Easy Party Tricks

For people like me who can't tell a joke to save their lives, or have no real impressive talent ... just learn a few simple party tricks to entertain.

Watch and try it yourself! I picked the 2 easiest ones first... maybe will teach you a few more if you like it :)

And girls, don't forget to check out my friend's Pre-Loved (Bags, wallets, shoes)sale. Click HERE.

It's Christmas Wardrobe Time!

Advertorial

Shopping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Actually, before I stock up for Christmas parties and lunches... I got to shop for clothes for my Perth trip next week.

I've got the perfect dress to wear to visit Grandma. (It's spring down under).

Sweet right?! I'm so in love with soft florals now.It's so comfy, and floral flirty. This dress even has a ribbon tie at the back. Mark pointed out that hey it hides my tattoo... but there's no need to hide it... my Grandma's cool. For a almost 90 year old, she's more broad minded than some of the people my age!

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That dress is from THEAPPARELAFFAIR.COM which is an online fashion site and not blog shop/livejournal etc. It has exclusive handpicked, designed and manufactured apparels. So you'll see unique pieces there.

The floral dresses also come in other floral prints and designs. I love them all. Think I'll go floral crazy this Christmas.

Also check out their collection of lace dresses. They're dressier and more formal than florals but just as feminine and sweet.

The big shoulder and puffy shoulder trend is making its way back into the fashion scene. The ApparelAffair hasn't missed out on this of course.

And this same dress can be worn two ways, with the zipper behind or infront. :)

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My readers will also be entitled to membership [this gives you discounts etc] with the purchase of 3 apparels in a single invoice (the usual is 4 apparels).

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Ok, next post- I just shot a video on how to do Party Tricks. Will edit it this afternoon. Now.. have to go Bedok to have lunch with mom and dad.

The Prom Prep Post

Short is the way to go in 2009! Finally, we've gotten rid of the long gown prom trend and embraced showing some leg. Paying attention to detail is the key to dress up a mini frock, so go for pretty bows or fun ruffles and you MUST accessorise!

Look at my JC prom night a decade ago!!! Everyone in dowdy long gowns (except tht one girl in the middle.. but still... GREYYY!!!??). Guess which girl is me??

(I'm the third girl from the right, in the boring black halter) In hindsight... I shouldn't have gotten that black dress tailored.. and should have turned up in a hot pink tube dress. But it wasn't the trend then I guess... it never crossed any of our minds.

I've been getting loads of emails from sec school/JC girls regarding prom dresses, and make up for that big night. So I've consolidated everything (sorry if you never got a reply personally), and come up with a whole post to prepare you for your prom!

Click on any of the pics for more info on getting that particular item.

Holly Jean's Prom Dress Choices for 2009

The Classic Little Black Dress

Every girl needs a little black dress... in fact, I have several. I love tube dresses, and satin makes the dress more formal.[Obi waist strapless dress $39 ]

The Lace Dress
Last year was all about beading and (cheap looking) plastic gems sewn on to the neckline of dresses. Thank god that's out now... YUCK! But this year lace has taken hold as the most popular embellishment. LOVE IT! Lace is sexy and flirty.

[Laceback dress $27.90 ][Lace toga $25 ]

Stand Out In Colour
Color will always stand out in a crowd of black dresses. If you want to make a statement, wear a bold colour. [Racy pink party dress $29.90 ]

If you're not confident in carrying out a complete dose of colour, try choosing a dress with bright coloured details (like a bow or a waistband).

[Black & Red Prom Dress P-5742 $119]

The Red Carpet Look

If you want a touch of glamour to your night, go with a celebrity-inspired dress. Personally, I like White. White is elegant, chic and glamorous. If you have a healthy tan, white will make you glow. (Goes well with delicate [NOT CHUNKY PLEASE] gold accessories and shoes!)[Jodie Sequin Dress $56]

Accessorise!
Cotton roses trendy and feminine. Get creative...it's nice on a belt, in your hair, or even around your wrist as a corsage. Ribbon/bow accessories are pretty too! Go to Bugis Village/Far East to get them.
If you're going for a less cutesy and more elegant look, then forget the ribbons and roses... get gold accessories instead.

Your Face

Please don't go to your prom with a nice dress and accessories but with no make up on. You will regret it because you will look shitty and there will be pictures to remind you of it. I regret not using more colour on my face for my prom. I think back then, I didn't even pencil in my eyebrows!!!

But you, can learn from my mistakes :)

Metallics
A great look now is with light metallic eyes. If you're all about gold, glam, and glitz, get a hold of some iridescent powders and blend them on your eyelid. Or use a metallic eyeliner, like ettusais' Pencil Eye Glitter. It’s all about having fun experimenting with metallic color!

Note: Focus on one feature. Don't go metallic over your whole face! But I think that's common sense right...

Rocker Chick
No more emo looks pleaseeeee! If you like dark eyes, and want to go over the top with your black eyeliner, then go for a smoky eye rocker chick look. Just make sure your smoky eyes have an edgy black dress and rebellious attitude to match; otherwise, you'll be clashing styles.
When I first tried to get a smokey eye look, I made the mistake of using only black eye shadow. Looked like I got punched. The trick is, to use 3 shades.. from light brown for the whole lid, then a dark brown and lastly a little bit of black. Blend Blend Blend.

I've actually shot 4 make up instructional videos with MyFatPocket a while ago... but they're not done with editing. Will update you as soon as you can view them (before the prom hopefully! Otherwise you can use them as Christmas party looks)

So exciting... wish I had a prom to go to :(

Good news is... I've got a few Christmas wardrobe sponsorships coming in... yay! Will show you all that in December. And I have a cocktail thing to attend tomorrow evening, and a Christmas party on the 9th of Dec, and another party when I am in Perth next week. Can't wait to add more events... love dressing up... love the Holiday Season!!

Note: [Although there are many product recommendations in this post, it is not an Advertorial. I wasn't paid to list any of the products here]

Blah Blah Blah and All The Rest Of It

I've got a new dress (sponsored by FashionPod ).Loving it. It's similar to the dress from Victoria Beckham's collection... The bottom of the waist skirts out. Very feminine and pretty. Mine's in a shimmery denim blue and tailored for asian proportions!Was at the White Rabbit at Dempsey on Saturday night. Service in the restaurant was poor, as usual. But the food I had that night was fab!!!
I didn't order a starter because my main course was a beef tenderloin topped with Foie gras! My starter and main course rolled into one. Excellent. And the beef was super duper tender and tasty.For dessert it was creme brulee which was just right... I remember having their deconstructed version of the black forest cake there the last time, and it scarred me. I haven't had another slice of black forest since.
Haven't been there in months... and now they have these huge white chairs and tables in the back yard.
Gives it a very Alice In Wonderland feel. I like!
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Next up... I'm going to visit my grandma, my favourite cousin and all the gang in Perth. Think I'll go in the last week of November... I have to be back by the 5th of Dec for Sarah's wedding.
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Not going to stay with my cousin this time, because Mark is travelling with me, and we'd like the privacy of our own place. Might spend 3 nights in Perth City (visiting relatives, shopping, eating, casino), and then the next 3 nights on some vineyard.... either Swan Valley or Margaret River.
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Any recommendations on hotels to stay in Perth City? Or the vineyard stay?? Car rentals?? Any input is much appreciated...(bear in mind that all this is pretty last minute bookings already, so you can forget about me booking farm stays and such).
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I don't want to do Freo, Rotto etc... done it when I was a teenager... but haven't lived on a vineyard before... so I would like to do that.

Don't Tell Your Man This

This week on My Fat Pocket, I've written about the secrets you should keep to yourself when it comes to relationships. Do you agree that some things should be secrets??

Click Here if you want to read other similar articles :)
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When you meet a potential Mr Right (and as luck would have it, he’s interested in you too) it can be easy to think you should tell him everything in preparation for your perfect life together.

But there are some things which will spoil it for him and leave you wondering what the hell happened. So here are ten things you should never tell your man:

1. You Cheated In The Past

Even if you’ve turned over a new leaf and will never cheat on him, do not tell him that you’ve cheated on any previous boyfriends. This will not only speak poorly about your character but it will also scare him. After all, most relationships start out as happy ones; if you ended up cheating on your exes then what will stop you from cheating on him?

2. Your Best Friend Is Cheating

Sometimes we girls like to make ourselves look better in the eyes of our man by revealing how bad our girlfriends are. But this often backfires because men won’t see that Halo you’re trying to create over your own head… but they will see you and your cheating best friends as birds of a feather.

3. You Don’t Like His Penis

You should never tell your man that his penis is small, thin or *gasp* deformed. He’s obviously is stuck with it. So how will telling him change anything?! Your man IS his penis. If you don’t like his penis, you’re basically saying you don’t like him.

4. You Don’t Like A Body Part Of Yours
Men are visual creatures… but they are also easily deceived visually. If you point out your flaws, they will start noticing it.

One example is, for many months, the guy I was dating didn’t realize my eyelashes were fake! Now they were not modest lashes but the fullest set of lash extensions I could get. Ever since I pointed them out to him, he started to notice the fake lashes. So imagine what would happen if I told him I thought one nostril was smaller than the other or my thighs were thick?! Don’t break the illusion!

5. How Many People You Really Slept With

As a rule of thumb, divide the real number by three (haha). The past is the past… does it really matter how many men you have been with? No, it will not change the way you feel for him. But if you tell him a high number, he will come to the conclusion that you have lousy taste in men or that you aren’t exactly wife material. You don’t want him to think that you’ve been around the block (even if you have).

6. How He Compares To Your Exes

Men are competitive. They get curious about how they compare to the men that were with you before them. If he wants to know if he is a better than your ex, this is dangerous territory to enter. Even if he tells you that he isn’t going to get angry, as soon as you start talking about your ex that jealous side of him will come out. Avoid this topic if you can but definitely don’t ever tell him that you’ve been with someone bigger or better.

7. He Reminds You Of Your Father

Although you might feel like this is a compliment, it actually freaks men out. If you’re in a sexual relationship, telling him that he reminds you of your dad is a turn off. It’s just strange to think that you would want to be in a romantic relationship with someone like your father. Yuck.

8. What You Do In The Bathroom

Women don’t smell bad or burp or fart or shit. When we sit on the toilet, we pee rainbows. Men do not want to think about their beautiful women on the toilet. Period.

9.Do You Think She’s Pretty?

Of course they do! Their standards are much lower than ours! So if you ask them this question, there’s never a right answer. If he says she’s pretty, you’ll be upset. If he says she’s not, you’ll think he’s a liar. When an attractive woman walks by, it's best to just pretend nothing happened.

10. Did You Sleep With Her?

As long as she’s not sleeping with him now, who cares? The past is gone. Don't torture yourself (and him) by harping on the past. In most cases, ignorance really is bliss.

Let's Make Up

Hello girls :)

I've taken step by step pics of my basic make up routine so I can share them with you how to get a flawless base. Absolutely no photoshop has been used (I never photoshop my blog pics anyway).

I start with a clean face, moisturised but no make up. Notice that my skin tone is slightly uneven, and there's a small pimple on my cheek (circled in red). Wish I could demo with a bigger pimple... but I rarely get pimples now!

Step 1: Medicated Whitening UV EX dry block (sgd$41)
This is a light weight pre-makeup base with SPF 24PA ++. It's important that I protect my skin from UV rays before I step out of the house. It does not cover pimples (pimple still visible on my cheek) but it prevents breakouts and lightens imperfections. Since it's a pre-makeup base, it keeps my make up on my face longer and prevents shine. The dry block formula is good for dehydrated skin like mine. If you have oily skin, it also comes in an Oil Block formula for you.

Step 2: AC Pore Smooth Concealer(sgd$36)

This concealer only comes in one colour... why? Because unlike other concealers, it doesn't mask your imperfection by coating it with a lighter colour. It actually has very fine particles which disperse light to reduce the look of enlarged pores or imperfections.

When your skin is uneven, your pores look larger because of the shadow caused by light as well as from the shine from excess sebum. So the fine particles in this concealer actually reflects light giving your skin a more even finish.

But don't worry, all these particles do not clog pores, in fact it actually prevents inflamation and helps your skin retain moisture. This product comes with a small spatula... just take a small amount from the jar and dab onto areas of imperfection on your face.

After this step, the skin around my nose and cheek area has evened out and my pimple is no longer visible. Whoohooo!

Step 3: Zero Pore Pact (dry block) (refill :sgd$48, Case sgd$20)
I use the dry block in 30 Beige. If you have oily skin, you can opt for the Oil Block instead. The Zero Pore Pact gives a flawless poreless finish. It's so light that it doesn't flake or cake up. Yet it is able to give smooth and even coverage.

Pimple no longer visible, skin tone evened out, and my face looks bright and fresh. It's so important to get your base make up right because your skin is like a canvas. If you do not get a good flawless base, then no matter how skillful you are in applying colours or how big a cosmetic pallete you have, you're not going to look your best.
After achieving a flawless base, I've opted for a sweet natural look for today. So a lot of soft pinks: Cheek is PK3, Lipgloss PK4, Eyebrows filled in with dark brown eyebrow pencil, no eyeshadow but I highlighted just underneath my brow bone.