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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 5 years ago to share my love for makeup, 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, and about 1.5 million as of Nov 2011.

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.

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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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    Nails Story: OPI's Jade is the New Black

    So I painted this color on my toes and finger nails just now.  I haven't applied topcoat on my fingernails though.  I painted 3 coats to make it very opaque...as with the case with most new polishes, which tend to be a little more runny. This is such a pretty green color.

    compare with China Glaze Four Leaf Clover, which I think is lighter, and brighter.

    And I know this next picture will make you cringe in horror at my photoshop editing gone crazy attempt.  Cos my little sis was showing me how to create a layer, paint it, and erase out the required areas etc...  so I got carried away....   Anyway, this picture taken without the flash makes the color look dull.  But in real life, the color is more like the one above, more vibrant, but this is not a bright bright green.

    And random picture taken of me at the convention I was at today.  And kind of ironic that just the day before I was in the same convention hall hauling nail polishes.  LOL. Thanks for reading!

    Posted by the makeup blogette on March 04, 2010 at 6:50AM | Permalink | 25 Comments


    posted by
    3/04/10

    OOOh... I love the green!!!! I like your toe nails.. always so pretty!


    posted by
    3/04/10

    LOVE the green polish!!! Smiling jade is definitely the new black! Lol!!!


    posted by
    3/04/10

    I totally regret not ordering this! ): I could really use this next week. Damn! It looks gorgeous on you btw (:


    3/04/10

    booyouu - I bought mine at Palz (far east plaza) but it was the last btl. Sephora has loads though if you want to pay $23.50 Sad


    3/04/10

    when i saw it on scrangie's website i knew this is the only color i want from the HK collection.. Sticking out tongue


    posted by
    3/04/10

    wow the colour is gorgeous! i can't wait for mine to arrive Smiling (hehe i bought this and a few more from another spree oh no Sad )


    3/04/10

    kim - you are wicked,!! but i can totally relate. see how many bottles of nail polished i hauled in the last few days from all over the place?? *nuts*


    posted by
    3/04/10

    Gorgeous color! You can honestly pull off any polish color or finish. I would love to own this color but I'm always afraid green would look off on my skintone.


    posted by
    3/04/10

    Nice! I have them on my nails right now Smiling im digging this colour! (:


    3/04/10

    high five @ icefrost

    and Sara, be adventurous! haha... Smiling i think it will look fab on you too.


    posted by
    3/04/10

    u look so smart in the jacket!!


    3/04/10

    Sarah - must look ahem 'prim' you know. LOL


    posted by
    3/04/10

    WoooOOoo so u were at the ICT thingy at the convention hall... my hubby was there for his company's event - Pearson Longman.


    posted by
    3/04/10

    Your nails rock! Mine sucks! Esp my toe nails. Really don't know what to do with them. I'm so embarrassed till I don't even dare to go into the salon to do a pedicure! Sad


    posted by
    3/04/10

    I just ordered a bottle of this online!! I hope its in stock. Hahaha. I just HAD to get it after seeing it on your nails. I just bought Four Leaf Clover though... Im not sure which I'll like better. Im guessing Jade is the New Black. Hahhaa


    3/04/10

    booyouu - four leaf is a little light, and bright in tone. i think i have an entry on it some weeks back.


    3/04/10

    OK. just updated with the pictures


    3/04/10

    @ Hazel, yea, was at that conference.. haha.. I was super impressed with the 3M portable projector.. but it's not launched yet Sticking out tongue


    posted by
    3/04/10

    There's a site called BeautyShoppe.biz that has the China Glaze collection and I think the Four Leaf green is there. They also carry other polishes that are green, too. I like them both, but don't think I could pull these colors off...although they look great on you.


    posted by
    3/04/10

    You could pair up the Four Leaf Clover green with the Re-fresh Mint (both China Glaze and both on BeautyShoppe.biz) and get a fun twist to a French manicure for St. Pat's Day.


    posted by
    3/04/10

    i told myself i am not getting anything from the OPI HK collection because nothing seems to tickle my interest, now i am so regretting not getting this, i think i am going to order it Laughing out loud


    posted by
    3/04/10

    ooh i love that color!


    posted by
    3/04/10

    Thanks for updating the photos for Four Leaf Clover to compare in this post. Now Im sure I will prefer Jade is The New Black more. Haha


    posted by
    3/05/10

    Oh! St. Patrick's Day! I forgot about that! I could do green nails for that and get away with it for sure. Now I just have to find someplace fun to go to show them off!


    3/05/10

    I just realised ------ I think Jade is the new Black looks exactly like the green you see on your Starbucks cup, glass, straws. Must take a pic to show sometime.


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