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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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    August 06, 2010

    LOTD: MAC Club Eyeshadow Plus French Connection A/W 2010 Collection

    Hi hi!

    Finally get a chance to settle down to do some blogging.  It has been a super hectic week for me, though not all is work and no play.  Between having to go for my driving lessons, planning a couple of work events and also going to Singfest --- and all these on top of my own already busy usual routine, I had barely any time really sit down for long, let alone eat and sleep much.  In the end, I am glad all went well, and I can catch up on several entries today/ tomorrow. And did I tell you I have a long weekend to look forward to, cos I don't need to go to work til Wednesday?

    Last night, I went to the French Connection A/W 2010 collection media event, together with my sister and Kas.  The event was held at La Maison, a cosy cafe/ restaurant tucked away in the Eng Neo/ Turf City area. We also played some games, drank and ate...basically a very relaxed evening just hanging out, and catching up with one another, and also chatted with the TANGS marketing team.

    Anyway, I am sure you know, French Connection has always been one of my fave brands to shop for since my late teens.  I like the cutting of their clothes in general, especially most of their tunics, pants, dresses, tees and blouses which I have a sizeable stash of in my wardrobe.  OK, that makes almost everything!  Whenever I travel, I also haul and look out for fcuk stores in other cities to see if there is anything nice which I don't see in our stores here, so quite a portion of my fcuk clothes are bought in HK and also London.

    Here is my LOTD -- I have been enjoying a new foundation routine this week, mainly because I have started on a new makeup base, and also rediscovered a neglected foundation.  But I shall have a separate entry devoted to this new routine !

    I also used only one colored eyeshadow in this LOTD, which is MAC's Club Eyeshadow. I am sure this color is no stranger to many of you, it's one of the frist few MAC eyeshadows I bought... it is a duochrome brown/ green color.  If you pack on the color, it looks a deep dark brown with green sheen, and when blended out, gives you a smokey blended look.

    On the rest of my face---

    Foundation: Chifure Makeup Base Milk, Shu Uemura Nobura Cream Foundation, MAC Fix+, La Mer Powder

    Cheeks: MAC Instant Chic, MAC Happy Together

    Lips: OCC Hush

    Eyes: NARS Primer, NARS Abyssinia, MAC Club

    Lashes and Liners: Girls Aloud Nicola false lashes, MAC Blackline, MAC Smolder (waterline)

    I curled my hair with the Babyliss Conical Wand.

    I am wearing my french connection black dress with a cinched in shirred detail waist.

    And to share some lovely campaign images from the press kit:

    Do check out this collection when you are shopping!  I know I definitely will!  :)

    That's all, and thanks for reading!

     

    posted by
    8/06/10

    You seem to have the fabulous life....very gorgeous =]


    posted by
    8/06/10

    I love your top!!


    posted by
    8/06/10

    Oh the fcuk clothes are pretty! Unfortunately, its a brand i can't afford right now. Hehe.


    8/06/10

    roseanne - it's a black dress. Smiling but thanks anyway~

    Staroni1 - aw, I wish! haha!

    michelle - I like to look out for their sale periods too, good deals, unless I can't resist and must buy when I see the new stuff (I am getting better at restraining myself though)! LOL


    posted by
    8/06/10

    Fried chicken!!! Club is such a nice eyeshadow, I have Too Faced Label Whore which is quite similar but I've only used that as a liner, coz I love the durochrome effect it gives


    posted by
    8/06/10

    Just when I was wondering where to get an outfit for a formal occasion tomorrow. Lovely look!


    8/06/10

    @ Christine - Thanks! Smiling


    posted by
    8/06/10

    u look super gorgeous with those curls!


    posted by
    8/07/10

    Club! I totally forgot about that eyeshadow too. Time to whip it out and start using it again.
    I see you're using your Shu Uemura Nobura Cream foundation again! haha.


    8/07/10

    @ Sara - yes! I love rediscovering stuff in my stash! Smiling


    posted by
    8/07/10

    hmmm... is that a drumstick or a drumlet u are holding??? looks pretty tiny in your hand. Smiling


    8/07/10

    @ hazel -- that's a drumlet! lol


    posted by
    8/07/10

    GORGEOUS SOPHIA!


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