This top is available from KatGaz Collections for B$21.00. Check out their Facebook for measurements and purchase. Snap it up before someone else does!

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To access the shop, just look at the tabs above the 'What's on your mind?' box and you will see the tab 'Shop'. I know these tabs are usually overlooked, but sometimes, you can interact more with some of the tabs available. For example, there are Discussions, Reviews and Notes tabs in most Facebook pages.

Anyway, back to the Facebook Shop. You'll find a Price range and Categories boxes on the left of the Shop. So, if you're looking for products within a certain price range, just click on your preferred price range and the shop will filter those items for you. If you're looking for a new bag or earrings, just click 'Accessories' under the Category section to view all jewellry.

This 'Request for Permission' box will pop out during your browsing. It's a standard procedure for all Facebook applications. And if you have played Facebook games like Farmville and such, you will know this.

Just click 'Allow' to continue your browsing. This box will only appear once, so you won't have to deal with this when you browse through the shop again.

When you see something you like, clicking 'Buy Now' will lead you directly to the product page at the Orchid Row site where you can complete your purchase. If you're not quite sure on how to order, just take a look at our 'How To Order' page. Ordering an item is very simple, and with our shopping cart on the site, you can purchase multiple items in one sitting. :)

So, that's the latest update, so far. If you've got Facebook (which I'm pretty sure you do), head over to our page and click 'Like' to catch our latest updates. If you got something to say, feel free to comment on our page because I like to chat wih people online.

To all my Muslims friends, Selamat Berpuasa!

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It's been five years since I've been to KL and quite a bit has changed! Anyways, we stayed at Hotel Imperial, which is a budget hotel (because we need all the money for shopping) in Bukit Bintang just right off the food-laden Jalan Alor. Excellent location, with KFC, Starbucks and Sungei Wang just around the corner.

At Mid Valley Megamall, we spent about five hours at a super shopping event at one of the mall's exhibition halls - Malaysia's Online Fashion Entrepreneurs Weekend. There were over 80 booths selling clothes, bags, shoes, jewelry, you name it, they're there! We walked out of the place with hands full of shopping bags and some of the stuff are for you people. ;)

I think one day, we should organize an event similar to theirs for our own local fashion entrepreneurs eh?

*Pictures from yours truly and sisinshopping (A Shopaholic's Den)

You'll be able to see some of those cute bags and earrings in our store very soon. :) I didn't get a whole lot of stuff for the store because, well, I was too busy shopping for myself!

Anyhoo, we also visited Vincci and Charles & Keith to see their latest shoes. In Vincci, I came across these pair of ballerina flats (first pic) with Kooshballs for ornaments. How cute are they huh?

In Charles & Keith, I looked across the room full of heels and these pair of grey gladiator-like, four-inch platform heels caught my eyes. It's made of grey jeans material with rubber soles. Tasselled zip at the back, decorated with bronze studs. But it cost RM230+ or something like that, and I still had more shopping to do so I reluctantly tore myself away. I did visit them again in Pavilion though, oh so lovely...

If you're thinking I'm insane to let these pair of heels go, don't worry. Once I was back in Brunei, I came to my senses and had asked a friend to help me get them when she goes to KL next month. I cannot wait! :D

Our last visit in KL was to Beryl's Chocolate Kingdom, which we didn't even plan in the first place. We were actually on our way to the airport to catch our flight back to Brunei and our taxi driver insisted on bringing us there. He actually carried on a long monologue on the types of chocolates available.

Uncle:

You all like chocolates? I know you all like. Because all girls like chocolate wan. I bring you go chocolate factory. Very nice chocolate. Many, many chocolate. All types of chocolate. Got dark chocolate, milk chocolate, durian chocolate, tongkat ali chocolate, pineapple chocolate, strawberry chocolate, peppermint chocolate...

Me:

Uncle, when again got sales in Malaysia?

Uncle:

Yeah, sales. Also got apple chocolate, banana chocolate. What chocolate you like? Got coconut chocolate, papaya chocolate, chilli chocolate...

True story. Anyways, there WERE lots of types of chocolates there and I got a box of assorted peppermint chocolates and dark chocolate. They were delicious. :)

All in all, it was a really good trip, taking time off to indulge myself. KL can be such an exciting city with those huge malls full of beautiful stuff. And I definitely plan to visit KL more often in the future.

Fancy a taking a break yourself? The Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival will last until 16th September, so you may want to book yourself on a plane to KL before it ends.

Ta!

What's your favourite shopping destination?

This dress is in stock at Be Pretty Shop for B$26. Skirt and top are detachable. Check out the Facebook photo for measurements. Hurry before someone else gets it!

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So, Jas, what's iMany Faces about?

Well, do you know that women can put on many kind of 'faces'? What I mean is that a girl can be sweet, elegant, sexy, naughty, professional and so on. But there are many who just put on makeup just for the sake of putting on makeup. Or only for special occasions.

At iMany Faces, we teach women to enhance their looks for all kinds of situations. We challenge them to explore their faces and create looks for themselves.

I saw some of your pictures in the iMany Faces Facebook page and love the different looks you featured. How did you learn to do that?

I worked as a freelance makeup artist for 4 years and then 2 years ago, started to do one-on-one sessions professionally. To prepare myself, I had also taken a course in a makeup academy called Xpression Master in Kuala Lumpur.

Ok, so now let's talk makeup. I've always wondered whether I should use concealor or foundation first. Which is it?

That's a very good question! Well, what do you think?

I see! So, what are mistakes that you see most women make for makeup?

Well, one mistake I usually see is women matching blue eyeshadow with red lips. That's a color-matching mistake.

Another is makeup balancing. For example, a girl puts on strong eye shadow color, then also apply strong blush and lip color! The effect of the overall strong combo makes a clownish appearance.

One other mistake is that some girls choose a much lighter shade foundation than their skin tone to appear fairer. This just gives a mask-like appearance.

Haha. I might be guilty of at least one of those you mentioned! Ok, so now, eye makeup. I came across eye primers just recently. Is it really necessary to use one?

It depends. Some people's eyelids don't get as oily, so they don't need it. But for those whose eyelids do get oily, it's an absolute must to use an eye primer.

Eye primers allow your eye shadow to stay on and last longer throughout the day or night.

Oh, so what are the sessions in the workshop?

Well, the theme for this coming workshop is 'Perfecting The Basics'. It's for those beginners who want to upgrade their skills in certain makeup area. Each session in one workshop is 2 hours long and concentrates on specific makeup areas.

Essential Skincare & Face Foundation

In this session, students will be taught the essential steps of skincare for the protection of the skin from weather and makeup. They will also learn the proper application of skincare to avoid pre-wrinkles and foundation makeup for a flawless finish.

Price : B$75.00

Eyebrow Shaping & Drawing

Here, I help students to understand the shape of their brows and find the right shape that suits their faces. I'll also teach the 3-point system for achieving the perfect eyebrows.

Price : B$80.00

Eye Makeup

Students will learn about the two categories of eyeshadow color and understand the shape of their eyes so they know what type of eyeshadow suits them and what they should avoid. Applying eyeliner is quite tricky, so I'll be teaching them how to draw the perfect eyeliner.

Price : B$100.00

Face Shading & Highlighting

In this class, I help students to discover their face shape and learn to accentuate their best features, whether it's their eyebrow shape or cheekbones. They'll also learn the techniques of shading and highlighting to a slimmer-looking face.

Price : B$85.00

For all 4 classes, we are offering a special price of B$275, rather than the total of B$340. Promotion is valid until end of August and our deadline for registrations for Brunei workshops is on 12th August 2010 (KB) and 19th August 2010 (Bandar).

Awesome, Jas! It's great that you come all the way from KL to give these workshops. I don't think there are much of these makeup classes available here in Brunei. Anyway, before I end this interview, any last words you'd like to give to my readers?

Yes, there are. My message to all the ladies here is not to be afraid of change! Change doesn't have to be scary and you will have a lot of fun along the way. And by the end of the day, you'll be glad that you took that first step.

Those are wise words :) . Jas, thanks so much for doing this interview with me. It's been really interesting!

Thank YOU for such an awesome interview. It makes me realise how much we have changed and did along the way. I'm passionate about what I do and I want to help my fellow females to realise their own selves. So, thank you for giving me this opportunity to share some of my knowledge here!

xoxo

Jasmine is the founder of iMany Faces who, asides from conducting workshops, also provides one-on-one professional makeup services.

If you are interested in registering for the upcoming workshops, please email to support@imanyfaces.com. Please note that deadline for registrations is on 12th August 2010 (KB) and 19th August 2010 (Bandar).

You can also check out mini makeup lessons and tips from iMany Faces at their Facebook Page.

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As most of you know, the 6th Consumer Fair Brunei Darussalam was held recently at the Bridex Hall in Jerudong. I've always loved to go to these fairs as there are all sorts of products available that you don't normally come across.

This year, some of our local online stores had participated in the 6th Consumer Fair, which is a big step into marketing their presence. If you had missed the Consumer Fair and so, missed out on the chance of seeing what our local e-stores have to offer, the following are a brief introduction to those who had participated. :)

Although I had missed out her booth, many had the opportunity to see, first-hand, what the store has to offer. If you are a new mother or soon-to-be mum, check out the store's Facebook page to join the women who are asking for advice and tips.

It's really great to have the chance to meet these e-stores in person. Fairs, like the Consumer Fair, allows aspiring e-business people to increase awareness of online shopping.

In this day and age, online shopping is not a dodgy thing anymore. And the above online blogshops, through participating in Fairs, show to the public that these stores are run by real people. This is sure to help boost the public's confidence in our local e-tailers.

So, to those mentioned in this post, hope to see more of you in future fairs!

Catch Orchid Row's guest blog post at ProjekBrunei on online shopping in Brunei. ProjekBrunei is the website hosted by the mysterious BruneiTweet, created to get to know about Brunei through the eyes of our locals. A must-visit as you can learn about activities, groups and people in Brunei that you had never known about.

Check out the ProjekBrunei Facebook page.

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If you have a thin face, a short bob would make your face look rounder. If you have a plump face, a straight long hairstyle can slim your features. Blunt bangs can draw attention to your eyes. Curly hair can fill out your face. The list goes on and on.

But more important than your hairstyle, the condition of your hair can ultimately ruin or enhance any hairstyle, no matter how awesome the hairstyle may be.

There are many hair care advice out there that are totally untrue. So, here I bring you a short list of hair myths that many people believe.

1. If you pluck one grey hair, three new ones will grow

It takes about 3 months for one single strand of hair (grey or not) to grow. It would take another 3 months for 3 more to grow to be noticeable. So, if you do pluck out a grey hair, another 3 grey hair is not going to magically appear on your head.

However, yanking hair out is harmful to your hair as it damages the follicle and can break other healthy hair, especially if you use tweezers. So, your best bet is to repress that urge to pluck your grey hair.

For those who were wondering where I got my hair curled permanently, it was at I Salon in Gadong, staircase beside TK Teahouse. Prices are a little on the high side, but for me, it is worth every cent spent. It's been 2 years that I permed my hair, and the curls are still there.

You can call Kenny of I Salon for an appointment at 245 1425.

What hair myths have you heard?

The Ojon comes in a 150ml rounded bottom tub, nicely packaged in brown box made of recycled material. On opening the Ojon, there is a protective clear plastic seal that you must remove carefully. Included is a small brown brush and a brown disc cover. The cover is to remove air from the tub after using the Ojon and reseal it.

• You don't have to pre-wash your hair so I started to smooth the cream into my hair from scalp to the ends of my hair.

• Repeated the previous step until my hair is saturated. I tried to use as little as possible but ended up using about eight tablespoons! I also used an extra tablespoon for the dry ends of my hair.

• Once done, I used the provided comb to distribute the cream evenly. To make sure my hair absorbs the Ojon, I blewdry my hair for 5 minutes with the hairdryer set on 'hot'. Then, I put on a shower cap so that it won't stained my pillows when I sleep. You don't have to leave it on overnight unless you have very damaged hair. Twenty minutes would already be enough.

Next day, I woke up and found that my lousy shower cap had came off. So, I have a pillow case waiting for me to wash it. Anyway, on to the results:-

• It was a bit difficult for the shampoo to lather, so I had to shampoo my hair twice. Once shampooed, I noticed that my hair is less tangled than it usually is.

• Used my conditioner next. I usually need to use a lot of conditioner, because that's the only time I can 'comb' my permed hair. But this time, I didn't use as much. Getting excited at this point.

• After washing the conditioner off, I towel-dried my hair. My hair felt different. I don't know how to describe it, but it felt like new hair.

• Took out my hair dryer again and started to blow dry my hair. I usually blow dry it until it's just damp, then let it air dry. This is to keep your hair from getting all dried out.

My hair is completely dry now and, it is definitely smoother, softer and more manageable. I'm feeling the ends of my hair now and it feels so much softer than the usual brittle ends. I'm really happy with the results, especially after only one time of using it! I can't help imagining the condition of my hair after using the Ojon for a month.

So if you have been sitting on the fence about the Ojon, be rest assured. I am confident that you will be able to see a noticeable difference after one use. Just as The ANstore had said, although it's expensive, in the long run, it sure beats getting regular hair treatments at the salon.

i love Ojon!

xoxo

The ANstore has been bringing quality beauty and make-up products to women since June 2009. Nisaa truly believes in the effectiveness of the products and we love her enthusiasm for the products she's promoting.

Read her guest blog post on the Ojon.

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