Get Pampered At Hai Di Lao Hot Pot (海底捞火锅) At 313@Somerset

Hi Huneybees,

I was in the mood for some steamboat and after some shopping, hubby decided that we go try the newly opened Hai Di Lao Hot Pot 海底捞火锅 branch in 313@Somerset. The restaurant sits right where CD Store - HMV used to be and it's spacious waiting area greets you right at the door.

Compared to its flagship restaurant in Clarke Quay, this branch is definitely more accessible with the MRT station right in the basement. But similar to Clarke Quay, while waiting for your table, you can enjoy the tidbits and little bites provided and for the ladies, you can also get your nails done. The queue for manicure is another list, so you might want to come early or give them a call before heading down...

I was surprised by the spacious dining area as its previous tenant did not seem to make full use of the space! Aquarium on the left and we were lead to our table on the right. Our table was quickly arranged and a quick introduction, we were given a tablet to make our orders. You can join their membership to get points as well!

Their service is the selling point and the service staff fusses over you – we were given aprons and a piece of lens cleaning cloth for hubby the moment he sat down, they refilled our drinks quite quickly and responds to your every needs, recommending you some of their specialty as well.

Hubby and I shared just a little pot of soup, focusing mainly on our favourite meats and the total damage for 2 was roughly around SGD60. It might seem a little costly compared to the other steamboats out there, but given the good service and ambiance, I wouldn't mind coming back again!

Hai Di Lao 313@Somerset
Level 4, 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Road (Somerset MRT)
Tel: +65 68357227, 68357337
Opening Hours: 10am – 4am

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Come And Celebrate Hello Kitty's 40th Birthday At SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN

Hi Huneybees,

HELLO KITTY is turning 40 (WHAT?!) and she is going big celebrating it at SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN in Nusajaya!

SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN in Nusajaya is having a Hello Kitty Friends Forever party to celebrate and it is scheduled for 3 days (31 October 2014 to 2 November 2014) of fun-filled carnival with activites for all Hello Kitty fans.

As the only official Hello Kitty experience outside Japan, this three day 40th Anniversary celebration promises to be the focal point for the celebrations in South East Asia and will be the place for fans to meet, share and bond with one another.

It will be an interactive experience that will feature four major highlights consisting of the Hello Kitty Friends Gathering, Hello Kitty Friends Fiesta, Hello Kitty Friends Catwalk and Hello Kitty Friends Rock Music Festival with exclusive photo opportunities and limited edition merchandise

1. The Hello Kitty Friends Gathering event will play host to the first and largest Hello Kitty fan gathering in South East Asia and is expected to be a record-breaking gathering as thousands of fans come together in an attempt to create a record of the largest Hello Kitty fan gathering outside Japan.

2. The Hello Kitty Friends Fiesta promises the largest and most exciting Hello Kitty-themed Street Fiesta that offers a little something for everyone. Fans of Hello Kitty will be able to get their hands on limited edition merchandise and exchange and showcase memorabilia as well as mingle with other ardent Hello Kitty fans. Street shows, magicians and performers will be on the streets and there will be plenty of things to do for the whole family like minute-to-win-it games and a food bazaar. There will even be a Hello Kitty birthday party parade specially organised by Hello Kitty’s host of friends.

3. Hello Kitty will turn glamorous at the Hello Kitty Friends Catwalk Grand Finale, the culmination of the Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary Fashion Design Competition for emerging young Malaysian designers to showcase their talent in fashion design. Under the creative eye of Ms Gillian Hung, President of Malaysia Official Designer’s Association (“MODA”), the designers will be mentored to create a 2-piece Hello Kitty inspired collection. The top 10 designers will then compete on the grand stage at the Hello Kitty Friends Catwalk Finale set for November 1st in the heart of SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN Nusajaya. The winner will be announced on the spot and given a RM 5,000 cash prize along with an opportunity to meet, greet and be merry with Hello Kitty herself at SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN Nusajaya.

4. In the Hello Kitty Friends Rock music festival, Hello Kitty will be rocking it with several of her idol friends coming together from near and far just to make her birthday party an occasion not to be missed. Popular Malaysian J-Rock band Fly1ng Pan and Malaysian Pop Punk band BunkFace are slated to perform at the festival.

SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN tickets can be purchased on www.playtime.com.my. However, Hello Kitty fans can purchase a special Hello Kitty 40th Anniversary Package of “Buy 3 Free 1 ticket to SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN” for only RM165 at the upcoming MATTA Fair from 5 – 7 September 2014.

Ticketing Information
Tickets can be purchased at the Park on event day or through these partner channels:

• MATTA Fair (5 – 7 Sept)
  - Hello Kitty 40th Anniversary Package
  - Buy 3 Free 1 ticket to SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN for only RM165
  
• Petron Miles Card Members
  - Flash your Petron Miles Card at the SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN (SHKT) ticket counter and get 40% off tickets
  - Only for the 40th Anniversary Celebration period: 31st October – 2nd November
  
• Hong Leong Bank
  - Use you Hong Leong Debit/Credit card and get 30% off SHKT tickets.
  - Only for the 40th Anniversary Celebration period: 31st October – 2nd November
  
• CLEO (end September – October)
  - 20% discount for SHKT tickets for CLEO readers
  - Promo code can be found on CLEO’s website and October Magazine issue. The promo code then can be used to purchase the tickets at a discounted price online at www.playtime.com.my

For more information on Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary Celebration at SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN, Nusajaya, please visit www.kittyfriendsforever.com. For SANRIO HELLO KITTY TOWN, please visit http://www.playtime.com.my/.

Information on the Hello Kitty Friends Catwalk Fashion Design Competition, please visit www.kittyfriendscatwalk.com. To keep the celebration mood going, fans are also invited to upload photos on social media with the hashtag #hellokitty40thmy.

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[What's New] Change Your Skin Destiny With Offers At The New SK-II Pitera Pod

Hi Huneybees,

With the extensive flying around this month, I'm so glad I managed to come back in time for the launch of SK-II's Change Destiny campaign in Singapore. It was held at  the new Pitera™ Pod at TANGS Orchard and I got to see the pretty boys - George Young and host, Utt together with the pretty Rebecca Lim.

The campaign was inspired by its ground-breaking Skin Destiny Study that looks to inspire women and men of all ages,  around the world to change their skin destiny and unlock the secret to lasting crystal clear skin.

At the media launch event, I got to do the SK-II Magic Ring Test again (Read about my previous test here). This time round, my results came back even better and my skin age was even younger than before! I turned from 25 to 22 and it is 8 years lesser than my real age! Woohoo! Thanks SK-II!

The loyal users - George Young and Rebecca Lim shared their experiences with using the SK-II products and one tip I learnt from Rebecca is that you can actually have the miracle Facial Treatment Essence stored in a small bottle mist and spray it on your face throughout the day. 

The event ended with the unveiling and autographing of the SK-II Skin Age Wall of Fame which featured an impressive number of more than 50,000 women in Singapore who had taken the first step in beginning their journey to Crystal Clear skin. The inspiration and findings of the Skin Destiny Study are found in SK-II’s interactive Skin Playbook. You can see it here - https://app.box.com/s/vpr0ach438qrf2ach1ko

For fans of SK-II, you can come on over to the new Pitera™ Pod at TANGS Orchard to check out the attractive promotions for a limited period till 5^th Sep 2014.

• When you discover your skin destiny with a free SK-II Magic Ring skin surface analysis and receive a customized 3-pc sample kit and a 7-day sample kit of the new SK-II STEMPOWER Eye Cream
  
• Win 1-pc SK-II Facial Treatment Mask (worth $22) if you guess your skin age correctly

So, are you ready to join me in changing your Skin Destiny?

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[What's New] Bask In Summer Fun With bellabox August 2014 - Summer Fresh

Hi Huneybees,

My August bellabox came in a big bundle of joy. Themed as the Summer Fresh edition, the box arrived in a brown paper bag containing the usual polka dotty blue box and a couple of overflowing items.

The adorable watermelon sticker is already indication enough to tell you that what's inside is here to prepare you to have fun under the sun and yet still looking good – Premium teas, organic haircare, suncreen, bodycare, etc! It's definitely worth more than the S$19.95 subscription (comes with free shipping too).   

So let's check out my Summer themed box!

• Petal Fresh Organics Aloe & Citrus Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner 
• Sleek Kajal Eyeliner in Nocturnal 

• FINALE WHITENING CREAM 
• UV AQUA WHITE STARTER KIT 
• ALEXIARES & ANI THE DEITY SPF30 MATTIFYING SUNSCREEN 

• Laneige Water Bank Essence EX 

• Bonus: Tealy Premium Tea 

• Bonus: Kneipp Body Care

From the box, I've also found some favourites and recommended...

Sleek Kajal Eyeliner in Nocturnal

Sleek Makeup is no stranger in my cabinet of makeup products. I simply love their eyeshadow palettes and I have them wherever I go. The eyeliner in the box is something new I can add to my collection. It's small and dainty, easy to bring around and I love the strong pigment as eyeliner. It is also very easy to smudge to create a smokey eye effect.

UV Aqua White Starter Kit

My bellabox arrived right when I was stepping out for my flight to Taiwan. When I saw the large UV prints, I knew I had to bring them along on my trip. The starter kit contained the CC cream, Purifying toner and Daily Defence serum.

There are all designed to help “whiten, hydrate, illuminate, tighten and increase skin elasticity”.  I was super glad I had them along with me as the weather in Taiwan was very warm, I needed my defence helpers.

The products are all very light, easily absorbed and it feels non-existence. The toner and serum kept my skin supple while the CC Cream improved my skin's colour and glow. I only needed to have the CC Cream all over my face, with concealer, swipe on some eyeliner and draw my brows. It was sweltering hot in Taiwan and it was advisable to have light makeup, which is also why I simply loved the UV Aqua White series...

Finale Whitening Cream

This skin lightening cream, made with natural herbs is here to make your skin is bikini/swimsuit ready. I'm curious to see its effects, have you guys tried it before? 

This month's box has really been a great surprise! Check out their website to order your very own monthly bellabox surprise today and don't forget to visit their beauty store! 

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