My simple makeup for the party using NYX Cosmetics

Watch my vlog of our journey and the Welcome Party below:

Jo Malone London has recently launched their latest scent, Basil and Neroli, an addition to the plethora of amazing scents that the brand has in stores. Basil and Neroli, quintessentially British - fresh, fun, adventurous with top tasting notes of Basil with the heart of Neroli and the base of White Musk reminded me of a fresh morning in Spring. It is not ladened with strong floral or fruity scents, it is sophisticated but strong with a unique hint of sweet Basil.

The Basil and Neroli collection will be available from September 2016 in Malaysian stores.

Mother's Day edition of SKII's Facial Treatment Essence

 Dress: Primark | Heels: ASOS | Bag: H&M

I remember growing up, spending Mother's Day meant self-made cards and plenty of kisses for my mother. Celebrations of any kind is not a big thing in my family as we're told to keep it simple and appreciate one another in our own way (read: spending as little money as possible). When Buro247Malaysia invited my mother and I to a hi-tea party with SKII at Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur, I thought that it'll be great to spend time with my mother in a different way, while she gets to see a gist of what I do for a living. 

We were ushered to their lounge - classical music playing in the background, English tea setup and some knick knacks prepared for us on the table. We don't usually go for tea, unless we are traveling cause that's just an excuse to take a break from the immense amount of walking. My mother and I were never close growing up, I'm more of my daddy's girl but sitting here with my mother I'm reminded of the times when I should have been spending time talking to her. My mother came from a very different background than I did, and we have so little in common but she is my mother after all. It is nice to be able to have a private space to just talk about things like life, marriage, children and much more over a calming cup of Ritz house blend tea.

There was a stack of cards, with a series of questions for both mother and daughter at the table and we took turns asking questions. My mother was pretty cool with me vlogging the entire time and I think she had fun spending time with her most rebellious child. I believe I was not a very difficult child but I'm sure she had some tough times taking care of me while I was growing up. The questions and answers were very interesting, as it showed that there are some things I don't know about my mother while at the same time know her enough to expect some answers. This confirms that I need to spend more time with my mother, and get to know her as we both grow older. 

One of the biggest lessons in life that my mother has taught me is to take care of myself, no matter what our surroundings might be. Probably it is why she still looks youthful for a woman who has reached her 50s. I hope I'll grow up to have some qualities from my mother, and be a better woman than she is as every parent would want their kids to be better than them and that goes on with every generation. Thank you Buro247Malaysia and SKII for having my mother and I and showering us with wonderful food, origami lessons and gifts. I'm sure my mother have enjoyed them.

Growing up in Paris, Aliza Jabès have always been surrounded with the centre of all things beautiful. It was in the early 90's that she discovered NUXE, a small natural skincare Parisian laboratory that she knew she hit a jackpot - a unique concept combining Nature and Luxury, the fundamentals that has shaped the brand to what it is today. Being inspired by nature have long been in Jabès' blood since she was a child and finding a skin care lab that has its own integrated R&D laboratory gave Jabès the chance to uncover timeless secrets of plants sourced all over the world. It is now the biggest independent natural cosmetics lab in the heart of Paris. 

Jabès opened the first NUXE Spa in 2002 surrounded within the historal part of Paris at 32 rue Montorgueil and gave the brand a place where all the elements that NUXE stands for expressed. She believes in tapping into the modern women's needs - skin care that serves its purpose while keeping it simple with a touch of glamour. Endless skin care routine does not exist in the NUXE world as their products are mostly multi-purpose and would benefit the user in any way. 

I was recently invited to the brand launch, which will be available in Sasa stores nationwide and got to try some of the products according to what I felt were suitable to my needs. I love the Huile Prodigieuse® multi-purpose dry oil. It is an all-in-one product that nourishes, repairs and softens face, body and hair. The indulgent scent and dry texture gives a sensuous feeling especially in this weather. It is free of silicone and paraben and contains a blend of botanical oils. Other ranges include ones containing Crème fraîche (fresh soured cream) for sensitive skin, Rose Petals range for freshness, NUXE White for brighter and even complexion and more. 

Urban Malaysians are generally fluent in Korean culture that the names 'Park Sora' and 3CE is no stranger to the local beauty enthusiast. When Sephora Malaysia launched 3CE in their stores recently, there were waves of fangirls flocking the Nu Sentral store, mostly of Park Sora's fans and also Sephora's. We were introduced to their range, and also given a demo using 3CE products by their makeup artist that was specially flown in for the event. I didn't take that many photos during the event cause it was so packed! I couldn't even get myself near the 3CE shelf for a photo cause everyone was going crazy trying out the array of products they were selling in the store but I managed to bag some products home thanks to Sephora Malaysia.

Nana and I with a giant 3CE powder puff

I'm always on the lookout for the best daily makeup set and I think 3CE has very good selection to create daily looks along the sweet, romantic and natural spectrum. They're not heavy handed, and they're made for the East Asians. Check out some of the items I got below and how I looked like using them!