I've been asked to be an "Expert" on the starhub beauty blogger site. Head over there to find out about products that I am reviewing and answers to questions. 

I was just asked which was the best eye-make up remover..hands down it's the Lancome one. So many of my clients tell me they love it too!

 You might like to know that Lancome and L'oriel have the same parent company so the L'oriel one is very similar and MUCH cheaper. Though it does not have as much as the active ingredients in it, but if you are on a budget then that will be a great alternative.
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Ebay bargains today

A quick browse through ebay singapore on some of the dresses you can grab in the next 48 hours for a bargain. By going to ebay.com.sg you will only be shown things that ship here. They're all from the UK so if you are there then you have no problems.

Red Dress Size 12 Great for work but easily dressed up with heels and dangly earrings.

 

Caramel dress size 12, Buy it now about $80, it was $300 a few months ago, I saw it in the shop, it was lovely.

Fashionable Florals

Florals like this are really fashonable at the moment. This one is in sizes 10-16 and only about $60

 

Just stunning in blue - wow look at this size 12 lovely! Its current bit is £30 and it has about 1.5 days to go.

 

 

If you want to experiment with bids on ebay go to ebay.co.uk or ebay.com.sg and type in exactly what you are looing for - I search for

Coast dress 14, Karen Millen Dress 14, Monsoon dress 14, LK Bennett dress 14, Phase Eight dress 14. I just do a quick search, probably about once a month and occassionally spot a real bargain.

 

 

This weeks fashion FAUX PAS

You've put on a nice suit or lovely dress for work, taken time to do your make-up and then what do you do with your hair? Leave the house with it damp and twist it into a crocodile clip or worse still a SCRUNCHIE!!!!

Hair up, or a simple pony tail can be very chic, and particularly for my singapore clients then its a way to look cool and keep cool but there is more to a chic ponytail than simply sticking your hair in a band.

 

No! don't just pull your hair back and put it in a band. Is this a high ponytail or a low ponytail and look how scruffy the ends are and also the hair around the face.

 

Look at this lovely pony tail. This style is tied low at the nape of the neck and she's doing two things here to make it look chic. First she has serum to flatten any stray hairs from around her face and also add shine, and this simple trick really adds class, she's wound her hair around the hairband.

 

 Look at Nicole's classy pony. She probably has a hair piece under there for volume, but again, wrapping hair (or false hair) around a very high ponytail and scraped right back from her face. with smooth curls at the back.

 

Jessica Simpson has a very low side parting in this look, which is also an nice option. she has a little root lift at the crown and all stray hairs flattened and neat.

 

 

 This is a beautiful low ponytail with a soft piece worn loose in the front. Again see how a little back combing or drying hair upside down and adding root lift at the crown makes it look much more "done" and again, real hair used to camoflage the band.
 

If ponytails are good enough for the red carpet they are certainly good enough for you at work as long as they are blow dried and groomed like Kate's here. Even if you are just putting your hair up you still need to dry it to make it look sleek and neat.

 

 



$500 spend in Warehouse. Why did I choose these things?
Maxi dress 1 on left. Lightweight cotton. More of a casual dress. Flattering neckline with the halter not too slim cut to show off flabby arms. Flattering for smaller or larger busts.

Maxi Dress 2. More glam. Not silk, but silk fabric so it will last and not fade. Really nice neckline. This dress can be dressed up or down. Great with flats but special enough for a wedding or garden party.

Cotton bandeau top. Love how they have paired this with cropped jeans. Showing flesh but not too sexy. Can wear a shrug with it it you don't want to expose so much flesh. vertical pattern in front slims. Might be too puffy for a large bust.

Striped T-shirt. Lace across bust will maximise a smaller bust or even out a pear shape. Makes a basic T a bit more special.

Shorts - not for me, but a good basic if you have the legs. Keep the sandals flat to stay classy not trashy.

Big sunnies and gold flat sandals - need I explain....add the big earrings - set to go anywhere!

 

 

Check out the happening networking events in Singapore in April. I can't actually find too many PURE networking events as many organisations are holding conferences and AGMs but here are a few for you to put in your diary.

1/4/2013
Business Connects
http://www.austcham.org.sg/ not details yet.
These joint chamber events are normally BIG and lots of fun

4/4/2013
Turning conversations into clients with me!
http://cliftons.learningsource.com.au/courses/83-turning-conversations-into-clients-perfect-your-networking-skills-to-increase-revenue

12/4/2013
Anza networking
http://www.anza.org.sg/whats_eventcalendar_event_details.asp?eventID=2087

Many executive ladies to be found here with a glass of wine in hand

23/4/2013
Women in Branding
http://www.nzchamber.org.sg/event_details.php?eid=324
That would be me!

25/4/2013
The first three years in business with CRCE
http://www.aasingapore.com/events/109/
Interesting for entrepreneurs

26/4/2013
Ron Kaufman at AmCHam
http://www.amcham.org.sg/events-details/?id=1081
I’m a huge fan – you have to see Ron speak if you have not before then you are in for a treat!

30/4/2013
Business Rocks
http://www.meetup.com/BusinessRocks/
Normally the last Tuesday in the month. Check with the fab Gina Romero

Clients thing that in a colour analysis they'll get a little swatch and then they'll know what to buy and what to avoid. Yes absolutely, but its about more than that. An expert colour analysis with an image consultant will also talk about contrast and show you how to wear your colours.
Take a look at the contrast between your hair skin and eyes. The bigger the difference the more contrasting the colours should be. If you have mousy hair and eyes that are blended then bright colours will overpower you. You might get compliments on your outfit but no one will say how lovely your eyes are!
In the pictures above you can easily see that the ladies with the deeper amd more contrasing complexions look much better with the darker colours.
Take a look at the model in the first picture. When I added more contrast to suit her complexion, not only do her eyes sparkle but she also looks like she got promoted from photocopier to boardroom.
Not sure about colours then check out the colour analysis services that I offer at http://www.sharonconnolly.com/colouranalysis.html

 

 

Look at my client Jacqui Rankin, from AAM Advisory doing everything right when having her photograph taken for the most flattering look.  Here are my tips that she is following perfectly

• Stand with one leg a little behind the other and take the weight on the back leg
• Angle the body at 45 degrees for a slimmer look
• Drop the front shoulder down so that it is lower than the back one
• Hands on hips with fingers spread and make sure you can see a space between your elbows to show off your waist
• Lift your head up and then imagine your chin is resting forward onto a shelf to eliminate any double chin
• SMILE, but also put your tongue on the roof of your mouth to tighten up your jaw line.

Beautiful pictures by Sok Eng at Berry Happy Photography.  Check out more of my clients on her facebook page https://www.facebook.com/#!/BerryHappy.Photography?fref=ts