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Hey Everyone!
Please read this before moving on, just a few latest updates.

THIS ONLINE STORE WILL STOP ALL SALES AND SPREES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
I am currently unable to access my email because my account has been suspended because of being suspected for spam, this means i would NOT have read any of your emails at all if you didnt get a reply.PLEASE forward all emails again from 19th of October onwards, your email will be replied to asap.If you ordered from a spree or waiting for a refund, please make sure you email me again as i would not have been able to read your email.
Thank you!

http://anna-blogshop.blogspot.com
http://scenekidsg.blogspot.com

I do not want to be harsh or rude BUT That is it!!! I am asking her our money refund! Well since she quotes, "your email will be replied to asap" Well lets see if she redeems herself, because right now, i am pretty sure everybody do not trust to get anything from her. She should really follow mascara-page and magicaltannsu as good examples. Great and highly responsible spreers. Anyway, i will track her down regarding the payment ok ladies? This update gave me hope. A sense of hope that she reads whatever i emailed her. Wish me good luck babes!I saw this when i browse through her website, and found this. I am guessing amy and I are not the only one messed up in her sprees. HAAHK! This is like a whole drama series huh! Anyway, i have emailed her as well to ask if she plans to do anything about it and how to handle this once and for all. Today is a good tueday.

Are your heart THUMPING?!!!! No images, because it might spoil the whole fun..so watch the video carefully...

Winners are to email me at dian.mail6@yahoo.com.sg:

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Love

Diana!

I am back with my reviews galore! And today i am reviewing the ELF make up wipes.

This cost me $2.50 after 50% off in elf.com. So, initially i was planning to get MAC wipes, until i came across this. It is super inexpensive and it does takes off the make up away. I like how the scent is very refreshing and it does not come off too strong.

Gently and easily cleans skin to remove all traces of makeup and dirt, even waterproof mascara. Great for on-the-go travel. Gentle cloths are soft and soothing for even the most sensitive skin. Infused with Aloe Vera Extract for deep hydration and moisture. 20 Pre-moistened cloths included. Gently wipe face with the cloth to remove dirt and makeup. Rinse off with warm water and towel dry. Dispose of the cloth in trash receptacle (do not flush). After removing cloth, reseal and close lid. Package: 6.5"L x 4.5"W x 1"H Cloth: 7.25"L x 6.75"W

Ingredients:

Gently and easily cleans skin to remove all traces of makeup and dirt, even waterproof mascara. Great for on-the-go travel. Gentle cloths are soft and soothing for even the most sensitive skin. Infused with Aloe Vera Extract for deep hydration and moisture. 20 Pre-moistened cloths included. Gently wipe face with the cloth to remove dirt and makeup. Rinse off with warm water and towel dry. Dispose of the cloth in trash receptacle (do not flush). After removing cloth, reseal and close lid. Package: 6.5"L x 4.5"W x 1"H Cloth: 7.25"L x 6.75"W Water, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Trigylceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Sterate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf) Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.

My take:

I like how it is very soft on my face and wipe my make up at just one swipe. But when i start wiping my eye make up, it stings my eye really bad and made me tear as if i was cutting onions. It was painful for my eyes. So the next time i used this, i avoided my eye area, and it was alright. I guess you could not use this around your eye area as it stings really bad.

The tissue came off really easily. And i like how the packaging keeps the tissue moist. They are not oil base therefore removing mascara and eyeliner might not be the best idea. Plus it stings! So, i guess, to save up from paying and waiting for the shipment of the elf wipes, i suggest you our loval guardian wipes which my dear mya have done a great review on. :)

Product Rating: 3/5

Packaging: 5/5

Woudl I buy it again? Maybe. Not a bad product. It does its job, no doubt.

This was requested by someone in the midst of commenting in one of my blog. I am sorry that i have not done many of the requested reviews just as yet but i am sure iw ill get to it yah :) So here is my say.It was given to me by my ex colleague before she left the company. So at that moment was a perfect timing as i needed to straighten my hair everyday to get my hideous curls out of the way. So every morning i would hair dry and straighten my hair to have a long lasting straight hair. I do use a heat protector from L'oreal which i will talk more soon when there are reviews requested. Anyway, it is selling at $19.90 in stores, only at Watson.

From what i hear and see from Forums and many more, alot of people hated this product claiming that it does not work. Well i say it is decent. For the price, it is one of the most inexpensive hair straighteners there is out there. And from the pric eyou have to expect an average to low quality standards.

Used and say:

I have used this few months back and i actually liked the result. With its simple slide up "switch on" button, the hair straightener does not have fussy timer or heat intensity built in to it. Really simple product. Heat and go!So, every morning I would switch it on before i head off to bath. And after im back, it is heated up well. Heated up so much so that when i apply it on my hair right after i have sectioned my hair and blow dry it, it kind of burns. Not in a bad way, but there literally is SMOKES coming out of my hair. I was shocked the first time i use it but after a while i realise it was not drying my hair out nor spoiling it.  Even when my boyfriend sees it, he offered to help me get some water to put it on my hair! haha!But GOD knows what is going on in my hair.

Holding the straightener was really comfy. It is very lightweight and has a good grip when you clamp it on your hair. It straightens my hair after my first try on it. My hair feels soft, maybe from my heat protector or the straightener itself. But does it last? Surprisingly, it does. Below is the before and after of my hair after straightening using the product. The end result was very satisfying, but i am afraid that the smokes coming out of my hair might be damaging to my hair. I mean obviously it would. So if i am you,i rather save a bit more to get a better brand hair straightener if you were to use it everyday. Think of your hair. It will deteriorate if you continue using such damaging product on your hair when you age.

Product Rating: 3/5

Packaging: 4/5

Would I buy it again? Yes if it hadnt been for the smokes and overheating of my hair, but otherwise a no for me :)

Firstly i would like to say thank you to my man for voluntarily pick up the stuffs for my dear worried readers when i was busy having classes. Thanks adib! Loves! He also helped me packed all the stuffs accordingly. haha! So yey! We did it till 1 am. So i tipped him with a nice meal and his fuel topped up! hahaha! Well yeah..SAY THANKS ADIB!!! QUICK!...ahahah yey!Before you go all gaga and scream with excitement, i gotta stop you. Not all the products are here yet. Remember i told you there are gonna be 2 package? One arrived. Another 46 more items will be here i think end of this wk. I have successfully packed all your items accordingly and Boy i am happy! 

So yes, the products are not all here yet. Even my products are incomplete. The only orders i can post out are for Sophia Yue, Maria and Rab. The rest. You gotta wait. But looking at your stuffies there laying obidiently, it should put your mind to rest that its safely with me hah...ahhaha! 

Please wait for my next update on the second package to arrive at my office. Then after, i shall put the stuff accordingly and we will have a mass meet up. All of us ok. Till then loves! :)

Shipment fees still unpaid are:

Shikin $4

Aina $8

Mya $4

Julaiha $12

Sophia $4

Please send it to POSB Savings, 010-500-699 the soonest yah :)

She emailed me her mass email. She has more deeper broken down details which i am sure everybody wants to know. So here are the details as emailed by her:

"

Hi Girls!

I apologise for this long delay for your ELF Spree.

I have the latest update so please do read on.
A lot of you have ordered from the new Mineralize collection and the Studio line.These items were all being back ordered, for those who are new to sprees, it means that the items are not currently instock and has to be restocked and will be regarded as a back order.

Unfortunately, this was only made known to me a few days back.

The good news is that the items are already turned into instock orders(thats means it is already restocked) so the items are ready for shipment and we have to wait for about 5 to 8 days before the package is delivered to my Comgateway USA address.After the items arrive at my Comgateway USA address, the items will arrive in 5 days.So when the items arrive at my Comgateway USA address, please make payment for shipping promptly within 24 hours!

So in total, our items will arrive to my place between and including the dates of 8th of August 2009 to 14th of August 2009.This is the CONFIRMED time frame i am providing to you.

Okay, now for the most important part of all which is the shipping.Please take note that the items will arrive at my Comgateway USA address between and including the dates of 3rd of August 2009 to 6th of August 2009..This is also a CONFIRMED time frame.Please make sure you check your email everyday between these dates as the email you will receive is EXTREMELY important as it will contain your shipping fee.I will try my very best to send a text message to all of you(cos im using prepaid), this way, you can make payment for the shipping promptly as it will be an immediate update.

Thats all for now ladies. :)

Regards, 
Anna 
http://anna-blogshop.blogspot.com  
http://scenekidsg.blogspot.com "

Love

Diana

Here we go:

1) When is the right way to apply concealer when applying your foundation?

- When you use liquid foundation, you apply AFTER using applying your foundation.

- When you use powder foundation, apply concealer BEFORE you apply foundation.

2) Another tips on highlighting your face is..

Applying a lighter tone concealer on your Tzone, nose bridge and chin.

3) What to do when your eyeshadow fall out or smudges?

- Use a Q-tip. Shake your eye make up remover. Dip the q tips only in the bubbles of the remover and wipe it off.

- Use a 187 brush, spray fix + and brush away the fall outs.

4) What makes a good lip base?

- Lip conditioner + Lip pencil behind the back of your hands = a lip base. Apply it all over your lips

5) Are you scared of shimmers on your eye application?

- Do not fret. Shimmers are good on the eyes as it will brighten up your eyes.

6) 3 Must haves for MAC product are..

1- Mineralize Satin Finish Foundation

2- Mineralize Skin Finish Natural

3- Mac Studio Fix concealer

7) Asian tend to be scared of loud colours on the eyes. So what you should do as an alternative?

Define more on blush. Do not be afraid to pack on colours.

8) Touching up Kit:

1- Blotting Powder

2- SkinFinish Powder

3- Lipstick

9) Where you should apply blush on?

In the diagram shown below, below the center of your eyes are the apples of your cheeks. You should apply on that area for a nice flush of colour.

10) Highlight tips:

Under the end of the eyebrow.

Greatest tips: Patience & Practice

Here you go! Enjoy! :)

It was such a great experience! I am sure Lin and Everbluec agrees with me. Firstly, the bar is abit too cold for a morning class. But after a while everybody seems to ignore it. The set up was great. Sophisticated and very much MAC statement, to have it all in black, a standing white fluoresent light beside each table lets us apply make up with convinience. Coffee and Tea were provided together with tea cookies and a cake. Sweeteners form white sugar to equal sweetener is held before us. There were MAC executive trainer to host the show, together with a make up artist who stands at the back and assist us whenever we need help. The marketing executive, joey, was busy with registration papers right at the end of the bar. And of course, the most talented make up artist stand before us on stage with a gorgeous, flawless and tall caucasian model sitting on the director chair.

Everything was properly planned out. The tools we had in front of us, situated on every table. The table was draped with black cloth and a comfy cushioned chair, was just overwhelming. It was great to learn make up while sipping a cup of hot coffee. Linnera and I was sharing alot of informations with each other, all beauty related! It was so amazing to get to talk all in "beauty language!". When the class started, the MUA showed us his works from all magazine covers to fashion shows and more. Then, as he started, lin and I was just holding all the tools as we could. We touched the brushes the most knowing they are super expensive.We were told to remove our makeup so that we could follow the tutorials. And so we did. But, after the class, i was suppose to head out. And there were no eye base and all, and applying eyeshadow would just make things worst. But anyway before i head off, i cleaned my make up off so that there are no chances of creasing. So we started with one of the face chart diagram and followed it thoroughly. Great tips was shared which makes it much more interesting. I felt as if i was in a class studying, only this is more fun! So, after 3 face charts completed, we took a break. I was impressed of Woodwinked eyeshadow. It was trully unique. It was a tone down version of amber light. And its brown. Nice for an all over colour. The MUA specifically told us, as golden tan skintones, to use certain colours and more. The brushes he used was versatile, unlike us mac lovers, we chose to buy a brush which concerns on one area. Example, he uses 217 brush for blending, packing colours, applying concealer and more! So, wihtout further a due, these are the images for your viewing pleasure.

So, heres the goodies I got!I hope you enjoy reading and watching! If you're lazy to read, see the video ok?!

I was tagged both by feistyskies and heavenlygorgeous. Thanks ladies. Here you go! It was fun seeing you girl's jewelry too. You can really tell how the person are by the jewelry they used huh?heheh!Enjoy!