97bros bracelet

A month ago it was my boyfriend's birthday and I was seriously out of idea on what to give him. In a year, he gets three presents, each from valentine, birthday to christmas. Yes, he's one lucky bastard. Since our relationship started rolling from year 2011, I think he has more than 15 special gifts from me right now. Well, except for two which he literally "can't find it" instead of admitting he loose it. Bravo!!!

This year's birthday I was like totally blank. I can't think of anything. I don't want to get him another pair of shoes because I know I will be ended up sleeping outside the room if his shoes continues to pile up on the floor (closet was fulled!).

I was scrolling my news feed in facebook one day and I saw LengYein jie sharing a picture of a bracelet that she's wearing. Well well, what do you know... FINALLY! Instead of couple tees suggested by my friend, I could get a couple bracelets! Which is new. I can't bear to wear couple tees out like last time. Like I'm afraid that no one knows that we're a couple. Well, that's old story I would not want to remember.

It took quite long for the bracelets to be made and reach my door before September was gone after I placed my order. First, all of the bracelets are made in Malaysia (Penang to be specified, nice place for beach), Second, they are all made by a number of boys born in year 97 (all of them!!!! I wonder how do they meet, from high school??).

 Ok, you might be thinking what does it have to do with the two conditions right? Let me guide you through... Because they are born in year 97, so currently they're all still studying.. in pre-university, and they were having their finals while my purchase was made (bad bad timing).
Well, as much as I want my bracelets to be done and sent at the very next minute, can't means can't. You won't want a handcrafted item goes wrong when you took your official close look at it! However, they did apologised for being late which was very very very considerate of them. =)

The bracelet comes with a gold colour water proof buckle with their ENgraved logo on it, while the rest depends on what colour you've ordered. I've ordered two different NMD inspired bracelets and guess what, it's even awesome than it looks on their website! Great isn't it?! It's very rare that you could get the same as what you see online and get the best out of it.

The material used on the rope are lightweight nylon kernmantle. It's a genuine MIL-SPEC MIL-C-5040 Type III. It has seven to nine inner yarns each made up of three strands. In other words, layman term, they are known as parachute cord, paracord or 550 cord if you may. They are famously used in the suspension lines of parachutes. It can be also act for general use such as securing a tent, securing a splint OR my favourite - tying up my boyfriend like what happened in Fifty Shades Darker. Yummy~ I WAS KIDDING!!!!! Ok lar... in my dream maybe... hahahahahaha!

Ok, let's not go out of line first.. At the end of the rope, they sealed it by melting and surprisingly they're able to make a smooth and perfect closure. No sharp ends at all. You won't get to feel the ends where they cut and tie a new colour (if your bracelet has more than one colour). If you get their royal series (single colour) then you should only have one or two ends of it the most. You'll be fascinated on how great their handiwork are.

Their bracelets comes in 0.25inch different starting from 5.5 to 7.5. However, if you're unsure on how to measure your wrist size, you can check on the steps provided in their website. If you're still unsure or want a custom size for example a bit loosen during wearing, you could request from them because they are all handcrafted from scratch! All of the contacts including whatsapp are listed as well if you have any question. My suggestion would be you measuring your wrist with a MEASURING TAPE, take a picture of it and drop an email to 97bros before proceeding to any purchase. Lesson learned. Don't say I didn't tip you ya.

October is here and what I've got for you guys is this... A new batch of series has been released called the Shades.. Fifty Shades of Grey you may think? Hahaha. No lar.. It's actually inspired by the new Apple Iphone 7. The new series has three new colours with a matching glossy gunmetal buckle! Anyway, with the conjunction of new series released, there will be a giveaway contest and the Grand Prize is an iPhone7 128GB in JetBlack!!! New phone to match your new bracelet right??? Ok, so here's on how to win it :

Method 1

• Purchase any 97Bros bracelet and you’ll automatically receive 10 ENTRIES for every bracelet.
• There are no limits on how many bracelet you can purchase

Method 2

• Follow our Instagram account @97bros
• REPOST our official giveaway photo on your account.
• Make sure to tag us @97bros & hashtag #97iphone in the caption.
• That’s it. You’ll receive one entry
• Contest runs Oct. 5 to Oct. 31, 2016. Winner will be randomly selected and announced Nov. 3, 2016 on Instagram so make sure you’re following us!

Remember, the more bracelets you purchase, the higher your chances of winning yo!!!

Of course, every contest comes with terms and conditions :

• For method 1, contestant will receive 10 entries for every bracelet purchased and paid in full before the contest ends.
• The bracelet can be any series or edition and does not necessarily have to be the Shades Series.
• For method 2, contestant will receive ONE (1) entry if he/she reposted 97Bros’ official IPHONE giveaway post on Instagram, tagged @97bros and hashtagged #97iphone on the repost photo, has a public account, and is following @97bros at all times.
• There are no limits on how many bracelets an individual can purchase. If he/she purchased 7 bracelets and fully paid the invoice within the contest deadline, he/she will receive 70 entries.
• If said individual also reposted 97Bros’ official iPhone 7 giveaway post on Instagram, he/she will receive a total of 71 entries.
• Reposting is limited to once per account.
• Resellers are not eligible for this giveaway. All entries will be revoked.
• Contest starts on 12.00PM Oct. 5, 2016 Malaysia Time.
• Contest ends on 11:59AM Oct. 31, 2016 Malaysia Time.
• One winner will be randomly chosen.
• Winner will be entitled to an Apple iPhone 7 Jet Black 128GB Model MN9M2LL/A.
• Winner will be announced on 9:00PM Nov. 3, 2016 Malaysia Time.
• Winner will be announced on Instagram.
• By entering this contest, you agree that your name will be publicly released shall you be the randomly chosen winner.
• Winner will have 72 hours to contact 97Bros to claim his/her prize. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of any and all prizes awarded.
• Winner must use either his/her phone number or email address we have on file when he/she entered when placing the order.
• If the winner selected is an Instagram repost, he/she must direct message us on Instagram using the handle.
• 97Bros reserves the right to change any of the terms and conditions of the iPhone 7 Giveaway for any reason without prior notice.
• 97Bros reserves the right to cancel the iPhone 7 Giveaway for any reason without prior notice.
• By entering this contest, you automatically agree to the terms & conditions listed above.

And before I forget, a good reminder for y'all... 97bros bracelets are only available on their official website or the first and only authorized in-store dealer Vetement.

So, if you come across to any unauthorized dealers, kindly proceed to inform 97bros. The original bracelet comes with three months warranty card with one time one-to-one exchange due to manufacturing defects (see their terms and conditions) inside and engraved black box. So make sure everything is in good condition before you accept and sign the receiving document. Always check before you sign anything.

So after a long long babling and explaining, my gift for you is this, all bracelet comes with a three months warranty as I've mentioned. However, you could get an additional of one month if you key in the coupon code - "97loyalty".

So, what are you waiting for?

By the way, NMD series will be taken down soon, if you're interested in this series, you gotta be quick! Start ordering now!

SOMEWHAT RELATED TO YOUR BROW

Not only people choose the best in mascara and eyeliner.. to me, eyebrow is a MUST before heading out.. without ma eyebrows, I look like a retarded standard six kid!

Here's my review on something I've used and tested. 

Before I having my current thick eyebrows, I was having those thin thin snakey eyebrows which was crafted by my beautician during my secondary schools. I was like a... *no words to describe what I looked like*.. Anyhow, I asked my mother one day whether should I continue to have that brow because a lot of plucking and shaving was required to maintain that shape because it was super curvy archy and sharp, she told me I was still young, that style was meant for older woman who has lesser eyebrow hairs. "You're still young, I don't even get it at first like why are you having such brows anyway. Thick eyebrows are so much better looking." THANK YOU MUMMY for letting me know after having such thin eyebrows for so many years. 

Ever since, I've started to keep my eyebrow hairs after it started growing back. Because I was still new to makeup and no knowledge on how to best shape my eyebrows, I'd always go to Empro Mid Valley to have their stylish shape for me. Their handwork are the best I've seen. 

One must understand that there's no perfect eyebrows, unless your Cara D., even hers are not equally systematic! Just almost 99% to perfect. So, I have a perfect left with a slightly crooked right, a eyebrow pencil is a must purchase!

There are several eyebrow pencil that I've used before and I'll start with the first wand that I started using while waiting for the hairs to grow back.

Its a basic beyond basic. Non waterproof or smudge proof. So you have to be careful with it. Best part is that it can be wash off easily with normal face cleanser, no makeup remover it needed. The pencil was good enough until I met a new love later on.

3D applicator and its waterproof bro! Smudge proof too! And at an very affordable price compared to other high end pencils!!! You can get both of them from SASA. I've heard that Empro Pencils are great as well as they are specialise in eyebrows but before I could reach Empro which is the next store, my luck was there when I walked into SASA for B'liv masks. Ever since, I've been using that cause I'm so lazy to try a new brand and ended up throwing the pencil aside wasting my money. By the way, So Jenn was using it as well, she mentioned in her Vlog that that was the only pencil that is usable for her. LOL. I'm used brown for both CyberColors if you're interested to know.

It came down to one big day when I twist the damn applicator, no lead was coming out... Wait?! WHAT?! FINISH!!!!????? WHAT THE F***???? You've got to be kidding me man! What am I gonna do? How can I work without ma brows and SASA doesn't open till the mall is open weih! It's 830am and I'm still stuck in the jam...WITHOUT an eyebrow pencil!!! T.T

A girl has to has wide imagination... I pulled out my Naked Basics (By the way, they're so great for lifetime save and 24/7 use), pick the dark brown (Faint color) and start drawing! The outcome was unbelievable if you know how to tone it with the lighter brown (Naked 2), too bad I don't own a picture of it. HAHAHA. It's a palette of eye shadows if you're unfamiliar and this is how it looks like. 

I was rather busy in getting a pencil replacement cause there's never ending work for accounts. Until I was given the time to get it at the nearest outlet, it was OUT OF STOCK! Best prank I've had in years. First you're out of lead, then you're out of time, after that you're out of stock! What's next, plants decided to stop producing oxygen?? 

So I went to my trusted cosmetic shop, since they had never failed me before (although I always dropby to get my skincare only). They're quite famous in eyebrow products and styling too, same performance level with Empro I think. Shu eumura is a Japanese brand and pioneer not only for their oil cleansing products but also for their eyebrow hard formula naginata sword shape pencil for ultra precision! But I opt for for the eyebrow ink, because it was waterproof and that was enough said. It comes with a brush applicator which was sufficient for necessary precision. The color I used was honey glaze.

I didn't get the famous hard formula pen cause need to go back to their shop (any branch would do) just to shape the pencil when lead is finish, only the residence stylish knows how to shape them. And if you want hassle free, you could choose the sword pencil which is an auto pencil with provided sharpener in the pencil case cover. Just to warn you, the ingredients are slightly different from the hard formula, that's why they are still producing the traditional naginata pencil. The traditional pencil drawing last longer compared to the new product. If you're an outdoor person and always sweating, you should opt for that instead of the automatic pencil.

Don't worry, they still have the naginata shape like the traditional pencil. Make sure you shape them before it goes blunt for precision.

Last month, Shu eumura was giving a one time complimentary 3D eyebrow shaping to everyone, so I give it a try instead of going back go Empro. The outcome was non bad, the stylish was able to guide me through on what's gonna happen in the next 30 minutes. We had a chat while she was doing her job, she said that the eyebrow ink is instead for a base setting use instead of drawing and I should (in my case) use the hard formula pencil since I know how to draw my brows (eyebrow palette are for beginnings or for someone who prefer softer brows). 

So, I've purchased it! Unfortunately, the part where it sucks is the shades doesn't last as long as  CyberColors or their own brow ink! And it smudges when you accidentally wipe it (well, at least it doesn't make a mess around that area because it doesn't stain). But I still like it cause it's easy to remove and the color is so pretty and super godly natural. I'm using seal brown for this cause I have brown hairs and it's super matching. Maybe I'll try their eyebrow manicure on my next purchase to see whether it sets and prevent from smudging. By the way, this pencil only works on your brow cause our face produce a natural oil more compared to our hands, if you were to test on your hand, no color will shades unless your hand is oily.

There was a Black card sales the other day in Sephora and I noticed a few products which is quite good as in waterproof and smudgeproof. They're ka-Brow, goof proof and brow zings. If you want hassle free, get the goof proof cause it's an automatic pencil. ka-Brow comes in a pot with brush applicator while brow zings is like a palette for basic users. Oh ya, I did tried two particular brands before, a no no for Dior snow series eyebrow pencil and also Marc Jacobs Brow Wow defining eyebrow pencil. Hurts like shit and no color was able to shade on my face! Get them when you have the chance!

Before I leave, I've got info for you. Sephora is having their BLACK card sales again, both in-stores and online. Below are the details : 

Terms and Conditions:

For Black Card members only. Sale offer is valid from 12am, Oct 6, 2016 to 11.59pm, Oct 9, 2016 on the total amount of your purchase (excluding possible costs of delivery) made on www.sephora.my and at Sephora Malaysia stores (during store opening hours). For online purchase, you must be signed into your account and enter the promotional code BLACK. For in-store purchase, present this email or your Member Card at cashier. Offer is not valid with other discounts and promotions. Offer is not valid on gift cards, services, charitable items or any other exclusions mentioned in-store and/or on www.sephora.my. Delivery may take 5 - 10 working days.

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Women Men Love and Women Men Leave is updated with Chapter Two!!! Direct yourself here and scroll down to where you have stopped.

New Page !! Brand New Story from the Women Men Love, Women Men Leave

I'm launching a new page about Women Men Love; Women Men Leave by Dr Connell and Dr Melvyn. If you have read the Smart Women/Foolish Choices, you would have know who they are. For those who doesn't have a clue, they are the original authors. You can easily find their books in Kinokuniya, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre or perhaps get it online.

You'll be able to find the new page on your right, under a title "Pages".

I will continuously update the chapters in the same page, so all you have to do is to click the page's title and scroll down for the latest update.

In case you can't find it which I don't know why you can't, here's the direct link.


I hope you'll like the first launching chapter.