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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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    April 20, 2009

    Shameless Self-Interview


    Retail_therapy


    Job?
    Teacher, Shopaholic, Makeup Junkie, Compulsive Blogger, and Observer of life.


    Best Sartorial advice from your parents?
    None really.


    Style icons?
    Lindsay Lohan, Audrey Hepburn, Alexia Chung, Debbie Harry...


    Describe your personal style...
    I am always changing, but comfort is the key. Some days I go really casual, and go out in a ratty tee and jeans with full face make up, and sometimes, I do the whole over-dressed thingy even when I am just going to the nearby mall.  It depends on what catches my attention when I open my closet.  But I tend to lean towards some kind of preppy, and also, dare I saw this? punky style.  As in, I can just wear black nails with a perfectly nerdy shirt.  Whatever. You know what I mean.


    I build my daily look around?
    Comfort again.  And my 3 day old jeans/ pants/ skirt.


    Personal Style quirk?

    Messy hair that is never in the same place for more than 5 minutes.


    Favorite designers?
    Well.  None, but I like the look of balenciaga, fendi, and louis vuitton, chanel. NOT that I buy them of course.   The prices are prohibitively exorbitant.


    Most cherished item?
    None.


    Never caught wearing?
    Tube tops.  or Toga.


    Most underrated item in menswear/womenswear?

    The perfect white tee.


    Dress to impress who?

    Myself. Ha ha.  And my audience. And strangers.


    Flats or heels?
    Flats.


    Favorite stores?
    Mass Fashion stores, like HM, Zara, Urban Outfitter, High Street Labels like Fcuk, Topshop, the occasional Armani Exchange.


    Your next "must have" purchase?
    Nothing.


    I skimp when buying ...

    I don't skimp, but I don't go all out to splurge either.


    I splurge on...
    Pants, Quirky tops, underwear.


    Favorite item of clothing?
    Grey jeans.


    Favorite fashion magazines?
    STYLE, Teen Vogue, NYLON


    Favorite (style) books?

    None.


    Favorite stylish movies?
    The Devil Wears Prada.


    Favorite vacation spot?

    Paris!  Hong Kong.  London.  For obvious (retail) reasons.


    Favorite neighborhood restaurant?

    The market near my house, it's not a restaurant, but I have been going there since time immemorial.

    Filed in: fashion and beauty | Tagged with: poll, clothes, Interview
    posted by
    4/21/09

    interesting!!!!
    u really enjoy life, keep it up!


    posted by
    4/21/09

    I love NYLON too, but strangely not so much in the sense of style but for the layout and typography used in it. Lol. That's how I got attracted to it, how strange.


    4/21/09

    Yup! I know what you mean. The very indie, cut and paste, raw style draws me to the mag too, same reason why my younger sister also likes it. I only buy it when I like the cover girl though.
    I also like STYLE for their very clean and sharp layout.
    And teen vogue features the cutest (but never cheap, boo) stuff.


    posted by
    4/21/09

    I loved reading this!!


    posted by
    4/21/09

    me too CCee.

    i wish you could post more, i always look forward to your posts Smiling


    posted by
    4/21/09

    oh gosh, that sounded soo stalkerish......i didnt mean it that way. I just ment i enjoy reading your posts. okay im going to go bury my head in sand.


    4/21/09

    Fiend - Good to know that you enjoyed reading my posts as much as I have written them. Smiling


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