Stevie Wong

[Event]: Sociolla Soiree with Mustika Ratu

Beauty Saturday, May 06, 2017

Good Morning! Rise and shine loves...

Today I'll share my event report from Yesterday's Afternoon Sociolla Soiree " What's your lipstick Philosophy? " with Mustika Ratu Matte Lip Cream and a little product overview too. Are you ready? Let's get started...

The event was held at Rock Paper Scissors a beautifully decorated cafe serving very good food too! During this event like no other event it was very casual and we got to enjoy our meals in the midst of chit chatting with the other guests (read: my fellow blogger babes). We can take pictures and enjoy the most of the event as we On this event we were given more insight and information regarding this new matte lip cream by Mustika Ratu. To be honest I've not tried much of Mustika Ratu's product especially their makeup product, therefore I don't really know what to expect from their products but no, their products didn't disappointment me.

Mustika Ratu launches 6 matte lip cream colours ( Amusing Asoka, Hotshot Hibiscus, Radiant Rose, Lovely Lily, Cheers Columbines & Precious Poppy) that are all very wearable for daily basis... They claim their matte lip cream formula is ultra moisturizing and free from Paraben and Benzophenone. The texture of this matte lip cream is also very smooth and it's easy for application without leaving your lips cracky afterwards. It consist Virgin Olive Oil as the moisturizer in the product and one thing I noticed about this product is its very long lasting although its not completely kiss-proof but its lasting power is beyond normal cause even after eating the product is still there and still look pretty decent even without touching up. It also has a very pleasant scent, very sweet floral and vanilla scent.

Swatches (1)Lovely Lily, (2)Radiant Rose, (3) Cheers Columbine, s (4) Precious Poppy, (5)Amusing Asoka, (6)Hotshot Hibiscus

Opening speech by Kak Mira from Sociolla Representative

Opening speech by Ibu Putri the CEO of Mustika Ratu

Now moving back to the Sociolla Soiree event, once everyone gathered the event started with the opening speech by Ibu Putri the CEO of Mustika Ratu (She's beyond gorgeous, hopefully I can be like her when I'm her age❤) then followed by Kak Mira the head of Sociolla's Beauty Community. Afterwards we had some chit chat about the products and the Makeup Artist by Mustika Ratu gave us a beauty demo on the proper way to apply the matte lip cream. We were then asked to share about our own philosophy about lipstick as for mine is lipstick equals to confidence as it can initially boost our mood and make us feel confident even when we haven't finish our whole makeup look but with lipstick it'll brighten up the whole complexion instantly.

Makeup Demo

Ibu Putri the CEO of Mustika Ratu

Ibu Putri ( CEO of Mustika Ratu) shared that the matte lipstick trend that has been a hit these past few months or years have made Mustika Ratu to finally launch their very own matte lip cream line. Being an Indonesian myself, I feel very proud to have many local beauty products that are popping up in the market and this matte lip cream is no exception. They fall under the matte lipstick that are very moisturizing and not cracky! Major love for both the formula and colours.

My lunch ( Strip-lion Don)

Happiest Girls with their pink boxes

After finishing lunch, the evening begin to approach the event gets a lot more fun as we're asked to make our very own decorative packaging for our matte lip cream. This activity is so fun as we began creating our very own creation, mine was pretty simple just a little bouquet inspired kind of packaging for the upcoming mother's day pressie.

GM of Mustika Ratu Ibu Retno explaining more about the brand and matte lip cream product.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

Dessert

It's been forever since I met this girl! Finally we met again on this event.. I miss her to bits

WIth the GM of Mustika Ratu Ibu Retno ❤ She's such a lovely person!

So what's yours Lipstick philosophy?

Yeay, our group shot! Totally loving the colour scheme on our Sociolla Soiree event! Overall I had lots of fun at the event and of course thank you Sociolla and Mustika Ratu for having me at this event! I'll see you on my next post~ BYE

Love, Stevie

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[Review]: Charis X Hair Diva Combo by Vodana

Beauty Saturday, May 06, 2017

Hello loves, So today I'll share my review on these two hair styling tools that I've been using non stop since I got them. If you've followed my Instagram you might have known about the Vodana Pocket Mini Flat Iron which I got during my Charis Beautiful Journey trip. Before the product wasn't available yet for sale but now they're available on my Charis Shop!!! It's very handy and small but trust me its super powerful and I'll also review about my new Vodana Glamwave Curling Iron which are super duper cute cause it comes in pink!! Who can say no to both these beautiful products... I personally feel the presentation of these Vodana products have won against most hair styling products in the market !! Do you agree with me?

Vodana: Glamwave Curling Iron

How I would Curl my hair?

1) I would usually part my hair into two different sections the upper part and lower part. So that I can evenly curl my hair and finish my hair styling. I realize that doing this increases the efficiency process of getting the work done.
2) Then I would start with the lower part first and start curling my hair following with the upper part. I would usually curl my hair in two separate directly inwards and outwards so that the curls become more natural and not clump together into one huge curls.
3) Continue the step till you finish all your hair.

Another thing I love about this curling iron is that it allows the hair to fully cover the barrel and I can easily twist and rotate the barrel without having any of my hair strands stuck on the clasp of the curling iron. Usually I would have a few strands of hair stuck in between the clasp which make me cannot rotate the tools easily but with this Vodana Glamwave Curling Iron I can easily twist the barrel and my hair would smoothly rotate and cover the barrel. Resulting in a very natural looking waves/ curls.

I would usually use both the Vodana Pocket Mini Flat Iron and Vodana Curling Iron to help me create my whole hair look. Both these hair styling tools can easily help you to create a natural looking curls and look effortlessly natural... Usually when I have extra time I would actually do a double curling with the Mini Flat Iron to add a little more define curls that are more done so that my hair would look more shaped and dynamic as the Curling Iron comes in a big barrel of 36 mm I can't hardly get any defined curls with this tool that's why it makes the most natural curls ever.

It comes in a beautiful pink ceramic kind of barrel

Mine is in the size 36 mm, This Vodana curling iron comes in two different size 36 mm and 40 mm. The size of the barrel may seem bigger than usual curling iron its because Vodana curling Iron aim to help create a super natural hair curls/ waves. Therefore they offer bigger size barrels of curling iron.

Controlling panel for on off and heat level. When it turns on the red light will start to beam.

Final Look with Vodana Glamwave Curling Iron 36 mm
I totally love how the curling iron helps me to create natural looking waves instantly and easily as this curling iron heats up quickly and it has various heat temperature for us to adjust. As for myself I like to keep it at 140/160 cause I've read somewhere before that using a hair styling tool above 180 can cause serious damage to your hair. It always doesn't make my hair look frizzy or dead after styling which is a plus point since styling damage hair can be tricky.. If you're not careful you can even create more damage to your hair and it just won't style perfectly but this curling iron helps to shape and create the natural voluminous effect on my hair.

Vodana: Pocket Mini Flat Iron
Flat Iron can be used as both for straightening or curling tool which is indeed the same with this mini flat iron. It might be mini in size but don't worry about its performance because it have a powerful working performance. This Mini Flat Iron heats up easily and you can finish styling your hair in no time. Despite its mini size you can actually take it anywhere with you and you can easily get your hair done in no time with this tool.

You can use it to curl your bangs too! To add some shape and dimension to your bangs. I love to use it to curl my bangs a bit everyday so that my bangs don't look too flat and as I said earlier I like to use it to add more define curls to my hair. I used it once as a straightener and created a c-curl at the end of my hair and it's indeed very effective for that too. Loving how this little tool can be so multi-functional!

The Mini Flat Iron is even smaller compared to the size of my book. Thus making is very convenient to bring anywhere when you travel as you can just pop it into any bag or even handbag.

Shop your Vodana Glamwave Curling Iron or Vodana Pocket Mini Flat Iron or Vodana Hair Diva Combo here

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P.S. Get the BEST and LOWEST price only at my Charis Store! Free International shipping ( For purchases made till 30th June 2017) and you'll get lots of additional gifts/ perks and now for local Indonesian customers you can even pay in Indonesian Rupiah by bank transfer to save time worrying about international payment/ credit card payment, etc...

Love, Stevie

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Transportation Choices in Japan

Beautynesia Friday, April 28, 2017

Hello there, I'm back with the second part of this month's travel post in collaboration with HIS and Beautynesia. In this post I will share some more information regarding travelling transportation in Japan.

Most of the time in Japan everyone prefer to walk as their own means of transportation as public transports such as bus, train or taxi can be very costly! Therefore planning your most preferable means of transportation before your holiday trip will save you a lot of time and cost too! Through HISGO you can not only purchase flight ticket at the best price but also your JR Pass, not to forget buying your domestic flight will be made even much more easier with Hanavi. Hanavi allows you to book your domestic flight to multiple city in Japan together with hotel packages! Everything planned easily just through your computer.

HIS has indeed made booking and planning your trip to Japan a lot easier with its online travel agent service. As for travelling in Osaka you might want to try out Osaka City Pass which include Osaka Wonder Loop, Subway and Osaka Wonder Cruise to travel most part of the city and see more about Osaka from different perspectives. It will give you a better travelling experience by trying out all these transportation. You can book your Osaka City Pass from HIS.

Subway

Osaka Wonder Loop Bus

Cruise

Considering about the transportation right when you arrive in Japan is also important, like which mode of transportation will you choose to travel to the city center cause arriving with lots of luggage will be inconvenient if you go and search for your transportation choices at the airport cause it will not only cost your money but you'll also waste your time.

How about considering this airport transport with Keisei Skyliner , it'll help you reach downtown in convenient and purchasing before arriving in Japan can save you some penny as they offer discounted rate for those who purchase through travel agent outside Japan.

Another option to get you to downtown is by Airport Limousine, its a bus that will transport you from the airport to city center as it's considered as the most friendly To Go transportation. You can also book your ticket through HIS.

Back again JR Pass is the most convenient travelling transportation within cities in Japan aside from flight that's why booking it prior to your visit will save you some hassle during your travelling experience.

HIS has made booking all your travelling needs to Japan much more easy through HISGO. So now you can just plan, book and you're good to go for your holiday to Japan! Enjoy😼

Like usually don't forget to BEAUTYNESIA for more information about beauty and lifestyle! I will be back with more fun and hopefully informative travel posts next month... ssst next month's post might be very useful for those planning on the upcoming Lebaran break holiday. That's all for now see you on my next post!