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Panayo FW 2014/15 Urban Nomad

June 29, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies! <3

Today I want to introduce a local label, Panayo. 😉

The apparels are predominantly minimalistic and classy with structural twist. Panayō experiment with geometry, bold cuts and shapes to conjure unique patterns. Panayō is an Ancient Sanskrit word (पनयो) equivalent for confidence. For more info. refer to their site about page here.

Panayo’s FW 2014/15 collection is titled Urban Nomad and their pieces can be found at stockists or bought online. More of that later.

Photos first! 😀

THE WONDER WANDERERS

Nomadic Pastoralism “Nomads” is a result of the Neolithic revolution where humans adapt to environmental conditions and migrates to exploit scarce resources. This movement has been dubbed as one of the great advances in the evolution of mankind. Over the centuries, Tibetan nomads “ndrogba” ( འབྲོག་པ། ( འབྲོག་པ།) overcame the harsh mountain ecosystem that offers little and strived on moving through the wandering lustre of green grasslands and hills of the romantic Tibetan plateau.

The nature of nomadic fashion styles are testaments to practicality and functionality of simple sophistication with a touch of unique and distinctive flair which is intertwined to the romanticism of flowy green pastures in the midst of hostility. “ndrogba” dons on multiple layers of clothing that enables them to adapt to varieties of environmental conditions. These layered flowy look creates visually stunning overall appeal, one that is iconic to Tibetan nomads.

There is real beauty in their fashion and life alike. The nomads did more than just survive. They created a unique, vibrant and colourful culture that depicts the triumph of humanity over adverse circumstances and conformity.

Surreal, but closely knitted to the fate of urban nomad in the face of globalization.

“Urban Nomad” is a modern wanderer; a dreamer – of not just things material but immaterial too; from sensuous to spiritual. Home is but a relative concept that is devoid of any attachment to fixation. The concept of flow is aligned to their intellect. Urban Nomad is slave to nothing, not even fashion, but has perceived fashion as the way they deem fit.

My picks from the collection:

Kashaya Robes available here.

Grey Capote Cardigan here.

I can totally imagine myself wearing the Kashaya Robes for an art exhibition opening or Euro trip. And the cardigan is love! Would totes wear it to work everyday.

Urban Nomad is officially available @ www.LabelPanayo.com. See their full FW 2014/15 lookbook here.

Stockists

Singapore

– Multi-label pop-up retail – Temporium – 72 & 74 Dunlop Street, S209400, +65 6294 1139

– Departmental Stores – Coming soon

Malaysia

– Multi-label retail – Coming soon

Europe

– eRetailer Western Europe – Not Just A Label (http://www.notjustalabel.com/labelpanayo)

– eRetailer Eastern Europe – Coming soon

Ena

Fashion, Inspiring, Lifestyle

Inspiring yet Humble; An Afternoon with Victoria Beckham at LASALLE

June 27, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies! <3

So technically cameras and photos are not allowed for this event… So after reading this just pretend you didn’t see photos of VB on my blog, ok? 😛

Back in May, as LASALLE alumnus, we received a very surprising yet definitely delightful email saying that the Victoria Beckham was gonna grace our Singaporean shores AND pay our Alma Mater a visit!

I couldn’t miss up this chance, so I took 2 hours off work (which is flexible in anycase) to see her in person, altho really far away, which you’ll be able to tell shortly:

MANY THANKS to The Peddar Group for bringing the VB to our school and giving us the grand opportunity to hear her speak! It was truly an inspiring to hear her in person.

Many students praised her in adoration before posing their questions, and rightly so, saying how she’s one of the rare and spectacular example of a celebrity turned designer who managed to build her fashion empire in so short a time and so successfully.

Yet through all of the praise you can clearly tell that she’s not let any of it to her head, she’s extremely grounded and she actually says it out aloud that she didn’t do it alone, she has her entire VB team that did it along with her. Do I hear a hooray for this wonderfully inspiring yet humble woman???

Additionally she adds that she sees herself as a mother, wife and her role in the family is as important as it is at work. And the time when her family esp. her sons saw her work at the runway they were clearly impressed that she was capable of what she’s done, in spite of the time she spends with them. And nothing gives her more pride than seeing her children grow up and she and Beckham makes time for the family.

In case you have not already stalked the Beckhams on the news, which are almost always good, I recommend these: Adrian Weale dishes on Daily Mail on what it’s like living next to the polite Beckhams, Brooklyn freaking Beckham works at a cafe when he could just be fronting magazine covers every month, really!, Beckham loves her daughter Harper very much and watch them being their gorgeous and humble selves here:

I am obviously very taken and a huge fan of VB the designer. I love her clean and chic cuts that she sends down the runway! And she’s just got an amazing personality and not forgetting she has also snagged a hot husband. Hehe. 🙂

Now time for OOTDs after the talk with Christabelle! 🙂

In a Net dress and Go Jane Heels.

With lovely Belle~

Thank you On Peddar and LASALLE for the invite! <3

Thank you for reading!

Ena

Fashion, Lifestyle

Of Vietnamese Ao Dais & Chinese Winter; AFF Star Creation 2013 Alumni Capsule Collections

June 26, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies!

So back in May, I attended the capsule collection of the winners/alumni of Star Creation 2013. If you haven’t, go check out my post on Star Creation 2014 here! After a year-long internship with powerhouse luxury retailer F J Benjamin, designers Vu Ta Linh, 27 (Vietnam) and Sun Yijin, 25 (China) presented their capsule collections at the Audi Fashion Festival.

Presenting some of my picks from designers Vu Ta Linh, 27 (Vietnam).

Drawing inspiration from a song performed by a top Vietnamese singer, designer Vu Ta Linh’s collection ‘Indigo’ featured various shades of the colour. Elegant models donned the collection that successfully encapsulated elements of the traditional Vietnamese costume, the Ao Dai, in its textures, shapes and detailing.

Love the red in this piece.

Love the drape of this piece and the pairing of the necklace, very warrior goddess-esque!

Another look i love, strong yet also feminine and glamourous.

Presenting some of my picks from Sun Yijin, 25 (China):

Chinese native Sun Yijin brought about a change in seasons at Tent@Orchard as she sent models down the runway in her collection titled ‘Winter’. A colour palette of white, grey and black – commonly associated with winter – was peppered with bursts of bright orange and pine green, as she sought to combine the tropical elements in Singapore with China’s seasonal climate.

Definitely love the burst of orange.

This cute leaf/nature prints in green and white is very Japanese whimsical cute.

This print reminds me of Korean designer Lie Sang Bong. See:

Lie Sang Bong SS 2014, Paris Fashion Week 2014. Credits here.

Love this look, possibly what Rihanna might sport after a plane ride, albeit w bling-ed accessories and shades. 😉

After show no filter selfies (or wefies?) with Shane & Smita…

OOTD in Depression dress, New Look wedge heels. Yeahhh i look a little funny mid laughter, must have been bending in laughter due to awkwardness of OOTDings in the middle of Orchard road… Thanks to Smita for the pics! :*

Thanks to Star Creation and AKA Asia for the invite!

Thank u for reading. <3

Ena

Art & Design, Fashion, Inspiring, Lifestyle

Audi Star Creation 2014

June 20, 2014 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Hi Lovelies! <3 <3 <3

Yes I know, it’s been a while since I’ve posted (9 days, to be exact) and I am terribly (read: 1 month) behind my events updates! *covers face*

Nonetheless, I am getting down to blogging and posting the wonderful and beautiful photos from Audi Fashion Fest, Blueprint and many exciting fashion events I’ve attended in May! Yay! *throws confetti in the air*

Without further ado, let’s go!

Into its fifth year, Audi Star Creation is a regional design competition that identifies, nurtures and brings together aspiring young fashion designers from around Asia to battle it out in a runway showdown at the Tent @ Ngee Ann Civic Plaza in Singapore.

This year’s finalist, who were challenged to design around the theme “The Asian Perspective”, were short listed from 418 submissions from 14 countries including Singapore, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

The top three winners are Rebecca Corrine Lam from Hong Kong, Zhou Jun from China and Newman Han from South Korea.

Additionally on 13 May at the Audi Red Carpet Night gala dinner, Rebecca Corrine Lam also took home the Audi Young Designer Award, whom judged thought her creation best embodies the Audi design spirit of innovation, technology and progression.

The 12 finalists had to submit six original and commercially viable designs that creatively portrayed the theme. The runway showdown took place in Singapore on 12 May at Tent@Orchard.

The 12 finalists for Audi Star Creation 2014 are:

1. Oei Shoo Jun Angeline, 27, Singapore

2. Keh Min Chloe, 19, Singapore

3. Leong Yaowen, 26, Singapore

4. Newman Han, 29, Republic of Korea

5. Hye Ra Rhee, 32, Republic of Korea

6. Hye Jin Kim, 27, Republic of Korea

7. Zhou Jun, 24, China

8. Rebecca Corine Lam, 25, Hong Kong

9. Tu Nguyen Hoang, 23, Vietnam

10. Kata Oka Hidenobu, 22, Japan

11. Peh Chin Yee, 24, Malaysia

12. Erica Devi Handika, 21, Indonesia

Here are my favourite 6 designers and their designs:

Red Construction is the theme for Zhou Jun’s collection. Red corresponds with fire, symbolizes good fortune and joy. The collection is modern, sleek and reminiscent of Ralph Lauren yet undeniably Oriental through the use of crimson red which is representative of the Chinese flag and all things related to Chinese festivities. A graduate of London’s College of the Arts, Zhou Jun is a rising designer to watch.

Leong Yaowen’s collection combines the iconography of the East on a Western silhouette. The result is a beautiful marriage with a contemporary vibe. Leong is a graduate of Lasalle College of the Arts and currently a stylist.

Rebecca Corinne Lam’s collection is titled “ZHI” which means paper in Chinese. Lam treats the cloth in her collection as paper and the resulting combination of laser cut and ink calligraphy is both culturally rich and modern.

Hye Jin Kim’s collection title Blooming Your Truth combines Buddhism symbols and Korean traditional knots. Her collection is on trend with its mix of structured and fluid silhouettes, yet the knot details makes it remarkable and memorably hers.

Newman Han’s collection titled The Scientific Expedition is inspired by the how asian cultures have been influenced by the west, on top of their own traditional culture. The collection is Sahara desert ready while looking fashionable.

Peh Chin Yee’s collection is inspired by Singapore’s National flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim. His collection shows a deep understanding of current sport luxe trends and clean silhouettes. His pieces are outstanding and wearable.

For the full set of runway photos of all 12 designers designs visit Star Creation gallery here.

Watch the video reel featuring the 12 designers:

Shall end off with selfies and photos taken on show day. 😉

With Christy~

With Gabby~

Caught the winners at the photowall and requested for a photo! 😉

OOTD!

With my fashion partner, Christabelle~ :*

Thanks Star Creation & AKA Asia PR for the invite!

Thank you for reading. 😉

Ena

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

WonDiorland Visuals featuring Dior Addict Eau de Toilette, IT Lash & IT Line

June 11, 2014 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Hi Lovelies!

Thanks to the folks at ION Orchard, I was invited down for a date with three beauty brands. Dior in particular prepared a full set of press releases with visuals for their Dior Addict Eau de Toilette & Dior Addict IT Lash & IT Line which frankly, are too pretty to resist and I am sure you will appreciate them on my blog as much as I do. 😉

Enjoy!

Dior Addict adds a new chapter to its story. Inspired by the smooth Eau de Parfum, Dior Addict has created an Eau de Toilette with instant appeal, subtle and spicy at the same time.

Composed by Dior Perfume Creator François Demachy, the new Dior Addict Eau de Toilette is a Floral-Fruity- Woody fragrance with a strong character; it sparkles with elegance, underlying sensual notes are kept wonderfully fresh.

The head note of Sicilian Mandarin draws you gleefully in, with charming citrus and fruity tones which are acidic yet rich. The white flowers of Jasmine Sambuc and Tunisian Neroli then blend with a woody base note of Sandalwood Essence, sensual and subtle, spiked with a touch of vanilla.

Instantly attractive, Dior Addict Eau de Toilette is a contemporary fragrance, instinctively beautiful, free to be seductive.

I don’t speak this often of fashion spreads, but this series of Dior Addict Eau de Toilette campaign shoot is quite possibly perfection. I haven’t seen a fragrance campaign that’s so evocative, compelling, gorgeous and fresh in a while. Well done, Dior.

Dior Addict Eau de Toilette 50ml, $122 Dior Addict Eau de Toilette 100ml, $178

A “Gel-Wax” formula for sensational, dazzling eyes that make an impact.

An intuitive, easy & precise brush.

Dior Addict IT-Lash Mascara Fabulous Impact Vibrant in Black, Purple, Blue & Pink, $52 Dior Addict IT-Line Fabulous Line Vibrant in Black, Purple, Blue & Pink, $49 Diorshow Mono Wet & Dry Backtage Eyeshadow in Black, Purple, Blue & Pink, $49.

If you’re planning to purchase some Dior, why not take the opportunity to book a makeover or Pro-coaching slot? Fees are fully redeemable for Dior products! 😉 Yes, save that image for your reference. 😉

Review

Dior Addict IT Lash: easy application and no clumping.

Dior Addict IT Line: thick, creamy & dries relatively fast. Does not smudge on my slightly oily lids, not even after a long day and it cleans well simply with my usual water based make up remover.

Dior Addict Eau de Toilette is a floral, fruity & woody scent. The scent is sensuous and will be apt for a date night.

Dior Addict Eau Fraiche is a light sweet floral scent and is perfect for a date at the garden, park or a lovely brunch place.

Dior Lip Glow Lip Balm has a natural peach colour, great for a base to plump the lips first.

Featured Dior products in this post are available now at all Dior counters.

Thanks to ION Orchard and Dior Singapore for the invitation, press releases & products for review.

Thank you for reading~ <3

Ena

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

ION Insider | A date with YSL, Estee Lauder & Dior Beauty

June 10, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi Lovelies! <3

ION Orchard, the beautiful mall along Orchard is looking for ION Insider resident bloggers! When selected, the resident bloggers will receive exclusive opportunities to preview and review events and upcoming collections presented by the brands at ION Orchard. The reviews will be up on ION Orchard’s blog, which is still in the works. From my knowledge, there will be fashion, beauty, lifestyle & food bloggers. As to how many bloggers will be selected is still a mystery! 😉

Yes, the search is ON and underway!

And after submitting my details to them, I’m one of the selected bloggers for a date with three beauty brands that I love. Lucky us, I know! But lucky you too, because I’ll be sharing with you the tips learnt from the demonstrations. 😉

But hold your horses, ’cause some pictures of our Bécasse breakfast is expected to tantalize your sight before we start our beauty date proper. 😉

On my way for ION Insider beauty date! Can you feel my excitement?

Here at Bécasse ION, a popular french inspired bakery from Australia! (Yes you read that right, it’s like our homegrown Sakae Sushi expanding to China. 😉 ) Bécasse has its origins in high-end artisan patisserie and bakery and its setting is designed to make you feel like you’re dining in Paris!

A sumptuous spread of sweet and savoury treats!

Here’s what’s served:

High tea Sweet:

Raspberry and Chocolate feuilletine

Banana tart with salted peanuts

Scones served with jam + crème fraiche

Macarons: salted caramel & coconut-pineapple

Hazelnut cappuccino crème pot

High tea Savoury:

Crab rillettes on baby lettuce

Foie gras mousse toast

Croque-monsieur

King crab brioche sandwich

I specially picked out this flat lay style shot from MakanMemory blog here, to show you the unadulterated beauty of the tea set! Remarkable isn’t it? 😉

Another flat lay style of their breakfast mains. You’ll be glad like I am to know that they serve breakfast sets ALL-DAY. Do I hear a hooray? 😀

Mixed berry French toast, served with poached pear & fresh ricotta.

Egg royal, served with smoked salmon, baked spinach & Hollandaise sauce.

Croque Madame, on brioche bread served with truffle oil baked eggs. Ohhh, yes.

I didn’t get to try all of their mains above but I did have a hearty serving of the Truffle Baked Free Range Eggs. It is as amazing as it sounds. All of you who love truffle fries? You say you love eggs like I do? Then you’re gonna have to try this. One word of advise from the bakery attendant tho, you have to eat it ideally upon serving cause otherwise the egg will be left to cooked and it won’t taste as nice when it’s overly cooked. 😉

My latte coffee, served to perfection, just the right amount of milk and the coffee has that kick that lasted me throughout the day! It’s what I call a power packed coffee. C’est Excellent!

Bécasse ION
#04-27-32, ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn

Phone: 62386373 / 68845365

Hours Daily: 10:00 – 22:00

Avg Price/Pax: $28 based on 4 reviews on HungryGoWhere

100% rating by 4 reviewers!

After a delightful breakfast & time with the ION marketing team & blogger ladies, we commenced on our beauty excursion at:

Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Beauty boutique ION Orchard #B2-34

First up we have YSL makeup artist Francis demonstrating the best of YSL make up on the model.

Applying the foundation.

Bloggers snapping away very seriously and listening very intently. 🙂 Francis recommends this YSL Top Secret UV shield, he says he brought this to his latest beach getaway abroad and was kept sunburnt free. That’s great! A close up for all you UV protection lovers. <3 The products used thus far: YSL Forever Light Creator Serum, YSL Top Secret UV Protection & Le Teint Touche Eclat UV Foundation Base.

And of course Francis does his magic on the model’s face with highlights like a pro using best seller YSL Touche Eclat.

Highlights on the nose bridge, above eye, above the cheekbones, around the nose and lips! Then blend it all in~ Adding on the finishing powder…

Now onto the eyes with eyeshadow for that sophisticated look.

Using this palette, in YSL Couture Palette in 4 Saharienne.

Next we have mascara on.

Look is almost complete.

Finishing touch w the lips!

Beaming model. 😉

In total we have: YSL Forever Light Creator Serum, YSL Top Secret UV Protection & Le Teint Touche Eclat UV Foundation Base, Finishing Powder, Touch Eclat, Mascara & BabyDoll Kiss & Blush in 4 Orange Fougueux.

YSL has a beautiful Summer Collection titled Bleus Lumiere featuring model Cara Delevingne.

All the colours for the Bleus Lumiere collection!

For our second beauty stop, we arrived at

Estée Lauder ION Orchard B2-42

If you’ve been following my blog from the beginning, you should know that Estée Lauder is a brand that I’m very familiar with, having represented them as their digital ambassador back in 2012. For a trip down memory lane, visit my posts for their makeup collection, skincare & workshop. 😉

We were each given a 3 Minute Beauty pamphlet with: Signature Service. Secret Techniques. Instant transformations. This is what I call a beauty maven’s equivalent of 武林秘籍, a martial artist’s secret handbook. 😉 With this, you’re gonna be turning heads when you walk down the streets.

We start off with the first technique, Instant Glow/ Instant Matt. Ideally every woman has the right glow on the cheeks and matt elsewhere. 😉 Blending concealer & foundation together. Applying it on the model’s face with a foundation brush. Dewy glow!

Now blending Estee Lauder’s Illuminating Primer with blush.

Apply it on the apples of the cheeks.

Check out the dewy blush.

Time to highlight & contour. This part’s fun!

Start off with Estee Lauder’s new Double Wear All Day Glow BB cream.

Highlight using Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Bright & Glow Stick (Highlighter).

It will look like a number 3 on the right profile.

Blend it in!

See the remarkable difference on the right & left profile!

Blend it in with a brush and this technique is called the Estee Lauder / EL lift. The highlights has the effect of lifting your features. 😉 The techniques enhances the model’s beautiful features. <3

Now on to Estee Lauder’s #1 requested technique, Fatigue Fighter. What I love about Estee Lauder is that they know their consumers so well and customize their products and techniques to address the problems of women.

Blend in Estee Lauder’s #1 Best Seller, Advance Night Repair & Eye Concealer.

Dab it on the dark circles.

To go one step further, highlight the inner corners of the eye.

And also under the brow bone, as demonstrated.

The highlighted strokes form a C and inverted C.

Next, we have Lip Shape Up.

Dust a neutral, skin coloured shimmer shadow on the cupid’s bow, the area above your upper lips to accentuate the lips.

Fill your lips in with a lip pencil. Use one that ideally matches your lipstick colour.

Then fill in with lip colour!

Last but not the least, for a finishing touch, dab ANR on to the areas where you want to have a nice glow!

YES it can be used on top of make up, that’s how amazing the ANR is.

Comparing again the right & left profile, the colours pop up with a natural and sweet look on the made up profile. 😉

All the products used for the demonstration. Special mention for the Estee Lauder Double Wear All Day Glow BB Cream, Bright & Glow Stick & ANR. If you ask me which are the top 3 products I’d recommend from the session! With these 3 you’re gonna create a flawless base that lasts all day.

The lovely Estee Lauder Nail Lacquers. <3

Introducing Estee Lauder’s lounge corner for the luxe and prestige Re-Nutriv, Ulimate Lift and Age-Correcting Collection. Classy packaging as always.

Testers on the counter.

A comfortable sofa lounge area to learn more and experience the collection!

Last but not the least, we proceed to

Dior Backstage Beauty ION Orchard B2-44/46

This beauty galore was opened in Nov 2013 and has been making its well deserved rounds and exposure on social media. Just check out #diorbackstagebeautysg on IG to see what I mean! 😉

We have Dior’s PR very excitedly sharing her knowledge with us.

It’s always heartening to attend a session with an engaging presenter. You’ll be able to view a video of her in action below.

Chic and modern beauty counters.

Watch clips of Dior runways and beauty looks on the silver screen while shopping!

Dior’s limited edition Backstage Box for Summer 2014.

And we have the Dior beauty turn table. Such a beauty!

Watch this beauty turning in action. Heh!

The only Dior Eyelash bar in town.

Such cute tools to test the lashes!

Dior palettes for testings, against a silver screen of exciting and ever changing colours.

Dior powders are the best I’ve used by far. It’s very fine and superb quality.

Dior’s fragrance bar and area for you to test which scents is your favourite.

Scents galore! The little glass funnels are what you use to smell the scents. Very precious experience.

Next up we have Dior Backstage Beauty expert Vivian (only 8 in town!) sharing her skincare and make up tips:

The model with the complete fair & flawless look.

After which, we were invited for a quick touchup/ makeover as well. Alene has her eye make up touched up.

Want to look as gorgeously made up as the models and lovely Alene above? Give Dior Backstage Studio a call and book your appointment with them! 😉 Fees are fully redeemable with products, which I believe I will be going down when I have next a special event to attend to. I remember for prom back in JC I went down with my friend Rebecca to their counter in town and I redeemed a Dior powder foundation, yes the best I’ve tried so far. 😉

Here with lovely ladies Alene & June! <3 It’s so much fun attending events with these ladies!

Ending off this post with beauty goodies from each of the featured brands.

YSL Forever Youth Liberator series in travel sizes. Items from L-R, not in order of usage: Lotion, Cleansing Foam, Serum, CC Creme & Creme For more info., visit their site here.

Estee Lauder’s gifts came wrapped. <3

Estee Lauder products in retail sizes, L-R: Double Wear All Day Glow BB, Pure Envy Lip Stick in 320 Surreal Sun (Colour in photo is true to life), Double Wear Bright & Glow Stick and Nail colour in Surreal Sun. These are my summer must haves and loves. <3

Dior products in mixed retail & travel sizes, L-R: Dior Addict Eau De Toilette Travel Size 50ml – $122, 100ml, – $178 Dior Addict Eau Fraiche Travel Size 50ml – $122, 100ml – $178 Dior Addict IT Lash (Eyeliner) $49 Dior Addict Flash (Mascara) $52 Dior Lip Glow, $31

I was contemplating if I should add in the photos from the press release for the the Dior Addict Eau de Toilette, Dior Addict IT-Lash Mascara and IT-Line and I decided I’ll dedicate another post for them ’cause the photos are seriously pretty & plus this post is running pretty long as it is! 😉

The best/newest YSL skincare, Estee Lauder & Dior Beauty products, what a treat! 🙂

Didn’t take me long to take these beauties out for my #MOTD.

My review as on Instagram, @ena_teo: #PCAskin ExLinea Peptide Smoothing Serum boasts to remove lines and wrinkles. Been using this on my forehead and hands and I love the zesty orange scent! #KoseSekkisei Sun Protect Essence Gel in SPF 50+ PA++++ #EsteeLauder Double Wear All Day Glow BB cream NEW EsteeLauder Double Wear Bright & Glow Stick (Highlighter) #Dior IT Lash, easy application and no clumping. Dior IT Line, thick, creamy & dries relatively fast. #TheBodyShop All In One Pressed Powder is my current go to powder for its smooth finish. EstéeLauder Pure Color Envy Lipstick in red coral, creamy, hydrating and totally on trend for this summer! Plus, magnetic cover is super nifty. Dior Addict Eau Fraiche is a light sweet floral scent EstéeLauder Blush #ZA Ever Brow Dior Lip Glow Lip Balm has a natural peach colour, great for a base to plump the lips first. #Chanel eyeshadow, used the white for highlights for my eyes. And here’s my #motd using the products above! 😉

Thank you ION Insider marketing team Coleen & Charmaine for your hospitality, Becasse for breakfast & beauty brands YSL Singapore, Estee Lauder Singapore & Dior Singapore for the demonstrations, tips & goodies & the respective PR for the kind information provided for this post.

Thank you for reading~ I hope to bring you good news and updates on the next leg of the search for ION Orchard’s resident bloggers and be able to continue to share with you exciting updates at the mall! 🙂 Wish me luck! 😉 <3

Ena

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

Clozette Tea Party @ Blisshouse

June 9, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Altho it was a while back, the Clozette tea party was a blast and here’s my belated photos from the event! 😉

With Kathleen

Cherie & Ashley

Kathleen, Carissa & Kexian
Photo-ception. 😉 With Azzy on the left, in blue.

Here with sexy Zean, be sure to check out her blog stateofzeanvo.com 😉

And Clozette Ambassador photos blown up on screen. >.< Check out the site here.
My OOTD, a vintage dress, simple black belt, Charles & Keith heels. Awkward pose. 😛

Lotsa selfies!!!

And of course, one of me after MeiTuXiuXiu app, posted on my Instagram. 😛

And some more. Yeahhhh. Thanks to the awesome Clozette team for the wonderful tea party & goodie bag! 😉

Blisshouse is located at The Central, Clark Quay, Level 3

Thank you for reading~ <3

Ena

Photos if not taken by me, credits to Clozette.co Facebook. 🙂

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Fashion, Inspiring, Lifestyle

Fashion Steps Out @ Orchard Road 2014

June 7, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hello Lovelies! <3 <3 <3

Terribly overdue photos from Fashion Steps Out (FSO) 2014 back in early April.

It was a rather last minute decision for me to head down that evening (the same day I attended Kose event the day earlier, hence in the same look and dress. :p) Omg, yes that’s how embarrassingly long ago these photos are. >.<

Many thanks to Shn and clozette for the ticket! 😀 <3

A grand total of 137 photos & movie clips, let’s go!

Me shamelessly taking selfies on the train towards Orchard, what to do, I really like my look with Estee Lauder’s signature lipstick in 62 Scarlet on my lips. <3

Alright and here go!

The models queuing up at the start of the street runway beginning at ION Orchard.
Model decides to spontaneously pose for me.

So I decided to take a selfie too!
It was a reallyyy long walk to the Takashimaya side where the seats were. But hey, it’s not like we get to walk on Orchard road everyday right? 😀
A big screen infront of Paragon area tells announces for all to know that Fashion Steps Out 2014 is in full swing!
With my girlfriends Carissa and Shirleen, of which we all attended the same primary school, St. Hildas! <3

As posted on Instagram, follow me on @ena_teo if you haven’t, what are you waiting for? :p

And it begins!

Crazy fierce entrance with entourage of Harley Davidson bikes!

This funny guy walking front and literally back with the balloon that signals the brand, Manish Arora, designer that hails from India with super colourful designs! <3

Manish Arora

Yes, that’s a woman going all the way up to take close ups of the models. LOL. Not quite sure if that was allowed or not.

Aha, we meet again! HAHA.

This model is super duper enthusiastic.

Then some athletes came by, who by then had already done their acrobatic routine so we didn’t get to see any. >.<

Next up, designs from David Koma. Super sleek and edgy.

David Koma

Looks from I.T. Fashion

Looks from Depression & Reckless Ericka. #homepride

Looks from Aimer

I think that this model above is incredibly pretty! Lovely chocolate skin tone.

Katy Perry inspired outfit much?

Carnival like!

Cutie alert

So Korean looking and pretty model!

Sorry for this really blurry and weird shot, but just had to get a pic of this reallyyyy humongous hat! 😀

And we have another local label, Ashley Isham!

You can see all the designer labelled balloons gathering at the end!

A panoramic hot of the runway from my view!

Next up, Robinsons!

Roller bladers!

Fancy a helmet of flowers? :p

Ending off with scooters!

Local model Sarah! She’s looking into my camera phone in the video below. 😉

Local model Ying Ying on the right! 😉

Another local model!

All the balloons gathers, and the joker/fav model of the night is spotted!

The closing walk commences!

Here with Camy!

Ending off with my instavideo which I posted on Instagram too!

I really enjoyed myself that night soaking in the fun carnival like nature of FSO, it’s fashion that’s not to be taken too seriously, a totally new experience for me! It was also really lovely to see international and local designs coming down Orchard road and to see what’s on trend for summer – lots of edgy asymmetrical and cut outs, floral prints and bright colours! 😉

Hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did reminiscing over it!

Thanks to Clozette for the ticket and be sure to check them out here and my page here. 😉

Ena

P.S. Please vote for me for Kose Sekkisei Cinderella Contest on the site here (http://sg.sekkisei-cinderella.com/finalist/ena.html)! <3
If you’re a fan of Kose Singapore FB, you have to unlike and like them for the vote button to pop up again!

Current Kose Giveaway
For a period of 2 weeks from 1-15 June 2014:
1. Vote for me on the site here (http://sg.sekkisei-cinderella.com/finalist/ena.html)
2. Like and Share this giveaway http://bit.ly/EnaKoseFBGiveaway on Facebook. (Make sure its public so I can see you’ve shared.)
3. Submit your details on this google form:bit.ly/EnaKose
to stand a chance to win a set of Kosé Sekkisei products including Clear Whitening Mask ($35) and Sun Protect Essence Milk ($46), total worth $81.
T&C applies, refer to end of post here.

Fashion, Lifestyle

Tips to Avoid Online Shopping Fraud

June 5, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Article provided by TrustedCompany.com and edited by me.

Photo of SUPERSPACE, photos and launch review coming up next.
Not a very relevant photo as they don’t have an online shop, still it’s a nicer photo than the one I got, so I’m using this. 😛

How many times do you shop online in a year? It is fast, convenient and sometimes cheaper than buying offline. Through shopping online you can get wonderful discounts and you have access to purchase from any part of the world. Nowadays there are only few things that you cannot buy online.

As great as the pleasure of having everything delivered in front of your door, so will the pain be when you realize you’ve become a victim of online shopping fraud. Simple steps will help you to buy fashion, beauty or any other items safely!

Have a look at the following six easy steps:

1. Stay safe on Public WIFI.

It is very common to go to a cafe and connect to the internet, but public WIFI can be quite dangerous, since everyone has access to it, it is easy to get your personal details, like pin number, ID, etc. This situation is not very safe because you never know who can take it. (Ena notes: You may see more tips on how to stay safe on public wifi here and here.)

2. Check reviews.

Many online fashion shoppers like you and me usually give feedback about the different online shops. This is perfect to know different opinions before purchasing, thanks to review platforms like TrustedCompany.com where you can write reviews for free, read other opinions and get to know the online shop before buying. 🙂

3. Check terms and conditions.

Don’t buy any fashion item that you cannot change in case it is not your size or if the quality is not as good as you’ve expected. You must have the opportunity to return your order if you don ́t like it. Returning orders should be as simple as possible, too.

4. Avoid too good to be real deals.

No company offer huge promotions, free giveaways or huge discounts. Be aware of such big discounts and do not trust it because unfortunately no one gives something for free.

5. Check out the website.

Take a look at the URL before purchasing, be sure that the page where you are buying is the same from the beginning on. If it is not the same, you should not continue with the process, as if you do so, you might end up as a victim of online fraud.

6. Check your bank account.

Ask your bank to inform you about all the transactions in your account. In case anything happens you can control bank transfers and solve the problem as soon as possible.

Everyone loves to shop online, but nobody wants to be a victim of cyber criminals, so enjoy online shopping in a safety way, now you have the keys to do it!

http://trustedcompany.com/blog/avoid-online-shopping-fraud-infographic/

Thanks to TrustedCompany.com for preparing this very helpful article for me and my readers!

Thank you for reading. 😉

Ena

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

5 Hair Care Tips with Calvin Gan to #GetSassooned

May 21, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Today I’d like to share 5 tips to pamper your hair!
Watch and learn as hair stylist Calvin Gan treats Oon Shu An’s hair in this video:

1. Prep It
First, shampoo. An essential first step in keeping hair gently cleansed and moisturized from root to tips.

2. Work It
Use premium care conditioners to deeply nourish and thoroughly condition every strand.

3. Protect It
Using Vidal Sassoon’s Intensive Hair Mask, smoothens cuticle texture, prevents hair follicle from drying out.

4. Treat It
Treat it with Vidal Sassoon’s concentrated Amino Salon Essence formula.

5. Perfect It
Finally, perfect that style with Magic Style Activator for Curls, keeping hair frizz free and gives curled hair a soft, bouncy, natural finish that stays on for the entire day.

For the uninitiated, Vidal Sassoon is a brand that hails from the UK:
At the height of the mod 1960s, the original salon genius Vidal Sassoon revolutionised the hairdressing industry with his precise, unapologetically modern geometric cuts and chic, swingy bobs. Driven by an insatiable curiosity to understand and bring forward the future, he blended influences from the worlds of fashion and design, to create a signature style which changed the face of female beauty.

Local actress Joanne Peh is Singapore’s first Vidal Sassoon’s ambassador and
she was given the Vidal Sassoon treatment, where she traded her silky locks for a trendy bob:

I think it’s a bold, experimental and fashionable look and it gives Joanne Peh an edgy feel, especially after seeing her for years in her shoulder length hair. Check out the full xinmsn feature here and her video feature on youtube here. 😉

Vidal Sassoon products are available at Watsons & Guardian stores in Singapore.

Thanks to Vidal Sassoon for the press release.

Thank you for reading!

Ena

Art & Design, Fashion, Inspiring, Lifestyle

Zulu Zion’s Rad Socks

May 16, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

If you haven’t already seen or heard, Zulu Zion socks are some of the raddest socks on earth.

ZULU ZION SOCKS

BOLD VIBRANT COLOURS

GRAPHIC PATTERNS

PREMIUM QUALITY 100% MADE IN EUROPE

Zulu Zion is a brainchild of Miha and Dijana Rolc – husband and wife, who grew up with the street culture of the 90s and always felt the urge to transform their lifestyle into a fashion accessory wearable everyday of the year.

BEST OF ALL, congrats to Zulu Zion for reaching their $10,000 target on their Kickstarter!:

Want to get your rad socks?

Their shop will be coming soon on http://www.zuluzion.com/:

Here’s my happy feet dressed in Rio socks! 😉

Thanks Miha & Zulu Zion for the gift of your rad socks.

Thanks for reading <3

Ena

Fashion, Lifestyle

Resort Styles with FlopStore

May 1, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

<Giveaway Ended>
Thank you all who have taken part, join me to congratulate the winners!:
Jay Louise
Aizat Zaidi

Slippers are really popular here in Singapore.

They’re comfortable to wear, airs our feet in the warm weather and are perfect on the beach!

Today I’m sharing 3 resort fashion styles featuring Havaianas flip flops which you can also buy from FlopStore.sg.

1. Resort Goddess featuring Havaianas High Light Sand Grey Golden Flip Flop, S$42.68.
Dior Squared Cat Eye Sunglasses | Alexander McQueen Slant Cuff | Miriam Haskell Dangling Pearl Earring |
Alice Olivia Maxi Dress | Jimmy Choo Clutch
Visit my polyvore set for the shopping links.

2. Resort Bohemian Chic featuring Havaianas Slim Season White Rose Gold, S$35.15.
Alexander McQueen Skull Padlock Leather Tote | Mara Hoffman Maxi Dress |
RayBan Original Wayfarer Pop Sunglasses in Pink | Valentino Earrings | Alexander McQueen Bracelet
Links here.

3. Resort Punk Rock, featuring Havaianas Slim Rose Flip Flop, S$32.64.
Alexander McQueen Studded Aviator Sunglasses | Erickson Beamon Necklace |
Valentino Rockstud Cut Out Leather Bracelet | Valentino Fluo Camoflage Swimwear |
Melissa Odabash Maxi Dress | Valentino Gryphon Fringe Finger Leather Clutch
Links here.

Photos of my pair of High Light Sand Grey Golden Flip Flop that FlopStore.sg kindly sent for review.

Isn’t it gorgeous?

I don’t think I need to elaborate further on Havaianas slippers, they’re famous for being good quality, long lasting slippers.
So, more about FlopStore.Sg, taken from their site:

Flopstore® started in 2012. Carrying only the best brands, styles, models, and colors allows us to have very competitive prices. We also specialize in very fast shipping. Flopstore® carries 100% genuine products from major brands such as Havaianas, Reef, Teva, Crocs, Roxy, Volcom, Etnies, Billabong, Nike, Puma Five Fingers, Cobian and many more.

They’re also based in LA, America, only began in 2012. I think we can expect more brands from them in the future! At the moment they only have Havaianas stocked, and I’ve compared the prices with Zalora, the flip flops are priced lower by S$7-10. 😉 They ship from US to Singapore in about 1 week. If you’re in the US, it’ll be faster. I also like that you can make payment via Pay Pal, very convenient. I strongly recommend you to find out your slippers size at your nearest Havaianas store (at ION Orchard mall in Singapore) before you order online. ‘Cause I assumed it’s the same size as Ipanema, which unfortunately isn’t. Thus it’s 1 size too big for me 🙁 and I’m gonna gift it to a friend. 🙂

If you like the slippers featured above,
join the Flopstore x Enabalista giveaway that’s gonna take place on my Facebook. Update, take part here.
2 lucky winners will have (any of the non-Swavorski pairs on the online store) shipped to them.
The giveaway will be opened Internationally, woohoo!
The T&Cs are super simple, you just have to Like & Share the post on my Facebook, starts 1st May, ends 15 May and
you’ll need to email me your Name, Address, chosen style, size, when you’re selected so that Flopstore can ship the slippers to you.

Visit them on Facebook, for new stocks and giveaways.

Thanks Mike & Flopstore.sg for the Havaianas slippers and giveaway.
Thank you for reading~

Ena

Beauty, Fashion, Inspiring, Lifestyle

My date with J’s Nails

April 29, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Nail Art is gaining popularity in this sunny island Singapore.

So imagine my delight when J’s nail’s invited me down for a session of their nail service and to review their nail salon! 🙂

J’s Nail’s Salon is located at 19 Shelford condominium, a little shop right in front of the pool area.

A little waiting area decked out in purple hues.

A wall of nail magazines, nail polishes and gel containers.

How cute are theses nail polishes? ^^

Something about these colours gets the artist in me very excited and happy!

The pedicure area. Cushy red seats.

The manicure area!

Some of the current trending designs, i picked the design on the second column, second from the bottom. Opting to replace the neon yellow with blue. 🙂 These designs are done by Vivien / Joann, usually they will take inspiration from magazines and trends and input their own flair to it. So there is really no duplicate and every design is unique. Plus they will also take in your preference and customize a design as per your requests.

And the work begins!

Vivien nail artist and manicurist attended to me, she explains that opting for hard gel would be easier to mould and design the nail art. So I went for the hard gel option, versus the soft gel.

Here’s Vivien using the machine to sand my nails and prep them before applying the gel. And how cute are her minion designed nails?! ^^

After the sanding, comes the gel application,

Close ups.

After each layer of gel applied there would be a short UV light period. As the period if very short, there should be no UV damage to the skin. Since we don’t do this daily as well. But if you’re worried, you can always remember to apply amply sunblock lotion to your hands and fingers before the session. 🙂

Here Vivien uses the nail covers to create a nice smooth gel layer on my fingers. Very cool huh?

After the fingers have all been gel coated, it’s once again sanded. So that the coloured gel can attach onto the gel.

Well, I didn’t have available hands to take photos of her painting the colours on, but check out the final results!

How pretty is this?! ^^ PLUS I love how she photographed my hands to look so pretty here..

A little more about J’s nails:

Established since 2007, J’s Nail started from a home-based nail art salon to become an active renegade force in the nail art industry. What comes with each therapeutic experience is not only the highest-quality nail art service, but also exclusive hours-on-end fun and enjoyment.

Services provided include Gel Manicure, Gel Pedicure, Nail Art, Manicure, Pedicure, Hand Spa and Foot Spa. Each is itself a different abyss to take you to various levels of relaxation.

J’s Nail believes in education, having been rigorously trained from Hong Kong Nail Collections Academy. From time to time, J’s Nail also works closely with the academy to keep the nail art profession up to date, and deliver the latest industry trends and choice to the customer.

Check out the certifications awarded to Joann Tsui, the founder and owner of J’s nails:

And here are the prices:

A nail design like mine shown above will cost $70 for hard gel service, + $58 for nail design, totalling SGD$128.
These nails will last 3-4 weeks, depending on how fast your nails grow. Usually they would recommend making your next appointment in advance. Also it is advisable to go back to them for removal service as it requires sanding. But no worries, as they will always leave a thin layer of gel covering your nails and will not actual sand your real nails! Thus your nails are kept protected. Vivien kindly explained all these to me because I’m on that’s afraid of thinning and nail breakage.

A photo with the talented Vivien~

More pretty pictures of my nail art in the natural sunlight~

I seriously love it, just waking up to pretty nails makes my day and makes me happy. My friends have all been admiring my nails too! ^^

Follow J’s Nails on Instagram: @JSNAILJSNAIL

Follow them on their Facebook here.

Make your appointment with J’s nail salon by phone:
Tel : +65 64647498
SMS : +65 93830014
Monday – Friday 10AM to 12PM by Appointment only.
Sat: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

From May 15 onwards, J’s Nails Salon will operate from Sembawang, at Block 415, Sembawang Drive, Singapore 750415.
Call / SMS / Whatapp +65 93830014 for appointment.

Thank you Joann and Vivien of J’s Nail Salon for your kind invitation!

Thank you for reading~ <3

Ena

Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle

Chacott & Freed of London’s Singapore Launch @ Mandarin Gallery

April 27, 2014 Ena Teo 5 Comments

When I was young, I dreamed of being a ballerina.

Perhaps it’s because of the graceful movements
or perhaps it’s because of the pretty tutus and lovely ballet flats that ballerinas donned~

Thus when I received this lovely invite, I looked forward to check out the new store opening…

There’s just something quite captivating and mesmerizing about ballerina’s tutu’s, fair stockings and flats right?

For the uninitiated, Chacott and Freed of London are two of the most esteemed labels in the ballet world. Both labels have a rich history of producing some of the best handcrafted pointe shoes adorned by the top ballet dancers around the globe, making the two labels the go-to brands for professional ballet dancers.

Well of course, having no experience in ballet, I’m no expert and can’t tell if this is indeed a fact. So I researched a bit online and I found an about article titled “9 Popular Brands and Styles of Pointe Shoes” by dancer Treva Bedinghaus, whom I’ll quote here:

Freed of London

Founded in London, England in 1929 by shoe maker Frederick Freed, Freed of London supplies pointe shoes to many of the leading ballet companies throughout the world. The company is one of few that boasts handmade pointe shoes, but they don’t last very long. There are six varieties of Freed Pointe shoes, but its “Classics” are the most popular and most easily recognized.

Chacott

Chacott is a subsidiary branch of Freed of London. Chacott pointe shoes are known for a short break-in period, an important feature to many dancers.

Now let’s check out the store!

The entrance of the store was graced by these lovely ballerina dresses:

The amount of details that goes into each dress is impeccable, and it’s what makes each dress so beautiful, precious and desired.

Do you fancy some cute ballet shoe key rings? 😉

Chacott also has a professional make up range, very aptly branded as Chacott for Professionals.

Chacott for Professionals makeup range is of assured quality, being made in Japan. The products are formulated for professional use and are resistant to sweat and liquids. It also has these key features:

– Suited for High definition TV
– UV protective effect (Non-chemical SPF/PA)
– Uses mainly vegetable extract, natural colorant – Gentle to the skin and safe for children
– Fragrance-free, Colour-free & Mineral oil-free

Chacott for Professionals’ particularly famous for their loose powders, which is also featured on Nylon’s beauty hit list 2014 reader’s choice.

Their colours range also features 25 unique shades of colour variation from its bold regular shades to its pearly Winking Series and vivid Varie-lining series, suitable for use as eyeshadow, blush, highlight, contour and more, each shade retails at SGD$22.

There are additionally 14 lip colours and 1 lip gloss, retailing at SCG$18 each. The colour range comes in singular palettes and can be fit into customized palettes created by Chacott. Chacott For Professionals Colours are intensely pigmented and they finish matte with a bright and vivid tone.

These are the customized 3 hole eyeshadow palettes and 4 for lip colours. The middle palette is customized by makeup artist Sarah Chaundry, titled ‘Arabian Nights’ with “gold blue and black to create a smokey look. Something different, from the usual combinations”.

On the right you’ll spot a lip palette customized by make up artist and also a fellow blogger friend Joanna Koh, titled ‘The Essential’. She says, “A lip palette with three basic, universally flattering shades. A glamourous red, a neutral and wearable blush pink, and an intense purple. You can wear them individually, blot them down for a sheer look or mix two to three shades together to get a whole new colour tone. Top it off with clear gloss for a beautiful sheen.”

Additionally, the store offers a range of dancing shoes and gymnastic and yoga apparels. Do check them out!

Visit the store at Mandarin Gallery #03-21A, 333A Orchard Road.

Also check out and follow them on Facebook here for interesting dance related updates and promotions!

A picture with lovely ladies, Ashley & Samantha of Samantha-Ashley.com, my friend Yan Ling, Shn and Jerlene of Musicalhouses!Follow me on instagram @ena_teo for my updates on the go. 😉

Thanks Camy of BeautyDirect for the invite & lovely goodies. :*

Thank you for reading~ <3

Ena

Fashion

Metallic Sleek with Majestical

April 14, 2014 Ena Teo 2 Comments

*Updates*

Melissa Moore has won the coupon giveaway!
Thanks for taking part and you will receive the email shortly with the coupon code!

Hi lovelies!

Recently I’ve been quite in love with silver accessories.

Maybe more so after watching Kdrama Master’s Sun.

Starring Gong Hyo Jin and So Ji Sub. In it, Gong Hyo Jin wears the loveliest of rings and accessories!

Check out my own take and version of silver accessories. 😉

I love winged accessories. So I have lots of winged earrings and rings. 😀
Recently Majestical.com sent me the silver cuffed bracelet featured above. On their site,you can also find lots of other chic silver accessories. For a similar version, see this. Also check out these silver bracelets!

~ Review ~

The delivery took about 1 week to reach after I ordered and they arrived in a nice dark blue box. I also really like their colourful gemstones necklaces & earrings which are very summer and resort appropriate and affordably priced from US$25 – $39.99!

~ Coupon Code Giveaway ~

I have 2 $10 coupon vouchers for 2 of my readers,
simply follow Enabalista on Facebook here and fill in this google doc embedded below to take part in this simple coupon giveaway!

Majestical.com is also offering Enabalista readers a promotional code for $15 off orders of $55 or more. The code is 15DOLLARSOFF. 🙂

Majestical $10 Coupon Code Terms & Conditions

This coupon giveaway is taking place for 1 week from 14 April to 21 April. Winners will be announced by 22 April.

Open internationally. Do note, Majestical ships free in the US for orders US$49.99 and more
and charges a flat fee of US$14.99 anywhere in the world.

Winners will be chosen by random selection.

Giveaway conditions may be subject to changes.

Judge’s decision is final.

Each person can only participate maximum once on the Enabalista blog.

Multiple entries are not allowed.

Multi-accounts using different email addresses are not allowed. If found out, user will be disqualified.

Share with me if you know a good accessories shopping site! 🙂

Thank you for reading~ <3

Ena

Thanks Giveaway Monkey for promoting this giveaway on your site!

You might want to check out Giveaway Monkey for other international giveaways. 🙂

Beauty, Fashion

As Featured on Cosmopolitan Magazine April’s Make Me Awesome

April 5, 2014 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Guess who’s on Cosmo’s Make Me Over feature this month?

Yes, it’s yours truly! 😉

The make up brand feature of the month is Givenchy,
a designer brand famous for its edgy looks and chic street wear interpretations.

The shoot took place last month and I’m glad that the pictures came out nicely! 🙂

And… I’m 24, not 26 (apparently you need to be 26 for the make-over)
and they didn’t tell me that when they asked me if I’d like to be featured! 😛

Go purchase this edition if you haven’t! You can check out their e-sampler here. 🙂

The day that I went down for the shoot, I also collected the Cosmo Beauty Grand Prix box that I won (I’m a blessed gal, I know!)

There was also a Phyto night hair serum, but I gave it away to a friend, a girl’s (that’s me, yes) has only 1 head of hair! I also haven’t tried the L’Oreal leave in spray above cause I’ve been using my L’Oreal EverStrong Thickening hair products. 😛

I’ve been using this Bio Therm Pure-fect Skin Anti-Perfection Targeted Solutions and I really like it!
I apply it at night and day on my acne spots and the recovery is remarkable. The solution is liquid and lightweight and has a hint of herb scent. I’ve tried a set of Bio Therm travel set and I love their aqua/water based products that is really great for sensitive skin especially in Singapore’s hot and humid weather!

Thank you Cosmo for the make-over! :*

Thank you for reading! <3

Ena

Beauty, Fashion, Inspiring, Lifestyle

Clozette Ambassador 2014!!! :)

March 11, 2014 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Hi ladies!

I’m a little late in bringing you the news, considering it was out on 11 Jan (HOW TIME FLIES, omg),
but I’ve got great stuff to share, so better late than never, right? 😛

Anyhoo, you probably know this by now, I’m a Clozette Ambassador for 2014!

“What’s Clozette?” you may ask.

Clozette.co home page~

Clozette is an online fashion and beauty portal
mainly for women to SHARE their virtual closet,
DISCOVER inspirational fashion and beauty updates,
SHOP from brands or bazaar (user uploads) & take part in contests with fab prizes!

Enough of me talking, take a look at it for yourself. 😉

My profile on Clozette! ^^ Yeap my handle is “Enabelle”. 😛
I have a total of 29 collections, here’s just 6 of the collections in view.
You can sort your items into collections anyway you like and name them whatever you like!
I save lots of inspirational & pretty fashion & beauty photos and also post lots of my #OOTDs & #LOTDs. 😀

Here’s my profile, but in “items” view, here’s 15 of my 291 items. 😛
I upload most of my items/photos through Instagram.
Basically you can sync your Instagram account to your Clozette account
through your Clozette account settings, and when you add “#Clozette” to your Instagram photo’s caption (note: not comments)
the photo will automatically be shared to your Clozette account. Cool huh! 😉

In addition to user profiles, fashion & beauty community pages,
there’s also a dedicated Clozette Ambassadors page where you can access from the menu under Fashion > Featured. ^^

Here you’ll find updates from the 12 Clozette Ambassadors,
photos of our #OOTDs, #LOTDs, #NOTD (Nail of the day),
event updates and basically all the pretty photos related to fashion & beauty! 🙂

I’d also like to highlight ClozetteINSIDER’s profile, which every user will follow upon sign up.
Here, Clozette team posts fashion and beauty product launch and event updates on the go.
I love coming here to see what’s new and what’s hot. 🙂

Do you love online shopping? Then you’ll LOVE Clozette’s Shoppe pages.

Clozette’s Shoppe pages has recently been revamped to be clean and chic.

One of my favourite Clozette pages is the Shoppe Style Report
where a collection of shoppe items are curated according to the season’s trends.
It’s where I get to see popular trends and how the trend is translated on various brands!
Plus… ALL the items are linked to where you can shop them from, how convenient! 😀

Clozette Contests!
Here you’ll find fun, interesting and easy contests to take part in to win attractive fashion and/or beauty prizes.

Can’t wait to sign up and join in the fun, right?
Wait…
I’ve got more GOOD NEWS!

If you’re signing up for the first time, you stand to win attractive prizes!
For the June draw, you’ll stand a chance to win a Givenchy Antigona Medium Bag
& a Prada Saffiano Lux Shopping Bag for the Decemeber draw.
Sign up before June and you’ll be eligible for BOTH bag giveaways! 😀

That’s not all!
The grand draw in December will see 1 super lucky girl
winning a trip to KOREA for 2,
PLUS US$2,400 in cash!

So if you haven’t be sure to sign up here!

I hope you enjoyed learning about Clozette.co
as much as I did sharing about this portal that I’ve come to love!

Thanks for reading~! <3

x
Ena

Fashion, Inspiring, Lifestyle

Stay Blue, Stay Cool feat. Phillip Lim Thurston from GlassesOnline.com.sg

March 8, 2014 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Hey Ladies~

Are you looking for a a pair of chic glasses?

If so, you might want to check out GlassesOnline.com.sg and their array of chic & fashionable glasses & sunglasses! 😉

GlassesOnline.com.sg reached out to me to help them style 2 pairs of glasses, which I gladly accepted.

Here’s my take on two fashion glasses, available on their site! 😉

Stay Blue, Stay Cool. featuring Phillip Lim Thurman Glasses,
Alexander Wang cropped top, Converse High Tops and Kanken Backpack.
You can shop the Phillip Lim Thurman here (SG) and here (MY).
If you wanna know where you can shop the other items, check out the set on my polyvore here!

Rock it like it’s hot, featuring Phillip Lim Chopper,
Mango Jacket, Victoria Beckham Demin Pants, Proenza Schouler Bag & Saint Laurent Booties.
You can shop the Phillip Lim Chopper here (SG) and here (MY).
Check out the set on my polyvore here.

My set’s also featured on their Facebook pages here (SG) & here (MY),
be sure to like their page (depending which region you’re from)
to follow their fashionable updates! 🙂

Which set do you prefer? Let me know in the comments below! 🙂

Ena

Beauty, Fashion

Get Pretty with Mary Kay Make-up Workshop

February 10, 2014 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Just before Chinese New Year, at the invitation of Wendy,
my girlfriends and I visited Mary Kay’s office in Tanjong Pagar for a make up workshop!

Here’s some photos, my favourite products and review from the session! 😉

With YL pre workshop session!
My skin was honestly in bad condition that day, after a breakout.

Before the makeup demonstration and workshop, we indulged in a little skin care pampering session.

Here, YL, Belle and I had half our face slathered with Mary Kay’s Botanical Mask.
So we could tell the effect comparing to our non-masked half!
Don’t we look like we have dramatic masks on? 😀

Mary Kay TimeWise Replenishing Serum and Botanical Mask
These are my favourite Mary Kay products from the workshop. 🙂
The serum preps the skin before the mask and after the mask application, the skin is fresher and clearer.

After prepping the skin and cleaning off the mask, it’s time for makeup demonstration!

Post make up workshop photos!:D

With lovely Belle

With my fav neighbour and bestie YL

And with Juliana and Wendy, Mary Kay trainers and consultants.
Thanks Wendy for inviting us! 🙂

Close up and unfiltered photos, post make up!

With Mary Kay concealer, primer, foundation, loose powder, eyebrow pencil, blusher and
eyeshadow in pink, orange and gold to suit the auspicious chinese new year occasion!
Mary Kay lipstick colours are also very lovely and pigmented.
On my lips are a mix of TrueDimension lipstick in Color Me Coral and Wild About Pink.
I really really like this look on my girlfriends and I!

My girlfriends and I enjoyed the session and we agreed that the session was made more enjoyable because we
had each other’s company while we pampered ourselves with skincare and picked up make up techniques.
I actually think this is an excellent idea for a girls’ gathering! Plus, Juliana is a great make up coach and
she made us feel very relaxed and at ease with her bright smile and cheerful personality. 🙂

Mary Kay is a unique skincare and beauty brand in the sense that it doesn’t have a brick and mortar shop,
instead their products are sold by women, started by Mary Kay Ash in America and is now in Asia.
Mary Kay Beauty Consultants start by going through the workshop and training themselves
before they are certified trainers and enlist other women into their own teams
that sell and train other women in skincare and make up.
Pretty much like real estate or insurance agents but in the world and field of beauty!
I love the concept of women empowering other women and making their passion a living.

My girlfriends and I are planning to head back for workshop two where we pick up how to create “Smokey eye effect”.
If you would like to arrange for a Mary Kay workshop session for you and your girlfriends,
email Wendy, wenyip516 @ gmail.com (without the gaps)!
I’m also thinking of arranging for a session for my blog readers to attend Mary Kay’s workshop,
so keep a look out for that! 😉

Ena

Fashion, Lifestyle

Ultraflesh Shinebox Review

February 10, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi lovelies!

Thanks to StrawberryNET.com, today I’m reviewing a beauty/makeup product,
Ultraflesh Shinebox, Highlight & Shimmer Collection!

As you can see from above, the UltraFlesh Shinebox has three tiers, the top being an enhancer aka shimmer powder that can be used to highlight your forehead, cheeks and nose bridge, which is exactly what I did for today’s make up.

The second tier is the shimmer cream which can be used to apply below your eyebrows to highlight and create eyes with depth.

The third tier is my favourite and new find, shimmer eye liners in white and nude colours. I have used eyeliner in white on my lower eyes waterline to create a bigger and doll-like eyes effect. However it is my first time using the nude shimmer eyeliner and I love it! It blends perfectly with my skin colour, creating a healthy bright eye look. 😀

My full make up look, enhanced with UltraFlesh’s Shinebox!
I love how my nosebridge is higher and my eyes are brighter. 🙂

I’m glad StrawberryNET.com introduced me to UltraFlesh makeup.
The brand’s packaging reminds me of cult brand UrbanDecay,
perhaps it’s only a matter of time before this cool brand achieves recognition in Singapore and the rest of Asia.
You can also get your UltraFlesh Shinebox here at S$41.50.

StrawberryNET.com is an online retailer of discounted makeup, perfume, skincare and hair care,
stocking over 30,000 products from 600+ leading brands – up to 65% OFF.
They also offer FREE shipping on all orders, I’m sure you will find appealing, as I do!

Ena

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