Five Essential Make Up Must-Haves

My makeup kit is overwhelmed with lots and lots of cosmetic products, do I use them all? NO.

I picked few that I think is essential for my everyday basic makeup look.

Probably you have seen this kind of blog post gazillion times from other blog site but I still would like to share mine. Teehee.

1) Laneige BB Cushion
Perfectly covers the pores and brighten up my face! It makes my skin flawless.

Positive: Non greasy, longer lasting. Able to create even skin tone.

Negative: Probably targeted to white and fair people, its not easy to find a tone that matches my skin color. The one that I applied is one tone brighter than my skin tone. But well, I cover it up with powder later on so it's fine =), coverage not that high (I am not sure whether to put this on the negative side or not because if the coverage is too high, it will look fake on me. As though I apply cement on my face =.=)

Rating: 4 stars  ★★★★

2) Sephora Eye Liner
THE BEST LIQUID EYELINER EVER!

Positive: I don't use other types of eyeliner, eg gel, pencil or whatsoever. What I like about liquid eyeliner is because it provides precise definition to the lash line and easy to achieve winged eye look. The color black is very solid. I don't have to draw several times to achieve the solid black that I want. BEST part of this product> wallet-friendly, only RM49.90. It dries up really quick as well.

Negative: --

Rating: 5 stars ★★★★★

3) Cinderella Story Volume Up Long Lash Brush Mascara
I don't like mascara that clumps up after few coating, this mascara works really well on me.

Positive: This mascara gave me the effect that I want (ultra- long effect) <3, easy to remove as well.

Negative: It can't enhance your eye make up if you're doing smokey big eye, exaggerated eye make up, because this mascara only can create natural look.

Rating: 4 stars ★★★★

4) Blusher (no idea what brand it is because I bought it at a store in Time Square, non branded)
Tanned skin people like me usually doesn't suit pink blusher. But I don't give a shit.

It's pink btw, picture doesn't look like it ><

Positive: Nice color. Doesn't look as pink as the products.

Negative: Doesn't last long, pink color will turned into coral color after few hours. Weird

Rating: 3 stars ★★★

5) Etude House Lip Stick & Lip Tint
I personally prefer lip tint rather than lipstick because it stays longer. I have the lip stick in my handbag just in case I need to touch up but most of the time... lip tint will do.

Positive: The color is very strong and by applying one coat is already enough.

Negative: It makes your lip dry, strongly advisable to apply lip balm before putting the lip tint.

Rating: 3 stars ★★★

That's all about it. Thank you for reading. xoxo

Love,
Mona

Young Hearts Midvalley Grand Opening

My first task given by my boss when I joined Young Hearts was to organize a grand opening for their boutique outlet at Midvalley megamall. I was like wow.. chill.. I haven't organize any big event before but thanks boss for the opportunity!

Young Hearts Grand Opening was held on 11 July 2015, it was such an honored to have Sabrina Beneett Miss Universe Malaysia 2014 and Geena Yew Miss Asia Malaysia 2013 to be our special guest on that event. Not forgetting my friends Clover, Ramona, Danny, Yana, Ida, bloggers and media who came and supported this event. To be frank I am really touched.

There were TWO promotions running during that event. 

1) It's time to bin your bra

    Trade in your old bra and get 50% off on next bra (great deal LOL)

2) 30% off storewide, for normal priced items

This 2 promotions attracted a lot of customers, well who don't like SALES AND PROMOTIONS? 

Haha..

Through this event, hopefully we can reach out to more customers and educate young girls on wearing their bra correctly. Choosing the right cup and size is very important, Young Hearts promoters are very professional in giving advice and helping you to choose the perfect fit. *wink*

I will let the pictures tell the story now: Teehee

The mini cupcakes from Twelve cupcakes, mini doughnuts from Krispy Kreme, and also standing alphabet cupcakes from Passion and Creative.

I had fun although I worked till late night the day before the event but luckily thanks to make up I looked fine! Phewwwww~ hahaha! Once again thank you to those who came! Thank you to my colleagues as well for making this happen! Yeay! 

The team!

Do visit Young Hearts Midvalley at T050, above magnum cafe!

Like Young Hearts FB at here

Follow Young Hearts Instagram @youngheartsmy 

Official hashtag #youngheartsmy 

Photo credits to Danny Tan & Jerry

Love

Mona

MyEspresso Cafe USJ Subang Jaya

Hello lovelies, another weekend has passed! Last Saturday I went to meet up with a friend at USJ and discovered this hidden cafe - My Espresso

As usual I ordered my all time favorite coffee, cafe latte and the photography session begins! LOL

All the photos was taken using Samsung A5 and edited using Vscocam <3

I like space that have lots of lights and clean. This place was flooded with natural sun lights and it compliments the white furniture and white wall. 

Brown or woody color decorations on the wall warm up the entire space.

It's a great place to chill with a cuppa. Definitely will pay them a visit again! They are currently doing renovation *downstairs* so they will re-open their business again in one week time.

Location: 63A, Jalan USJ 21/11, Subang Jaya.
Time: 10.30am to 8pm
Days: Tuesday to Saturday
Sunday: 12noon to 6pm

Power of Networking

I do realized how important it is networking for career success.

Photo taken from Google Image

Things can be done smoothly when your networking is strong. I have to admit that I am lacking of this skill. I am not born as a net-worker and to be honest I have no idea how to grow my network, but I just can't ignore it as it is essential for my work.

A quote that I found online and I somehow think it is very true and useful.

NETWORKING is the single most powerful marketing tactic to accelerate and sustain success for any individual or organization! – Adam Small

People need people.
I would say one of the biggest mistake I have made was ignoring the power of networking! Now that I am in marketing, I need more contacts, my job requires me to deal with all kinds of people, from management level to operation level, top to bottom. Networking with the 'right' people helps me to get my job done easily. I am slowly growing my network and adapting to this culture.

I came to realize that job can't be done individually, oh probably can if you are a Superman. As for me, I need to liaise with different departments, different organizations. All this requires good networking skill!

I got my current job through a friend of mine! When I decided to resign from my previous company, I just can't tender the letter yet as I haven't found any job even though I have send out tons of cv and resume! Ended up my friend recommend me to my current boss and guess what.. He hired me! Wow.. the power of network! Magically proven!

People do business with those they like and trust, I will definitely work on my networking skill because

Ultimately, it’s not about who you know ... but WHO KNOWS YOU!!