found this on my friend's tweet. a good to know for all OPI lovers out there, especially so if you love to order online.
http://www.lacquerized.com/2010/05/how-to-unmask-opi-fakes.html
Miss Singapore Universe 2010 (MSU) Finalists
hmmz...i think the MSU2010 girls have gotten enough bad press. to be very honest, i was shocked when i gotten the link from my friends on twitter. before i went to the link, i saw numerous tweets about how "shocking" and "horrendous" this year's girls are, but i wanted to give them some benefit of doubt, thinking my friends' taste are just too high. erm...i really had a shock. hahaha...at first glance, actually, even after i settled down and look at each photo carefully, it looks like some auntie contest, rather than Miss Singapore. i think even Mrs Singapore looks better! but after slowly looking through the photos, i think the girls themselves must have a shock when they see the photos? i believe they all should look better, else they won't have the guts to take part in MSU. granted that MSU's standard seems to be dropping year by year, but i shouldn't have dropped so much?
I think the stylists and photographer needs to be shot. seriously. the girls are all so young. why do they all (or most) look like some auntie here? and such bad makeup, hair, clothes, and even poses! please...even those blogshops can take better pictures! I'm certainly no expert, and is purely commenting based on my personal point of view, but I really think there should be something wrong with the team behind this shoot. These photos didn't seem to bring out the best in each girl, but brought out the flaws of each, i feel.
nevertheless, i salute the girls for having the courage to take part in the contest. this courage alone is enough to make u stand out. good luck, and show them you do have your assets. :)
Recipe: Tempura of mixed veggies with citrus dipping sauce (Kakiage)
Found this Kakiage recipe in the library. Gonna jot it down here, and try to make the sauce sometime soon!
8 asparagus spears, ends trimmed
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 cups/500ml vegetable oil
6 tablespoons cornstarch/cornflour
1 cup/125g all purpose/plain flour (note: personally, I'm a lazy person. so I always get those ready-made tempura flour from the supermarket. cost around $5 i think)
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cup/325ml ice water
For the citrus dipping sauce
1/4 cup/65ml Japanese spy sauce (such as kikkoman)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
Serves 4
Tempura is often perceived as an art form not to be attempted without a manual. This couldn't be further from the truth. Just follow a few simple rules. Use crisp vegetables without too high water content. Ice water is essential, as it ensures the batter is light and lacy. Don't overbeat the batter - a few quick stirs with a chopstick is all that is required and any lumps will just add texture to the cooked batter.
To make the citrus dipping sauce, put all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside until ready to serve.
Put the prepared vegetables on a plate near to your stovetop. Put the oil in a skillet/frying plan and set over medium/high heat. Combine the cornstarch/cornflour, flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Put the ice water in another chilled bowl. Working quickly, add the floor mixture to the water, stirring for just a few seconds with a chopstick or a knife, leaving the mixture lumpy looking.
Cook the tempura in batches. Add a small handful of vegetables to the batter, letting any excess batter drip back into the bowl. Cook for 2-3 minutes, turning often with tongs so that the batter cooks evenly all over and is light golden and lacy looking. Put the tempura on some paper towels for a minute to absorb any excess oil. Reheat the oil and repeat with the remaining vegetables and batter. Serve warm with the citrus dippingsauce on the side.
Recipe from: easy vegan, simple recipes for healthy eating
Twitter is over capacity
It's very sianz when you want to browse your twitter page, and all you get is this.
Never Take a Picture with Someone Skinnier Than You
I always think that Jeanette Aw is very skinny. So pretty and skinny.
Until I saw this picture she posted on her blog with Fann Wong...
and so...the best way to avoid looking fat? don't take pictures with skinny people!
photo credits: jeanette aw
