Restaurant Rave: Ping Pong

Hey everybody!

For the past couple of weeks, my family and I have been dining at this amazing restaurant called Ping Pong (located at the Dubai Mall). They specialize in teas, and dim sum. They have a dim sum menu where you check off the dishes you'd like, and they bring 3-4 pieces of the dim sum. It's great, because you get to try a lot of different entrees without fully committing to one! I honestly haven't come across a dish I didn't like!

Also, the service is fabulous! Even during the busiest hours on the busiest days of the week, the service is friendly, and efficient. The food comes very quickly, so that means no waiting when you're hungry!

This is my Grape & Apple jasmine iced tea. There are 4 different types of iced tea, and they're all different flavors infused with jasmine tea. 

A few of the starters, we have duck puffs and prawn crackers.

Here we have lemon chicken, spring rolls, and shrimp balls.

This is the spicy seafood dumpling.

Here we have the spicy chicken dumpling.

Here we have scallop dumplings (clear) and seafood dumplings (yellow).

These are little bundles of rice, which are wrapped in leaves and steamed.

This is another chicken dumpling dish.

Lobster dumplings (pink), scallop dumplings (clear) and lemon chicken.

A close up of the seafood dumplings.

 A close up of my favorite dumplings!

This isn't at Ping Pong, but at a gelato place called Morelli's which is also inside the Dubai Mall. Isaiah and I shared this delicious  hot chocolate fudge sundae!

Hope you all enjoyed this restaurant rave! Until next time, 

<3 Lucero 

August Jewelmint Haul!

Hi everybody! Today I have a Jewelmint haul! Yay! I have 5, yes, 5 pieces to show off!

This is the Sweetheart Ring. It's a re-release, and I actually purchased this in late July but didn't get it in time to include with the other July pieces. It sold out really quickly, but I was able to snag it. It's a very flirty, feminine piece that catches the eye with the 2 tiny crystals. It's gold plated, and very light; I hardly ever notice it on my finger when I have it on.

This next piece is the Sealed With Love Necklace. It's actually a small stamp placed on a long, 27" rope chain. I love the story behind this necklace, and the idea originates from when people sealed their letters with wax! The bottom of the stamp has "With Love" engraved, and it can really be used as a stamp. This was my favorite piece, and it gives off such a cute, antique vibe.

This next set is the Tailor Made Earrings. It comes with four pairs of gold plated studs inspired by tools found at a tailor's workshop. It includes a pair of scissors, a pair of zipper pulls, a pair of gold bars, and a pair of gold nuggets. These are perfect for using to polish an outfit, or for mixing-and-matching to give off a funky twist.

Next, we have the Bella Flora Earrings! The name was thought up by a Jewelmint fan who won a facebook contest, which I think is pretty cool. They're a beautiful pair of earrings that have very summery colors. I love the feminine look of the flowers with pearls, it's so girly! I'll admit, I'm not the biggest fan of dangly earrings (even these are a tad heavy for everyday use) but I just had to get them!

Last, but definitely not least, we have the Lost Treasure Bracelet. The piece gives off a very medieval feel, as it appears to be made with old coins put together. The 7" chain is perfect for my tiny wrist! It's held together not with a clasp, but with super strong magnets. This is quite interesting, and I can honestly say I've never seen anything like it!

And that concludes my Jewelmint haul! Since each piece is regularly priced at $30, it can certainly add up. However, I have a tip for anybody wishing to join Jewelmint: there's always coupons! I've only paid full price once, and that was when I first started. At any given time, with a little searching, you should be able to fine at least a $5 off coupon. I also recommend Groupon, since I bought a coupon for two pieces for only $25! That's a $60 purchase for only $25!

I hope you enjoyed the pictures and haul! Until next time,
<3 Lucero

All photos taken by me, with a Canon Powershot G12