beauty Category
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
A lot of people think that way. I disagree. I may have blogged about being beautiful physically is important but it’s not THE most important thing. Beauty is not skin deep. A real beauty has more attributes to her than the naked eye can see. There are just so many attributes that make a really beautiful woman.
(this is actually a post I wrote when I just started my blog – just reposting it to remind myself)
- The way you treat others – do you treat others fairly well? Or do you go by status quo? Sometimes it is so easy to give respect to others who have a high-paying job, career people, well established people and we find it challenging to communicate well with lowly people. If, by all means, you treat people equally, no matter the race, social status, etc… then you are truly a beautiful woman.
- The way you exude confidence - there is a total difference between acting with confidence and acting with superiority complex. If you have self confidence, and you interact with people, it is very obvious. But when you have superiority complex, it is also obvious… which can turn people off. I know a lot of people that want to act confident but actually it’s out of insecurities. There are two types of insecurity: feeling inferior and acting superior – to cover up insecurities. I’ve seen both. It’s a total turn off. Not that I have enough confidence. I still lack a bit. But I’m working on it. (this is the purpose of this blog, actually).
- Your mannerisms – there are too many to list down on different mannerisms people use. I have read a book “I Know What You’re Thinking” and from there, they listed down different hand gestures, body languages to reflect what they’re thinking. I have observed people on the way they talk after reading this book. Sometimes it chuckles me and my husband to death when we talk after meeting people. But of course, one main point is: we become very conscious of the body languages we’re signaling.
- Your body posture - when you slouch and talk it’s very distracting.
- The way you dress up - men sometimes get distracted when you reveal too much. So if you want to have a good conversation with people even in opposite sex, please dress up properly and modestly.
- The way you put make up – (if you wear make up at all) we all strive to do a no-make up look. Lesser make up doesn’t mean you will have a no-make up look. I have searched the internet about doing a no-make up look and guess what… to achieve a no-make up look, it takes more time and more make up to do so.
- Fear of the Lord - in Proverbs 31:30, it says “Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain but the woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.”
image on the top right courtesy: dreamstime.com
image on the down left courtesy: inmagine.com
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Friday, April 3rd, 2009
I really struggled last time when my skin had a lot of breakouts. Such painful years for me… you know, being insecure and all for having those big zits! Not only that, they were in certain places and they burst out like there’s no other place on my face to breakout.
Those acnes left my skin scarred. It looked awful. Before I know all about skin care and all that, the skin of face became rough-looking with all those scars around. But after 6 years of conscious effort to fight acne and conscious effort of taking care of my skin, there is some kind of improvement. Thank God for clinique. Clinique is water-based so it’s best for my skin type… and best for the environment I am at. If you are in a cold climate, it’s not advisable to use water-based cosmetics.
My skin now is a lot smoother compared to the last time. The scars are still a bit visible but when I apply foundation under my makeup, it’s not really that visible. I know only surgeries can eliminate acne scars… but I don’t think I can afford to do that as of now. For now, it’s the basic skin care that I am doing:
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
I was one of those preggies that really cared how I looked even though I was pregnant. I remember well when I was pregnant with my first that I made sure I wanna look good inspite of my bulging tummy. Of course I was very careful with the products I was using, especially those that I applied on my skin. I remember having countless times in checking whether this product and that product was safe for me and the baby inside of me. It’s quite tough because some products didn’t have the test for preggy women.
Lucky for those who are pregnant now. There’s this product called Beaute de Maman that is safe for both the pregnant mother and the fetus. They no longer spend hours and hours to do research whether the product they are using is safe or not. This product is actually discovered by celebrities themselves… so you can be sure that is really really good. If you wanna find out more about it, just visit their website. You may order now too if you’re pregnant and looking for safe beauty products. It is essential that we take care of our skin and be safe while pregnant.
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Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
I’m a Clinique user for 7 years now. I remember fully well the first time I stepped into the Clinique shop and had a skin test. Only then I discovered that I had a combination type of skin, which means oily on the T-zone and dry on the rest of the facial skin. I’d been wanting to find out my skin type and glad I did on that day. It was for free so I went for it. And of course since looking for the right cosmetics for me was a struggle, I decided to try this one. The sales lady said Clinique was water-based so it’s great for oily skin. I knew then that my skin wasn’t compatible with cosmetics products that are oily based or products that have vitamin E in them. Water-based product was something new to me… So I gave it a try. I never regretted that decision. 6 years later, I’m still using Clinique. I usually go to Subang Parade to get it. And I usually wait for sms from them to let me know of their promotion.
The latest promotion they had was to buy cosmetics products worth 300 and you get 7 piece gift. So I got my favorite 3-step skin care (facial soap for cleansing, clarifying lotion 2 for toning, and dramatically different mositurizing lotion). I usually get the biggest size that could last up to one year. I saw that they have new foundation that is exactly like my skin tone. So I had it. I actually bought 465RM worth of Clinique but what I got was more than that. I got other 7 piece gift that includes facial soap, hydrating mositurizing lotion for the face, lipstick that’s perfect for my lip skin tone, all about eyes for eye care, blush on, mascara, and. Plus, I got 5x bonus link bonus, plus 70RM worth of voucher which I used to buy my husband’s casual shirt (St. Barbara’s). Actually, Clinique is one of the world’s largest suppliers of prestige makeup and fragrance products. It was launched by Estée Lauder Inc. and premiered to the public at Saks Fifth Avenue in August 1968. With Clinique, I am acne free. That’s why I heart Clinique.
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Saturday, January 10th, 2009
I love Victoria secret. I especially like Love Spell. My sister used to send me Victoria Secret products she got from her friend in the US. My husband likes it too. So when he went to the US, without me telling him, he made sure he got this set for me. All Love Spell. We thought there’s no Victoria Secret outlet here in Malaysia.
Actually, today a friend asked me if I knew there was a Victoria Secret outlet in Malaysia. I quickly checked over the net and I found that there’s indeed Victoria Secret here. You can find it at Le Tresor Galleria, 1st floor same row with FOS (Factory Outlet Sale) at The Curve Shopping Mall, across Ikea Furniture Mall at Bandar Utama.
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Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
Because what good is a pencil if it isn’t sharpened? Use Drawer Liner for gripping eye pencil sharpener. This tip will come in handy for those who still use eye liner pencils. I used to have trouble with the pencil sliding in my fingers when I went to use the hand-held sharpener that came with the eye liner. I solved this problem with a small square of non-skid drawer liner. Now, when I sharpen the pencil, I grab the end of the pencil with the piece of non-skid drawer liner and can twist it to sharpen with ease.
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Sunday, December 7th, 2008
Eyelash curler instantly gives a noticeable lift to the eye’s overall look. Pick ones that are curved and have rounded rubber pads. Metal eyelash curlers are better than plastic. You’ll want to replace the pads on the curler every 2 months. For best results, you’ll want to gentrly heat the curler with a blowdryer for no more than 5 seconds.
How to use eyelash curler?
- Eyelash curlers work best on clean eyelashes. Make sure eyelashes are free of mascara. If necessary, use eye makeup remover to remove old mascara.
- With your blowdryer on low heat, blow air on the curler for no more than 5 seconds. Touch the metal. If it’s hot, let it cool for a few seconds. You don’t want to burn your eyelid.
- Open the curler, clamp lashes near the roots. Hold for 10-30 seconds. Never curl lashes after you apply mascara — as the mascara dries, lashes can stick to the curler & be torn from the roots. Don’t bother curling bottom lashes.
- Repeat on the other eye.
Tips:
Want the best eyelash curler on the market? Try Shu Uemura’s
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Saturday, December 6th, 2008
Women are particular about their makeup brushes. I am. How we use them really comes down to personal style. Some women want their brush collection pared down to the core four or five essentials; others like owning an entire palette of them, delighting in the nuances of application. But I think there is no right or wrong way of using them. I have bought one real brush from, again, Clinique. It cost quite a bit, I know… being 100RM just for one foundation brush. But I know it’s worth buying it and I can use it for years. And besides, it is soooo gentle. When I use it, it feels like a light feather is caressing my skin.
When you apply your make up with a good brush, it feels wonderful. You’re an artist and we your face is your personal canvas. Applying makeup is a uniquely sensual experience, in which you really get to pamper yourself. A good brush is a precious, handmade instrument. Merely holding one makes you feel creative and glamorous.
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A lot of people think that way. I disagree. I may have blogged about being beautiful physically is important but it’s not THE most important thing. Beauty is not skin deep. A real beauty has more attributes to her than the naked eye can see. There are just so many attributes that make a really beautiful woman. (this is actually a post I wrote when I just started my blog – just reposting it to remind myself)