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Singapore Start-Up Beautiful.Me Is Launching Asia’s Premier eShopping Club For Ladies

The new home to 300 top beauty, body and baby brands such as SKII, L’Oréal and Johnson & Johnson; Beautiful.me aims to disrupt Asia’s health and beauty market with its really unique and intriguing e-commerce model.

As a frequent shopper myself, I am very excited about the coming official launch of Beautiful.me and while I am not sure if they will offer products for men; I decided to sign up for it so that I could get health and beauty products for my wife.

Just so you know, the members-only online shopping destination will offer an extensive range of over 5,000 beauty, body and baby products from 300 top global brands at special members’ prices that start lower.

What this also means is that there will be no more waiting for the next big sale and no more carrying around heavy shopping bags filled with beauty and personal care essentials as orders are delivered right to the doorstep the following day.

If you are new to the whole idea of shopping clubs, shopping clubs like Costco and Walmart’s Sam’s Club in the U.S. have been around for years and they remain popular with consumers because they offer the best value for the money.

Taking inspiration from this retail model of shopping clubs like in the U.S., the team at Beautiful.me tweaked it a bit, made it more exclusive, and brought it online.

Beautiful.me adopts a “profit-less” pricing model and only applies a small markup to the products they sell. By working to cut out retail inefficiencies like costly rental expenses, the company is able to pass these savings on to members in the form of price discounts, rewards and rebates.

To cover basic business expenses, Beautiful.me charges an annual membership fee of SGD$49 [waived off for new members who sign up before August 26th, 2015] which is backed by a 200% Satisfaction Guarantee. What this means is that if you don’t save more than double what you paid for the membership, Beautiful.me will refund you the difference at the end of the year.

From now until August 26th, 2015, you can sign up as an Angel member at www.beautiful.me to enjoy six months of free membership and if you refer 5 friends, you’ll receive one full year of free membership!

What’s more, if you refer 10 friends, you’ll be rewarded with a share of up to SGD$800,000 in cash rebates [yes…Cash and not points!] or 5% of what your referrals purchase in the next 12 months. That’s extra pocket money you can earn without ever breaking a sweat.

For more information, do check out Beautiful.me and like Beautiful.me Official Facebook Page!

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Show Some Love Through Fancy Candies & Chocolates

During our frequent trips to Taiwan, it is not surprising that we would stumble upon Sophisca; the Taiwanese candy store famed for their chocolate condoms, candy floss sanitary pads, and candy bras.

No matter what the occasion may be, Sophisca has many unique novelty gifts to offer and if you have been looking all over Singapore for some unique edible gifts; you will be pleased to know that Sophisca has a new outlet at Ion Orchard Basement 4.

What We Think of Sophisca?

Many of the products are well-packaged and they are suitable and presentable to be given away as gifts. However, we have to be upfront that they can be quite expensive too. Moreover, the chocolates aren’t that fantastic and we can only hope that Sophisca would work on improving the taste of their chocolate products.

If you were to ask us, our personal favourite products are the flavoured rock and gummy candies. They are highly addictive and we found it hard to stop at one or even two.

How long do we think this novelty trend will last?

We will never know but what we do know is that Sophisca originated in Taiwan and they have been around since 1997. For Sophisca to remain in the competitive confectionery market for such a long period of time, we believe it is only possible through constant product innovation and product development.

Planning a funny but harmless prank for your friend’s birthday?

Well, Sophisca is probably the right place to go!

For more information about Sophisca and their latest products or promotions, do “like” Sophisca Singapore Official Facebook Page or “follow” Sophisca Singapore Instagram Account!

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[2015 Mother’s Day Special]- 3 Atas Ways To Pampering Your Mothers At Sofitel So Singapore

Mother’s Day is just round the corner and although I have to admit that this occasion by itself is quite commercialised, our mums definitely ought to have a well-deserved break on their special day.
If you have ultra-deep pockets, you may want to consider 3 atas [luxurious] ways to pampering your mum at Sofitel So Singapore.

The First Atas Way, A Luxury Hotel Staycation at Sofitel So Singapore

Book your mum a luxury hotel staycation at Sofitel So Singapore, Singapore’s newest luxury designer hotel that is housed within an iconic heritage building built in 1927 on Robinson Road. Every room at Sofitel So Singapore invites guests to dream with high ceilings and bespoke light boxes featuring images of palatial glass domes inspired by the traditional architecture of Europe and modern constructions in Singapore.

For a special rate of SGD$427++, your mum can indulge in a sumptuous breakfast served in the luxurious room, a bottle of Champagne on ice to be savoured any time during the stay, and a thoughtful gift of chocolate or flowers offered upon arrival. What’s more; your mum can also enjoy a late check-out at 4:00pm and the facilities that Sofitel So Singapore has to offer.

The Second Atas Way, A 5-Course Spa & Massage Indulgence at So SPA

Located at So SPA at The Singapore Resort & Spa Sentosa, treat your mum to a soothing day of pampering with the Oh-So Spoiled 5-course Spa indulgence which includes a 15-minute foot ritual, a 45-minute revitalising Neem Body Polish, a 60-minute So Relaxing Massage or a luxurious Neem Healing Facial, a healthy juice, and a full day of relaxation with access to the spa gardens, float pool, galaxy steam baths and mud pools!

At a special price of SGD$255++, So SPA will tempt your mum to come back for more with a complimentary SGD$50 return voucher for her next retreat.

For bookings and enquiries, you can drop an email to H9474-TH4@accor.com or call +65 6371 1288 for more information.

The Third Atas Way, A 4-Course French Epicurean Dining Experience at Xperience Restaurant & Bar

Crafted by the young but talented Resident Culinary Designer Chef Anne-Cécile Degenne, the 4-course Mother’s Day Menu at Xperience Restaurant & Bar at Sofitel So Singapore is a thoughtful French epicurean dining experience that mothers will surely love.

The tantalising starter made from Sri Lankan crabs, fresh pomelo pulp, and garnished with luxurious French caviar is served with coriander salad that gives it an earthy but refreshing twist.

The second starter, Seared Foie Gras and Truffle Emulsion with Mushroom Ravioli, is inspired by Chef AnneCécile’s beloved home town, the port city of Bordeaux in South-Western France. The buttery foie gras, combined with freshly imported white mushrooms and porcini wrapped in parcels of homemade dough will warm both palates and hearts.

Following the starters is the menu’s piece de resistance; the main course of Grilled Scallop and Lobster, Fennel, Orange and Basil. Meaty Hokkaido scallops grilled to light-brown perfection are paired with fresh, springy Boston lobster and cooked with fennel, rosemary, orange juice, and olive oil. This ensemble creates a juxtaposition of earthy, natural, yet delicate flavours that are soothing and gentle.

A satisfying meal can only conclude with an equally satisfying dessert. Here, Chef Anne-Cécile gives the diners a pleasant surprise; a deconstructed Black Forest. This re-imagining of a well-loved classic dessert offers a different experience with each bite. The taste of rich, dark orbs of Varlhona chocolate mousse is balanced with either sour cherry jelly or the Griotte cherries nestled in the mousse.

Each dish from the menu is carefully paired with a selection of wines to enhance the dining experience. Your mum will also receive a rose and one Shiseido beauty kit worth SGD$47, featuring choice picks from their Vital-Perfection White range, Makeup Lacquer Rouge and the highly-raved Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate. Complimentary valet parking is also available should you decide to drive her there.

The Delicate Mother’s Day Quartet Dinner Menu from Xperience Restaurant & Bar is priced at SGD$128++ per person, or SGD$168++ per person with wine pairing.

Below are the available dates and timings for the Delicate Mother’s Day Quartet Dinner Menu:
9 May 2015: 6.30pm – 10.00pm | 10 May 2015: 12.00pm – 3.00pm

With 3 atas ways to pamper your mum on Mother’s Day, you can even consider having a fourth atas way to pamper your mum by combining all the 3; but of course, this won’t come cheap and will probably cost you at least a thousand dollars for all 3.

If you are on a budget but would love to pamper your mum luxuriously, I would personally suggest treating your mum to a meal or a spa and massage package as the prices are pretty reasonable.

Anyhow, I hope this article has given you some Mother’s Day ideas to think about and if you have any ideas to share with me, do feel free to share with me by commenting below. 🙂

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Charm Your Girlfriends With Hello Kitty EZ-Charms

When I first saw the Press Release about some EZ-Charms by the folks from EZ-Link [yes, the company that makes your EZ-Link card], I did not really give it much thought until I opened it up and read the whole thing.
So, as the saying goes, “sharing is caring”, I’m here to share with you about this exciting piece of news that will delight all you Hello Kitty Fans!

EZ-Link has unveil its first non-card form factor and it has also launch a first-in-Singapore rewards scheme on public transport for EZ-Link users.

Using EZ-Link has just become trendier and smarter as EZ-Link Private Limited, Singapore’s largest issuer of CEPAS-compliant cards, today launched EZ-Charms, a trinket that breaks through the conventional EZ-Link card design; as well as the EZ-Link Rewards Scheme with Perx, the first rewards programme for commuters using public transport with the EZ-Link card.

Functioning in exactly the same way as existing EZ-Link cards; EZ-Charms can be used on buses, trains, taxis, for shopping and dining, and topped up at all ez-link card channels.

The first EZ-Charm design features Hello Kitty, the iconic feline character, to give users a lovely, fun and stylish piece of ornament to hang off their mobile phones, key chains and more. This series of charms are available in four designs; Red, Blue, Pink, and Black.

Measuring 3.3cm by 2.5cm by 0.5cm, each EZ-Charm is sold in an attractive packaging, making it not just a companion to brighten up every journey but an adorable gift for loved ones. All EZ-Charms are sold without stored value and are valid for two years.

The full set of the Hello Kitty EZ-Charms will available for sale on My EZ-Link Online Shop beginning from 30th April 2015. The Red and Pink Hello Kitty EZ-Charms will be available at all 7-Eleven outlets except Changi Airport and petrol kiosks outlets beginning from end May 2015 with the Black EZ-Charms available from end June 2015.

I will definitely be getting one for Jacqueline because she is really a big fan of Hello Kitty and this will definitely come in handy for her as she always takes the bus and train to work. I confirm plus chop there will be people fighting over the Hello Kitty EZ-Charm if there’s limited quantities.

Also, for the first time, commuters will be rewarded for every trip they make on SMRT/SBS buses and MRT, with the new EZ-Link Rewards Scheme. By simply linking your EZ-Link cards via the 16-digit CAN ID to Perx, a mobile application that can be downloaded from Google Play Store or Apple App Store, you will automatically earn points and enjoy exclusive deals or redeem instant rewards at selected merchants offering products and services in e-commerce, food & beverage, fashion, limousine taxi services, beauty & wellness and lifestyle across the island.

Every trip with the Adult EZ-Link card earns 25 points while every trip with EZ-Link co-brand cards including EZ-Link Imagine American Express® Prepaid Card, FEVO Prepaid MasterCard® Card, M1 Prepaid MasterCard® Card, PAssion Card, DBS Live Fresh card, POSB Everyday card, PAssion POSB Debit card and Citibank SMRT card earns 50 Points.

Each user can link up to ten ez-link cards to each Perx Account and accumulate points concurrently with the linked cards.

As an introductory offer, card holders who sign up for the EZ-Link Rewards Scheme with Perx and accumulate 2,500 points by 20 July 2015 will stand a chance to win Tigerair air tickets to Maldives, Hong Kong, Chiang Mai, Langkawi or Taipei. And in an exclusive reward for Perx users, the first 1,000 members to accumulate 5,000 points can get to redeem the limited edition Blue Hello Kitty EZ-Charm.

Also at the launch, to commemorate the recognition of the EZ-Link card as one of the SG50 icons chosen to mark the nation’s 50th birthday, EZ-Link unveiled an exclusive SG50 EZ-Link card, which features a number of SG50 icons, all in one card design. This new card design is available at all TransitLink Ticket Offices at the usual EZ-Link card price of S$12 which includes SGD$7 stored value.

For more information, check out EZ-Link’s Official Website or follow EZ-Link’s Official Facebook Page

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Learn To Make Chocolates In Singapore @ Temper by Anjali Chocolat

Although I’m into culinary and baking, I have never made chocolates in my entire life. After all, I always think to myself, “Why make chocolates when I can easily get it off-the-shelves?”

It was only when I first met Anjali that I started to appreciate handmade artisan chocolates. However, this does not mean that I don’t fancy other chocolates from Royce, Valrhona and the likes; it’s just that I find them too commercialised and commonplace. Handmade artisan chocolates on the other hand, are very unique and special because every chocolatiers that make them have their own unique individual style of making chocolates.

A few weeks ago, Jacqueline and I were invited by Anjali to attend a chocolate-making workshop at her newly-opened chocolate school, Temper, and we had a very delightful and enjoyable time learning to make artisan chocolates.

Anjali’s chocolate school, Temper, is aptly named [see below for the definition of chocolate tempering] and it is fully-equipped to comfortably house a group of 12 people for an intimate cosy chocolate-making session. With the air-conditioned environment, it makes it easy to work with chocolates because chocolates does not melt so easily in cooler temperatures.

For the benefit of those who are new to chocolates, tempering chocolate is an essential step for making smooth, glossy, evenly-coloured coating for dipped chocolates. It prevents the dull greyish colour and waxy texture that happens when the cocoa fat separates out and tempered chocolate produces a crisp, satisfying snap when you bite into it.

I was paired up with another gentleman for the chocolate-making workshop and together, we explored creatively and boldly to create our very own alcoholic artisan chocolate that was both minty and flavourful; boy, were we glad that the artisan chocolate that we created was very well received by both Anjali and the ladies who attended the workshop [even I was hooked to my own creation].

Our Creation, Minty Chocolate Truffles Coated With Chopped Hazelnuts

If you are keen to start learning how to make your own artisan chocolates, you might want to consider going to Temper for a chocolate-making workshop that is conducted by Anjali herself.

For more information about the classes that Anjali conducts or if you are interested to purchase the artisan chocolates that Anjali makes [especially when Easter is round the corner], do like AnjaliChocolat Facebook Page or visit Anjali Chocolat Official Website.

Just so you know, Anjali makes very good chocolates and she does not compromise on the ingredients that she uses. In fact, most of the ingredients Anjali use to make her chocolates are in the premium range.

As for me, I will definitely put what I learnt from Anjali to good use because I will be busy experimenting with different flavours and textures when making my own artisan chocolates during the holidays.

Keep Calm and Make Chocolates!

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[Café Review]- Coffee:Nowhere, The Place for Specialty Coffee

Coffee Nowhere [can also pronounce as Coffee Now Here] first started its operations in Malaysia and it is so popular that they expanded overseas and started its first flagship store in idyllic Rochester Park, Singapore. To accommodate more café goers, Coffee:Nowhere at Rochester Park shifted its entire Food & Beverage [F&B] operations to West Coast Plaza.

I had the privilege of dining there a few days ago and I had the honour of meeting Mr Welson Ang, the Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of Coffee:Nowhere. Just so you know, Mr Welson Ang is also the owner of multiple businesses such as ExpressPrint in Singapore and he is a very successful entrepreneur.

Our Personal Opinion/Review of Coffee:Nowhere

Coffee:Nowhere occupies a rather big space at West Coast Plaza and the ambience is very cosy and comfortable. Employing the self-service style like Starbucks and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a major plus point of dining at Coffee:Nowhere is that all of its F&B prices indicated on the menu are nett-pricing.

Whether you are dining individually or with a big group of friends, Coffee:Nowhere can cater to everyone because like I mentioned, the dining area is huge.

Personally, I really like the cosy corner that Coffee:Nowhere has specially created for individuals to do some quiet reading. If Coffee:Nowhere has another outlet in the North-Eastern part of Singapore [hopefully in Punggol] and it offers such a cosy corner as well, you will definitely find me there every single day!

In terms of the F&B offered at Coffee:Nowhere, the menu is pretty extensive and it has a lot of variety to suit the most pickiest diners. I personally feel that the appetisers and main courses are palatable and pretty tasty. The portions were also reasonable and I really enjoyed the desserts that Coffee:Nowhere has to offer.

Apart from the rather delightful F&B offerings, what I am most impressed with, was the retail space that sells specialty coffee beans and coffee brewing devices!

As a former Barista, I really like the idea of grinding my own coffee beans and brewing my own coffee because only then will I really appreciate every single cup of coffee that I drink.

Occasionally, Coffee:Nowhere conducts coffee appreciation workshops at their Brew Bar and Mr Ian Consulta [as seen in the following photo] is Q Grader certified and is Coffee:Nowhere’s Executive Consultant.

When I was at Coffee:Nowhere, Mr Ian Consulta showed us three different methods of brewing coffee; in particular, Syphon, Aeropress, and Pour Over. Just so you know, all three different methods of brewing coffee produces a different taste even though all of them uses the same coffee bean. 

Syphon

Pour Over

Aeropress

If you would like to brew your own coffee, Coffee:Nowhere has this Aerobie® AeroPress® Coffee & Espresso Maker and I highly recommend it because it is highly portable, durable, and brews a richer and smoother cup of coffee.

In case you are wondering, Coffee:Nowhere is selling the Aerobie® AeroPress® Coffee & Espresso Maker for only SGD$65 and that is way cheaper than getting an Espresso Coffee Machine that cost hundreds of dollars.

Should you be staying in the far west and you wish to check out Coffee:Nowhere, they are open from 10am to 10pm daily at West Coast Plaza.

Will Coffee:Nowhere be Singapore’s best café?

Let us know what you think!

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A Beautiful Love Affair With Bang & Olufsen

All photos in this blog post were taken with the OPPO N3 Smartphone

If you are a Music Aficionado, you would agree with us that Bang & Olufsen manufactures the world’s best audio sound systems and speakers.

Founded in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, Bang & Olufsen has come a long way and this year, the world’s oldest audio company is commemorating its 90th birthday with the Love Affair Collection.

The Love Affair Collection sees six of the company’s current products rejuvenated with a new palette option in keeping with the surge in interest towards beautiful materials, especially rose gold, which is experiencing a renaissance in the jewellery industry. One of the most emotive aspects is its underlying meaning. While white gold represents friendship and yellow gold means fidelity, rose gold represents love and is therefore the ultimate inspiration for this collection.

During the roaring 20s, Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen started their journey into technology when it was still an almost magical phenomenon, and with the accompanying flourish of Art Deco, it was clear that luxury, glamour, and exuberance were at the heart of the time.

Fast-forward 90 years and the company is pleased to launch a collection that truly captures the mood and style of the time, setting the stage for a love affair that could last the ages.

Combined with the warm colour fabrics recently developed in cooperation with Fashion Designer Stine Goya, the company hopes it will truly capture the hearts of customers who have enjoyed a love affair with the company over the years.

The radiant and romantic rose golden nuance is achieved through a unique dyeing process, which in itself inspires Bang & Olufsen’s designers to create concepts that can match any style and any age, where the only limit is their imagination. This, combined with warm and elegant walnut wood, bridges past and present to represent the passion, pride and persistence that has been driving Bang & Olufsen for the last 90 years.

The Love Affair Collection consists of six current Bang & Olufsen’s products.

The first is the majestic and recently launched BeoVision Avant 85, and then the all-in one entertainment solution BeoVision 11 and BeoRemote One. Also included in the range is the extremely popular magic-touch BeoPlay A9 music system and the elegant, lightweight BeoPlay H6 headphones.

Last but certainly not least, the collection will include the classic, slender, and straight-lined BeoLab 18 with a new walnut lamella front and a cabinet in a stunningly elegant rose golden version.

Though all of the six Bang & Olufsen’s products captured our hearts, the one that stood out for us is the elegant and lightweight BeoPlay H6 headphones that is retailing at SGD$698.

The BeoPlay H6 combines a natural and authentic sound performance with carefully selected, high-quality materials that rest softly and comfortably on the head, bringing a true sense of everyday luxury.

The softness of the lambskin on the ear pads is the first thing one will notice and the memory foam inside the ear pads adapts ensuring great comfort.

The head band is also very durable and it ages with grace because of the cow leather that gains patina and personality when worn over time.

This stylish over-ear headphones made from premium materials definitely deserves a mention for delivering top of the line sound quality.

What about you? Which of the six Bang & Olufsen’s products from the Love Affair Collection captured your heart?

For more information about Bang & Olufsen’s Love Affair Collection, you can check out Bang & Olufsen’s Official Website or like Bang & Olufsen’s Official Facebook Page!

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How I Lost 4KG in 21 Days

“It is very easy to put on weight but very difficult to lose weight.”

This is a very common statement that I often hear from many people who desire to lose weight and that includes myself. Having tried all sorts of ways and methods to shed some weight, I have finally found the real solution to losing weight and that is, proper nutrition and proper exercise.

I am very convinced that proper nutrition and proper exercise is the only real solution to losing and maintaining weight.

Why is that so?

A few weeks ago, Jacqueline brought my attention to DanielFoodDiary and Daniel shared his personal experience with Natroslim’s 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse; an all-natural, comprehensive detox programme that is based on the naturopathic principals of ‘Weed, Seed & Feed’.

Having known Daniel to be a very reputable and credible social media personality in the social media space, I decided to take on the challenge and try out Natroslim’s 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse.

Before I began Natroslim’s 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse, I had to do some physical and mental preparations. I went to the supermarket to stock up on healthy foods and ingredients like raspberries, spinach, salmon fish, and etc. and I chose a suitable date to start the detox programme.

Choosing a suitable date to start the detox programme is extremely important because you won’t want to ruin the plan and get tempted by foods which you can’t consume while your body is undergoing detoxification.

As mentioned, Natroslim’s 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse is divided into three different phases per week for 3 weeks. In each phase, there are certain foods that an individual cannot consume and every phase is progressive in the sense that the individual will gradually be able to consume more varieties of food as the week goes by.

My Thoughts & Views After Completing Natroslim’s 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse

Having completed Natroslim’s 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse, I will definitely recommend the detox programme to those who are determined to lead a healthy lifestyle and shed some weight. Also, Natroslim’s 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse is only effective if you follow strictly to the guidelines and be really disciplined in creating good habits.

In case you are wondering, proper exercise is highly encouraged during the detox programme and if you ever come across products that says that you can lose weight by eating their supplements without doing any workout, it is purely a marketing gimmick.

Before I started the detox programme, I weighed 76.7KG and now, I weigh 72.6KG. A 4KG loss in 21 days is truly a testament to the effectiveness of Natroslim’s 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse and having completed this detox programme, I have made huge adjustments to my lifestyle!

A Photo of Me Taken By Jacqueline Before I Began Natroslim’s 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse

A Photo of Me Taken By Jacqueline After I Completed Natroslim’s 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse

This huge adjustment to my lifestyle has completely made me re-think and re-look at my food choices and I am happy to say, I am finally off the hook from the addiction of consuming white rice and refined sugar. In fact, I now go for full-grains and wheat-free products, and I consume more fruits, vegetables, and meat as opposed to having a carbohydrate-rich meal. Also, I jog at least two to three times a week to keep myself both physically and mentally active. Even if I have to go for food tastings and attend events, I am very selective about the food that I consume.

Just so you know, each box of Natroslim’s 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse contains 2 formulas, the AM CLEANSE and the PM CLEANSE.

The AM CLEANSE contains 84 vegetarian capsules per bottle and the PM CLEANSE contains 21 powder sachets.

Inside each box, there will also be an accompanying guide book, the 21 Day Health Transformation Program that contains comprehensive and useful tips on meals preparation and exercises to give you the necessary support through the journey of your 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse.

Natroslim’s 21 Day Ultimate Cleanse is available at both Watson’s and Guardian and it cost SGD$129 per box. There may be occasional offers and promotions so do check out the stores for more details.

For more information about Natroslim, you might want to like Natroslim Official Facebook Page and check out Natroslim Official Website!

Lastly, a parting word of advise:

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A Winsome Life Launches E-Retail Store!

It is with great excitement that we now announce the official launch of our new E-Retail Store!
Though we don’t have much products to offer at the moment, we are looking to expand the range of products that we carry in our store and we hope that in time to come, we will be able to collaborate with more suppliers and carry exciting products that will cater to people of all lifestyles.

Currently, we have the following products that may be of interest to some of you and if you know of anyone who is interested as well, do share the news with them!

Removable Wall Stickers

Both Jacqueline and I are big fans of removable wall stickers because they can turn a dull wall into a rather colourful one. In fact, we have decorated our rooms with removable wall stickers and they are always a delight to look at whenever we step into the room.

We currently carry 7 different designs of removable wall stickers and two of which are glow-in-the-dark [yes, they really do glow-in-the-dark at night]. The designs that you see in our store have been specially handpicked for their uniqueness and we are very confident that the removable wall stickers will add aesthetic value to your home.

Although our prices for all 7 designs may vary, we are pretty sure that our offer is definitely value-for-money.

Should you wish to transform your wall into a whiteboard or a black chalkboard, we have that available too and you can use them at home, in your offices, or even in your restaurants/cafes and etc. This is especially useful if you want to customise your wall or give your children some space to draw and doodle without making a mess on the actual wall.

JJC LED-8 Mini Video Light for Camera and Smartphones

This is one really nifty useful gadget that we really like. As we are always out and about running events and taking photos, some of the lighting conditions may prove to be challenging and our photos will either turn out too dark or blurry. With the JJC LED-8 Mini Video Light, no matter how dim the lighting may be, we are now able to take photos with excellent colours and light exposure.

One really cool thing we like about the JJC LED-8 Mini Video Light is that we could attach it to our Smartphones via the Audio Jack Port and we could also attach it to our Olympus EPL-6 Camera via the Standard Hotshoe.

Apart from that, the JJC LED-8 Mini Video Light has a rechargeable battery which you could charge using a USB Cable and a Powerbank and there is a battery indicator that shows how much battery is left before charging is required. What’s even more important to note is that the level of brightness is adjustable to your personal liking.

Well, we currently have 4 units of the JJC LED-8 Mini Video Light available and we are selling them for a pretty decent price of SGD$27.90. If you look around and compare on Qoo10, our price is 3 times cheaper than what is available in the market and we are pretty confident about the quality of the JJC LED-8 Mini Video Light as we personally own one for our photography usage.

As mentioned, we are definitely looking forward to expanding our store and adding more lifestyle items in time to come and meanwhile, should you have any feedback for us to improve upon, do feel to always drop us an email at concierge@awinsomelife.org

We look forward to your patronage! 🙂

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[Tablet Review]- ASUS MeMOPad 8, ME581CL Variant

The ASUS MeMOPad 8 is a Quad-Core 8-inch LTE Tablet that is powered by the next generation 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560 Processor and it is very slim, ultra-portable, and convenient for one-handed use.

If you go to Google and search for the ASUS MeMOPad8, you might notice that there are two different variants of the ASUS MeMOPad8 that goes by the same name and in this blog post, we will be sharing about the ASUS MeMOPad 8 that has the model number, “ME581CL”.

Our Personal Opinion/Review of the ASUS MeMOPad 8, ME581CL Variant

Having fiddled with the ASUS MeMOPad8 for a month, we daresay that the ASUS MeMOPad 8 is a very responsive and power-packed tablet that offers a blazing fast web-browsing experience.

With 2GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage [with microSD expansion capability for up to 64GB capacity], and a 9-hour battery life, the ASUS MeMOPad 8 can be an entertainment powerhouse that allows you to bring your video and music library wherever you go.

Not only is the ASUS MeMOPad 8 an entertainment powerhouse, its sleek profile of just 7.45mm and its weight of 299 grams makes it very convenient and lightweight to bring around.

Featuring an 8-inch Full HD 1920 x 1200 IPS display with a wide 178-degree viewing angle that combines ASUS Splendid and TrueVivid colour enhancement technologies, the ASUS MeMOPad 8 is very capable of delivering stunning visuals.

It is also interesting to note that although the ASUS MeMOPad 8 does not come with a stylus, its capacitive touchscreen is capable of pen functionality by using any metal-tipped pen or lead pencil with a radius of 0.75mm or more.

One thing I really like about the ASUS MeMOPad 8 is its ability to stream photos and videos in high definition to a TV or an external display with Miracast. When paired with the Google Chromecast, the ASUS MeMOPad 8 works wonders and turns your not so smart TV into a very smart TV.

Some other specs of the ASUS MeMOPad 8 include NFC, 5-Megapixel Rear Camera, 2-Megapixel Front-Facing Camera, and Stereo Speakers with SonicMaster Technology.

Available in 3 different colours; Pearl White, Powder Pink, and Metallic Blue, the fashionable and stylish ASUS MeMOPad 8 is retailing at SGD$499. For such an affordable price, the ASUS MeMOPad 8 is definitely value-for-money.

For more information about the ASUS MeMOPad 8, do check out ASUS Singapore Official Website or like ASUS Singapore Facebook Page!

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