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About Me

My name is Sophia, and I am in my early 30s. I am from Singapore and I am the sole writer of this blog.

About this Blog

I started this blog in 2006, I like to use a wide range of brands though I seem to have a growing preference for higher-end brands in recent years. I also like to share interesting things I have come across about makeup and beauty.

Currently The Makeup Blogette receives 39,000 unique views monthly or 2,238,932 views and counting.

My Makeup Style

I like classic looks (neutral tones on eyes, anything goes for lips & cheeks), though occasionally I try out dramatic/ statement looks.  I believe that a flawless base is the key to achieving great makeup looks.  I also believe that if you don't have great skin to start with, fake it with a good foundation routine, and even greater skincare.  I am currently loving Clarins & Lancome skincare products, and Vichy NormaDerm for tackling with breakouts.

What Cameras do I use?

Most of the pictures you see in post 2010 entries are taken with my Canon G-11.  Previously I was using Canon Ixus 80.  I do post some pictures which are taken with my iphone4 which I will state in that particular entry.  I have stopped watermarking my pictures as of 2011, because I think watermarks are ugly in general, and does not prevent people from stealing my pictures if they wish to.  I just take it as a compliment that my pictures are even worth stealing in the first place. I might look into getting a Canon EOS next year, not just for blogging purposes, but I also like photography in general.

My Favourite Makeup Brand(s)

It is hard to name just one, but I like NARS, Chanel, Illamasqua and the ocasional Guerlain, Dior & Urban Decay item.  I own quite a stash of MAC items, but recently I have stopped catching up with their collections, and I much prefer to splurge on a few really outstanding items.

Where to find me

Twitter (link button above!)  Email (stated above!)  Instagram (makeup_blogette)

I have no official Facebook fan page, and currently have no intention to start one at all.  The Makeup Blogette remains my personal hobby and property, so as such, I don't believe in having a Facebook fanpage for it.

Final Disclaimer

I bought/ paid for all of the products mentioned in this blog. I am not affliated to any company. If certain products are sent to me for review purposes, I will say so and express my honest opinions about them. In any case, I will only review and showcase the products which I have personally tried and tested, and enjoy using. I do not get paid to review anything.

No ads, no paid links etc please.  I am in charge of all content and pictures here.

I am not a makeup artist, nor do I have any professional training in makeup.

 

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    June 27, 2011

    Haul: GOYARD St Louis Tote

    Hi hi!

    A few sharp-eyed readers spied my Goyard tote in San Francisco in my earlier blog entries.... and here is the close up feature entry.  I purchased the Goyard St Louis Tote [mine is the larger size - PM they call it].

    Goyard is a brand that is very established, and yet not super mainstream like, say, Louis Vuitton or Gucci [both of which I am not a fan of].  I like the that it is 'branded' but not 'common'.  Colleagues who saw me with this bag went Huh, which is fine by me.

    I have been to the Goyard store in Paris, at Harvey Nicolas in Hong Kong  and the main store at The Peninsula Plaza.  This is something which has been on my mind years back, but I have never felt the impulse to buy it til I was at the SF store [located at Powell St, at the Westin Francis Hotel, right next to the Victoria Secret store, you can't miss it].

    Bagaholicboy has a Goyard in HK profile [lots of useful information, price information, etc] entry on his site, Click HERE, if you are interested to know more about Goyard.

    Btw, Hong Kong is the nearest place we can get our hands on Goyard.  Or you can mail the London Store and have them ship over to you.

    The Goyard St Louis Tote is a simple carry-all bag, it's like a shopping bag, which you can throw everything in.  I got this bag on Day 2, and used it almost everyday of the trip.  It came in super handy as my airplane hand-carry bag, cos I can keep my headphones, scarf, toiletries, etc etc inside, and it doesn't even look stuffed.   The Louis Vuitton carry-all is the same shape to this St Louis Tote.

    I got it in Green because I felt it's the most classic color, and also something different than the regular black or tan color.  White is nice too, but impractical.  So Green it is! :)


    Some pictures of me and the bag.

    If I ever buy another Goyard bag, it would be the Boeing45 in black or tan color.

    image from bagaholicboy

    I hope I don't start a habit of owning Goyard bags, cos I really don't want to spend big moolah on bags.

     

    That's all, and thanks for looking!

     

     

    posted by
    6/27/11

    Nice! May I know how much you get the bag for in USD?


    6/28/11

    @ flowertigger - can't rmbr exact, but ard USD1.2k


    posted by
    6/28/11

    This is nice! Been thinking of getting this too! I reckon the prices in HK is more than in USA?


    6/28/11

    @ tarry - no taxes in HK --- I am thinking it works out to be about the same either in HK or US. Smiling


    posted by
    6/29/11

    gosh...! your girlfriend is trotting around streets of SF in such high heels!


    6/29/11

    @ hazel - she rocks heels all the way! LOL Smiling


    posted by
    6/29/11

    I'm envious! I would love to be able to do that!


    posted by
    7/01/11

    I like GOYARD for the same reason too... So understated, so not as common as you know what brand... Tonite I be so dreaming of going to Paris for a holiday and to check out the main store, always wanted to past 1 year...... *^___^*

    I think the Peninsula store aint open yet when I was there in January..... Bummer....


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