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Face of the Day – Cointreauversial Queens

dweam — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:43:12 +0000

If you’re a big fan of the movie Burlesque (remember Christina Aguilera with her sexy moves?) or the Pussycat Dolls (I’m talking about the ORIGINAL Pussycat Dolls in the Pussycat Lounge), you’ll be no stranger to Dita Von Teese, Queen of Burlesque. Before we proceed, here’s a short history lesson about Burlesque according to Wikipedia.

In a nutshell, Burlesque was a theatrical form in the Victorian era. The Victorian era is something I am particularly fond of and is what we, in the modern day, call vintage. Deviating from the original Victorian burlesque, American burlesque is the one that gradually put more emphasis on nudity in their performances. These days it is more commonly associated with sexy dance moves, corsets, fish net stockings and striptease. And Dita Von Teese is well known for that, on top of her impossibly corseted 22 inch waist.

So when the invitation came for Dita Von Teese’s one-night-only performance at Zirca Singapore, I had planned my dress and makeup to the theme. In fact, I had wanted to sport the characteristic red lips of a vintage make up look, one makeup lesson I had with the vintage expert herself. But as time and Murphy would have it, I was late and thus, threw on something that had an inkling of a corset and stuck to my usual dark eye makeup.

Eyes
NARS Eyeshadow duo in Pandora
tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliner
MAC Eye Kohl in Engraved
Cosmoprof Eyeshadow Palette in Silver

With that I zipped my way down to Zirca to meet Hayden Ng from Hayden Boutique, my dress sponsor for Miss Universe Singapore 2011 at Cointreau’s photo~~wall~~shelf. Pssst… He’s also the one behind my awesome National Costume! No thanks to my haste, I found myself sorely underdressed in the presence of our local media industry’s brightest. Bah!

Hanging with the crew in Zirca. Loads of queens were in the house that night. With Marion Teo, Hayden and the Patricia Mok. Marion Teo is Miss Universe Singapore 1987 and till date still remains the only local Miss Universe contestant to have made it to the semi finals of the Miss Universe competition. A mother of two teenaged boys and she still looks fab!

Queen of comedy Pat Mok is a hoot and such an energizer bunny. I love her because she’s so real in person and down to earth, very much like her screen personality. She’s very easy to talk to and open. Conversations with her are just like talking to an old friend! She was also involved in my first audition round for Miss Universe Singapore 2011!

I bet many of you didnt know that Joanne Peh our princess on local TV screens was a contestant in the 2002 Miss Universe Singapore beauty pageant! Although she didnt win, she was spotted and got her wish of being a TV artiste. She turned up with her beau, Bobby Tonelli.

Drag queen Kumar opened the Be Cointreauversial show with his dancers and a standup comedy act. Gotta love him for never failing to make the crowd laugh. I always enjoy watching Kumar and his acts. Plus because the crowd that night was above 21 years of age, there was a whole bunch of sex(y) jokes in the line up.

It was only 2 hours later from when we first entered Zirca that the reeeeeeaaalll Cointreauversial show started. The star of the night, Dita Von Teese, in her one-night-only performance in Singapore, did her classic striptease and Martini glass act. Whooooohooo!

Her bling dress clung to her body for its dear life at the start of the show. The dress was obviously tailor made for her because you couldn’t possibly buy a dress off the rack that has a 22 inch waist. All that bling must weigh a tonne and she probably was happy to take it all off during the act. She splashed about in that tiny little crystal encrusted Martini glass amidst talk from the audience about how beautiful she was and whether her boobs were real or not. Haha. She truly looks like she walked out of a poster!

Although it was stated on posters at the door that no photography or videography was allowed during the performance. Camera phones went up the minute she was on stage and started the striptease. I managed to get some really good shots, but this is all you’re getting!

Face of the Day – Wasabi Green

dweam — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:08:40 +0000

Sushi and wasabi go together like honey and bees. So it was inevitable that I thought of food when I was told I was attending Japanese restaurant Mikuni’s relaunch. The next thing I said to myself was, “All right. Maybe I’ll wear a wasabi green colour eyeshadow just in case they dont get the hint.” I was darn hungry and I was going to make sure I was fed at that launch. So, green it was for my face of the day.

Green seems to be the colour of season (for me at least) considering that I had already worn a deeper shade of it during my secondary school’s 10 year reunion. Instead of pairing it with the gold/yellow like I normally do, I opted for brown because wasabi’s roots are brown (arent they?). It doesnt seem like a very pretty combination when you think about it. Maybe I should have stuck with the Japanese makeup style just because I was going to have me some sashimi, but the final look turned out pretty well!

Eyes
Urban Decay NYC Palette in Kush
Urban Decay Naked Palette in Darkhorse and Smog
MAC Eye Kohl Liner in Smolder
Maybelline Define-a-Lash Volume Mascara

Face
Face Atelier Ultra Foundation
MAC Lightful Foundation
NARS Orgasm blush

Lips
Artistry Lip Shine in Signature

And when I went to Drink Culture for a friend’s birthday afterwards, I decided to stick to the theme of green and have me a kiwi cocktail. Well, okay, I didnt do it deliberately. I genuinely like kiwi. But it really matches my face of the day make up no? Haha.

Face of the Day – Smells Like Teen Spirit

dweam — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:06:08 +0000

10 years ago, walking out those gates, I was a bespectacled teenager with absolutely no inkling of makeup whatsoever. 10 years later, I walk back into the very same hall I collected my ‘O’ Level results, a different person. So different not just in terms of make up, but with a different swagga all together. I was remembered by my teachers as a “quiet, reserved girl”.

Because my school colours are green and yellow, in honour of the 10th year reunion, I was all decked out in the colours of my alma mater. A sparkling combination, I must say.

Eyes
Too Faced Smokey Eye Palette in Fashion Smoke Green
MAC Noble Knights Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil
Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum
Maybelline Define-a-Lash Volume Mascara

Face
Face Atelier Ultra Foundation
MAC Lightful Powder Foundation
Benefit Dandelion Blush

Lips
Rachel K Mineral Lip Plumper in Vixen

Face of the Day: Ready, Steady, Glo!

dweam — Tue, 17 May 2011 02:00:21 +0000

Compared to my previous beach make up look, the beach make up I had for the shoot on Saturday was a little different. The look was lighter, more natural with more defined eyes. Hair was curled and tousled instead of naturally wind-swept.

The main difference, however, between the previous beach makeup look and this one was the fact that mineral make up was used and no primers were ~~harmed~~ called upon in this shoot. Glominerals mineral make up did a fantastic job of providing flawless yet natural coverage the entire duration of the shoot and way beyond the hours of the shoot. I was floored by how the foundation never feels cakey despite long wear and your skin retains its flawlessness at the end of a long day. I think I have just found the next foundation on my to-buy list.

Face of the Day: Beauty and the Geek

dweam — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:59:15 +0000

If you have been following my tweets, you’ll probably already know that I had a blast in Hong Kong. The first time I went there last August, my travel companion and I were absolute greenhorns in navigating the crowded streets of Hong Kong.

Going back a second time, I was more familiar with the ins and outs of the bustling city but wasnt completely at home in the shopping districts. Thank goodness then, for my new travel mates who knew where the best bargains where. I had a chance on these two different trips to take a look at the fashion and style of Hong Kong city and I can see why those who’ve already been to Hong Kong go crazy shopping there.

Taking a pointer or two from my travel beauty tips to keep myself fresh despite an early flight, I managed to pull together a look on the first night in Hong Kong using what little I brought in my travel make up kit coupled with accessories from the various shopping markets.

Face
M.A.C Studio Fix Foundation
Bobbi Brown Tinted Eye Brightener
Soap & Glory Trick and Treatment Eye Concealer
Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder

Eyes
Kate Eyeshadow Duo
Urban Decay Naked Palette
Tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliner

Lips
MAC Cremesheen Glass in On the Scene

Face of the Day: Spring Blossom

dweam — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:47:44 +0000

The arrival of Chinese New Year signals the arrival of Spring time in the Chinese Lunar calendar. The best thing about Chinese New Year is getting all dressed up in new clothes and going visiting. Instead of rocking a red look this year, I went with a soft romantic face of the day complete with flowers to welcome Spring.

Face
MAC Prep and Prime Foundation Primer
Bobbi Brown Tinted Eye Brightener in Med to Dark Bisque
MAC Studio Fix Foundation
NARS Orgasm Blush

Eyes
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Urban Decay NAKED Eye Shadow Palette
Kate Gel Eyeliner
Tokidoki Perfetto Eyeliner
H&M Eye Pencil in White
Maybelline Define-a-Lash Pulse Perfection Vibration mascara

Lips
Maquillage lipstick in BR302

Face of the Day: Beach Makeup

dweam — Tue, 18 May 2010 01:14:18 +0000

With the intense heat these days, the perfect place to spend and pretend it’s summer is the beach. You’ve got your favourite swimwear, beach towel and sunblock. But just as you’re about to go out, you wonder, OH NO, DO I NEED BEACH MAKEUP too?

I fully subscribe to the idea of wearing makeup when you’re going to the beach. You really, don’t know who’s going to be taking your pictures or you might even spot a beach hunk playing beach volleyball with his hot friends. Haha. But seriously, most foundations come with sunblock, so that’s the ONE reason why you should wear makeup especially if you don’t religiously apply sunblock daily. The key when wearing makeup on the beach is to ensure everything is waterproof.

So when I went to Sentosa recently for a shoot, everything had to be “insured”. Insured with primers, that is.

Here’s the breakdown for the beach look I did:

Face
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
M.A.C Studio Fix foundation
M.A.C Studio Sculpt Concealer
M.A.C Pinch-o-peach blush
M.A.C Dsquared Sculpt and Shape powder in Accentuate Sculpt

Eyes
NARS Eyeshadow in Pandora
M.A.C Paint Pot in Rubenesque
M.A.C Royal Assets in Smokey Eyes
Everyday Minerals eyeshadow in Hoodie
Majolica Majorca eyeshadow palette in GR750
Maybelline Define-a-lash mascara (review here)
Majolica Majorca Lash Gorgeous Wing mascara

Lips
Smashbox Oplump Lip plumper

Would you believe me if I told you that this face was the one I did for the photo in the banner above?

Face of the Day (FOTD): Candy Coloured Easter

dweam — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:35:55 +0000

Happy Easter guys! In the spirit of all things colourful and yummy, this is a face of the day inspired by all the delish Easter eggs! I also have to thank Violet Le Beaux for sending me the adorable crochet heart shaped ring. Her rings (she gave me 3 but I only photographed 1) were so cute that I decided to do a look that would match them: a pink kawaii look that hopefully she’d be proud of. Haha. I was going for a sweet dolly eyed effect and thus used a whole bunch of pink coloured products for this look.

She made the rings specially for me and sent them all the way from Down Under, Australia! Who would have thought that you could meet such awesome people thru blogging. <3 If you're interested, she's selling the cute rings on her blog.

Anyway here’s the breakdown for this Candy Coloured Easter face of the day:

Face
M.A.C Studio Fix foundation
NARS Orgasm blush (review HERE)
M.A.C Accentuate Sculpt sculpt and shape powder

Eyes
M.A.C Paint Pot in Rubenesque
Silk Mineral mineral eyeshadow in Coral Sparks
Majolica Majorca eyeshadow in GR750
Kate Gel Eyeliner in Black
Benefit Bad Gal Lash mascara
Pink glitter mascara

Lips
e.l.f Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Baby Lip

Face of the Day (FOTD): Earth Hour

dweam — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 02:44:09 +0000

It’s Earth Hour today! Remember to mark the time down people:

8.30pm to 9.30pm (local time)

About 9 hours before it’s Earth Hour! Counting down to when we all turn off our lights to help save the environment.

Do your little bit by turning off non-essential lights for just one hour today. But that’s not all you can do, you can turn off your air-conditioner and use the fan to show how much you care. Even better plan a block party with some friends and enjoy the natural evening breeze Mother Nature has to offer!

Turning off these appliances will help to conserve the Earth’s natural resources, reduce your carbon footprint and lead to a cleaner, healthier environment for our future. You are just one person but YOU can change the world by taking action.

It’s all in the name of going green. As for me, here’s my pledge to going green: a green Face of the Day!

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Face of the Day

Face:
Anna Sui fluid foundation
NARS Bronzer in Casino

Eyes:
Majolic Majorca eyeshadow palette in GR750
Too Faced Smokey Eye palette in Fashion Smoke
NARS eyeshadow duo in Pandora
Kate Gel Eyeliner (read review HERE)

Lips:
Maquillage lipstick in BR302

“One must be the change one wishes to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi

Face of the Day (FOTD): Staged Christmas

dweam — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:20:22 +0000

Although it never snows here in Singapore, I like to pretend it does. Haha. So when I was lucky to get a new palette from Stage (their Floral Frenzy palette), I drew inspiration from a white Christmas to create this look: a soft blue and white to mimic the winter snow.

It’s an simple but soft look that you probably could wear out to parties.

Face
M.A.C Studio Fix
M.A.C Pinch-o-peach blush

Eyes
White & Blue in Stage’s Floral Frenzy palette
ZA 10 carat eyeshadow in 104
Kate Gel Eyeliner
Maybelline Define-a-lash mascara
Eyelashes
Maxi Lens in Blue

Lips
Artistry Lip Gloss in Signature

I really liked how the blue turned out on the eyes. The colour was pigmented and gave a nice shimmery effect that dazzled on the eyes. The white was used on the lower lids and as a highlighter for the brow bone. While the shimmer of the white gave the illusion of soft snow on the bottom eyelids, it didnt do much to bring out the brow bone. With Spring coming round, I’ll be looking forward to using the rest of the other colours in the palette though. A great excuse to be playing with colours!

Is there a specific look you like for Christmas? Show me a picture of it! How do you guys like to wear your blue eyeshadow?