Photographed by David Yeow

More to come!

Just taking a break... in Bali!

My favorite sports drink - Pocari Sweat! What do YOU like?

Sun, sea, surf and INDONESIAN FOOD! It's good for your body Mark & Karen would agree.

BOMB Mexican food at Mojo's Burritos. We ate here like 5 times while we were there! Hanging with Benson, Julie, Charles and BENTOOOO (aka David).

 If you haven't heard of DJ Bento... Where on Earth have you been? Educate yourselves. Definitely download this mix for your gym playlist too.

The INDOs sure have a good sense of humor!

So so proud of what he's doing, in fact, 2011 has been a great year for both us. If you asked me last year where I think I'd be in 2012, Kuala Lumpur will probably not be my first answer. But I've met some truly amazing friends here and opportunities seem to keep opening doors to endless possibilities that it has made my time here incredibly memorable. Looks like I'll be sticking around...

I'm grateful and feel blessed to have met so many genuine people here -  Sarah, the hitz.fm crew (JJ, Ean, Ray, Moots...), Josiah, Natacha, Cay, Julie, Patricia, Jeanette, Helen, Henry, Hansen, Kym and Dawn, just to name a few. The list goes on... You know who you are!

Been looking everywhere for this! My baby finally got it for me for Christmas. Someone on Facebook commented on this photo and said "That's an ugly purse." Hahaha! Well, he DID also get me a nice Coach handbag.

My home workout station is complete!

He also got me a subscription to Muscle & Fitness HERS. Blessed! Remember, knowledge is key! The more you know about nutrition and fitness, the more motivated you are to be healthy.

A Christmas present I got for myself (amongst other not-so important things)... A GYMBOSS TIMER! Perfect for High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) which I should definitely do more of.

Stocking up on supplements from Maxitone and Maximuscle. These are some of the products I've tried and really liked. 2012 is off to a FIT START! Will review them for you soon.

Hosted one of biggest NYE countdown events in KL with Joey G at The Curve. More than 15,000 people came to celebrate to watch the live performances and of course, the AMAZING fireworks!

The event also got HUGE press coverage! Read about it here.

Our first time celebrating New Year's together...

]]> http://www.withlovefay.com/2012/01/how-i-celebrated-christmas-new-years-eve-in-2011/feed/ 4 http://www.withlovefay.com/2012/01/what-not-to-say-to-a-personal-trainer/ http://www.withlovefay.com/2012/01/what-not-to-say-to-a-personal-trainer/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:50:14 +0000 Fay Hokulani http://www.withlovefay.com/?p=6495 I've been seeing a lot of these "Shit ___ Say" videos on YouTube and some are pretty damn hilarious. The first one I saw was "Shit Girls Say". And then there's "Shit Asian Girls Say"... Check out the rest on YouTube yourself but THIS ONE you definitely gotta watch... Some of the quotes are pretty dead on.

Shit Women Say To Personal Trainers

"I think I need somemore cardio."
"So, what do I have to eat to lose weight?"
"I feel like this is making me bulkier!"
"How many calories should I eat?"
"Squats, AGAIN?"
"I'll just do somemore cardio and I'll BURN IT OFF."
"Push ups? NOO aahhh."
"I'm like getting fatter. And then getting bulkier? And like, I exercise and eating healthier but like, nothing is happening."

#sotrue

]]> http://www.withlovefay.com/2012/01/what-not-to-say-to-a-personal-trainer/feed/ 0 http://www.withlovefay.com/2012/01/im-in-a-music-video/ http://www.withlovefay.com/2012/01/im-in-a-music-video/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:47:53 +0000 Fay Hokulani http://www.withlovefay.com/?p=6466 Scored my FIRST music video appearance as the female lead in 'Love Like This'! The song is by Korean singer, Lee An, in collaboration with Malaysian violinist, Dennis Lau.

Listen to a snippet of the song here:

The shoot was a lot of fun but I was dead tired by the end of it because we shot everything in a day. We started at around 10am (the crew came even earlier to setup!) and wrapped up at just after midnight. The music video is set to be released on TV in a couple more weeks but meanwhile here's a little preview!

I play the love interest between both Lee An and Dennis in the music video. It was a "love triangle"...

Not easy to apply make-up when the weather's all warm and humid!

Does this remind you Twilight? Hehe

A quick snap with Lee An

Caught in a love triangle between Lee An & Dennis. What would happen in the end?

Stay tuned for the music video to find out!

Dance (A$$) Remix ft. Nicki Minaj

This time, CreativeHome gave me a chance to share something different - my home living habits! A clean home = a healthier, junk-free lifestyle.

Check out their 1st revamped (December) issue now

If you don't see me at the gym, I'm either at home or the supermarket!

 Some behind-the-scene photos...

Wearing Leann Maxima & Paul Smith

Kinda sad but true: "When I was younger, I enjoyed cleaning the house more than playing with Barbie."

Shooting the cover

Getting the right pose can get a bit frustrating at times... Sometimes I just want to give up!

Guess who ordered that mango yogurt drink?

Striped Peplum Top & Lane172 Convertible Tall Boots and from YesStyle.com

 Get the top and the boots

Free luggage tag with every order!

 Check out other offers here

Have fun shopping!

This rule strongly applies at the gym.

Will.I.Am ft. J Lo - T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)

You would all know how I make fitness an integral part of my daily lifestyle. Cultivating a regular exercise regime allows me to maintain a radiant and clear complexion which all girls seek for. For myself, I always go the extra mile to take care of my skin.

Whenever I’ve plans to hit the gym, I make it a point to remove all my makeup. This is a especially crucial step when you know you’re going to be working up a sweat. All that pore clogging foundation simply can't be good for your skin while you're sweating it out. When your ring of eyeliner smudges, all I can say is that panda eyes are not normally a look you’d want to sport at the gym!

I keep it simple with lightly drawn brows and lip stain. Keep the rest of your face make-up free. However, if you must use eyeliner, skip the pencil and line your lower lash line with dark eye shadow instead to avoid smudging.

You’ll be getting that natural flush while working up a sweat, so you can pass on the blusher.

I used to travel around with not one, but TWO bottles of make-up remover -- one for the face and another specifically just for removing waterproof make-up. They are definitely a hassle to lug around but we often don’t wash our face thoroughly enough to remove all the make-up. I simply can’t take any chances with my skin.

Today I’ve found a handy product that saves me from that dreaded makeup removal routine.

Kick out the troublesome steps now!

Introducing Biore’s Cleansing Oil Cotton Sheets!

As a daily skincare regime, I use Biore’s Cleansing Oil Cotton Sheets for my skin to look at its best. Whether is it prior to hitting the gym, post workout or after a long day of being out and about, it never fails to thoroughly rid my face free of make-up or dirt. These sheets are gentle on my skin and did you know it’s totally alcohol-free? This makes it suitable for almost all skin types.

I usually pack light for the gym, as I prefer to change and shower back at home. My gym essentials are: A fitness magazine, daily workout plan, gym gloves, towel, music, eyedrops, hand sanitizer, body mist, hair tie and of course, Biore’s 10-sheet handy pack to help me freshen up before and after my workout.

For those who actively work out like me, you’d be glad to know these sheets definitely come in handy. Here’s how I removed my make-up in just 3 easy steps with Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Sheets.

Step 1:  Place the cotton sheet firmly over your eye

Step 2: Hold for 5 seconds (let it do its magic!)

Step 3: Wipe swiftly!

Each cotton sheet is plentifully soaked with smooth cleansing oil, which dissolves even the toughest of makeup. Upon removal, I realized the skin around my delicate eye area felt soft and supple. It’s probably because these sheets also contain moisturizing agents, which basically fulfilled double beauty duties for me. Finally I can spare my precious peepers from all that tugging and rubbing.

You can see how effectively it removes the make-up without leaving a single smudge. Kudos to Biore!

After removing my eye make-up, I used another sheet to clean the rest of my face. You’ll need at least 2 sheets to thoroughly remove all your make-up; depending on how heavy it is.

All set for the gym now!

This is what I personally like about it:

1)     The 10-sheet pack is convenient to carry around. It’s light and fits right in your pocket. Perfect for traveling or when you’re on the go.

2)     The refillable, 48-sheet pack comes in a cute, pink container which helps to keep the cotton sheets moist, down till the very last piece!

3)     The sheets double as a face freshener especially after working out. Helps to remove existing dirt and sebum to prevent clogged pores.

4)     The smooth cleansing oil thoroughly removes waterproof mascara and facial makeup without leaving a greasy film on your skin

Biore cotton facial sheets have sold over 3.6 million packets in Japan in 1 year alone, which explains why Biore is the No.1 make-up remover in Japan and Singapore!

It comes in 3 sizes, including the 10-sheet handy pack that is light and convenient to bring to the gym or anywhere you go.

A must-have in every girl’s gym bag!