Style Essence Grooming Session

Time flies, the Singapore Mom Bloggers that I joined last year has turn one, last month. 

The founder, Rachel, took an initiative to plan physical events for all busy mom bloggers to get together for some enriching and fun activities. The first event was a grooming session, just for the mothers, In collaborated with Florinda from Style Essence.

Thanks to sponsors Style Essence and dinner by The Shepherd’s pie.

It was timely, I needed some few hours of me-time. Meeting friends, learning things as well as giving the girls and the hubby some "happy hours".

The workshop was mainly cover overall grooming and skincare. Florinda began the session by measuring our body to determine body types: hour glass, pear, apple or column. We then given an useful card to remind ourselves of the clothing styles that suites one's shape. (I held my breath and managed to get 'hourglass', otherwise I'll be column;p). She shared with us on colour analysis of our skin tone, so that we know if we are more suitable to 'warm' or 'cool' undertones. Well, this one can not cheat, I'm warm;). She also touched on the comparison on how pattern of stripes, big or small polka dot, even big or small flowery print of the clothing has a visual impact on oneself.

Me, before makeover.

R to L: Adora, Pamela, Adeline, Regina, Susan & Florinda.

We then moved on to skincare part. Flo highlighted the important of good skincare. I was happy to learn everything about it all over again and  got to get my hands worked on the face: from removing make-up, to cleansing, to put on the mask half of our face, up to putting the moisturiser and later make-up our face.

Most tips and information shared were basic and helpful, but I forgot about it over the years, especially after motherhood, like I was asking what is the eyeliner for? Eyebrow or eyes? So confusing! But truly laughed out loud. I am one of those frumpy mum during weekends. If not because of work, I continue the rhythm of t-shirt, shorts and slippers walk out of the house. Not surprise, right? My face was yellowish once, according to my mum. I conveniently forget about my self when kids are around me, I have hundred and one things to do for the day, see?

Anyway, through the hands on session with Mary Kay product, I learnt and re-learnt. Flo shared that when I do cleaning, my fingers movement should be moving upwards on the face, to open up the pores; when applying moisturiser, sun-block and what not, the fingers should be in a circular downwards movement, just to close the pores.

We went (almost) wild during hands-on. Learning from each other and laughing at each other at the same time. I was (almost) lost in the middle of following the instruction from Flo, thank goodness Adora was sitting next to me, I basically followed her, until the end of the workshop, even took a fire-red lipstick. On the other hand, Liza was pretty fun to be next with.

Needless to say, the product of Mary Kay is fabulous! You can see how did I transform after the session. I practically love both the cleanser and the mask which helps to clean, pamper my skin and leave it brighter and refreshing.

It is probably a habit for us to take out the camera and snap away for some highlight.
In the end, we were being snapped this time!

The workshop was ending with few beautiful shots of us. You can tell, we had a wonderful session!

Clockwise from top left: Trainer Bernadette, Susan, Sandra, Regina, Adeline, Madeline, me, Trainer Florinda, Adora, Pamela, Liza, Estella and Jiahui.

Seriously, it is good to have a me-time once in a while. This is sure one that I am highly recommending, you get to learn so much more about your self, at the same time finding some sanity, for being away from child(ren). 

Some of the mom bloggers are doing GiveawayS as Style Essence is offering complimentary workshop passes worth $150. All you need to do is simply follow the instruction stated in the blog post (terms and conditions apply):
- Mummy Moo: until 12 Apr 2013
- The Accidental Mom Blogger: until 12 Apr 2013
- The Whimsical Mommy Adventures: until 13 Apr 2013
- Mum's the Word:  until 14 Apr 2013
- Sanses: until 14 Apr 2013

- So Oddly Dream Like: until 14 Apr 2013

- Mummy Ed: until 14 Apr 2013

- Evespiration: until 14 Apr 2013

- Quirky Affairs: until 14 Apr 2013
- Our Journey with AJ: until 15 Apr 2013

- MadPsychMum: until 15 Apr 2013

- The Gingerbread Mum: until 15 Apr 2013.

Hop over! You may be the lucky winner for the pass. Good Luck!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Disclaimer: This is an event by invitation and I received no monetary compensation for this post. All opinions are entirely my own.