Mr Right

 ' Is he the one ?' 

Every girl will face this question at least once in their life .

What make you think that he is the one ? What makes a guy so special to you ? 

Is it because of his looks ?

His intelligence?

His social background ? 

His wealth ? 

There is no guide book in finding who is the one . It's pure instinct . It's fate I suppose . On the one fine day , you have a sudden urge to be with this particular guy who you feel will keeps you happy forever . But how long is forever ? No one knows ....

There is this one fine day , when I was sooo innocent ( don't laugh ) , I met this  guy who is quite smart , quite good looking 😐 and doesn't seems to speak my mother tongue try to ask me out for a movie and dinner . And because it's a fine day (and I wanted to eat good steak ) I decided to not stay at home . I went  out with this particular guy who later ask me to be his girlfriend . Can you believe that the reason behind this is that he feels comfortable around me ? 

Anyway keep long story shorty we begin this relationship secretly for about a month or two because I am worried that it won't work out and it's too much for me to bear the questions that will be thrown on me .

Later because of some nosy friend the whole world knows. Surprisingly I could cope up with it .

It started fine , he knows things I don't know . I have good food . I went to places that I have never been . He is funny , I am cute (lol) .

I have little gifts every month . Then in the 100th day . I got a bouquet of  roses ( although I did not react like a normal girl ... I basically grab him and run away from the crowd) .  It's still a lovely memory since it's my first bouquet of roses and perhaps my last because he doesn't want to surprise me with flower anymore . Though I think I will still react the same way if it happens today .

Since I work part time during holidays , he will come and accompany me although he could only watch me from far and although he has his finals at that time .

I got my first birthday present from him. A Fossil watch which I really like. 

Then it's his birthday I got him a plane model ( warhammer ) 

Then one year had past ... We both gain weight .

The second year past with a few additional toy bears and a very cute rabbit . We have done so many silly things and experiment together .

We spend the third year in the UK . A nice little town called Aberystwyth . He became my chef spending time in the kitchen more than studying . I have spent my year there eating tasty home cooked food , even better food that I had in malaysia . 

Small samples of it 

We had our first Halloween in th UK

We traveled to Liverpool.

Stupid things we do in the lecture hall 

He made my 21st birthday cake .

He was so happy that he saw Snow for the first time .

We went to disneyland 

We travel to Europe . 

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Today it's the 42 month we have been together . Hope our love could continue to  be strong . 

I love you ! My darling , my cook , my bodyguard, my driver and much much more ! 

Cleo Collector's edition jan 2014

To kick start 2014  , Cleo Malaysia has come up with a Cleo Collector's edition magazine pack at Borders to celebrate their new look . This pack  is only available for  the lucky hundred customers who picked it up

The pack includes a clutch diary ( which is basically a small note book with paper cover clutch design). 

Though this is not the spotlight . The special element is  that they have included the biotherm pure trio skincare set which worth more than rm100

All these for only rm30 @ borders malaysia 

It comprises :

Biotherm Pure.fect skin Anti shine purifying  cleansing gel 50ml

Biotherm Pure.fect skin micro exfoliating purifying toner 125ml

Biotherm Pure.fect skin pure skin effect hydrating gel 50ml

If I am not mistaken , this should a new line introduce by Biotherm. This set is suitable for those who have combination to oily skin . 

P/s  : it's already sold out in Borders, The garden, Midvalley 

-macchiato-

Dreamz bakery @ Kota damansara

Normally I squint my already small eyes when you tell me that a bakery is located in what is suppose to be an office building . I did squint my eyes . It was a bakery in an office . Oh well I thought how bad could it be .

The place isn't hard to find as long as you know your way around Kota damansara . I think the main idea for this bakery is simplicity and youthful innocent and this they did pull it off . The decor exuded innocence and it had a very homely feel . It definitely is a nice place to go for afternoon tea . 

Now on to the cakes , the first one we try was  the red velvet cake . The frosting was nice and tasted of white chocolate . The red velvet was mediocre and had a very strong smell of raisins .

The second cake we tried was the yam cake . It's difinitely not the Chinese yam basket that some will expect. It has a very fresh feel and the level of sweetness was just right . Resorting in a very pleasant experience . The nuts on the top      made it even better . 

Red velvet cake (left )@ rm9.9, yam cake ( right )@ rm8.9

We also tried the daily special which was homemade fruit tea . It had a large variety of fruits in it , most of them on the sour side . There was orange , apple , peach , grape fruit , passion fruit and pineapple . These was mixed with a black tea infusion which is a very refreshing drink on a hot summers day which in malaysia, is everyday unless it's raining 

Homemade tea @ rm8.9 

Other than this the shop also has a large variety of sandwiches and burgers but I believe most people go there for the cakes 

In conclusion , I give this restaurant and overall of 8/10 , a must go to cake lovers or just people looking for a place to go , to spend a lovely rainy afternoon

-chilliaddict- 

New member of the family

Hi ya !! 

There is a new member to the family !!

Meet conut !! 

Ok ok let's get the full view of her k 

We have had it for a month now . She is so smart . I taught her to stand in 10 mins . Haha

Lazing mode 

Lucky bag (Fukubukuro ) 2014 from isetan~~

I have finally gotten my lucky bag from isetan! I feel so lucky because I only arrived at about 11 am and this RMK lucky bag is still available despite only having about 10 sets in the gardens, midvalley .

Isetan lucky bag is only for sale on the 1st of January . Previously it's rm88 for a lucky bag with random things inside .

This year they have provide various brands and products available from rm18. On the ground floor of isetan , there are  Kenji set , sudoku socks , guess and camly bags , RMK , Lunasol, laneige  cosmectics , Kanebo impress skincare and burberry, Calvin Klein fragrance and also some accessories .

There are also clothes., bedding , dining sets and toys lucky bag in the upper floor .

On a side note , IMC members will also get rm 5 voucher for very rm100 spent! 

As I have mentioned above, I got my self the RMK set A I think  which is for sale at rm220.

( airy matte cheek - I forgot to include this )

The set comprise of : 

RMK creamy polish base 02 30g 

RMK liquid foundation 102 30ml

RMK gloss lip N H02 holographic lavender 6.8g

RMK ingenious jelly eyes JE02 sesame seed 1.9 g

RMK nail colour lemon yellow 12ml

RMK airy matte cheeks 01 airy matte 3.5g

RMK cleansing oil 8ml

RMK uv face protector 3g

All these for just rm220 ! And I also get 2 rm5 voucher !

I am a happy girl ! Haha! 

-macchiato-

Kiehls rare earth deep pore cleansing mask

Skincare review :

Khiels rare earth deep pore cleansing mask is one of their best sellers -currently selling at rm100 in malaysia.

According to kiehls Facebook fan page , this product is back in stock after a long wait ... Which is Approximately 3 months .

Since I had a sudden emerge of obvious blackheads and oily skin around my t zone area, I decided to give deep cleansing mask a try .

"RARE EARTH PORE CLEANSING MASQUE
Our Rare Earth masque helps purify and detoxify skin while minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores. Formulated with Amazonian White Clay to gently draw out oil, dirt and toxins that can clog pores.

Key ingredients:  BEHN-tuh-nite’

Bentonite, found in Canada and the Midwest, is a colloidal aluminum silicate clay. It is used as a suspending agent in a variety of skin care formulas including lotions and makeup. Because it absorbs oil, it is often used as a facial mask to reduce shine. Also helps to stabilize formulas. See also: Kaolin." - Khiels 

142g/ 5oz per tub 

(photo gotten from google image )

Looking at the product, it's a greyish cream like texture . After cleansing out face, put a thin layer of kiehls rare earth deep pore cleansing mask on your whole face ( if you have oily skin) , or on the T zone if u have combination skin( so that it won't dry up your skin).

Wait for 10 mins and wash it off .

Then voila ! You are done and could continue with you usual skincare routine .

Based on differing reviews , I am afraid that it might not work as well on me as different people have a different skin type . Therefore, I requested a sample from the one utama kiehls outlet .

Once apply on my nose, I could feel some mild stinging sensation, though it's till bearable . However , my forehead is quite comfortable with it and  it is very easy to wash off .

Given 3 tries on my t zone area . I think it did clear the blackheads that stay and the surface and force some of the inner one out so it's easier to squeeze it out. However it does not really clean all blackheads on my nose, maybe because it's very deep inside and stubborn . Hmm... 

I think I should invest in a blackhead squeezer to see whether it will aid my process in cleaning my pores .

What I have noticed is that After first application , The blackheads in my nose is visibly lesser and smoother . But then after 3 use in 3 weeks , I can see that my nose had been getting dryer where there are peeling slightly. Therefore I would recommend not to leave it on your face for too long, 8 minutes is enough in my opinion .

In conclusion , I think kiehls rare earth deep pore cleansingmask is quite good in cleaning the skin but it will still be drying if you have a dry skin and it might sting abit if you have sensitive skin. 

P/s: as of 22/12 , kiehls klcc said they have no more stock on this. Though you girls could still give it a try if you sis pass by it in klcc . 

-macchiato-

Yeast bistronomy @ jalan telawi 2 ，bangsar

After a long day , expensive French cuisine is not your first choice . Anyways, off to Yeast bistronomy we go . Internet review seems to suggest that the place is to be very full , going there  without a reservation at peak dinner hour seems bleak . But count my lucky stars we were lucky enough to get in . Service was good,  really good . 

The menu ... Well it's not really a menu . There was a fish dish, chicken dish, lamb dish , scallop dish , beef dish . Well that's about it for entrees. Pasta dishes are not things I pay attention to so let's move on to the actual review . 

Open kitchen  of  yeast bistronomy 

For starters , we had escargot and mint pea soup with duck gratin . The escargot were over cooked but compared to all the others you can get in town it's edible . This can be contributed to the balance provided through the sauce and sauerkraut . 

Escargot rm24 @ yeast bistronomy 

The soup was much better comparatively . The mint wasn't too overpowering and the soup was nice and creamy . Smooth is what I would use to describe something so excellent . 

Soupe de jour rm14 @ yeast bistronomy

The bread that was given for free is as you would expect from a French bakery . Nice and crunchy from the outside , soft and fluffy on the inside . One was a classic baguette and the other one was a spiced up version of the same . The sesame and other spice addition into such a classic was a unique experience . 

Complimentary Baguette @ yeast bistronomy

Onto entrees . We ordered the scallop with mash potatoes. This is what the layman would call it and I would not try to remember what it was  called  because let's be honest  no body remembers anyway .  The scallop were undercooked being transparent in the middle and the creamy mash potatoes had a very fragrant mushroom smell. On the scale of 1 to 10 , I would give it a 6 because the main item was undercooked and lacked any real flavour . 

Scallops rm64@ yeast bistronomy

We also ordered the roast chicken with roasted potatoes and beans . The potatoes were excellent but that's about it . The beans were way overcooked  to the point where they were mush . The chicken had this weird smell that I just cannot get . On the scale of one to ten , I give it a 5 . The chicken just didn't match my expectation .

Chicken ballottine rm42@ yeast bistronomy

For dessert we had the chocolate soufflé with raspberry sorbet . The sorbet was good and the soufflé was good but combined together it felt a little bit like I was drinking a very weird lukewarm soup which given the excellence of the two products separately was another let down . 

Chocolate soufflé rm22 @ yeast bistronomy

They did let us try a new dish which was duck with egg pastry . it was better than all the other dishes which I think given the amount of  money I paid , just not right.

Complimentary dish @ yeast bistronomy

We also ordered a pineapple mojito because it was a nice Saturday evening . But the alcohol smell was overpowering that  I could not enjoy the taste of the pineapple . Furthermore, the fact that they completely crush all the mint leaves made trying to enjoy the a clean sensation in the mouth difficult . 

Pineapple mojito rm30@ yeast bistronomy

In conclusion , I would give the restaurant     A 7 out of 10 because it is a great place to go for evening tea but for actual meals, I think it is mostly just passable as French cuisine 

Yeast Bistronomy | Site

No. 24G, Jalan Telawi 2,

Bangsar Baru,

59100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +6 03 2282 0118
Opening Hours: Tues-Sun, 8am till late

- chilliaddict -