Mieza Everdeen

Assalamualaikum and hello! Alhamdulillah, Allah gives me the chance to experience Ramadhan again this year in peace and good health. As a Muslim, I always pray to Him so that He will let me meet my next Ramadhan and become a better Muslim at the end of it. So, in order for me to ride through my journey to become a better person, why don't I start by sharing with you about a place that you must go for buka puasa during this Ramadhan? Hehe!

Introducing Me'nate Steak Hub, a glorious place for any meat lover and steak-addicts. I had the chance to visit their newly opened third branch at Starparc Point (next to KL Festival Mall) and tried their special Ramadhan servings and I'm telling you, everything offered is worth trying and insyaAllah it will worth every dime you spent ^_^ Personally, I prefer lamb over meat but for the sake of this review, I tried them all and I never regret it.

At Me'nate Steak Hub, you'll only be served with the juiciest, healthiest and the most tender meat of high quality only. They don't serve "just meat" but they serve "the meat" that belongs in your plates :) The owner, a very humble man named Mr.Mustafa was once a Master Butcher who served Queen Elizabeth for 10 years and he is definitely the person that will never go wrong with his choice of meat. So, I think enough of the intro, let's jump to their Ramadhan menu shall we?

Assalamualaikum and hello! Let me ask you one thing. Who in their right mind never feel a tinge of jealousy over the sparkling beauty of Korean actresses? None, right. I always want to have their clear skin. I am never a K-Pop fan but I appreciate their flawless beauty. So, when Laneige asked if I would love to grace their Flawless Beauty Launch, I definitely said yes and flew to Shangri-La Putrajaya to meet them ^_^

There were three key products that Laneige introduced to us that day in accordance to the Flawless Beauty theme, and there was also another two complimentary products to further enhance that flawless beauty aim :) The 3 key products are from Laneige Mini Pore range which are the Pore Control BB Cushion which has took the beauty world by a storm and made everyone scrambling for this babe, and another two latest product that will be in the market this July 2015, which are Laneige Mini Pore Blurring Tightener and Laneige Mini Pore Waterclay Mask. Another two products that were also introduced to us were Laneige Cushion Highlighter and Laneige Satin Loose Powder_EX. 

We were told that this Laneige Mini Pore range was designed to fight off "monster pores". Monster pores are the biggest deterrents in achieving perfect skin with flawless makeup finish. Hence, Laneige is introducing to us their latest breakthrough in skincare and pore management with Laneige Mini Pore Blurring Tightener and Laneige Mini Pore Waterclay Mask. Laneige believes that this Mini Pore range will be able to help women to skip preparatory stages of makeup application and in no time will be able to help conceal enlarged pores, acne and blemishes. 

• this mask is so cooling on my skin.
• easy to spread as it is exactly like a watery gel, it doesn't drip. safe!
• it dries within 10 minutes and it dries hard. you can't laugh or smile.
• it brings out the impurities on my nose when I wiped the mask off. i proceeded with a nose pack and the result was marvellous XD
• it is advised to wipe the mask off using the sea sponge provided to remove the mask effectively, or else you won't realize that there is still a thin layer of gray mud left on your skin. wipe it off using the sponge until you didn't see any gray traces left.
• my skin feels smooth, moist and clean after using this Laneige Mini Pore Waterclay Mask

Mini Pore Blurring Tightener is a finisher that controls excess sebum with pine needle extract, and it also contains fresh mint water to moisturize the pores and at the same time helps to smooth pores that have become enlarged. Used as the last step in skincare regime, the Mini Pore Blurring Tightener promises to boost the effects of your prior skincare steps, control oil and sebum production and most importantly, it prevents pore enlargement from accelerating. With continuous use and proper skincare regime, it can help to lighten skin tone and tightens enlarged pores. 

Flawless Makeup in 2.5 Seconds 

Now we've arrived at the most interesting part of the post! During the event, we were told that Laneige can help us to achieve flawless makeup look in just 2.5 seconds! At first I found it hard to believe because the period is so short but true to what people say, seeing is believing :) The BB Cushion Pore Control (picture below) is created by Laneige to help women achieve a perfect, flawless, pore-free makeup finish as it is targeted to combat large pores with its Pore Control Care properties. 

I have been using this BB Cushion Pore Control for a week now and I honestly am impressed with its capability. As you can see in the above pictures, this BB Cushion Pore Control comes in 7 shades to cater to the need of Asian skin tone. This is the first time I ever found a large shade variant from a Korean cosmetic brand as they tend to only have a maximum of three shades only, which is a pain to me. So on my part, I say that this BB Cushion Pore Control does not oxidize and doesn't made me look like a plaster ghost, it is definitely sweat-proof as it doesn't melt or transfer, and best of all when I got home after a 7 hour spent walking outside, in the mall, eating, waiting for the train, watching a movie, my makeup still looks flawless and I was praised for how my skin looks at 12am. Who doesn't love that? Oh, I even cried and this BB Cushion Pore Control does not come off. I only needed to blot once and my skin doesn't even look oily anyway, I just blotted because I touched my skin and it feels a tiny bit oily. 

All in all, I really had fun with my fellow ladies and Laneige during the event. As I have tried all three Mini Pore range products, I say it passed my expectations and I recommend this Mini Pore range products if you are looking for a mask, a skin finisher and a BB cushion that helps you look flawless without the crazy monster pore peeking through your makeup ^_^ I plan on making separate reviews for all three products, so stay tuned for more ya? Till then!

they even personalized our goodie bag, i feel so loved!

Assalamualaikum and hello! I have been haunted by a disastrous hairfall problem since I did hair rebonding and I am still grateful that I didn't go bald due to my thick volume of hair. What an intro, hahaha! Seriously, hairfall wouldn't bother me except the fact that I have to sweep my room every two days. I've tried quite a few shampoo brands and sadly all the drugstore ones didn't work. Only one high-end brand works in helping my hairfall problem but I am too poor to buy the entire range yet, so here I am weeping and sweeping the messy tangles on my room floor.

Thanks to HiShop, I was given this new products from Bawang brand which is their Ladies Hair Fall Control Set consisting of a shampoo and a conditioner. As you can see in the picture above and below, this set comes in a gorgeous red colour theme but the shampoo and conditioner (product) are not red when I squeeze them out, or else it will look a bit scary but fun, hehe! So, before I proceed to telling you about my verdict, allow me to share with you on some facts about hair fall among ladies.

Reasons of hair fall :

Since I have been using this shampoo daily for a week, I think I can share a bit on whether it is working or not. First of all, let me explain on why I use it every day. A few months ago I attended a haircare workshop and one of the speakers there told me that, if I wet my hair and scalp during bath, I will need to shampoo because all the dirts and sweats will clog my scalp when placed under running water. Shampooing is the only way to remove them all and let my scalp breath. I wear a headscarf from morning to night (usually every day) and I cannot afford not washing my hair because my scalp will feel oily and sweaty when I arrive home, yes I walk and hike the hill to get back home every day hence the sweaty part. 

Ok back to the real verdict ^_^ this Bawang Ladies Hair Fall Control Set really does its job. Day 1, I can say that I have 20 hair falls during bath and while combing my hair. Day 3, only around 11 hair fall (yes I counted my strands of hair fall as I cannot show you my hair due to religion restriction) and by day 7 when I comb my hair, there is only 5 to 6 hair falls. This shampoo works in controlling hair fall, period. 

I also noticed that along the course of using this Bawang Ladies Hair Fall Control Set, my hair smells great and every day it feels softer than the usual coarse frizzy hair of mine. My hair also feels lighter and less tangle detected so all in all, Bawang Ladies Hair Fall Control Set is a must try if you are having a hardcore hair fall problem. 

Thank you HiShop for sponsoring me such wonderful set, and thank you to you for reading ^_^ till then! 

Love,

Mieza

Assalamualaikum and hello! I think everyone now is already in the mood of 'raya' because Ramadhan is upon us and the first thing that comes to mind is "where can I get the best baju raya collection for my family this year?" am I right? Fret not because Jakel has got it all covered for you with their latest collection for 2015 Raya ^_^ Making a bit of difference this year, Jakel has collaborated with 3 influential names in Malaysia's entertainment industry to introduce the newest Raya collection special for the year 2015. Nabil Ahmad the famous Raja Lawak winner, Upin & Ipin the cheeky cartoon characters that no one didn't know and Rozita Che Wan the ever beautiful actress/model has endorsed Jakel's 2015 Raya collection which is already being sold at all Jakel outlets.

 The Launch of Gempak Raya Bersama Jakel 2015 

with Nabil Ahmad, Rozita Che Wan, Upin & Ipin

 Man and boy mannequin donning the Nabil Ahmad collection and Upin & Ipin collection

Think about the convenience that you'll get by just going to Jakel for your 2015 Raya outfits. Think about the ease that you'll go through by buying all these ready-made collections because you won't need to wait for any tailor to finish it before raya, and think of how awesome it is to own such collection made so intricately for each of its wearer to appear smart and elegant for Raya ^_^

The Upin & Ipin collection is a selection of baju melayu for boys, which comes in a set with samping and butang baju melayu for free! You'll never have to worry about your sons or little brothers losing their butang baju melayu in the morning of 1st Syawal anymore, Jakel has got it all covered!

As for the men, you can choose between baju melayu Nabil Ahmad or the jubah collection to be donned for hari raya :) I personally have touched the fabrics for these two outfits and I say that they're so soft and would be very very comfortable to wear. Don't believe me? Then go try them! And buy, hahaha!

Ladies, if you're planning to look as gorgeous as Che' Ta, then do visit the ready-made section for ladies at Jakel and prepare your eyes for such beautiful feast of colourful and intricately beaded baju kurung, baju kurung moden and jubah. If you don't know which one to pick, then I suggest take one from each category and you can melaram for three days straight during raya ;)

Before you go to Jakel, take a look at these dates when they will do promotions for their latest collection. If luck is on your side, you'll get to meet the mentioned celebrities and buy these collections at promotional price and save some of you $$ for duit raya ^_^ 

19th June : Jakel Kubang Kerian

Celebrities : Upin Ipin, Raykal, Mia Sara and Nabil Ahmad

20th June : Jakel Mall KL

Celebrities : Aaron Aziz, Che Ta/Zain, Upin Ipin, Raykal, Mia Sara and Nabil Ahmad

21st June : Jakel JB

Celebrities : Upin Ipin, Raykal, Mia Sara and Nabil Ahmad

27th June : Jakel Shah Alam

Celebrities : Aaron Aziz, Upin Ipin, Raykal, Mia Sara and Nabil Ahmad

Follow Jakel's Instagram for more updates : @jakeltextile

Check out these hashtags for what's happening at Jakel : 

#jakelmall

#bajumelayunabilahmadbyjakel

#upinipincollectionbyjakel

#bajumelayujakel

#gempakrayajakel2015

Assalamualaikum and hello! I still can't forget the days when I was warded due to dengue. It was so awful I thought my 'time' has come. Yes, that bad. I wish dengue to be wiped off the grid, I wish for it to never exist so that no one else would feel the pain or lost their lives to it. I documented my dengue diary here for a reminder, and I hope I'll never see it again happening to me, my family and friends. And to you too..

It is now already halfway past 2015 and dengue cases in Malaysia does not show any sign to recede. In conjunction with ASEAN Dengue Day 2015, Sanofi Pasteur has brought a media workshop in which I had the liberty to attend thanks to Manoah, where I learned the most shocking fact : Only 11% of Malaysians feel that they are at risk of catching dengue. What happened to the remaining 89% of Malaysian population?

The media workshop was divided into separate sessions where 4 panels talked about different touch points on dengue. It was indeed very alarming for me to learn that in the first quarter of 2015, Malaysia reported a total of 136 deaths which surpassed 50% of quarter one report in 2014. Dengue now has crowned itself as the most rapidly expanding mosquito-borne infectious disease on the planet and infecting at least 390 million people per year. In his welcome speech, the managing director of Sanofi Pasteur, Mr. Baptiste De Clarens mentioned that it is everyone's responsibility to be proactive towards implementing preventive measures towards dengue. It is shocking when learned that not all Malaysians are fully aware that dengue does not choose its victim. At Sanofi Pasteur, they feel the need to re-engage Malaysians and get everyone well versed on every possible aspects regarding dengue, as each life counts.