Universal Studio Singapore :)

Hey guys :) I'm here to share with you my trip to Spore, but first up will be Universal Studio ;)

It was just a random trip planned super last minute by my friend, XiaoTung since she was asked to try out a job in a french celebrity restaurant in MarinaBaySands ( Well, she studied Culinary Arts in Le Cordon Bleu Paris, how cool is that huh? :) )  So anyways, it was just a few days trip of shopping, feeding ourselves, catching up/gossiping with my 2sisters and one of d days were scheduled for the fantasy theme park - Universal Studio :) 

Since my sis told me it's very similar to the one in US, it is a must-go for me =D

B4 i load you guys with pictures, n moree pics of my journey throughout the park, I think I should give some tips and some idea of the interesting layout of the park to those who haven't gone yet/ interested to go :)

LAYOUT

It is 49 acres in size, consisting of 7 theme zones surrounding a lagoon. Each zone is based on either some blockbuster movies , or famous television shows that has the ability to bring you into their world. :)

Here are the 7 zones :-

Hollywood	Themed after the real Hollywood Boulevard of the 1970s, the Hollywood zone is framed by dynamic architecture, palm trees and the famous Hollywood 'Walk of Fame'.
New York	Themed after post-modern New York City that features sidewalks and classic landmarks that mimic its impressive cityscape. The area is enhanced by neon lights and flanked by street facades that set the scenes for big city fun and also real-time movie production for most Hollywood blockbuster films.
Sci-Fi City	Sci-Fi City is themed after what cities and metropolis may look like in the future, equipped with space-age technologies and the ultimate modern conveniences.
Ancient Egypt	As the name suggests, the Ancient Egypt zone is themed after the rich Egyptian architecture and artifacts found during the Golden Age of Egyptian Exploration in the 1930s.
The Lost World	The Lost World zone features two smaller themed regions: Jurassic Park and Waterworld.
Far Far Away	Far Far Away is based on the kingdom of the same name featured in DreamWorks Animations' Shrek.
Madagascar	The Madagascar zone features a displaced cargo ship that houses the Madagascar: A Crate Adventure ride. It also features all of the characters from DreamWorks Animations' Madagascar.

*from wiki

MY TIPS n FAVOURITES ;)

1) TICKETS

To save up, do not buy ur tickets last min (Especially when it's festive season) , try to buy them online or find sellers online that might sell them at half the price !

My mistake was that I didn't know student price will not be taken into account during festive season and bought the ticket at about $90 -__- . And then, I found out that people were selling half the price online. Great. Oh well...

2) Showtime 

1st thing when u step into the park is to grab hold of the Universal Studio map and the showtime of all the attractions/shows. Try to schedule your time wisely and do not waste time on sucky rides lol. U might end up missing out on the great shows/rides. Do not think that half a day is more than enough- that is not true. My advise is to go for the best shows/rides first, n when ur done with those, you can take ur time to enjoy the architecture , endless picture taking, dadadada....

3) My ratings :D

Sadly, I myself missed out on quite some performances though i tried my best to go for the better ones first!:( Well, partly it was bcos I had to leave by 5plus cos shopping was my friend's priority too -_- *so try to go earlier - it opens at 10am :) and spend ur entire day there!*

Some performances/shows only have limited showtime, take note of that, so make sure, again, not to miss them. 

Must-gos.

1) Transformers-The Ride (Sci-Fi City). - This is like the best ride/experience in Universal Studio yet! U might even want to ride couple of times! It is beyond 3D-HD,It is literally you witnessing / fighting for your life, being inside the movie - mega special effects and stunning robotics. Watch out for the queue! Or solve the problem by Going for express, you wont be able to sit with ur frens, but whatever la, better than waiting for 1 hour right? 8)


2)BattleStar Galactica (Sci-Fi City) - World's tallest pair of dwelling roller coasters ! What more can i say?? But ofcourse, not for the faint of heart haha! ( like me lol). I'd go for the Enchanted Airways ( Far Far Away) instead loll.


3)Lights! Camera ! Action! Hosted by Steven Spielberg (New York)-  you will be blown away by the filmmakers' incredible special effects as an empty sound stage becomes the setting for a major hurricane about to hit New York City :) 


4)Revenge of the Mummy : The Ride (Ancient Egypt) -A high-speed psychological thrill ride with sharp turns and fast reverse sections, it pits guests against fireballs, scarab beetles and robotic warrior mummies — all in partial darkness. Beware of the fast reverse sections !!


5)Shrek 4-D Adventure ( Far far Away) - Being a fan of Shrek, how can I say no to this? :)


6) Waterworld ( The Lost World) - This is a live show performance involving stunts and pyrotechnics :) 


7)Madagascar: A crate Adventure ( Madagascar) - Just a calm and friendly ride on a journey with the famous Madagascar characters. What is there to hate? :)


Alright! These are my top picks :) But of course I've missed some live performances such as the Donkey Live that i assume would be enjoyable too! And oh, of course dont forget to spot some cute cartoon/movie characters on the way :) and enjoy the beautiful architecture :)


Pictures right away !!

This is outside Universal Studio, packed with restaurants, cute candy & chocolate stores, souvenir stores and so on. I will post these pics last, because it was actually my last stop b4 I left. This should also be your last stop if ur going. Spend more time inside Universal Studio first ! Dont waste time n ur ticket haha ! Time + money is precious :P


Welcome to Hollywood baby! ;p

Hollywood's at the main entrance area of the park. Picture above shows the replica of the Hollywood Boulevard, flanked by palm trees and dynamic architectures :) Watch out for special character appearances such as Betty Boop, Marilyn Monroe, Frankenstein's Monster and so on :) Though I didn't get to see all the characters, at least I met this super adorable + huggable Po !! :)

    Woodpecker :)

Other than the pretty buildings and architectures, one of the only attractions in Hollywood is the broadway style musical theatre (shown below). To me it's just okay , nothing too spectacular. I see people sleeping inside the theatre too lol.

On the way, you'll be able to enjoy performances by street dancers & singers maybe while grabbing some snacks hehe. Of course this zone is accompanied by several restaurants & flagship stores inspired by Hollywood.

Welcome to New Yorkkk!

This zone is based on the original New York City, during the era of post modernization. Picture below shows a replica of the public library :-

These are pictures of how the New York zone looks like, featuring various icons such as sidewalks, neon lights and city skyline.

It was Xmas ! :) Christmas season did accentuate the beautiful "city". *sings Joy to the world~~ Joy to the world~~* lol.

And most importantly, when you are in this zone, you cannottt miss out Steven Spielberg's Lights!Camera!Action!

While queuing up to watch the performance :P

Picture below shows you how the stage looks like. It is basically showing a major hurricane scene about to hit New York City by filmmakers :) You will be blown away by the incredible effects :) 

Big transformation from New York to Sci-Fi City - highlighting an imagined metropolis of the future! 

Also, ready to rock on the world's tallest pair of dueling rollercoasters haha! I was so close to riding it , but bliv it or not, when it was just about to be my turn, there was some technical error for nearly an hour. Oh well, fed up waiting so we left. Thinking about it, maybe it's a blessing in disguise because God knew I would die of heartattack if I'm up there. haha.

As I've mentioned above, the best, like the most awesome ride yet is Transformers: The Ride !!! If you're telling me u went to Universal Studio n missed this ride, I tell you, don't tell ppl u've been to Universal Studio :P Mega special effects and stunninggg robotics with a ride system- all in one package !!

Transformers!

One of the cool looking restaurants in Sci-Fi . Super Sci-Fi looking right?? haha.

Alright moving onnn, one of my favourite zones !! 

Welcome to Far Far Awayyyyyy :D

You will instantly be happy in this land ! :) Too bad it drizzled when I landed here. 

You can see from the pictures below ;(

But oh well, still happy :)

Just like im in a fairytale :)

It was so funny, the weather was soo hot and it suddenly rained, so I was sweating bcos of the heat, and was also wet at d same time haha.

Ben & Jerry's awesome during a long walk + hot weather :D

 Guess which flavour i chose?? :) I think it was cappuccino chip or smtg. So goooodddd *yumsss*

 Posing with the uber cute gingerbread men!! :)

While queuing up to watch the Shrek 4-D animation and saw this cute lovely frame of the King & Queen :)

This is inside the FairyGodmother's Potion Shop :) Cuteee !

See how cuteeee donkey n his baby drakeys (dragon+donkey babies) hehehe.

Enchanted Airways!! A short rollercoaster ride apparently for children?? Lol, I think children will cry riding it. 
Lol.. I'm a timid child.

Next up... Ancient Egypt ! It kind of reminded me of Sunway Pyramid lol. But of course the architecture here is more dynamic :)

Interesting Zone :) And of course as usual, restaurants and stalls that complement the theme :) 

Oh.. and pls dont miss the ride in this zone- Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride !

Super thrilling with speeding turns and gosh the reverse sections, my heart dropped.-_-

Somemore I sat at the first row, super thrilled. 

For those adventurous ones, sit at the front row for all rides haha.

Now, Let me now bring you to..

" I like to move it move it. i like to move it move it.. MOVE IT!!"

Madagascar!

It is a cute zone, especially if u love this cartoon ( I love it !) 

I went for the water boat ride called A Crate Adventure which featuree the famous voices of Ben Stiller (Lion) and David Schwimmer (Giraffe) to name a few :)

Nothing great, but for a Madagascar lover like me, I enjoyed it ! :) 

A picture I took during my crate adventure :D

Oh yea, if I'm not wrong, u might get a little wet. But just a little...

Hungry? Grab some snacks with Gloria ;)

Can't leave without a group picture with the madagascar crew :D 

One thing I love about Universal Studio is that u do not need to buy pictures from them :)

They will help u take the shots for you using your camera, and they are even kind enough to take like 3 poses no matter how long the queue is ! *thumbs up*

What about the Lost World?? :)

They have quite some activities in this zone, such as the Canopy Flyer and Amber Rock Climb.

Unfortunately due to the long queue and we were running out of time, didn't get to sit on any rides in this zone.

I also heard that the Waterworld Live Show is a must-go! 

But because I did not manage my time wisely, and this performance has limited showtime, I missed it :(

It is based on the film WaterWorld starring Kevin Costner which contains mainly water-based attraction. (like duh right, the name speaks for itself lol)

Hey! Meet .. erm.. I forgot this baby dinosaur's name. He told me it's real n all..

Of course he's lying right? haha .

Yayyy! Finally we're done with all the zonesss :) Time to get out !

And loookkk.... Pretty candy stalls :)

Candylicious :D Recently opened one in 1utama :) Such a happy happy place :D The child in meee.. wheehh

 :)

Look who I spotted !! Super cute Mr M&M's :)

Hehe. Suits my friend best ! Chef!

And yayy more M&M's :)))

Okayy, my last picture of this post with Mr Reese :)

Alright, that's all for now :) Bye peeps !

CLEO Cover Shoot

Heyo fellas 8) Im such a lousy blogger n am bout to change !
Ok, i know i know, some of u would be like.. " yea right?!" , "let's just see..." or like " no way la this lazy girl "
but well, I'm gonna make a promise to myself to blog at least once a week !!
Atleast smtg to begin with 8)

Right, as my blog title says, I'm gona show u some behind the scenes pictures taken during the shoot.
Well, dont be too excited, it's not that spectacular ;( sad to say..
Some said the pics made me looked ugly :(
some said the pics don't look like me O.O
some said made me look like malay/indian ..
others just said that they dont compliment me :(((
oh well...... whatever it is, im still gona show u guys d pictures !

But prolly d pics taken by 3sixtyphotography themselves were better? But CLEO didn't allow me to keep d pictures, so I only have d behind the scenes taken by Clinique's photographer.

1st Shoot

The first shoot was more of a pale- natural and light make up look, completed with soft curls :-

Do I look like i was so damn nervous? No? But honestly, i was ! And they kept asking me to smile wider and wIDER and WIDER . I still rmb them shouting " Big smile ! Big smile ! " heheh.. 

But I was glad that the crew was really friendly and welcoming, n kept giving me encouragement. ;)

That helped loosen up my nerves definitely!

Oik! Dont laugh at this pic of me pouting k ! I know i dont look good a.k.a ugly. -_-

But i promise to share all the pictures i've got, so... yea -_-

If you notice, this was the shoot chosen for the cover. I was quite surprised initially though, never thought that this would be the one ! This shoot was with the simplest makeup and outfit .

But after browsing thru the other pics below, I assume that they prefer a more natural look with my hair down. The other hairdos that they did for me werent such a good choice - didn't suit me ;( 

But they complained that my hair was flat n all, but still... I think it wasn't done well. Should have been better.. #justsaying. no hard feelings . 

Well, you can now be the judge ;) 

2nd shoot 

This one was one of my fav outfit :) Looks like herve leger, but it's actually from GUESS ;)

I quite like this picture of mine ! :))) 

Profile pic ! ;P

Alil brush up n touch up b4 the shoot :) 

 
I actually thought that high chance, this shoot would be chosen for the cover . But hmmm, mayb its the "karipap" hairstyle's fault ! ;( :P . Dont u think so? heheh! Blame the huge "karipap!!" ;P

3rd Shoot

This was quite fun :D Had some girl power going on here :) Orange girl power to be exact ;) lol.

Me with the witty yet gorgeous Alana and cute+sweet Shermaine :)

       Camwhoreeeee!! ;) Girls do best ! :D

Okay! I'm still not liking that hairstyle they did for me tho ;( ;( ;(... 

Oh wellll.. Moving onnn :) 

4th Shoot

Okayyy, i only got hold of horrible pictures in this 4th shoot :O

Beware ok... 

be prepared -___-

:((((

lolll.

so... 

here you go. x_x

ahhh!! horribleee. horrible hairstyle n makeup that doesnt suit me at all 0_0

so glad they didn't choose this as the cover!! 

 if not.... T_T *dies*

But i really like that jumpsuittt... OH WELL!

LAST SHOOT 

I quite like this outfit n makeup though, something different :) Red lips <3

Nice ! I like this picture n the pose  :) But it's not chosen for the cover though .

         

                                        And so yup, as most of you have known, after 1273859 takes,
                                                                              they chose......

Yeap yeap, photoshopped alil here n there.. (mayb more than a little, lol )

But one thing I know, all in all, it was an amazing & priceless experience. 

Although the shoot may be tiring , literally took me 12 hours, 

but it was all worth it !! 

Honestly, I enjoyed every bit of it ( have to admit I enjoyed the limelight ) :)

Posing for the camera, the make-up, dolling up, and being able to put on all the gorgeous outfits.

L.O.V.E

And most importantly,

 being able to have more doors opened into this industry :) 

Thanks Clinique & CLEO :) 

*grateful*

Clinique Star Tour 2011 Celebration (:

Hello all :) I know im far behind time but i have good excuse for being a total bookworm and mummy's girl back in Ipoh during Christmas n New Year's! 8)

Anyway, I'm feelin so much lighter now *feels good* . why??

I just finished my Business Law paper that literally killed my night. Bliv it or not, I stayed up til 7 am, woke up at 10am and rushed to uni to revise the lectures that consisted of nearly 200 cases to be memorized ( yea, not open book..tell me bout it ! ) 

But i'm so glad it's over n glad staying up late was worth it (sorta..) . I mean it's kinda shitty studying like 9 lectures and only 3 comes out though.

Oh well, back to my point ( Gosh, i know i'm always straying away ... ) haha! 

Ok wait, let me stray alil bit more k? heheheh. Before I move on to the main topic, let me show you some pictures of how Chunkiee has grown into <3

Ok, he haven't grown much la hahaha! Cutie pie i knowww :)  I love him <3 But i have to say he has became fiercer and naughtier though! o.o Well, I will update that later but for now..

Clinique Star Tour 2011 :) 

From Left : Alana, Yours truly, Shermaine 

It was an event organised by Clinique in partnership with CLEO to celebrate the success of Clinique Star Tour for the 2nd time :)  Come to think about it, I'm still getting the thrills and am still feeling all excited & grateful for the whole experience. 

Yeap, this was the invite that explains all the details :) It was in a way bittersweet, as it was the last experience  that CLEO and Clinique were giving us :) So I was just enjoying every bit of it :')  

Pictures , pictures and more pictures below :) 

First up, yours truly :)

Outfit : Bebe

Make up : Clinique, By David, Clinique Makeup Artist 

Those posters were behind the scenes, taken during the photoshoot for CLEO issue :) 

Ps: i dont like that profile picture of me though O.O

But anyways, those pictures weren't chosen for d cover. haha.

Me, Shermaine, and Alana posing for the camera, trying to look our best lol.

More pictures of us ..

Feeq, the photographer of the evening :)

With Sharyn, the brand manager of Clinique :) 

A full profile of myself taken by Feeq :) 

This was how the place looked for the evening  :)

And there came the most nervous time of the evening... speech ! O_O

I was so nervous my mind went almost blank .. :O

But looking at this pic, I guess it went alright. See, I can still laugh haha :]  

I like this pic taken by Feeq though :) Some of the candid shots that turned out nice haha ! 

small eyes like that though -_- hehehe!

And then came the prize giving yay ! I got RM5000 worth of Clinique Products and i totally love them !!

Feels light and fresh after using them. Recommended ! 

You have no idea, I took more than an hour picking the products lol. But that's bcos I had to think bout what to give to all my sisters, mum, friends, dadadada...

Me receiving the prizes. You can see the happy face !! haha

Last but not least, pics with friends and loved ones:)

My sister Mary, SiuFong, Me and XiaoTung :)

XiaoTung, Me and Vin ( He was so chubby at that time haahah! )

SiuFong & Me

That's about all for the evening!

                      All in all, it was a fine evening with friends and lotsa picture-taking (as usual) hehe.

Next, I will post about the experience from joining the Clinique Star Tour to the experience during the photoshoot ( That was the most memorable experience of all !! Really enjoyed the shoot to bits :)  )

Alright, till then !

Happy New Year friends <3