What I've been up to lately

Just wanted to do a short update on what's going on in my life and some thoughts about what's happening lately.

Life has pretty much been the same for me - Hanging out with my friends, a bit of partying, boxing lessons, hunting for good food places, and just working on new stuff for you guys as usual! 

I guess the only few differences..... (Some of you might already know) I've actually decided to try out DJ-ing. Didn't really talk much about it bcos I foresee em' haters hatin' lol. I'm taking up lessons from School Of Music (SOM) with DJ Rattle, and I must say things are going pretty smoothly. I really look forward to classes every week. Rattle's like really patient with me as well. Besides, this is another one of the long-list of things I've incorporated into my life to help me alleviate stress.

Anyway, as much as I'd like to share my experience with you guys now... I think it's a little too early, so I'll share it when I'm confident enough and have something worth flaunting. Hehe, Kidding.

I've also been trying to spend more quality time with my family as much as possible, bcos recently it just hit me on how important my kin are. Not that I never knew this from the start, just that it has really gotten into me ever since I've finally experienced that whole situation of "everyone may turn their backs against you, but your family will definitely not. 

And I really don't wanna regret not spending sufficient time with them only when something happens someday. I've been through a lot of shit over the past two months, and I wouldn't have been here without my parents' and their unconditional love and concern... Haha k, not gonna elaborate further cos this isn't the purpose of this post.

I guess the last change is that I've changed my hair colour AGAIN. Won't be for long though, cos it's just a transitionary colour. (Will talk more about this at the end of this post)

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Since we're talking about things that have happened in my life recently, I thought I could maybe share something that's a little more in depth, for instance...

Well, I mean I believe a crazy number of you should know about Cory Monteith's death by now and you guys may be thinking "That was so yesterday! Why are you raking it up again?! Get over it." Oh no, hold your horses! I just wanted to take some time to explain myself on what's the cause behind the rather reckless tweet I've tweeted a day after his death, which caused an unexpected and pretty unnecessary commotion (more like a really retarded fuss) on twitter.

Thoughts on his death.

I must admit, even though I'm not a big fan of Glee (TV show), I'd never ever discredit any of the actors/actresses nor deny how gifted most of them are. It's such a tragedy and sense of shame that this has taken place, especially if we were to spare a second to think about how much the young, talented Cory has contributed previously when he was still alive.

Well, obviously that alone wouldn't have made him that special among all the brilliant actors in this world. From some info that I've garnered over a few research sessions on Google, this young man also came across to many as a benevolent and conscientious person.

Part of what makes him different from other teen icons was that, he spoke out against bullying, homophobia and talked often about how he hoped his recent stint in rehab from addiction would inspire others.

It's inevitable for many celebrities to avoid having to stumble into a state of confusion between their public image and their private selves, and the situation is usually aggravated when many teen icons try to "sell" their perception of life to young fans; Considering how far their fans are from the fast-moving lives these celebrities live.

And despite struggling with his career, Cory takes responsibility on his image really well too.

A few of these flairs of his are good enough to contribute to why so many have been dismayed by his sudden death.

I don't really have much of an opinion about him, nor do I think I've the rights to make any personal remarks since I don't know him really well; Be it his social or personal life. After all, I can't judge him based on a few recent articles I've read about him after this incident.

However, after reading what certain people had to say about him when he hit number 1 on the trending list on Twitter, there WAS in fact something that really bugged the hell out of me which resulted to the reason behind my tweet.

Being Disrespectful (Not)

In case you're living under a rock and you're completely clueless about what I've said so far... Here's what I've tweeted:

I feel like I'm gonna die early in the aftermath of this incident, cos I've been cursed so badly right after this tweet went viral.

I've actually already explained myself on twitter after that, saying, "I wasn't in any way insulting Cory nor mocking his death at all. Just wna make a point that if you love someone, don't just show affection after they are gone. Which is what's ALWAYS the case. You get me? I've never discredited him for what he has contributed, did I? My heart goes all out to him and his family. Don't get me wrong. So no offence supporters." but I just felt like there was a need to address this issue all over again, since it has yet to fully subside.

Before you guys go on and on about how I'm trying to entertain my haters here or cover my ass, yea you wish sorry, but I'm not. I'm writing this only because I feel wronged, and I just wanted to make it clear that my intention of tweeting that was never to be disrespectful towards Cory nor his loved ones. 

I was just infuriated when I saw sooooo many hypocrites acting like they were some fucking hardcore fan of his when they were clearly not, but only cos everyone was mourning over his death.

Just in case you don't get what I've just mentioned, basically it means like those people who pretended to love him (after he's dead), acting all compassionate and upset about his death when all they wanted was for people to retweet their tweets - You know, like wanting everyone to be touched by their fake-ass solicitude.  

Which was why I was outraged and hence, tweeted that statement out of impulse. I didn't choose to apologize to apease the angry fans even though that could've made things a little better because I didn't want some ignorant pea-brains to think that I admit that I was in the wrong.

The only thing that I would ever apologize on, was the way I phrased my sentence. After all, I just typed and hit the send button immediately, out of anger. I would've thought twice if I knew how shallow some people are.

Which leads on to another reason why I wanted to talk about this matter again.

What the F U C K is wrong with people these days, doing things out of personal gains, even if it includes doing it at the expense of someone else?

So many fools were hating on me not because they were genuinely mad over what I've said about Cory's Death, but it was only because they wanted retweets????????? Absolutely ridiculous! Felt like I've completely lost all faith in humanity.

I'm not just saying this based on my own assumption, but I've seen so many cases as such before.

For instance, Flyingbanana123 tweets about trending topic (MRT) "The MRT services in Singapore sucks la! Forever breaking down. It's really annoying when you've to get to somewhere quickly!" *Gets 500 RTS* 

Soon later, you'll start seeing a whole bunch of monkeys tweeting the same shit in a different manner, along the same line. "It's so irritating when you've to get to somewhere quickly, but the MRT in Singapore is forever breaking down!"

And I'm just like......

Lol, you're either feeling really guilt stricken right now because you're one of those people that I've just described, or you "feel me" because you've came across people like these too.

I even have this faggot raking up an issue on a tweet that I've tweeted a year back, trying to pick up a fight with me all over again. (I hope you're reading this.) You didn't get my attention on twitter, so I thought maybe you'd love this...

I'm cool with people who speak how they really feel. I mean, if you really hate me, by all means carry on hating, it's not like I've yet to see the worst of what people have to say about me. Just don't "monkey see monkey do" can??? What's the point? 

And I just loathe the idea of people trying to bring someone down to get above them, that's just really cheap and despicable.

Whatever. Anyway, rants aside, I still wanna apologize to those whom I might have unintentionally offended.

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Here are a couple of pictures I've taken over the past few weeks. Just something to soothe your eyes after reading a heated post.

Hanging out with Janice at her Aunt's. I'd die to stay over. Just look at how beautiful it is! Motivates me to work hard and earn big bucks to move in to town someday.

Got some yummy local food from Ion's food court before we walked over.

Just us playing with the multiple-shots function using my camera's self-timer.

This is so uncalled for hahaha!

Some party pics.

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Last but not least, made a trip to Salon Vim @ Bugis again!

Dyed half my hair into an ash-brown colour this time!

Well, I won't elaborate much since this isn't the final hair colour, but nonetheless, I still love it! Thanks to my hairstylist Jaime once again ;)

Anyway, they are having a promo now till the end of this month! Don't miss it! 

Also, don't forget to book an appointment with Jaime to receive 10% off upon quoting my name! ;)

June Favs

Have been wanting to share with you guys some of my all-time favs for awhile now, so here it is for the month of June! (Even though we're already into the second week of July, but I guess it's never too late right?)

Here are some of my essentials when it comes to my daily make up routine.

I've never really thought I'd invest in a face primer, but after reading tons of reviews, I've realized how vital it is to keep your make up set nicely throughout the entire day.

One thing that I loathe would certainly be how easily I perspire, and this is one of the main reasons why I can never leave my house without bringing my makeup kit for touchups.

So I've finally had my hands on the Make Up Forever HD Primer.

I won't even lie about how pricey it was. From what I remember, it actually costed me about SGD65. I just thought I'd share it anyways, because I definitely paid for what I've gotten! Not trying to say that all expensive stuff are good though.

It acts like a normal skincare product; giving your skin that extra moisture and has a slightly dewy finish. Guess what I love most is that it really acts like a protection from the shit-load of face makeup I slap on, and helps my makeup lasts throughout the day. 

And it dries as soon as I have it on, without any traces of grease!!! 

There are actually different numbers which caters to all the various skin types, but I got mine in #0 which is for all skin types. 

You can read more about the product here.

As some of you may have already known that I've been stuck to the Dr.Young's BB cream since the very first day I've started using BB cream at the beginning of last year, and I've NEVER switched to anything new since then.

However, that was also because I've never actually run out of it lol. And when it was almost used up, I've discontinued it and decided to try the one from Ettusais. 

I've always been a fan of their products, and I've actually tried out their skincare products when I was 13. Cos their all for sensitive skin, and fragrance-free!

Anyway, I never really thought I'd like this, but even though it took me awhile to adapt to it, I've definitely fell head over heels for it now!

It costs SGD38, and has a pretty light coverage; Definitely nothing compared to the one from Dr.Young, but I actually love how naked it makes my skin feel. Unlike how usual BB cream gives a dewy finish, it has this velvet touch to it instead.

Besides, it has loads of benefiting ingredients, and helps to prevent acne too!!! #Win

You can try their BB Mineral White if you want heavier coverage though. 

You can read more about the product here.

Third fav would have to be the Silkygirl 2-in-1 eyeliner! This is when I prove to you that sometimes cheap things can work wonders too :p

It's only SGD7!!!!! Crazily cheap for a two-way eyeliner.

Ya seriously lol. Anyway besides being inexpensive, I'm really fond of how creamy its texture is. As in it really glides on easily and is smudge proof and waterproof.

Well, I must give some credit to how effortless it is to use this eyeliner because I sure had the worst experience when it comes to pencil-eyeliners. 

I've ever tried those that actually required me to tug and drag really hard before the colour goes on. If I had premature wrinkles it'll all be thanks to these lousy inventors, the amount of effort needed... Maximum pls.

Anyway as I was saying, above all those that I've mentioned, what's really great about this eyeliner is that it has a different colour on each side. I got the brown and white one.

I've been using the brown one for my lower-lash line and the white for the inner corner of my eyes. Oh, not forgetting to mention, you can actually double it up as a cream eyeshadow too! Which, I've been using on days when I'm too lazy.

You can read more about the product here.

I've never actually touched blushers previously before I started using BB creams, cos I've pretty rosy cheeks naturally... BUT I just look pale as paper once I cover my face with my BB cream.

Just like the white space above. It was only until one of my girlfriends told me that I should actually start using blushers to look a little more lively...... So initially I've tried out one from Estee Lauder, but soon later switched to one from Silky girl. Both in different shades of pink.

I was pretty okay with the colour from Silky girl, but the downside of it was that it didn't last!!! & It just pisses me off, cos I've to touch up once every hour or two. So ma huan! (troublesome)

I was then searching high and low for an orange blusher, cos it looks really good on my fav makeup guru hahaha. It was just like searching for a needle in a haystack wtf. Those that I came across were either with shimmer or are way out of my budget.

Well, I was actually pretty desperate to get it, so I ended up settling for the M.A.C powder blush which was SGD40... My first thought was that it's pretty overpriced for a blusher, but I just got it anyways since I wanted it so bad.

Who knew it was actually worth the price in the end???

Perfect shade, matte and it lasts me the entire day! If I ever regretted getting it, it'd be my best regret ever. Haha.

You can read more about the product here.

Costing only SGD9, I actually think that 2 tubes of these babies aren't enough. 

I've been using lipgloss since a really young age, and I've always hated how they don't taste as good as they smell. I mean, probably because people took into consideration that if it was actually yummy, the lipgloss would soon be gone cos we'd keep licking it up. (sounds funny lol)

Whatever, I believe you get where I'm coming from.

Anyway, for whatever stupid reason there is... I'd rather be tasting something nice than something tasteless!!! Stupid idiots, wouldn't that give me the motivation to buy more of your lipgloss and wear em'?! Urgh.

So after blabbering all these nonsense, my point is that the VS's SHINY lipgloss tastes great! Don't get me wrong though, not that I'm asking you to get it cos of its taste, you can get a candy at a dollar. Each colour has its own unique flavour to it. Ahhhh I'm so thankful for this creation.

And if you ever had problems dealing with chapped lips, you can actually cover it up with lipgloss! I wouldn't say your lips would miraculously become like...

HAHA, but at least it won't be like...

If that's the case, guys would rather kiss...

Ok kidding.

You can read more about the product here.

Many of you have been asking me to do a video on my skincare regime, but I've been really busy :( So to kind of compensate, here's one of my necessities though, which I thought was a must-share!!!

I've always been using sheet/cotton masks only until I saw reviews on how good the Murad's Clay mask was. Side note - cleanser that I've been using since late last year till now is from Murad as well. 

It's really easy to apply, and you can just wash it off after 10 mins!

This mask doesn't help to tighten your skin or whatsoever though, it just really purifies your skin like what it states. Which is why I always feel like my face is squeaky clean after each application.

Besides, it helps prevent breakouts due to its powerful acne medication! (Not gonna deny, it smells unpleasant though.)

You can read more about the product here.  

Are you one of those impatient asses that will NEVER have enough perseverance to sit at the same spot and wait patiently for your nails to dry? THEN YOU'D LOVE THIS PRODUCT.

It's sad how there aren't any awards given out to the laziest people on earth, otherwise I'd break the world's record for having the most numb of medals. I really find it a hassle to put on an extra layer of top coat, moreover wait for my nails to dry.

I'm really not someone who can sit still for more than 5 minutes, I'll just start fidgeting and get really restless after awhile. Unless I've videos to keep me entertained while I wait.

It was only until recently when I started to get pretty annoyed at how my nail polish chips off really quickly... Like within two days?! That's when I've decided to be a little more diligent and start applying topcoat!!!

AND NOW, my nail polish can last up to more than a week?! It's not really long, but it's quite remarkable if you were to compare it without. Above that, the thing that I really love is this particular topcoat actually gives a glossy finish; as good as getting gel manicure?! What's best? It only takes a minute to dry!

Btw, it's only selling at SGD14 if you get it from Orchard Central #05-30! :)

You can read more about the product here.

 Last but not least, my fav item of all!!! Hehe.

At one point in April, I suddenly got all crazy over perfumes and scents... I bought like 5 different perfumes in two months hahaha. 

Anyway, this scent by Salvatore Ferragamo is my fav scent of all 5. Which is also the one I've received most compliments from! Especially from guys HAHAHA.

I was about to go like "Girls, now you know what to get" then the next thought that came to my mind was every girl smelling the same. That's just... Nah, too overwhelming. So drop that idea.

It has a fruity, fresh and sweet smell to it, and stays on me even after like 2 hours of hardcore boxing training. Imagine the amount of perspiration I had, and I still managed to sustain the smell. Of course, it wouldn't smell as pleasant la, just saying you know. Haha

Point is, it actually lasts pretty long! Just a tip if you didn't already know this, pick out "Eau de Parfum" instead or "Eau de Toilette" if you're looking for long-lasting perfumes. Toilette doesn't usually last as long. 

Just so you know, they've also came up with a newer version - Signorina Eau De Toilette!

Got it at a heartbreaking amount of approx $125. Burned a hole in my pocket, but it was worth it cos I haven't stopped using it since the day I've placed it on my shelf.

Just gonna end this off by saying, if you don't have a habit of putting on perfume and want something inexpensive... For hygiene purposes and the sake of all human beings who breathe, please put on some deodorant before taking public transports ok? Very cheap only! Thanks.

You can read more about the product here. 

Thought I'd share more, but this post will be too long! So I'll save it for the next one at the end of the month! 

For any queries, feel free to tweet me up @Naomineo_

Till next time! x

Review

Zen's Amour back, and they're back with a bang!

I still remember I was still in my red hair the last time I did an advert with them, which was about 6 months back. 

Anyway, I'm so glad to be working with them again because they've so many new things on their site now. Especially their new preorder that they've started with!

Just look at the amount of interesting things that they are gonna bring in! Such as Dr Marts, Cambridge Satchel bag, Galaxy shoes, beanies and more. AND the cheapest item is priced as low as SGD12 only!

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So I've gotten two items from them this time and here they are!

Words won't be able to descrive how much I love this Tea-party Eyelet Off Shoulder Dress. I always loved off-shoulders since young, like it's "sexy" yet unrevealing. Not sure if that made any sense lol.

Paired it up with a simple brown leather belt to give the dress a little more colour and edge to it. One advantage about white dresses would definitely be how you could play around with your accessories. 

Really love how it's embellished with those detailed ornaments on the sleeves and bottom. Not to mention how ladylike I feel in such a demure dress hahaha. 

A simple bracelet and some rings to spice up the look a little.

Ok, a lot of you would probably be wondering why did I actually pick the following item. Like it's not something I'd usually wear.

I don't know why either, I just thought it looks really cute, like a jersey + Juicy Couture feel ah??? :p

Besides, it comes in a set! So you can either wear the top and bottom individually or together. Of course together la, saves you the trouble of finding another item to pair with.

I just had to do this...

VISIT THEM @ http://www.zensamour.com/ NOW! ;)

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