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What to expect from a wedding show?
Monday, April 2nd, 2012
Ching Chong Boy and I have been attending numerous wedding shows recently and I thought to share with you bride-to-bes on what to expect from a bridal or a wedding show! I’m going to do this in a Q&A format. If you girls (or boys) have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments and I’ll add them in!
How do I find out about wedding shows?
For me, I check out wedding forums such as SingaporeBrides, PerfectWeddings and some wedding sites. I’m pretty much on most wedding sites mailing lists and are notified when there’s upcoming fairs.
Do we have to pay to attend wedding shows?
Some of the shows are free while some require an attending fee. For example, the Her World wedding show I attended costs $25 per couple while the Sentosa Wedding Show was at $48 per couple. Upcoming wedding shows such as Crowne Plaza Wedding Showcase and Amara are free. Pick and choose wisely!
Should I bring anything?
It’s best to bring a notebook, pen and camera. I personally took pictures of the venues, gowns, decorations I liked and also jotted down notes e.g. Venue A can only fit 10 tables, Venue B has an amazing outdoor solemnisation area.
Is there a dress code?
From the previous shows that I’ve attended, there were no dress code. I would highly recommend wearing something comfortable. I personally would go with something light (as there might be lots of walking involved. E.g. For the Sentosa Wedding Venue, we visited 3-4 venues!) and bring along a cardigan or jacket (as the ballrooms can get REALLY COLD!)
Should I attend the fashion show?
Yes! It’s the best time to check out the gowns. This is where I got ideas of what kind of gowns I’ll prefer and also which Bridal boutique to check out.
Are those lucky draw prizes for real?
LOL! Yes and no. Some of the lucky draw prizes are ONLY for those who sign up on the spot. There ARE some lucky draw prizes for those who did not sign up but are usually very small prizes.
Should I sign up there?
Well… It really depends. If you, like me, are just looking around, checking out prospective venues, then don’t feel pressurised to sign up there and then. Collate a list of possible venues and give yourself some time to check all of them out. It’s all about doing the right amount of research. You do NOT want to suffer from buyer’s remorse, especially with such a huge event. BUT if you’ve done your research and have already picked out your dream venue in mind, it would be the best time to sign up. Some venues would throw in extra wine/beer etc while some bridal boutiques will throw in some freebies to sweeten the deal. Negotiate and get more bang for your buck!
What type of freebies can I expect from those shows?
Well, honestly there isn’t much unless you sign up for a venue/boutique. (Please see above). Goodie bags usually consist of a wedding favour, some discount vouchers e.g. slimming/fitness vouchers and lots of brochures. There usually is a buffet spread (mainly for paid venues, i think!). From my past experiences, when the buffet spread is ready, you’ll see a whole load of hungry ghosts. Don’t be too disappointed if you don’t get your fill. I think of the buffet spread as a bonus. 
Should I check out every booth/vendor?
Well, you can if you want to but be prepared to be given the whole sales talk pitch. I once had to listen to a sales person from a bridal boutique try persuade me to sign up for a package for 2.5 hours! She was relentless! While there is no harm listening to them, do be prepared to be faced with very “persuasive” sales people. Say a firm no if need be. Remember not to give in to impulse purchases!
So far, Ching Chong Boy and I have been having fun attending these shows. If you have any questions, please shoot and I’ll try my best to answer them!
Hope to bump into any of you ladies in the future wedding shows!
Pucker up. Taking care of your lips!
Monday, July 4th, 2011
Tips on how to achieve that sexy pouty lips!
(Photo credit: Colin Tan)
We all aim to have kissable lips, no ones likes peeling, dry lips. Here are some simple and easy tips on how to get the lovely sweet and smooth lips and most importantly, healthy looking lips. Say goodbye to dry, chapped and unsightly lips!
Rub the ugliness away!
Dead cells is SO NOT SEXY. While most people make a point to exfoliate their faces, bodies and even give their tongue a good scrubbing, they tend to neglect their lips! You can use a toothbrush to gently rub against your lips. Or if using a toothbrush seems rather weird to you, use a soft clean cloth.
Personally, I use a sugar scrub. I mix a pinch of sugar with a few drops of water and gently rub my lips. This sugar scrub method helps to remove dead skin and cells! Just remember to be gentle! Rubbing too hard might even cause your lips to tear and bleed.
Lubricate yourself!
Keep yourself hydrated all the time. Without sufficient water, one will suffer from dry lips or even cracked lips which are the first sign of dehydration! Lack of water is not only harmful for your lips, it’s also harmful for your body!
Remember to drink at least 8 cups of water a day, plain water that is. Not 8 cans of sugary drinks!
Sleep on it!
I would advise using a lip balm every now and then. Most lip balm come with moisturizing emollients. You can use a lip balm before you sleep or you can try using Petroleum Jelly. I personally swear by this. A makeup artist once recommended me using Vaseline for my lips and I never went a day without it after that. Dab a bit of Vaseline on your lips before you sleep and you’ll wake up with softer lips!
Say no to the sun!
There are some lip balms that come with SPF. Use them! If you care to put sunblock on your face to protect yourself from the harmful rays, what about your lips? Our lips have very little melanin and they should be protected from the sun! Use lip balms that have SPF in them and remember to reapply frequently!
These are my tips to achieve soft kissable lips! Hope you enjoyed reading them!
I am a guest beauty blogger for Cozycot. This article appeared here.
Taking care of your lashes.
Friday, April 1st, 2011
Eyes are the window to one’s soul. For me personally, I tend to always emphasize on my eye makeup as compared to the rest of my face. It’s precisely because I use a huge amount of eye makeup that I make it a point to take proper care of my eyes especially for my lashes.
Here are some tips from yours truly on lashes, from proper lash care to showing off your lashes to their fullest glory!
(Photo credit: Colin Tan)
Prevention is better than cure.
In order to have luscious lashes, one should always take care of one’s lashes. The secret to beautiful lashes? – Healthy lashes.
1. Proper eye makeup removal.
Always remember to remove your eye makeup thoroughly. Clogged lashes not only weigh the lashes down, it also causes distress to the lashes which in turn causes ‘balding’. It’s very important to use a good eye makeup remover especially if you are using waterproof makeup. Remember not to rub your eyes too often. Not only does it cause wrinkles, it also affects the lashes. I recommend using either ZA Cleansing Oil or Kao Biore’s Cleansing Oil Facial Sheets.
2. You are NOT sleeping beauty.
Never ever sleep with your makeup on. This is even worse than not proper makeup removal. Sleeping with your makeup on is very bad for your skin and eyes. Your skin and your lashes need to take a break from the heavy makeup and without this break, your pores are clogged and it is hard to remove overnight mascara from your lashes. I’ve committed this cardinal sin before and I remember having a hard time removing my mascara. Some lashes were sacrificed in the struggle of removing my war paint.
3. Treat it before it’s gone.
A good eyelash treatment would help boosting growth for your eye lashes. Not only does it help thicken your lashes, you can also use it as a step before putting on your mascara. I use it to protect my lashes before I put on any mascara.
If you got it, flaunt it.
Here’s how to bring out the best in your lashes.
1. Curl it.
It’s very important to curl your lashes before putting on any product. Straight, uncurled lashes are not attractive and you’ll have a hard time applying mascara afterwards. I recommend using a heated eyelash curler.
2. Use a mascara base.
A mascara base can do wonders. I use Lash Bone from Majolica Majorca. Basically Lash Bone works as a primer before putting on my mascara. I find that using a mascara base helps thicken the lashes and brings the effect of thicker luscious lashes!
3. Mix and Match.
Currently in the market, there are so many different types of mascaras. What I do is use two mascaras for my lashes. I use a mascara to add extra volume and lengthening mascara. You can’t have one without the other in my opinion.
These are my tips to have beautiful natural lashes. If you have any tips, do feel free to share them with me!
I am a guest beauty blogger for Cozycot. This article appeared here.
