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Lancome UV Shield BB Creme

Maybelline Pure Mineral Liquid Foundation

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Clinique Age Defense BB Cream

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Laneige Snow BB Cushion

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ZA True White Liquid Foundation

 

FAQ & DISCLAIMER

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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    February 26, 2013

    Latest Armcandy from LeVonne.Com [Feb 2013]


    Hi hi!

    Time for my Feb installment of Levonne's latest arrivals - I am a little late in posting this, but if you have been following my sis (@beverley_ng) or my instagram, you would have seen us wearing the new Levonne armcandy - this batch consists of mainly chunky chains - my LOVES.  Without further ado, let's start checking them out... up close and personal style! 

    Shipping/ postage is free, and each item comes with its own black velvet pouch. 

    Here we have the dainty infinity ring & bracelet - the ring is a gold colored one, while the bracelet is rose gold (loves!  rose gold...my type!)

    beaded rose gold bracelet 

    infinity ring 


    this combination consists of everything from Levonne - I have been eyeing some chunky gold and silver chains lately, and I am glad that they are now available at Levonne at much reasonable prices. 

    Gold Chain S (not pictured)

    Textured Gold Chain (very trendy, imo)

    Gold Chain L 

    These chains come with adjustable links, so they fit various wrist sizes.  In these pictures they are worn at their 'narrowest/tighest' with plenty of room for expansion, as you can see.. there's still plenty of space.

    close ups:


    Next, we have the silver chains - my fave currently - and I like to style them with pops of colors, like this mint green studded bracelet from H&M and also sometimes with neon pops of armcandy too. 

    Textured silver chain 

    Silver Chain L


    Close ups: 


    And lastly, we have the 

    Black Chain bracelet  - something a little more edgy.  


    and a close up: 


    Love the latest arrivals from Levonne!  

    Follow them on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for the latest updates and promotions.

    Hope you find this feature helpful, and thanks for looking!

    Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:53AM | Permalink | 0 Comments
    Filed in: Fashion, Review, accessory, Levonne, armcandy | Tagged with: Fashion, review, silver, gold, accessory, ARMCANDY, Levonne
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    February 26, 2013

    Latest Armcandy from LeVonne.Com [Feb 2013]


    Hi hi!

    Time for my Feb installment of Levonne's latest arrivals - I am a little late in posting this, but if you have been following my sis (@beverley_ng) or my instagram, you would have seen us wearing the new Levonne armcandy - this batch consists of mainly chunky chains - my LOVES.  Without further ado, let's start checking them out... up close and personal style! 

    Shipping/ postage is free, and each item comes with its own black velvet pouch. 

    Here we have the dainty infinity ring & bracelet - the ring is a gold colored one, while the bracelet is rose gold (loves!  rose gold...my type!)

    beaded rose gold bracelet 

    infinity ring 


    this combination consists of everything from Levonne - I have been eyeing some chunky gold and silver chains lately, and I am glad that they are now available at Levonne at much reasonable prices. 

    Gold Chain S (not pictured)

    Textured Gold Chain (very trendy, imo)

    Gold Chain L 

    These chains come with adjustable links, so they fit various wrist sizes.  In these pictures they are worn at their 'narrowest/tighest' with plenty of room for expansion, as you can see.. there's still plenty of space.

    close ups:


    Next, we have the silver chains - my fave currently - and I like to style them with pops of colors, like this mint green studded bracelet from H&M and also sometimes with neon pops of armcandy too. 

    Textured silver chain 

    Silver Chain L


    Close ups: 


    And lastly, we have the 

    Black Chain bracelet  - something a little more edgy.  


    and a close up: 


    Love the latest arrivals from Levonne!  

    Follow them on  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for the latest updates and promotions.

    Hope you find this feature helpful, and thanks for looking!

    Posted on February 26, 2013 at 6:53AM | Permalink | 0 Comments
    Filed in: Fashion, Review, accessory, Levonne, armcandy | Tagged with: Fashion, review, silver, gold, accessory, ARMCANDY, Levonne
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    May 21, 2012

    The Rose Gold Ring

    Hi!

    We were at Isetan Orchard over the weekend - and there is this stall selling 'Made in Korea' accessories - and the rings, this ring - stood out to me.  And totally won Jerlaine and I over.  We bought the same ring... it is a delicate yet sturdy 'rose gold' color/ plated ring... and it kind of looks like a rope, a piece of string tied into a bow.  And that there is a little bit of bling just at the corner of the bow, adding a girly touch of detail.

    How much?  $16

    It comes in silver and gold too.  But you know I have a penchant for rose gold accessories.  So rose gold it must be.

    Love everything about it.

    It's delicate and girly without being too.

    It's not too small.

    It's affordable.

    It's a bow ring without being too cliched.

    Fits my finger perfectly.

    It doesn't look like $16.

     

    In one word,

    LOVES.

     

    [p/s it's from one of the makeshift stalls facing the basement of Isetan Orchard, near the Laneige counter]

     

    Let's admire this ring some more...

    p/s  I applied a coat of OPI Don't Touch my TuTu on my fingernails to prevent them from looking too dull in this picture

    by the window, at the hotel room where we spent Jerlaine's birthday over the weekend  :)

    a happy and relaxing weekend was enjoyed by all

    and I was wearing Chanel's Pirate on my fingernails too - sexy red

     

    That's all, and thank you for looking.

     

    Posted on May 21, 2012 at 6:45AM | Permalink | 4 Comments
    Filed in: Fashion, haul, ring, accessory, Rose Gold Ring | Tagged with: Fashion, ring, accessory, haul, Rose Gold Ring
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    May 21, 2012

    The Rose Gold Ring

    Hi!

    We were at Isetan Orchard over the weekend - and there is this stall selling 'Made in Korea' accessories - and the rings, this ring - stood out to me.  And totally won Jerlaine and I over.  We bought the same ring... it is a delicate yet sturdy 'rose gold' color/ plated ring... and it kind of looks like a rope, a piece of string tied into a bow.  And that there is a little bit of bling just at the corner of the bow, adding a girly touch of detail.

    How much?  $16

    It comes in silver and gold too.  But you know I have a penchant for rose gold accessories.  So rose gold it must be.

    Love everything about it.

    It's delicate and girly without being too.

    It's not too small.

    It's affordable.

    It's a bow ring without being too cliched.

    Fits my finger perfectly.

    It doesn't look like $16.

     

    In one word,

    LOVES.

     

    [p/s it's from one of the makeshift stalls facing the basement of Isetan Orchard, near the Laneige counter]

     

    Let's admire this ring some more...

    p/s  I applied a coat of OPI Don't Touch my TuTu on my fingernails to prevent them from looking too dull in this picture

    by the window, at the hotel room where we spent Jerlaine's birthday over the weekend  :)

    a happy and relaxing weekend was enjoyed by all

    and I was wearing Chanel's Pirate on my fingernails too - sexy red

     

    That's all, and thank you for looking.

     

    Posted on May 21, 2012 at 6:45AM | Permalink | 4 Comments
    Filed in: Fashion, haul, ring, accessory, Rose Gold Ring | Tagged with: Fashion, ring, accessory, haul, Rose Gold Ring
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    November 13, 2008

    New shoes and me getting crafty...

    I had the chance to go to a private sale today, which sells Adidas Originals stuff.  So I bought 2 pairs of sneakers (streetwear, not sporty types) for $80! Really good deal.  Check out the pictures.

    Maybe I just watched The Wizard of Oz today at the theatre, and that's why I am drawn to these red shoes.  LOL.

    I like black leather sneakers!  This is my 3rd pair.  I have classic converse and jack pucell too.

    Ok this is the crafty bit.  I realised that I am the most creative and inspired when it least strikes me.  I was roaming around town today by myself after the performance, and I was thinking about what stuff I can come up with for the black/white dinner tomorrow.  I am frankly sick of people (at work) coming to me for pieces of advice like I know everything there is to know on acessories. I am even kind of anti this event.  But I was at Spotlight, and inspiration struck me.  I bought a whole bunch of little rosettes.. in black, white, ivory and I threw in some purples for fun.  I wanted to make a corsage which I can wear on my hand.  I know the others have bought some flower stuff which they can put in their hair, etc.... but buying ready made ones can be expensive, and well, normal. I didn't have a plan of what I was going to do, but it is going to involve lots of twisting, little roses, lace and black/white of course.  I should have taken pictures of the whole process, but I got totally carried away with the making of.  And my folks got in the act too, my dad helped with the 'sealing' up of the bouquet stem, and my mom sewed the lace stuff and the bouquet to the lace wristlet/scrunchie thing.  I will coil a black pearl necklace around my wrist for added drama.  Enjoy the pictures!


    I didn't take a picture of me wearing it.. but it is just a really frilly, lacy, 'rosy' piece of KICK ASS homemade accessory.

    I am quite happy with the results!

    I am planning to wear a simple black long sleeve top, and jeans.  This DIY corsage is just going to be the OVER THE TOP, screaming for attention centrepiece of my outfit (maybe together with the monochrome eyelook if I have the guts to pull it off).  Maybe I will wear one of my new sneakers.  Totally clashing, and confusing.

    More updates tomorrow!


    Posted on November 13, 2008 at 8:39AM | Permalink | 1 Comment
    Filed in: fashion and beauty, shopping, all about me | Tagged with: shopping, accessory, Adidas, Originals, crafts, sewing