Hello, from bed.

I've been reading on overdrive. 

Listening to the history podcast channel, reading up on history and stuff- I found a gem on the tea trade in China. Trying to read all the books I've left untouched; I used to read with ease, I used to be able to read any genre, be it classics, kids stuff or even chick lit. Now I get bored real easily and I leave a trail of half-read books around the house.

Also, I went blonde for a show for Wella; while the blonde looks good with heavy makeup and avant grade designer clothes, it looks tacky if you're just wearing a T-shirt walking to 7-Eleven to pick up some chocolate and sausages. (Yes, chocolate and sausages.) 

I also sleep like this by default because I have asshole friends who takes pictures and post them on Facebook- I've never been a sleeping beauty. 

It's not quite the shade I had in mind, the bottom half is this gorgeous silver but the top half is Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen strawberry blonde. My hair has to rest a fair bit before going in to make the whole thing platinum so till then I'm hiding in my room with my history podcast playing non-stop. 

Music has been my salvation. I've been browsing YouTube and experimenting with things I like + some good suggestions from friends. 

Instructions: Play on repeat. 

  

Bad Blogger!

Yes, I know I've been bad at updating with news.

I can't believe I've graduated and no I haven't gotten round to finding a proper job yet. I'm living off my freelance modeling and writing jobs with the occasional hosting gig. I'm quite lost as I've never had so much free time my whole life, I never stopped studying, I never took a break. Twenty-one days after SPM I was enrolled in college and immediately started studying all over again so this is a fairly new experience for me.

I'm still not sure whether I want to go into full-time employment as I'm living off freelancing quite well but then again I have lots of free time where I'm just stoning around wishing I had more work to do. I don't like lazing around wasting time when I could be earning money, but there isn't that much freelance modeling/hosting to do. (There probably is, but I'm not very successful am I?)

On another note, I'm now in charge of another segment in Tongue in Chic called "Top 5 Online Picks of the Week". Everyone knows I'm an advocate of online shopping, because there are so many unique finds for low prices! So, check in weekly, I try to include a wide range of items and introduce all my favorite blog shops. :)

Glitter nail polish from Sportsgirl

The sparkly glitter takes about 3 coats to look like this. 

Last night's coordinates, was hosting an event at Empire.

Earlier from when I was shooting some promo stuff for Clothes Buffet, these are all my own though. 

Super love these pumps from City Beach Australia but your toes will not survive.

Matte fuchsia lipstick from Sportsgirl it's called "Pout about it!"

  

Tips for Shopping in Bangkok

Just got back from a shopping trip to Bangkok. Honestly, theres only one place I found good to shop in Bangkok and that was Platinum Fashion Mall. Six levels of awesome awesome clothing. Here are some tips:

1. Use a system- This mall is huge and messy and it is easy to get disoriented, plan your way systematically, one lane after another so you get to see everything. 
2. If you see something that is of good quality and it's cheap, buy it now- I saw a couple of cool Zara-esque sweater dresses but when I came back the next day, it was ALL SOLD OUT. 
3. If you're unsure of something, note the shop down- Me and Evonne saw this pair of cool tie dye high waisted pants but we held out hoping to get it for cheaper somewhere, and we never found the shop again.
4. Bring your best fitting shorts/pants along for reference- No trying on clothes, Angeline had this ingenious idea of bringing her shorts along for comparison. Pretty much solved our problem. 
5. Bring your own bag- Please? Because we brought back about 60 plastic bags between us on the first day. 

Bangkok Purchases

Gold top- RM20, Baroque Skirt- RM30, Gold Fringed Necklace- RM19

Deer Shirt- RM16, Denim Skirt- RM20, Round Sunglasses- RM10, Floral Garland- RM25

Round Sunglasses- RM3.90, Cropped Top- RM15, Aztec Shorts- RM25, Bracelets- RM10 for 4, High Topped Boots- RM48

Bracelets- RM10 for 4, Floral Garland- RM25, Cropped Shirt- RM15, High Waisted Shorts- RM20

Sunglasses- RM3.90, Bejeweled Shorts- RM30, Grey Knit Sweater- RM20

 

How To: Fix Broken Makeup

Well, I was in a terrible rush to get to work one day and I dropped my makeup bag, I picked it up without thinking and shoved it into my bag, only to open my bag at work to find everything covered in bronzing dust. My favorite Sportsgirl Bronzer too! I was just about to throw it away when I was stopped by the angels that are the Tongue in Chic team. 

It was featured on their website before but it was the first I've heard of it, apparently broken makeup can be fixed with the magic that is alcohol. (Which I already knew was magical but for consumption not the mending of precious bronzers.)

All you need is Alcohol which you can find in almost every hardware store. 

Crush your makeup into powder. 

Mix it with alcohol until it is a paste.

Press down with a plastic sheet and leave to dry. 

So it doesn't look as good as new, but at least I don't have to throw it away. And don't worry about the alcohol, it will evaporate completely and leave no smell. Although it is recommended to leave overnight, mine dried in 3 hours. Now I'm heartbroken thinking of all the makeup I've thrown out in the past, what a waste!

 

I am a bum.

I've finished my internship so technically I'm "full-time modeling" for denial of the proper term. (Jobless bum.) I've been bringing my laptop backstage so I can watch 30 Rock in hair and makeup but of course what really happens is a whole lot of camwhoring. I haven't been getting shows because of Chinese New Year but now that that's all behind us the jobs are gradually picking up and I think I can still survive. For those who wait for updates constantly, I update my Tumblr personal feed a lot more than I do here. 

Backstage at a charity gala bridal jewelry show show and another jewelry charity auction thing. Eloquence is me.

Closet Copycat

I should update yes?

I'm still interning at Tongue in Chic. I hope everyone follows my "Closet Copycat" segment because I do pour heart and soul into finding the clothes and try my very best to put in clothes that are cheap and affordable. As many blogshops as I can to support local small businesses too, but it's hard when I don't have nice and clear product photos. I have to think of pleasing aesthetically as well. 

If you know any good shops that have good pictures do leave a link. It can be any company really as long as they ship worldwide. Availability is key. 

Natasha Khan

1. Multi-colored Fluffy Metallic Skirt, RM59, UglyDuckling
2. Gold Knit Tank Top, RM124, CottonOn
3. Lovely Legs Glossy Leggings, RM39, RaraBlack
4. SKAGEN Fringed Boots, RM145, Aldo
5. Rainbow Spiked Bracelet, RM17, AutumnRipple

Amy Adams

1. Cut-out Shoulder Top, RM49, Twenty3
2. Gathered Long Skirt, RM159, Mango
3. Black Peek-A-Boo Pumps, RM190, Christy Ng
4. Multistone Box Earrings, RM12, Miss Selfridge
5. French Connection Glass Pearl Ring, approx. RM24, Asos

Alicia Keys

1. Leather Jacket, RM303, Topshop
2. Peaked Lapel Shirt, Approx. RM115, Romwe
3. Grey Studded Sweater, RM85, Forever21
4. Panelled Leggings, RM39, 6th Sense
5. Flip Open Sunglasses, RM35, Temptations
6. Black Platform Knee-High Boots, Approx. RM170, Debenhams

Kathryn Newton

1. Eyelet Skater Dress, RM75, Forever 21
2. Pearl Embellished Jacket, RM523, Topshop
3. VIXON Flatform Creepers, approx. RM170, Asos
4. Quilted Gold Bag, RM180, Banana Republic
5. Stone Crystal Ring, RM89, Mango Touch

Natasha Khan

1. Satin Insert White Top, RM49, WhiteSoot
2. Pastel Blue Skirt, RM550, StylePaste
3. Anti-Beauty Hana S/S. Jacket, RM95, Zalora
4. Wraps by Catalyst Emboss Buckle Belt, RM23.80, Zalora
5. Hosey Pumps, approx RM95, Aldo
6. Pink Fringed Necklace, RM39, Mango

Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013.

Putting my age-related worries aside. (Oh god I'm old.) Happy 2013!

Spent it working non-stop, had a 9am call time for a magazine shoot for WW Magazine which went on till 4pm then rushed into the city to get ready for a Keith Kee charity show at HGH Center. It was almost 11pm by the time I managed to meet up with the university mates for a countdown party.

We ended up at the Warehouse Gallery for free-flow Asahi, music and painting on the walls. I managed to get one of my bracelet tassels dipped in red paint which transferred to just about everything I owned. Was so exhausted by the time everything was over I could barely stay awake driving home. 

Dressed in Keith Kee bridal gowns backstage. 

Finally got my dream of walking the cheongsam round for Keith Kee.

Outfit shot- After they took off all the hair extensions I was left with my ponytail sprayed stiff to my forehead, so I just put my hat on and went on. Also, sneaker wedges. :D

Painted my self-portrait amongst other things.

With Suzuki, Michelle and Julian. 

Kisses for everyone!

My fashion and beauty resolutions for Tic Picks- one of the better perks of my job is allowance for self-expression.

Gabourey Sidibe's Best Quote

One day I decided that I was beautiful, and so I carried out my life as if I was a beautiful girl. I wear colors that I really like, I wear makeup that makes me feel pretty, and it really helps. It doesn’t have anything to do with how the world perceives you. What matters is what you see. Your body is your temple, it’s your home, and you must decorate it.

- Gabourey Sidibe

Kiss Me "Make Me Beautiful" Contest

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As an avid fan of Kiss Me, naturally I jumped at the opportunity to be one of the bloggers in their "Make Me Beautiful" contest. 

When it comes to stick-on eyelashes, there is NO other brand for me beside Kiss Me. My favorite used to be the 04 Heroine Make Impact eyelash. Maybe it depends on the shape of your eyes but mine really took to this particular eyelash, they just looked so natural and they were so comfortable. All my best photos were taken with these eyelashes. 

During Jaspal last year. 

RIP Best Eyelashes

Then the line was discontinued and I never found another pair of eyelashes that were as good as the 04 Heroine Make Impact Eyelash. Haha. I eventually lost one side of the eyelash but even till today I still kept the other side. I even went as far as to e-mail the company asking about the eyelashes. Kiss Me please bring Heroine Make Impact back! :(

But Kiss Me has a whole range of other eyelashes which were used to create our various Japanese celebrity inspired "looks". Shot by Jasimmine at Michelle's place in Mont Kiara, I had a blast hanging out with all the other girls and talking makeup. :)

My look, inspired by Namie Amuro 

More photos both behind-the-scenes and more from Jasimmine's blog.

The eyelash Kiss Me Heroine Make Impact Eyelash #08 Soft Volume

So here we are, six beautiful bloggers at your mercy to cast your vote. Which look do you like best? Zana, Brigette, Natalie, Michelle, Lisa or me? Click here to go to the voting page!

Also check out our exclusive behind the scenes video!

PS: As a blogger I find it awesome when I actually get to endorse products I really like and actually utilize, a big thank you to Don Chan and you can follow Kiss Me for regular updates at their Facebook page HERE.