Fr0nd’s makeup madness

As tagged by Inan

THREE NAMES YOU GO BY (previous nicknames count):
1. Jo
2. Du Du - long story don't ask
3. Joanna

THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:
1. Frond
2. MerryFrond
3. fern

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. I like my pimple free skin
2. My lips are kinda ok I think
3. I used to like my butt... now.. after 3 kids... well... sigh

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. My flabby tummy
2. My deflated boobs.. not that they were big to begin with
3. My... errr... black headed nose

THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:
1. Malay
2. Chinese
3. err... does 3 yrs in USA count? they were my formative years...

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. losing my hubby - best friend, lover, supporter, chef, father to my kids.. all rolled into one
2. losing my kids
3. losing my books

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. my computer
2. my bible
3. my handphone

THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
1. spaggitti strap top
2. panty
3. errr... my skin *blush*

THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE BANDS OR MUSICAL ARTISTS:
1. Delirious
2. Diana Krall
3. Nat King Cole

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS:
1. err... don't remember song titles...
2.
3.

THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:
1. Love
2. Trust
3. Communication

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE (in no particular order):
1. I'm sick and tired of my kids
2. I've won two contests in my life
3. My brother is taller than I am

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
1. reading
2. surfing the internet
3. listening to music

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
1. buy everything on my lemming list
2. get cracking on developing my program
3. have a nice long holiday without kids!

THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING/YOU'VE CONSIDERED:
1. Doula
2. IBCLC
3. Teacher

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. Europe
2. California
3. China

THREE KID'S NAMES YOU LIKE:
1. Khai
2. Shiyr
3. Khen

THREE SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE OF YOU:
1. BodyShop White Musk
2. Calvin Klein's Eternity
3. err... Romance.. dunno by which brand.. sigh.

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. be old & have a 2nd honeymoon
2. take my mom tour around the world
3. and buy her a nice house

THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL (or guy):
1. I'm super moody
2. I can get totally unreasonable
3. I change topics with no warning

THREE MALE CELEBS TICKLE YOUR PICKLE:
1. errr... don't really drool over them.. but if I have to mention at least one.. then Tom Cruise???
2.
3.

Here's another JEP experiment.. especially for Laramie who asked me how many colors of JEP I was planning to buy. LOL! I told her one for each color family.. but then got to thinking, what happens if I did layer one color over a contrasting one...

So I chose one of my fav neutrals - TSS Moonlight Whimsey - and layered it over JEP Pacific (a medium blue). Here's the result

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Monistat
NYX JEP Pacific - whole lid
TSS Moonlight Whimsey - whole eye
TSS Twisted Physic - wet lined

You don't see the Pacific color showing through at all.. but you can kinda tell in the upper pic that there's more intense e/s on the lid than on the area above the crease.

So conclusion, you don't really have to buy JEP in multiple colors? with a little bit more e/s, you can cover up the base color.. but then I may be wrong.. need to buy more and play more... bwahahaha

thoughts anyone?

Kk... so really on a m/u roll here again. Pretty simple look today. Main reason was just to try out my new NYX jumbo eye pencils (JEP).

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Monistat
NYX JEP Oyster - whole lid
TSS Pinch of Magic - inner lid and highlight
TSS Risky Behaviour - outer lid
TSS Symphony of Chaos - wet lined

My impressions... colors are so much more vivid and alive. Previously I wouldn't have used either shade by themselves.. too dull and sheer... but with the JEP... WOW! I really didn't need any more colors.

Still waiting to see how the JEP performs in terms of long wearing but given the results today.. I'm a happy camper :D

here's a comparision from a previous look using similar colors. See the difference?

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So many of the video tutorials or blogs that I've been reading have talked about using NYX Jumbo eye pencils in place of more expensive items like MAC paintpots... well, joined a local spree and bought two of them - oyster and pacific.

Finally got them last nite... :D and immediately did some swatches to see the colors...

Pacific = blue
Oyster = light purple
brown = Princessa Jumbo Eye Pencil in Golden Bronze
this is without primer -

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With a primer like Monsitat, it goes on very slippery, kinda slips and slides all over *but* I can see how it will help grip and hold any e/s piggies you put on top of it. Once primer and color is set though.. I was surprised to find I couldn't budge it with a dry tissue paper (no residue!) or a wet wipe. Had to use soap and water to get it off. I'm wondering if I'll get the same long lasting results on my eyes. :)

As for the solo Princessa color I tried... well, lets just say I'm not buying that again. Took quite a while to get the color intensity you see in the photos. I'm just not impressed. Plus I think I chose the wrong shade.. I don't like how goldy/bronze it is. :(

The plus point to this one is that its an automatic pencil. In other words, no sharpening needed. But on the other hand, if I want a sharper point, there's no way I can get it. So...

Gonna go try the shades on with e/s powder on top... have to find the time thought. :D

I'm wondering how many other ladies out there find that if their hair is a mess... they just aren't happy.

Its not just bad hair days.. but getting a hair cut that you just aren't happy with. Guess I'm just really fussy about my hair cuts.

Some background... Been with Leong, my hairdresser, for coming to 12 years now. He's expensive... that I'd be the first to admit. But... he gives me cuts that last (I kinda cut every 6 mths! lol) and cuts that suit my personality and lifestyle (no fuss, no bother). He's the type of hairdresser that does style shoots for magazines and is going on a movie set for the next 2 months. Pretty popular guy.

So then in April this year, he decides to leave Singapore and move to Sydney... got a haircut from him just before Chinese New Year so didn't get a trim before he left. Bad move on my part, cos my hair became rather unmanagable by June.

See... *please ignore the horrid eye bags... shudder*

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So after asking around a little, I settled for a neighbourhood hairdresser. Did a recolor, highlight and got him to neaten up the look. He gave me lots of layers and I didnt' really take a good look at the results until I got home. Well, to say I wasn't pleased would be an understatement. Sigh. To me, it was bad enough to put me off putting any makeup on for the next two weeks. I just didn't want to see myself in the mirror. Affected my mood too... slid downhill.. not a good thing when you're dealing with 3 kids 24/7.

Then mid last week, got a facebook message from Leong that he'd be available to cut hair on Friday/Saturday. Needless to say, I jumped at the opportunity. He told me later that he was surprised I hadn't messaged him back but then saw my appointment scheduled.

It was good to give my mop of hair into his capable hands. Couldn't fix the damage done so chopped it all off. It was funny to hear him complain about the uneven-ness of the cut and the fact there were way too many layers. LOL! He took a looong time fiddling with this and that before he was satisfied with the result.

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End result, my mood has definitely perked straight up... even though I am fighting the flu... I feel so much more polished and less "auntish".

Did a straw poll with my kids... 2 out of 3 prefer my short do. My daughter keeps touching my hair and saying 'nice mummy'. My poor hubby... well, he'll have to live with my bob til I get it grown out again. Frankly, I think he's just happy that I'm happier.

So anyone else have moods that get affected by the state of their hair? would love to hear your stories.

k.. its early in the morning here... like 12.30am.. so wat am I doing up... hmmm

chatting with a gf on MSN... talking about haircuts and m/u... LOL!

so here's today's look... I finally got off my bum and put on some makeup.. after like 2 weeks.. go figure..

Face
SN's PP (white) + Date Bait
SN's foundation - my mix (11white, 1ebony, 1warmgold)
SN's Love Lure - on the bronzing areas
SN's Climax - blush

Lips - nothing... its too late and I'm too lazy to put something on... wat I did use today was SN's Sweetheart (one of my favs)

I put on the makeup at like 10am this morning. Went through the entire day with no touchups. Even forgot to use my oil blotting sheets (makes me wonder why I carry them around and makes me feel really old). Cried once today... that's a whole 'nother story.

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Eyes - no liner/no mascara
Monistat - base
SN Cherub glow - all over lid
TSS Sizzle whip - outer lid and crease
SN Vanilla - highlight

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sigh.. it won't let me put medium sized photos in... so you're stuck w large ones.. sorri
 

I was Tagged by Michelle... my first tag ever! :D

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* Post rules at the beginning of the post.
* Answer all the questions.
* Tag 6 people, and go to their blog and leave a comment to inform them that they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog.
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What were you doing ten years ago?

I was a customer service officer dealing with telephone enquiries about bank accounts at a int'l bank. I worked crazy shift hours with no regular off days. Loved the pay.. Loved the freedom to do stuff when everyone else was working. Really disliked the customers.

Had just linked back up with my ex-bf/now-hubby. Renewing the relationship and exploring the possibilities together.

Used little to no makeup at all. I think I only owned lipstick and blusher at that stage...

What are five things on your to-do list today?

• blog (m/u and personal)
• fold a mountain load of laundry
• surf a couple of forums
• mail some e/s samples to gfs
• survive the 1st day back at school for my kids
  

Snacks you enjoy?

Chocolate anything! preserved plums, dried mango, popcorn, potato chips... the list is pretty endless :)

Places you've lived?

India; Calif/USA; Singapore

What are five things you would do if you were a billionaire?

• Pay off all our debts
• Bring my parents back for a visit to our old hunting grounds in Calif, USA
• Bring hubby on his long dreamed of Alaska cruise
• Save and invest wisely some amount so I can live off residual income
• Hire a full time housekeeper - I really really dislike picking up after my kids
  

People you want to know more about?

Helen

and I can't find anyone else that hasn't done this... so if you see this and haven't been tagged yet.. please please consider yourself TAGGED!

LOL!

Ever since I found TheSheSpace, I've really really enjoyed buying the oh-so affordable e/s samples that are sold. The colors are interesting and always turn up vibrantly while being easy to put on. Plus I get to pay much less than other brands and so maximise the amount of colors I get to play with while minimising the damage to my wallet. :)

Heather released some Limited Edition colors for June and with my usual eye to the budget, I chose to wait for more to be released before putting in an order... to my horror on Wednesday when I checked... they were GONE! *sob* There were also a new LE quad of colors that were going to be pulled the same day. *shudder* I like two of the 4 colors... so thought a very short while and decided to place an order. Tried to key in the June LE shades and was surprised when they were accepted. *happy dance*

To be sure, I dropped Heather a note via email to explain what I had done...

Hi Heather,

I noticed u pulled down the June LEs... I did soooo want them so I tried typing in the names and it was accepted. I'm not sure if you still have stock. *hoping hoping that you do!*
Do let me know... I know you're super busy.
thanks
Joanna
btw, the reason why I keep buying samples is that I don't use makeup tat often... and I do love to play with different colors... so I get samples to play with! and boy am I having loads and loads of fun! thanks so much for making it affordable! *hugs*

Hi Joanna,

LOL!!!  Thank you for the order!  No need to worry!  I have plenty to fill your order!  You’re so sweet!  I will let you know as soon as this ships!

Thank you again!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Heather

*happy happy dance* I'm gonna get my LEs after all... so here are the colors I've ordered...

Limited Editions

GO TO SHOP:  Satin based kiss of gold pearl

GO TO IT:  Satin based  kiss of cocoa pearl

Saw the Angel:  Golden cocoa with a very subtle golden twinkle

Click:  Deep dark chocolate with hints of bronze and copper

Enough Said:  Iridescent berry shimmer with hints of lavender, pink and blue

It's an Illusion:  Smoldering berry shimmer with a tiny bit of copper

Tattered Guru:  Deep smoky raison with soft crystal and pink twinkle

Fleeting Wisdom:  Darkest tree bark brown with flashes of sheer crystal twinkle

Risked it all and Won: Golden iridescent green flashes gold and lime

Funny Like a Clown:  Deep kelly green shimmer with a bit of blue iridescent

Lost Moss:  Rich iridescent mossy green with multi-colored iridescent flashes

Word on the Street:  Iridescent smoky green with hints of purple and blue

Cowboy Blues:  Deep Water Blue-green with a hint of silver sparkle (just a hint)

HALOS AND HORNS: Blue based berry pink rose

Abby Jolie : An icy cool satin based lavender with a hint of baby blue and lilac.

MEGAN

Regular stuff

DARK SECRET: Smoky grey pearl with a hint of navy

REAP AND SEW: Blackened violet with intense sparkling turquoise

FLOAT ON A CLOUD: Sheer icy blue with a hint of crystal sparkle

MAKE BELIEVE: Shimmering blue based green

LAUGHING OUTCAST: Shimmering plum-berry

ELECTRIC LUST: Vivid peacock blue with a wave of green

BECAUSE I SAID SO: Crushed grapes with a bit of magenta sparkle

GIRL GENIUS: Silvery pink shimmer

FULL OF HOPE: Slightly sparkling yellow gold

GO TO LUNCH:  Satin based kiss of pink pearl

Wondering when they'll turn up given that Heather's super busy at the moment! When I do receive them, it'd bring my collection of TSS e/s to 79! I think I should throw a celebration when I hit the 100 mark.. LOL!

well, was just plain laz y about uploading photos to computer then uploading on to the net... no excuese...

anyways, after much bugging from various lovely friends, here's a sampling of my experiments over the past month. To be honest, haven't taken too my photos either. LOLZ.

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Here are two from late May...

unfortunately, I didn't think of writing down wat I wore so.. I've no ideas what colors are on my eyes. Still I do like the brown look on the left and the slightly purple look on the right.

I'm a spectacle wearing gal, so the pic on the right was kinda to show why I tend to put on heavier/darker colors.

This look was done on June 5th...

Monistat
TSS Twisted Psyhic - whole lid
TSS Symphony of Chaos - outer lid
Moonlight Whimsey - highlight

Cheek - can't remember sorry

Lips - SN Berry Nice

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7th June

Monistat
TSS Lucifier's Chariot - whole lid
TSS Twisted Psychic - outer lid
TSSMoonlight Whimsey - highlight

Cheek - no idea

Lips - SN Breathless

9th June

sadly,  didn't jot down the colors... I think it was TSS shadow of a doubt and TSS gothic glamour.. but honestly not sure..

well.. tat's it for now... still happily playing with all my colors.. especially since I just got a new haul recently. I'm up to about 50+ TSS e/s samples now. Why do I buy samples and not full sizes.. well, cos they cost less, I don't use that much and I'd rather have more colors to play with :)

Am eyeing the new limited editions from TSS as well as the 2 new colors... plus have a hankering for more SN PP... plus looking at NYX jumbo e/s pencils...

my poor poor wallet!

til next time... live life colorfully!

Was feeling soooo bored yesterday so decided to play with some colors.

I put Monistat as the primer - I love the difference it makes to my e/s colors. They seem to be more vibrant and alive when I have this as a base.

Next up was TSS Twisted Psychic on my entire lid. I wanted a slightly more purplish look so decided to layer TSS Risky Behaviour on top. Didn't get the result I was hoping for but seriously prefered this color to TP plain. LOL!

For my outer eye, I really wanted a darker purple.. so after looking through my collection and remembering that red + blue = purple. I chose to use TSS Lucifier's Chariot (a red that I really can't use, imo). Surprise Surprise... the result was a purple that I definitely can live with.

Liner was TSS Lucky Charm and highlighter was TSS moonlight whimsey.

Please excuse the red eyes... it was late when I finally remember to take a picture of my eyes. :P

Would love to hear your comments!