Mani Mani Hoom

Hi everyone~~

This is another heavily requested posting and YES, I keep my promise.


Here is the simple guide for my new love - Princess Mani (I couldn't think of any name, Chean helps me to come up with this appropriately cheesy title).

As I discussed earlier (Click HERE if you have no idea what I'm talking about), getting a good artificial nails that suit you is the most important step. I'm using Kiss nails.

Step 1 - Pick or Create a Design
I usually surf online and browse through fashion magazine before working on my nails. Alright, I have picked mine ^^

Step 2 - Unfold The Process
Try to emphasize the steps, what color should go first? What tools you need? How to decorate? And so on. It will be extremely frustrated if you stuck in the middle of doing it. So, plan first.

Step 3 - Determine Base Color
You can either go with light color or dark one. Both will work fine because we need to contrast them with accessories anyway.


Choose a color and apply two layers. I am using SkinFood Nail Vita (PE808p) as base. Skin Food nail liquor is my favorite! It is super long-lasting and super affordable. Great value for the money!

Wait till they dry...

Then, do the masking by using selefon tape.



It's easy, let me show you closer.


See, make a "curve" masking on all nails.

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You can use the same technique to do French Mani too. ^^

Then, choose a different color and apply two layers on the masking side.



I'm using The Face Shop Nail Color (PK 103).

Wait till they dry... (Be patient!)

Then, we can start decorating~~


These are the basic tools you need for this particular nail design. (From right to left) Tweezerz, nail glue, stick, and accessories.

Step 4 - Let's The Deco Begins
Ok, you have to be very very patient. The decorating process is usually very time-consuming. As for my case, the whole process take about 3 hours. If you are a newbie, choose an easier design; this might mitigate your frustration :p

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Don't do the manicure on your laundry day or household chores day. Your effort will down to drain. Pick a special day to pamper yourself without chores, rush and hassle.

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Taaaa Daaaa

Step 5 - Fill Your Day With Satisfaction
Once you have done your mani, I am 100% sure that you can't keep your eyes off them. They are just too cute to look at!!! It seems like they glaze everything you touch ;)



Step 6 - Reward yourself
Call your friends or your dearest, hang out with them and show your nails!

You deserved praise for all your hard work!! Mazel Tov~~



Ready to have a candle light dinner with Chean.


See y'all again!!!


P/S: Sorry if you find my self-portraits disturbing. Chean gave me some Photoshop tutorial and I need to practice. Just bare with me, I'll do a better job next time.

P/P/S: Oh, Lord! I left out the topcoat process!!! Don't forget to apply topcoat after decorating.

How to apply artificial nails on natural nails?
A nail glue should come together with your artificial nail set. Apply a layer of nail glue onto natural nail; then, slowly lower artificial nail onto natural nail by using cuticle as a pivot point. Hold firm until set. And you are SET ^^

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Please pray for her everyone...



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Live well~~

Look refreshingly fresh

Sorry GUYS, this posting is still about makeup and girl stuffs. You may not find anything that is able to related to you, but you are welcome to view the pictures and share this secret with your girl friends ^^

Alright, good morning class~~ ❤

This posting is all about eye-job; it is specially dedicated for those who are desperately seeking for eye makeup try-out or a refreshing look throughout the day.

Ready? Let's the fun begin.


Ok, I don't intend to spoil your day. But ya, it's me with my super Ah Lian look again before any eye makeup :'(

I have already put on foundation, colored my eyebrow and applied lipstick, so, you should at least put on foundation before starting to work on your eyes too.

A common misconception we have is that the more makeup we put on, the higher possibility to cover our tired eye. This is so wrong. The key element for a complete refreshing eye make up is to make it simple and clean.


I used Channel Pro Lumere liquid foundation and Chanel White Essential make up base to lighten my eyes first.


Pour them on your hand.


Blend them and gently dab the mixture on your eye sockets. (I used them as my face foundation, you don't need this much if you only do the eyes)

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You can use the same method (mixing liquid foundation and make up base at ratio 1:1) to create a natural and innocent look as well. Yup, I'm wearing it :)


Then, use a sponge to apply a light dusting of loose powder on your eyes.

This will set your foundation and make the eyelids appear less greasy.


I'm using Maybelline Loose Powder.


Now use a skin color eyeshadow that has lighting effect to highlight the eyebrow bones .


M.A.C eyeshadow (Jest) is my favorite's favorite! It does a wonderful job on highlighting.


After that, use another eyeshadow that is one or two tone darker and apply it on the inner and outer corner of your eyelids. This will define your eyes and make them look bigger.

(So sorry, I accidentally deleted the picture for this step, I know you can do it. *fingers crossing*)


Use the skin color eyeshadow (M.A.C) again and dab it onto the center of your eyelid. Don't be greedy, just the center. Trust me, your eyes will "pop out" later.


Ok, we are almost there. Now use a coffee or gold color...


apply it as you were using the eyeliner. Gently and smoothly go through the full eyelids.


And the lower outer eye corner too. Don't apply all the way to the tear ducts, stop at the middle. This is to avoid a muddy and unintentionally smoky eyes.

Okies~~ You may apply black eyeliner now, draw it close to your eyelash line, the closer the more natural it will be.


This is how it should look like after the eyeliner. Light, warm and natural.

We are not there yet! Don't forget your mascara, blusher and lip gloss!

Now, we are ready...
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Feel the joy ♫♫






Refreshing look or look refreshing? Pick your choice ^^

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For a natural look, do not over define your eyebrows. A soft and light touch will do the job ^^

Hope you find this useful! Stay pretty ;)


P/S: Thanks for all the emails, Facebook messages, loves and hugs~~ You all are truly my inspirations! Thanks again for all the supports ^^

The Ultimate Beauty Secret - Falsie

I know you guys have been asking the same question again and over again - How to apply falsie or fake eyelashes?

As usual, I will provide the same answer again and over again - PRACTICE!!!

That's the only trick to get it done perfectly. You have to try and practice. Of course, don't wear falsie outside of the house (or your room) for the first time. You need some times to get used to it, to understand it and also to figure out the tricks to rock them.

For beginner, it's never to late to make yourself look perfect. Just follow the steps below are be pretty :)

Step 1
Get yourself a soft and natural eyelashes. I know you want or love dramatic falsie but you don't want to frighten your friends or families for the first time. Just get a natural one for practice purpose.


I'm using Revlon falsie (91003 Flirty) and Maybeline adhesive for this demo.

Why Maybeline's adhesive but not Revlon?
There are two types of adhesive: 1) Black (which is the one that come with Revlon falsie, and 2) Transparent (the Maybeline one). Personally, I prefer transparent adhesive, it's easier to wipe off when I make a mistake. It's up to you though, both are the same.

Step 2
Don't glue them first! Always measure the length of the falsie. If it is too long, trim it; if it is too short, sorry, you bought a wrong one :( Don't toss it, you can use it for lower lashes (wait for next tutorial, maybe :p)


Gently measure it closer to your eyelash line.

Step 3
Now glue them, one at a time.


Experts will suggest you to use a tweezer while applying glue on falsie. But I think it's ok to use you fingers :) It works better for me.


Evenly apply the glue and wait for 15-20 seconds. Use Q-tip or cotton bud to wipe off the extra glue, not fingers. Don't wait for too long also, the glue will dry out. As soon as you see the glue starts turning into transparent color, that's the perfect time!

Step 4 (the hardest part!!!)
Now glue the falsie as close as possible to your eyelash line. You have to be patient. It's ok to mess things up for the first time but don't give up. Keep trying, repeat the previous steps if necessary. Then, let it dry. You can apply black eyeliner to cover or hide the falsie's glue.

Now, I'm going to show you the magic. This will motivate you to keep trying and keep trying until you do it right!


BEFORE. Smile and angle do play a magic role too. I have to pick the ugliest picture in order to display the dramatic effect. Just bear with me, k?

Well, I look like a sick person. Make up is alright, but just not very attractive. I really don't wanna show this picture!!! I'm super Ah Lian in this picture @.@

But after applying fake eyelashes...

Taaaa... Daaaa....

AFTER. Told you, I really can't live without falsie :'(


It looks so pretty from all different angles.


See... If I can do it, you can do it too.

Good Luck, everyone.



P/S: Let me know how it turns out on you. Keep me posted ya :)

P/P/S: Sorry, my bad. I should clarify it. Remember to curl and mascara after applying falsie. This will make the falsie looks more natural and more like your original lashes.


P/P/P/P/S: How to remove falsie?
Thanks for asking, gals. You will need an eye and lips makeup remover, cotton pad and Q-tips. I should do another posting to show you guys the right way of doing it. Just try to be really gentle while removing your falsie now! I'll be back with more tutorial next time :)

Brow Job

Hahaha.. Yeah, I purposely wanna make the title sounds nasty :p

Many have sent me emails and massages asking me how to use Majolica Majorca eyebrow pencil and Kate eyebrow color at the same time.

So, I decided to do a quick eyebrow color tutorial for you guys.


That is me! With my original eyebrow. Well, I don't have nice eyebrow. They were born originally horizontal, seriously. I trim them shorter to give them arches.

Look at the original eyebrow color. Hmm... It just doesn't seem right to me.

So, what I do is...



Using MM eyebrow pencil (Sword Cut BR782) to define the arch and the tail of my eyebrow. Start drawing from the arch to the tail.

Yup, what you see is true. I have a chicken pox scar on my forehead. I used to photoshop it away but I wanna "keep it" now :p I guess I begin to realize Vladimir Horowitz quote, "Perfection itself is imperfection”.



Then, use Kate eyebrow color (golden) to temporally dye the eyebrow into golden brown color. Evenly color them.

Remember to repeat the same steps for both side. Now, you will be thrilled by the result.

Taaaa... Daaaa...

my eyebrow looks much better now~~ Aren't MM and Kate amazing?

Let me grab Miyaki for quick snaps. he got a pink ribbon too today!!







Sorry for the blur pictures! Those are the best I can find! Miyaki isn't in the mood for photo shooting, he just wants to play!!! Naughty one...

Gonna rush to Apple Genius Bar to save my lappie now! Until next time!!! Muaksss~~