Saturday, October 29, 2011

Turkish Gala Night and Press Conference at Royale Chulan Hotel



I barely know about Turkey and to be frank, Turkey has not came across my mind at all whenever I think of an escape from my hectic work in Malaysia. The only thing I could relate to Turkey is their sweet dates. Somehow, I was proven wrong after attended the both events, namely Turkish Culinary and Cultural Week 2011 Press Conference and Gala Night on 28th October 2011 at Royale Chulan Hotel- which were full of Turkish experience.

                                                                 Variety of Blue Eyes

                                                              EBRU
                                                      Calligraphy Art



When I entered into the room of the press conference on the 1st day, I have nothing better to describe the ambiance, which is S-E-N-S-A-T-I-O-N-A-L. The room was filled with Turkish elements from culture & art, history & culture to the most distinctive Turkish desserts.There were calligraphy art, well-known EBRU or paper marbling, blue eyes, VERY SPECIAL Turkish ice-cream, Turkish dancers whom were in their beautiful costumes and certainly their promising musicians. All of them were flown in from TURKEY specifically to promote TURKEY from 28th October to 4th November 2011.

                                                          Traditional Music
                                                  Folk Dance




 Now you might be in puzzlement, what is blue eye about? Seriously, when I first saw blue eye, I thought it is just a decoration NOT UNTIL I was well explained by a Turkish. Blue eye is a lucky charm in Turkey.. It is the belief that it can protect them from malicious people, objects or events. The evil eye is a look that is believed by many cultures to be able to cause injury or bad luck for the person at whom it is directed for reasons of envy or dislike. The term also refers to the power attributed to certain persons of inflicting injury or bad luck by such an envious or ill-wishing look. Blue eye is designed to ward off evil eyes. Almost all households have blue eyes-they are varies in sizes, designs and different tones of blue.



Then, our eyes and ears were treated by performances of 'Mevlevi ritual dance(sema)", folk dance, rhythm show and Turkish classical music.The rhythm of the dance is really upbeating and I actually had the trigger to dance together with those high-spirited dancers out there. Well, to mellow down our excitement after the cultural shows, a video of Turkey attractions had been played for ll of us to have a better pictures of Turkey. Turkish culture has been influenced by cultures and civilizations from China to Vienna and from Russian steppes to North Africa for over four millenia. It is a country rich in culture and arts( building, fine arts ).
 


                                                       Famous Baklava and rice puding



During the press conference, we were introduced to varieties of Turkish desserts. The most famous and MUST-TRY is definitely the BAKLAVA! Almost every Turkish told me that I need to try that! SO what is so special about BAKLAVA? First of all, it is very hard to make and the process of making it is T-E-D-D-I-O-U-S.  Baklava is made either with pistachio or walnut. Turkish cuisine has a range of baklava-like desserts. It is said that Baklava is an energy booster as it contains high level of glucose.The second MUST-MUST-TRY is the ICE-cream- it isn't taste like the ordinary ice-cream we tasted before! In fact, it is so rich, dense and slightly chewy! based salep powder or cornstarch with rose water such as Dondurma (Turkish gum ice cream), dried fruit ice cream, ice cream rose petals. The milk they are using is sheep's milk. For your info, most of the Turkish have a sweet tooth.


                                                         Turkish Ice-cream

Once I entered into the grand ballroom of the Gala Night of the Turkish Culinary and cultural Week, I was truly amazed by the traditional foods which are well presented! There were motherlode of Turkish foods which were well segmented. There was a row of vegetable dishes, a row of meats dishes and MUST have desserts. I was fully attracted to the vegetable dishes as I really miss dolma! Dolma has a special place in Turkish cuisine.Basically it i a stuffed vegetable.  It can be eaten either as a meze or a main dish. It can be cooked either as a vegetable dish or meat dish. If a meat mixture is put in, it is usually served hot with yoghurt and spices such as oregano and red pepper powder with oil. My favourite is Zeytinyagli Dolma, the dolma made with vine leaves cooked with olive oil and stuffed with a rice-spice mixture. Such a type does not contain meat, is served cold and also referred to as sarma, which means "wrapping" in Turkish. It is such a good combination to be eaten with their special mashed lentils,beans and nut.
                                                 My Favourite Dorha
                                          Sweet and Savoury desserts
                                             Live Performances

There were so many guests from Turkey and I had a great mingles and chat with them.After this event, I got to understand more about Turkey. Turkish really treasure friends and family with  good accompaniment like foods, music, art and wine. One thing I learned from a truly Turkish is 'It is not what you have in your pocket to qualify yourself to enjoy life, everyone in Turkey and Mediterranean countries enjoy life to the fullest because they know they have family and friends whom will never leave them behind no matter what they are. This event is truly an eye opener for me. We drink to Turkey, to freedom and to LIFE!

I hope you could experience What i had experienced myself without going to TURKEY YET!, taste, smell and feel Turkey yourself at Royale Chulan Hotel from 28t November 2011 to 4th November 2011 between 6.30pm to 9.00pm at Warisan cafe.

I would really want to Visit Turkey and get the real and touchable experience!

And Turkey Welcomes you and me!:)

                                              Mr. Ali Gulen, Mr.Mustapha Kamal                                                                                    
                                           Xavier Mah, Neshlihan and Elizabeth
                                                  Me and Kelly

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Empro New Opening @ IPC




Empro was incorporated since 2005 and it is a Malaysian brand and founded by a truly Malaysian, Mr.Coco Alex.It was formed to provide high-quality face art services to cater to the increasing market demand for eyebrow and lip micro-pigmentation. They have also created a unique range of cosmetic products which are manufactured using 100% natural ingredients.

Empro is growing fast and is expanding well to countries like Indonesia, Singapore and more. This brand has successfully implant the image as a eyebrow specialist and  gradually diverting into more beauty lines in the future.

I haven't try any products nor services from Empro! What a shame!!hahaha... Well... AGAIN!! I was lucky enough to be one of the guest at the New opening of EMPRO at IPC on 8th April 2011, 11am to 1pm! I had my goody bag full of empro products! I just can't wait to try em up!

During the opening, i had a chance to meet Mr. Coco Alex in person for the very first time! He is quite good looking! (can't help smirking) I could feel his passion in eyebrow beauty! and also the passion in looking for the best of the best in skincare and beauty products! He travels a lot and try to gather the best beauty products from all over the world!

There is a promotion going on in conjunction with Empro new opening at IPC! You just can't resist this exclusive promotion which is 50% off for the treatment! Here it is! Take a look!



Besides, nice foods from The Dome Cafe are served, we had great time chatting with the young and talented Empro team! and then we had a chance to reshaped our eyebrow too! It was indeed a nice experience! Let's see my nicely shaped eyebrow by Alice from Empro!

Oh yeah!!! Don't ever think that Eyebrow reshaping is a girl's thingy! Guys should have reshaping their eyebrow to! Here is a sample of a guy who just reshaped his eyebrow! He is so satisfied with the result!! Thanks Empro!



Empro outlets will be more around Malaysia and abroad! It is one of the Truly Malaysian Cosmetic Brand! Let's support!!!

Charles Wortington From London Is In KUALA LUMPUR!!!




First of all. you might not know who and what is Charles Worhtington about! Let me briefly introduce this person behind the Charles Worthington hair rage of products.


Charles Worthington is owner and Creative Director of one of the UK’s most respected hair and beauty companies. Established in 1986, the company currently comprises five prestigious London salons, with 100 staff and over 2,000 clients a week. In 1993 he became London Hairdresser of the Year and in November 1998 he won the coveted title of British Hairdresser of the Year for the second time as well as Men’s Hairdresser of the Year. Newcomer of the Year 1998 was won by Jo Rapley from Charles Worthington. Charles has also designed, formulated and packaged his own highly successful haircare and skincare products.

Winner of numerous awards, his signature range, Results is ´selling out´ in 10 countries and remains the UK´s best-selling
designer haircare brand. 



Dream Hair, the latest addition to Charles Worthington´s haircare ranges, was launched in September 1999. This totally new haircare concept lavishes your hair with the same focused care and attention traditionally reserved for your skin. Dream Hair is also the first range to offer a complete beauty routine with the sophistication and technological innovation to match the most modern, high performance skincare regime.

So, Malaysians finally can have the easy access to get these best selling products in Malaysia! Charles Worthington Hair range of product will be exclusively available at selected Watsons in Malaysia from 8th April 2011!



I was lucky enough to witness the launch of Charles Worthington on 6th April 2011 at Celcius Fahrenheit 88. There were more than 100 people attended the event, namely the media, bloggers, socialites, celebrities and more. All of the attendants were happy to be the first to try the products. 

I have got myself extra shine range of shampoo and conditioner! I love the design of the packaging! Look so elegant but yet not expensive! I could say it is worth a try! oh yeah! It smells good too! I just love the smell of right after hair wash!



Sunday, March 20, 2011

My First post in 2011

Today was the first time I logged into my blog since my last post! and just found out that I have my first follower at my blog! I am indeed happy for that. Thank you very much!

Looking back at the past 7 months, there are so much of changes in my life and my routines. I am playing a new role as a new fashion and beauty magazine editor. Since, it is a newborn baby in the market. It is really not an easy task! Imagine that bringing up a baby, you have to put in a lot of efforts and time. Seriously, I hardly have much leisure time nowadays.

Everyday, I am facing new obstacles and I have to learn how to overcome each of the obstacle. Well, handling people is another biggest challenge at workplace. Everyone has different perceptions and ideas in the same subject. Some people just like to gossip and spreading rumors which are not true.As for me, I really not into gossips and never like to wasting time commenting and talking bad about others. Perhaps, I was taught to have good virtues in life since I was young.

However, I shouldn't say these obstacles are harming me. Certainly, there are pros and cons in each scenario. After all, it's important to  learn how to balance those negative and positive elements in you. For now, my life is very adventurous! Meeting with new people most of the days and see different traits and attributes in these people. Some are good and some are not. I am having sleepless nights for most of the time as I am in a position which is full of pressures and stress.

Good things about my job? I should say the privilege to get the first batch of newly launched beauty ranges from every event I attended! *wink* wink* . Besides, we get complimentary spa and beauty treatments from our beloved clients too! So these privileges are some of my stress antidotes.

Well...Life is busy now....Just wish that my baby would grow up healthily and those efforts would be worth while....

Pray hard and work hard!

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Relaxing Trip @ Cameron Highlands

 I have just realized that i have been stopping to update my blog for the past 2 months. I just couldn't help as works are taking most of my time and i hardly have enough time to rest for the past 2 months. While I was at home, I just hope to lie down without doing anything. I have ignoring most of my past time favourites especially piano as well!!I feel EXTREMELY guilty! However, I visited one of my favourite distressed spot in Malaysia-Cameron Highlands. I like the cooling weather, the greens, the peaceful ambiance! This time, I went to Bidor for the very first time!
 So, this was the 1st spot, it is one of the morning market, the foods below are some common foods for breakfast in Malaysia.
 These are Chee Cheong Fun(made by rice flour) and yong tau Fu( beancurds, chillies, ladies finger, bean curd skin stuffed with fish paste)
 First destination, this toy machine brought back my childhood reminiscence..............

 People are really busy in vegetables and strawberries shopping.........And all the vegetables are SUPER CHEAP!

 Tea Plantation...I just love the whole spread of green....Very good for your eyes...





 Having teh tarik at the highest point of Boh Tea Plantation. Please don't drink teh tarik, My friend told me that there are2 types of tea which you can only get them at Cameron!Try that instead!





 I met one of the little boy at one of the village at Cameron..








 Steamboat is a very famous meal at Cameron Highlands...This tastes really nice but please be careful of the flies! There are a lot of flies at Cameron!!!!