Gaston Luga: Lifestyle Backpacks for every Adventure

"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak"

Minimalist backpacks that is clean & yet stylish at the same time, is what I look for in a backpack.

Gaston Luga have just the right range of backpacks that would suit everyone's liking, matching your outfit anyday, everyday.

THE STORY

It started when the founder, Carl Sundqvist went on a trip to a new continent and met Gaston who is an interesting Frenchman with elegant & casual style. Gaston believed that a backpack was the optimal companion when discovering the world. 

For someone who was keen of his style, he found an elegant Louis Vuitton and made several modifications to make it more personal, functional and unique. Carl was inspired by Gaston and decided to create his own backpack brand that would travel the world like Gaston.

THE DESIGN

Backpacks then had big fluffy shoulder pads, plastic materials and thin fabric, which was lagging what customers want today. Carl's vision was to create a Scandinavian minimalism & elegance to suit all different occasions. 

Leather parts, thick quality cotton, metal details and a mix of carefully selected colors were added to create the foundation of the new brand, Gaston Luga.

Being a traveler, passport & travel tickets are most important items, and also easily accessible. Gaston had a special pocket just for this purpose and Carl decided to let this legacy continue on and added into all backpacks, creating a elegant leather detail.

With a thick cotton string that closes that main compartment, inside is dressed in 100% cotton fabric that contains a 13" laptop pocket and 4 smaller pockets for your phone, wallet and easy to reach items. On the back, lies the special Gaston Luga pocket that holds your passport, flight tickets that is safe yet easily accessible by the user.

THE CLASSY

What I got is the Classy Backpack which is only available under the Women's section. 

The Classy series comes with sleeker shoulder straps and shape just to create a more feminine look!

Made of thick & strong cotton fabric for durability, it can hold the weight of the many items you can fit into this backpack. Do not underestimate the look of this bag, I could fit 1 laptop, 2 textbooks, laptop batteries and loads of other girly stuff (makeup etc) and it still does not look like it's going to explode.

With adjustable shoulder straps & the backpack's front leather lock is held by strong magnet for fast and easy reach. Underneath the backpack comes with four metallic feet, that gives your backpack extra protection when placing on ground & also a cooler look. 

The Classy Backpack available colours are Black, Black&Pink, Pink&Black and also Navy&Brown.

Mine is in Black, which I found easiest to match my wardrobe.

Good news for everyone who wants to get a Gaston Luga Backpack of your own adventure.

Gaston Luga always have FREE shipping (mine arrived with 5 days with DHL express, awesome i know)

and also 20% off for tax rebate since we are from non-EU country!

If you want even more discounts... (who doesn't?)

Apply "asuonof15" for another additional 15% off!! 

From $269.... we got a awesome discount of $86.08!! 

Go on and create your own adventure today!

#Celestrys x Himalaya Lip - Want to get moisturized lips?

#Celestrys x Himalaya Lip

Have you been looking for a drugstore lip balm that does it's job?
I would say do give Himalaya Lip Care a try & tell me how it works for you.

I personally love love love the peach flavored one, even my bf asked me
"why your lips got peach smell like sweet smell?"

Himalaya Lip Care is 100% Natural Colour, 100% Natural Vitamin E & Antioxidants.
Totally Free from Preservatives, Petroleum Jelly, Mineral Oil & Silicones too!

o   Priced at only $3.95 (super afforable!!)

o   Available at Guardian Health & Beauty and Mustafa

@HimalayaHerbSg Lip Balms saves my day by moisturizing and nourishing my lips everyday!!

#HimalayaSg #Delipcious #HydrateNaturally #Samplestore
FB: @HimalayaSg IG: HimalayaHerbSg

Go get yours now today at only S$3.95!

I have found the One! Have you?

It's the One!

Have sensitive skin like me whereby when you put a certain product on and your face develops a rash and turns all red and patchy? Bioderma can be your solution and added into your beauty regime!

Personally I have been using Bioderma's Atoderm range which is meant for your body of work. I am using the Bioderma Atoderm PP Baume for my body's moisturizer as recommended by my dermatologist at National Skin Center. This was recommended to me due to the fact that I have eczema prone skin.

Bioderma’s Sensibio range of products is developed specifically for sensitive skin like mine and many others! Featuring innovative patented formulas, they are highly effective in boosting skin’s tolerance level and soothing irritation as well!

I have found the One! Have you found yours?

Did you know?
Sensibio H2O is made of highly purified water, which the highest grade of pharmaceutical water that is completely free of impurities and irritants, making it a clear choice for sensitive skin! No more worrying that it would leave you with a red patch!

Approved by dermatologists, Bioderma Sensibio H2O contains unique biomimetic molecules* that are biologically compatible with your skin, offering gentle yet powerful cleansing and makeup removing efficacy. This innovative non-rinse formula has unique restorative properties that ensures skin feels soft and comfortable post-cleansing.

My skin felt really clean but not stripped & soft to the touch after makeup remover.
I usually used around 3-4 cotton pads for a full face remover. It's cleans off the makeup effortlessly, there is no tugging on my skin as well.

Good tip!
You can use this as cleanser and/or makeup remover over face, eyes and lips.

In just one step, Bioderma Sensibio H20 provides superior makeup removal and gentle cleansing, thanks to its unique restorative properties, skin is always left feeling soft and comfortable. Soap-, alcohol- and fragrance-free, this non-rinse cleanser refreshes, soothes and preps the skin for subsequent skincare.

WELCOME NEW PRODUCTS!
Bioderma is introducing two new additions to its Sensibio suite!

The Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant is a gentle foaming gel that can cleanses while hydrating and soothing sensitive skin. Enriched with skin conditioning ingredients such as coco-glucoside and glyceryl oleate, it also has lipid-restoring and moisturising properties.

It is suitable for day and night, use for both face and eyes.
You can use it alone or part of a double cleansing routine after Sensibio H2O.

"Research shows that skin which isn't properly cleaned not only looks dull, thanks to a build up of dirt and dead skin, but that this surface layer can prevent active ingredients getting to where they need to be."

This means that double cleansing is the way to go from now on in order to achieve the beautiful skin!

The Bioderma Sensibio Dermatological Water is a face and body soothing spray that soothes skin while maintaining healthy skin cells. Perfect for sensitive skin, it combats various skin reactive signs. Soothing agents such as mannitol, rhamnose and zinc also provide quick and lasting relief to sensitive skin!

Use it as often as desired to freshen up skin or to remove the balance of mask left behind on face.
There is no need to pat dry.

How I like it?
 I love to use before I put my makeup after my moisturizer. I will let it set and let my skin absorb till dry while I dry my hair and apply makeup on top of it. And also I've spray once in a while in the office. (sitting in the aircon room makes my skin really dehydrated)

All Bioderma products featured above are: 

• Paraben-free 

• Fragrance-free

• Soap-free

• Alcohol-free

• Hypoallergenic

• Non-comedogenic

• Well-tolerated 

The above are all the qualities I look for when I am purchasing any skin care beauty products!

All these products mentioned above are available for purchase after Jan 2017 at 

Watsons, Guardian, Unity, Robinsons, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and National Skin Centre. 

BIODERMA SENSIBIO H20
PRICE: $15.90 for 100ml

$28.90 for 250ml

$41.90 for 500ml

BIODERMA SENSIBIO GEL MOUSSANT
PRICE: $33.90 for 200ml

BIODERMA SENSIBIO DERMATOLOGICAL WATER
PRICE: $19.90 for 150ml

Do visit Bioderma's website to find out more about all their product offerings!

www.bioderma.sg

#Celestrys x Lynn Aesthetic

The best foundation you can wear is glowing healthy skin

It means you can wear lesser makeup and let your skin shine through~

Had the pleasure to visit Lynn Aesthetic just before the year ends. Been having some minor comedones issue on my forehead recently and really want to get rid of it before CNY!

Fun Fact: Lynn Aesthetic has been operating for 31 years now!
That's the longest I've heard for a salon...

Lynn Aesthetic is located a short 5 minutes walk away from Kovan MRT.
Which is very accessible via public transport.
Address: Blk 211, Hougang St 21, #01-317, S530211

 It's pretty easy to find if you know where is the Bowling Center! As it's right beside it!
This is my view from outside the shop of Lynn Aesthetic.

Had a warm welcome by the staff and even though I reached 30 minutes early.
I was given tea & sweets while waiting for my appointment time.

I was given a form to fill up on my current skin conditions and skin concerns.
Including the things i'm sensitive or allergic to. This is very important to answer as accurately as they will customize the facial treatment according to your skin.

They have 2 consultation rooms and 1 main counter that can cater to at least 3 customers at one go.
 So even if it's the busy period you would have a waiting area for you.
I visited during the Christmas period, and they put in so much effort to have the place decorated with festive decorations. How pretty!

After changing my shoes, I was being brought up to their Level 2 for my treatment.

I didn't expect that they have rooms in Level 1 and 2 for treatments!

Was then given a pretty locker key to my own locker to keep my belongings and remove my accessories (earrings, watches etc)

As I was early for my treatment, I got to relax awhile in their cosy corner on the 2nd Level.
I have to applaud for their efforts in decorating this place to make it cosy and comfortable for their customers. I have my tea, sweets and magazines to read in this space.

I was introduced to Kate, whom is their head therapist, and she led me into my treatment to get dressed into their treatment gown. A nice dark room with different of machines for individual treatments.

I had the pleasure to try out their Detox Facial. Their Detox Facial focuses on the "self repair ability" that we humans naturally have. By accelerating the metabolism of the cell, we will be able to recover our best skin condition.

Below are the steps taken in this treatment.

1) Cleanse

2) Tone

3) Gommage peel

4) Steam – Skin Scrubbing(machine) - suction

5) Eyebrow Trimming

6) Oxygenating Serum/ Detox Gel/ Collagen Whitening Serum/ Hydrating Gel/ Slimlook Gel (customized by skin)

7) Lip & Eye care

8) Oxygenating Night Cream, face, shoulder head massage

9) Co2 Cream Mask

10) Hand Massage

11) Foot Massage

12) Toning – cream – sunblock

I had many little bumps on my forehead. I believe they are comedones and whiteheads.
They are very difficult to cover up with makeup and caused my skin to be uneven and bumpy.

Here is my face with makeup before the treatment starts. Can see that my bumps are still very visible even with makeup on.

The first step is to cleanse my face. Kate does a very through job in cleansing to make sure all makeup and dirt are removed from my face before actual treatment.

Next, Kate applied toner for me and gommage peal to remove the skin dead cells and other impurities before she started to steam my face.
She used a Skin Scrubber to "scrub" out the whiteheads and oil on my face and nose area.

Kate cleaned up my eyebrows and trimmed them for me as they were so long already.
And it's extraction time!
I like how Kate does her extraction whereby she tries to minimize the usage of needles to create a nick for the pimple to be easily extracted. When you use a needle to "poke" a hole for easier extraction, it takes a longer time to heal.

Kate diligently and carefully extracted my whiteheads and comedones without any usage of needle. Which is also less painful!

My skin is very dry and dehydrated. Kate specially customized a Hydrating Gel for me to re-hydrate my skin.
The machine that Kate is using is to help my skin absorb the gel better.

Up next is Eye and Lip care. Kate delicately massages my eye area and lips which was very relaxing and smoothing. I was falling asleep by then.

Followed by a full face, head and shoulder massage to end it off.
I can say that Kate's massage skills are 10/10! It was soooo relaxing and the strength she was using is just right.

I already can feel that my skin is glowing at this point.
To end it off, Kate applied the Co2 Cream Mask for me.
Followed by a hand and foot massage. By this point I already fell asleep to take any pictures.
It was just too good.

Kate applied toner, cream and sunblock for me.

and..... TADA!

My new glowing skin! I felt as thou my old skin had fallen off and new skin was reborn!
A little redness from extraction and scarring due to my own itchy fingers.
But I was so satisfied when she gave me the mirror to look!

Here's a comparison photo from before and after!
Skin looks like it's glowing from within and it's cleared up!
My pores does not look congested with dirt and impurities.

To finish the treatment, the staff asked if I had any feedback or questions for them while being served Tea and Fruits in the consultation room. I have no questions for them as all has been answered by Kate during my session.

I only have praises for the counter staff and also Kate!
I a very talkative person and usually would chat up with the therapist during extraction. Kate was very friendly and felt like I was chatting with a friend. I shared about my eczema past and she took the effort to be extra careful and gentle on my skin.

I have never felt so relaxed and rejuvenated as I did after a session with Kate that I can't wait to be back again!

Do give them a call for appointment and inquiries!
Tel: 6289 8901
Mon-Fri 10am to 9pm
Sat & Sun 10am to 6pm

To know what other services Lynn Aesthetic provides, do visit their website!
http://www.lynnaesthetic.com.sg 

 

My skin 2 days after the treatment! Still a little bumps left, but improved significantly!
Make up is application is much smoother and generally better skin!

Feel free to also read other reviews of Lynn Aesthetic in the below
https://www.samplestore.com/lynn-aesthetic-facials.html

#Celestrys x Vaniday ($20 Voucher!)

One stop to find all your beauty treatments!

Always make room for more beauty in your life

Firstly, all of you should download the Vaniday App or simply visit
https://www.vaniday.com.sg/ to create your account :D

I got to know about Vaniday during the Sample Store Giftopia Event at Raffles City.
I was introduced to their platform then and downloaded the app myself that day.

Few weeks later, I had the honour to try out Vaniday myself with my very first booking!
I needed a good massage badly due to exams and work during that month.

The Vaniday app is very user friendly, straightforward and has a easy to use user interface. 

I browse thru the category of "Massage" and I had a lot of choices!

Firstly, they can filter based on your location, price range, dates and categories.
I quickly found the one I am really interested in to go, which is Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La

Vaniday will show their current promotions at the top so that users get the best deal for that period of time. The usual price is quite expensive at S$285, but Vaniday is having a promotion just for their users at only S$125. Isn't this a must-grab deal?

In their about tab, you can see more information about the shop. Their exact address, opening hours for your references. This helps as I don't need to go google for their website again to look for such information!

I have tap onto the Rejuvenate Package which is the one promo. 

It shows me a more detailed description on what will I be getting for this service. I can understand that what I'm entitled too as well when I arrive at the shop (for eg: I am entitled to access the hotel's swimming pool and other facilities)

From there, you tap book and you'll be shown with all the dates where you can book your appointment. This is very good as everyone needs to plan their schedule accordingly. 

It was the 3rd of November when I did my booking.

I had planned for my massage to be on the 28th after my exams. 

After your dates are set, just have to key in the necessary information, voucher codes... 

To help you save money, do use Celestine20 to get $20 off with no minimum spending until 1/3/17.

This is a must do!! 

I had a $80 voucher code given by Vaniday (thank you guys!!) for my first booking

After deducting the voucher code, they summarize how much I have to pay after deducting. And also a summary of my booking. I can also add to my phone's calender so I do not forget my appointment.

If you can see from my screenshots timing above, I started at 9.56am and completed my booking at 10.07am. It's like just 11 minutes and I'm all done! 

In the main page, you can also check back on your current and previous appointments that you have. This helps to track your appts and also can easily book your previous shops that you enjoyed. 

Had changed into my robe in my own private room before the masseuse starts her magic. 

I had such a good one that I fell asleep. Hehe

Vaniday is so awesome that it offers a 10% cashback into your account after your treatment is completed! So my treatment was $125, I had a $12.50 cashback right after I'm done!

Remember I only had to pay $45 after the voucher? I realise that the $45 was only deducted from my card after my treatment was completed too!

I chilled by their relaxation corner after I was done. The service staff there was top notch. My masseuse brought me blankets, hot tea, apples and whatever she could offer me.

I was relaxed and rejuvenated that afternoon.

Go ahead and spoil yourself today!
Remember to use Celestine20 for $20 off your booking!

Download the Vaniday App or simply visit
https://www.vaniday.com.sg/

#Celestrys x Water Shine Covered BB Treatment

#Celestrys Water Shine Covered BB

This is a continuation of my previous post on Skin Booster 水光针.

As i signed a package, for 3 Skin Booster and 3 Covered BB Treatments.

After 2 weeks and full healing from my skin booster treatment, I'm back again for my Covered BB Treatment at Lee Na Young!


When I saw this picture on their facebook timeline, I knew I have to try it to believe it!

What can Covered BB do?
1. Glow, Radiant & Poreless Looking Skin after 1-2 sessions
2. Skin Brightening & Skin Whitening
3. Lightens pigmentation
4. Skin tone is more even

Whole Procedure at Lee Na Young

My consultant examined my face and made sure my skin is fully healed before the treatment starts.
To start off, I had top up an IPL Treatment. This IPL Treatment is to get your skin ready for Covered BB (not compulsory, but recommended) Each IPL Treatment depends on your skin condition on that day itself.

I have alot of little pimples on my forehead, cheeks and chin. Thus, I got the IPL Treatment customized specially to target pimples, acne etc. If my skin is more obedient the next session, I can opt for other IPL treatments such as whitening, hydration etc.

Make up is removed, skin is cleansed and extraction is done prior to IPL treatment.

After the IPL Treatment, here comes the Covered BB Treatment.

Covered BB Treatment makes use of MTS (Micro Needle Therapy System) which gives that immediate skin brightening and whitening effect. It's a micro needle derma roller with KFDA approved, and 100% natural ingredients is used in the skin colour ampoules. 

This is the set that is used on me.

Micro needles?? Is it painful? 

I can say pain level is 1/10. Not really painful, but it's a little uncomfortable at the first go.

No numbing cream is needed or applied for this.

It felt like a vibrating tool all over my face. It's bearable. Always think #nopainnogain

The skin colour ampoule is applied all over the face. Using the MTS to go over the whole face repeatedly to make sure all of them gets "injected" into the skin.

After around 20 minutes of application and the use of the derma roller.
The rest of the colour ampoule is left on the surface on your skin and a hydration mask is used to finish it off.

My verdict & noticeable differences
1. Skin tone is definitely brighten right after treatment
2. Pores are much smaller and almost non-existent!
4. Skin looks more radiant, even & fairer.

Pictures all not edited in any way, I specifically stand at the same spot to take the before and after picture to really see the difference. So there is no lighting differences.

If you can see, the right picture (after), my skin is brighten and my skin tone looks fairer!
You be the judge!

It's not a drastic big change, but hey. This is not plastic surgery, and there is no miracle treatment in this world. With every following treatment I go, I believe my skin will be better!

Still a swollen little ex-pimples on my forehead due to the extraction, but i'm loving how I look!

*No makeup, no edits!

And I can still see my glow from previous dewy skin booster treatment!

I'll be back once I have more follow-up pictures! Tata for now!