THIS WEEKEND

Hello darlings.

I am going to Kuala Lumpur in two days time. The weekend ahead was suppose to be spent learning with Malaysian makeup artist Ian, unfortunately my excitement is now short-lived because I have to be busy shopping in Singapore that very weekend.

Malaysia-International Fashion Week is starting today so if you happen to be in Kuala Lumpur head down to the unveiling at Pavilion. It is a five days event showcasing works of up and coming Malaysian designers.

I can't say much. I don't have anything to say yet. Perhaps it's because it's three in the morning and my brain is giving me a hard time to process my thoughts. I'll update you later. With what? I'm not sure.

Good night.

Had two makeup trials for two bride-to-be: Hawa and Datul who are getting married next month. Congratulations to them both! I would have taken photos and show you darlings the end result but my camera was absent on both occasions. Sigh.

I recently added Kryolan to my makeup collection and so far, I have used one of their many products and I am not impressed yet. The product seems to be famous among makeup artists in Malaysia and Jason swears by it saying that he doesn't need to do much but just blend the product well.

Anyway, I cant wait to go back to Kuala Lumpur in two weeks time. I booked myself an appointment with Ian for a makeup workshop. Will update you on how well it goes. Smiles. I was thinking after Kuala Lumpur, I might fly myself down to Jakarta and take up makeup lessons there too just to get a feel of how different countries apply their makeup. Trust me, there is a difference. Probably will go as far as Egypt to find out. Smiles.

QUICK TRIP TO KL

Hello darlings.

Day one: arrived LCCT on time. Mood spoilt because it costs RM50 for the cab to drive my mother, brother and I to KLIA Pan Pacific (it's so damn near). Got more pissed to find out that my brother's keyboard won't fit into any of the standard cabs therefore, had to pay RM25 extra to rent a van. Checked in hotel. Had a hot-steamy bath. Slept.

Day two: plans to go to Brunei High Com and to Ipoh canceled. I suggested shopping in Kuala Lumpur. Got to lobby and asked for a limousine service: that'll be RM160. No thanks. Got a buggy to drop us off at the airport and took the RM10 bus to KL Central. Took a delayed and crowded KTM to MidValley. Mom made me promise not to put her in that type of ordeal . From now on no more Airasia and public transportation (exc. taxis) when travelling with mom. Very late and shockingly expensive lunch (nasi campur for three persons RM47 - beyond comprehension). Mom was beginning to feel that going to KL was a bad idea but quickly lightened up when she bought new pair of Nike shoes to walk in. Grabbed a few gym essentials for myself. RM60 back to hotel. Had a hot-steamy bath and facial. Slept.

Day three: Uncle Dato picked us up and drove us to Alor Gajah, Malacca in style. I slept most of the way in the back of his 7 series. The trip was not more than two hours. Uncle gave us a guest house to sleep in. He's really nice. Even gave me a few business pointers. Couldn't sleep. Watched five different Malay series on RTM3 before I got to sleep. Yes, I was that desperate to be entertained.

Day four: Registered Idrous at MMU and watched him settle down at his new apartment. Left Malacca and back to Pan Pacific where my mother and I had the best dinner at one of their restaurants. Uncle Nizam picked us up and asked us to stay at his house in Kuala Lumpur. Loving his beautiful Persian cats.

Day five: Mom complained that I was talking in my sleep. I did dream about someone. But my comment about that person seems to clash with how I feel about ... that person. Nyeh. Went out for last minute shopping: RM915 worth of makeup and Prada bag, sponsored by my mother. Grins. Rushed back to Uncle Nizam's. Packed. Rushed to airport. I arrived Brunei on time. Wohoo.

Hello darlings.

This is by far my busiest week. I was assigned to do all of Aqilah Z's bridal makeup and have spent most days creating looks for the newly wed. Do check out her makeup on her solemnization day: here and more coming soon.

I will be going away to Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. I can't imagine how the day will unfold with me doing Aqilah's wedding reception and ambil-ambilan makeup just hours before my flight. I "love" Airasia (note sarcasm). I don't think I could bear their flight delays after a hard day's work. Too bad RBA doesn't fly out to Kuala Lumpur that same night. It would be logical to fly out the next day but apparently, it is most important that I arrive Kuala Lumpur before the 19th to sort out my brother's uni registration.

I sense me being cranky but that will all dimish with a little retail therapy *sigh* a makeup haul. Smiles.

DIDI DAMIT: WEDDING RECEPTION, MALAYSIA

Hello darlings.

Finally the long awaited photo of Didi Damit's makeup that I did for her wedding reception in Malaysia. Congratulations again, to Didi and Khalil.

Photo courtesy of Nizam Rahman

ADY : THE GLAMOUR PUSS

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Here is Ady before her eye makeup

For her eyeshadow, I was insipred by a canary bird, the infamous Tweety. There's something fun and electrifying with the color yellow that I had to apply it on Ady's spunky personality just like Tweety. At first, I only wanted to focus on her eyes hence the picture above of her eyes but we both got carried away and did a complete look with pale pink blusher and fuchsia lipstick (which did not come out right).

a close up

Ady doing a Marilyn Monroe (with flash)

(without flash)