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Emmagem’s Unique Hits has reached and passed 2000 Unique users today with an average of 1855 this month itself!! Thanks to each and every one of you who came to emmagem and supported emmagem all this time. We LOVE you! <3 *hugz*
We want to thank you for your loyalty, support and readership everyday. We’re having a CRAZY CONTEST coming up and we got LOADS of prizes from our MOFSD Sellers. (as of now, prizes are worth up to RM1000!!! We’re getting more prizes, just for you!) *hearts the sponsors*
COMING SOON! Wait for it, wait for it. . .
Emmagem is expanding on its site with a lot more features for Online Sellers from MOFSD and also all our loyal readers. We want to improve on everything that we have and do as of now, please contact us if you have any suggestions for emmagem!
Owh, and also, we’ve upgraded our sponsored links look and feel!:) Easier to browse/read for the shoppers, more attention for the sellers.
This is how it looks like now, with new Premium Sponsored Links. 
New type of premium sponsored link with image and with a new rate. You can add a little up to 6 lines of description here (or more). Great spot to let everyone know about your online shop! For this month only (Because we love all you online sellers to bits), advertise at premium sponsored link spot at the price of 2-lined sponsored link rate! *Terms & Conditions Apply [Email us!]
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Thanks again, for this wonderful journey. Let’s bring online shopping to the next level! SHOPPING ONLINE ROCKS! Actually, shopping anywhere also can! 
Comment and share the good, bad and awesomeness of your shopping experience with emmagem!:) If not, just comment and put a smiley face
Loads of love xoxo, hugs and everything else,
Karenmarie and yetmee
(Owh, and our newest addition, Louanne)
Omg! We’ve been featured on Berita Harian! Click Click!
Thanks, Lisa for informing us. . . .
Uberlove e boutique too was featured!:) Yeay to online shopping!
Beli-belah guna ‘tetikus’
Oleh Fairuz Zaidan
fairuzaidan@bharian.com.my
Berbelanja di internet penuhi keperluan masa kini
SIAPA sangka kecanggihan teknologi internet sekarang mampu membawa anda melalui pengembaraan menakjubkan - membeli belah dengan hanya satu ‘klik’ mengikut kemampuan dan cita rasa sendiri.
Dengan hanya menekan tetikus, apa saja yang dihajati daripada ribuan koleksi barangan dagangan di internet boleh diperoleh dengan mudah, ringkas dan murah.
Bermula daripada barangan asas keperluan harian, perhiasan, fesyen, dekorasi rumah, perabot, barangan terpakai hinggalah sekecil aksesori perhiasan diri, semuanya dijual di laman web sebagai alternatif terkini membeli-belah pengguna urban.Membeli-belah secara online atau lebih dikenali sebagai online shopping menjadi antara fenomena baru di kalangan pelayar internet. Menyajikan 1,001 pilihan dan alternatif terkini buat penggemar teknologi maklumat (IT) yang enggan berganjak dari skrin komputer peribadi atau laptop, online shopping semakin menjadi pilihan kerana pelbagai variasi dan tawaran menarik pada harga berpatutan.
Alternatif membeli-belah di internet tambah menyeronokkan apabila pelayar internet berpeluang membuat perbandingan harga barang dagangan di internet secara langsung sebelum membuat keputusan membelinya atau tidak.
Jika sudah berkenan dengan barangan tertentu, urusan pembeliannya pula cukup mudah dengan hanya membuat tempahan menerusi kiriman e-mel, sambil menyertakan sekali bayaran penuh wang pos ataupun pembayaran melalui kad kredit. Mudah bukan?
Ya lah, segala urusan hanya di hujung jari. Anda hanya perlu melayari setiap laman web pilihan - sambil membelek katalog barang dagangan, membuat perbandingan harga dengan laman web lain, ambil keputusan bijak dan seterusnya membuat tempahan.
Dalam tempoh sehari atau lebih barangan pilihan akan dihantar di depan pintu kediaman. Itulah keseronokan online shopping.
Menggunakan pelbagai istilah seperti kedai online, eshop, e-store, butik internet, webshop, butik online atau butik maya, budaya online shopping sememangnya menjadi trend untuk membeli belah alaf baru. Budaya membeli secara terus daripada internet bermula sejak 1990 di mana ketika itu urusan jual beli dipelopori golongan kelas atasan yang mahukan suasana lebih privasi dan eksklusif.
Tim Berners-Lee ketika itu melancarkan laman web yang boleh dilayari pengguna internet seluruh dunia walaupun ketika itu kebanyakan pengguna internet di kalangan orang atasan dan kenamaan.
Evolusi online shopping bertitik tolak pada 1994 apabila sistem perbankan melalui internet diperkenalkan, sekali gus merancakkan industri online shopping dengan tempahan makanan boleh dilakukan melalui internet. Pada 1996, strategi pemasaran tiada batasan apabila online shopping mulai berkembang. Laman web eBay muncul dengan menawarkan pelbagai barangan secara online sehingga kini.
“Saya sudah lama didedahkan dengan online shopping kerana begitu cintakan fesyen sambil mencari-cari dress terbaru dengan harga berpatutan.
“Keseronokan membeli secara online ini berbeza dengan suasana keluar shopping ke pusat beli belah ataupun butik fesyen kerana kita bebas untuk membuat pilihan, mengenal pasti harga tanpa paksaan atau gangguan jurujual.
“Selepas lama didedahkan dengan online shopping, saya sendiri membuat keputusan untuk menjadi penjual pakaian fesyen terkini untuk wanita,” kata Nurulliyana Mohd Haniff, 23.
Pemilik laman web online shopping www.uberlove-e-boutique.blogspot,com ini antara ribuan penjual online shopping di Malaysia yang menawarkan pelbagai pilihan barangan untuk dijual mengikut permintaan pasaran. Malah, difahamkan jumlah pemilik laman web sedemikian di negara ini semakin bertambah bagai cendawan tumbuh selepas hujan.
Pemilik laman web online shopping di internet menawarkan apa saja barang dagangan semata-mata untuk memenuhi dan mewarnai fenomena beli-belah cara terkini. Antara laman web yang paling ramai pengunjung mendapat perhatian di kalangan penggemar online shopping ialah fesyen pakaian dan aksesori wanita.
Laman web yang memberikan panduan untuk online shopping , www.emmagem.com adalah antara laman direktori terkenal di Malaysia yang menawarkan infromasi terbaik untuk produk terkini, berita fesyen, barangan hangat dan jaringan akses ke pemilik laman web online shopping di negara ini.
Pengendalinya, Yet Mee, berkata sambutan hebat mendorong ramai pemilik baru laman web menawarkan pelbagai produk di pasaran internet.
“Laman web emmagem.com bukanlah seperti pemilik butik online yang menawarkan pelbagai barangan di internet, sebaliknya kami lebih menjurus kepada direktori buat pengguna untuk mencari sumber maklumat dan jaringan askes untuk online shopping.
“Selain itu, laman web ini (emmagem.com) juga saling berinteraksi dengan pelayar internet yang mencari maklumat dan info berkaitan fesyen dan aksesori terhangat di pasaran,” katanya.
Melayari laman web direktori itu umpama sebuah gedung beli-belah besar yang memberi 1,001 maklumat berhubung butik fesyen dan barang jualan terkini. Apa yang menarik, pengendali laman web itu juga sentiasa memperbaharui maklumat dari semasa ke semasa, selain berinteraksi dengan pengguna internet yang meminta panduan dan informasi fesyen.
Bersediakah anda untuk ‘meninggalkan’ pusat beli-belah, pujukan jurujual, barisan panjang di mesin juruwang atau kesesakan jalan raya? Jom teroka fenomena baru online shopping yang tentunya tidak mengecewakan!
I came across Envirosax way back when i was writing about environmental friendly bags last month. I thought, wow, these bags are really cute, way cuter than the ones we get from shopping malls.
To refresh your memory, here’s an excerpt:
Here are some reasons why you should stop taking plastic bags:
- It is estimated that 500 billion plastic bags are used and discarded worldwide every year.
- 1 million plastic bags are used and discarded worldwide every minute of the day.
- Single use plastic bags made of HDPE remain in the environment for up to approx. 1,000 years.
- Over 100,000 birds, whales, seals and turtles worldwide are killed by plastic rubbish every year.
Source: Envirosax, a company that sells eco friendly bags in AustraliaPlastic bags are non biodegradable and it is killing sea animals like these turtles in Malaysia.
Most of the major shopping malls in KL (like 1 Utama, Bangsar Village, Jusco etc.) has already adopted the eco-friendly bags in their stores.
So, try to reduce using plastic bags, take baby steps. . .
- If you’re at 7-11 for chewing gum and a bottle of water, carry the bottle in your hands and put the gum in your bag.
- If you’re shopping with a large enough bag, put your clothes in your bag and keep the receipt properly (you do not want to be questioned for shoplifting!)
- Most importantly, carry a eco-friendly bag with ya!
I believe if we all do this together, we will make a difference.
Admit it, I know some of you love those plastic bags from your favourite shops because it is so pretty! I’ve seen this lady in the Body Shop who asked for an extra plastic bag. What better way to carry your clothes/stuff in pretty but also reusable bags?
Envirosax is not only too pretty, it also serves as a fashionable reusable bag that are light weight and can be used repeatedly!
Envirosax is now available in Malaysia!:D :D I want one!!
MIkado
Monochrome
Flora
Retails at RM26 each or RM110 in packs of 5 bags like the above.
“I wanted a face for the woman I dress.”-Yves Saint Laurent
Spring Summer 2008 color was specially designed to commemorate 30 years of make up and it was inspired by love greeting cards designed by Yves Saint Laurent and sent to his friends as a sign of his affection. The YSL woman is at once romantic and flirty with soft shades, luxuriating in textures and at once easy to apply.
Application tips from Yannick Vaudry-Palette Pop Collector Powder Face and Cheeks
Take up and blend all three colours with the brush and apply over your entire face. Then brush on the colours of the flowers as you would a blush, or use the light powder to mattify or subtly shade the glow effect.
Application tips from Yannick Vaudry-Pop Stick Blush
A new kind of blush to be applied before powder: smile to make your cheekbones stand out. Apply this delicious fruity gel to give them transparent highlights. Blend with your fingertips and smooth the excess on just beneath your eyebrows and on your earlobes to complete this natural-looking touch of radiance.
Application tips from Yannick Vaudry-Eye Colour Touch Water Resistant Eye Shadow
A click is all it takes to apply shadow on both eyes. Apply solo for a subtle monochrome halo or above eyeliner to create an elegant blend. These “ready-to-seduce” shades glorify the eyes in thirty seconds flat.
We’ve heard of date rape, Rohinol, spiked drinks and all, well check out the video below, see , how easily and unsuspectingly it can be done…
Hey, pays to be safe than sorry.. next time you’re out partying , make sure that you take care of you and your drink. Keep it within vision, never leave drink unattended and not even with close friends… they’re out to have fun too , not play watch dog to your gin and tonic …When I am out with my girlfriends there is an unspoken pact we look out for each other, but if you watch the video, you can’t blame anyone if something goes wrong cos, bad people can be very, very tricky…
I mean I always wonder at people whom I meet at a dinner table or a party for like half an hour and they would ask me to “just watch out” for their handbags or their drinks. I mean I look quite the fierce and honest type and I am a girl , but you never know , people can be in cahoots with someone else, surely you have watch enough movies and read the newspapers about girls who lure other girls …
So don’t bring large handbags that needs “taking care of” . I don’t deny it is troublesome to dance with a drink in hand and a large handbag, but either get creative or don’t order drink if you wanna dance…okay that is just me! You might better alternatives.
Also ensure that you only go home with people you know and want too, in the case of a sloshed girlfriend , you might wanna look out for her, that she is of coherent thought should you see her with some stranger who is cosying up on her…
Sorry if I am nagging and carrying on and if you have seen this video before….see it again..
How to shop online effectively like a true online shopper?
We at emmagem are going to attempt to write a series of articles on how to shop online effectively and how to set up an awesome online shop!:) Here’s our first one, E-Banking!
Online shopping is supposed to be hassle free and everything is a click away (Okay, so a few clicks away)! But, it becomes a hassle when we have to actually walk (or drive) all the way to the nearby bank and slowly deposit your cash on the machine, or eve worst, take a number to deposit it to the bank!! So annoying right, imagine, the hot scorching sun shining on your skin and the sweat dripping all over your face after you’ve finally found a parking 3 blocks away in the over crowded SS15!
Haih. All that hassle. One way to shop online the bestest and most convenient way is to get an online banking account! Many banks has already joined the bandwagon to have online services that can help online shoppers and buyers alike to track their accounts online. IF you’re a seller, I’m sure you must have already have a e-banking account to check to see if your customers has already banked in the money.
These banks are:
I’ve only used Maybank2u before, so I will review Maybank2u’s services for now. If you’ve been using any other services, comment and tell us whats good and whats bad about your service. But i assume that these e-banking services have almost the same services. We’re only interested in one of their service anyways, FUNDS TRANSFER! (more…)
Everyone’ s going green and I don’t mean with envy but rather about saving the environment because if we all don’t start playing our part , there won’t be much of this green planet left. These days , recycling awareness from shopping bags to soda cans is ever increasing and people now realize that one of the most important things is to recycle and reduce or stop the usage of plastic bottles, plastic bags, styrofoam cups and containers (when “ta- pau” ot take -away).
I am a newbie at this green thing, I mean I grew up with plastic bags and styrofoam cups , so convenient as if my bag isn’t heavy enough with my two makeup pouches , wallet, keys, notebook (very important for business) , hand phone (akin to my whole life ,cannot live without) and oh, loads of coins , what now I must carry extra cotton bag and bring own cup and maybe saucer too.
But more and more, I am beginning to realize that if I love myself and don’t want to roast from the thinning ozone layers and drown from the melting icebergs , that is if I don’t expire first from getting poisoned after years of eating and drinking off styrofoam cups and containers, then I better start playing my small part. And as the famous Buddhist monk said on his death bed…”if only I saw the wisdom of changing myself first , I might have eventually influenced the people around me to change from my example and then perhaps I would have changed the world…”.
Well I ain’t no monk, but I do believe , everything starts from one, one intention, one small action and it always starts with one’s self first…
Lucky for me, a lot of people think like I do ( so less work on my part ,phew! just need to get more people to think alike …). Two very talented ladies have started showcasing some of their very creative conservation artworks, Miss Lisa Foo( architect and designer of EMMA House, pls look forward to our interview with her next week) and Miss Su Sim (landscape designer), I first saw some of their works at the Art Fair at The Annexe, you mite have read my article or not (shame on you, if you didn’t :-)) and I was mighty impressed , so I bought one of the table lamps featured and I am so thrilled by it….yea! I also bought a wood block covered with a page about wheels from an early encyclopedia (it’s old , it’s old), these two blocks connected by 2 hinges each has a word on it -”rot ” and “ate” but together they “rotate”, cool or what! The wood block is by Fabian Tan (another architect) .
Anyways, click on this link to see it all http://lfss-create.blogspot.com/
Benefit Cosmetics is having this promotion where there will be NO Shipping charges for International Shipping when you spend more than USD$100! Read more about it here.
Now, isn’t that a steal! Benefit Cosmetics are always super cute with really random names and I’ve been to a Benefit Makeover, and boy are they awesome too!
I need to get my hands on some Benefit Products! Owh, my friend counted and converted, it is much cheaper in USD!:)
Someone go organize a Benefit Spree for all of us to buy!:)
Some of their AWESOME Products!
Benetint from Benefit Cosmetics
Some kind-a Gorgeous from Benefit Cosmetics
That Gal is a face brightening powder that really works! from Benefit Cosmetics
Justine Case from Benefit Cosmetics
Have you ever stop to think , what if today is it …the end, finito , end of the line! A little morbid for a sunny Saturday morning, well it is actually more than a little morbid for any time of day or week.There is no good time however for such a thoght but then again maybe right now, right this minute is as good a time as any! The video I have attached, that have been viewed more than a million(perhaps you have already too but watch again:-)) , will perhaps shed some light as to my need to share this “joy” of a brilliant saturday morning. It is a video (from Oprah Winfrey’s Show) about appreciating the present; if you ever think life threw you a raw deal , think again and perhaps you will see that life throws you ” gifts” in funny ways and that there is a silver lining in every cloud and that we, as in you and I, really get to see and decide if the glass of our life is half full or empty! Enjoy or complain; be brave or be not…you decide!
Watch the full version of Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture at Carnegie Mellon!
Read his blog here…
SPCA is now selling non woven bags for RM5.
The brand new SPCA non-woven bag is now for sale! This perfect-sized bag is more environmental-friendly than your regular grocery bags - and durable enough to hold your laptop! It comes in 3 colors: black and white, black and pink, and blue and white. Sold for RM5, you can obtain these bags at our Shelter. Stocks are limited so hurry up! Show your support in practical style. It’s so comfortable, even for the animals!
map here
Tel: +603-42565312, 42535179
Fax: +603-42528382
Email: spca@streamyx.com
(Open everyday: 9am - 4pm)
I have been trying my very best to stop taking plastic bags from shops (Carrying a HUGE bag helps too!). You should try it. It is a simple way of helping mother earth. Think about how much plastic you take every time you go for a shopping spree day. . . All that plastic bag usage can be reduced if we had an alternative eco-friendly bag instead!
It was a fad when Anya Hindmarch launched her recycling bag “I am not a plastic bag”. For a moment there, everyone was carrying an eco-friendly bag (well, most of them for the wrong reasons). But, still, the idea is to stop using plastic bags. Here are some reasons why you should stop taking plastic bags: (more…)
Hey fashionistas!
We’re inviting you girls to go to a charity rock concert with a fashion show. Bookmark this date!
Date: 9th May 2008
Time: 12noon - 10pm
Venue: The Curve Centre Court
FREE ADMISSION
*But, you can buy raffle tickets for RM5 to win AWESOME prizes!
It is an event organized by a bunch of young adults who are just passionate about helping the children at Agathians Shelter. They are currently having a fund raising concert for the shelter so that they can buy a new house for the children.
Here are more details of the concert as described by the organizers:
Rock Up! is a fundraising event that uses the influence of music to make a change in the lives of others. The event includes a concert where musicians, singers, dancers and celebrities come together to highlight the plight of the Agathians Shelter Home. The Home is currently raising funds for the construction of their new residence and is in need of RM350,000 to complete the construction of their new residence. However this fundraising event will be aiming to raise at least RM40,000 in order for the home to begin construction work.
This event, “Rock up” means to be present, and by using that, we are asking the public to show up and be present at the event to make a change in the lives of these children.
We are hosting a charity event at The Curve on the 9th of May, 2008.
Raffle tickets will be sold before and during the event itself, and buyers will stand a chance to win the 16 prizes on offer. In line with the event’s tagline “Music to Change”, the event will feature musical and dance performances from the children of Agathians Shelter, Diplomats of Drum, Furniture, Junji Delfino and many others. It will also feature a celebrity fashion show where the clothes worn by the models will be sold in an auction
Be there to just show your support for the children. Your presence there makes a lot of difference in these children’s lives.
And besides, you will be entertained by performances by:
FAMOUS MALAYSIAN CELEBS will also be there to emcees like the famous twins emcee: Choy & May, Prem and Juliana Ibrahim! Not only that, omg, there will also be other famous people you can meet on that day, just look at the list below:
There will also be a FASHION SHOW with clothes by Purple Dotz (listed here) and clothes from NafNaf and CK Jeans will be auctioned off.
(pppsstt: They are working hard to bring in more celebrities and performers…)
So, COME and join us on that day, it will be SUPER FUN!
For more information, please head on to their website: http://rockup2008.blogspot.com/
Emmagem will be there:)
What are YOU doing to help our planet?
Head on to Nature.org for some tips on how to save the earth!
Another question by Lyn:)
Hey Karen, great job on the online directory
Here’s an update on e-shops/shops that sell plus sized clothes:)
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Lookie, its a house called EMMA!:) and its located right here in Malaysia. Its a really pretty house. This house is designed by Ms. Lisa Foo (yetmee is trying to get an interview with her, and we will get to know this awesome architect!)
Photo by: Grazia Branco/IkeBranco from Fota Design
What do you think about this house? Pretty, no?
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