I love my new eyebrow shape now , by Shu Uemura!

I received a letter from Cosmopolitan last month!

Thank you !!!!

Happy I won Shu Uemura's eyebrow shaping service, eyebrow pencil and eyelash curler!

Which all the above, I have NOT tried before ! Yippeeee

I always heard about how good is Shu Uemura eyebrow trimming service but always no chance to try, and thanks to Cosmopolitan I am able to try for free!

I went to Shu Uemura's Midvalley to see Lisa Yap as she is the Shu Uemura International Accredited Artist and Brow Stylist after letting my eyebrow growing like jungle for a month.

Lisa went on plucking~plucking ~ and after 10 mins she is already done with her art work !

p/s: In Shu Uemura they do not use eyebrow shaver for the reasons our eyebrow re-grow quickly after shaving.


Anyway am going to show you my eyebrow jungle!

p/s: love my eyebrow shape now, the shape is so sexy!

The whole process was a bit painful as normally I do not pluck or shave my own eyebrow. Normally my facial therapist or makeup artist who is doing makeover for me will shave it off for me.

Minutes later, I found my new looks (giggles.. as if I have seen myself before).. I love it, it loojed neat, tidy and stylish. And I feel my eyes is more awake with the shape that Lisa created. And yeh more spaces for eyeshadow for highlighting.

p/s: I have tried threading and waxing as well, but I think plucking eyebrow is still the best before the shape is more well define.

I was advice to go back for trimming 3-4 weeks later to maintain the shape.

My new ME!

My prize !

The eyebrow pencil ! I am learning to use this ! So far so good!


Lisa Yap eyebrow shaping service is RM50 while Shu Uemura Brow Atelier done by their makeup artist in-store are RM30 for eyebrow reshaping and RM20 for eyebrow keeping (i.e to remove the grown hairs)

I think Lisa's service is definitely worth it as this is the first time my eyebrow are really well-defined, clean and most importantly balance.

So what do you think ??

p/s: I think I am truly a convert now.. if in future I need reshaping of eyebrow shape, would look for Lisa ! And I think the price is reasonable for the skills that she has !

Note: Shu Uemura Midvalley number 03-2287 1764. Need to call for appointment.

Decleor Face Meridian Launch Party

Decleor Face Meridian Launch Party

Decleor Goodies bag worth RM260 to be given away for the first 200!

Plus complimentary Meridian Massage and Hand Spa!

Join us at Decleor Paris, 1 Oct - 3 Oct 2010, 10am onwards!

New haircut!

I finally got a haircut today! I hate going to the hairdresser as I never know exactly what I want so I always end up getting boring haircuts, with not much of a change from the previous one.  Not to mention that I'm never totally happy with the cut I end up getting.

Today, I had a few requests for the hairdresser:

• add volume
• make my hair more manageable (thinner)
• make my face look less long

Here is the result:

        Before                                 After

She suggested to cut straight bangs, and I agreeded, as I never had straight bangs before. I'm not sure if I like it, but maybe it's because I'm not used to it.

Instead of adding layers (like I usually request), she trimmed the top part (near the crown) various lengths, to make it thinner and more voluminous.

Overall, even if I'm not sure about the bangs, I have to agree that it really makes my face look shorter, and I can feel to the touch that my hair is thinner and softer. It will be much more easy to infuse volume to it.

New Arrivals!

Well i had a lovely time at the wedding, im gutted though as i have lost my camera, my boyfriends got my another this morning so my other one will probaly turn up now...

Anyway i had some new arrivals please see below.

Stila

Foundation.

Eyeshadow Palettes.

Tinted moisturiser.

Calvin Klein

Nail Varnish.

Lipstick.

Eyeliner.

Hard Candy

Palettes.

Blusher.

Eyeliners.

Lipgloss.

Pixi

Foundation.
Benefit
Slant Powder Brush.

Calvin Klein
Ive just added more of the following...
Eyeshadows. (loads of shades)
Face Powder.
Bronzer.
Foundation.
Blusher.
Foundation.
Lipstick.
Lip Pencil.
Mascara.

Im still listing the pixi there is lipgloss, eyeshadow, eyeliners, lipgloss.

Anyway better get some more work done!!

Sorry its short but im always so busy and the little man will be home soon wondering whats for tea!

E.L.F BeautyBook Neutral Eye Edition: a Basic Palette

Hi everybody,

This feels like an E.L.F week, doesn't it? Yesterday, I reviewed the one-dollar ELF eye shadow brush, which I think is the best eyeshadow brush for its price. Today, I am going to review the E.L.F Beauty Book Neutral Eye Edition. This is a part of the "Back to School" edition of the ELF display at Target. As I am a neutral eyeshadow aficionado, I could not resist this palette. It is $5 and you can still get it at ELF website.

E.L.F BeautyBook Neutral Eye Edition ($5 USD)

This palette is the slimmer and sleeker version of the old Beauty Encyclopedia. ELF decided to put it in a cardboard case that looks like a note book. The whole palette is secured inside a foam frame. It has a tiny mirror, a mini eyeliner in Coffee, and a dual-ended foam applicator.

The whole palette

Close up at the colors

 The weight of this palette is 24 grams. Taken away the pencil and the applicator, which I estimate around 2 grams, we still have 22 grams of eye shadows. Which means, an eyeshadow weights roughly 1.8 grams. For the sake of comparison, a MAC eyeshadow weights 1.5 grams and costs $14.50 USD compared to 5 dollars for this whole palette.

With the exception of the light colors (the ones on the first column), the rest of them are pigmented. These eye shadows are very soft and easy to blend. Except for the middle and last color at the bottom of the last column, the rest are shimmery. As you move from left to right, the colors are darker and more pigmented. The light colors on the first column are quite chalky.

Here is a breakdown of all the colors in this palette, column by column, top to bottom:

First column

1. Top: white eyeshadow with a hint of gold shimmer. Very chalky. Is a bad imitation of MAC Vanilla eyeshadow.
2. Middle: white eyeshadow with light peach/pink undertone. Is a better highlighting color. Shimmery.
3. Bottom: light flesh tone with peach/pink undertone. Reminds me of MAC Naked Lunch. This is the best color of this column.

Second column:

1. Top: shimmery light brown eyeshadow. Very pretty but light. Doesn't really show on my eyelid, though, since it's too light for my skin tone. Is a good contouring color.
2. Middle: cute ballerina pink eyeshadow, also shimmery.
3. Bottom: this is a darker dupe of MAC Amber Lights, my favorite color. It is more orange than gold but still, it's a pretty color.

Third column:

1. Top: very pretty golden brown eyeshadow, also shimmery
2. Middle: shimmery mauve color.
3. Bottom: this is a good dupe of MAC Cranberry. When I first swatched it, I was like, "This is Cranberry!" I love that there are so many colors that are similar to MAC's in this palette.

Fourth column:

1. Top: dark shimmery golden brown. It's my kind of brown eyeshadow.
2. Middle: dark purple eyeshadow, matte. 
3. Bottom: dark brown eyeshadow, matte. Probably a dupe of MAC Handwritten or Brun.

The instruction

The eyeliner is just a basic dark brown eyeliner. There's nothing so fancy about it except it creases very much.

Now, here are the hard questions:

Would I buy it again?
Probably not. This is not a small palette. I have enough materials to work for a while. Also, with the exception of the dark colors, the rest of this palette is quite chalky. The light colors are hard to work since they are chalky and light. This is a cheap palette and flaws like these are unavoidable.

Would I suggest it?
If you are a newbie and have low budget, this palette would probably serve its purpose to get your feet wet. However, if you are already waaaay into makeup like me and you love neutrals, I suggest you to save some money and get a better neutral palette.

Neutrals are a bit tricky: if they are too dark and pigmented, they get into a situation where it is hard to blend. If they are too light, they might be chalky. This palette however, has colors on the chalky side. The dark ones are pigmented and blendable. If I were to suggest anybody, I would say you should buy this palette but get a separate good highlighting color instead of using the ones in this palette.

Another pet peeve I have is the flimsiness of this palette: the cover is made of cardboard. Hence, it is not the best material to travel, despite the palette being a good size. Also, it tends to bend. Once it does, the palette will not lay flat, which is annoying to me.

Of the three palettes available in the "Back to School" edition, this neutral eye palette is the weakest link in term of pigmentation and texture. While it has some nice colors that resemble those from MAC, this palette can be skipped. Instead of getting this, the Smokey Eyes palette is a lot better and more pigmented. I will review it as well as the Bright Eyes palette in the upcoming weeks.

RE: the lack of replies

Blame it on my lack of sleep which is induced by Belly. I know I haven't been replying to your comments, which is so not me. Believe me, I've read all of them. I just don't have time yet to reply them. I love all of your comments so please keep them coming. Also, I'll pick the winner of the CLEAN giveaway soon.

Disclosure: this product was purchased by me for personal use.

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Join Sasa Ladies Day at Selangor Turf Club 31 Oct 2010

I think October is going to be a very busy month for me ( my birthday month too!!!). Its just me or nowadays there so many events related to beauty going on! Well its a good thing! Beauty company realised they need to engage with the people to make it happen.

Anyway Sasa will be organising Ladies Day at Selangor Turf Club this coming 31 Oct 2010 (Sunday)

Click on picture to go to the registration form

It’s Fun and it’s Chic! As fashion moves forward, so does the Sa Sa Fashion on the Turf Event at the Selangor Turf Club. Besides the racing stars like the horses and jockeys, this annual Ladies Day event on Sunday, October 31 will be a runway for fashion, beauty and glamour featuring Sa Sa Best Dressed Lists, Raffles Draw and more.

There will be

• Fashion shows
• Beauty and health workshops
• Sasa Fashion on the Turf Trophy
• Astro Wah Lai Toi Vase

Remember fill up the form as above before click submit !

Details of the events as follows

Date : 31st Oct 2010 (Sat)
Time : 12pm-5pm
Location : Selangor Turf Club, Jalan Sungei Besi Racecourse

Entrance fee is Free

For more information , click Selangor Turf Club event page to find out.

Click here to go to the registration form.

Shopping: Jean Coutu

I went to Jean Coutu after school today to pick up my prescriptions, and I also brought home two more things:

The best part? It cost me nothing! 

A while back ago (in May, actually) I discovered that Alberto were offering their Facebook fans a coupon redeemable for a free full-size Alberto European styling product of our choice, so of course I took advantage of this! At first, I was hesitant between getting a mousse or the Heat Protect Miracle Mist Heat Styler, but I figured out I already had one (or more) of these products, so I finally decided to use my coupon to try Alberto Weather Resistant Hairspray Mega Hold Finish as I don't really like the hairspray I'm currently using. The thing with Alberto hairsprays is that there's so many! There's Mega Hold, Extra Hold and Firm Hold, and then you also have the unscented ones, the non-aerosol ones... so I decided to go for the "strongest" (scented and aerosol, thank you) just to be sure it would work all day! It says "Long lasting mega hold for ultimate staying power", but it also claims to be non sticky or flaky. We'll see!

About two weeks ago, I received a coupon from Save.ca for a free pack of Stayfree Ultra Thin Regular with wings (18 pads). I prefer tampons over pads, but I guess I will just give them to my mother.

Review: Lancôme New Teint Miracle

I was lucky to be the few one invited to have a personalized session with our Lancôme Colour Design Artist (LCDA) to try out Lancôme New Teint Miracle in Midvalley.

Thank you Lancome Malaysia for inviting me to this session and let me try our this foundation myself

There is total of 8 shades to choose from.

With 10 years of research behind it and 7 international patents pending, the All New TEINT MIRACLE is a base makeup product that promises to give radiance from within, recreating the aura of glowing skin. Lancôme compares this effect to ‘light emanating from our skin’.

Quoted from Lancome Malaysia facebook, they claimed that Teint Miracle is the first foundation to improve the way your skin absorbs light. This super-light, largely water-based sheer texture is rich enough to provide a perfect complexion. With 10 times less fillers and a SPF 15, the formula hydrates the skin for over 18 hours for a luminous, light-infused, bare-skin effect. The result? Perfect skin, fresh and completely natural looking. Non-oily, non-comedogenic.

So I am going to try and see if this is true !

The foundation texture is very watery

Ms. Irene the LCDA , recommended that the right way in applying this foundation is using the circular motion so that it will create a radiance 3D effect on our face hence making it looking slimmer (did you hear me screaming!!!). It is also a skincare foundation, as this can hydrates the skin for 18 hours!

This is their latest concealer too, comes in 3 colours.

Its a bit creamy in texture, however still sheer if compare with those in the market.

It just sink into my skin perfectly.

This is Ms. Irene the Lancôme Colour Design Artist who was trying the foundation on me. She chose PO-03 and it really matched with my skin tone color.

I also try with myself, to feel the texture.

My before pic

I circled all the pimples and scars that I am having currently (am having period >.< ) to compare with the after picture using the foundation and concealer. I think this is the foundation that give you the natural flawless look without looking like Chinese Opera actress.

After pic

I like the texture of the foundation is really lightweight as it claimed. And it does give my face some glow but as for the 3D slimming effect I am not quite sure..

Can see from my before and after picture that the foundation provide me an even skin tone color and light/sheer coverage on the face, and pimples/scars are less visible ( this is medium coverage) This is something I would want to try using especially going for work where minimal coverage is good enough.

Currently there is a roadshow running in Midvalley until Sunday . Click here to read the details

Remember to redeem a 7 days supply in tube from them upon visiting them.

Remember to catch them before this Sunday to try it yourself.


RM130 for Lancôme New Teint Miracle 30ml
RM115 for Lancôme New Teint Miracle Conceale 2.5ml.

30 ml of cost RM120.

E.L.F Professional Eye Shadow Brush: One-Dollar Wonder

Hi everybody,

In this blog, it's all about sharing and caring. Although I've used the ELF professional eye shadow brush for a while now, I did not do a formal review yet. Well, it's better late than never and I hope you'll enjoy.

E.L.F Professional Eye Shadow brush ($1)

I am not exaggerating when I said this is a one-dollar wonder. For those who've followed my blog, you know I love cheap products that work. Why? Because if they don't, they are just junk. And who wants junks, right? Well, as far as a basic eyeshadow brush can go, this one is pretty good. After acquiring my first ELF eyeshadow brush (the white one) from Dollar General, I put my coveted MAC 239 to a "rainy day" brush roll*. The ELF eyeshadow brush has been my stand-in basic brush ever since.

So, what makes it so wonderful? Jump to find out!


 Since I can't tell you without showing you some pictures, I guess I'd better show them to you first:

Close-up at the brush heads.
Despite the difference in color, these two brushes are the same. The white one is the standard version while the black one is the "Back to School" edition at Target

1. Loew-Cornell 3/4' Maxine's Mop; 2. MAC 239SE; 3. E.L.F Professional Eye Shadow brush

Thickness comparison
1. Loew-Cornel; 2. MAC 239; 3. E.L.F

After some intense showing (ha!), let me explain to you why I just simply can't have enough of this brush:

1. The bristles have the same height as MAC 239's:
If you notice, the Loew-Cornell, albeit being a good dupe of MAC 239, is a bit longer. The ELF eyeshadow brush has the same height, which makes it easier to apply eye shadows.

2. It is a bit thicker than MAC 239:
When it comes to makeup brushes, I'm all about comfort. If it does not feel nice on my skin, I would not use it. The thickness has its own advantage: it offers some cushion and firmness to the brush without taking away the comfort.

3. It is not scratchy or poky:
The main reason I don't use either the L-C or MAC 239 is their abrasive nature. While these two brushes pack up eye shadows quite nicely, they are as scratchy as my scrub pad. The L-C, being a painter's brush, is scratchier than MAC 239. When I switched to this ELF brush, it was a relief. I actually enjoyed applying eye makeup again. Also, as it is not stiff goat hair, this brush blends quite nicely. Those who use MAC 239 knows you can't really blend with it. All you can do is pat and go. The ELF brush gives you options to pat and go or blend, which makes it more versatile.

4. It has tapered sides
When I used the L-C brush, sometimes I felt like I didn't apply my eye shadows correctly. Then, one day when it was drying, I used MAC 239 and things just changed. All of the sudden, the outer corner of my eyes just looked a bit sharper. However, as MAC 239 is not that comfortable to use, I continued looking for an eye shadow brush that could do it all: has tapered sides, can blend well, feels comfortable, and is affordable. This ELF brush fits the bill nicely.

The black brush is as tapered as MAC 239 while the white one is even curvier. With this ELF eye shadow brush, my makeup applications have become easier. The outer corners look more defined and I don't have to use too much product for the application. This brush picks up eye shadows (regular and mineral) very well. The first time I used it, I was surprised at how well it performed. And I still do.

At a dollar each, the ELF Professional eye shadow brush is a steal. While I've reviewed many basic eyeshadow brushes, this is so far the best. Believe me when I say this: you can pay more for a different brush but you won't get anything better than this. The only downside is the quality control: ELF does not have the best QC in the world when it comes to their brushes. You can buy 10 brushes of the same category and they would all look different. I find going to stores that sell ELF such as Dollar General or Target is useful. That way, I can actually touch the brushes and choose the best out of the bunch. It takes time but when I get out of the store, I know that my brush is a real performer.

How about you? Do you like this brush?

Disclosure: I bought the above products for my own personal use. Since the quality exceeds my expectation, I decided to write a review.

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Isetan Thank you 20th Festival 1-7 Oct 2010 Newsletter

In order for your guys to read clearer, I increased the picture resolution. And please click on each image to read the newsletter.

This newsletter runs from 1st Oct to 7th Oct 2010.

This month there is also Isetan Lucky Bag which will be on sale! It is something similar to the lucky bag I got back in 1st Jan 2010 (click here for pic)

Hope you enjoy reading! As I understand that those subcribing the newsletter via postage will receive much more later than those subscribe electronically (yeh..save the green!)

Spotted Bobbi Brown Pink Shimmer Brick as one of the Pink Ribbon Collection in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month (i.e Oct)!

p/s: Pls scroll all the way down as I updated few post today!