icallitart Beauty Must Haves

I noticed that its a popular beauty youtuber/ blogger thing to do a posting/ video like "Novemeber Favorities!" or "September Beauty Buys!" 

I kinda feel like its a con job really.

If an item is good, its good! Which means it shouldn't be a favorite only for that month, but as a to-keep item. 

Though of course, in time you may find better and better products. 

And here, for the time being, are some products which I find irreplacably excellent, and I just had to share with you. 


I'll receive your thanks later. yesiknowsyioksendiri. ^^ 



Estee Lauder's Double Wear Light Foundation 

Now I use makeup almost everyday. And liquid foundation is one of the staple items of my everyday makeup. I have tried so many brands of liquid foundation, including ranges from Lancome, Shu Uemura, Chanel... 

But none. Can compare. To this ultimate oil-free/ absorbing foundation of all. 

It stays on for the whole day. And I go out in the morning till past midnight almost everyday. It doesn't relent to the shine on my forehead and cheeks which have always been my problem. 

Heck. The only thing I need to touch up on is my blusher at night! 

I need to send a personalised apology to Sukie, AM of Estee, who was telling me about this, of which I had remained extremely skeptical about for the entire year. *shy* 

I can't remember the price, but it should be around RM130. 



Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour 

Nature's way of making us beautiful 

I got the kaler Pink Me Up

Before I was introduced to this lippie, my undying loyalty was towards Bobbi B's lip gloss which was the only one that seemed to provide a beautiful glow that lasted for longer than the normal gloss. 


Then one fine day I met up with JuLin of Clinique who showed me the press kit. I widened my eyes at the words Antioxidant. 

You can read up on Antioxidants here. But in essence you just need to know that its nature's way of preventing more damage to skin. Any skin. 


So I quickly ran to get the lippie. Then I jz had to try it on the spot. 
I proceeded to immediately fell in love with it on first touch to the lips. 


It went on smooth. Super smooth. The colour is awesome. It lasts longer than normal glosses. And even when the gloss goes away, it leaves ur lips feeling like their still balmed (like after applying lip balm). 


For most lippies, I need to slather on a layer of lip balm first before putting on lippies, but this... It can double up as a moisturising balm and lippie. 


And its only RM66! For all that hydrating, antioxidant and glossy goodness. 


You can read Beetrice's review here if you don't believe me. ;)



Cellnique Intensive Hydrating Complex 

To say this is better than other Hydrating erums would probably be a lie. I would say it would be on par with most. 


But what differentiates this Hydrating Complex for me is the fact that it can be applied onto your eyes as well. 


SO UBER CONVENIENT!!!!


And I love love love how my skin immediately tightens, lifts, firms, and goes toink toink just after ONE application.  

♥ ♥ ♥


You just need to slather it onto your whole face and eyes after toner, before moisturiser. 
Ta da! 
Toink toink skin. 


Who needs to use eye creams/ serums/ moisturising masks anymore with this baby on their vanity table? 
Not me fer sure. 

Just by hydrating my skin properly, my humongous ass pimple has shrunk, my blackheads/ whiteheads have lessened, and the fine line (yes one only!) under my eyes and forehead seem to be disappating. 


Priced at RM189, but of so worth it, as you dunnit to buy eyecreams anymore. Haha! 


Clinique Super City Sunblock 

I am not a big fan of sunblock. 


I know its necessary, but I really dislike the stickiness and the way it just clogs up my pores at the end of the day. 


Before this, I totally recommended Shu's sunscreen, which felt like there was nothing on my face. 


Everyone who tried it raved about it as no one likes the sticky texture. 


But then I started to realise that everytime I used it, my blackheads were populating my nose more than my skin was, and I started to boycott it. 


Clinique's City Block is amazing in that it does nothing bad to my skin. 


My skin remains clear the whole day. No additional blackheads. Clogged pores. Nada. 


I can sleep in it even (yes I've tried I'm ashamed to say), and my pores remain fine after I wash it off. 


So despite its extremely sticky texture, of which I counter by putting on a light dusting of powder, I remain loyal to this sunblock. 


And with its mild tint, I can use it during weekends when I want my skin to breathe (without putting on liquid foundation), and yet cover my uneven skin tone and mild scars. 


I've also heard of IQQU's sunscreen being able to combine Shu's non-sticky texture and Clinique's non-pore clogging formula, but since its only available through internet purchase, and costs a whopping USD33 plus USD8 for shipping (now on promo USD25 and USD5 for shipping), I'm still holding on to my Clinique thanks. 


Clinique's City Block retails at RM129? (if not mistaken) for SPF25, which is sufficient enough for me. They also have SPF40 and the whitening range available. 






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Please note, that even though some of the products were given to me, I was not requested to write this review. All opinions are totally true, and products have been tested on other individuals as well who also agree with my opinion.

Antoinette Fleur does potraits now

Antoinetter Fleur, my favorite arty toon drawer after Jordi Labanda, has a new business angle! 

Drawing her liney drawings. Into portraits. 

SUPER LUB CANNNN!!!!! 

Geeky chic 

 

Girl next door

I wan mine drawn. *sulk* 


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Ms Antoinette's lovely agent sent me her brochure. 

Price starts from 79 euros. 
Times 5 for Ringgit Malaysia. 
Sigh. Kill me now.

taking care of your vagina

The reason why I wanted to write this wasn't to satisfy mine or your perverted need to talk about anything mildly sexually related. 

Its really just cos way too many Asians, Malaysians in particular, are jz too darn shy to talk about their private health. 


And I don't mean private, as in, keep to yourself, or privatised non governmental private. 
But your ahem ahem baby reproduction area. 


I mean really. I've realized recently that there are so many girls out there are plagued with vajayjay problems that they were jz too shy to ask their friends about.


And most won't even let me approach them to talk about this topic because the very mention of little boy and girl things make them run shy into their already hidden closets. 


So here, I'm putting down some simple Vagina Health Guides. Just for you my vjj dahlinks. So you no longer have to fear big bad Erin coming at you with her frank (and some may consider vulgar) mouth.



1) Don't use pantyliners. 

Jeng jeng jeng JENG. 
Yes, using pantyliners are bad for your vajayjay health. The amount of bacteria (good and bad) that interacts down there... It needs air to breathe ya knoe? Pantyliners, like pads, are bleached artificial plastic-y cloths that are horrible for ur Amy's health and shouldn't be allowed to be produced in this world. 

Edited 19 Nov: Yeah, at first it may seem as though your panty gets the brunt of it, but you'll soon discover that your discharge will lessen and smell healthier too. On heavy days (like when ur ovulating), discharge is hard to avoid, so either a cloth pantyliner or just plain washing ur undies would be better. 


2) Don't use feminine wash. 

Jeng Jeng JENG JENG. 
Yep, you read right. Cos hor... Ur Mary has both good and bad bacteria lurking together. Feminine wash washes away both good AND bad bacteria. And when you overdo it, its when you get yeast or unitary tract infections. 

Your feminine wash could be the cause of your itchiness down under. Instead, ONLY wash with water. You may need a day or two to get used to it, but you'll see a massive difference soon.



3) Use cloth pads/ cloth pantyliners.

Yes dis is a cloth pantyliner.

Now I know I was the one who said that cloth pads weren't comfortable. And there are problems getting used to it. But the reason why I keep using them is because they really are better for your Julie's well-being. They are breathable, and not made from chemicalised plastics. Imagine sticking a plastic bag to your Kerry for a whole day. That's exactly what you're doing when you use disposable pads. 


Plus, using cloth pads are better for the environment. You don't end up throwing 103829 tons of pads per year into a non-biodegradable wasteland. And do I really need to remind you that going green is important too? =) 

Editted 24/11/09 
Update on where you can buy cloth pads! (Many thanks to Paris B for providing this info! ^^)



Mia Bambina 
Baby Sashan Mom

Nice Cloth Diaper 
Mama Patch

Lil Danzel



My only recommendation is to buy the ones with the rougher cloth textures (like the one I posed with), rather than the soft fleecy cloth ones, as those are harder to clean, and stain more.



4) Apply au naturel non-flavored yoghurt every once in a while for 10 minutes. 

Uh huh. Especially if you're having sex. Cos hor... while you can take every care to make sure your Nessa is having a good hygenic time, your man may not be doing the same thing. 


Interchanging of bodily fluids? Especially if he.. *cough* tak potong *cough* ones, it does cause a lot of bacteria to be transferred. And lets be real, you can't exactly expect him to only do you after he's had a nice clean shower right? 


Yoghurt kills bad bacteria and enhances good baccy. Applying it every once in a while ensures good vjj health. ^^ 

Edited 19 Nov: ONLY use PLAIN yoghurt. NEVER EVER use the flavoured ones. And you just slap it on your vjj while ur in the shower and scrub your feet or do a 10 minute mask or sth then wash it off. 



5) Drink and apply cranberry juice (not the same glass la k!!!) 

Cranberry juice helps to counter and prevent UTI. Nuff said. 


5) Go commando at night. Or wear super loose grandma underwear if you jz can't do commando. 


Your privates need to breathe. Stuffing them up for the whole day is jz plain asking for bad bacteria to multiply and lurch around. 


Especially if you have mild yeast infections/ UTI now, try doing this (along with the rest of the tips) and see the itchiness dissipate as quickly and silently as it came. 


6) Go bald. 

No silly. Down under. And I don't mean Australia. 


I know you may have developed an attachment to your bush after it living with you for yoinks. 


But women around the world don't just go bald for their partners' preferences. But just imagine, all that dirt/ blood/ baccy trapped amongst your hair folicles for hours. 


Its just common sense that going bald is better for your Poppy. 


7) Wear cotton underwear on alternate days. 

Cotton is a breathable material. So duh to this reasoning. Unfortunately the material isn't very flattering and causes massive VPL, so please only wear it for outfits that don't cling? (VPLs are my pet peeve.) 


8) Gynae visits. Minimum once a year. Twice a year minimum if you have multiple sex partners. 

Even if you're a virgin, after you hit your mid 20s, you should start seeing a gynae once a year for the sake of your Connie's general well being. STDs don't just transfer through sex (rare but still true), and yeast infections and UTIs can occur without sexual transmission too. 




So there ya go! A list of tips that you can read and blush in the privacy of your own home. 


My only wish is that women in Asia will start taking care of their 'private' healthcare more.


Now I'm more than an hour late for dinner wif my dahlinks jz cos I was writing dis for you so I gotta run run chao chao. 


Take good care of your Bonnies' ya! 



Click on pictures for source.


Any female names mentioned are purely coincidental and are in no way related to any real female being... Or the chance that she may have actually named her vajayjay that.

road trips. boobs. christian judgment.

Ok. So only now did I realise that the BlueKinkyFairy (I always wondered WHY that name. Is she secretly a boi turned girl who does weird sex moves dressed alwez in blue? *scratch head*) had already written a rant piece on MIFA's unethical ways. 

Sigh. This is what happens when you procrastinate missy. You appear like a copycat. =_= 

Anyway. 
On to other topics. 

I went on the most amazing roadtrip ever with Baki and Azizi and Jon and Alan two weeks ago. 
The story goes liddis. 
My fren gave me some horribad news. I emo. I call Mr Leftover to cry. He tells me to pack my bags and get a day off at work cos he's bringing me to Ipoh. 


I went with him and the jin-gang to Sam Tet high school at Ipoh where he spoke about going green, his most recent initiative - Malaysian Celebrities Going Green. 
Psst. Join the page and find out how you can save the environment too!
 

 The Sam Tet bois.

Thing is. i had no idea wad high school he was going to. Or what he was doing there. So I thought, high school onli bah. Casual wear lor.  

The only shot of my outfit that day. I thought it looked quite decent.

Then in the car... 

B: Eh babes. You brought something decent to wear right? 

Me: Err ya... I guess. I jz brought a sundress. 

B: But it covers up right? You know we're going to a high school? 

Me: Yeah yeah. High school onli bah. The sundress shud be fine.  

B: Its an all boys school babes. 

Me: Oh... 

B: Its not chestless right? 

Me: No... 

Me: Its just backless... 

So the boys all insisted on going everywhere with me in the school. 


Me: Come I throw the rubbish.
Azizi: NO. We're in the school ady!

Me: ...... 

And made lame puns. 

B: So Zi, you do this bla bla bla, I'll say this bla bla bla... 

Me: So what do I do? 

B: Whenever I see the boys falling asleep, I'll drop a pen, and you pick it up.

Zi: Yeah yeah! 

Me: =_= 

At the end of the day I went back and found some FB friend requests from some boys. 

B: You know they thought you were a celeb too. 

Me: ... wad....!?? 

B: Ya. Its the boobs la. 

Me: =_= 

The power of boobs. 

Look! Its a bird! Its a plane!

And superman was ignored as a hot lady in red leather walked past. 

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Recently I've been chatting more with Shawnieboi right. (Yes I manage him but we don do enuff heart to hearts ya know. We both bz bah.) 

And I'm starting to realise why celebrities that used to be Christian just stopped going to church. 

I wouldn't say it's totally the churches fault. A lot of celebs do have an attitude problem of "I'm going somewhere who are you to tell me what to do". 

But a lot of churches really do have a problem with understanding what sacrifices need to be made to salt and light in the world. 

With all this condemnation going on, I wonder how long anyone can last? 

Shawn's a gud boi, really. I just wish people would understand he needs to do what he needs to do. 

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Its past 1am and I am fighting the oink flu so I'm signing off. 


TTYN. 
J/k. Watched Paris H's BFF show jz now. 


Alright. NITE.

Malaysian Fashion. Fashion Weeks 2009.

So recently there was MIFW. And before that there was the Gardens Mall's Fashion Week too. 


I'm sure other malls did their respective Fashion Weeks too just that I wasn't invited to those so I don't really need to give a damn about theirs now do I? ^^ 



Now after an entire year of viewing multiple fashion shows... I just want to say this. 



Malaysian designers, are overall, still shit. 


And of all the people. *I* have *always* advocated for supporting local designers. 

MIFW Maxis show by Cris Tang. Inspired by the iPhone 3Gs.

But after seeing this scene, year in year out, I kennot help but concede that KL kennot and will not be a fashion hub. Not in the near future anyway. 

Sometimes I really feel so frustrated at the substandardness of our people. 

You get one nice outfit once in a while. If ur lucky you get to see a good fashion showing. A pretty acceptable set of outfits being showcased. 

Then you head to the shop. See their collection. And go ngwek ngwek ngwek. 

Like really. Potong stim liddat. 

I may not be a fashion designer myself, but blardy hell, I do know that if you really wanted to do something well, you blardy well can do it. 

So there was stoopit MIFW. Where I went to one session which lasted for 4 blardy hours, with more than 20 designers being showcased, and came out feeling completely exhausted with half the audience gone. 

Who the hell does a fashion show like that anyway??? MIFA, take a cue from MercedesBenz Fashion Week please. 

I saw some good stuff there. But *nothing* internationally compatible. 

Plus if you're even remotely in the fashion scene I'm sure you would have heard of all the controversial hoohaa of the unethicalness of MIFA (*cough* stealing designer's money *cough*). 


To begin with, why the heck were there so many random designers being showcased? Just cos they can afford to bribe pay up? 


Shouldn't MIFW be a bunch of handselected designers we feel deserve to represent the Malaysian image? 


Instead we get random boutiques like PU3 featuring their casual clothes. 0_o 

Don't get me wrong. I'd shop at their boutique. But are they really the best of the best of our Malaysian fashion scene?? 

Then before that there was Gardens Mall's Fashion Week. Which featured 2201 Fashion Avenue designers, which is basically a collaboration of MODA and Gardens to create an outlet for young Malaysian designers to get onto the scene fast. 

You submit your designs to MODA. They gauge the sellability of the items, and then choose the designers that they will allow to place a counter in 2201 Fashion Avenue for a freaking cheap rental rate. 

I thought the idea was brilliant. Heck, it IS brilliant. 



Except one thing. 


The designers. Suck. Ass. 
And the marketing done for this outlet. Suck. Ass.


Why would anyone shop for clothes that are low quality with weird designs at MNG/ Zara prices?? Not to mention the outlet is kinda in a hidden corner of Gardens, which already has low traffic in the higher traffic areas to begin with.

You don't need an Albert Einstein to figure out that equation. 

 

 

I used to be one of those go getters that would scream "SUPPORT LOCAL DESIGNERS"/ "SUPPORT LOCAL TALENT"/ "DON'T BUY CIPLAK STUFF". 

Sudden camho shot of X, me and B at the Gardens show.

Lets not talk about the music scene. Which I do think is growing and improving fabulously. 


But fashion? 
I think its time we stopped putting the blame on the consumers for not supporting local talent. 


Show us talent, and we'll blardy buy your stuff.


In the meantime, I'm crossing my fingers that the few better designers I saw during MIFW can possibly rise up the fashion scene.


P/S: To see my 20 thousand tweets on MIFW, search for #mifw on Twitter. Of course, not just mine will come out la. You can see everyone's opinion of MIFW there. 


PP/S: Do note that my writeups on VenusBuzz or wherever else that is on an official publication would obviously be positive and wishy washy and not include a hint of these negative opinions. And I'll consider you an idiot if I need to explain why. 

VenusBuzz writeup on Garden's Fashion Week: 

http://venusbuzz.com/glitz-glam/2237-malaysian-designers 



PPP/S: I left my pictures at home so I'll edit this post wif pics soon.