Shoot It, Place it, Case it

I am so excited today as my iphone5 casing is finally here!
If anyone have not heard of Casetagram before, please do check it out as i think its one brilliant web.
Basically they make custom cases using your Instagram, Facebook and personal photos.

So I decided to custom a casing using my prewedding, wedding and honeymoon photos.
It costs $39.95 USD (free shipping) - some might say that its an expensive price to pay for a casing but im not a fan of changing my casing every few months nor accessorize my phone often, plus it holds additional value as looking at it bring so much memory!

You can choose the different layout, case colour and Effects on your casing, whoever loves Instagram must love this - I promise

Different layouts to choose from

My Case Design
Layout - Golden Grid Layout (holds up to 24 photos)
Case colour - Frosty Charcoal (blends nicely with my black iphone)
Effects - Lomo

My Custom Iphone Case - Whee ~

Products they are able to customize: 

iPhone 5, iPhone 4S / 4, iPad Mini, iPad 4 / 3, iPad 2, iPod Touch 5, iPod Touch 4, Galaxy S III, Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note II and Galaxy Note

Weblink:

http://www.casetagram.com

2013 must have for me - checked!

A new year, a fresh beginning

It has been 6 months since i last posted. Since then, tons of things have happened. Marriage, honeymoon, christmas and now a new year. My new year resolution this year is definately to get back in shape, continue pursuing my photography career, be a better wife and hopefully start our own family soon.

Wishing everyone a happy new year ! *\(^o^)/*

Whats your new year resolution?

Bella box and SATC lashes

I first heard of Bellabox when I was flipping Cleo Magazine a while back. I thought it was kind of an interesting website as the Bellabox team actually handpicks the 5 latest beauty products and mail them to your door every month. (Item ranges from lip gloss, make up to shampoos) Once you have tried the products and love them, make a purchase over it online!

I thought that this will definately save everyone the hassle of us going to a department store, buying a product and then find out either you hate it or it doesnt suit you.

Website: http://bellabox.sg

I was surfing the web and I saw they were selling SATC eyelashes by Eylure, i remember reading a review on it and decided to give it a try. As you can guess, it comes in 4 different styles (Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte). I got myself a Charlotte pair of lashie as she is always so elegant looking!

Beautiful packaging from Bellabox

Eylure - Sex and the City (Charlotte)

Charlotte - Refined and Elegant Look

Comes with the adhesive glue

A closer look on the eyelash

Review: I dont think i particularly suits well on this lashie, it doesnt look as natural as i hope it will be. Its way  too long and sparse, probably better for girls with bigger eyes.

But Bellabox is definately worth a try for those beauty junkies that want to get the most updated beauty products every month to your door step. 

Prewedding photoshoot with AXIOO

The pre wedding shoot session with AXIOO is one of my 'most looking forward' moment during this whole process. I have been counting down to this moment for the longest time everrr

Timetable:

8am : went to AXIOO studio for make up

8.30am : on our way to our first location - Sinou Cafe 

9am - 12pm : Shoot at Sinou Cafe + Lunch

12.30pm - 3.30pm : went back to AXIOO studio for studio shots

4pm - 7pm : outdoor shot at PIK area

We have a total of 6 looks (2 on each location). I did not have time to get some photos of the pre wed sessions we had, but did manage to capture some looks here and there.

I got to say this is definitely one fun process and I enjoy every moment of it. My fiancé and I was having fun the entire time and definitely a big thanks to AXIOO and team that makes us feel so comfortable instantly when we met them! Cant wait for the photos to be ready ^ ^

On our way to Sinou Cafe

Decided to let my hair down instead

2nd look @ sinou cafe

David and I on our way back to AXIOO studio

4th look - with the wedding gown

They have this cute dog on set

5th look - outdoor look

Some polaroids we took after each look 

Prewedding photo session - checked!

My wedding dress - 1st fitting session

I was so nervous and excited the same time when its time for my first fitting session. First of all, i want to apologize for the bad qualities on the picture taken (thanks to my fiancé), but he did try his best to shoot given the condition. =p

My first initial idea is to have strap on my wedding dress +  a balero i can wear on top of the dress during the walk in ceremony. But I'm still tossed between whether to go with or without strap during reception.

The initial fitting was just for them make it fit to my size and choose some accessories so its in time for me to use it for my pre wedding session 3 days later. 

After the pre wedding session is done, I ask them to cut the back and make it more fitting.  As much as it is such a pity to cut such a gorgeous gown.. i believe it will suit Bali wedding more to have the whole wedding gown not as long and heavy.

The shop

Look 1 - Tube

Look 2 - With strap

Look 3 - With balero (for ceremony)

Back view

Cant wait for my next fitting session! 

Wedding preparation #4 - Good Skin

Clarisonic is a facial cleanser that have patented sonic technology to remove impurities from pores  - cleansing 6x better than hands 

I have been using Clarisonic for about 3 weeks now and I have to say the result is absolutely remarkable. The instant result truly surprise me, my face is less oily and i really feel the difference.

How to use:

1. Remove make up 

2. Cleanse your face with cleanser/ you can also apply the cleanser directly on the brush head (I will normally go for the first.)

3. Turn on your Clarisonic and gently brush it to your face in small clockwise motion.

4. 20 sec on your T zone / forehead

5. 20sec on your nose and chin area

6. 10sec on each cheek

Note: You will hear a beeping sound on each interval so you know its time to change to another section (20 sec to 1st beep, 20 sec to the 2nd beep, followed by 10 sec each)

This takes less than 1 minute for you to get a clean skin!!

They have interchangeable brush to suit most skin types (normal, sensitive, delicate, deep pore, acne and even body)

I truly recommend this for everyone , be it whether you have good skin or not. Everyone should have a clean skin all the time!

To get hold of the product or learn more information, please visit below website:

http://www.skinstore.com

http://www.sephora.com/clarisonic

Clarisonic - Mia sonic skin cleansing

Good size and grip (easy to bring around when you are traveling)

Closer look at the brush - normal

Magnetic charger

Clarisonic - refreshing gel cleanser

What comes in the box - Mia, cleanser, charger, instruction booklet

I really hope those who comes across this page will give Clarisonic a try and let me know how it works for you!

Preparation for good skin to the wedding day - checked!!

Wedding preparation #3 - The Wedding gown

Looking for the perfect dress is every girl's dream. There are different design by different designers to suit every girls out there.

I kind of know what kind of dress, material, fit, and etc I am looking for. But at the same time, I don't want to miss out any possibility of me missing out on a design I truly love. I will occasionally buy wedding magazine and look at blogs/websites to see the different designs available.

What i find is really helpful are collating pictures!

How i do it:

1. Create an excel spreadsheet 

2. Whenever you see a design you like on the web, copy and save the picture onto the spreadsheet

3. I categorize them by Designer

4. This way, its easier for you to look back and do a comparison among the many dresses you like. 

One wedding website i truly rely on for my wedding was:

www.weddinginspirasi.com

However, please note that as much homework you may done on the wedding dress you like, it is still important to actually go down to a store and try out different styles to see how you fit. 

Picking up a wedding dress is a very fun process and I truly enjoy it. I have engaged on this wedding vendor called : The Venisse Bridal in jakarta for my dress and I can't wait for my first fitting this coming June!

Watters Bridal

Vera Wang

Jenny Peckham

Pronovias

I hope this helps the next bride out there when they are in search for the perfect wedding dress.

Wedding gown - checked!