Update // 7 May

I've updated with truckloads of clothes (lots of brand new items!!) 

for sale at SHOPTIPPYTAPP!

There is definitely something for everyone! :)

This month on "Let's talk beauty", I will be sharing on some of the common topics discussed over brunch with girlfriends! I have very good promotion deals for you girls so read on! :)

First up, eyelash extension!! I have always wanted thick, volumised and curled eyelashes that can be easily spotted from two metres away but I'm too lazy to include mascara into my daily makeup regime because I dread the thought of having to remove them at night... So I lived without pretty lashes all these while, totally au naturale eyelashes + makeup on days when I don't have to attend events.

If you are wondering why I don't wear falsies, well, I think the glue I bought was too good. Seriously. I had such a hard time removing the glue from my eyelids, tugging and pulling, I could feel those wrinkles screaming with joy. I used 2 different eye makeup removers and even tried baby oil but those stubborn bits refused to get out. So I just decided never to wear fake eyelashes. Anyway, those things make my eyes uncomfortable.

When I was introduced to DreamLash by Sheila, I was beaming with smiles (thanks Sheila)! It seems to be the answer to all my eyelash woes! And boy, was it!

Before I got started, Rachel (the owner) ran me through the style of lashes I would love to be seen with. I wanted curl > volume and length double that of my current lashes. On top of my requirements, she gave me lashes that looks like I have eyeliner drawn on (no more eye makeup yay!) and short to long lashes (inner to outer eye) so it will look like I've drawn on winged eyeliner.

I chose the Diamond Silk because it was one of the softest lashes available! Real Mink is even softer but they are not in stores yet. All the synthetic lashes and glue are imported from Korea and are of good quality so don't worry even if you have sensitive skin because the glue is medicated, suitable even for ladies with sensitive skin :)

Took a short nap when Rachel was putting on the lashes strand by strand for me.

When I opened my eyes, my first thought was, "Huh my eyes feel so normal, there's no extra weight, did she really do anything?!"

When Rachel handed the mirror to me, *gasp* the lashes are so pretty!!! I couldn't stop admiring them but I stopped after what seemed to be too long because she will think I'm mad hahaha. Damn nice right!!! I don't think I'll ever go au naturale again! Hahaha.

Taken with my low-res phone frontal camera

and the lashes still can be spotted woohoo!

By the way, this is what my before lashes look like; sparse, short and straight.

Apart from not being to wash my face in the shower, I don't feel inconvenient in any way with the lash extensions. DreamLash provided me with a face sponge to wash my face with and it reaches areas where my fingers are clumsy at. I was also given a lash brush to comb my lashes to avoid tangles! Life has been a joy with eyelash extensions and hello 2 minutes makeup regime!

Promotion for my readers

'Like' and 'Share' DreamLash on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/dreamlashkorea) and quote "Jessica" to enjoy a full set of Diamond Silk eyelashes at $98 + 1 touch-up to be completed within 3 weeks + 1 eyebrow design (U.P. $246)

DreamLash

Citylink Mall

1 Raffles Link #B1-09A Singapore 039393
Tel: 6884 8019

After that, I popped over to Lavande located just beside DreamLash for my armpits + lower legs IPL appointment! So convenient for us consumers who wish to do beauty related treatments all in one afternoon!

Love the clean and simple layout!

After many, many years of shaving, my legs are spotted 

with all these tiny red bumps that won't go away. 

I am so sick of shaving, why do we have these aesthetically non-pleasing body hair 

that serves no purpose??

Lavande uses medical grade machine that requires no gel and zero pain!

If you have tried IPL before, most of the hair removal salons actually apply a layer of cold gel 

on the area before running the machine over it.

Over at Lavande, this step is skipped because the machine is cold to touch!

IPL treatment for underarms probably took me less than 3 minutes!

My legs are *ahem* too skinny so I was warned in advance that I might feel something 

but it was very bearable and I wouldn't describe the pulses as "pain" anyway.

Too shy to show my armpits haha so here are the before and after pictures I took from the catalogue!

10 sessions are recommended to be completely hairless!

Nourishing red date tea after my treatment

Promotion for my readers

IPL Underarm

First-time trial at $140 (U.P. $280) but you can try it at $70 (additional 50% off!)

IPL Half leg

First-time trial at $290 (U.P. $580) but you can try it at $145 (additional 50% off!)

Enjoy the offers when you 'Like' and 'Share" Lavande on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LavandeSG) and quote "Jessica" when you make an appointment!

Lavande

Citylink Mall

1 Raffles Link #B1-09A Singapore 039393
Tel:  6238 8529

Our Wedding Photo Shoot (behind the scenes)

I am sure you guys have seen some pictures of H and my pre-wedding photo shoot taken in February. It was definitely a fun process doing silly poses and dolling up to look...unlike ourselves hahaha. That's the whole point of pre-wed photo shoots isn't it?! Professional makeup artists always make me look like I've fallen from the sky and landed with no bruises (an angel. I hope you got it hahaha). IF ONLY I look this perfect everyday. Pretty sure I'm speaking on behalf of most ladies!

Anyway, enough with the crap haha. Today I'll be sharing about behind the scenes of our pre-wedding photo shoot! We chose to take it on a weekday (Tuesday) so we can have lesser or no photobombs. The places we chose were kinda quiet anyway sooooo it didn't actually matter come to think of it.

We reached the studio at 9am for hair + makeup and we only had lunch at 5pm because the entire day was such a rush! Spent too much time on our first set in the studio and we had to scurry off to our next destination because there was a time slot allocated (2pm to 4pm). We only reached at 3pm and chop chop got 2 sets done in 1 to 1.5 hour because we had to run off to get lunch (drive-through McDonald's) and catch the magical orange glow before the sun sets. It was a wrap at 7pm and I was STILL starving.

Honestly, doing it once was enough. It was waaaayyy too tiring, and I cannot stand being hungry. It's such a torture! After looking at the pictures, kinda felt it was worth it though. I hope I did look a little skinnier in the photos after starving for so many hours.

Okay, let's get rolling with the pictures!

Makeup done, time to change and get started on the hair!

YESSSSS, more volume please!

If you're wondering, yes, I had a tough time washing my hair that night.

I knew I was going to match this vintage lace gown with a pair of pearl earrings

so imagine how delighted I was to spot this pair of pearl + diamonds earrings at Lovis Diamonds 

a week before the photoshoot!

Red lips + pearls + lace + 3/4 sleeved = perfect combination

The earrings were PERFECT!

There was some inexplicable joy when I had them on ^.^

With my Korean looking poofy low bun with loose fringe + coral lips.

By the way, I chose all of H's outfits to match my dresses but he looked great didn't he?! <3

So grateful to our photographer who fully understood 

the direction of the shoot - classy, glamourous and nothing cutesy. 

He used soft lightings and soft mode for this set which really pleased both H and I! 

The end photos for this set were soooo nice I'll show you all another time!

Sideswept waves + nude pink lips, 

something more feminine for my second dress which had a train of roses.

My neck and chest feels a little naked in this bustier dress 

so I matched it with a fully encrusted diamond necklace from Lovis Diamonds.

If you don't want to look like you have too many things dangling on you,

best to accessorise your ears with studs instead of hanging earrings :)

*bling-bling*

Looking a little pale here before changing my lip colour

The makeup artist darkened my eyeshadow a little 

because we were going outdoor to continue the photoshoot!

Love the fuchsia lips!

Lip colours play an important role, don't you think?

Personally, I prefer strong, vibrant colours and all those pale nudish pink just don't cut it for me.

Same diamond ear studs as above because I was in a toga dress :)

Car situation when we were done with the 3rd and 4th look and on our way to get lunch (finally)!

The photographer and makeup artist were in the backseats by the way hahahaha it was hilarious!

Only H was spared, how lucky!

We took so many pretty pictures for this set and I couldn't decide which to choose at all!

It's like, I wanted to choose everything because I looked good in them???!! *sheepish smile*

I did practice very good self-control in the end lah. 

We only paid for 24 photos more.  :x

That's consider an achievement already after hearing how many extra photos my friends chose!

I think navy blue looks good on H!

So on the actual wedding day, he will most likely be wearing black and navy blue hahaha.

What I looked like at the end of the day.

Here's the details of the dress but I think this picture is a little overexposed. 

That's some pretty floral on the neckline and the dress has a v-back.

Perfect eyebrows!

A closer look at the earrings!

This pair was my favourite!

Diamonds studded all over omgggg super love! *heart-eye emoticon*

Another low bun!

I kinda like off-shoulder gowns too...

Ahhh too many gowns, one day of wedding is not enough! :x

Hahaha capturing more photos of the balloons before they deflate!

I hope you guys enjoyed this entry as much as I did reminiscing about it!

Will be sharing some pictures from the shoot soon, stay tuned! :)