Hotel Perdana @ Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Yay! I’m excited to share my recent media trip with my fellow blogger pal to Kota Bharu, Kelantan. It’s my first time visiting Kota Bharu and boy, am I excited with what’s in store for me. My heartiest thanks to Hotel Perdana, Kota Bharu and Destination Malaysia by TM Info-Media for the opportunity.

First thing first, upon landing we were transferred to the hotel. Hotel Perdana is situated in the heart of the city surrounded by the commercial district and only within walking distance to the Stadium. With only 15 minutes drive from the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport Kota Bharu, the hotel is also close to government offices, shopping areas, hospitals and local attractions, so convenient! Hotel Perdana, Kota Bharu is also accorded with Five Star rating by Kementerian Pelancongan Malaysia with Halal certification from JAKIM.

Upon entering the hotel, I couldn't resist of taking pic at the stunning lobby. 

The lavish lobby.

Check out this mirror effects setting...

Each small room has the same furniture and decoration resulting the mirror effect.

So more pic session.... 

Hand painted drawings by local artists are displayed in the entire building.

The hotel is wholly owned by Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) and managed by PNB Management Services Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of PNB, Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu opens to public in August 2013 after an extensive renovation. With 272 guest rooms & suites, it’s the preferred choice of accommodation for any business or leisure traveler in Kota Bharu.  

All rooms are furnished with the latest amenities include : 

- IDD Telephone 

- 32” LCD TV & 40” LCD TV in Suites 

- Minibar 

- Coffee & Tea making facilities 

- Iron & Ironing board 

- Writing desk 

- In-room electronic safe 

- Individually controlled air-condition 

- Shower Tub in Classic Wings 

- Separate Shower stall & bathtub in Executive Wing 

- Hair dryer 

Gotta check out my favourite place in the hotel, gym! The gym is open for 24 hours and easily accessible with the room card key. How great is that! 

Swimming pool!! 

If you're not into swimming, let's relax in the jacuzzi!!!

The hotel consist of 2 wings: 

 Classic Wing 

- Deluxe Classic 

- 6 Accessible rooms 

- Premier 

- Deluxe Premier 

- Deluxe Suite 

 Executive Wing 

- Perdana Executive 

- Perdana Suite 

- Presidential Suite 

- The Royal Suite

Gotta love the bright colour retro carpet in the Deluxe Premier room.

    

Accessible room are available too for the disabled or in a wheelchair too, with lowered toilet and railing.

   

With 113 square metres, Presidential Suite is a good choice for a retreat. Comes with a living room area, dining table, a kitchenette, equipped with fridge, microwave, plates, cutleries and coffee making facilities.

   

Dolce Gusto coffee making facilities.

Only for the Royalty or VVIP, Royal Suite indeed is the most outstanding of them all. The bed is super comfy....

Woah... Look at the grand setting of dining table and living sofa too.

And the best of all, jacuzzi.

The rooms are beautifully decorated with paintings by local artist.

And unique vases.

The hotel's architecture displays of unique carvings where rich Malay heritage is kept alive.

Sports enthusiasts will never miss their favourite sports as the most comprehensive Astro Sports channels are provided too. The grand ball room Dewan Bunga Emas is equipped with state of the art AV equipment with the capacity of 500 persons, the perfect venue for weddings, events and conventions. 8 function rooms including 2 boardrooms, which cater from small meetings of 20 persons to 100 persons. Ample parking spaces are available with 275 parking lots, 3 bus parking bays and 30 lots for motorcycles, the only hotel in Kelantan providing such complimentary facility to its guests. 

And last but not least, let's visit my room for 2 nights!

Perdana Executive with twin beds.

Video at: https://instagram.com/p/2dBXWxSbee/

If you are visiting Kota Bharu, do check out Hotel Perdana for an amazing stay. Truly a 5 star hotel, but with 10 star hospitality! 

For more information, please visit :

Website : http://www.hotelperdanakotabharu.com/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HotelPerdanaKotaBharu

Instagram : @hotelperdana_kotabharu

Bare It All Confidently with CLEAR

Yours truly with CLEAR's Malaysia Agents of Confidence, Shaheizy Sam.

DANDRUFF!!! Have you ever felt insecure to wear black because of dandruff? Stop the embarrassment now with CLEAR! Let's bid farewell to aggravating white flakes hiding in between hair or at the tip of the shoulders as CLEAR launches one of the most advanced systems yet in treating and preventing recurring dandruff, as well as nourishing hair and scalp for continuous protection. With new packaging for CLEAR Women and CLEAR Men - currently the No.1 Men's hair Shampoo in the world. 

Unilever scientists have discovered scientific evidence that dandruff negatively impacts one's confidence in social situations in ways that can be noticed by others. Dandruff returning is a condition that plagues 9 out of 10 consumers, both men and women. Those affected with this condition will find various ways to conceal the problem, be it opting for light coloured attire, wearing hats or caps or extreme self-conscious with their appearance and many other ways to avoid people around them from noticing their dandruff issues. 

CLEAR Unveils New Technology for Improved Scalp Condition 

The scalp's defensive barrier can be compromised by everyday environmental and physiological pressures, allowing a prevalent fungus called Malassezia to populate its surface, breach its shields and cause skin cells to shed abnormally. The result is dandruff. Current anti-dandruff shampoos in the market are formulated and focused on combating Malassezia as the answer to consumers dandruff issues. The new CLEAR does more than that, as it also helps to nourish consumers hair and scalp for continuous protection. 

With 15 years of research & development at its scalp research institute in Paris, CLEAR is a comprehensive hair care range of shampoos that contain a clinically proven, breakthrough formula that activates the scalp's natural protection layer, to prevent dandruff from returning. With the understanding that both men and women's hair needs and situations are different, CLEAR has formulated different solutions for both men and women that specifically address their hair challenges. Formulated with Nutrium 10, a unique and powerful blend of deeply nourishing nutrients, CLEAR's proprietary technology system significantly improves scalp condition, helps restore its defensive barrier and delivers effective 'dandruff-proofing' proficiency. Clinically proven to help restore lipids, a vital structural component of cell membranes. 

CLEAR Women is the next generation of Anti-Dandruff treatments, no longer focused on merely eliminating Malessezia, but on helping to restore the scalp's integrity and fortify its natural protection to help prevent flakes from returning. Men's scalp, on the other hand are more prone to dandruff due to the differences in their lifestyle and environmental factors. It is physiologically disposed to higher sebum levels and tends to lose more protein than women. With that in mind, Unilever's CLEAR Scalp Experts have engineered a customised male-specific formulation to offer gender targeted solutions. It contains Bio Nutrium 10 that harnesses the power of patent-pending Climbazole that not only stops dandruff at its source, but is known to increase the production of protein, an essential building block for stronger skin cells, to help optimise the scalp's ability to protect itself. 

Group pic of Anastasya Hong, Brand Manager - Clear Malaysia & Phoenix Ho, Brand Manager - Total Hair, Unilever Malaysia with CLEAR's Malaysia Agents of Confidence.

CLEAR's Malaysia Agents of Confidence, Shaheizy Sam, multi-award winning actor & the beautiful and multi-talented Juliana Evans. Both highly relatable personalities known for their passion in their entertainment industry, they are set to inspire consumers to not let flaking issues hinder them from achieving their goals. 

CLEAR also on a mission to restore confidence and boldly advocate that people should have nothing to hide when it comes to their hair. CLEAR has started a global initiative to recruit 2 million consumers who are willing to take the pledge to confidence by adopting the healthy habit of using CLEAR shampoo on a daily basis. The campaign has also trickled down to Malaysia, where CLEAR is challenging local consumers to take a similar pledge. From 12 May to 12 July, consumers can log on to CLEAR Bare It All, upload the best-looking image of themselves on an existing template and submit the entry as pledge for the movement and kickstart their daily anti-dandruff shampoo usage regime. 

The new CLEAR range available at all pharmacies, hypermarket and retail outlets nationwide.

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/ClearMalaysia

BIO-LIFE Astaxanthin Review

Women's first world problem! Aging..... Beside using the right skin care, supplements play an important role too. I've received Bio-Life astaxanthin 4mg in my mail recently. 

What's exactly is astaxanthin? Astaxanthin is a naturally occuring carotenoid found in nature primarily in marine organisms such as microalgae, salmon and krill. It's the pigment that provides salmon with their pink-red color. The microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis is considered the richest source of astaxanthin. 

Bio-Life Astaxanthin 4mg is a powerful anti-oxidant which studies have revealed to greatly improve skin through the reduction of wrinkles, age spots and moisture loss, while promoting better skin elasticity. Just one dose of astaxanthin a day, promotes improvements to skin health and also reduce skin damage caused by sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet light.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Each box contain 30 capsules.

No filter, no make up.

Will began taking a capsule daily. Stay tuned for my result.

Updated with results : 

As promised, here are my results after consuming for almost a week.

Slight improvement on even skin tone and dark eye circles. 

Side by side comparison.

Do you notice the differences?

Stay tuned for my updated results. 

For more information, please visit

Website : http://www.biolife.com.my

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/biolifemarketing

dressingpaula New Store in Mid Valley Megamall with a Spring/Summer 2015 Fashion Showcase

dressingpaula launched its new store today, coincided with the launch of its 2015 Spring/Summer Collection. Located on the first floor (Lot F-047) of Mid Valley Megamall, the store covers a total surface of approximately 1,100 square feet on a single level dedicated to women's ready-to-wear collection and accessories. 

Centred on dressingpaula's vision of "Women before Clothes", the collection features classic pieces with a modern twist. Combining staple wardrobe pieces with minimalistic designs and colours, the collection sees the inclusion of materials such as jacquard, brocade, neoprene, chiffon, netting, tweed and satin elements with basic wardrobe shades of pastel, nude, grey, white and navy. 

As for spring time themed, dressingpaula's latest collection features embossed florals, paisley and abstract brush strokes. The collection also incorporates geometric checks and typography metallic prints for the edgy look. The key items from the collection include classic and floral pieces that can be put together for a formal or a casual look. A-line dresses and skirts in both floral and fierce prints - a feminine cut perfect for every body shape, box cut jackets and tops, chiffon collared blouses for the fashion-conscious woman, asymmetrical dresses, embossed floral A-line pleated skirts, pleated maxi dresses and lastly, jacquard shorts are included too.

Picture time!!! Which is your favourite piece?

The 2015 Spring/Summer collection is priced from RM59.90 to RM189.90. 

For more information, please visit 

Website : http://www.dressingpaula.com/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/dressingpaula

belif Skincare Store @ Sunway Pyramid

Yours truly with Mr Su Man, Lee - Global Sales Team Associate Manager (LG Household & Healthcare). 

Ladies!!! belif launched its first store in Sunway Pyramid recently. Yet another Korean beauty brand makes its entry into Malaysia. belif is now Korea's undisputed authority in hydration and planning to be hydration leader in the US too!

Naturality. Efficacy. Honesty. belif is the brand that take pride in being truthful and sincere cosmetic brand. Leverage the knowledge and traditional herbal processing method passed down from a British herbalist since 1860 to create a cosmetic line formulated with superb ingredients and efficacy for skin. All these possible with belif, believe in truth and delivering true value to customers.

REAL, SIMPLE, SINCERE

belif is Real

Going minimal with no fancy packaging and advertisements, belif's use true herbs ingredients and eifficacy.

belif is Simple

Going simple with natural ingredients free of harmful synthetic.

belif is Sincere

Going honest with its list of ingredients without exaggerating its efficacy.

Lucky us to be one of the first to try out belif products in Malaysia.

The brand symbol which resemble a 'sealing wax' used as motif representing 'trust' and 'belief' for its customer. Rather than import the exhaustive 10-step Korean skincare routine, let's embrace a powerful 4-step regimen that distills skincare down to core needs, while achieving greater efficacy than overly high-maintenance rituals. 

belif 5 Best Products 

1) The True Cream - Aqua Bomb (RM155/50ml)

A gel-cream that floods the skin with a rush of refreshing hydration and minimizes the appearance of pores for soft, smooth, supple skin for all skin types.

2) The True Cream - Moisturizing Bomb (RM155/50ml)

A comforting moisturizing cream for normal to dry skin types that provides the skin with intense hydration, leaving it supple, smooth and deeply nourished.

3) Hungarian Water Essence (RM170/75ml)

An instant, lightweight hydration recharger serum that is powerfully effective for deep, lasting hydration.

4) Classic Essence Increment (RM170/50ml)

A nutrient-dense essence that nourishes and hydrates skin to improve skin elasticity, tone and texture.

5) The True Anti Aging Essence (RM170/75ml)

Liquid essence with 2 layers - Calendula's ultra - moisturizing whipping cream and Acai Berry's antioxidant essence, helps keep early onset aging in check. When shaken, the 2 layers which stay naturally separated, turn into a soft milky lotion, providing abundant moisture and nutrients while preventing skin aging. 

Nice to catch up with Jenn after our Krabi trip. It's been a year.... How time flies!

Filipino blogger friend Carolyn. She introduced me to an amazing lippie brand. Hehehe... Swatches coming up soon! :)

As usual #OOTD

Ending this with the cute souvenir courtesy of belif! Personalized magnet, button. 

P/S : Stay tuned for my review on the 2 star moisturizing products! XOXO

For more information, please visit 

Website : http://belif.com.my

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/belifmalaysia

Belif Skincare Store Location: 

G1.82a, Sunway Pyramid (New Wing), Blue Atrium, 

No. 3 Jalan PJS11/15, 

46150 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor, Malaysia.

LivYoung Intense Brightening Facial Mask Review

Hi, gorgeous! Today I will be reviewing LivYoung Intense Brightening Facial Mask with Apple Stem Cell formulated in France. 

LivYoung Intense Brightening Facial Mask claims to nourish skin with intense essential nutrients as well as deeply hydrates skin and leaving skin noticeably radiant, soft and crystal clear. 

This facial mask is a focused facial treatment that : 

1) Offers superb moisture to skin.     

2) Brighten skin and reduce pigmentation. 

3) Maintain the power of skin regeneration Protect longevity of skin stem cells. 

4) Decrease in wrinkles and promote anti-aging of skin. 

Usage:

Cleanse face with LivYoung Intense Brightening Cleanser. Gently spread the mask onto face. Leave the mask on for 10 to 15 minutes. Peel it off and massage any remaining essence into the skin. Followed by applying LivYoung Intense Age Defense Serum and LivYoung Intense Age Defense Crème. 

Use 2-3 times per week. 

Suitable for all type of skin. 

Leave on for 15 min.

With gel like texture, the essence not easily absorbed by the sheet mask. 

Massage the remaining essence into skin after mask removal.

After few usage, it does brighten up my complexion. 

Liv Young Intense Brightening Facial Mask with Apple Stem Cell (10 pcs)

Retail Price : RM 149.00

My verdict : 

Pro - My face feels moist and brighten with each usage. 

Con -  I don't like the shape of the sheet mask which does not fit my face perfectly.

For more information, please visit http://www.hishop.my/livyoung