City of Bones Premier with Sephora!

Today's post is by none other than my sister, Ping! She's currently back in Malaysia for a couple of months to take a break from what I hope would be hardwork & studying in the UK! 
As I had a hair appointment I just couldn't miss (:P), so I got both my sisters (Ping & Lulu) to go in my place. Photo captions by me! :) 

On the 20^th of August, my sister and I got free tickets for a preview screening for the book based movie, City of Bones at GSC cinema, Midvalley Megamall. 

Movie passes! 

We arrived early and decided to have dinner before we went to get our tickets. When we finally went to the event area which was outside GSC, there were a lot of people around ready to take their free tickets, complimentary goodie bags, have their pictures taken to be printed on cards with the city of bones theme, and just random people being curious about what was going on. 

Lulu in the top photo, Ping in the bottom. With the characters (which I would assume) Alec, Jace & Isabelle. 

There were also models dressing up as a few of the main characters of the movie (cosplayer) with whom you could take photos of or have your pictures taken with. My sister was obviously being a fan girl, wanting to take multiple photos with them and being unhappy with how dark the lightning was when I took photos of her with her phone camera, opting not to use flash as it looked uglier with it.

Have your photo taken & montaged! Final product at the end of the post. :) 

Finally, when we entered our designated viewing room and sat at our seats. There was a guy who told us we could not use any recording devices and that we were not allowed to use our phones - gasps! How dare they? No phones for one hour plus? – On pain of being forcibly removed from the screening.

The movie started, it was interesting and I was not severely critical of it as I had not read the book recently, so I was not terribly disappointed if some scenes were more rushed or cut out or changed (unlike someone I know) but I was rather annoyed by someone commenting virtually non-stop on the movie and how it differed from the book, talking so much while I was trying to enjoy a good movie. Sometimes you can’t choose who you sit next to in a movie, there may be noisy people but at least this time there were no phones ringing during the movie.

All in all, the movie was good I would say, much better than the other new book based movie with modern Greek heroes and heroines which I shall not name now as it was too painful but also had an incessant commentator sitting next to me as well then. This movie had good effects and I really liked some of the characters – the bad guy was cool! And the main character had cool powers as well, new runes anyone? – Though opinions may differ from mine on it.

 NYX goodie bag, NYX discount vouchers just for Sephora White Card members, movie passes & popcorn+drinks vouchers! 

Freebies from NYX! Unfortunately, the Twin Cake is neither me nor my sisters colours so we'll be giving these (not one, but TWO) NYX goodie bags away! More details coming soon. Stay tuned to our Facebook Page for more info. :) 

I would say that it was quite an enjoyable experience and movie and many thanks to the sister that allowed me to watch the free movie because she herself was unable to go. :D

As promised, both my sisters as Shadow Hunters. Yeah, they need work!

Till next time!

xoxo

Black Swan

Hey guys!
I know I haven’t updated in awhile and I do feel bad about it, but I haven’t been feeling like sitting down and writing a post these few days. Also the fact that I haven’t quite had the time to sit down and right one as well. It seems that everytime I’m in front of the computer, I seem to only be replying emails, packing parcels, checking stocks, updating Peep Boutique, finding links to post up onto Peep’s Facebook page and all sorts of other things. So enough with my excuses, here’s a very short post on Black Swan!

Well, if you haven’t heard about the movie Black Swan yet. Here’s a trailer for it!

To be honest, the written description of the movie on the above trailer doesn’t sound too fantastic. But when you watch it, you’re like wow! It’s dark and gothic, a little creepy at times, disturbing too. I’m probably being dramatic about all the scariness, but if you’re a chicken like me, I suggest watching this movie with a friend because you definitely do not want to miss out on the gorgeous ballet costumes, the gorgeous black swan make up and of course the story and Natalie Portman! Yes, I am madly in love with Natalie Portman! I think she’s awesome!
Click here for more on why this movie is so awesome!

Because I am so madly in love with the make up for this show. I’ve included a few Youtube tutorials on how to get the Black Swan look!

First up is one by Michelle Phan. Though I am not such a fan of her, I will admit that she has good tutorials and I do keep going back to check if she has any new updates. Her videos are always very clear and concise, it’s well done and looks professional. Which always helps when you’re starting out with make up, or even if you’re a pro it’s just easier when everything is easy to understand.

She also did up a Black Swan fashion video. So if you’re looking to style yourself and go all out as a ballerina. Here’s a good tutorial for it. :)

Below are a few other tutorials for the Black Swan make up. Sadly, I haven’t watched them all yet so I don’t know how good they will be. I would have watched it if my internet wasn’t being so painfully slow. :(
Anyways, you guys take a look and lemme know how it is. Till then, enjoy the videos. :)

Okay, this look is a tad different than the ones above. It’s darker and more gothic. But I think it’s worth checking out anyways, especially if you’re into really really dark eye make up.

Next up, we have 10 simple items you’ll need to be a ballerina off-duty. Or at least one that is practising in the studio.
1. Leggings
2. Short flowy skirt
3. Comfy shrug
4. Leg warmers
5. Ballet flats
6. Bodysuit
7. Feathered Hairband
8. Bustier dress (if you’re feeling like training in style)
9. Nude lipstick
10. Comfy sweater
Read more about it here!

Okay, and that’s all from me this time around! Will update more when I can! Oh, and I’ve got a few things lined up so do keep a look out for that! :)

Till next time!
xoxo
WN.