Isabel Lee | Malaysian Beauty & Lifestyle Blogger: March 2014

Thailand Travels - Khao San Road, Bangkok

Before we left for Thailand, I researched online and multiple sources told me to take a boat to get to Khao San Road. Make sure you look at the map cos if you're on the same side of the river, you can just take a taxi there =_="

At that time, I was staying at Star Inn Hotel which is located in the 'traffic jam area' so we took the BTS a few stops away and hopped into a taxi for about 20 minutes. When leaving, make sure the taxi uses a meter cos there were some who wanted to overcharge us. If they do, just move on to the next taxi.

There are about 2 streets to explore with a variety of shops. Clothing stalls are kinda repetitive so we focused more on the food.

[Giveaway] Biomedics 1 Day Extra (Free Trial)

You know the first time you open your lenses and it feels ultra soft? What if I told you.. You can feel that everyday with Biomedics 1 Day Extra lenses?

Benefits of wearing dailies:

More comfortable with new lenses everyday
Healthier eyes as there is less time for buildup of allergens, bacteria and protein
Portable
Don't have to worry about washing your lenses

Malaysia Clothes Buffet + Bazaar at Taylor's Lakeside!

I've seen the previous clothes buffets and I think the concept is just amazing! Grab as many clothes as you can fit into the bag and bring them home.

It's happening again but this time on a much bigger scale to accommodate the crowd.

Date : 25-27 April 2014
Time : 10am-6pm
Venue : Syopz Mall in Taylor's University Lakeside Campus

For RM 60, you can enter with a 9x14 inches ziplock bag. Stuff all the clothes you want inside and you can bring them home as long as you can still close it. No additional charges. The record was apparently 16 pieces in one bag so you better start practicing!

This was from the previous clothes buffet. People mountain people sea. So.. buy your tickets in advance HERE. You can buy tickets on the spot but you might have to wait around for an open slot.

Stick around after the buffet cos there's also a bazaar to continue shopping as well as an amazing blowout sale at 4-6pm where the remaining clothes will go for RM 10 each only~

These are some of the clothes you'll be able to find at the buffet! Totally lusting for that Boy London top and the varsity jacket!

Find out more at :
www.facebook.com/malaysiaclothesbuffet
www.malaysiaclothesbuffet.com

Kose Sekkisei Lotion Masks Giveaway

Tired of dull skin? The Kose Sekkisei range aims to give you snow-white skin with its whitening ability.

Ingredients

The Kose Sekkisei Lotion is enriched with powerful ingredients to lend it the ability to enhance skin after every use-

Coix Seed Extract - Increases metabolism, whitens, moisturizes & prevents skin roughness

Angelica Extract - Disinfects, moisturizes and whitens

Melothria (White Lotus) Extract - Suppresses melanin production & promotes skin whitening

9 Benefits in 1 Product

Covo HD Picturesque Loose Powder SPF 10

Apparently this Covo product is one of the beauty award winners.

Thailand Travels - Thong Lor Night Market, Bangkok

One of our favourite makan place at Bangkok was the Thong Lor night market. It's across the main road from Padi Madi. Once you get down the stairs at the BTS, they have a map of the hotspots in the area. The night market will be located in this lane, with a little over a dozen food stalls. The dude in orange on a bike is a motor-taxi. They are scattered all over the place but will not harass you for a ride.

Bangkok Hotel - Padi Madi Guest House

After more than a week's research before our trip to Bangkok last year, we picked Padi Madi Guest House because it's ridiculously near to Thong Lor BTS! Once you get down from the BTS, it's like 3 minutes walk away.

Dry Skin Cured with Marine Elements

I've always had dry skin but recently it got SO SO BAD. So itchy and red that even the slightest touch was painful. Then there's my dad.. whose skin cracks until it bleeds ermahgad

What to Wear for Internship?

Before our internship started, we were very anxious and nervous. Not about what the new world would bring us but rather what to wear.. We soon found out that this was extremely vain & unnecessary lolz

I compiled some of the things I wore to office. I worked at an advertising company and didn't go out to meet clients so it isn't very formal.

Day 1 outfit - Tried to look decent and corporate
Dress from Amos Uptown, RM 20
Shoes from Isetan 1U, RM 70

Lose Weight and your Tummy in 2 Weeks

According to the Westerners, although you poop everyday, some still accumulate in your body. For normal people, this can go on until there is about 3-6 kg of faeces in your body! Let me repeat...

3 to 6

kilograms

shit

Timeless Truth Snow Lotus Lucency Bio Cellulose Mask

Finally posting up my review for the TT Snow Lotus mask! You may read about the other Bio Cellulose mask from Timeless Truth HERE.

Vary Pasta @ Damansara Jaya (Christmas 2013)

Another #throwback post =x Christmas 2013! Celebrated with le Bf at Vary Pasta. As I stepped in here and saw the table in the corner, I was again reminded of that woman from Valentine's 2012 #throwbackception

Playing with my then new Samsung Note 3.

Not something I would normally order but le Bf said we should try it so okay!

Cream of Broccoli Soup
This is a creamy green soup which you should avoid if you hate veges. I have no complains since I love my greens plus it went went with the fragrant garlic toast.

Eyebrow Embroidery at Empro

Eyebrow embroidery in Malaysia @ Empro Cosmetic Review~

When I brought my mom to have her eyebrow embroidery done at Empro, they told me that it would last up to 1-2 years. They lied!!

After 2.5 years, her Bonbrow is still very much visible but we decided to touchup the colour anyway. FYI, if you return to touchup the colour within 3 years, it is 50% off or even cheaper (depends on the number of months since your previous touchup). So, this touch up is only RM 440, which breaks down to less than RM 15 a month.

Star Inn Hotel, Bangkok

#throwback 1 year ago.. After returning from Hua Hin, le Bf wanted to randomly walk into any hotel. So we ended up at this Star Inn Hotel which was smack outside Nana BTS.

Also has a bar/restaurant downstairs. Food wasn't cheap so we usually bought food back to the hotel. Sometimes a mushroom soup seller would open a stall nearby.

24 hour bar and a receptionist who speaks English! She can also help you make phone calls or recommend places to go. The lobby was also where we hung out to use the Internet since there is no Wi-Fi in the room.

We chose the cheaper windowless room at about 1000 baht with a 1000/2000 baht deposit. Bed was very uncomfortable as we could feel the springs, pillow was not fluffy and the blanket was pathetic. It was very stuffy so we HAD to turn on the air cond which made it unbearably cold with the 'blanket'.

Small TV was almost useless. Didn't spend much time here anyway. There is a well-lit dressing table on the left and multiple plug points around the room (about 5).

Air conditioning and TV at Star Inn Hotel Bangkok

Strangely, there was a window. It can be opened but Bangkok is so hot, you probably wouldn't.

Room with small window at Star Inn Hotel Bangkok

We kept the fridge stocked with M-150 at all times xD

Bathroom was decent with hot water but the sliding door did not have a lock and there was no ventilation fan/window.

Huge ass mirror on the ceiling. Probably for kinky night activities since Nana is famous for its night entertainment. Walk down the street outside the hotel and you will see girls or 'girls' all over. We also often saw men bringing them back to the hotel. Not a very suitable location for families with young children.

View from my window : You can see the Nana BTS station on the top left.

Star Inn Hotel Bangkok is very near to the BTS

The lift and hallways are pretty small but hey, a lift is a good thing when you're carrying lots of luggage.

Honestly, I would rather be back at Padi Madi Guesthouse but if you're a single guy.. looking for fun.. I guess it's okay xD

There is a convenience store about 5 minutes walk away, a Subway, plus decent and indecent massage places. One of them down the road provided girls who would give you a bubble bath using their boobs or something. I managed to Google their website but their service is not cheap. You can look for a place with the word 'Doctor' in it.

Address : 131/40-41 Soi Sukhumwit 7/1, Bangkok 10110, Thailand.
Location : Beside Nana BTS
Price : Around 1000 baht
Website : http://www.starinnhotelbkk.com/

Modbox - Affordable Beauty Box in Malaysia

Okay, I know these beauty boxes are about trying new samples but having a full sized product sure is a treat!
*Take note the one in this post is a special box for bloggers which has more products to introduce all of them.

As usual, you get to pick 3 products for RM 9 + postage.

First Product Choice A

Shaire London Fragrance Free Dry Shampoo (RM 35.90/60 ml)
Contains Malaysian seaweed extract to strengthen and repair hair! #MalaysiaBoleh During this water rationing period, you can spray this 1-2 times a day to revitalize your hair. You can also mask scents that get trapped in your hair like smoke and your hair will smell great. Suitable for people with very long working hours, with oily scalp or are under confinement.

Shaire London Fragrance Free Dry Shampoo review

First Product Choice B

Rescare Aqua Peeling Face Exfoliating Spray (RM 78/150ml)
Remove dull dead skin with this product to reveal brighter luminous skin underneath! Pump out the foam and massage it all over your face until they lump up. If the lumps are brownish or greyish, it means your face is dirty! It's pretty gentle and contains hydrating ingredients so you can use it 1-2 times a week.

Rescare Aqua Peeling Face Exfoliating Spray review

Second Product Choice A

Choice B & C are sold out =(

Miacare Acne Patch for Day (RM 9.90/12 patches - sample has 3 patches)
You've heard enough about acne cream but what about an acne patch? Stick one directly on your pimple and it will absorb the pus, keep it clean and heal it without leaving scars. It's almost invisible and can be worn under makeup. Le bf only noticed it after a few hours xD It managed to heal my new pimple overnight while concealing it.

Bad breath can be a very embarrassing thing caused by bacteria in your mouth. Get rid of it with these Dentiste products.

Third Product Choice A

Dentiste Oral Rinse (RM 25.90/380 ml - sample is 50ml)
The Oral Rinse neutralizes pH level and increases saliva flow which cleans and reduces bacterial deposit. One 50ml sample can last me about a week. It's not too 'spicy' and is very refreshing.

Third Product Choice B

Dentiste Plus White Nighttime Toothpaste (RM 25.90/160g - sample is 5g)
Paired the Oral Rinse with this toothpaste at night because that's when bacteria have a party in your mouth and leave you with morning breath. Oh, the horror! Equipped with 14 natural antibacterial and antiseptic ingredients, it not only leaves you with less-deadly breath in the morning but also protects your gums.

Dentiste Plus White Nighttime Toothpaste review

Now I can sleep peacefully.. I actually enjoy going to sleep with minty breath!

You can get your own Modbox too at http://modbox.com.my/ for only RM 9 + postage!

** Product was provided by the company for review purposes. However, this has not affected my thoughts on the product in any way.

New Deals on Samsung Galaxy Life + Launch

Remember that time I showed the new Samsung Galaxy Life app and went to Escape Room with their offer?

Psst.. If you can see, I actually took a photo of my Note 3 with another Note 3 LOL

It's finally launched!
* Photos from Fish

Discover amazing offers from various brands! Just click onto the area that you are interested in. I usually go to Live and Play.

Saw some new offers!

RM 10 off at Sakae Sushi
FREE Hair Spa at Shawn Cutler
25% off at Zalora
FREE Biotherm Cleanser
FREE Chocolate Bar at Royce
and more~~

One of the deals included a 50% off at Coffea Coffee.

I searched for some of their selections and they have some interesting ones with orange and avocado!

Some lucky peeps won themselves RM 500 cash vouchers from Zalora and a Samsung Galaxy S4 T_T~~

The app has now officially launched and you can download it at http://bit.ly/GALAXYlife. It is absolutely free to download and is a special privilege for Samsung users.

Car Washing During a Drought

With this water crisis going on right now, my colleague has been getting barely any water for more than a week so every time I open a tap, I think of her and I just feel so bad for using up the water. I'm shocked at how some people are still luxuriously using this very precious resource.

Things like cooking, drinking, bathing, etc I get it.. But I drove past my neighbour standing outside her house watering ONE potted plant with a whole tsunami of water as she stood there dreaming.

That poor little flower did not need ALL that water =/

I haven't washed my car in forever. FYI, my car is red but it's almost PINK now from all the dirt =x I ~~was too lazy~~ wanted to save water.

Actually, you can still wash your car BUT using these tips!

1) Use a wet cloth/sponge instead of hosing your car down

2) Use water you've collected from the rain in a pail, not from the hose (be careful of mosquito larvae though!). You can also use water which you used to rinse vegetables, rice etc.

3) Use minimal soap so you have less to rinse off

4) After it rains, wipe your car or else it will leave stains

I haven't been taking my own advice lol but if you have any other tips, you can leave them below! Maybe that'll motivate me to wash my car =/