Monday, July 30, 2012

Bad First Dates

A friend have been asking this girl out for the longest time to no avail. After going cold for some months, he asked again. This time, she said yes!

Having not been on first dates for a very long while, he was nervous like a deer. Googling places to dine, getting reassurance from friends the food is good, butterflies in his stomach, he was really looking forward to the date!

The date came and went.

When i asked about his date, he gave a four word review ...

SHE'S A GLUTTON.

Appalled, i asked, " you mean the magazines have been indoctrinating us wrong? I thought men like a woman with an appetite!"

I felt self conscious because man, i know i can eat, without the magazines telling me so.

"No, no." He assured me i wasn't the glutton like this one.

He noticed that she ate more than him and on 3 accounts asked if he wanted to ordered more. The first time she asked, he thought she was being polite. The third time she asked, he was pretty sure it was a personal request.

Then it was the heels. He noticed that she wore ridiculous high heels but it was really the confession that she is perpeptually in heels 24/7 that riled him. My friend isn't short so it wasn't an inferiority complex but its very interesting to know what men & women think on first dates.

And to also note not to confess too much on first dates!

New hires are made on impressions (and impressive CVs), without doubt impressions stick. So, i went around to ask my other friends their pet peevs of a date.

Most said they don't mind a girl eating as much as they want but the Chinese men said they'll be irritated if she ordered the main and only ate two mouthfuls or fork around her food. They felt she shouldn't have waste his money if she wasn't into eating. The Caucasians said they don't mind if she doesn't finish her first order but will think twice if she ordered a second and not finish it. That, would be gluttony.

Then, there were the other pet peeves like not saying "thank you" or being on the phone all the time, prevalent in today's mobile generation.

While the Caucasian said a "yes" woman irks him, the Chinese said one who debates with him all the time is tiring.

For the women, mostly said an egoistical man is a turn-off. They would also rather he be staring at her bossom than fiddling with his phone.

I have a high tolerance for most things so i don't really have much pet peeves but i remember a bad date where despite saying i am really tired so i wanted to keep this date close to home, he kept nudging me to venture further from my 10km parameters.

And despite me saying i'm hungry, he shooed the waiter away after ordering only two plates of chicken rice, one each  >_"<

Yes, he agreed to watch the movie i chose but he scoffed throughout the entire film. Then, at the end of the night, he even had the cheek to ask for a kiss!

I am glad no pretenses were put up for this first date, for i saw the inconsiderate man beneath.

This may sound very pompous of me, so i'll tell you the times i've been a bad date.

Probably that time i ate the LAST strawberry without considering his feelings, or the other time i wore my grostesque muscle leggings that totally scared my date to not call again.

No doubt, of the Washington Mutual Platinum Credit Card is one of the most common credit cards are currently used in the United States. It is called the Platinum card of Wham lovingly. Since it instant approval process, as follows: This is a fairly rare type of card. If applied to the credit card of today, the application has not been approved or, you know immediately.

One of the best features of this card is the fact that it carries the responsibility of fraud is zero. If you are used in the illegal purchase online or local store, you will not be charged for it. This feature is, these days, you can protect you from theft of personal information acquired common on the Internet actually alarming.

And like the other cards, such additional features and benefits of air miles of Washington Mutual credit card discounts, and rebates, is included. On these, this card is provided by low interest rates in the industry. This, but want to have a credit card, if you do not want to get the debt is too much while using it a number of users, which simply means that preference.

Washington Mutual Platinum Card also, 25-day grace period is provided for the client failed to meet the obligation to pay monthly. All cards do not have it. This feature, even if you do not pay the late fee of the obligor, given enough time to settle the payment. To find the card that you understand your own financial unexpected in this way can be difficult.

If you were to get the credit card of Washington Mutual today, but you also access to the online portal can be not only to keep track of your purchase, to monitor the activities of your card has been given . Wamukado member, you will find in order to use this feature it is an excellent easy to manage financial and purchasing with a credit card. In addition, Wamukado is free for life. You are to use it, you need to pay any annual fee or monthly fees is not available. Indeed, Card Washington Mutual is one of the best cards in there, really.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Financial institutions are considered the world's most famous widely, Bank of America, has something for everyone thanks to its diverse financial products and services. Because there is a Bank of America Platinum Credit Card is a product of very popular of the many advantages of Bank of America offers an excellent introduction, and other good reward.

If your credit record is good, There is nothing like the Bank of America Platinum Credit Card is not available. Bank of America platinum credit card it is noteworthy that the reward in order to maintain a good credit record to you, at this point. You, when you add this in a rudimentary rate on cash advances can not be calculated balance transfers and buy more.

Features:

1) You will get a credit line of up to $ 25,000 of this card and bank of America.

2) You get a 0 percent introductory 4 per month on balance transfers as the Bank of America Platinum Credit Card holders.

Introduction rate, when you come to the end, APR rational 3) will be introduced. New APR will be applied to the purchase and cash advances and balance transfers.

Annual fee associated with a bank of 4) American Platinum Credit Card is not available.

You 5) as is the buzzword in the Bank of America security, you can shop with confidence using the platinum credit cards more these.

6) With the help of this card, you can buy a replacement guard to take advantage of free cash advances, purchase.

As the owner of the bank of 7) American platinum credit card, you also have the right to obtain the number of support services. It includes automatic, auto rental insurance and travel insurance.

You need help before this credit card, consider, to consider certain things. To begin with, do not delay the payment. Late fee is $ 15 balance is in the range of up to $ 100. Must pay a $ 30 late fee if your balance is over $ 200. If you do not want to lose a great introduction rate, it is that you will limit itself strictly to the credit line is extremely important. After you close a bank account for the account of the United States Generally speaking, the adoption rate will lose.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

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Gold and platinum credit card is not exactly the same as a standard credit card. They are you, card holder, so that shows that doing a few things in your financial life right, they are more prestigious to own. You start with these cards, you must have a slightly higher income standard card.

More important is the city, must have excellent profits to be approved for a single, or very good credit rating. The nature of the two of them is both a precise type of card the card issuer is the owner want to have the book. They earn money and you them, that can reduce the risk that, to pay your debt in a timely manner, spend the card on a regular basis is known.

Card issuers and their credit score is great because clients want to provide the rewards of high profits above what is provided to the cardholder them standard. Gold and platinum credit cards, in order to protect them when usually, they will move to protect their purchase, free insurance is included. Card holder is that it provides travel insurance is usually because it is very valuable because it has a higher income, they are more likely to travel frequently. True if the same purchase protection and extended warranty, the owner of those cards, you have to buy expensive items that must be protected with insurance spent more money. This extra layer of security is just one more thing in order to attract customers to a higher level of credit card.

One of the major advantages of other gold and platinum credit card is a rewards program. There are rewards programs they offered in several standard card is not extensive as those that are provided by many leading card than usual. You are to move up the ladder of credit card you can earn more points for each dollar you are spending. Prestige membership card, it is usually just come, and then use those cards as well as better remuneration, reward point system is immersed in is not possible. You can access the discount reward.

Major drawback, often with three digits, sometimes very high annual fee is included with these cards. Get discount in compensation, and insurance is usually, it will be something to consider, is what everyone still on the budget, to offset the cost. If you do not use a rewards program, it is how much money you make the year to pay the money without the relationship is not really the point.

Friday, July 27, 2012

To pay the interest on the debt to accumulate monthly balance or clear any of the full, payment by card: How the early days of back credit card, 50 or so years ago, the proposition that they provide is very simple was. It was enough to entice new customers to get easy credit pay in plastic, in the method of solicitation and an added benefit, there will be nothing, or almost. Sure, it may demand that the annual fee for the rights of membership card to carry the card simply was completely normal.

Over time as was the act of credit card banks and finance providers more, so there was a lot of competition, the extra features are now common. One easy way to make the card stand out from the crowd, was to label as a "Gold Card" means the level of prestige attractive in theory would scrape off the cardholder. Although the cost of strict criteria for approval of these cards more frequently and generally high annual fee, will provide some sort of premium service as a benefit of free travel insurance and such - As a minimum income was higher than normal, good credit, was essential.

I began to become Gold Card, and increasingly common feature of standard card get more attractive, so I was needed a new level of prestige, Platinum card has been introduced to the market . In general, the holder of the Platinum card, and would have been considered among the financial elite of society, the card account has access to a wide range of premium features compared to the gold card or a standard and a credit limit would have.

Considered to provide the functionality of these days, however, most humble, a few decades ago, and probably not considered further in the credit card. Has been described in other right through the spectrum of the credit card in one form or all of these - premium balance transfers, interest-free period, reward, cash back, free help and information telephone line. So that remains to select the Platinum card on just one more reason for?

Platinum card of some yet, you will be able to provide the benefits as an entry to the business class lounge of the airport, is usually not found card standard, for example, it can be beaten technically more general can not to find the platinum card of cards on the bottom rung of the ladder prestige rarely. Appropriate travel reward cards, for example, provides the functionality of the airport lounge program as a backup to the point is still the main tourist potential.

The main reason for the presence of the platinum card as a status symbol, is the perception of them yet. But this advantage, with the advent of credit cards 'black' is intended, can be found under the threat that supersede the platinum card status card as the best on the market.

Offers that meet the needs of you, the features you want, you can find the card that it is only I do not have any problems, of which happens to be Platinum card. Platinum cards are to think that it is a good deal necessarily just, do not be fooled by the hype of status or higher: You are alone, rather than its function, to determine the card of Ziph one of the prestige you will need.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Platinum credit card, you can enjoy the benefits that can be issued to certain high-level segment and class. To have a card, you must be a holder of that particular bank account. Underwriter, the applicant's application, status, address proof, check the reliability of income. After receiving the consideration of all of these factors, your credit card will be issued.

It offers a platinum credit card with a different bank functions. Cards are available at no cost, limited travel insurance or accidental, of high credit, provides a grace period or interest-free until a specific date, balance, monthly bills, comprehensive banking telephone service, purchase of theft at the time of purchase of any can be used as an ATM card you have the cash - nominal cost of cash access at any time, secure, and flexible payment plan.

Along with the Platinum credit card, a welcome gift, to select the most valuable perfume in the world to say one of the options Amouage fragrance is to provide a card holder, you can select the Amouage perfume of male or female You can. CHI spa package, it is possible to select one of them to you, CHI spa massage package is there a lot of them. Swarovski crystal, which is one of the best jewelry store you can find a crystal, you can select this as a gift. One of the highest quality chocolate Godiva chocolate, one, you can gift a child, to family and friends. Platinum credit cards when you use your card to provide a cash back reward, it means that you get that little extra. Program tailored to spend a rewarding experience to all of the cards, your difficulty, you get the (S) cash back percentage point of spending all that. Additional percentage point to get the cash back, depending on the year for one have spent at the end of the year.

Your lifestyle management, lifestyle manager of a team of experts to hotel reservation gifts and limited edition exclusive events in the world and always request not only this you can get the unique privilege says the most exclusive destination will strive to meet the demands of all of you whether it is a ticket. They will help you plan and book travel easily through the Platinum credit card. Also provides a unique discount, some of the bank: discount of meal, offer a unique retail, powerful privileges.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

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I thought applying hair masks religiously gives my hair what it needs to be shinny, healthy and bouncy.

Little did i know that targeting the hair scalp where hair grows from should be the way to go!

Since finding out that secret, i've been visiting Hair Sciences in Orchard.

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My hair used to be waist length. I would get a handful of hair strands whenever i wash, comb or simply run my fingers through. So much that my ex boyfriend laments he has to vacuum after my visit. I carefully counted how much i actually drop and i was relieved to know 80-100 falls within the norm.

Still, i would rather not drop any than to be dropping the average.


So i chopped off my dry ends and "restarted". At the same time, i embarked on the Hair Sciences journey. DR. I. SANDFORD SCHWARTZ, known as "Dr. Sandy" is the R&D consultant behind the success of Hair Sciences. Dr Sandy has been involved in nutritional research, therapeutics and alternative healing for more than 3 decades. For the past 9 years, Dr Sandy has been dedicating his time to the studying of a plant that only grows in Thailand named ‘Pueraria Mirifica’. In Latin, mirifica means “miracle maker”.


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Since the start of treatment (6th session now), i don't even drop more than 20 strands a day now. Cutting my hair shorter (lighter) could be one of the reasons, but i bet Hair Sciences played a part too.

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If you are in the best position financially to enroll in the program of Platinum credit card in a good position. Although you are using a credit card usually still old, if you can qualify for Platinum has missed a number of advantages provided by platinum level cards. These benefits, you can save both your time and money.

There are many advantages of using a platinum card for travelers. The advantage of most people are aware of is a free airline miles, there is so much more. Platinum credit card, you may want to allow access to exclusive airport lounges some free snacks, drinks and WIFI Internet access at the airport. At the airport, you may be able to skip long lines at check-in counters and airport security checkpoints further.

Can be used to platinum credit cards for travelers when you're renting a car, use one of the other great advantage. Premium rates provided by the car rental company is expensive to provide. If you want to use the card to the payment of rental rates, these cards are frequently provides the insurance.

If you like the free upgrade, I love that owns the Platinum card. You can use your card, you can receive upgrades and late check-out luxury hotel in the world. Also when you purchase a ticket using your card, you can receive an upgrade to business class or first class.

Business owners can enjoy the benefits of owning the Platinum card too. While giving a credit limit of your credit card is usually low, and provides limited or no spending limit of $ 25,000 in credit card platinum. This is a great feature, you can do in order to enable business owners to purchase, fill the pending order to the bank without involving them.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Going under the Knife

Men are clueless when it comes to detecting the fake breasts, the fake eyelashes, the fake contact lenses or make-up. So i wrote this post to help.

I remember wearing grey contacts for a month because they were given. A male friend whom i've gone out with many times, one day in that month, gripped my hands, paused, gazed deeply into my eyes, and said with his jaw wide open in awe,
"Christine, i don't know why i've never noticed this before but you have the MOST amazing eyes EVER.
They're grey..." 
I wished i could turn back time and play along with his innocent belief then. I laughed (abit too loudly) and said, "Don't you know the latest trend are coloured lenses?!?"

He blushed like a fool (mental note: never bruise a man's ego in public).

I blame Memoirs of a Geisha. Movies always make people can't separate from reality.


Then, there was the boyfriend who always thought i don't use make-up. One day, he was wearing white and i was leaning against his shoulder. When i lifted my head up, i panicked to see his white shirt stained with a big beige patch from my cheek!

I acted nice and gave him a shoulder rub, discreetly trying to rub off the stain. Men like women looking natural and i guess i wanted to keep up with that fantasy. Besides, a beauty director once told me the best make-up is when you look like you've nothing on at all.

The truth however, is i am really poor with make-up skills. Was never taught, and never had the urge to learn.

Using make-up to transform one's self is now passe.
Increasingly, more Asians are going for permanent fixes.

Before, plastic surgery is taboo and a procedure most will not be proud of. Then, plastic surgery started getting affordable with our increasing affluence to travel and spend. Now, plastic surgery is largely accepted and discussed openly amongst friends.

Before, i knew no one in Singapore who have gone under the knife. In this year alone, i know 5.

Before, movies and celebrities have a huge influence on the definition of beauty. I remember when i was a teenager, we all wanted golden bronze skin. Today, it's the Korean celebrities defining beauty but where do their inspiration come from? Is it the Western?

Bloggers today have a part to play in influencing the acceptance of aesthetic services. That's how formidable social influencers are.

It could have been that blogger who did surgery but refused to admit, thus inviting another blogger revealing her "dark secret" through her blog and a war including threats of a lawsuit ensued. It could have been that model blogger who proudly documented her boob job, then another about her nose job, and then many others who followed suit. Most justify that people are going to see the obvious change, so might as well come clean before the trolling starts.

Very valid reasons to blog about their plastic surgery and share experiences with their curious readers. This in turn spur readers to brave it too, which girl haven't contemplated plastic surgery honestly? We all have insecurities, even men. After all, good looking people get more doors open.

My uncle said my nose is too big when i was 16, a date said i looked a lot better in person than in pictures (meaning my pictures are ugly), but ultimately all men told me small natural breasts are still better than big fake ones.

Aesthetic services, permanent or not have never been allowed to advertise in mainstream media. With digital media, it's a grey line. An opportunity for service providers, they seek win-win situations with bloggers.

I've received couple of offers since last year. I don't think i need botox (yet?) nor fillers but i've read the twenty somethings bloggers who tried it.

Is it credible to have a twenty something to write about a botox treatment reducing fine lines? Can you see a difference, if any? Oh right, there's the kind of botox that relaxes your jaw muscles, creating a V shape.

The grass is always greener on the other side, human nature to stand out, to want something more when its unattainable. Thus the phrase, "play hard to get". When you ask an Asian who is the epitome of beauty, we'll say Angelina Jolie. The deep set smokey eyes, high brow bridge and thick lips.

There's nothing really to be jealous actually. The high brow bridges actually make a Caucasian look older and that matters when we age. To illustrate my point, see 43 year old TVB actress Christine Ng (purely coincidental, haha) and 43 year old Hollywood actress Julia Robert.


Ok, maybe i'm biased. I chose the best looking, possibly photo-shopped to death picture of Christine Ng (i can't help it, shares the same name!) VS a possibly un-photoshop Julia on the red carpet.

To be fair, i Google Searched again.

It's not just me, but someone else did a Youtube video if Jessica Alba looked Asian.


While the Caucasians find our slit eyes beautiful, we don't see them doing plastic surgery to achieve those eyes so why are we Asians undergoing surgery for double eye-lids?
Paris runway supermodel from China. Hardly attractive to us Asians isn't it?
Is it because Asian men lust after large eyes so we do it for them? Or will larger eyes make us see more? Like how wide-screen TVs offer that advantage.

It's unfair that in Singapore, Caucasian models are seen as superior and can command a higher price in any commercial job. If an Asian model poses nude, it's Club Snap. If a Caucasian pose nude, it's Avant Garde.

With increasing number of social influencers or personal friends leading the way on cosmetic surgery, think twice about altering looks. What if down the road, you require repair work or constant refilling (whatever that means). I understand that not everyone is blessed with good looks, but are you judging yourself with an unbiased view? Perhaps there should be a truth machine, like the Evil Queen's mirror so that only the real ugly can undergo the knife knowing they absolutely need it to succeed in life.

Because otherwise, many girls do not need the cosmetic surgery. Like how the skinny girls say they're fat, or girls who blot their fries with tissue paper (seriously, why are you eating fries at all?!?)


We already have the first ABSURB case of a husband suing (and won) his wife for $120,000 in Northern China because he felt his wife convinced him to marry her under false pretenses.

The story was, when their baby girl was born, the husband found her so ugly that it horrified him (honestly, all newborns aren't exactly pretty things. So i wonder HOW HORRIFIC it can be).

Perhaps like this?

As the baby resembled neither of the parents (husband thought he looked ok, and his wife is absolutely stunning),
he demanded to know who the father was. An inquiry led his wife admitting that she underwent "intense plastic surgery" in South Korea before meeting him.

The woman had paid $100,000 for the surgery to make her pretty (and marry-able) and now she has to pay $120, 000 to the man who well, loved her for the looks she paid for. How f***ed up is the world?

Until then, stick with the fake eyelashes, make-up and push-up bras to enhance your looks. One day, i believe Asians will rule the world. Single handedly  eyelid-ly.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Asia's 5 Deadliest Food

Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong may be called a food paradise but is it really a paradise with some of the "deadliest" food?

I'm not just talking about the Fugu (pufferfish with lethal doses of the poison tetrodotoxin in its organs if not removed carefully, the eater will have a slow death) or the Sannakji (live octopus that could suffocate you if the suckers latch on to your throat) which i'm not sure if there're any health benefits eating it live. The Koreans believe it builds stamina and gives you virility (as with all other unexplainable food). Remind me not to video myself eating it, because it certainly does look like tentacle food porn.





Asia's deadliest food are however, closer to us than we think. 


Char Siew
From food blog camemberu.com
The best char siew are the ones that is a little blackened at the sides. Food colouring aside, all grilled or roast meats contain high proportion of  triphenyl sibing topiramate, a carcinogenic substance that causes cancer. When this chemical compound comes to contact with the stomach, and the gastric mucosa, the possibility of getting gastric cancer is always very high.


A roasted meat is equivalent to the toxin of as much as 60 cigarettes.


Instant Noodles
When i was in UK, i craved Chinese food so much i went to the supermarket for instant noodles. I was sorely disappointed to find the lack of variety as compared to the supermarkets in Asia. Instant noodles are present in our diet. Indian food stalls and Korean food stalls sell them (some people really pay $5 for that kimchi ramen when they can buy it themselves for $2!). Some eat it as comfort food, some eat it as a companion in late nights. Even i myself get the craving for kimchi instant noodles every now and then.

When my friends visit Indonesian, they come back with boxes of Indomie because it isn't available here. Or when they visit Taiwan, they return with instant noodles with real beef pieces. Even i contemplated buying them back as souvenirs, just because.

Instant foods contain very high content of salt, coloring and food additive which means instant foods have only high calorie but no nutritional value at all. As they lack trace elements and essential vitamins and minerals, the intake of instant foods may lead to nutritional deficiency. The prolong intake of these foods may cause cancer, obesity, hypertension and other underlying diseases.

Bubble Tea
I introduce bubble tea to my Caucasian friends as one of the unique foods in Singapore. They would all try but i've never seen them drinking a second cup ever. Why is bubble tea uniquely attractive to Asians? So much so that even a forum-er commented that "drinking Koi is like being hugged by mama".
                               
Bubble tea has got a very bad rep since it's birth because of how it's made. Milk essence is the main ingredient and this essence is actually not real milk but made of milk protein, milk sugar, vegetable oil and maltodextrin. Then, there's the tapioca balls that reports claim is harmful because of what is added to make it extra chewy. It's an ongoing debate if bubble tea is really cancerous or not because there seems to be equally justifiable debates on both camps. I occasionally drink but i ask for zero sugar and less pearls.

Lup Cheong Clay Pot Rice
From almostbourdain.blogspot.com
Processed meats are rubbish to our body. The more we dump these processed foods in our body, the more weakened our body will be. These processed meats have large amount of sodium add-in during the food handling process and thus they will cause or indulge hypertension. Besides that, the high content of sodium found in the meats will increase the workload of the kidneys. The more you eat these meats, the shorter the life span of your kidneys will be, which finally wearing off within your unexpected age.

Shilin Chicken Cutlet
From danielfooddiary.com
Deep fried food have been identified as the culprit of the cardiovascular disease as they contain substantial amount of carcinogenic substances. Acrylamide is one of the chemical substances found in the deep-frying foods. This chemical substance is also found in the vehicular emission and potato chips. Another harmful compound is alum, which can impair memory, brain and nerve cells, besides causing irritability and depression once it is absorbed into our body.

By the way, your diet determines how YOU TASTE LIKE too. So if you want to taste and smell nice down south for your partner, you know what to do.

Now, I'm hungry. Which poison should i take?

Brow Perfect

Advertorial
Painting skin is not quite my forte. If I'm pressed for time in the shower room, i can even put on my make-up with one hand while my other holds the hair dryer. It's not skill, it's because i never knew elaborate make-up.

This is done by a professional make-up artist at a TEENS magazine shoot and i assume this is how my brow should look like. 

After all, 

But when i draw on my own, it's far from getting it professionally drawn.
Then i received the Perfect Brow kit (now $128.40, u.p $191.80) from Erabelle.
It includes
1. A brow pencil ($34.24)
Delivers precise, natural lines to create perfectly defined brows. Its highly pigmented formula ensures long-lasting hold.

2. An eyebrow techno tweezer ($61)
Specially fabricated with a unique polymer tip to provide added protection to skin. It won't hurt if you accidentally pinch your skin! The expensive price is justified by the manufacturer Rubis, who is Swiss tweezer maker known for their quality and precision.


3. A sharpener ($10)
That sharpens to perfect point with no wastage.

4. An eyebrow scissor ($56)
Expertly crafted by Swiss maker Rubis again with fine curve cutting edge.

5. An eyebrow comb and brush ($5)
All packed in a feminine black pouch.

Now, i'm equipped to draw the perfect brow!
 My oval face should have a soft arch with some thickness.
This is how you should angle your pencil to know where you should lengthen your brow till. Shade in till a balanced thickness.

The other end of the brow pencil has a brush to even out the colour. My old pencil never had this brush!

Here's my improved brow! It's not drawn as thick as the first picture because my make-up isn't as heavy as a photo-shoot.

Win 1 of the 5 Erabelle long lasting brow pencil (dark brown) i have for you! 

Email me your name, mailing address and what you hope i'll blog about to win.
Contest ends 27th July 2012.

Erabelle also provide spa as well as cosmetic artistry services like semi-permanent brow,eye liner and lip colour.

Erabelle Outlets
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Let Erabelle help you with instant beauty. The girl below is not me but now i know what that comb is for!!! I've always thought why would my eyebrows need a comb. It never tangles.


THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN
1. Shenny Fu
2. Rex Lee
3. Xin

Status: to make other people jealous

Indeed, all on the Platinum credit card status to bestow the idea of ​​the cardholder, such as cumbersome belongings car, yacht, clothes, and other expensive jewelry very luxurious silver credit card, gold credit card and, .

Problem there is not anything, if it is a good reason to pay a lot of money substantially for it, or to request a financial product, you might wonder one. If as other useful features I would like to point out in this article, or does not exist, there is a tendency to reduce differences as to the benefits of financial truth between these products, excessive only for our of color and materials of reason to pay credit card costs and maintenance costs of issuance is not.

Credit limit

At the beginning of the story of credit card, the main difference between these credit cards, was that different to a substantial amount of money you can spend together. Claimed that platinum credit card had a credit limit as well as credit card very classic, Gold credit card is unlimited and there is no, had a platinum credit card limits and higher there (is not plus, because there is no thing such as no limit, we say the complaint. However, the credit limit is to be true to be honest, is high enough to consider that claim).

However, recent limits platinum card, gold card came in order to determine the difference between the meaning close enough. Therefore, it is why pay a fee higher than the Gold card is not if the only difference between them is it. Function and its unlimited Platinum credit card is that it is very attractive is initiated, a significant amount of both limits, also increased, to reach.

Impact on revenue

Membership card of credit card of silver, income for the meaning that there was a credit card holder of gold means so high your income, and fixed income, to qualify for a credit card these Since there was a requirement. This is, others may be a simple way for you to know how much is not done talking about it. Store card account can be opened without such as a credit check

However, the type of credit card can be obtained also been invited to small differences in the "qualifications and qualifying Platinum credit card that is provided to anyone can be qualified for it just now , the gold credit card that is difficult do not have than qualifying.

Fee

You are paying a high price as to be able to pay the higher amount you clear it, the only substantial difference between the credit card, etc. These issues, the commission in this way, think that the renewal fee, and dues, as described above, it is. The benefits of having a credit card of higher grade, so seemed to have been expelled, it may be recommended to be considered before accepting the offer from the bank contains the card of this kind .

Friday, July 20, 2012

The Games Girls Play

Women tend to lead men on. Sometimes consciously, most times not. Mostly confused, often influenced by cultural factors to marry or innate desires to procreate.

Women naturally like the courtship and the attention and it's fair, considering how much sacrifice she has to make later in life, going through childbirth etc.

When a man sets sights on a woman, is he a fool for courting to no end? How does a man know when to stop the pursuit, or should he even try?

A girl may go out with you once, twice or even thrice. That doesn't mean she have the same level of interest! A man should know a girl is not interested with the below signs.

1) It's always you asking her out but she has never initiated once.
2) She doesn't say "thank you".
3) She doesn't offer to pay.

Here's the brutal truth of our mentality: If i ain't interested in you, why should i spend money when i can get it free from many other suitors? It can boil down to poor upbringing and bad manners in the self obsessed society but it also makes some sense in practicality.

It's an interesting dynamic between men and women. I've asked around and a man cannot be with a woman if he isn't attracted to her in the beginning. Thus, men don't usually lead women on if they are not interested. There's no "maybe", it's a clear "yes" or "no".

However, its the opposite for a woman. Women from stone age have always seek for the strongest and the the fittest to form a family with. Later, it evolved to women to seek for the most handsome and the richest because it translates to better genes and the ability to provide basic needs and then material desires as a bonus. Interest or chemistry is secondary, feelings can be cultivated over time.

Have women evolved? Probably not, yet. A handful of girls around me are examples. All having dated too many boyfriends, they finally settled and married a man they weren't attracted to but soon grew to love. It wasn't that they're anxious to get married or that growing old (after all, men age like fine wine, women age like toufu) but they've conceded defeat knowing that love can't put bread on the table, knowing blessedness comes from being loved first.

I'm beginning to think like them, but for the last 18 months of going out with old friends and new, i still found chemistry very important. Only because i find it repulsive to go near to someone i am not attracted to.

It reminded me of my school days where me and my best friend would doodle away on A&W tray paper after school. We would then pass each other our drawing and give critiques.

One afternoon, we decided to visualize our "dream".

This is her picture.

The text with arrows are my silly comments, "critiquing" her dream. Not surprising, her dream is to marry 4 years later have a baby, own a car combined with A DOG AND MONEY.

Mine was simpler, an idealistic dreamer i am. I dream of a sunset (sunsets are always romantic right?), and a declaration made with candles which my girlfriend mocked. Ok, fine i drew a MERCEDES too (female innate materialism, haha).


So, should a man give up courting if the girl is not interested? There's no correct answer. Often, it's being at the right place at the right time. She may be moved at the right time, or she may decide to give it a shot because there isn't anyone else right. Should a man be egoistical and say, "i'm not going to play second fiddle"? Probably he should be open minded and generous, accepting that this is our natural instincts.

However with evolution, women are becoming independent, pursuing their own careers, being able to hold their own fort. With that, hopefully, they will stop leading men on. Feeling assured with their own achievements and building self confidence as they mature, they'll come to realise that if they don't meet the right guy, they don't need to settle. A dog, a dildo, a bolster and many shopping trips can satisfy her like a real man can.  

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Platinum credit cards it is used as is that of standing was a statement of how much you come to the world. Now, Platinum credit card is certainly more convenient still, they will work very well to get you in my life still ahead indeed, they are not special as quite such as, also, unusual. This is because there is a ton of them in the market partially. When it comes to providing our customers the best service, Platinum, many, to be honest, does not hold a gathering.

1, in order to check whether it is a non-fake and Platinum card transactions real-time - in the basic test for the best to consider when weighing the platinum card, one for another, the contract of credit card is to measure the key factors to enter. And most importantly, is probably the first, is the month, or 4 per annum. This rate is the percentage that the annual fee, to charge you to balance on the debt each month is divided into basically a credit card company. With a high annual rate, interest expense is high, your wallet will feel lighter at the end of this year.

Other factors to consider when weighing the platinum credit card is the awards program and its annual fee. Annual fee, they are still so common, has been phased out gradually. Credit card business is tough these days, companies in the future, use the leverage what you need to get competitive. There is also a Platinum card with annual fee to the bottom of so many. Refine your search to them.

And another is a great way to distinguish between platinum card also one of the awards program. All cards, but can have some form of recognition programs these days, most of one program, you can other better. For example, some programs, there is a cash back. BATE higher cash rate, is an excellent program. (But, again,. Keep an eye out for an annual rate) are seeking recognition program offers a prize as a gift or travel, perhaps like this, or staying at the hotel. Other programs, like airplane flight or a new car, you can get a cash income toward certain things. The ultimate prize, you can look at the ratio of U.S. dollars spent on "point" award to earn, to compare how these programs can not.

Last but not least, if they claim the monthly payment does not require a monthly payment, or they lower, Please do not make decisions about the Platinum card. Believe it or not, the monthly payment is a good thing. They are so high on you, gradually, they are better for you but at least, to pay your debt. In fact, please to pay more than your minimum monthly payment always.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012


Fruits have always been considered a rich source of fibre and vitamins. In fact fruit packs are also used in high end beauty salons. You too can experience the benefits by taking heed of these tips. Read on to find out which fruits should be a part of your daily skincare routine.
Banana is extremely nourishing for the skin, because it contains Vitamins B and C and is a rich source of potassium. In fact, potassium helps to soften the skin. It also tightens and tones the skin. Bananas can be made into a pulp and applied on the skin, or added to face packs.
Apples are wonderful skin toners, helping to tighten the skin and stimulate blood circulation to the skin surface. Apples also have anti-oxidant properties. Raw apple pulp or apple juice can be applied on the skin daily. Apple cider vinegar has great benefits for the hair too, helping to restore the normal balance of the scalp and preventing scalp problems, including dandruff.
Papaya contains papain, an enzyme. Papaya is useful for removing dead skin cells and may be applied on the face and body. It also helps to lighten skin colour if used regularly over a period of time. Ripe papaya pulp can be applied on the face, or can be mixed with otheringredients like oatmeal, curd and honey to make face masks. Papaya pulp mixed with curd can be applied on the body.
The mango is rich in Vitamins A and C, which helps in toning and rejuvenating the skin. It helps to delay the visible signs of ageing of the skin, and also has a softening effect on it. Mango pulp can be applied on the face to keep the skin soft and supple. It is suited toall skin types. It is an anti-oxidant and used regularly, it can reverse oxidation damage.
Like lemons, the orange is also rich in Vitamin C. The fruit pulp can be included in fruit masks. Orange peels can also be collected and dried in the sun, then ground into a powder and added to face masks. It has a cleansing and gradual skin lightening effect. Orange juice can also be added to masks for the face and hands. In fact, raw orange and lemon peels can be rubbed on the nails to remove discolouration. Orange peels rubbed regularly on the hands can help to lighten skin colour and also tighten the skin.
Strawberries are powerful anti-oxidants and therefore help to prevent oxidation damage, which leads to ageing signs, like lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, etc. In fact, they also strengthen the supportive tissues and keep the skin youthful. Apples are rich in Vitamin C and thus beneficial for the skin, as Vitamin C keeps the skin healthy. Crush them and apply on the face, for a fruit pack. Leave on for 20 minutes and then wash off with plain water. They can be mixed with other fruits too. Or, mix crushed strawberries with curd and apply on the face. It will lighten skin colour over a period of time.
Like other citrus fruits, grapefruit also has a cleansing and toning effect on the skin. It is particularly good for oily and pimple prone skin. It reduces oiliness and also helps to reduce tan over a period of time. Grapefruit also helps oily skin problems like open pores and helps to tighten them. Apply the fruit or juice on the skin and wash off after 20 minutes.
Cherries contain vitamins and minerals, which help to nourish the skin. They have anti-inflammatory effects and help to heal and soothe irritated skin. They also help in cases of sun-damage and exposure to UV rays.
It has excellent benefits for skincare, as it helps to moisturise the skin and is a powerful antioxidant. It helps to improve the skin’s moisture retention ability too. It is said to boost the process of cell renewal and thus helps to delay the formation of skin ageing signs. Used regularly on the face, it can remove tan, lighten skin colour and also brighten the skin.
Watermelon helps dry skin. It helps to seal in moisture and keeps the skin hydrated. It also helps to soothe and improve dry, scaly skin. Applying watermelon pulp or juice helps to soften and smoothen the skin.
A repost from http://porcelainfacespa.com/blog/, facial sponsor of me.