入围亚洲电视大奖 －－ 开心！！

昨天早上上《早安你好》，把整个访谈剪辑成4分钟，感谢我的助理现场帮忙拍摄。希望你们看了能够给我你们对我最后一道问题的意见。

I’m a Maneater

如果大家有观看今晚（15集）的《想握你的手》，应该有看到我和耀东被关在茶水间的那一场戏，因为害怕而猛咬耀东的手臂。我可是在导演的吩咐下真咬的哦！看看可怜的耀栋被我如此”折磨“。。。哈哈！

In tonight's episode of YOUR HAND IN MINE (Episode 15), my character suffering from claustrophobia, bit into Yaodong's arm in a moment fear and panic. If you thought it was a fake bite, it wasn't, the director wanted me to do it for real. The marks are testimony to my "vicious attack". Actually, it's also because we had to do many takes.

Poor Yaodong!

eBay Scam

Many people have been curious about my purse purchase from eBay. There’s no better way to find the answers to your questions by doing your own research.  To find out what’s the average price people are paying for similar items, I suggest a search for the item on the completed listings.

Meanwhile I want to share with everyone my experience with a seller on eBay. There was one particular listing for a similar bag at around £700 (S$1608) that was in brand new condition and someone had already bidded on it. I wrote to the seller to enquire about combined shipping. The next day, the listing was gone. I was told by a friend who used to sell on eBay that some sellers are willing to close the deal outside of eBAY because that way they don’t have to pay eBay commission, so I thought this might be it. The bag was sold. Someone got it at a steal.

Several days later, I did another search and found a listing that was exactly the same, under a different seller’s name (both were power sellers with many many stars and ratings). Again I wrote to the seller and this time, he was willing to communicate with me. In the first email he wanted to close the deal immediately but I had some questions regarding the material of the purse. He answered me and even offered to send pictures of other purses available. He claimed that he had previous buyers from Singapore and that he is looking for an agent to sell the pre-owned purses. I wondered where he got his large stock from (since these are expensive purses we are talking about) but instead of answering my question regarding its origin and authenticity, he kept pushing me to close the deal and asked if I was still interested. When I repeated my question again, his response was “I guess you’re not interested anymore. Thank you for your time”. I never found out where he got his products from and if they were authentic.

Sounds like a scammer to me.

Unfortunately I’m not able to provide the seller’s listed name because on both occasions, they were different and once the listings are removed, they are nowhere to be found, even on my watchlist.

So buyers please beware. When something sounds too good to be true, it just might be. You want to follow a particular seller for a while before you commit to buying. It is best to communicate with him/her to find out where the product is from, why the seller is selling it and ask for additional pictures if you like, so you get an idea if the person is sincere or if it’s all just a fraud. Aside from the seller’s ratings, check their other items on sale and completed listings to see if they were legitimate sales.

Good luck!

Something gone bad

Just for laughs. The usual gang up to no good. Oops.

Custom made Sunglasses

I love tortoiseshell frames for its classic look and vintage feel but the ones I found that fit comfortably on my nose bridge cost over $400 (gasp!) while finding a pair of genuine vintage ones that fit might not be easy. So if like me, you are looking for specific type of frame as your sunglasses, you might want to consider getting them “custom-made” instead. From $99 onwards at Queensway (second pic).

1. Choose the frame

2. Choose the lens (colour, tint, with UV protection)

3. Get your custom-made sunglass in 2 days!

Why buy a hunting backpack?

With the help of Pierre Png, I managed to do this little video review of a hunting bag. Been searching Youtube for videos of similar backpacks but couldn’t find any. I didn’t know they exist till I saw it on Pierre, who saw it on Xing Ang, who saw it on Celeste. They probably bought the only ones in Singapore! I don’t know where you can get them, so if anyone does, please share! Meanwhile, enjoy this!

Remote-controlled baby

Saw this piece of news floating around the Internet and thought to myself: What happened to the good old days of baby dolls that blink and make a crying sound when you overturn it?

I mean if you think those were creepy (Child’s Play), what about this?

Wii Babies

This game comes with a baby doll with a slot in its back for the Wii remote, which allows the doll to react “by giggling, gurgling or crying through the Wii remote [speaker].” With Balance Board support, you can also “rock baby to sleep, burp baby, [and] teach baby to walk.” There will be 10 “Baby Mode” games such as “feed baby” and “send baby to sleep,” and 8 “Play Mode” games such as “rattle, catch, clap & balloons.”

 

Shopping for Prom

When I look back at my prom pictures, I would cringe at the horrible dress I chose, the lack of professional hair and make-up and mis-matched shoes! It was evident in the photographs that none of us seemed to dress our age preferring to force ourselves into long dresses and gowns in an attempt to suit the occasion.

Maybe in this time and age,  it doesn’t happen anymore, because girls now have greater access to fashion and styling tips from magazines, blogs and websites. Besides, there’s always Photoshop. 🙂

Still, just in case anyone is interested to hear some tips from someone who’s been through that phase, here goes:

Tip 1: Dress like your age and body type.

When you’re 19, and your body is not quite developed as a woman yet, don’t try to seek inspiration from models or actresses who are much older. What looks good on Heidi Klum or Charlize Theron may not look good on you. Think Natalie Portman, Sienna Miller or Keira Knightley. If it’s something they would wear, chances are it’s right for your age.

Tip 2: Don’t piece your whole look from one shop

This is just to avoid a clash of outfit. It can be quite embarrassing to turn up in the same outfit, unless of course it was choreographed on purpose.

Tip 3: Don’t choose an all-white outfit

You don’t want to look like it’s your wedding. Besides, it’s also for practical reasons. The princess look is perfect for MTVs but trust me, you’ll cry if you get a stain on your dress. It’ll always haunt you in the pictures for years to come.

Tip 4: Do not pile on too much make-up

You’re still young, you don’t really need all that make-up. Make sure you choose the right shade of foundation, accentuate the eyes and you’re ready to go. Remember most pictures you take that night are going to require flash, so you don’t want to look like you forgot to get out of your Halloween make-up. Keep your hair simple. It’s not a hair show, so you don’t want to go overboard.

Here are some suggestions for picking out your outfit:

1. Colours

YOUTHFUL

Being young has its advantages. You can wear colours without worrying about looking like you work at the circus. Short dresses are youthful and the shape of this dress gives you nice curves if you have a relatively straight body structure.

2. Ruffles

GIRLISH

Ruffles are sweet and pretty. I like the idea of pairing a feminine frock with a studded clutch and a pair of cut-out heels. Adds a bit of ruggedness to an otherwise girlish image. Perfect if you want to let your long hair down naturally like this model. It’s all about being effortless.

3. Sequins

ELEGANT, SEXY

Sequins are in this season, but an entire dress made of sequins is almost going out of fashion soon and can easily make you look mature. This dress has a beautiful sequined bow at the back that creates a sexy silhouette. Pair it with a pair of strappy heels and a hard clutch.

4. Low-back

CHIC, EDGY

I don’t advocate cleavage-baring dresses for 19-year-olds. Not that I’m a prude, but I just feel that you’ll get your chance later on in life. A low back dress on the other hand has the same “wow” effect. This is a very 80s look, so do make sure the hair and make-up is simple, otherwise, you’d like you were trapped in a different era when you look back at your prom pictures. I am very much for black leggings with ankle boots. I don’t like open-heels or shoes other than black, with leggings because I find that it draws unnecessary attention to the feet. You want the focus to be on your face, not your feet.

Now have fun shopping and enjoy your Prom Night!

URGENT HELP NEEDED!

URGENT

JOB VACANCY: Personal Assistant

I am currently looking for a full-time personal assistant to start work from end November to early February.

Job Description

To assist me during television filming, magazine shoots, event appearances and all other entertainment-related work activities. It includes drama wardrobe coordination and organisation; compilation of schedules; answering of emails; managing expenses; on-site assistance and seeing to all personal needs during production.

Job requirements

1. Applicants must be at least 18 years old

2. Able to read and write in English and Chinese

3. A minimum Diploma or GCE ‘A’ level with a keen interest in TV production. If you do not possess any of the above, kindly state your work experience and your case will be reviewed.

3. Computer literate and possess good organizational and communication skills

4. Physically fit and able to work for irregular hours

Interested applicants, please attach a recent colour photograph and send a cover letter along with your resume to joannepeh.email@gmail.com by 20 November 2009.

You may refer here for a sample cover letter and resume. Your personal information is required and do include more information about yourself, including your interests, experiences and what you hope to achieve.

You will be notified by phone for an interview should you be shortlisted. Once you are shortlisted for an interview, please provide the relevant educational documents and a photocopy of your NRIC.

Thank you and I look forward to your emails.

My very first…

I do not engage in hedonistic purchases because I do not want to encourage spending beyond one’s means. I do, however, like to explore fashion, mixing and matching to put together a look that isn’t straight off the runway.

I believe this to be a girl’s ultimate accessory. Not the ONLY accessory that’s for sure, but one that will still remain classic for years to come.

I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the parcel when the Delivery Notice came. The slow and careful opening of the box makes the final discovery a lot sweeter, so I apologise for keeping everyone in suspense for so long. It’s my first Christmas present! Yipeeeeee!!

Even the cat is curious what's in the box.

It's like a surprise awaits...

Yes, it's a bag...but what bag?

Quite obvious now isn't it?

TADA!!

My very first Chanel purse! OMG, it's luxurious!