Monday, February 13, 2017

My Bungee Jumping Experience || Sunway Lagoon

My Bungee Jumping Experience at Sunway Lagoon
Never in my life that i thought i would do this, but we did it guys! I actually went bungee jumping at Sunway Lagoon! So if you've always wanted to do bungee jumping but never really had the guts to do it, this post would be dedicated to you guys as a preparation before you decide to take that leap off the edge, 21 meters down. If youre planning to bungee jump, you've come to the right place as i'll be sharing to you on the procedures of bungee jumping from Sunway Lagoon's suspension bridge. So, scroll away to read on my bungee jump experience.

The bungee jump station
The normal pricing rates
Two days before we both decided to go for bungee jumping it was actually my partners 26th birthday and I somehow recalled that he told me that bungee jumping has always been on his bucket list. So just to spice up his birthday weekend I decided to take him out for bungee jumping on the fine Sunday at Sunway Lagoon. As we were both walking through Sunway Lagoon I was talking to a friendly Sunway Lagoon staff where she told me that the bungee jumping activity is actually managed by an external vendor because they believe that the extreme activities should be left to the professionals, who are well-trained and are also known as the bungee masters. That kind of give me a sense of relief to know that jumping off the edge are managed and guided by the professionals. Yay! 

"To be honest the thought of bungee jumping wasn't as scary as when you're standing on the edge."


Yep, its on the suspension bridge 
Getting all geared up for our jump
Some safety procedures
I know to some people, bungee jumping has a concern on safety and security so just to share to you on the procedures, upon preparing myself to my bungee jump I had bungee masters tying towels and a rope around my calf really tight that it did gave me that safe feeling. And once youre all ready for your jump with all your equipements ready and worn, the bungee masters then will guide you to the edge as you prepare yourself for your jump. I was also told that they will give 3 chances for you to decide on your jump, and if you still havent decided to jump, they will withdraw your opportunity for safety reasons. My partner was also hesitating to bring a GoPro during our jump, but im glad that the bungee master insisted that we bring the GoPro to avoid regrets. And guess what, no regrets!


A boatman to bring you back to safe sweet land
And look, we got ourselves certificates too!
And OMG, I can't believe that I really took that leap off the edge. I think the real trill would be when you're standing on the edge and you have the bungee master giving you a countdown starting from 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, BUNGEE! Thats when my heart literally sank so deep into the lake, hoping that when i reach the end of this rope, i'd be still breathing. LOL. Just in case some of you are wondering, I was expecting the spring pull to be painful but surprisingly it didnt feel painful at all as i guess they bungee jump vendors really knew what they were doing. Would i do it again? YES!

G-Force X anyone?
Its easier cause youre nicely seated in a comfy seat

After our ride, still smiling with Keisya. GURL WE DID IT!
And that how high we we thrown into the sky
While I was there, i also managed to ride the G-Force X Duo. I know its crazy enough that i went to bungee jump to also ride the G-Force X Duo all in a day, but i would descirbe the G-Force X Duo as a milder version of the Bungee Jump. Unlike bungee jumping, you will be seated in a bucket seat and there will also be a safety belt that you have to wear, and once youre all tucked in the seat, just sit back, relax and wait for your time to be shot into the air. So if youre not too daring to bungee jump, ride the G-Force X Duo to just get a feel of what bungee jumping would feel like.

2 is Better Than 1 Campaign | 10th to 28th February 2017

The On-going promotion
Being it the month of February, Sunway Lagoon is bringing an adrenaline rush to all visitors from the 10th to the 28th of February 2017 in their exciting 2 is Better Than 1 campaign. The 2 is Better Than 1 campaign is priced at RM240 for 2 people which includes an RM40 food and beverage voucher and digital 6"X6" mini square soft cover photobook voucher worth RM79. Personally i would say that this deal is worth it as it comes with a meal of your choice worth RM40, so you wont have to worry about being hungry while youre in the park and on top of that you'll also be able to keep your memories in a photobook too! With the package, duos are also entitled to a special price for the extreme games below:
  1. Bungee Duo (in tandem): RM130 for Malaysians (NP:RM160) or RM230 for non-Malaysians (NP:276)
  2. G-FOrce X Duo: RM50 for Malaysians (NP:RM64) or RM100 for non-Malaysians (NP:RM128)
  3. Combo Bungy + G-Force X Duo: RM170 for Malaysians (NP:202) or RM280 for non-Malaysians (NP:320)
The tickets when purchased where we can claim it at the counter.
The complimentary RM40 food and beverage voucher
This package includes free body art tattoo for 2 pax (for every full set of couple hands at Waxhand), a buy 1 free 1 KitKat cup, an offer of RM2 off at 1901 for regular NY Chicken + Orange juice + Mash Potato set at RM11.50, apart from the Mr. Crispy Popiah deals of either 2 strawberry smoothies and 1 mixed popiah at RM21.90 (NP: RM24.50) or 2 smoothies and 5 pieces of spring rolls at RM19.90 (NP:RM23).

And its always a fun time each time we visit Sunway Lagoon
So if youre looking for something exciting this valentines day, why not head to Sunway Lagoon and bring your other half for some extreme activities. Trust me, if you both have trust issues, this would definitely build your trust bond to be stronger (as if you dont have a choice once youre standing on the edge) LOL. haha. We honestly really enjoyed our extreme adventure only at Sunway Lagoon, and if youre looking forward to make memories like ours, be sure to go while the promotion is still on-going as deals like these dont come by everyday. Check out Sunway Lagoon's facebook page for more updates. xx

Friday, February 10, 2017

[REVIEW] Photo shoot at Kaio Studio, Shah Alam

Reviewing Kaio Studio
Hello there! If you've been a follower on my Instagram, you would notice that I had a recent photoshoot with Kaio Studio. (So, psst, if you haven't followed me yet, follow me already! @alizasara) I am more than thankful to Kaio Studio for giving me an opportunity to get a feel of their NEW studio which just recently opened in Shah Alam, Selangor. So if you're looking for the best studio to work, or looking for a place to get your graduation photos or wedding photos done in Shah Alam, read more on Kaio Studio here, and scroll away!

The studio space, all white
So I think from the title itself, its pretty clear what services Kaio Studio provides right? Kaio Studio is a photoshoot studio that features both white and black backgrounds making it the most ideal photoshoot studio in Shah Alam. Apart from the cleanliness and the team of photographers they have to offer, I have to say that Kaio Studio is by far the most comfortable studio I've worked with. Walking into Kaio Studio is like walking into your own home, with friendly staffs to greet you as you enter the studio. Psst, this studio is also air-conditioned.

Capturing only the best angles 
You must be wondering why I say that Kaio Studio is the most ideal photoshoot studio in Shah Alam, so let me tell you why. The reason why i really have a high preference towards Kaio Studio is of course the people Kaio works with. They are very educated and well knowledgable to capture only the good angles when it comes to photography. Not to forget that they're very helpful with tips on how to pose when you feel awkward in front of the camera. HAHA. And i also like the idea that they have a proper space to change your outfit (if needed), so you wont have to worry about thinking of how to change to your next outfit while you're in the studio. There is also a toilet in the corner of the studio for your convenience, so you basically wont have to worry about a thing.

How it all started

Meet the man behind everything, Anwar Abdullah a.k.a Kaio.
A little background check on Kaio Studio, despite being a new studio in Shah Alam, Kaio Studio actually started since 2012 by Anwar Abdullah a.k.a Kaio. Kaio started his career by being a wedding videographer, and slowly he ventured to different genre's to cater to weddings, events, advertising, campaign videos and TV programs which I have to salute to him for having this passion to create such masterpieces. The video above would be his first 'time freeze' video which literally went viral across Malaysia and if you watch it for yourself, I think you can see that Kaio is indeed a creative person to work with, especially when it comes to compiling your memories to be extra ordinary.

The Experience

A super convenient vanity table
Now to share some of my experience at Kaio Studio which happened earlier this month. I am utterly honored to be invited for a casual shooting session, and in no doubt really excited to be shot by the famous Kaio with a few other bloggers as well. As i walked into the studio, i was greeted with a friendly welcome by the staff and Kaio himself which really made me feel comfortable to be there. In the studio, i found a vanity mirror to work my make up with, which was really convenient for me to get my final touches of make up to my face. So thats a bonus point for Kaio Studio! Not to forget that he was also very considerate to provide an iron and a place to hang our clothes so that it doest get crumpled by putting it everywhere, which left me with less worries. Thank you Kaio!

Changing room // toilet
Honestly, not being a model myself, i was extremely worried about the shoot. It was literally like a moment of anxious anxiety filled with worries of what if my pose makes me look undecent, what if my double chin appears, what if I blink too much during the shoot and all the other 'what ifs' you can think of. And trust me, I was COLD because I was so nervous to be in front of the camera. But since I was there, I took a deep breath and walked myself to the set and prepared my first few poses. Turns out, it went better than expected. With Kaio being behind the camera, he gave me some guides and tips on how to strike a pose. Even in moments I felt awkward, he still took photos of me, AND at that very moment, i was already so worried about my photos coming out to look like im not ready.

My warm-up shoot
Some stunning candid shots by Kaio
Some close up shots
Lets add a little vogue into the shoot ;)
And tadaa, as you can see in the photos above, that would be the results of the shoot. Its crazy how fast he managed to produce these photos to me. In less than 24 hours, the photos were already out and ready to be printed if I requested to be. *EEEEEKKK* as I scream in excitement because I was shocked to see that these photos were really good (despite my awkward self during the shoot). Kaio really knows how to capture moment that makes you look good, and not to forget that he captures your good angles without the need of you telling him to. AHH. So tell me, what do you think of the photos?

Kaio Studio's Achievements

Some of his masterpieces
With those photos of me taken by Kaio, I think its no mystery why Kaio Studio has been awarded with so many awards since they started. To list a few, he was the winner for Most Glam Fashion Videographer in 2015 by Glam magazine, and if youre interested to read on it, you can hover your mouse, and click "HERE". Kaio has also done a photoshoot in Paris with Anuar Zain for a front cover shoot for a Fashion & Travel magazine. How insane is that? At times like these, you would wish you were Kaio. Haha. He has also been to Cairo, egypt for a fashion shoot by Ezuwan Ismail, and many more other fashion brands such as Lynda Rahim, Wandpa, Melinda Looi and Zawara. Indeed the few top brands in Malaysia in the fashion industry. If you would like to see his fashion shoots by Kaio Studio, head on over to Kaio Studio's website or alternatively, you can click "HERE".

Services provided by Kaio Studio

The master working in action
So if you're eager to give Kaio Studio the most important task to your event, I wouldn't worry, cause Kaio would most definitely not disappoint. In case youre wondering, Kaio Studio provides services that are listed below:
  • Wedding Photography and Videography
  • Corporate Photography and Videography
  • Commercial Videography
  • Campaign Video and Photography 
  • Music Video production
Alternatively, if you want to see other services that Kaio Studio provides, you can also visit his direct link to his website by clicking "HERE". For your convenience, if you're looking for a studio or to do some photoshoot services, I've listed the address to direct you to Kaio Studio in Shah Alam. Alternatively, you can also waze your way there by typing out " Kaio Studio". Just a heads up, once you've reached your destination, dont bother searching for his studio on the ground floor cause its actually on the first floor so you may need to take the stairs and go up 1 floor. Hehe.

Kaio Studio Address

Kaio Studio And Production SDN. BHD,
1-06, Mitea Residence Office, 
No.5 Persiaran Sukan, Seksyen 13, 
40100 Shah Alam, Selangor.

And I guess that's about it! Thank you so much for reading my review! If you have any other question you'd like to ask, do not hesitate to drop me an email or by leaving the comment below. Teehee. Also, be sure to visit Kaio Studio's facebook page to keep yourself updated with the latest trends, offers and more. Thank you once again for dropping by, till my next post aite? xx

Thursday, February 9, 2017

One Championship X Bad Lab

Bad Lab X One Championship
The ONE Championship word has been spreading among MMA fans from all over Malaysia when the ONE Championship announced that they will be holding two events in Malaysia's capital city this year. The first event of 2017 will be held at Stadium Negara on the 10th Feb, headlined as Throne of Tigers and Bad Lab, the personal care range for man, is proud to be the official personal care brand sponsor of ONE Championship for Throne of Tigers for the 2nd year in a row. To celebrate the occasion, BAD LAB launches the "Fight Ready" hair styling event in conjunction with the ONE Championship athletes at Watsons Store earlier today.

Some of their current ranges
How can you not love their manly packagings?
The 'Fight Ready' event gives the fans a unique opportunity to show their support for their local fighters and have some fun experiencing BAD LAB's new products alongside top-ranked ONE Championship superstars, which was ultimately a once in a life-time opportunity to meet Malaysian female fighter Ann Osman, and the up-and-coming brother duo Keanu and Gianni Subba.

The new launch, Supersonik water-based pomade
And the Dynamo, Water-based hair cream
To celebrate the unique attributes of the products and the exciting associating with the fighters, BAD LAB is proud to extend its popular hair range with the release of two new products, featuring the a water-based Pomade and a water-based Hair  Cream. With the all-new hair styling products being out in the market, it will definitely provide convenience for active lifestyle men to suit the BAD LAB branding which embraces edgy, adventurous, brave, fun, inspirational and cool attitudes.

The Water-based pomade, Supersonik is LAV
Following the BAD LAB mandate, these two new releases feature animals chosen to make the same bold statement to its fans and users that the rest of the BAD LAB range does. The Eagle, king of the sky, embodies the Pomade's slick and cool attitude that runs deep in BAD LAB's DNA while the Panther, the ultimate predator, was chosen to reflect the smooth nature of what a use of the Dynamo Hair Cream would feel. So have you got your mind set on which release is your favourite? Teehee.

Photo opt with the fighters and VIP up close
Ann Osman getting her game on with a fan during the event
With the upcoming ONE Championship coming up, they will be showcasing TWO major fighters in the lightweight division, namely "E.T" Ting from Malaysia and Kamal "Prince of Persia" Shalorus from Iran in its main bout. Another headlined fight features the return of Ann Osman as she looks to defend home court against a tough opponent in the Cambodian prospect, Vy Srey Khouch. With these exciting names bringing excitement to MMA fans, Throne of Tigers is scheduled to be held at Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur on February 10th 2017. For more updates on Throne of Tigers, head on over to their Official Website for more deets on the event. xx

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor ft. New Shades

Launching the extension of 4 new shades
Hello there readers, i was recently invited by Revlon to attend a high tea session with some influences and its truly an honour to be invited, so thank you Revlon for having me. During the high tea session, Revlon celebrates the Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor with an extension of 4 new shades to celebrate the new years. And being a fan of Revlon, im stoked that they launched more shades for the Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor which the collection features a velvety matte high definition color with a lightweight, moisturizing feel.

I always love it when they add a personal touch to it
Presenting the Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor
Being a fan of matte lip liquids, i noticed that my lips tends to dry up when i wear them too often, but thanks to the Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor, i wont have to put up with cakey drying matte lips any longer. Revlon's Ultra HD Matte Lipcolour has a special formula that really delivers a beautiful matte finish leaving my lips with a lightweight moisturizing feel. So ding ding ding - BONUS POINTS to Revlon.

Some products to play around with during the event 

If this is your first time hearing about the Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor, this particular lipcolor is formulated with Revlon's 100% wax-free gel technology providing vivid color in every velvety smooth swipe. The formulation also features high-definition gel formula, while providing full coverage in one coat thanks to its plush velvety applicator. Psst, did you know that theres an irresistible fragrance of whipped vanilla and creamy mango each time you swipe it onto your lips? LOVE!

Swatches of the 10 sultry shades available
Its now available in 10 sultry shades, featuring 4 new shades namely Intensity, Kisses, Spark, and Romance to give you flirtatious colors to your lips. And as of now, im dying to get myself the Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor in Kisses (which apparently caught the most hype during our little high tea session). It currently retails at RM37.90 and its now available in all leading pharmacies and drug stores.

From left: Featuring the Colorstay Eye Pen in Triple Edge, Classic and Ball Point
From top: Colorstay Eye Pen in Triple Edge, Classic and Ball Point

So now, tell me, which one's your favourite shade? I know this is more of an introduction post, but if you want me to do a more in-depth review, do just leave me a comment below and i would love to answer all your questions. In the mean time, do check out Revlon's facebook page to keep yourself updated with the latest promotions and offers! Till then, thanks for reading xx

Sunday, February 5, 2017

The Bonsai Master || Masashi Hirao [Show impression]

The Bonsai Master, Masashi Hirao
I know I posted about the Bonsai Project earlier in January, but if you haven't read that post yet, here's a little introduction on Bonsai. The word 'Bon-sai' is a Japanese term which, literally means "planted in a container" when translated. Since I was a little curious about where the art of Bonsai came from, I managed to do a little research on the beauty of it. Apparently, it all started when the Japanese decided to develop the art of Bonsai along the influence of Zen Buddhism which has been around for over a thousand years. The goal of growing a Bonsai is usually to create a miniaturized but realistic representation of nature in the form of a tree, and personally speaking, it really takes a lot of passion and patience to create such art.




Every touch matters
Master Masashi Hirao on full concentration
So, I finally managed to make time to watch the show, and to my surprise, I never knew there were so much to take into consideration when designing the perfect Bonsai Masterpiece! I have to say that Master Masashi Hirao is one of the greatest Bonsai artists I know as every bonsai artwork made by him is unique in his own way. I notice that the way he visualizes his masterpiece by touching and understanding the plant in the most respected manner. No wonder when you browse through his Youtube Channel, you'll find bonsai artist from all around the world commenting on his artwork while seeking for advice to be as good as Master Masashi Hirao.

Am I the only one who finds this calming? 
Being a Malaysian myself, I do wish Malaysia would have people who are as passionate as Master Masashi Hirao when it comes to nature. I believe that Malaysia has so much land that is untouched, and it would be great if someone could combine nature and art to represent the love we have for our one and only planet. Since I was watching the show with my family, because nothing beats family time, even my sister was inspired by Master Masashi Hirao's Bonsai artwork. It's crazy to see him make everything look so easy when it takes a lot of patience and passion for completing each bonsai project.

Wouldnt you say that this is a masterpiece on its own?
So much zen feels in one photo
I honestly feel that if the Bonsai's had feelings, they would indeed love Master Masashi Hirao for always grooming them to look at their best. From the coordination and the placement, everything has so much meaning to it. What I love most about his Bonsai artworks would be that they are never the same. Each of the bonsai naturally has their own character and beauty, making it look prestigious. I always loved how each Bonsai had their own character, but I honestly never knew it takes a good groomer to maintain its beauty. That's what Master Masashi Hirao taught me through the show.


I partially regret not getting the opportunity to at least see him in person when he came down to Malaysia 2 months ago (Video above was when he was in Penang in December 2016). It would be a dream to see him create such beauty and in hopes to at least catch some of his skills after watching him do his magic. But if you did not manage to catch his first episode, fret not as they will be airing the TV program of Mashi Hirao called Bonsai & Dunia on RTM1 on the 11th, 18th, 24th (time may differ on this date) and 25th February from 2 pm to 3 pm.  I honestly hope he'll upload these episodes on his Youtube Channel so that I can re-watch him creating beautiful masterpieces. xx