SHOP/MAKEUP Check out how to apply bright eyes colours with MAC Chris Chang Collection

Creative Opera-inspired look

MAC comes alive with Chris Chang Collection that have an acid-soaked twist by China's outlandish fashion designer. Drawing inspirations from ancient Chinese art form Kunqu, surreal hues of Lipsticks, Cream Colour Base and Eye Shadow packed in a colourful packaging, saturated with Chris Chang's signature dramatic flair.

Brighten Up Your Peepers

How to use bright eye shades from MAC Chris Chang Collection?

Tools of the Trade: bright eye shadow, gel liner, mascara and the right brushes

Available at Tangs Orchard or https://www.maccosmetics.com/collections-mac-chris-chang

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AT THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE True Beauty in Today’s Context at David Loh Surgery

Beauty goes beyond skin deep at David Loh Surgery’s spanking new 150 square-metre clinic at Park House branch with Viveve. Other than sagging skin, wrinkles and the bulge, some women are bothered by urinary incontinence after age 40 or vaginal laxity after childbirth. Thanks to this non-surgical treatment, Viveve, vaginal wall laxity can be improved and the onset of urinary incontinence delayed with a simple and relatively painless treatment. This treatment is overseen by Dr Phoon Yi Shan, a business partner of Dr Loh. David Loh Surgery is among one of the first to offer this service.

Viveve Non-Invasive Treatment

This is a completely painless treatment using radio frequency energy in the vaginal walls to improve vaginal laxity after child birth or in women in general. Designed specifically for treating vaginal laxity, the Viveve System is an office-based non-surgical medical treatment that works at the cellular level to rebuild and restore collagen in the vaginal walls, by gently heating the tissues. This increases the sensation of vaginal tightness and improves sexual satisfaction. 

For perimenopausal or menopausal women who wish to address urinary incontinence, they should have a gynaecologist assess and treat the menopausal condition to boost results of Viveve. With menopause, the oestrogen level falls thus the vaginal walls will not just be dry, but also appear very thin, explains Dr Phoon. In such cases, the Viveve treatment may boost the vaginal walls more with the improved oestrogen level through HRT.

Why have Viveve?

Beauty is not just about the face, but general wellbeing too, says Dr Phoon. Viveve is one of the treatments that we have to offer women for a more global wellbeing. Improved sexual satisfaction leads to better intimacy and happiness with their partners. It also leads to improvement in vaginal dryness, as well as mild urinary incontinence, which leads to much better quality of life.

How long as the results last? 

The collagen restoration process takes place between 30-90 days after the treatment. As the changes are on the cellular level, there are no outward signs of change to the vaginal tissue, but feelings of improved vaginal tightness with the results being maintained for 12-18 months. Women will find great improvement from the first month onwards. Results are dependent on the physiological age of the patient.

Who should not try this?

Those with severe urinary incontinence and pregnant woman. 

Cost

$3,800 per treatment. 

It’s All About Convenience

Located just a few minutes from bustling Orchard Road, this Park House branch, gives patients easy access to town, while also offering free parking. There is no need to worry about chalking up parking charges should their appointment be prolonged or delayed.

David Loh Surgery’s Park House clinic is at 21 Orchard Boulevard, #01-27 Park House, Singapore 248645. For appointments, please call +65 6733 9114
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BEAUTY/CHECKOUT Firmer Skin and Restored Senses in 1 hour

Nestled in the midst of bustling banking area at Raffles Place is a tranquil, elegant and cosy beauty recluse, Amber Beila.

Waiting area

Winning Comfortable Environment
Its wholesome concept of relaxing the senses and body is set to restore every customer through soft music, essential oils, gentle yet firm massage strokes and the well-coordinated decor in hues of green and warm lighting.

Manicure and Pedicure Room

Other than these, the key word that will win you over to this modern set up is hygiene, clean air, spaciousness and relaxing yet effective treatments using gentle organic skincare for sensitive skin.

Cosy Rest Area 

Skin Pampering Formula
Void of common irritants and allergens this premium skincare from Italy, Pevonia, is great for sensitive skin, especially overworked traders and staff in the banking area, as stress has been found to cause a person's skin to become more sensitive then usual. The products have a subtle soothing aroma and the texture is so fine it melts into the skin to leave a healthy glow as it treats and hydrates.

Purity of Pevonia products from Italy

One of its Best Solution for tired and sagging skin is its Luminous & Firm Skin age-defying facial worth $220 ($154 for 1st trial).

What's Great about the Treatment and Results
The unique features of this facial include:
1 Peeling: a gentle dead skin cells remover that does not irritate the skin by leaving a tingling sensation on the skin. It has another feature that seals in moisture.
2 Ultra gentle extraction where the facialist gently unclogs pores without needles.
3 This is one of the shortest lifting treatment, which lifts and firms skin while refining enlarged pores in under one hour.
4 The massage strokes used were firm and not painful. It includes a shoulder and upper back massage which simply brings me deeper into my beauty nap.

The result is
1 a more radiant skin
2 smoother skin with refined pores
3 sharper chin
4 although this product is not meant for lightening freckle and hyperpigmentation, my skin appeared brighter and the marks less obvious
5 more hydrated skin

Sharper chin

Brighter complexion, less obvious nasolabial folds

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Soothing aroma of essential oils greeted and calmed me when I stepped into the unit. The spaciousness and cosy atmosphere help to soothe the senses before the session. One thing that Fion the owner of Amber Beila highlighted to me is the level of cleanliness and hygiene clients can expect from them. For one with allergic rhinitis, I vouch for the fact that even the sheets and towels used are dust free as my nose didn't become blocked by the time my session ended.

The whole facial was well-paced and calming. I could feel that she wasn't hurried in comparison to some beauty salons I've been to. There are a few factors about this facial that I am happy with: As I have sensitive skin, I was surprised that I didn't feel any prickly sensation when she smoothed the face peel onto the skin. Next, the extraction was done without any needles which I was used to and my skin wasn't red by the time I left Amber Beila. The massage strokes were comfortable and yet they left my skin feeling firmer than before. I am impressed how this can be achieved within the one hour session. I was also surprised that this treatment included brow trimming without any extra charges.

This is indeed a great place to soothe frazzled nerves and restore youthfulness on a busy day.

Check it out at Amber Beila Beauty Pte Ltd is located at One Raffles Place, #05-19A. Tel: 65322668.

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Taiwanese Snacks and wholesome meals found in busy Raffles Place

Tucked in the basement of Chevron House is a little casual eatery offering Taiwanese eats. Here at Tea Valley, you can choose to have a variety of finger food or wholesome meals. Our favourites include:

Mains

Honey Chicken Rice: The chicken meat is well seasoned and the meat is moist

Minced Pork Noodles: This is a refreshing option with carrot and cucumber slices. The overall taste is just right with a slight peppery taste.

Snacks

Shiitake Mushrooms: the Mushrooms have a crispy crust and soft and juicy on the inside. It’s slightly salted.

Crispy Salted Chicken: wonderful tasty marinate and juicy meat

Fried Plum Sweet Potatoes: The sweet potatoes have crispy crust and soft centre. The subtle plum taste makes it a great snack on a hot day.

Dessert and Drinks

Mango Snow Ice: we love the rich taste of mangoes in this sow ice.

Drinks: 

The Plum Red Tea makes a refreshing choice in this hot season.

Jasmine Honey Tea: Love the ultra fragrant jasmine tea which lingers in the mouth.

Set meals are priced from $9 each (comprising a mains, side dish, choice drink priced $2. 80 or below.

Tea Valley is located at Chevron House, £B1-04

Opening hours: 10am to 8pm

Weekdays except public holidays.

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TRAVEL/SHOP NATAS TRAVEL 2016

Check out NATAS FAIR at http://www.simplybeautyinfo.com/2016/03/05/travelshop-natas-2016-mar-4-6-2016/

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FOOD Dining Experience gets better with LAVISH

Lavish Treat
Dining on food served by caterers can be as good as what you have been experiencing at hotel restaurants. Today, catering is redefined by LAVISH with outstanding dining experiences served by great chefs and attentive service staff. To be exact, LAVISH seeks to excite your five senses with bespoke dishes that not just look good, but tastes great as well with a re-branding and 18^th anniversary gala extravaganza held in January 2016. At the event, 600 guests were transported back in time and brought back to the future,  

Decor along the corridor leading to the event hall

Capture the Memories

 Jerry Sim, Director of Strategic Business, LAVISH Dine Catering Pte Ltd holding up a loaf of traditionally baked bread 

This is what you set up the cameras to ensure picture perfect photography results

Photographers at work

LAVISH divided the event hall into two sections. Walking into a hall with stalls set up in the concept from 1990s, guests are invited to savour local street food such as Peranakan Laksa, Malay Satay and Indian Tandoori Chicken, each served from distinctly labelled carts.

A Taste of The LAVISH Extravaganza at Gardens by the Bay

LAVISH 1.0 MENU

Malay Station : Assorted Satay

Peranakan Station: Kueh Pie Tie and Traditional Laksa

Chinese Station : Chicken Rice and Roast Duck Crepes

Indian Station: Tandoori Chicken on Skewers

LAVISH 1.0 Peranakan Stall

LAVISH 1.0 Indian Stall

LAVISH 1.0 Malay Stall

Chinese Stall

Singapore Hainanese Chicken

Curtain Call: The unveiling of the new LAVISH 2.0Soon the time came for the unveiling of the company’s new logo, and the dark curtains that divide the expansive hall into two sections, unexpectedly dropped to unveil the impressive food stations that scream the future of catering. 

LAVISH 2.0 MENU
Titled LAVISH 2.0 the food served was the product of food technology cleverly merged with science to offer the all-sensory, holistic gastronomic repertoire. Unique points of this menu includes modern contemporary cuisine with emphasis on Asian flavours, diverse textures and extraordinary presentations.

Catering mainly to the MICE hub, LAVISH foresaw the call for world-class indoor and outdoor catering, and leveraged on food technology and invested their team. To create an all-encompassing dining experience, the LAVISH team would also take into consideration the décor and ambient lighting to wow diners. If you are on a special diet that leaves out gluten or shell fish, fret not. LAVISH has in place an extensive list of special diets that go beyond vegetarian, to also include gluten- and shellfish-free, and Jain and Kosher special dietary requirements.

LAVISH 2.0 At the Press Preview

Caulieflower and Foi Gras

Chef working on the Otah dish

Lobster Fritters

Tapas

Singapore Sling re-packaged

Chicken Rice Sushi

Dessert: Yuzu Meringue

At the Event Hall

The team from LAVISH shows that they can also serve up great food at events. Below are a couple of the display shots and chefs at the live stations.

  

Instead of having waiting staff carrying food around,
how about using conveyor belt?

The Watering Hole 

Not to be missed is cocktails. Mixes From Mars was part of this pompous event. Bartenders come up with delicious cocktails, close to if not better than the choices guests gave them in the form of ingredients put together in a glass. Tip, do not pick more than 3 ingredients at one go.

For details on Mixes From Mars, please surf to mixesfrommars.sg.

Work of Experts

Kitchen

Helming the kitchen is award winning Executive Chef Teo Yeow Siang, who led the Singapore culinary team to bag multiple international culinary awards such as the Culinary World Cup 2014 in Luxembourg. For this dining experience, the member of the internationally acclaimed Singapore National Culinary Team member with 13 years of culinary experience created unique numbers that invites gastronomists to expected the unexpected.

Director of Strategic Business Jerry Sim and Chef Teo 

Accolades won at the various international competitions

The Singapore Sling

Instead of serving this signature drink in a tall glass, he uses a special encrusting technique known as spherification to give the cocktail a sensual twist with the Singapore Sling Sphere, with mint granite.

Aesthetics & Dining Experience

Taking the catering a notch up and giving new definition to event hosting is Director of Strategic Business Jerry Sim who has worked with international celebrity chefs. Being a 1986 SHATEC graduate and with 18 years of experience in the banquet and outdoor catering industry under his belt, Jerry has a passion for visual presentation. The result of his talent include edible mahjong tiles and chess pieces.

Exclusive LAVISH TEA Bags
On this special occasion, LAVISH also launched their concoction of fragrant tea. The packaging is uniquely stylish, while the Earl Grey Tea in particular is so creamy, you won't find any that is better than this.

For details on LAVISH, please surf to www.lavish.com.sg.

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