What's In Holly Jean's Bag?

Holly Jean's Gym Bag Essentials

What the hell do I lug all about in my gym bag you ask?Everything! Laundry bag, spare clothes, moisturiser, water bottle, banana, cap, wallet, keys... and my ettusais Medicated Acne Aroma Body Wash (S$34). I just started using it last week... and I LOVE IT!

It has acne in the name. But it's not just for people with acne! It's got all the goodness of a medicated wash which gently cares for your skin but it also pampers your senses with a fruity fresh scent. I find it especially invigorating after a tough day.

It's an oil-free formula so it's light in texture. I love the rich lather that removes excess oil and impurities and leaves me not only squeaky clean but moisturised at the same time.My body wash is my perfect shower companion. The smell makes the women in showers next to me envious! ha.

By the way, I bought a new gym top last week. It matches my shoes :)

Holly Jean's Pool Essentials

Before leaving the apartment, I use Sunblock (VERY IMPORTANT). And bring along these stuff:Apart from the usual goggles, I've started to use a swimming cap now, to protect my hair. And it's working. My hair used to get so dry and tangled from chlorine.... I was even considering cutting it shorter (gasp!). Well it was either that.. or give up swimming... but swimming is doing so much good for my body!I don't look SO bad in it do I? haha.. I used to have issues wearing it.. lol. I felt like a dork. But now I can't imagine swimming without it! Another thing I can't do without is 100plus... it's always been my favourite drink, and it replaces all the lost salt and fluids from exercise.

Last but not least... to replenish moisture in my skin, I use my ettusais Medicated Whitening Body Mist $38.

It's so convenient because it's a neat spray on body moisturiser. It is body conditioning and so soothing! The sun can really damage skin and cause freckles and other imperfections. This mist fades melanin & controls its production, so I won't get freckles (or worse still... liver spots!) from the sun. I'm happy because it keeps my skin from chapping and my skin stays well moisturised even though I'm always in the sun.
After a swim, I jump under the shower, towel dry and then spray it on my back and chest ( these are areas most prone to freckles and damage from the sun).

This way.. I always maintain an even skin tone (even when I get a tan).. and no unwanted moles or freckles or spots on my body.

So there you have it... a sneak peek into my gym and swim essentials.

To Infinity And Beyond

Mark was an astronaut on my brother Wesley's film set yesterday.

I don't have a part in his new short film, not even as a monkey in the space craft... (Boo!)... but I did get to do Mark's make up. And of course, I'm using ettusais!
What joy! Imagine being able to put make up on your BF! (Thank you darling!)
Adding the finishing touches on his spacesuit.When no one is around (except Mark), the monkey gets to play. Like my gravity boots???(I do like a man in uniform)

All ready for take off. I think he looked great and did well too. He was such a good sport.

It was a great experience for both of us. It was neat to see how they work a green screen. And it's amazing how much effort goes in to creating just a few minutes on film.

That's Mark... floating in outer space, still green screen... They're still filming other bits of the film over the next few weeks.... and then there's editing....but will let you know when the film screens (probably Sinema Old School or The Substation) and you can come watch! How exciting!

duplicity

Duplicity
Golden Village Marina
30th June 2009

Mark and I were invited to the screening of Duplicity last night. Julia Roberts and Clive Owen as CIA and M15 agents? At first I thought oh no... is this going to be another Mr & Mrs Smith?!

But surprisingly, it wasn't all about fancy stunts and violence... in fact it relied more on brains than brawn. Admitedly *blush* it had me a little lost in the first half of the movie... it wasn't linear, and you will need to pay attention to the flashbacks and piece them together as you go along.

The two stars have great on screen chemistry. They starred together in the film Closer about 5 years ago... back then, I only watched it because of Jude Law. But putting Julia and Clive together again in their own movie was a great idea.

MI5 agent Ray Koval (Clive Owen) and CIA operative Claire Stenwick (Julia Roberts) shared a night of passion in 2003 before she double crossed him the next morning. Five years later they cross paths again when they’re both working for corporate CEO Richard Garsik (Paul Giamatti), stealing business secrets from Garsik’s rival Howard Tully (Tom Wilkinson). Apart from being entertaining.. the movie was a reminder that it's a dog eat dog (or anything else in it's path) world out there, and you just can't trust anyone.

Expect more than one twist at the end of the show. It had me going.. Ahhhh.. very very clever.
So what happens? Go catch Duplicity to find out!

Thanks to OMY.sg for the invite!

Don't forget to vote for me in the Singapore Blog Awards! (The Best Lifestyle Blog category) I need your support.. please :)

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P/s had Mark's film debut today heehee... tell you about it tomorrow!

It's Great To Be A Woman

My wardrobe is so massive, I scare myself sometimes... but one thing's for sure, be it from my sponsor or blogshops, or stuff I buy on my own.... my clothes are never expensive.

I don't like expensive clothes, I think it's a rip off.

I'm not envious of my peers who wear expensive dresses, or have luxury hand bags.

I think i would get awfully sick of an expensive handbag! Everytime I see them... it's the same 3000 dollar bag they're lugging about, no matter what colour outfit they're wearing! So poor-thing. I would much rather have a $30 bag, with a cute print, and 20 other cheap bags all in different designs to suit different looks. Just because it's not designer, doesn't mean it has to look bad or cheap.
I was at Far East Plaza yesterday and I bought 3 new outfits for this week. I spent only $80 total for all 3 outfits :) The floral skirt and white tank will be worn on Tuesday night to the movie screening of Duplicity (stay tuned for pics and my review). The casual comfy set - long white tank with pink shorts is for the shoot on Wednesday morning. And the zip-front dress will be worn on Thursday to my meetings with Watsons and Myfatpocket (And I'll be trying out Kushinbo Japanese buffet at Suntec since I'll be in the city hall area for meetings). Yum!

I actually have a load of stuff from my sponsors Annyee.com on the way. But that will take a few more days. (And another great blogshop... will link and show you stuff when I receive them).

What about you? Are you brand conscious? Or trend conscious? Or like me, are you the kind who has a wardrobe FULL of clothes, and yet you find yourself saying OMG I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!

Get Your Glow

The latest issue of GLOW has arrived!In this issue look out for the chance to win the cover model's makeup collection. So you can recreate that natural Glow Look for yourself. And there are also fabulous GLOW discounts and deals on page 82.

The Drab to Fab Hair section will show you tips and diy solutions to help correct problems such as hair loss. Plus a Health Report which gives you an insight on the appropriate health checks you should do for your age group.

Want to look good & feel great?
Check out the Glow Workshop on page 80.
It's on 15 August 2009 at Hotel Intercontinental

(Registration fee: $25 - inclusive of goodie bag and light refreshments!)

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And this issue also comes with a pretty freebie pouch!

Here are the 3 different designs:

My favourite is the one with cute birdies.It's multi-purpose... can hold anything and everything....Cosmetics... tampons... money... I'm going to use my pouch to hold tiny undies so they don't get lost in my luggage when travelling.

Go get yours....

Out in all Watsons Stores Now!
Price: Still the same S$2 but packed with more information and your freebie!

Join GLOW Facebook Page to get more updates! : Click Here

Thanks For Your Support

Hello...
First I'd like to say a big Thank You to all of you who have been voting for me everyday in the Singapore Blog Awards so far. Your support has been keeping me within the top 3 in the Best Lifestyle blog category.

And thank you for leaving supportive comments on the voting page... though I don't understand some.. like "Holly Jean You Rock My Gonads!" (????) haha.. But it made me smile all the same.

70% is based on a panel of judges. But your votes account for 30% of the final results. Which is a lot, so every vote counts. (voting ends 31st July)

This is my first time in the blog awards... I'm excited... but also aware that I'm up against bloggers who are already quite established. I'm going to do my best, keep on doing what I love and hope I'll get your continued support.
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Today... I went down to the ettusais office. I went for a light natural look...
(click the links if you want to see the actual product) I just used my daytime defence powder, dark brown eyeliner, dark brown brow pencil to shade in natural looking, not overly dramatic eyebrows, no eyeshadow but I used a highlight just below my eyebrows (on the brow bone area), lightly dabbed on Cheek colour (RD1), and finished off with Sweet Marble lip gloss (pink). It's an easy 5 minute face! The colours are so light, natural and easy to apply that you just can't go wrong.
This is me rushing home to drop off my bag of ettusais goodies.... Is there anything in there for you?? Stay tuned to find out ... :)

Then Mark and I went for dinner with some friends. I ate like 3 tonnes of Sashimi from the buffet (shameless, I know... but I can't help it... I love it)... and you know what? I still could have sashimi for lunch tomorrow!

So we're back home now... and I've just gotten an invite to watch a preview of the movie Duplicity this coming Tuesday night with Mark (courtesy of omy.sg). Will be a hectic week next week.... because I also have a couple of meetings to attend midweek, and my friend F's wedding on the weekend. And on Wednesday, Mark is acting in one of my brother's short films... so I'm going down to the studio with him (I wouldn't miss it for the world!), and I do think Mark is such a darling for agreeing to help out.
We didn't take the camera to dinner. So I realised I didn't take any pics of my dress today (sponsored by annyee.com). So here it is... excuse my tired looking face... it's been a long evening.

Am off to bed. Good night.