How To(s) of Fake Lashes
Posted by: gwengoh on: November 13, 2009
From an Image Consultant’s point of view, I am more concern of the overall effects that it produces and the impression that you give to others.
Take into consideration:
1) Age group – I decide to post this because it’s the “In” thing for plenty of teenage girls. If you are below 25, perhaps it’s still considered acceptable to wear any kind of lashes that you like. It’s also a time when you are still exploring your personal identity. However, once we become more established in life, and become more confident of ourselves, we can do without them.
2) Location and Occasion - Look at your colleagues, do they wear fake lashes at work? Some companies might not encourage their employee to wear fake lashes even though it might not be stated in the “employee’s guidelines”. Usually fake lashes are worn for special functions such as a dinner event to add some element of interest to your eyes. However, ladies would choose to put them on because of the low density of natural lashes that they have or because of fashion trend. If need be and in order to make yourself look “Au Natural”, choose lashes such as E49, E33 or E46 in the day.
3) Design – You name it, the market has it – Criss cross, dalmante or coloured ones. Do you know, professional makeup artists take into consideration the shape and size of your eyes before putting on those heavy lashes? And if you have heavy eyebags, stay away from criss-cross lashes. It makes us look older.
Putting it on the professional ways requires more than just glueing them on.
1) Curl your lashes and apply a thin layer of mascara
2) Apply a thin layer of lash glue onto the desired lash and let it dry for 10 seconds so that the white glue does not appear on your lashline
3) Use a tweezer if necessary to put on the lash. To make it curl nicely, push the lashes slightly upwards and towards your upper lid along with your natural lashes. Let it set for 20s.
4) Before opening your eyes, gently separate the upper and lower lids to ensure that glue is not stuck onto the lower lid.
5) Add an additional coat of mascara if you desire.
Brace yourself for Braces!
Posted by: gwengoh on: August 30, 2009
Finally, I am getting my braces done on Monday! I had 4 teeth pre-molar teeth removed this week. Trying to have my regular meals posed an issue because my jaw just aches from the process. My Mother-in-law was kind enough to sliced the sandwiches into bite size and made congee for me.
About 10 years back, an aquaintant pointed out that my teeth are crooked. It did not really bother me because I am just a student and my duty is not to look good. However, my attitude changed during my interview 2 years back, with my current boss who is a respected figure in the image managment industry, pointed out that I should get my braces done. I wonder “Why?”. A smile is worth a million dollars and sometimes it means winning the trust of people to earn that millions. It shows trust and sincerety. Also, it signifies your hygiene and increases your probability in getting a partner! Face it, looks counts. Do you want to kiss someone with crooked decaying teeth? A smile is a curve that sets everything straight – Phyllis Diller.
How to care for yourself once in 30s
Posted by: gwengoh on: August 22, 2009
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When I hit 25, I noticed the changes in my body. My skin tone is not that bright and elastic. Once I hit 28, fine lines seemed more noticable and I am prone to having pigments. I welcome them with open arms, because I embrace my age. For those of you who are not ready in getting there, take care of yourself.
1) Breasts. This is serious. Your boobs will feel saggy. Do massages and bench presses whenever you are free so as to keep those glands active. Most of all, get a bra that provides enough support and not because it is “pretty”. Protect y0ur precious. There is only 1 set. Fake ones will never feel the same.
2) Your skin loses its elasticity. So, start those moisturisers going! Invest… it need not be an expensive brands. There are natural remedy in slowing down the aging process. Apply olive oil on your face or even hair to keep it hydrated. It contains high vitamin E to keep skin glowing and healthy.
3) Eat healthy. Although I am not a saint in watching my diet, I made sure that I take my supplments to keep me going. Drink lots of freshly squeezed fruit juices! Reduce your intake of carbohydrates because as we age, our body’s metabolism rate drops, therefore we digest slower and gain weight faster!
4) Dress your age. You are no longer in the teenage years. Time to grow up and get some proper and decent clothes which does not expose your mid-drift. Basic makeup is a necessity as it is a form of public courteosy. Do you ever want to see your mum in her 40s dressing like she is in her 20s? Well I don’t! Mature ladies should dress with sophistication and taste. If you are not sure what to do about yourself, consult an image professional!
What Hair Colour should I choose?
Posted by: gwengoh on: August 3, 2009
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If you have black hair and want to add a bit of life to your face, a simple copper highlight goes a long way for Asians with golden yellow skin tone
. Auburn for those fair yellow or pinkish skin. The finer your hair, the brighter the initial colour would be because the dye can penetrate the entire shaft of hair quickly. So do not fret when there is a high contrast in the highlights and original hair colour. There are some of us who aspire to be blonde, Asian blonde. I would not recommend a full blonde because ultimately, the base colour of our hair is black or dark brown. Well, you can either cause your skin to look white washed or simply unnatural. Not everyone can pulled off the colour and be called elegant. In this case, a chemical is used to bleach the hair before a new colour is added on. Remind yourself of your Asian roots (no pun intended).
If you are in an industry where being “conventional” is the key culture, as far as possible, choose a hair dye close to your hair colour. If creativity is stressed at your workplace, go ahead and be more adventurous. How you hightlight your hair affects the way your customers and colleagues see you. Do it with care and consideration.
How to choose Spectacles
Posted by: gwengoh on: August 2, 2009
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Went spectacles shopping with my friend the other day. The optician from several shops went: Oh angular and retangular spectacles are the current trend. Guess what? What’s in fashion does not mean it looks fabulous on you.
Take time to observe the generic trend that certain people from different industries would wear. Politicians, salesman, doctors, teachers…somehow I noticed a trend for them. In general, politicians prefer thin metal frames, salesman like slightly thick black frames… recently we conducted a class for teachers and they red ones with thick temples. What’s your take?
Factors to consider are the distant between your eyes, brows height, size of the face and so on. To make it simple, in terms of shape, if you have an angular jawline, you can go for glasses with more angles like retangular shaped spectacles. If there are more obvious curves on the face, go for softer frames like oval shaped glasses to balance the outline of your face. For material/texture, shiny frames might make you look more mature and matt ones perhaps reserve for casual events.
So who wears it better? Sarah or Fey?
Hair curling
Posted by: gwengoh on: July 5, 2009
Been doing makeup and hair for my friends and family for the last 3 weeks. Doing up the hair is a challenging part for me, however there are very trusting friends who are willing to experiment on them.
One of the toughest thing for me is to understand the texture of the client’s hair, how to adjust the temperature of the curling tong, at the same time achieve the curls that I want! Do spritz water on the hair before curling 
(especially for rebonded hair) to prevent dryness. You might see and smell smoke *gasp* if your hair gets overheated! A hair stylist friend told me not to apply mouse before curling as it would damage the hair. However, in most of the classic bridal hair, this is necessary to hold the curl for the whole day. You can try applying a heat protection cream before curling. Another option is to spray hair spray after curling.
Another skill set to develop for hair styling is to know how to section the hair. Top, middle, bottom, sides and front sections affect the volume that you want to create. If you want to try it out for yourself, try section the back of your hair to top and bottom portion. There are plenty of videos online. Check out You Tube for more! I picked up a couple of tricks from there. 
Travelling
Posted by: gwengoh on: June 7, 2009
Thank you for checking out my blog. I have been doing almost 1 month of travelling to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and Thailand. It has been very exciting and fruitful. I would update my blog once I have settled down.
How to wear Necklaces
Posted by: gwengoh on: May 7, 2009
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Was shopping in Johore yesterday and I found a matt gold necklace that I liked. I resisted the temptation of purchasing the necklace because my friend commented: It is not outstanding. Just last week I spent a hefty amount on a thick geometric necklace. There was mixed comments about it. So it brought me to sharing this article with you. HOW does it take to wear a necklace? Not just any necklace but a necklace that suits you?
Take into consideration your face shape, size of the necklace in proportion of your neck and body and what clothes are your wearing to complement the necklace. If you have a intricately designed necklace, it would go better with a simple or plain top so as to put the focus on the necklace. If you prefer a more dramatic style, you can go for colours that contrasts with your dress.
Keri Russell prefers to use complimentary colours for her necklace. Goes well with her gown, however the necklace length can be 1/2 inch shorter than shown in the photo. 
A medium-length necklace goes well with a very low V-neck top because it emphasise on your assets as well as the neckalce. If y0u have a long neck, go for chokers. For an inviting look, go for a long necklace.
Asian Celebrities’ image
Posted by: gwengoh on: April 26, 2009
Maggie Cheung
(L) Rock Chic. This is taken in 2000. (R) In 2007, she has adopted a classy look.
Zhang Zi Yi
What’s with the Oriental red Chiong Sam? She went from Eeks to Sleek.
Michelle Yeoh
My idol. The tough lady transformed from a Mama-San to Mama-Mia.
Our Asian stars shed their Oriental image to a more globally appealing look. So which do you prefer?
Pictures from: http://entertainment.sg.msn.com/features/photos.aspx?cp-documentid=3217913
The Image debate
Posted by: gwengoh on: April 21, 2009
I have joined the married couples club. The recent feedback that I have been getting from my friends are : Why is my husband not dressing well? He does not take care of his looks anymore! The husband will go: But this is how I usually wear!
The truth is, your husband continues to wear the same cothes and style, however when they get into their 30s and 40s, they shold start changing their “fashion sense”. As men ages, they supposedly gain more respect and success in life. Therefore, as their status progresses, so should their clothings. No doubt i t requires eot. as society’s civility progresses, so should you.
As for ladies, men has to be taught and not nagged. Do not change his wardrobe immediately because this would invade his privacy. Do it subtly while you are shopping with him or prasing the way he looks the next time you see him.
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