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STYLE BLISS has kindly chosen two outfits for me for this review; and I have to say that they do have great tastes!

Being the petite person I am (I am only a 157cm!), I have to say that the apparels fit me pretty well - exactly the kind of length that I fancy.

Here's Dress #1 - Dark blue dress with pokka dots.

I am not a huge fan of pokka dots, but this is truly exceptional! I was pleasantly surprised that I actually loved the look.

What I find appealing is its retro factor that comes with a touch of modernity.

Not to mention that I feel extremely comfortable with its material!

Definitely not made of thin and cheap kind - It's thick.

What I fancy most about the dress is the flexibility to adjust/design the ribbon to my liking.

A ribbon can be tied by the side, or the middle.

Smooth workmanship - Here's the zip at the back.

It was designed in such a way that it isn't really obvious when zipped.

I personally like the ribbon tied to the middle as it can be fitted to my waist. 

Making me look thinner! LOL

 Fits pretty well with a black half-cardigan, too. (That black cardi is my own's)
Suitable for office wear or to an evening date. Hmm...

Here's Dress #2 - White top with high-waist skirt

So I wore it to The Amazing SpiderMan 2 Gala Premiere. It was my OOTD as well - and I love how fitting it is (In fact, it was SO fitting that it felt like a tailor-made piece to my size. Hahaha)

In case you haven't noticed, it is a two-piece dress.

It makes a perfect office wear too, don't you think so? 

And here's me standing in front of the classic scene in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

*imagines I am Gwen Stacey*

I love how it is designed - and I'm totally diggin' the sleeves! I have extremely skinny arms, so somehow the fluffy area made them look more "pumped".

Here are some close-ups of the design so you can take a closer look of the real deal!

Do note that I don't use filters or any color changes for my reviews; so everything is captured as it is! :)

Here's the material and design for the white top:

(However, due to the "holes" design, it is essential to wear an inner singlet/)

 The material is suitable for Singapore's humid weather as well!

Located near the bottom is a beautiful pattern that somehow adds a touch of elegance tot he overall look.

And one of the reasons why the top is so fitting is due to its elasticity! :)

Don't worry that you will not be able to fit. Asian sizes should be most compatible!

And here's the close-up pic of the blue denim-like skirt that comes together with the top.

Definitely worth the price as you are basically getting two separate pieces for the price of one!

Here's the overall look, again:

(The denim-like skirt is made of thin quality and does get crumpled easily if you are not careful - but fret not as the crumpling part will go away after some time!)

If you like what you are seeing here and feel that it's not enough, do check out STYLE BLISS website for more quality apparels. With so many different choices, I bet there is something for everyone.

Shopping is made so convenient now - it's all within a click!

So start clicking away to Style Bliss now:

www.stylebliss.com.sg

(Psst.. They have a Facebook page too! Do give them your support!

www.facebook.com/stylebliss68 )

Credits: Vellus Hair Studio, Pei Wen

My Chemical Peeling Journey with Dr Tyng Tan

As many of you know, I have been plagued by constant Acne issues (The condition wasn't that bad initially; but somehow got worst during my late teenage years due to factors such as exam stress, etc)

Like most lazy bums, I am one who did not really bother to do adequate facial care and used make-up to conceal my acne whenever I attend events, etc. Heck, I only have my ownself to blame for encouraging the growth of acne on my skin!

Somehow, I didn't have much confidence whenever I was seen without make-up (I even have friends appearing shocked and asking me about my acne when I met them without make-up on!) I was saddened. At the same time, I was at a loss of solutions.

As troubled as I was (and with my endless search of solutions), I came to learn about several treatments that *might* revive my skin.
Not sure if you guys have heard of it before, but that's Chemical Peeling. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_peel)

It is something I would never have imagined myself doing, but somehow I was quite tempted by the positive results that I have seen online.
There are actually not many clinics in Singapore that offer such treatments (even if there are, finding a GOOD doctor is another issue as I believe nobody wishes to risk their face should it fall in to the wrong hands!!)

So...After much sourcing and consideration, I decided to take the plunge and settle for Aesthetics And Hair Clinic by Dr Tyng Tan.

So.. What is a Chemical Peeling, you ask?
As quoted on Wiki, "A chemical peel is a body treatment technique used to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin using a chemical solution that causes the dead skin to slough off and eventually peel off. The regenerated skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin."

I'm sure you guys will be curious to find out the before/after effects of Chemical Peeling as I'll be personally reviewing it with real, UNEDITED photographs of my face.

Do not be shocked though as this will be the FIRST TIME I'm revealing my face naked of make-up. Ugly it'll be, but this shall be a honest review that you can actually make comparisons and decide its effectiveness. 

(Give me some credits for the sacrifice, will ya?!?! Haha)

Before my first consultation with Dr Tyng Tan, I had butterflies in my stomach.

I didn't really know what to expect of the results; and was clouded by thousands of questions in my head. Will there be side effects? Will my skin be affected permanently? Is there any downtime? What if...??

It was a mixture of emotions. I was excited, anxious and scared at the same time while I was on my way to Aesthetics And Hair Clinic.
Fortunately, the clinic was easy to locate as it was situated in Ngee Ann City. My nervousness simmered as I stepped foot into the place.
I introduced myself and filled up a form with my particulars while waiting to meet Dr Tyng Tan, and took a quick pic of the waiting area with my camera before heading in - Look at all the media features!

Meeting Dr Tyng Tan face-to-face was a surreal experience. (Not to mention that she is pretty, too!) She asked about my area of concerns and gave wise advice accordingly. As I usually have the habit of using my fringe/bangs to cover my forehead, she advised me to use a hairband and keep them away from my forehead as well as they might be contributing factors to my acne issues.

After accessing my skin condition, I was good to go.
According to her, Chemical Peeling offers visible fantastic results and will improve my skin condition tremendously.

I was thrilled at the thought; but somehow I was worried at the same time.

Looking at Dr Tyng Tan, I asked the question that I was sure anyone would have asked,
"So... Will there be any side effect?"

With an all-serious face, she replied that there INDEED would be; and I have to be mentally prepared for the peeling of skin that would be quite obvious over the next 5-7 days (She recommended to do it before the weekend so there would be ample downtime). 

Not only that, I have to take certain precautions as well, such as avoiding the sun as much as I can and applying sun-block. 

Being the timid girl as I always am, I would usually shun away at those thoughts BUT eventually decided to go ahead with it as I thought about how life-changing it would for me should the treatment work its magic. Furthermore, I felt I could trust Dr Tyng Tan as she seemed really professional.

As the old saying goes, "No pain, no gain", right?!

"So.. Are you mentally prepared for the session?" Dr Tyng Tan asked with a smile.

"YES!" I replied.

So off I am to begin my journey of Chemical Peeling!

I was brought into a cosy room where I would be receiving my Chemical Peeling treatment, and had to lie on the stretch. (Somehow it reminded me of my dentist visit. Haha)

Now... Ready to see the frightening pic of me and the ugly acne on my skin?!
(My face looks fatter than usual as I was lying down when I self-shot them!)

Completely ZERO make-up, ZERO editing. All posted as raw as they could possibly be.

Here's a close-up of my acne on the forehead. I would never have imagined taking a photo of them and posting on my blog one day; and I just did! OMG.

Look at those ugly things on my chin!

OH GOD.

Dr Tyng Tan's lovely assistant proceeded to do basic cleansing on my face before the procedure. Since I came prepared without any make-up on, I spared her the trouble of some hard-core cleansing! Hahaha.

When Dr Tyng Tan came into the room after my face was cleansed, I suddenly got nervous.

I realized I forgot to ask her a very important question earlier.

"PAINFUL OR NOT AH??!!"

I am one who is quite fearful of pain, but I guess I was vulnerable at this stage now. *shudders* 

Unfortunately, I wasn't guaranteed that the treatment would be painless as Dr Tyng Tan told me that it would have to depend on individual's threshold of pain.

According to her personal opinion, she said that one would experience mild discomfort; something like a burning sensation on the skin. (Okay... I guess that's kinda... ...acceptable)

But it wasn't that terrible afterall when she added,

The treatment procedure would only last for 2 minutes!

Sucking in a deep breath, I closed my eyes.

"Ready?" Dr Tyng Tan asked.
"Yep." I nodded slightly. 
I could feel my nervousness kicking in again.

It was then that I felt a brush brushing against my face.. Softly.. OK this is it. This is IT!
*brush* *brush* *brush*

I was somehow on a "expecting-a-sharp-pain-anytime" mode but surprisingly didn't experience any.
Ok, probably it's just the beginning, I thought to myself.

Halfway through the process, Dr Tyng Tan asked if I was experiencing any discomfort or pain.

"How are you feeling now?" she asked.
"Yeah, I feel fine! No pain at all!!" I replied. (And it was true!)
I even felt ticklish at some point.
Before I knew it, there was the sound of alarm.

"Ok, we are done with the treatment."

"HUH?!"

It was faster than I imagined, and I was somehow relieved that it was totally PAINLESS for me.
I immediately grabbed my camera (what a dedicated blogger I am!! *self boasting*) and took a photo of my skin condition - and this is how I looked just 3 minutes after the treatment:

A closer look:
(Notice the redness?)
Looks painful; but actually not.

                     So you might be wondering how my skin felt like after the procedure.
Well, I touched my face and it felt tight and cold to the touch. I could feel as though there was a layer of "something" on it; that's all.

After the Chemical Peeling treatment, I was led to another small room to settle down. It was so cool as there was a small make-up area where I can put on my make-up if I wanted to.

I took a quick pic of myself in the room before heading back out - In here; you may realize that the redness from the treatment has subsided a little:
I purposely lifted my bangs so I could show you my forehead. It's the most problematic acne area:-

I asked Dr Tyng Tan several questions that I believe would be of concern to girls who are considering Chemical Peeling as an option:

1) Can I still apply make-up as usual after the treatment?
YES! :) 

2) Can I still do my daily skincare routine such as facial mask, etc?
YES! :)

3) How long is the recovery process going to be?
Around 7 days! 

Dr Tyng Tan pre-warned me that I would experience peeling throughout the recovery period (reminds me of a snake shedding its skin. LOL); and I am NOT to give in to the temptation of peeling the skin on purpose. (She did tell me that I would have the strong temptation of peeling them since its human nature!! Now.. that's a challenge.)

I was provided one Post Treatment Balm and a Topical Gel as well which I would have to apply twice on a daily basis; morning and night. (Now, I can't be lazy!)

Artistic pic of the Post Treatment Balm (LOL):

I kinda' like the feeling after application of the balm; my skin feels tight in a right way! LOL.

Here's the topical gel; in which I had to apply on the problematic acne areas.

*squeezes*

Since I knew I was going to do up this review, I got hardworking and took different photographs of my face on separate days so you can see for yourself if the treatment is taking effect!

Here are photos of my skin condition on Day 2:
(Kinda' unglamorous.. But well...It's part of the process!)

I did not really experience much peeling; probably only a little.

My acne seemed to have "dried up" instead.

Let me show you a photo of my chin area.

Remember how it looked like before?
I did a side-by-side comparison (Left: During the day of treatment; Right: Day 2)

And here's my skin condition on Day 3 after treatment:
I took this picture one hour after I woke up:
(Pardon my messy kitchen background! LOL)

 No editing has been done to the pic at all. I swear!

I don't know if it's just me, but I feel that my skin condition looked nicer?!

(I went to work on the following Monday and one of my colleagues commented that my skin looked more radiant. I didn't tell anyone about my treatment at all and I was happy that someone actually noticed a difference after just ONE treatment?!)

Another close-up:

Day 3-6 has been pretty much stagnant; but I noticed my acne becoming less visible. I mean, they did not totally disappear - but it's obvious that my skin complexion was getting better!

Here's a photo of my condition after Day 7:

Got improve or not??! Let me do a comparison chart between my Day 1 and Day 7:

No editing done at all except for making the pic brighter on my "After Day 7" pic so you can have a clearer vision of my condition:

Yes, of course its not 100% yet but I am already impressed by the results since its only ONE treatment done! I would be returning to her clinic once every three weeks thereafter for more sessions and YES, my dear readers, do stay tuned for more to come! 

I will be posting more photos of my Chemical Peeling sessions on this blog soon.

 So follow me as I embark on this journey till the end of my treatment. :)

If you are someone who is deciding whether Chemical Peeling is for you or not, I'm sure my reviews will be helpful for you in one way or another.

Here's a photo of the recent me as I did an advertorial for Amore Silver.
I only put on eye-makeup while leaving the rest of my face untouched (not even BB cream or foundation at all!)

So... What are your opinions?! I hope you feel that there is an improvement, too! (I did!) 

If any of you are interested in Dr Tyng Tan's services in Chemical Peeling, you can read more information about it here and contact the clinic for any questions too!!:

http://aestheticsandhairclinic.com/service/chemical-peel-singapore

Address: 391B Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City

Tower B, #08-04, Singapore 238873.

Telephone: +65 6235 0010

Excuse me, are you a Blogger?

"What do you work as?" I asked.

"A full-time blogger" came the reply.

The first thing that came to my mind was "You SERIOUS?! You actually call that a full-time occupation?!"

Truth to be told, ANYONE can self-proclaim themselves as a blogger. No, it isn't difficult. What it takes is only  a few seconds of your life.

BUT here comes the question.

1) With the up-rise of so many bloggers EVERYDAY, Do you seriously think that it is worth giving up your stable job for? (Yes, there ARE people who actually gave up their jobs just to be a stay-home, full-time blogger.)

2) Can you be 100% sure that blogging can last you a lifetime and provide you a stable income? (Unless you are telling me that you can be as lucky as Xiaxue, whose whole life seems to be sponsored.)

3) How confident are you in making your blog successful? Building traffic isn't easy. Yes, there are some who got lucky. (Just because they have the looks, maybe?) Or probably you will have to think of a way to be as infamous as Steven Lim. (But then again, Steven Lim doesn't seem to be as famous. LOL)

Now, don't get me wrong. I have nothing against people who work full-time as bloggers. I'm just surprised that it can be listed as an ordinary job.

It IS possible to earn through blogging. Part-time or additional income, Yes. 

But going full-time?

You'll have to take the risk.

I have personally witnessed how some bloggers sounded so arrogant just because they have sponsors supporting them. 

Well... 

Well, let's see how far you can go with that. :)
I have had friends who seemed so determined to make themselves successful as a blogger, but ended up they were just into all the freebies and enjoying the perks.

Yes, I don't deny that being a blogger has its perks.
But the effort we put in for each required entry is way more than you think.
(The longest time I spent on a blog entry write-up was more than 8 hours!)

Although I do label myself as a "blogger", but no - Giving up a full-time job that provides me a stable income just for blogging is impossible.

Just like any other bloggers, I take up advertorials and reviews, attend events and do write-ups.

People may see it as I am too free... But I merely do them out of my passion for writing.

Don't worry. I may not be a full-time blogger, but my dedication and passion for blogging aren't losing out in any way. :)

I LOVE YOU GUYS , WHOEVER YOU ARE !

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If you are a loyal reader of mine, I am sure you have seen how much I LOVE accessories. 

They play such a big and important role in enhancing your OOTD! (Outfit of the day)

Seriously, without accessories - your whole look will just look "meh".

So here you go - A new recommendation for everyone who loves accessories, especially bracelets!

Wait- before you think this is just another advertorial that I am doing out of obligation - I would just like to say ... 

"Please read on! "

This is not just another ordinary accessories store -  but one that is able to CUSTOMIZE according to your requirements, including wrist sizes (everyone has a different wrist size, so you can be rest assured that the one you will be getting is tailor-made to YOUR size only)  and different assorted colors of your choice!

Now, that sounds really interesting, huh? (It is!)

Yes, this online store is none other than... ...

*drum rolls*

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♥LOVELYDINGS♥

(Yes, they are very kind to sponsor two bracelets of my choice - with each of them coming in individual cute packaging. I love how they wrote and drew on the packaging themselves! How sweet and sincere!)

So ta-da -

Here's my first choice of the bracelet - with American colors (Blue, Red and White) & a gold chain that makes everything look sophisticated.

Do note that the bracelet is HANDMADE - and tailored EXACTLY to your wrist size. (So please remember to indicate your wrist size when you are placing your orders with them!)

I have an exceptionally super duper small wrist. When I first received the bracelet, I was actually shocked  and thought "Gosh, this looks like a kid-sized bracelet!" I thought I had given them the wrong size. LOL.

I put it on, and ITS MY FREAKING SIZE. OMG. 

But that doesn't affect the quality of the bracelet in any way! At least I am loving it because there are not many bracelets sold in retail stores that are able to fit my wrist just like how this bracelet from Lovelydings can!

Here's a photo of my *ahem* beautiful hand, sporting the American colors bracelet which I totally adore.

Here's a close-up to convince you of their workmanship:

Personally, I feel that it goes well with ANY apparel - be it just an ordinary plain-looking T-shirt or something sophisticated. 

I have seldom seen such color combination bracelets from retail stores before - so this is definitely something new that you can show off. Haha.

And you know what is one thing that I like most about this lovely bracelet from Lovelydings?

It's the light weight of it.

 Its so omg light that I didn't feel anything on my wrist at all the whole time I was wearing it! LOL. (I actually went to bed wearing it after taking the photos. HAHA)

So... see what I mean?

Here's bracelet #2 - Blue with gold chain; Suede style!

Notice something special about the bracelet? 

Its actually an intertwined thing - and I think its genius that the combination produces such great results.

This bracelet is different from the the earlier one I've shown here. (Yeah, the style, material and pattern is very much different)

Here's both of the bracelets when worn together:

(Seriously, I have never own something like these even though I have a huge collection of accessories)

Call me a nuisance, but somehow I just love taking photos with their lovely little packaging. LOL.

Well, what I have shown you here are ONLY two of the many other choices that they have in their store. 

If you are feeling funky ; you can have a bracelet that is totally custom-made to your requirements. They have many colors for you to choose from - Just tell them your desired color combination and you will see them turning to reality! Surprise your friends or loved ones with a great gift like this too ; nothing beats customizable stuff!

With permission from the lovely folks at Lovelydings to use their Facebook photos, here I am going to show you some of the great favorites ; together with their latest styles!

Look at the different combinations here ; it's crazy.

With different series of chains that depict each style, you will definitely be spoilt for choice:

Suede Braided Bracelets (B series)

Simple combination of colors - that comes with affordable price tags. :)

(Who says customizable items need to be expensive?!)

For lovelies who prefer softer/candy colors, I am sure this will be a huge hit:

(I personally like the color combi of this bracelet too!)

V Suede Chain Series (V Series)

I think this will look great with dark blue/black tops and dresses!

How about black - The color mixes so well with the tinge of gold! 

 Same style; different color - but it looks so different! For people who love that bit of sunshine on them: 

Weaved Chain Bracelets (W series)

Weaved Chain Bracelet - Another kind of simplistic style that brings out the best in your outfit!

The one below suits vintage. ;) (That was my first impression when I saw the photo!)

Another candy color kind for sweeties out there!

Threaded Chain Bracelets (E series)

This series is one of my personal favorites! Remember the American color bracelet that I had worn earlier in this post? Its from this series! :) Unlike the other styles featured above, this is in threaded form - so it produces a different feel altogether!

If these doesn't convince you, I am not sure what else will. :)

At the point of writing this entry, I realized that they have a new and upcoming series - 

The Designer Series!

Here's one awesome-looking design for you bling bling fashionistas out there:

(Yes, its slightly more expensive than the rest because it comes with sparkling diamonds!)

If you are a guy looking for THE perfect gift for your girlfriend (Hint: Valentine's Day), here it is: 

(If anyone gives me this, I will be happy as hell already! I do not need any expensive jewelries seriously!)

Itching for more or wanting to find out more about what Lovelydings can offer for your desired bracelet?

Here's a piece of GOOD NEWS (Say "Yay!")

Lovelydings are having a special promotion just for you:

Buy any 3 bracelets and get $1.50 off total bill;

Buy any 6 bracelets and get $5.00 off total bill!

(Buy more and save more!)

Yes, do feel free to share and give them your "LIKES"! I am sure there will be more new surprises coming your way! :)

Click to head to their sites at -

FACEBOOK PAGE : http://www.facebook.com/Lovelydings

BLOG:

www.lovelydings.blogspot.com