Sephora opened its first multi-brand store in Singapore, a couple of weeks back. I was SUPER excited because I’m a huge Sephora Fan. Sephora is basically like a departmental store (think Metro, BHG, etc), but its all just Cometics, skincare, fragrances… In other words, a dream come true for me!

In the states, the Sephora stores are massive! filled with many (over 30 brands) but of course when it came to Singapore, it was a smaller space, prices of products were marked up but no matter what, its DEFINITELY worth a trip down. I’ve already been there atleast 6 times and I can’t get enough!

Other than the brands we already have locally (Pupa, Dior, Clarins etc), as well as their famous Sephora House brand, they also brought in few more international brands:

POP Beauty

(I’ve been using their products for the past 2 years and I absolutely ADORE their products!) Their eyeshadows have a very good colour payoff and their mascara (LASH KAPOW) is my ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE! Price wise:  Definitely worth a buy!

 

BECCA Cosmetics

A little bit more on the pricey range, but if you want to invest in a Becca product, get the Becca Jewel Dust! Its so lovely, shimmery and very pigmented colours!
Price Wise: Pricey, but pretty good quality

TOOFACED Cosmetics

One product you absolutely CANNOT afford to miss out on from this brand, are their glitter liners! In my opinion, more shimmery and longer lasting than MAC Cosmetics
Price Wise: Reasonable

There are few more other brands but these are just the few that I adore, and highly recommend!
I also highly recommend you make a trip down to Sephora and check out the goodies for yourself. I’m pretty sure, you won’t leave empty handed!

Sephora
Ngee Ann City
B1, next to escalator, facing Delifrance

Link to tutorial for this look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tRnkU33rho

Having finally published my website (Thank you SO much George, www.be-lifted.com), meant I had taken the next step into my career, a new responsibility, a new chapter.  I’ll also never forget the immense excitement when I was told I was selected to do makeup for the  celebrities during the  NationalDayParade 2008. It meant so much to me, that my work was finally being recognized! 

  Having my own Youtube Channel with makeup tutorials, was a very tedious but exciting experience. It still is. Even more now, that I reached ONE THOUSAND suscribers worldwide. I look forward to creating many more exciting tutorials!
Link: http://www.youtube.com/user/sarahchaudhry

Late October was the first time my makeup was featured in a magazine. Sutra magazine gave me such encouragement and I hope that’s the beginning of many more Magazine shoots for me.
  
Even if it was for a few seconds, seeing myself on Vasantham Central, doing what I LOVE, was a feeling, I STILL cannot describe. Thank you Mahima.Biz for always choosing me as your Head Makeup Artist

  And finally, thank YOU all. My lovely readers, friends, family…2008 would have been nothing if it wasnt for all your love, care, and encouragement.
And so, we bid farewell to 2008, and hope 2009 brings us all this greatness…. and more

Makeup: Sarah Chaudhry
Hair: Ain Aisha

Sms from Preeti, the night after:
“Hey Sarah, I just wanted to thank you again for yesterday. Everyone said the makeup was beautiful!”

Thank you note / Testimonial from Meerra:
Sarah dearest, a year ago, I came across your website and got my sister to book you for her ROM/Engagement. This year without a doubt you were the chosen one yet again for my ROM. Your passion for the art of make up, sincerity and most of all your genuine qualities is what makes you a great artist. You are a very patient gal who took the effort to understand our needs and try to cater to it without a single scorn. I felt very comfortable with you and that made my evening more pleasant. N despite your huge portfolio, there wasn\’t any airs about you. This is what I call……’a person who works with her heart’……Thanx sweetz, for making me glow on my very special day. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you more fame and name in this industry.
Cheerz!
-Meerra

Ladies Makeup : Sarah Chaudhry
Ladies & Men’s Hair: Nur Ain

Model: Sindy Ang
Makeup: Sarah Chaudhry
Hairstyling: Sarah Chaudhry
Photographer: Wong Li Ji

$380 PER PERSON,
$350 PER PERSON IF YOU AND A FRIEND JOIN

Read more on “Sassychix Makeup Classes” :
http://www.facesbysarah.com/2008/07/05/290/

http://www.facesbysarah.com/2008/11/08/sassychix-makeup-class-batch-4/

http://www.facesbysarah.com/2008/04/19/277/

Shina is a young, fun girl, thus I decided to do a bright purple look on her, which she carried off with total ease!

Link to tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgbhHlUHY6A

Jen looks lovely with natural tones , thus I used light colours to accentuate her already gorgeous features

Link to tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdOdyL5VPdQ

The tiny words on the extreme side of the Page read: Makeup & Hair: Sara Chaudry www.facesbysarah.com
(My name was spelt wrongly but Im real thankful the website URL was printed out fine)
Thank You everyone for your continuous support

Scanned copies of the Magazine:

December 2008 (Sutra Magazine)

Original copies for my portfolio:

Once again, from the bottom of my heart, I thank YOU all, for your continuous support and words of encouragement.

My 3rd model was Silver, a mother, who prooved that even mummys can look good with makeup!
I gave her a shimmery Neutral look

Link to Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib830dL_ZU0

My 2nd model was Edwina, who I decided I’d give a sultry smokey eye look!

Link to tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk7t8MF94Ao

Here are some photos of two of the ladies’ work
They had to do two different look’s on each of their eye and I think they did a really good job with the blending

Feedbacks

Name: Amit Kaur
Occupation: Home-maker
Reason why you took this course: To learn more about makeup. Eyeshadow blending and eyelining were my weakest point. I also enjoy using makeup all the time
Feedback on the course: Enjoyed taking the course from sarah. She’s very patient and so very helpful and kind.
Do you feel you have improved in makeup application after this course: Yes, I have. Learning never stops. I’ve really improved onmy eyeshadow and eyeliner application

Name:Vindy Kaur
Occupation: Event Manager
Reason why you took this course: To learn and fine-tune my makeup application skills
Feedback on the course:Wonderful..very informative and detailed. Sarah’s patience in her hands on sessions were very much appreciated
Do you feel you have improved in makeup application after this course: Definitely! I can totally cover my dark circles now! Plus it has given me the confidence to further experiment with different eyeshadow colours.

If you remember this post of mine: http://www.facesbysarah.com/2008/08/26/launch-of-elf-cosmetics-in-singapore/,

Then you would recall the hype of ELF Cosmetics coming to Singapore. With the permission of the sole distributor of ELF Cosmetics Asia, I have created 5 tutorials using ELF products, that was kindly sponsored by ELF Cosmetics Asia.

Over the next few weeks, I will be posting these easy-to-follow tutorials.
This is the first one, with my model, Delvin, sporting a Goldish Brown look

Link to Tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YriO7QmG2M0