Half Blue and Teal Ombrè [Rhetorical's Makeover Winner]

Andrea with Bridal Nails? Whatt???

My bridal-esque nails from Dia Bella. It was my turn to try out the bling this month.

I was inspired by a few different photos that i saw on tumblr last year. That's actually my natural nails, i've never been able to grow them so long because they usually break and chip but with the gel polishes that Dia Bella did for me the previous round, i managed to grow them out. One thing i actually would like to note is that my previous plaid nails only chipped after a month and when they were soaked off, the gel came off quite easily and didnt leave ny nails gross and damaged (unlike previous experiences i've had with other nail places)

We also painted the underside of my nails cause they're always stained by all the hair and clothes dyeing that i do.

Check out Marie's diamond nails with the owl accent! How gorgeous and adorable are they right??? 

(I recommended her that combination btw haha)

LOVE ITTTTT!

Special Promo for our viewers:

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to enjoy 10% off all services at both Dia Bella Nail Spa and Athens Hair Salon

Hope you guys enjoyed that :D

.A

Win a Rainbow Hair Makeover

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We can't wait to see all your exciting submissions :D

Regards,
.A

The Athens Experience - Athens Hair Salon

Hello,



As most of you would have already seen, I decided to chop off my long coloured hair ever so ruthlessly. I was never one who got sentimental over my hair. Embracing change is something I'm used to and welcome!

The first major snip off happened at the Redken Hair Makeover which I won on their facebook page. I went there not really knowing what I was going to do with my long blue hair. So I left it to them and said; Do ANYTHING you want.

I didn't really tell anyone what I was doing, not even Andrea. I decided to be real cheeky and post this photo on my Instagram (mariemjsoh) :

I had so much fun reading all the comments! I totally should have made extensions out of my hair! Dammit!

                                       

This was the final out come of the Redken makeover. It's interesting and a very tai tai (rich married woman) look. But then!!!! I saw this picture on my brother's laptop and my eyes opened so big!

Shannyn Sossamon is so GORGEOUS and I totally loved the effortless look and hairstyle!

After getting my nails done at Dia Bella, I got my hair cut at Athen's by Weng.

The moment I saw her hair I knew I was in good hands, she had a similar hair style that was looking for! I showed her my reference photo and off I went.

DO YOU LIKE IT? I TOTALLY LOVE IT! 

Here's Weng, she's so camera shy!

 I enjoyed my experience with Athens, from the relaxing, shiock head scrub/hair wash, till the end when she styled my hair!

The cut was pretty fast and Weng definitely was very confident and proficient with her work. The salon is also clean and neat, really good for the slight OCD me. Do check out Athen's Facebook page to check out their other works.

Hair washing and hair care has never been easier, if you have watched my video on my hair care routine with my long bleached/coloured hair you would understand the multitude of difference.

Here's photos of my new hair in action (not styled of cos).

                           

 For an awesome haircut at a really relaxing nice salon, visit Athens:

Athens Salon 

8A Maju Avenue 

Serangoon Gardens 

Singapore 556686

(Opposite My Village @ Serangoon Garden)

Mon - Fri: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sat: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sun: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Phone: 62852101 / 62852102

Website: http://www.athens.com.sg

Quote 'withAndrea&Marie' for a 10% off hair services and nail services at Dia Bella.


xoxo.
Marie

Dia Bella Nail Spa & Athens Hair Salon (Singapore)

*Update: Its been over a week now and my nails are still in mint condition. I worked, travelled and basically abused my hands/nails. I'm normally not a dainty female species (very chor lor) and I do a lot of work with my hands, and NONE! NOT A SINGLE BLING BLING DROPPED OUT! I'm certainly impressed by the quality of the nails/nail art! Well done Dia Bella!




So, Andrea and I went to get our nails done at Dia Bella Nail Spa and get our hair trimmed at Athens Hair Salon in Serangoon Gardens.

First Impressions:
It is a really nice and cosy place. Spacious and well decorated. The Dia Bella is housed within Athens so look out for the Athens sign outside.

Location:
8A Maju Ave
Serangoon
Singapore 556686

It is conveniently located within the heart of Serangoon Gardens, just opposite the My Village mall.
The nearest mrt is Serangoon Mrt.

Hygiene & Services:

We we impressed by the overall hygiene levels of the spa. The tool were welll sterilised an the tool baskets were kept neat and clean. The nail technician, Elaine was really neat, gentle and proficient.

Our Nails:

Andrea chose a plaid design that was done with Gellyfit gel polishes, which she loved!  

Each stripe was added layer by layer and too quite a lot of time. But the result was well worth the effort.

They recommended me to try out their Bridal nail art. I got acrylic tip extensions done to lengthen my nails. My nails were encrusted with Swarovski elements, pearls and heart thingyies. Perfect if you are a magpie and totally love your bling. It was interesting first experience with such girly long nails.

Overall we really love our shiny new nails! Hopefully it will last long enough.

Special Promo for our viewers:
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Thank you to the girls from Dia 'Bella :)



xoxo .M

Eyelash Extension from De Perfect Beauty

When i was dyeing Marie's friend's hair i noticed that she has really gorgeous eyelashes but it wasnt falsies. She recommended this place, De Perfect Beauty. So i decided to try it out, why not right?
My friend Jessica was really interested in it so she went along with me.



Overall i really liked the result with the eyelash extensions.
But because my eyelids are really sensitive, especially so when i've just removed my eyeliner, it was quite an itchy 1 and a half hrs.

Update 2 weeks later:
It was quite strange that night when i took out my contact lenses, cause the extensions were so long that it brushed against my spectacle lenses whenever i blinked. Hilarious.
Removing makeup with cotton buds is not the most convenient thing, especially when you wear as much eyeshadow as i do.

I am not the most gentle and careful of girls so i dont really expect mine to last more than 1 month. A few stands here and there have dropped out already. If i does drop in your eye, it feels the same as a normal eyelash.


Special Promo code:
Andrea and Jessica

Mention this code when you visit De Perfect Beauty and enjoy 10% off their eyelash treatments :D

810 Geylang Road #02-47/02-48
City Plaza
Singapore 409286
facebook.com/de.perfect.beauty

Enjoy ;)
.A

Youtube Partners and Sugarpill Afilliate!

Yesssah!! Marie and I started our channel 1 year ago and i think we can finally say we are getting somewhere :D
We became Youtube Partners like a month ago but due to our busy schedules, we havnt really explored it much.
So now we sorta earn from the ads on our videos, and if you are interested in the stuff they are advertising, click away :)
The best part is of course the Customized Thumbnails!

I changed a few of them last night, especially on our more popular videos so no more derp faces as thumbnails hahah..

And of course Sugarpill Affiliate!
Im sure everyone who know us will know that we are absolutely crazy for Sugarpill so we were pretty damn happy when we got it.
So if you want to get Sugarpill, click on the Sugapill banners on the side on our blog to buy it from their site and at the same time. By doing that, we would earn some commission from your purchase, so you guys can support our blogging and youtube channel :D

I would also like to add a special mention to our most popular video which garnered a crazy amount of views! It was the first time i did her hair and the video was quite terrible and hilarious.

Thanks guys for all your support :D
.A
https://www.facebook.com/withandreamarie

How to: Bleaching Short Hair - Cupcake Pink

Model for the day:

Jessica Lim

simply-jess.com

www.facebook.com/wemerrygoround

www.youtube.com/user/prysmsg

We dont claim to be trained professionals at hair so dont hate on us hur hur..

Products Used:

Ear Protectors

Manic Panic Flash Lightning Bleach Kit 30vol

Special Effect Cupcake Pink

Brow Resurrection Natural with Browhaus Singapore

Hey! Browhaus was very kind and generous to sponsor my Brow Resurrection Natural treatment. 

It is a semi permanent brow enhancement procedure with unlimited touch up for 2 years. The treatment was pain free and very comfortable. Their service was impeccable and I am so impressed and happy! 

Brow Resurrection Natural:

- Uses finer, lighter strokes for more natural-looking brows

- Takes only an hour for the entire treatment (Depending on consultation process)

- Short downtime (only 3-5 days)

- Uses vegetable dyes, 100% safe for all skin types

- Uses a top-grade anaesthetic, making this treatment a pain-free experience

Here's some clips of what I did at Beauty Emporium; House @ Dempsey. 

Process: 

Consultation 

Brow Shaping 

Brow Numbing 

Brow Resurrection 

After Care Explanation

Browhaus is offering a special promotion for all my viewers! 

Quote 'Marie Soh' to redeem a Brow Resurrection Natural Trial at $300. Available at the following outlets -- Browhaus Cathay, ION, Katong, Raffles City Basement & Street Level. Valid for new brow resurrection customer till 28 march 2013 only. 

For more information do visit their website @http://www.browhaus.com/sg_en/

Enquires can be sent to: customercare@browhaus.com / marketing@browhaus.com

Browhaus can be located internationally too! Outlets at:

Bangkok

Hongkong

Jakarta

London

Manila 

New York City 

Shanghai

AMAZING OR WHAT! No excuses for unkempt brows now! 

xoxo. M

Mini Reviews: Lancome Star Mascara Review

New Years Haul

Products and Links:

Accessories - https://www.facebook.com/beeheyhey

Hair Dye - https://www.facebook.com/Rhetorical.A

Mac Pro Conceal - Light

Beauty Blender 

YSL Touche Eclat Radiating Pen

Burts Bee Lip Balm - Acai Berry

NYX Eye Pencil - Yellow

NYX Retractable Eyeliner - Gypsy Blue

NARS Semi matte lipstick - Jungle Red

NARS Matte lipstick - Amsterdam

NARS Multiple - Undress Me

Moroccanoil Argan Oil Treatment

Inglot AMC Gel Eyeliner

Inglot Lip Pencil

Inglot Body Pigment - White

Inglot Rainbow Eyeshadow

Bleached/Colored Hair Care

Hi, this is my daily hair care regime post bleaching and dying. Hope you'll find it useful! 

List of products:

Pealaluce eL Shampoo 

Pealaluce eL Treatment 

Essential Damage Care Ultra Honey & Shea Butter 

Pantene Pro-V Intensive Treatment - Smooth & Silky 

Red Ken Color Extend - Radiant 10 Multibenefit Treatment Spray 

Essential Damage Care Nuance Airy Hair Essence

Pantene Pro-V Night Miracle Leave on Creme Serum

Redken Color Extend Shampoo 

Redken Color Extend Conditioner 

Redken Color Extend Rich Recovery 

Redken Color Extend Total Recharge

FAQ:

-Do I wash my hair with warm or cold water?

Its recommended to wash with cold/cool water, but I don't like it so I use warm water.

- Do I go to the Salon for treatments?

I only went once, it was good but I feel that the same effect can be achieved at a cheaper cost with my home hair care.

- Do you style your hair with heat?

Yes, occasionally, however I use heat protective products prior to applying heat on my hair.

- Do you plan to go back to normal hair colours?

Maybe! Depends on my mood.

- Are you afraid you'd go bald from all the bleaching and chemicals?

Yes I'm so scared, thus I avoid belching my roots so frequently and trying to take the best care of my hair as possible.

- What salon do you go to to bleach your hair?

I go to Braddell Hair Salon which is owned by my friend's mom. Its located right outside Braddell MRT station. (Sorry I don't have the address do drop me a comment if you want it) Been going there for years. 

- How long have you been having bleached/coloured hair?

About 9 months. 

- Who dyes your hair?

Andrea does! Using Manic Panic & Special Effects Hair dye. 

- What is your next colour going to be?

I'm not sure too! Depends on the weather/mood/feelings of Andrea and I. HAHA. 

If you have any other questions for me just leave a comment!

.M

How to: Manic Panic 4 Colour Attack

Manic Panic Dyes Used:

Cotton Candy Pink

Purple Haze

Atomic Turquoise 

Rockabilly Blue

Everything you need to know Ombre Dip Dyeing

Enjoy!

Rhetorical

Recent occurrences

First up, Marie and I did 2 collaborations last weekend. Here's just a teaser shot of Keline aka Urbandoll looking very adorably pleased with her hair. 

On Sunday i went to Flea market which happened to be near my house. I got OPI's I Lily Love You, which is a translucent glitter/flakie thing. Some jewel-like rings painted w nail polish, 1 of which i've given to my friend. And lastly i got 'caviar' beads for nails. Will film that then i get to trying it out.

Today i got a couple of things from Watson's because they're having another sale. I'm loving the Royal Blue, (they call it Dark Blue) Clio Waterproof Shadow Pencil. I've had blue hair for about 2 months now and i'm on a prolonged BLUE kick. I love Ardell lashes and they were on 20% off so i had to get them. I rarely wear falsies but i have plans of cutting these up for ease and comfort of wear. Hopefully i do a video for that so it makes slightly more sense.

Last but not least, i'm starting on Biotin, today will be Day1 so hopefully i'll see improvement in my hair, skin and nails in a months time. I've been hearing a lot about this in random videos so i thought i'd  actually try to start taking care of myself with vitamins. Once my annoying cough is over, i'm going back to exercise.. no more excuses.

Talk to yall soon,
.A

Sugarpill in Singapore! Promo

I'm not sure if i mentioned this before, but Saturday evenings are usually the time i spend experimenting with make up before i go out for the night. Ever since going fully blue-haired, i've been reaching for Sugarpill's Royal Sugar loose pigment, which matches my Special Effect Blue Velvet hair perfectly. It's a striking bright blue with a brilliant burst of turquoise sparkle.

So let me break it down for you,

Eyebrows: Sugarpill Royal Sugar mixed with a tad of Sugarpill Poison Plum [tutorial here]

Eyes:

Sephora Eyeshadow Porcelain No.25, browbone

Sephora Eyeshadow Armelle No.32, all over the lid

Sugarpill Royal Sugar mixed with Sugarpill Poison Plum, in the crease

Royal Sugar mixed with Glamour Doll Eyes Foil Me, to create a gorgeous blue liquid liner

LA Splash waterproof liquid liner, Black, to accent the blue eyeliner

Sugarpill Hysteric loose pigment with abit of Poison Plum, lower lid

Dior Show Waterproof Mascara

Cheeks:

MAC Sheertone Blush Coygirl

Foundation:

MAC Studio Fix powder foundation, NC35

Lips:

Sephora Dazzling Violets reflex lipgloss

Hair: 

Special Effects Blue Velvet, dyed about 2 weeks before this photo was taken

Camera:

Nikon D7000

Lens:

Nikon 50mm f1.8

So now for the exciting part!

I, Andrea proudly present you Rhetorical my new online store.

For all you colour-addicts, i have bought Sugarpill Cosmetics, Manic Panic & Special Effect Hair Dyes to Singapore. And other equally exciting things in the near future

Special Promotion for Andrea&Marie fans!

'Like' and share Andrea&Marie's facebook page and Rhetorical's facebook page and get a 5% off all products!

When you place an order just send in a screen shot of your Facebook wall with the 2 page shares.

Much Love,

.A