A Mind of My Own

Ever since I discovered the magic of makeup, I have been obsessed with the correct shade of foundation. I have tried various brands whereby the ultimate look of the foundation ended up with me looking like a clown with the white base. Thus, I kept looking for new shades without realising that I could mix the shades as if I was doing art. Now I know why I failed my art for ‘O’ Levels.

Therefore, I searched the Internet for makeup tips and found myself being hit with a huge ton of links and the common advice for the foundation shade of testing it near the base of the jawline and the start of the neck is the best advice. It always works. Except, I might have to buy more shades of the foundation if I were to start tanning and un-tanning in the sunny Singapore. Wait, I can just mix the colours. Note to self: Remember to mix the shades.

As for eyeshadows, I am overwhelmed. As I didn’t know that I could carry off dark blue so well! That was done by a certified makeup artiste whose favourite makeup techniques are mostly for the everyday look. She is awesome as well as generous with dishing out the answers while I asked her a lot of questions. I am thinking of using her service for the parents during my wedding (of course parents must look presentable too!).

I found out that for choosing eyeshadows, I can just choose a colour that contrast with my clothes for better effect. Besides, Asian eyes do look good with blue and green as brown is a universal colour. I am so going to get all the colours available and play around with it. Nadnut does it very well with blue too.

Having used pink and browns for my eyeshadows most of the time, it’s high time to play with all the available shades and mix them to create new looks. It doesn’t have to be boring to go to work using the routine colours. Going to work is already a routine and I like to have variety. It so appears that my current workplace (for the time being), I am the only one with adventurous looking eyeshadows

Eye makeup is important when attending functions. While I may not be an expert on eye makeup, I do like how the following did theirs.

Prom makeup by ya_ye5

Makeup for dark eyes by Emerald Bunny

By Kirsty’s Photography

Smokey eye makeup by anilorac186

Have an eyeful Monday!

Makeup is mostly a girl’s thing. It’s even better when you get to play with the colours and an expert to help you draw your eyebrow and help you with the eyeshadow colours too! Personalised attention all for free. Who can beat that? I had fun with the makeup session where everyone gets into the mood and learn more tips from one and other too.

Imagine having a makeup artiste who can tell the difference between the different brands and their texture when being used. The makeup is now proceeding towards the silky way; as in the foundations and eyeshadows are now heading more towards the silky texture.

That’s when mineral makeup had a sudden peak in sales. I have been using mineral makeup for quite some time now and I do like the lightness. It doesn’t feel that it’s clogging up my pores. However, I noticed that my eyelids are now flaky and dry. Looks like a moisturiser for this part is in need.

As each of our eyes are of different shapes and sizes, I did learn something. The eye liner can be drawn under the eyelashes for a subtle look. As my eyelids tend to turn inwards, I could only draw above the lashes and thickly in order for a subtle look when I open my eyes.

Preserving the lipstick colour needs a few steps too. Having attending a few makeup sessions in the past, I must say, only this one lets me play with the makeup at the same time. It’s free to attend too. I want another session again!

Image by Getty Images via Daylife

Ah, shopping. Something that is bound to happen at one point or the other. The main thing is whether the money is enough. I have been bitten by the shopping bug these days. It’s really a bad way because I am going to be jobless and the money will trickle to practically NIL if I still don’t have any backups.

I have bought clothes online and still pending the arrival. Orange Bear seems to be pretty quiet on the orders. It’s unfortunate that MC’s grandmother passed away recently. There isn’t time for NL to update us on the orders yet.

I love earrings. I have too many and yet I still feel that they aren’t enough. DD shook his head about my obsession with earrings. The main reason why I started online sprees is because I hate salespersons breathing down my neck while I’m browsing through the aisles. I may not know the promotion for certain range but when I’m browsing, don’t breathe down my neck or within 1 metres as I can’t think with someone else looking at my hands as if I would still their goods. It’s not as if I can’t pay.

The downside to shopping at the shops is the squeezing of the crowded trains and buses after buying. One or two large sized shopping bags is enough to make the trip home torture when there is a huge crowd.

I have been on the hunt for the right foundation colours for years until HY mentioned that she is using mineral makeup from Pure Luxe. It stays on for hours despite her oily parts of the face. The powder stays. You can witness it when you just press the tissue paper on the face oil. Very little of the powder will come off. I haven’t done a proper review. Been meaning to until Rinaz mentioned it. I have found another makeup lover.

I hope to get some nice before and after photos to post. Shopping is a bug that I can’t get rid of.