It's been really long since i last visited Artistry to get my hair pampered. Finally got a chance to go before i fly to Australia for my holiday recently. So for those who didn't know what my previous hair color was, yes i look like a blonde bimbo freak. Decided to tone down this time round.

• Macadamia Oil - Anti-oxidant properties and penetrates the hair very rapidly, nourishing the hair, leaving it soft and silky
• Cyperus Oil - Rich in fatty acids, gives hair brilliance and volume
• Rosa Mosqueta Oil - Extremely rich oil that has regenerating properties for intensive and anti aging treatment of scalp and hair.
• Vegetable Glycerol - Natural humectant and emollient.
• Bisabolol - Found in the essential oils of the camomile flower, helps soothe delicate, sensitive and irritated skin

The food scene in Southeast Asia is rich, diverse and exciting – and that’s what River Wok aims to capture in one restaurant. River Wok has a unique mix of Indochina cuisine which represent many cultures that make up Singapore’s heritage.

River Wok is located at the end of Mohamed Sultan Road with a riverfront view. I'm like in a love hate relationship with the place. Part of me like that it's open concept, but the other doesn't. I can't imagine the sorching sun in the afternoon when you have to dine in a open concept restaurant. But nevertheless i was there at night, so it was cooling.

Yam Tuapoo Goong Sod 
A wing bean-based salad with tiger prawns, shredded chicken and boiled egg. With more than 20 years of experience added to his repertoire, Gourmet expert Chookiat, in experiencing childhood in Chiang Mai, Thailand, has a characteristic liking with Thai cooking, close by a solid nature with common Indochinese herbs and flavors.

Hand rolled rice paper summer rolls with minced chicken and rice krispiesIf you are a fan of Vietnamese spring rolls, you will definitely love this.

Pho Bo (Wagyu)
It's a little like shabu shabu but instead of having it in a boiling soup, you get it in a boiled one. In exactly the same step, just dipping the beef into the hot soup, it will cook. The wagyu was delicate and succulent, truly adore the taste.

Gaeng Phed Ped Yang
I heard so many good reviews about this dish that i can't wait to try it. Now i know why it's so popular. This is my favorite dish out of all that i have tasted. The Sweet & Creamy Duck red curry is just a perfect complemented with a serving of white rice.  For those who can't take spicy food, this is definitely worth the try. 100% not spicy.

Banh Chuoi 
No meal is complete without any dessert. It's serve with ice cream and semi-ripe banana.

Khao Neow Ma Muang 
This is also known as mango sticky rice. The mango was chilled and very sweet and not forgetting that the sticky rice is just welly cooked, and the whole thing taste best together with the coconut milk.

If you’re fashion, style, or beauty obsessed like me, you’re probably aware of some products that are more commonly use. You’ve probably seen them all over Instagram, or sold in like our local drug store. Just wanted to share that now you can find it in myCK too. Yes, I'm talking about the myCK shops in your neighbourhoods. You can check out them on Instagram or Facebook too.

Nivea Anti-Perspirant Extra Whitening
Raise your hands if sometimes you feel afraid to wear sleeveless clothing because you are afraid people might notice your dark underarm? Fret not, i use to think it that way, but nah. i found Nivea Anti-Perspirant Extra Whitening. Personally, i have been using this for close to a year or so, and hence when i saw this at myCK i was like ok this is definitely something worth to share. This deodorant has a very subtle, long lasting clean scent that I absolutely adore. How should i say it, to me it smells bit like baby powder, very refreshing and clean smell. It truly stands to its name to gain considerable advantage over the rest. This deodorant gives me visibly fairer and smoother underarms by helping repair and renewal of skin cells day by day.

Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Scrub
We have to clean our face no less than twice day by day with a specific end goal to evacuate the dead cells that get aggregated on the skin and furthermore expel clogged pores and pollutions. Exfoliating our face is the basic to keep the skin smooth and free from clogged pores and pimples. I have heard many good reviews on this scrub and personally this is the first time I'm trying it. So let me bring you thru. For those who have not heard of Himalaya, they are quite a renown brand for skincare. Himalaya products are herbal and vegetarian too which means that they are free from chemicals as they have fewer side effects. Himalaya's Purifying Neem Scrub removes impurities and dead skin cells. It also cleanses excess oil from the skin's surface, which is the root cause of acne. The scrub is blended with the goodness of Neem, which clears blackheads and acne, and Apricot, which hydrates the skin. The natural ingredients cleanse, nourish and moisturize your skin to make it soft, fresh and radiant. Do note that it can only be use once a week.

Hada Labo Mild Peeling (AHA + BHA) Face Wash
Personally i love Hada Labo, i find that it is a great gentle, exfoliating face wash that does not leave me dry. Its a thick like shave cream but foams up nicely so lasts a long time. Infused with some keratin softening agents like AHA and BHA, which help to remove blackheads and impurities inside pores. It also improves dull skin tone and rough texture, leaving skin supple and smooth. Take note that it is fragrance free, and free from alcohol and mineral oil. If u are on a budget, this is a dam effective face wash for it's price range.
[Note: For those that don't know what is AHA & BHA;
AHAs – alpha hydroxy acids - work on the surface of the skin, gently dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells so that they can be easily removed, making way for a softer and smoother surface.
BHAs – beta hydroxy acid – more commonly known as salicylic acid. Because it is oil-soluble it can penetrate beneath the skin’s surface, cleaning out excess sebum from the pores and reducing oiliness.]

Sunplay Super Block SPF 130
SPF refers to the ability of a sunscreen to block ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which cause sunburns, but not UVA rays, which are more closely linked to deeper skin damage. Both UVA and UVB contribute to the risk of skin cancer. Not only it has a High SPF130 PA++++ protection, it also have the Japan ‘Watery Liquid’ formulation is lightweight, non-greasy and transparent on skin. What i like about this sunscreen is that it's fragrance free. I've use some sunscreen lotion with the usual "sunblock" smell. I can't describe it, but those that actually tried different brands, i guess you somehow will figure out what i meant. I have notice quite a number of people when they apply sunscreen, it produces this white cast over their skin. The proper way is to apply two tablespoons (about 2 squeeze) of sunscreen to the exposed areas of the face and body – a gentle squeeze around the size of a 50-cent sized coin to the face alone.

Most people would say that traveling to Australia can be really costly. Lucky for us, i managed to book our plane tickets for just $150 each & what's better, our flight just got change to a SQ flight. #happygirl


While waiting for our apartment to be ready, we came by this Kirribilu Hotel Cafe and had some bites while waiting, the portion of the fish and chips were quite big, so we shared. If you are a small eater, you can just share it with someone else, you won’t be able to finish it and definitely it helps to save your cost by a little bit.

I can’t get enough of the experience walking the Sydney Habor Bridge. We legit walk from one end to the other and just random walking around. Wanted to visit The Rock “Flea Market” but cause it was alr close to 5pm, so most of the shop are preparing to close. Manage to find an open area just right opposite the Opera House and also visible view on the Sydney Harbor Bridge, killing two birds with one stone. #amazingexperience

If you are on a budget and don’t wish to overspent by taking their Blue Mountain Sightseeing bus, once exiting from the train station, cross the road you should see subway on your right and a bus stop right ahead. Hop on to 686, it will bring you to either Echo Point or the Scenic Point, (you will know where to stop cause it’s dam obvious). Due to limited time, we only had chance to go on one trail, so we chose the one that will lead us to the waterfall instead of the 3 sisters. Nevertheless, the hiking experience was just amazing, oh btw this is the first time i’m hiking and i really really love it.
To travel to Blue Mountain: Take a train to Central Station and change to their Railway to Katoomba Station.

The all time instagram worthy cafe, The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe. The “Ground” Beef Burger is a must try, it’s super nice and the portion is quite huge for 1, so if you feel like you will be hungry, just order a side fries that should work for 2.
To travel to The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe: Take a train to Green Square Station and just walk about 20 minutes you will see it.

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