty Columnist in Sauceink Magazine!

Hello (: Recently 2 of my beauty related article i contributed
to Sauceink Magazine has been published!

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Talked about how important our beauty sleep is and how to get enough in the crazy busy Singapore! Read it here: http://issuu.com/sauceink/docs/mar2011 (:



Ps: Will be announcing the Philips headphone winner soon!!!
Loves, TheLuckiestChick.

Beauty Review: AFC Herb cleansing oil

Sponsored review:



I've recently received some products from AFC for review (still waiting for the COQ10 Nano Facial Foam to be back in stock) and one of them would be one of their latest skin care product, AFC Essential Cleansing Oil:




So cute!

I love the recyclable brown paper packaging inside of the usual plastic packaging,
it's like this products is really truly natural and nature conserving even to the point of the packaging!



Since it's called AFC Essential Cleansing Oil, of course the ingredient are free of all the harmful chemicals, fragrances, mineral oil etc.

They picked 4 types of natural plant derived oils for this cleansing oil which would nourish and soften your skin while dissolving all the makeup, it's even gentle enough for removal of your eye makeup!

1. Rice Bran Oil (known for it's Anti-Wrinkle properties)
2. Olive Oil (Nourishing)
3. Jojoba seed oil (Moisturizing)
4. Tea tree oil (Antiseptic)

I usually squeeze one pump of the AFC Essential Cleansing Oil on my palms,
spread it all over my face and wait for a couple of seconds
and you can actually see your foundation/blusher etc "floating"
to the surface of your skin, which is freaking awesome!



Really feel like every trace of make up is being removed from every pore,
then i will massage a little to make sure i got every spot of my face and rinse off.
It'll emulsify the moment the water hits your face,
another thing i like about this cleansing oil is the natural herb scent, very raw and natural.

Probably the reason why i love the Ettusais Acne Gentle Wash because they both have the really natural, clean scent.

Somehow after i starting using such natural products, i became more sensitive to artificial scented products and pretty much dislike the unnatural smell and thinking of all the chemicals that's on my face? *shake head*




Love the Essential Cleansing Oil, and I'll definitely repurchase. (:


In case you want to try the AFC Essential Cleansing Oil, you can buy it from AFC's official website.

AFC have all sorts of supplements, collagen & hyaluronic acid supplements at Watsons (i'm taking the hyaluronic acid supplements now!)
however, they do not carry the Essential Cleansing Oil,
hope Watsons would start carrying it in their stores soon!







Loves, Fidelis.
TheLuckiestChick.

Guide to SURVIVE Bangkok!

Ok, after reading my previous wonderful experiences in Bangkok,
I've been receiving lots of questions regarding
the communication barrier & safety in Bangkok.
I've traveled to Thailand 4 times in 2 years and loving it more and more each time.

I hope this "Mini Guide to SURVIVE Bangkok" will help you
enjoy your trip to awesome Bangkok!




Honestly my first impression of Bangkok really sucked,
on my first trip there after we landed in Bangkok, went to Chatukchat weekend market and my bag got slashed and my wallet got stolen.

Being not-so street smart then, honestly by the 3rd day I'm there
I was already wishing to go home, but on my 2nd trip I was much more street smart, not fearing about so much things and everything was perfect and totally awesome!







Be Street Smart and Alert



Don't swing your bag around, faster keep your cash when you're making payment etc, don't be a goon and hold your wallet/flashing your stack of cash!
In Singapore nothing will happen but now it's Bangkok we're talking about!


Best to carry a small pouch to hold your money so you can stuff it in your shorts/berms pocket, keep it close to you! If not, carry a across body bag
if you need to store things like camera, reusable bag to store your shopping buys, cosmetics etc.


If you're traveling alone, don't walk around looking like a lost sheep,
holding a map and walking around aimlessly!

Don't make yourself a walking dart board!
It's like inviting people to.. i dunno, rob you or kidnap you? - it's not that scary la!


When the locals are overly friendly, your inner alarm should start ringing.
Generally Thais are a shy bunch, if they're being overly friendly that probably
because they wanna scam you, or simply have something up their sleeves.







Language Barrier



Honestly, the language barrier is the LAST thing that would would stop me from going to Bangkok, there's really only 2 scenario that i would approach a local
and try to talk to them:
- bargaining when shopping/ordering food
- transportation

Bargaining when shopping, they would usually know English numerals,
worst come to worst they usually have calculators lying around,
borrow it and quote what you're willing to pay and start bargaining!
- usually won't happen, they would know English numerals.





Transportation, Bangkok is easily accessed via BTS, MRT and there are tuk tuks & cabs all over the streets anytime of the day/night.
If you're worried about the cab driver not knowing the hotel you stay in,
grab a couple of the hotel's name cards and keep them in your wallet/bag.
Their name cards usually have a mini map of the hotel's location.


If not, just anyhow pronounce to the driver?
Like i didn't know how to pronounce sukhumvit on my first trip to bkk,
so i just anyhow try my luck and told the driver "SU-KUM-VIT"
lol he got it in the end anyway, so.. if you're in your wit's end..
JUST ANYHOW WHACK LOR!







Area to stay



During the past few trips to Bangkok i've stayed in Pratunam, Suhkumvit & Silom.
But my favourite area to stay in would definitely be Suhkumvit.
My usual criteria- Comfortable, Safe, Cleanliness, pricing

Usually I'll lookout for small 3, 4 Stars hotel,
with the budget of around $60-$80 per night.

After all, I'll be out shopping/enjoying life from day to night,
won't get even to have time to enjoy the room.
Can save the $ for hotel to shop/eat/enjoy life!
After you split the cost between two people, damn cheap!!! :D

Honestly as long as they fit my criteria above, i'm pretty OK with everything else,
even if the hotel staff are cold and all, i don't really care,
can save up on tips for the hotel staff instead then.
After all i always believe you get what you pay for, so if it's friendly for my pocket
- it's OK!

If the service is good, definitely a bonus! (:


I usually book my accommodations via Asiatravel.com
because they list the hotels by areas, follow by the No. of * ratings for the hotel, pricing so the information you need is just there,
all you have to do is pick a few out from the area you prefer and look thru,
pick one that fits what you want the most.





Expenses

I keep getting questions like how much $ do i usually bring on my trips,
but honestly really depends on individual, I'm usually more generous
when I'm on a holiday, pretty much "spend my money freely".

Oh well, it's a holiday right? Don't enjoy life during a vacation
then keep the money till when?! But i will control my spending
by "rationing" my cash by bringing like 1/3 of my money out only
so i don't spend everything on the 1st two days
and end up with $0 for the rest of my trip.




Clubbing/drinks are really inexpensive in Bangkok,
so go chill at RCA with your friends! The music is really really really good there, uncomparable to the clubs in Singapore really.
Nadnut brought us to a club called Slim @ RCA on our countdown trip
and it was a BLAST!





So here's a rough guide of how much i'll spend for a 4D3N trip to Bangkok:

1. Shopping/Eating/Enjoy life: I'll change around 800SGD to thai baht, and bring another $200 in SGD and bring debit/credit card in case i wanna draw more money to spend!
   
2. Airport transfers: 300-400 baht one way
   
3. Accommodation: Around $150SGD for 3 night stay (split between two person in a room)

Go to this link to generate a exchange rate charts which can come in handy when you're shopping: http://www.oanda.com/currency/travel-exchange-rates





You absolutely cannot miss out the cheap foot, full body aroma massages,
go for thai body massage if you're into those hardcore crack here crack there type!




And the seafood! So cheap, so fresh, SO AWESOME!
I recommend TK Seafood at Chinatown (:




Loves, Fidelis.
TheLuckiestChick.

Mystery Makan: Tea Cozy

Helloooooooo, i'm starting to feel like i'm doing a food blog instead nowadays.
Lol out of 5 posts of 3 is food related.

A few weeks back, it was nadnut's turn to plan our Mystery Dinner!
Basically, we plan a place individually and all 4 of us turn up not knowing what to expect and what we're having for dinner and so far it's been fun!

We've gone to-

• A pinch of Salt & Tea Cozy- nadnut's planned
• Barracks @ HOUSE - Fidelis planned (haven't blog yet lol!)
• Porns Thai food & Steamboat @ Marina country Club - planned by Esther
• Teppanyaki @ Nanjya Monjya - planned by Jacelyn

When nadnut mentioned that we're meeting at Plaza Singapura,
i was guessing it's this place, and I'm right! :D




Probably wanted to try having high tea here like every single time i went to PS,
but somehow didn't get to try it out until now, it's just beside Spotlight.







Lol the decor, so sweet so cute so homey awwwww.
I wish my future husband will let me decorate my home like that,
sweety country style.

I think I'm very extreme thou, it's either cutting edge cool modern decor or sweet homey country style. I'll have a damn hard time choosing my furniture next time.









nadnut just ended her hair treatment, she dyed her hair jet black and i think the colour looks really good on her, kohl lined eyes, nude lips - so biker chic.
(which she so totally is!)






Checking out the menu while waiting for Jace and her boyf to reach!





Shared a mushroom soup with Esther, ok ok not too bad.




They have like super pretty dishes!

Everyone's dishes are different, so sad i got the cheena bong flower one, Esther got the chio Victorian plate. *pouts* Hahahah I'm so damn childish.






Baked mushrooms, again - ok ok.
I use to make this all the time, just wash your portobello mushrooms
add a sheet of cheese, mozzarella cheddar whatever, wrap in foil and bake it!






Esther's grilled chicken with penne pasta





My foie gras with apricot jam, so so so so so good. Noms!





Jace's Miso Fish which comes with a small serving of salad





Esther ordered Raspberry sorbet and we ordered other desserts to share!




Hohoho, our dressing matched! Bought my top from a local designer in Bangkok.




The desserts are so-so only ):






Yay! this next mystery makan will be planned by Jacelyn, looking forward to it! (:





Tea Cozy
http://www.teacosy.com.sg/About_Us.html



Plaza Singapura
#05-01 (beside spotlight)
Contact: 63419318









Loves, TheLuckiestChick.

Nomdays 2

It's nomsday #2.



Last Sunday, Daniel ask me to go to City Harvest with him which just opened its doors at the Suntec Convention Hall 603.


Daddy fetched me there that morning, told him twice it's suntec
and he send me to the one at Jurong. Argggggh. Fell asleep on my way there so i didn't realize until he stopped his car outside City Harvest Jurong. Faints

Ended up being 30 minutes and missed the worship. Boo.





After everything ended we were thinking of places to go eat,
always damn hungry after church!
Dan called Jun kit asking him to join us for lunch and he said he's sick like a dog :x
Wanted to eat at Waraku but the nearest one at Marina Square
confirm damn packed so dan drove over to The Central!



Seriously hate the newer carparks nowadays, turn and turn until wanna puke.

Lol i remember that time my other friend who is also named daniel, we all went to helipad @ The Central to party and after the partying we were all pretty damn high,
he purposely drove damn fast while turning down from the carpark,
so we were all screaming like crazy and hanging on to our dear lives. wtf.




Warakuuuuuuuuuuuuu~






Dan's friend, Wilson. They're like, hardcore gaming buddies. lol FML






Top from Bangkok, Bling from Bangkok too! Lol





The himbo always wearing the same toooooop! :x





I tried the Kimchi, Chicken soup based pasta, pretty yummy!




Prawn gratin with penne pasta, yummy!










OMGGGGGG, i love the Shibuya Honey Toast!

hahaha we took gazillion years to pick one flavor cos we were so full but still damn itchy butt wanna eat sweet desserts, wanted to order 2 but obviously we cannot finish cos the glutton Jun kit is not here to finish everything so we chose apple cinnamon which was a good choice, it's so good!




Tummy is gonna explode! Went to sit on the steps by the river and talk rubbish as usual.




Wanted to find a popular to buy Monopoly deal but like damn ley chey so didn't play, dan drove over to wilson's place and we played PS3 and told me lots of funny stories about Wilson. lol

Played Little Big Planet 2 - it's the only game i play on PS3?!
damn cute and funny as shit la, yay unlocked another world and it's even FUNNIER!
Omg But i think i can't play with Wilson cos we end up killing each other like 98% of the time.

By then Junkit was feeling better so dan drove us to go pick him up to have
dinner together, it happened to be Wilson's dad birthday
so we join in the celebration! (:





Wilson's sis did this, cute! :D




Happy Birthday Uncle Khong!



Boo, but I'm kinda bummed that i didn't get to play tennis. Humpf!
After dinner played with Wilson's bunny, marshmallow. A big fat ball of bunny! :D
Too bad i didn't take any pics, so cute!

Wilson & Junkit was playing their guy games, Daniel & I watching some dumb videos and humming to good music when suddenly he wanted to go watch a movie. Super impromptu! Wanted to watch Diary of a Wimpy kid
but there wasn't any movie slots, bah!

Drove over to Tiong Bahru Plaza and watched Adjustment Bureau instead:






Lol, Ok after watching Adjustment Bureau, i was really stoned
(only slept 3-4 hours the last night K!).. i was like.. busy with my phone or distracted with my pumps (the decor part fell out and it's damn annoying) or something and i was just following behind my friends so i walk right into the gents. WTF

I thought i was following them to the lift lobby or something lol
Thank god Jun kit saw me following behind and he like wave in my face,
laughed and told me it's the gents. FML Embarrassed ttm. :x