L'OCCITANE Charity For The Blind

L’OCCITANE Malaysia continues to light a flame of hope for the less fortunate ones, having successfully raised a total of RM40,000 from its signature charity fundraising project and also proud to have another 5,000 euro (RM21,285) co-funded by L’OCCITAN FOUNDATION France. 

L’OCCITANE kick-started its charity fundraising on 9th October last year in conjunction with International World Sight Day, where limited edition I Care About Sight Tote Bag were sold at all L’OCCITANE Boutiques for RM20 each.

 

RM20,000 has been channelled to upgrade MAB’s Orientation and Mobility Classroom in its Kinta Valley Centre, Ipoh, with a Braille globe, Braille maps, Braille tiles and tactile stone path. Other proposed mobility equipment include white canes, normal canes and a voice-activated cane, so that the blind and visually-impaired will have the opportunity to expose themselves to more knowledge and practical skills.

Another portion of the funds – RM20,000 and  co-fund of RM21,285 was used to support Pastry Training Programme at St Nicholas’ Home, which allows blind and visually-impaired trainees obtain proper training in baking skills, allowing them to polish their interpersonal skills and pursue careers in the field of baking.

“L’OCCITANE Malaysia initiated its local CSR effort six years ago to offer an equal learning opportunity for both blind and partially sighted children and adults to acquire knowledge. “The newly introduced Pastry Training Program will definitely help to provide a greater and better learning ground to the visually impaired people to enhance their capability at work and thus they are able to live independently and also contribute to the society”, said Mr. Tan Seong Teck, GM of L’OCCITANE.

“This is the second time we are extending our supports to St Nicholas Home, Penang. By helping to create awareness and raise funds on behalf of the visually-impaired, we’re able to provide them with more opportunities to improve their lives. We hope to continue this noble effort in a sustainable manner” commented Ms Clarance Boo, PR Manager of L’OCCITANE during her recent visit to St Nicholas’ Home, Penang.

For more info visit

http://my.loccitane.com/

https://www.facebook.com/loccitane.my?fref=ts

L'occitane Malaysia offers online shopping now!

 Good news! L’OCCITANE E-Commerce is officially launched today with many exciting promotions:

• Free Shipping with any purchase except soap (until 30^th April only. On first May onwards, free shipping is only offered for purchases above Rm200). Standard charges apply for purchases below RM200.

• Free Gift Wrapping

• Free RM20 voucher ( redemption starts in May, with purchase of RM100. Will be added automatically in customer’s shopping bag)

• Free online gift with purchase above RM200

• Early Bird Special – free thermal flask for first 50 customers with purchase above RM100

I was told that L'occitane member card could not be used now in the website but the fee voucher of RM200 is still good! Hopefully they allow L'occitane member to enjoy the 5% on normal price and to collect point too!

Check out http://www.loccitane.com.my/ now! 

Share Some Love, Rent a Hope ! Give yourself & the dogs a HOPE tomorrow!

Always wanted to have a dog as pet but do not have the chance to own it? Well tomorrow you have a chance to be a dog owner by donating RM20 to SPCA Selangor, Malaysia and get to walk or play with a dog in the park for 20 minutes!

Rent for Hope

Date: 3rd August 2013 (Sat)

Location: Central Park Avenue, One Utama

Time: 3.00pm to 6.00pm

 This is one of the first to embark from a series of adoption drive that will help SPCA to rehome about 130 dogs and 60 cats in order for the renovation and construction of a brand new ECO SPCA Centre, which will kick start in 30 days from now.

Rent for Hope give everyone an opportunity to understand and get to know the dogs before adopting and potential “parents” will be able to see and play with the dogs and see if they are ready to adopt the dogs.

SPCA and their volunteers will be around to guide and advise potential adopters who wishes to adopt any of the dogs. You can speak to any SPCA staff and volunteers to see if you are ready to be a “parents” and what is required to be a responsible pet owner or you can just get to know the dogs, bring them for a walk – you never know, you might be walking away with a companion of your lifetime, a furry friend for yourself.

It's really awesome to awesome to own a dog! Everyday when I arrived home tired, my dog Bebe would come & make me laugh! 

Join tomorrow and give you or the dogs a HOPE tomorrow! 

For more info, visit SPCA facebook here

Luxasia Branded Fragrances and Cosmetics Sale up to 70% OFF - 25 July 2013 in Parkroyal Hotel KL

Brands that would be participating would be Talika, Guerlain, Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Chloe, CK, Roberto Cavalli, Aveda, Eve Lom, StriVectin, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin and many more.

Community Message : Go early, dress comfortably& do buy what you like but don't crazy overbuying it because there is always warehouse sale! And CHECK OUT THE EXPIRY DATE of the products!

So who is going ?

The official launch of Project Hope, initiated by World Maketing Summit 2013.

 

Few days ago I attended Project HopeE is hoping to give children from schools, orphanages and NGOs coming from Peninsular as well as Sabah & Sarawak to express their hopes,dreams through arts and craft! 

100 children from 4 orphanages chosen orphanage home between aged 8 - 12 years old around Malaysia was brought in for Project Hope launch. Thanks to Airasia, some 40 one were flew in to KL for the event and those children are so excited because it was their first stepping into a plane! 

Besides that these children were also treated to 3 days of fun activities & unforgettable experiences, from playing football with professional footballers and coaches (courtesy of Dream Asia, Asian Football Federation), free medical checkups courtesy of Columbia Asia, Setapak and tours of Kuala Lmpur to meeting world-renown Malaysia idols.

 Dr. Marceline Lemarie, Organising Chairperson of World Marketing Summit Malaysia 2013 giving her opening speech. 

“Project Hope, an integral initiative of the World Marketing Summit Malaysia 2013, is very happy to be able to provide less-privileged children the opportunity to have better futures by exposing them to inspirational personalities as well as aspirational activities. Additionally, the WMSM2013 is very excited to have international brands participating in our mission – it is precisely this mindset of creating a better world through marketing that we want to cultivate with marketers throughout the world: that profit & purpose should co-exist, and that social purpose is the new DNA of business. The delivery of the UN’s MDGs rests on public-private partnership – the shared responsibility of the private and public sector to lift the socio-economic status of the less fortunate resides at the very core of MDGs,” said chairperson of WMS Malaysia 2013, Dr.Marceline Lemarie.

Few VIPs who turned up to be supportive are  En Mansor Abdul Latiff, Generarketing & CSR, Asian Football Confederation; Dr Annathurai, Head of CSR, Asian Football Federation; Christoper Huehn, Christian Rehren, Ambassador of Chile Malaysia to Malaysia, Tom Abang Saufi and Donne Ray of the Platters.

These children is our future and the only way for them to get out of poverty is through education. Hence Project Hope addressed two of the United Nation's MDGs: Eradicating Exterme Poverty & Hunger (MDG1) and Achieving Primary Education (MDG2).

As part of the Project Hope, a selection of the 100 art pieces by the children will be auctioned to participants of the World Marketing Summit Malaysia which would be happening this 28 - 30 September 2013. All the proceeds will be channeled back to the children's homes. Additionally, the three children with the highest bids on their art pieces will receive a fixed deposit in their names which will be made available to them when they reach 18 years old. The winner will receive RM5,000, the runner up RM2,000 and second runner up RM1,000. WMSM 2013 will continue to check in on these children, following up on their development as they grow on their journey.

An extension of Project Hope, 8 BILLION was also launched at the event. 8 BILLON will see the participation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from Malaysia to build a sustainable programme to benefit these less-privileged children. The support of the local SMEs in 8 BILLION will increase reach and sustainability of Project Hope’s efforts to address MDGs 1 and 2 (Eradicating Extreme Poverty & Hunger and Achieving Universal Primary Education).

Donne Ray was singing to the media & children after the presentation, ohhhhh his voice is so mesmerizing! 

I remembered that  he sang "Smoke Gets in your Eyes" and "Only You" , and these are my favourite songs! 

 Suddenly Mr Bean turned up, look how excited the children are!

He does look like the real Mr Bean, Rowan Atkinson! 

  Even his expression looked like the real one!!

 Of course he still have his bear with!

 Group pic 1

Group pic 2 

The World Marketing Summit Malaysia 2013 is supported by Ministry of Tourism & Culture Malaysia, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau, Tourism Malaysia as well as Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation. Other partners and sponsors include DHL Express, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Staedtler, Volkswagen Group Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, SOS Fastlane, Guinness Anchor Bhd, Expedia, F&N, Touch ‘n Go, Moet Hennessy Diageo Malaysia, Qatar Airways, Coco Latini, Manoah Consulting, Alcom, Columbia Asia, My Events International, BMI Research, Union Bliss Photographers, Universiti Putra Malaysia and Karyaneka. Principal Host Braodcaster is Astro and Astro Awani and media partners include The Malaysian Reserve, MSN Malaysia, Expatriate Lifestyle, SME Magazine, Malaysiakini, KiniBiz, Al-Atheer Newspaper, ASWAQ Magazine, Business Circle Magazine, Chinese Advertising Magazine, GAYA Travel Magazine, BERNAMA, Malaysia Tatler, The Leaders International, Real Leaders and Social Media Chambers. 

For more info, visit official website ar http://wmsmalaysia.org/

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Twitter https://twitter.com/WMSMalaysia2013

The roadblocks in Klang Valley for Bersih 2.0 Demonstration

Just to share with you guys in case you are going out to town tomorrow, so that you could plan your journey better and not stuck in the jams for hours!

As you all already know tomorrow there will be Bersih 2.0 Demonstration and hence there will be many roadblocks around KL.

p/s: Please take note that this is not an official copy of the block list of roads in KL but a copy a friend sent to you via email for your reference only.

Another seperate emails on the specific place where roadblocks will be set up

Road closures from midnight, Friday, 8th July 2011:

Lebuh Ampang, KLCC, Bank Negara, Sogo, Chow Kit, Menara Sultan Ismail, Masjid Negara, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Ipoh, Sentul, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan P.Ramlee, Jalan Bandar (Jalan Tun HS Lee), Subang Jaya (USJ – in front of Summit/Segi College), Sunway Pyramid, Subang Parade, Federal Highway, LDP, KL-Seremban Highway.


Road blocks – starting 3.00pm Friday, 8th July 2011:
Bukit Angkasapuri, Astro, Jalan Bangsar, Batu 3 Jalan Cheras (Pudu Ulu), Jalan Klang Lama, Segambut Tambahan, Jalan Galloway, Bukit Pantai, Brickfields, Sentul Raya, Steysen Cubada (Sentul), Menara KL (Jalan Puncak), Jalan Raja Chulan (Bukit Mahkamah), Bukit Jalil.

Disclaimer : Information is posted for your reference and I exclude all liabilities.

Estee Lauder Model Search 2011 is ON

Estee Lauder Model Search Contest 2011 returning in late April, Malaysian beauties can have their moment to shine in the glamorous spotlight as well as showcase their beauty and personality to show that they too have what it takes to be an ‘It’ Girl! That’s right – the search is on again for the two winners of Estee Lauder Model Search 2011 where fabulous prizes await, including an all-expenses paid trip for two to Korea!

This time round, the Estee Lauder Model Search Contest 2011 goes Pure Color for its search of its very own ‘It’ Girl. An important element in makeup, colours can make all the difference in how you feel and look, as well as give you completely new looks each time, igniting your beauty and personality. With this in mind, the Estee Lauder Model Search Contest is on the lookout for the two women who embody the spirit of Pure Color – fun, glamorous and modern!

Starting 25th April 2011, the search for this year’s winners takes place with the Estee Lauder Model Search 2011 road shows at respective shopping malls in major cities nationwide. All hopeful candidates have to do is go to any of these Estee Lauder Model Search 2011 road shows and sign up for their chance to win overnight fame as well as prizes totalling over RM240,000. The Estee Lauder Model Dream Team will be at hand to find the women who embody the Estee Lauder Pure Color beauty philosophy: timeless beauty that represents today’s take on allure as well as someone who has the Estee Lauder It factors – confident, modern and elegant.

Like previous Estee Lauder Model Search competitions, two winners will be announced from the two categories:
-Category A for ages 29 and below
-Category B for ages 30 and above.

Subsidiary winners will also be announced from both categories, winning titles such as :
Estee Lauder-Andrews Models Most Promising Catwalk
Estee Lauder-Carven Ong Most Couture
Estee Lauder-Canon Most Photo Perfect
Estee Lauder-Galere Hair Ambassador
Estee Lauder-Miss Smile Korea

Winners of these subsidiary titles will also bring home fabulous prizes from Estee Lauder and the sponsors for the competition.

Open to all female Malaysians between the ages of 15 and 50 or non-residents who will be in Malaysia for the next 12 months, the Estee Lauder Model Search 2011 selection process will take place in eight different locations in six different cities nationwide – Klang Valley, Melaka, Ipoh, Kuching, Penang and Johor Bahru. Held from 25th April 2011 to 10th July 2011, contestants will have to make their way to the road shows at these dates:

25th April-1st May
Metrojaya Mid Valley Centre Court, KL (03 2284 8422)

9th-15th May
Parkson Mahkota Parade Concourse, Melaka (06 282 7123)

18th-23rd May
Jusco Kinta City, Center Court, Ipoh (05 549 5266)

25th-30th May
Parkson 1 Borneo Concourse, Sabah (088 484 436)

8th-12th June
Jusco Queensbay Concourse, Penang (04 641 1108)

15th-19th June
Parkson 1 Utama, LG Oval Concourse, PJ (03 7726 2377)

28th June-3rd July
Jusco Tebrau City, Center Court, JB (07 355 4593)

5th-10th July
Suria KLCC Concourse, KL (03 2382 0600)

To qualify, contestants have to purchase the Estee Lauder Model Search 2011 Package for RM300 that entitles them to an entry form, a full makeover by an Estee Lauder Makeup Artist, wardrobe styling by Carven Couture, professional hair styling by Miko Galere, photography session by professional photographers, one instant A4 photo emulating a magazine cover and RM250 redemption voucher for Estee Lauder products.

The entry forms received from the road shows will then be put through a semi-finals judging round whereby the Estee Lauder Model Search 2011 panel of judges will select from the two categories the 10 best entries from the first six road shows. Professional photos of these semi-finalists will then be uploaded onto the Estee Lauder Model Search 2011 website, www.esteelaudermodelsearch.com.my, for a seven-days online voting competition. The top entry with the most votes from each category will be the finalists representing the location for the Grand Finale.

But wait, there is a twist to the competition, with the Wild Card judges round thrown in to make the search even more interesting. During this round, the judges will select from the two categories four more finalists from the last two locations to join the other finalists in the Grand Finale. And to make up the 10 finalists, the judges will also make their final selection from the overall semi-finalists from all locations, picking their top favourite for each category.

From there, the finalists will be given a two-day catwalk training by Andrews Models’ professional catwalk experts. They will then showcase their catwalk and modelling ability as well as their beauty, elegance, confidence and style during the Grand Finale held in Suria KLCC Concourse on 12th July 2011. The Grand Prize winners from both Category A and Category B as well as the subsidiary titles winners will be announced at the exciting and star-studded Grand Finale.

Selecting the 10 finalists will be a gruelling process, which is why Estee Lauder Model Search 2011’s panel of judges consists of industry experts who know what it takes to be a winner and will be able to find the two shining stars the be the Grand Prize winners. The judges are Katrina Liew, Brand General Manager for Estee Lauder Malaysia; Erra Fazira, award winning actress and singer, Andrew Tan of Andrews Models; designer Carven Ong; Miko, the talented hair stylist and founder of Miko Hair Studio & Academy; Mr. Yun Jaejin , Managing Director Korea Tourism Organization Kuala Lumpur office, Brunei and Philippines; Simon Wong, Director, Imaging Communication Products Division of Canon; and Aaron Lee, noted fashion photographer of Myth Studio.

AMAZING PRIZES AND FABULOUS OPPORTUNITIES!

The winners for the Estee Lauder Model Search 2011 will take home fabulous prizes worth RM51,500 plus opportunities of a lifetime. Both winners from each category will take home Estee Lauder products worth RM12,000; an all-expenses paid 6D/4N health and beauty tour package for two to Korea worth RM8,000; a six-page beauty spread in Cleo, Cosmopolitan, The Malaysian Women’s Weekly and Cittabella; two Carven Ong creations worth RM4,600; a model’s portfolio from New Look Photo Studio worth RM2,000; a Miko Hair Studio voucher worth RM1,000; Andrews Models modelling classes worth RM2,500; and a Canon Digital Ixus 220HS camera worth RM1,000.

Meanwhile, the winners of each subsidiary titles will take home prizes just as fabulous including a year complimentary hair styling services worth RM12,000 at Miko Hair Studio and the chance to be its hair ambassador for a year (Estee Lauder-Miko Galere Hair Ambassador winner), a chance to appear in Carven Ong’s fashion shows and advertisements (Estee Lauder-Carven Ong Most Couture winner), a magazine beauty spread (Estee Lauder-Canon Most Photo Perfect winner) and so much more! The other finalists won’t go home empty handed either as they take home an Estee Lauder product hamper worth RM1,000 each.

Even the public stands a chance to win prizes from the Estee Lauder Model Search 2011. Two online competitions will be held – the first to guess the correct location winners will each win an Estee Lauder fragrance and one personal makeup lesson worth RM200 while the first to guess the correct Grand Prize winner will win RM1,000 worth of Estee Lauder products.

Who will win this year’s coveted title of the Estee Lauder Model Search 2011 Grand Prize winners? Find that out at the Estee Lauder Model Search 2011 Grand Finale on 12th July 2011, Suria KLCC Concourse.

Get into the excitement of the search as well by voting for your favourites and you too could stand a chance to win fabulous prizes! All this and more happening at the Estee Lauder Model Search 2011 where the search for the women of Pure Color is on.

For more information, log on to www.esteelaudermodelsearch.com.my or call the hotline at 011 1923 3878/879.

The Official Launch of Xixili's Green Bosom Bra Recyling Campaign!

Last few weeks I attended the Official launch of Xixili's Bosom Bra Recycling Campaign and revealing their brand ambassador Miss World Malaysia 2010 Nadia Heng at their flagship store in Pavilion.

Left to right : Dato' Tan Boon Pun (Chairman of Xixili Intima Sdn Bhd), Professor Datuk Jimmy Choo (the world famous shoes maker) and Puan Hasmah Wan Mohd (Deputy General, Department of Women Development)

Puan Wan Hasmah who officiated the ceremony said that the Green Bosom Bra Recycling campaign hopes to encourage young ladies to be sensible when purchasing quality products and become green warriors by donating used or unused bras to any Xixili Stores.

Ms Joanne Khoo Brand Founder and CEO of Xixili Intima came in the pretty green dress said that there are some women out there that may not be so fortunate and the price of a new bra may be out of reach and she hopes that with this Green Bosom Bra Recycling Campaign Xixili can able to instill the concept of bra recycling in the minds of women from all walks of life.

Nadia Heng the newly appointed ambassador for Xixili shared that Recycling is advocated within society for almost everything under the sun, but when it comes to recycling undergarments it is almost unheard of and hopes that through Xixili more people will be more aware of that recycling undergarments could actually helps those unfortunate women out there.

Present to lend support for this meaningful event were the local famous celebrities Amber Chia, Charmaine Poo, Cassandra Patrick and Liyana Fizi

Me and Datuk Jimmy Choo ... scream like mad fans!!!!

Datuk Jimmy Choo was there to to support for good cause too!!! And actually the night before this event I saw him from far in the Stylo - The Glass Slipper Gala Night , and didn't know I will see him in person in Xixili's event. He is very down to earth and friendly even though he is the man who designed the late Princess Diana's shoes!!


p/s: How I wish if he could design a pair of stilettos for me one day *dreaming mode*!!

The bunch of bloggers who attended the event !!

Look I was so shy to be standing in front , but Datuk Jimmy Choo and Ms Joanne pulled me in when I was trying to run away.. LOL!

Me & the sexy Rebecca *she is electrifying my readers here*



Pretty looking Nadia Heng & me

Gorgeous looking Charmaine Poo & me

Sweet looking Joanne & me

Dato Tan was so funny, he just jumped in from behind when I was taking my picture !

I have pledged to be a Green Warriors!

Why not you too become a Green Warrior to protect our Mother Earth

From 8th to 30th April 2011, you can start donating By donating old bras/unused bras(as long they are in wearable conditions) to Xixili where they will channel it to the unfortunate and disadvantaged community or to disaster relief centers locally or at the national level. They will work closely with the Department of Women's Welfare on understanding the scope of needs for our onward activities for the future.



To give encouragement on this embarking this recycling mindset, every bra brought in for recycling, Xixili will give out a RM10 rebate for a new bra!!!!


So basically you just trade in your old unused bra and get a new one for a RM10 rebate!!


And I bought the Green Bosom range to replace my old bras!

Did I mentioned to you girls I am a big fan of Xixili bras since my friend Sasa recommended them to me 3 years ago ! They are comfy, pretty and affordable!

All women out there give your old wearable bras 2 product life cycle, let them be of use to another needy another women !!!

Don't let these unused old bras have unnecessary early abandonmemnt or disposal!!

Make you way now to Xixili Boutiques at these location before 30th April 2011

• Pavilion KL
• Mid Valley City
• One Utama
• Bangsar Village II
• Sunway Pyramid
• Queensbay Mall Penang
• AEON Tebrau City Johor Bahru

and their counters at department stores nationwide too!

SIGN Petition to STOP SEX TRAFFICKING! I have signed it, have you ?

Many women and girls went around the world away from their home to look for job. All they hope for is to bring back a small earning to bring back home for their family.

And the worst nightmare came when these poor women / girls are being cheated or force to be sex slavery.

They are locked behind the doors/bars to prevent them from running away.

No one heard their cries


I discovered Malaysia is primarily a destination but also a source country for human trafficking. And from 2008 until March 15 this year showed that there were 202 human trafficking cases with 282 people arrested while 1,252 were rescued. And most of these women are force to be a sex slave .

Note : Prostituted persons are mainly adult women,but there are also male, transvestite and child prostitutes, both girls and boys.



Today Anita Roddickk, the founder of Body Shop has called for a petition to call for Action .

I have signed it , have you ?



Take a minute to make a difference !


Time to STOP SEX TRAFFICKING OF CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE.

THEY ARE OUR FUTURE.

Just take a minute to key in your details to support for this petition!

They need your support!

The delay post of The Body Shop Christmas Preview & Launch of AIDSAware

2 months back, I was invited together with a bunch of blogger girls to the Bodyshop Christmas Party in Fahrenhitte88. So the party started at one evening where we are tiring after working all day However when we reached there, our eyes are wide opened looking at the colorful Bodyshop Christmas set

One of my favorite packaging would be the Lip balm Lollipop's set RM90 (inside 5 types of lip balm) which will be perfect for Christmas gift

Sharon having her makeover!

Some of the model in Christmas attire ~

She is so adorable !

Mr Hisham Hussien , Chairman of PT Foundation

In this event also, Bodyshop also annouced that they have teamed up with PT Foundation (formerly known as Pink Triangle Sdn Bhd) to help spread AIDS awareness in a joint project themed "Be the Message" in Malaysia. PT Foundation is currently the largest community based NGO (non-profit organisation) working with the communities most affected by HIV in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kudos on that!!

Datin Mina , Managing Director of Bodyshop

Celebrities also joined hands in hands with Bodyshop to support for this good cause!


The celebrities gave their powerful message, STOP AIDS!

Yes all of us must spread this message, STOP HIV/AIDS for the future of our generation! The Bodyshop has showed their support by supporting PT Foundation in this campaign by collecting 13,000 Photo Messages on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Non-Discrimination by December 2010. Your Photo Message could save a brother, a sister, a relative, a friend or even an stranger from HIV/AIDS.

Please support Bodyshop and PT Foundation for this good cause by submitting your own photo message at http://www.thebodyshop.com.my/aidsaware-campaign or you could join the local celebrity to continue support their AIDS Aware campaign by snapping a photo with a message in it and upload it in our facebook wall www.facebook.com/TheBodyShopMalaysia


Lastly let us the message to STOP AIDS and we can make a difference together


For more information, join The Bodyshop facebook or visit there website here.


Note : My apology for such a late post as I lost my camera memory cards which contains the event pics and most of my Bangkok holiday picture :( And thanks to Anna who email me some of the pictures !