Name of project : Threading Mania
Objective : To thin out and shape the eyebrow
Model : Tomo
Result :

The air is cool and the trees are turning golden yellow caressed by the gentle breeze. The grounds are covered with a sheet of gold. Ahhh...what a pretty sight. Yes, it's the time of the year, yet again. Fall is here, marking the time to shed our leaves and start anew. Which also mean, time to bring in some fresh new additions into the wardrobe. Fall has got to be one of my favourite season. It's not too hot, yet not too cold. It gives you so much flexibility when it comes to fashion. You can either layer it up or thin it down.

I was suppose to shop for a waterproof snow boots as winter was predicted to be colder and more snowy than last year. However, my vanity gets the better of me. I ended up getting these:

my Kelly & Katie suede riding boots

Isn't it cute?

Decided to try my hands on stage makeup. This is my first one so let me know what you think. Any feedback, good or bad is very much appreciated.



Here are the stuff that I use to achieve the look:

Concealer : Artistry Essentials Concealer (medium)
Foundation : Artistry Essentials Mineral Foundation (medium)
Eyebrow : Darkest colour from Artistry Essentials Colour Quad (medium)
Eyeshadow : BH Cosmetics 120 colour palatte (4 colours - shimmering yellow gold, shimmering bright orange, blood red & shimmering white)
Eyeliner : Revlon liquid eyeliner (black)
Mascara : Artistry Total Mascara (black)
Blusher : Esprit pink blusher (can't remember the name) + Maybelline's bronzer in medium
Lip Liner : Artistry Lip Define (nuance)
Lip Colour : Artistry Iconic Elegance Trend Colour Collection - Inspired (dark berry)

Finally received the Artistry Essentials Makeup Kit in medium that I redeemed from my Ribbon Choices Gift Card. It came in a brown box, carefully wrapped in multiple air pillow bags. I tried the kit immediately and I've been wearing it for almost the whole day now :D

The box that it came in

An instruction book on basic makeup techniques

A makeup bag to store the makeup kit


Concealer : The smooth texture allows for a smooth application. Does not look flaky even after hours of having it on. This has to be my current absolute favourite concealer. I even use it as my eye primer.

Foundation : This self-adjusting 100% mineral foundation is very fine and light and it creates a sheer, natural finish. Self-adjusting means you can wear it from light to full coverage depending on your application method. I will blog about the 5 different application methods on another post.

Colour quad : The colour quad comes with 3 eye colour (light, medium, dark) and 1 blusher. Gotta love this quad! Texture-wise they are very fine, smooth, glide & blend very well. Thus no excess colour dropping under my eyes (very important!). Eye colours are not shimmery but they have a little shine to them and they complement my skin tone very well. Blusher is a little bit more shiny than the eye colour to give your cheeks that healthy glow. I have to say it's very long lasting. It still looks fresh on my face even after I've been wearing it for the whole day.

Mascara : It's a black mascara and it gives a beautiful even coat for the lashes. However I still prefer my other Artistry Total Mascara (in black) that gives me a smoother application and allows me to customize the length and volume of my lashes (best of all it comes off like a rubber gloves with warm water/eye makeup remover)

Lip gloss : At first glance, I thought the colour is a little too dark but it appears very natural after I put it on. It is very smooth and not overly shimmery. Most importantly it is not scented as I can't stand scented lip gloss because they ruin the flavour of my drinks & food. Similar with any other lip gloss, re-application is necessary from time to time.

Face brush : It is soft but not as soft as my big fluffy face brush by Eco-tools. The bristles feels very similar to a Kabuki brush so it'll be perfect if you want a medium coverage. As for today, I used my big fluffy face brush because I usually go for a light coverage as my everyday look.

Eyeliner brush : The brush is soft but dense enough to provide a smooth & steady application for eyeliner. But for my look today, I used my Sonia Kashuk smudge brush instead (No reason why. Just because I can :p). I will try it out next time and I'll make an update here if I'm not too lazy.

Oooh that's a long haul for a first one. What can I say, I tend to sway to the extreme side. Before I end, here's a before and after picture of me:


Clean, moisturized face

My everyday look using the Artistry Essential Makeup Kit
(if I have the time, I might do a breakdown of this look some time)

Makeup do wonders to a person's look eh?

This post is written for those who has no daily facial regime and is going to have a facial done at a spa or do it at home on their own for the first time. Here are the things you MAY experience from a facial:

Redness
Why? : The exfoliation process removes all dead skin cell revealing new fresh skin.

Sensitivity
Why? : Some skin might be sensitive towards certain contents in the products for example alpha hydroxy acid which is a pretty strong natural agent that your skin might react to. Also some people's skin are sensitive to constant touch and also scrubs which might leave your skin feeling a little sore.

Breakouts
Why? : Improper or inconsistent skin care regime may lead to an increased of clogged pores and even if they remain dormant, excess oil and bacterias are still present. Thus the impurities that are pulled out during the facial might come out in the form of acne. This will continue to happen for a number of following facials until the impurities are completely cleared depending on how badly your pores are clogged.

Those 3 are the major possible post-facial symptoms, so do not panic and do not worry because it is perfectly natural and normal.

Reminder: If you're planning to do a facial to look your best for a big day/night/event/occasion, plan to do your facials 4 or 5 days before the big day to avoid looking like a swollen peach :p

Yes, I cut my hair short again after it has grown to a shoulder length. My brother and my parents told me not to cut it anymore but nyah I never listen. I'm so used to doing whatever I want and feel like doing to the point that I'll fight for it. Though a haircut doesn't call for that.

This time I've decided to try yet another new salon that I've found through yelp.com. Saely's Salon is run by a really nice Korean lady. I gotta say she did an awesome job for a $25 haircut. This is also the first time I truly love my haircut since I moved to Seattle. At the end, I still think Asian stylist knows how to deal with Asian hair best. And best of all, Saely's Salon is located 5-10minutes away from my house (driving distance).

For those of you who are living near the Seattle area and are looking for a good Asian stylist, I highly recommend Saely's Salon at 15007 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 or visit http://www.studiojyc.com/ for more information. Appointments can be made through jane@studiojyc.com

Last but not least, TADA!

Front look

Side look

Have you ever experienced dry, chap lips and when you slap on your favourite lip colour, your lips end up looking like some crack butt hole? Well I have, all the time actually, and so I dare not wear lip colour until I tried the ultimate Lip Care Kit by Artistry! It comes with a Lip Polish and Lip Conditioner.


Lip Care Kit .34oz each - $20USD
(180 days money back guaranteed)

The Lip Polish gently exfoliates away dry skin cells to instantly reveal soft, smooth lips while the rich creamy Lip Conditioner moisturizes and hydrates to soothe and keep the lips soft and supple. With the benefit of antioxidants, Vitamin A and E, your lips will feel as soft as they look. Together they give you the protection you've always wanted without being heavy or sticky. It's so pouty-licious good that I've decided to become their rep and start selling them.

For the first 4 to order it from me will get a 10% discount off on all purchase (US residents only). To order or if you have any further questions regarding the products, email me at samanthaang.h@gmail.com

This full week, MoofMoof, Roccio and I will be them piggies in the oven. The sun is out everyday and the temperature is soaring high, way higher than what I've experienced in Malaysia. It was 42C/108F in the afternoon today. According to the people who lived here all their life, this is abnormal and this is the first time it has happened. Did I bring the sunshine all the way here with me? I wonder...Thank god it isn't humid here. Every time the hot air is blown my way, I felt I would suffocate and my heart would stop beating. That's how bad it is (at least to me, it is). As much as I would love a warm day, this is way too much for me to handle.

BUT, the day wasn't all bad. A parcel that arrived at the door today did brighten up my day. It was some skin care and makeup products by Artistry. I tried the samples given to me during Bite Of Seattle (food fair that happens every year in the summer) and I find myself falling in love with them thus I ordered a bunch of them online. Best of all it comes with 180 days money back guarantee even if the product is almost used up.

The Time Defiance Skin Refinishing Lotion has to be one of my favourite skin care product now. It leaves the skin so silky smooth after only the first time applying it, I kid you not. It's amazing!

As for the makeup products, I can't find a reason not to love their Essentials Mineral Foundation and Essentials Concealer. I have very dry skin and numerous brands of foundations and concealers made my face look very cakey and wrinkley after a while of wearing them. However the Essentials ones are so fine and light they make my skin look natural. Even on a hot day like today, they didn't melt and didn't make my face look blotchy and shiny. Ahhh...those are what I call, products well made...

Even though it'll be a HOT WOK for the whole week, I at least won't have to look like a blotchy, shiny roast pig :D

After much debating and tons of researching, I finally placed an order for this lovely palette from BH Cosmetics.

My super high footylicious pumps by ALDO arrived in the mail today.