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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

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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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    August 22, 2010

    Tiny Haul: Maxi Dress from New Look

    I bought a maxi dress yesterday, from New Look (UP $59.90, 20% off with Jay Gee card, so I paid about $47).  Been seeing a lot of people wearing this maxi jersey dress look layered with tees and tanks,  so I decided to try it out.  I tried on one at Topshop on Friday, but that was kind of too skinny and short on me, barely skimming my ankles.

    The trick to wearing these maxi dresses, I think is to make sure it ends covering your ankles... it doesn't have to be floor sweeping because

    #1 that would be gross and dirty,

    #2 you run into all kinds of risk of getting your dress caught in the lift or escalators (I have witnessed it before to a poor girl)

    and #3 you do want your feet popping out, otherwise you would look like a footless mushroom --- not a good look.

    Also, when wearing maxi dresses, please, resist the urge to hike it way up to your knees when you are climbing up stairs or navigating the roads... that's just not cool.  Just pull it up a tiny bit will do.  I think it is a lot cooler to pair maxi dresses with sandals or wedges for extra height.

    Here is an example of what I had in mind when I bought the dress, I paired with my sheer Alexander Wang white tee, and also New Look sandals.

    I have to say that despite the horizontal stripes, this dress didn't make me look like I am 5 metres wide, especially around my hips.   I didn't try it on in the fitting room, cos I just threw it on over my tee and pants in the store, and if it fitted me then, it should be even better when I wear on its own. I also got this dress in two sizes bigger than what I normally get, so that it is not super skin tight.

    I am always buying random clothes and stuff, but don't always show them here, maybe I don't want to be reminded of how much I spent on shopping...LOL but once in a while if I get something different from what I usually get, I will 'feature' them!

    Let me know if you have any more ideas on what to pair with this maxi dress!  Thanks for looking!

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    August 22, 2010

    Tiny Haul: Maxi Dress from New Look

    I bought a maxi dress yesterday, from New Look (UP $59.90, 20% off with Jay Gee card, so I paid about $47).  Been seeing a lot of people wearing this maxi jersey dress look layered with tees and tanks,  so I decided to try it out.  I tried on one at Topshop on Friday, but that was kind of too skinny and short on me, barely skimming my ankles.

    The trick to wearing these maxi dresses, I think is to make sure it ends covering your ankles... it doesn't have to be floor sweeping because

    #1 that would be gross and dirty,

    #2 you run into all kinds of risk of getting your dress caught in the lift or escalators (I have witnessed it before to a poor girl)

    and #3 you do want your feet popping out, otherwise you would look like a footless mushroom --- not a good look.

    Also, when wearing maxi dresses, please, resist the urge to hike it way up to your knees when you are climbing up stairs or navigating the roads... that's just not cool.  Just pull it up a tiny bit will do.  I think it is a lot cooler to pair maxi dresses with sandals or wedges for extra height.

    Here is an example of what I had in mind when I bought the dress, I paired with my sheer Alexander Wang white tee, and also New Look sandals.

    I have to say that despite the horizontal stripes, this dress didn't make me look like I am 5 metres wide, especially around my hips.   I didn't try it on in the fitting room, cos I just threw it on over my tee and pants in the store, and if it fitted me then, it should be even better when I wear on its own. I also got this dress in two sizes bigger than what I normally get, so that it is not super skin tight.

    I am always buying random clothes and stuff, but don't always show them here, maybe I don't want to be reminded of how much I spent on shopping...LOL but once in a while if I get something different from what I usually get, I will 'feature' them!

    Let me know if you have any more ideas on what to pair with this maxi dress!  Thanks for looking!

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    January 30, 2010

    Rambling Updates (RMK Haul, reviews, LOTD & Outfit etc)

    Hi hi!

    So I have been procrastinating the whole weekend...to be fair, I have been busy, out and about, and just didn't feel like taking a whole ton of pictures and uploading them etc etc.. but finally it's Sunday morning, and I have some time to just put things in order, and keep you guys updated of what are some upcoming entries in the next week or so.

    Let's start with Friday afternoon.  After I posted the Tangs Bazaar information, and later on when my sis told me there is RMK going on, most of us here were buzzing about it... I didn't actually go there in person, but my sis who went during her lunch hour, managed to help me haul some more of the creamy base for stock up.. I also got the 00 shade which Amy and Chantana bought, just to try it out.  And I got 2 of the 01 shades, one for me, and one for the gf.  --- and you do know I am using the term 'gf' in the most girly/ bff way, yea? :p

    I noticed a difference in the packaging, I guess the one at the bazaar is the 'old' packaging?  Anyway, I tested both out yesterday, meaning I squeezed a little of the 'old' one and the 'new' one, the product seems to work out the same effect and all.... so whatever, I think that's alright.. :)

     

    On Friday, I spent a good part of the afternoon organising a pineapple tart baking demo at work... I am not the 'teacher' cos I am not good at baking, clearly.. but it was fun, and everyone who went got to bring home a batch of their own freshly baked tarts, so that was a rather fun event.

    And Friday night is when the girls come out to play, of course.. haha, so very cheesy I know.. and of course, the camera came out and we started posing away.

    I sent this picture to lissasioux (check out her blog here) who wanted to see a swatch of the YSL RV in #19... and so I decided to use this lipstick when I went out that night.

    So this is what I am wearing MU wise:

    Face: My usual routine, Cheeks: Panic Blusher, Lips: YSL RV19 - Frivolous Pink, Eyes: Benefit Fawn over Me e/s, Highbrow pencil  Lashes: Shu Uemura Black Leather which I have raved about here and here. and the YSL Singular Mascara in Violet which of course, you can't tell from the picture.  The verdict on the lashes?  I am going to buy a couple more pairs to keep.. since they are LE... next week, next week!!

    And the outfit.. close up, for the accessories:

    I am wearing a jumpsuit (that one piece thingy, what do you call it?) which I bought at Forever21 last Dec and never got to wearing it.  It is of the perfect length, and costs $49 or smth like that.  I layer it with a grey raceback tank from Bershka ($19?) .. and the necklaces, I coiled the Lorraine necklace twice around my neck, and also threw on my Tiffany & Co necklace which I coiled around twice too.. so that's a little bunch of metalware going on.

    And the rest of the outfit.  Seriously I don't know what's up with my camera settings, but I like the effect!  All this blurness going on is very flattering to my figure, no?  I matched the jumpsuit with a studdy belt, cos the black sash it comes with is too bulky and matchy matchy, so the belt goes way nicer. And the shoes you might remember I got from New Look some time back.

    And a wonky eyed pic of me, and cutesy pic of the sister.

    My sister also brought back some products which were given to her at work ( courtesy of her office toiletries and cosmetics department), which is this Korean brand liquid cum lash glue product, I have seen the shops at Far East plaza selling them... but they aren't that cheap for me to just buy for the heck and try.. so this is a good time to test it out... I haven't used it... my sister should do this though.. cos she wears her lashes everyday... but a swatch test tells me I won't be liking this.. cos the glue residue gets kind of icky when I tried to rub it away...

    And speaking of reviews.... I should get started on my ZA cosmetics trial and swatching soon... maybe later today, when the daylight is still conducive for swatching, seeing Kas' very prompt updates make me a little guilty for not getting this done asap after my little 'haul' entry on the day I received them.  I want to do some LOTDs, test out their staying power, try out different ways of wearing them etc to give as detailed a review as I can.

    And another quick review... I really like the La Mer Gel cream... it is so rich, but never left any oily feeling on my face, and even when I wake up in the morning, my face is not dry, and no oily feeling too!  But at $300+ for that 60ml tub.... Gosh.  I think the more rational side of me would rather spend it on a airticket to somewhere (like HK? BK?) for a shopping spree trip.... oh man... tough choices to make.

    On Sat, I went about town again, for the most part of the afternoon, thankfully this time around, we drove about instead of walked about.. so that wasn't too bad.. heh.. nothing very exciting and eventful.

    I probably left out some stuff which I should talk about... but yea, I think that's about it.  And oh, Amy texted me last night... the China Glaze stuff are here!!!  Excitement maximus!!

    P/S:  The serious blingy phone covers I got, they are getting too much attention!! From work people and friends.. LOL!!  Now everyone wants to get them... Yeah to cheapo blingy phone covers!  :)

    What's everyone doing on their Sunday?  I am heading out to lunch with the family soon.

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    January 30, 2010

    Rambling Updates (RMK Haul, reviews, LOTD & Outfit etc)

    Hi hi!

    So I have been procrastinating the whole weekend...to be fair, I have been busy, out and about, and just didn't feel like taking a whole ton of pictures and uploading them etc etc.. but finally it's Sunday morning, and I have some time to just put things in order, and keep you guys updated of what are some upcoming entries in the next week or so.

    Let's start with Friday afternoon.  After I posted the Tangs Bazaar information, and later on when my sis told me there is RMK going on, most of us here were buzzing about it... I didn't actually go there in person, but my sis who went during her lunch hour, managed to help me haul some more of the creamy base for stock up.. I also got the 00 shade which Amy and Chantana bought, just to try it out.  And I got 2 of the 01 shades, one for me, and one for the gf.  --- and you do know I am using the term 'gf' in the most girly/ bff way, yea? :p

    I noticed a difference in the packaging, I guess the one at the bazaar is the 'old' packaging?  Anyway, I tested both out yesterday, meaning I squeezed a little of the 'old' one and the 'new' one, the product seems to work out the same effect and all.... so whatever, I think that's alright.. :)

     

    On Friday, I spent a good part of the afternoon organising a pineapple tart baking demo at work... I am not the 'teacher' cos I am not good at baking, clearly.. but it was fun, and everyone who went got to bring home a batch of their own freshly baked tarts, so that was a rather fun event.

    And Friday night is when the girls come out to play, of course.. haha, so very cheesy I know.. and of course, the camera came out and we started posing away.

    I sent this picture to lissasioux (check out her blog here) who wanted to see a swatch of the YSL RV in #19... and so I decided to use this lipstick when I went out that night.

    So this is what I am wearing MU wise:

    Face: My usual routine, Cheeks: Panic Blusher, Lips: YSL RV19 - Frivolous Pink, Eyes: Benefit Fawn over Me e/s, Highbrow pencil  Lashes: Shu Uemura Black Leather which I have raved about here and here. and the YSL Singular Mascara in Violet which of course, you can't tell from the picture.  The verdict on the lashes?  I am going to buy a couple more pairs to keep.. since they are LE... next week, next week!!

    And the outfit.. close up, for the accessories:

    I am wearing a jumpsuit (that one piece thingy, what do you call it?) which I bought at Forever21 last Dec and never got to wearing it.  It is of the perfect length, and costs $49 or smth like that.  I layer it with a grey raceback tank from Bershka ($19?) .. and the necklaces, I coiled the Lorraine necklace twice around my neck, and also threw on my Tiffany & Co necklace which I coiled around twice too.. so that's a little bunch of metalware going on.

    And the rest of the outfit.  Seriously I don't know what's up with my camera settings, but I like the effect!  All this blurness going on is very flattering to my figure, no?  I matched the jumpsuit with a studdy belt, cos the black sash it comes with is too bulky and matchy matchy, so the belt goes way nicer. And the shoes you might remember I got from New Look some time back.

    And a wonky eyed pic of me, and cutesy pic of the sister.

    My sister also brought back some products which were given to her at work ( courtesy of her office toiletries and cosmetics department), which is this Korean brand liquid cum lash glue product, I have seen the shops at Far East plaza selling them... but they aren't that cheap for me to just buy for the heck and try.. so this is a good time to test it out... I haven't used it... my sister should do this though.. cos she wears her lashes everyday... but a swatch test tells me I won't be liking this.. cos the glue residue gets kind of icky when I tried to rub it away...

    And speaking of reviews.... I should get started on my ZA cosmetics trial and swatching soon... maybe later today, when the daylight is still conducive for swatching, seeing Kas' very prompt updates make me a little guilty for not getting this done asap after my little 'haul' entry on the day I received them.  I want to do some LOTDs, test out their staying power, try out different ways of wearing them etc to give as detailed a review as I can.

    And another quick review... I really like the La Mer Gel cream... it is so rich, but never left any oily feeling on my face, and even when I wake up in the morning, my face is not dry, and no oily feeling too!  But at $300+ for that 60ml tub.... Gosh.  I think the more rational side of me would rather spend it on a airticket to somewhere (like HK? BK?) for a shopping spree trip.... oh man... tough choices to make.

    On Sat, I went about town again, for the most part of the afternoon, thankfully this time around, we drove about instead of walked about.. so that wasn't too bad.. heh.. nothing very exciting and eventful.

    I probably left out some stuff which I should talk about... but yea, I think that's about it.  And oh, Amy texted me last night... the China Glaze stuff are here!!!  Excitement maximus!!

    P/S:  The serious blingy phone covers I got, they are getting too much attention!! From work people and friends.. LOL!!  Now everyone wants to get them... Yeah to cheapo blingy phone covers!  :)

    What's everyone doing on their Sunday?  I am heading out to lunch with the family soon.

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    November 14, 2009

    Day out at JB & Little Haul

    Hi!

    So today my friend drove in to Johor Bahru (in Malaysia, just across the waters from Singapore), and the main reason for me to tag along is to enjoy some cheap eats, and also stock up on my contact lenses (I get to save more than S$100 on my supplies).  We started out early morning to avoid the traffic congestions, and it felt like a little adventure, cos I haven't been to Malaysia in about 2 years.

    I only changed enough money to pay for my lenses, and didn't expect to do any major damage while shopping, so I thought my 'pocket money' would be sufficient.  When we went to 'Jusco' and I saw a MAC store there, I knew I had to go in and check out the stuff.  Of course, I compared the price, and found that the eyeshadows are S$3 or $4 cheaper compared to SG prices (RM$58 each, and S$1=RM$2.43, so you do the Math).  I just got ONE eyeshadow, thinking that I may not have seen it in Singapore before (but I later saw it at our local MAC counter at Sephora haha).  I was surprised that they packed the eyeshadow in a very cute holiday bag.  And I also grabbed some flyers and postcards at the till before leaving.

    The eyeshadow which I got is Mineralised (Lustre).  Although it is rather glittery, it is also pigmented, reminding me of Tempting e/s but a more grey toned brown.

    And the next item I saw at Watsons and I got to grab a few of them.  I first learn that it is available while reading debx (I think so?)'s post on getting Airy Fairy lipstick by Rimmel.  I am keeping one for myself, and perhaps sell one, and save one for my upcoming giveaway.  It costs RM$9.90, which is less than S$5!

    **Update: My bad, the lipsticks are RM$19.90 each -- which still works out to maybe S$8....SO, this is what I call drugstore prices!  For those who didn't know the hype about this lipstick, it was apparently highly recommended to lollipop26 by her viewers, and she got it, and she lurved it, saying it is a very good nude color which is not too pale.  So I checked out our Rimmel counters but have never seen Airy Fairy :)on the shelves.

    At first glance, it reminded me of MAC Viva Glam VI, or NYX Thalia, but on the lips, it is slightly pink.  Nude Pink?  I thought the color would be paler, before I actually see this product for myself.  The texture is rather smooth, and there is a scent to the lipstick.  In the pictures below, take note that the actual color is more 'natural'.  I took both pictures without flash, as you can see, in both whitish and orangey lighting to show how different it looks on the lips.

    Yup, those are the only makeup I bought, I think.  Hahaha.  I also got some toiletries, such as the Netrogena deep cleasning facial thingy which is half the prices we have here (compare RM$12.50 to S$11.50).

    And finally, my little LOTD and outfit 'report'.  LOTD is a very simple one eyeshadow look (no surprises there) using inuovi's Techno eyeshadow (love love this!!).  I blended out the edges with MAC Dazzlelights e/s, and lined my eyes with Loreal superliner. On my cheeks, I used inuovi's blushers--- I mixed 2 colors together--a orangey and a pinky blusher.  Lips (YSL RV No1).

    Tank from Zara, Top from FCUK.

    That's all, and thanks for reading!

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    October 18, 2009

    LOTN: Clubbing Nights

    Was out in the wee hours of the morning the past 3 days - the first night I didn't take any LOTN pictures, but there were some from Sat and Sun.

    2 totally different looks:

    1. The Red Lips combo.

    2. The Smokey Nude Lips combo, with wavy hair!

    Black Long Sleeve lace detail tee from Zara.

    Reason why I looked so shocked in the next pic is cos some girl came crashing into my arm which was holding the camera. :p

     

     

    And on Sunday:  Smokey Eyes (NARS Lola Lola, Mekong, Lips - MAC Creme Cup Lipstick)

    The hair loosen up throughout the night, becoming nice and wavy.  Note that I used zero styling products except for a heat shield - lurve the natural shine and gloss - and that the curls/ waves lasted the whole time.

    Tattoo Tee from Truly Madly Deeply (Urban Outfitters)

    Hair before going out.

    Hair after I reached home.

    What are some of your fave night out looks?

    Side note: How does one order a 'Screaming Orgasm' cocktail from the bartender without looking stupid?  I just muttered Screaming under my breath and hope he knows what I ordered.  Why can't a drink/ cocktail have a normal respectable name without all these silly sexual references and innuendos?

    That's all, and thanks for reading.   :)

     

     

     

     

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    October 18, 2009

    LOTN: Clubbing Nights

    Was out in the wee hours of the morning the past 3 days - the first night I didn't take any LOTN pictures, but there were some from Sat and Sun.

    2 totally different looks:

    1. The Red Lips combo.

    2. The Smokey Nude Lips combo, with wavy hair!

    Black Long Sleeve lace detail tee from Zara.

    Reason why I looked so shocked in the next pic is cos some girl came crashing into my arm which was holding the camera. :p

     

     

    And on Sunday:  Smokey Eyes (NARS Lola Lola, Mekong, Lips - MAC Creme Cup Lipstick)

    The hair loosen up throughout the night, becoming nice and wavy.  Note that I used zero styling products except for a heat shield - lurve the natural shine and gloss - and that the curls/ waves lasted the whole time.

    Tattoo Tee from Truly Madly Deeply (Urban Outfitters)

    Hair before going out.

    Hair after I reached home.

    What are some of your fave night out looks?

    Side note: How does one order a 'Screaming Orgasm' cocktail from the bartender without looking stupid?  I just muttered Screaming under my breath and hope he knows what I ordered.  Why can't a drink/ cocktail have a normal respectable name without all these silly sexual references and innuendos?

    That's all, and thanks for reading.   :)

     

     

     

     

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    July 26, 2009

    Belated LOTD (Purple and Teal) & Rambling

    Hi!

    So due to my forgetful nature... I left my MAC charger at work over the weekend, and couldn't use my macbook, and had to use my little PC notebook, which makes uploading of pics rather troublesome (cos phone isn't sync to the PC, etc etc yah dah yah dah...) and well, I guess everyone is spared/ or missing my usual slew of weekend entries.

    In my previous crazy lash entry, you might have noticed my purple eyeshadow look, and here is the full breakdown with pictures.  No prizes for guessing which purple I used.  I also checked out ION again, this time I spent almost the entire day there, exploring the basement levels which I thought were more exciting (other than Sephora on the ground floor of course).... Tried so many snacks, drinks and all sorts of concoctions.  I think the basement food stuff were all so Jap oriented, they even have a store selling all the lovely boxed Jap pasties/ sweets. I am all for globalisation and the whole world being a global market place and stuff, but isn't part of the fun of travelling also being able to find things that you can't back home?

     

     

     

    Anyway.. I digress and ramble again. Back to the topic of this post - Pictures first. 


    On the face: I may have found a new holy grail (how I hate to use such a cliched term) foundation combination as I have raved about in my review - MUFE Mat Velvet+ & MUFE Super Matte Loose Powder

    Eyes: Base- Dior Show Cream Shadow 'Glam & Gitz',  NYX Jumbo Milk

    Colors - MUFE No92 Purple, MAC Aquavert, MAC Solar White, MAC Vanilla

    Liners - Loreal Superliner Carbon Black, the same Dior cream shadow to smudge the liners.

    Brows - MAC Fling eyebrow pencil

    Cheeks: Improvise, and Nuance Mineralised blushers

    Lips: Barry M's 146 lippaint, which I later switched to MAC Creme Cup later in the day.


    And here is a pic of the outfit, a FCUK dress which I got at clearance price $39.90.  Yea to sales.  And yes, that's my fake hair.. haha.  On hindsight, I think the fakeness of the hair would look better if I am more dressed down (ie, jeans/leggings with tee combi). 

     

    In case you are wondering if there is a 2nd round of haulage at Sephora,  I am proud to say I didn't cave in, and bought only one more Burts Bees hand cream, this time in the Almond Cream 'flavour'.  I think I am addicted to the smell, and how it is not oily at all, yet rich.   I also ALMOST ALMOST caved in to the Givenchy Phenomeno mascara...I applied it to my fake lashes at the store... and then looked like I have really thick and sooty looking lashes... which is kind of wicked.. and it is weird how each time I tried this out at the store, and then I would get random compliments from strangers on my makeup... so is this a sign that I should get it???  The price seems kind of ridiculous though.. esp for something that I am applying on my FAKE lashes.  DUH~

    That's all, and thanks for reading!!

     




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    July 26, 2009

    Belated LOTD (Purple and Teal) & Rambling

    Hi!

    So due to my forgetful nature... I left my MAC charger at work over the weekend, and couldn't use my macbook, and had to use my little PC notebook, which makes uploading of pics rather troublesome (cos phone isn't sync to the PC, etc etc yah dah yah dah...) and well, I guess everyone is spared/ or missing my usual slew of weekend entries.

    In my previous crazy lash entry, you might have noticed my purple eyeshadow look, and here is the full breakdown with pictures.  No prizes for guessing which purple I used.  I also checked out ION again, this time I spent almost the entire day there, exploring the basement levels which I thought were more exciting (other than Sephora on the ground floor of course).... Tried so many snacks, drinks and all sorts of concoctions.  I think the basement food stuff were all so Jap oriented, they even have a store selling all the lovely boxed Jap pasties/ sweets. I am all for globalisation and the whole world being a global market place and stuff, but isn't part of the fun of travelling also being able to find things that you can't back home?

     

     

     

    Anyway.. I digress and ramble again. Back to the topic of this post - Pictures first. 


    On the face: I may have found a new holy grail (how I hate to use such a cliched term) foundation combination as I have raved about in my review - MUFE Mat Velvet+ & MUFE Super Matte Loose Powder

    Eyes: Base- Dior Show Cream Shadow 'Glam & Gitz',  NYX Jumbo Milk

    Colors - MUFE No92 Purple, MAC Aquavert, MAC Solar White, MAC Vanilla

    Liners - Loreal Superliner Carbon Black, the same Dior cream shadow to smudge the liners.

    Brows - MAC Fling eyebrow pencil

    Cheeks: Improvise, and Nuance Mineralised blushers

    Lips: Barry M's 146 lippaint, which I later switched to MAC Creme Cup later in the day.


    And here is a pic of the outfit, a FCUK dress which I got at clearance price $39.90.  Yea to sales.  And yes, that's my fake hair.. haha.  On hindsight, I think the fakeness of the hair would look better if I am more dressed down (ie, jeans/leggings with tee combi). 

     

    In case you are wondering if there is a 2nd round of haulage at Sephora,  I am proud to say I didn't cave in, and bought only one more Burts Bees hand cream, this time in the Almond Cream 'flavour'.  I think I am addicted to the smell, and how it is not oily at all, yet rich.   I also ALMOST ALMOST caved in to the Givenchy Phenomeno mascara...I applied it to my fake lashes at the store... and then looked like I have really thick and sooty looking lashes... which is kind of wicked.. and it is weird how each time I tried this out at the store, and then I would get random compliments from strangers on my makeup... so is this a sign that I should get it???  The price seems kind of ridiculous though.. esp for something that I am applying on my FAKE lashes.  DUH~

    That's all, and thanks for reading!!

     




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    July 20, 2009

    Look of the Day: Indian Princess :)

    So... Today is a work day, and it's something called Racial Harmony Day, and i got my colleague to dress me up in this Indian costume, called a saree.  I am wearing my own blouse inside, of course, and a whole bunch of bangles of my own.  The beautiful red saree belongs to my colleague.  I am find it a tough challenge to take such small steps when I am walking around, as I am used to stomping about usually. Haha.

    Nonethless, just to share these pics I took at my table. :)

    *Ignore bumpy zit on my forehead! :p


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