11 Reasons Why I Love Spotify

Posted on November 11, 2018 by CelesteChoo

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If you’re not using Spotify yet and wondering why so many people are using it, here are some of the reasons why I love Spotify (and could be why you might want to start using it, too).

I can find every song I want, from new songs up to the songs I listen to when I was, hmmm…8 years old?

I’m a 1980 baby (yes, I admit, I’m old) and I grew up with my father’s music like The Beatles, Kenny Rogers, Simon and Garfunkel, Peter Paul and Mary, The Carpenters and Cat Stevens. My strongest music preference is within the 90’s, when alternative rock and more rock genres have evolved up to gothic rock. Generation of today may not be inclined to listen to bands like Disturbed, Garbage, Lacuna Coil, Within Temptation and System of a Down. I don’t listen to the radio and I definitely need my own mix of songs while driving or running.

And that’s the greatest thing I experienced when I first used Spotify. I can create my personal mix and I can literally find every song I wanted.

I can download songs or podcasts and listen to it offline.

This makes the experience hassle-free. I don’t need to be dependent on data to start listening. I can create my mix or follow playlists that I like and download them into my iPhone, iPad or MacBook.

You can’t play your music on more than 1 device at the same time but I have no issue with this.

I learn interesting stuff from podcasts and more.

It’s not just all songs and playlists. Spotify has multiple categories including audiobooks, comedy and podcasts. My favourite podcast is Something You Should Know by Mike Carruthers. Oh and there are new ones including Chill Digital Marketing! I should start listening to that…

I discover songs that I probably wouldn’t know about.

Since I don’t like listening to radio, I’m unaware of new songs that I might potentially like based on my music preference. Spotify has weekly updates under “Made for You” tab where you see playlists and songs that you might like.

I feel like Spotify understands my mood.

There is a certain time of the day or day of the week when I need music to focus. Spotify has playlist for it. There are times when you need some energy boost. There are times when you need to de-stress or need good music while reading a book for that perfect chill-and-relax time. There’s this season of the year when you need Christmas songs, yes? Spotify’s playlists for genres and moods are just amazing.

It’s also great how Spotify has a localised approach. Since I’m based in Malaysia, my Spotify “Browse” section features Malay Pop playlist. I don’t really listen to it but it’s great that Spotify has this.

I fall asleep with Spotify Sleep playlists on.

I used to have a hard time falling asleep. At home, in local hotels, in overseas hotels, it’s just difficult for me to stop thinking, chill and fall asleep. And during one of the nights I was having trouble sleeping and I was tinkering with my Spotify playlists, guess what, Spotify showed “Can’t sleep?” And it displayed several playlists for sleep! Since then, I’ve been playing Sleep playlists every night, wherever I am, and it really helped me relax and doze off faster.

I run longer and better with my Spotify playlist on.

I started running every weekend around 2 years back and it can honestly be very boring. I find it more challenging to defeat boredom than enduring the exercise itself. Then I tried running with music on and it was a game changer! I can now last more than an hour with music on when I used to get so bored within my first 20 minutes.

I can survive hours of flights with Spotify.

I’m not a fan of traveling, unlike most of young people out there who love to travel. I don’t like sitting for hours in a plane (or any form of transport). I try working on my laptop in flight but this gives me headache. Nowadays I have my Spotify music on. Whether I’m listening to songs or podcasts, I am now better at traveling for a few hours.

I can easily access what I recently listened to. And play it again and again when I feel like it.

The Spotify app or software easily allows you to go through playlists, follow them and the playlists you recently played go inside the tab “Recently Played”. Then you can keep playing the same playlist and knock yourself out with the same songs again and again. Ahhhh, the joy of satisfying your song cravings.

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The user interface is just awesome.

This is just way easy to use, easy to find songs, easy to personalize and easy for discovery.

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It’s affordable.

It does have 30-day trial and even the premium subscription is only at RM14.90 per month. I use Spotify everyday and I find that it’s really worth it. I hope Spotify maintains its reasonable price while it keeps adding more cool things over time.

Keep it up, Spotify! Rock my world.

*Just in case you are wondering…the contents of this article are from my personal opinion and experience. This is not a paid post.

Upgrade your old phone to an OPPO F9 with the OPPO and TecProtec Trade-in Program

Posted on September 30, 2018 by CelesteChoo

Want to upgrade your phone to the new OPPO F9 without breaking the bank?

Manila, Philippines

AmTrust Mobile Solutions and OPPO is elevating consumer purchasing power with its new TecProtec Trade-in program partnership. With peace of mind and fast processing for trade-in, customers may now have their current smartphones assessed and evaluated for a new OPPO smartphone directly at select OPPO concept stores.

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TecProtec, a program by AmTrust Mobile Solutions, in exclusive partnership with top international smartphone brand OPPO, aimed to offer more options to consumers in purchasing smartphones. Starting September 28, 2018, customers may now inquire to trade-in their current smartphone and get evaluated in its value in just 5 minutes. Qualified smartphones will then be eligible for its trade-in value to purchase a new OPPO smartphone such as the recently launched F9 with VOOC Flash Charging technology.

“The goal of this program is to provide an easy way for smartphone owners to upgrade to their choice of new phone,” said Jaime Jose M. Javier, Jr., AmTrust Mobile Solutions Philippines CEO. “With the Trade-in to the New OPPO F9 Program, we are happy to provide a great solution to more smartphone owners to upgrade and get their dream phone,” Javier added.

“It’s a simple and easy solution to trade-in and upgrade. With any old device, a customer can walk-in to our selected outlets and get the trade-in completed within minutes” announced Garrick Hung, OPPO Philippines Vice President. “This eliminates the time-consuming journey of having your phone sold first and even avoiding the risk of low ballers. In just a few steps, anyone can walk out with the new OPPO F9 in their hands and just in one store.” Hung added.

AmTrust Mobile Solutions / TecProtec team at OPPO + TecProtec Trade-in Launch
(left to right) Mikko Bacani, Aldrin Ocampo, Clark Afortunado, Ronelyn Ordonez, Jimmy Javier, Menan Tagle

Part of the goal was to develop a creative and engaging concept that showcases TecProtec’s Trade-In Program positioning and unique mobile trade-in capabilities. TecProtec’s approach to mobile is anchored by their belief that mobile is more than just a transaction platform; it can strengthen the relationship of brands with consumers.

Starting September 29, 2018, Saturday customers may now visit the following OPPO concept stores to inquire about availing current smartphone to the TecProtec trade-in program.

List of OPPO Concept Stores

· SM Megamall

· SM Mall of Asia

· Tutuban Mall

· SM Sangandaan

· Starmall Alabang

· SM Southmall

· SM BF Paranaque

· SM Novaliches

· SM Fairview

· Robinsons Nova

· Fairview Terraces

· Sta. Lucia Mini Concept

· SM Marikina

· SM East Ortigas

· Robinsons Galleria Ortigas

· Robinsons Metro East

· Market Market Taguig

· Alimall Cubao

(from left) Edward Lacap, Regional BuyBack Manager for AmTrust Mobile Solutions, together with Jemma Dela Cruz, General Manager for AmTrust Mobile Solutions, explain details of the OPPO program on stage

Visit a participating OPPO Concept Store today and get yourself a new OPPO F9!

About TecProtec

TecProtec, a brand of AmTrust Mobile Solutions, is a device protection program that gives you peace of mind. As smartphones become an integrated part of our lifestyle, it is important to ensure our devices are protected and TecProtec ensures that you’re always connected.

About AmTrust Mobile Solutions

AmTrust Mobile Solutions by AmTrust International is a leading hub for mobile phone and gadget protections in the market, with business segments: device protection, repairs, trade-ins, and tech support for convenient and seamless solutions. Its value-added solutions support businesses and customers for an uninterrupted digital life. For more information, visit our website: https://www.tecprotec.co/and https://amtrustmobilesolutions.asia/

About OPPO

For the last 10 years, OPPO has been focusing on manufacturing camera phones, while innovating mobile photography technology breakthroughs. OPPO started the era of selfie beautification and was the first brand to launch smartphones with 5MP and 16MP front cameras. OPPO was also the first brand to introduce the motorized rotating camera, the Ultra HD feature and the 5x Dual Camera Zoom technology. OPPO’s Selfie Expert F series launched in 2016 drove a selfie trend in the smartphone industry.

In 2016, OPPO was ranked as the number 4 smartphone brand globally, according to IDC. And today, OPPO provides excellent smartphone photography experience to over 100 million young people around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.oppo.com/ph/index.html

Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate and Fitness Tracker Review

Posted on March 20, 2017 by CelesteChoo

What’s your daily exercise companion?

Fitbit charge 2 heart rate and fitness tracker box

With fitness and health becoming a priority now in our lives, it’s not surprising that more people are jumping into the “wearables” segment to monitor health data, including me. I’ve been thinking about it since last year; it took me a while to finally make a decision in buying a fitness tracker/watch. (But why?) Because it meant I will make my other watches useless. Not that I have too many, not that they’re expensive. But do you know the feeling of having a few little things that you like or love and find it hard to let them go…

Back of Fitbit Charge 2 box

However, I knew that I need to be more aware and conscious about my mobility, how much I move everyday and reduce my “stagnant” hours or minutes. This is not just about losing weight but about being fit and avoiding bodily pains, which could be signs of aging as well (aaaaarrrrrr!). My job involves long hours sitting on a chair in front of computers. I could be stuck on that chair for 4-6 hours in a day without getting up unless I need to go to the restroom or get some water to drink. Yes, I know I know, it’s terrible.

The bad thing with our time of advanced technology where we rarely need to walk or move to talk to someone is that it’s bad for health. We’ve all been pampered by chat apps, emails and phones so much that some people may find it a “burden” to need to walk. During my days at my first job, employees have to walk a lot and even travel to get an approval, get a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ from a boss, take photo of a set-up or check competitor prices. But now, everything can be done via chat apps. In a few seconds or minutes, you can get an answer for important matters. While this is great for a lot of things, it diminishes our urge to move.

Fitbit charge 2 heart rate and fitness tracker

But the awesome thing in this decade is that we now have wearable technology and apps to help us get moving and hopefully healthier and more fit! I did some research on different fitness trackers and decided to get the Fitbit Charge 2.

Why I chose Fitbit Charge 2 (Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband)

1. Appearance – I was looking for a clean, sleek look, not too masculine like Garmin Fenix, and must look pretty enough to wear to work everyday. The appearance of Fitbit Charge 2 is great for me and it comes in purple band too.

2. Size – I wanted a fitness tracker that will not be bulky on my wrist specially when running. I don’t like the feel of normal watch on my wrist while sweating so my fitness tracker has to be slim enough to wear.

3. Weight – I’m not sure if professional runners like heavy trackers but I, a beginner/amateur, definitely prefer a light one while running and sweating. This Fitbit is light at only 1.23 oz or 35 grams.

4. Data display – I want a tracker that serves as a normal watch, too. This is why I didn’t go for the Fitbit Flex even if it was slimmer and sexier. Fitbit Charge 2 also displays multiple data in various screens. You can choose to display time, date, number of steps taken and heart rate in first screen; this is great for me. By tapping the screen, you can switch into different data displays like distance walked/ran, stairs climbed, active minutes and more.

5. Auto-detection of running – This is my core exercise during the weekends and it’s great that Fitbit Charge 2 can auto-detect this activity.

6. Sleep tracking and other exciting metrics – I’m not a big fan of sleeping (yes, I’m weird) but I know I have to sleep better and longer. I’m used to sleeping late and getting up early to send my son to school then go to work. Fitbit Charge 2 shows sleep data and can help me aim for better habits.

7. Battery life – Product info online says it can last up to 5 days. But in actual use, my Fitbit lasts for 7 days, I only charge once a week and it even has around 15-20% battery life left when I do.

8. Price – At RM730 and with all the features packed in, I think it’s reasonably-priced. If you’re seriously looking for a device to help you get more fit, save up for this one instead of replacing a phone that still works fine. Of course, if you’re a serious runner or if you do multiple activities that need more detailed tracking, you might want to consider other Fitbit models or even Garmin.

After 1 month of use, I realise that Fitbit Charge 2 may not be perfect but I love this device. It serves everything I need, my purpose for buying a fitness tracker. I’ve been moving a lot more than I did before. Fitbit Charge 2 has notifications that remind me to walk based on the goals I set.

Fitbit app for fitness and health tracking

(left to right) Fitbit app dashboard, Hourly activity summary, Sleep Data

Fitbit charge 2 heart rate and fitness data

(left to right) Heart Rate view showing Cardio Fitness, Summary of Heart rate zones, Heart rate zones based on my running exercise

I can’t say enough about how much I love the Fitbit app dashboard. It’s got everything I need to get moving and get closer to my goals. This dashboard can be on your mobile phone, tablet and notebook at the same time, giving you access to your Fitbit account everywhere. After all, what’s the point of tracking a lot of information if you can’t see them, make use of them and crush them? From what I’ve learned, the app is just as important as the fitness tracker itself.

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View of Fitbit dashboard on desktop

It marks milestones with confetti on the dashboard, which I find really cool. It helps me to see accomplishments and track progress better. Small, progressive developments help me to continue pushing myself harder. I believe that a key to achieving fitness goals is consistency in whatever small steps I do while setting the bar a bit higher each time, even if it’s just an additional 0.5km or additional 2 flights of stairs.

Fitbit also automatically sends emails for milestones achieved and when the battery is around 25% or less.

Key fitness details are accessible on the Fitbit device such as the number of steps taken, heartbeat, distance, number of flights climbed – all these can be set using the mobile device to which you pair it.

I have very bad sleeping habits. I’m someone who doesn’t like to sleep. I do it because I have to, not because I want to. Fitbit Charge 2 automatically tracks the time/number of hours I sleep and even how many minutes I was awake or restless in between! It’s a bit creepy but I find it accurate and it helps me be more aware. I now make a conscious effort to (try to) sleep earlier and longer. I previously sleep maybe 4-5 hours and now I’m between 5-6. It’s still not good enough but it’s a progress.

box Fitbit charge 2 heart rate and fitness wristband

SUMMARY

Pros – things I adore in Fitbit charge 2

Long-lasting battery life – lasts 5-7 days without charging (this varies on personal use but with me, it lasts up to 7 days)
Fast charging – plugged to a MacBook, it can easily charge from 25% to 100% in an hour
Replaceable/changeable straps in various options of colours available
Lightweight, does not bother me while running and sweating
Detailed and customisable dashboard
Useful notifications – SMS and calls are notified on the wristband
Reminders to move (oh, man, I’m actually this “lazy”?)
Multiple clock face options – you can choose between analog and digital styles, and the level of info you want to be quickly accessible on the tracker/wristband
Calorie counter is comprehensive with measurement, amount of calories, when taken

Cons

Over-counts while driving, ironing or mopping the floor (yes, I do mopping!)
Occasionally under-counts stairs climbed
Tracker face sometimes does not auto-display based on motion: when wrist is lifted towards the face/body, it should automatically turn on display
Plugging the charger takes a bit more effort than it should
Calorie database only allows 1 country; you cannot pick 2-3 database and Malaysia is not listed (yet) – I don’t count my calories religiously but if you do, you can choose to key-in calories manually for nasi lemak, roti canai, chutney and other yummy Malaysian dishes
Not waterproof so this model is not ideal for swimmers. I take it off before bathing, which is not so bad since I don’t need to track walking or running in the bathroom anyway.

The charger takes a bit more effort than necessary to place on the right spot, lucky I only need to do this once a week.

The Fitbit box comes with safety instructions booklet

Protective seal for screen and heart rate sensor at the back

Getting started with the Fitbit Charge 2:

You need to sync your fitness tracker to your preferred device at first use. Fitbit works with Android, Apple and Microsoft devices.
More likely, the fitness tracker needs to be charged. Check the battery percentage left by pressing the button several times.

Tips on charging your Fitbit:

1. Plug the charging cable into a USB port.

2. Clip the other end into the port on the back of the Fitbit Charge 2.

3. The pins on the charging cable must be lined up with the charging port on your tracker and securely locked into place.

4. When your tracker is correctly plugged into the charging cable, the battery icon appears.

5. While charging, the battery icon appears to be less than full.

6. When fully charged, the battery icon is full and solid.

There’s so much more to know and discover about Fitbit Charge 2, functions that I haven’t tried checking, such as Challenges, Adventures, Guided Breathing or adding more friends. Another great thing with Fitbit app is it’s helpful for people like me who exercise alone. I don’t join marathons or group activities but the Fitbit app has various actions to motivate individuals in its own way. It marks achievements and even sends emails about milestones and badges. It helps me recognize my accomplishments, even if they’re small and helps to keep me going. I also receive weekly progress via email, which is really helpful in continuing with my health and fitness goals.

If you want to find out more about different brands of wearables, below are great articles I’ve read. It helped me decide on which one is suitable for me. If you are interested with Fitbit Charge 2, you can also check out Garmin Vivo Smart HR.

https://www.wareable.com/fitness-trackers/how-to-buy-a-fitness-tracker

https://www.wareable.com/garmin/garmin-vivosmart-hr-plus-review

http://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/10-best-fitness-trackers-1277905

I wish you a great journey to a fit and healthier you!

Fitbit charge 2 heart rate tracker and swarovski bracelet

My Fitbit Charge 2 is wearable with a fashion bracelet too!

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Claim your Rewards now with ShopBack and Hermo Malaysia

Posted on June 23, 2016 by CelesteChoo

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I kept hearing about ShopBack from my gorgeous Head of Digital Marketing named Rowena (Haha! Sorry, Rowena, if you’re reading this, I can’t help but mention your name…see, I don’t ignore what you’re talking about.) Being an online shopper like me, although maybe not as notorious, she enjoys discovering great ways to be rewarded from spending online. Since I keep hearing about ShopBack, I knew I just had to investigate.

What are the usual online sites that you shop from? I’m a beauty junkie but my shopping needs are not limited to beauty sites alone. I do look for device and gadgets, kids stuff, health products, flights, accommodations, stock shots and more. Name an online site and I’ve probably shopped there! To name a few:

11street
Agoda
AirAsia
Amazon
Dreamstime
eBay
FoodPanda
GemFive
Groupon
Guardian
HappyFresh
Hermo
Hermo
Lazada
MySale
Sephora
Shutter stock
Signature Snack
Watsons
Wine Talk
Zalora

I spent time today checking the site and exploring what ShopBack does. The concept is pretty simple and amazing: shop online with ShopBack stores and get cashback rewards through your ShopBack account, which are then transferred to your preferred bank account. With whatever value you spend, based on each store’s ShopBack offer, you get rewards! This cashback site gives you savings online!

It’s easy to earn money back. From the long list of available stores at ShopBack, I’d say it’s impossible for a lot of us not to find at least 10 brands or stores to shop from. After you’ve created a ShopBack account, simply click on the store that you want to shop from, ensure that you shop on that URL so ShopBack can track your purchase, proceed with your purchase on that store and that’s it! You can check your ShopBack rewards within 4 – 48 hours.

Discover how to get started with this video:

I’ve checked 2 online beauty sites: Hermo and Sephora (but of course!). Hermo gives customers up to 5.6% cashback. If you’re an existing customer, you get 4.2% cashback while a new customer gets 5.6%. You can enjoy cashback with the latest Hermo voucher easily through ShopBack. Some of the beauty brands you can shop for at Hermo are Acca Kappa, B.liv, Bioderma, Clinelle, Cyber Colors, Dr. Wu, Garnier, H2O+, Kate, Kose, L’Oreal, Laneige, Lierac, Physiogel, Talika and The Face Shop.

This is a great time to earn cashback from Hermo, look at the collection they recently featured. It’s Disney’s Alice in Wonderland beauty collection!

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Hermo has regular deals, it’s best to check on your favorite products and brands from time to time.

Sephora is also one of the numerous stores with ShopBack rewards. New customers get 8.0% cashback, existing customers get 2.0%. Oh man, all the rewards I’ve missed from my Sephora shopping! Great brands from Sephora include Benefit Cosmetics, Burberry, Clinique, Caudalie, Dr. Jart, Ecotools, GlamGlow, Julie Hewett, Lancome, REN, Sigma Beauty, SK-II, Too Faced, Urban Decay and Zoeva. I’m a fan of makeup brushes from Zoeva and Sigma Beauty, I buy them from Sephora online (previously Luxola). I should have been shopping with ShopBack where you can also find the best Sephora coupons.

Now I’m wishing that I listened to Rowena a lot earlier. I could have collected more rewards from my online shopping sprees! Why why why didn’t I pay attention long time ago?

Start getting rewarded through ShopBack and collect money back from shopping. Make the most out of your dollars / ringgit by getting rewards.

SHOP NOW WITH SHOPBACK HERE

Great Experiences Ahead at Little Kingdom

Posted on June 9, 2016 by CelesteChoo

You and your kids are in for a joyous adventure.

Yummy cakes! Would you believe that these are just deco?

When was the last time you visited Maju Junction or Jalan Sultan Ismail? If it was more than 3 months ago, now’s the perfect time to walk along this busy, lively street in Kuala Lumpur. Coming from Cheras, my son and I decided to take a train ride instead of driving down. Aside from it’s much faster than driving to town, my son enjoys train rides. Ah, convenience, speed and my son’s joy, a train ride to Maju Junction is perfect. Did I mention that the trip only costed RM5.20 two-way?

The trip from Cheras to Sultan Ismail station was fast, roughly 15 minutes on a Saturday morning. From the station, there’s a walkway leading directly to the entrance of Parkson Maju Junction. Very convenient. The guard is friendly and showed me the way to go up to Level 3, where an amazing experience awaits me and my little naughty boy at Little Kingdom.

A magical-themed play land boasting of 40,000 sq.ft., Parkson Edutainment’s Little Kingdom is a first-of-its-kind personalised learning edutainment park. It’s a place where kids and parents experience various realities, from fairy tales to space missions. This play land features technology games, Amazon rides, magical shows, learning workshops and beautiful classrooms that children will enjoy.

Upon entering this kingdom, you’ll immediately feel the “magic”. Here’s my naughty boy wanting to eat that giant red mushroom.

Visitors are welcomed by cobblestone streets, miniature shops with bright signages, colourful walls and dramatic lighting.

Wanna feel like you’re in Nevada?

There are giant, adorable fairy tale books on the streets, stories like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Aladdin and the Little Racing Car. No, these are not for reading but for making the place even more magical and, I guess, for hugging!

Little Kingdom has a magical stage where performances are held everyday. We caught a magic show performance, which kids truly enjoyed.

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See how attentive and focused the kids were?

Why it’s great to spend time at Little Kingdom:

1. It’s accessible by car and train. You can choose to drive over, use Uber or Grab, or like me, I prefer to use train! Very fast.

2. At every corner of the theme park are cartoon characters to welcome everyone. You’ll see Little Snow White, Little Pinocchio, Little Tinkerbell, Little Aladdin and more.

3. Augmented Reality Tech allows children to be transported into another world. Perfect for those who love gadget play.

4. Indoor Sandplay Zone allows children to exercise sensory skills and creativity within a 500-sqft play area.

Sandplay Zone

5. Lots of educational games and activities. The kingdom has 6 themed classrooms where everyone can experience a variety of enrichment classes such as music, aerobics, Lego lessons, arts and crafts, storytelling and more. These classes are conducted daily so you can freely visit on a day suitable to you and there will always be several classes to choose from. Wonderful!

6. Personalised Learning Options. You can choose for your child to learn more activities such as piano, vocal, guitar, culinary arts, languages, speech, drama, ballet, martial arts or even yoga.

Little Cinderella Ballroom

7. Little Kingdom encourages parent and child bonding. Parents can freely join their kids in every activity. My son’s favourite was Fantasy Driving, he’s just addicted to cars, trucks, trains or anything that runs on wheels. A great thing about this activity is that parents can join their kids in the car. Yay, I can fit!

8. Its Magical Castle is also an awesome venue for events, parties and special occasions. This hall is just like a palace ballroom where kings, queens, princes and princesses host a ball. See this armed guard and his magnificently detailed shield?

9. It’s endless fun in here, the kids wouldn’t want to leave!

10. Affordable prices. By the way, Little Kingdom is having its Soft Opening Tickets Promotion this month = Get 50% OFF on single entry admission tickets!

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Little Kingdom is also running a promotion on its Birthday Party Package, for a limited time at only RM1,800 (normal price: RM2,400) for 30 pax, includes:

2-hour usage of the Magical Castle – party hall
Food and beverage
Birthday cake in Little Kingdom theme, of course
Party decorations
4 Little Kingdom themes to choose from: Little Snow White, Little Cinderella, Little Aladdin and Little Pinocchio
1 Mascot appearance
1 day unlimited access within Little Kingdom, which includes rides, games, activities, soft play area and more

My son seriously didn’t want to leave, haha! He was having a great time at Mysterious Mars and the Mystical Forest.

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Little Kingdom is a wonderful place for kids, adults or parents. Whether you want to have a great time with friends, with kids or feel like a child again, this place is great for a whole day of fun!

Before leaving, you can shop for pretty novelty items inside the gift shop!

You know what, I don’t think 1 article is enough to talk about everything in this kingdom. I haven’t even talked about the upcoming addition to the Little Kingdom family, Talking Tom House, where children can have ‘personalised meals’ by an in-house dietician.

Online booking is available via www.nenerland.com

CLASSaaNTA Sheep Placenta Product Review

Posted on November 17, 2015 by CelesteChoo

Be on your way to vitality through 1 capsule a day

I personally think that getting healthy is one of the toughest challenges in life. It is the trophy, the goal and the strategy at the same time. I admit that I’m not a healthy person and I am not very cautious or watchful of what I eat. I rarely spend time to exercise or burn the extra calories that I take in. I love fried stuff, I love carbohydrates, I love sweet stuff and I also sleep very late.

Getting the right and sufficient nutrients that our body needs everyday is not an easy task. It takes a lot of effort and discipline to make sure that we are healthy. Some may not agree with me but I personally believe that it is important to take vitamins and supplements and here are some of the reasons:

1. Temptation from amazingly delicious but unhealthy food. In a country like this where every corner boosts of yummy dishes, how can I say no to fried kuey teow, nasi lemak, chapatti or naan? I don’t think I have enough discipline to just eat salads every day.

2. Even if I eat healthy food, daily intake may not be enough for daily requirement. And the body needs different nutrients everyday; I’ll probably get crazy trying to get all those from food alone.

3. Stress. Need I say more?

4. Aging(gasp!). I accept that at my age, my body’s metabolism is slowing down, including production of important enzymes that are needed to keep me healthy.

5. Well, taking supplement together with (trying to have) a healthy diet is just way more powerful than just trying to eat healthy, isn’t it?

I first heard about CLASSaaNTA while reading my usual monthly issue of Female a few months ago. I haven’t tried any Sheep Placenta product before, maybe because I haven’t paid attention to what the benefits were or maybe I wasn’t too concerned before with signs of aging, which I’m facing now.

From what I’ve read, CellLabs CLASSaaNTA combines both healthy and beauty benefits into a capsule for daily supplement. Now, isn’t that something? This is definitely something I need!

CellLabs CLASSaaNTA

Sheep Placenta Plus

Opaque Brown Oblong

Soft Gel Capsule

Sold in a box of 60 capsules (30s x 2)

Manufactured in New Zealand

The size of the gel capsule may seem bigger than a usual supplement or multivitamin but don’t worry; it’s not hard to swallow at all. It is also tasteless and there’s no aftertaste or funny taste when you burp. This is one of my concerns when taking some supplements — the funny aftertaste or “burp taste”. Luckily, CellLabs CLASSaaNTA doesn’t have any of these.

As instructed, I take it in the morning before breakfast, together with plain water. The great thing is you only need to take 1 every day and that’s it, just like your usual vitamin. As for my daily multivits, I still take them during the day, after lunch so I don’t take them all in 1 shot.

After taking CellLabs CLASSaaNTA for 1 week, I’ve experienced these wonderful changes:

1. Effortless sleeping and better sleep quality – I am a late sleeper and it used to be difficult for me to sleep at night. I would normally read something or browse through my phone to get myself sleepy. But after taking this supplement, when it’s time to sleep, after reading a story to my son, kissing him good night, I go to bed and fall asleep within a few minutes. My sleep quality is better, too, meaning I wake up in the morning easily and feeling well recharged. This is wonderful and necessary to make a highly productive day!

2. Clearer skin – Last month, I was having a few breakouts on my face and décolleté, not sure why but I was having pimples. OMG, at this age, come on, it’s eew. Probably hormonal. But after taking CellLabs CLASSaaNTA for a week, my skin calmed down and the breakouts stopped. My skin started to be clearer and healthy-looking.

3. Improved immune system – When we experience haze in the air, I believe it has become a normal situation for most of us at work or at home to be sick with cough, colds and/or flu. Luckily, I seem to have better health defense and I didn’t catch or develop a sickness even if some colleagues and family members did.

With this progress I’ve seen within 1 week, I’m sure there’ll be more benefits to see while making CellLabs CLASSaaNTA a part of my daily health regimen. It might not be an affordable option for some; you can consider sharing the purchase with friends or loved ones. But keep in mind that our health is wealth. If this supplement can make us better and healthier individuals with less frequency of taking sick leaves and thus having more time to spend on more important things, then it’s worth the investment. Let’s have a great and happy life! 🙂

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More details about CellLabs CLASSaaNTA

Benefits – what to expect from taking this supplement:

Youth and Beauty

Improves physical vitality, energy and stamina

Improves complexion and refines skin texture

Smoother, softer and velvety skin

Reduces fine lines and wrinkles

Lightens pigmentation and freckles

Immune System

Anti-inflammatory properties

Reduces arthritis pain

Improves blood circulation

Hormone and Endocrine System

Regulates menstrual cycle and eases menstrual pain

Balances hormones

Eliminates menopause symptoms

Improves sleeping quality

Injuries and Tissue Damage

Speeds up wound healing

Speeds up recovery after illnesses

Reproductive System

Increases libido

Aids in breast milk reproduction

Active Ingredients:

250mg Ovine Placenta Extract

-equivalent to Placenta Fresh 30,000mg

100mg Silk Protein

30mg Lycopene 10%

1mg Astaxanthin

200mg Avocado Oil

100mg Collagen

10mg Aloe Vera Powder

Daily Intake:

1 capsule a day before breakfast

Where to buy:

selected CARING Pharmacies or buy online at http://bit.ly/R-CLASSaaNTA
Find out more at http://www.celllabs2u.com/categories/CLASSaaNTA/38

Price:RM1,188 for 60 capsules

1 capsule a day = 1 set lasts for 60 days

Wine Talk and Moet & Chandon Champagne Tasting

Posted on October 10, 2015 by CelesteChoo

An exclusive experience for Champagne lovers!

(image from moet.com)

Oh, how we love the beautiful sparkles and bubbles of Champagne. Not to be confused with just any other bubbly, Champagne is a sparkling wine produced from grapes grown specifically in the Champagne region of France. Champagne is typically more expensive than other sparkling wines here mainly because it is considered a luxury item.

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(image from moet.com)

And who wouldn’t know of one of the world’s largest Champagne producers in the world, Moët & Chandon? This iconic bottle has been gracing celebrations, happy moments, weddings, parties and car races all over the world!

Moet & Chandon, together with Wine Talk Malaysia, will be hosting a Champagne tasting session on 21^st October 2015, 3:00pm at Neo Tamarind Kuala Lumpur. Early Bird tickets are available for purchase now, limited seats available. You’ll enjoy tasting of 4 variants of Moet & Chandon Champagne with Maison Moet & Chandon Brand Ambassador, Pierre-Louis Araud. If you are a true lover of Champagne, you wouldn’t want to miss this exclusive experience!

Purchase your tickets HERE or call 1300 88 9788. Tickets are in limited availability.

Early Bird Tickets – RM199

Normal Price – RM250

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(image from moet.com)

Burberry Body Tender

Posted on August 16, 2015 by CelesteChoo

Beautiful scents create beautiful feelings…

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I’m learning to appreciate fragrances more and more these days. A few months ago, I was captivated by the scent of Burberry Body Tender Eau de Toilette.

The bottle design is iconic, as is expected of any Burberry product. It is not your usual shape of a bottle. This one has 8 sides, fully transparent, revealing the light pink-colored fluid.

The inside of the cap has a metallic finish material embellished with Burberry’s signature check pattern. I love the simple but designer appeal of this bottle and, of course, the fact that I can see what’s inside clearly. I like seeing how much I’ve used and how much is left in a fragrance bottle.

Size: 60ml / 85ml

Price: RM300 / RM380

This fragrance was advertised and promoted using famous model Cara Delevigne.

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I’ve actually finished this fragrance bottle by the time I wrote this short article. I loved this fragrance so much that I bought an 85ml bottle of the exact one a month ago. See, this is why I need to see how much is left so I can restock! I should never run out of the good stuff. This scent makes me feel nice, lovely, beautiful.

Where to buy? Burberry has a signature counter located in Isetan KLCC and did you know that Burberry has an online shopping site? You can now buy beautiful Burberry items whenever, wherever! Visit www.my.burberry.comto shop for bags, makeup, fragrances, watches and more. And…they give FREE shipping!

About Burberry Body Tender

A youthful, sparkling twist on the iconic Burberry Body fragrance. The scent opens with a fresh surge of lemon, crisp apple and green absinthe. A delicate blend of dewy English roses, white jasmine and sandalwood gives a radiant, optimistic heart. Sensual notes of cashmeran, amber and musk warm the base.

Olay Regenerist Advanced Cleansing System

Posted on June 21, 2015 by CelesteChoo

Some of us might not have the budget for a Clarisonic…but, hey, what about this one?

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For the past years, I’m sure you have witnessed the popularity of facial cleansing devices, dominated by best-selling brand Clarisonic. It took a while before beauty brands recognized the strong potential from this new beauty segment but it wasn’t too late for brands like Clinique and Olay to jump in the beauty device wagon.

While I think that Clarisonic is a worthy investment for good facial cleansing system, not everyone would have a budget of RM600+ to enjoy the benefits of a cleansing device. I wasn’t highly keen on trying out a cleansing device before but while shopping online at www.watsons.com.my, I received a free Olay Regenerist Advanced Cleansing System (worth around RM129) together with my purchase of RM150 of selected brands. I love online shopping and I love free stuff!

This facial cleansing device set comes in Olay’s black and red box. The box set contains: 1 facial cleansing device, 1 brush head, 1 skin renewal cleanser 20ml and 2 AA batteries.

Benefits of Olay Regenerist Cleansing System:

Up to 4x better cleansing than cleanser alone (tested on removing makeup vs. cleanser alone)
Gently exfoliates
Delivers daily deep cleansing
Renewal Cleanser primes the skin for anti-aging regimen
Device has 2-speed control, is water-resistant and easy to hold

What results to expect:

Skin is instantly cleaner, feels fresher
Skin texture is improved and smoother with continuous use

I like that Duracell batteries are already included in this boxed set. Don’t you just hate it when you discover that you need batteries for something you just bought or received? It’s also easy to install the 2 batteries on the device. Gently rock the battery compartment (on the base) side to side while pulling to release battery cover. Then insert the 2 batteries and push back the cover. Reminder, do not mix old and new batteries.

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The device has 2 rubber buttons, 1 to switch it on or off and 1 to control speed. I prefer to use basic speed versus the faster one but this will depend on your personal preference.

This set comes with 1 brush head, which is easy to snap onto the device. It is recommended to replace the brush head every 3 months. I haven’t replaced mine after more than 3 months, haha, but it still works fine and, don’t worry, the brush head is not disgusting or dirty-looking (yet).

A 20ml skin renewal cleanser is packed inside this set but you don’t necessarily need to use it together with the device. We all have our preferred cleanser so feel free to use the device with your favorite brand. I have a habit of trying new brands and products every now and then. I’ve used the Olay Cleansing Device with different brands like Garnier, Neutrogena and Shizens.

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For the past 6 months, I’ve been using this device every evening to cleanse my face. Initially, I tried using it day and night but I developed a few pimples, around 2-3 (oh yes, I will count them coz I rarely get these!), so I decided to slow down and use it at night only. For someone who has not tried cleansing devices before, it probably ‘surprised’ my skin. When I limited use to once a day, the pimples stopped, yay! And the fun starts.

My skin does feel instantly cleaner, in a different way than it feels with normal deep cleansing without a device. And though it’s not Clarisonic, I’d say it does a good job in complementing my skin-cleansing regimen. So if you want to start exploring facial cleansing devices and you’re on a tight budget, the Olay Regenerist Advanced Cleansing System is good bet.

Where to buy: www.luxola.com.my / www.watsons.com.my

Replacement cleansing brush heads are available at www.watsons.com.my – RM29.90 for a boxed set of 2 pieces

Reebonz Makes A Perfect Hari Raya with Luxury Accessories at Friendly Prices

Posted on June 14, 2015 by CelesteChoo

Look Perfectly Put Together This Hari Raya with Timeless Luxury Accessories From Reebonz

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While getting ready for special occasions and events can be exciting and fun, it can also be daunting when trying to put that perfect look altogether and make it work. Many of us who will be celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri and hosting or going to numerous open houses, would have picked out the fabric and colors for each day’s ensemble, or we may have bought off-the-rack, while the rest of us are still searching, and growing increasingly frantic! It can take hours, days and weeks of searching for the right fashion picks that not only fit us nicely but also create our fashion statement and identity.

However, even the most beautifully designed and embellished designer outfit may seem unfinished if not paired with the perfect accessories be they handbags, shoes, wallets or jewellery.

Reebonz (pronounced ‘ribbons’), Asia’s trusted online shopping destination for buying and selling the widest variety of luxury brands has an amazing selection of handbags, shoes, small leather goods and jewellery to complete your look. All items sold through the Reebonz platform, both new and pre-loved are guaranteed authentic, and are often available at significant savings through the many sale events on the site.

Trends For Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Reebonz experts have curated some of the key accessories, colours, shapes and sizes for the festive season and beyond for the stylista in each of us.

The secret to successful Hari Raya accessorising is to choose timeless pieces that can be used after the festivities as well. As a rule, traditional attire such as baju kurung, baju kebaya, jubah and abaya are best complemented by structured classic shapes, and elegant heeled footwear.

Key colors for Hari Raya include white, yellow and green (ladies, take note of these colors!) as well as classic black and shades of gold for formal dinner events.

Luxury comes in many levels and the Reebonz’ Online Price before further markdowns is always more attractive than the recommended retail price at designer boutiques. For the best value at Reebonz, stalk your favorite items for when they are at their lowest price, which could be during special sale events, at clearance or when it is the last piece available.

Handbags Trends

Tote bags are functional and ideal for work and weekends. Choosing a structured leather tote with bold hardware can add contrast or subtly complement an outfit. For Hari Raya consider the Michael Kors Jet Set Medium Travel Multifunction Tote in Sun, the upbeat preppy look of the Sophie Hulme Mini Tote Saddle Bag, and Miuccia’s latest saffiano leather collection – Prada Saffiano Cuir Double Bag.

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Note:

RRP = Recommended Retail Price (in Boutiques)

RSP = Reebonz Selling Price (Online) à before further markdown

“as low as” price = Clearance, last piece or crazy promo price – members need to seek these out, they don’t happen everyday! Look out for promo codes, and learn how to use marketing credits!

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Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Medium Multifunctional Tote

RRP: MYR 1429.00

RSP: MYR 1238.00

(as low as MYR 1001.00)

Stash away your shopping loot in this handy, sleek tote by MICHAEL Michael Kors! The ideal bag for both work or play.

Exterior

– Saffiano leather body

– Gold tone hardware

– Double top handles

– Open top

– Designer charm hang tag

– Raised designer lettering

Interior

– Fabric Lining

– 1 zipper compartment, 1 zipper pocket, 1 slip compartment, 4 slip pockets

– Strap with lobster clasp

– Debossed designer label

Color: Sun (Designer Colour)

Sophie Hulme Mini Tote Saddle Bag

RRP: MYR 1490.00

RSP: MYR 1288.00

(as low as MYR 998.00)

Carry this saddle tote by Sophie Hulme for an upbeat preppy look that will carry you through season to season.

Exterior

– Leather body

– Gold tone hardware

– Double top handles, adjustable and detachable shoulder strap

– Open top

– Designer key ring

Interior

– Unlined

– 1 slip pocket

– Debossed designer lettering

Color: Green

Clutches

Clutches convey the elegance and sophistication of the wearer through their sleek, compact styling, either as handhelds or convertible to a shoulder bag with a strap. Flashback to the old school glamour of 60’s movie star Saloma and the many clutches that she used to accessorise her baju kebaya, for inspiration. Among the top pick from Reebonz includes the Christian Dior Medium event Clutch, petite Michael Kors Elsie Dome Clutch which is suitable for all Raya functions, and classic Saint Laurent Monogramme Clutch.

Christian Dior Medium Evening Clutch

RRP: MYR 2510.00

RSP: MYR 2058.00

As low as MYR 1506.00

Lend a glamorous edge to the simplest of looks with a Christian Dior clutch. Wear this style to highlight a classic LBD or to give an opulent edge to elegant cocktail attire.

Exterior

– Cannage stitched nubuck calfskin leather body

– Silver tone hardware

– Detachable chain shoulder strap

– Magnetic snap tab closure

– Designer charm hang tags

Interior

– Fabric lining

– 1 slip pocket

– Debossed designer label

Color: Metallic Beige

Timelessness can also come in classic statement pieces that will have other guests oohing and aahing at your taste and refinement. Consider a Christian Dior Lady Dior Medium Bag, a Fendi Shopping 2Jours Petite Tote in buttery yellow or even a vintage pre-owned Chanel Classic Double Flap bag in black.

FendiShopping 2Jours Petite Tote

RRP: MYR 6300.00

RSP: MYR 5188.00

(as low as MYR 4095.00)

Indulge in understated luxury that speaks volumes of flair and poise, such as the Fendi 2Jours.

Exterior

– Calfskin leather body

– Silver tone hardware

– Double top handles, adjustable shoulder strap

– Snap tab closure

– Detachable designer hang tag

– 4 protective metal feet

– Designer lettering

Interior

– Fabric lining

– 1 zipper compartment

– Debossed designer label

Color: Yellow

Trend piece are ideal for edgy women. For example the minimalist M2Malletier La Collectionneuse’s clean lines and unique metal handle identifies its wearer as an individualist. The Céline Nano Luggage is a new classic that has been seen on the arms of the most glamourous women in the world – the charming ‘face’ on the bag shows off your quirky side. The Givenchy Medium Antigona is structured yet sturdy in a rounded shape that will draw the eye of onlookers.

GivenchyMini Antigona

RRP: MYR 7400.00

RSP: MYR 6998.00

Look your most professional in your corporate getup and top off that look with this chic and sturdy Givenchy number.

Exterior

– Goatskin leather body

– Silver tone hardware

– Double top handles, single shoulder strap

– Zip top closure

– Raised designer lettering

Interior

– Fabric lining

– 1 zipper pocket, 2 slip pockets

– Debossed designer label

Color: Yellow

Wallets

The details differentiate the lady from the masses. Reebonz’ picks for being perfectly put together include the Miu Miu Matelassé Wallet On Chain that can double as a petite shoulder bag, the Prada Saffiano Metal Long Flap Wallet and the Gucci Bamboo Tassel Zip Around Wallet. Give and receive duit raya with panache!

Shoes

Shoes maketh the woman, and luxury shoes maketh her even more awesome. For Raya open houses where you will be the host and on your feet the entire day, the Salvatore Ferragamo Vara 1 Pumps combine class and comfort. The Christian Louboutin Pivichic 100 with killer heels combine comfort and style, and elongate your silhouette for edgy elegance as you make an entrance, or be the belle of any ball when you put on the Jimmy Choo Lang Sandals in gold. The world will be at your feet.

Jimmy Choo Lang Sandals

RRP: MYR 3453.00

RSP: MYR 3073.00

(as low as MYR 1698.00)

The perfect evening sandal carrying you through this season’s black tie events, one step at a time.

Features

Details: Mirror leather heeled sandal, adjustable ankle strap, leather insole with signature designer logo label, leather soles.

*Euro Sizing

Color: Nude

“Reebonz is modelled around the concept of ‘accessible luxury’, bringing to its members a well-curated collection of new and pre-owned luxuries from the best designer brands in the world, authenticity guaranteed with on-time delivery and tracking that gives a new dimension to luxury shopping online. Especially during festive seasons when you want to stand out in how you present yourself, yet are strapped for time to shop, Reebonz is your best destination for luxury,” shared Mr. Tang Siew Wai, Country General Manager of Reebonz Malaysia.

About Reebonz

Reebonz (pronounced as ‘ribbons’) is Asia’s most trusted online brand, and a preferred shopping destination for buying and selling the widest variety of luxury products. Founded in March 2009, Reebonz has rapidly established itself as the one of the most promising and respected e-commerce business in Asia due to the business in taking great pride in its reputation for high quality products, great value and excellent services. It is headquartered in Singapore and has established offices in many parts of Asia including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea.

For more information, log on to http://www.reebonz.com.my

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