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Unexpected Places Men Love to be Touched

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You want to turn your man on, and you go straight down for his penis. You are so predictable! There are many other places on his body which you can touch to turn up the heat. Try it and surprise him with how you can make his mind go from “what to have for dinner” straight to “OMG I MUST RAVISH HER” in 10 seconds flat. Here are the other places on his body that turn him on...

Chest
When he’s lying down, place your head on his chest. Men like a woman’s warm breath on their chest. Rest your hand on the other side on his chest and trace your nails down the skin of his chest. It’s a primal turn on.

Nipples
Women often ignore a man’s nipples and assume they simply have no function. In reality, men have very sensitive nipples, in which case gentle kisses and flicks of the tongue will provide great pleasure.

Lower Stomach
Kissing any part of his lower abs is a big turn on because the skin in that area is sensitive and the proximity to the penis often makes men anxious for the kisses to descend a little lower.

Neck
His neck holds thyroid gland which is believed to get stimulated upon gentle caresses and triggers his sexual drive. Lace his neckline, and all along his collarbone with kisses, increasing them in intensity as you go along.

Fingers
Just grab his hand and suck on his finger.Remember to look him straight in the eyes and he'll go crazy. The sensation of sucking will send tingles down his spine, and also, it looks erotically like a blowjob.

Inner Thighs
When you’re seated and having dinner in public, instead of resting your hand on his arm, why not place it on his inner thigh. Periodically, give his inner thigh a slight squeeze, increasing the frequency of squeezes and moving your hand higher up as time passes. This spot will get you both in the mood really fast because you can feel the blood pump right to his genitals with every squeeze you make.

Feet
Now, this area isn’t for everyone. But if you both have no issues with feet, or better still, are turned on by it, then give him a foot massage. It allows him to relax and let go of tension. Do it right and he will want that same relaxing sensation on his penis.

Ears
His ear lobe is an area that has numerous nerve endings. Tease, and titillate by gently caressing it with your fingers, tongue and playfully nibble on it softly with your teeth. While you’re there, let out a soft breath around his ear.


Zoom In on the World's Most Expensive Birkin Bag — Ever

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While the coveted Hermès Birkin handbag can typically cost anywhere from $11,550 to an astouding $150,000, the recent selling price of one particular Birkin is breaking records and shocking people everywhere.

 
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Privé Porter — a collector of unused Birkin bags — just sold its most expensive Birkin for a whopping $298,000 to one lucky (anonymous) buyer with extremely deep pockets, one would assume. This insane new record beats the previous sale of a Birkin for $222,000 at a Christie's auction in Hong Kong.

So what makes this Birkin especially pricey? Well, the 2008 handbag is hand-sewn from bright red crocodile skin, and its white gold hardware is encrusted in over 10 carats of diamonds. No big deal. Keep reading for more detailed shots of this record-breakingly over-the-top bag.


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French Manicure Is Making a Come Back, in a New Way

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One of the classiest and most versatile nail art has got to be the french manicure. 

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Some fashion experts think that the french manicure belongs to the 90s, but it is really making its way back onto the runways again. However, the classic french manicure is now renewed and reimagined, with a fun and quirky touch.

Manicurists are adding their creative touches to the frenchie by playing with colours, textures, and negative space, to breathe modernity into the classic. Here are some of the "new" french manicures that we would love to try out.


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Beauty Products Shelf Life Guide & How to Make Your Products Last

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As a beauty blogger, I tend to receive quite a number of beauty products on top of the ones which I already own. And as a recovering beauty product hoarder, I can totally understand how you can never seem to use up all of your items. And it is a tragedy when you have to throw out most of your stuff when spring-cleaning because they have expired. It is heart-wrenching to do so especially when the items still look as good as new.

You might even be tempted to use expired makeup or skincare products but hold that thought. Expired products not only work less effectively on your skin but may also damage it. Just think about it, expired products are extremely susceptible to bacterial contamination. This is especially so for those containing water as one of the first ingredients because water provides the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and other microbes. Next on the list are those with plant extracts while products made up of almost no water such as powders will last the longest. If you use mineral makeup which is marked "preservative-free" then its shelf life would be pretty short too.

So when do you decide it is time to throw out your beauty products? As a rule of thumb, if your product’s smell, texture or effectiveness has changed significantly then you should throw it away without a doubt. I understand that various products have shelf life that would vary vastly due to the manufacturing process and also on how the user stores and uses it.

This is a really helpful and general guide I have found online on the shelf-life of most commonly used beauty products:

Liquid and Cream Foundation: 2 years max but some sources say water-based - 1 year, oil-based - 1.5 years.

Powder Foundation: 2 years

Concealer: 1 year

Powder Blush: 2 years

Lipstick: 12 to 18 months but some say up to 3 years... Just look out for tell-tale signs, if it smells rancid then you should throw it out! Keep them refrigerated to prolong shelf life though.

Lipliner: up to 3 years

Eyeshadow: 2-3 years

Eyeliner Pencils: 3 years and should be sharpened regularly.

Mascara: 3 months after opening

These are some easy tips for making your beauty products last.

  • DO store products in a cabinet or drawer
  • DO wash your hands before using products
  • DO tighten/secure the cap after each use
  • DO consider how climate and humidity will shorten a product's shelf life
  • DO write the date of purchase in permanent ink on the bottom or back of the package
  • DO toss out eye products after you've had an eye infection
  • DO abide by the expiration dates on sunscreens, acne products, and prescription medications such as topical antibiotics and Renova or Retin-A
  • DON'T buy products packaged in jars of any kind, no matter how gorgeous the packaging are because fingers getting into jars add unwanted bacteria to the contents. Most jar packaging carries a 100% risk of bacterial contamination.
  • DON'T store products in direct sunlight
  • DON'T share your products with others
  • DON'T add water or saliva to thin out or remoisten products
  • DON'T "pump" your mascara
  • DON'T purchase products with broken seals or other signs of tampering

How Are Singapore Bloggers Taking the Off-Shoulder Trends to the Streets?

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Although the off-shoulder trend gained popularity way back during early to mid 1800s, we usually associate it with the 1980s, with the big hair and Jennifer Beal's Flashdance fashion. This Spring/Summer, off-shoulders have made a big comeback and shoulders are the new décolletage this year.


Napoleon’s lovely Spanish-born empress, Eugenie surrounded by her ladies and wearing dresses designed by Charles Frederick Worth in 1855. 
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Instead of looking at the runway, we really prefer to see how the trend can be taken to the street for everyday wear. How are our local bloggers working the trend? Let's get some inspirations for our own wardrobe.

 

 

 

 

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Incorporating the 1950s into Your Everyday Makeup

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It was the decade post World War II where all things looked bright and optimistic. And of course, the fashion and beauty world followed suit. 1950s was the age of the golden Hollywood girls with rising stars like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. The perfect eyebrows, winged-liner, thick lashes, and red lips with the perfect pout was the look of that era. 


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Instead of admiring the 50s makeup from afar, let us try to incorporate elements of it into our 2016 everyday makeup. Add that touch of vintage classiness with Youtube makeup artist Olla Della.

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9 Different Types of Boobs and the Right Bra to Wear

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Just when we thought we can comfortably put them into 2 categories -- big or small, the experts at ThirdLove came up with a Breasts Shape Dictionary to give us a better idea of the different shapes and sizes of our boobs. 

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Apparently, we aren't differentiated by just our cup sizes. The shape, length, and even the direction each breast is facing make a difference. ThirdLove categorizes our boobs into 9 different types to help us find our perfect bra fit. But no matter which breast type you belong to, I believe that we are all imperfectly beautiful!

Asymmetric


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Like what its name suggests, one breast is larger than the other. It is more common than we imagined it to be and in fact, most of us have a certain degree of asymmetry. Unless the difference is very significant, there is no need to get customized bras.

See your suggested bra types for Asymmetric Boobs

Athletic


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Athletic types are less full and are wider. They have more muscular breasts with more tissues. 

See your suggested bra types for Athletic Boobs

Bell Shape


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Bell shape boobs are slimmer at the top and fuller at the bottom, and this type of boobs requires bras to have more support.

See your suggested bra types for Bell Shape Boobs

Relaxed


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Characterized by downward pointing nipples, the relaxed type are breast with lax tissues. 

See your suggested bra types for Relaxed Boobs

East West


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With each breast facing different directions, this type of breast shape is aptly termed the East West type. They each point outwards, leaving a bigger space in the middle. It is best to wear bras that help to draw the breasts into the centre to provide support and create a cleavage.

See your suggested bra types for East West Boobs

Round


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Round breast are equally round on top and at th bottom, and they may be the surgically enhanced type, or not. The lucky ones are born with them since they look good in anything!

See your suggested bra types for Round Boobs

Side Set


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Side set breast have a larger space between them. They are fuller, with forward pointing nipples, as compared to the East West breast type. Get bras that provides more lift and draws breasts into the centre.

See your suggested bra types for Side Set Boobs

Slender


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Slender breasts are thinner and have got downward pointing nipples, and they are more long than full. Slender breasts types usually have smaller cup sizes and push up bras are the way to go.

See your suggested bra types for Slender Boobs

Tear Drop


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Just like the shape of a tear drop, they are fuller at the bottom and more slender on top. Tear drop shaped implants are gaining popularity in Korea plastic surgery hospitals in recent years and it seems like the tear drop breast type is one to yearn for, after the round breast.

See your suggested bra types for Tear Drop Boobs

 

The Secret Formula to Answering "What's Your Dream Job?" in an Interview

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It’s important to be able to articulate your dream job. Not just for personal reasons, but also for when you’re asked about it in interviews. But, how can you even begin to describe your ideal job, especially to someone who’s clearly going to be judging your response? Just picking a place to start is a head-scratcher.


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Here’s a hint. Career counselors like to think about good jobs as the intersection of your skills, interests, and values. That’s a good way for you to approach it as well. Talking about your skills will give you an opportunity to sell them a bit—after all, it is an interview. Your interests will show your investment, and your values can help illustrate your fit with the company. 

Break it down into three parts, like this. 

1. What Skills Do You Want to Use?

First, let’s talk about what you’re good at doing. It’s likely you’ve already had the chance to talk about this topic a bit during the interview, so it makes for a nice transition. Highlight the skills that you enjoy using most, not just the ones you’re a superstar at. This is about your dream job, so don’t shy away from mentioning any that you want to grow as well. 

Here are a couple of ways you can begin your response:

  • I’ve mentioned my experience with __. My dream job would definitely have to relate to that. I’d also love to grow my skills in __.
  • I’ve thought about this before, and I know I would want to keep honing my skills in __ as well as learn more about __.

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2. What Interests You?

Next, it’s time to talk about what interests you. Think big picture for this. What drew you to your industry? What’s something you did as a kid that’s actually found its way into your work? What is it about your career that keeps you engaged? Weave that in.

Build on your answer like this:

  • I’ve been interested in the __ industry ever since I first discovered __. That combined with my interest in __ and __ means I’ve been hooked ever since.
  • In terms of job content, I’m interested in work that involves __ and __. I’ve been curious about things like this ever since __, so I would definitely want that to be part of my dream job.

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3. What Are Your Values?

Giving a sense of what your career values are will give the interviewer an idea about what motivates you; it’s a good way to bring the focus back to the company you’re interviewing for (assuming, of course, that your values align with the company culture). It also adds some extra complexity to your answer. You’re not just saying, “I want an interesting job that I’m good at.” I mean, that’s nice, but this is your dream job we’re talking about!

Wrap up your response with something like this:

  • Based on my skills and interests, in my dream job, I would want to __ as related to __, ideally in a company where I could __ and __. These are both really important to me, and I’m excited to see that they seem to be equally important to this company.
  • Basically, my dream job would be to __ for __ in a position that would allow me to __ and __. I value this last point in particular—it’s the reason I’m so excited to be interviewing for this position.

Notice how none of this included an actual job title? It’s not necessary. Don’t pigeonhole yourself with anything that official. Instead, give the hiring manager a more nuanced response by covering your skills, interests, and values. He or she will get the chance to learn more about you—and you have more flexibility to line up your career goals and the position you’re applying for. That’s a win-win. 

By Lily Zhang

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[Beauty Asia 2016] A Fusion of Teh Tarik and Green Tea that Helps to Shape You Up?

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An interesting twist to our local Teh Tarik comes the fusion of Teh Tarik and green tea in one. 

Besides satisfying our palate with its Teh Tarik texture and milky green tea flavour, it contains powerful antioxidants, relieves constipation, improves digestion, aids in weight management, boosts overall metabolism, and reduces cholesterol level. 

Find out more about PRETTY EASY's Teh Tarik Shape Up Green Tea in the video below, and see how this natural drink makes dieting easy to achieve without compromising on our health.

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A Humorous Partner is Important to Me

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In fact, it is extremely important to me because I need a lot of smiles, laughs and happiness in my life. Thankfully, a silly joke can make me beam and ROFL. So I guess I am quite easily contented? Just that I may need loads of it! HAHA!

Sometimes, when the partner is being too lazy to even talk much or entertain me, I’ll certainly find ways to entertain both of us. It may be a stupid joke, a clown face or some silly dancing… whatever makes her laugh, makes me happy too. I came up with a new category on the blog “Life Stories of #HerineJesz” to jot down funny, nonsensical things for us to read back when we are old.

So the other day, we were on our way out to run some errands. As we waited for the traffic light under the scorching sun, my sixth sense told me that I needed to lighten the mood before Mrs Blackface (the partner… hee don’t kill me) exploded under the oven sky.

Me: “Dear, let’s play a small little game as we walk!”
Jesz: “What?”
Me: “I’m gonna sing (without any sound coming out at all), then you read my lips and guess what song is that!”
Jesz: “Eh? Ok lor…” *laugh*
Me: mouthing “Let it goo, let it go! Can’t hold me back anyymor-reee!”
Jesz: “……..hmmmmm…….”
Me: “So? What song is this?” Then I sang twice again.
Jesz: “LA LI LO?”
#facepalm

Although she knows so many songs, it’s quite unfortunate she couldn’t guess any songs I attempted to. Despite the unsuccessful attempts, we had fun! Or maybe only I did lol.

Living Life to the Fullest

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What is living life to the fullest for you?

I know life is short, so play hard. But I am generally a very very lazy person and I don’t really like mingling around… So living life to the fullest for me is staying at home, using the computer, playing with the dog and even catching up on dramas.

I know it is hard to believe me when I attend events almost everyday. But it was all because of James! I skipped most of the events when I am single :X That guy loves crowd and staying out so I had to accompany him for that.

Living life to the fullest is actually different for me at different stages of my life. Right now, I only want to stay home and watch Running Man from morning to night. HAHA. Watching Running Man keeps my stress level low because all the episodes are SUPER funny!!! Especially Lee Kwang Soo!!! He may not be ultra handsome but he is SO GOD DAMN FUNNY!!!

I got curious and went to google their age. To my surprise, even the youngest is older than me :O I want to live a life like them. Their job is to have fun and complete every mission given. If I can live my life this way, I will gladly give up staying home for this!!

That aside, I don’t really know how to live life to the fullest. Nothing can really make me happy than seeing my parents happy. Whenever I think of their age…. And wonder how many more 10 or 20 years they have, I will start to feel sad. In order to make their life happier or fuller, I always give them whatever I can. Whenever I have a voucher for anything like shoes or shopping vouchers, I will bring them out and let them pick whatever they want even though I already had something I want in mind. So all in all, I guess living my life fullest means having happy and healthy parents.

After all, nobody loves you as much as how your parents do :)

Oh P/S, my life will never be complete without a dog in the house. Hehe.

My Wardrobe Is Exploding. Re-Organize It Together with Me.

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With so many things tightly jam-packed in every way I can in my wardrobe, I sometimes couldn’t even find the clothes that I want to wear or it just looks crumpled when I pull it out. So annoying isn’t it? I am sure many of you will have this common problem. So let me show you a good way to organize your wardrobe.

Remove all of the clothes from your closet. Take all of your clothes off their hangers and out of any bins or drawers in your closet. Fold them in piles on the floor or on your bed.

I am sure you will find many surprises like clothes that you forgotten you had and probably clothes that you wonder why is it still in your wardrobe.

You need to divide your clothes in to 3 piles: Donate to charity, Keep Or throw away.

Decide which clothes you will keep. The clothes you will keep are the clothes that you wear on a regular basis and clothes that you would miss if they weren't in your closet. If you've worn a certain item in the last week, month, or even few months, you should hold on to it as long as it's seasonally appropriate. Make a "Keep" pile for the clothes that you will keep and wear on a regular basis.

Decide which clothes you will donate or throw out. This is the hardest step, and the most important. If you want to have a truly organized closet, then your goal should be to get rid of as many items of clothing as possible. This doesn't mean you should throw out your favorite things -- it does mean that you should take a long hard look to ask yourself which clothes you will actually ever wear again.

So how to decide what to definitely throw?

If you haven't worn something in over a year and it has no sentimental value, it's time to donate it.

If you have an item that is so worn, covered in moth holes, or faded that you and anyone else will never wear it again, then it's time to throw it out.

If you have a few items of clothing that are just way too small, stop waiting for the day that they will fit and donate them.

Donate all of the clothes you don't need that are in good condition, or give them to a sibling or friend.

Remember to take this opportunity to clean the inside of the closet. You should do this before you put back your clothes. Vacuum or sweep the floor, wipe the walls down with all-purpose cleaner, and sweep away any cobwebs that may have accumulated there.

Hang up your clothes and organize them. Try to hang up as many of your clothes as you can. This will make it easier for you to find your clothes and to conserve space. You should not only hang up your clothes, but you should also organize them in a particular way so you can easily find them whenever you need to. Here are some ways to organize the clothes you hang up.
Organize your clothes by type. You can separate your tank tops, shirts, pants, skirts, and dresses.

Organize your work and casual clothes. Separate your work clothes from your casual clothes so you can easily get dressed for work in the morning.

Organize your clothes by how often you wear them. You can choose any method of organization, but hang up a few key items, like your favorite hoodie or the pair of jeans you wear all the time, in the most accessible place.

If you really want to step it up a notch, you can use differently colored hangers to mark a different type of clothing. For example, you can hang your tops on pink hangers, or your work clothes on green hangers.

You can also think about installing another pole to hang up your additional clothes Once you've hung up all of the clothes fit on your pole, you should find other parts of the closet to store the rest of your clothes. The clothes that you put and fold at the bottom of the wardrobe should be used less frequently than the clothes you hang up, or they should be clothes that don't need to be hung up, like your workout clothes. Here are a few ideas.

Oh Marriage. Funny Things the Husband Said!

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Humour is important in any relationship, but we ladies know that sometimes our husband or boyfriend will say the darnest things.


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Here's are some hilarious tweets that will totally make sense to any couple out there.

 

Jang Geun Suk’s 9 Most Memorable Performances

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The year is 2009. The drama is “You’re Beautiful.” The heartthrob is Jang Geun Suk.

If you didn’t know Jang Geun Suk before his career-defining performance as Hwang Tae Kyung in the Hallyu-changing drama, then this drama probably put him on your radar. He may have recently taken a hiatus, but he’s back to prove his chops in Jackpot. While we’re waiting for the next episodes to come out, let’s reminisce about all of his best roles on the small and silver screen from 2006 until, well, now.

Hwang Jin Yi

At the age of 19, baby-faced but already manly, Jang Geun Suk took on the role of Ha Ji Won‘s lover and stole not only her heart but ours. His effervescent performance showcased his talent, and his quiet on-screen death made us cry. The only thing more tragic than that is the fact that we didn’t get to see him for the rest of the drama!

Hong Gil Dong


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2008 found Jang Geun Suk in another sageuk, or historical piece, but this time his role was much more serious. He was a stern prince determined to prove himself and to the lady he grew to love. Unlike his later roles that showcase his comedic ability, charming smile, and winsome antics, his role as Lee Chang Hwi was all about his ability to emote through his eyes. It allowed him to prove his mettle as a more serious actor. Thankfully, there were a couple of his trademark smiles to keep us satisfied.

Beethoven Virus


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The musician in me was ecstatic to see that Jang Geun Suk had taken on the musical, trumpet-playing genius Kang Gun Woo in “Beethoven Virus.” Although made in the same year as “Hong Gil Dong,” the role was much more mature. He played a young musician on the brink of discovery, learning, and love. His genius made him hot-headed, and his rival made him impulsive. All of these were things Jang Geun Suk had to tackle as well as the difficulties of classical music, and he did it so well.

You’re Beautiful


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Let me take a minute and spam you with a couple of the many wonderful faces of Hwang Tae Kyung in “You’re Beautiful.”


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This role took on the lifestyle of Hallyu stars at a time when Hallyu was just ready to break out internationally. Jang Geun Suk defined the cool, calm, OCD, handsome, rich entertainer and gave him many lovable quirks such as his infamous pout and snarky eyebrow raise. He played the emotionally stunted but physically grown man-child with heart-breaking acuity. I still get teary when I think about him crying alone in the bathroom because his own mother doesn’t remember that he’s allergic to shrimp. Or how about the many moments he shared with the Pigrabbit in place of Go Mi Nam?

Just in case you forgot. Here are a few more adorable GIFs to jog your memory:


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Marry Me, Mary!


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To continue the slew of adorable faces, Jang Geun Suk next appeared in “Marry Me, Mary!” Well, perhaps that wasn’t the real reason, but he sure did continue his flower boy image as pretty rocker Kang Moo Gyul. This role allowed him to once again bust out his musical prowess, look sexy playing the guitar, and be one half of the strongest pairings he’d been in to date with Moon Geun Young. Although the drama was a tad scattered, Jang Geun Suk’s performance was not. His quirky personality manifested itself and made Moo Gyul one lovable, poor, starving musician.

You’re My Pet


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The movie was based on the extremely popular manga and J-drama, and pretty much no other actor but the pretty and goofy Jang Geun Suk could’ve played the titular “pet” in “You’re My Pet.” Sadly, the film didn’t do well, but as you can see from the GIFs, Jang couldn’t have been cuter as a human puppy. When onscreen, Jang Geun Suk has a wonderful way of losing all inhibitions and just letting himself go crazy. I thank him for it. Without him, these GIFs would not be possible.

Love Rain


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“Love Rain” was a special challenge for Jang Geun Suk in that he had to play a father in his youth as well as his son in the modern day. These types of dual roles can really showcase an actor’s ability to change and shift, or they can leave us less than impressed. Jang Geun Suk was adorable as young Seo In Ha, but it was as Seo Joon that he really proved his ability to adapt. It was in this role that he brought back the raw emotion of Hwang Tae Kyung from “You’re Beautiful.” Jang Geun Suk really resonates with the artsy roles.

Beautiful Man


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If I haven’t mentioned it yet, Jang Geun Suk is one pretty Hallyu actor. Manhwa adaptation “Beautiful Man” takes advantage of that fact and his proven acting ability to bring pretty to the screen figuratively and literally. Although the drama was lackluster, Jang brought to it his usual charisma, deep voice, and innate sense of line delivery.

Jackpot


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We can’t forget “Jackpot,” which is currently airing on SBS on Mondays and Tuesdays. In it you’ll find that Jang Geun Suk has deviated from his pretty boy image and taken on a more slovenly, comedic role. This comes after a hiatus from drama and film, and some internal reflection. We can see that the time away did him good. His performance is quite free. This is just the beginning, however. That means we’ll surely get to see many more faces of Jang Geun Suk in “Jackpot” and in his many roles to come.

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ABC Cooking Studio Singapore Celebrates 1st Anniversary With 55kg Maguro

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Happy 1st Anniversary to ABC Cooking Studio!

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It seems like it was only yesterday that we were part of the buzz at the launch of ABC Cooking Studio in Singapore - but the MFP team and Blogger Jacelyn Phang just celebrated the studio's first anniversary at an appreciation party last Friday!

They say the cake is always the highlight of a birthday party and ABC Cooking Studio's was no exception with its whopping 55kg catch airflown from Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Guests were treated to a live demonstration of Maguro-filleting by sushi chefs and even got to taste it fresh on the spot.

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"We started preparations three months ago because we want to make it a success. We want to be serious and give back to our members. I think it's great teamwork that we [managed to] put all this together in just three hours [today]," Angelia Lau, Area Quality Manager.

Other demonstrations included matcha-making, miso soup-making and spring onion-cutting.

Watch the party highlights and interviews below!

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I Heard A Rumour: Debunking Urban Tales On Ultherapy, Laser, And Other Aesthetic Treatments

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Google reviews on any aesthetic treatment, and we are sure to find some man-in-the-street opinion that ranges from the somewhat logical to the scary and even down right out of this world. And as layman, we do not know if there is truth in any of the stories or opinions we read online.


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While it is true that the Internet has enabled consumers to make better-informed decisions, it is also hard to know if what we have read are simply myths or are indeed information supported by medical evidence. Whether they are myths or facts, when this information is passed on through word of mouth, we start to believe them.

Since we kicked off April with April’s Fool day and as we don’t want to be pranked when it comes to aesthetic treatment, let us lift a veil on some hearsay that patients often ask Halley Medical Aesthetics’ Dr. Terence Tan. These are often things that they have read on the Internet or heard from their friends.


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What I’ve heard: People say Ultherapy melts fats away. I don’t want to look any more sunken than I already am.

Doctor says: There is no evidence that something like this exists. The function of Ultherapy is for skin tightening by using focused ultrasound to generate collagen. The Ulthera machine is very precise and targets the skin’s Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System or SMAS layer to plump up and firm our skin.

What I’ve heard: There are permanent side effects to Ultherapy.

Doctor says: No, not at all. It is a non-invasive, no downtime skin tightening treatment that is safe and approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA).

 
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What I’ve heard: Laser treatments will dry my skin.

Doctor says: Certain ablative laser, which is laser used to resurface facial skin, makes your face feels dry because it peels off the external layer of skin. But it is just a perception and not a real thing. Ablative laser resurfacing helps improve aging skin.

What I’ve heard: Too much IPL will dry my face.

Doctor says: There is no medical evidence of this. IPL or intense pulsed light uses light energy to rejuvenate the face by lightening pigments, smoothening fine lines, and tighten pores.

What I’ve heard: Dermal fillers will stretch my skin. So my skin will sag once the effect of the filler goes away.

Doctor says: The amount of filler that we inject is normally between 1 to 3ml, which is spread out over several treatment areas. The intent is to enhance the curve we want to enhance and smoothen out wrinkles that we want to reduce. The amount that we use is therefore insignificant compared to the actual volume within the face. Moreover, skin elasticity is more related to loss of collagen as a result of age and sun damage than anything else.

(Interested to learn the truth behind some popular filler myths? Click here.)

Have you heard any rumours about any medical aesthetic treatments that you’ll like to clarify? Drop us an email, and we will feature the answers in future blog posts.

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See the Epic Evolution of Kylie Jenner's Plumped-Up Lips

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Like her half-sister Kim Kardashian before her, Kylie Jenner has blossomed before our reality-TV-watching eyes — and gained a great deal of fans and haters alike. Her ever-changing pout has led to a surprising amount of social media fallout as well as a legion of Instagram imitators. Now that we know the truth about Kylie and her puzzling pucker, we're even more obsessed with tracking its ascension to stardom. Read on to see the evolution of her lovely lips, from sweetly slim to gorgeously gargantuan.


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2009


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Kylie made her first solo appearance at KIIS FM's Wango Tango. The focal point of her beauty look was her kohl-rimmed eyes, so she kept her youthful pout completely au naturel — she didn't even seem to be wearing lip balm.

2009


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At the release party for her then-friend Selena Gomez's new album, Kylie wore a light layer of shimmering pink gloss that made her lips look a little bit fuller. Could this have been her first foray into plumping products?

2010


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Zoom in! At KIIS FM's Wango Tango in 2010, Kylie accented her retro waves with an equally vintage overdrawn pout à la Marlene Dietrich. This was definitely a pivotal point for Kylie's lips.

2010


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Extra blush was clearly Kylie's favorite beauty accent at the premiere of Easy A, but she seemed to be wearing a clear-to-pink transforming gloss like Smashbox's O-Gloss ($24) to give her pout a little something extra.

2011


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Kylie's soft rose lip stain was a refreshing addition of color to her otherwise monochromatic bronze beauty look at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards.

2011


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At the Abbey Dawn by Avril Lavigne fashion show, Kylie started dabbling in the world of rainbow hair hues and coordinated her lips to her strands with a matte, fluorescent pink hue.

2011


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Kylie's sweet beauty look at the Hollywood Style Awards came courtesy of her rose lip, which (if you look closely) you can see is slightly overdrawn with a nude pencil. She's still three years away from her lip legacy!

2012


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Kylie's amber eyes looked especially stunning thanks to those famously long Kardashian-Jenner lashes at the Teen Choice Awards. Could this be foreshadowing her future dramatic lash look at the 2014 AMAs?

2013


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Kylie broke out of her beige-lip comfort zone with a creamy red pucker at the Kids' Choice Awards. This lip was definitely overdrawn, though not to the degree of intensity that she would come to love — but it is proof that she can get bigger lips without resorting to more-serious measures.

2013


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Kylie attended her third Wango Tango (where she received a lip-plumping device in her gift bag) with a glossy red pucker. Even with darker lip hues, a glossy finish always makes a pout look fuller.

2013


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Big sister Kendall might get all the modeling credit, but she shared Evening Sherri Hill's Spring 2013 catwalk with Kylie, who sported extra concealer under her glossy lower lip. Was she was hiding the bruises from a CandyLipz plumper?

2013


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Kylie's matte red lipstick gave off a rocker vibe at the iHeartRadio Music Festival — it's clear that she used a pencil to exaggerate her upper and lower lips by several millimeters, and it looked fabulous!

2013


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Kylie dressed her pout in a brooding shade of oxblood for the premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The slight overdrawing on her upper lip appeared natural, keeping her pucker the focus of her look without being too overwhelming.

2013


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For the premiere of Justin Bieber's Believe, Kylie appeared wearing makeup that would become her signature look: contoured brown eye shadow, subtle cat eyeliner, and eyebrows on fleek. A slightly pursed pink pout revealed her future penchant for a plump pucker.

2014


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Kylie was early to ride the wave of the lob-haircut trend, but we can't help but focus on her carefully exaggerated coral pout at an Aquafina FlavorSplash concert in New York City.

2014


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With sister Kendall, Kylie launched her Madden Girl shoe-and-handbag collection — and this would be the last time we'd ever see her without a plump pucker in 2014.

2014


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Kylie attended the Billboard Music Awards with new turquoise tresses, but her freshly plumped pout stole the spotlight.

2014


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A few weeks later, Kylie signed copies of the book she coauthored with Kendall (Rebels: City of Indra) with her lips looking noticeably smaller than they did at her Billboard Music Awards appearance.

2014


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Kylie was back to her enhanced pout with a monochromatic tan makeup look at the MuchMusic Video Awards.

2014


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Kylie's lush lashes and inky black lob were almost as mesmerizing as her amped-up pout at the Imagine Ball.

2014


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Kylie was all attitude at the MTV Video Music Awards, arching her perfectly groomed brows and giving the camera some of that lip.

2014


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At the American Music Awards, Kylie shocked us all with her most dramatic lip look yet.

2014


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At the Los Angeles Mission's Thanksgiving Meal For the Homeless event, Kylie served up dinner with larger-than-life lips and long teal strands.

2015


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Kylie attended the 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2015 show with a pumped mauve pucker that coordinated well with her dusty pink blazer.

2015


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Nip+Fab ambassador Kylie appeared at a London event for the brand with a dramatic red, pillowy pout.

2015


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Kylie attended a Calvin Klein Jeans and Opening Ceremony party with her sisters sporting a very '90s, brown lipstick-lacquered pucker.

2016


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Kylie attended Coachella rocking mauve lip color and rainbow hair.

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You Should Laugh During Sex!

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Laughter can help tide you over an awkward situation, it can mask nervousness, but most of all, laughter is generally a sign of happiness. Laughing during sex can positively alter the mood of your partner and yourself.

Anxiety and stress levels are reduced when we laugh during sex. Human beings always tend to consider sex too seriously and also have too many hang-ups about sex. Do I look fat from this angle? Am I tight enough? Are my boobs saggy? These worries can make sex so unenjoyable. A good laugh changes our mood and produces calmness in our body and mind in the presence of our partner.

The immune system is also stimulated in the process as well. It has been proven that people who laugh often are less likely to contact cold or flu. The reason being that laughing during sex or at any other time activates the killer cells resident in the immune system. The immune system becomes stronger when sexual activities are moderate. It has also been found that couples who have sex at least ones every week have 30% more levels of immunoglobulin than couples who have sex less often.

Laughing during sex helps in hormonal balance. Biochemical reactions occur when we are laughing and having sex and this lowers the levels of hormones which cause stress such as adrenaline and cortisone. Laughter and sex also causes a sudden increase of endorphins which strengthens the immune system. Laughing during sex indeed is an activity we can engage in to improve the health of our intimate relationships with our partner.

Laughing during sex helps us feel pleasure more quickly. It takes practice to be skillful in laughing when having sex. Just like laughter, sex builds more neuro-pathways in the body and brain and this helps us feel more sensation and pleasure more frequently with minimal effort.

The skin becomes more sensitive during sex and laughter. The body is kept in shape and becomes more relaxed, the temperature of the body drops and breathing becomes normal.

Laughter is an awesome way to strengthen relationships and alleviate boredom in the bedroom. It is okay to laugh while having sex, so long as it is not done to deride the other partner.

So the next time you have sex, and you’re trying awkwardly to do a seductive pose, or someone lets out a fart.. or you get a cramp in your thigh midway, just laugh about it!

Now, go practice your sexy laughing face in the mirror. Kidding! Just laugh from your heart, and enjoy it!

Throwback to the 90s with M.A.C Good Luck Troll Collection

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Troll dolls are going to be familiar to you if you grew up in the 1990s.


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However, these dolls with crazy neon hair weren't exactly born in the 90s. Their history goes way back to 1959, when a Danish fisherman and woodcutter, Thomas Dam, carved a troll doll out of his imagination for his daughter when he couldn't afford to buy a toy for her.


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Trolls are making a comeback this 2016 with their upcoming movie which stars Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick. To further hype things up, Mac Cosmetics are launching a new collection Good Luck Trolls.

As expected, it is going to be a very fun and colourful collection, taking inspiration from the Troll dolls. It includes four lipsticks, four lipglosses, five eyeshadows, two beauty powders, two Chroma Crazes, and a cute Troll brush. Expect loud colours and glitters, and we are all excited about the sheer yellow lipstick, sheer sky blue lip gloss, and the pinks and mustards for our eyes. Defintely not for anyone who is colour shy!

The M.A.C. Good Luck Trolls collection will be available in August 2016. We are so getting ready for Summer.


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Need Some Gift Ideas This Mother's Day?

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It's Mother's Day and we want to get something really special for the most important woman in our life. She definitely deserves the best with all the love she's showered upon us all these years.


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But sometimes it can get really tough trying to pick the perfect gift for our mummies. Here are some gift ideas to help you along with it.

1. Make it personal. Crafted by Coach, Customized by you.

Present mummy with a personalized gift from Coach with Coach's personalization services this year. At Coach Wisma Atria Flagship Store, you can monogram your mum's initials big and bold on the front of the Saddle Bag or small and subtle on the hangtag of the Dinky. Monogramming services are also available for leather accesories such as namecard holders and leather pouches. Now go ahead and get creative!

 

2. Shower your mum with a gift that shines with Swarovski

From soft, glittering crystals to brilliant pearls, Swarovski presents a brilliant and versatile collection where there is a piece of jewellery for every mother out there for her to shine in any occasion from day to night.

 

Every mum needs some pearls in their jewellery box! Swarovski’s unique Nude set includes a necklace and a pair of earrings. It combines high quality Crystal Pearls with clear crystal pavéand and is perfect for any occasion, from casual Sunday brunches to a glitzy night at the philharmonic.

 

Featuring refined clear crystal pavé, this set of three rings are perfect in creating some sleek V silhouettes. The metal is rhodium-plated for a brilliant shine that won’t tarnish. Perfect for mummies who love stacking pieces for a personalized look with a touch of chic.

 

3. Get luxurious with SK Jewellery

 

SK Jewellery launches Messages of Love 999 Pure Gold Bar featuring a two-gram Gold Bar with a heart beautifully formed by four blooming roses, the symbol of beauty and love. Why call it Messages of Love if you cannot record a message right? SK Jewellery added a personal touch to this gift with the voice recording function of this gift. Articulate and record personal messages of love and appreciation for your mum with the voice recorder and she can play and replay the message as and when she wants!

 

For mummies who prefer understated jewellery, get this signature piece that features the stylised image of a mother swan and her cygnet, with their heads tenderly touching. It is crafted from rose and white gold, with brilliant white diamonds artfully studded on the mother swan.

 

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