For the Coffee Lover like me...

Recently, we got a new coffee maker in our kitchen. Thanks to daddy! ^__^

It's from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

When daddy brought it home about two months ago...I was so excited! hehe.. Cuz for a coffee lover like me, this coffee maker is just soooo awesome! Why? Because brewing coffee is super easy now! I'm not talking like those instant-coffee-easy, you know. That's not coffee, that's sugar! LOL. (But yeah, those instant coffees contain mostly sugar than coffee!)

I'm talking about the traditional brewing coffee machine. It's pretty time consuming, right? With all that preparing, grinding, brewing etc etc...Just for a real cuppa coffee for each morning! If you're late to work or something..you gonna miss your morning coffee! Because preparing it alone takes more than 10 minutes! Pfft. And that's not including preparing your meal! Hmm.. No wonder people these days like to drink instant coffee instead of the real ones! hehe

Especially if they're using the French Press type. Takes forever to make one. Heh. Okayy...I'm exagerating. But still, to compare that one with the one that I have in my kitchen now.. well of course mine wins! hehe.. Even the normal coffee machine too, you have to put the coffee filter first..then pour some coffee in it..then to grind the coffee and whatnot.. all that takes a bit of your time, right? hehe..

But with this CBTL machine, It's really super super easy! And what's best is that you get the real taste of coffee in less than 1 minute! Wanna see how I brew my coffee? hehe

Here's how!

The coffee for this CBTL machine, are in this form. 

They call this as capsule. So each capsule is for one cup. They have coffee and tea capsules. With a variety of flavors to choose from.. Like Italian, Espresso, Viennese, Continental, Premium, French, etc etc..just to name a few! This is the Starter Pack. 12 capsules altogether. They have all flavors in here. Including the tea capsules as well. Price: RM 30. You can view here, to know more about the flavors they have 

If you're already know the kind of coffee you like, you don't need to buy the Starter Pack. You can just buy this pack. Each flavor has 10 capsules per pack. So you can make 10 cups of coffee. Price per box: RM 21 for 10 capsules

At the back of the Starter Pack, has the coffee names and brief info about the coffee. Also, it has the Roast Indication as well. The darker/stronger the coffee, the more black bullet shown.

For today, I chose the House Brew. It has 3 bullets...which I think not so strong, maybe? It says here: Light-bodied with a subtle fruity aroma and a buttery finish. Mmm...that sounds delicious to me! 

(My favourite are: Chai Tea, French Brew and Viennese Brew so far!)

 Okay let's start brewing my coffee!

First, fill up the pot with cold water (I use Bio Aura water. Cuz it's cleaner! hehe)

Next, after you have filled up the pot with water, return the pot at the back of this machine. And take one capsule of your choice (mine, House Brew), and put it at the top part of the machine... Like so.

Just drop it here..

Very easy capsule insertion system, right? hehe..

So once you have placed the capsule in there, just close the lid using this silver handle..

And place your cup here, and choose the size of your coffee cup; small, medium or large.. And push the button

The moment you press the button, the coffee will start pouring into your cup!

Mmmm....smells great!

And that's it! Your coffee is almost done!

After it's done, you can take out the used capsule in this large capsule drawer and throw it away! The capsule drawer can hold up to 10 used capsules..

Just add some creamer or sugar if you like! ^__^

.....and don't forget the yummy biskut Hup Seng as well! hehe

Very easy, no??

Go get yours now! It's really really an awesome machine! You don't need to pop in Coffee Bean anymore after this! Just drink your coffee in the comfort of your home! hehe (WTH. I sound like CBTL promoter now. They should pay me for this! LOL ;p)

CBTL™ is an easy to use, single serve beverage system that combines the handcrafted taste and quality that is the hallmark of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® with the finest Italian technology and design perfected by CAFFITALY SYSTEM. One capsule is all you need to create a single serving to savor. One touch is all it takes to brew fresh espresso, brewed coffee or tea. One taste is enough to transport you to a moment of comfort – the comfort of one perfect cup. 




Look at the review! She loves it too! hehe.

After reading some reviews and browsing their website, (they have such cool gift set and accessories!) I feel like wanting to buy the Milk Frother pulak! It's so cool! I can make my own machiatto or latte with some art after this! hehehe..

The dual function milk frother produces just the right amount of heated milk, or heated milk and froth, to re-create your favorite specialty beverages – including latte, cappuccino, cafe mocha and macchiato – like those you enjoy at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores.
I cannot wait to have this and make myself a Vanilla Latte like this! OMG...So tempting! >__<

Now... Looking at all the cool colours & designs, and awesome innovation functions, are you tempted to get a set of this CBTL machine (and accessories) for preparing your own premium coffee/tea too? hehe =D


P/s: I hope my dad approves, to have this CBTL machine in my office, later when I have my own room.. hahah. Boleh minum kopi sampai pengsan. LOL



XOXO,
S.

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XOXO,S.

Let's Age Gracefully! :)

Just had a talk with mommy about a W and M topic.. But somehow, the topic drifted to a beauty topic as I can't help looking at my mom's great skin and asked her about beauty things...

She just gave me a few tips, and I hope to follow her footsteps.. Insha Allah..


Anyways, I'm nearly reaching the age of 25, and that's next year actually..where that's like the turning point/starting point of you really entering the adulthood... And by saying "adult", the body/skin will start to show visible signs of aging... starting that age! So yeah...I'm kinda freaking out a bit here.. Heee

Do I look like my age? Or I look older? I guess I think I know your answer..tskk =/

Anyway I once heard someone told me, the moment you reach 25 and over, the number is going to increase soooo fast, and before you know it, you're already in your 30s, 40s, 50s and so on and looking like a grandma already! Erk. Really? I thought every year has 365 days? How come after 25, the number will rise very quick larr?? heh =P

Although actually, I think age is just a number, as I still feel the same way like last time, and nothing had changed for me for the past years...
But my friends who are much older than me used to say this to me,

"Well..I stop counting the moment I reached 25", 

"I'm always 26, whenever people asked my age. Haha!" (and she's 31 now, and it still the same number every year! LOL), 

"I asked my friends not to put more than 24 candles on my birthday cake, each year!"

.....and some other statements that were trying to declare that they were not that old! hehe.. They are all still in denial I guess. teeheee.. And that made me think, hmm....is being older really that sucks, that you had to lie your age every time? =/

Oh well.. I guess it is! Hair falls. Grey hairs. Baldness. Sagging skin. Pigmentations. Facial lines. Wrinkles on your neck. Wrinkles on your hands. Wrinkles on your face. Crows feet at the eye area.  Dark circles. Eye bags. Feeling lethargy all the time. And all the ugly things! Eeeekk.

Oh no.. All those sound so scary! No wonder being old sucks! =(

But we all know that getting older and aging skin is inevitable. Because no matter how well you've taken care of yourself, wrinkles will eventually make their way onto your pretty face! And it's just a matter of time, whether the signs of aging appear early on the skin, or slower..

So that's why my mom always remind me to start early in my "anti-aging" programme, as she said, being old/older is a definite thing in life, but we could make the aging process slower, at least! And I guess it's true! She's been practising that mantra until now! She started taking care of her skin/body ever since she was 24! Pills, potions, lotions, creams, drinks, supplements, powder thingy..and so on! And that's why, she's still look like she's in her 30s (some even say 20s! - according to what she wears) even though she's almost 55 now! Woww...you rock, mama! hehe O_o
I am sooo going to follow my mom's footsteps and age gracefully like her! ^__^


So let's start by taking supplements like these!

Mom bought for me all the vitamins I need

...and these beauty supplements and drinks too!

I hope I would still look young even when I'm already 50! Wrinkles, please go away! hehee ;p




XOXO,
S.

Ferragamo Bag For Sale!

I have a Salvatore Ferragamo handbag for sale!

It's a brand new bag. But I've never used it although I had it for quite some time now.. I'm letting it go because I have a few black bags already..

While cleaning my closet during the weekend, I realized I got this bag, and had forgotten about this bag! LOL. So since I know I don't use this bag, I'm thinking of letting it go because why keep something that you don't wear right? Might just hand it over to someone that would wear it!

Anyway, retail price for this bag was about 2-3k. Can't remember the exact price. But I'm letting it go for only RM 480! (Shipping is free or COD also can)

It's a full leather bag, with silver colored hardware. 

The leather is very soft and it is made out of elk leather which is known to be very durable. 

(comes with the paperbag and the dust bag as well)

Great condition!

Embossed signature Salvatore Ferragamo logo at the front

And has two Ferragamo signature Gancini logo as the zip.

The bag has a zipped compartment at the front.. 

...and a pocket compartment on the inside as well 

Interested, please email me at emailme@shazwanihamid.com to purchase this bag or enquire anything!

Thanks! ------  SORRY GIRLS, IT'S SOLD ALREADY! THANK YOU!


XOXO,
S.

My New Year's Eve

So I didn't go anywhere on new year's eve.

Oh well.. I'm not the type that have to celebrate these kinda things. It'd be fun if I do, but it'll be okay if I don't as well. I prefer not to, actually. As there'll be a lot of people, and I hate crowds, also, the parking is going to be a pain in the arse, and traffic jam everywhere...and food or parking or whatever would be slightly expensive during this date. Unless if you want to take me out and drive me somewhere, then..it would be an okay thing for me..hehe..

Cuz... why bother with all that when you can just chill at home, and wait until tomorrow or the next day to go out! haha

Well..I just don't celebrate. I don't see any point, to celebrate it unless if it's with my closest friends or something you know, doing something fun and memorable. Plus, I thought we have fireworks each time we have a festival here in Malaysia or anywhere in the world lahh.. So...what's so special/amazing about that? LOL. I mean...it's something that is quite common now.. Some people even propose to the girlfriend with fireworks too! So...yeah. Fireworks are not something that is special anymore... To me, at least. heheh. So why bother bersesak-sesak just to see some fireworks? heh. Well..I guess it's the countdown yang the best part kot. Ahh...I dunno. Whatever.

Anyway, on my new year's eve, all I did was watching movie all day and night and online too! Same old, same old activity! hehe..

Anyway... I watched this!

Cried a bit. The father-daughter part, and the part where Halle Berry and his partner videochatted on new year's eve, and the part when Bon Jovi wants to get back with Katherine Heighl again..

So sweet. =)

Happy new year, everyone! Welcome 2012! May this year would be a happy year for me and for you! 

❤

XOXO,

S.

My Little Victorian-Themed Blogniversary Tea Party

This is quite a long post.You have been warned. 

Okayyy.

I know it has been over 2 months already since the blogniversary party. Sorry peeps! Procrastinate. Yes, that's the suitable word for me! haha. I've been delaying and delaying to do the post, until I was really busy with work, business, holidays and some plannings, that I got no time to choose and edit the pics and update here some more, until the year has coming to an end already, and there is still NO UPDATE on this! Pfft. I feel so bad. I'm such a terrible blogger  =/

Seriously, if you look at my organizer, you'll be surprised just how many things I want to write, share and update here, but I just never got enough time to do it, just yet! T____T

Ugh. I hate that =/

If only I have all the energy and time to do all that! My blog would be so much fun then.....right? And you guys would love me, right? LOL. Yeah Wani, that's like so trueee...  =_______='
But really, I wonder how do those bloggers update their blog every day??!! Some even every few hours??! WOW. These people really amazed me. It's either they don't have an outside life/world, or simply because blogging is their fulltime JOB! hehe..

Anyway, so here I am. Writing on the little event that I had last time. But before I started to membebel on that, let me just let y'all know how and why I did all this... And also, let me warn you, this post contain a lot of photos. 80++ pics to be exact! I just don't know which ones to omit anymore from that 350 pics that I have! Heee.. ;p

So anyways.. Here it is!

Well, I've been blogging only for about 3 years now (almost 4 actually, this coming March), and throughout this 3 years of (publicly) blogging... (before that it was a private blog since 2005. But that didn't really count, I think?) I've met a lot of awesome people and I had many opportunities/experiences... Although they are not that big, but I am thankful for all those, because initially I only blog to share little pieces of my life here, just for my kids to see one day when their mommy was young. LOL. But now, blogging is not just some activities/hobby I do during my free time, but blogging has becoming part of my daily routine, activities..or I can say like a part time job! haha. And I kinda addicted to it already! (My butt will feel so itchy if I left this blog for far too long! I'd feel like there's something missing in my life! I'd feel like I owe the world or something! Haha. I knowww, so weird! ;p) But really, I'm glad that along the way, I've met new friends and such cool people.. =)

Anyway, so to show my appreciation to my lovely faithful readers, who has been reading and supporting this blog for years, I decided to make a little party for me to get to know y'all..and to be friends with you.. Cuz it's not fair when you guys je yang kenal I, but I didn't really know you guys! heheheh ;p So the party was to actually getting to know you guys, and make more friends here.. hehe

Unlock the Code Of Youth!

Being a girly girl who loves all things pretty, of course being able to feel beautiful inside out is kinda like my mission and dream. Well…I think that IS every woman’s dream..right?

But I don’t know whether it is because of lately I was so stressed with things in my life (work and some other stuff), or because I always have lack of sleep (and especially during the past two months), or it’s because of me “falling in love” (I know, as ridiculous as it sounds, but this was mom’s theory of “kuat berangan bila bercinta” or something like that - Don’t know what that really means actually, as I didn’t have any berangan moments, except for the berangan to have my own shoe line. LOL. So yeah, I don’t really know what my mom meant when she said that and what does falling in love have to do with thisss..haha) or maybe it just so happened that I’m having some weird hormonal changes at this stage of my life or something like that or whatever la..

But……….seriously, lately my skin condition has becoming ermm…how do I say this….? Err…Well, not that smooth like last time anymore, I suppose? tsk.

Yes. You guessed it right. It was ACNE problem.

All of a sudden, I got acne on my face. I used to have a smooth skin. I don’t have skin problem at all during my teenage years, and even when I’m in this early 20s.. Except for those little zits that come to visit me every now and then and especially during that time of the month.

But about a month or two ago, I don’t know whyyy, suddenly I had terrible acne on my skin. The acne was so horrible, until everyone who knows me said so..and asked me why, what happened to me. And it made me even more stress about it, when most of them were so “concern” or should I say making fun of me. Tskk. =/

I was so stressed about that, and probably that was the reason why the acne keeps on popping out. And not just that, my skin also looked tired and dull with all that scars and dark spots. And I just can’t stop thinking, just how many more pimples would pop out from my poor skin and when will I have bright, radiant, happy skin again. Sobs.

This was taken in the last week of November. Before that it’s like 6-8 pimples on each cheek! And left a lot of scars as well! But in this pic, the pimple has popped out a bit slower at this time… - But it’s still quite a lot to me, cuz I used to have a clear skin.. Not like that.. =/

And the thing that I hate the most is that I had to cover them up with make up, but you can still see it! – I really do not like the idea of depending on make up to look nice. For me, make up is supposed to just enhance your look, and not covering up your whole face with it and looked completely like a different person! Bcuz I prefer to have a glowing and radiant face/skin, naturally.

Not depending on make up! But I just can’t help it.. I can’t accept the fact that I had a lot of acne and marks and spots on my cheeks. And I looked…..SO. COMOT. =/

See…if you look closely, you can still see my scars (at the right cheek area) even with full, (quite heavy) make up on my face.. (although at this time, I don’t have pimples, but I had acne marks, and dark spots, but had to cover it with a lot of make up)

So anyway..I bought lotsa skincare that time, from high ends to the really cheap ones.. But nothing seems to REALLY work. I mean like, really vanish everrrryyything, the scars, the acne pus, the bumps and what not.. And give me back my skin that I used to have.

Well…I would say, most of the products I have used, are such a bummer. Nothing has really really worked for me. All those products did to my face was only making it so dry instead of banishing all the unnecessary ugly bumps and scars on my face! And somehow, even after using acne medications and whatnot, the acne was still so strong and still popping out! And the scars are still there..even though I put creams or oil for scars and all that… But nothing seems to make them go away from my life! So I was realllllly sad. And stressed out. I did everything that I could..and I don’t know what else should I do.

But then bit by bit, as time goes by, the acne is slowly healed…But only left ugly marks and dark spots. Probably after I bought this miracle essence last 2 weeks, the acne stops coming out especially after I have gone back from Switzerland. The dry and cold weather somehow, made my skin a bit better, after I was back in KL. No more pimples popping out so far. So Alhamdullilah for that. =)

But I still have a few acne marks and some dark spots on my skin.. So I still really need something that could at least lighten them, if it can’t fade them away at the moment..

So, my skincare routine would be: - Cleansing (I use a Gentle Cleanser), and then Toning (a hydrating toner) , and followed by applying a hydrating + whitening essence, and then eye cream for dark circles, and lastly..a whitening/brightening moisturizer...


But just recently, I added a new product in my routine to help make the essence that I’m using much more effective and give me faster result!

Recently, L’Oreal has launched their new Pre-Essence that’s from a range called Youth Code..which I found out that they claimed that this Youth Code Pre Essence acts like an amplifier, to help absorb the benefits of all those skincare products that I use even more, and 5x faster!

L’Oreal claimed that this product can boost skin’s recovery power (mmmm….sounds so good to me!), and can dramatically improve skin’s quality (say bye-bye to dull skin and acne scars!!) and amplifies the effect of any skincare used on top! Woooh! Most of my stuff that I’m using now has that whitening/brightening effect…So I really hope this product can help give me what I want in a short period of time! ;)

So anyway..

What is this Youth Code Pre-Essence for?

Well, it is a PRE essence, which means..it is to apply after your facial toner and before your essence/serum. So that means, the steps would be: Cleanser, Toner, then apply this YOUTH CODE PRE ESSENCE, followed by your usual Serum or Essence, then Eye Cream and lastly, Moisturizer. Oh yeah and one more... don't forget your lip balm too! hehe ;)

Anyways, a little bit about this Youth Code Pre-Essence. It actually helps to activate the recovery genes involved in cellular regeneration to improve skin’s recovery capabilities like it did when we were younger. Because as we age, the natural regenerative process begins to slow down and it replaces old cells, heals wounds, etc more slowly.. So yes, it can help heal your acne or scars or redness, etc as well! Say hello to clear, bright skin! ^_^

So with this Youth Code Pre-Essence, which uses PRO-GEN Technology formula, it activates a specific gene to help boost skin's recovery power more, like it did when it was younger and improves the skin's quality! And as a result, L’Oreal claims that skin’s barrier function is strengthened, as skin recovers better and faster!

(Me, no make up at all. Not a single powder or whatever. This is after using the Youth Code Pre Essence together with my miracle essence! The redness on my skin has lessened a bit! Yeay!)

"Yesss! At last...something that could make my skin look more radiant and clear, without the help of make up!" hehee..

This Pre-Essence amplifies the effect of any skincare used on top of it, by 5 times.. Oh, this is definitely an awesome thing to know!! -- Like mine for example, I use the hydrating and whitening serum twice daily.. So this Pre-Essence would genetically help the serum to work more effectively and penetrate much deeper into the dermis! And thus, help to absorb the benefits of those skincare products I use even more, and dramatically improves skin's quality! ^__^

It says here, Youth Code Pre Essence is suitable for all skin types and any age. And in just 1 drop, your skin is more radiant. And in 1 week, it is more refined. And in just about a month’s time, you’ll have a rejuvenated skin!!!

Now let's try it! This Pre-Essence should be used twice a day on a perfectly cleansed skin. Remember, it's to be applied before your serum and after your toner ya! ;)

I love the packaging! It's a minimalist slender glass bottle, with a dropper that's dispensing just the right amount! The bottle feels quite solid too, which I perceived this product as better, as it is contained in a hard glass.. so it feels more indulgent too! hehe

"Okay I'm done applying my toner...now let's apply it!"

Apply, and spread it all over the face. And then continue with your usual serum, eye cream, moisturizer, sun block or whatever!

With only one drop of the liquid is enough for my entire face. And my skin felt smooth, and the liquid absorbed quickly! Definitely see a difference in my skin tone and my face looks "brighter". Combining this Pre Essence and my favorite miracle essence, does leave my skin feeling beautifully soft and smooth and nourished!! It also seems to sort of glow over the surface of my skin with a lovely velvety diffusion. And best of all, not a single breakout, and clearer, smoother skin! My skin has been quite calm whilst using this range. I really love this product! Would definitely continue to use it.. And it also has such a nice, sweet, calming scent too! It reminds me of a perfume I used to use..which I love very much! :)

The Youth Code Pre-Essence claims a "prodigious" result, as it says on the box. And apparently, you'll see amazing results from the first drop!!! My skin felt very hydrated and radiant.. and the skin felt a bit plumped up as well! I am very very happy and satisfied! In one week of twice daily use, your skin will look younger with the texture appearing more refined and elastic, making your skin look radiant and brighter. And in 1 month, maybe you have almost turned back the time and get the baby skin you’ve always wanted!! hehee ;)

Now go on..and unlock your code of youth!



XOXO,
S.

A new member to the Tab family!

Good news! Celcom now adds a new member to the Tab family! – the all-new Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 8.9!!! Yeayy... Variety, I like! hehe. So now you can decide what package and tablets to choose from Celcom, that suits you best!! ^__^

These days, there are so many tablets to choose from. It's hard to decide which one is the best for you, right?! Because some are so big to put inside your fabulous handbag, and some just too small for you that it didn't even make any difference with your existing handphones, or whatever...hehe. And some may be a little heavy for you to carry around. Also, some tablets only have Wi-Fi, and the list goes on and on! So now that Celcom adds a new member to their family, which is the  Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 8.9, you'll have more choices to decide what and which package you want to stay connected through email, messaging, webs and to keep entertained with games and apps anytime, anywhere! Oh, and also, it's important that you need to choose a network that gives you seamless connection anywhere we go.. And Celcom can give you that!

So which Samsung Galaxy Tab suits you best? Well...whichever best fits your need and lifestyle, and Celcom has got them all!! ^__^

Anyway, the brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 8.9 is the ideal tablet with just the right size. It can store your work files, games, music, emails, and so much more in one convenient tablet! And what's great is that it is thinner, lighter and faster than ever before!!!!

Other key features of the brand new Tab are:

• Android 3.1 (Honeycomb)
• 8.9” touch screen display
• 1.5GHz dual-core processor
• 2MP front camera, 3MP rear camera
• Thinner (8.6mm)
• Lighter (453g)
• 16GB internal memory
• Supports Wi-Fi and 3G

Pair it up with Celcom, and it gets even better!!  Because together, you will get:

• The ideal tablet with the best network connection and widest coverage in the country!
• Seamless video streaming and richest web experience on your brand new tablet, backed by the best network in Malaysia
• More savings with the best deals and the perfect plans that suit your needs!
• Celcom is the most reputable telco provider having won various awards such as the prestigious Frost & Sullivan’s Mobile Broadband Provider for 2 years in a row.
• Celcom Broadband has the widest network coverage anywhere in Malaysia, indoors, outdoors and on-the-move.
• Celcom Broadband offers the best network quality, the richest web and video
  streaming experience with its stable connection.

So get the new Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 8.9 with the best network and the most affordable packages, from as low as RM1,288 (RRP: RM1,699)

In addition to the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 above, there’s also the Samsung Galaxy Tab (7”) from as low as RM668, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from as low as RM1,468.

Visit www.celcom.com.my/smartphones for more information on the entire suite of Samsung Galaxy Tab choices!


Happy choosing! ;)



XOXO,
S.