Did I mention I’m a super fan of lipsticks?

Especially pinkish and nudish tones. I just can’t have enough of them!

I probably have varying shades of them in different textures/formulations!

 I’m naturally tanned and my normal lip colour often tends to look more reddish. “Heaty Red” as some people might say. Putting on nudy or pinky shades of colour complements my skin tone, makes my lips look softer and kissable instead of overly swollen!

Did you know: Lipstick actually provides protection to our lips and minimises our risk of lip cancer seven times as compared to men??! (University of California study) Our lips are an extremely sensitive part of our body and we should provide proper protection for it. 

Guys and girls, I strongly suggest you all invest in a lip balm with SPF to protect against harmful UV. Nowadays, with the vast array of lipstick choices in the market, how do we know what to get? Not to mention the different flavours of lipbalm…

GUYS!!! Don’t shy away from it!

Girls do not particular find cracked or dry lips sexy at all!

 

Here’s a general guideline to lipstick and its formulations: The more pigments in lipsticks, the more drying it is.

There are 5 different lip forrmulations namely: Sheer, Shimmer, Matte, Cream and Long lasting.

Mattes contain the most pigment and sheers the least.

Sheers Give a natural wet look with only a hint of tint and different degress of shine. They don’t last long on the lips and you don’t need a mirror to apply. Very simple and straight forward actually Brand e.g. MAC lipgloss THE all time favourite!

Shimmers a.k.a frosted with a metallic or pearlescent hue making the lips shimmer because it contains mica, a light reflector. Brand e.g. Bobbi Brown Essentials

Shimmer Lip Gloss Cream Gives a matt, velvety look without the heavy feel. It contains more oils and conditioners than mattes. Also commonly know as hydrating lipstick. Brand e.g. Shu Uemura lipstick

Mattes contain the most pigment making lip colour last longer. It gives a flat non shiny surface. Tip: It is good to apply a layer of lip balm to moisturise the lips before applying the matte lip colour. Brand e.g. MAC Longlasting Lip colours work on a time release principle. The heat from our lips stimulates the release of the colour. It contains ingredients found in our foundations, making it last. It can be relatively drying too. Brand e.g Revlon Colourstay

With all the pretty colours and different textures of lip colours in the market, there is no reason to neglect those pouty/sexy lips of yours working!

Tip for all:

I know some of you out there has some problems with excessive flaking of your lips. Even visiting the doctor doesn’t seem to help your problem.

What you can do: Use your toothbrush to gently brush ur lips to remove the excess skin in the morning. Immediately after, apply enough lipbalm for that layer of protection.

The key: is to apply your balm often! Before your lips get the chance to flake again throughout the day, apply! Apply!! Especially after every meal. (After wiping your mouth with a tissue of course)

I promise it will stay soft and supple all day long!

 

Cheers!

Gerra

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Attraction Makeover is on its way to a complete makeover. We’re excited!

We hope you are too.

Bags

It’s been a while since I last posted. Sorry about that guys! I just had to cope with the crazy schedule I had for the past few weeks. Anyways, I got something new that’s worth sharing, so here we go!

I’ve been rushing to and fro for multiple shoots these past few weeks. Sometimes, I’ve got to lug my costume and props along. So, apart from clothes – I realised I’ve been using different bags every now and then. Important note for the day – you can’t just use the same bag for all occasions or for all outfits  - your bag must fit!

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Val’s Quick Tips : Taking Care of Yourself

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simple fact of the matter – you look at yourself in the mirror and then get a shock of your life! And you probably say, “I don’t remember being that fat?!” or ” This is weird, I eat a lot and I’m still like a scarecrow!” So, ever wonder how you can look like an Ancient Greek God/Goddess?

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Ever knew how colours work? Did you know that the colours of what you wear or apply on yourself can have an impact on yourself and your surroundings including people?

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The last thing I want is for that awesome-looking shirt to hang off of me like some curtain! Let’s face it guys, some of us, me included, are not born to look like male models. But with grooming and proper dressing – including choosing the right fit – we can sure come close to looking like a model!

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*Warning: Not for the faint-hearted*

Candy Pinup Girl

Symbolic features: Bright cheerful colours, candy pink lips and strong eyeliner

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Hey everyone! Ok, this is something that annoys me a lot and so, let me do you a great favour by giving you a very useful tip. So if you’re guilty please…CHANGE!!!

Jeans & track shoes

This is exactly what irritates me – seeing track shoes and jeans worn together! 

Here’s the thing,  when you really take the effort to dress up and take care of yourself make sure you follow through all the way. Dressing up to be attractive would mean having a sense of style.

A good sense of style.

 

Val’s Quick Tips : Belt

What’s up people! This is the first of many entries for Quick Tips.  Today, we’re going to talk about belts. 

Here are 4 easy-to-follow rules when using and buying a belt.
Here are 4 easy-to-follow rules when using and buying a belt.
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Taking care of your skin is very important because good skin is the foundation for confidence and great makeup (for the ladies)!

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Getting enough sleep, is one of the most important tools for looking and feeling better.

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Basically, hair colouring is a tricky affair. Different people have different hair texture and this affects the colour result. For Asians especially, our hair contains dark pigments.

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lowest cost possible.

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“If superheroes have different costumes, I have different suits.”