Friday, March 30, 2012

LUSH - Great Easter Gift Idea!!

Fantastic Easter gift ideas from LUSH

Easter holiday is coming up! Yay!!
I've got a little Easter present for my friend...
Awwww, super cuuuute.


The Hoppy Easter Bunny contains,
1 x Candy Fluff (Fluffy Egg)
1 x The Carrot
@ $17.50AUD

More info here

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Here are some details about 'LUSH' Easter products

The Carrot
Hold the top of these reusable bubble bar carrots and swish them around the bathtub to create masses of skin softening bubbles.  You can then leave them on the side of the tub to dry and re-use another time.  The fragrance smells nothing like carrots, as we’ve used lots of fruity oils like buchu, lemon and bergamot to really make your mouth water.  There is a little bit of nutritious carrot oil in there though, which is rich in vitamins and an extraordinary skin soother and rejuvenator.

Candy Fluff
It’s like bathing in a bubbling mass of marshmallow, candy floss and jelly bean scented water

The Immaculate Eggception
One of Lush’s innovative double-layered bath ballistics, this one is a hollow egg that you can shake and hear a surprise rattling inside.  Crack open the bubble bar and ballistic mix eggshell to reveal either a mini chick or bunny ballistic inside!  You can then either throw it all into the bathtub (or use for 3 separate baths) and enjoy a vanilla absolute, ylang ylang and grapefruit scented soak.  There are two colours to choose from, the yellow egg with green decoration contains the bunny; while the pink egg with yellow or blue decoration contains the chick.  They both make for a cracking great bath!
Hoppy Easter & Chick Knot Wrap
Perfect for wrapping the larger Bath Ballistic Eggs, 
it makes for a lovely alternative gift this Easter

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I love their Knot-Wrap idea that it can be re-used and be very unique!
This idea reminded me there is a similar item in Japan called "Furoshiki".
I might post about wrapping ideas with a cloth some other time...
Stay tuned if you are interested!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

GLOSSYBOX - March 2012 Part2 (what my friend's got...)

As you may know by now, subscribe to GB,
you'll get 5 randomly chosen items from a list of 18 possible items.
This means, even though you have sneak-peeked someone's review
before receiving your box, you still have "Surprise" :)

Some people like to have exactly same products like 'Lust Have it' / 'I love this box'.
(same items, possibly different shade),
But I kinda like this random nature of Glossybox.
I reckon it can be quite interesting...?!

I think all the beauty boxes are so random and hit/miss anyway,
so I don't really mind if I didn't get 'wow' factor from 1 or 2 boxes, to be honest.
Just keep hoping to get great items each month...haha

I initially thought this whole beauty box thing was not for me
and preferred to save $15 each month towards something I actually want...
yet now I'm loving these little presents coming each month for myself :P
It's fun to discover new brands and products you would never know!
I guess it's one of those"You never know what you will find unless you try.." things?

Anyway, enough talk!
This is what my friend's got for her March box from Glossybox Australia !
No power bracelet in the box!!
but it doesn't bother her as she doesn't believe those "power"things, anyway...

I was quite impressed with this box.
I would've loved to have this box! Much better than my selection...
Hmmm, fingers crossed for my next box!!



Absolutely Gorgeous - Macadamia Face Cream
Avene - Gentle Milk Cleanser
Kosmea - Hydrating Rosewater Mist
Silk - Oil of Morocco (argan oil)
Sheercover - Lipgloss

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Sushi Train Mini Stop - Japanese Fast Food Shop


Take Away concept from Sushi Train

Quality Fresh Japanese food
Sushi / Udon/Bento Box / Rice Bowl / Teriyaki Chicken / Japanese Dairy / Platters / etc...

Reasonably cheap comparison with other similar shops on Gold Coast...
I've got a ABURI SALMON BOWL @ $8.50AUD 
and my husband ordered Japanese curry, it was $6.50


Homeworld Helensvale, Shop 37, 502 Hope Island Rd HELENSVALE
Trading hours:
Mon - Sat 11:00am - 8:00pm
Sun 11:00am - 7:30pm
TEL: 07 5529 8955

Shop G126 Ground Floor Australia Fari Shopping Centre, SOUTHPORT
Trading hours:
Mon - Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thu 10:00am - 8:00pm
Closed on Sunday
TEL: 07 5528 0572

@ Australia Fair

Aburi Salmon Bowl

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Elizabeth Arden - Free New Ceramide Premiere Sample



Free New Ceramide Premiere Sample Offer from Elizabeth Arden Australia

http://www.elizabetharden.com.au

Print and present this voucher at your nearest Myer or David Jones and receive a free deluxe sample of New Ceramide Premiere Intense Moisture and Renewal Activation Cream with Sunscreens or Ceramide Premiere Intense Moisture and Renewal Overnight regeneration Cream with your complimentary skincare consultation.

*One Sample per customer while stocks last. Available at Myer or David Jones stores

Monday, March 26, 2012

endota day spa - SPECIAL OFFER! Witchery $30 rewards & 10%off

endota spa has a special offer until the end of April


endota + WITCHERY have joined forces to offer to Facebook fans!
Receive a $30 Witchery reward + 10% off at Witchery stores
with any endota spa treatment until the end of April
(for more info, please check the link below)


1. "LIKE" their page
2. Click "SPECIAL OFFER!"
3.Click the main page of "$30 Witchery Reward...." photo


I have had their foot massage before.... Amazzzzzing!

Sunday, March 25, 2012

(EXPIRED) JURLIQUE - Free Rose Moisture Plus Moisturising Cream Deluxe Sample


Introducing the new "Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus" range

This is a MYERONE member offer.
Print out the voucher and visit nearest MYER Jurlique counter to redeem it.



I went to my nearest MYER to claim it but all the deluxe samples have already gone!
However, a friendly shop assistant gave me 5 satchels of moisturising cream to try.
This range is great for intense hydration and protection.
As I have combination skin, it could be too heavy on my face...
but definately will need moisturiser in Winter!
Will try the cream when the cooler weather comes... :)

Have you tried this new range?? What do you think?


One sample per Member, while stock lasts. Offer available Melbourne City, Sydney City, Brisbane City, Adelaide City, Perth City, Bondi, Cairns, Canberra City, Carindale, Chadstone, Charleston, Chatswood, Chermside, Doncaster, Eastland, Frankston, Garden City, Highpoint, Hobart, Indooroopilly, Karrinyup, Knox City, Launceston, Macquarie, Maroochydore, Northland, Pacific Fair, Parramatta, Penrith, Robina, Southland and Toowoomba.    

RQ's Tavern Robina


RQ's Tavern Robina has relaxed atmosphere & great value dining!

Friendly Staff...Great Meal...
This Tavern is a simply my family's favorite place!

Address:
Cnr Robina Parkway & Markeri Dr, Robina, Gold Coast, QLD 4226
PH: (07) 5562 0144

Currently, they have 2 for 1 deal on TUE & FRI

Rib Fillet Steak w/ garlic prawn sauce
Lamb Shank
Beer Battered Flathead


Saturday, March 24, 2012

(EXPIRED) MIMCO - Final weekend! 20% off storewide + more!

Final weekend! 20% off storewide
&
all of the roll the dice offers revealed
http://www.mimco.com.au/

Apparently, this "roll the dice" offer is different to the one I had 2weeks ago... :s
and it has NEW OFFERS.

the offer on 9MAR was only if you buy multiple items
but this time, it can be applied on a single item?!
It sounds a little bit dodgy to me..
I feel they are doing just for their purpose of marketing....


However, if you are already thinking to purchase something from Mimco,
this might be a great time for shopping...

Friday, March 23, 2012

(EXPIRED) John Frieda Australia - Foam Clolour Products Give Away


5000 Precision Foam Colour Products Give Away!

This is a FB offer.
"Like" John Frieda Australia Facebook Page and go to entry page!



* Terms & Conditions apply.
Promotion open to Australian residents aged 18 yrs and over. Employees and the immediate families of the Promoter and its agencies are ineligible to enter. Promotion starts 00:01AEDT 19/03/12 until 23:59AEST 01/04/12. To enter, entrants must visit www.facebook.com/johnfriedaaus, "Like" the John Frieda Australia Facebook page and fully complete and submit the online Promotion entry form. Limit of 1 entry per person. Prize Draw – 12 noon AEST 03/04/12 at PrimeFocus 403/62 Beach St Port Melbourne 3207. *Prizes – 5,000 vouchers to redeem a John Frieda® Precision Foam Colour Kit (full size home colour kit) from a participating store valued at $22.99 RRP (inc GST) each. Total prizes valued at $114,950 RRP (inc GST). Winners notified in writing within 2 days of the prize draw. Each prize voucher must be redeemed by 31/08/12.

Estee Lauder online order has arrived!!


My Estee Lauder VIP order with GWP has arrived...
Yay! I'm so excited!
I ordered it last Saturday and received on Thursday, I must say
I'm quite impressed with Estee Lauder online service!

Only negative was most of popular items were Out of Stock
which you can't help it anyway... :P

Here are some sneak-peek photos of what I received,
Well Packaged

I purchased a Pencil Sharpener $15AUD

Free lash primer plus sample

Gift with purchase items. Fantastic selection!

-Total makeup Remover (for all skintypes)  30ml
-Maximum moisture Creme (for normal/combination skin) 15ml
-Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher (for all skin types) 7ml
-Eye Shadow (4 shade)
-Stay-in-Place eye Pencil sample size
-Long Lasting Lipstick  no.61 pink parfait
-Bold Volume Lifting Mascara 2.8ml
-Cosmetic Bag


No Minimum Spending, free shipping, free sample & this GWP!
I couldn't be happier to receive these items.
Totally sorted out for travel :)

Thursday, March 22, 2012

GLOSSYBOX - March 2012

What's in the March Glossybox?

very cute re-usable box as always...
Just Opening March Box.. Exciting!!

Hmmm... Looks like a lot of things in there...

Proactiv - Cleansing Bar 150g

KMS California - Free Shape Hot Flex Spray 30ml

Dr.Hauschka - Cleansing Cream 10g

NOUGAT LONDON - Nurturing Hand Cream (Fig & Pink Cedar) 5ml?

Avene - Thermal Spring Water ( for sensitive skin) 50ml

Glossybox Power Balancing Bracelet in Pink :)
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I'll try not to sound too ungrateful...
over all, the items in March box are just average for me.


However, please do not make any judgement on just one box.
Everyone has different taste & opinion,
so I personally recommend trying it for at least 3months to see
if you are pleased with this service or not.


Reviewing items in this month's box....
funny thing is the item I like the most is the smallest one in the box!
NOUGAT LONDON - Fig & Pink Cedar Hand Cream
(5ml? small sample size)
It smells sooo good and I will need a pocket sized hand cream
for this coming autumn & winter season, so I'm happy with it.

My least favourite one is Proactiv.
Hmmm, what can I say.... another Proactiv product....
I'm not interested in it AT ALL but I'm sure my sister-in-law would love this,
so I will give this to her.
*** At least I can make someone happy with this :) ***

I like Avene Thermal Spring Water...this is one of my all time favourites.

Dr.Hauschka Cleansing Cream & KMS spray...
I have never heard of them.. so I have to try first before making any judgement.

Unfortunately, this month's box is JUST OKAY for me...
yet I'm sure someone would love this selection!

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GB has changed the item list.
You will receive 5 items from the selection featured on the card (18 items)
No size , No price, Not much information on the card.
It doesn't bother me much but
it could be hard to get more info about items when you like to buy?
More likely, it is not so good idea for the companies partner with GB...?

Oh, one last thing...
this month GB sent boxes out promptly
and I received it within a reasonable time frame!
I must THANK them for the effort!
(usually, very slow process & delivery even from NSW to QLD)

Anyway...


Although I'm kinda disappointed in this box,
I'm looking forward April one already!
Hope there will be WOW factor in April box :P


Wednesday, March 21, 2012

OROTON - MID SEASON SALE 30-50% off

http://www.oroton.com/

Great items @ fantastic price!
Grab yourself a bargain...

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Japanese $2.80 Shop in Southport

Japanese variety store (Dollar Shop) has been opened in Southport

It is simillar to DAISO in Sydney but owned by a different company
Everything @ $2.80 everyday!
It's so much fun to JUST browse in the shop
yet you might find great beauty,bath & fashion items there...

Located at Scarborough Street, Southport
(where the BARKINS shop used to be & right next to Suncorp Bank)

 




Monday, March 19, 2012

*Review* L'OCCITANE Lavender Organic Hand Purifying Gel


Lavender Hand Purifying Gel is BACK!!


As a huge fan of the lavender clean hand gel from 2010/2011? limited edition..
I can't thank them enough for bringing this gel back!

This time, the gel is even better with Natural and Organic Cosmetic certified by ECOCERT .
It has a beautiful Lavender fragrance which smells divine!
(kinda smells less fragrance than item from 2010/2011.
Maybe because of ORGANIC lavender?)

Most importantly, 【"wash" your hands without the need for soap or water】 is very handy.
Portable size, you can take this gel anywhere in your bag 
 and clean hands anytime, anywhere!
I have actually bought 3... for my office, in my car & for my husband :)

Hope L'Occitane keeps this gel as a permanent part of the range..
Some might find that it is too expensive but well worth it for me.
I can use it as aromatherapy method when I'm stressed out at work ;)

RRP: 50ml for $14AUD
 for more information, visit L'Occitane Australia 


Sunday, March 18, 2012

*Review* Karpati DITO Nail Lacquer (no.12)



Love Karpati DITO Nail Lacquer (no.12)

Sorry...The colour may not appear correctly because of reflection of light.
I've got this from Lust Have It March Box, and I'm loving it :)

Some people might find it is difficult to use because of the unique shape...
but I feel quite comfortable to use the nail lacquer.
Love the INTRIGUE(no.12) colour, it is like burgundy...has colour depth.

I would personally recommend to use base coat because the nail polish drys fast and I find that without a base coat, it leaves some colour on your nails.
(maybe just me...coz I have vertical lines on my finger nails)

The design is so unique that it has been included in the ‘Design Collection’ of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Find out about the Karpati DITO Nail Lacquer, visit their website here


Lust have it! has GWP offer for Annual Subscription

Right now Lust have it! has GWP offer for Annual Subscription (VIP member).
*offer only valid for first 300 annual Lust have it! subscribers while stocks last. 

http://www.lusthaveit.com.au/lancomegwplhi.html

$160AUD for 12Packs (save about 1month free value)
Plus if you sign up for it now, you might have chance to receive....
- Lancôme Renergie Morpholift R.A.R.E. Repositioning Overnight Cream (full size)
- Lancôme Renergie Morpholift RARE Eye Serum  (full size)
Valued at $265AUD!!!

 I thought this is a great time to upgrade my monthly subscription,
so I just bought a 12mth subscription and claimed this fantastic Lancome offer.

In addition, according to LHI website, there are some more benefits to become a VIP member... 
- Bonus samples throughout the year
- More full sized products
- Exclusive competitions
- Invitation only VIP events
- VIP product trials
- Great membership rewards scheme

If you are interested in this offer, visit lust have it official website 
for more information

I am not affiliated with Lust Have it!
This is 100% based on my own thoughts and opinions


Saturday, March 17, 2012

Estee Lauder Australia - Free Postage, Free Sample & GWP

Free Shipping, Free Sample & GWP
(no minimum spending required!)



Click "free sample" to redeem 1 sample per order.
Also, place offer code VIP and click "apply code" to receive GWP

Friday, March 16, 2012

Free Pantene Aqua Light Shampoo & Conditioner Kit for AUS & NZ

Pantene AUS & NZ has Free Pantene Aqua Light Trial Kit offer!

I've received 40ml shampoo & conditioner!


They actually took forever to arrive in mail since I totally forgot about the kit 
when I received them...BUT, great size for travel, so I'm happy♪


To request the sample kit, simple go to their Facebook Page 
and follow the steps in the photo below,


http://www.facebook.com/PanteneANZ

**For NZ residents only, you need to email them your name, address and phone number 
to request your free trial kit.
Email address is on their Facebook Page,at the right bottom of the promotion picture.


Thursday, March 15, 2012

Yves Saint Laurent Complimentary Samples

Register for YSL Australia, will receive complimentary samples
http://www.yvessaintlaurent.com.au/
I don't know if everyone gets the same deal 
but I have received a 3ml deluxe sample voucher
↓↓↓
Print your voucher and visit nearest YSL counters at DJ or Myer Australia.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

MID SEASON SALE!!!

MID SEASON SALE STARTS TOMORROW!

@ OROTON
If you are O list Member, you will get 50% OFF
MARKED PRICES
this offer available 15-18 march 2012 instore & online
*need to use promo code for online purchases
excludes DJ stores and factory stores
http://www.oroton.com/ 

@WITCHERY
25%OFF all full priced merchandise
this offer available 2days only,15-16 March
http://www.witchery.com.au/



@COUNTRY ROAD & TRENERY
read here




I have got a great bargain at David Jones on the weekend :)

Witchery Jeans for $19.95
Veronika Maine Top for $29.95
Yay!! 

Hope you will score great items during this mid season sale!

Happy Shopping!

This review is 100% based on my own thoughts and opinions 



(EXPIRED) COUNTRY ROAD & TRENERY MID SEASON SALE


COUNTRY ROAD & TRENERY MID SEASON SALE Starts 16MAR
If you are a cardholder, entitled to a further 25%off 
on tomorrow,15MAR only. (preview sale)
Grab a bargain!!


country road

country road

trenery