Awhile back, I stumbled upon a quaint little online store operated by two friends selling all kinds of quirky and edgy accessories so I did not hesitate to give it a try, ordered myself a couple of things and when it finally arrived into my hands, despite a little bump, I was very satisfied with the products and their packaging presentation. Not only that the girl personally handed it to me, they even made sure that I was happy with the things I received. Definitely a must check-out online store that caters on quirky vintage-inspired accessories at a pocket-friendly price tag.
I do consider myself lucky sometimes, and is grateful for the things I receive even when I'm bleeping on-and-off the social radar. I know I haven't been pretty active, and my stats have slightly dropped but I try not to compromise the quality of my blogposts, even when the posts are just plainly filled with photos. I am grateful that I still get invites to events, and trips although I'm too busy to even reply at times.
One of the highlights of early 2013 was when I was flown to Singapore, again (I should consider Singapore as my second home by now) to attend the VIP Fashion Night in Marina Bay Sands and meet Jeannie Mai, an internationally known stylist and TV Host from The Style Network. Our three days and two nights journey were spent mostly in Marina Bay itself, as there were plenty of things to explore since the last time I was there. I'll be blogging about them soon thus this post will all be about the VIP Fashion Night at The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands and an exclusive interview with Jeannie Mai herself!
We gathered in the biggest suite in Marina Bay Sands, awaiting Jeannie's arrival, all anticipating the friendly scale of another world status celebrity but the person that greeted us walked in with so much enthusiasm and warmth, it felt like you're about to go for scones and tea with a girlfriend you haven't met in years. Her speech was filled with excitement, and considering that she's been working on the preparations for the event since early morning, you know this lady is one tough cookie.
We were expecting a very formal interview session with Jeannie and what went on was totally unexpected. She was very down-to-earth, eager to have conversations and are always interested to find out about things that goes around our own lives. Her good vibes were infectious and I'm guessing we were that close to start brushing each others' hair and start talking about boys instead. Instead of being given a chance of limited questions, Jeannie proposed that we have a more casual conversations where we could ask her anything, and she would ask us back in return.
I'll be editing the interview video with Jeannie Mai soon!
This would be The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands' fourth VIP Fashion Night to a global audience live. The event took place at the skating rink in April 2013, and it presented, for the very first time, a series of fashion forecasts, runway shows and a styling session by Jeannie Mai herself. All of these were streamed live via Google+ Hangout on Air, Youtube and throughout the mall itself. I know we, Malaysians are pretty new when it comes to Google+ Hangout but many major countries have been hosting shows, talks and events via the internet to successfully connect a few countries at one time. Google+ is a social networking site operated by Google, Inc. which allows users to create and join communities that focuses on common interests.
That night itself we witnessed a conglomeration of fashion influencers and Youtube celebrities in FIVE different countries and time zones - LA, New York, Paris, Seoul and Singapore. Everyone gathered to talk about their favorite trends, upcoming ones and to celebrate a common love and interest in fashion. There was also a fashion showcase featuring the brands that are available in The Shoppes itself in different set of looks and trends. The main highlight of the show, however, was to witness the transformation of two winners via the contest hosted by The Shoppes and Jeannie Mai where they had a full head-to-toe makeover by Jeannie herself.
Speaking of makeovers, maybe I should do one on my readers sometime this year =P
Anyways, I had fun at the event. It was tiring but Jeannie Mai's bubbly spirit was uplifting and I'm now officially a fan of hers. Enjoy these photos that I managed to snap for your viewing pleasure:
Speaking of makeovers, maybe I should do one on my readers sometime this year =P
Anyways, I had fun at the event. It was tiring but Jeannie Mai's bubbly spirit was uplifting and I'm now officially a fan of hers. Enjoy these photos that I managed to snap for your viewing pleasure:
Thank you Marina Bay Sands!
I'm constantly on the lookout for makeup that would make my daily routine so much better, faster and fuss-free. However, the more makeup I have, the more time I spend on it, not to mention the space it acquires inside my handbag. As much as I try to bring the basics, I always end up bringing my whole bag with the excuse "just in case".
What if I need more items to complete my 'look'? In these cases, it's true that sometimes, we all need to go back to basics. I've always been a fan of Sephora. I've always been a bigger fan of Urban Decay makeup but I never had any solid reason to buy it but for vanity's sake. However, when the Naked Basics was introduced, I had a reason to try it and that, ladies and gentlemen, was pure poison. Once you go Naked, you'll never put anything else on.
Sephora's makeup artist created an entire eye look for me using just the Basic palette that it was pretty impressive, considering that I have separate makeup for the eyes - eyeshadow, eyebrow fillers and eyeliner. Who knew that I could use any of these six basic shades to create a complete look and just top it off with mascara, powder and lip balm. If you're looking for fuss-free makeup for daily usage, I would definitely tell you that this is THE ONE.
In fact, I was so hooked that point8cam even bought me a complete set of the Naked Palette recently. The Naked Palette is RM179 and the Naked Basics are on the shelves for RM99. They're available at Sephora stores nationwide.
Went Naked, and have not been putting anything else on so far.
Buying gifts have always been my forte cause I'd like to think that I always choose good gifts for most people. Maybe people have just been nice to say that they like it lol but regardless, the joy of giving is definitely a rush, especially to those who are closest to you. To see them smile, and their eyes light up when they open up a gift is a wonderful feeling.
It's probably a way to show your appreciation to someone once in a while. Mother's Day is definitely a good excuse to celebrate your mother annually. She's been there for you for every day in your life so buying a gift is a small thing. I've been trying to crack my head on gift options for my mum this year and I decided to have a look at Reebonz for their collection of designer items at a lower price than the ones in stores.
So what is Reebonz?
Reebonz is a site where they sell designer luxury items at a discounted price swim in a world of private sales as their deals are exclusive to members of Reebonz. They have a wide range of luxury goods - from handbags, accessories, shoes and even timepieces. Membership is free and open to anyone but to purchase, you would need to be a member first. You may read their FAQ here to find out more about their policies and system. Here is also a video to elaborate further on how to shop on Reebonz.com:
Anyways, that's not why I wrote this post. My objective was to give you ideas on items that might suit your mother, or even yourself if you're a mother. I definitely think mothers deserve to treat themselves too, complete with a pat on the back, and a wide smile for being mothers.
By the way, before I show you more photos, I just want to let you know that I'll be giving out RM78 online shopping credits for my readers at the end of this post! You're welcome! =P
I went through the site for their available items, and with my *ahem* decent knowledge on bags (cause I have a wardrobe full of them), I came up with different mom personalities and bags that might suit them. If you're interested to find out more about the bag, just click on the bag name below the photo.
Ok, shall we start?
CORPORATE MOMS
Corporate moms would need bags that are both practical and professional looking. Size are usually large and colors are usually neutral or earth toned. Bright colors are fine, just make sure they're bold enough to make a statement. The bag has to convey one message: Sleek, stylish and serious.
SOCIALITE MOMS
Socialite moms are usually the glamourous moms, always seen at events with their bags that looks like a million dollars. Socialite moms are all about confidence, elegance and classic beauty. Clutches with ornaments are usually the best choices. Socialite moms are anything but frumpy thus elegant bags in palm-sizes are just perfect.
CASUAL MOMS
Casual moms are the easiest. They're fuss-free (although not entirely) and they usually go for comfort over style. But you have to make sure your mum does not compromise on style even when they go for more laid-back and comfortable looks. Totes are my go-to on casual days. They're usually big enough to fit my things in (including a diaper or two) and always look good with jeans and a blouse. Even my mom loves her totes.
FASHION MOMS
Fashion moms are the kind of moms I'd like to be someday! Fashion moms are usually youths who found their fashion niche and KNOWS what they would look good in. This could also be a difficult thing as fashion moms might be a little fussy with their accessories and clothing. But if there's one thing that fashion moms cannot resist, it would be statement pieces that are either one-of-a-kind, or something that would turn heads.
YOU, ON A BUDGET
However, if you're on a tight budget these items would be perfect and they're still designer items! =P
All bag availability are subject to event dates and their promotion period. For more items, please visit their website at Reebonz.com.
Okay, so as promised, I'm giving out RM78 online shopping credit on Reebonz and it will be granted to you if you register via this link:
It's never too late to buy a gift for mum, or you may keep it for her birthday instead. You can even pay some items BY INSTALLMENTS. Like, I'm not even kidding about that.
Last thing, what category of mom do you think you fit in, or if you're not a mom yet, which one would you want to be?
Leave me comments, I wanna read em!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!









































