Random Photos

I don’t know how else to title this post. Random photo bombardment!

Every night, I light candles. And now, thanks to Daiso, I can indulge in aromatherapy too.

Me and The Liang.

“No Comments and Don’t Quote Me”. Seems like a funny way to title a book by using a quote.

JOLYYYYYYYYYN! Thanks to you, now I have these many rhinestones! What am I gonna do with all of them!

Start thinking of more things to bling.

(I blinged my earphones already, but I never got round to taking photos of them.)

Fancy Pocket and Beadtle Sweet stuff. My favourite is the brown biscuit. And the coke and fries! WAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

My collection. Shall probably stop buying for now, this is madness.

Most expensive toothpick I ever bought. I will always refer to it as a toothpick cause it really looks like one!

Yellow fluffy pen. I think I lost it. Must’ve dropped it somewhere. Oh well, I have a large supply of them anyway. I miss the times when we used my blue pen to become the official signing pen in Journ class.

My Church friends! I also don’t even go to church. But the name keeps sticking cause I’ve saved all their names as ____ Church. Mah Rainbow friends!

And Nat Nat, go cycling with me soon!

Post Script: I’m so touched! Professor X sent me this -

Prof X: Hey, think you’re still up. Well I read your comments the last few days, something is not right.. hope everything’s fine for ya.. rest well, gdnight and have a peace filled day ahead!

AWW, I’M SO TOUCHED  I has such awesome friends :)

Etude House

by FariWu

Cute. Whimsical. Endearing. That is the feeling you may get as you step into either of 2 Etude House outlets in Singapore. Allow yourself to indulge in your girlish fantasies in the midst of pink and such impossibly girly deco that sets this brand apart from other Korean beauty brands.

Originally from Korea, Etude House made a blast when they finally hit Singapore. Currently with 2 flaship stores (one in Plaza Singapura and the other at the underpass at ION Orchard), they lure in their patrons with marketing gimmicks.

It began with a visit from Korean actor Lee Min-Ho. Lee, of popular Korean drama Boys Over Flowers, is the celebrity spokesperson for Etude House. He was on a promotional tour and stopped over in Singapore for a day before continuing on to Malaysia. While originally slated to appear at the Plaza Singapura outlet, the session was cancelled due to overwhelming crowds and security reasons. Free gifts in the form of files with the actor on it were given out instead to appease the crowd.

Another marketing gimmick that Etude has employed involves providing doorgifts to those who enter the shop, as well as free gifts with purchase. Doorgifts included a box of cotton pads, a facial mask or a poster of Lee. Fluffy pens of assorted colours could also be redeemed with any purchase.

It was evident which colours of pens were the most popular. Pink and purple were often snapped up almost immediately, followed by blue. Yellow and green pens completed the variety of colours. All the pens write in black though. Free doorgifts were available almost everyday, though the outlets were more crowded on weekends and during rush hour peak periods.

Despite the prices being higher in Singapore compared to Korea, one must remember that shipping costs would have been factored in should one wish to buy straight from Korea. Also, with stores open in Singapore, one is able to see, touch, smell, test, and swatch the products at one’s own comfort, with Etude girls on standby ready to help. Though some are unable to speak much English, they are comfortable conversing in Mandarin.

Reviews:

The nail polish remover emitted a strawberry scent when applied.

Nail polish remover: The nail polish remover emitted a strawberry scent when applied. The scent lingers on fingertips till the next day. Etude, any ideas of a  perfume of the same scent coming up soon?

The pens come in a variety of colours, including the popular pink and purple.

Sleeping Mask: The sleeping mask comes in 3 different varieties. The pink one moisturizes and firms the skin while the blue one is for brightening and the green one is for oil control and pore tightening. It is slightly difficult the first time as the instructions are not available in English. However, it is actually quite straightforward. Simply apply the mask after moisturizer, and leave it to do it’s work. It is a white mask, but will dry clear. By next morning, there will not be a greasy feeling but do wash your face first thing in the morning. I find that leaving it on for less than 9 hours does not give your face much moisture.

o2 White Mask Sheet: When applied, the mask gives off a slight tingly feeling which fades after awhile. Skin is smoother and fairer after use, quite worth the money… if only they actually sold it.

Pen: The pen writes in black. Full stop. Fun to use as the official pen for signing attendance and getting your guy friends to use it to sign their names.

Etude House Plaza Singapura is located at #B1-26 while Etude House ION Orchard is located at #B2-54, along the Orchard underpass that links ION to Tangs.

HEH. I THINK I’M VERY GOOD AT LIFESTYLE WRITING. Must start preparing for Web News Production. Hope The Wong, The Ang, and The Low can also join me. Too bad The Goh is graduating soon.