Turkuaz Fashion Spread - Mingguan Wanita (September 2011)

Turkuaz latest 3 page fashion spread in Mingguan Wanita (16-22 September 2011 issue).

The front cover are shared between Elyana and Bienda who are currently both pregnant with their first child (pages 20-22).

An interesting article is "How to Handle Husbands who acts like a child" (pages 60-61) as well as anti-divorce tips page 62.

For those with a few ringgit to spare, you might want to read page 72 on some investment tips.

There is also a real life touching story of a gutsy lady conceiving a child when having 4th stage of cancer (pages 116-117).

With an additional pullout of 16 pages of recipe and smart tips, it is not wonder that as Mingguan Wanita celebrates its 30th Anniversary it remains the No. 1 top magazine in Malaysia because of it's smart pricing of RM3.30 per copy.

Eyeliner - Liquid, Pencil or Gel?

Never been one to use make up before, I now swears by it.. meaning I hardly leave home without makeup... except occasionally when I need to rush out for a short while.

When that happens, I'll be wishing I dont bump into anyone I know... cos somehow there's the self conscious feeling like as if you're not wearing any clothes ;p

Anyhow I have tried a few brands and would like to give my 5 sen opinion on them.

1) Shiseido Maquillage eyeliner gel

RM75 and comes with an applicator brush.

VERDICT: only the brush is good. The gel smudges too much and too fast.

2) Cyber Colors

RM39.90 comes with a brush too but I did not like the brush as it is round tip.
VERDICT: better lasting power than Shiseido but it's not waterproof. So dont swim with it.

3) Chanel Waterproof eye liner

RM95 and comes with a sharpener at the back (cool design)
VERDICT: it is waterproof but not oil-proof meaning it does smudge at the end of the day since our eyes do excrete moisture and oil...

Tips:- To prevent extreme smudges first apply the liner then apply eye shadow on it.

FINAL VERDICT

So far all the eyeliner gel which I have bought smudge. It's a matter of how much. The best is Cyber Colour, followed by Chanel.

Perhaps for people like me who suffer from oily lower eyelids and like to smile or laugh with eyes tightly closed, to prevent smudges from top eyelid to bottom, the best would be liquid liner.

I have recently bought one from Shiseido Maquillage RM95 (refill RM40)... been working like a charm.. Should have gotten this product from the very beginning. Two thumbs up for it!!

New Jubah Gaun - Autumn Paradise

Autumn Paradise is a very modern and up-to-date gown with lace piping from shoulder to bottom. There are also pleats and piping at the chest area.

It comes in 2 different material. The black and white is poly chiffon with thin silver thread sewing all over.

The other material is a new fabrication of soft touch poly mix. Both designs fabric are imported from Japan and comes fully lined with chiffon.

Sizes are from S - XXL (code 330-1201).

In total there are:-
41pcs for the black and white - price is RM359.90 but member or online purchase can enjoy special price of RM310.

13pcs for the pink
15pcs for the blue
Price is RM379.90 but member or online purchase can enjoy special price of RM330.

So only the black and white colour is available at all outlets. The other 2 colours are only available at Jalan TAR, Gulyn and online sale only.

Buying property, getting divorce.. being sued?? Gulp..

At one time or another we will need to engage in the help of lawyers.. especially when it relates to property.
Other times are when there are breach of contract or God forbid we get into criminal law trouble.

Lawyers are also needed in cases where there is death (distribution of assets) or getting a divorce.. but in these last 2 cases a different set of laws are applicable for the muslims which are the syariah laws.

So how do you know which lawyers to look for since the practice of law is so extensive... surely a lawyer does not know every areas of laws.

Well so far we have engaged these lawyers for help and find their services commendable:-

Areas of practice: Conveyancing (meaning sales or purchase of property / loans with banks)

Armiy Rais - 2 branches (Puchong and Damansara Perdana)
Contact Person: Mr David Soo 012-3827152 / 012-9166679
note: fast service and reliable. They can give instant quotation.

Areas of practice: Civil Litigation (meaning you want to sue someone or defending a suit)
previously I suggested Rommel and A Nagarajan (Jalan Tun Perak, KL) but now am looking for a new lawyer for this kind of suit. Will update when found.



Areas of practice: Divorce
R Paranjothi and Associates (Batu Caves area)
Contact Person: Ms Selvi 012-3669196
note: service may be slow but price is reasonable


Note that there is a standard way for computating the legal fees for conveyancing matters. That being said, there are many firms giving discounts even though it is strictly against Bar Council's rules.

You can also save on the fees in cases where both parties share lawyers. It is not encouraged but this method can really save a lot of money if both parties are genuine buyer/seller.

But the legal fees for all others matters depend on the lawyers, their level of expertise, experience and difficulty of the case.

Normally lawyers will not state a maximum amount because they can never predict the outcome of the case. Everything is usually 50-50. Bear in mind that even if you win a case, the other party have a right to appeal.

Another blog which is quite helpful is http://legal-malaysia.blogspot.com/ but I find their legal fees to be standard. Then again, sometimes what you pay for is what you get. But for the firms which we have listed above, we have tried them and they are good and get the job done.

Turkuaz Fashion Spread - Nona (October 2011)

Turkuaz latest 4 pages fashion spread in NONA magazine October 2011 RM8.90

This month issue of Nona (RM8.90) featured both Jee & Erra on the front cover with tagline of "Cantik, Lasak dan Versatile" (pages 14 - 18).

Inside, Datin Seri Tiara shared her health secrets from pages 27-29 and Dato' Sheila Majid her beauty secrets from pages 144-145.

Pages 138-139 also listed 25 tips to staying slim.

An interesting read is in page 158 on whether crying is good for health but the men were not left out as Major Dr Faiz Khaleed shared 25 health tips for men on page 182.

So hurry and grab your copy of Nona from your nearest newstands.

Loose Powder

So far I have tried and tested 4 brands of loose powder. My ratings are as follows:-

1) Shiseido
I am now using my 3rd jar.. meaning I really like this product. I have very dry skin but at the end of the day this product did not dry it out further.

Only 1 shade - white / translucent.

2) Shiseido Maquillage
The powder itself is good but I find the applicator too small... very cutesy.

The difference between this powder and the other Shiseido powder is this has a subtle shimmer to it.

It's good except it's pricier cos even though Shiseido translucent powder is RM135 (18g). For Maquillage you pay less but you also get like 8 or 9g only. So in the end it work out to higher price per gram.

Shade - pinkish white only.

3) Chanel
I cant wait to finish using this product cos it's a bit drying for my skin. Not only that I find the applicator puff too harsh for my skin. Anyhow I just learned that the best way to apply loose powder is to use a large bristle face brush.

But it is cheaper/gram compare with the other Shiseido powder. About RM150 for 30g.

It comes in 3 shades.

4) Maybelline
Well perhaps it is not fair to put this in considering the price factor but after using this powder TOGETHER with Maybelline's foundation for less than a month, I noticed my face started to crack whenever I smile...so I immediately gave both of the products away.

Plus the size of the applicator puff is really too small.

Shade - light beige only.

CONCLUSION
Sometimes a product efficacy depends on the users' skin age etc.. So what might work for me might not be good for you.. At the end it depends on your budget too. For me once I finish my current Shiseido loose powder, I might try Ettusais or Cyber Colours loose powder (cos it's more economical).

Price
Maybelline $
Chanel $$
Shiseido $$$
Maquillage $$$$

New Jubah Gaun Design - Magical J'adore

Magical J'adore is a very elegant gown with a lot of lace piping.

It is made from cotton poly mix with linen effect imported from Japan with full lining.

Sizes are from S - XXL (code 330-1112).

In total there are:-
7pcs for the brown - price is RM369.90 but member or online purchase can enjoy special price of RM320.

14pcs for the grey
42pcs for the green
Price is RM349.90 but member or online purchase can enjoy special price of RM300.

So only the green colour is available at all outlets. The other 2 colours are only available at Jalan TAR, Gulyn and online sale only.