Gregory Arlt in Singapore

Gregory Arlt, makeup maestro and director of makeup artistry for MAC, will be at Tangs Orchard on 17 July (7 pm to 7.30 pm) to hold a makeup demonstration.

His work is impeccable. Just look at the photo of Dita Von Teese on his website – the lines are clean and precise; everything is controlled, even the smudge! Such makeup work is the mark of a beauty artisan.

I love how he describes himself as a "beauty exorcist", someone who brings out a "woman's beauty, respecting her features, bone structure, coloring, and most importantly, her personality."

I'm truly looking forward to attending his MAC Masterclass next week and seeing him in action! :)

Lee Da Hae Uses MAC

"How comfortable!"
- Lee Da Hae, seeking MAC and respite from the winter cold, in a warm car

A huge hit in 2006, Korean drama My Girl is currently being re-aired on a local channel. I believe this is the sixth or seventh time I've seen it on television! I don't sit through the show in its entirety each time but a chance glance at an episode always makes me smile.

I adore this K-drama – it's a wonderful tele-serving of histrionics, turmoil, humour and romance, with a huge dollop of eye candy in the form of Lee Dong Wook with his chiselled features, pretty boy Lee Joon Ki and sweet-faced Lee Da Hae. A delightful romp of a tv series, its original soundtrack is as catchy as it is varied (there is a soulful aria in there somewhere, amidst angsty ballads and Krenglish rap).

The rerun reminded me of something makeup-related too: in a My Girl behind-the-scenes special, Lee Da Hae is seen using MAC at several intervals – she touches up with the brand during snatched breaks. I'm guessing she's using Blot Powder in the topmost photo.

Question: Do you not feel that prettifying is a pain?
LDH: Not at all. I love doing such things!

A self-professed lover of cosmetics, the clear-skinned beauty has a flawless canvas for makeup lovelies.

She loves makeup so much that she plays makeup artist on the set, helping to conceal Lee Joon Ki's scar (she looks like she's using a MAC lipbrush to do it – a pro trick!), prompting him to tell her to give up acting for a career in makeup artistry! ;)

Orange Makeup Pouch

More Daiso goodness! Featuring a cross-section of an orange, this waterproof zippered case in the eponymous hue is as useful as it is adorable. The vibrantly-coloured pouch looked so bright and cheery on the shelves that I had to pick it up (the S$2 price tag didn't hurt either)! :)

Daiso Mirrors

My Muji mirrors are seeing a little wear and tear, so I was happy to pick up two mirrors from Daiso recently. Only S$2 each (the blanket price of all the products in the store), these adorable essentials are worth every cent.

Cute confectionery is always appealing and the colourful cakes, candy and ice cream on this flip-top mirror will enliven my makeup counter-top.

I was charmed by the genteel tea party scene (more cakes!) on this Sanrio Little Twin Stars hand-held mirror.

I am not a big fan of pink but these two items were too sweet to resist!

Pupa Ethno Chic

A medley of earthy and subdued colours that seems to hark back to the retro hippy era, Pupa's latest summer collection is filled with forest greens, greyed violets, bronzes, browns and golds.

A peep at the website reveals three Eye Luminys trios: 01, 02 and 03. This puzzled me – I saw the Ethno Chic trios in person at Pink Beauty (a neighbourhood beauty store) but only 01, 04 and 05 were available. The last two, which contain warmer and softer tones, aren't even on the website!

I'm not sure why this is so but this blog based in the Netherlands has gorgeous photos of some items in the collection, including Ethno Chic Eye Luminys in 05. This trio, which consists of a bronze, a pink gold and a golden beige, will work beautifully on people with warm skin tones.

Watsons Online Giveaway #2

Thank you for taking part in Giveaway #1. Here is Giveaway #2!

The rules are simple.

You must:

• Be a Singapore resident.
• Complete an online task.
• Leave a comment in this blog post to inform me that you have completed the task.
• Leave your email address**.
  

You must not:

• Forget to submit your email address.
  
• Submit your entry by email (you must leave a comment in the blog entry).
• Submit an incomplete entry. It will be considered void and deleted.
  
• Enter more than once for each giveaway (but you are free to participate in all the giveaways!).
  

Watsons Online Giveaway Week 2

Clinelle Revitalizing Body Oil
(Energizing & Refreshing)

I own this, thanks to the Watsons Mystery Bag. I've not opened it yet but look forward to doing so as this contains natural plant extracts. I like that it has mandarin peel oil as I've always had a penchant for refreshing citrus scents. This oil is suited for all skin types – according to Clinelle, it can also be used by people with sensitive skin.

To win this:

1. Join the Watsons Glow Facebook Group, if you haven't already.
2. Leave a comment on the wall linking to Makeup Stash!.
3. Come back to this entry and leave a comment on this blog post with your email address and Facebook user name (if you're uncomfortable with revealing these, you could email me privately but you must leave a comment to let me know).

If you are already in the Glow group, you are also eligible for this giveaway! Simply leave a comment on the wall and let me know here.

All entries for this giveaway must be posted by 12 July 2009, 11.59 pm.

Good luck!

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* T & C:

• Each giveaway will last one week.
• This contest is open to residents of Singapore only.
• No purchase is necessary.
• Only one blog comment will be accepted per person.
• All invalid entries with be deleted.
  
• There will be only one winner per weekly giveaway.
  
• Winners will be chosen randomly, based on the first generated result from random.org.
• Winners will be notified by email.
  
• All Makeup Stash! readers may take part in more than one giveaway.
  

** You may email me privately if you do not wish to post your email address / personal details here. However, you must leave a comment in this blog entry to let me know.

Watsons Giveaway #1 Winner

Thank you for taking part in the first Watsons online giveaway!

From the total of 81 complete entries received, entry #74 (Marnie) was chosen.

Congratulations! I will be contacting you shortly regarding your prize, the Neutrogena Wave Power-Cleanser.

Do look out for the second giveaway coming up very soon. Remember, Makeup Stash! readers can take part in all the giveaways! ;)