Pictures Overload: Oriole Cafe & Bar; Sky on 57 :)

A few weeks back, it was time to celebrate the special day of one of my angels :)

We hope you love our little gift, cause we seriously think you are in need of a new wallet haha!

xoxo!

Oriole Cafe & Bar 

96 Somerset Road

Singapore 238163

It was a tough one to find a cafe that operates on a monday, but glad I found one! Reviews were not bad however, it was mediocre in my opinion! The company definitely compliments over the mediocre food! :)

We love you, our angel! :)

A random morning where he painstakingly woke up real early to make breakfast for me! =D

And yes everyone, I'm attached :) Thank you all for the blessings! :)

Me and my lovely bouquet of tulips! =D

OFTD: Tank top from Zara

Splatter Skirt from LoveKaisy

Givenchy Antigona

Salvatore Ferragamo Flats

Happy us heading for Dinner =D

Hot Appetizer: 

Signature Foie Gras Xiao Long Bao

Soup:

 Mushroom Cappuccino

Starter:

 Sauteed Maine Lobster 'Marco Polo'

Hot Appetizer:

Tempura of Stuffed Soft Shell Crab, micro greens and spring vegetables, spicy Lobster Emulsion

His Main:

Slow roasted Australian aged grain fed beef, 

sauteed Maine Lobster in Asian Black Pepper Sauce

My Main: 

Wild mushroom Risotto sauteed Maine Lobster, duck foie gras

Symphony of Dessert

My Verdict: 9/10

I loved everything about Sky on 57! We selected a few from the ala-carte menu. Our Hot Appetizers are surprisingly good. It was my first at Foie Gras XLB. The taste was alittle overwhelming at first, and I would prefer the traditional XLB. However, thinking back now, it was really a mouthful of goodness! Stuffed Soft Shell Tempura has a surprisingly richness of flavours in the mouth with each bite! Yums! I have a love for mushroom soup and this was not bad. We ordered Maine Lobster Marco Polo as our starter and it was awesome!!! I totally love the taste, texture and freshness of the lobster cooked in Aglio Olio Style! Totally wish I can have a portion of this infront of me now! *Saliva Drooling*

Our mains were not disappointing too! Anything with foie gras I will definitely give it a try! My risotto is full of the richness from the different mushroom types available! The lobster was also fresh and the mixture of everything together, I was in love! hee!

Lastly, we order Symphony of Desserts for 2 pax. It was a surprise as we do not know what was planned for us. We loved the different 'mini' desserts placed for us! The dark chocolate is so rich and not sweet at all, definitely to my palette! I will never forget the mini Chocolate lava Cake! Yums! 

I want to go back for more, shall we my dear? Hee =D

 

The night ended with sweet indulgence. The boy got me my fave laduree Macaroons and Moet! 

Thank you for coming into my life and loving me :)

Till then! :)

Vichy New Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Power Serum

 Vichy is a well-known skincare brand to most of us. Vichy Products are tested to be suitable for Asian Sensitive Skin and Paraben-Free, which makes people with sensitive skin like me, happy girls to pamper our skin with! Being in the pharmacy line previously and working with the healthcare line, Vichy Laboratories Products are popularly recommended by most doctors and dermatologists in major healthcare industries (i.e skin clinics, hospitals, pharmacies).

 I was overwhelmed when Vanitytrove and Vichy by L'Oréal Singapore approached me with their latest creation - Vichy New Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum!

Due to my working environment and my skin nature (Dry and Sensitive), I had a hard time searching for skincare products that suit me. The sweet people over at Vichy by L'Oréal Singapore prepared a box full of wonderful goodness that suits my skin type.

 First up, the main star - Vichy New Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum.

It is the 1st Hydrating Power Serum containing 3 energising sugars & Vichy Thermal Spa Water to capture and retain moisture in our skin. Furthermore, it's enhanced with Dynamic Hydration technology to provide an evenly spread of the moisture in all facial zones for fresh-looking skin all day!

Vichy New Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum

3 Energising Sugars:

- Carrageenans: Derived form marine red algae, this active ingredient helps to repair skin's barrier function, smoothens and softens the skin.

- Aquabioryl: A patented ingredient of L'Oréal, it ensures a continuous supply of moisture to all facial zones via dynamic water diffusion.

- Hyaluronic Acid: A super efficient hydrating ingredient which replumps skin's surface by enhancing its capacity to retain water.

 It's ultra-light and fast-absorbing. 

After spreading out the serum, it actually leaves a non-greasy; non-sticky texture!

My skin feels instantly supple and  has a slight brightening glow to it :)

 The other Product that was in the package: Vichy Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Light Cream!

This is applied after the serum, to allow skin to be replenished with water and provide a fresh complexion!

The cream provides a non-greasy;non-sticky texture as well, which is lightweight for my skin:)

KEEPING OUR SKIN HYDRATED!

Step 1: 1 bottle of water right before you leave home.

The daily commute often takes away huge amounts of water from our skin, even before the day starts! Drinking water right before you leave home helps to build a water fortress which keeps your body fluids balanced. It also controls the calorie count in your body, so what's there not to love about water?

Step 2: Give your skin a 'perk-me-up'

By midday, your skin's surface is probably in dire needs of water replenishment due to exposure of air conditioning and pollution. A light spray with Vichy's Thermal Spa Water is all you need to revive the dull and dry desert. Vichy's Thermal Spa Water, extracted from Vichy Springs in France, is 100% Pure and infused with 15 rare minerals which protects your skin against free radicals, soothing and keeping it hydrated throughout the course of your busy day!

Step 3: Hydration before your good night's sleep.

We're sure you know that sufficient sleep (6-8 hours) is important. But do you know that when you sleep, and your cells renew, water is the primary ingredient that is used up in this process? Make sure your skin is prepped with Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum which will keep all zones in the face continuously hydrated for the entire night and more!

Vichy New Aqualia Thermal Dynamic Hydration Serum (SGD$52 for 30ml) is now launched in Major Pharmacies and Retailers: Guardian, Unity, Watsons, Hospital Pharmacies, Derma Centre.

Psst: Share with us on VanityTrove using the hashtag #dynamichydration#vichysingapore and stand a chance to win one 1 of the 5 Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum that VanityTrove will be giving away!

Good Luck! :)

Current Obsession: Italian Food & Singapore's Restaurant Week 2014

 Work's pressure is building up these few weeks as a major project is drawing a closure. With also other studies at hand, I wish sometimes I could take the easy way out. But we will never grow up wiser this way. So hold on and 咬紧牙根, it will get better soon. Anyway, I'm glad despite the hectic workload, my weekend is filled with great aromas and nice comfort food! This week it's dedicated to Italian cuisine!

Cacio e Pepe Restaurant

I always love the soft moist warm breads that's served with olive oil & balsamic vinegar!

Yums! :)

Mushroom Soup is a favourite of mine, and this never fails!

Calamari that's just nice and not too oily to leave the 'jelat' after taste.

Vongole Pasta that is one of the mains I will always order.

Theirs was a huge portion, only dismay is some were sandy:(

Pork Tenderloin with Cheese, Bacon and Basil!

Little J was sick the past few days and my heart was torn hearing the news. 

Seeing her recover well, I'm also happy! :)

Thank you for the secretly made surprise, Magic Chocolate Lava Cake:)

Auntie brewed this chicken Herbal Soup overnight and mine, it's Heavenly!!! =D

the next day, he did a short Fashion Show for me,hahaha!

Here's my date for SG Restaurant Week 2014! :)

Reveal of the place: 

Clifford

Fullerton Bay Hotel

Warm Bread! The Tuna is amazingly good!!

Starters:

Traditional Rich Onion Soup with Melted Gruyere Cheese Crouton

Scallop and Lobster Carpaccio with Lime Black Truffle Dressing with Fragrant Shiso

For the Mains:

Whole Lobster Angel Hair with Fresh Tomatoes, Sweet Basil and Lobster Butter Sauce

Clifford Signature Duck Confit with Pear, Baby Spinach and Hazelnut Dressing

Him enjoying the white wine, acting like a pro! =p

To end off the night, desserts:

Slice of Chocolate, 72% Chocolate with Chocolate Crumble

Signature Chocolate Fondant served with Cherry Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream

Overall Verdict: 7/10

Clifford Restaurant was one of the restaurants awarded with a DiningCity Star, which means if you visit them during SG Restaurant Week, you have top up an additional of $15 per pax. SG Restaurant Week Menus were usually designed with a dinner pricing of $55++ per pax. Both of us did top up items from the ala carte, however there wasn't much choices. The top up items' additional pricing were listed. All the starters, including the bread were nice! My first at Rich Onion Soup, the combination of the rich onion taste with the guyere cheese cruton is quite a good match! His Scallop and Lobster Carpaccio was rather heavenly imo! Maybe I'm biased from the Black Truffle =p 

Mains were a disappointment. I top up to the Lobster Angel Hair from the ala carte menu. The whole pasta gave me a jelat after taste. Only plus point, the portion of lobster was huge and they were very fresh! Duck Confit was mediocre, and I feel Saveur's Duck Confit tastes slightly better than Clifford's!

I'm glad my desserts brought back my palette! Slice of Chocolate was nice, just the right amount of Chocolate used. The Yuzu Gelato was also refreshing to taste! However, the top up item of Signature Chocolate Fondant was a disappointment. The chocolate did not ooze out as expected :(

The bill came out to be a whooping amount that got me a shock! Definitely not a place I will always frequent even for fine dining! Overall, it was a nice experience as the staff there were courteous and gave us a window seat with view to the Singapore River.