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Learn to do some Pretty Powerful makeup with Bobbi Brown Complimentary Makeup Lessons

October 11, 2013 Paris B 47 Comments

You know, I came into wearing makeup late and I had a horribly steep learning curve. Unblended eyeshadow, too much blush… oh yeah, those were the days! I also didn’t have as much access to makeup lessons because the one makeover I went for left me with orange foundation, purple eyeshadow, orange blush and deathly nude lips. I was so traumatized I refused to go for another makeover or lesson!

You know what? You don’t know how lucky you are these days!

I just discovered this service from Bobbi Brown that I just had to share because for the most part, it’s free! That’s right. Gratis. Complimentary. No obligations!

I took the photo above at the Bobbi Brown store at Pavilion KL, but this is a service that is available at all Bobbi Brown stores worldwide. Yep, not just in Malaysia. Anything 20 minutes and below is complimentary. But if you want something longer like the Pretty Powerful Makeup Lesson, Long-Wear Look, Bridal Makeup and Party Makeup (all 45 mins) you do have to pay a fee which is fully redeemable against products so the service is still technically free. You do know that it was said that Kate Middleton … oops! I meant Catherine Duchess of Cambridge did her own makeup for her wedding right? And you do know that she used Bobbi Brown right? Right? 😉

Amani Salon & Wellness Centre: Taking a spa journey at the edge of the city

July 5, 2013 Paris B 10 Comments

The invitation to visit a new spa centre in town arrived at a rather opportune time. A few weekends of jetsetting (hur hur) and full work weeks in between have taken its toll on my poor ol’ body and I was starting to have trouble sleeping. Its like your body knows its tired and that it needs rest but it just can’t, if you know what I mean.

Amani Salon & Wellness Centre is a new spa/salon that just opened in February 2013 and is located in The Scotts Garden, Old Klang Road. Parking is relatively ample and so far, quite affordable which is a good thing because their signature package, which I think you should try if only for the experiece, is a 4 hour long journey. Oh yeah… 😉

I’ll tell you a little more about it and if you are good and indulge me till the very end, you’ll see that I’ve wrangled a nice little discount for MWS readers who’d like to try this. So, indulge me k? 😉

Spa Visit: Banyan Tree Spa at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore – Wonderful for body and soul, hard on the wallet

June 21, 2013 Paris B 24 Comments

I’d been doing a bit of travel back and forth in recent weeks and haven’t had a weekend to myself in what seems like ages! I need a break. A proper one with no telephone line and no internet 😛 But since that isn’t happening any time soon, the next best thing is to book myself in and splurge on a luxury spa experience 😀

While at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore not too long ago, I saw they had a Banyan Tree Spa at Level 55 of the hotel. Views over the city state are lovely and I have one for you below pre-haze 🙂 Some quick enquiries turned up a free slot just after lunch. Its incredibly busy so I do recommend making reservations ahead, if you want to go there. Walk in customers like me either have to be incredibly lucky or be turned away. It was pricey, lets make no mistake. but I thought heck! If I’m going to work hard, I might as well play hard! *gulp*

Spa Visit: St. Gregory Spa at Parkroyal Hotel Kuala Lumpur – World Luxury Spa Award Winner!

May 22, 2013 Paris B 10 Comments

I was recently asked what my guilty beauty pleasure was and I didn’t have to hesitate too long to answer – massages and facials. Its debatable how necessary they are for a healthy beauty routine, but I thrive on regular facials and massages. It may not be necessary, but it helps me keep my sanity and that makes it necessary, right? 😉

So, I’m always looking for new spas and massage places to try out. About 2 months ago, while I was having my haircut, I browsed through a Harper’s Bazaar magazine that had a whole section on spas. I was doing my best to memorize every single one (failed of course – should have bought that issue!) One of the winners of the Bazaar Spa Awards was St. Gregory Spa at Parkroyal Hotel Kuala Lumpur and I was planning to visit but kept putting it off until, as providence will have it, I received an offer to try the award winning “Most Soothing Body Rejuvenating Ritual” ~ A mother’s day special package. It was so good, I signed up for 2 more on the spot! 😀

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