SAMSUNG PIXON 12 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP & HANDS ON AT THE GARDEN SLUG

I was elated to receive an invite from Samsung for their very first  Samsung Pixon 12 food photography workshop . I had the opportunity to try Samsung Pixon 12  a few months back and i was impressed by the slim sleek phone with clear graphics and camera functions.

Winston gave an overall view product introduction of Pixon 12 and Lawrence of ‘The Peep Show machine’ gave an introduction to photography.

Winston mentioned several new applications found only in Samsung Pixon 12 with xenon flash like  3.1 AMOLED full touch screen , 28mn wide angle, smart auto and AF tracking , beauty shot , power LED and media browser.

Lawrence explained the basic functions in a camera and the different effects that it would give. Lawrence also prepared some food, plates, cutlery and other props to demonstrate how to take good pictures of food.

 

Style composition of food is important to present a good picture. Lawrence mentioned that its always a good idea  to decorate the background with colorful serviettes, use a nice plate and place the food nicely for a great picture.

 

  

Then its off to The Garden Slug for great food and hands on photography.

I have heard raves about The Garden Slug from my friends though i have never visited the cafe although i lived considerably near in the east.Tucked in a quiet lane in Telok Kurau Lor L, its a relaxing cafe with great food and  cheerful mates.

The nice people of The Garden Slug prepared such a feast to pamper us, courteousy of Samsung Singapore.
  

My favourite and most decadent dessert ~ Triple Chocolate Brownie Popsicle , a hot favourite with diners.

My delicious lunch

Sophia , 1 of the slug explained the concept behind The Garden Slug and the dishes she had prepared for our hands on photography session using Samsung Pixon 12.

 
Close up of the yummy food at The Garden Slug.
 

 
Lawrence mentioned we could make the subject look more interesting by swirling and holding up with a fork .

It was great to be in the company of food and photography lovers. Cheers Samsung for the invite and The Garden Slug for the warm hospitality.
 

CHANEL COLLECTION CAGE DOREE DE CHANEL CHRISTMAS PARTY & MAKE UP DEMO BY CELEBRITY MAKE UP ARTIST, CLARENCE LEE

I attended Chanel Christmas 2009 Collection Christmas Party and Make Up Demonstration by Celebrity Make Up Artist, Mister Clarence Lee .

Clarence shared with us that the Chanel Christmas Collection Star item, Les 4 Ombres 15 Bird of Paradise ($83), an eye shadow quad is a departure from the smoky or shimmering eye shadows as seen in most brands. Chanel have taken a bold step to include a lovely iridescent turquoise, a pale yellow gold, light copper and a emerald green for her Christmas Collection as inspired by Chanel’s curios, a miniature cage set with turquoise-colored stones encases 2 tiny birds with emerald eyes and bodies of white pearl.

 

As Clarence have done the base make up for the model already, he then proceed to start on the eye make up. Clarence mentioned that he like to use his fingers for easy application and blending for the 1st eyes shadow color he used on the model.

 

Clarence used an eye brush to apply the 2nd  and 3rd eye color. Next he uses La Ligne De Chanel in Celadon-Lame , an eye liner in black and shimmery black green . The black liner is meant to be used wet. Use a damp eyeliner brush to pick up some colour and then use the green shimmery black to line your eyes.

Finally he uses the 4th eye shadow color to line the lower eye and to an eyelash curler to curl the lashes .

 

Clarence used Chanel inimitable mascara (S$46) and shared that to apply the mascara, always apply in sections and give a little jiggle on to hold the lashes up. Hold the mascara brush vertically to apply mascara on your lower lashes .

Clarence used light feathery strokes to fill in the eyebrows for a more groomed look.

A quick brush of Les Tissages Lames (S$82), a limited edition highlighter for a lovely illuminating soft scintillating glow and a dab of rouge allure lacquer (S$49)to complete the look. Magnifique !

 

Thanks Clarence for the tips . Chanel would also be holding skincare workshop next Monday to Wednesday with a free flash makeover after the session at S$80, which is fully redeemable for Chanel products. For further enquires, please call Robinson Raffles City for assistance.

IN RED MAGAZINE ~ FREEBIE SHU UEMURA CHRISTMAS COLLECTION X TSUMORI CHISATO TOTE BAG

In Red Magazine with Free Shu Uemura Christmas Collection X Tsumori Chisato Big Tote Bag have arrived last weekend at Kinokuniya . Limited copies available.

 

I like Shu Uemura and Tsumori Chisato so i decided to purchase it although some readers have kindly feedback that the tote isnt that sturdy. Its roomy and a bit flimsy but it looked so pretty that i couldnt resist .

FEMALES BRIDE FALL 2009 MAGAZINE FREEBIE ~ KERATASE OLEX-RELAX SLIM TRAVEL SIZE

Female Brides Magazine is giving away a FREE travel size Keratase Hair Mask (30ml) and Hair lotion (20ml) with every purchase at Kinokuniya Book Stores.

ELIZABETH ARDEN PREVAGE DAY ULTRA PROTECTION ANTI-AGING MOISTURIZER PRE-LAUNCH PREVIEW

Elizabeth Arden New Prevage Day Ultra Protection Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 30 PA++ would soon be launched in Asia. I felt honored to be one of the few bloggers in Asia to be  invited by Elizabeth Arden for their exclusive pre-launch preview of the latest addition to their award winning prestige Prevage Skin care line.

 

As an avid lover of Prevage, i have first tried it when they were launched in 2006 and haven't look back since ! Prevage Face and Prevage Eye are 2 products that i love. Prevage is a treatment that does it all, addressing major anti-aging concerns with proven results.

Prevage Skin care range have grown from Prevage Face to the Prevage Eye , Prevage Night, Prevage White Concentrated Brightening Serum, exclusively for Asia market, Prevage Body and finally the much awaited Prevage Day Ultra Protection Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30.

 

What is so fantastic about Prevage that its have gone from strength to strength to increase their Prevage line and became the winner of best of beauty and winning several prestige awards.The key factor lies in the secret ingredient ~Idebenone. What is Idebenone ? Ladies familiar with dermalogists and plastic surgeons would have heard about it .

Idebenone is one of the most powerful  and effective proven antioxidants on the market today to protect against anti-aging and for smooth radiant glowly skin. Its actually an bioengineered verison of coenzyme Q10 that have the highest environmental protection factor.

In partnership with Allergan, Elizabeth Arden created an effective anti-aging formula with Idebenone being the key ingredient, Thiotaine, another potent anti-oxidant that work hand in hand with Idebenone, several UVA and UVB ray absorbers to help protect the skin from skin damaging UV rays and with Shea Butter and Advanced Moisture Complex to moisturize and lock in moisture deep within the surface layers of skin.

 

The new Prevage Day Ultra Protection Anti-aging Moisturizer is a powerful skin defender against free radicals, sun , pollution and environmental factors. Prevage Day is the first ever moisturizer with both high level SPF 30 and revolutionary Idebenone , proven as the most powerful and most effective anti-oxidant on the market, with amazing top EPF (Environmental Protection Factor) of 95+ out of 100 !

 

Prevage Day Ultra Protection Anti-aging Moisturizer SPF 30 promises and delivers intensely hydrated skin , reduces the appearance of age spots, freckles, fine lines and wrinkles, brighten and even out skin tone and texture, keep us well protected against visible signs of aging and of course sun and environmental pollutions. Its an absolutely amazing product !

I tested Prevage Day on my hand. The natural color of Idebenone is a pale orange. Just a pea size is all you need for great skin . Gently massage it and within seconds you could see the back of my hand is hydrated immediately, skin is plumped up, looks clearer and more radiant glowly as compared to before application and definitely much smoother !

Elizabeth Arden have generously sponsored the new Prevage Day Ultra Protection Anti-aging Moisturizer and Prevage Night Cream.  I would review both Prevage Day & Night after 7 days.

Thank you Elizabeth Arden for the invite and a very enjoyable evening.