Tag: Beauty

The Lovely Farrah Bui Shares On What Turns Her Off

Hi Farrah, thank you for taking the time to answer our questions on SimplySxy. Please share with our readers a little about yourself and where you’re from?

No problem, thank you for giving me the opportunity! Well, I’m from Vancouver, Canada and I am currently a full-time university student. I love all things beauty and fashion and fluffy dogs. Also love the non-fluffy ones. I make videos for my YouTube beauty channel during my spare time and love to sing, dance, hike, and spend time with family and friends!

Photographer: Melissa Wong Photography
Hair & Makeup: Doluxe Beauty

How do you keep yourself updated with the latest beauty and lifestyle trends?

I keep updated by watching my favourite YouTubers talk about their current favourites and I regularly enjoy reading magazines like Cosmopolitan and Elle.

What is your beauty regime like?

It really depends on the day, what I’ll be doing, and what my my mood is like. Some days I love a full face with 1000 different eye-shadow shades blended together and chiseled cheeks, and other days I enjoy nothing but concealer, filled brows, and mascara. But every day always starts with a freshly cleansed face, moisturized skin, and defined eyebrows. I’ve also been into glowing skin lately, so highlighter is a must!

Where can we catch you partying or chilling out on weekends?

When I do have some spare time (on the weekends I’m usually working) I LOVE going to Granville Island in Vancouver. It’s one of my favourite places especially during the spring and summer. I love being outdoors and staying active, but you can also catch me on the weekends snuggled up in bed watching Scandal or a good documentary. I love listening to hip-hop and R&B music so I tend to gravitate towards places that play those genres! You can find me on Sundays anywhere with a special on caesars. I also like to get lit with some extra buttered popcorn at the movie theatre.

Are you more of a morning person or night owl?

I’m definitely more of a night owl. I’d love to pretend that I’m a morning person and sound super productive, but really I get a lot more work done at night, which is interesting considering I get sleepy at around 11 pm.

Photographer: Jason W Media
Hair & Makeup: Farrah Bui

Best compliment you have ever received?

The best compliment I’ve ever received would have to be from this little boy I was volunteering to read with. We were reading a book about butterflies and he pointed to the butterfly and said “Farrah!” While I don’t know if he necessarily meant it as a compliment, it was a beautiful butterfly and they signify all kinds of beauty, freedom, and transformation which I think are amazing things.

What turns you off?

Smelliness! Please put on some deodorant! Ignorance.. Not everyone knows the same things you know, believes the same things you believe, or has the things you have. I also get turned off by a lack of manners. It’s amazing how far a simple please and thank you can go. Raw onions also turn me off. I always pick them out of a salad.

Credit: Farrah Bui

Most embarrassing thing that has happened to you that seems funny now?

I always somehow seem to put myself into really embarrassing situations or have embarrassing things happen to me. I think it’s just a part of who I am now. When my best friend and I were 18, we called and emailed what seemed like virtually every single bar, pub, or nightclub in Vancouver asking them if they allowed 18 year olds inside their venue (lol). Obviously everyone said no, until this one restaurant said they did allow people under 19 (the British Columbia drinking age) in as long as they didn’t sit at the bar. We thought we could try and get some drinks there. So we go there, and just stood in front of the door for about 5 minutes gathering the courage to go inside and the hostess was like “Um are you coming in…?” and we nervously rushed inside. We sat at a table adjacent to the bar and the first thing the server asked us was to see our IDs.. We were so embarrassed that we left. It’s funny now because we are pretty much grandmas who would rather go eat some honey garlic wings than drink.

It’s a pleasure to feature you Farrah. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”?

It’s been my pleasure answering these great questions! Thanks for featuring me. Sexy to me is being happy in your own skin and not being afraid to laugh at yourself. As simple and cliche as that may sound, it’s hard to get to a place where you’re completely happy and confident with who you are. Some days I feel like Beyonce and some days I feel about as sexy as a sack of potatoes. Sexy to me is also having a sense of humour, rocking a cute outfit whether you’re a size 0 or a size 20, being humble, being open to new experiences, and having the ability to be compassionate and sympathize with others.

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Instagram: @_farrahbui
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Twitter: @_farrahbui
Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/MissBoooie

I upload new beauty, fashion, and lifestyle videos every week. I am spending a lot of time on this channel as of late so I’m excited to film new and fun content!

I also am in the process of creating a beauty and lifestyle blog/personal website that will be up and running in the next few weeks, which I will be sharing on my social media as well as my YouTube channel.

Featured image courtesy of Farrah Bui

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June 21, 2016
Blogger and Marketing Executive Carinn Tan

Who is Carinn Tan?

I’m Carinn (pronounced ‘carerynn’, hence my social media handle) and I’m a proud Johorean. Most people would remember me as an extremely petite girl. I have been blogging about fashion and beauty at www.extraordinarinn.com for the past 3 years and am also currently working as a marketing executive.

What inspired you to start your blog?

Because I like to shop and I love fashion, I’ve had many friends asking me about where to get various pieces or seek my advice about beauty products to use. After a while, I thought, why not start a blog to reach out to more people then? In the meantime, I’ll also be able to try more new things and increase my experience.

What are some misconceptions you hear about bloggers?

That bloggers are “living it up” by getting paid to write or even getting free stuff. Nothing is free in this world, we work hard to maintain our blog. I actually think bloggers in general are quite multi-talented – they need to know a thing or two about makeup, fashion, photography, writing, design, HTML, video-editing, social media marketing and more!

Is it challenging to maintain your blog?

Admittedly, it was much easier when I was studying but now that I’m working full-time, it has been quite a challenge for me to balance my work-life, social life, sleep schedule and blogging. I’m still trying my best to sort out my time and keep all these things in check though!

On a scale of 1-10, how much of a shopaholic are you?

I would say, 9? I do shop a lot (mostly online lately) but in my defense, I usually go for budget but quality items. I’m always on the lookout for sales, bazaars and such!

Which are your favourite fashion brands?

I don’t have a particular brand that I love but off the top of my head, I would say Topshop and H&M. I don’t usually go for designer brands because I feel you can get replicas at more affordable prices most of the time. Topshop and H&M offers are more affordable and definitely still fashionable. Most importantly, they offer petite sizes for people like me!

What are the latest fashion trends that are most popular?

One of the latest trends is culottes and I can’t argue with that because it’s so versatile, minimalistic yet stylish at the same time. Trends change all the time but it is up to you to interpret each style and make it your own.

How is your daily beauty regime like?

Just the basic skincare steps like cleanse, tone & moisturize. For my daily makeup, I must at least have some foundation on and my eyebrows done before I head out the door. Oh yes, I also cannot live without sunblock, I make it a point to never leave the house without it!

Do you have any hobbies?

I love writing, taking photos, café-hopping, shopping and watching comedy sitcoms when I have the time.

Most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done and laugh at it now?

I guess that would be the time I went shopping for a baju kurung for an event… in the Kids’ section. I actually wrote about this story on my blog, you can read it here (http://bit.ly/carinnxinvisalign) if you want to. Not all’s bad though, because it got me an Invisalign contract in the end. 😛

What’s sexy to you?

Nothing is sexier than confidence. I admire people who are confident and take charge of their own life. Wear what you want, eat what you want, go wherever you want and forget what others say, it’s YOUR life after all.

Follow the beautiful Carinn Tan on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carinncarerynn
Instagram: @carerynn

Twitter: @carerynn
Blog: extraordinarinn.com

Business contact: ziyikuek@gmail.com

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January 30, 2016
Vivan Tng talks about fashion and food

Who is Vivian Tng?

Hellos. I’m Vivian, also known as xchubbykitty. I’m currently 22, a full time student studying for my Diploma in Accountancy, Singapore. I own a blog and mainly blog about beauty and fashion. I have a major fetish over Hello Kitty and even dreamt that I would be one of it someday. (Okay, I think I’m in my own fantasy world.) Oh, and I love taking pictures.

How will you describe your fashion style?

I guess I don’t really have a fixed fashion style for me, I wear clothes depending on my mood. If I was feeling lazy, I would just throw on a pair of hot shorts with an oversized tee and a platform and head out.

What fashion rules do you live by?

“If you wear it, be confident.”

Where do you usually shop?

Usually I would shop for my clothes at Scape or Bugis Street, if not for online blogshops, I usually get most of my stuff from Shop Princessa and sometimes Shop Sassy Dreams.

What’s the most expensive item you have splurged on?

I guess it is a Prada wallet? Is that counted…

Do you have the urge to critic someone’s dress style if you see that it is a fashion catastrophe?

Nope I will never criticize but I guess maybe gossip among my good friends, because I believe each and every one of us have different fashion styles, although I may not like the style but you will never know if it will go in trend someday and you will wear it somehow.

What is your beauty regime like?

I don’t think I have the perfect skin, nor complexion. But what I find is important is to always use the correct makeup remover/facewash. For me I have been a loyal fan of Biore. I just love their remover and facial foam. In addition I don’t put foundation unless on big occasions. Eyeliner and lip stick are my essentials.

Which cartoon character best represents you?

Not including Sanrio Characters, I think Blossom, from Powerpuff Girls. Because I think she is pretty bubbly.

What guilty indulgences do you have for food?

The funny thing about me is that I hate chocolate, but I love lava cake. Which I have no idea why. Not all though but majority.

Funniest thing you’ve done or experienced?

Funniest thing I have done I guess will be grabbing a stranger’s hand while entering into the MRT train, because it was during the peak period so I just grabbed the hand thinking it was my friend and my friend stood shock on the platform when I entered the train.

What’s sexy to you?

Sexy to me is not only base on appearance but also being connected to your soul, living boldly and having no boundaries.

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December 19, 2015
Bailey Sarian on the 3 makeup items every lady must have

Who is Bailey Sarian?

Thank you for reaching out to me! A little about me, well, I am living in a small town in Southern California. Have been working in the makeup industry for about 7 years now. I started at Sephora for 5 years, then worked for Urban Decay for almost a year and now I am working as a freelance makeup artist. I am so thankful to be working as a makeup assistant currently for Jill Powell, who is an AMAZING makeup artist.

When not working with Jill, I do a lot of wedding and spacial events makeup for clients. It’s always fun being a part of someones special day and helping them feel beautiful for any occasion. When NOT doing makeup, I take art classes to keep myself busy and inspired and you can also find me on YouTube ! I love making makeup tutorials fun and EASY! That’s my goal. Anybody can do makeup, and I want to help anyone out there who thinks they can’t.

What was the inspiration behind your interest in beauty?

It was all an accident, really. I never wore makeup growing up, didn’t get into it until I was about 20. I have been taking art classes for quite some time now and I love painting and drawing. I had walked into a sephora near by and was offered a job. I guess they liked the green sparkly eyeshadow I had thrown on that day, haha. I took the position and it was all downhill from there. I realized that painting and doing makeup art were almost the same thing! To me, it wasn’t about covering someones imperfections, it was about enhancing someones features or having fun with color! Makeup made me realize you can look and be whoever you want to be for the day! It’s a lot of fun and shouldn’t be taken so seriously. It’s just makeup and it washes off, quite easily actually.

What are some of the most interesting makeovers you have ever done?

Interesting? That’s a hard one. They’re all pretty fun to me. I have had clients from all walks of life. Covering tattoos is always fun to me. OH WAIT, I just thought of a good one. I was working in store and a lady came in with huge glasses and asked if I could cover a black eye. I got a little nervous , I always think the worst so here I am thinking, “Oh my gosh she’s probably in an abusive relationship.” I don’t know why, but that was my first thought. So, she takes off her glasses , really deep purple/blue black eye. She had told me she went to every makeup store and nobody could cover it for her, so that made me excited because I love a challenge.

ANYWAYS, We get to talking, she finally opens up and tells me she got a nose job and the following day was her rehearsal dinner and nobody knows she got a nose job. I couldn’t help but laugh because, why would you get a nose job so close to the rehearsal date? I ended up covering it for her and she asked if she could fly me out to New York where she was getting married to do her makeup for her. That one went down in the books for sure! My advice to you out there, give yourself a good amount of time to heal from a nose job before any special events!! Sadly, I couldn’t go to New York due to a previous engagement, which I almost just wanted to call off. Ive never been to New York before hahaha.

Does everyone look better with makeup?

NO not at all. You know what looks good? Confidence. I’ve seen gorgeous women who never wear makeup and don’t ever need to. Makeup is fun, but people shouldn’t rely on it to cover their insecurities.

What 3 makeup items should no woman go out without?

That’s a hard one, probably, mascara, an easy way to make the eyes look bigger and more awake. Concealer, a little bit under the eyes can make you look like you got 8 hours of sleep when really you only got 4. And, a lip treatment. Whether it be chapstick , lipgloss, lipstick. But something that can add a little wash of color and hydrate the lips.

What are some common makeup mistakes our female readers should take note of not to make?

Brows are always a challenge and I will be first to admit I have gone through some BAD brow stages, but, I see so many girls who do such heavy, boxy brows! I love a dark brow but try to hold back a little. Try not to make them so square, so close together and so big.

What secrets can you share to achieve gorgeous skin in minutes if one does not have all morning to get ready?

Mix a pump of your foundation in with your moisturizer for a quick light coverage, foundation. This will give the skin hydration but also even out your skin tone. Use your lipstick as a cheek color as well! Either dab it on with your fingers on the apple of your cheeks or use a brush. Fingers are always easiest. It makes the best cream blush. Set with a little bit of translucent powder and there you go, easy, natural, luminous skin.

If you had 24 hours to do anything you want, what will it be?

Anything I wanted? That’s a hard one. Rob a bank? Hahaha. I’m kidding, maybe. I don’t know, maybe go on a trip. Ive never gone anywhere! Just Vegas, and Utah for work. I need to venture out more.

It’s a pleasure to feature you Bailey. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”?

Confidence is sexy.

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December 19, 2015
Blogger Aggylow and her love for piano

Musically inclined and having a talent for playing the piano, blogger Aggylow talks to SimplySxy on a favourite musicians, her sense of fashion and where she will time travel to if given the opportunity in this fun interview!

Hi Agnes, it’s a great pleasure to feature you on SimplySxy. Please share with our readers a little about yourself and where you’re from?

Hello! It is my utmost pleasure to meet you too! (: I am Agnes and I am from Singapore. I am known to many more commonly as Aggylow and I am a fashion/beauty and lifestyle blogger. I am also a piano teacher when I’m off social media.

How long have you been blogging and what inspired you to do so?

I have been blogging since I was in Secondary 1, about 11 years ago. It all started out just blogging about my usual boring secondary school life, and I remember at that time I was typing like this (e.g. eeux, lubzxz, foreverzxzx) HAHAHA… but yes it all started out just like that! What kept me going is the satisfaction I get when people actually do take time to read my blog and find out more about things going on in my life, I really really appreciate that! (:

You have a love of music and run a music school, Piannisimato, teaching piano to students. Where did your passion for music come from?

That is not my music school, just my little humble piano teaching business where I teach from home or head to my students’ places to teach. I started playing the piano and singing since I was 4 years old, all thanks to my Mum! Her guidance pushed my determination and helped me to get this far.

Which period of music do you enjoy playing most and do you have a favorite composer?

My favourites would be Classical, Romantic and Modern Century music as they are so different in all aspects. Classical music is mostly simple and repetitive, but good and strong playing technique is needed in order to play pieces from this period. I enjoy pieces, from Mozart, Schubert and Beethoven.

Romantic period songs requires proper mood to play each piece, mostly really dramatic changes involved. I started to appreciate this period of music as I was much older as I was more mature and able to portray the right expressions to successfully play each Romantic piece. My favourite composers are Chopin (especially!) and Tchaikovsky.

Modern Century music are my least favourite out of this three, but I really enjoy playing Jazz and Blues from this era. It makes you think more (due to rhythmic difference and style of playing) and tunes are mostly pretty light-hearted and a little quirky/wacky… like me sometimes 😛 Favourite composer of this era… none yet, I’m still finding a favourite (:

Where do you usually do your shopping?

Online, or stores like H&M, Zara, sometimes River Island. But my favourite buys are usually from overseas 😀

How will you describe your fashion style?

I’m pretty flexible, and I like a mix of everything. I can go girly, rock, chic, minimal, casual… Rojak style!

On a scale of 1-10, how much of a foodie are you?

Eh………I guess 2? :X Oh no.. I’m not a good person to ask when it comes to food because I basically think everything is nice… because I’m not choosy or picky when it comes to food… As in I do enjoy eating but there is just other things in life I enjoy more than food…..like fashion and travelling!! hahaha!

If you had the opportunity to time travel, where will you go to?

Wow… this is a tough one.. I would like to be able to go back in time to prevent major disasters/deaths from happening, or going back to undo certain things that I have done causing hurt to people I love or going back in time where I can make choices all over again to prevent certain unhappiness and sadness from happening…

Thank you for taking your time to answer our questions on SimplySxy. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”?

I feel that sexiness is when you are confident yet humble, love yourself, be determined about what you enjoy doing and most importantly cherish and love the people around you! Because when you do all of that, you will feel happiness from the bottom of your heart and being happy, enjoying the company of your loved ones and doing the things you enjoy makes you really sexy! 😉

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I have an upcoming project – my new online fashion boutique selling womenswear at http://tact.sg It is currently undergoing construction but interested parties may leave their emails to get first-hand updates!

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September 21, 2015
What’s the sexiest item in Ms Dimples wardrobe?

Who is Ms Dimples?

My real name is Amal. It’s an Arabic name which means hope. I was born in Saudi Arabia, grew up in the Philippines and currently living in Vancouver, Canada. I work for a commercial estate company and I have my own mobile makeup services. On my spare time I blog about fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle.

How will you describe your fashion style?

Hmm… I love colorful clothes. I tend toward looking casual, yet pretty. Most of my clothes can go from day to night.

What’s the sexiest thing in your wardrobe?

My Christian Louboutin heels.

A must have in your life is?

Family. 🙂

What’s the most expensive item you have splurged on?

CL heels lol.

Give one example of a fashion disaster you have laid your eyes on.

Girl wearing hair extensions that were missing pieces. It almost looked like someone cut parts of the extensions. Omg! It was horrible! lol

If you had the chance to learn anything in this world, what will it be?

Design a spaceship. 🙂 lol

Which movie character best represents you?

Maybe Scarlett O’Hara :-p

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One fun fact about yourself not usually known?

I sing to my dogs. Like I make up songs. Haha! Is that considered being fun or crazy?

Craziest thing you’ve done?

Bungee jumping

What’s sexy to you?

Sexy is something you cannot buy. It is what you are. Being sexy is loving and accepting yourself for what you are. Be confident and you will be sexy.

Follow the exciting Ms Dimples for her latest works and upcoming projects on:
Blog: www.msdimples0428.com

Instagram: @ms_dimples0428

Twitter: @ms_dimples0428
Snapchat: @ms_dimples0428

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September 13, 2015
Linda Ng, the pretty food and beauty blogger from Singapore

Who is Linda Ng?

Aloha! I’m Linda. 25 years old. A food and beauty blogger from Singapore.

How will you describe your fashion style?

Smart casual. I’m cool with just singlet and shorts for the whole week. Or probably a body on dress. (Of course not the same top and bottom!)

What’s the sexiest thing in your wardrobe?

I believe almost everything is nothing near to sexy. It’s the person who wears it that makes it sexy? Haha!

Where do you usually shop?

I usually shop online or have second hand items passed down from my other two pretty sisters. (Sad to be the last child too)

What’s the most expensive item you have splurged on?

My phone. Yes. Am not somebody who would throw my money on branded stuffs though.

Do you have the urge to critic someone’s dress style if you see that it is a fashion catastrophe?

Yes. If it’s hilariously matched. I mean, who doesn’t judge when they see a walking disaster. Even my mum would pass bad criticisms.

If you had the choice of any superpower, what will it be and why?

To be able to read people’s minds? People these days are so conscious about the way they speak. Straight forward people do not seem to exist anymore.

Which cartoon character best represents you?

Opposite of Winnie the pooh. I’m a man living in a woman’s shell.

What guilty indulgences do you have for food?

I love fried chicken, durian and basically food.

Naughtiest thing you’ve done?

Not the sexy kind of naughty though. But I’ve been cheeky most of the time.

One of it was, I tactically placed a fake lizard to scare everybody in my family. One of them fell off their chair and the other threw his phone away.

What’s sexy to you?

Curves. I really think having a fleshy body is extremely sexy compared to skinny to bone ones. Of course, fleshy does not mean obese.

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Blog: www.linda-the-random.blogspot.com
Instagram: @m.yun_

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August 30, 2015
Indonesian K-Pop beauty blogger Sasyachi

The explosion of the K-pop wave in recent years has brought Korean beauty and fashion products into the forefront of all things stylish. We meet Sasyachi, popular K-pop blogger from Indonesia who shares with us her makeup rules and the inspiration behind her blog. Read more about this trendy lady below!

Hi Sasyachi, it’s a great pleasure to feature you on SimplySxy. Please share with us a little about yourself and where you’re from?

Hi everyone! I am Sasyachi, a Beauty Blogger from Jakarta Indonesia. Everyone in here knows me as a Kpop Beauty Blogger.

What inspired you to start your blog?

When I saw Pony’s blog and videos (Popular Blogger & Makeup Artist in Korea) , it made me wanna start my own. And yes, it’s kinda hard to manage one but as long as you find yourself enjoying it, it’ll be much easier for you. I love writing so blogging is a great way to explore and express for me, even if it is about makeup. And on the other side, I really love Kpop so I decided to make my own Kpop Blog in Indonesia.

How will you describe your personal style?

My personal style is kind of girly and colorful – a perfect combination of cute, color and sexy. Hehehe.

Do you have any fashion and makeup rules you follow strictly?

Lately, I love wearing a bustier or crop top with high-waisted trousers or skirt and a blazer. I love it because I still feel covered but look really good hoho. For makeup, perfect glowing skin with natural eyebrows and natural lashes, even they’re fake for my signature look.

What is your next fashion must have?

ADIDAS SUPERSTAR UP SHOES!!!

When you can’t think of anything to wear, what outfit do you choose?

When you can’t think of anything nice to wear, hmmm .. the white-tee with high waisted short pants saves the day.

Which are your favorite boutiques that you must visit in your area or when you go shopping?

Zara, Stradivarius, Bershka and Pull & Bear!

Who takes your photos?

I don’t have my personal photographer, so sometimes I always use a tripod or ask my friend to take my pictures.

Thank you for taking your time to answer our questions on SimplySxy, Sasyachi. One question before we end, how do you define “sexy”?

Honestly the only person that defines your worth and beauty is YOURSELF. And I think Confidence is SEXY!!! Believe you are beautiful and you will feel it.

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Facebook: @hellosasyachi
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Blog: www.hellosasyachi.com

Twitter: @sasyachi

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August 9, 2015