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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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    Posts for July 24th 2009

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    July 24, 2009

    My other collections

    *Thanks to Diana for this fun idea to share our other obsessions*

    In an ideal world, my own room will consist of a huge walk-in wardrobe, you know, like that Henekien ad where the guys went gaga over that room filled with beer?  Yes, that would be my fantasy wardrobe.  I will have an entire wall dedicated to my bags and scarfs, one huge vanity table for my weapons of beauty, lotsa shalves and drawers for my underwear, all neatly folded and arranged by colors and matching sets.  Other girls collect shoes, but my weakness is underwear.  I hope this isn't too TMI (too much info).  I have since stopped buying so much (the last time was when bf bought me a whole bunch from VS when he was in SF).    Why??  Reason 1: I honestly wear maybe 20% of my collection, which means 80% or more are still in pristine condition, most of them with tags still on.  I just wear the regular nude, blacks everyday.  Reason 2. I have run out of space to store them.

    I buy my stuff from travels, order from VS, women secrets, calvin klein, and a couple from Marks&Spencer, and even ZARA, I have never purchase from the usual labels like triump/ wacoal etc because they are usually too padded for my preference.

    I like the nude & black combination when it comes to colors, and also animal print ones - but they must be quirky enough, and not tacky.  My fave local place for buying cute and pretty stuff are Tangs Orchard (they have wide range and stock BONDS and Calvin Klein) and then online I go nuts at VS.

    I feel like I am literally coming out of the closet with this confession of mine.  I opened drawers, secret shelves, shopping bags so you get a glimpse into this secret underworld.  Haha. Everything is kind of messy, which is kind of intentional, since I don't really want to lay out EVERYTHING in full view *who knows, later I get banned or smth for showing my underwear collection, or attract some perverts out there with weird fetishes*  Hahaha.....


    I prolly have 60+ of matching sets, and prolly another 20 odd ones, both the'top' and 'bottom'.   My everyday ones are in my clothes wardrobe not pictured.


    Then some overflowed...so they are on the floor.

    And some more in a shopping bag which I stuff at the back of my wardrobe.

    And some more in a drawer thingy....

    Yes, I have a problem.   But what can I say?  If I am wearing something pretty on the inside, I feel pretty out the outside!  :)

    As for other collections, I think a few of you also have the same thing... the MU boxes... I stuff them all in ziplock bags and throw up on top of my wardrobe shelf. I throw away the big boxes, and keep the smaller ones like eyeshadows and the LE boxes.  How can you throw away the Manish Aurora, or Heatherette, or Neo Sci Fi boxes??

    Yea... phew.  I hope I ain't grossing anyone out by now.

    My other 'sick' collections (which I am not going to picture) include:

    1. The entire Absolut Vodka collection in all flavours/ and LE packaging they are on proud display in the dining area.
    2. My scarf collection
    3. Notebooks which I don't use, bought from museums abroad, paperchase etc etc
    4. LE Adidas Tees
    5. OPI nail collection
    6. Shu Uemura Fake Lashes collection