I shared with her what i’d recently read in the book – on Dean Kamen (the inventor of Segway amongst many other achievements including more than 440 patents) who started his own country and dubbed himself Lord Dumpling, of North Dumpling Island. It’s a real thing! It started because after buying his own island, Dean waned to build a wind turbine on it to create alternative energy. The state of New York turned down his appeal, claiming the noise would disturb the neighbours.
“It’s an island,” said Dean. “There are no neighbours!” CLICK TO READ MORE
Did you know that the population of the world’s bees are rapidly shrinking? Without the existence of bees, the cycle of our ecosystem would be disrupted and it will largely impact our society. Bees are actually assets as they play an important role in our economy and ecosystem, by acting as pollinators for both crops in farms and food to feed livestock.
STRIP: Ministry of Waxing is currently running an awareness campaign called #StripSavesBees which centers on the importance of bees to our ecosystem. The #StripSavesBees Campaign aims to bring light to the the plight of bees and inspire public action towards preserving the population and ensuring the survival of these misunderstood creatures. Through #StripSavesBees, STRIP plans to invoke a change in society by educating how bees are pollinators and not pests. You can start by planting bee-friendly plants in your gardens by using low toxic pesticides that do not contain Neonicotinoid to welcome them to your home!
To further support the initiative, STRIP introduces the Queen Bee Wax, which is great for waxing larger areas of the body and is especially beneficial because it:
? Shrink-wraps around the hair as it cools down making hair removal quick & minimizes skin drag, resulting in a more comfortable treatment process.
? Is a skin-conditioning agent with moisturizing properties.
? Contains titanium dioxide to care for sensitive skin.
Getting a wax with STRIP helps to create a sustainable income for the bee farmers because their Queen Bee Wax is made from natural bee farms in Australia.
You can do your part in supporting the#StripSavesBees campaign by getting a Queen Bee Half Leg Bottom or Half Arm Wax at RM28 (females) and RM38 (males) available till 31st August 2016.
STRIP has also curated a special range of bee merchandise during this period >
– With a minimum spend of RM1,000, customers will receive a complimentary Queen Bee Tote Bag
– With a minimum spend of RM500, customers will receive a complimentary 50ML jar of honey sourced from a bee farm in Penang
You know your online shopping addiction is real when you see the same courier man ringing at your doorbell with yet another parcel at least once a week. That was me once upon a time in my University days. I still stumble upon clothes with their price tags intact and tiny knick knacks in bubble wrap; evidence to my impulse purchases of very unnecessary items.
Online shopping is a form of guilty pleasure. I find joy in receiving parcels addressed to me. Often, the feeling of surprise comes before delight because I tend to forget what I’ve purchased. I also have a habit of online window shopping now and then. I just can’t help it. I blame Instagram/Facebook for enticing all of us with shopping ads. I’ve put together several online shopping sites that carry fun, versatile and edgy fashion, accessories and lifestyle items for you to feast your eyes on! >
Cuevolution was introduced in July 2014 with the aim of showcasing exciting designers from around the globe. Founded by former scientific researcher, Lim Ai Chiin, Cuevolution is a celebration of individuality and the unique symbiosis between designers and trendsetters. Inspired by each other, Cuevolution believes in the evolution of the designer’s creation and trendsetters’ sense of style. In that spirit, designers have teamed up with Cuevolution to create exclusive pieces that are only available at their site. *Blogpost on their physical showroom here*
Zalora is one of Asia’s leading online fashion destinations with over 500 top international and local brands and designers. They are one of the largest and fastest growing fashion focused e-commerce sites in Southeast Asia.
As I get older, I gradually got absorbed in what my friends like to call, the #AuntyLife where we shop for bargains or deals. Sometimes one of us will get a discount code with a disclaimer that says “Only applicable with RM 500 purchase”, which leads us to gather the whole girl gang or mom gang to put our purchase into one transaction.
If you’re someone who loves great deals, voucher codes and exclusive promo codes while shopping online, Saleduck Malaysia has got you covered if you shop at Zalora (and other sites). They go by the code names “discount guru” and “voucher hunter” because they too want you to embrace the #AuntyLife to the fullest. Follow them on Facebook and check out their *website* to lookout for great offers all year round of the latest fashion and fashion trends.
I really love everything about Japan; from the onsen eggs, cute novelty stores and canggih technology to the efficiency of their public transportation system. Sometimes during the weekends, I go through pictures of my recent sakura-filled trip to Kyoto/Osaka and cry over how beautiful it was ?
Joyce shared about this awesome Japanese Zakka store in our neighbourhood… which I had zero knowledge of its existence. I’m even more surprised with the fact that no one is raving about them yet. We hope we’re the first ones enthusiastically raving about them!!!
KONCENT is a Tokyo-based retail store that connects consumers with the world of Japanese design. It is the brainchild of Hideyoshi Nagoya, founder of a product design studio based in Tokyo called h concept. In Japanese, KONCENT literally means power point or metaphorically a source of energy.
The KONCENT outlet in Malaysia is operated by local partner, Pride Works who were also the ones to introduce a similar range of products under The Jekyll & Hyde Project. Sharing similar passion towards Japanese designs, culture and the design industry as a whole, KONCENT Malaysia aims to introduce more delightful products to Malaysian consumers and also to serve as a platform for all sorts of design-related activities.
There’s even a cosy little cafe corner in the store that serves coffee, green tea and cakes while you slowly explore the range of design products or browse through their private collection of books. Sounds like a place that I can camp out at all day!
We’ve listed down some cool and innovative products of brands in store that you should check out >
+ d is a brand of interior decorating items collaboratively designed by h concept and product designers in Japan. The Japanese are good at integrating creativity and functionality into their products with the use of their cultural references. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the little details which goes into each individual item.
Kaki Floating Vase (RM 73.14) – This vase makes it look like a flower is in midair. It’s made of soft material that can be repeatedly stuck to flat surfaces like glass, mirrors or tiles.
Flowerman (RM174.90) – Turn a single flower into a soothing friend! He’ll watch TV with you in the living room or see you off at the door. He can even take on a variety of expressions as his flower starts to droop over time, appearing to be lost in thought or dozing off. Place him wherever you like and he’s sure to make your day a little brighter.
UnBrella (RM 408.10) – A revolutionary new umbrella that makes rainy days fun! It closes inside out with the wet surface inside, keeping it out of the way of those around you in crowded places. Its reverse design also helps keep you dry whenever you step out of a shop or your car. What’s more, when you set it down, it can stand on its own without an umbrella stand!
This is the original version that is designed and made in Japan since 2013.
Folio Tissue Box (RM 72.08) – ‘Folio’ means to “fold in two”. Tissue boxes tend to take up a lot of room, but folding them in half helps them use less space. Folio can be put into different positions at different angles. Also the top and bottom have slots to pull out tissues from, which increases its versatility.
