[Media Invite] Funology SG53 - Durian Buffet Party @ Element, Amara Hotel

165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Level 1 Amara Hotel, Singapore 088539

Tel: 6879 2607

Website: https://singapore.amarahotels.com/element.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/417731525380626

Period: 3-9 August 2018

Time: 6.30pm - 10.30pm

Price: SGD$88.00 (Adult)  / SGD$36.00 (Child)

National Day 2018 is around the corner, and Amara Hotel is hosting a Durian Buffet Party with Mao Shan Wang and Red Prawn durians for you to feast to your heart's desire. The Durian Buffet Party commences on 3 August 2018 and shall continue till 9 August 2018, with quality durians popped open by the Master himself.

Excited enough? Don't stop here. If you choose to visit on 3rd August or 9 August, you get to take A Walk Down Memory Lane. What to expect?

• Old School Games Stall (think, "Tikam Tikam")
• Haagen Dazs Ice-Cream Stall (must try the durian ice-cream)
• Other Old School Games Stall serving Tu Tu Kueh (a flour pastry on pandan leaf, filled with ground peanut or dried coconut) and Muah Chee (a glutinous cake topped with ground peanuts)
• Caricature Booth by Adam
• Tropical Fruits and Durian Stalls
• Installation Photo Booth with retro backdrop and trishaw
• Trishaw Rides

Yes, it is going to be a night of fun and games, going back in time to reminisce on true blue Singaporean childhood delights.

Need a breather from all that decadent Durians and memory lane delights? Element's Buffet Line-up is the next stop to be, where you get some piping-hot, scrumptious food into your bellies. As usual, the buffet spread comprise a a variety of different cuisine. Japanese Counter - where sashimi and sushi are served; followed by Salads Station (toss your own Rojak as part of National Day specials) and the Chacuterie / Cheese Counter.

I love the Seafood Station for the crustacean delicacies, as well as the Desserts Counter. Oh, for National Day, do grab yourselves some of those mouth-watering Durian desserts such as Durian Pudding, Durian Cake and Durian Panna Cotta.

Then there're Roast Chicken, Peking Duck, Laksa and Japanese Katsu-Don Stations - I personally really enjoyed the Laksa. Look out for charcoal-grilled Satay as part of National Day specials as well. Finally, the Cooked Food Stalls where I delighted in Chili Crab and Black Pepper Crayfish.

You wonder how I managed to stuff this much food into my systems - trust me, I have no idea as well. Dining here is always this fun - everything looks tempting so I would take a bit from each station. If you haven't made plans this National Day yet, come on over to Amara Hotel for an evening of indulgences and give yourselves a good treat! Remember, spaces are limited to make your reservations right now.

Thank you Lindy and Amara Hotel for the fabulous invite for A Walk Down Memory Lane, and delectable Durian Buffet Party.

[Event] Soteria Face & Nails Pampering + High Tea Event @ Hougang

Blk 203 Hougang Street 21, #01-47 Singapore 530203

Tel: 6284 0887 / 6284 8870

Website: http://www.soteria.com.sg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Soteria-Face-Nail/181274901959064

Opening Hours

Weekdays (Mon to Fri):   10.30am - 9.00pm

Weekends (Sat & Sun):    10.30am - 7.00pm

Public Holidays:                10.00am - 7.00pm

Taken with Engel and Lynn

I was honoured to be invited for an event at Soteria Face and Nails salon by the beautiful lady boss, Engel.  The event comprised a hair or manicure or facial treatment session, as well as high tea and the opportunity to mingle with other beauty bloggers.

This award-winning nail and facial spa establishment has been around for around 4 years, providing a full range of services inclusive of facial, waxing services, manicure and pedicure etc.  Their hair outlet is just 2 units away, in the same block.  Soteria does a lot of events, including promotional events as well as charity events, showing their care for the less fortunate as well.

The exquisite Victorian design of the interior was soothing, beautiful and cozy all at once, making it a good ambience for the ladies to get themselves pampered.  I loved the chandeliers and posh settings immediately. Everyone here was very hospitable and friendly here as well, providing excellent service to the guests and customers.

The event commenced at 4.00pm and was scheduled to end by 9.00pm. The turnout wasn't bad - I met some familiar faces, and made new friends amongst the attendees.

There were really pretty pastries - cupcakes and macaroons by Stay at Home Mum (SHM) Cafe - very lovely creations that tasted great in texture and flavour without being too sweet. There were also pink jellybeans, marshmallows as well as chocolates, which we helped ourselves to before the pampering sessions kicked in.

I also spotted the trophies for the awards Soteria Nails has won recently-  congratulations!

There was also a booth by the side where we could design and create our own candles with seashells, etc! It was the first time I saw people "cooking" the wax and making candles.  It was a fun experience; the candle looks almost too pretty to be lit.

Time for my nails pampering session now. Even their array of nail colors selection was contained in a sweet, Victorian-styled box.   I wanted the National Day design, because I saw another lady here sporting it, so we started on the process of removing my gold gel nail polish and then painting on a new coat of gelish designs.

After around 1.5 hours, with the patient manicurist trying to still me (I was chatting with Kaiting next to me, so wasn't exactly sitting stationary) to paint on the designs, I emerged with a gorgeous set of red-and-white Singapore National Day themed nails. See the flag, the stars and the moon?

Though, I prefer the other set that I saw on the other lady - with more stars instead of stripes and polka dots. Nonetheless, it was still great efforts, and the nails are meticulously done up - so now I sport great National Days nails, ready to head out and celebrate during this Golden Jubilee weekend.

Then, I headed for the RF (radio frequency) facial treatment, which aims to stimulate collagen production resulting in better skin. Read about it in Part Two of this entry (coming up soon).

As though the lovely high tea, lavish nails pampering services and facial wasn't enough, there was a doorgift for each of us before we left - a set of travel-size Babor skincare products! Engel was really spoiling us rotten.

Thank you, Soteria Face & Nails for the wonderful reception and beautiful nails, as well as gifts! Thank you Engel, for the invite too!

Stay tuned for the RF Facial Treatment entry!