A New Start... A New Beginning... And New Feet!

Hi ladies!

I have been missing for a loooong time.

Here's the rundown of my life

1. Got a new house
2. Renovating house
3. Trying to sell my car
4. Got a new job
5. Learning to ride a motorbike
6. Trying to jumpstart a fitness routine (Keyword is try)
7. Lost my cell. Lost all numbers. Went crazy for a while.
8. Feeling anti-social and grumpy.
9. Trying to save money.
10. Learning to work within a budget.

And what's my new job? I got a writer's position at a magazine. A real-life true to goodness publication. Actual paper, comercial but it's not smut. And I get to travel. *beams*

But with all the good, sometimes, you just worry, how's it going to fuck up now?

I know it's negative and I should keep my chin up, I deserve happiness blah blah blah.
But somewhere deeeeeeep inside of me just whispers that I don't deserve it. It's gonna blow up soon.

I-G-N-O-R-E.

I try.

Anyway, new feet?

I recommand you look no further if you do NOT like feet.


Peeling liquid. Intriguing. Sign me up please.

Cos it would be a different solution for your right and left foot. By the way, I got this from Tony Moly for a about S$25.

Before. Thick heals. Grossness abound.

You put on these plastic socks, pour the 'foot' soloution in and then you tape it on. If you look very closely, you will notice I used some extra tape. For that firm hold.

Keep it in for a hour and a half. Watch some Law and Order, play some Plants Vs Zombies, slowly squish waddle your way to the loo... and you are done!

Ummm... No difference? My feet were slightly red and a bit itchy. Was beginning to think this was a bad bad idea.

But then (warning: GROSS PICTURES AHEAD)

Yes. That is dead skin that peeled off 2 days later.

How much?

And this was only about 1/8 of the skin I peeled off. I decided to show just some of the bigger chunks. The skin that came off could have wrapped my Lush Bon Bon lip scrub!

It was extremely satisfying as the skin between my toes peeled and the skin on the top on my fool. I actually had perfect soft almost baby-butt smooth feet.

It worked.

You must try it!

Want to win RGB Toast?

Would you love to win a bottle of this coveted colour? Even named 'perfect' by L:ucky magazine?

Well, my ladies, there's a contest open for you!

From now til the 28th of March, you can win a bottle, yes you, a bottle of this nail polish?

To participate, Polished Serenity readers simply have to subscribe to the FTM newsletter and 'like' the Facebook fanpage.As a bonus, contestants are also in the running for the Cupcake Capers contest where you stand to win a dozen cupcakes from My Fat Lady. Best thing is, you can customise them any way you like! You could even have RGB toast-coloured cakes.

Terms and Conditions

Duration: Now til March 28

Winner will be announced on Monday, April 3

Open to Singapore-based Polished Serenity readers only.

Winner will be picked randomly by Polished Serenity and FTM.

Judges' decision is final

Winner will be contacted via email.

 

And even if you are international, please subscribe. I am in the talks for an international contest. *nudge nudge wink wink*

So hurry!

 

First Thing Monday

Hi ladies!

I am proud to announce that I will be guest blogging on this great new site! 

First Thing Monday

I will be blogging about... nail polish! What else could I do? (^.^)

It will be offically launched on 7th of March, so watch out for it! 

Keep an eye on this page for fantastic giveaways and savings! And not to mention some awesome contests.  

So, I'm excited! How about you?

NOTD: Spider Eggs and Glitter

Hi ladies!

I know my manicure sounds and looks like a Halloween one, and no, it was not intentional. I just wanted orange nails to go with my navy dress. And I got excited and I went a bit far. Me thinks. But before the nails, I want to show you something...

Lookie what I got! And no, the wet spot isn't drool. My hair was wet. (^.^) I got 2 lipglosses, a BEE-YEW-TEE-FULL blusher and transucent powder. Will post pictures soon

Today's colour is couatney orange from Sinful Colours. Part of my haul when I was in Vancouver. It's very pigmentated. This was 2 coats. The formula was smooth and easy to apply.

This was my left hand and it looks like some spiders had a fertility rite on my fingers. And this is the result. Again, cuticles are dying. (@,@)

This is my right hand. I don't think I could have drawn on my right hand the way I did on my left. But I kinda like the effect of 2 different hands.

And I have been playing around with makeup and false eyelashes. They are much much much harder than I ever thought it would be.

Close up.

Even closer. All the colours are from Urban Decay.

Highlighter: Uzi

Lid: Radium and Haight

Blending: Loaded

Undereye: Bordello

All used on top of Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer.

I like it cos it's a bit drag-queenish.

Shall take more pictures later of my makeup and shall post up pictures of my nails from last week. 

Have an awesome day!

PS: Due to chinese new year, I have 5 days off straight. Woohoo!

Colours for Spring!

Hi ladies!

Spring has sprung and are you as stoked as I am? I’m not one to adopt every single trend but this season, I’m a follower. Leave the dreariness of Winter behind you and embrace colour. 

After watching the Spring runway shows, a few colours and finishes keep reappearing. I give you the 5 MUST-HAVE colours for Spring 2011.

Chanel Riva

Blue, like a robin egg. This bright pop of colour works well with long or short nails. Dark gloomy blues are forbidden! We want to channel the feeling of Easter eggs all ready to be unwrapped and devoured. Great options include China Glaze in For Audrey and Chanel in Riva. 

Peach or Persimmon. This delicious colour is suitable for all skin tones! They work especially well when used for a pedicure. To get all dolled up, I recommend Revlon in Siren, China Glaze in Life Preserver or OPI in Hot & Spicy.

Opi Hot & Spicy (Hongkong collection

    






 Purple. Every imaginable shade was seen on the runway, although a lighter lilac would be more appropriate for the office as compared to indigo.  A great lilac would be YSL nail polish in Mauve Silk or Deborah Lippmann in Constant Craving. Darker options include OPI in Plugged-In Plum or RGB in Deep. Warning: If you choose to wear the darker purples, please cut your nails. Long talons look witch-like and scary.

YSL Mauve Silk

Gray. I would declare that dusty gray is THE colour to have this season. I love it and I have been sporting it practically every other day. I am obsessed with Essie in Sew Psyched.  Other excellent options include China Glaze in Magical Romantique, Deborah Lippmann in Waking up in Vegas and Manglaze in Fuggen’ Ugly which is a matte gray. 

Waking up in Vegas, Made famous by Lady Gaga :) Always ahead of the trend

Any crackle nail polish topcoat. Not technically a colour but still hot. Just be sure to use contrasting colours so that it pops! Good combinations include (base colour/crackle), pink/black. Blue/yellow. Red/gray. Purple/white.  In the Serena Williams and Katy Perry’s OPI collaboration, there is a crackle nail polish called Black Shatter. Canmake and Mia Secret have a whole range of different colours. Link here for polishes that can be brought online.

I hope this inspires you to try new colours.

Till then, happy polishing!

Notes: For more information about different finishes, here’s an excellent guide.

NOTD: Lilac with Black Glitter Tips

Hi ladies! 

Here it is, a bit late but here.

This was a cheap nameless, numberless $1 bottle of frosty lilac from a little pushcart. It didn't smell too bad but it was not nice at all to apply.

It was a pretty bottle with a quilted design. And a huge tube of black glitter I got for $2.

So after 2 coats, I pushed my tips in and shook them around. And tadah!

Add a flower sticker on the thumb...

 It looks very pretty, right? heheh

And on a side note, I got my first housewarming present.

A spongebob squarepants toaster! I love it!

*squeeal*

Chinese New Year is upon us!

Hi ladies!

It's Chinese New Year next week and it means the beginning of Spring! Not that it makes a big difference in a tropical country. So yes, I'm moving in 2 weeks. I have mostly packed.

I just thought to share this modern lion dance troope that has been wandering round Singapore the last week.

It's not traditional at all (white guy? seriously :P) and I'm sure some purists are frothing at the mouth, but it is quite entertaining.

It was taken at the Merlion Park with the Esplande and Marina Bay Sands casino behind it. You can also glimpse the CBD or banking district in the background.





Cute huh? I like the fusion. I thought it was a very nice twist to the usual ear-banging variety.

So, I promise pictures of my manicure tomorrow! *pinky swear*

Innapporiate For Little Girls? Yes.

This is wrong on every single level.

I understand parents have a right to raise their children any way they choose to. As long as one doesn't harm the child, it's all okay. But to exploit your children like this?

What is the world coming to? 2 year olds with 'breasts' is just wrong. JUst let the kids be kids. I honestly don't approve of Beauty Pageants for such small babies.

Sexualizing children? Makeup on kids? 5 year olds getting their brows waxed? 3 year olds in tight leather and doing Lady Gaga? Mimicking Madonna at the height of her 'sexual awakening'?

WRONG.

Happy belated New Year!

Hi ladies!

Happy new year! I spent mine in Vancouver and had a blast! Sadly, it's back to work and P-A-C-K-I-N-G.
Remember how I said I brought a new place? I'm moving in early Feb. So, it's time to slowly pack. I look at my nail polish and feel pain. Will take pictures when it's all laid out. I'm sure loads of you guys have more then me.

 This was my first day shopping. Ummm nail polish at least.

That was Sephora by opi. I can't remember the colour. And yes, that is a bonnet.

On Granville Island, Leaf him at the altar!

 Some polishes by Icing and cupcakes! So yummy! Note my witch-like talons.

Which came to an end. Oh Canada! (Yes bad joke. The plaster given to me was also a bad joke. Thanks Ash.)

Beautiful sunset at Ambleside.

All shopped out? No more money?

Calls for desperate measures! And I mean desperate.