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My Nuffnang Story...03Nov2011

* Come 16 December 2011, 500 bloggers from around the Asia-Pacific region will flock to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards 2011 in Putrajaya Marriott. The Awards aims to not only honour the region's best bloggers, but also to bring together blogger communities from across Asia-Pacific. The Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards is brought to you by Volkswagen Malaysia and Putrajaya Marriott.

 Nuffnang, what is it?

You can start earning money with advertisement by signing up with Nuffnang Hong Kong?

As a freshman on blog, everything is new and fresh to me.

It all started one day when Candy wrote on my facebook wall encouraging me to join a Halloween makeup contest hosted by Nuffnang Hong Kong. She was actually a client turned friend with my own image studio "Makeup Creation".

With immediate interest to win free admission ticket for two into the Halloween Bash at Ocean Park, I was right into it. But to enrol, I first have to sign up with Nuffnang Hong Kong.

Gosh, it is sooooo scary that I got to edit the HTML code to insert the banner ad in order to complete the registration. I have to admit that I am a programming idiot. I am exceptionally proficient on facebook, my iphone, powerpoint ... but when come to programming code like HTML, it's like letting me along into a haunted house alone.

Thanks to Joyce Kwong, Community Executive of Nuffnang Hong Kong, she responded promptly to my facebook questions and guided me through with step by step information to complete it.

At last, it is done! I now have the ad onto my Blog! And I have also my entry submitted!

Since then, Nuffnang was a quiet spin on my blog. Most people found ad to be an annoying bit on the web, but their ad simply make my blog look more "professional" and "hip"!

Then come Franco Chow @ Nuffnang Hong Kong, whom I know as facebook fans to Candy. He has been encouraging me to participate in invitation-only movie premier for my amateur critics on the screening.  As I'm an avid movie goer and lover, I will be loved to go and you may look forward to my first critics for Naffnang soon once my schedule allowed.

And gald to tell, I have won the admission tickets to the Halloween Bash at Ocean Parks. You may check out my story on how I survived the nightlong haunting by the zombies on my blog.

Thanks to Nuffnang Hong Kong for the many interesting activities we can participate in. Those are not only enjoyable events to go, it also brings fresh and unique material for me to write about on my blog and facebook.

Ruby Lakewood
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Ocean Park Halloween Adventure

22Oct 2011 Ocean Park Halloween x Nuffnang 歷險記 ＞＜

Wah 驚訝ing @.@

今年哈囉喂認真過認真, 連入場飛都做埋鬼域護照, 玩得徹底 !

 一入埸,先沖上山頂,趕搭鬼域頭班車,車廂內灵異氣氛迫人,有巨眼同地獄火!

向路邊...比喪屍 bite 到 連肉 都無埋@.@

zombies can bite you any time.... once they bite you...your flesh and blood will all separated

点解间间鬼屋都差不多,連我都認得啲机關. 呢个轉角梗有[鬼]. 又太多人,好似行緊 Nathan road, 連鬼都走唔切.

攪到連我仲要同后面嗰位人兄講, 介唔介意我地行慢啲...

第一个突破可能喺嗰个[絕地反擊戰], infact係一个射擊遊戲,用激光槍打喪屍,但亦会隨時比鬼打中,即時Game Over. 最盞鬼喺當你聚精会神打鬼時,突然会有隻鬼跳出嚟,好鬼驚嚇 V.V

雖然話间间鬼屋都差不多,但亦有一些好玩新元素...如响[紙紥極樂园],��面有啲似喺充氣牆壁嘅嘢,封佳條路,黑媽媽,無得簡,一定要貼住佢行過去...特然又有啲嘢凸出嚟,夠難頂!

另外喺嗰个[亡魂棺厂],係裏面突然要分開一个人行,滑落个黑媽媽,又窄嘅滑梯,仲要單人匹馬行鬼屋.攪到我驚到企咗响喥,唔噤行想等人離救我. 最攪笑係有隻鬼走出離,我走都走唔到..連隻鬼都叫我快d行,唔洗驚!?我要隻手姐住个頭一直沖出去 T.T

跟住下一个好激的是HTC贊助嗰个[3D惡夢潛行],十分精彩! 因為佢唔止係一个3D影院咁簡單. 你企响裏面,突然間你好似比鬼��咗入口,一時脚底有好多鬼想捉住你隻脚, 一時好似跳樓噤,有時仲突然比火燒,簡直係超激!!

响門口排隊時仲有人同影子跳舞~非常勁!好特別!

但今年特別懷念嗰个嘩鬼party舞台show,就係少咗lee个show~要响ocean park complaint 吓~

Lucky that we have FAST Pass 至尊飛由六点玩到十一時半,仲有小小時間食雞脾 + 去washroom...

如果唔係 T.T 肯定等足  ( 45 mins x 8 Halloween scary house ) + resting = 第二朝 + 埋無得瞓無得食 @.@

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Questions from my clients, students, friends.....

My clients, students, and friends ... asked me many questions about the makeup / skin care products ... one day I realized that I should write it down, so I can share with you my experience, probably not the most important , But the key is to help you have a better understanding on what is " Art of Makeup ".

FAQ from my clients, students , friends & models....

Q1 : When I visit the cosmetic counter, I always wondering Why I'm not able to do the same kind of effect even I  bought the similar product home?

Ans : The basic technique on how to apply the product is very crucial.  Are you using the proper tools?  This product is it really suitable to your skin type / color tone?

 

Q2 : How to do a simple make up & no need to buy so many cosmetic products ?

Ans : Can I tell you the truth? Oh dear, come to my workshop & teach you how to do a simple & natural makeup .

Q3 : I got so many cosmetic products at home, different brand, different color but seem like not using it at all...

Ans : Oh yes, this is very common.. when you visit the cosmetic counter, you sure will have a reason.  But when you go back home with a big bag of cosmetic / beauty products then you realized that " OMG , do I really need this? Oh this one seem like same as that one, in term of function or color wise... "   The reason is YOU must know how to do a basic make up , understand the technique then you will know what u really need  or how to use it properly....end of you will found that you actually spending a lot of $$ but not use it wisely.


Q4 : I actually not aware of it until I saw some of my photos or my friends told me... M'I wearing a mask as I think  my foundation is too thick , I thought this can cover all my dark circles... spots and....etc.

Ans : Sometimes we really over doing it as once you apply your foundation ,when you look at the mirror and still seeing your problem areas ... then you intend to put one more layer or go & pick the thicker one... sometimes we do need to know what kind of foundation which really suit you or  just apply a little bit concealer will do. ( I mean proper color as sometimes people may pick too light or too dark ).


Q5 : I'm very lazy.. & don't want to apply anything on my face... but I noticed that I have a lot of spots or dark circles on my face recently... and seem like increasing.

Ans : Oh my dear... did you apply any sun block? Do you get enough sleep?  Drink enough water?  As we always say : " There will be no beauty woman if you are lazy."    You need to understand a bit knowledge on how to do a basic skin care or watch out your diet... need to have enough rest otherwise 5 years or 10 years later... you will look at the mirror & asking yourself.. is it too late ?  or even you will ask yourself .... since this is no good then let it be ... Then I will ask " is it the way how you treat yourself? "


Q6 : How I can make my eyes not like "Panda" or " Red cat eye "  but I don't want to put so many makeup up.

Ans : Of course first thing my answer is " Well, please rest more, get enough sleep, don't spend whole day on your computer, did you really let your eyes rest ? Did you realize that  your eye balls already operating like more than 18hrs ? "  2nd is do a bit massage around your eyes area.


Q7 : Why people prefer spending thousand & thousand of dollars on injection / laser  ?
and why the actual daily diet or skin care / protection are so critical to us?

Ans : ' Natural'  & " Healthy " inside & outside....


Q8 : why do you want to be a makeup artist / instructor?

Ans : I like color, creative & mix & match.. I like teaching / sharing my knowledge on makeup with friends so that more & more people know how to get a gorgeous look with just a quick & easy steps.

Q9 : what is the different between yours  vs others school / similar organization?

Ans : Well, I prefer to talk about what is the best area we have ... comfortable environment, no time limitation, flexible schedule, small group teaching which you can really learn it & ask many questions as you like since we are focusing on small group &  one on one teaching mode, so no pressure at all.


Q10 : What is your Goal?

Ans : Very simple, I love this word " Being simple "... my goal is able to transfer my makeup knowledge to everyone.....


Q11 : Should I go to those beauty / cosmetic counter & learn makeup as I can use back the makeup consultation fee to buy their products.

Ans : Yes , of course you can but before that please ask yourself a question first... How many cosmetic or skin care products do you really have ?  Do you really need it?  Think about it twice and only go & buy it in next day if you feel like really need it... otherwise end up you will be buying more than what you think or over budget. Can you really control yourself when you see all the new products which you may think that those can replace your existing one? or just because of  the small & small gift which they offered to you or may be you think that one day you will need it?


Q12  :  Ruby, did you do any photo editing on your photos?

Ans : I prefer not to do any photo editing on  model's face / bone structure as I love original, and the way how they presented ...


Q13  :  Are you very good at doing Makeup in any kind of style?

Ans  :  There is no definite, no perfect & I would say this is really a piece of Art...  Keep on trying & learning new technique which can help me to further improve my skill.  Reading magazine (no limitation on industry) , try to observe others expertise's art work which I believe can help me to think & generate idea .... even on the road, sleeping, watching TV and having meal... I may suddenly pop up an idea ...


To be continued....

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Tips of the Day

 Tips of the Day

 

ㅏeyelashㅓ　Did try many many brand, but this one really not bad, 又唔吉眼，very soft. ^^ this one is style no. 2, according to city super-logon style no. 1 is the best seller.

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[ DIY nail pattern !! Can last for a wk n easy to remove ]

剛剛看到 magazine, Lady Ga Ga & Sammi Cheng 都有用現時很hit的指甲貼紙。。。其中一款MiNX!

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Wanna to go for hair cut?? But don't know what kind of the hair style do u really want to have in this summer? This hair ideAs magazine can give u alot of great idea, short ? Long ? Middle hair? Curls ? Bobs ?fringes? YES !! They have all ^^ I personally LOVE this magazine very much !!

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UV base mouse ... UV protection la + 清爽 + 都幾薄 ^^ 無論晴天或雨天都覺得一樣禁gd (^^)..but 如果你皮膚比較dry, 可能你就要用d保濕嘢仙志用佢啦。。me就當found

ation 禁用，因為這個有小小color, 令你皮膚會均勻d, 再加小小loose powder就ok嫁啦。。。

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Waterproof eyeliner !!! 非常好好用。。。天氣這麼熱如果眼部多油份，這個就是好幫手啦！blue, green, brown color 又是我的favor but normally 非常快就沽清lor, 慢一步都唔得。。。

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very Mild's makeup remover...

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 Colorful makeup brushes !! ^^ i like it so much ! Woo hoo !

 

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 I like this very much ! Loose powder brush + container 2 in 1 , very convenience , size just nice n easy to carry *~*

 

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 SKIN

by Ruby Lakewood on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 2:12pm

IT is important to be able to understand your skin's type and characteristics so that you can treat it accordingly and bring back a balance, but these may change.

SKIN may be drier during the winter, and may be prone to oiliness and breakouts at different times of the month or because of a change of diet or lifestyle.

SMOKING , too much alcohol, and not enough sleep can all have a negative impact on the skin's health, making it look dull and dehydrated, while stress can trigger sensitivity and lead to outbreaks of eczema.


重要的是能夠識別你的皮膚的特點，以便可以對其進行相應的治療和恢復平衡，但接受這些將不會保持不變。

皮膚乾燥可能是在冬季比夏季更多，可能會有突破油性和在不同的時間, 在每月或因改變飲食或生活方式。

吸煙，過量飲酒和睡眠太少，都可以對健康或皮膚產生負面影響，使它看起來枯燥和脫水，而壓力可以觸發靈敏度，導致爆發濕疹。

 

 

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Today Tips..... < Feel tired ? > 21 Feb 2011

by Ruby Lakewood on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 1:03pm

Tired? always feel very tired.... why?

#1. Don't Over-Eat: You may be surprised but eating a meal really fast & more than you can digest at one time can drain your energy levels for the next 2+ hours while your body is trying to make up for the digestion that should have been slower with more chewing. So the key is take your time and if you can't just take the food with you and eat a little bit at a time .

#2. Sleep by 10pm: Did you know that we achieve the best sleep from the hours of 10pm-6am? If you're able to consistently sleep at these times you will get the most restful sleep possible. In addition to this make sure not to eat anything within 3 hours of bed-time. This causes your body to keep working while you sleep.

 

 

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Today Tips.... ( Dry Skin ) 14 Feb 2010

by Ruby Lakewood on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 8:44pm

Dry hands, feet, body, lips....

Itchy ski ? Dry skin can happen any time during the year.
Why your skin tends to be dry in winter and how to solve it?

# 1  Moisturize After Showers or Hand Washing
# 2  Skip the Drying Soaps
# 3  Dry air  or other heating sources also suck the moisture out of skin
# 4  keep your showers short
# 5  skipping hot tubs
# 6  Wash hands in lukewarm, never hot water
# 7  Licking your lips will not moisturize them and instead will help dry them out

For lip      : Blistex Dct ( Daily conditioning treatment ) most effective one for dry lip
For Body : Nivea Body Lotion ( Dry skin )

If you prefer Body oil , you may want to take a look and try this one " Goe oil "
http://www.jaoltd.com/products/goeoil.html, you can get it from Joyce department store.

 

 

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Today Tips.... ( Puffiness of eyes ) 14 Dec 2010

by Ruby Lakewood on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 1:11am

Eye puffiness may also be caused by:

#1 Oversleeping
#2 Excess salt encourages fluid retention and may lead to puffy eyes.
#3 Alcohol and tobacco contain toxins that may lead to stress, fatigue, and hormonal changes; all of which may lead to fluid retention and swelling around the eyes.
#4 As a person grows older, the skin around the eyes becomes thinner and may swell or droop.


How to improve Puffiness of Eyes :

• Raise the head of your bed at night. This helps prevent fluids from accumulating around your eyes as you sleep.
• Place damp tea bags over eyes for about 20 minutes. Chamomile tea is better because it has anti-inflammatory properties that will help reduce the puff.

• Exercise for Eye Puffiness - Place your three fingers under the eye, pull down, and try to close your eyes. Hold for 10 seconds and release. Repeat for 5 times. This exercise is for removing the puffiness below the eyes.
• Use an ice pack over your eyes for as long as you can stand it. This will lessen the look of fatigue and puffiness. Chilled cucumbers may achieve the same result.

 

 

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Today Tips.... ( Dark Circles ) 07 Dec 2010

by Ruby Lakewood on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 7:04pm

Why we have dark circles under our eyes??

• Dark Circles under eyes are generally due to a lack of sleep, fatigue(疲勞), stress or some disease.

• Dark circles may be hereditary(遺傳).
• Dark circles under eyes may also be due to aging which thins the skin around the eyes.

How we can minimize dark circles under our eyes??
#1: Drink at least ten glasses of water everyday.
#2: Eight hours of sleep is a must for all of us.
#3: Close your eyes and cover your eyelids with slices of raw potato or cucumber for 15-20 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply a cream.

 

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Today Tips.... 28Oct 2010

by Ruby Lakewood on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 12:45pm

Red Meat  People feel good and strong right after the consumption of red meat. This is a bit strange because the energy of meat consists of proteins and they take 4 - 6 hours to digest. Therefore the immediate effect must be a stimulant.This effect can be caused by the stimulating elements the meat contains. A well known theory is that when animals are being killed, the animals know that it's about to happen. This activates the production of adrenaline which fuels their blood with fear hormones. These are incredibly stimulating and it is impossible to remove all of them from the meat (and milk).  Animals are also injected with hormones that can stimulate too. Substitute:   fish.

 

 

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Today Tips....( whitening ) 22 Oct 2010

by Ruby Lakewood on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 3:27pm

Beside the daily skin care & whitening product, you can also consider to go for other more natural method  ...

* Drink a glass of  water with 1 slice of lemon. why ?
* Eat tomato, watermelon , strawberry, apple, kiwi , sesame.

p.s.
 Commit to wearing sun screen every day. If you are not willing to protect you skin from the sun, all the time you spend trying to whiten your skin will be wasted.