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EZ-Link Imagine American Express® Prepaid Card for Black Friday rebates

The day after Thanksgiving Day in the United States, aka Black Friday, is not a day to leave out of your calendar! The only day in the year where every retail shop is packed with people and queues as they snag up the most out-of-this-world discounts (Think an S4 for a penny with a 2 year plan upgrade). Some shops even open their doors at the strike of midnight to maximise the sale potential! But the best part about Black Friday in this part of the world, are the amazing sales bargains ONLINE!

 Who can resist a good deal anyway?

In conjunction with the incredible sales, the EZ-Link Imagine American Express® Prepaid Card will be launching a Black Friday campaign this year, where users will be able to receive a 10% rebate for purchases at websites outside of Singapore (non-SGD transactions).  That's really amazing!! Imagine getting up to a 40-60% discount on items and then getting another 10% rebate on top of that!

Almost too good to be true!

How awesome is it that ANY international websites apply, eg U.S,Europe, Australia, Japan, Korea, China etc. are all applicable!! Just charge the spending on the Imagine Card (Amex purse) and you're good to go!

To gear myself up for the crazy Black Friday frenzy, I've been surfing around my favourite sites to take note and shortlist what I want to get, so here are my commonly visited websites that are eligible for the rebate, but don't let this list exhaust you because there are TONS of websites that apply!

Websites you can shop at to get your 10% rebate!

Do your homework first because impulse buying is BAD.

  • Nasty Gal

Home of dresses, shoes and accessories of every fashionable bad-ass girl. Don't forget you can get the highly coveted Jeffrey Campbell heels from here too! My favourite item to shop from here? Definitely heels. After all, a woman can never have too many pairs of shoes, right?

  • Net-a-porter

A more upscale online website, Net-a-porter carries designer everything. There should be some massive sale on Black Friday so you can use this opportunity to grab that bag you've been eyeing since forever, plus get a 10% rebate if you charge it to your Imagine card!!

  • Nordstrom

I really love shopping at Nordstrom because they've got a wide range of female apparel to pick from and it's very affordably priced for the quality!! The layout of the website is simple and easy to navigate too ;)

Oh, and they ship direct to Singapore. A major plus point! It's going to be exciting to see how much prices are going to be slashed by. 


Remember that the transaction has to be in any currency EXCEPT SGD!

Black Friday is the perfect time for you to shop on these websites because you can take advantage of such massive savings!

All you have to do to kick start your 10% rebate is to...

Purchase your Imagine Card


Getting your Imagine Card is super convenient. Just head down to your nearest Transit Link ticket office to get one! And for a limited time only, you can purchase the Imagine Card for just $15.00 (with $10.00 credited into your Amex purse).

Remember to activate it and register your card for security purposes by logging in on the home page, just in case you lose or misplace your card.
For more information click here


This 10% rebate will last from 29th November to 5th December and will be credited to your Imagine Card (Amex purse) by end of December 2013. Note that rebates on purchases will be capped at SGD$1,000.

Thank you EZ-Link Imagine American Express® Prepaid Card for this amazing deal!


EZ-Link Imagine American Express® Prepaid Card

Website:   www.imaginecard.com.sg 
Download the Imagine Mobile App on Google Play or App Store today!
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How to remove fresh stains off your Sealy Mattress

It's been almost a year since I've had my rabbit Squishy, and she's brought me so much joy just watching her hop around or munching on hay. She's also very mischievous and naughty, she's already bitten through my brother's and my speaker wires, she likes to squeeze herself somehow to hide behind the computer (yes with more wires) and she eats dust.

Don't let that innocent size fool you

Whenever we let her run around the house we make sure that she's adequately supervised. Earlier this month I started to let her run around my room, only if I'm inside myself. She likes to hide in a corner of my room and just lie down knowing she's the princess of the household.

She likes to show off her cute tail

Wednesday evening was no exception. She was hopping around, and I went for a quick shower. After I got out, I went around looking for her in her usual spots, but couldn't find her. Feeling a little tired, I went to my room and found her on my bed. How did she get there?!? I thought. My Sealy bed is quite a height from the floor, and I suspected that she jumped on a box near my bed and jumped up again.


As she saw me approaching, she stared at me with her beady eyes, and I went all soft inside. "Aww Squishy how did you get up here?" I asked her. She is terribly afraid of heights so I knew I had to carry her down. As I picked her up, I felt that her fur was wet, and an alarm went off in my head. Ohhhhhhh no.....

I quickly returned her to her cage and began operation Remove Stain off Sealy Mattress.

This also applies to other stains like blood, soiled beds etc.

Step 1: Tear off your bedsheet/pillowcase/bolstercase

Get everything that has come into contact with the stain, off your bed before it spreads!! I threw this on the floor first because the mattress is more time sensitive. If it seeps all the way in, it will encourage the growth of mould, which you definitely do not want.


Step 2: Use a wet cloth to blot the area on your mattress

Take a piece of cloth, wet it with cold water, squeeze it dry, and blot the area on your mattress. Doing this helps to soak out the stain.

IMPORTANT!! If the area of the stain is quite big, start on the edges and work your way towards the center so that the stain does not spread!

Step 3: Use a dry cloth to blot again

This is to absorb the moisture you just introduced to the mattress. If you rub instead of blot, this will cause the stain to spread or sink more deeply into your mattress. 


Repeat Step 2 and 3 until the stain lightens.

For Squishy's pee, it was slightly yellowish and even though I did Step 2 and 3 multiple times, the colour was still slightly visible. Then I did this.

(Optional for acidic stains) Step 4: Use saline solution

Grab your nearest saline solution and apply around the area of the stain. Then blot with a dry cloth. Don't use too much saline or it will seep into your mattress!! I used a little bit at a time and after blotting, checked to see if it was still yellow.


After a few times (with a lot of patience and determination), the yellow stain was removed! The only evidence of it ever been there is a little friction around the area because I was getting frustrated and rubbed the area ahaha.

Step 5: Use a hairdryer to blow dry!

Plugged in my trusty hair dryer and helped speed up the drying process. Don't put it too near the mattress though or the coils might expand and warp. 

(Option B) Mixing water with salt

If that didn't work for you at all, mix two teaspoons of salt into a cup of cold water. Pour into a spray bottle and spray on the affected area, then blot with a dry cloth. After most of the stain is out, use a wet cloth to clean up and then dry again.

Disclaimer: This worked for me but I can't guarantee it will work on your mattress. Try at your own risk! I don't take any reponsibility if it doesn't work or if your mattress somehow gets mouldy or gets worse.

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Super happy that my Sealy is now back in it's tip-top condition! Was mad at Squishy for a while but who could stay mad at this adorable face?!

Ignore her paw that's a little dirty, if you please.

If you've tried everything and the stain isn't coming out, plus you've had this mattress for about 10 years, why not consider getting a Sealy mattress?? My back doesn't ache anymore and I wake up more refreshed than ever.

Sealy Sleep Palace 
91 Tanglin Road (near Orchard MRT!)
Tanglin Place #01-02
Singapore 247918

Tel: 6235 3166 
Opening Hours: 
10.00am - 9.00pm (Mon to Thu)
10.00am – 9.30pm (Fri to Sun)
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Komachi the Hair Cult using OCS Organic Care System Hair Dye

I've experimented with long and short hairstyles since primary school and I've decided that I like long hair on me. However, my usual hair was getting a little too boring for my liking, so I wanted to shake things up a bit. Was deciding between a perm or a hair dye and decided to go for the latter so that I could still look youthful.

Booked an appointment with Komachi the Hair Cult under Meiko, and crossed my fingers that it would turn out well, and I am so happy that it did!

PSST! Continue reading to find out how you can score discounts at Komachi the Hair Cult!

Before:


Unkempt hair, dry ends. Go away now!!! Also, the roots of my hair are really weak so I drop a lot of hair :( My hair is naturally a dark shade of chestnut brown, perhaps part of my german roots.

All ready for my baby step transformation! Notice how the ends of my hair look really dry? :(

Meiko began by cutting my hair. She is from Nagoya so you can ask her about things to eat in her hometown! She has been in this industry for more than 8 years :O

After cutting my hair, it was time for my first hair wash. I've always liked this towel wrapped around my hair kinda look. Oh! If you noticed, Komachi designed their very own slip on robe which prevents hair from falling on your clothes! Very thoughtful right?

Next came the big decision.

I asked Meiko for her recommendation on which hair colour I should pick, considering I didn't want something too obvious and inappropriate for work. She gave me three choices, ash, gold and toffee. After comparing between them, I decided that I liked toffee the best because of its vibrant and youthful shade. It was also several shades lighter than my natural hair.

Thus, Toffee it was!


Komachi the Hair Cult uses organic hair products and the best part is that it is AMMONIA-FREE! This means that your hair's essential moisture and protein levels are maintained so that your hair is not damaged by the colouring process. Woohoo!

You can create any color imaginable with Organic Color Systems products; fiery reds, intense coppers, rich golds, auburn browns, clean platinums and infinite natural tones. Plus, these colors are true to the chart, and don’t fade, with unrivalled coverage even on resistant grey hair and with natural a gloss/shine.


After deciding on a colour, Meiko went off for a while to mix the dye. When I saw the mix, I asked Meiko if that was going to be the colour of my hair because it's too light!! She laughed and said that the actual result will be much darker. Phew~


My hair rarely looks this neat.


After applying the mixture evenly on my hair, she placed a plastic bag on my head and plugged in an oscillating machine. This Heater machine heats up your hair slightly so that the dye will seep into your hair faster! It's important that the machine your salon uses does not use too high a temperature on your hair or it will damage your hair cuticles!! This machine was gentle and I barely felt anything at all. 

Some time passed and I got my hair washed again!


Meiko wanted to prevent my hair from being dry so she recommended hair treatment for my delicate hair!  This purple shade is quite nice huh. Haha! After applying this generously on my hair, it was time for another wash, blow dry, and to witness the finished product. Everything took about 2.5hours?

After:


Behold, neat, smooth, silky, toffee hair!!! I was so pleased with this because it's a huge difference from my hair before! I couldn't stop smelling and touching my hair. SUPER HAPPY!!

Here's a side by side comparison for your reference:

I really like the OCS products Komachi the hair cult uses as it has:-

• 64 intermixable colors, concentrates, brighteners, and lighteners.
• The most natural, certified organic ingredients with absolutely no ammonia.
• True to color chart results with infinite flexibility to unleash your creativity.
• Semi, demi or permanent results.
• Up to 3 levels of lift with color and up to 7 levels of lift with lightener.
• Supreme 100% Grey Coverage of even the most resistant grey hair.
• Cleaner blondes and beautiful reds that fade on tone.
• Longer lasting tonal values that virtually eliminates color fade.

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My stylist, Meiko! She also loves experimenting with braid hair designs and styles, so if you have a particular one in mind, just tell her and she'll make it happen for you!!

With her magic hands, she gave me waterfall braids and curled ends. :D I really love this lighter shade of brown!!


The braiding bit took her less than 10 minutes to complete. Wow!!


I freaking LOVE IT!! Wished my hair could stay like that forever. It's an elegant and classy look that's suitable for all occasions. I'm already looking forward to my next trip to see what Meiko has in store for my hair!!

 After my hair was done, I rushed to TWG to have lunch, was soo hungry!


Thank you Komachi, Meiko and Miko for your help!!! It's been a few weeks since my hair has been dyed and it's still healthy and smooth!! No regrets :)



Komachi the Hair Cult

Location 360 Orchard Road #02-03/04. International Building (next to ANZ Bank) 
Tel: 65-63399432 / 65-68363391
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How to have a better day ahead when you wake up on your Sealy

You know those days when you wake up just feeling grumpy and out of sorts, and somehow it affects your mood for the rest of the day?

Well, YOU have control over how you feel, and adding these little routines to your morning can set the tone for your day.

Before I go to sleep at night, I make sure I use hydration products to keep my skin moisturized during the night. I crawl into my Sealy, hug my bolster, and sleeeeeeep.

Here are some tips on how to have a happy, calm day starting from the moment you wake up. Remember that it's a private time you should have that is 100% focused on you :)

1. Snooze


Tell yourself that you're allowed to snooze once a day. And make sure it's only once. If you feel really groggy in the morning, try the SleepCycle app for the iPhone which measures your sleep cycle and wakes you up at the lightest point of your sleep!

2. Try to visualize what you dreamt about


I do this in the morning and it helps me remember my dreams! Then I'll either type it out on my phone or write it on a rough piece of paper. Dreams are a reflection of your subconscious and can reveal what's actually lurking in your mind that you've tried to forget or push aside. It's eerily accurate.

Unless you had a nightmare, then by all means, skip this for the day.

3. Draw the curtains/Turn on the light


This will wake your brain and force your body to be alert!


4. Don't reach for the phone just yet!

I know you've synced your email, your facebook notifications, whatsapp chats all on your phone, but checking them first thing in the morning will dampen your mood. Yes you have a TON of things to do, but that can wait. Give yourself some alone time first!


5. Stretch and give a bigggg yawn


This increases your flexibility, improves circulation and relieves tension. So I say, why not???


After practicing these in the morning, I feel more refreshed than ever and am ready to start my day. Thanks to Sealy for the well rested sleep, I can concentrate and stay focused at work!

Be sure to drop by their flagship store at Tanglin to try them out for yourself!

91 Tanglin Road (near Orchard MRT!)
Tanglin Place #01-02
Singapore 247918

Tel: 6235 3166 
Opening Hours: 
10.00am - 9.00pm (Mon to Thu)
10.00am – 9.30pm (Fri to Sun)
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Timotei Shine Recharge Shampoo and Conditioner Review


With Hayley at the Timotei launch event, look at how bouncy and soft our hair is!!

One day, I came home from an event and I was having a chat with my mum when she suddenly commented that my hair smelt 'familiar'. After giving a few hints, she guessed that I was using Timotei products!! #howdidsheknow

Timotei's slogan, "Beautiful hair... Inspired by nature!" definitely gave me beautiful hair that night and I was immediately convinced once I tried it!

A few bloggers and myself were invited to the launch of Timotei held at Backstage salon.

Nope that's not blood haha!

Went with Nurul and we were so glad there was food!!! Was so hungry!! The rosemary chicken was really good.

Decoration was all set and arranged nicely :)

We were told that we were going to try Timotei's shampoo and conditioner first hand and enjoy a head massage by the skilled stylists at Backstage Salon!


Here's a picture that was managed to be snapped before I just relaxed and enjoyed the massage :D The shampoo and conditioner smell REALLY NICE!! The latest Shine Recharge range is Paraben-free and features Jericho Rose extract which rejuvenates and nourishes your hair.

Pretty bottles, too!

Timotei uses 100% PET recyclable packaging that is made from 25% recycled material and is going at only  $6.90 each. That's cheaper than many other consumer brands in the market! Really affordable ;)

 Formulated for normal to dull hair, this best selling range freshens your hair and boosts shine. I'm still currently hooked on to it and am still using it now!!

Getting my hair dried and styled :)

Hayley next to me!

Here's the finished product!! Nurul has silky hair too!!

After getting our hair pampered, we made our own little terrarium using soil, stones and of course, a plant!

Here's what we were given, the red stuff are little folded roses. So pretty!!

Here's my completed terrarium! It's very easy to maintain because you only have to water it once every 6 months and it doesn't need direct sunlight so you can place it on your office desk!

After the launch, we were feeling nibbly so Nurul, Angie, Fenny and I went to a sushi place at Orchard Central. My hair smelled soo nice even after drying my hair, I was too pleased with the results!

Here's to shiny, moisturized and healthy hair!!

Timotei is available exclusively at selected Guardian stores including ION Orchard, PAragon, Plaza Singapura, 313 Somerset, Tanglin Mall, Suntec City, VivoCity, Serangoon NEX, JEM and Jurong Point.
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