Posted on Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Part 2 of Christmas – A trip to Malacca.
We set off for malacca early in the morning on Christmas Day and took 4hrs to arrive at Majestic Hotel.
I was awed by the architecture and design of the whole hotel.
The room was love at first sight. The decor gave me a warm fuzzy comfy feeling~
They took care of every single detail. We were led to our room by the counter staff and they prepared hot tea for us.
bathtub! my favourite.
Bath salts!
super comfy bed… just wanna sink into the white sheets and fluffy pillows.
The main purpose of the trip was to relax. It’s been a hectic year for both of us.
So we headed down to the spa village for a pampering treat! =)
The waiting area…
Looking out was the swimming pool..
Majestic Malacca belongs to YTL group.
A relaxing moment…
A cold towel and a mandarin to start off the refreshing experience..
Happily waiting…
We chose the high-tea promotion which includes 50 minutes spa plus a 30 minutes hair ritual & high tea session at a special price.
And we upgraded to the signature experiences – a total of 3 hours.
Kelvin took the Suam-Suam Panas which is a warming spa while I went with the cooling Shiok-Shiok Sejuk.
Suam-Suam Panas includes:
- Palm Sugar and Honey Body Scrub
- Nutmeg Rice Rolling Massage
- Pandan Coconut Hair Mask
- Bird’s Nest Facial with Fermented Tapoica Mask
Shiok-Shiok Sejuk includes:
- Yoghurt Guava Leaves Body Scrub
- Egg Rolling Body Therapy
- Limau Kasturi Yoghurt Hair Mask
- Bird’s Nest Facial with Star Fruit Mask
The whole session started off with the complimentary hair ritual.
We were told that it’s a tradition for the bride and groom to go through this ritual before getting married.
It’s actually a hair cleansing wash.
The yoghurt guava scrub surprised me, I had no idea that guava leaves are rough.. While the egg rolling therapy was unique. The hard-boiled eggs were kept in the steamer to maintain the warmth. The star fruit mask was funny as they used the real fruit! The starfruit was sliced and laid all over my face. lol.
I felt so relax throughout the session that I was asleep most of the time.
After we were done, we went over to the library for our high-tea.
Don’t you just love the whole paranakan style? 
The jasmine flowers pin was a gift from the spa, a sweet ending to the whole experience.
I ordered Passion Fruit Tea… *smells great*
The high-tea selection served. The sandwiches were excellent!!
Although it was the usual smoked salmon and egg mayo, but it just tasted great. The softness of the white bread with the right ratio of ingredients and sauce. *yummy*!
We ended the high-tea at 7pm, almost time for dinner. ha. We went out of the hotel, did some shopping and explored the non-touristic part of Malacca.
We chance upon a marvellous seafood place. Ordered steam crab, frog legs and vegetables.
The crab was out of the world – that absolute freshness & sweetness – it’s even better than the taraban kani and only at a fraction of the price. *bleams*
The following day, we did a short dip at the pool and went for the breakfast.
It was a semi-buffet style with warm orders aside.
I took poached eggs on satueed potato..
The waffle with blueberry confit and thick cream, dripped with butterscotch sauce was thumbs up!
The total awesome one was the pancakes with caramelized banana, thick cream and butterscrotch sauce. I couldn’t stop myself from taking one bite after the other. I really wanted a 2nd serving but I told myself to take it easy. Got that weight of mine to watch yeah.
So the 2day 1 night ended off and we drove into johor for more shopping and food.
The whole trip was wonderful. Though it’s just malacca and johor, and only for a short 2 days, we had a good mix of experience and got ourselves loosen up.
I don’t want 2009 to end but I guess, there’s only a few more hours left.
Alright, time to head out. Gonna be counting down with the russians. Hope I don’t get drunk! lol.
Tags: lifestyle, raves, smiles
Posted on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
FRENCHFLEURS presents:
What to expect?
Crazy mark downs – $4.99, $7.99, $9.99, etc
Only for 24 hours! 31 Dec 09.
Don’t miss it!
Tags: frenchfleurs
Posted on Monday, December 28th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Ettusais year-end gathering at Greenhouse in 313 Orchard.
check out the bouquets of flowers on display! 
been a long while since i received flowers…. *hint hint*
We had the company of the ducks for dinner!
Evelyn and Iris joined in as well. =)
We booked the swing seats and had the best ambience in the whole restaurant. The group of us attracted many people looking into the restaurant. For a moment, we felt like the animals in the zoo. Lol.
The dinner started off with an Ettusais Quiz!
which I missed because I was late due to earlier appointment.
Christine won herself a limited edition Ettusais Tote Bag!
I had lamb rack. badly done. boo….
the peach cake was unique! nice but overly sweet…
Pretty ladies! *whistles*
with sarah and christine!
Sheradine was really sweet to prepare an award ceremony!
All of us were a prize winner! 
Sarah was awarded the “Ettusais Biggest Fan”! that miniature fan is so ccuuuuttee~
Christine banged the “Awesome Creative Writing”. You go girl!
The miniature newsletters are so darn lovely lah! I’m jealous!
Gonna sneak into ur house at night and steal it! Lol.
The other ambassadors with their awards:
For me, I won the “Most Print-Worthy Blog” and aside, I get 1-year free CLEO subscription!
Im feeling really honored as it was selected by the CLEO Team.
So thank you CLEO and Ettusais!!!
it was a wonderful time with the girls! Wished we had more get-togethers.
With Sheradine! I hope this will not be the last session. =X
Tags: celebrations, Ettusais, girls' day out, occasions, smiles
Posted on Sunday, December 27th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
late season greetings: Merry Christmas everyone!
I had a super uber great Christmas this year!!!! Hope yours was great too!
Christmas celebrations started out on the eve’s lunch with the girls.
We’re hanging out so often recently and i’m luving it!
We decided to eat home instead of standing in queues and pay for ridiculous festive menus.
Our Christmas Steamboat Feast!
Popiah + Cheese Tofu. Have you tasted it before?
I think it’s delicious! Saw it at the supermarket and though it was interesting.
Grilled Cheesy Prawns. Finger-licking goodies by Amy. =)
i lurve shhhrooomms.!
we’ve got crab claws, sotong balls, mushroom balls and sliced fish.
heheheh.. beef!
pork + chicken.
slurping away~
dessert was an adventurous one!
we had haagen-dazs ice-cream, dove amicelli wafer and nutella.
yes, our very own cold rock creamy creation~
chilled the metal bowl, crushed the amicelli wafer, added in the nutella and ice-cream.
stir & mix, stir & mix.
the ice-cream melted a fair bit. I guess we could do a ice-bowl below the metal bowl.
nevertheless, it still tasted blissful. can’t go wrong with nutella!
the christmas lunch ended off with a mini log cake.
Durian-flavoured from Emi Cakes.
On Christmas day, I set off early in the morning to Malacca for a relaxing retreat.
more updates to come! =)
Tags: foodilicious, occasions, smiles
Posted on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 at 11:55 pm
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I attended an event earlier on and there was a lucky draw segment.
I WON FIRST PRIZE!!!!!!
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was still complaining on why was it all guys for the consolation prizes.
And there it went, “First prize goes to… Jeanine Quee!”
I turned and looked at Amy, “Is that my name???!!!”
This is the 1st time that I won a top prize and considering I never had luck in lucky draws.
LOL… i’m a happy woman.
Tags: smiles
Posted on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 at 6:19 pm
After 3 years, I’m finally back at TP, for the PACEsetters’ Year-End Gathering.
I’m feeling so old among them! And I know none of the juniors.
But I’m back for the alumni!
with trevor. we were mistaken for a couple by the juniors. LOL.
with Sameer.
Soon Poh!
Hui Jing..
and the gorgeous Sarah.
One of the games they prepared was “Don’t forgot the lyrics”.
Laura, Soon Poh, Ben & me!
trevor and me with the juniors.
pretty ladies~
the highlight of the night – MASK ATTACK! haha..
I left early as to head down to A971 for their anniversay party!
It was a crowd with free flow of drinks and food at $40! And the $$ goes to SPH Charity Pocket Fund!
we like Asahi beer!
love my bustier dress? It’s on backorders @ Frenchfleurs.com!
Tags: occasions, school, smiles
Posted on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 at 11:39 am
Driving down to orchard on a Saturday is crazy!
I arrived late for the setup and rush like mad to do up everything.
The weather wasn’t on our side, nevertheless, we had still a good crowd. =)
Checking out the Ettusais products.
See the polkadot luggage bag? It was for free if you purchased over $100!
Saw a few girls went home with it!
The accessories stall.
Shoes!! They had a great deal for the event and their designs are really lovely.
free manicure services! I did mine too – with glitter and crystals.
But due to the nature of my work, all crystals fell off within 2 days. =(
Frenchfleurs’ Stall! By the way, new arrivals at the website!
www.frenchfleurs.com
2 of them came down to help me out at the stall! Thank you girls. =)
Trying out the hairbands…
Trying out the military jacket. It was the hot pick for the event.
It’s out of stock now, but there’s backorders!
I reckon we all resembled airline stewardess with all 3 of us wearing the same jacket.
with Sher, Christine, Corde and Regine.
Tags: beauty, Ettusais, events, frenchfleurs, smiles
Posted on Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Last week, we attended Kuriya’s Penthouse Grand Opening at Orchard Central.
we have been patrons of Kuriya for almost 2 years! It’s good to see them injecting new ideas into the market and expanding. I’m pretty excited about one of their new plans for next year. Hopefully I will be around to attend the opening!
Located at the top floor with contemporary decor, Kuriya Penthouse spells a twist to the traditional Japanese restaurants.
Emcee for the event was Benedict Goh!
Top quality sake barrel imported from Japan…
The serving wooden cups…
one, two, three and go~ i loved the sake, smooth and sweet. *slurps*
Everyone beamed at the free flow of food.
Food was needlessly to say – Excellent!
hohoho… the toro sushi was heavenly!
Side dishes – tofu, japanese yam, grilled cod fish..
Master Chef: Koezukan-san.
Japanese musicians… They did a collaboration and cut an album named “Kuriya”.
it’s so rare to see and hear them nowadays..
Award-winning bartender from Japan performing… he’s really good at his tricks!
green, yellow, orange cocktails.
The whole team from Kuriya Raffles City moved to Penthouse.
Love them all! Always providing the best service.
With Paul, Manager.
Tags: all jap, celebrations, foodilicious, occasions, raves, smiles
Posted on Saturday, December 19th, 2009 at 11:50 pm
exhausted! back from Ettusais Girls’ Day Out + Dinner + Movie.
I have been heading out every single day from morning to night for the whole week. hundreds of photos to edit, so much to blog, so little time to sleep.
For a change, I went for my last visit to Kenaris. To tone down my hair color:
Very much wanted to get rid of my curls, but hey, I think my curls look better in dark hair!
alright, till next year march!
Tags: kenaris, life
Posted on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Do miss out on the Christmas Specials Draw.
Each purchase over $30 entitles you to 1 entry. =)
Tags: frenchfleurs
Posted on Monday, December 14th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
via Majestic Malacca.
with highly-priced air tickets and expensive resorts, this seems to be the best alternative.
am looking forward to Christmas!
“palm-sugar and honey body scrub, bird nest’s facial with starfruit mask.”
Tags: smiles
Posted on Sunday, December 13th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
from this afternoon’s photoshoot:
do we look alike? haha…
I have received so many comments previously when we both appeared on FF.
in actual fact, we look very different! maybe it’s the smile?
if you find christine familiar, you must have seen her super coffee mix advertisement with the cute animated ants! it’s been on air heavily on tv everyday!
Tags: frenchfleurs, oh so random, photoshoot
Posted on Saturday, December 12th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Calling out to all girls:
Ettusais Girls’ Day Out on 19th Dec, Saturday!
Ettusais Girls’ Day Out is a bazaar-like event where you can find out all about Ettusais products, meet the Ettusais ambassadors and beauty consultants. Some online shops (clothes, accessories, shoes) will also be at the bazaar selling their new collections and one-off specials buys! Plus, complimentory manicure and learn how to make your own accessories!
Also! Remember the pink polka dot luggage that FLEW off the shelves last week?
if you didn’t get it, don’t worry! A limited number will be available on this day!!!!!!!!!!
So don’t miss out!
Frenchfleurs will also be at the bazaar, launching a new collection there before putting up online!
It is ticket-event and you can grab your ticket by simply purchasing a $10 Ettusais voucher (fully redeemable!!!!) at any Ettusais counters.
A good news for all you girls! I have got not one, not two, but THREE pairs of tickets to give away!
All you have to do is to leave a comment on your favorite Ettusais product:
My favourite Ettusais product is ________________ because _______________________.
Contest ends 14th Dec 09, 11:59pm. I will randomly pick 3 winners!
All the Ettusais ambassadors are really excited about the Girls’ Day Out! So remember to get your tickets and we’ll see you there on 19th Dec, Saturday, 1-6pm @ Beauty Studio, #12-01 Orchard Building.
Isetan Scotts 68361281
Isetan Orchard 67351809
Isetan Tampines 67891139
BHG Bugis 63347188
BHG Bishan 62588698
Metro Paragon 67352236
Metro Woodlands 68911127
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UPDATE
15 Dec: Winners – Vanita, Cindy, Kailin
Tags: Ettusais
Posted on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 12:30 am
Girls’ Day Out in Orchard! I brought out my new toy to snap photos – so excited!
This year’s Christmas decorations have definitely caught my eyes!
Snowman Merry-Go-Round~
Hurhur, how I wish those rocher were real! Haha.. just pluck and pop into my mouth.
H-U-G-E! Every girl’s dream?
We settled down at Donghai for Dim Sum. Everything was good.
Could be great if they can cut down on the salt.
After lunch was coffee at Gloria Jeans.
We took 10 over attempts to capture everyone in the frame. =)
Meijin had company’s Dinner & Dance to attend so we ended the day early.
Me and Amy headed to her place and helped her doll up!
Tags: beauty, foodilicious, girls' day out, life, smiles
Posted on Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
I have been slightly neglecting this space. But it’s should get back normal soon.
I’m finally done with exams. What’s taxing wasn’t the mugging part. It’s more of struggling to fluff my way thru the paper with the last minute crashing. My most ill-prepared semester. I’m really praying hard not to fail any module!
Alright, enough of school.
I’ve got some freebies to give away!!!!
Was out in town last Saturday and there was a Whisper roadshow. Educating on why we girls should be happy about the monthly misery. Ok, it shouldn’t be misery.
Anyway, with every lady writing a happy note, whisper will donate a pack of pad to the needy women in Cambodia, Laos, etc.
I wrote something too and was given a goodie bag!
Pads, Razor, Pringles, Conditioner, etc.
Now, I don’t have any use of the razor – since I epilate.
And I don’t use pad – since I’m a tampon lover.
So, I’m gonna give them away!!
PRODUCT #1: Gillette Venus 3-Blade Razor + Refills
This is pretty good to use. I was using the exact same thing previously.
Gave mine to my mom after switching over to epilator.
PRODUCT #2: Whisper Ultra 4pcs (Regular) x 2 packs
No reviews on this, but i guess it should work well for the day.
Simply leave a comment with your name + the item you want.
Each person can only comment for 1 item alright! and only open to Singapore residence unless you don’t mind paying for the overseas postage.
Closing date: 11 December 09, 11.59pm.
I will randomly pick a winner for each item! Do comment ok!
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12 Dec update:
Winner of Gillette Razor – Yuqing
Winner of Whisper – (no one commented for it)
Tags: beauty, charity, freebies!, school
