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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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    December 27, 2009

    Nails Story - Chanel's Orange Fizz

    So I bought this nail polish yesterday... I like Chanel nail polish.. they are very smooth.  I usually get the LE ones, such as the silver one from their 2007 Spring/Summer range, or the Blue Satin..

    The color I would be wearing on my nails for the next few days is Orange Fizz.  It is quite orangey, but not neon orange like CG's Japanese Koi, or OPI's Atomic Orange..or CG's How Street is it.... the list goes on...me likey.

    Note:  I didn't actually pay the full $32 for this nail polish...(you know the usual voucher, and rebates $$) and so I paid $10... which is more reasonable.  :)

    And I saw in the news earlier this evening, there is a report about nail polishes (in Taiwan?) that contains harmful chemicals that if you inhale the fumes too much, you will get cancer or something, and manicurists are advised to wear face masks etc.... well, they didn't mention brands, or is it made in china brands or watever... surely our OPI, CG are safe from such harm, right?  And for the crazy prices I paid for my Chanel nail polishes, I went to check the boxes and labels... and felt a little comforted in knowing they are 'made in France', hopefully they are not so hazardous?  Geesh.  And I asked Sara to smell the Chanel nail polish remover yesterday...cos there is a very nice scent... :p

    The colors are also more vibrant in real life than the soft glow effect shown in this picture.

    Thanks for reading!

    Filed in: chanel, Nail Polish, Nails, OPI, manicure, orange, coral | Tagged with: chanel, orange, nails, OPI, coral
    posted by
    12/27/09

    Love it!


    12/27/09

    Thanks! Smiling


    posted by
    12/27/09

    So pretty! $32 very expensive.. thankfully you got vouchers/rebate!


    posted by
    12/27/09

    Lol at the reference of you asking me to smell nail polish remover. But it really was a nice scent and it's Chanel, it should too be safe, right? haha. The nail color is so unique and pretty! I've yet to see a coral nail polish quite like it. Which reminds me, I should paint my nails soon Eye-wink


    posted by
    12/27/09

    now i am lemming for something coral on my nails, i am going to give ruby pumps 1 or 2 more days of wear and go try the coral color that i got from ChG Smiling


    posted by
    1/03/10

    this is soo pretty, i am starting to have an interest in yellows and oranges on my nails. I love this color but the price Sad i am sure it is between $19-$24 here.


    1/03/10

    amanda - i think there are a few similar shades in the China Glaze range.. like amy mentioned before your comment i am looking fwd to those too, but china glaze is so hard for me to get


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