WeChat and Avast! Launch @ Velvet, Zouk KL

I was surprised to receive an invitation for the APAC Venture Glitz & Glam Bloggers Party - WeChat Social App & Avast New Version 7 Launch Event! The launching event is attended by more than 200 bloggers, local celebrities, media members and partners in Velvet, Zouk KL.  

A bit of Introduction:
WeChat is a social app which provides multimedia communication flexibility and convenience with text messaging, hold-to-talk voice messaging, broadcast messaging, photo/video sharing, location sharing and contact information exchange. Not only that, WeChat is loaded with many revolutionary features such as "Moments', 'Look Around', 'Shake' and 'Drift Bottle'. Sounds like fun? I got my fair share of fun during the event while shaking my iPhone adding friends! Definitely a fun and creative way to get to know someone!
For more info about WeChat, check out here.


The new and improved Avast! 7 on the other hands gives users faster information from the 'cloud' on new and emerging threats. Avast! can help user to solve their IT issues with the new Remote Assistance and Account features. Other awesome improvements on the new version of avast! version 7 includes the compatibility with Windows 8, speed and memory usage optimizations, export/import of product settings, enhanced GUI, sandbox privacy protection and etc!They even have dance performances on the event night which really depict on how effective Avast is!  For those who have precious documents in their laptop, an anti-virus software is definitely needed! And what is better than Avast!, the world's leading security program!
For more info about Avast!, check out here.

The representatives of WeChat and Avast! accompanied by Host of the night, Leng Yein and celebrity appearance, Danny Wen! 

Honored by the invitation, I asked my personal escort/photographer, Jessica Chew to accompany me to this event! 

Hot babes alert! I can't believe I get to take a pic with Leng Yein! Honestly, she's SUPER friendly and she doesn't mind people taking pictures with her! In fact, she is even willing to share out her hp number! 

Shots taken by Martin, Michelle's little brother
He's really that young till we actually need to teach him how to count One, Two, Three before taking any shots! LOL!

Love the effects!
Me, Michelle and Kate

Only us vain girls looking directly at the camera! Lol.

Too many cameras in front of us! Don't know which direction to look! *blur*

 Group shots of all the bloggers

* Pictures are courtesy of Michelle. 

Had a really great time mingling around with others (Though I definitely can do better. Shouldn't feel shy in events!) and catching up with Michelle as well! I even got a goodie bag from this event: Sensonic Retractable Mouse and Avast! Pro Antivirus, just what I needed! 

Thanks to Adverlets for inviting me to the event! Can't wait to attend more events! 

Female Levi's Curve ID Blogger Award: SHAPE not size

Jeans. A classic. A sensible essential yet never out of fashion. 


Ever heard of the saying 'You can't go wrong with jeans"? Well, that's completely false if you don't wear the right jeans! Almost everyone have a pair of jeans, but how many of you actually have the 'perfect' pair of jeans?  Admittedly I am a shopaholic and I have about 5 pairs of jeans in my closet which when I bought it, I compromise even though it does not really fit me well.


How do you define 'perfect'? One may think that it's about getting the right size or that it looks good in front of the mirror. Well, I define 'perfect' as looking awesome in it, feeling comfortable, fits the waist perfectly, no gaps in the back and no muffin tops! Sounds like high requirements and expectations here, but no quest are as tedious as going on the search for the perfect jeans while we wrestled on pair after pair of jeans in attempt to find the Ultimate Denim! 


I honestly think that no such jeans even exists and it became a torture for me to wear jeans for any occasions! Who wants to look like they are fat and frumpy anyway? If you are facing the same problem as I do, great news as for once we do not have to succumb to our own figures and uncontrollable curves, but to be fitted to it! There's a new life-savior in town: Levi's Curve ID!

Sounds like a marketing scheme? To be honest, that's what I have in mind too. It was to be thrown to the back of my head, till I saw their slogans: "Asses are not created as equal" and "Shape not size". It really makes an impression on me as sometimes I really do feel like telling those jeans designer to stop making the jeans fit only for models as we really do not have the same ass! We are not barbie dolls from the factory where we have the perfect hips:waist ratios! As that really intrigues me, so after some research in the web, I came to Levi's Curve ID Fit Finder in their website. It shows a series of steps to find the perfect jeans: 

Step 1: Waist

Step 2: Seat 

Step 3: Fit Issues

Step 4: Results! 

For me, it was shown that I am a Demi Curve, which is stated there that it's for more evenly proportioned but have trouble finding jeans that fits. Sounds a lot like me! 

However, not entirely convinced, I went over to a Levi's store to try it out for myself. I tried on a Demi Curve straight cut and the results are A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! I am not exaggerating but you can't imagine how hard it is to finally find a jeans that fits your shapes and curves perfectly regardless of the size! 

Basically there are 3 major categories of the Levi's line of Curve ID: Slight Curve, Demi Curve, Bold Curve and Supreme Curve. Finally there's a pair of jeans which can complements my thighs and waist, but not to make me feel like I possess a pair of elephant's legs! Most importantly, it fits so nicely that there's no muffin tops at all! This is important because as for a woman, we simply refuse to get a bigger size even though that the belly is spilling at the top of the jeans and we would opt for covering it with our tops! If we do really get a size bigger, the thigh's part will look crumpled up as there's excess material! A lot of people actually mistakes curves as plump or even unseemly. But all you gotta learn is how to work it! I really gotta hand it to Levi's for this custom made fit to accentuates and flatters a woman's curve! There's no more need to wear a belt just because there's a gap behind or when you are showing off your backside to the whole world while you are sitting down! 

Check it out! My thighs actually looks slimmer and longer as the jeans complements to my curve!

No more muffin tops as the jeans hangs perfectly to my hips! I can even sport a sexy ass wearing this pair of jeans! 

I am totally in love with this pair of jeans, I even did a few exercise inside the fitting room to try out the jeans and it passed the test with flying colours! You can stretch all you want and maybe even do some stunt, you will still feel comfortable! 

Well, expensive as it is, getting Levi's Curve ID jeans is still so much cheaper to having a plastic surgery! Mark my words, it is worth every of your penny! You don't have to worry about your ass looking humongous in jeans, but looking superb and definitely ass-spanking material! If you are still having doubts, I dare you to take on the challenge of the Levi's Curve ID fit quiz and try on the curve meant only for you! 

It's the perfect solution for a perfect fit in the perfect jeans! Time to embrace your curves and be proud of it! 

Chic, Clean & Comfort: Ryokan Chic Hostels

Hey peeps,

If you all had read about my Penang & Ipoh makan trip, you would have known that I have mentioned my best experience in Penang, which unexpectedly turns out to be a hotel for flashpackers: Ryokan Chic Hostel.


We were so tired and sweaty of waiting and queuing under the sun for all those famous Penang food, and luckily Jamie had recommended Ryokan Chic Hostel for a nice cold shower! To be honest, I was expecting it to be dark and shoddy so I was really dreading to shower in a hostel no matter how uncomfortable I might be! It turns out that they really provide me a great experience and also a change of mind and attitudes towards backpackers/flashpackers' hostel! 

Located at Muntri Street, Georgetown Penang, which is strategic as I was told by my friend that it's walking distance to some famous food stalls and not to mentioned great location for the party animals! According to their website, their concept is actually a mixture of the Japanese and the modern day features of a boutique hotel! I also just found out that there's actually a difference between a backpacker and a flashpacker as well! The easiest and the most understandable definition of a flashpacker is one who tries to get the best for the cheapest. Sounds a lot like me huh? Lol

As I packed almost everything except my towel (=.=), I had to rent one of their towels for RM3. No weird stains or foul smell so definitely worth the price! 

As I wasn't expecting myself to write about Ryokan Chic Hostel, so I didn't get much pictures on their room facilities. Basically it's like a dorm room and you pay the price per bed. The bathrooms are shared but not to worry, as they are cleaner and nicer than those bathrooms in a 3 or 4 stars hotel! Even their showel gel and bath gel has a nice scent and it's not drying my hair out like normal hotel's complimentary shampoo! 

4- beds dorm (Photo courtesy from the website)

6- beds dorm (Photo courtesy from the website)

4 beds dorm for the ladies! I love the diva design of the room!
(Photo courtesy from the website)

The shared bathroom - according to sue fin, even their bathroom are made from the finest/highest quality material! (Photo courtesy from agoda.com)

 If you are not used to sharing bedrooms with strangers, you could have the luxury suites all by yourself too! It's catered for 2 people and you will have your own private bathroom!
(Photo courtesy of the website)

After a nice cool shower!

 According to the friendly guy we talked to, the lights are custom made and designed to shine at each of the paintings! How cool is that!

The entertainment system with the best sound system! There are also live bands performing from time to time! You could even plan a small event here!

Guess what? There's the Ipads for those tech savvy travelers who just cant live without the internet! 

Love the beanbag designs and looking at those cute beanbags, I can't wait to just plopped down on them!
(Love this shot as my legs look so long and thin! Lol)

You must be wondering about the price of the dorms so here it is! Reasonable and affordable but definitely worth every bit of the price! The price came with breakfast as well!

The freshen-up marketing team!

Ryokan Chic Hostels is definitely worth a visit and it would be my first choice to stay if I am going back to Penang again! If you are planning to come over to PJ instead of Penang, fret not, they also have a branch in Damansara Utama! Oh ya, one thing I did mentioned to ask is that the boss of Ryokan Chic Hostels is single and available! We actually asked for Susan but single ladies out there can grab your chances too! Lol. 

Au revoir! <3

Ipoh & Penang Food Hunt

First time going off on a trip with my colleagues and I seriously have no idea that we are gonna be eating every few hours! Although I have been to Penang for a couple of time but never been with such a crazy bunch of eaters!

We started off from Subang HQ and was talking and joking all the way to Ipoh! I was actually tired as I slept quite late the day before but I didn't even sleep a wink on the way! That proves how talkative and fun we were!

A supposed 'business' trip will definitely turns out to be a 'makan' trip if leaded by my boss, Susan! And seriously, she drove so slow on the highway we were even volunteering to drive! But hey, at least our folks know we are definitely safe! Lol.

Me and Sue Fin, new staff of marketing department and also the seat belt officer! Never fail to remind us over and over again that we need to wear our seatbelt even though we are at the back seat! 

Our first stop: Tapah Rest House! Can't imagine that there's even good stuff selling in the rest house. As for this, Susan said that their guavas are the best and I gotta say I agreed to it! 

After a few more toilet breaks, we finally reach Ipoh to have our dim sum. I am pretty sure you had dim sum at this restaurant as it seemed to be the famous ones among all others. But I have been told that another dim sum restaurant next to it is actually nicer, but older decor. So I must definitely go there the next time!

The famous drive-through Tafufah! It's a really small bowl which costs about RM0.90 per bowl but the best part is that you get to enjoy it in your car with cool air! The tafufah is really soft and nice but the sugar syrup is too sweet! 

We also stopped by this lovely place, Indulgence. It's something similiar as Levain, though the interior design is nicer but the food in Levain still looks more appetizing! Check out their website here.

Sue Fin introduced us to this hawker stall near Tesco Perak for a red bean smoothie. According to her, it's nicer and thicker if we take away! 

Finally we are moving on! Another of Susan's great idea and we took ferry rides to Penang! It took us even longer than we expected and one time of this ride is more than enough! 

After site visiting, we were so tired till we decided not to walk anymore and just rest! The guys bought us back some 'apong balik' (that's not the name but I can't remember). There's banana and corn in it and we really think that it's absolutely disgusting!

We started a game right after we told our boss we are tired! Shh..

We stayed at 1926 Heritage Hotel but I don't really like it there. It has a old Malaccan feel and have wooden floors. If you are up for old town feel, do visit here then.

 

We went for dinner in those hawkers stall near Sunway road. I didn't get to take any picture as when I am back on my food searching trip, everyone already start digging in! I have been there twice but the food to me is just normal. After that, we went to Straits Quay and though I have never been there before but I do think that the scenery is so nice!

All the boats which I wished they were mine!

There's a famous Charlie Brown Cafe in Straits Quay, but since I am not a Snoopy fan, or I should say most of us are not, so we just snapped crazily away!

Me and Suefin, that girl sure loves to take pictures and photogenic in every shot too!

 

The whole marketing team with the only guy for us to bully!

As you can see from my Shimino Japanese Crepes post, crepes are absolutely my favorite! A direct quote from Jamie: "Your trip in Penang would never be complete if you had not been to this place and had their crepe!" What a statement, and thus we waited for at least 30 minutes for this legendary crepes. The decoration is simple and have a old authentic feel to it. Some inconsiderate people just can't see that people are lining up and just sit down there to their leisure, which just so pissed me off!

Anyway, after waiting for a table for half an hour, we waited for another half an hour for our food to come. To be honest, I don't see what's the rave about though it might be my weariness that clouds my judgement but it is just not up to my expectations. If you would like to visit them, check out their page here.

Double Berries

Traffic Lights

Mango Cup

After a emotional and weary event, we made our way to the famous cendol in Penang. Look at the crowd queuing up! It's simply crazy!

The cendol is just so-so to me and I don't see what is so special about it! Malacca's cendol is so much nicer! However, it is a nice thirst quencher for sure!

As we don't want to queue up with the crowd, we went in to a shop next to the cendol stall and order their Chay Kuew Teow. It was supposed to duck egg but the owner heard wrongly so here we are.

After that we went to a sort of market place which is same row as the famous cendol, where they sell assorted pickles and there's like more than 20 stalls selling the exact same thing! I bought 1kg of the yellow mango jeruk and Susan bought around 3-4kg of them!

 That's the shop's name where we bought our pickled mangoes. I gotta say it's quite good and so if you guys were there and you have no idea which stall to choose from, do try them! They charge about RM14 per kg and they did not weigh together with the syrup, so definitely a plus point for them!

As Susan received news from someone saying that their charcoal bread here is delicious, so we search high and low (Same row as cendol as well) for this place, and we were so disappointed by it! The workers there were rude and the bread is not even that nice, we can't even finish it!

Now, I sounded like I am not having fun at all in Penang or had any good stuff right? Well, here comes my best experience in Penang! It's by chance that we are here and I am so gonna recommend this to others! So another blog post specially for this is coming up!

Lastly and finally, adding another kg to be brought back to Subang, we left Penang! Seriously, I have not ate this much since I don't know when! Working with Susan might be fun but I am pretty sure I will become fatter!

Overall, it might not a be a satisfying food trip but it's really fun to hang out with my colleagues and my boss! I bet she feels younger hanging out with us as well! (Oops!) Can't wait for a second trip and I am guessing and hoping to be Malacca!