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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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    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!