Beauty: Belif Christmas Moisture World Gift Set

It's been a while since my last skincare review, huh? One of the brands I've always wanted to try was Belif, a true herbal cosmetics brand known for their moisturising range. Butterfly Project Malaysia made my Christmas wish come true by sending me this Belif Christmas Gift set which consists of 4-pcs of skincare items just before I flew off for my Europe trip! Well, I only got to try it when I came back so it did take some time, but I'm happy to report back to you all with a full review now!

Beauty: Vella Cosmetics Ultra Hydro Sun Essence SPF 50/PA+++ (Aqua Mineral Solution)

What's the ONE thing you never leave home without? For me, it could be a few essential beauty products, but most importantly, I MUST PUT ON SUNSCREEN! You see, my mum, gramma and aunts all have a history of pigmentation and idk why I've been so scared to get pigmentation too, so I always tell myself I better take precaution and do some sun protection while my skin is still young hahaha. I'm always game to try out new sunblock brands, but because I cannot stand the stickiness and white cast of regular sunblock, water-based sunblock are what I'm on the lookout for most of the time! And this Vella Ultra Hydro Sun Essence fits the bill!

Home & Living: 5 Minimalist Home Décor Pieces You Need to Beautify Your Home

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My sister and I have been talking about revamping our room lately. We have decided to go with the minimalistic theme as it is simple, clean and youthful. Also, you can never go wrong with black & white! Because there are a limited selection of items to shop in stores in JB, we have been browsing online for some inspiration and here are some items that I think everyone should consider purchasing in order to up your home décor game! These pieces would look great in the bedroom, or any other space in the house for that matter!

Lifestyle: Aromatherapy Full-Body Massage @ Thai Odyssey, AEON Bandar Dato Onn JB (New Branch)

Congratulations to Thai Odyssey on yet another new outlet opening! Did you know that Thai Odyssey is actually the largest Thai massage chain in Malaysia? So glad to be collaborating with them yet again! For Deepavali this year, my parents and I had the chance to experience the Aromatherapy full-body massage at their new outlet at AEON Bandar Dato Onn, JB which just opened less than 3 months ago.

Carinn x Invisalign: Invisalign Open Day 2017 @ White Dental Cosmetic Centre, Sri Petaling

If you've been following my posts, you'll know that I've recently attended the Invisalign Open Day event at White Dental Cosmetic Centre, Sri Petaling 2 weeks back. It's a day where interested patients can drop by the clinic and find out more about Invisalign treatment. On top of that, you get free consultation, free X-ray and photo-taking, a goodie bag and the best part of all.. Special promo price on Invisalign packages on this day! A few friends have come up to me after the Open Day and told me they regretted not attending cos they would've loved to check out the special prices too. Told y'all I only share the good stuff :p Anyway, basically this was what went down at the event the other day!

Tech: Meizu PRO 7 and PRO 7 Plus - The First Dual-Screen Smartphone in the Market!

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If I have to choose an important item in my everyday life, it has to be my smartphone. I grew up with a gadget-loving dad, so I'll keep up to date with the latest news in the tech world and this has really peeked my interest in that aspect. Recently, the news taking over the local tech scene is the Meizu PRO 7 - the very first flagship smartphone with dual-screen! Whatttt??

Carinn x Invisalign: Post-Extraction Updates + KL Invisalign Open Day!

So, you guys know that I’ve recently just had extractions done. 4 in one shot! Quite proud of myself actually :p I’m here to tell/show you more about the process today, nothing fancy but it is just my way of recording in my online blog diary as well as some tips so that you guys can know what to expect if you’re about to do extraction for Invisalign or braces too J

Beauty: Trying Out SEP Masks from Korea

It's summer, the perfect time to immerse ourselves in nature. For beauty lovers, another alternative instead of being outdoors all day, is to immerse ourselves in beauty products made with ingredients from nature instead. :p I love trying out new beauty products, so I was seriously stoked when I was chosen by The Butterfly Project Malaysia to test out SEP Korea Masks! SEP is one of Korea's leading beauty brand, so I had high hopes for these.

Lifestyle: Apple Fox Cider Has Launched in Malaysia! #WhatTheFox?

#WhatTheFox is this? It's Apple Fox Cider, that's what it is! Y'all know I love my alcoholic beverages especially on weekends to destress (Anyone who follows my Instastories would know haha) :p I'm glad to find out that a new brand, Apple Fox Cider has landed in Malaysia and we have even more choices when it comes to ciders now! If you're wondering what the unique brand name means, don't worry, I'll be revealing it in a bit.....

Carinn x Invisalign: ClinCheck Updates + Invisalign Open Day in JB!

So, y’all probably already know that I will be restarting my Invisalign experience soon >< Just a quick update as I think it’s been awhile since I updated you guys on my teeth progress. Previously, I shared with you my Clincheck report so I don’t see why I shouldn’t share with you again! There are 2 versions here – one with and one without extraction. Try to guess which plan I decided to go with in the end!

Health/ Beauty: Lynnity.com Natural Plants & Fruits Supplements (Keep your whole family healthy!)

One of my resolutions this 2nd half of the year is to be healthier. I've recently started going swimming weekly to train my stamina (because honestly, swimming is the only sport that I like - besides shopping HAHAHA). While keeping up with my 3 jobs, family commitments, social life, dating life, exercise and such, I admit that I don't always have time for proper meals. Thankfully, there's a way around it! Lynnity.com Natural Plants & Fruits Supplements is my alternative to getting my dose of energy as I go about my daily routine. While reviewing these products, I also found that each product would suit a different friend or family, and I'll be revealing which you should get as a gift option for your loved ones :)

Eats & Treats: Artisanal 'PizzArt' by Fonterra's Anchor Food Professionals @ Ejohng Concept, JB

Cheese + Pizza = The perfect love story. Everyone loves pizza, right? Well, Fonterra’s Anchor Food Professionals has a unique outlook on how this beloved dish is presented by combining pizza with art. Hence, PizzArt was born! Read on to find out more about these beautiful creations.

FYI, these pizzas will forever be memorable to me cos I got lost TWICE while on the way to the event. Well, it was worth it in the end after tasting the dishes :p

Lifestyle: Gorgeous Bouquets from A Better Florist

Which girl doesn't love flowers? It exudes a sense of romance, cheerfulness and brightens up the decor of any place. I have come across A Better Florist a few times while scrolling Instagram, and let me tell you, their bouquets are just gorgeous! Even though they are currently based in Singapore (which is very near me TBH), I really hope they can expand to Malaysia soon so that we girls can get a taste of their beautiful bouquets.

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Beauty: Merz Aesthetics Celebrates 1 Million Ultherapy® Treatments Worldwide

I do believe this was my first event in KL after a long while lol. Anyway, I was at Mid Valley Convention Centre over the weekend and attended the Health, Beauty & Fitness Expo 2017. I dropped by the Renee Clinic by Merz Aesthetics booth and attended a talk by Dr Cheok Jia Rhong to learn more about the Ultherapy treatment that recently celebrated the milestone achievement of providing one million treatments globally!

Carinn x Invisalign: Starting Invisalign 2.0 with White Dental Cosmetic Centre!

You guys don’t know HOW EXCITED I am to be in the dentist’s chair! T.T I am picking up where I left off on my Invisalign journey with Dr ST Tiew of White Dental CosmeticCentre. ^^ I went for my first treatment at the Bangsar South branch on May 27^th, which is pretty similar to my previous first consultation process, but I’ll still fill you guys in on it since a lot of you seemed to have enjoyed my previous posts J Thank you for all the emails all these while, I’m stoked to be able to reply you guys with clearer and more details now!

Beauty: Picnic Day Makeup Look and Review ft. 1028 Visual Therapy

It's been awhile since I've done a one-brand makeup look on my blog. I realised another thing though, and it's that I rarely talk about Taiwanese makeup brands on my blog. Well, I'm thrilled to share that recently, I was introduced to 1028 Visual Therapy from Taiwan and I'm impressed! This cosmetic brand is also known as 'Skincare Cosmetics' which means that it cares for your skin while you have cosmetic on. Now that's what I call killing two birds with one stone!

Beauty/ Shopping: Mamonde Malaysia x 11Street Launch

Have you heard the news? Mamonde Malaysia is now available on 11Street! Whee~ It's been such a good year for the brand, what with the opening of new outlets in KL and JB, and now this official launch on one of Malaysia's largest and trusted online marketplaces. Read on to find out what Mamonde deals to expect with the new launch!

Lifestyle: Traditional Thai Massage @ Thai Odyssey Holiday Villa, JB

Raise your hands if you love massages! Unfortunately, I’m not one of those people. >< I’m very skinny and most massages hurt me haha. So when I was approached by Thai Odyssey, I thought of inviting my parents to experience their Thai massage on my behalf instead. Coincidentally, it was my parents’ 26^th anniversary as well, so the massages couldn’t have come at a better time!

Beauty: 'Reaction by Viora' Skin Tightening (ST) "ReLift" Procedure by Delta Medisains @ Ng Dental Surgery

If you've been following me closely on Instastory (I'm obsessed with Instastory lately lmao), you'll notice that I went for Skin Tightening treatment recently. Delta Medisains recently invited me to try out the Viora machine - currently there's only ONE unit in JB and I got to test it out at Ng Dental Surgery at Taman Sri Tebrau. Read more to find out about the process and results!

[Guest Post] How To Decide The Best Property For You To Stay In Singapore

I live in JB, and it's really near Singapore - so its no surprise that we are constantly compared to each other, especially in terms of home ownership. For a city with limited land resources, it is essential that you make the right decision when it comes to which property to buy. Learn how to make the right decision with this post:

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[Guest Post] Low-cost Travelling in Europe: A Full Guide

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I'm actually in the midst of planning my travels this year-end, so this post could not have come at a better time! We are planning a budget trip so any tips would be helpful to us. It is possible to save money and have fun at the same time!

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Shopping: Shop Effortlessly with LAZADA Malaysia App and MOLPay CASH!

Back again with another online shopping review! Now, I’m sure you’re no stranger to Lazada Malaysia, the number one online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia where you can buy practically everything from gadgets to clothes to household items. You might be familiar with their website, www.lazada.com.my, but did you know that they have an app too? Online shopping has become so advanced that you can now make your payments via online or offline payment points, which I will be introducing to you in this post J

[Guest Post] Check Out These Walk-in Wardrobes from Malaysian Interior Designers!

I may not own a home yet, but if there's one thing I planned, it's to have a walk-in wardrobe! I have a lot of clothes, accessories and cosmetics so a walk-in wardrobe with vanity table would be ideal for me :p Yea, it might be my dream for the long-run but for the moment, I can still envy over these gorgeous walk-in wardrobes designed by Malaysian interior designers!

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[Guest Post] Is it Worth It To Become A Rental Property Landlord?

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Property is one of the most talked about topics in Malaysia right now. At my age, it is not uncommon for youngsters to start planning their future and start saving in order to own a property. Even if we can't own a property, we still have thoughts about renting it out to earn some extra cash. But, how stable is the property market right now? Is it still lucrative to make money via renting out your property? Read this guest post to find out more.

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Beauty: Veet Sensitive Touch Electric Trimmer

Hey guys! I know it’s been awhile since my last beauty review, and I’m glad to say that I’m back on board again after settling down in my new job! Mainly I’ve been posting mini reviews on my Instagram where I’m more active but hopefully I’ll have more time to post more detailed reviews on the blog for you guys after this :) Today’s review will be about a beauty tool that I’ve been seeing everywhere on social media lately. Even my little cousin remarked that he saw this tool on TV when he saw me using it XD It’s the Veet Sensitive Touch Electric Trimmer!

[Guest Post] Understanding What Drives Real Estate Prices

When you think about the ability to secure a given piece of property in the real estate world, there are obviously some factors that must first be considered. After all, if home prices were only based upon what the building materials cost to make, then almost every home would have exact pricing and there would be no real estate speculation. Therefore, because of the fact that you know multiple things drive prices, then you also know you should be aware of the top price drivers for a given new launched condominium in Malaysia and perhaps any other places in the world. Pay attention to the following so you are prepared to look into the specifics of real estate price drivers for your next purchase.

Beauty: Unboxing [Althea Box] Base Makeup Box (Christmas Edition)

If you’re into beauty, then you’re no stranger to Althea Malaysia. I’ve been introduced to them since their inception a year and a half ago until now, and it’s amazing how rapidly they’re growing! One of the biggest launch they have recently is their specially curated BEAUTY BOXES. Some may say that the Beauty Box or Beauty Bag trend is dying but I don’t think that’ll happen anytime soon with Althea. Why?

Carinn x OOTD: Zaful Haul

Hey guys! I know this post is a little too long overdue, but let me still wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017! I haven't been active lately, and I have a lot of posts in mind to share with you but please bear with me and give me some time to settle down into my new job & what not. Life has been really hectic lately but I'm not complaining. In fact, it's a blessing to be able to keep busy while doing the things I love. I promise to share with you all soon, still owe you a 2016 year in review post! To kick things off, here's a post about my #carinnxootd from Zaful. I hope it inspires you and help you come up with new outfit ideas for the upcoming CNY!