Sparkly Purple [Stamping + Shatter]

Can you just see how gorgeous this colour is? It’s sparkly, something new for me, as I would prefer polishes without all the glitter.

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Review: Today nail polish is from Etude House (PP007). The only reason why I got this polish was because I fell in love with it while Tumblr-ing (someone reposted this and I saw it). When I saw the picture, I couldn’t really believe that it was from Etude House. Hence, I had to buy it myself and try it. So, yes and from the pictures, the polish looks amazing! It has a bit of holographic effect. In terms of the application, it was superb. Very smooth, with fairly thicker than the usual Etude brush for the petite series. And my nails have three coats, although two coats would suffice.

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And this is how it’ll look under the sun. Opted to have an outdoor shoot this time as the sun will bring out the sparkle in this polish. As you can see, I have stamped my nail as well! Haha, I managed to get the nail stamping kit for a steal! RM 12.90 from Times Square.

This is the image plate that I have used, M36. (And I tried stamping with the Thistle polish from Elianto, but the colour didn’t really turn out as I expected.) And oh, you don’t really need to use special polishes to stamp.

And this is my stamper with the scrapper. The metal one apparently works better, but it scratches my metal plate as well. :(

I couldn’t resist adding in another picture of my nails. Though, I should not have stamped with the black polish, cause it doesn’t bring out either colour much. Maybe a lighter shade would look better?

And this is how it’ll look with the OPI Black Shatter. To be honest, this wasn’t one of the best picture cause I took it in a rush. Anyway, I wanted to say how disappointed I am with the Black Shatter. Barely like a few months after I got it, it already started drying up! D: Sighs.

Inspirational pieces!

These Beautiful Eyes. [Nail Art]

So sorry for the absence; am so busy with nerd-ing for my tests these days. To be honest, I don’t even think I studied this much for the SPM. Anyway, since I’m finally done with the test today (not the last ones, though), so I thought I ought to post a nail art that I have done not-so-recently.

Can you see what I’m seeing? :)

Blink, blink. Oh-so-pretty eyes, no?

(See in-set), those were my inspiration for this round of nail art. :)

So, one day I was surfing the Internet, browsing some fashion stuff online (as usual) and I just stumbled upon this ring (as shown in the picture above) and the first thing that came to mind was a potential nail art design! OMB, right? There on, I started designing. Yes, designing. I’ll show you my sketches one day. Haha, I’m still sketching for future nail art. These are my little projects. I’ve even have a crazy thought of setting up a online shop to sell my designs; painted of course on the fake nails. Anyone up for that?

The polishes I used for this nail art is from FaceShop and Etude House. From FaceShop, I used WH002 (White) and BR801 (Nude). From Etude House, I used WH706 (Black) and PP007 (Purple). I have also used stickers for the nail art.

By the way, I am currently wearing the glittery, holograhic purple polish. Am super in love with it. <3 I’ll be posting up a swatch on that soon. That’s all, loves!

One day, world domination.

I have just watched the video, Move. Have you watched it yet? It such a simple video but yet, truly inspiring. I have always wanted to travel around the world but now, even more so.

MOVE from Rick Mereki on Vimeo.

Watermelon Nail Art x [Sally Hansen’s Funky + Chic Contest]

Hi girls! I realised it’s been some time since I lasted posted a nail art or even swatches. :O I haven’t even done the swatches for OPI Not Like The Movies. Pardon me, I have been busy with studies and a nail art contest by Sally Hansen Malaysia. Yea, I’ve been designing a nail art which suits the theme given; Funky + Chic. In the end, I decided on a watermelon inspired nails since I’m all for cute, mini food accessories.

So so so, what do you think of the design?! Pweety? Funky? Chic? :)

If you had to pick one out of the four nails, which one is your favourite? I have to heart the first one from the left. That really looks like a slice of watermelon. I didn’t want to create a similar design for each nail as I thought it would be too boring and predictable. Hence, you get this. :D

And this is my entry for the contest! Please do vote for me for liking my picture! :) CLICK HERE to vote.

UPDATE: I won the 3rd place for the competition! Thankius to all my friends who have supported me. <3

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So, girls, now that you have seen my nail art, what do you think about it? Awesome possum? It’s my first time participating in a nail art contest, so do give me your support, yes? Here are the steps to vote. :)
STEP 1: Head over to Sally Hansen Malaysia Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/SallyHansenMalaysia
STEP 2: Like my entry/picture. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=212615592123820&set=a.212615488790497.68031.156963451022368&type=1&theater
That’s all! Voting ends on 19th August 2011, 12pm. So hurry and vote for me! :) Thankius, in advance.

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PS – Do vote for my sister too! CLICK HERE :) Have a nice day!

Random Monday: Furry Leaves.

Shutter therapy. There is nothing like having a good alone time through some shutter therapy. The easiest place I’d go for a photowalk would be the park near my house. It may look like a pretty normal park with nothing interesting enough to shoot, but trust me, if you look carefully and slowly, you’ll be able to get some unique shots. Like this furry leaves. :)

Have you Funkie-d today?

I know I did Funkie-fied my day today; and to be honest, recently it had became a norm to do so. My day would feel incomplete without getting my dose of Funkie news. My attention span is extremely short, so it’s was a blessing to get ‘bite-size’ news for breakfast. :)

Ta-da! Funkie Munkie is the place to go to get all the Funkie news.

But, there is certainly more to Funkie Munkie than just quirky, out of this world ‘news’, as Funkie Munkie does keeps you updated on various competitions, reviews on latest games and oh, funky tech news. This website is definitely not your typical, run of the mill website. There will be something for everyone there! So head over to www.funkiemunkie.com.

K-Pop Hitz Talent Show (Snapshots)

About one month ago, I accompanied my sister to the Berjaya Times Square for the audition of the Astro K-Pop Hitz Talent Show. If I’m not mistaken, the results for the show is already out though I am not sure if Astro has aired it yet. But I’m pretty sure that they have shown the Times Square audition already. Anyway, here are some pictures of I took of that day.

My sis, Clarrisha giving it her all. :)

Cute guy rocking his moves. Heh.

Cute guy’s team mates.

The host, Jehan Miskin.

A picture with the host, for memory keepsake.

I can’t help myself, so yes, another picture of the cute guy.

So, yes.. That is all the picture I have from the audition. Simply because, I left to shop right after Clarrisha performed. :) Like come on, I was at Times Square.. there is a gazillion things to buy there! Hahaa.

Till next time. xoxo.

Random Monday: The Apple Seedling.

Yay, it’s time for another random picture! This time, it is a picture of a an apple seed sprouting out. Mom thinks that this happened because we kept the apple so long that the seed starting growing! Didn’t know that it was even possible. :)

Shadow Shoots.

There is something about this picture that emits a rather sombre mood, don’t you feel so?

Personally, shooting in the shadows is awesome. Why? Simply because it can’t capture the facial expression. Quite ironic to say so, as facial expressions are quite crucial for portraits. But I do feel, body movements and posture are just important to make a picture great. I think the pictures in this set is a form of creative photography. What do you think? ;)

Rag Doll Attempt by Kimberly.

Rag Dolls Attempt by myself and Kim. (One of my favourite pics!)

Again, I’ll say that this impromptu shoot has been pure fun for myself and Kim. I’ll be honest and say that I find myself getting conscious whenever I’m in a photoshoot. Somehow, I always imagined the picture would turn out ugly. Hence, the lack of confidence would show in the pictures too. :( But for this shoot, screw my expression cause you can’t see my face. Hahaa.

 Left: Posing Attempt Right: Hourglass figure!

I managed to drag my sis, Clarrisha for a few pictures as well. So happens, she was wearing a bodysuit. Hence, you get a model with curves! LOL. Unlike, my shots with Kim, since we were both wearing dresses.

Posing Attempt Part 2.

Superhero To The Rescue?

Oh, yes. We even managed to drag my brother into doing this mini shadow photoshoot. We asked him to give a pose, and these were what he thought of doing. :) Superhero? Hahaa.

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I haven’t seen the hyperactive Kimberly Hong since like February this year and even then, she wasn’t hyper. Possibly because we were in the public area and she’ll be sure to get stares if she starts screaming away. Hahaa, So, pictures below were multiple silly shots taken at one go. Note: They look absolutely silly and I’m amazed I’m even posting this up. :)

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That’s all for now, loves. I've been a little busy lately with an upcoming test. Usually, these tests are no biggie but since I’m currently in the Professional Stage of ICAEW, I should be taking them seriously. Plus, they are in written form questions. And very different from the CFAB multiple choice questions! But I believe that, against all odds, I can do it. Because nothing is impossible. BUT I’M FREAKING OUT NOW. Simply, because I have no mood to study. :O

Random Monday: Cinnamon Sticks.

You have got to love the smell of these sticks. They smell absolutely heavenly. But I’m weird in such a way, that I don’t like them in my food. No wait, that would be an understatement. I hate them in my food, especially the ones in powder form. So, yes. I hate cinnamon rolls too.

Brightest of all the colours.

Your eyes are the brightest of all the colours. – Thunder, Boys Like Girls. I absolutely heart that song <3 and my nails simply reminds me of that one liner from the song. I mean there is definitely no doubt that my nails are painted in one of the brightest shade of colours. :) Don’t you feel like smiling when you see these beauties? Certainly feels like sunshine to me. What do you think?

To recreate this look, you can try to get these polishes from Etude House and The Face Shop. I used Etude House YL802 (Yellow), Etude House PK012 (Pink) and The Face Shop BL602 (Blue).

Random Monday: Oh, these booties.

I love this shot, like a lot. :) Idea just popped out to put a ruler there to show just how high these heels are. But to be honest, they are just medium-high heels. I haven’t got platform heels yet, or else I would have used those instead. And I hope no one takes offence with the caption in the picture. I don’t mean to insult anyone yea. Because to be honest, I love wearing heels, especially when the occasion is right. Cause I’m not that tall myself. :)

Inglot Launch Party!

So lucky that I have been given a chance to attend the Inglot official launch party! I didn’t really take much pictures. Somehow, I wasn’t really in the mood to party that day. (What a waste! They even had champagne and all.)

Inglot’s Freedom System, which allows you to mix and match (for example; eye shadows) according to your liking.

Purple eye shadows and body shimmers. Inglot is really really colourful, I tell you!

I think these were gel eye shadows? I’m not sure cause I didn’t ask further. Sowee.

Thisispurelove, I tell you! So many colours to choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice, like I did.

Had a manicure done on the spot. Unfortunately, the girls there aren’t that good in mani. :( But nevertheless, there extremely helpful! :) Tried the matte top coat. I don’t like it. Original polish, was so much more gorgeous.

And… Amber Chia + baby graced the launch party! Woot, she is so tall!

Back from Clinique Star Tour!

Like I mentioned earlier, I headed over to the Clinique Star Tour last weekend and boy, did I have a blast. Despite the fact that I was suffering from a major food poisoning. :S I literally dragged myself out of bed after popping a few charcoal pills and fever meds. And to make things worst, Dad dropped us off at Sunway Pyramid when the glorious sun is high up and it’s freaking 40 degrees Celsius outside! (Maybe I exaggerated a bit.)

There is the Mobile Makeover Studio and in the other tent, is for the door gift redemption.

Since the event was outdoor, I was already sweaty and looking flushed by the time I was trying to register myself. The Clinique staff actually came over with an umbrella to shade my sis and I. Talk about getting treated like a star! :) After that, I got my RM 35 voucher and I had to fill up the form although I was mentally incoherent with my body.

Tee-hee, it says Blogger!

This is the form that will be given to Clinique staff to fill in the which products they used for the makeover. And the bottom part is submitted to them for the contest.

Before the makeover over, they will apply moisturiser and then teach you how to use them. :)

This is how the mobile studio looks like. There are a few make up station and another two for the hair touch up.

Makeover in progress!

And then the photo shoot of course! You get three shots and from the three, you’ll have to choose one to be uploaded on http://cliniquestartour.com.my/. I got to admit, the photographer was really good and professional.

The complete range of make up products used for the makeover, you can bring your form here and tell them which products you’re interested in getting!

I really loved the makeover that Clinique has done and I love how the staff there were all so friendly and nice to us. In fact, my sister and I were so amazed that we forgot our door gift! Haha, of course we went back to get them. Inside, there was a Cleo magazine, RM 50 worth of Miko Gelare vouchers, Clinique’s; liquid facial wash, clarifying lotion, moisturising lotion, super city block and volumizing mascara! All worth about RM 130!

Here’s a picture of sis and I after the makeover! What do you think? Pweety?

Ta-da! This was the shot I picked. Can see my awesome possum nails, yo! I love this picture cause of that. Hehe.