A Visit to Sephora, Starhill..

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The Naked 2 palette has been the talk of the beauty town ever since there were rumours of its existence. The hype went up to a whole new level when UD launched the palette in the states two months ago. I'm sure all UD fans from Malaysia, like moi, were anticipating for this palette to make its way here.

January 7th, Sephora Singapore had a pre-launch event for this palette, and that kept me wondering, does this mean......? Answer: Yes.

I was super excited when I saw Sephora Malaysia posted this picture on their facebook wall. Many UD fans have been bombarding Sephora Malaysia's facebook wall with questions regarding the event. It was obvious that many people are heading down to Sephora solely for this palette and we were informed that there were limited stocks for sale. I know it was fat hope but I decided to give it a try anyway!

I arrived Sephora at 2pm and guess what? I was the first in line! Pretty unexpected because a little bird told me that people started queuing at 12-1pm during the pre-launch event in ION, Singapore. The thought of knowing that I'll get this FOR SURE excites me but I wasn't excited for long. Beep beep beep! Rant alert!

Generally, I don't like other people taking pictures of me. Reason being I don't know how I'll look on their camera and if I look like shit I don't want the picture to get published. But when one of the staff kindly asked a picture of me for being the first in line, I forcefully said OK since this was a public event and they might need to include it in their report or something. But still, I don't like it.

I personally think that one picture is enough! It really made me super uncomfortable when the event managers and sales assistants kept taking pictures of me -,-. Seriously, it was damn embarrassing. I don't think that being the first is that big of a deal and I don't like strangers taking pictures of me! The moment I know that my picture-not-ready look is gonna get posted up on their wall, I hope that I was the second in line instead of the first. Why didn't I walk a tad bit slower?! Ishhhh..

Anyway, after having to wait for an hour, Eric Jimenez walked in, gave a speech blablabla and announced that we could finally made our purchase. I walked up to him, he passed me a NAKED 2 palette, when I was just about to walk away, the people asked for pictures AGAIN!

After that, Eric Jimenez gave a lady a make over, demonstrating different looks using the palette and at the same time promoting other products from UD.

Yeah, that was pretty much how my trip went. I happily brought home my Naked 2 palette!

Along with other stuff too :)

And when I'm home, I saw my picture on their facebook page. As expected.

Messy hair, not even looking at the camera. Simply awkward. Just Bleh.

So, did you girls manage to get your Naked 2 palette? How did your weekend went?

Love,

Charlotte

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MAC: Miss Piggy Collection Sneak Peek!

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In order to celebrate Disney's new movie: The Muppets, MAC is going to launch the Miss Piggy Collection! This collection consists of only three items. However, only one of them is new and will be a limited edition: the Miss Piggy Pink Eyeshadow.

• Eyeshadow: Miss Piggy Pink
• Penultimate Eyeliner: Rapid Black
• Eyelashes: #36

This range of this collection is fairly small compared to the previous collections by MAC. But it's nice in a way where you get to own the whole set without burning a big hole in your purse!

Since the eyeliner and lashes are not something new, I'm really looking forward to the eyeshadow. I've seen the swatches of it, it has a sweet and romantic feel to it. Arghhh I want I want I want!!

Now, the bad news, it is only available online from maccosmetics.com starting November 14, 2011. They only ships to US and Canada. Not sure if this collection is available on the Australian or Malaysian website, do check it on November 14 to try your luck! *prays hard*

MAC is not the first brand that collaborates with The Muppets, OPI has a whole new holiday collection on it as well. I'm eyeing Meep Meep Meep and Wocka Wocka! Gonna get those two when I'm back in Malaysia to compensate my lust for Miss Piggy Pink Eyeshadow! Hmph!

Love,

Charlotte

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My Love Hate Relationship with Mr. Microwave Oven

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I admit that I'm a noob when it comes to electronic devices or anything techy. I'm always very afraid of them (even though i know that they are non-life-objects!) as they are usually expensive and I have a tendency to spoil them. The same goes for microwave ovens.

While microwave oven seems to be one of the must-haves in everyone's house, my very ulu mother STRONGLY disagrees on getting a microwave oven... ever! She thinks that it is radioactive and we will all die someday for being around it. Yes, dying by being around an oven! *raise single eyebrow*

As such, yours truly here have no idea on how to use an microwave oven. Fullstop and don't judge me!

Few years back, I was supposed to further my studies to Taiwan after my SPM (Note that the plan failed and more on that some other time). Since, my uncle is a PR of Taiwan, in order to save up on rents, staying with his family was a no brainer.

Both of my uncle and aunty are working, so most of the time when I have no class, I'm alone at home. There was this one time when I woke up, I realised that my aunt left me a box of fried rice with a note at the side asking me to microwave it and nom it up! She must have thought everyone knows how to use an oven and for some reasons it didn't cross my mind to call her up and ask for instructions! So stupid right?

So, I approached the oven, trying to figure it out. After I placed the fried rice on the tray of the oven, I have to adjust the time as to how long I want it to be heated. I thought the unit was in seconds, so very naturally 5 x 60seconds = 300 and since the display showed decimals, I decided to add another two zeros behind the 300 adding up to 30000. I happily left the oven thinking that I'm smart, hopping myself back to my room and continue watching my drama.

Dots.

After awhile, I smelled something burning. I was like OH SHIT! and rushed down to the kitchen. To my surprise, the whole area was smoking!!!!!! The first thing that came to my mind was to open up all the doors and windows BUT I forgot that I haven't unlock the alarm system and right after I lift open the first window the alarm started ringing. Adding on to my ganjeongness. The security started calling to check on the house. I told him everything was OK. Even the neighbours saw the smoke flowing out from my windows, but all they did was stood there and observe. If this house were to be seriously on fire, neighbours are useless!

The funniest part is when I opened the oven. I took out the tupperware wanting to throw the fried rice away. The fried rice turned into a piece of CHARCOAL!! hahahha, and I clearly heard that piece of shit hit the bottom of the dustbin. TONGGGGG!!

Ladies and gentlemen, that was my first encounter with Mr. Microwave Oven.

Years have passed, and I'm now furthering my studies in Australia. I've learnt how to use the oven properly (finally!). I start to love it for how convenient it is. Put your frozen food in, wait for the ting and your meal is ready.

And the love lasted until....

Today, I decided to heat up the coffee I bought just hours ago. Silly me, I forgot to remove that plastic cover on top of it and guess what? MY COFFEE EXPLODED IN THE OVEN!! FML!

I'm already behind schedule on my study plan, and I have to fork out another 30mins to clean up the oven with coffee spills. ISH!

Mr. Microwave Oven, I hate you, again!

Yours sincerely,

Charlotte, the Microwave Oven Noob.

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Sephora.com's Friends and Family Sale!

Follow @charlotteg0h URGHHHHH!! Why doesn't Sephora.com ships internationally already? Then, I don't have to search and flip Google upside down to find a seller that sells a product that I'm interested! After finding one, I need to check and read the reviews on that particular seller to ensure that it is safe to shop! Seriously, time consuming. grrrrr...

Anyway, I'm still going to share this out to my US readers (if there're any). Sephora.com is having a Friends and Family Sales from 26th of Oct till 2nd of Nov! The Friends and Family discount (20%) is a benefit only for Sephora employees to extend their personal networks. I happen to come across this through TiffanyD's blogpost.

CLICK HERE!!

• Get your unique promo code (the code can only be used once) and enter the code before you check out!
• You can always cheat by using a different email address and get another code to place another order (just in case if you forget to buy something during the first order)

If you have friends who live in US, simply place an order with the billing address being your friend's address and ask them to mail it to you upon receiving your items.

To those who are able to purchase, enjoy shopping! :)

To those who are unable, join me and be jealous together! >;3

Love,

Charlotte

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