[REVIEW+GIVEAWAY] Bausch+Lomb Lacelle Jewel

Reviewing the Bausch+Lomb Lacelle Jewel

Im back again for yet another review on Bausch+Lomb contact lenses, and today i'll be sharing with you a little review of the Bausch+Lomb Lacelle Jewel. If you have been keeping up with my blog post, i've written about my first time experience of wearing contact lenses! And trust me when you get used to using contact lenses, it occasionally becomes like a beauty enhancer on days you don't exactly feel like wearing exessive make up. You can always read up on my first experience with contact lenses if you havent by clicking here.

Got myself in the Bausch+Lomb Lacelle Jewel in Amber Brown and Amethyst Violet

Whats in the box?

In my previous write up on contact lenses, i was talking about disposable contact lenses, so this time around, i decided to try out the Bausch+Lomb Lacelle Jewel soft contact lenses in Amber Brown for this blogpost. It comes in a shocking pink box which contains 2 individual soft contact lenses which i was told are reusable and advisable to be used for a maximum of 1 month with a condition that the contact lenses are well-taken care off each time it has been used.

Tried and Tested

It has a lace-like pattern

I've tried and tested the Bausch + Lomb Lacelle Jewel soft contact lenses and i have to admit that it was a little tricky to apply as the contact lenses are slightly bigger than my chinese blood eyes, since im wearing this for the first time,  but all is good once you get used to it. I've tested and worn this to work since 8am to 10pm to find out that it doesnt dry my eyes out.  But it got a little dry at about 10.30pm, thus i wouldnt advise you to wear this over 12 hours in a day. I was also getting compliments on my eyes looking bigger than usual by my colleagues. Such a conversation started!

With and Without

Whats the difference?

Since i got a little curious on what i look like with and without the contact lenses. I mean like, how can you not wonder especially when your contact lenses are in brown and when you have brown eyes. What possible can be any different? And i guess from the image above, it pretty much tells that contact lenses does make you eyes look ever more attractive by adding a slight flare each time you wink. Hehe. And i guess from the looks of it, my eyes do look a little bigger and at the same time, leaving my eyes looking natural despite wearing contact lenses.

Conclusion

What are my thoughts on the Bausch+Lomb Lacelle Jewel?

As a conclusion, i would have to say that i have to admire the comfort of the Bausch+Lomb Lacelle Jewel range which i've experienced throughout the day. It has a unique lace pattern which blends really well with your pupil to leave a very natural finish to your eyes. It comes in other colours as well, but i like to stick it to natural tones so that it wouldnt attract too much attention. It comes in different powers to suit different levels of eyesight which i think is great for those who find it uncomfortable to wear glasses. After you're done using your contact lens, just a friendly reminder to always wash it with Renu Fresh and store it in a proper contained to prolong its usage.

GIVEAWAY

Win yourself a pair of Baush+Lomb Lacelle Jewel Soft Contact Lenses

Congratulations for going this far in my blog post, and as promised from my post tittle, there will be a giveaway for you guys to experience the Bausch+Lomb Lacelle Jewel. Since i understand that everybody is a little too busy to follow instruction, i've decided to keep the t&c's short. All you need to do is to share out my facebook page post and tell me why you would want to win the Bausch+Lomb Lacelle Jewel in your post to be in the running to win a pair of Bausch+Lomb Lacelle Jewel contact lens. I will be selecting a total of 3 winners, which also means that you'll stand a higher chance of winning, where i will contact you via PM facebook. So please keep a look out as the giveaway ends on the 30th of October 2017!

Gambateh if you're joining the giveaway! 

Bausch+Lomb Website | Official Facebook Page | Lacelle

Dreamworks X 7Eleven Malaysia | KouKou Campaign

Dreamworks X 7Eleven Malaysia | KouKou Campaign

If you love getting rewards as you shop for your daily necessities, this post would be for you! 7-Eleven, being our general go-to convenient store is having a KouKou Campaign where you can shop, collect and redeem exclusive "KouKou" dolls! With its latest collaboration with DreamWorks, 7-Eleven Malaysia is proud to announce the arrival of DreamWorks Koukou. The campaign will run from the 29th of August, customers that spent a minimum purchase of RM5 in any 7-Eleven stores nationwide are entitled to redeem 1 sticker. And once a total of 22 stickers are collected, customers may redeem a mysterious "Koukou" for free! I don't know about you, but I'm excited to collect all 20 designs today. (Being Malaysian, cause Malaysian like free stuff)

Your cheat codes to redeem a KouKou faster

Wait, there is still more! A little tip on how to go around 7-Eleven Malaysia (consider it as a cheat method), customers who purchase items from the selected partner products will get an additional 1 bonus sticker! Isn't that awesome?! Since good things are meant to be shared, especially to those who are as excited as I am in collecting, here is the list of "cheat codes" for you guys. The list of partners in which you would be entitled to get an instant extra sticker to make your life easier.

Here's my first KouKou Doll. Meet Tigress!

From a first impression, I really think these "KouKou" dolls are super cute. And it's even cuter when you grew up with the KouKou characters. If you're not looking at it as a doll, it can also be used as a pencil holder too! Haha. I personally like to put it on my office desk as it somehow relieves my stress since it's so cute! I got mine Tigress to remind me of my cat (pandora) at work. I also noticed that the high in demand by KouKou collectors is Toothless. hehe. So consider yourself lucky if you get Toothless as your KouKou from 7-Eleven Malaysia.

Occasionally my pen holder. 

Just to assure you that it's from Dreamworks

So what are you waiting for? I got mine and I am loving its company. For more details and information regarding the campaign, head over to 7-Eleven's Facebook page www.facebook.com/7ElevenMalaysia to read more about this cute 'KouKou' campaign. Well, that's all for now. I'll be busy shopping at 7-Eleven to collect stickers to redeem more KouKou's. Hehe. xx

KouKou Contest

If you already got yourself a KouKou, for an even bigger win, why not join the "What is your KouKou doing?"contest. I mean, since you already have one. Might as well double up your prize! Hehe. Don't say I bojio, cause I already jio you to join. Hehe. Deets below, or you can just check 7-Eleven Malaysia's social media sites for more details. Don't forget to hashtag #DreamWorksKouKou #7ElevenMY #WYDKoukou and tag @7ElevenMalaysia to stand a chance to win prizes from 7-Eleven.

You are up for some goodies when you participate in the “DreamWorks KouKou: What is Your KouKou Doing?” contest! Whip out your phone today and snap a creative Boomerang video to show what your KouKou is doing. Then, upload it to your Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #DreamWorksKouKou #7ElevenMY #WYDKouKou and tag us at @7ElevenMalaysia. :) P.S: Don’t forget that your post has to be made public! Contest Period: 5th Sep – 23rd Oct 2017 Terms and Condition: (bit.ly/WYDKouKou-TC)

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[COMPETITION] AirAsia's Runway Ready Designer Search 2017

AirAsia's Runway Ready Designer Seach 2017

I believe that Asia has so much to offer in the fashion industry and im happy to announce that AirAsia is having their AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search 2017! Aspiring fashion designers across the Asean region are set to receive the opportunity of a lifetime with the launch of AirAsia’s Runway Ready Designer Search 2017, which has expanded to cover all ten Asean countries this year.

The chosen design for last years AirAsia's Runway Ready Designer Search 2016 winner

The competition will see audition tours across the capitals of each country throughout April to June in search for the top two aspiring fashion designers to represent their country at the Grand Finale which will take place in Kuala Lumpur this August. The winner of this regional designer search will walk away with prizes worth at least RM350,000 including a confirmed slot in KL Fashion Week Ready To Wear 2018, RM25,000 sponsored by FashionValet to produce a capsule collection which will be sold on FashionValet.com, 150,000 AirAsia BIG Points as well as AirAsia flights and more.

Panel of Judges

(From left to right): Alia Bastamam, Malaysia Renowned Fashion Designer; Aireen Omar, CEO of AirAsia Berhad; Andrew Tan, KL Fashion Week Ready To Wear; Yang Mei Ling, Editor of FEMALE Magazine Malaysia; Vivy Yusof, Co-Founder of FashionValet at the official launch of AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search 2017

Renowned fashion designers from each country such as Q Design and Play from Thailand, Anthony Ramirez from the Philippines and Mel Ahyar from Indonesia will be part of the panel of judges for the auditions at each respective cities; while Founder of KL Fashion Week Ready To Wear, Andrew Tan and Co-Founder of FashionValet, Vivy Yusof will be permanent judges across all auditions throughout Asean. Malaysia’s very own Alia Bastamam, renowned fashion designer as well as Yang Mei Ling, Editor of FEMALE Malaysia magazine will also be part of the judging panel for the Malaysian auditions. 

A few words by AirAsia and Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week RTW

Aireen Omar, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Berhad

Aireen Omar, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Berhad said, “Asean is a region filled with rich culture, which has inspired many fashion designers across the globe. But most importantly, Asean also has a strong talent pool which we hope to help bring to the forefront of the fashion industry through this regional designer search. We are very proud to announce that we have expanded the AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search to all ten Asean countries, and we can’t wait to see what this year’s competition will bring.”

Andrew Tan, Founder of Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week Ready To Wear said, “We are delighted to once again partner with AirAsia for AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search 2017. The energy and creations witnessed last year was fantastic which is why we are even more eager to see what is in store for this year with the expansion of five additional countries in Asean. AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search is without a doubt one of the most prestigious designer search event in the Asean region. With enormous media and industry exposure provided to all the finalists, it has shortened the gap between dreams and reality for those who aim to have their own brand one day. We can’t wait to see all the finalists feature their collections down the runway this August at the KLFW RTW 2017.”

Requirements 

The chosen design for last years AirAsia's Runway Ready Designer Search 2016 winner

This designer search is open to any individual of any nationality, 30 years of age or below and residing in any of the ten Asean countries. Three (3) women’s ready-to-wear sketches inspired by Asean destinations are to be submitted with the complete registration form available at klfashionweek.com. Participants can also get more information by emailing aarrds2017@klfashionweek.com.

And the search begins!

AirAsia is also KL Fashion Week Ready To Wear 2017’s Preferred Travel Partner and will be flying in fashion designers throughout the AirAsia Group’s extensive route network including from India, China, Australia, Japan and South Korea to be featured on the KL Fashion Week Ready To Wear runway from 16 - 20 August 2017.

AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search 2017 Audition Schedule

Audition Schedule

Dont forget to keep up with AirAsia’s YouTube Channel (youtube.com/user/AirAsia) for webisodes featuring the journey of all participants or follow the hashtag #AirAsiaRunway on other social media channels such as Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsia) and Twitter (twitter.com/AirAsia). So if you think you got what it takes to be the next AirAsia Runway Ready Designer, be sure to get your designs ready for yet another exciting year as AirAsia searches for the next AirAsia Runway Ready Desingner throughout Asean contries. xx 

[CONTEST] Jom #SayaSihat, with #YeosMalaysia!

Yeo Hiap Seng (Malaysia) Berhad a.k.a Yeo's, a company that has taken initiative steps to win the heart and trust of Malaysians is now having a health-related campaign to emphasize the importance of taking care of your health in terms of the food we consume and not to forget exercising. The reason of this campaign is to spread awareness of the increasing statistics of obesity in Malaysia (OH NO!). So with that being the main reason for the campaign, Yeo's launches the #SayaSihat (#ImHealthy) campaign with #YeosMalaysia!

Ong Chay Seng, Malaysia Group Vice President shared that Yeos has been a drink that has been well known for its high-quality ingredients, with less sugar and a drink that does not contain preservatives. Personally speaking, a good example to me would be the Yeo's Jasmine Green Tea as Green tea is good to burn fat and also high in antioxidants. Where else, Yeo's Soya, on the other hand, is good to maintain energy levels in the body since its high in protein.  Growing up with Yeo's when I was in highschool has really created impact to my daily lifestyle and I'm glad that they decided to start a health campaign which is something I prioritize a lot in my daily lifestyle.

#SayaSihat Campaign

The #SayaSihat campaign starts from the 13th of February and will end on the 23rd of April  and is open to all Malaysians. Below would be instructions on how to join the contest:

1. Take a photo of yourself exercising. (Extra points if Yeo's product is included in the picture)
2. Upload your photo to your Instagram account and hashtag #SayaSihat, and #YeosMalaysia.
3. Set your Instagram account to public.
4. Tag to of your friends to complete your participation.

And thats it! I love how Yeo's is encouraging the society to exercise, which i myself take it as a reminder to carry myself to the gym. Hehe. Im actually looking forward to join the contest myself, so if you are looking for inspirations, follow my Instagram (@alizasara) and i shall let my pictures do all the talking.

Concept and Idea of #SayaSihat

Examples spotted on Instagram #SayaSihat

In case some of you are wondering how the concept of the campaign works, Yeo's is emphasizing that their products are high quality that contains natural fresh ingredients and its super convenient to consume while youre doing your exercising. YAS! The #SayaSihat hashtag is to spread the awareness an encourage fellow Malaysians (especially the youth and city folks) to exercise. But of course, if youre aiming to win the contest, be sure to include your favourite Yeo's product into your photo to win amazing prizes!

Prizes up for grabs!

There will be 10 weekly prizes featuring a Sports Direct voucher worth RM100 and Yeo's product. I assume that most of you would be trying to grab the MAIN PRIZES, where the FIRST WINNER would be winning a Sports Direct voucher worth RM1000  + Yeo's products, SECOND WINNER would be winning a Sports Direct voucher worth RM800 + Yeo's products and the THIRD WINNER would be winning a Sports Direct voucher worth RM300 + Yeo's products.

Now that you know about the campaign, join now! Start encouraging yourself and others to a healthier lifestyle and possibly win yourself some new sports equipment. Teehee. For more information on the contest, head on over to Yeo's Official Website at www.yeos.com.my or you can alternatively contact Yeo's customer service at 1300-80-2828. xx

[CONTEST] “US Burger & Fries Fiesta” To Excite KL’s Fast Food Fans

U.S Fries and Burgers Fiesta

Just because i love potatoes, im here to announce that the U.S. Potato Board has kicked off its 1st “U.S. Fries & Burger Fiesta” – running from May 1 to 31, 2016. The campaign sees the convergence of 19 popular burger joints & cafés within the Klang Valley to serve up a unique repertoire / creation of U.S. fries with burgers never seen before. 

Melur & Thyme - Mushroom Swiss Beef Burger

Burgers are one of most relished ‘fast meals’ by many Malaysians today, and you have to agree with me that we love how burgers in varieties, from high-end burgers to street burgers, we love them all. And what goes really well with burgers? BINGO! The fries that usually comes with it. In terms of per capita consumption, Malaysia is the number one market for U.S. fries in the South-east Asia market and only number 2 to Japan in Asia.

Big Hub Burger - Nasi Lemak Burger

Since burger and fries are inseparable and complement one another for the ultimate gastronomic satisfaction, Malaysian consumers have the opportunity to savour the “best burgers served with the best fries” via the U.S. Fries & Burger Fiesta. Arguably an unprecedented campaign dedicated to burger or fries, the campaign is two-pronged in objectives. First, it’s to stimulate excitement amongst the trade to be as creative as they can with creating various burger presentations with U.S. fries’ combinations. 

My Burger Lab - Beautiful Mess (Chicken / Beef)

One of the highlights of this Fiesta is that it provides an opportunity for the public to acquaint themselves to the different U.S. fry varieties. Many of these outlets are offering new cuts of U.S. fries for the first time. The participating outlets of this fiesta are excited as it provides them an opportunity to showcase new U.S. fries and burger combinations to their customers. U.S. fries promise many advantages including better flavour, taste, texture and distinctly enhance burger servings. 

Burger Junkyard - Lamb Tzatziki Burger

The U.S. Potato Board hopes this Fiesta will provide an eye-opening opportunity to participating outlets to introduce to the public more than their usual burger and fries fanfare. The U.S Potato Board hopes the public who will visit and dine at participating restaurants to sample the different U.S. fries and burger combos.

INSTAGRAM CONTEST

There will also be an Instagram contest where 3 winners weekly with the best pictures of them enjoying the promotion US fries and burgers will win RM150 cash prizes weekly. All you have to do is send your picture of #USFries&BurgerFiesta. Eat and win your way, and don't tell me I didn't tell you about it.

Be prepared to enjoy U.S fries and burgers like never before! Listed below would be the participating outlets : 

Fun Fact:

U.S produces the best fries because of their ideal growing temperatures, rich soil and state of the art processing facilities and generations of expertise.  U.S. potatoes destined for processing must contain high “solids” and low sugar content, which are important characteristics for achieving a finished product with desirable appearance, taste and texture. U.S. potato growers offer processors high-quality potatoes from a plentiful year-round supply. The U.S. industry standards are demanding and must meet all Food and Drug Administration and USDA specifications, enabling U.S. processors to create top-quality and safe frozen potato products. 

And thats all for now! Dont forget to enjoy your burgers and maybe win some prizes by hashtagging your meals on Instagram. Be sure to let your friends know about this too! Its definitely an exciting way to enjoy burgers and fries at these amazing participating outlets. Let me know which burger joint is your favourite by leaving a comment below, would love to know your oppinions too. 

Sara xx

Mary Kay Dream Beautiful Contest // Grand Final Winner

Dream Beautiful Grand Finale Winners

Mary Kay celebrated the beauty of women " inside and out " at the third annual Asia Pacific Grand Finale of the Mary Kay Dream Beautiful™ Contest held on Feb. 23 at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong. Mary Kay Dream Beautiful™ recognizes the strong bond between Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and their customers, and centers on making dreams come true. Three aspiring models were chosen as the new “Face of Mary Kay Asia Pacific” and one Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant as the “Beauty Artist of Mary Kay Asia Pacific.”

Runway Stage

KK Chua, Mary Kay Asia Pacific President, said: “If you look at the journey they have traveled across from being who they were to what they are now, it is indeed a miracle. And that’s just so very heartwarming.”

Corvina Chong

Elaine Audrey

Yong Mei Ling

The winners will attend a Mary Kay global photo shoot in New York. The Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants of the winning contestants will also be recognized in Mary Kay Applause Magazines in the Asia Pacific Region and honored in their local markets. They will also be presented with speaking opportunities at Mary Kay Seminar in their respective countries.

Karolina Kurkova on the Runway

Karolina Kurkova, International Supermodel and Dream Beautiful^TM Contest Judge said: “It’s always wonderful to work with real women and to be there, part of this journey and see them grow and see them learn so much, and also see them become more comfortable with who they are and enjoying themselves.”

Media members who attended

More than 500 Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants, media and VIPs witnessed 22 pairs of Dream Beautiful™ finalists from across Asia Pacific in a runway show. The panel of judges included international supermodel Karolina Kurkova, Korean celebrity makeup artist Sunjin Kim, Mary Kay Global Makeup Artist Luis Casco, and global fashion and beauty photographer Jason Capobianco.

Group phot of the Malaysian Team

Zhang Ying from China, Crystal Fung from Hong Kong, and Corvina Chong from Malaysia were announced as the three Grand Final Winners for their outstanding makeup looks and performance on the runway based on the three qualities that each model best represented - Confidence, Passion, and Elegance. Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant, Vicky Lai from Hong Kong, was named “Beauty Artist of Mary Kay Asia Pacific” for her makeup skills and creativity.

Make up training, by Sunjin Kim

Model Training by Karolina Kurkova

Photoshoot with Jason Capobianco

More than 100,000 women from Australia & New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia & Singapore, Philippines, and Taiwan, from all walks of life teamed up with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant to participate in the Dream Beautiful™ Contest. Mary Kay Dream Beautiful™ was also supported by official fashion sponsor Nine West, who provided the wardrobe of contestants for the Grand Finale show. A proud moment indeed to know that a Malaysian Representative has won a placement in Dream Beautiful Contest held in HKG recently, or we can always go with the Malaysian saying, where Malaysia 'always' boleh! 

Sara xx

Dominos #DTopSecret is out!

The secret is out.

Psst! Have you guys heard? The secret is officially out! Domino's has finally revealed their #DTopSecret menu and is finally available nationwide! I dont know about you, but Domino's has always been a favourite of mine, because their variety of pizza is getting crazier and crazier (in a good way of course) hehe.

#DTopSecretMenu

In their #DTopSecret menu, they have 3 flavours out which you HAVE to try in order to know how good it is! They have it flavoured in Vegie Fiesta, Chicken Confidential and Classified Chicken, but if you ask me, the highlight was definitely the Chicken Confidential, which was a privilege to be able be among the few who got to try it out before its even launched. Thanks Dominos!

Chicken Confidential // from #DTopSecret menu

If you have been keeping up with my Instagram or Facebook, then you might have known that i managed to tried their #DTopSecret menu a few days ago. What did i think about it? It was mouth watering, and served in one of the best sauce's i've ever tasted. Theres chunks of cherry tomato's, pinapple, chicken sausage slices, chunks of chicken, and the base was was not your usual tomato sauce. Im not too sure what the secret sauce is, but im loving it!

Yup, fully loaded too.

And i really have to agree with Domino's that their Pizza's are always served Fully Loaded! So are you ready to taste the evolution of Domino's Pizza? Cause if you are, you better start ordering yours today!

Anybody wants a slice? 

What i love about their Chicken Confidential is that their combination of toppings compliments each other perfectly! I love the fact that it has a tangy, sweet, and sour combination. Each bites feels like a party in your mouth. Hehe. Personally i think the secret sauce taste like a combo of mayonnaise and cheese, but it may not be it. GAH!

Upgraded website

Did you know that Dominos has also upgraded their Official Website? It now has a fresher look with better deals to satisfy your cravings and savings. haha. Oh gosh, it rhymes! But i would like to emphasise more on their combo deals which im sure you'd be interested.

I present to you their pizza combo deals, where they have reduced the price, JUST FOR YOU. So yay to more savings, and yay to more pizza movie nights. hehe. Im fascinated with the fact that they have this Half & Half option to satisfy everyones tastebuds. No more arguing about what flavour to order, cause dominos has solved it for you.

GIVEAWAY TIME

So now, the exciting part of this blog post, I'll be giving away a pair of tickets to attend the private screening of Spectre happening on the 6th of November! Woohoo! But of course, there will be a few things that i would want you to do.

Will you be the lucky few?

All you need to do to win a pair of tickets to watch Spectre on the 6th of November 2015 would be to post your most creative secret agent post and hashtag #DTopSecret and tag my Instagram account @alizasara. And you could already be winning yourself to a private screening! What are you waiting for? Better snap your photo and you could be getting a chance to watch Spectre! YAS!

Challenge yourself to win a year supply of Domino's Pizza.

Submit as many entries as you like on your Instagram platform, and the most creative entry will win! But if you dont, you can always join the Domino's "Are you A Domiknow It-All" Challenge to possibly win yourself a year supply of pizza?! Try your luck and be one of the fastest contestant to answer all their questions right. You can join by clicking here.

Om nom nom. Pizza + movies sounds pretty good right now. 

Tata for now, cause im going to order my next batch of pizza from Dominos for dinner tonight. Hehe. Share with me your Domino's experience and if you managed to order yourself a pizza from #DTopSecret menu, then be sure to let me know what you think of it ;)

To place an order head on over to https://www.dominos.com.my

Adios! xx