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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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    July 04, 2012

    What's in my new Porter bag?

    Hello!

    One of the items on my TW shopping agenda is to get a Porter Bag.  I am not sure if it is any cheaper, but it seems like one of those things that need to be done (or not..haha).  Well, it also depends on whether I could find any design that calls out to me while I am at the store.  

    We went there one evening, and browsed the store (near Ximending, and it seems pretty well stock with the latest arrivals).  The one that I laid my eyes on is this rather small sling bag, the strap can be adjusted though.  

    More on why I like it:

    • Small, but roomy - lots of compartments, zippers, little nooks and corners
    • Lightweight but sturdy
    • Quite chic and sleek with all its distressed appearance
    • The material, according to the sales guy, is specially made in Japan like some limited edition release, specially coated and treated, so the appearance is very unique
    • It feels like it is waterproof (kind of like a cross between leather and canvas, if that makes any sense)
    • It has a stationery/ pencil case compartment which calls out to the geek in me.

    It comes in several colors - red, blue, taupe, and black.  

    I will show you the various components, and what's currently inside the bag.

    a close up

    the bag is made of two main compartments, front and bag, and in the middle is this open area, which has 'stationery' compartments

    or I can slot my ipad into the middle open area 

    it looks something like this when I am wearing it

    and how it really looks like, it can be secured by the velcro strips

    and I usually put my iphone here, and maybe a pen, and my ipad/iphone stylus 

    current phone cover is my MJ leopard printed one

    it seems the most hardy, and doesn't "expand"

    crown pen I bought in TW

    Griffin Stylus

    (which costs me $39 or $49, total rip off, I could have easily bought the $5 ones from g-market..ah well.)

    The back main compartment contains my wallets, and random handcream

    it has more inside pockets which I don't keep anything inside, because I would just forget about it, 

    and then days later, I would panic thinking I have lost whatever is in there

    prada wallet for my cash and cards

    LV porter coin purse for...well, coins, and randon notes, great for lunch time

    I don't carry keys

    random hair-tie 

    The front main compartment .. or is this the back.. ah well.  one of the main areas. 

    tissues, earphones, iphone plug/charm thingy

    Dior lipbalm, Lancome Teint Miracle Compact foundie

    not carrying much makeup with me lately,

    I think my skin is at one of its very very best condition lately, and I don't need much.

    But my lips are dry, and the Dior lipbalm is amazing.

    here they are

    if you are wondering what the cat and pearl thingy is...

    it is extremely cute, and isn't really my style

    but the cat somehow called out to me

    at a night market in TW

    so it came home with me

    The bag is still quite empty, and I can fit my Canon G-11 inside comfortably, and I probably can squeeze in a small bottle of water. But I don't... 

    Hope you enjoyed this entry, and thanks for looking!

    posted by
    7/04/12

    My fiance is somewhat the same, except he hunts down head porter if we're heading to hk etc. For headporter is somewhat cheaper in HK, releases are soooo much newer than sg ones too! This seems like a great bag to lug necessities around in!


    posted by
    7/07/12

    Ah! Sho cute I want that cat thingy too! haha~
    Seems like everyone's buying Porter bag in TW! My friend just bought 1 from TW too last month.
    Love that crown pen too, lovely!


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