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And dessert it is.. A new dessert place!! I know it's a statement that I over use, not that I haven't been trying other new places. It's just some are just not worth mentioning. So when I saw whats for dessert at TWG Tea Salon & Boutique I just had to try it. TWG Tea Salon & Boutique finally opened it's first salon in Pavilion, KL. I have tried the tea but never their food and desserts. I wanted to drop by sooner but I have been swamped. After reading Jean's write up on it (google translate comes in handy :P), I knew I had go as soon as possible.



I love the interior. As you walk in you are surrounded by walls of tea tins filled with more than 450 tea blends, tea paraphernalias, tea infused bon bons and cakes all on a base of mahogany counters. You heard me Tea Infused Bon Bons! Looks like an awesome place for an outfit shoot. *grins* The tea salon can be found at the back of the boutique. It's charming and intimate interior seats 56. The decor reminds me of a traditional english tea room with TWG's signature rattan black velvet chairs and crisp white linen.

When I was brought the tea list all I thought to myself, "Gosh this is going to take a while". There is a book describing each type of tea. I call it a 'Tea Bible'. I settled on Valentine Breakfast Tea. Not sure why though, perhaps it was the name or perhaps I felt like having a fruity tea or I could have been feeling romantic after swooning over the desserts in the display. But one thing for sure, I was going to have nothing else except the desserts. I really wanted to try something non-chocolate but I'm so weak!! Hence the Chocolate Fondant. I also tried some macarons, of which they have eight exciting flavours and a madaleine.

Valentine Breakfast Tea - RM18 per pot
As sweet and enveloping as love itself, this TWG black tea of romance weds fresh ripe fruit and silver pearls that bead the soft amber infusion like luminous tears of joy. A lingering and aromatic tea to awaken desires.


Served in 18k gold characteristic Design Teapots, talk about luxe. This is a light black tea, not overpowering at all. The fruity taste is very refreshing. Reminds me of sunny summer mornings. Remember to take in the aroma of the tea first. Mine was wonderful.

Chocolate Fondant - RM19
TWG Tea's warm chocolate cake served with a light custard cream and a scoop of homemade Vanilla Bourbon Tea Ice Cream.


So very weak when it comes to chocolate! Believe me I really wanted to try something else. I'm glad I didn't though when I saw it making its way to my table. The cake was dark and intense. Which made the custard cream and the Vanilla Borbon Tea Ice Cream a perfect compliment for its light flavour and texture. This was an awesome meal on its own! Highly recommended by Chocolate Cats but be warned if you are not completely in love with an intense slightly bitter chocolate taste, share this. *swoon~*

Macaron - RM4 each
Camelot Tea & Praline, Lemon Bush Tea & Grand Wedding Tea, Passion Fruit and Coconut



 
Everything was perfect! The shell is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The filling was a pleasant surprise, they were generous with it. It wasn't overflowing or anything like that but neither was it so thinly filled that you can hardly taste anything. It's just nice for you to fully appreciate the flavours. The tea infused flavours are beautiful! The Praline is smooth, the Lemon intense and Passion Fruit & Coconut ♥ is rich and well balanced.

Madeleine
Shell shaped sponge cake served with Tea infused jelly and cream. A traditional french way of enjoying it.



 
How can I say no to Madeleines and you can never go wrong with tea and madeleine. The scalloped underbelly never fails to entice me. Soft, moist with a touch of sweetness! The tea infused jelly, really good! Imagine spreading it on toast for breakkies. Gosh..

I'm loving this new place and I forsee myself going back often to try different types of tea and also those Tea Infused Chocolates!! Ooh la la bon bons...

TWG Tea Salon & Boutique | website
Couture Pavilion, Level 2,
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
Operating hours: 10am-10pm daily

Clinique's latest concept which has already been introduced at Clinique's kiosk @ Midvalley in April this year. I've thoroughly enjoyed browsing at Clinique counters because there's no one looking over my shoulder asking me, "Yes, can I help you?" and then continue to stalk. Read April's post here.

Clinique recently refitted its Pavilion stand alone store  with the Service As You Like It concept and it was officially launched last week by Paul Slavin, Clinique Vice President/General Manager for Asia Pacific who flew in specially for the launch. This new concept has already been launched in US, UK, Europe, Hong Kong and Bangkok and provides cosumers the oppurtunity and option to be served based on her own terms, at her own time and the service as she likes it.


Paul Slavin

Entertained by Dr Joanne Yeoh - Violonist Extraodinaire


The Pavilion stand alone store has new fixtures put it such as the Category Bay which displays the Brand's Fragrance range, Suncare franchise, Skin Supplies For Men and Derm Concerns products are all strategically positioned to enable a fuss-free shopping flow. The Best-sellers wall offers 8 of the Brand's best selling products in the Brand for that period.







With this new and more open concept, you can browse around and try out the products at your own pace. The Newness Tower showcases the new products launches, which is currently the Turnaround Concentrate Extra Radiance Renewer! One you should definitely try, read my review here. If you have time and decided to have a one-on-one consultation, the Clinique Consultants are always around to help you out.

The Newness Tower

Drop by for a New and Fun shopping experience!

Clinique Pavilion
Lot 4.45, Level 4,
Pavilion KL.
Tel: 03-2142 3622
Opens daily: 10am - 10pm

Karen Millen celebrates 30 years! And I was there! Actually it was right after the Jimmy Choo preview ^^. Karen Millen has come up with some luxury pieces to mark their 30 fabulous years. One of which is the Limited Edition Swarovski encrusted watch. Only 3 of these are available in Malaysia, one of which was given away as a lucky draw prize that evening. Talk about statement pieces. You can even dress up your ipad and iphones with the Swarovski encrusted and metal studed cases.



The Pony Studded Collection looks great toughened up with silver studs for a rock chic look but I don't agree with the use of black pony skin. *BOOO!!!*


They also launched the Autumn/Winter '11 Collection featuring rich jewel toned  dresses, fitted pants, tailored blazers and suits. I so lurved the panelled style dresses! They really just show off a woman's figure. This collection paid quite a bit of attention to detail with the perfectly pleated neckline, ruffles and layers. I'm completely in lurv with teal this season and there are some gorgeous teal pieces in this collection. Dark lips and sleek straight ponytail compliments the look for this season's collection

I know it's not teal but it's a chic LBD. The soft layers really adds texture to a simple design.








Alia Suraya, celebrity stylist showed guests how to change or amp up the looks of certain outfits, from work to play with leopard prints and leather.




Accessories this season are just as fabulous. The bags and shoes gives a pop of colour and style ranging for patent leather, prints on satin and leopard prints.

I've been hunting for a yellow bag.. ^^

I simply adore the floral print on satin for the clutch and shoes




And I bumped into the ever friendly Xandria Ooi :)

I'm really liking the use of the rich jewel tones this season. Don't think I can have enough teal can I? ;)

Pink October











It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The streets of Bukint Bintang was pink last night and since 1st October, so were KL Tower and Sultan Abdul Samad Building. Pretty Cool!

Estee Lauder Companies has loads of things going on at Pavilion KL this weekend in efforts to promote breast cancer awareness. There will be complimentary breast checks, booths to help you learn more about breast cancer, fashion shows, pink merchandise for sale and you can also take a photo at the wall by simply donating RM10. There were pink macarons on sale yesterday for RM5 each, today there'll be cupcakes! Proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign 2011 Fund. So be a part of it and make a difference! ^^

For event schedule click here.

To read more about Estee Lauder Companies' previous years campaigns:
2010 - Sultan Abdul Samad Building Goes Pink!
2009 - Walk For World Pink

I ♥ Colours too!!

If only I knew how to do my eyes *sigh*. Well, Lancôme invited me to play with some oh so purr-ty colours at their Lancôme Loves Colours roadshow at Pavilion Concourse yesterday. The set up was so bright and cheery, I could't help but feel happy.

I'm in the "O"! That sounds so wrong! :P

Lancôme Loves Colours dares you to cross that safe eye make up boundary and pick colours to suit your mood! Why not go for something wild and fun if you're feeling happy or cheeky. Or cool yet intense hues for a glamorous feel. Colours are so in!

Create Your Own Eye Colour Story
The palettes are RM140 each


  • Warm Shades - If your skin better interacts and is in harmony with gold and red tones
  • Cool Shades - If your skin better interacts and is in harmony with blue, rosy brown or light rosy colours
  • Neutral Shades - Tend to flatter universal skin undertones
Zam, Lancôme's Colour Design Artist and Head Trainer was around to bring out my aura, prettify my tiny peepers and introduce something cool. Yeah, a lot went on in such a short time. :)

Don't tell me you don't recognise Zam by now.. :)

The 2 Minute Aura
The current trend in Paris! This is suppose to Enhance My Beauty in just 2 minutes. Not only can this be done before putting on your makeup but it can also be done even if you have make up on. I was curious as to whether this really worked.


Step 1: Apply Lancôme Genifique which has a light texture to get the smooth fresh effect. Warm up the product in your hands and gently press it on if using over existing make up for flawless radiance.
Step 2: Apply Lancôme UV Expert either the normal one or BB Base. Warm up product in hands and press on over make up so that existing make up won't appear blotchy.
Step 3: Lightly touch up with Teint Miracle or Maqui Miracle ♥ (liquid or compact), using the press on technique.


Before 2' Aura

The press on technique

After 2' Aura
Okie it really doesn't show very well in the photo. But I did look a whole lot brighter and fresh as though my inner aura shone through. ;) But I was surprised that my face didn't feel sticky at all after the 2 Minute Aura over my make up.

Colours!
Here's where the prettifying my tiny peepers come in.

Zam started off with Teint Miracle Instant Retouch Pen as a base. Then he smudged and blend Black Kohl Liner as the base colour and chose a neutral palette in Evening Star to suit my rather subdued yet quite chirpy mood yesterday. Was feeling a tad bit stranger than usual. *lol*




Hypnôse Precious Cells
This mascara isn't exactly new. If I'm not mistaken it was launched internationally last year. But better late than never right. It's finally here! This mascara made me go WOW after the first coat!! The effect is something you can't ignore. It is a Treatment Mascara that lightly separates your lashes making it appear longer and fuller as though regenerated. It's fantasticl! *photo proof scroll down quickly* I'll do a separate post on the mascara right after this one. Loads to talk about. :)


My left eye with just 1 coat!
*please excuse my eyes, haven't been sleeping much..*

2 coats for that added drama!
Current trend: Put that added shimmer at the inner corner of the eye to make eyes stand out.

After a pop of blush and a slick of gloss from the Limited Edition Juicy Tubes, I was ready to parade around with my borrowed Sereni and Shentel super cuteness hairband.

LE Juicy Tubes designed by Yayoi Kusama - RM68
Don't you just feel like collecting them all. So fun and purr-ty!

The Final Look


Sereni and Shentel

To recreate the look: Hypnôse Precious Cells (RM95), Eye Palette Ombre Absolute Impact 3D in Evening Star (RM140) and Juicy Tube in Peace & Flowers (RM68)

The Promos
Just drop by the road show for a complimentary mini eye makeover and you get to snap a photo at the photo wall wearing the Sereni and Shentel hairband and take home an A4 size copy. Limited copies daily. So be sure to get there early! *And please try very hard to resist the urge to kidnap the hairband okie.. i know they're super cute..*


Create you own eye color story with purchase of RM250 & above. Determine your colour personality, create the eye look, wardrobe makeover by Jaspal and A4 printed photo.

GWP: With any purchase of RM150 and above (including one eye makeup item) get Genifique Yeux 5ml, Bi-Facil 15ml (actual worth of gifts RM100).


Check out these Summer outfits from Jaspal




Photo overdose from me. Thanks loads Lancôme! I had a fabulous time! :)


The Lancôme Loves Colours Roadshow is from 18/7/11 until 24/7/11!
Dont miss it! :)