BENEFIT HERVANA FACE POWDER IN SINGAPORE SEPHORA / TANGS / TAKASHIMAYA / ROBINSONS

Benefit new box o’ powder – Hervana is an orchid-blossom blush for a pretty flush on your cheeks.  There are four shades in lucky shell, divine peach, heavenly rose and berry delight in 8 swirly parts to be blended together on your cheekbones for an oh so pretty flush.

BENEFIT HERVANA FACE POWDER

Benefit Hervana blush will be priced at S$46 (7gram/0.25oz) and available at Sephora Singapore located at ION Orchard, Ngee Ann City, Marina Bay Sands, Great World City and VivoCity, Tangs Orchard, Takashimaya and Robinsons Raffles City  at $46.

FENDI INGLESINA BABY PRAM / CARRIER / STROLLER - DEDICATED MADE IN ITALY PARTNERSHIP

Fendi and Inglesina celebrates the new partnership for a dedicated infancy line of accessories with iconic features of the House of Fendi together with Inglesina, the trusted Italian expertise for baby products.

The refined, fashionable yet practical baby product range from Fendi-Inglesina includes the stroller, the pram and the baby carrier in shades of cream, blue and mahogany in true Fendi Style and provides intense warmth and security for the baby.

The inaugural baby accessories line will be distributed at selected and prestigious locations worldwide by  Italian partner Simonetta who is currently entrusted with Fendi’s children clothing lines.

An union of three companies that symbolise “Made in Italy”, a synonym of excellence and reliability is an expression of a perfect synthesis between tradition, craftsmanship and exclusivity.

Fendi Inglesina baby product line of stroller, pram and  baby carrier will be available worldwide in selected stores. Visit Fendi FaceBook for more updates !

MAGGIE CHEUNG IN SINGAPORE AS OLAY AMBASSADOR AT CAPELLA HOTEL SENTOSA

International award-winning actress Maggie Cheung 张曼玉, Olay Ambassador and ardent Olay loyal user made her first appearance in Singapore in her capacity as Olay Ambassador since 2003 at Capella Hotel, Sentosa .

The iconic talented actress was crowned Miss Hong Kong 1st Runner-up in 1983 and catapulted to fame acting with Jackie Chan in  Police Story 1 and in multi award winning films like As Tears Goes By,  Centre Stage, Comrades: Almost a Love Story, Irma Vep , Soong Sisters, In the Mood for Love and 2046 to name a few.

BeauteRunway was excited to get up close and personal with Maggie Cheung, just a couple of metres from her, a picture of epitome of timeless beauty with her youthful elegance at the final day of P&G Beauty Debate.

I was in awe of Maggie Cheung – totally star struck and how she have grown through the years from a newbie in comedian films like Happy Ghost which i watched as a child, Soong Sister when i was a student ( i still have the framed movie poster in my room) till now an accomplished multi-awarding winning stellar actress and superstar, warm and amicable.

Maggie revealed how Olay’s philosophy “Challenge What’s Possible” connects to her experiences in breaking new boundaries in life, career, beauty and skincare in fluent English. She hopes that millions of women around the world will be inspired and embrace the Olay Philosophy “ just like how Olay has done for me.”

When she first started her career, she was casted in comedian movies and stereotyping roles as she have funny bunny teeth. As she wanted to be a more serious actress, at the age of 25, Maggie wore braces and fixed her funny buck teeth.

With ‘normal’ teeth, she was cast in her first of many collaborations with film director Wong Kar-wai 王家衛, with ‘As Tears Go By’ as the movie that truly began her serious acting career, followed by film director Stanley Kwan“CentreStage” in 1992.

Maggie Cheung was also the first Asian actress to win the Best Actress title at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival In Clean as Emma, as well as in Centre Stage as 阮玲玉 at 42nd Berlin International Film Festival and Chicago International Film Festival, challenging what’s possible in her career.

In the area of Challenging What’s Possible in her personal life, Maggie Cheung in recent years shifted her focus from serious acting to philanthropy to contribute more for the society. She co-founded the Olay Women Innovation and Dream Fund in 2008, funded by Olay and the Soong Ching-Ling Foundation to sponsor 10 university students to help them realise their dreams. 

She  also became the first-ever Chinese ambassador for UNICEF China in 2010, using her celebrity status to bring aid to children in need.

Her secret to Challenge What’s Possible in Beauty and Skincare is having the right skincare for your skin. "Pick your skincare and use like 5 core items from the same brand. When you have picked the products you love as the right base, you can mix and match 1 or 2 products with other brands”. 

"With your skin in tiptop condition, you won’t have to spend too much time on your makeup, do the things you love and don’t worry about a wrinkle, especially when you can be doing something meaningful and contributing back to society with that same amount of time.' Words of Wisdom indeed.

Maggie Cheung with Marie, Ellie Xie, P&G Country CEO , Vince Hudson, General Manager AAIJK Skin & Personal Care and Franchise Leader Safeguard, Camay and Rahul Asthana, Associate Marketing Director, Skin & Personal Care.

Olay, founded in 1949 is the world’s number one facial skincare brand with its breakthrough ,and product innovations including Regenerist and White Radiance, have pushed the boundaries of skincare research and listened to the everchanging needs and wants of women across the world, Challenge What’s Possible.   Brand Ambassadors includes Maggie Cheung in Asia, Carrie Underwood in the United States and Thandie Newton in the UK.

Maggie was presented with a Swaroski Dragon, which is her zodiac sign.

A special exhibition zone showcasing Olay’s innovative cell care technology were also featured at the Olay Beauty Event, part of P&G Beauty Debate 2012.

Olay Senior Scientist David Khoo and guest speaker, Dr. Cheong Wai Kwong, a private practice consultant dermatologist also provided an insight into how Olay products were developed and formulated -  from intimate insights to innovative products at the interactive show-and-tell session and how Olay has continually led the way to raise the bar for skincare science and true innovation, counting a myriad of established women and loyal users among its fans.

Olay skincare and beauty regimen including award winning skincare range like Olay Total Effects, Olay Regenerist and Olay White Radiance are available at all major department stores, Watsons, Guardian and leading supermarkets in Singapore and worldwide. In additional Olay Professional Pro-X and Natural White are available only at selected countries currently. Check out Olay FaceBook for more updates.

PALATE DINING PROGRAMME FOR AMERICAN EXPRESS SINGAPORE CENTURION & PLATINUM SERIES CARDMEMBERS AT BEST RESTAURANTS / BARS

American Express presents Centurion Members and Platinum Series Cardmembers  with complimentary Palate membership offering exclusive discounts and premium privileges with up  to  50%  savings at more than 40 of Singapore’s award-winning best dining restaurants and bars to appeal to gourmets’ gastronomic lifestyle needs.

Offering a wide range of cuisines and settings,  the Palate dining programme restaurants and bars list including award winning Chinois at Resorts World Sentosa  by  internationally  acclaimed  celebrity  chef  Susur  Lee,  Il  Lido  offering  world-class  Italian  dining, Anar  at  Resorts  World Sentosa with its exotic  Middle  Eastern  cuisine, Keystone  Restaurant  Modern European.

Moluccas  Room  at  Marina Bay Sands French Indonesia,  Bodega Y Tapas Spanish food, Tajimaya Japanese Restaurant, Da Paolo Bistro Bar, Brasserie Wolf,  Tung  Lok  Classics  and  Signatures  restaurants as well as Post  Bar  at  Fullerton  Hotel  and  charming  watering  holes  like Bartini at Club Street. 

The  Centurion  and  Platinum  Cardmembers  will  be presented with complimentary  Palate  Premier Membership  privileges, available  at  SGD598  and  includes  more  than  SGD1,500  worth  of  Hotel  and  F&B vouchers.  In  addition,  the  Premier  Membership  entitles  members  to  an  additional SGD200 nett discount voucher for selected Mr & Mrs Smith boutique hotels.

American  Express  Platinum  Reserve  Credit  Cardmembers and  American  Express  Platinum  Credit  Cardmembers  will  receive complimentary  Palate  Basic  Membership, available  at  SGD428  and  includes  more  than SGD1,000  worth  of  Hotel  and  F&B  vouchers.

The American Express Centurion Members and Platinum Series Cardmembers will enjoy the same  privileges  and  discounts  accorded  to Palate members  in  the  list  of  participating restaurants and bars.  Cardmembers can also look forward to a calendar  of  bespoke  Palate  and  American  Express  Centurion  and  Platinum  Series Cardmember only  events  that  includes  exclusive  tasting  menus  and  wine-pairing dinners.

Structured  so  that  one  person  always  dines  for  free,  the  offer  is  valid only for  la carte orders at restaurants, discounts tiers as follows:-

• 15% discount for one person dining
• 50% discount for  two  persons  dining
• 35%  discount  for  three  persons  dining
• 25%  discount  for  four  persons and
• 20% discount for five persons and above. 
• Palate members enjoy a further 15% off all drinks at the listed bars.  
   

The following restaurants and bars will cease Palate Dining Privileges on 30th December 2012 :-

Anar, Bistro bar at Rochester Park, Keystone, Ochre Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria Giardino, Private Affairs, Recipes, Rasputin and The Moluccas Room. Vines on Nine, Bartini, Vintry Singapore, Society Bar, Mezze Bistro Bar, Rasputin, The Wine Glass and The Tastings Room (bar)

Palate Dining Discount Privileges 2013 New Restaurants and Bars partners

• Buyan Russian Restaurant and Caviar Bar, Balzac Brasserie, Bobby’s @Chijmes, Da Paolo Ristorante Holland Village, Gattopardo Italian Grill and Pizza Bar,  Kingpot, La Villa, La Nonna Chijmes and Holland Village, Senso Ristorante , Spizza at Club Street, East Coast, Balmoral, Jalan Kayu,  The Clan, The Sleeping Rbino, Violet Oon's Kitchen.
• Beer Ally and Skyve.

Palate Dining Discount Privileges 2013 Current Restaurants and Bars partners

• 1-TwentySix (Coast), Chinois, Covelli Italian Bistro and Wine Bar, Fandango Tapas and Wine Bar, Garuda Padang Far East Square, Orchard Central, Vivocity, Il Lido, La Salsa, Le Noir, Ling Zhi Vegetarian Liat Towers, Novena Square, My Humble House Esplanade, Magma German Wine Bistro, Oenotheque Wine Universe,  One Rochester (Roast), Praelum Wine Bistro, Shin Yeh, The Tastings Room, The Song of India, Tung Lok Signatures, Classic and Seafood Restaurants, Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant
• 1-TwentySix , Balaclava, Barkode Cocktail Bar, Beach Culture, Covelli Italian Bistro and Wine Bar, Fabrika, KPO, One Rochester, Post Bar and Wala Wala

Palate Dining list 2013 updates, visit http://www.palate.sg/index.php/restaurant-list

The Palate dining programme will continue to expand to double the number of participating restaurants and bars in the near future.  For the latest updates and information, sign up at American  Express  Singapore or Palate and connect at  facebook.com/AmericanExpressSingapore

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SEKI JAPANESE RESTURANT AT RENDEZVOUS HOTEL SINGAPORE OFFERS CHINESE NEW YEAR CULINARY DELIGHTS

Centrally located at Rendezvous Hotel Gallery in Singapore, the new Seki Japanese restaurant helmed by Chef Takuma Seki offers the  finest  Japanese culinary masterpieces and lavish selection of dishes to usher in an auspicious Chinese New Year with highlights like Abalone  & Alaska  King  Crab Robata,  blue fin tuna, kimmedai snapper and lobster  sashimi and Grilled Fish Marinated by Saikyo Miso.

Discover  a  wealth  of  auspicious festive  fare  to  celebrate  good  fortune  and prosperity through a unique gustatory experience with refreshing  and palatable tasty selection of scrumptious food with a dash of Japanese flair from January  23  to  January  27,  2012. 

Feast on flavoursome  of foods like Chef’s Selection Assorted Sashimi, a variety of seafood freshly imported from Japan such as blue fin tuna, kimmedai snapper and lobster sliced into delectable portions. Soft  Cooked Abalone  & Alaska  King  Crab Robata oozes flavourful and juicy freshness of the abalone and crab.

Indulge  in  Japanese  New  Year  fare  for  Chinese  New  Year  with  the Grilled Fish Marinated by Saikyo Miso that includes cuts of cod fish, sawara (Spanish mackerel) and salmon soused in the essence of the pale and naturally sweet miso made in Kyoto.

Special menu includes Chef’s Selection Assorted Sushi, Grilled Vegetable Tossed  in  Truffle,  Crispy  Panko  Deep  Fried  Mix,  Skewered  Sakura  Chicken  Marinated  in Scallion, Traditional Japanese New Year’s Fish Cake.

Diners  can  enjoy  this  exceptional  Chinese  New  Year  set for  6  to  8  person  for $S388. DBS Cardholders get to enjoy a free Kaiun Iwaisake worth S$70 with a purchase of this set meal.

Seki Japanese restaurant is located at 9 Brash Basah Road #01-02 Rendezvous Hotel Gallery, Singapore 189559 and is open from 11.30am to 3.00pm (last order 2.30pm) to 6.00pm to 11.00pm (last order 10.30pm). For reservations and enquires, Tel: 6336 3806 / 6336 3807 /Fax: 6337 6448 / Email: reservation@seki.com.sg. Check out Seki Facebook for more updates.

PALMERS COCOA BUTTER FORMULA LIP BUTTER & LIP BALM SUNSCREEN STICK SPF 15 + FREE LIP BUTTER

Palmer’s Dark Chocolate & Peppermint lip butter, Dark Chocolate & Cherry lip butter and Lip balm Sunscreen Stick SPF 15  made with 100%  pure and  natural Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E are the latest lip nourishing products from the Cocoa Butter Formula range.

Sourced from the fruit of the Cacao Tree, which grows deep in the tropical jungles of equatorial Americas, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula is then enriched with anti-oxidant Vitamin E  to create a sensual, rich lotion that melts on contact with skin to  deeply  penetrate and seal in moisture  for smooth, soothe and glossy lips with long lasting effects scented with irresistibly delectable cocoa.

  

                                                 
10 Palmers Lip Balms are up for grabs ! To win, simply :-

• 'Like' the Palmer's page -  facebook.com/palmerssingapore
• Answer a simple question (who sang the song 'I Kissed a Girl'?)
• Send your answer to ilovepalmers@gmail.com with your full name, age, address and contact number.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lip Balm and Lip Butters including the Dark Chocolate & Peppermint lip butter, Dark Chocolate & Cherry lip butter and Lip balm Sunscreen Stick SPF 15  are available at Watsons,  Guardian, Robinsons, BHG  Bugis, Tampines Century Square, Clementi Mall and John Little Marina Square, Jurong Point and Tiong Bahru Plaza.