3 ♥ Akemi's blog ♥: April 2013

Sunday, April 28, 2013

[Sponsored Post] My very first facial treatment with BELLA SKIN

Hello people!

I'm super excited to share with you my very FIRST facial treatment~
Not like first, first, but more like first PROFESSIONALLY done facial which was specially designed for individual skin types !!

I got really high and happy when I received the email from Nuffnang for the pampering facial treatment by Bella Skin.

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" Established in 1982, Bella has over 30 centres worldwide to date and is the region's acknowledged leader in advanced skincare services and advanced hair removal solution. Using the most up-to-date facial and hair removal technologies and techniques available worldwide, Bella is constantly enhancing and expanding its exclusive range of professional skincare services. All Bella Skin Care centers are staffed by a dedicated team of qualified skincare experts who are equipped with the latest developments in specialized skincare treatments and hair-removal services.

With over two decades of experience in providing professional skincare services, Bella is the pioneer in introducing the most advanced solutions to skincare and hair removal problems in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Shanghai and Beijing.

For over 25 years, we have helped thousands of clients achieve lasting beauty through therapies that emphasis on natural substances. By understanding in-depth the profiles of Asian skin, our treatments have catered to the changing lifestyle demands of women and men in Asia, enabling clients to have healthier skin and more confidence. "


I'm very lucky to be able to choose from their wide selection of facial treatment!
Just a few to name:

Fractional InFusion Therapy
Dermatech Whitening System
Pure Blossom Therapy
Hydra Intense Solution

All these very "chim " terms made me go really bonkers .*like I said, it's my first facial therapy * However, after 2 days of decision making, LOL.... the DERMATECH WHITENING SYSTEM caught my eyes!


WHAT IS DERMATECH WHITENING SYSTEM?

Riding on the success of DermaTech Age Defense Solution and results-based DermaTech Age Defense products, this new treatment is the latest inclusion to help eradicate stubborn age spots, hyperpigmentation, freckles and uneven skin tone.

DermaTech Whitening System synergises unique formulation of – DermaTech Advance Lightening Serum together with Chromotherapy, Bio-minus 3 degrees and Oxygen Cream Mask – to help achieve skin clarity, luminosity and blotch-free complexions.


OVERALL DERMATECH WHITENING BENEFITS!

• Improves the natural defenses of the skin
• Strengthens elasticity by enhancing collagen synthesis
• Disrupts melanin formation
• Improves quality and appearance of skin
• Prevents skin damage caused by free radicals induced by UV radiation
• Prevents premature skin aging
• -3 degrees helps in serum absorption
• Chromotherapy aids in reduction of skin discolouration, pigmentation and uneven skin tone

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I went to their outlet at International Building (Orchard Road) last week.



I love their clean and simple interior design at the front desk.


With these products neatly displayed and not forgetting the famous Barcelona lounge chairs at their waiting area.


I'm also given a little cup of chrysanthemum tea while waiting for the receptionist to register my details.
They are really nice and welcoming!

I'm than led to their consultation room where my consultant, Ginnie, did an analysis on my face.

After a short intro of the DERMATECH WHITENING SYSTEM,  she went through and explained my skin type and the personalized treatment for my needs!

From their face scanning machine, it shows that my skin surface is very dry but the oil glands underneath it is still very active, therefore there are still some pimple outbreaks. I also have uneven skin tones, pigmentation/ freckles and black heads! =___=

Well I didn't realize my face is this bad! =/

But its ok.... BECAUSE I'M GOING TO GET IT TREATED STRAIGHTAWAY!!




To treat my terrible face conditions, Ginnie recommended Blue and Orange colour light for the Chromotherapy together with the DermaTech Advance Lightening Serum which comprises of 2 key ingredients: Niacinamide and AA2G Complex with Vitamin C (20%) . There will also be extractions for my black heads and the oxygen mask!

Woah...So many terms going on for a treatment? Don't get confuse yet, I'm going to explain the whole process I undergo for your better understanding!!

I'm of course nervous and excited!

When I went into one of their therapy rooms, Amethyst, it was so comfortable that I don't feel really nervous any more! The room was dim, comfy and the ambiance was so relaxing~ Just can't wait to get the therapy started as soon as possible.




My therapist for the day, Yen, came in and got everything started!!


1. WELCOME FACE MASSAGE
First of all, Yen gave me a welcome facial massage after she had all the necessaries prepared. It was very smoothing and calming. I guess probably there were some aromatic essence applied.

2. CLEANSING
She cleansed and removed my make-up I had for the day. While cleansing, a steamer was blown on my face to soften and open up my pores for easy extraction in the later part. Well, I don't really like the steamer blowing on my face because it makes me sneeze. LOL... but no worries, the therapist will adjust it to your comfort!

3. FACIAL SCRUB
I had a facial scrub followed by a hand massage. Something I like about Bella was, they provide extra services either than the treatment you bought! I was quite surprised when Yen mentioned she will be doing the hand massage next!

4. EXTRACTION 
Not only a hand massage, she also did paraffin wax for my hands too!! Love it!! I meant, it's too pampering already lah!

So while the "wax" was drying up, Yen did the extraction of my blackheads. I swear this was a procedure I'm most afraid of, because it freaking hurt like mad when I had my blackheads extracted at some cheapo place few years back.

BUT.....it was not as painful as I thought it will be! I've been telling Yen that I'm super scare of the pain and blah blah blah. But she was so nice, she calmed me with her stories of experiences she had and reassured me, umpteen time that if it's too painful or the blackheads were too stubborn to be extracted, she will not force it out!

Without me knowing, she was done!! I'm so proud of myself!  ( ̄ε(# ̄)

5. CHROMOTHERAPY 
After the extraction, she removed the "wax" and we continued the treatment with DermaTech Advance Lightening Serum and Chromotherapy! She applied the serum and started with the blue light first followed by the orange light ~ The serum is very cooling and I really love it when she applied on my face.

What does DermaTech Advance Lightening Serum do?
Like I mentioned earlier, DermaTech Advance Lightening Serum comprises of 2 key ingredients:

Niacinamide
• Water soluble vitamin B complex
• Reduces epidermal water loss
• Improve circulation

AA2G Complex with Vitamin C (20 %)
• It is natural Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) stabilized with glucose
• AA2G has glucose compounds which protects Vitamin C from high temperatures, pH, metal ions etc from losing its efficacy.
• One of skin’s enzyme (a-glucosidase) reacts with AA2G in releasing the powerful benefits of Vitamin C
• Hence AA2G releases Vitamin C effectively over a prolonged period of time
• AA2G also promote collagen synthesis, thereby increasing elasticity & suppleness
• AA2G helps in preventing pigmentation by suppressing melanin synthesis in melanocytes.
• It has the ability to reduce the amount of pre-existing melanin, resulting in a more uniform skin tone

What is Chormotherapy?
Don't got too shocked with this term. It is actually using colour light therapy that measures 480 nanometer to 640 nanometer in the following colour bands for specific needs to individual skin type:

YELLOW
BLUE
ORANGE
TURQUOISE
RED
PURPLE

Sound cool?
You will also literately see the colour of the light when it was treated on your face! Like I've also mentioned earlier, Ginnie recommended BLUE and ORANGE for my skin.

So what does these 2 colours help with my face condition? 



BLUE LIGHT
* soothing and healing
* calms and heal skin sensitivity and irritation
* re-balances sebum secretion
* helps reduce acne scarring


ORANGE LIGHT
* aids in lymphatic drainage - targets on puffiness, acne, impure skin conditions
* helps in reduction of pigmentation

The colour light is depending on individual skin types and needs!

For this treatment,there will/ will not have a tingling sensation on your cheeks, chin or forehead area. It is depending on individual face conditions. Like my face, I only felt the tingling sensation on my right cheek! Otherwise it was cooling and comfortable that I could fall asleep right away!

6. OXYGEN CREAM MASK
After the chromotherapy, Yen massaged my face and applied the oxygen cream mask. You heard of oxygen mask right? Now it is in mousse form that penetrates into our skin! Whooo hooo

What does the oxygen cream mask helps in?
• Drenches skin with moisture and uphold the skin’s capacity to retain moisture
• Pure oxygen revitalises cells
• Smoothens fine lines and deep wrinkles
• Helps to diminish age spots and surface pigmentation
• Repair, renew and soothe sun damaged skin
• Healthier, fresher, glowing complexion
• Leaves skin looking youthfully radiant and luminous

At this point, the treatment was so soothing and comfortable that I really fell asleep. It is just so relaxing lah! Yen mentioned to me before, the more relaxed you are, the better the treatment will be absorbed into our skin. I totally just leave it to her to take care of my face for that moment and I did not even realized I was sleeping away while she left the mask for about 10 - 15mins!

7. MASSAGE/TONER/SUNBLOCK
Last but not least, Yen gave me a very good shoulder massage that got my back more relaxed. Followed by toner and sunblock to protect my face before I leave!



I'm so really impressed with their services! Really really pampering and relaxing~

Not only the treatment was so pampering and comfortable, the results after the treatment were even more astonished. I never ever admire my skin so much before the face treatment! My face texture was so smooth and radiant. I don't even see much of uneven tones too!! Most importantly, my blackheads were not visible at all!! I'm really in love with their treatment~ For now at least I know who should I go to, before my wedding!

Look at my picture 2 or 3 days later:


* Please note I did not put on any make-up and it was so radiant already!!


This was taken about a week after the treatment! With a light make up on and you can see its still glowing~

It is really worth the try! Pretty babes should pamper themselves once in a life time, and Bella skin is your choice~


Since I've shared a very good facial treatment I went, I shall continue to be nice and share with you their promotion price for DERMATECH WHITENING SYSTEM!!!

For my readers only, the usual price was $250 for the treatment, BUT NOW.....

   IT'S $168 !!!!  

It's more than 30% DISCOUNT!!! Wheeeee...
Simply save this e-voucher below:


and Call them at 1800-7777-222 or visit their website for more details!!

Saturday, April 27, 2013

A "CREAMY" cupcake~

Hey guys... How have you been?

I'm super duper packed with work this week but you know what??! I can never ever do without nail arts on my nails!! I'm so addicted that I felt so naked while letting my nails to "BREATHE" for the past 3 days... *irony*

Anyway, without further dela........ I present to you my NAIL ART OF THE WEEK!!!

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CREAMY CUPCAKE NAIL ART!!!! 

Nice??
I'm really loving the mint/ teal/ Tiffany *whatever you call that "bluish turquoise"* color!!!

This need a lot of patience I must say.. due to layers and layers of polishes. But I love it!!

Do you?

My apologies for the low quality image, this is the best I can do with my only "camera", S3...
LOL..
I'm trying to buy myself a decent camera and I'll do more video tutorials from then!!

I PROMISE!!

Lastly, comment below for any recommendations, tutorials required or any designs you like to see in my next nail art!!!

TALK TO ME!!!

and... GOOD LUCK~


Base: OPI - passion, luminous mint colour
Nail art: Etude House - look at my cotton candy nails / sweet mint, Etude House - pink prism,  China Glaze - igniting love , black lace stickers


#notd  #nailartoftheweek #nailartdesign #akeminails

Monday, April 22, 2013

Our flea ended and I've got a winner!!

It was a tiring day at the flea last Sunday, but it was a great experience for our first time!


The crowd flow at Bugis+ was a bit disappointing, maybe the wet weather or maybe the "new" venue to blame. At least, we know what we can do to improve for our next one! *hint* *hint* something might be coming ar...

SO now, for today's post, I'm announcing the winner for my first GIVEAWAY!! 

And it's......

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CK CHAI!!! 

CONGRATS to you !!! I'll pm you on twitter soon!  :D

Whooohooo... 

That's all for today and thank you for reading!




Tata
Akemi

Sunday, April 21, 2013

My GIVEAWAY IS ENDING!!!

Hi people!!

I know I very lor sor... BUT,  my GIVEAWAY IS ENDING TOMORROW!!!

DON'T MISS IT!!

I'm giving away this cute little polka dots cape necklace!!



For more details, please click >>>>>>>> HERE !!!!!

and remember to come and say hi to me and Yvonne at the flea market tomorrow ~



See Ya!!
Akemi

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Our last "TOMB" sweeping day..

If you don't know, last last Thursday *backdated post* was actually the Qingming festival, or you can call it tomb sweeping day! It is when we, Chinese, visit graves or burial grounds of our ancestors/ decreased relatives as an opportunity to remember and honour them at grave sites.

We will pray before our ancestors/ decreased relatives, sweep the tombs, offer food,tea or Kopi O (in my instance as my great grandma loves it), joss paper, paper relicas to them.

In Singapore, it is not a officiate public holiday but it has been observed as a statutory public holiday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China. *so sad*

Due to Singapore limited space, graves visiting are getting lesser too. As it is now commonly cremated and placed in the temples. Also, the government will clear the older graves for the new ones. So like my family's case, my maternal side used to have a tomb on the hill facing the sunrise with the best scenery in Singapore *based on my childhood memories* it was then cleared and left with my paternal great grandma's grave which my family planned to clear this year.

Just like my title, its our last "tomb" sweeping day because next year onward there will be no tomb to sweep only "window" sweeping day liao. TT^TT

As our last memories, I've took picture for my keepsake! So next time I can tell stories to my grandchildren~ LOL...



2 excited kids can't wait to go tomb sweeping! It was Eason's first and last tomb sweeping~


My great grandma's address~





When everyone arrived, they would sweep the tomb and place their offerings.



See the number of offering with have for my great grandma~







After my great grandma "meal", we will burn the joss paper/ paper replicas. Not to mention, we will always book a bus for tomb sweeping. So its more convenient for my large family.


Lastly, for my family, we will eat popiah during Qingming. how about yours?

When I said popiah, its not those that can be bought off from coffee shops but those HOMEMADE ones!!


Yum yum.. They are my favorite!!


I mad love homemade or self-made popiah ! I will always pray for my mum to prepare popiah for dinner but she will always say: "wait till its Qingming festival." I do not know why, but yay that's the case. FYI, I don't fancy those that can be bought outside. Only those that I made myself, I love!

And I'm gonna show you what is in my popiah that I love!!!



The ingredients to choose from~ There are : Prawns, eggs, fish cake, bean curt, bean sprout, peanut, sweat sauce, stir fried carrot and radish, lettuce, Chinese parsley, cucumber.

Now, I'm gonna show you step by step to ....

AKEMI's POPIAH 

STEP 1: Put and spread the sweat sauce. 

STEP 2: Sprinkle the chopped peanuts.

STEP 3: Put the veggie first~ Normally I used the lettuce as the base first.

STEP 4: Put the other ingredients you like !
I've got prawns, fish cakes, bean curt, bean sprouts and egg WHITES!!

Normally everyone's popiah will have this : the stir fried carrot and radish.
But sorry not for me because I think they are yucky !!! LOL...

STEP 5: I'll sprinkle some sweet sauce and peanut over again before I wrapped it~

STEP 6: Fold the left side...

STEP 7: ... Then the right..

STEP 8: Lastly, ROLL IT UP!
EASY??? It's actually very easy to make and able to add any ingredients you like! But the difficult part is the preparation~ There are so much to prepare unless you want to eat it erhemmmm..... raw?? =X

Do you also eat popiah like what my family does during Qing ming?

How's my popiah?? Look not bad right.. LOL...


Lastly, I'm ending my post with this Qingming joke:

My apologies because it's in Mandarin. And sorry my Mandarin cannot make it one. LOL... So don't expect a translation from me...when I even struggled a bit reading this... HAHAHa...





TATA
Akemi

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

CAMRON ONE-SHOT is coming to Singapore this MAY!!

YES!!

If you followed my twitter & instagram (@akemi0sihui ), I've shared the info and the tickets that my friend did!



And you know what?

It's On SALE NOW!!


You won't wanna miss this once in a million chance! 

Camron is now one of the most famous dancer, dancehall teacher and choreographer in Europe. He danced for:

* Elephant Man
* Mr Vegas
* Kat Deluna
* Brick and Lace
* Admiral T
* Krys
* Colonel Reyel
* David Guetta
... and many more Afro - Caribbean artists from France!

He will be coming to Singapore to share his knowledge on Jamaican Dance culture - Dancehall. His style is sleek, raw and genuinely DANCEHALL!


- WORKSHOP INFO -

DATE / TIME
23 May (8.30pm) & 24 May (1pm)
** FYI: 24th is a public holiday! **

VENUE
O school 
*SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link #04-04
Singapore 237978

PRICE
$30 per workshop, $50 for 2 workshops 

DURATION OF WORKSHOP
1.5 hrs

REGISTRATION
>>>  CLICK HERE  <<<
Registration confirms only upon payment made. [ First come first serve basis ]


Exciting? 
I'm very very very very EXCITED!!

For now, you can watch some of his videos here:








Isn't he great?
and if you have the wrong interpretation about reggae or dancehall is a genre for girls only~


YOU ARE SOOOO WRONG !!!


I mean just look at him and the guys dancing with him in his videos~  Aren't them equally awesome?

So guys, you are VERY HIGHLY encouraged to join this workshop! Because it's definitely suitable for everybodeh!!!

What are you waiting for? Quickly register/book yourself a space before its SOLD OUT and don't forget to spread the words to every dancehall lovers!! Whooooohoooo.....


** For any queries, please do not hesitate to email dhnationsg@gmail.com or call Jimmy at 96624417


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Lastly, I'm ending this post with my nail art of the week! And it goes very well with this post...............
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TADA!!!!

... THE RASTA NAILS!!!! 


Pretty not?
It's a very easy design that anyone can do! *my peace sign still needs a lot practice though *  


Base: OPI - my private jet , OPI - passion
Nail art: OPI - need sunglasses? , China Glaze - igniting love , yellow and green nail paint


Please don't be shy, just leave down in the comment box below if you need tutorial for this or you want to share/request any nail art design you like!!

Hope everyone will like it!!! and try it out too~


TATA!!
Akemi


PS: REMEMBER TO REGISTER FOR THE CAMRON ONE-SHOT DANCEHALL/REGGAE WORKSHOP !!!! See you at the workshop~


#ntd #nailart #nailoftheweek #DIYnails #Akeminails

Monday, April 15, 2013

I'm heading to the flea this Sunday [GIVEAWAY] !!!

I'M VERY EXCITED!!

Because I'm HEADING TO THE FLEA THIS SUNDAY, to sell my stuff!!!!

Excited, excited, excited!!!

We are selling ALL BRAND NEW ITEMS!!!!! From clothes to bags to shoes and accessories!!!
Here are some of the clothes that we will be selling at the flea:








* I'll also be selling the plain black wedge in the image
(only worn for photo-shoot)

and of course many more other items to be expected on the flea itself !!
The sizes for our clothes ranges from UK12 - UK18 and size 40 for all the shoes.


BE HERE AT THE FLEA THIS SUNDAY!


- DRY -

VENUE
Hood Bar and Café

ADDRESS
Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street #05-07, Singapore 188067 

DATE
21 April 2013

TIME
1-7pm

DIRECTION
By MRT: Bugis Station
By Bus: 2, 12, 32, 51, 63, 80, 124, 142, 145, 166, 174, 174E, 197, 61, 851, 960, 980, NR7


It's gonna be a whole new flea experience in air-conditioned comfort with live performances, food and  drinks at DRY , at Bugis+ level 5!

BE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!!

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Lastly to add more excitement, I'm holding my VERY FIRST GIVEAWAY!!!! *pom pom dance* 
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As a reward to all my readers and followers, I'm giving away a cute polka dot fake cape necklace WORTH $15 !!!




There will be only ONE lucky winner, to win this necklace!!

HOW TO JOIN THIS GIVEAWAY?
All you have to do, is to follow and share this blog post!!

Option 1:
Follow me on Twitter and mention @akemi0sihui about this giveaway and with this link: http://akemilovesranting.blogspot.com/2013/04/Akemi-GIVEAWAY.html 

or/and

Option 2:
Follow me on Instagram and mention @akemi0sihui about this giveaway and with this link: http://akemilovesranting.blogspot.com/2013/04/Akemi-GIVEAWAY.html 


Example:
Follow @akemi0sihui and tweet or/and instagram :
" I want to win @akemi0sihui giveaway!! Join her giveaway at : http://akemilovesranting.blogspot.com/2013/04/Akemi-GIVEAWAY.html "


FOR MORE CHANCES?
Fulfill both options above! Gain more chances for re-tweeting / re-instagraming~ Don't forget to mention me , @akemi0sihui !!

For verification purposes, please remember to leave a comment below with your twitter/instagram username.


I regret this is only for readers residing in Singapore ONLY. =[
This giveaway will be closing this Sunday, 21 April 2013 !! So be quick and join in the fun~ You might be the lucky winner!! 

GOOD LUCK !! v ( ^o^ ) v