LOEWE BAG - FREE WITH IN RED JAPANESE MAGAZINE AT KINOKUNIYA

Receive a LOEWE Bag FREE with purchase of IN RED Japanese Magazine at Kinokuniya Bookstores. Measuring W35XH22XD14, it should fit A4 size snuggly.

UPDATE :  ALL SOLD OUT at Ngee Ann City and Bugis. Not sure if Liang Court have any left.



Stocks are estimated to arrive at 2pm so try to go early as its a hot favourite !

CROYEZ POWER PLATES STUDIO AT DEMPSEY

Nestled amidst the lush greenery and tranquility, Croyez Studio is a cosy POWER PLATE® Studio located at Dempsey hill. Croyez (pronounced as 'krwah-yay') means Believe. Croyez Studio is the first and only authorized POWER PLATE® & NARL® studio in Singapore, offering acceleration training on the POWER PLATE® machines for both personalized training as well as interactive group workouts.

A nice touch that i like is that Croyez offers a reading lounge which is wifi-enabled so that you could surf or check emails and also choose from a wide variety of lifestyle magazines allows you to relax before/after your class. There are also DVDs on POWER PLATE®. If you are feeling a little peckish, there is even a bar counter offering light and healthy refreshments.

Samuel, my Personal Acceleration Trainer who is certified by POWER PLATE® International first handed me a questionnaire to find out more about my lifestyle, exercise and health habits. Next, he asked what are my concerns so that he could customize a training regime that is suited for me to help achieve the body that i have always wanted.

Samuel customized a 40 minutes work-out session based on Whole Body Vibration training according to the areas that i wish to exercise and tone. Samuel was very patient in explaining the steps and movements as i asked loads of questions as i was totally amazed that the customized 40 minutes work-out sessions on a Power Plate® machine with an Acceleration Trainer coaching, i will have the equivalent of a two and a half hours intense traditional gym work out minus the sweat !! No more lugging heavy gym bags or queuing up to shower - How cool is that ?

So what's the science in Power Plate® that work wonders on our body ?

Power Plate® equipment is the premium vibration device powering a new dimension in wellness solutions for all ages, lifestyles and physical abilities. It uses the principles of Acceleration Training™ to stimulate the body’s natural response to vibration. These vibrations transmit waves of energy throughout the body, activating muscle contractions between 25 and 50 times per second, enhancing overall performance in sessions as short as 15 minutes a day, 3 times a week.

Acceleration Training™ on Power Plate® equipment offers a host of benefits grounded in extensive academic and independent scientific medical research includes :-

• Immediate improvement in blood circulation,
• Increased muscle strength and flexibility,
• Improved range of motion,
• Decreased cellulite,
• Increased bone mineral density
• Reduced pain and soreness
• Faster recovery
• Enhanced metabolism
• Reduction of the stress hormone cortisol,
• Elevation of Human Growth Hormone and
• Improved lymphatic flow

Through Acceleration Training™ exercise, Power Plate® machines make the body feel as though it “weighs” more every time acceleration forces increase.

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  Power Plate® machines are a great alternative for people who enjoy an active lifestyle, but do not have the time for a lengthy work-out three or more times a week. Acceleration Training™ exercise using Power Plate® machines offers a number of important benefits that will help fitness goals easily be achieved or exceeded.
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  Power Plate® machines help the body in all these ways with little impact on joints and ligaments, and without always feeling like traditional exercise.

 
Another great innovation i would like to share is The NARL® Solution which coupled with Power Plate® Acceleration Training™ exercise would achieve even more amazing results !

The NARL® Solution - NorAdrenaline ReLease.

 

A unique, safe and patented combination of ultrasound frequency and intensity enables a local release of noradrenaline, through a specific stimulation of the sympathetic nerve terminals trigger a natural lipolysis from nearby adipocytes and breakdown of Triglycerides contained in our fat cells (adipocytes) into Free Fat Acids and Glycerol. The fat loss is observed if the released FFA and Glycerol are burned (used as energy). This localised stimulation bypasses our central nervous system, hence there is no fat rebound effect, and long lasting results are guaranteed.

NARL is clinically proven to be effective locally and on all kinds of fat (cellulite, subcutaneous and visceral).

Croyez studio is perfect for individuals seeking highly effective - 40 minutes work-out sessions equivalent of 2.5 hours of intense traditional gym work out and frills-free workout with a view- with classes running 7 days a week and opened till 10pm on weekdays. Croyez training regime is suitable for busy professionals and executives helping to achieve the body have always wanted. Make an appointment to learn more about improving your fitness level and looking good effortlessly !

Croyez Studio is located at Blk 8D #03-06 Dempsey Road. Opening hours are from Monday to Friday: 9am – 10pm, Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays & Eves : 10am – 5pm . Tel: (65) 6474 4133 / 6474 4140

PAUL & JOE, GIVENCHY & PERFUMES – PRESTIGE WAREHOUSE SALE HAUL

I have not been going to Prestige Warehouse Sale for a while, the last visit was in 2008 which i spent $1.6k hauling mostly perfumes together with Givenchy and Paul & Joe Makeup and a nice staff helped me to carry my goodies to the main road to take a cab. I must say the prices this year is much cheaper compared to 2008 as some of the perfume i bought are now $29-$49 compared to $69-$79. Makeup and Skincare prices were about a couple of dollars cheaper now. As i still have lots of perfume from the previous sale, i hauled from the cheaper range on offer mainly Banana Republic, Gap and Mango to be used as air freshener as i dont fancy the smell of commercial ones.

For Paul & Joe, i purchased my favourite Treatment Peel Off Mask, Body Mask, Sparkles Collection Lipstick 065, Limited Edition Powder, Cat Vanity Case and Nail & Hand Care Kit. I also purchased Givenchy Blanc Parfait W4-L Masque Noir as there was only 1 box left and Givenchy Couture Makeup Palette Eyelet Edition.

I love Paul & Joe Treatment Peel-Off Mask with the signature Orange & Flora Scent and its leaves my skin so clean and silky smooth ! The fantastic thing is that this is a rather new product range from Paul & Joe and its still retailing at the counter at S$66, now its at an amazing price of S$20 !!! Its like getting 3 products for the price of 1 ! The Body Mask retails at S$63 so S$20 is an absolute steal too as its 200ml. Paul & Joe is the only counter brand that have a full body range that includes Body Mask. Love the refreshing orange, honeysuckle and floral scent and you definitely wont regret getting these 2 star products !

I only bought 1 Paul & Joe Lipstick as i have loads of lipsticks. This is from the Sparkles Collection #065, its a very pretty mauve pink and now only S$10 instead of S$39 when it was launched at the counter last year !


Paul & Joe Nail and Hand Cream Set is a gorgeous set that includes a nail protection coat that you can use as both top or base coat, a lovely handcream and a pair of butterfly motif gloves complete with a butterfly metal tin. Retailing at S$68, this is only S$30 a set so i bought 2.
 

Cat Vanity Case – i love to collect bags and pouches so i bought another 2 to store my Paul & Joe Makeup. The counter retail price was S$60 which is a bit steep for a vanity case but hey its S$25 now!


Givenchy Blanc Parfait W4-L Masque Noir and Givenchy Couture Makeup Palette Eyelet Edition

Givenchy Couture Makeup Palette All-In –One pouch includes Prisme Again ! Face Powder in Elegant beige, Prisme Again Eyes Purple Couture, Eye Fly in Black 11 and Pop Gloss Crystal in Rose Couture. Pretty practical colour kit, great for travelling or on the go.

Paul & Joe Fragrances, Mango, Banana Republic and Gap Perfumes.

My favourite perfume purchase was Paul & Joe Set from Christmas 2009 collection. It consists of a solid perfume, fragranced body lotion and fragranced body powder in a  pretty purple drawstring pouch.

                 
Banana Republic and Gap Perfumes
 
Banana Republic fragrances in Rosewood, Malachite and Black Walnut.

I would say its worth making a trip down for the warehouse sale as the perfumes are really really cheap. Compared to previous sales, its much more organized as Prestige now provides shopping baskets so its easier to shop around. A few huge fans were installed for better ventilation. Makeup and skincare, you need to queue and the staff will put your purchases in a ziplock bag and give you a number tag. While you are in the queue approaching the cashier, a Prestige staff will comeby and ask for your tag and give your shopping to double check before payment. Only grouse perhaps is there is only 2 cashier so you might have to wait some time to make payment during the peak hours. I went in the afternoon so it was a breeze to make payment. Enjoy hauling !