WANTED: Lancome Mascara Addicts

I'm sure you guys know LANCOME right? You know what I love most about LANCOME? Their powerful mascara. Can you see the picture I attached on the right? Photo Credit: Fabulous After 40. Its called LANCOME Oscillation and it definitely does what it says, "Vibrating. Infinite. Power Mascara." Have you heard of Michelle Phan. She creates the best makeup tutorials to date. I kid you not. If you're hiding under a rock, like my fiance likes to say to people who are in total oblivion ... You must check her out, here! She's so lucky now that she's somewhat a beauty makeup artist and ambassador for LANCOME. Did I say that she's got naturally gorgeous skin. I mean, yes, she got uneven skin tones and eyebags. But, thats natural and beautiful, to me at least. Michelle did a video on getting the right mascara, especially for asians. Play it!

Enjoyed it? Bet'cha didn't know some pointers that she shared. I mean, I learned something too! So, what am I try'na to bring across to you? Singaporeans. From now till 14 August 2011, LANCOME'S looking for Mascara addicts!

Before anything, you gotta like LANCOME Singapore here, now! Click on this link here to submit your entry with all your gorgeous photos, quick! You've only 5 days left!

Lancôme Hypnôse Precious Cells – 1st Hypnotic Lash Care MascaraLashes regenerated and volume magnified!A mascara which activates an immediate potential of lash regeneration thanks to the latest stem cell technology. Lash-by-lash volume and spectacular length, achieve visibly denser lashes for Asian eyelashes!The Hypnotic Results? Lengthened and thicker lashes for captivating eyes!Also, stand a chance to win $300 worth of Lancome products by taking part in “Confessions of Mascara Addicts” contest.

What are you waiting for? Click here!
Oh! Don't forget to like LANCOME Singapore before submission!

Sponsored/Advertorial Post: Henna Lens Party!

My first cousin in my big family got married more than 2 weeks ago and the day before her marriage, we had a henna party! I had such an enjoyable time.. Meet the woman who did all them beautiful designs. She came with her sister!

She's the owner of SyraSkins.

The condition of this party was ... All the girls must have henna on any parts of their bodies! 

I did them on my arms and both of my hands! Thank you, cousin for paying for these pretty artsy fartsy decorations on my beautiful hands! The arm decoration was $10 and my fiance paid for it!

I love it when henna decorations have glitters and swarovski crystals on them.
Like this one on my cousin's hand. So pretty!

 Below are so much more of her creative henna decorations. Henna are not only meant for hands. In fact she's so creative to do it using other drawing tools, other than henna itself. Very cool!

Now, with all these beautiful artwork on you, time to match them with your eyes!

Let's not forget the three colors, that has been around for quite some time, adding to the existing family above..

If you have read my previous monthly entries, you should have known by now that I'm an official Freshlook Illuminate fan, which totally explains why I am a freshlook illuminate ambassador! 

I was told that I will be receiving my color lenses, real soon. Although there's no specific date, I'm very excited for it. I gotta say through, when you're henna has beautiful decorations on them, you can consider daring color lenses like blue, turquoise and green. Personally for me, I will stick to either honey, brown, pure hazel or my all-time favorite "big eye" lens, freshlook illuminate! My fiance kept telling me that I look like an alien whenever I wear peculiar color lenses. He said, "If you're wearing green on that day, you probably fit with those green lenses on but try to stick to normal colors, dear." What can I say. He knows what looks good on me and what doesn't and I'm glad to hear it from someone close to me rather than people I do not know.

Which color lens will you wear (Play safe or be daring?) if you have a henna decoration on you?

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Sponsored/Advertorial Post: Have you voted for your favorite 'Visume'?

HAVE YOU VOTED FOR YOUR FAVORITE(S)?

My blogger friend RynaQue got featured in today's Sunday Times and I voted for her everyday so that she will clinch the top prize.  Chia yo, RynaQue! Vote for her visume too, if you have not done so! There's a lot more participants who submitted their 'visume' and I'm to see two Ngee Ann Polytechnic students, participating.. Hehe! Vote for them, here and here! I'm showing support to my schoolmates okay! *giggles*

Do you want to be apart of the excitement?

CLICK HERE to check out my previous entry on what is this Prevview.Com all about and I did a sample 'visume' for you together with all the tips and tricks on how to create a fantastic 'visume'. It was my first time doing a video and I think I look like a retard but nevertheless, hope you have/had fun watching it!

Start creating your own visume and register to fight for the amazing prizes!

"Applying for a job is this much fun, I promise!"

Sponsored/Advertorial Post: Post a video, get a job and WIN attractive prizes!

"Imagine having a jobseeker profile where you can express your true self professionally and effectively. Your outstanding soft skills and vibrant personalities will no longer have to be dormant within a piece of paper. Prevview enables you to give a voice and personality to your paper resumes, through cutting edge video streaming technology. You no longer need to attach various documents to your potential employer. Speak to them directly through your visumés (video resumes) and let them know why you should be hired. Back your visumés up with downloadable important and relevant documents such as cover letter, resume, portfolio, and reference letters."

"It’s no surprise that first impressions count. The first impression you make can either open a door or keep it shut. 72% of employers feel that candidates with promising paper resumes fail to cut it in person. (Survey commissioned by recruitment expert Robert Half International Inc.) So, just how can job seekers step up their game, break through the competition and create lasting first impressions that will land them the job they desire? Prevview.com is THE solution. Launched on 9th March 2011, Prevview.com is the first portal in Asia to craftily utilize Video Resumes – Visumés - in an interactive manner that breaks the barrier between employers and jobseekers. With a louder than paper approach; Prevview exemplifies the next big thing in the HR industry. The portal creates a professional platform that allows job seekers to differentiate themselves not merely on paper, but in a more insightful and expressive manner on video, allowing them to get talent spotted by their dream employers across various dimensions – locally and abroad. Employers can thus finally save time, money and hassle by pre-screening potential candidates, before investing in a face-to-face interview."

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Visumé Wars Have Begun!

Prevview.com has declared an official Visumé War in Singapore. We call upon

every one from the age of 18-35* to step into the professional battle field, in a quest to differentiate yourselves – it’s talent vs talent, Visumé vs Visumé! Unlike any other video showdown, this war appeals to every jobseeker’s most basic struggles. That is, to stand out from the sea of jobseekers with similar talents and credentials and, to prevent themselves from being lost under a stack of paper resumes. Entry is simple and the prizes, amazing. Whether you are looking to get your hands on a beautiful iPad2 or a job position [or both!] with our participating partners, this is competition for you!

The power to conquer is in your hands!

All you need to do is put together a Visume – what we at Prevview call Video

Resumes – that will show and tell us why you would make a great employee.

You can sing, dance, rap, produce a movie or even sell a brick. Be it creative or

professional, do it your way and boldly express your best self.

AWESOME Prizes to be WON!

Prevview is providing you the weapon and you just have to bring it! THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO ANYONE IN ANY COUNTRY! However, collection of prizes will be done in the Singapore Prevview office.

Searching/getting that DREAM job is so easy on Prevview.Com!

1) Dedicated Profile Page – Just like Facebook and it’s Free!

"Imagine having a jobseeker profile where you can express your true self professionally and effectively. Your outstanding soft skills and vibrant personalities will no longer have to be dormant within a piece of paper. Prevview enables you to give a voice and personality to your paper resumes, through cutting edge video streaming technology. You no longer need to attach various documents to your potential employer. Speak to them directly through your visumés and let them know why you should be hired. Back your visumés up with downloadable important and relevant documents such as cover letter, resume, portfolio, and reference letters."

2) Privacy Settings.

"All profiles are viewable only by registered Employers. What’s more, our technology ensures that Employers will not be able to save your video on their computers. Secondly, you have the option of keeping your profile entirely private [employers cannot search for you, but you can browse through employer profiles and still apply for jobs!]. Thirdly, the “Block” feature lets you insert keywords that will block views from everyone associated with them. For e.g. Prevview is your employer and you do not wish for them to see that you have a profile on the portal. Simply enter Prevview as a keyword and any Employer associated with Prevview will not be able to view your profile!"

Find out more, right here.

I know some of you are camera shy, just like me.. I have to admit it took me about a week or two to come up with a video sample and help to give you an idea of how a visume should be like. This just a sample 'visume' for your viewing pleasure. Your 'visume' MUST be within 90 seconds! Just to let you know of two things that you might notice in the video.. I had a haircut. Yes, I have a fringe now because daddy keeps nagging at my wide and spacious forehead! *sulk* The blue teddy bear is my lucky charm and it is turning 9 this July 17th! It was a gift from my fiance on our first year anniversary.



Let me share with you a few tip and tricks, I personally did for this visume. I did this video at night so I switched on all the lights to create a bright environment. I dressed the parts of myself that I am showing only, (that's the best part of doing visume!) so I made sure that my hair is not messy and I added a pair of spectacles to create character in my look and a threw on a blazer so that I instantly look presentable! I only had an eyeliner on because I want to show the real person that I am.. (personal preference) Other than that, I actually typed out a script on my 'Stickies', attached it on my laptop so that I don't fumble when I speak. That being said, confidence is key and with all that I'm pretty sure you will have an 80% chance to win prizes and get that dream job! Check out more exemplary videos here.

Do not forget to show off your skills (I did not do that!) and achievements that you have done so far and your experiences that you have in job that you're applying. You can make your video more interesting by adding sound effects/music, subtitles, video clips, pictures, props and talent, like my didgusting singing and awkward dance moves. *giggles*

MAKE YOUR VIDEO AS CREATIVE AND THINK OUT OF THE BOX! All that matters is that the video must iterate the message – Why you would be a great employee!


Apart from all the excitement, AVOID mentioning your expected pay, obscenity and DO NOT say anything that you wouldn't say at an interview!

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Sponsored/Advertorial Post: Virgo's Favorites.

In March I was looking up on my holistic predictions. I’m not a horoscope believer but I think, for a change, it will be really fun if I can actually change the colour of my eyes according to the prediction of my horoscope. Based on an article I searched online, here’s what my March horoscope prediction was (all other Virgons can relate!):

Virgo’s Love & Relationships Horoscope In March 2011

"March could be the most active month of 2011 sentimentally speaking. The Sun and Mars will lend energy to your house of couples, which will become an area of challenges, victories, passion. You'll have sentimental initiative, you can beat your shyness and reserve, and you'll be able to stimulate your partner. You'll attract events, you'll make things happen. Be careful, though! The relational area will be hot, highly excitable, and its tumult can very well overflow in a passionate or conflicting direction."

I chose brilliant blue lenses from Freshlook ColorBlends. I feel that blue eyes exude a daring, controlling and strong vibe to conquer my challenges, victories and passion. It will definitely be a turn-on for my partner since brilliant blue has this wild look on me. If things do get overboard, I’ll just go back to my all-time favourite, Brown or tone it down with Freshlook Illuminate lens. Dewy big, bright eyes will magically tame the moment.

Virgo’s Money & Career Horoscope In March 2011


"March will support the financial area, especially the section that deals with money from other people (inheritance, sponsorship, gifts, scholarships), other people's money (your life partner's or your associates') or many people's money (relationships with banks, insurance companies or other financial institutions). You might make investments, you might even start a business. Anyway, you'll start changing your financial vision. Particularly active will also be the area of partnerships, and this can take the form of collaborations and teamwork or it can bring a period marked by rivalry, competitions, disputes or trials."

Whenever money and career comes into the picture, Freshlook illuminate lens is the best wear. The enhancement and bright-look effect that has the ability to ‘popped’ your eyes out, gives the other party more enthusiasm to help me organize my life financially and plot my career path on its right track. Need I say more?

Virgo’s Health & Fitness Horoscope In March 2011


"In a rather hectic period, you'll manage to maintain your equilibrium and inner peace, all this due to Venus' presence in your house of health. The equilibrium won't be very stable, though, and you'll convince yourself when you try tipping one of the scales."

I prefer to go without contact lens during workouts but if I really have to choose one, I prefer natural-looking lenses. Freshlook ColorBlends in brown colour. My ultimate favourite!

Freshlook ColorBlends comes in monthlies and dailies!

Unfortunately, Freshlook Illuminate only comes in dailies, for now and they only have one color/design.

Advice for Virgo In March 2011


"It's not recommendable to split hairs. If you don't stop on time, you might worry about imaginary problems."

I’m a very simple person on my normal days but I enjoy/love the silent exquisite, classy and posh. Better yet, any occasional dressing up for events and looking good, I’m all for it. I love to look my pictures of myself in my best moments and tell myself that I’m good-looking too. I sound insecure, right? The thing is, that’s how my confidence builds up and it works for me. Being able to change my eye colour without having to got through nasty surgeries adds a touch of ‘mix-blood look’ to complete any glamorous outfit. That’s why I chose Freshlook ColorBlends in Brown and Freshlook Illuminate as my ultimate favourites. It is natural looking and yet adds an impeccable glam to whatever I’m wearing. Be it on regular outings or special occasions.

Sponsored/Advertorial Post: Freshlook ambassadors Eye for Beauty Workshop by Make Up Store.

I miss attending to beauty workshops. Missed it so much that, I couldn't even recall the last beauty workshop I attended. Was it Shiseido or CHANEL workshop? I don't know if I blogged about my last participating workshop. Sigh. So, this email was like godsend. I bet he knew I miss beautifying myself so much. So, I received an email, inviting me to attend a beauty hands-on workshop with the great Olle Johansson, a renowned celebrity makeup artist. This event was organized by Yolk, proudly sponsored by Make up Store and CIBA VISION. In conjunction with Freshlook Ambassadors, CIBA VISION provided a pair of Freshlook COLORBLENDS lens and what we did was to learn how to match the color lens (of our choice) together with our eye color.

The event was not open to public. It took place at a cozy standalone store in Paragon. I was the early bird and very excited. I really love attending beauty workshops. It constantly reminds me to take care and not neglect myself...

Mr. Olle Johansson shared quite a handful of makeup tips with us throughout the workshop. I'll try my best to remember as much as I can. He hates rules when it comes to make up application. He realized that most Singaporean women frequent questions are playing with colors on their eyes. But he believes color is not important, form is. Well, not that he's against color but he wants to emphasize on the foundation of the skin. Some women unknowingly apply uneven foundation and of a different color. Some neglect their ears, as well. He introduce this iHen's color chart system. It some sort like a color wheel. The one Sharon's holding. He shared with us how color coordination work with that chart.

Image Credit: Quality Oriental Rug

I'll try my best to explain how this color chart works. I tried googling iHen's System but to no avail. So, anyways, as you can see from the chart primary colors consists of YELLOW, BLUE and RED. If you mixed the following colors accordingly, it produces the secondary colors:

YELLOW+RED=ORANGE
YELLOW+BLUE=GREEN
RED+BLUE=PURPLE

If you draw an imaginary line DIAGONALLY:

ORANGE+YELLOW+GREEN= WARM Colors
RED+PURPLE+BLUE= COLD Colors

OMG. How should I go about explaining this? This is harder than I thought...
Please let me know if you have no clue what I'm writing about.. I'll probably do a video explanation or something.

If you're using green contact lens, the best eye shadow colors are orange, red and purple.
If its a blue colored lens; red, orange and yellow color eye shadow suits best.

You may ask, what about brown colored lenses?
Orange is the closest to brown so the best color eye shadow will be green, blue and purple.

I'm not sure which color is the closest to grey, anyone's splendid which color mixes?
I have to manually mix the colors so that I know which is the closest to grey.
If you have the time and you know which is the closest, the three colors opposite will suit your eyeshadows best!

"Never apply makeup someone like how you apply makeup on yourself." ~Olle Johansson.

Mr. Olle Johansson showed us that with brown contact lens works well with green, blue, purple and even the color closest to it, orange. You can see a mixture of black color and I'm sure you know that black suits almost everything. But why be boring and only play with black color, right? He added the red lip color for a classy, bold and daring look. Sharon looked good with red lips! With the aid of  the iHen's color wheel system, you can never go wrong! While the make up demonstration was ongoing, he shared a whole bag of tips:

1. When you buy a foundation, check for the right color at the side of the cheek. If you can see the color of the foundation, don't buy it. If you can't see it, buy it!
2. Eye shadows should ONLY be applied on the eyelid.
3. Try not to apply powder foundation under the eye. it will turn out "cakey".
4. When you want to contour your cheeks, put your thumb on the tragus of your ear, that's when the contouring starts. Put a hint of the remaining powder (contour) onto your forehead, and the nose bridges to create a 3D effect of your makeup. Nose Bridges creates an illusion of sunken pair of eyes.
5. Hollywood's Ol' Skool Mascara application 101: Apply mascara, dab powder on the lashes and apply mascara again.

Now it's my turn to apply makeup. My lens of choice? Pure Hazel.

A shot of myself and Immelia, after dolling ourselves up: 

Thank you Sharon for inviting me to this informative and exciting event!
I received a goodie bag and a complimentary 3-months membership from Make Up Store!

Be sure to follow Freshlook on Facebook and Twitter and keep yourself updated to our local Make Up Store on Facebook too! I hope you enjoy this entry as much as I enjoyed writing about it!