A Magical Christmas, The Nutcracker’s Tale at Saffron Brasserie, AnCasa Hotel&Spa Kuala Lumpur

by Cleffairy // December 21, 2015 // No Comments

Feeling cracked up for the upcoming Christmas? Now, don’t be. For the festive season this year, AnCasa presents a a thematic Christmas Celebration, ‘A Magical Christmas, The Nutcracker’s Tale’. Decorated with over 100 Nutcrackers fugurine all over, Saffron Brasserie will catch you unguarded with arresting Christmas goodies.

Saffron Brasserie is offering Christmas Day Buffet for Hi Tea this coming Christmas 2015. Aimed to pleased, they are offering one of the most authentic Christmas spread in Kuala Lumpur. Here’s sharing with you some of the highlights in the buffet.

Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Sauce and Chestnut Stuffings.

Lamb Struddels

Viennese Beef Goulash

Fish Snitzels

Potato Rosti

Assorted seafood delights

Brussel Sprouts in Cream Sauce

Boxing Chicken

Mini Pizza

The Salad Bar

Cold cuts

Canapes

Soup and artisan breads

Fruit counter

And what’s Christmas without the sweet treats? There’s plenty of dessert for your indulgence.

Gingerbread House

Christmas Fruitcake

Yule Log

Chocolate Cake

Linzer Tortes

Assorted Christmas cookies

Apart from the sumptuous and comforting Christmas spread, be awed by the impressive 15ft Gingerbread House built at the hotel’s lobby where you can find all sorts of Christmas goodies on sale for you to bring home.

The Saffron Brasserie is indeed the place for you to indulge this Christmas with your loved ones, so if you haven’t plan anything for Christmas yet, you might want to consider having a little Nutcracker gastronomic adventure in Saffron Brasserie, AnCasa Hotel&Spa Kuala Lumpur.

The buffet Hi Tea is served 25th December 2015 from 12noon until 4pm. Priced at only RM48 per adult and RM28nett for children aged 4-12 years old. There is also a promotion going on. For every 9 adults diners, 1 get to dine for free (9+1).

For more inquiries and reservation please call:

03-2026 6060 ext 7703

Website: www.ancasahotels.com

Sungei Wang Plaza Gives Back For Christmas 2015

by Cleffairy // December 21, 2015 // 1 Comment

Christmas is in the air in Sungei Wang Plaza and they are going all out to bring joy and giving back.

Last weekend, they organized a Single Mom Charity Bazaar to give back to the community. The bazaar is part of Sungei Wang Plaza’s CSR program with Rotary Club of Pudu that aimed to help single mothers and appreciate their selflessness and effort in raising yheir family as well as to create awareness for single parenthood.

The Single Mum Charity Bazaar was held for two consecutive day starting from 19-20th December 2015 selling ladies products ranging from accessories, food and beverages and part of the profit will be donated to Single Mothers Association.

It was really all hyped up in Sungei Wang last weekend as not only the bazaar takes place but tourists and shoppers were surprised by the Christmas Flash Mob that took place in several locations within Sungei Wang Plaza. The routine began with 25 professional and student dancers appearing among the crowd and starting to dance.

More than just once flash mob were scheduled for the day, another flash mob took place directly right at the lobby of PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur. The flash mob drew a lot of attention from the guests and the members of the public.

Bloggers and members of the media were then taken to PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur’s Grand Ballroom for a Christmas Appreciation Party after a short introduction tour around the hotel.

Homeless Style by Qif Alvarez, A Style That Never Goes Out Fashion

by Cleffairy // December 21, 2015 // 1 Comment

Normal is boring, but striving to be outstanding does not have to be a chore, at least not when you you know how to pick your wardrobe. When it comes to dressing up, I prefer elegantly classy and demure look over revealing clothing, but if you are looking for something tastefully sexy and different, you might want to consider Homeless Style collection by Qif Alvarez.

Simple daily street clothing made to look outstanding by skillfully shredding the fabrics in creative patterns, the collections is bold and out of ordinary. Definitely something you would want to wear to parties this festive season. It’s casually striking and almost a promise that head will turn towards you.

Qif Alvarez with his masterpiece. Yes. The Homeless style maestro himself, donning his creation.

Sporty and comfy goodie homeless shirt with hoodie.

Strikingly outstanding, this orange outfit will definitely be eye catchy.

Homeless style in breezy green. Great for outdoor chillaxing.

Gorgeous, isn’t it? Goes well with accessories too, I must say.

Good things comes in pair. Couples would definitely appreciate this.

I sure wouldn’t mind taking a stroll in the park donning this.

And for the ladies who are looking for something less revealing and yet still outstanding can consider this outfit. Definitely one of my favourite among the bunch.

Interested to get your hands on this collection? Just refer to the info below:

Qif Alvarez on instagram: @Qif.Alvarez_design
Email: [email protected]
FB page QAD
Whatapps: 01123588940

Picture credit to photographer MatKi Pendang.

Going Au Naturel with Cetaphil

by Cleffairy // December 21, 2015 // No Comments

If there is something that I discovered about myself this year is that I enjoy outdoor activities and getting close to nature immensely. Who would have guessed that? If you told me two years ago that I’d be going into caves for rock climbing or venture deep into the jungle to jungle trek or even go for some water rafting, I’d probably gape at you as if you have lost your mind, but that is what I’ve been up to throughout 2015, doing challenging stuff and challenging myself to go beyond my limits.

It is now December 2015 as of writing. New year will arrive pretty soon. I’m not planning to stop what I’ve been doing anytime soon but there are times I feel the need to look my best, even at the most secluded places; eg some hidden waterfall or in the jungle.

Would you believe me if I told you that apart from clothing and survival kits, my must have item in my traveling backpack are cosmetic and skincare items? Well, believe me because we are almost inseperable.

Remember my blog post about Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser that I posted last month? Well, ever since I discovered that Cetaphil products works magic on my dry and sensitive skin, I decided to hit the nearest pharmacy and check out what else they are offering.

Spotted this Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream selling at a promo price in Watson, I decided to make a grab at it and make full use of it to keep my skin moisturized, even during at the most extreme environment.

Similar to the cleanser version of the product, Cetaphil Moisturizing cream is fragrance free and provides moisturization for chronic dry and sensitive skin. It contains a superior system of extra strength emollients and humectants, which clinically proven to bind water to the skin and prevent moisture loss. All of these are great, as I have not only dry and sensitive skin but is also suffering from ekzema. Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream works wonder on me, and the best part? I can apply it all over my body.

Keeping my skin moisturized is no longer a problem, even when I decided to venture deep inside then jungle or something. (Note: Since it is fragrance free, it is safe for hikers to use too as it does not attract leeches or mosquitous to latch on you)

My post does not do the product justice, honestly. Why don’t you give it a try yourself? To find out more about Cetaphil range of products, lookup the information below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cetaphilmalaysia
Instagram: cetaphilmy
Twitter: @cetaphiMY

Celebrate Love with Poh Kong Year End Festive Collection and Clothes Buffet

by Cleffairy // December 19, 2015 // No Comments

Have you ever been to a jewelry showcasing? I have. Quite recently in fact. Back in November I was honoured by Poh Kong and was given the privilege to be the selected few who were given a chance to witness the unveiling of their latest collection.

The showcasing of their latest collection brought tears to my eyes because the showcasing was themed heavily around Oriental wedding where they featured a pair of Chinese bride and groom wearing Poh Kong Happy Love Collection.

There was a storyline during the showcasing. The couple were wearing jewelries that are wedding ‘gifts’ from their new family by marriage and all the jewelry pieces each have symbolic meaning; wishing them eternal marital bliss and all the good things for their marriage.

The ‘bride’, radiant with her Poh Kong Happy Love Collection

Models wearing Poh Kong Happy Love Collection.

We were also shown the TVC for that collection.

Seeing that TVC was the last straw. It made me tearful, and wishful. Why, you ask me? Well, let me tell you a story. A real life story. MY story. A story that I never divulged to anyone all these while throughout my marriage years because I thought nobody would believe me and it sound rather silly.

My husband and I were college sweetheart. He was my college senior and we fell in love with each other pretty hard. I was 17 and he was 19 when we first met. Being young, no matter how civil our respective parents tries to be in front of us when we told them we are in love and would love to spend the rest of our lives together, they disapprove our relationship and deep down, we know that they don’t take us seriously and both sides of the family were hoping that we would soon break up and goes separate ways.

Young blooded and desperately in love, we did something that neither side of the family thought we dared to do. We eloped. Yes. My husband and I got married without the presence of both sides of our family members. Our marriage was very intimate and in the privacy of the religious registrar office in our neighboring country with only a few friends as witness who were sworn to secrecy about our marriage. There was no reception or feast to celebrate our love. There were no flowers, no wedding dresses or tuxedo. There was nothing and yet it meant so much to us.

To me, nothing else matters, after all our marriage is still legal in the eyes of religion and laws. We did re-register our marriage in Malaysia despite of the long winded process. Nobody in the family actually knew that we were married. And when I got pregnant, nobody in the family knew too. I was pretty wary and decided not to tell. In fact, nobody in the family knew about my son’s existence until he was 8 years old when my husband and I were finally tired of hiding and decided to let things out in the open. My husband and I were determined to spend the rest of our lives together and despite of our respective parents belief that we wouldn’t last, we made it pass a decade against all odds.

Marriage is never easy. What more there’s a child in the picture. Even more so when you eloped and nobody knew about it and only have each other and everything was all about trial and error and figuring things out together.

Our marriage was is easy but we love each other enough to make things work and I have no regrets. If I could turn back time, I would still make the same decision to elope and would still want the family life that I have now. If anyone ever told me that this was all a mistake, then I would tell them that this is my most favourite mistake of all.

But then again, deep down, I’m still a woman and there is a girl in me that wanted to properly celebrate my wedding. I never brought this up to my husband as we are already married for so many years and he has given me such happiness that I could ask no more, but sometimes whenever I attended people’s wedding or fashion or jewelry showcasing, I would get wishful.

I want to celebrate one of our future anniversary and wear a specially tailored wedding dress along with bling bling jewelries and look beautiful in it. I want to celebrate love by throwing a small reception attended only by my loved ones. I want to dance with my husband and have our pictures taken in our bridal attire. I want something to remember things by and I want to be able to show our grandchildren how our love transcend time against all odds.

It may not be able to turn back time but the future is still ours and a woman can dream, can’t she? My husband and I are not rich by any standard and money should not be spent on whimsical things like this but I could still dream and hope, can’t I?

If my husband and I have unlimited funds and were given a chance to have the celebratory wedding anniversary of our dreams, I would like everything to be very detailed.

I would like to throw a lakeside reception with roses decorated all over and I’ll be wearing both traditional and modern wedding dresses with Poh Kong jewelries that I’ve seen during their showcasing as they are not only beautiful but symbolise happiness too.

There’s plenty of intricately beautiful pieces of jewelries by Poh Kong like I’ve seen at the most recent showcasing but I’ve taken a peek at some of Poh Kong Year End Festive Collection a couple of days ago and is absolutely besotted with the dazzling creations.

Poh Kong Year End Festive Collection video.

And here is my my top 3 items from Poh Kong Year End Festive Collection that I would love to have for my dream wedding- anniversary:

1. Wedding anniversary celebration with the theme ‘Magic of The Night’

I may no longer be the blushing newlywed nor an angel but having married to my husband on his birthday more than a decade back, I sure hope I’ll be his angel forever. Imagining that I’ll be donning a red evening gown, I’d like to pair it with nothing more than the ANGEL™ Diamond collection by Poh Kong.

The sheer elegance and the alluring charm of Lailah – Angel of Conception with a collection of pendants, rings and earrings. Cut only by the world’s finest diamond artisans with the most advanced diamond cutting technologies, the intricate designs of ANGEL™ Diamond is absolutely dazzling. There’s a rare and alluring icon of light, a reflection of perfect light and pure brilliance and the most perfectly proportioned square diamond in the world.

Angel Diamond Pendant

Angel Diamond Earrings

Angel Diamond Ring

After striking lottery with the conception of our son a decade back, my husband and I have no luck for a second child. Perhaps, these would help boost our luck a little give us another bundle of joy to love.

2. Wedding anniversary celebration with the theme ‘Midsummer’s Night Dream

I’m no fairy but as a teenager, I have always love the Shakespeare’s Midsummer’s Night Dream that tells the love story between the fairy Queen Titania and Oberon. Inspired by their love story, I have always dreamed of wearing regally elegant dress that’s fit for a fairy queen. Should my fantasy comes true one day, there is nothing more I want to do than pair the dress with the latest Tranz Nature by Poh Kong collection.

Amongst the many icons of nature, this collection unveils the sheer elegance of the dragonfly, the artistry of woven leaves and the shimmering allure of luminous water drops. From honeybees to whimsical butterflies and a spider keeping vigil in its intricate web, this latest collection is truly a treasure trove of nature’s beauty and mystery captured in gold – to cherish forever more. Crafted in 22K gold, this new collection captures the essence and symmetry of nature’s splendours, immortalising their sublime beauty for generations to come.

Tranz Nature’s Ring, a signature 22k gold carat ring features exquisite symmetry of the dragonfly and the essence of its elegance are captured to perfection in this inspired collection. The dainty winged design is a treasure trove of untold splendour.

Tranz Charm Bangle. Embellished with quirky but distinctive elements from dragonfly, petite spider to honey bee, this piece is just extraordinary.

Tranz Duet Pendant. Two are better than one with this collection of pendants. I’m sure my husband wouldn’t mind wearing this near to his heart the way I’d wear it as for what it’s worth, he never calls me by my name but with the term of endearment ‘Honey’, and this symbolize exactly just that.

3. Wedding anniversary celebration with the theme ‘White Serenade’.

Every little girl’s daydream is to be a princess and as grown up there are times I wished I’d wear traditional white lace dress fit for a princess to my wedding day. My wedding day is long gone but the whimsical fantasy remain. I can imagine myself wearing a white wedding dress with just Poh Kong’s Simply Elegant Collection.

Poh Kong Simply Elegant set, consisting of rose gold pendant and earrings set that resembles the exquisite harp, which is simple yet alluring.

Simply Elegant Earrings

Simply Elegant Pendant

There you go. My top 3 items collection from Poh Kong Year End Festive Collection that I would love to have for my dream wedding anniversary. They are simply divine, don’t you think? My dream for a fantasy wedding anniversary may be a tad farfetched and expensive but dream and hope is absolutely not, don’t you think? People say if you dream and wish hard enough it may just come true and I’m hanging to that.

But then again, if all else fail, I can always make it come true in small ways.

Clothes Buffet Malaysia Season 3 will be happening from 26-27th of March 2016 at Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur and Poh Kong is one of the Clothes Buffet Malaysia Season 3 2016 Main Sponsor and I heard there is plenty of prizes to be won when you participate in the clothes buffet. You can find out more on Clothes Buffet HERE.

Maybe I’ll hop over and check it out. Perhaps there will be some exquisite clothes and dresses for me to grab at the buffet and if I’m lucky enough, I’d probably end up winning something from Poh Kong collections and gets to realize bits of my fantasy after all.

If you are interested in ushering your new year with a stylishly elegant makeover or realize some of your romantic dreams like me, be it proposing to your intended or just getting a token of love or two for your special someone, you might want to head over to Poh Kong, they have just the things to win love for you.

Poh Kong website: www.pohkong.com.my
Facebook: pohkongjewellers
Instagram: pohkongmy

NovelPlus, A Self Publishing Apps For Writers

by Cleffairy // December 15, 2015 // No Comments

NovelPlus is the game changer for indie writers and avid readers by creating a complete ecosystem for independent publishing and reading.

NovelPlus, a creative publishing and reading smartphone app, have accepted and published more than 500 Malay-language fiction titles by Malaysian independent authors.
NovelPlus offer authors a fast, easy and free way to write, collaborate and directly publish their novel and distribute them to millions of avid readers.

Unlike the traditional route of self-publishing, NovelPlus removed the technology barrier through easy-to-use tools for publishing novel, making it easier for authors to focus on writing and reaching new readers.

To date, NovelPlus have about 500 self-published titles by independent authors, and these contents are available for free to all NovelPlus users. The in-app purchase mechanism will be launched later on as more users get familiar with the app.

NovelPlus aim to do two things: helping people to tell their stories and then enabling them to share their work directly with their audience. With the advent of technology, reading has become easier than lugging a copy of paperback when you take the train to campus or work.

With the release of NovelPlus, which are available on Google Playstore and Apple App Store via www.novelplus.co, people are able to imbibe beautifully woven stories written by people just like them, and escape to another creative world through wonderfully rich story. It does not just end there.

Today, self-published books are widely distributed, but NovelPlus made it easier to do that specifically for the local community, with heart-wrenching, romantic and very relevant stories that speak to Malaysians.

NovelPlus is the only app that publishes Malay-language novels digitally. The app has great readability and readers can turn the pages just like a book.

NovelPlus, a creative and independent publishing platform, do not just allow a conduit between authors and readers, it also encourages reading among Malaysians by making it easy and fun.
Launched in 2015 , NovelPlus have now made more than 500 titles available to more than 11,000 users.

To download the app: www.novelplus.co

Cruise Along Putrajaya Lake This Christmas

by Cleffairy // December 14, 2015 // No Comments

Want to do something romantic this Christmas but a little tight on budget? Here’s an idea. Go for a cruise in Presint 1 Putrajaya. The Cruise Tasik is having an early bird promo right now. For RM15.90 per adult and RM10.60 per child, you will be able to go for a leisurely cruise along the Putrajaya Lake.

For more info, please refer to the poster above.

A Fun Filled Monopoly Christmas at Quill City Mall

by Cleffairy // December 10, 2015 // 1 Comment

Remember the good old days on rainy days where we couldn’t go outdoors to play? Back in the 90s, we have no gadgets and smartphones to entertain ourselves and what we do is usually gather around at home and play cards or boardgames. There’s nothing more exciting than that on rainy days.

The good old times are no more. These days kids will entertain themselves with gadgets and stuff, but fortunately for us, Quill City Mall KL is bringing back that olden times kind of joy back to you.

Shoppers can now enjoy the nostalgia of having a go at the lifesize Monopoly boardgame every weekend startinh from 5th December 2015 to 27th December 2015 with a minimum purchase of RM50 in a single receipt. Tenants of Quill City Mall are guving out special promotions, gifts redemption opportunitues and offerings to celebrate this joyous season. One of the mall’s giveaway is redemption of Monopoly’s enamel mug with spending of RM150 in a single receipt. (RM100 for Maybank card members*)

Beaides captivating performances and activities to celebrate the festivities, attractive promotions are also lined up to cater to shoppers at Quill City Mall. Exciting activities in Quill City Mall this Christmas includes ‘Meet& Greet’ sessions with Santa Claus, balloon and magician clowns as well as Christmas carolling.

Shoppers also stand a chance to win a BMW 2 series with it’s Shop&Dine Fiesta from 8th October 2015 to 7th March 2016.

As this is a season of giving, the mall has also give back to the community by inviting 57 underprigileged children from Rumah Kanak-Kanak Angel’s Kuala Lumpur, Ti Ratana Welfare Society Malaysia and Precious Children Home to celebrate this wonderful festival with fun and exciting programs and activities have been arranged for them.

Nothing shouts Christmas cheer like a Christmas Monopoly, featuring life size Monopoly boardgame, vibrant festive colours and lights, booths decorated with an array of Christmas goodies and Christmas gifts ideas.

For more information, visit www.quillcitymall.com.my or Facebook.com/quillcity or instagram: @QuillCityMall

King’s Teh Tarik Ice Cream Potong

by Cleffairy // December 9, 2015 // No Comments

Teh tarik is a hot milk tea beverage which can be commonly found in restaurants, outdoor stalls and kopitiams within the Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia and Singapore. Being a typical Malaysian, teh tarik is one of my favourite must order whenever I patronize mamak stalls or kopitiam. Done right, the rich, bubbly beverage is sensational and addictive.

Problems? Yes. The weather in Malaysia is always hot and humid and more often than not, I prefer chilled drinks over hot ones.

Lucky for me, now I can have ‘chilled teh tarik’ anytime, anywhere; in the form of Ice Cream Potong. They had just came out with their latest innovation, ice cream potong with Teh Tarik Flavour.

King’s Potong brings back fond nostalgic memories of the good old days where the simplest treats makes us happy. During my childhood years, Ice Cream potong is one of the after school treat that I look forward to and now I can enjoy it again.

In preserving the Malaysian food culture, King’s confectionary came out with the Potong series where you can enjoy Ice Cream potong in various traditional flavours; Red Bean, Black Glutinous Rice,Durian, Jagung and now, Teh Tarik flavour.

The teh tarik potong variant of the ice cream is based on F&N original recipe which includes 2.5g of tea dust and two tablespoon of F&N Sweetened Creamer to maintain the authentic cup of Teh Tarik. Awesome, isn’t it?

The King’s Potong multipack (6x50ml) retailed at RM6.95 per pack while loose stick (60ml) retail at RM1.30 per piece. It is available at all leading hypermarkets supermarket and even your nearest grocery outlets.

Give it a try. I did and I loved it to bits.

Journey with Joy This Christmas at Coffee Bean&Tea Leaf

by Cleffairy // December 8, 2015 // No Comments

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CB&TL) ushers in the Joy of Christmas with Holiday Specials and delicious creations that will add a sparkle to your celebration.

Get into the mood with the Toffee Nut Latte, Double Chocolate Peppermint Ice Blended and Red Velvet Hot Cocoa or be welcomed with a Christmas Surprise Sampler, German Stollen, Classic Christmas Log, Sugar n’ Chai Cheesecake and of course, the highlight of the menu: the marvellous Scottish-inspired Dundee Fruit Cake.

Dundee Fruit Cake

Developed by award-winning Chef Johnny Loh, the festive offerings are a mix of traditional desserts inspired by European classics. In addition, a host of Limited Edition gifts are also available, from Holiday Blends and Coffee Duets to Gift Sets that hope to warm the hearts of all, and they can all be enjoyed in exclusive mugs and tumblers which make wonderful presents too!

Amidst all the good cheer, CB&TL continues to support the Malaysian Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Association through the sales of specially-designed Gift Tags – sold for only RM2, all proceeds will benefit the Association’s Malaysian Lupus Resource Centre.

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