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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.

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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.

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

 

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    September 15, 2012

    LOTD: Giorgio Armani Smokey Copper

    Hi hi!

    This is my go-to instant glam eye look.  Lots of black, and lots of lashes.  And I have lots of variations of this black smokey eyes.  I find that it flatters me easily without having to reach for too many colors on my eyes.  I also think this is the lazy girl's version of a complicated looking smokey eyes.  All you need is that pot of a gorgeous multi-shimmer black based eyeshadow.  

    This look features the GA ETK #24, also known as Smokey Copper.  I just use this and blend it all over my lids, resulting in a quite a dramatic black eye.  I also used Shu Uemura's Farfallina lashes to match the dramatic black eyes.  (Dramatic by my standards anyway).  

    Rest of the face, as you know... is kept as clean and simple as possible.  I personally prefer a light colored lipstick, as opposed to a 'NUDE' lipstick, which I personally find unflattering, and too cliched. And anyway, lips with some color look healthier. 

    Just a recap of #24 Smokey Copper (link here for my GA ETK overview)

    You can see there are some sparkles of golden goodness there. I didn't use a browbone highlight. 

    On the rest of my face, I used 

    GA Maestro fusion makeup ( I did not set the foundation )

    GA Sheer Blush No 5

    GA Lipstick in No 508

    Shu Uemura Farfallina lashes

    NARS Larger than Life Via Veneto 

    Clinique Lower Lash mascara 

    Lens Blincon BB Color-Choco (14.5mm diameter)

    Hope this is helpful, and do let me know what's your fave instant party ready look in the comments below!

    Thanks for reading!

    posted by
    9/15/12

    Gorgeous! Lurve de lashes.. my go 2 look for parties or big nite outs wld hav 2b metallic bronze shades, adds an immediate Glam to yr makeup look & of coz, lotsa lashes! ^^


    posted by
    9/15/12

    The swatches are amazing Sophia, just makes me want to own all the ETKs. They are some kind of awesome all right. I love your eye look and the lashes ooh la la.


    9/15/12

    @ amy - thank you! yes, I love metallic bronzey shades too Smiling easy and matches everything


    9/15/12

    @ Jac - thank you, yes, all the ETKs are so lovely!


    posted by
    9/16/12

    Sophie, can I know what lens are you wearing in this post?


    9/16/12

    @ miaka05 - I am wearing Blincon BB color - choco, they are HUGE! heheh.


    posted by
    9/16/12

    I love how you can throw one color all over your lid and it just ends up looking fab! That's something that I can't seem to achieve well!


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