Question: Commonly asked and How to behave like a lady...

So... Tell me, "Do you get paid for doing reviews?"


No one has paid me a cent for doing reviews. (I wish!) I do have few paid ads on my blog but those are not makeup related (yet). And the amount paid is chicken feet compared to the amount I spend on the makeup I review. (Don't ask me how much I spend a year!) Honestly, who doesn't like money? Pay me if you wish but I won't simply say flattery words for paid reviews either. So there!



"Do you get discount buying makeup?"


No, not yet. (Hint hint!) And I've only been to two makeup sales so far, believe it or not. And those were just the small scale in-house type. (If you have to know the specifics: Becca - before it went out of business in Malaysia and T. LeClerc - before it changed the distributor.) I haven't even been to any of the famous warehouse sales in KL either! :( I want to though. I seriously do. Which makeup addict doesn't want to buy makeup at much lower prices? But I have a full schedule outside the makeup world which prevents me from going to all those super sales because they require long queueing time. That luxury spare time is something I can't afford. Sigh... What I get is what you get, too. For instance, Sephora's having 15% off (still is?) and I asked my trusted makeup buddy in the US to pick up 2 items for me. :)


PS: I totally forgot to mention that after I reviewed Arissa Studios products, the local distributors contacted me saying they would give me some discount if I want to do further purchase. I have yet to take up the offer. I am not sure if I want to as not all its products are worth getting...

"Could you take pictures of your makeup collection? It must be HUGE!"


I did that once but I thought it was a rather useless post afterwards. What's the point of taking makeup stash when it's constantly changing? Ha! And I do NOT have a huge collection, either. Repeat: I do not have a huge collection. I don't like clutters, period. And I use my makeup. No matter how gorgeous it is in its packaging, I will use it. Therefore, if something's not working, it has to go. I don't care how it departs either so long as it's not wasted and goes to a better home than sitting idly in my cabinet.



"Could you do a tutorial on blush application?"


I've considered this long and hard. I have also tried to dissect makeup application by making step-by-step photos. But I gave up. It's eaten up too much of my precious time. There is no way I will do a video tutorial either because I don't even own any camcorder!


Come on, when I don't even bother to record my son's growing up with a video camera, why would I be bothered to record how to apply makeup? I believe in live to the moment. When my son's playing, I play with him. I am not the type of mom that says, "Look here! Look into the camera. Say mommy... Can you say mommy???" while my son's playing or doing something. I believe I'd miss out all the interesting things if I did that. I'd rather join him and play till we are both exhausted. Then I may snatch a picture or two just for the record. (I do have an extensive collection of family photos!)


Well, The truth is, I am not very good at makeup application. There, I said it! And I have low, coarse, manly voice and trust me, you don't want to be scared. I'd recommend many other excellent blogs with live tutorials if you e-mail me. But no, I am not good at it, and I have no time, and I am anal-retentive to do such video clips so there will be no end to it! Therefore, I apologize to my readers who have asked me to do tutorials. It's just not my thing.


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Those were just some of the commonly asked questions...


Now, let's talk about a more interesting (peculiar?) question I was asked recently. I did a post on How do I look like a million dollars for a big night out? And then I received an e-mail asking,"I don't have a chance to attend big events. What you said will not apply to me. However, could you please share your opinions on dress code and how to behave like a lady in everyday life?"


Hmm, now this is something I have to sit down and think hard. Dress code? And what's my take on proper behaviors for a lady? Gosh, I am totally not a lady by any names and I have behaved poorly in the eye of public before. (Learnt my mistakes, of course!) I am certainly not a guru on this subject...


Well, I honestly don't have much to say on "dress code"... I believe so long as your outfit is colour coordinated, and appropriately dressed according to your age and place, you are perfectly fine. I bet anyone knows better than wearing a pair of high heels strolling in a park, right? Other than that, I think dressing truly depends on individual preferences.


However, I will try my best to share with you some of the what (not) to do as a lady... I think the question itself is more of a behaviour oriented one. By the way, all these rules only apply when you are in the public. Whatever you wish to do at home is your own business! See no evils, do no evils! :P



1. Don't adjust your underwear - Go find a private place please. It's not for the public to see how you pull the bra straps, cup your breasts, and how sexy or uncomfortable your panties may be. Hey, if they are too big or small, get rid of them and find something according to your size and shape! It is no lady to do so in the public.

Speaking of which, I have to share a horrid experience I once had with you all. When I went back to visit my parents in Taiwan couple of years back, showy underpants (i. e. G-strings) were so very popular. It was a fashion statement for the young (and some not-so-young) to wear them coming out of the pants/jeans/skirts by little bit (higher) so people could (sort of) see/guess what you wore underneath. Nope, I am not talking about Hipster. This was a fashion trend to purposely show the muffin tops! I WAS HORRIFIED!!!


2. Don't apply makeup - I don't think it's proper to touch up lips after a meal right at the dining table. I know many people do but it's a pet peeve for me. Why can't you make an excuse to the restroom where you can do it properly and precisely? And since we are on the subject, don't ever, never apply makeup in the pubic. I once saw a very skillful girl applying liquid eyeliner on a fast moving, wobbly subway train in the rush hour in Hong Kong. I could observe how many people staring at her as it was the most amazing sight. (Well, she was good at it, nevertheless.) But don't you think we as ladies should be a little bit more mysterious? Do this in private please! And get up early to do your makeup if you have to spend a lot of time on it.


3. Don't pick your teeth - Gosh! I don't know where to begin! I don't care how great you are able to cover your mouth, just don't do this at the dining table. Regardless what you use - a toothpick or a dental floss pick, it's just not right by my book. Why can't you make a trip to the toilet, floss up (or even gurgle with mouth wash if you wish), then touch up your lip colour at the same time. You can really use the toilet after a meal too, can't you? Why must you do this in front of other diners?


4. Only dab your mouth, not wipe - I learnt this in a civic class, seriously. The teacher taught us to only dab the mouth in the pubic, not wiping it from one end to the other and surrounding areas too. Just dab! That's how a lady does. Well, I thought she was nuts to say so at first but after trying it out, I did feel and thought it's a more lady like behaviour. I follow it by heart now.


5. Don't cross your legs if you wear a short skirt - Oh, I know how much I love sitting with my legs crossed! But imagine risking of showing what's underneath when I have on a short skirt! Come on, you don't need to show the sexy panties you are wearing (or what's more) in the public! My rule is anything above my knee cap (when I am sitting down) is a no go. Tilt both of you legs to one side instead. Now that's sexy!


PS: If you must do it when wearing a long skirt, the skirt has to be roomy enough to do so or else!


6. Don't ever never tell another lady "You look tired" - Oh my God! Did you just say that to me? How rude!



And of course you don't ask other people's age, salary, or how much is the dress/bag/shoes another person's wearing and etc. (or announce your own! Thank you reader lynettepleasant! How could I forget that???!!!) And try to stay away from street slang in a conversation whenever possible. Those are just elementary! There are a lot more I can go on bitching about but the above were what came to my mind at the moment. Please feel free to share your opinions with me even if you don't agree with what I said. :)



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My Colouring:

MUFE Full Cover Extreme Camouflage Cream #4, Lift Concealer #3, Duo Mat Powder Foundation #202, Face & Body #20, High Definition Foundation #125, Liquid Lift Foundation #2, Clarins Instant Smooth Foundation #1.5, Pupa Professionals Triple Action Powder Foundation #02 (when tanned)

Light Asian skin (obvious brown spots on cheekbones, slightly dry & doesn't break out easily), dark brown eyes, jet black hair, medium pigmented lips.

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