Fashion Steps Out 2012 - Events Happening along Orchard Road

Hi Huneybees,

Following after the runway show for Fashion Steps Out 2012, held on Orchard Road last weekend, comes hundreds of fashion events you can check out along Orchard Road. From March 16 to April 29, fashion insiders and shoppers will be treated to a myriad of fashion shows and activities, and get to enjoy shopping rewards offered by MasterCard, the official card for FSO 2012.

 Tomorrow,  ION Orchard will be having a workshop on the ION Orahcrd Fashion Garden located right at the entrance of the shopping mall. Here's a little sneak peek of the garden.

Totally have that I wana get married feel the moment I stepped into this fantasy garden right in the busy shopping area of concrete.

Also, surrounding the garden are mannequins donned in the beautiful gowns speically done by local designers.

I loved this dress the most. The midnight blue fabric brightens the skin of the wearer and the layers of ruffles give the dress a 3D feel.

 

 

Here's another ION Orchard event that you can participate in:

Fashion Gets Real
Make yourself over with the latest Spring/Summer styles at this fun and interactive workshop presented by StarHub. A panel of fashion experts will be on-hand to dish out fashion advice and the best-styled participant will win the outfit!
When: March 31 to April 1
Where: ION Orchard

Another installation that's great for photography would be happening outside Mandarin Gallery:
Fashion Installations by Raffles Design Institute (RDI) students
Take in the larger-than-life lit installations in 3D in front of Mandarin Gallery. (pictured left)
When: March 16 to April 29

 

 

 

So tempting right? Everyday, every weekend, there's something for the fashionista in you!

More events along Orchard Road are listed below:

SPRING 2012
Preview the Spring / Summer collections of Ermenegildo Zegna, Maria Grachvogel, Calvin Klein Jeans, Marks & Spencer, Larry Jewelry, Wallis, Fox Kids, Maxstudio.com, Petit Bateau and Raffles Privato over four weekends of runway shows
When: Every weekend from March 16 March to April 6
Where: Paragon

Fashion Bazaar
Score FSO-exclusive star buys from high-street brands and indulge in stylish food. Look out for a Topshop Print Shop, Ms Selfridge Candy Store, Diva Garden, Laline-to-go Pop-up Store, What Women Want Styling Shop, M.A.D. Chocolates & Jewelry Store and Jones the Grocer Coffee Place.
When: March 23 to 25
Where: Mandarin Gallery

A Colourful Affair
Expect four vibrant weekends of runway shows at Orchard Central featuring global brands such as Ashley Isham, Desigual and Levi’s, as well as local designers like Blackmarket No. 2, SABRINAGOH, The Reckless Shop, Abyzz by Desmond Yang and many more!
When: Every weekend from March 31 to April 22, 3pm and 7pm
Where: Orchard Central

“What’s your fashion alter-ego?”
Beyonce Knowles has her racy alter-ego, Sasha Fierce; Lady Gaga has Joe Calderone. 313 Fashion Spies will be looking for fashionistas along Orchard Road, to participate in a showdown of the Fashion Egos at a glitzy fashion show on 29 April where a winner will be unveiled.
When: April 13 to 15
Where: 313@Somerset

Next Face of Asia Finals & Closing Party
FSO 2012 sets out to discover Asian models from the region and become the platform for launching Asian faces internationally. The top 10 contestants will battle it out during the finals held at the theatre-turned-runway at Shaw Lido, and the winner will walk away with $10,000 worth of prizes and become the face of FSO 2013.
When: April 27
Where: Shaw Lido

Imagining Fashion
Presented by Canon IXUS, aspiring fashion photographers will be invited to create their best interpretation of the theme “Style meets Substance”. See the top four entries as their work gets displayed in a photo exhibition in front of Mandarin Gallery.
When: April 9 to 29

MASTERCARD PROMOTIONS
Spend & Redeem
From March 16 to April 29, spend $300 with your MasterCard at any of the 10 participating malls^ on Orchard Road to redeem a $30 shopping voucher!  Terms & conditions apply.

Shop, Dine & Win Draw
Shoppers stand chance to win a brand new Citroën DS4 worth $90,000 in the FSO 2012 lucky draw with every $50 spent at the 10 participating malls. Purchases charged to a MasterCard triple the chances of winning! The Citroën DS4 will be on display in front of Mandarin Gallery from March 16 to April 1.

All events are open to the public. For more information, visit www.orchardroad.org/fso2012 or www.facebook.com/fashionstepsout.

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[Tried & Tested] Kanebo Steals

Hi Huneybees,

This has taken me very long to update. Wahahahahaha! I've already been using the products for a month already. They are my hauls from the Kanebo sale held at Cozycot. Check them out ~

Let me break them down and introduce bit by bit.

Makeup base and a limited edition eyeshadow palette.

As like the name suggests, makeup base is to be used before any makeup. What I normally do is to apply my moisturiser and then makeup base, then powder. KATE's makeup base is recommended as it has UV protection (thus minus the sunscreen) and it creates a smooth finish to my face. :)

This is a gold and black palette, with 2 different shimmers on the top left.

Here's how the shimmer works. After you apply your eyeshadow, you gently pat the shimmer on to brighten your eyes.
On the left is gold eyeshadow with gold shimmer and on the right is gold eyeshadow with silver shimmer.

Show ya how it looks when applied makeup using the both items eh?

The next item is the KATE face powder compact. I chose the OC-C, the lighter tone and it works prefectly for my skin colour. Not like most Japanese face powder that tends to be too fair, this one suits the Asian yellow tone me. And when I apply it after my makeup base. Flawless skin!

There's these 2 cream eyeshadow the I bought and have been using them everyday as my eyeshadow base/primer. The white brightens the eyeshadow that you apply above and the gold, gives the eyeshadow a hint of gold glow.

More eyeshadow palettes. I can't stop buying products for eye makeup! I just love colours!!!

This one's great for natural looking makeup. the 2 browns on the right are actually for defining eyebrows.

PINK! Very girly right? I thought I don't have this colour and it's on sale, might as well give it a try right?

It's not that scary. I love it!

And how can eye makeup be complete without eyeliner? I got 2 coloured gel liner and am using them everyday!

More eyeshadows from Coffret D'or. They're going for $5 each, how to resist right?

The nice ladies saw that I was so in love with the dark purple one, they gave me the sample, since the product was out of stock already.

Light sweet colours, aren't they?

Lunasol Watery Oil Cleansing

After all the makeup, here's something to remove it at the end of the day. Pump 3 pumps and spread it all over the face, massage it till all the impurities are out, then rinse with cold or lukewarm water. 

I find it super effective for removing most of the makeup, but for stuffs like waterproof mascara and eyeliner, it's pretty difficult, even when I used it concentrated with no water. But overall, I liked it, coz it's oil, so no hard rubbing, means lesser lines on my face!

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