Pontocho was one of the places I missed during my previous trip, not because it was too far away, but we idly walked past it everyday without realising how lively the street is. Traditionally, Pontocho is the nightlife district of Kyoto and both sides of the alleyways are filled with tea houses, yakitori restaurants, bars […]
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How lovely it is to be back in picturesque Gion, Kyoto. We were fortunate to have bright blue skies for a few days, as it does tend to get cloudy during spring. Nishiki Market just a short walk outside Gion was bustling and exciting as usual, and we bought as many snacks, treats and souvenirs […]
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To cut a long story short, I’ve won a Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur gift certificate from work, and it may just be the best gift I could ever ask for. I invited Cheryl along for the staycation, and we were bowled over by how hospitable the Ritz KL is. Meals were provided as well, and […]
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I cannot get over how lovely Make Up For Ever HD blushes are. I’ve always skipped blush as I could never find one that would work well both indoors and outdoors without making me look like I’ve used crayons on my face. I received blushes no. 210 (Cool Pink), 215 (Flamingo Pink) and 410 (Coral) […]
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I’ve never been a big fan of rose scents until I received Diptyque‘s Eau Rose hand lotion. The scent infuses Turkish Damask and French Centifolia (or Rose de Mai) roses, bergamot, blackcurrant and lychee; a wonderful homage to roses which just completely soothe me. A quick visit promptly followed just so I could sample the […]
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Last month, I had the privilege of attending Make Up For Ever‘s workshop at their Pro Boutique, where they showcased the new Make Up Forever HD products. My favourites include the Make Up For Ever HD Elixir, a serum that serves as a primer and provides hydration as well. We were shown how the HD […]
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