Anna Sui: Naturally Flawless

another contest! yay!
Tongue in chic is now collaborating with Anna Sui to launch their 'Moisture Rich Base Makeup Fall 2009 collection'.

All you need to do by 3rd September 2009 is:

- Create a natural and flawless party look for Anna Sui Dolly Girl this Autumn using Looklet (this is a cross of Polyvore and paper doll dress ups we used to play as little gir
- Theme: Black + Purple
- Describe what you understand by "natural & flawless beauty" and how base make-up foundation can help you achieve a naturally flawless look on the Dolly Girl that you have created?

So, here are the four looks i created at Looklet (i had so much fun and i MIGHT have gone overboard).

Natural and flawless beauty is the opposite of dramatic and extreme makeup.
This means skin will need to look perfect, without looking like you have piled on an inch-worth of foundation and concealer. Colours are used to enhance your natural colouring, rather than to create drama and impact.

This is where a base make-up foundation helps create this. By putting on the base prior to the foundation, it will lock in the moisture and also create a more even colouring. This will also ensure that your foundation can glide on evenly without making you look blotchy...and of course create that perfect looking skin.

work it!

i am an active person by nature. if i had a choice, i would love to run, do yoga, swim, climb, dance, play badminton...all at the same time (exagerration of course).

because i am such an active person, i love clothes that allow me to move freely (particularly when i am doing these activities).

sometimes, i can't help but laugh (inside) when i see some people going for a jog in their floral pyjama pants. i mean, yes...it IS early in the morning. but put on something decent for God's sake!

diversion: at the kl marathon, i witnessed this WOMAN (not girl) wearing a pair of pyjama shorts with teddy bears on it. it was red. and an eyesore.

there are only a few sports brands i go to...nike, adidas and reebok.

nike
my sports shoes has always been from nike. despite there being many other brands that have "better" performances when it comes to shoes (e.g. Asics), i still go back to my nikes. i guess it is more of a brand perception. growing up with the idea that my feet and knees are protected with the 'nike air' technology also helps. and nike did a good job in portraying this visually in their shoe designs (clear perspex at the heel portion).

they have recently launched their new shoes, the Nike Lunar Glide (at a whopping RM389!).

• Lunarlite system - a shock absorber system that gives you a soft, bouncy run
• Dynamic support - adapts to the individual runner and adjusts to your gait, which provides the best support for you
• Women's shoe - a dynamic arch support for increased stability & a wedged carrier construction for extra cushioning

when it comes to clothing, i do like their sports bras as they come in many designs and colours to suit my fancy. however, the training tops are a tad short for me. if you want longer ones, you should look at the nike dance/yoga range.

adidas

adidas has always struck me as a more "serious" sport apparel brand. i am not a fan of their sports shoes (can't say the same about their fashion trainers!) as they are a bit too bulky for my taste.

where adidas wins is their apparel. especially after they signed on Stella McCartney, their designs have become more streamlined and fashionable. i am a huge fan of their bottoms (the 3/4 training pants)!

bought this on sale and in BRIGHT YELLOW.

the stella mccartney range

reebok

i love the playdry reebok pants so much cause they are the most flattering for my *ehem* big bottom. i bought 2 pairs. it has lasted me for 2 years now. :)

mine has ruched side pockets, which you would have thought would not suit a pear-shape like me...but it looks good anyway!

Fasting = More Shopping

I am pretty sure that when you fast, you are supposed to refrain yourself from any indulgence.
but, i couldn't help myself today during lunchtime (partly due to boredom).

i was actually shopping with a mission. to buy an outfit for a wedding this middle august.
but instead, i bought this pretty top from MNG!

RRP = RM216
Sale Price = RM105 (bargain!)
This design and material has 3 versions to it. A dress, a spaghetti strap top and this blouson. The main appeal was the silk material and the long sash that you can twirl around your waist.

i think they reduced the price further at the MNG sales. so ladies, do go and check out the "remains" of the sale. you never know WHAT you will find.

:)

black and whites are great...

but what is life without some colour?
i for one goes shopping with the intent of buying something different...and end up buying yet another black/grey/white top.

and because the weather in malaysia is not so great these days, what with the haze either blocking the sun rays or trapping the heat in our atmosphere, i think it IS time to bring some colour into our lives.

there is nothing wrong with these plain colours. most people will go for them, as they are the safest and most assuring colours to wear. slimming effects, smartening effects and blending effects. that is why, they are called the "neutrals".

neutral colours are grouped into 3 categories:

NAVY BLUE/BLACK & WHITE
STONE & GRAY
KHAKI & OLIVE

are all your clothes NAVY BLUE/BLACK & WHITE?
best colours to make your outfit pop: kelly green, citron, fuchsia and purple

taken from instyle.com

work
most people go dark for work, because it is supposed to set you off as somewhat serious and booksmart. i am however, of a different opinion. to really "stand out" in the crowd, why not wear something bright under that jacket?

dinner
i love going for dinner functions because this gives me an excuse to wear black (the most slimming colour), without looking morbid. but to make you shine from the other clad-in-black ladies, accessorise your outfit with colourful jewelleries and clutches. out of the four complementary colours given by instyle, i prefer the kelly green as it has a jewel hue to it (instant glamour).

weekends
aah...time to unwind. bring out those flats and give your sole/soul a break. nothing goes "pop" like fuschia! because it is a blue-based colour, it goes very well with blues and purples. try something fun like pink shorts, pink leggings, pink skinnies...(note: only for the daring). whatever you do...make sure everything else is subdued or you will end up looking like a neon stick!

are all your clothes STONE and GREY?
best colours to make your outfit pop: anything pastel and pretty!

taken from instyle.com

work
i love wearing grey to work. cause, it is less drastic compared to black and it gives a casual feel to my long day at work. i also usually pair smart working trousers with a not-so-formal top to give a twist to my everyday outfit (only do this if your office permits it). other options to wearing shirts and jackets are cardigans (wrap, v-neck, round neck, long or even cropped) paired with tank tops. brighten the drab by accessorising with light turqoise (pastel vs. strong accent) necklaces or bangles. the pale-r hue complements the grey perfectly.

dinner
for those who loves to be the centre of attention, stay away from the black and embrace the grey neutral. make your outfit even more appealing and have splashes of rainbow colours. (keep it within the same colour group...e.g. pastle blue and pastle purple, pastel pink and pastle purple, pastel yellow and pastel orange...etc.)

weekends
time to unwind in your favourite pair of light denim. grey and pink (actually, grey and fuschia goes very well too) goes very well with light blue jeans. play up the pink with more pink accessories and you will be deliciously sweet looking!

are all your clothes KHAKI and OLIVE?
best colours to make your outfit pop: warm and earthy colours!

taken from instyle.com

work
most people look washed out in khaki/brown/olive colours. so, becareful when you choose the "tone" or "shade" against your skin. this is especially important for the areas near your face (focal point!). so, only if you are naturally fair and rosy...do wear a top in that colour. if you insist on wearing it anyway, make sure you wear it low neck OR accessorise with something in a colour that flatters you better.

dinner
so maybe (olive) green and purple reminds you of barney (the dinosaur), these 2 colours actually goes very well with each other. some say matching shoes and handbag is passe...but it does give a very collected look.

weekends
i used to hate yellow. i thought it made my skin looked very sallow (it rhymes!). my mistake was choosing the wrong shade! because i am more blue-toned...hence the yellow i wear must be blue-toned too. so choose your yellow well...

and there you go!
so, add some colour to your life...
and remember...ONE bright colour at a time...:)

"gap" in my pocket...

i have been a fan of 'gap' ever since i set eyes on it during my student years (gap was not available in malaysia then).

i still remember saving my money (or was it swiping my student credit card...:p) to get that much sought after hoodie with G-A-P emblazoned on the front. i believe i had one in pink and another in grey.

gap also has the best print ads. if i could describe it in 3 words...it would be simple, clean and sophisticated. sometimes, they would also have special celebrity campaign ads...which is
usually during festive seasons or special launches

wyclef jean

jennifer hudson

gossip girls

the guilty chris brown

selma blair

my love for the brand did not stop when i graduated from uni.
the clean lines translated well into my work outfits (dress code: smart casual?).

so, my heart skipped a beat when i found out that gap is on sale!

just about everything in the shop is up to 30% off. which is not much...but still something.
especially since gap prices are rocket high! :p

so, after looking at (just about) every piece in the suria klcc outlet...i have shortlisted the below.

gathered long tank
i want to get this in black...i love the fact that it is LONG. :)
sale price = approx. rm80


Roll-up sleeve pintucked blouse
i love shirts. especially those with roll up button tab detailing. and this is long (and baggy) enough to pair it with a pair of skinnies or leggings.
sale price = approx. rm150

there is actually another top that i like...but i can't find it on the website.

i have put them aside for the meantime. i can't quite decide whether to get all of these items...some of these items...or maybe get this ONE item which i fell in love with...

this is such a cute dress! it has pockets, which i am quite obsessed with recently...
the only problem is that it is a short dress, which i rarely or never wear...AND it is sleeveless. i am just wondering if i should just buy this for future beach holidays...:p
this dress however "masks" my big hips...(woo hoo!) with it's empire waist...
sale price = approx. rm140

i also have another issue...

ZARA sale starts this Thursday
(25 June 2009)

so should i even bother getting anything at gap?
or should i SAVE for the zara sale??
decisions...decisions...decisions...

so, the SANE thing to do would be...

1. NOT to buy anything from gap YET
2. Scope the zara sale
3. Count the potential damage
4. Minimise the potential damage
   

p/s: so my fellow shopaholics...see u at zara...:) don't forget to "poke" me if you see me there!