August 11, 2014

Skin Inc Singapore (Event + GIVEAWAY!)

Last month we got invited to Singapore to attend this fabulous, *literally* colourful event held by Skin Inc.
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Let's start with,
the day we arrived.
We landed in Singapore at around 9pm local time and headed straight to our stylish hotel, Sofitel So Singapore, to check in.
There was actually a dinner event at Pince & Pints at 8pm, but unfortunately we couldn't catch an earlier flight, so we had to miss it!
...and by "it" we meant this mouth-watering lobster!!!
Photo credit: x
Sooo sad as we heard many good reviews about it! ;___;
Definitely a-must-visit place for our next trip to Singapore!

Anyway, back to the hotel.
The lobby was decorated with Skin Inc's fun and colourful bottles, as you can see below :)
After we received our room key, it didn't take us long to get to our room, and look what we found there:

A very sweet and generous welcome from Skin Inc Team! Thank you! :)

Our first plan was to sleep right away so we could wake up early the next morning, but suddenly we were told that Aimee Song and her sister, Dani Song were at Ku Dé Ta that night! So, we rushed to change our clothes and went down to the lobby where our transport was waiting to take us there.

As we stepped off the elevator and walked towards the hotel entrance, we saw this group of five stylish girls walking towards us anddd, two of them were the Songsters!!!

And what did we do? We just smiled awkwardly at them and kept on walking wtf. Guess we were too nervous that our mind went blank. Then suddenly, we met our friend, Monicawho came along on this trip with us, near the lobby entrance and she told us that she already took a picture together with Songsters! And then she asked us if we wanted to do the same, well, YA-HA?!

And so, we turned back, called them (they were waiting for the elevator) and without further ado, asked for a picture!
Tadahhh!
Our very first #songsterssandwich! xD

After that, we went to Ku Dé Ta for some drinks til about 2am...
The next morning, we had our breakfast at Xperience Restaurant.
Truth is, we were running late so each of us only had time for an omelette and a glass of orange juice (and some photos, lol).


Skin Inc Event at ION SKY

At around 10am we departed from our hotel lobby to Skin Inc press conference at ION Sky, Level 56 Ion Orchard.
When we reached there, the place was already packed with familiar faces from the Internet, and they were all so stylish!
Like these gorgeous girls: (from L-R) Dani Song, Velda Tan, and Aimee Song.
Before exploring the place, let us take a picture in front of their iconic bottles first. ;)
The first area that we checked out, lol.
OM!
NOM!
NOM!!
(Pardon us, we didn't have a proper breakfast, remember?)

Next! Checking out their signature product: A custom-blended serum :D
Jess showing some love for Skin Inc 

After about 30 minutes of exploring the place, it's time for the press conference:
The opening speech by the founder and CEO of Skin Inc, Sabrina Tan.
The reason why she started the company was because she wanted to find a solution to her eczema-prone skin, and now (since 2007), the business has grown from one store in Singapore, to 17 outlets across 16 cities worldwide!

...and, and, it's also the first Singapore brand carried by Sephora! :O

Such an inspiration, isn't she?

She also explained that, in this era where women are empowered, many of us are working our asses off to pursue our dreams, that we often don't get enough time to take care of our skin especially with A LOT of beauty products (toner, moisturiser, serum, etc).
And that's when Skin Inc comes to the rescue with their customised serum,

"My Daily Dose"!

In just ONE bottle, you get everything you need to take care of your skin! What a great concept!

A clearer picture of "My Daily Dose".

"Skin Inc’s patented technology boasts a unique concept of customising serums to suit individual needs and keeps the active ingredients in each serum enclosed in moisture-rich seaweed capsules which are suspended in a paraben-free solution." x

Aimee Song giving her testimony about Skin Inc products and the facial treatment.
The Japanese doctor behind Skin Inc.
↑ Jess consulted with the doctor about "My Daily Dose", which led us to:
...our first #SKINcheck!

At this point, you should already be familiar with the concept of "My Daily Dose".
So, in order to get that ONE bottle that contains our very own customised serum, we must first take a #SKINcheck :)

The purpose of SKINcheck is to know what exactly are your skin problems, what would you like your skin to be, what are your bad habits that might harm your skin, your age, where do you live, etc., so they can create a serum that meets your skin's specific needs, such as anti-aging, brightening and hydration.

Funny thing was, there were 5 persons from Indonesia and we took the SKINcheck separately, but ALL of us had the SAME result!! Loll, so we guess our environment plays a powerful role in our skin's health, eh?

If you're curious about your skin's needs, take your #SKINCheck here. :)
You just need to answer some simple yes/no questions!

Interested to try the serum?
Join our GIVEAWAY at the end of this post! ;)

Aimee Song's #OOTD 
Selfie from 56 floors up! :)
Jess opted for pastel that day :) 
Our #OOTD!
Indonesian team! :D
With the super cool and hilarious, Song Dani! She reminds us of our own cousin, Valen (who aspires to be a hairdresser too btw), so much!! haha, we love her!
We first knew this lady from Instagram (@belluspuera) and we've adored her since! Her beauty, skin and style are just impeccable Oh, and she's also the co-owner of the restaurant we've mentioned earlier, Pince & Pints!

Closing the press conference event coverage with this selfie! (Monica - Jess - Elle).
Thanks, Mon, for being so helpful during this trip. :)


Lunch!

After a fun session at the press conference, Skin Inc team invited all the media and bloggers to have lunch together at Paradise Dynasty, Ion Orchard. We were seated in a round table for 10 persons and after about 15-20minutes we just realised that we'd been sharing table with the peeps from Indonesian magazines! :D
Anyway, this restaurant is known for its colourful xiao long baos which have different flavours for each colour!
Here's the complete list of the flavours. We only tried the Foie Gras, Truffle and Crab Roe, and they were so delish!!


Facial Treatment at Skin Inc ION Orchard

FINALLYYY, time to get pampered!! xD
During the treatment :)

DONE! Our skin felt so fresh after the facial. Fyi, the treatment was PAINLESS, because unlike the usual facial, they don't use the acne extraction techniques.
Inside the Skin Inc outlet.

Hair Styling

After an hour of pampering our facial skin, our hair seemed to demand the same attention. So, off we go to Salon Vim!
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˚The results *✧⁺˚


With Monica again :D
Last selfie before going back to the hotel!
Thank you, Salon Vim for styling our hair! We will come back for sure!
Eh wait, Jess has actually come back a few weeks ago. Read her full post here about her new hair colour done by Salon Vim :)


Dinner + Rooftop Party

Before going to the party, we had a chance to taste the creative dishes of the Michelin-starred guest chef, Yuichi Kamimura! 
This one was Jess' but she forgot the name. :/
Elle's: Lobster & Scallops Laska Risotto. Both of them were sooo tasty, as expected from a Michelin starred chef! :D

Ok, now that our tummies had been filled, up we went to the rooftop!
When we got there, people were already busy taking selfies with the Songsters, lol.
↑ Love the beautiful scenic backdrop! :) 
Enjoying our drinks by the pool, shying away from the crowd. (〃▽〃)
Got introduced to Mae from marxmae.com!
Despite her cool and edgy look, she was actually very friendly and funny! We also found out that she has a variety show called "Miss Korea - I'm MAE" by InsiteTV! If you love Korea and are curious about living there by yourself, you should check out the show here! It's a fun way to learn about Korean culture. :)
Aaand, look who else we met there! THE Ladyironchef (Brad Lau) and his beautiful wife who is also a blogger, Melody Yap!
If you haven't heard about him (which we doubt), he's a very well-known food blogger from Singapore that even our mom follows him on Instagram, lol! She often says, "I want to take good pictures like Ladyironchef that make people drool!" ...mom, please. (-___-;)
Anyway, they were so kind and humble! We hope to meet him, his wife, and Mae again sometime in the future.
Fave pic from that night!

Last Day :(

There was only a few minutes left before we had to leave for the airport. So a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do! Taking pictures!!
Loving this Game of Throne-esque spot!
Jess saying goodbye to the cute silver pug at the hotel lobby! :D

Overall, we had a lot of fun during this trip and met a lot of awesome people, too! Thank you Gushcloud and Skin Inc for sending us here. 





We are pretty sure you've read a lot of good reviews about Skin Inc's customised serum, "My Daily Dose" apart from our blog, and now YOU have a chance to try it out yourself by following the simple rules below! ;)


Simple rules to join:
1. Follow our blog via Google Friends Connect
2. Each of us is unique and we all must have a favorite colorTell us in the comment box below what color do you like the most and why do you like it + your email address

Three (3) lucky winners will WIN SKIN INC My Daily Dose Customized Serum worth S$ 170 (IDR 1,600,000) each -- what's in each bottle: Hyaluronic Acid serum, Ceramide serum and Licorice serum (see all functions of each serums here). 
  • The winners will be picked randomly and get one (1) bottle each
  • The giveaway will close on 25 August 2014 at 23.59 WIB (GMT+7 Jakarta time zone)
  • Winners will be randomly selected and we will announce their names on our next blog post about our favourite Skin Inc products
  • This giveaway is open to Indonesian residents only
  • The prize will be delivered to each winners' address of choice (we will take care of the shipping charge)
Have fun and good luck! ;D


XOXO

August 02, 2014

What Code? Yes Code! +GIVEAWAY♡

Howdy, girls!
Here to announce that there's a new, uber cute lingerie parlor in town. The name is Yes Code (예스) and they came from Korea. Annyeong~~~ ˆ)づ♡


Yes Code | Taman Anggrek Mall, Ground Level #G55, West Jakarta, Indonesia. Ph. +6221 5639493

Lavish, super girly waiting room!! Which should be a relief for tired moms, dads, friends, boyfriends lol.

All the decors are such eyecandy!  See how you can also mix and match your bra straps with so many options up there! I don't know about the DIY stuff (forgot to ask about it either), but maybe it has something to do with this* :
If it's true, then it'd be so awesome! I mean, look at those pretty embroideries! I would like a bra with my name on it, please. x)
*pic and link taken from Yes Korean webstore


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Two days after I posted this, my sponsor from Yes Code read about this DIY thing and sent me THIS cute panties with 'Jess' and two cats embroidered on it!! So sweet!!! X"D They use new technology for this, called 'heat embroidery' so it doesn't itch. Talk about thoughtful.
Anyway, they said that this DIY embroidery service will be available on all Yes Code stores. But it's not available yet until early October. One piece of embroidery will cost you as little as IDR 2,500 (yes, nocenggo). <3
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Product Lineup

I like most of their designs because despite of the term 'lingerie' which is usually associated with 'sexy' and 'seductive' traits, Yes Code managed to make loads of them cute and youthful. There are even sporty designs, too! The materials used are high quality ones; such as Creora, Lycra, etc. which provide excellent comfort and fit for your body.
 Here you can find cute collection

 Sexy collection… And also………….
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MALE COLLECTION!!!!!!!!
Hahahahahahahahaha. I mean, come on!!! I was very taken aback when the shopkeepers showed me this and they were like, "Yes, so you can couple up with your boyfriend. Isn't that cute?". Lololololol


NoteBra price range is between IDR 250-300k. Panties price range is IDR 95-100k.

So, the YES from Yes Code actually stands for "Young Emotional Story". I wonder why. ^^;

One of their ambassadors is the beautiful Kim Ye Won. Take a look at her fun, catchy video here, wearing Yes Code lingeries, of course. ^^

Had a happy shopping experience! The two shopkeepers were nice and not intrusive. One of them was very helpful, too, helping me with the measurement and all. ;*


Mix and Match

01. Sport It Up
 What's what: Yes Code Sporty Girl Bra Color (스포티 컬러 여브라), Sporty Color Briefs (스포티 컬러 삼각팬티) | GOWIGASA Edgy Triangle A-Line Textured Skirt, Retro Flip Up Shades Black | Converse Sneakers | Varsity Jacket and Peace Black Bracelet were borrowed from Elle

02. Cutie Pie
What's what: Yes Code Big Dots and Ruffled Shoulder Strap Bra (빅도트와 프릴어깨끈) and Big Dots and Ruffled Panties (빅도트와 프릴 팬티) | GOWIGASA Polkadot HW Skirt Blue | (X) S.M.L Sheer Blouse | Forever21 Red Bow Flats | Hair Bow from my Instagram sponsor | Socks were lost when I got home and I just realized that when I'm about to take this floor-ootd picture fml

03. Festive Season
 What's what: Yes Code Volume Over Magic Bra *lol* (매직볼륨 여브라) and Magic Volume Panties (매직볼륨 팬티) | GOWIGASA Acid Wash Shredded Denim Shorts, Fedora Hat, Sunglasses | (X) S.M.L Sheer Blouse | Ankle Boots from Japan | Bolu from http://instagram.com/boluthecat | Various bangles and necklace were borrowed from Elle ^^


Review

Overall, the bras are very nice to wear, they don't 'squeeze' my back fat (bra bulge be gone!), instead they PUSH UP my barely-there boobs. I was really amazed at their push up ability like (\(✧Д✧)/). Yes, yes, they're still small, but trust me, there's improvement! ( ̄▽ ̄)b Some of their panties have the 'seamless' option and they really are seamless! Although you still have to consider the color of your clothes. If it's a white dress, then seamless bright red panties still won't make it, hon. ;)
All bras and panties are so pretty and having made of high quality materials, they're all very soft and comfortable to wear. Aside from the Lycra and Creora, all bras also use High Flex Wire, so it won't hurt when we move around elastically lol. For panties, you might wanna grab one size larger than your normal size, because the rubber might feel too tight, especially after binge eating lol. P.S. I always do this when buying panties. ;)

(Yes, they also have cute pjs selection!!)
This one I'm wearing is called Pinky Way Hopi Woman Pajama예스핑키웨이 호피 여파자마. It comes with that very cute, matching elastic bandana, too! Super super super LOVE!



Hot hot summer is here (actually it's ALWAYS here in Indonesia lol), and Yes Code is giving away twenty boxes of this mini USB Fan to cool it up for you girls! (ノ≧▽≦)*:・゚ Tell me in the comment box below which one of the above looks (Sport It Up / Cutie Pie / Festive Season) is your favorite and why do you like it and GET this Yes USB Fan PLUS a YesCode Voucher worth IDR 50,000 to be delivered to you by the end of the month! (ˆヮˆ)づ♡

Twenty (20) lucky winners will be picked randomly and each will get one (1) Yes USB Fan and one (1) Voucher!
  • The giveaway will close on 30 August 2014 at 23.59 WIB (GMT+7 Jakarta time zone)
  • Winners will be randomly selected and I will announce their names on 31 August 2014
  • Winner announcement will be made on my Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
  • This giveaway is open to Indonesian residents only
  • The prize will be delivered to each winners' address of choice (Yes Code will take care of the shipping charge)
That's right girls, just comment and WIN! ;D


Anyway, I wanna thank 290 of you girls who have participated on my last Giveaway here. and I'm gonna announce the three (3) winners NOW! ♡ Congratulations to these comments below:
Nelly, Dorara and Jacklin, kindly mail me at jessyamada (at) mail (dot) com to claim your prizes! O(ˆˆ)o


Bonus!! Photobomb by Bolu 





Okay then, thanks a lot for reading and don't forget to leave your comments, girls! ˆ)づ♡

XOXO
Jessica Yamada