CUSTOMIZABLE VANITY TROVE! You can now Pick & Choose Your Own Beauty Samples! [LAUNCH AND GUIDE]

Hey all! 

Let's get this post on to a happier place. 

Vanity Trove, Malaysia edition is now customizable!  You can pick and choose your own beauty samples! 

As of the 11th July 2013 Vanity Trove has achieved more than 100 beauty brand partnership and 10,000 new activities. What does this mean for us? More selection! VT is also currently expanding to set up in its 7th country so watch out for that. In line with all this achievement, VT has introduced a new smart system of personalizing the Vanity Trove box beauty discovery.

Now... The question we want an answer for. 

1. What does it do?

With the new system you must first complete your Beauty Profile and preferences.

Then based on this profile and preference, Vanity Trove recommends the products best suited for you.

Click this link to head on to the beauty profile 

>> http://bit.ly/14HBVQs

You will be prompted to fill up your beauty profile by answering a few simple questions.

How to complete the profile? 

1. Log into your Vanity Trove account and to go "Accounts".
2. Click on "Face"and start answering questions.
3. Continue on to "Eyes", "Body" and "Hair".

How does this new system work?

You are then required to pick and choose 8 beauty samples from the wide array of beauty samples which will go into your personalised VT box. 

Once done you should receive this exiting self-pick trove within 7 working days. 

So in a nutshell...

Now have you heard of the wishlist? 

Want to be the first to try out new products that you've been wishing for? Add them to your wishlist, like the brand and the product! This helps you to unlock more samples, and when its released, you will be able to pick it!

You can also tell Vanity Trove how you feel about certain products by adding them to your beauty table and write a review. 

Whats more, I heard from Vanity Trove that they will introducing a new phrase of beauty discovery where you, as customers will be plugged into the latest happenings of the people you follow on Vanity Trove. You can read up on their reviews, see what products they like and have on their wishlist. You can also follow people of your interest to know what is up in their beauty regime. Its supposed to be just like facebook except its about beauty. 

I'm one of those persons!!! Look me up on Vanity Trove at https://www.vanitytrove.com/u/7qjvoyve9 for Marie Maman or Beautychatter! 


See you peeps soon! 

Update of my life : In memory of Mary Magdalen

Dear friends and readers,

Before I start I need to warn you that this is not a beauty post but an update post of my life and what has occurred in it.

I am sad to say that I have been away too long. Too much has happened to me in the last 2 months. 

As you well know if you've been reading my blog (thank you!), my last post said that I would be busy and away for my exams in July 2013. What you did not know was that when I completed the post it was actually early June just a few days in. 

(taken Christmas 2012)

What most of you would not know was that my beloved grandmother, Mary Magdalen was ill. She has been ill for some time and was in a decline especially since March 2013. This decline became quite rapid shortly after my post. There was a drastic decline every 2 days or so. 

Soon after the very last event I attended last month my grandmother had decline to the point where she had to be hospitalized. Through it all I was studying my ass off trying to pass this exam and was rarely home during the day. But I made sure to spend some time with her every night when I reached home before I went to my room.

Through this I had a bad feeling, a very bad feeling that... she won't be with us for long. Oh, I still hoped and prayed. I did my fair share of denial and hopeless hope. But some how I sort of knew, and was torn between studying and being with her. 

You see I had fail this exam once and she knew that I wanted to pass it and she wanted me to pass it too so that I can get on with my life. 

I was torn you see while in my heart I could have put the exam off until next year. At that point in time, while her condition was bad it did not seem dire and I was hoping against hope that I would be able to pass this exam this time around and would be able to show her that I passed the stupid exam before she passed away. 

I wanted her to be proud of me and to make her proud that I passed the exam.  I wanted her to be at ease because now I can stand on my own 2 feet without worry. It was the final point in my studies. 

But she told me just the day before she was admitted into the hospital that she wanted me to pass the exam and to try hard.  Because of what she said, I did not stay with her overnight at the hospital, I did not visited her each and every day and at every visiting hour and worse... I was not there to visit her on the day she passed away nor was I there when she took her last breath. I arrived moments too late.

I could not be there all the time because... I could not study and be heartbroken at the same time.  So I visited her every other day and studied in between. Tried so d*mn hard to focus when I was studying and not crying my heart out. 

Also as fate would have it, she passed away a week and half before my exam. At this point I wanted to say F*** it and to H*ll with exam.  But this remained, the time I had sacrificed from spending with her will all go to waste if I did not sit for the exam. 

Also a week before the exam, there was a terrible haze in Malaysia that made the news. I got very sick and couldn't breath. Then I broke a mirror. A mirror that I've had for years. 

At this moment I just wanted to break down and cry and cry and cry. I felt so heartbroken. So, what did I do to keep the promise to my grandmother? I put my thoughts and heart away. But worse of all? To deal with it, the day after she passes away, I sort of went into some sort of denial. So it like when I was studying abroad and could not see her for some time. I pretended that I could still talk to her and it went on until the day we buried her.

After that I decided to put my heart and feelings for her away. Keep it locked up tight and try my hardest to fulfill my promise. I did not want  the time I had sacrificed from spending with her will all go to waste if I did not sit for the exam. It will haunt me for the rest of my life. 

Now my exams are over and I'm finally taking the time to grieve.

My grandmother means the world to me. We fight, bicker and nag each other but she was always, always there for me. She used to be the good cop and I then bad cop when it came to disciplining the younger children, the person who made the compliant and the person who meted out the punishment or scolding. She would be the good cop that made it all right. I did not mind, in fact I asked her why she wanted me to do it. But she'll just smile and laugh evilly when I asked and said that I'm scarier. 

She was the one who taught me to cook, was patient with me while I made a mess in the kitchen and taught me all about produce and the wet market. She taught me to sew, clean and forgive. She was the one adult in my life who would say sorry if she was wrong. Who taught me to say sorry when I did wrong. 

Who would hold and hug me if I was insecure without being sarcastic or say anything hurtful. Who would always encourage and believe in me when I needed it without saying anything. Who would help me in a second if she could. Who worries about whether I had eaten or when I was sick and took care of me. She was strict without hurting my heart. 

She was my heart and the person who feed food to my soul since I was born. She gave me spirituality. In a word, she was my shelter in the storm and the place where I found peace when I was restless or worried. She had that special gift of kindness that I would never be able to match.

So this is my goodbye. It has not been the same since she left but I will always, always love her and she will be in everything I do and achieve in my life.

Thank you everyone who came to her wake and those who sent their condolences. I appreciate each and everyone and apologise if I did not reply you. I was not able to at the time. 

Vanity Trove June 2013 Malaysia Edition: Obsessive Beauty... What did I receive in the box? [SHOW and TELL, VIDEO]

Hi Everyone, It's Marie again,

I have an announcement to make. My YouTube channel has been de-linked from my user name and as such I can no longer access it to upload new videos. I will let you know when YouTube has resolved this.Its all resolved now. Enjoy the video! Muah**

Second I’d like to say... sorry. I have an exam coming up in July, its because of this that I haven’t been post thing much this last two months. I know... sowwy...

 So please bear with me until my exams are over which will be in the 3^rd week of July. That being said...  let get on with it!

In a blogger's collaboration with Vanity Trove, I now present you.... for the month of May 2013 the theme for Vanity Trove Malaysia Edition is "Obsessive Beauty"

1^st up : Bifesta

Bifesta Eye Makeup Remover: Hypo-Allergic with Vitamin E 
**no content amount stated** 
RM 26.90 (145ml)

2^nd up : Cocolab

Aromatic Body Oil  - contains absolute-no-heat virgin coconut oil with a fruity blend of pure essential oils

 **no content amount stated** 

RM 99.00 (100ml)

3^rd up : Decleor

Hydra Floral Moisturising Cream – hydrating cream for 

anti-polutting and deeply nourishing properties for dry skin.

(For day and night, PARABEN FREE) 15ml
RM 98.00 (50ml)

 Decleor :  Voucher for Signature Aromaplasty Facial 

@ RM 98

4^th up : Soap Artisan

Natural Lip Balm with Beeswax and Vitamin E

 **no content amount stated** 

RM 12.00 (4g)

Natural Wellbeing : RM 5 off voucher for purchases above RM 50

5^th up : Celeb Beaute

Celeb Lash – Jessica (1 pair)
RM 19.80 - RM 22.80 

6^th up : Loreal Professional

Loreal Professional Liss Ultimate Shampoo – to repair and smooth the thickest and most rebellious hair 
(contains Olive and Argan oils) 100ml
RM 50.00 (200ml) / RM 79.00 (500ml)

Loreal Professional Liss Ultimate Masque – to repair and smooth the thickest and most rebellious hair 75 ml
RM 67.00 (200ml)

7^th up : Payot sample

Payot – Purifiying Care and Drying and Purifiying Gel 1ml 

Verdict, thoughts and my 2 cents...

I have 3 words! I LOVE IT! Its the best box so far for me and it just keeps getting better! 

There's variety! Face, hair, lips and cosmetic. Its on theme because the products all targets facial features and issues that most people obsess about. 

Now for my quandary... Will I be around to see what's in store for next month? I sincerely hope so! especially when things are getting good. But we will see since I am still broke as I've taken off work for this exam... sobs

So what you're waiting for? Sign up for a box at Vanity Trove (http://www.vanitytrove.com/my) Because this is one box that definitely worth the value. Don't you think so? If you don't believe me check out last month's boxes. So far the boxes only keeps getting better. 

So stay tuned! ~  (^_^)

Vanity Trove May 2013 Malaysia Edition: Awesome Wholesome... What did I receive in the box? [SHOW and TELL, VIDEO]

Hi peeps,

May! May Vanity Trove is here! 

Let's get on to the box, for the month of May 2013 the theme for Vanity Trove Malaysia Edition is "Awesome Wholesome"

I must say, this month's Item Card is much more organised and understandable. As such I'm pleased to say that I received everything stated! 

• 1st Heaven on Earth

Essential oil - Lavender (of French Origin) **no content amount stated* 

RM 50 (5ml)

• 2nd Pure South 

Organic Body Lotion with Fresh Goat's Milk **no content amount stated* 

Rose Blossom and Rosella

RM 59 (255ml)

• 3rd Tilley

 Goatsmilk Bar Soap **no content amount stated* 

Contains organic shea butter, organic jojoba oil, organic cocoa butter and chemical free

RM 12 (Single Bar) / RM 26 (Twin Pack) 

• 4th Schwarzkoph

Essensity Natural Shine Serum 50ml
Contains organic essences of Sesame and Olive Oils for Frizzy Hair 

RM 56 (50ml)

• 5th Eau Thermale Avene  

Thermal Spring Water 50ml/1.76oz 
for sensitive skin

RM 19 (50ml) / RM 39 (150ml) / RM 55 (300ml)

• 6th Vouchers 

 RM 20 discount voucher from Skin Lab for 

Antipodes and Nvey Eco Products

 HiShop RM 25 voucher 

Mary Chia - Complimentary 4 in 1 body Detoxification Therapy

Verdict, thoughts and my 2 cents...

My my my what can I say about this month's box? Its on theme, the products are of a goodly sized and of great variety. Only leaving out cosmetics this time. But still great all the same. Further I love that this month is theme is more back to nature. Organic, natural and good for the health while being effective! 

I have to say this months box is an indulgence on the senses both in feel and scent. 

Will I be around to see what's in store for next month? I sincerely hope so. But we will see. I'm broke this month. More so this month than any other time this year. sigh... ah.. life. 

So stay tuned! ~  (^_^)

PS: I am getting June's Box!!! hurray! See you guys soon, Cheers! 

Vanity Trove April 2013 Malaysia Edition: The Shower of Summer... What did I receive in the box? [SHOW and TELL, VIDEO]

(THERE WILL BE A VID UP SHORTLY >_< SORRY I HAVE SOME CODING ERROR WITH UPLOADING)


Hi peeps,

As you all know by now Vanity Trove as I affectionatly refer to as VT came on Malaysian shores in February. This month of April will be the 3rd Edition released.

But as a bonus, VT invited me to an exclusive party where I received my April VT XD I also got the chance to have tea and meet fellow bloggers! Hurrah! 

There's more! POSH! Sponsored a free express manicure for those who attended! Yay! 

My beautifully manicured nails!

Pretty ? (^_^) The colours are Lemonade - Orly (Yellow) and Neely - Zoya (Green - Pixie Dust Collection)  

The brand new ZOYA Pixie Dust Collection available at POSH!

So let's get on to business shall we? 

Now, for the month of April 2013 the theme for Vanity Trove Malaysia Edition is "The Shower of Summer" 

This time it's a mix of cosmetic, manicure and skin care! 

Now it looks like for this month there is no categories and VT has listed out the items that are being packed. The only exception is that you only receive one of the sample perfumes. 

• 1st Clarins

White Plus Total Luminescent - Intensive Brightening Serum, Anti-spot, antioxidant (5 samples **no content amount stated*)

RM 295 (30ml)

• 2nd Issey Miyake

L'eau D'issey - Florale 1ml/0.03 fl. oz

Fruity Fragrance - apples, pears with dashes of peony and sweet pea

RM 255 (50ml) / RM 350 (100ml)

• 3rd KATE Eye Shadow

 Shade: BR-3 (1.6g)

A shade than can go smoky or fresh for the summer

RM 49 (1.6g)

• 4th Perkins Nail Wrap

Used in lieu of nail polish! Good for a pair of hands.. Twice!

RM 39.90 (20 strips)

• 5th Oriks 

Gemstone Nano Platinum Aqua Watery Cream - Moisturizer that smoothens wrinkles, tighten pores and brightens complexion

RM 398 (50g)

• 6th Kiladoll

Licorice and Job's Tear Whitening Mask

Verdict, thoughts and my 2 cents...

So what do I say?? I'm happy!!! Super duper happy that this month's VT is much much better. The products are on theme, there is a good mixture of stuff to cater to everyone, e.g. nails, makeup as well as skin care and perfume. 

The sizes are pretty darn good in terms of mask, a full sized cosmetic, 1 box of nail wraps that contain 2 sets (wooot!), and two pricy skin care products! 

Will I be around to see what's in store for next month? Yes! Sign me up girls! (and boys). 

I will be trying out these products. As for last months VT I'm nearly done trying everything out. I was thinking in terms of doing a one off video to just talk about my experience with the products as oppose to having a full length editiorial blog. However the will be some pictures of me trying out said products.

So stay tuned! ~

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