check this out!
http://thecupquakery.blogspot.com/2011/07/menu.html
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November 13, 2011
Cupcakes Love
If you love all things sweet & cupcakey,
check this out!
http://thecupquakery.blogspot.com/2011/07/menu.html
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check this out!
http://thecupquakery.blogspot.com/2011/07/menu.html
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PictureBook : Lookbook of wearable art
18.8.2011 Jeudi
Look deep into my mystical eyes...you are invited ;)
19.8.2011 vendredi
Ethereal flora garden of dreams
21.8.2011 Dimanche
Catch me in vintage neutrals! (it's a weekend!)
23.8.2011 Mercredi
In fogs of soft smoke, the deep stirs in her sleep
25.8.2011 Jeudi (Thursday)
L'ete romantique (Romantic summer) in the golden sands
30.8.2011 Mardi
The devil is in the details...& the details are in the liner & lashes with a hint of violet!
2.9.2011 Vendredi
Strawberries & cream! Yummy ;) wearing matching pink skinnies with embroidery details from 2002!
Makeup using Sephora eyeshadows (did I mention they contain green tea antioxidants??)
26.10.2011 Mercredi
Purple reigns in edginess
29.10.2011 samedi
Carrots & lemons meet at sunset ;p
(all using Urban Decay colors!)
31.10.2011 Lundi
Coming up in smoke & flames
1.11.2011 Mardi
Sometimes, simplicity is sweet.
2.11.2011 Mercredi
let you guess ~
(hint: lower lashes are painted)
03.11.2011 Jeudi
Tantalising Teals + Giddy Golds & do you also see hints of my current fave color, electric blue? ^_~
4.11.2011 vendredi
Smokey brown eyed golden girl : this look takes me <2mins!
My all time saver when I'm in a rush ;)
5.11.2011 Samedi
Absolute childlike curiosity in my whimsical imagination
~ Using paperself lashes (sephora) & nyx matt lip creme (smoochiezz)
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Fashion Buffet : All You Can Fit!
Victoria Lomo @9, Haji Lane
who stocks clothes from China, Taiwan & Korea for this event.
More of marketing stunt than profiteering from this gig! COOL!
Fashion buffets are popular in the states.
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main
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who stocks clothes from China, Taiwan & Korea for this event.
More of marketing stunt than profiteering from this gig! COOL!
Fashion buffets are popular in the states.
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main
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November 5, 2011
Kinda relief today!
Somehow I feel calmer & know where I am heading.
The route to a place of faith & knowing.
Knowing my worth is to the world where I hear millions of applause & cheers & hugs who come from me sharing my gifts with you, the world.
My gift of making people look & feel more beautiful.
My gift of seeing the beautiful person you can be.
I have the eye of seeing deeper into you.
To delve deeper & see what people can't see...
And people feel happier & more confident because I could see that of them.
I will share the gift.
Heaven gave it to me.
Gift (definition): Be given and to give.
Everything flows when I am at peace with who I truly am.
When I share.
When I am myself.
I inspire others to be themselves.
xoxo, Gelainza
Heaven's child
The route to a place of faith & knowing.
Knowing my worth is to the world where I hear millions of applause & cheers & hugs who come from me sharing my gifts with you, the world.
My gift of making people look & feel more beautiful.
My gift of seeing the beautiful person you can be.
I have the eye of seeing deeper into you.
To delve deeper & see what people can't see...
And people feel happier & more confident because I could see that of them.
I will share the gift.
Heaven gave it to me.
Gift (definition): Be given and to give.
Everything flows when I am at peace with who I truly am.
When I share.
When I am myself.
I inspire others to be themselves.
xoxo, Gelainza
Heaven's child
November 1, 2011
Today's Quote
"Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else."
- Judy Garland, was an American actress and singer best known for her role as Dorothy in the "Wizard of Oz".
"If God had wanted me otherwise, He would have created me otherwise."
- Johann von Goethe, was a German writer and polymath.
"Nothing reduces the odds against you like ignoring them."
- Robert Brault, is a freelance writer.
"Don't play small! Stand up! Take charge! You are doing yourself and others a disservice by catering your actions towards how you think others will react. Instead, just be yourself, exactly as you are. When you are simply being yourself you will attract everything that is in alignment with who you truly are. You will be shocked to see who drops away. Their absence will leave a space for new and amazing relationships to enter your life. Just be you, and let everyone else do what they may. You are not what others believe you to be, you are what you know you are and nothing else. Just be. You will be rewarded for your courage with a life that reflects your true essence instead of an invented identity created to "please others". Ahhhh, doesn't it feel good to just be!?"
- Jackson Kiddard, author & polymath.
Disclaimer:
Sent by a dear friend to my email. ;) thanks to whoever shared this! Bless you & your loved ones.
xoxo, gk
October 27, 2011
Some of my PR writeups..
http://www.divaasia.com/article/7148
'Many people lead busy lifestyles these days and products that come with multiple benefits are a huge time saver for them,' observes Carolyn Khiu, brand general manager of Clinique Singapore.
'It is easy to understand why consumers are excited about makeup with skincare properties - for a single price, they get to enjoy a product that delivers multiple benefits. Take for example, blemishes and imperfections - not only do consumers want to conceal them, they also want to heal them at the same time.
'This has accounted for the growing popularity of multipurpose products with added benefits, like makeup with skincare properties. Being the first line of defence for the skin and the outermost layer in contact with the environment, makeup with skincare properties brings value to customers looking for all-in-one products.'
Gelainza Kong, trainer and makeup artist for the mega-beauty store Sephora has similarly observed this growing phenomenon: 'Skincare-infused Makeup' . . . is a really hot trend! Foundation that is acne-healing and makeup base or eyeshadows rich in antioxidants are what people are buying now. Some of these also heal most sensitive skins and hydrate dry skins, which are common skin issues caused by work stress and the environment.'
In truth, the idea of makeup with skincare properties is not a new one, having been introduced by super luxury beauty brands as a differentiating factor. One such pioneer in the idustry is By Terry.
'By Terry was a pioneer, innovator, launching lipsticks, foundations, loose powders, lip glosses that all combine skincare benefits,' declares its founder Terry de Gunzburg, who introduced products such as the cult favourite Light-Expert foundation ($98 from Escentials) that combines new generation hydra-smoothing hyaluronic acid microspheres with seven anti-aging substances.
'In what I call le luxe intègre - integrate and honest luxury - it is no longer an option to launch a makeup product that contains no skincare benefits.'
The problem - as to be expected - was that these products came at a price, so only a very select group of individuals could afford them. That is, until mineral makeup - makeup made of natural minerals to minimise the risk of allergic reaction - and the Korean sensation BB (blemish balm) creams exploded into the beauty market.
In the last five years or so, the meteoric rise in popularity of mineral makeup brands, such as Bare Escentuals and Jane Iredale, and the proliferation of BB creams from Korea have helped to develop an awareness among consumers that one's skin need not suffer when wearing makeup. As a result, the rest of the players - luxury and mass alike - had to rethink their strategies, precipitating a plethora of skincare-infused makeup onto the market.
One such mass brand that has jumped on this bandwagon is L'Oreal Paris that launched the second generation of its True Match Super-Blendable foundation which contains hyaluronic acid to boost moisture in the skin.
'From our market researches done globally, we discovered that there is a demand from consumers for foundation that has skincare benefits, such as more moisturising effect, natural formulation and light finish,' says L'Oreal Paris marketing manager Grace Tan.
'L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable foundation will definitely not be the last makeup product with skincare property from L'Oreal Paris. Look out for more in 2010. L'Oreal is able to do so because of our strong commitment (3 per cent of total revenue) to R&D and product innovations. Therefore, mass brands under the L'Oreal group - L'Oreal Paris, is able to produce products like True Match, that not only have strong product innovations, but with comparable levels of quality to high-end makeup brands.'
As image consultant Sharon Connolly points out: 'The thing is, beauty consumers are very brand loyal and they will always patronise their favourite brand when they are looking to buy something.
'Now, the beauty brands understand that, but they also know that in order to keep that loyalty, they have to keep up with the times. Think about it this way, if a woman walks to the counter of her favourite brand and asks for, say, a mineral foundation and the brand does not offer that, she will move on somewhere else. That is why, everyone has jumped on this 'makeup with skincare properties' bandwagon.'
The recent economic crisis has similarly inspired increased attention on this category of products. Adds Ms Connolly: 'What these products offer is greater value for money. If consumers can buy a product that works as a foundation and also help with anti-aging, it gives them more of a reason to pick it up, especially in these tough times!'
That said, Calvin Chan, medical director of Calvin Chan Aesthetic & Laser Clinic, warns that not all makeup that purport to be good for your skin fulfil their promises and goes on to advice that buyers should still check the ingredients carefully.
'I think a good one to look for is sun protection, which can be incorporated effectively into makeup, as well as moisturisers. Another group is anti-aging ingredients like antioxidants A, C and E that can also be effective in makeup and foundations. Vitamin E in particular is also a natural preservative that can help extend the shelf life of the product in question.
'AHAs are also effective in keeping skin tone bright and even and preventing pores from clogging and have been used successfully in cover-up as well as tinted moisturisers and foundations. A common skincare ingredient in liquid foundations is hyaluronic acid, which is also used in moisturisers to hydrate and bind moisture to the skin.'
And despite the benefits that these products can bring to your skin, he still believes that the use of real skincare products are still necessary.
'I do recommend that my patients still use skincare products that address their particular skincare concerns under their makeup,' says Dr Chan. 'Even if the makeup does purport to serve additional functions other than just provide good coverage, I would see that as a bonus effect rather than rely on it solely.'
Agrees Ms de Gunzburg who concludes: 'Because makeup offers more in formula today does not mean that using the appropriate day cream, for instance, would not make a difference.
'For example, aging skin is a little more demanding and I make sure I use the right day cream in the morning . . . Using appropriate skincare will really help in getting a flawless makeup result!'
mellwee@sph.com.sgThis article was first published in The Business Times
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Thu, Oct 27, 2011
The Business TimesMakeup call
IT USED to be that makeup was purely an aesthetic solution and often, even bad for your skin. For women, who have previously eschewed makeup for precisely that reason, that is, thankfully, no longer the case. Advances in technology have allowed a growing trend in the makeup industry - cosmetics that incorporate extra ingredients to provide (the once elusive) skincare benefits.by Melissa Lwee
'Many people lead busy lifestyles these days and products that come with multiple benefits are a huge time saver for them,' observes Carolyn Khiu, brand general manager of Clinique Singapore.
'It is easy to understand why consumers are excited about makeup with skincare properties - for a single price, they get to enjoy a product that delivers multiple benefits. Take for example, blemishes and imperfections - not only do consumers want to conceal them, they also want to heal them at the same time.
'This has accounted for the growing popularity of multipurpose products with added benefits, like makeup with skincare properties. Being the first line of defence for the skin and the outermost layer in contact with the environment, makeup with skincare properties brings value to customers looking for all-in-one products.'
Gelainza Kong, trainer and makeup artist for the mega-beauty store Sephora has similarly observed this growing phenomenon: 'Skincare-infused Makeup' . . . is a really hot trend! Foundation that is acne-healing and makeup base or eyeshadows rich in antioxidants are what people are buying now. Some of these also heal most sensitive skins and hydrate dry skins, which are common skin issues caused by work stress and the environment.'
In truth, the idea of makeup with skincare properties is not a new one, having been introduced by super luxury beauty brands as a differentiating factor. One such pioneer in the idustry is By Terry.
'By Terry was a pioneer, innovator, launching lipsticks, foundations, loose powders, lip glosses that all combine skincare benefits,' declares its founder Terry de Gunzburg, who introduced products such as the cult favourite Light-Expert foundation ($98 from Escentials) that combines new generation hydra-smoothing hyaluronic acid microspheres with seven anti-aging substances.
'In what I call le luxe intègre - integrate and honest luxury - it is no longer an option to launch a makeup product that contains no skincare benefits.'
The problem - as to be expected - was that these products came at a price, so only a very select group of individuals could afford them. That is, until mineral makeup - makeup made of natural minerals to minimise the risk of allergic reaction - and the Korean sensation BB (blemish balm) creams exploded into the beauty market.
In the last five years or so, the meteoric rise in popularity of mineral makeup brands, such as Bare Escentuals and Jane Iredale, and the proliferation of BB creams from Korea have helped to develop an awareness among consumers that one's skin need not suffer when wearing makeup. As a result, the rest of the players - luxury and mass alike - had to rethink their strategies, precipitating a plethora of skincare-infused makeup onto the market.
One such mass brand that has jumped on this bandwagon is L'Oreal Paris that launched the second generation of its True Match Super-Blendable foundation which contains hyaluronic acid to boost moisture in the skin.
'From our market researches done globally, we discovered that there is a demand from consumers for foundation that has skincare benefits, such as more moisturising effect, natural formulation and light finish,' says L'Oreal Paris marketing manager Grace Tan.
'L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable foundation will definitely not be the last makeup product with skincare property from L'Oreal Paris. Look out for more in 2010. L'Oreal is able to do so because of our strong commitment (3 per cent of total revenue) to R&D and product innovations. Therefore, mass brands under the L'Oreal group - L'Oreal Paris, is able to produce products like True Match, that not only have strong product innovations, but with comparable levels of quality to high-end makeup brands.'
As image consultant Sharon Connolly points out: 'The thing is, beauty consumers are very brand loyal and they will always patronise their favourite brand when they are looking to buy something.
'Now, the beauty brands understand that, but they also know that in order to keep that loyalty, they have to keep up with the times. Think about it this way, if a woman walks to the counter of her favourite brand and asks for, say, a mineral foundation and the brand does not offer that, she will move on somewhere else. That is why, everyone has jumped on this 'makeup with skincare properties' bandwagon.'
The recent economic crisis has similarly inspired increased attention on this category of products. Adds Ms Connolly: 'What these products offer is greater value for money. If consumers can buy a product that works as a foundation and also help with anti-aging, it gives them more of a reason to pick it up, especially in these tough times!'
That said, Calvin Chan, medical director of Calvin Chan Aesthetic & Laser Clinic, warns that not all makeup that purport to be good for your skin fulfil their promises and goes on to advice that buyers should still check the ingredients carefully.
'I think a good one to look for is sun protection, which can be incorporated effectively into makeup, as well as moisturisers. Another group is anti-aging ingredients like antioxidants A, C and E that can also be effective in makeup and foundations. Vitamin E in particular is also a natural preservative that can help extend the shelf life of the product in question.
'AHAs are also effective in keeping skin tone bright and even and preventing pores from clogging and have been used successfully in cover-up as well as tinted moisturisers and foundations. A common skincare ingredient in liquid foundations is hyaluronic acid, which is also used in moisturisers to hydrate and bind moisture to the skin.'
And despite the benefits that these products can bring to your skin, he still believes that the use of real skincare products are still necessary.
'I do recommend that my patients still use skincare products that address their particular skincare concerns under their makeup,' says Dr Chan. 'Even if the makeup does purport to serve additional functions other than just provide good coverage, I would see that as a bonus effect rather than rely on it solely.'
Agrees Ms de Gunzburg who concludes: 'Because makeup offers more in formula today does not mean that using the appropriate day cream, for instance, would not make a difference.
'For example, aging skin is a little more demanding and I make sure I use the right day cream in the morning . . . Using appropriate skincare will really help in getting a flawless makeup result!'
mellwee@sph.com.sgThis article was first published in The Business Times
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October 17, 2011
Self love
Putting yourself first means that it may be necessary to say no to someone else in order to say yes to yourself.
We have all heard the instructions of a flight attendant reminding us to put on our own oxygen mask before we help anyone else with theirs.
This advice is often cited as a metaphor for self-care because it so accurately expresses why it is important. It seems to say, ironically, that if you can’t take care of yourself for yourself, do it for others.
Few situations in our daily lives mimic the wake-up call of an airplane emergency, so it’s easy to keep putting self-care off—easy, that is, until we get sick, overwhelmed, or exhausted, and suddenly don’t have the energy to care for the people who count on us. That’s when we realize we haven’t been getting the oxygen we need to sustain ourselves.
We begin to understand that taking care of ourselves is neither selfish nor indulgent; it’s just plain practical.
Putting yourself first means that it may be necessary to say no to someone else in order to say yes to yourself. For many of us, there is always something we feel we could be doing for someone else, and it helps to remember the oxygen metaphor.
You can even encourage yourself by saying “I am caring for myself so that I am better able to care for others” or some other mantra that will encourage you.
It also helps to remember that self-care doesn’t have to be composed of massively time-consuming acts.
In fact, the best prescription for taking care of yourself is probably small, daily rituals; for example, taking one half-hour for yourself at the beginning and end of the day to meditate, journal, or just be. You might also transform the occasional daily shower or bath into a half-hour self-pampering session.
Whatever you decide, making some small gesture where you put yourself first every day will pay off in spades for you and the ones you love.
The oxygen you need is all around you; sometimes you just need to be reminded to breathe.
xoxo, gk
We have all heard the instructions of a flight attendant reminding us to put on our own oxygen mask before we help anyone else with theirs.
This advice is often cited as a metaphor for self-care because it so accurately expresses why it is important. It seems to say, ironically, that if you can’t take care of yourself for yourself, do it for others.
Few situations in our daily lives mimic the wake-up call of an airplane emergency, so it’s easy to keep putting self-care off—easy, that is, until we get sick, overwhelmed, or exhausted, and suddenly don’t have the energy to care for the people who count on us. That’s when we realize we haven’t been getting the oxygen we need to sustain ourselves.
We begin to understand that taking care of ourselves is neither selfish nor indulgent; it’s just plain practical.
Putting yourself first means that it may be necessary to say no to someone else in order to say yes to yourself. For many of us, there is always something we feel we could be doing for someone else, and it helps to remember the oxygen metaphor.
You can even encourage yourself by saying “I am caring for myself so that I am better able to care for others” or some other mantra that will encourage you.
It also helps to remember that self-care doesn’t have to be composed of massively time-consuming acts.
In fact, the best prescription for taking care of yourself is probably small, daily rituals; for example, taking one half-hour for yourself at the beginning and end of the day to meditate, journal, or just be. You might also transform the occasional daily shower or bath into a half-hour self-pampering session.
Whatever you decide, making some small gesture where you put yourself first every day will pay off in spades for you and the ones you love.
The oxygen you need is all around you; sometimes you just need to be reminded to breathe.
xoxo, gk
October 16, 2011
Beni
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=paGdKvKvXfk
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Photography loves
Stephane Coutelle
http://www.coutelle.com/
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http://www.coutelle.com/
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October 14, 2011
A Charm
知性小资女人: 【成熟的女人，会散发出专属于她的魅力】10、她珍爱自己的身体。9、她对某些事情的热情超过对他的需要。8、她相当自信。7、她保持幽默感。6、自主安排自己的时间。5、不让他看见自己的狼狈相。4、她不会让他心急难堪。3、神秘莫测。2、不纠缠对方。1、保持独立。 你够成熟么？
xoxo, gk
xoxo, gk
暧昧
【女孩们，别再暧昧】在朋友眼里你们很登对,每次聚会他做你的护花使者责无旁贷,你也发现自己对他有了些些的依赖,他总是不经意的拍拍你的肩很宠爱的揉揉你的发。你感觉幸福就在不远的地方。就在你以为一切都将水到渠成的时候,他说他从没对你有过这种想法，这是你的误会。女孩，暧昧太伤太伤。
xoxo, gk
xoxo, gk
Love
我是女孩，希望有人疼爱，
有人包容，有人让我撒娇，
有人能陪在我身边，
有人喜欢带我逛街，
有人乐意带我去他去的场合，
把我介绍给他的朋友；
我是女孩，希望有人记得每天和我说晚安，
有人记得我们过去的点滴，
有人绝不把承诺作儿戏；
我是女孩，希望有人惦记我，
在我大哭时把我的头按在胸膛。
做一个温暖的女子。
做一个爱笑的女子。
快乐并懂得如何快乐。
快乐并感染身边的人快乐。
尽力做到更好。
偶尔任性，却不犀利。
偶尔敏感，却不神经质。
乐意和大家分享所有开心和不开心的事情。
高兴，就笑，让大家都知道。
悲伤，就哭，然后当做什么也没发生。
【7 种方法爱自己 】LOVE MYSELF
1、换个新造型，打扮漂亮只为给讨自己欢心；
2、记住“无关紧要”的小日子，找个理由high一下；
3、一个人的旅行，看遍动人风景；
4、抽时间回家，卸下成熟面孔享受被宠爱的温情；
5、一个人也不能委屈自己的肚子；
6、动漫、八卦……一个不能少；
7、想逛街尽可大肆逛个痛快。
xoxo, gk
October 6, 2011
Fashion Philosophy
Fashion is the visual, materialized interpretation of all our life's influences, whether they be positive, significant or otherwise.
Style is derived from our own imaginations, as a self-creating evolution to show the world who we are, who we want to be, and where we wish to go.
I'm aware of those stares that I receive for dressing the way I do sometimes. I'm not hiding behind my clothes, I'm living in them. I'm living my life. If I'm going to be free in what I pursue, what I dream, what I eat, who I speak to, and who I love ... I choose to clothe myself in.
Much of fashion consists of story-telling, poetry, geometry, artistry, movement, creativity, construction, technology, architecture, nostalgia, and emotion!
You can wear your anger and your rebellion. You can wear depression. You can wear playfulness like a scarf in the wind! You can wear sexuality. You can wear your happiness. You can wear a memory like a souvenir.
Where do you think fashion comes from?
I'm living liberated.
What's your fashion philosophy?
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Style is derived from our own imaginations, as a self-creating evolution to show the world who we are, who we want to be, and where we wish to go.
I'm aware of those stares that I receive for dressing the way I do sometimes. I'm not hiding behind my clothes, I'm living in them. I'm living my life. If I'm going to be free in what I pursue, what I dream, what I eat, who I speak to, and who I love ... I choose to clothe myself in.
Much of fashion consists of story-telling, poetry, geometry, artistry, movement, creativity, construction, technology, architecture, nostalgia, and emotion!
You can wear your anger and your rebellion. You can wear depression. You can wear playfulness like a scarf in the wind! You can wear sexuality. You can wear your happiness. You can wear a memory like a souvenir.
Where do you think fashion comes from?
I'm living liberated.
What's your fashion philosophy?
~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
September 26, 2011
Born to Be Somebody - Justin Bieber
Born To Be Somebody lyrics
There's a dream in my soul,
a fire that's deep inside me.
There's a me no one knows
waiting to be set free.
I'm gonna see that day;
I can feel it,
I can taste it.
Change is coming my way.
I was born to be somebody.
Ain't nothing that's ever gonna stop me.
I'll light up the sky like lightning,
I'm gonna rise above,
show 'em what I'm made of,
I was born to be somebody,
I was born to be,
and this world will belong to me.
This life can kick you around,
(woah)
this world can make you feel small.
(woah)
They will not keep me down.
(Woah)
I was born to stand tall.
I'm goin' all the way.
I can feel it, I believe it.
I'm here, I'm here to stay.
I was born to be somebody.
Ain't nothing that's ever gonna stop me.
I'll light up the sky like lightning,
I'm gonna rise above,
show 'em what I'm made of,
I was born to be somebody,
I was born to be,
and this world will belong to me.
Feel it,
believe it,
dream it,
be it.
I was born to be somebody.
Ain't nothing that's ever gonna stop me.
I'll light up the sky like lighting,
I'm gonna rise above,
show 'em what I'm made of,
I was born to be somebody,
I was born to be,
and this world will belong to me.
Oh, oh,
oh, oh...
And this world will belong to me.
Ye-ah, ye-ah, ohh...
And this world will belong to me.
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September 13, 2011
September 11, 2011
The One Forever
He loves me wholeheartedly & selflessly.
Successful in his own field, passionate in whatever he does, financially independent, has his own business & can teach me things.
Fashionable and loves fashion.
Loves dressing up.
Takes care of his skin & health.
Smarter than me so he is my mentor & soulmate, best friend & lover.
Do sales and excellent in sales.
Intelligent & quick witted.
Cute & presentable.
He always gives me lovely sweet surprises & thinks of me and puts me as priority.
Loves me for who I am.
Humorous and crack jokes or can talk crap.
He loves travel like me and brings me to places I haven't been to or love to go explore.
Cares for me and dotes on me.
Feels comfortable & happy whenever I meet him.
Can talk to him and with him just about anything I like & love from Kpop to Makeip to art to fashion to food to life.
Drives me around to all the different places I want to go. Buys me a car if I want!
Very Patient & loving
Very understanding & supportive of what I want to achieve
Successful in his own field, passionate in whatever he does, financially independent, has his own business & can teach me things.
Fashionable and loves fashion.
Loves dressing up.
Takes care of his skin & health.
Smarter than me so he is my mentor & soulmate, best friend & lover.
Do sales and excellent in sales.
Intelligent & quick witted.
Cute & presentable.
He always gives me lovely sweet surprises & thinks of me and puts me as priority.
Loves me for who I am.
Humorous and crack jokes or can talk crap.
He loves travel like me and brings me to places I haven't been to or love to go explore.
Cares for me and dotes on me.
Feels comfortable & happy whenever I meet him.
Can talk to him and with him just about anything I like & love from Kpop to Makeip to art to fashion to food to life.
Drives me around to all the different places I want to go. Buys me a car if I want!
Very Patient & loving
Very understanding & supportive of what I want to achieve
September 10, 2011
Singapore, 8th Fashion Capital
Are you surprised by the ranking that Singapore is ahead of Tokyo in this ranking just released?
Btw, shopping at Far east plaza this afternoon,
check out this capsule collection is real cool!! Always luve their collection as
well as IZZUE & exhibit. Luve those monotones with indie influences & rock.
http://depression.com.sg/onlineShop.php
Black & White
They were showcased at Millenia walk & Far east plaza
and also in BLUEPRINT fashion show this year!
~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
Btw, shopping at Far east plaza this afternoon,
check out this capsule collection is real cool!! Always luve their collection as
well as IZZUE & exhibit. Luve those monotones with indie influences & rock.
http://depression.com.sg/onlineShop.php
Black & White
They were showcased at Millenia walk & Far east plaza
and also in BLUEPRINT fashion show this year!
~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
Makeup Interview with Gelainza on Razortv
Part 1 : Interview about "Are Singaporean girls defined by makeup?"
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/lifestyle/56906.html
Part2 : Amateur makeup
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/lifestyle/56906.html
Part 3 : Amateur vs Professional Makeup. See a makeup demonstration/ tutorial by Gelainza
Part 4: Celebs without makeup
Part 5: Makeup for 8 year old? Gelainza answers...
Kevin laoshi's makeup demos
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/archive/?channel=9096#/site/servlet/ajax/page?channel=contentbean%3a9096&view=asLargeVideoListBoxPage&year=2011&quarter=Oct+-+Dec&page=3@9096_largeListPage@1320503512376
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/archive/?channel=9096#/site/servlet/ajax/page?channel=contentbean%3a9096&view=asLargeVideoListBoxPage&page=1&year=2011&quarter=Oct+-+Dec&autoLoad=true@9096_largeListPage@1320504462935
~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/lifestyle/56906.html
Part2 : Amateur makeup
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/lifestyle/56906.html
Part 3 : Amateur vs Professional Makeup. See a makeup demonstration/ tutorial by Gelainza
Part 4: Celebs without makeup
Part 5: Makeup for 8 year old? Gelainza answers...
Kevin laoshi's makeup demos
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/archive/?channel=9096#/site/servlet/ajax/page?channel=contentbean%3a9096&view=asLargeVideoListBoxPage&year=2011&quarter=Oct+-+Dec&page=3@9096_largeListPage@1320503512376
http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/archive/?channel=9096#/site/servlet/ajax/page?channel=contentbean%3a9096&view=asLargeVideoListBoxPage&page=1&year=2011&quarter=Oct+-+Dec&autoLoad=true@9096_largeListPage@1320504462935
~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
September 3, 2011
Look into my eyes..
the idea of two lovers meeting...
love story happen everyday...
make yours too.
5 Days, 5 Liner looks
~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
love story happen everyday...
make yours too.
5 Days, 5 Liner looks
~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
August 9, 2011
Wonder anatomie ~ fierce daring edgy
all the elements are there...
http://www.spykeheels.com/2010/10/03/wonder-anatomie-the-darkness-forest-fashion-show-mq-vienna-fashion-week-2010/
http://www.spykeheels.com/2010/10/03/wonder-anatomie-the-darkness-forest-fashion-show-mq-vienna-fashion-week-2010/
July 23, 2011
Renewed spirit
i hope you dance
Something worth leaving behind
~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
Something worth leaving behind
~ xoxo, MakeUpByGelainza Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
July 17, 2011
NARS & Makeup tricks
Renowned make-up artist and François Nars’ sidekick, Uzo talks make-up tricks and private islands.
Where it all started
I’ve been working for Nars for more than 13 years. I was with Nars when the blush Orgasm didn’t exist. It’s been so interesting to watch the evolution of the brand. Who knew when they launched Orgasm in 1999 that it would be this cult classic? I remember when it sold out. Francois did not expect what it has become today.
Book deal
It took four weeks to produce the book, Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself. Can you believe it? Francois had instructed a casting agency to scour the streets of New York City for 60 globally diverse women and men. He wanted different face shapes, skin-tones and professions. When it came to creating the looks, he didn’t want to know their background, he just wanted a blank canvas and to be inspired by the shape of their face or the colour of their eyes.
Working with a team of artists, François supervised everything and took the photographs. The man is a genius, he is amazing with colour. It’s a beauty manual that demystifies make-up application and techniques. Divided into three sections (play, perfect and polish), the book features real people and there’s an acetate overlay on the before and after images with Francois’s handwriting and the name of the products, colours and actual placement.
Reality check
This book is real. Looking at celebrities is not a good barometer of whether a look will work for you. Celebrities constantly tweak their faces and get treatments on a regular basis, in the real world most of us don’t have time for that and aren’t getting our nose tweaked or our brows lifted. François celebrates us – that’s what I love.
Life between cities
I’m based in LA but I fly a lot between LA and New York. It sounds like the perfect life but I spend half my time in an airplane and I visit every other city in between - Miami, Chicago, Dallas... François lives in New York but he also has a home in Motu Tane in the South Pacific. He bought the island - yes, the island - in 2000 when Shiseido bought the brand. Of course he also has a home in Paris but he really loves New York City.
Everything is illuminated
The years I’ve been at Nars I’ve become a much better make-up artist in terms of complexion. I love putting The Multiple [a three-in-one product] under foundation, it’s my signature. You can use any of the colours to highlight and warm the complexion before foundation. Just apply it to the cheeks and blend it into an upside-down triangle. My skin is oily and it works so well as it’s a cream-to-powder formula and is oil-free. I have to say, whether it’s a celebrity, model or soccer mum, everybody loves the look of illumination within the skin.
The essentials
As I’ve gotten older I try to carry less. I always have Exhibit A blush, which I love to use by itself or with other blushes. I love it on women with very dark or very pale skin. I use the cream shadows and apply it with my fingers. I always carry Triple X lip gloss, powder foundation because I always need to touch up, and a black pencil.
Try it all
I guess my make-up mantra is that make-up is there for people to experiment with. There’s so much good make-up out there, and technology has allowed products to be more sheer and lightweight that it’s almost criminal if you don’t try new colours. Go out there, step outside the box and don’t be afraid to experiment with colour. Sometimes when we limit ourselves we rob ourselves from discovering something that would be a wow factor for your lips or for your eyes.
Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself by François Nars will be available in July 2011 exclusive to Mecca Cosmetica.
Source: http://www.vogue.com.au/beauty/five+minutes+with/francois+nars+accomplice+uzo,12847
~ xoxo, Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
Where it all started
I’ve been working for Nars for more than 13 years. I was with Nars when the blush Orgasm didn’t exist. It’s been so interesting to watch the evolution of the brand. Who knew when they launched Orgasm in 1999 that it would be this cult classic? I remember when it sold out. Francois did not expect what it has become today.
Book deal
It took four weeks to produce the book, Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself. Can you believe it? Francois had instructed a casting agency to scour the streets of New York City for 60 globally diverse women and men. He wanted different face shapes, skin-tones and professions. When it came to creating the looks, he didn’t want to know their background, he just wanted a blank canvas and to be inspired by the shape of their face or the colour of their eyes.
Working with a team of artists, François supervised everything and took the photographs. The man is a genius, he is amazing with colour. It’s a beauty manual that demystifies make-up application and techniques. Divided into three sections (play, perfect and polish), the book features real people and there’s an acetate overlay on the before and after images with Francois’s handwriting and the name of the products, colours and actual placement.
Reality check
This book is real. Looking at celebrities is not a good barometer of whether a look will work for you. Celebrities constantly tweak their faces and get treatments on a regular basis, in the real world most of us don’t have time for that and aren’t getting our nose tweaked or our brows lifted. François celebrates us – that’s what I love.
Life between cities
I’m based in LA but I fly a lot between LA and New York. It sounds like the perfect life but I spend half my time in an airplane and I visit every other city in between - Miami, Chicago, Dallas... François lives in New York but he also has a home in Motu Tane in the South Pacific. He bought the island - yes, the island - in 2000 when Shiseido bought the brand. Of course he also has a home in Paris but he really loves New York City.
Everything is illuminated
The years I’ve been at Nars I’ve become a much better make-up artist in terms of complexion. I love putting The Multiple [a three-in-one product] under foundation, it’s my signature. You can use any of the colours to highlight and warm the complexion before foundation. Just apply it to the cheeks and blend it into an upside-down triangle. My skin is oily and it works so well as it’s a cream-to-powder formula and is oil-free. I have to say, whether it’s a celebrity, model or soccer mum, everybody loves the look of illumination within the skin.
The essentials
As I’ve gotten older I try to carry less. I always have Exhibit A blush, which I love to use by itself or with other blushes. I love it on women with very dark or very pale skin. I use the cream shadows and apply it with my fingers. I always carry Triple X lip gloss, powder foundation because I always need to touch up, and a black pencil.
Try it all
I guess my make-up mantra is that make-up is there for people to experiment with. There’s so much good make-up out there, and technology has allowed products to be more sheer and lightweight that it’s almost criminal if you don’t try new colours. Go out there, step outside the box and don’t be afraid to experiment with colour. Sometimes when we limit ourselves we rob ourselves from discovering something that would be a wow factor for your lips or for your eyes.
Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself by François Nars will be available in July 2011 exclusive to Mecca Cosmetica.
Source: http://www.vogue.com.au/beauty/five+minutes+with/francois+nars+accomplice+uzo,12847
~ xoxo, Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
July 15, 2011
Thank You
Thank you god for the opportunity of today to make a difference to the people I meet and that with my unique touch, they can feel better abt themselves.
Thank you for the food I had today that I have the blessing to taste and enjoy.
Thank you for the bag, shoes, clothes & earring I bought today that I am free to have whatever I want or not have.
Thank you for allowing me to meet the most incredible people who are like angels and mentors helping me to find learnings wherever I go & happiness.
Thank you for the clothes I am wearing today to keep me warm and protected from the sun & rain.
Thank you for the shoes I wear that takes me places I never knew existed and beautiful memories that we can keep forever.
Thank you for the beautiful laughter & joy I have today from anything and everyone I meet today.
xoxo, gk
Thank you for the food I had today that I have the blessing to taste and enjoy.
Thank you for the bag, shoes, clothes & earring I bought today that I am free to have whatever I want or not have.
Thank you for allowing me to meet the most incredible people who are like angels and mentors helping me to find learnings wherever I go & happiness.
Thank you for the clothes I am wearing today to keep me warm and protected from the sun & rain.
Thank you for the shoes I wear that takes me places I never knew existed and beautiful memories that we can keep forever.
Thank you for the beautiful laughter & joy I have today from anything and everyone I meet today.
xoxo, gk
June 26, 2011
Head to Toe Clari-fied!!!
I'm a happy girl now.
^_~
Here's why.
I cleansed my face with Clarisonic face brush & Boscia purifying gel (great for those combi oily girls!) The smoothness starts! Luve it!
Then I switched to the body brush onto the gadget.
Squeezed onto brush head some of the golden-beady Refining body polish (came with Clarisonic plus set) & started to go on my feet up my legs to my thighs and back of my knees. Ticklish! It's addictive!!! ;)
Then up my abs, bod, and to my shoulders, upper back and to lower back, then to my arms.
On the scrubby mood, I decided to also try Soap & Glory Scrub Actually (inspired by movie Love, Actually) and felt the heating sensation! Scrubbed and scrubbed! Shiokness!
Washed off all these gold & pink beads!
And smooth on body gel and started to shave! It's so much easier and cleaner without cuts & nicks which I used to get when I shaved! (Did i tell u that my bro also using Clarisonic to cleanse his face b4 he shaves! He loves it! ;)
Then I'm done!
I'm so smoooth head to toe & loving it!!! ^_~ *glee
U girls who love self-pampering must try it!!! You'll have enviably smooth beautiful legs & shoulders when you bare them this summer!
Of cos, i'm charging up my Clarisonic, she will follow me to Paris for 2 weeks!
xoxo, Gelainza
- Becos I'm finally in a holiday mood.
- Becos I just bathed, shaved & scrubbed head to toe. (if I have a 2hour deep tissue sensual massage with sandalwood & bergamot now, I would fly to double happiness land!)
- Becos I am on leave tomorrow.
- Becos 2 more days I'll be talking to you in Paris, the city of Love & lights.
- Just had a spa treat! Head to toe is silky smoooothie like my fave starbucks matcha frappe!!!
U read that? Surprise!
^_~
Here's why.
I cleansed my face with Clarisonic face brush & Boscia purifying gel (great for those combi oily girls!) The smoothness starts! Luve it!
Then I switched to the body brush onto the gadget.
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| Clarisonic Body Brush |
Squeezed onto brush head some of the golden-beady Refining body polish (came with Clarisonic plus set) & started to go on my feet up my legs to my thighs and back of my knees. Ticklish! It's addictive!!! ;)
Then up my abs, bod, and to my shoulders, upper back and to lower back, then to my arms.
On the scrubby mood, I decided to also try Soap & Glory Scrub Actually (inspired by movie Love, Actually) and felt the heating sensation! Scrubbed and scrubbed! Shiokness!
 |
| Clarisonic Refining body polish & Soap & Glory Scrub Actually |
Washed off all these gold & pink beads!
And smooth on body gel and started to shave! It's so much easier and cleaner without cuts & nicks which I used to get when I shaved! (Did i tell u that my bro also using Clarisonic to cleanse his face b4 he shaves! He loves it! ;)
Then I'm done!
I'm so smoooth head to toe & loving it!!! ^_~ *glee
U girls who love self-pampering must try it!!! You'll have enviably smooth beautiful legs & shoulders when you bare them this summer!
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| 2 rings bought yesterday! |
Of cos, i'm charging up my Clarisonic, she will follow me to Paris for 2 weeks!
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| Cleansed face helps smooth makeup on! |
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| Yes i luve hats!!! I am a mad hattress! |
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| my current twitter profile pic! |
xoxo, Gelainza
Makeup Artist
"Don't be afraid of trying out new colors, mixing 2 or 3 colors together to form a new color. As a makeup artist, you make up what you don't have. "- Gelainza
~ xoxo,
MakeupByGelainza
Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
June 22, 2011
Love You
嚴爵 – 好的事情
休息是為了走更長的路
你就是我的旅途
都是因為你 我一直漫步
想要跟你一起走到最後
但我遺失了地圖
誰給誰束縛 誰比誰辛苦
愛到深處才會領悟
好的事情 最後雖然結束
感動十分 就有十分滿足
謝謝你 是你陪我走過那些路
痛 是以後無法再給你幸福
好的事情 也許能夠重複
感動時分 就算紛紛模糊
不要哭 至少你和我記得很清楚
愛 是為彼此祝福
想要跟你一起走到最後
但我遺失了地圖
誰給誰束縛 誰比誰辛苦
愛到深處才會領悟
好的事情 最後雖然結束
感動十分 就有十分滿足
謝謝你 是你陪我走過那些路
痛 是以後無法再給你幸福
我們都傻 - Rainie
~ xoxo, Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
休息是為了走更長的路
你就是我的旅途
都是因為你 我一直漫步
想要跟你一起走到最後
但我遺失了地圖
誰給誰束縛 誰比誰辛苦
愛到深處才會領悟
好的事情 最後雖然結束
感動十分 就有十分滿足
謝謝你 是你陪我走過那些路
痛 是以後無法再給你幸福
好的事情 也許能夠重複
感動時分 就算紛紛模糊
不要哭 至少你和我記得很清楚
愛 是為彼此祝福
想要跟你一起走到最後
但我遺失了地圖
誰給誰束縛 誰比誰辛苦
愛到深處才會領悟
好的事情 最後雖然結束
感動十分 就有十分滿足
謝謝你 是你陪我走過那些路
痛 是以後無法再給你幸福
我們都傻 - Rainie
倔强的以为我真的能改变你
看你装无辜的眼神我很窒息
难道你没有看见看见我对你的好
还是你忘了那些数不清的爱情轨迹
你说我傻傻在爱上只懂爱自己的人
我说你傻傻在爱他你的眼睛骗不了人
我们都傻傻在为一段没有未来的爱情付出
还在期待会有奇迹出现
你说我傻傻在爱上没有感情的分身
我说你傻傻在爱他就固执的奋不顾身
我们都傻傻在宁愿被牺牲也不愿意放弃天真
还在期待会有奇迹出现
~ xoxo, Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
June 20, 2011
Leoparded summer!
Training on all things summer tomorrow & Tuesday so looking the part is part of the job done!!!
When I'm training seasonal collections, it's like doing press days all over again...alone..!
One thing faux sure is faux fur on my nails!! Teehee~ leopard print nail patches!!!
All NEW from Sephora summer!
Looks like Easter eggys...
Its so efficient & superior quality its done in 10mins less!
Super easy! ;)
Then on my toes!
Then still have some more left from this pack...
Paste everywhere!!
On my thumbdrive, laptop, sleek palette, typo pen...
Teehee~
Sexified my belongings!
Also available in 7 other designs ~ so pretty & sexy for this Summer and Fall!
This is the French dentelle (lace) version! ;) Pretty eh?
Can't wait to start the new week! "Forget the past cos nothing u can change about it.
Look towards the future cos everything happens there!
Embrace the present cos something someone exists here & now. "- Gelainza
xoxo, Gelainza
June 18, 2011
Don't shortchange the next one
傻孩子，请相信，会幸福。
当幸福来到的时候，请敞开胸怀去接受吧，然后，好好的经营、呵护。
用最单纯的感情去恋爱，就好像从没有受伤一样，不要让下一个人去弥补已经离开的人留下的伤害。
傻孩子，请相信，新的一年会幸福，一定一定会！
Silly child, do believe, u are loved.
When love comes, open ur arms & embrace it without the past burden. Forget abt the past hurt & pain, and believe the next one u will find happiness.
Silly child, believe in happiness.
It is there.
xoxo, gk
当幸福来到的时候，请敞开胸怀去接受吧，然后，好好的经营、呵护。
用最单纯的感情去恋爱，就好像从没有受伤一样，不要让下一个人去弥补已经离开的人留下的伤害。
傻孩子，请相信，新的一年会幸福，一定一定会！
Silly child, do believe, u are loved.
When love comes, open ur arms & embrace it without the past burden. Forget abt the past hurt & pain, and believe the next one u will find happiness.
Silly child, believe in happiness.
It is there.
xoxo, gk
Live a dream
A friend of mine shared this link on FB...when life disappoints you, it's your choice to live it up!
and I watched it...
i am moved. So touched. I cried. Tears of sadness and pride at the same time for this guy.
He belongs to the stage on classical performance. Such bass and magnetism in his voice quality, put him in a classic suit black and white, he looks the part already!
Sung Bong Choi: "I don't sing very well, but when I sing, I feel like a different person. I just want to be like other normal person."
His exceptional hair-raising incredible bass voice quality, a voice that can move millions of audience..... la classico! 6 million views now and wayy to gooooo...
More imptly, he rise up against all odds since being abandoned when he was 3 all those pain he went through to where he stands today. *cries
I wish him all the best!
~ xoxo, Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
and I watched it...
i am moved. So touched. I cried. Tears of sadness and pride at the same time for this guy.
He belongs to the stage on classical performance. Such bass and magnetism in his voice quality, put him in a classic suit black and white, he looks the part already!
Sung Bong Choi: "I don't sing very well, but when I sing, I feel like a different person. I just want to be like other normal person."
His exceptional hair-raising incredible bass voice quality, a voice that can move millions of audience..... la classico! 6 million views now and wayy to gooooo...
More imptly, he rise up against all odds since being abandoned when he was 3 all those pain he went through to where he stands today. *cries
I wish him all the best!
~ xoxo, Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
Fuchsia Lane Fall 2011 Shoot
Did a shoot with Vivienne in April/May....
Remember this shoot above? Makeup is created and done by me! Totally luve this collection which was showcased for ION Art Gallery and fashion show in 2009/early 2010! There were 8 different looks of different feel to each dress and makeup style!
This below is the Fall Winter 2011 collection.
Her Fall collection, L'AMORE which means Love in italian, embellishes all about lace, flowers and chiffon, evoking the fluttery and romatic feeling of falling in love..
This below is the Fall Winter 2011 collection.
Creative Direction and Styling: Vivienne Lin
Photography: Gary Ong
Make up & Hair: Gelainza Kong
Model: Kel Yap
Photography Assistant: Kok Shen
In fact we helped style about 12 pieces that day!
Yet everything went so smooth and happy that its a wrap pretty fast!
Kel is easy and nice to work with,
Viv is organised and knows what she wants,
Gary was making it all work with his love,
and of cos, me making Kel beautiful and edgy!
~ xoxo,
Makeupby Gelainza
Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
Photography: Gary Ong
Make up & Hair: Gelainza Kong
Model: Kel Yap
Photography Assistant: Kok Shen
In fact we helped style about 12 pieces that day!
Yet everything went so smooth and happy that its a wrap pretty fast!
Kel is easy and nice to work with,
Viv is organised and knows what she wants,
Gary was making it all work with his love,
and of cos, me making Kel beautiful and edgy!
~ xoxo,
Makeupby Gelainza
Beauty Editor Live Your Dream Tweet
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