Weekend Reflections: Fun time with Style Essense

Grooming and Makeup session

Grooming and Makeup session

It had been ages since I last went for a grooming class. This week as part of the activities to celebrate (Singapore Mom Bloggers)SMB turning 1 yrs old there was a workshop on grooming held  at Style Essence.  It felt like being transported back in time to when I was a teenager and learning how to dress up properly. I seldom use makeup and don’t really spend much time grooming myself being a busy mom of three. However as age is catching up on me it is important that I start taking better care of myself. This was a great opportunity for me to pick up some new tips and skills on self grooming.

The Mary Kay products that we used

The Mary Kay products that we used

During the workshop the facilitator Florinda introduced us to the wonders of Mary Kay’s products while she gave us tips on the following.

  • How to dress appropriately for your body shape
  • Which colors suit your skin tone – warm or cool colors or both.
  • What are the suitable hairstyles for your face shape
  • How to cleanse your face properly
  • How to put on makeup to enhance your look.

 

 

Teaching Notes

Teaching Notes

Through the workshop I got to know that warm colors suited me better and  which type of clothes will look more flattering on me.  I learned that I suited warm colors better and long hair suited me fine.

Learning how to cleanse your face.

Learning how to cleanse your face.

During the hands on part Florida taught me how to cleanse my face properly with the proper motions.  It was fun learning the steps and having hands on practice at the same time.

Applying on makeup

Applying on makeup

After our faces were properly cleansed it was time to put on the makeup. I chose purple eye shadow to compliment the outfit which I was wearing that day.

Our Group Shot

Our Group Shot

Don’t the ladies in the group look great after the makeover?

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Writer’s Workshop: Some Fruits this Spring

Water Apples

Water Apples

We don’t really experience Spring or the four seasons staying  here in the tropics. It is either hot and humid or wet and humid. However during different times of the year there are different types of fruits in season.

During our recent road trip to Malaysia we brought the kids to the Desaru Fruit Farms. Being City kids they have yet to experience how it is like to be at a farm and see fruits still growing on the tree. Most of their encounters with fruit is based on seeing them neatly packed or stacked in boxes when we visit the supermarket.

Pomelo

Pomelo

We saw a variety of seasonal fruits at the farm. I didn’t manage to snap many pictures of the different fruits as there was a heavy downpour while we were on the fruit farm tour and had to run for shelter  to wait till the rain subsided before continuing with the tour.  Certain fruits were not in season so I didn’t manage to see the fruit on the tree as yet.

If you think that this Pomelo in the picture above look huge wait till you look at the jack fruit in the next photo which I snapped.

Jackfruit

Jack fruit

This jack fruit weighed approximately 30kg and was considered medium sized. The guide told us that it is possible for the fruit to weigh up to 60kg or more.

Dragonfruit

Dragon Fruit

This is one fruit which I love to eat. It looks similar to kiwi inside and is soft and juicy. I have used this fruit as a topping for a chocolate cake which I baked once. The color of the fruit is really vibrant.

Thousand finger banana (Banana Musa)

Thousand finger banana (Banana Musa)

Each  banana on this  long stalk is only 1 1/2″ long. This banana is mainly use for prayers instead of being eaten. Have you seen this type of banana before?

What fruits have you been eating?

What is your favourite?

Jenny Matlock Mama’s Losin’ It