Nira Chan | Life is beauty

Signorina by Ferragamo

Posted on May 9, 2012

Salvatore Ferragamo has now launched their new fragrance, Signorina, the celebration of chic girls with a sophisticated, subtly, cheeky and fresh scent signature. Signorina, a lovely and chic Italian name that literally means young woman.

Fresh, feminine and unexpectedly addictive scent.

The square design recalls a precious jewel box. On top, the flacon shows a reinterpretation of the iconic Vara bow in gros grain in two cheeky pink shades. A lovely bubble of pink gold completes this sophisticated creations with a touch of irony.

It’s all about creating a dream, a sweet dream.
love.- nira

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Luxurious Lashes

Posted on May 1, 2012

Many of you have been asking me about mascara and I’m about to share now.
“This is not an ads“.

Born with truly short and thin Asian lashes like me always take a lot of time finding one perfect mascara. Plus I hate those that are difficult to remove or wash out.

But I’ve found one that solves all these problems, “L’Oreal Curl Impact Collagen”, my #1 current favourite mascara. I’ve been using this for many months and it’s still on top of my favorite. Besides giving my lashes more volume and curl power that last all day,

it’s also VERY easy to wash out with warm water unlike many other mascaras I have tried in the past. No clumping and smudging.

It’s easy to apply on bottom lashes too. 2 layers to get result like this below.

My makeup stash would never be completed without this mascara.

And oh, happy Labour everyone.
Love. – nira

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Beauty or Harm

Posted on April 30, 2012

Woman’s lifestyle is always related to aesthetic services. We go to spa for healthier skin, go to hair salon to have a better looking hair etc. This is to keep us looking beautiful and to gain more confidence of course.

But we might not be aware of the danger that may come after. Therefore, it’s important to be more careful and selective when you decide to go for these services:

1. Fish spa

You will never know how many people have these fish been working on and they may carry in AIDS and Hepatitis (even in a small percentage of chances) to you. However, it’s easy to avoid. Don’t go for this service when you have cracking feet, or pimples.

2. Bikini wax

It’s the Bacteria. Your skin will be more sensitive after the service which is easy for bacterias to come in and can lead to infections and diseases. Make sure the salon or spa you go to is VERY CLEAN.

3. Makeup services

Do take notes that it doesn’t matter how expensive the makeup brands they use on you because the bacteria are actually from the used brushes. Make sure they are at acceptable clean level especially those to do with your eyes.

4. Hair tools or accessories

Bacteria enter into your body easily through a break or cut in the skin caused by sharp objects. Pay your attention on those tools in the salon especially hair clips, bobby pins and hair brush.

5. Nail salon

And again, dirty tools and dirty tubs can lead to Hepatitis, AIDS and other serious infections.

Be more aware of all these dangers from now onwards if you have not. Remember, we are sharing services, places, tools with the countless number of people. Most of them, we do not know.

“After all, beauty shouldn’t harm”

love.- nira

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Spring’s Surprises

Posted on April 28, 2012

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When we think of Spring, we think of the fresh smells of flowers, pretty tresses, glossy lips and a sparkle in your eye. This April surprise from VanityTrove is definitely made for the season’s pampering.

Eye makeup.

Tips: Just dot them along eye zone and massage outwards as you blend for the natural finish and for a lifting effect.

Plump and perky lips.

Tips: line your lips in a similar shade as your gloss and fill in lip color. Then, dab the inner parts of your lips for a fuller look.

Fuss free hair.

This bottle contains the right ingredients to prevent aging and it protects hair and skin cells from UV damage.

Visit Vanitytrove.com to read up more about all the products.

love.- nira

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Daily Design Sauce

Posted on April 26, 2012

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The city’s most imaginative design source.

kwerkee by Reebonz is a website dedicated to design, presents quirky, fun and interesting design pieces up to 70% off retail price. It’s the de-facto site that promises to deliver interesting and hard-to-find home to lifestyle pieces to get customer to GRIN.

Kwerkee is a free membership site, with at least two to four events daily and each online sale event usually lasts for 2 to 5 days.

Dive into eco-friendly commerce with kwerkee as all their items wil be shipped to you in biodegradable boxes and paper bags. At the moment, they also provide free shipping to Singapore and Malaysia only.

Remember to look out for the upcoming months.

Also, check out the feed tab where you can see in real time the most popular products on their site and you can also share your favourite items on Facebook to make the whole shopping experience more social.

Membership is free and all you need is an email address to sign up! Have fun later at kwerkee.com.

love.- nira

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Birthday dinner

Posted on April 25, 2012

It was held at Nuoc, Orchard Central, where we had healthy Vietnamese food. Good time spent with the ladies (and a lot of photo-taking). I post some here.

I’m not a big fan of Vietnamese food but their beef noodle was not bad. Anyway, happy birthday to Agri. Stay fashionably hot and healthy.

love.- nira

Hong Kong, Part 2

Posted on April 15, 2012

My last day in Hong Kong was pretty easy-going yet it was the best part of this trip. Because I had such a great time exploring the beauty of Hong Kong’s culture as well as some masterpieces of their architecture ON THE TRAM, also locally known as ‘Ding Ding‘!

Excited of course… It was my first time taking a tram ride even though this was not my first time to Hong Kong. I felt like a local!

These pictures tell a thousand words.

Spent around half an hour on the tram then headed to Stanley Market road, located on the south coast of Hong Kong Island.

For sight seeing and a bit of shopping.

Had this delicious chocolate cake at Stanley Plaza before I went back to the hotel.

Then Teochew cuisine for dinner.

I honestly have to say that I’m not really into Cantonese or Teochew food though.

But I really loved this dish, Cold crabs.

And this is where I had one of the best desserts ever!!!

Really miss the taste of it.

ps.- I’m going to miss you loads, Hong Kong.

love.- nira

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Hong Kong, Part 1

Posted on April 6, 2012

I have so many reasons why I’m still in love with Hong Kong ever since my first time there.

This cosmopolitan city is a paradise where I can experience great views from the mountains, chilling off the coast, admiring the beauty of architecture, enjoying a few Cantonese dishes (I’m not a big fan) and a lot of random street snacks, and of course shopping!

It was a short trip, 3 days and 2 nights. Good time has began during the departure because it was a great flight. No crying babies, naughty active kids and loud talkers. This sort of thing doesn’t happen everyday.

Oh yes. The meal was delicious.

4 hours plus from Singapore to Hong Kong and another half an hour from airport to The Ritz Carlton.

The Ritz Carlton is located on top of Hong Kong’s tallest building (488 meter tall) where you can get the best panoramic views of the whole city.

Day time view from my hotel room.

Breathtaking night view from the lounge.

My first day ended at hotel room. Comfy time.

And the next day was all about SHOPPING! (Thank you for awesome weather at about 18-20°C too) First location was Causeway Bay, one of Hong Kong’s major shopping districts.