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Get spotted at work
- Go for animal prints in neutral colours like gray, beige, brown, black or white. These colours project a better corporate image than pink or blue leopard prints!
- Tone down the exotic animal print with simple, elegant and tailored pieces like a well-cut jacket or a fitted turtleneck top.
- Avoid looking trashy by pairing animal prints with solid neutral colours.
- Stick to smaller scale prints set in a uniformed pattern. Larger scale prints can be distracting and loud for the boardroom.
I would recommend a natural and glowing makeup look with a tinge of coral or pink lipstick to complement the strong and exotic prints. 
The “F” word
Whenever I whip out the bottle of foundation, my makeup clients would start to cringe. They were worried that their makeup would look heavy or the foundation would glide away as the day went by. So I had to educate them on the benefits of foundation and how to choose the right foundation for their skin type. Foundation provides coverage for our skin’s imperfections, evens out skin tone, smoothen skin texture and also offers protection from UV rays. Here are some tips on choosing the best foundation for your skin type:
- Normal, dry or combination skin – Use a cream-based foundation (note that it is not suitable for tropical climate). It gives fuller coverage and hence, will make your makeup appear thick.
- Normal, dry, combination or dehydrated skin – Opt for a water-based foundation which has lesser oil than the cream type.
- Oily, combination or problem skin – Best to stick to an oil-free, water-based foundation to give you a flawless and matte finishing.
- Normal to oily or combination skin – A powder-based foundation like the 2-way cake is a popular choice for women who do not have much time for makeup. However, it can be very dehydrating after prolong use and does not last as long as liquid foundation.
Of course, mineral foundation is the best as it does not contain additives, is lightweight, allows your skin to breathe easily yet providing maximum coverage and protection from the sun.
Do note that the shelf-life of a powder foundation is 3 years and liquid/cream foundation lasts up to 1.5 years.
What is your favourite foundation brand?
My personal take on Star Awards Part 1
Did anyone of you watch the Singapore Star Awards show on 17 April? I watch award shows simply to see who’s wearing what. This year’s show exposed much more skin than ever before with tight minis and plunging necklines. Here’s my own fashion police report on the fashion hits and misses:-)
The Hits
- Rui En, my best dressed celebrity. She very much personified the woman in-charge in her tailored, masculine-looking Hermes pant suit ala Katherine Hepburn. Being the non-conformist that she is, her outfit certainly sparked her individuality and made her stand out from her competitors. Her bold eye makeup which is a hot trend now, complemented the strong fashion style. In terms of image, I guess if she had wanted to project a credible and capable persona, her colour and style choices were on spot. However, she should have worn covered platform shoes (open toes is too casual for this style) and shorten the length of her pants slightly and remove the tank top. Although I love the edgy leather Gautlier accessories (that amped up her sex appeal!), she should lose the bracelets and just wear a ring; the accessories were an overkill.
- Jeanette Aw was stylsihly chic in black. Her makeup was flawless. Her tasselly dress made her look refreshingly different from her usual princessy gowns. However, I don’t think the huge diamante skull earrings were right for her. Her face is too sweet and demure to carry it off. A geometric style earrings would have been better.
Rui En
The Misses
- Quan Yi Fong, the veteran talk show host came with platinum blonde hair and a bright red micro mini back-baring dress. Props to her for having the courage to wear such a bold statement dress on national TV. But the dress ceratinly did not do her any justice. Firstly, it was too too short even for a celebrity! Secondly, her body is just not toned enough to be able to carry off that dress. You could see her cellulite on her upper thighs! I have nothing against cellulite, but it doesn’t make a pretty picture on screen and in print. Her black safety undergarment peeking out in pictures was just tacky. I am sure every woman would want to look fabulous, so every little details matter. Especially so when you are a public figure. Sorry, she was my worst dressed.
- Joanne Peh in Givenchy’s latest Spring 2011 collection. Her outfit was right off the runway. Although she has the figure to carry out such a silhouette, the frilly details at both sides of the vest widens her waist and made her look shapeless. Her hair was messy in a “not nice way”. It would have been better if she had pulled back her hair into a sleek pony tail as the outfit already had too much going on, with the lacy top, mini skirt, sheer long skirt and a vest with ruffles at the waist. The all-white ensemble gave it an air of sophistication, so a neat sleek hairdo would be better. Her open toed strappy heels looked tacky. Black or white ankle booties would be perfect.
- Fann Wong, the fashionista got it wrong this time with her daring cleavage baring Gucci jumpsuit. Ok, folks, if you have a really small bust like Fann, plunging necklines would emphasise your small bust. With no extra bra support, she looked like a boy actually, from the neck down! Just not flattering at all. The 1950′ hair and strong makeup were just too much. When you wear a bold outfit, your hair and makeup should be kept simple. Just a bold red lipstick or eye makeup would suffice.
Fann Wong
Who were your best and worst dress celebrities?
Yi Fong
Make Me Beautiful
Make-up is God’s gift to women. Without it, some people feel naked, and some feel their confidence evaporating into the thin air. Especially when you have that pesky threatening to burst anytime pimple; all you need is just a dab of concealer to ‘erase’ it. Looking around, I observe that in Singapore, most women do not wear make-up to work or they are still stuck in the 80′s frosty fuschia lips! I think women generally find that putting on make-up is a chore and time-consuming. Well, time will always be a challenge in our busy lives, but if you really care about your image be it professionally or personally, then putting aside 15 minutes for make-up will ensure you walk out to face the day with confidence, poise and style. Knowing the right makeup application techniques and using quality products can help reduce time and make your makeup last longer. Makeup is as essential as putting on your best outfit for the day. You never know who you may bump into at the market, bus stop or elevator; it could be your prospective client, boss or even life partner. First impression matters and a little gloss and blusher will make a huge impact on your life!
