Something bad turned good 12 Apr 2011 2:57 AM (14 years ago)

Hi ladies!

Like everyone else, I found Rebecca Black's Friday horrible. But they managed to save it! I cracked myself laughing. It was done in such good humour. If you know what I mean!

But there is a worst song. Something 'worser' than Friday.

I give you "Jeans".

Ultimate tween delusion. Little girls who believe they are talented and can write, sing and dance.

Pray for our souls.

All together now! 8 Apr 2011 6:22 AM (14 years ago)

We must, we must, we must...

INCREASE OUR BUST!

I just thought this product was hilarious!

And since we are on the subject of boobs...

Kids, get your blinders

And the product name??

White Boy Realistic Vibrating Dildo Vibrator

LOL White boy???

I admit, I'm addicted to online shopping and while browsing, you find loads of werid shit.

I should stop.

NOTD: Sephora L32 Prom Night 7 Apr 2011 12:53 AM (14 years ago)

I brought this for $1 in Sephora during their Boxing Day sale in Vancouver. It's light in the bottle but much much darker on the nail.

Why is this called Prom night? Green for the dieases you might catch? (^^)

I LOVE THE BRUSH! On my smaller nails, 1 stroke and I was done. It's sorta like the OPI pro-wide but better. I found it (despite the small cap) easy to manover.

Yes, my nails are short and uneven. I was sick and I chopped off all my nails cos I was scratching myself in my sleep. Poor nubbins. But, I am also much better now.

With flash. Accurate colour. Pardon the shadow. Creamy teal green.

Without flash it looks like a mossy green.

I love this creame! It's easy to apply and super pigmentated.

I was suprised how good the Sephora range is. It easily fits into the one coat of Skinfood now.

Yes, my hand. One coat. AMAZING!

RGB Toast Extended! 29 Mar 2011 6:51 AM (14 years ago)

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Saints Vs Sinners 26 Mar 2011 8:15 AM (14 years ago)

Hi ladies!

As most of you know, I am a sucker for Anna Sui and Jill Stuart makeup. Warning, this post is really picture heavy but...

I promised pictures and here they are!

Firstly, my translucent powders.

I love the anti-Sui and the Anti-Jill.

This is my shimmery transulcent powder. It smells like roses but to be honest, I haven't even opened it yet. I LOVE makeup but I tend to hoard. The words 'special edition' also strike a cord in my soul.

Pretty in pink! While Anna Sui is edgy, Jill Sturt is the ultimate girly girl makeup. It smells like roses too but a more subtle fragance. A very toned down Anna Sui.

STASH! (The eye makeup palette is old but the rest are new.) 2 different types of blushers, a lipgloss and an eye palette.

Swatched without and with flash. Like most 'japanese' makeup, it's subtle and shimmery. Very good for a toned down dewy look. I piled on the eyeshadow because just a swipe is barely enough to show any colour.

Blusher No 1. Note the 2 tone powder. And the little bling bow on the brush! The brush is NOT great. I think it's goat (from the smell). The brush just doesn't seem to capture the powder at all. Use your own. But it's so pretty. Imagine taking this out of your Fendi in the powder room. Feel the death envy glares :P

Blusher No 2. A 4 tone blusher designed to contour your cheeks. It's untouched but I do have one that I am using. It's great to add a rosy shimmer to your skin. It does give a very natural glow. Again, brush sucks!

Note BIG PINK BLING! Soooo in love! I haven't tried it yet. Cos, I have wayyyy too much. But so pretty, how to use?

Bonus item! This is not Anna nor Jill. Who is it by? Guerlain, that's who. I love the kohl applicator. The packaging? Again to die for. It reminds one of exotic Istanbul, I can almost smell the shisah and turkish delight. Note the holographic quality of the eyeshadow. It's like a mermaid's tail. Hmm... Turkish Delight.

Speaking of which, I'll just go sniff my transulcent powder. Might just keep the sweet cravings away.

But I hope you ladies enjoyed the pictures. I'm sorry I can't say too much about application or wear time.
My eye shadows are used with a base, Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion. Worth it, makeup will not move.

Soooo, til then,
Happy polishing!

NOTD: OPI Blues 24 Mar 2011 6:03 PM (14 years ago)

Hi ladies!

For weddings, you need something blue. So fingers and tootises it is!

I was a bit pissed off with my manicure cos, despite paying extra for OPI products to be used, my manicure was bubbly. (@.@)

It happens to the best of us but should not when we get it professionally done. But it was cheaper than my usual place. And you know, peanuts, monkeys.

Click on picture for closeup of bubbles! It really annoys me *growl*

But this is OPI's ??????. I forgot to get the name. Anyone can help? It's a pretty dusky blue but a bit meh. I'm not screaming I want. The lady at the shop used 2 coats and yes, she did paint alllllll the way to the cuticles. Thus why its peeling a bit at the top. This is 4 days old.

Now, OPI's Yoga-ta get this blue? Preeeeeeeeeeeeetty! I adore the mirco silver glitter in it. It really adds depth to this lovely navy. 4 days old as well. My other foot has a chip but that's my own fault for wanting to greet tables that way.

Not forgetting, congrats to the happy couple! May you have many many joyous years of peace and love ahead!

A New Start... A New Beginning... And New Feet! 21 Mar 2011 6:25 AM (14 years ago)

Hi ladies!

I have been missing for a loooong time.

Here's the rundown of my life

Got a new house
Renovating house
Trying to sell my car
Got a new job
Learning to ride a motorbike
Trying to jumpstart a fitness routine (Keyword is try)
Lost my cell. Lost all numbers. Went crazy for a while.
Feeling anti-social and grumpy.
Trying to save money.
Learning to work within a budget.

And what's my new job? I got a writer's position at a magazine. A real-life true to goodness publication. Actual paper, comercial but it's not smut. And I get to travel. *beams*

But with all the good, sometimes, you just worry, how's it going to fuck up now?

I know it's negative and I should keep my chin up, I deserve happiness blah blah blah.
But somewhere deeeeeeep inside of me just whispers that I don't deserve it. It's gonna blow up soon.

I-G-N-O-R-E.

I try.

Anyway, new feet?

I recommand you look no further if you do NOT like feet.

Peeling liquid. Intriguing. Sign me up please.

Cos it would be a different solution for your right and left foot. By the way, I got this from Tony Moly for a about S$25.

Before. Thick heals. Grossness abound.

You put on these plastic socks, pour the 'foot' soloution in and then you tape it on. If you look very closely, you will notice I used some extra tape. For that firm hold.

Keep it in for a hour and a half. Watch some Law and Order, play some Plants Vs Zombies, slowly squish waddle your way to the loo... and you are done!

Ummm... No difference? My feet were slightly red and a bit itchy. Was beginning to think this was a bad bad idea.

But then (warning: GROSS PICTURES AHEAD)

Yes. That is dead skin that peeled off 2 days later.

How much?

And this was only about 1/8 of the skin I peeled off. I decided to show just some of the bigger chunks. The skin that came off could have wrapped my Lush Bon Bon lip scrub!

It was extremely satisfying as the skin between my toes peeled and the skin on the top on my fool. I actually had perfect soft almost baby-butt smooth feet.

It worked.

You must try it!

Want to win RGB Toast? 21 Mar 2011 5:56 AM (14 years ago)

Would you love to win a bottle of this coveted colour? Even named 'perfect' by L:ucky magazine?

Well, my ladies, there's a contest open for you!

From now til the 28th of March, you can win a bottle, yes you, a bottle of this nail polish?

To participate, Polished Serenity readers simply have to subscribe to the FTM newsletter and 'like' the Facebook fanpage.As a bonus, contestants are also in the running for the Cupcake Capers contest where you stand to win a dozen cupcakes from My Fat Lady. Best thing is, you can customise them any way you like! You could even have RGB toast-coloured cakes.

Terms and Conditions

Duration: Now til March 28

Winner will be announced on Monday, April 3

Open to Singapore-based Polished Serenity readers only.

Winner will be picked randomly by Polished Serenity and FTM.

Judges' decision is final

Winner will be contacted via email.

And even if you are international, please subscribe. I am in the talks for an international contest. *nudge nudge wink wink*

So hurry!

First Thing Monday 9 Feb 2011 12:38 AM (14 years ago)

Hi ladies!

I am proud to announce that I will be guest blogging on this great new site!

First Thing Monday

I will be blogging about... nail polish! What else could I do? (^.^)

It will be offically launched on 7th of March, so watch out for it!

Keep an eye on this page for fantastic giveaways and savings! And not to mention some awesome contests.

So, I'm excited! How about you?

NOTD: Spider Eggs and Glitter 1 Feb 2011 10:15 PM (14 years ago)

Hi ladies!

I know my manicure sounds and looks like a Halloween one, and no, it was not intentional. I just wanted orange nails to go with my navy dress. And I got excited and I went a bit far. Me thinks. But before the nails, I want to show you something...

Lookie what I got! And no, the wet spot isn't drool. My hair was wet. (^.^) I got 2 lipglosses, a BEE-YEW-TEE-FULL blusher and transucent powder. Will post pictures soon

Today's colour is couatney orange from Sinful Colours. Part of my haul when I was in Vancouver. It's very pigmentated. This was 2 coats. The formula was smooth and easy to apply.

This was my left hand and it looks like some spiders had a fertility rite on my fingers. And this is the result. Again, cuticles are dying. (@,@)

This is my right hand. I don't think I could have drawn on my right hand the way I did on my left. But I kinda like the effect of 2 different hands.

And I have been playing around with makeup and false eyelashes. They are much much much harder than I ever thought it would be.

Close up.

Even closer. All the colours are from Urban Decay.

Highlighter: Uzi

Lid: Radium and Haight

Blending: Loaded

Undereye: Bordello

All used on top of Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer.

I like it cos it's a bit drag-queenish.

Shall take more pictures later of my makeup and shall post up pictures of my nails from last week.

Have an awesome day!

PS: Due to chinese new year, I have 5 days off straight. Woohoo!

Colours for Spring! 29 Jan 2011 6:47 PM (14 years ago)

Hi ladies!

Spring has sprung and are you as stoked as I am? I’m not one to adopt every single trend but this season, I’m a follower. Leave the dreariness of Winter behind you and embrace colour.

After watching the Spring runway shows, a few colours and finishes keep reappearing. I give you the 5 MUST-HAVE colours for Spring 2011.

Chanel Riva

Blue, like a robin egg. This bright pop of colour works well with long or short nails. Dark gloomy blues are forbidden! We want to channel the feeling of Easter eggs all ready to be unwrapped and devoured. Great options include China Glaze in For Audrey and Chanel in Riva.

Peach or Persimmon. This delicious colour is suitable for all skin tones! They work especially well when used for a pedicure. To get all dolled up, I recommend Revlon in Siren, China Glaze in Life Preserver or OPI in Hot & Spicy.

Opi Hot & Spicy (Hongkong collection

Purple. Every imaginable shade was seen on the runway, although a lighter lilac would be more appropriate for the office as compared to indigo. A great lilac would be YSL nail polish in Mauve Silk or Deborah Lippmann in Constant Craving. Darker options include OPI in Plugged-In Plum or RGB in Deep. Warning: If you choose to wear the darker purples, please cut your nails. Long talons look witch-like and scary.

YSL Mauve Silk

Gray. I would declare that dusty gray is THE colour to have this season. I love it and I have been sporting it practically every other day. I am obsessed with Essie in Sew Psyched. Other excellent options include China Glaze in Magical Romantique, Deborah Lippmann in Waking up in Vegas and Manglaze in Fuggen’ Ugly which is a matte gray.

Waking up in Vegas, Made famous by Lady Gaga :) Always ahead of the trend

Any crackle nail polish topcoat. Not technically a colour but still hot. Just be sure to use contrasting colours so that it pops! Good combinations include (base colour/crackle), pink/black. Blue/yellow. Red/gray. Purple/white. In the Serena Williams and Katy Perry’s OPI collaboration, there is a crackle nail polish called Black Shatter. Canmake and Mia Secret have a whole range of different colours. Link here for polishes that can be brought online.

I hope this inspires you to try new colours.

Till then, happy polishing!

Notes: For more information about different finishes, here’s an excellent guide.

NOTD: Lilac with Black Glitter Tips 29 Jan 2011 6:22 AM (14 years ago)

Hi ladies!

Here it is, a bit late but here.

This was a cheap nameless, numberless $1 bottle of frosty lilac from a little pushcart. It didn't smell too bad but it was not nice at all to apply.

It was a pretty bottle with a quilted design. And a huge tube of black glitter I got for $2.

So after 2 coats, I pushed my tips in and shook them around. And tadah!

Add a flower sticker on the thumb...

It looks very pretty, right? heheh

And on a side note, I got my first housewarming present.

A spongebob squarepants toaster! I love it!

*squeeal*

Chinese New Year is upon us! 27 Jan 2011 7:32 PM (14 years ago)

Hi ladies!

It's Chinese New Year next week and it means the beginning of Spring! Not that it makes a big difference in a tropical country. So yes, I'm moving in 2 weeks. I have mostly packed.

I just thought to share this modern lion dance troope that has been wandering round Singapore the last week.

It's not traditional at all (white guy? seriously :P) and I'm sure some purists are frothing at the mouth, but it is quite entertaining.

It was taken at the Merlion Park with the Esplande and Marina Bay Sands casino behind it. You can also glimpse the CBD or banking district in the background.

Cute huh? I like the fusion. I thought it was a very nice twist to the usual ear-banging variety.

So, I promise pictures of my manicure tomorrow! *pinky swear*

Innapporiate For Little Girls? Yes. 15 Jan 2011 6:54 PM (14 years ago)

This is wrong on every single level.

I understand parents have a right to raise their children any way they choose to. As long as one doesn't harm the child, it's all okay. But to exploit your children like this?

What is the world coming to? 2 year olds with 'breasts' is just wrong. JUst let the kids be kids. I honestly don't approve of Beauty Pageants for such small babies.

Sexualizing children? Makeup on kids? 5 year olds getting their brows waxed? 3 year olds in tight leather and doing Lady Gaga? Mimicking Madonna at the height of her 'sexual awakening'?

WRONG.

Happy belated New Year! 12 Jan 2011 6:58 PM (14 years ago)

Hi ladies!

Happy new year! I spent mine in Vancouver and had a blast! Sadly, it's back to work and P-A-C-K-I-N-G.
Remember how I said I brought a new place? I'm moving in early Feb. So, it's time to slowly pack. I look at my nail polish and feel pain. Will take pictures when it's all laid out. I'm sure loads of you guys have more then me.

This was my first day shopping. Ummm nail polish at least.

That was Sephora by opi. I can't remember the colour. And yes, that is a bonnet.

On Granville Island, Leaf him at the altar!

Some polishes by Icing and cupcakes! So yummy! Note my witch-like talons.

Which came to an end. Oh Canada! (Yes bad joke. The plaster given to me was also a bad joke. Thanks Ash.)

Beautiful sunset at Ambleside.

All shopped out? No more money?

Calls for desperate measures! And I mean desperate.

It's warmer than you think! 17 Dec 2010 9:51 AM (14 years ago)

Hi ladies!

I know some of you are going to say I'm crazy but Vancouver isn't cold enough. (>,<)

The heating is turned up soooo high. (esp in H&M but we'll get to that later)

So far, with regards to nail polish, I have been to London Drug Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Dollar Shop/Tree (can't remember), Sephora, Icing, Claire's and Sears. Although Sears was this lovely pear and mangosteen wash. *droolz*

Shops I have gone CRAZY at: H&M, Bath and Bodyworks, Sephora (TOKIDOKI!!!!!!!), general Japanese eating places (Uni in season), and LUSH! I love lush and it's taking all my strength not to buy out the whole store. Muah ha ha ha ha ha aha ha ah ah

But I have accumlated about 30 bottles of polish so far. Opps.

I promise I will post up pictures soon cos I have a Lolita party to go to tonight.

I have a bonnet to wear.

Yes, you heard right. A bonnet.

It's cute but...

Yeah, time to go to Safeway!

Take care this holiday season ladies!

PS Any Vancouver ladies know any good places to shop??

Elianto Turquoise No. 27 5 Dec 2010 7:12 AM (14 years ago)

Hello ladies!

Elianto Turquoise in 3 coats. Lovely shimmer through it. I can't take a good picture! This bloody polish somehow eluded my camera.

This was the best of the lot. (>,<") See what I mean! There is a bit more green to it.

If you look at the closeups here, it's the most accurate colour. A true Tiffany blue?? I went to Tiffany's today to gawk/drool, and I matched the boxes. Muah aha ha aahahhahaah! Even the sales ladies were like wow...

I don't need China Glaze's For Audrey anymore. ^^

And the winner is... 4 Dec 2010 4:16 PM (14 years ago)

The winner is Sylvia from Nailart Creations!

I used the random number thingie and it came up Sylvia!

(Okies, I know most people copy the page and stick it up here, but I admit, I don't know how to do that! ><)

So yeah!

Please contact me within 24 hours!

And ladies, watch out for my massive giveaway in Jan. I'm clearing out my nail cupboard cos I'm moving house. Some will have been swatched before, but some are brand new.

Ahh, the signs of a nail polish addict... (>,<")

Must buy! I have this exact shade but this has shimmer in it!

Ohhhhhh jellies...

Do I need another green? Yes!

Pretty colour...

My Boyfriend, My Army 2 Dec 2010 10:31 PM (14 years ago)

Hello ladies!

You want a Singaporean man? Wooooooo...

Time to tie my tubes. (>,<")

Elianto Dark Sea Green No. 30 2 Dec 2010 10:26 PM (14 years ago)

Hello ladies!

I love jellies. They are my favorite finish. Yummy.

It's a lot more blue than green. In the dark it looks blue. But in the light it is more green.

Still, very YUMMY!

Indoors with flash.

Outdoors in sunlight.

Plain bottle but very cheap! Only RM$5.

And I have decided what I DO NOT WANT FOR CHRISTMAS!

And today's the last day for the contest.

So, come on! :)

Luck of the Irish 29 Nov 2010 6:49 PM (14 years ago)

Hello ladies!

OPI Who the Shrek are you?, Jade is the New Black and Skinfood white all on my toes. Luck of the irish I say!

Warning! Toes ahead.

I just really like this colour combination. I applied it a bit haphazardly but I always made a mess of my toes :P Anyway, it all peels off in the shower.

So, don't forget to enter! I will use a random number picker thingie from the internet.

Good luck! :) Maybe you can try my lucky toes!

Elianto's Night Glitters No. 19 Giveaway! 29 Nov 2010 6:42 PM (14 years ago)

A Korean brand with names and numbers for their nail polish? *gasp*

Elianto is ~~the new Korean kid on the block here in South East Asia.~~ apparently a Malaysian brand. I asked the sales lady where they were from and she said Korea! (>,<) She lied! Or how could she not know what country the brand is from?!?!!?!?!? Very very strange (;.;")

"In 2005, Elianto was introduced and the first store opened at First World Resort at Genting Highlands. With 53 stores nationwide include East Malaysia and 13 Overseas franchise outlets. In the near future, Elianto planned to expand it to 60 local outlets. The latest addition is at the Pavilion KL and Lot 10, KL. In 2008, Elianto planned to opened another 20 outlets nationwide to capture larger market share.

Elianto also ventured to overseas markets vie franchise. The markets opened to date are at Philippines, Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Future overseas market strategy includes Asian countries i.e. Thailand and China, Middle East countries i.e. Kuwait and Jordan and South Asia countries i.e. India."

They have lovely nail colours and so so packaging.

The makeup looks rather meh as does the skin care.
But the nail polish bottles are pretty!

This is a lovely olive and a dream to apply. And guess what?

I'm giving it away! Yes, I thought of all of you ladies and got 2 bottles!

So, this is a super mini giveaway. You will get this nail polish, a suprise one and 2 facemasks from Elianto!

The prize plus a mystery nail polish! \(',')/

Rules:
1. Contest ends 3rd Dec at 12midnight (I'm easy, I will allow an entry at if it's still 3rd somewhere in the world.)
2. Once I choose a winner, you have 24 hours to reply. Or I will pick another.
3. Contest is open intenationally.
4. You MUST be a follower to enter. One comment per entry or I will get confused.
5. Please leave your follower name and email (1 entry) and what is your favourite nail polish ever and why in the comments section (Bonus 1 entry).

Thanks ladies and good luck! (^^)

Fly the Flag! 25 Nov 2010 1:53 AM (14 years ago)

As most of you know, I am a Singaporean girl, born and bred.

I know the streets, the sights, the sounds, the smells. I could show the secrets of our little tropical island.

This is our flag.

And I'm quite proud of our country.

In fact for National Day, we have many songs to commerate our independance.

One of the oldies yet goodies is "Stand up for Singapore."

Then, I found this.

Ummmmm... Stand up for Singapore?????????

*facepalm*

Who didn't notice this epic fail????

Homework Assignment 22 Nov 2010 9:52 PM (14 years ago)

I saw this ages ago in Readers Digest. And I remember almost peeing in my pants!

A first grade girl handed in the drawing below for a homework assignment...

After it was graded and the child brought it home, she returned to school the next day with the following note:

Dear Ms. Davis,

I want to be very clear on my child's illustration. It is NOT of me on a dance pole on a stage in a strip joint. I work at Home Depot and had commented to my daughter how much money we made in the recent snowstorm. This drawing is of me selling a shovel.

Mrs. Harrington

So, the moral of the story?

Check your kid's homework before you let them hand it in.

Leafy Konad 22 Nov 2010 9:22 PM (14 years ago)

Hi ladies!

A forest green with white leaves? Classic! Forget the state of my hands and handiwork. I haven't konaded in so long. Was super shakey. Plus this plate was meant as a French tip one. So I tried layered 2 stamps to join up!

FAIL!

But now I know and I might try this again. It looks like a camouflage pattern. Speaking of which...

My brother is in the army. In Singapore, all males must go through National Service for 2 years. (Yes, that is the pattern of our Army uniform.) So, my dog, Floppy, had to as well. Being a boy and all.

Yes, SIR!

At ease, Cadet!

YES SIR! Thank you SIR!
*pant*

Also, the garden has been doing well. :) It's the rainy season so the flowers are blooming!

Cookie wanted a picture too :)

Yes, I'm such a poser. But my hair is now red. And I need a picture of that but not today. I'm having a bit of a cold and I look and feel gross.

Can you believe its ALMOST Christmas?

And I'm leaving Singapore for Canada in 15 days!
*squeal*

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