Thursday, July 27, 2017

Vermilion Jelly

Vermilion Jelly is one of the newest health supplement in jelly form.

Who is Vermilion and how it all started?



Vermilion Group is a Singapore based company dealing with preventative health, anti -ageing medicine and health products which combines the best of Evidence Based Western medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine. Vermilion Group has 3 founders.

Dr David Wen and Dr Lim Chong Han were classmates during their University days. With their keen entrepreneurial instincts, they pioneered the Singapore Student Association in Adelaide University which eventually grew and became the backbone of all Singapore Student Associations throughout South Australia’s Universities even until today.

One fine day in 2014, the duo decided to come together again to have a start-up business – A Functional Health Food Business with a twist unlike others in the market, a mixture of both east and west medicine. That was how the bother of Dr Lim Chong Han, Mr Lim Chong Wee who practices Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) came into the picture.

The trio wanted to innovate the way supplements are taken. “We wanted something interesting, something that both the young and old could enjoy, rather than complaining and gulping down gallons of water to make that pill go down.” Hence, what do Singaporeans enjoy the most? That’s right! To munch and to try out new stuffs. Hence the trio came up with this innovated jelly supplements which gives the same benefit as a pill and on top of that, where side-effects are taken care of by the holistic protection from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). As such these innovated jelly strips confer the consumers the best of both worlds.

Interestingly, it was the mums and grandmas of the trio that sparked the idea of having an east meet west fusion style “munch-able” health supplements as they are always complaining about the number of pills they always have to take every day which they deem as undesirable because of “side-effects”; unlike TCM which is seen as more natural and organic and deem more beneficial for humans. The downside of TCM however is the hassle in preparation. Thus Vermilion Jelly, a health supplement which confers all the benefits as a pill with a touch of modern researched TCM that can be eaten for enjoyment is born.


Reinventing the way we take health supplements
Crafted with quality ingredients, Vermilion jelly strips are an ideal solution for consumers tired of daily pill-popping and grousing about the number of supplement tablets they have to take. Fun and tasty, the jelly strips are a refreshing way to get our health fix anytime on the go, and appeal to both the young and old.


Noting that younger consumers are becoming more health-conscious and taking dietary supplements, Vermilion’s founders are confident that this avant-garde form of nutrient strips will spur more interest in health supplements by catering to the modern lifestyle.  The jelly strips suit those with active and busy lifestyles, packing a punch in one compact and light sachet that can be stashed in the pocket.
Leading the research and production of the jelly strips is Vermilion’s founding director Dr Lim Chong Han, himself an a typical young doctor with entrepreneurial instincts.  He said ‘We wanted to change the way people viewed and took health supplements and saw a gap in the market to better this experience for the health-conscious. What’s not to love about jelly? They’re fun for the young, and do not require much chewing for the elderly.  Our plant-based jelly strips bring convenience and a whole lot of benefit in a single 15g portion to everyone with only 2g of sugar per sachet. We are excited about making a real impact on health supplements and lifestyles with this innovation. “ 


East meets West, where Tradition meets Innovation

Vermilion Jelly comes in a variety of flavours with nutrients for different purposes (see Appendix). Fans of Traditional Chinese Medicine will be pleased to know that the unique products combine evidence-based Western nutraceuticals with old school TCM, maximizing efficacy. For young consumers unfamiliar with TCM herbs, the jelly strips’ hip and vibrant packaging help to promote awareness of traditional ingredients such as goji berry and ginseng.
Vermilion Jelly is halal certified. The products are manufactured under stringent laboratory conditions and do not contain any artificial colors or additives, utilizing natural fruit juices, teas and flavours instead for their great taste.
Currently, there is no east-west combine health supplement snacks in the Singapore market.
The founders will be working towards creating more palatable health supplements such as chocolates, beverages, cookies etc. 


I was given the slimming range to try. It comes in a box with 30 stripes of Jelly.





Love the taste of the Hawthorn. It's sweet with tinge of sourness 





All natural with no added flavoring or coloring 




Health & You Fair 2017:

From 29th-30th July 2017,all jellies are at 30% - 50% discount.
and the Slim Support Jelly at buy 1 get 1 free!

Fair are held at Suntec City Convention Hall 401-403
10am - 9pm



They have lots of range for the jelly from Slimming, health and vitality, digestive to eye care.
to view more of the rang, you can refer here

Do keep a look out on my Instagram as I will be posting my reviews there!




Where to purchase or find out more about them?

Website: https://www.vermiliongrp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vermilionjelly/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vermilion_sg/



Disclaimer: Vermilion Jelly was provided for personal review purposes only. All reviews are 100% honest and based on my personal experience. No monetary compensation of any kind was given or received for this review.

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Carrying style with Gaston Luga

Hello there! I'm really so excited to introduce everyone to my new found love! A bag pack!! 
You must be thinking that it's just a backpack. Everyone carries it. It's no biggie. Why is she making a fuss or so excited over it? Well you will never know the excitement if you are someone who carries backpack all the time. I have never really like carrying backpack since school time. Even during school time, I uses sling bag or shoulder bag. I don't like the idea of carrying baggy, ugly or plain looking backpack.

Yes ugly. I think most of the backpack that are designed for schools or even outing don't look really appealing or they are too plain!


Enough said? To see more "uncensored backpacks" refer to this article: https://www.buzzfeed.com/Ugliest 90s bags

I saw Gaston Luga around for sometimes and I'm so excited when they approached me for a collaboration. 

Who's Gaston Luga?





Gaston Luga, a Swedish backpack retailer located in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden and have recently entered the Singapore and Malaysia markets.

How it started?

Founder Carl Sundqvist met an interesting Frenchman with an elegant and casual style. Gaston told Carl he believed a backpack is the optimal companion when discovering the world. Since he was a person keen of his style, he had put time and effort into finding something different from the regular school style.
Finally he found himself an elegant Louis Vuitton, to which he had several modifications made. Making it more personal, functional and unique. Inspired after the meeting, Carl decided a few months later to create his own backpack brand with classic elegant style and practical details. Hopefully these would get to travel the world, just like Gaston. 

The backpacks are uniquely designed to fit any setting, no matter where you would go. The minimalistic and elegant exterior, functional features such as a pocket specially designed for things needed to be easily accessible yet kept safe (i.e. passport, cash) are also details that make the backpacks extremely practical. 


Each backpack is also equipped with an inner compartment which can hold your 13-15" laptop with ease, making it a good choice for work and travel.
  
They have lots and lots of colors and design to fit individual needs and taste. So now let me briefly introduce to you 3 collections. 


CLΓ„SSIC

Image credit: Gaston Luga

This is a rather elegant and timeless design which can suits any occasion. You can also make it more unique and match your style with their beautifully colored leather address tag. It also has a passport & ticket pocket. 
Bullen features an adjustable and removable shoulder strap, foldable handles and a convenient outer pocket for small necessities. The 2-way metallic zippers allow for flexible opening of the bag, making it easier to insert and retrieve items into and from the bag. Inside the bag are a large main compartment, one zippered pocket and one open pocket. It is made of leather and strong durable canvas. 

Price: $299 (Comes in 6 colors)

- Adjustable and removable shoulder strap
- Metallic feet
- Strong durable canvas
- 2-way metallic zippers
- 1 large main compartment
- 2 inner pockets
- 1 outer pocket
- Soft linen interior

Dimensions (cm): 
47 (Length) x 26 (Height) x 20 (Depth)

PrΓ₯per



The PrΓ₯per Collection is one of the design which I actually wanted initially especially the pink. But since I'm a very "Pink Lady" with everything almost pink, I decided to choose something unique. This is a bold and elegant design, with details designed to give it that little something extra. Made of thick and strong cotton fabric for durability. Hard metal hooks close the main compartment, which contains a 13-15” laptop pocket and four smaller pockets for your phone, wallet etc. On the back, the unique Gaston Luga pocket can hold your passport, flight and train tickets, making them safe yet easily accessible. The inside is dressed with a 100% cotton fabric. Your valuables are therefore held in a soft and elegant looking compartment. Under the backpack are four metallic feet, giving your backpack extra protection and a cooler look. Carrying it makes one looks sophisticated with every outfit.

Make your bag unique and match up your personal style with a colored leather address tag.
Price: $309 (Comes in 4 color combination)


- Highly durable canvas

 - Expandable metal hook closure

 - Inner 13-15" laptop sleeve and two pockets

 - Passport & ticket pocket

 - Adjustable shoulder straps
 - Key ring holder for Leather Address Tag (to be purchased separately)



  Dimensions



  30 x 42 x 15cm, 18L

ClΓ€ssy


The ClΓ€ssy: Scandinavian minimalism mixed with elegance, with sleeker shoulder straps and shape for a more feminine look. Bullen features an adjustable and removable shoulder strap, foldable handles and a convenient outer pocket for small necessities. The 2-way metallic zippers allow for flexible opening of the bag, making it easier to insert and retrieve items into and from the bag. Inside the bag is a large main compartment, one zippered pocket and one open pocket. Bullen is made of leather and strong durable canvas. 

Price: $269 (Comes in 4 color combination)

- Adjustable and removable shoulder strap 
- Metallic feet - Strong durable canvas 
- 2-way metallic zippers 
- 1 large main compartment 
- 2 inner pockets 
- 1 outer pocket 
- Soft linen interior

Dimensions (cm): 47 (Length) x 26 (Height) x 20 (Depth) 

As mentioned earlier on, I'm known to be a everything pink person, this time I chose sometime totally unique and I glad I made the right choice I can't wait to bring it along with me to my Bali trip this Sept!

The backpack arrived really quickly via DHL. It came well packed in a carton box.


I just love how compact and spacious it is especially when I wanna bring my son out, I no longer need to bring big bulky baby bag!





Even the front pocket storage are so huge! There's actually 2 bottles of mineral in here!







Do you like this collection as much as I do? How do I look? πŸ’“πŸ˜œ It's really too nice that when I bring it out, it attracted lots of attention! Even my brother love it so much that he even ask me to get him one! πŸ˜†

Apart from bags, they sells accessories (leather address tag) to match with your beautiful backpack to be more trendy.
Are you as excited as me to own one of your signature backpack now??? Goodnews!
The kind people at Gaston Luga are extending a 15% off just for my reader/follower if you enter "ivia15" at checkout.
 Also it is always free shipping + 20% off as tax rebate (from non-EU country) + 15% off with my unique code on the remaining price after tax rebate!! That's more than a hundred dollar off!!!!😍



To see more design and lookbook, please visit them at the following places:

Official Website http://gastonluga.com /sg/ 


Disclaimer: Backpack was provided for personal review purposes only. All reviews are 100% honest and based on my personal experience. No monetary compensation of any kind was given or received for this review.

Friday, July 21, 2017

Enjoy Great Bargains Galore With Over 90 Merchant Promotions In The National Day Parade 2017 Discount Booklet!

Image credit: https://www.dreamstime.com


It's our national birthday soon! As the nation gears up for its 52nd birthday, Greendot Media Pte Ltd joins in the celebration with the circulation of its annual National Day Parade (NDP) Discount Booklet. The only coupon booklet of its kind officially distributed in all the NDP Funpacks, the 2017 edition features over 90 reputable merchant brands offering promotions for the National Day period.

Deals, Bargains and More 

You can look forward to indulge in Singapore’s favourite past-times, such as dining and shopping, while enjoying good savings with the NDP coupons. Whet your appetites on 1-for-1 meals at Manhattan Fish Market and Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre; satisfy your munchies with offers from Polar Puffs, Old Chang Kee, LiHo, Delifrance, Popeyes and more.

For those who are always looking for a fun day out or a staycation, remember to check out the offers from Expedia, Downtown East, Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Sentosa and other attractions. Especially for armchair shopaholics, several online retailers have also come onboard to offer special discounts, including Zalora, Lazada, Redmart, honestbee and Choo Choo Love.

Furthermore, pampering treats await from a host of spa and beauty merchants, as well as health, fitness, living and lifestyle brands. I'm sensing a great month of enjoyment!

Coupons are available in Print, Online and Mobile versions





This year, a total of 170,000 printed NDP Discount Booklets are distributed during six NDP shows held at the Float@Marina Bay, starting from the first National Education Show on 2 July 2017 to the grand parade on 9 August 2017.

But for the benefit of those who do not get to attend the parades (like me :D), or those who want an extra copy of their favourite NDP coupons, Greendot Media has made available a majority of the coupons online as well as in a mobile app.

1) eCoupons can be printed out from http://www.greendotmedia.com.sg/ndp2017.
The link to the eCoupons is also available on the official NDP website at https://www.ndp.org.sg/news-blog

2) Flash the mCoupons in the official NDP mobile app, NDPeepsApp, available on both iOS and Andriod platforms and enjoy the same offers.

Win NDP Tickets! 

Greendot Media is sweetening the deal by offering those who use the NDP coupons (in any format – print, eCoupon or mCoupon), an opportunity to win a pair of tickets to watch the 9 Aug NDP. 

Simply go to Greendot Media’s Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/Greendotmedia2008/ and do the following to win:

1. Make a purchase at any participating merchant outlet using the NDP discount coupon, with any amount spent.
2. Private Message an image of the receipt as proof of purchase.
3. Like the post and share it on your social media publicly with the hashtags #NDPDiscountBooklet and #GreendotMedia.

The contest closes on 31 July 2017 and winners will be notified by Facebook private message.


More about Greendot Media Pte Ltd

Greendot Media Pte Ltd is the long-standing official marketing agency of the NDP Discount Booklet and Major Partner of NDP 2017. As a media marketing agency, it leverages on media platforms to help brands deliver advertising results. Besides the NDP Discount Booklet, other media that it markets include KiasuParents.com- Singapore’s top parenting website, Monster.com.sg, Foodline.sg and more.


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Greendotmedia2008/

Website: http://www.greendotmedia.com.sg/

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Perfect Hi-tea moment with The Peranakan


Happy Wednesday everyone! Le mummy queen birthday just over recently and we haven't bring her out to have a decent meal.
Since I'm on my day off on a Sunday and le daddy king is available as well, I thought of bringing her for a Peranakan hi-tea at the renowned restaurant " The Peranakan" I'm happy to be back since my last tasting there was during this year CNY. I'm impressed with the authenticity of the Peranakan food and also met the most friendliest boss aka chief "Raymond". My Lou Hei session there was really so fancy and fun! The taste are also unique compare to those traditional Lou Hei.

My mummy is a really picky eater which we always have hard time planning on where to bring her to eat.πŸ˜‚  But I'm really confident that le queen and king will love the food there as my daddy has Peranakan blood too.

Actually what's Peranakan? The word "Peranakan" in Malay describes those who were locally born of any race, but over the years, the term has come to mean the locally born Chinese and they are called "Baba" and "Nonya" to distinguish them from those born in mainland China. Over time, Straits-born Chinese are used synonymously with Babas.  To read more about Peranakan, do refer to Wikipedia.

Who is The Peranakan? 



The Peranakan is an authentic Straits cuisine restaurant with NO MSG in Singapore. Executive Chef Raymond Khoo and his team serve three generations of delicious ‘mesti-cuba’ (must-try) Peranakan recipes, lovingly handed down by the Nonyas and Babas in his family.
They are currently, the only Peranakan restaurant along the Orchard road belt in Singapore and the only restaurant to serve a ‘Tok Panjang’ – a grand Peranakan feast, once served at the turn of the century, by wealthy Straits families to mark special occasions like weddings, anniversaries and important birthdays. Even the decorations and the staff are all dressed in Peranakan.
Over here you will learn more about Peranakan culture with their display from furnitures, cutlery, jewelry to even the traditional clothing. I shall let image do the talking :)











This table setting with the Peranakan as table cloth are really beautiful!


The history of the Peranakan Chinese Porcelain

We went for the Hi-tea which is at $24/ pax (weekday) $28/ pax (weekends) with minimum of 2 pax to share.

Some of the dishes included in the Hi-tea set are:
AYAM GORENG KETUMBAR
Deep fried chicken with turmeric and coriander

NGOH HIANG
Mouthwatering meat rolls hand made with diced water chestnut, prawns, minced pork and condiments.
-Prawn
-Liver

SATAY BABI KONG BAK PAU

NASI ULAM ISTIMEWA
A spectacular dish of rice with raw herbs, vegetables, minced fish and salted fish. Only the gourmets will enjoy this.

KUEH PIE TI
Delicate crisp Top Hats filled with stewed julienned turnip and condiments, topped with prawn. 

APOM BOKWA

Durian Pengat with gula melaka

Durian puree with thick toast

Pineapple Tarts

Apart from the Hi-tea, mum wanted to try this Ayam Goreng Ketumbar. It's a deep fried chicken with turmeric and coriander. P.s: It's about 5 pieces. I just realized I didn't take photo after 2 pieces is gone πŸ˜‚

The special lemongrass drink serving each pot per person. It's also good to clear your palate after a heavy meal.

Next up is something savoury. The King of Fruit (DURIAN) Luckily you can't see me salivating πŸ˜‹

If you are a durian lover and prefer to eat this rather than food, I recommend you to try the Gila Durian which include Appetizers, Starters, Main Course and Dessert at $38++ / Pax with minimum of 2 pax to share.

Pulot Enti Durian and Mao Shan Wang Durian with fragrance rice. This is really πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

Toasties with durian, Durian Pengat and Pandan Chiffon cake with Durian. My favorite will have to be the Pandan Chiffon cake with Durian from this 3. 

The Durian Chendol is overflowing with yummlicious durian!

They also offer a 6 course degustation menu and a Chef’s Table Set Menu alongside their regular ala-carte menu.


And if you like to bring the experience home, you can even take away some of the celebrated nonya cakes and desserts that they will have available at their Takeaway Counter!
My King and Queen enjoying their Lemongrass drink.

My little boy enjoyed the food especially the Ngoh Hiang
My ootd to the tasting! Wearing something flowery to fit in πŸ˜—
 Good news for all of you who wanna try! From now till 31st August. There's a national day special of 1 for 1 Peranakan Hi-tea set. In additional, dress up in red and white to get a special gift!
Do note that it's only available for Mon-Fri 2:30pm - 5:30pm only. Reservation is recommended


Visit The Peranakan website for more menu and also to make a reservation.

Find them at:



Email:
Contact:
+65 6262 4428
Location:
442 Orchard Road
Level 2 Claymore Connect
Singapore 238879






Disclaimer: Food tasting was provided for personal review purposes only. All reviews are 100% honest and based on my personal experience. No monetary compensation of any kind was given or received for this review.