Jolie

Jellycat is all the hype but I personally don't like soft toys with fur. I saw these mofmo friends and they are literally THE SOFTEST soft toys I've ever touched, not to mention they're so cute!🥹

The big one is S$18.90 while the smaller one is S$15.90 which is quite affordable. You can find them at Takashimaya basement 2, infront of the food hall area. It's basically the big space where they always have random booth sales going on. This time round is some toy fest!

Anw they can be really great Christmas gifts too, for both adults and children~ I think furless soft toys are safer for kids too. I couldn't resist and bought one for myself hehe.

Hey Zesties 🍋 Just wanted to share my 11.11 #ShopeeHaul !! Bought a few things because I couldn’t resist the discounts 🙈

01 Peripera Water Bare Tint

I LOVE peripera’s lip tints with my whole heart so I HAD to get this. I’ve been eyeing it for awhile but I have a bunch of lip tints in my makeup stash. Couldn’t resist the flash deal so… add to cart!

💵 $8.28 (U.P. $17.71)

02 Makeup Brush Holder

This silicone brush holder comes with a magnetic closing which is so convenient, no worries about your brushes falling out! Got it for my upcoming travels because I’m done with throwing my brushes in random ziploc bags 😆

💵 $3 (U.P. $8)

03 Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

Probably the most gentle cleanser I’ve used, great for sensitive or dry skin as this doesnt strip the skin’s moisture! This retails at $64 in Sephora but i scored a great deal at almost 50% off on Shopee!

💵 $33.13 (U.P. $64)

04 Peripera Ink Thin Thin Pencil Liner

Wanted to start trying out eyeliner so i got a pencil liner.. hoping it’s beginner friendly haha. With the help of 11.11 and some vouchers, this was less than $5 (incl. shipping)!

💵 $4.67 (U.P: $9.72)

Hey Zesties!

I’ve recently visited Armoury at Orchard Central and here are some reasons why I most definitely would not be going back.

💰 Price: $20-$35 per pax

🍽️ Rating /⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: 2 ⭐️

Overall, really small portion served for the mains at such a high price. This was really a disappointment especially since I heard many good reviews about the South Beach outlet. My take would be to visit the OG South-beach outlet instead of here especially since the vibes are supposedly better as well.

🥩 My friends and I ordered the Sirloin and Ribeye steak and for a place that is suppose to specialise in grilling steak they were all overdone! We ordered a rare and medium rare done-ness but they arrived medium well to well done. Needless to say it was super dry that there was no saving even with the sauce. The chimichurri sauce which required a top up of $2 was also lacking in flavour and not enough to coat the steak. The sides were the only saving grace.

🍝 The vongole clam spaghetti was also a disappointment with the dry and tasteless noodle. The clams had absolutely no flavour.

🍸They had a cocktail promotion before 7pm where cocktails were 2 for $26 and just like the food, the Gummy bear martini were not up to par.

Service Rating /⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: 1 ⭐️

We visited at a time when it was not crowded but the service was extremely slow. They should really explore hiring more people. From what I saw, there was only 2 person taking orders and serving. Not sure if this explains why the food took really long to arrive. Before we ordered, we saw a lady walking up to complain about how it took 30mins for her side of fries to arrive and we honestly should have left the moment we saw that.

I honestly try not to give a bad rating as it’s all up to an individual’s palate, but this is really tough to save.

I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT EITHER!!!

I’m so happy to be sharing my experience with you guys!! I was shopping with my sister at Sephora when suddenly Selena Gomez walks up to the Rare Beauty section we were at! She came to Sephora in support of her Rare Impact Foundation as Sephora was donating 100% of their proceeds to the foundation (which is absolutely amazing).

I had absolutely no clue what to say to Selena as I was extremely nervous!! I’ve been in love with her ever since I was a kid and was truly baffled.

She is the most sweet and genuine person I have ever met. After going to numerous of her concerts and being a fan for such a long time, I was able to actually see her up close and personal!!

She talked to us about so much, The murderers in the building and we even talked about Wizards of Waverly Place!!

Truly an experience I would never forget 🩷🩷🩷

I started using Lemon8 in September 2022, and Lemon8 provided an opportunity for small creators like myself to get in on the ground floor, including securing brand deals and receiving event invitations 💛

1️⃣ PROVIDE VALUE FOR YOUR AUDIENCE

Think about how to add value to your audience. Cover BREAKING NEWS, and identify CONTENT GAPS on the app. “Productivity” has always interested me, and I've actively searched for new hacks and tips on various applications like Xiaohongshu and TikTok. Back in May, I noticed a lack of similar content on Lemon8, so I decided to share some of the hacks like “Things You Didn’t Realise Apple’s Notes App Could Do”. The post performed well, so I continued creating similar content. The moral of the story: create content that helps your audience ACHIEVE, SOLVE problems, or BENEFIT in some way.

2️⃣ DEVELOP A CONTENT CALENDAR

Since September 2022, I've (almost) consistently created 20 monthly posts. Currently, I'm experiencing some social media burnout, but I can't deny the importance of having a consistent plan. A content calendar outlining your content creation days, publishing days, and content formats can help you maintain your content, especially when motivation is lacking. This strategy works well for me because I'm deadline-driven. I work from a calendar, arranging everything according to its due date. I personally use Trello to keep track of everything (P.S. it’s free!) 💰

3️⃣ TAG BRANDS TO (GET NOTICED &) LAND PARTNERSHIP

You never know how your content can lead to something bigger. For instance, I created posts like “Under-The-Radar Luxury Bags Under $1,000” and “How I Got My Authentic Designer Bag For Less.” Thanks to that post, I was invited to the Carousell Certified Luxury event. Therefore, create organic content and tag brands that you use and love; it could be your golden ticket to getting noticed by them.

For me, Lemon8 🍋 is a safe space where I can discover authentic and diverse content. I can’t wait to see how this app continues to flourish!

💭 QUESTION OF THE DAY

i'm excited to share a quick and easy hack that will help you achieve the most delicious kopitiam-style eggs 🥚 in just 10 minutes!

No need to go to your neighborhood kopitiam whenever those cravings hit. you can just enjoy it from the comfort of your own home!

I stumbled upon this hack on TikTok, and this is the only way i eat my eggs now 🤣🤣🤩

WHAT YOU NEED 👇🏼

1️⃣ EGG 🥚

2️⃣ AIR FRYER

STEPS👇🏼

1️⃣ wash your egg

2️⃣ put egg into your air fryer at 100°C for 10 minutes (or if there isn’t a 100 °C LIKE MINE 🤔, 102°C for 9 minutes).

3️⃣ prepare an ice bath 🧊

4️⃣ gently place the egg into the ice bath for 1-minute

5️⃣ DONE! and SERVE!

This has genuinely become my go-to egg hack, thank the world for #tiktok . Happy egg-making! 🍳 LMK what other hacks are there for me to discover!

LOL! (lots of laughter 😂)

#recipeideas #Recipe #recipesg #recipes #cooking #MakanAtHome #homecooked #cookathome #OnlyInSG

The power chendol ($2.50) and gangster ice ($3.50) are my favorites! They're not too sweet and come at an affordable price. The gangster ice is topped with durian ice cream!

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这里比较有名的是Power Chendol和Gangster ice! 我就点了这两个，份量算是蛮大的？ Chendol ($2.50) 真的不错~ 配上Malacca黑糖，味道不会很甜！

Gangster ice ($3.50) 是芒果冰+榴莲冰淇淋，榴莲冰淇淋意外地好吃！芒果肉也是给满满的！个人觉得蛮抵的，算是平价甜点~ 天气热的时候可以来这里吃吃冰

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📍Jin Jin Dessert

📍 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01 -21 ABC Brickworks Market Food Centre, Singapore 150006

⏰ 12PM – 10PM （Wednesday OFF）

📞 65 9093 2018

It is hard to have a reno without a single regret! One of our regret thus far (luckily a minor one) would be to have a more accessible but hidden fridge socket. Our current one, while hidden, would require us to shift the entire fridge out should we wish to off it. Definitely inconvenient but not the worst reno regret! It was somewhat minor for us to think of and realise during the reno and electrical planning phase.

What really made sense for us after months of living in was to have a counter top height tailored to the household members, and also laminate that isnt obvious even with stains or with finger prints. Kitchen cabinets and drawers tend to be handled rather frequently and often when the hands may be oily or not the cleanest. So it definitely helps if the colour of the laminate and texture of the laminate is easier to maintain overtime! While most ID companies do ABS trimming for carpentry, it is still best to check to ensure the longevity of your carpentry!

hi zesties! here’s a MUCH NEEDED conversation – a sex talk. sex is so taboo in singapore and we often don’t talk enough about it…. so im here to talk about the untalkable HAHAHAH…. 😈

soooo today’s question is…. are you being MANIPULATED to having sex?

whether it’s a bf or a date or a fling or a friend…. i think it’s so important to set the right boundaries and be 😵‍💫 firm 😵‍💫 on your believes!!! 👏🏽 if you don’t wanna have sex, don’t let them convince you with “oh it’ll feel good” or “i just want to show you how much i love you” or “im in this with you for the long run”…. trust me, these are all their #excuses to get in yo pants 😖

so… how do u know u are dating the “right” guy? the one who’s not just with you for sex?

1. he doesn’t get disappointed when you don’t sleep with him. 🩳

when i first dated my bf, i refused any physical intimacy beyond holding hands, even when we’re lying on the same bed together. when he didn’t force or pressure me to do anything further, i knew i could trust him!

2. he always checks in with you 💞

whenever we progress physically with our r/s, my bf would always ask me and check in with me, if i am comfortable with the pace we were going. it reassured me a lot!

3. he focuses on things other than your body/sex 🥐

if he pays attention to the little things about you, compliments you on things beyond your physical appearance, cares about what you say, then he might be into you more than just physically/for the sex! but please please please take time to know the guy always, before committing to someone!!

here are my advices – hope they’ve been helpful!! save or comment your big sis tips below too🫶🏽🥳

#sex #sextalk #growingup #bigsisteradvice #RelationshipAdvice #relationship #relationship101 #bf

replica, dipytique and le labo are like the top 3 non-luxury brand perfumes! this post won’t talk about le lebo cos my heart still cannot spend another $200 on perfume HAHA maybe after i finish one bottle then i try something new!🥹

dipytique – ILIO (Summer Exclusive)

$227/100ml (one size only for this scent)

technically this is more worth it in terms of costs. most perfumes in this brand have 3 sizes in 30ml, 100ml and 200ml. but for certain scents only 100ml is available. anyways this is a nice floral scent, that’s closer to the fresh side due to the prickly pear node inside! the cactus scent is pretty close to cucumber so overall it’s a very refreshing scent. i’m currently using this the most since it lasts sooo long!💓

REPLICA – Lazy Sunday Morning

$100/30ml

technically is this the more expensive option since if you compare it by $/ml it is $3.33/ml but the other one is $2.27/ml haha🫢 anyways this is really that clean linen floral smell, so it’s less refreshing and more like clean laundry. i initially bought this cos i wanted to try a replica scent but honestly i feel most of their collection isn’t that nice? this is the only scent i liked! plus the staying power is 2-3 hours so by the time it is lunch, there’s no smell at all🤔

overall dipytique is a better buy cos they give you 2 mini samples and if you sign up for the membership, you can get a free candle on your birthday!!🥳