The Best of Both Smartphone and Tablet in ONE!!!

Hey girls! I've got an exciting news to share!

Celcom now launches the Samsung Galaxy Note!! - It's a smartphone and tablet in one device! The classic stylus technology of the original PDA, meets the cutting-edge features of the modern day smartphone to create a unique Android device!!

We’ve all grown attached to various gadgets in our daily lives and activities for the past few years.. I myself have 4 different kinds of device inside my handbag.. and how I wish I could just bring one! There's my camera, my smartphones (Business/Work and Personal), and my tablet (or/and mp3 player) inside my bag! - So can you imagine how heavy my handbag is? haha. Yes, I lug all of these inside my handbag everyday! And that's not including my make up kit, my fat purse, my little notebook, my meds, etc! haha.. But these are all the things that I need. Especially all of the devices that I have! - Those are my life! So I definitely can't leave these stuff at home! Cuz they are so convenient (and not to mention, addictive!) while you're on the go. So I have them with me all the time.. so I could always entertain myself whenever I'm bored (like, while queuing to get my burger or something...or while stuck in the jam, etc), or do work and stay connected via email, messaging, web and more.. and to keep myself occupied with music, games and apps anytime, anywhere! So that's why they are very important to me!

So anyways...when I heard of this Samsung Galaxy Note, I was very excited cuz I think, it's such a brilliant device! I've always love smartphones...and I have loved PDA since back in their good old days too!  - If you know me personally, you'll know how much I love smartphones/PDA. (My first "coloured" phone was a smartphone and then throughout the years, I've been using a PDA smartphone! But just recently I changed to a smartphone that's with a keypad. heheh) So...anyway, when I heard of this... I am sooo excited and hoping that someone will buy for me this cool phone, as a gift for my next birthday that's coming up in just a few months! heheheheh ;p

Anyways..why is it cool? Because this smartphone from Samsung plays the role of a tablet, a phone, your pc, camera etc!!! So you no longer have to carry a phone, a camera, a notepad separately. Carrying this phone is just enough.
And what's cool is that..this time, Samsung has introduced the S-Pen which is just like a pen that you can use to write on your phone! Yes, this Galaxy Note comes with a stylus, known as the S Pen and apparently, it is the most advanced pen input technology that features an array of functions including pressure sensitivity, preciseness, speed and more! So now..You can write with it just like you scribble on a notepad.. And you can also draw and copy and capture any screen! You can do a power point document or social networking with friends as well! And what's cool is that.. it also has the LED flash lights and various other remarkable features that you would love!! Oh my God...at this point, I really want this device!!! >_<

This Samsung Galaxy Note gives you the portability of a smartphone plus the high performance of a tablet! So now, you can take notes easily and conveniently just like a regular notepad, organise your schedule and activities with the planner and enjoy the entertainment of countless games!! So thanks to this latest smartphone in the market, we no longer have to lug all the devices that we have wherever we go.. because we can still have the best of everything in one nifty gadget!!!

And with the S Memo app, it is easy to record all kinds of ideas immediately and freely as well. A quick memo can be taken from any screen to capture your ideas before they float away. Those ideas along with pictures, voice recordings, typed text, handwritten notes or drawings can be captured into S Memo, to be edited, annotated and shared as desired.

And the S Planner, provides you the tools to manage complicated schedules in an easy and intuitive way!

This samsung note smartphone has a light weighted thin design and elegant. Measure for a size of 146.85 x 82.95 x 9.65 mm and weighs 178g. The device of samsung note is built with a large screen and portability with immersive viewing angle of 180 degrees.

Samsung Galaxy Note is the ultimate all-in-one gadget. These are some of its features:

• High speed performance with Android 2.3 Gingerbread and 1.4GHz dual-core processor.
• See and do everything in life-size reality with the stunning 5.3” HD Super AMOLED display.
• Take notes easily and quickly with the S Pen stylus.
• Capture life’s greatest moments with the 8 mega-pixel rear camera and 2MP front camera.
• Store all your necessities with the internal memory of 16GB, upgradable to 32GB with microSD.

And with Celcom Exec package, it is now available for you to get it from as low as RM1,368! Sign up for the Samsung Galaxy Note with the best packages with the best network in town!
Here, have a look at the packages!

The best part of all, you can get this on Malaysia’s best network.

• Celcom has the widest network coverage anywhere in Malaysia, indoors, outdoors and on-the-move.
• Celcom offers the best network quality, be it messaging, voice calls, video calling, surfing, email, etc.
• Celcom gives you the richest web and video streaming experience with its stable connection.
• Last but not least, Celcom gives the best and most affordable plans which suit your needs.

Find out more about the Samsung Galaxy Note packages with Celcom, as well as phone specifications, features and more. Visit the website for more details : http://www.celcom.com.my/smartphones




XOXO,
S.

Garden of Roses

Wore this to FV first birthday bash event last night....

....a garden of roses on my shoulder, and all the way to my tummy! hehee..

It's just my usual normal top from Zara.. but I accessorize it with my little rose buds! Well...they are not that little actually. I used a dozen of roses there! haha.. Yes, TWELVE roses on me! No more Kelab Dua Bunga like my dad called us..hehe! ;)

"When wearing a plain simple attire, accessories play a big role to make it look un-simple!" - me via Twitter. hehe 

Blue Top: Zara

Black Pants: Topshop

Grey Scarf: From a vintage store in Jakarta

Diamante Bangle: Diva

Silver Rose Buds Corsage: Stylist own. hehehe ;p

Love these rosies on my shoulder... I think it's my new fashion statement!  It's pretty big. It's pretty bold. And I pretty like it! ;)



XOXO,
S.

Of Bertukang, Berjahit and..a little Menyusun kind of Activities! hehe

I had a bit of hectic week, last week and especially this week, as I'm trying to get everything done as soon as possible. (Sorry if some you did't get my reply yet. I will email you some time later today! - I'm on a little 'break' during the weekends! hehe... So will reply later kay, inshaallah!)

So anyway...here is what I did last week!

And lastly, I did a little menyusun work! hehe. For now, I'm only done with two parts.. My jewelry armoire, and my beauty space! ^_^

Remember last few months, I did a post on my beauty area....? Well, now that I have these little white compartments.. my beauty counter now looks a bit different! (Still messy, though! haha - Cuz I got a lot of stuff! I don't know how to make it look more neat/organized than that! haha!) Anyways... now that I have these white compartments,, it'd be easier for me to categorize my items and know which is which...and what, where, etc! hehe

Driving Experience of the New Toyota Corolla Altis!

I was invited to attend the Toyota Corolla Altis event on the Saturday, 29th October, last time. Actually, I was a bit blur on what kind of event/activity I'll be experiencing. Little did I know, the event was more like the Amazing Race than the usual event that I have been invited to before! And mannnnnn, it was awesome!!!!

I have never join any race like this before in my entire life, (and when I watch the telly, and seeing people entering this kind of contest, it gets me excited!) I've always wanted to join, and now that I've joined, it was so fun, I tell you! Running against time, racing against the other team, and cracking your head up thinking about the clues, answers and what not! What an experience!

So anyway, here is my story on the experience of driving the Toyota Corolla Altis! Read on! ^_^

Last Day to Pre-Order!

-- I HAVE UPDATED WHICH ONES ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO ORDER! --


Hi ladies!

Thank you for your interest in the flower corsages that I showed to you the other day :)
Well well well... due to the overwhelming requests for it, for this month, I can only open for order/booking up until tomorrow! 

Choose your favourite colors!

1. Ivory White  (Big size: Sold Out!, Small size: Sold Out!)
2. Peach Salmon (Still available to order for both sizes!)
3. Coral Orange (Big size: 2 available, Small size: 1 available)
4. Crimson Red (Big size: Sold Out!, Small size: Sold Out!)
5. Coral Red (Big size: 2 available, Small size: Sold Out!)
6. Blossom Pink (Big size: Sold Out!, Small size: Sold Out!)
7. Burgundy Red (Big size: 2 available, Small size: 1 available)
8. Violet Red (Big size: Sold Out!, Small size: Sold Out!)
9. Magenta Pink (Big size: Sold Out!, Small size: Sold Out!)
10. Ruby Red (Big size: Sold Out!, Small size: Sold Out!)
11. Platinum Grey (Big size: Sold Out!, Small size: Sold Out!)
12. Taupe Brown (Still available to order for both sizes!)
13. Gold Mustard (Big size: Sold Out!, Small size: Sold Out!)
14. Olive Green (Big size: 2 available, Small size: 1 available)
15. Dark Green (Big size: 2 available, Small size: 1 available)
16. Aqua Blue (Big size: 2 available, Small size: Sold Out!)
17. Teal Blue (Big size: Sold out!, Small size: Sold Out!)
18. Cerulean Blue (Still available to order for both sizes!)
19. Forest Green (Big size: 1 available, Small size: 2 available)
20. Emerald Green (Big size: 3 available, Small size: 1 available)
21. Royal Purple - not in the picture. But you can view it here! (Big size: Sold Out!, Small size: Sold Out!)

SORRY EVERYTHING SOLD OUT!

Like what you see? Pre-order these rose buds that you like to my email now! shazwanihamid@gmail.com. For this month, pre-order is open until tomorrow only! So hurry, book now!

Material: Sateen Silk
Price: RM 45 for the big sized one (approximately 10-12 cm diameter) and RM 35 for the smaller version (about 6-8cm diameter)
Can be used for a hairclip or a brooch. It's verrry pretty, and will surely bring out the girly in you! hehe ;) And it's 100% hand-made!


Happy deciding! heheheheh ;p


XOXO,
S.

Girls, do you like flowers like I do? :)

Ever since I wear the flower corsage on my shoulder, a lot of people has been asking me where I bought it! Oh well...it's a hand made piece actually, and now... I'm selling it! Yes, it is 100% hand-made! Cantik, kan? So girly! heheh.. ^_^

If you're a girly girl like me (or maybe not), and like pretty flowers as much as I do, then..do collect these girly rose buds and cluster it to your shoulder and make it as a fashion statement! Or just clip it on your hair, for a super girly look! ;)

This is a flower corsage which is made from a sateen silk material. It can be used for a hair clip or a brooch. The size varies with each one of them, because every piece is hand-made. (approximately each rose bud's diameter is about 10 to 12 cm). The price for each flower corsage is RM 45, excluding postage.

Interested, please place your order according to your color preference:

Click to enlarge!

From left to right:

1. Burgundy Red, Ruby Red, Violet Red
2. Coral Red, Magenta Pink, Crimson Red
3. Blossom Pink, Peach Salmon, Coral Orange
4. Platinum Grey, Ivory White, Gold Mustard
5. Taupe Brown, Olive Green, Dark Green
6. Aqua Blue, Emerald Green, Forest Green
7. Teal Blue, Cerulean Blue, Royal Purple

Sorry, the lighting is a bit off here, I wonder why some of the color appeared so dark here, like the purple color, the brown, etc.. My camera is old already I guess...tskk =( 

Well... fret not, all of the colors are really really nice actually! I mean of course, your attire plays a big role to match them up as well! But really, if you're not sure, try to google the name of the color I stated above. And click 'Image'. You'll see a sample of the colors that Mister Google showed you! So there you got it! hehe..

Oh ya, another thing that I want to add before I log off, these are all hand-made pieces, so it is made based on orders. So do expect a bit umm...delays. Teehee. But I will surely inform you once it's ready! Just give me some time to wrap it nicely for you, ya! ^_~

So email me now to pre-order it at shazwanihamid@gmail.com! 

Thanks for viewing, and have a blooming day! ^_^

P/s: This girly rose buds would look so pretty and nicer on a plain top/scarf than on the printed/corak2 ones. It'll stand out even more, I think.  Just my 2 cents, it's totally up to you! ;)



XOXO,
S.

Cheap and Easy Foot Spa!

I've been meaning to do this post...but as usual, I've been in and out and, went here and there... I've got lotsa photos until I forgot when, which, what to blog first!  LOL. I seriously need an organizer! heee. Anyone wants to donate? Prefarably a pink one! haha... Oh well, nevermind, I'll get a new one for next year as this year is coming to an end! (Omg time flies so fasssssssst! tsk)

So anyway...just a few days ago, my friend asked me via BBM about How To Get Smooth Leg...and  last week, a reader of mine asked me via email, on which product is the best for a Foot Scrub and Lotion for Cracked Heels. And then a month ago, I remembered reading a message in my FB inbox, from a girl who wants to have clear smooth hair-free legs!

Hehe...I find her message is very cute and funny. I totally understand her feelings! - I mean like nak lawa depan suami! hehe.. Sorry babe, I did not reply your message earlier.. But here I am, writing a looong post just for Kaki for your reference or info or whatever! hehe

Well...ever since I was in highschool and uni, my friends would always refer to me and ask me about beauty stuff as if I'm an expert in this field. LOL.. I wonder whyyyy people always ask me with such questions. huhuhu..

But really, honestly...I am not a professional or an expert at all.. nor am I in a position that I can say or suggest such and such products are great or not...or whatever. I myself pun..still ada banyak benda tak tahu... But anyways, I'm very happy to answer your questions... (I feel honoured to be asked and referred to, about all these! - It means...they must have trusted me, rrrrrriiighhht? teeheee. Ok. Poyo. Perasan. I should stop before someone slaps me. hahaha ;p)


So anyway, don't believe 100% of what I say here okayy.. Not saying that I'm lying or anything, but I mean, not all things which is okay for me, would be okay for you too, right? Cuz well...this is just based on my experience and my opinion. - Just my 2 cents to share with you girls what products I used..and hopefully it'll work on you too! ;)

So here goes...

These are the ingredients, for my Foot Spa!

Actually, last year I  already did a post on this DIY Foot Spa/Care thingy.. but this time it's a wee bit different than that one..

What you'll need:

• A small bucket of fresh flowers. I used roses and a little bit of lilies and err...I dunno the name of that little purple and white flowers in there! haha ;p 
• Bath salt
• Some organic herbal foot soak, OR some teabags will do. If you don't have those organic herbal thingy, then you could just use that teabags. Preferably Green tea or Peppermint flavor or Chamomile, etc  - for soothing and calming..and to make your feet smell nice!
• Foot Scrub or Body Scrub
• Scruber/Pumice Stone
• Bath Oil or Foot Wash or Body Wash
• Foot Balm or Body Balm/Vaseline
• Body Oil or Foot Cream
• Pedicure stuff
• Foot spray
• A pair of socks

So these are the Cleansing "ingredients" for your happy feet...

And these are the Treatment stuff..

Oh! I almost forgot to mention... Another thing that you'll need is, a bucket of warm water to soak your tootsies, of course! ^_^

 Okay...first off,

Pour in some bath salt into the warm water..after you have cleansed your feet with those body bath..

...and put your feet in there! And relax for 5 minutes!

Next...change the water (I know, I did not. The lazey me was just too lazy to do it! heheh ;p), and put in some of the herbal thingy into your bucket..

...and because I am so stingy and I don't want to use that Organic Herbal Foot Soak thingy that much (it's quite expensive. A girl, gotta save up, okayy! haha).....so I add in some teabags as well.. (It should be either one. But I just hentam letak semua! LOL ;p)

So...relax for a bit. About 10 to 15 minutes. Let your feet swimming happily in there! haha

Next, I applied this! The most fantastic body scrub everrrr! It's all made of natural ingredients! Like..Candle Nut, Ginger, Turmeric, Green Coconut Extract, Coriander Seed and Saffron. I lovedddd the smell! It smells like something that are made from all the spices from behind my house, and mix it all in with that batu tumbuk in my kitchen! haha. - It smells so natural..I like! The texture of this body scrub too, is different from the conventional, modern body scrub ones. It's not something like "salty" or..some may say "sugary" or anything like that, like those little microbeads or something. Nope. This is like the creamy type, with bits and chunks of err..ginger I think? Not so sure..huhu... But it's like a paste or something.. So creamy, like you just made it. And best of all, it's still fresh each time I open this jar! (just..make sure the hand is dry..so it won't mix with water and...probably not gonna rosak or something..) 

So anyway, this body scrub when applied to the skin, left the body feeling so fresh..with that ginger smell. (It's a bit warm by the way.. - that is to actually quicken the dirt removal process and helps skin to gain its natural moisture) But after using this, my skin always felt so soft and moist! And it's good to lift dirt and impurities on skin too, according to my therapist when I was in their spa centre! hehe.  I bought this from Jakarta from my last trip, at a place called Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa by Martha Tilaar - a very famous place for a spa! Oh I love this place to bits! And also this body scrub or any of their products! Dah la murah sangat..for a scrub that bigggg! (1 kg) It's less than RM 100 je! (Forgot how much though)

So....enough talking and explaning so loooong. haha ;p Next...I applied the scrub that I just mentioned above....

....and scrub it with my glove to smooth out the skin even more! hehe

Then, I put some flowers in the bucket for my kaki to mandi bunga! haha

..cover everything until you can't see the water....

Yeay its full! All covered already....time to soak in the feet!

What a nice feeling! With the warm water and the smell of those roses! Ahhhh....awesome!

Next...after a good 20 minutes, enjoying my foot flower bath, I pat dry the feet.. So after the cleansing/spa thingy has finished... Let's move on to the treatment part! First, you'll need your pedicure tools!

Like so! Nail buffer, nail file, cuticle remover, cuticle stick, nail clipper, toe separators, nail polishes (if you like),  cuticle clipper, etc!

Oh ya! I almost forgot to mention about this earlier! You should do this earlier actually...before you soak your feet... (But it's no harm to do this as for the last part, actually... hehe) Anyway, it's the hair removal stuff!

You need to have theseeeee! It's a girl's second bestfriend! You need to have this to avoid looking like a man! haha.. It's either the wax stuff (not in the picture, forgot to include) or the cream bleach like this brand Andrea, or the easy peasy hair removal cream from Veet! These are the options you could use if you're not up to something like laser or anything like that.. They're cheap and available in any pharmacies.. But, bare in mind ladies, it does not last long! Hair seems to grow faster as compared to waxing or depilatories or electrolysis or things like that! - Duh...of course laaa kan? hehe. Sekali sekala guna the cream or shaving, ok la kan...but not all the time! Cuz you'll grow hair like a man in seconds! haha

...and lastly, of course, the feet and leg "treatment" stuff!

So...let us begin! :)

...starting with all the basic pedicure stuff, to clean the toenails and shape it, etc... You can view here (at the bottom part), to know more about it. I've blog a bit on that part before..

 And then I applied the skin balm (like the Vaseline) onto my heels, to repair those cracked ones...and next I use the L'Occitane Almond Oil onto the legs, to improve the firmness and elasticity of the skin. 

Well actually, you don't need to apply so much products on the skin. Enough with those two, actually. But this gedix girl..loved this OPI Feet lotion so much (the texture and the smell is just so great), so she still wants to apply some...hehe

...and then, sealed the moisture with your socks! 

And off to bed! I guarantee you, the next morning, your feet would be sooooo soft, you can't stop touching it!! hehe  ^_^

That's it from me! I hope you girls learn something...hehe. Now who wants a Pedicure Spa treatment from me?? I charge RM 100 per session! hahaha ;p


P/s: Sorry for the bad lighting. My room was a mixture of yellow and white lights. And I guess my camera got confused a bit... and thus, produced such uneven color. LOLs ;p






XOXO,
S.

Avene Beauty Workshop

I have been invited by OnlyBeauty (a beauty website that focuses on sampling activities and reviews from consumers), to attend a beauty seminar from Avene, Watsons on last two weeks, which was on Saturday the 22nd October. It was held at Fullhouse, KL.

  

To be honest, that was my very first time to ever try Avene products other than their Thermal Spring Water Spray. (Yes, that is the only thing from their brand that I ever tried before! Heeee) So it's really nice to be in the seminar and listen to all the histories, the products, about our skin etc.. and also to get involved and hands-on with the products!

The activities for the day..

The participants were taught about how Avene products could help relieve, soothe, repair and protect people with sensitive skin..and the workshop also taught us how to achieve a radiant complexion from Avene experts. Mr. Damien Tavernier, the Avene Asia Pacific Trainer of Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique.

So this is Avene's Trainer Mr. Damien Tavernier

He gave us a bit of presentation and share his knowledge about the different types of sensitive skin, and how to repair/soothe and protect it...

Some of the slides...

All Avene products are dedicated to sensitive skin. However for those suffering intolerant to allergic skin  levels will have to use extremely gentle products (e.g cleanser, skin recovery cream) to protect their skin. What sets Avene apart from other sensitive skincare products is the use of Avene's Thermal Spring Water, a source of calm for sensitive skin thanks to its properties:

• soothing
• anti irritant
• anti inflammatory

Me, half listening to it. haha ;p

So this is my space...

They gave us some Avene products, a hair clip, a bib, a mirror, some facial cottons and tissue, etc.

Yeayyy...I get to try theseeee! *excited*

Do you like my flower? Santarina can make one for you! hehehe ;)

So this was the first product that I tried! And I loved it to bits! It's a very gentle cleanser...which soothes and calms the skin! 

I tried it on the hand first...while Mr. Damien was still giving his explanation/presentation... (I was a bit anxious and can't wait for the hands-on part. So I tried it first..haha ;p)

This was on Cindy's hand (one of the participants), of the before and after using this Extremely Gentle Cleanser. - My skin felt really soft after using this! You just have to wipe off with tissue or cotton, or spray it with their Thermal Spring Water and pat dry! And you get softer skin!! hehe

Then...after I tried that cleanser, I opened up those samples I got on the table and tried them on too...while he was still talking.. haha. - I am one impatient lady. LOL ;p

.....and camwhoring with Esther some more...haha

Next, I tried this on and sprayed this Thermal Spring Water to freshen up a bit! hehe

By the way, a little info here.... Avene Thermal Spring Water is a popular skincare mist among beauty junkies. You can use it for your daily care, either to stay cool, for razor burns, after cleansing, after shaving, diaper rash, to calm down facial redness, itching, sunburn, sensitivity, post surgery use and etc. In this workshop, I also learned a new use for this Avene Thermal Spring Water! - You could use it as a hydration/soothing mask as well! Brilliant idea! ;)

Cheryl, the Avene Senior Manager guides us on how to use skincare the right way..

Next...the fun part begin! They distributed the cleansing bowl with water and facial sponges..

Yeayy...finally, we get to try all the products from cleanser, toner, moisturizer, etc to mask! ^_^

Everyone was excited to try everything..

.....I got mine. Now let's begin!

Wear the bib! ^_^

This is one of the cleanser..

Everyone else was trying the different products on the table..

And the last part, was the mask...

A paper face mask was given, and Cheryl said, we just need to spray generously on it, and soak the mask with the Thermal Spring Water, to create a hydration/soothing mask! And then after it is all wet, you just need to put it on your face and relax for a good 20 minutes... Easy, no?? ;)

If it's not wet enough, just spray the mask some more..

They also asked us to wet the facial cotton and put it over the eye area...but I refused to do so because I have applied quite a bit of mascara as you can tell..hehe.. Just so I don't want to get a raccoon eye after that event, cuz I got a date afterwards! teehee ;p

Tammy is relaxing...

...and everyone else too!

We all had fun!

After the beauty workshop finished, we had a makan session

Started with the very yummy Mushroom Soup, then the main course; choice of Grilled Seafood or Grilled Chicken (I chose the seafood), and then  as for dessert, they served us a Chocolate Brownie and Ice Cream. Yumssss! Everything was delicious! Seriously.. The Mushroom Soup and the Grilled Seafood especially! It was not enough for me...I want more! haha ;p

Lastly, the bloggers took group photo with Damien :)

...and a get a little doorgift as well! ^_^

(It was a goodie bag worth RM 63, with a few trial sized products with a full sized Thermal Spring Water spray along with a RM 20 voucher - Yeay!)

Well overall it was a fun and educational workshop for people who wants to learn more about Avene products and Sensitive Skin. The personalized pampering session was fun too, allowing us to test most of Avene products..and also, learn more about it. Anyway, many thanks to OnlyBeauty, which is a beauty website that focuses on sampling activities and reviews from bloggers and consumers, who jointly organized this workshop for OnlyBeauty members to enjoy! 

Register now at their website to find out more interesting and fun activities to do and to get sample skincare and beauty products in Malaysia! ;)

XOXO,

S.