Tuesday, December 29, 2015

♡ Menstrual Cup - 27th December, Sunday ♡

 Content unsuitable for guys 


This is a review after using the menstrual cup for monthly period.
After hours of reading, i've decided to purchase my 1st menstrual cup which is made of medical grade silicone. The Cup can be worn up to a maximum of 10 - 12 hours consecutively before being emptied & washed. Of course it depends on heavy or light flow.
I like the cup because you don't feel the wetness so it feels cleaner 

image from Google
types of menstrual cups from various brands
This (http://parent.guide/best-menstrual-cup-the-ultimate-guide/) should be the most comprehensive guide that can be the answers to all your doubts/questions.

Compared the Diva Cup (most famous) & the Lunette (cheaper alternative).
Decided to purchase the Lunette because of it's cup size, colours, affordable pricing & most importantly, it's available in SG.

2 authorised sellers in SG
I purchased my Lunette from LiveLoveLuna (http://www.liveloveluna.com/) instead of Antheia Beauty as it costs $44.90 & $55.90 respectively. Surplus of $11 so why not. But that's their promotional price thou, usual price at $49.90 once their official website is launched.

@liveloveluna on Carousell
When i decided to purchase, the seller doesn't have any stock. I don't mind waiting since my period was just over. So i waited patiently, once there's stock Lf went to meet the seller on behalf of me.
Well, i remembered he told me once that he had always wanted to buy sanitary pads for his gf 
So he finally got a chance to purchase feminine intimate products for me. To make it less awkward for him, i told the seller that my husband is collecting it for me.

Lunette Menstrual Cup Model 2
Model 1 or 2
The Model 1 is softer & suitable for light to moderate flow. I got the Model 2 as it's catered to normal or heavy flow. As softer cups might cause leakages to happen more easily so i got the Model 2 which is firmer.

Cleaning/Sanitising
Specially bought a pot & metal mash to sanitise the cup before & after the period (Day 1 & Day 7). You do not have to sanitize the cup everyday, just wash the cup with clear water & unscented soap between the days.
The metal mash is to prevent the cup from being burnt as it sinks to the bottom of the pot.

Insertion
The 1st time i'm so eager for my period to arrive  Before inserting, i've read tons of guides, reviews & watch YouTube videos whereby a girl (younger than me) inserting & removing the cup while videoing but without showing her lady parts of course.
Initially, i needed many tries but now i only need 1 

Methods of Folding the Cup


some of the many available methods
There are many methods (https://www.lunette.com/how-to/folding-methods.html) & i've tried the C-fold & Punch Down Fold to no avail. However, the Triangle Fold method is the best for me, even the caption of it is "is a nice fold if you're having cup insertion challenges".


The Triangle fold (0:43) is suitable for me compared to the 7 fold (0:22) as the insertion point is narrower. I use clear water as a lubricant to assist the insertion.
After inserting, you have to ensure the cup is open, in order to collect the contents & prevent leakages.

Removal of the Cup
After which, i tried to remove the cup immediately. By pushing it out & pinching the bottom of the cup to release the suction/vacuum & pour the contents away.
Don't worry, the cup will never be lost inside as gravity will always ensure the cup will be at the bottom of the canal.
I took a longer time to remove than inserting as it hurts when the rim is exiting 


Bree's (Precious Stars Pads) YouTube videos are by far the most informative on menstrual cups. Viewed most of her videos to know more about it.

Stem of the Cup
I'm thinking of cutting the stem of the Cup as it kind of pokes me. I can't sit or even walk properly 
However, if the stem is cut, i'm afraid i can't remove the cup easily 

Overnight Verdict
This was the 1st time ever waking up on my period & feeling completely dry. No icky feeling of the wetness 
The only concern i have is the removal & insertion of the cups at public washrooms. I definitely don't have the skills nor the experience to do it in public perfectly yet.

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

♡ Louis Vuitton's Series 3 Exhibition - 22nd December, Tuesday ♡

#LVSERIES3
Guided tour by an ambassador to an eye opening experience on how the vintage trunks were made & Nicolas Ghesquière's inspirations for his Fall Winter 2015-2016 collection.

November 28th - December 23rd [FREE ADMISSION]Closing time from Sunday to Thursday: 11pm. Closing time from Friday to Saturday: 11.30pm.


Crystal Pavilion South

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands B2

Singapore 018972


LV Logo used as a security seal for authenticity
holographic display
Huge trunk that Lf can't stop touching  & commenting that it's so nice 
1 of the models
I like the design of her heels!
 Artists' hands room: Interactive tables showing how a clutch is made
Artists' hands room: Interactive tables showing how a bag is made
Start of the room of trunks
The blindingly bright & white exhibit where the staff got to wear shades
Nicest vintage trunk with hand painted monogram
Stackable trunks for carriage
Trunk for Cutlery 
State of the trunk after travelling for 235 days
Make-up Case
Hat-box that has ribbons in it to store 3 hats without being squashed
The room of trunks & handbags
Glass walk-in wardrobe 
SG50 Limited Editions
Monogram Canvas Petite Malle & 
Red alligator skin Petite Malle
Both comes in red hue of Royal Rouge (Singapore's flag red)

Monogram Canvas Petite Malle: Limited to just 38 pieces & priced at SGD 7050 each with an embossed text on the inside identifying it as a ‘Limited Edition Singapore Jubilee 2015’ piece.

Red alligator skin Petite Malle: Limited to just 9 pieces (9 being the date of Singapore’s National Day on 9 August) & priced at SGD 48,500


Live demo of the making of a Petite Malle
Petite Malle! 
choosing my stickers
Stickers 
Close-up of the stickers
Initials & some of my favorite items
Love the twist lock bag concept in the middle row  I've never liked LV's products but now i'm converted 
Our ambassador for the guided tour is very knowledgable & happens to love the same twist lock handbag as me 

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

♡ 3D2N Malacca - 8th November, Sunday ♡

famished & waiting for lunch
It's my birthday trip with Bestie Double Date!  We were supposed to drive in but we decided to take the bus only on the day itself  Lf's car had some issues & we definitely wouldn't want to risk at a foreign land.
Lunch 

Cottage Spices Nyonya Restaurant

Jalan Merdeka
Taman Melaka Raya
75000 Melaka, Malaysia

12pm - 9PM

average cendol
Cendol [$3.80 RM]

We had the dessert before the main as we were famished & can't contain our hunger anymore 

$142.90 RM
Otak-otak [$13 RM]
Nonya Chap Chai [$15 RM]
Cottage Famous Curry Fish [$41 RM]
Chicken Rendang  [$20 RM]
Kangkung Belachan [$15 RM]

Additional Sambal Belachan [$1.50 RM]

The waiting time was long but the food is worth it. Shall visit the other Nonya restaurant that was full house.
No pictures but we had our dinner at Jonker Street.
BOO 
Face masks from Bestie when they went to Japan 

 Day 2 & 3 Breakfast @ Makan Nonya
We had our breakfast at the hotel that we are staying.

Estadia by Hatten Jalan Merdeka

Bandar Hilir
75000 Melaka
Our hotel is so comfy! It's only about $60 per night for 1 deluxe room with breakfast included.
i love the eggs the most!
Because they had a chef at the station to cook it according to our orders for us. Be it scrambled, omelette or sunny side up.
The worm-liked thing on the bottom left is Ching Cheong Fun (Rice Noodle Roll) which is so nice. I didn't give it a try as it doesn't look appetising until Bestie had it & told me to give it a try.
$148.30 RM
Banana Chocolate
Tiramisu
Original
Royal Milk Tea
Rum & Raisin
Green Tea

$12.60 RM per slice
Increment of $3 RM per slice as each slice was only $9.60 RM last year.

Nadeje Plaza Mahkota

Lot G-23 & 25
Jalan PM4
Plaza Mahkota
75000 Melaka, Malaysia

11AM - 10PM

Satay Celup
This time round, we go budget & managed to persuade the OCD Lf to eat without changing the sauce 
Luckily he was fine & didn't had diarrhoea if not i will never hear the end of it 

$136 RM for 151 Sticks

Ban Lee Siang Satay Celup; 万里香沙爹朱律茶餐室 

45E 
Jalan Ong Kim Wee
Bandar Hilir 
75300 Melaka

5PM - 12AM

Last day
$27.10 RM
Patbingsu (small)
Cookies & Cream Bingsu (small)
$13.55 RM each

Caffe Bene 

Lot G69-G70 
Ground Floor 
Terminal Pahlawan 
75000 Melaka, Malaysia

10AM - 10:30PM