KONSERT MALAM GALA SIMPLY SITI

Malam Gala Datuk Siti Nurhaliza yang telah berlangsung di Dewan Agong Tuanku Canselor (DATC) UiTM Shah Alam pada 9 Julai 2011 ini. Selain daripada Datuk Siti Nurhaliza, turut menjayakan Malam Gala SimplySiti ialah Aizat Amdan, Amy Search dan Ana Raffali. Inilah konsert SIMPLY SITI yang pernah saya sendiri bekerjasama dengan krew dan rakan-rakan serta  pensyarah uitm sendiri. Sangat tidak disangka-sangka sebab konsert itu berjalan dengan jayanya dan semua orang berpuas hati dengan persembahan artis-artis yang buat persembahan pada malam itu.

Bukan apa sebab tiket yang dijual sangat berbaloi dan murah. Bukan senang nak dapat tiket semurah itu  untuk menonton persembahan daripada artis-artis terkemuka tanah air ni. 

Lebih-lebih lagi artis yang sangat legend! Amy Search memang terbaik sekali pada malam gala itu, persembahan dia memukau dan membuat dewan itu membara seperti orang menyorak menonton perlawanan bola sepak. Mampu? itu lah yang dikatakan orang lama. Sekali aura dia keluar, terus meletup macam gunung berapi. Maksudnya persembahan dia sangat terbaik!

Tidak kurang artis yang lain juga iaitu Ana Rafali dan Aizat, juga mendapat sambutan penonton.

Dato Siti yang sangat menawan pada malam itu lagi memukau penonton yang telah lama meminati beliau sejak pembabitan beliau dalam industri seni ini. . .

Persembahan beliau yang menyampaikan lagu bulan yang mesra itulah yang paling best sekali kerana set dan kerusi yang Dato Siti duduk itulah hasil daripada kelas Ct113 part 5, Makeup penari,cucuk sanggul yang para penari pakai dan penyambut tetamu adalah hasil kerja daripada saya sendiri dan rakan sekelas ct113. Rugi kalau anda semua tak melihatnya,tapi ini semua adalah dorongan dan tunjuk ajar daripada sifu saya iaitu Cik Fifi. .:)

                    Cik Fifie memberi tunjuk ajar teknik menyanggul rambut dengan cara yang betul.

 Ini adalah model-model untuk produk SIMPLY SITI.

aktiviti yang banyak pun ada berlangsung di karnival pada hari tersebut. . pelbagai barang dan gerai yang menjual barangan simplysiti . Saya bekesempatan untuk memakai barangan tersebut dan ianya bagus. Seronok kerana saya berpeluang untuk menjayakan konsert simplysiti ini. .

 Dato Siti telah menyampaikan lagu-lagu beliau iaitu Destinasi Cinta, Bairlah rahsia, Bulan yang mesra, dan Seindah biasa. .suara beliau yang sangat lunak itu dapat memikat semua penonton yang hadir pada malam tersebut secara langsung .

tahniah kepada semua yang terlibat dan menganjurkan konsert simplysiti ini. :)

Tips on Choosing Right Brush

Buying The Right Makeup Brush
by Elke Von Freudenberg

As a professinal makeup artist, I rely on my makeup brushes to give me the perfect application that I need when doing magazine work. And while makeup brushes can be quite costly, quality brushes last a lifetime. Here's how to make sure it passes your buying criteria first.

WHAT MAKES A HIGH QUALITY BRUSH?

The best brushes on the market are those that are made up of a variety of natural hairs. Want the softest brushes around? Then use Squirrel hair. Though they are the most expensive, they are the softest on the skin and blend the best. Want durability in a brush? Sable hair will last a lifetime and are good for heavier products such as lipstick, creams and frosted/glitter eyeshadows. 

Need a brush to apply creams and concealers. Try Taklon bristles, a cream colored hair that is strong enough to move the product around without absorbing it. Taklon also lays the product directly on the surface of the skin, giving the most coverage. Natural hairs require care to last, but also last the longest.

Try to stay away for synthetic or man made hair. You can tell synthetic hair with bristles that are super glossy and feel very stiff and coarse. Synthetic hairs also tend to get stiffer with repeated use.

THE 3 CUTS OF BRUSHES 

Straight Cuts - are like a straight hair cut, or a bob. All the hairs line up evenly in a straight line. These are the best for when you need to make a straight line, i.e. eye lining, eyebrows, eyeshadow, etc. Look for your Eyebrow and Angle brushes here.

Chisel Cuts - are slightly layered into the ends of the brush. This brush has a rounded look and effect. These are excellent for blending and creating a softer touch when applying a dark color. Stock up in these for blush, contouring, powder and all eyeshadow brushes.

Tapered Cuts - where the ends of the brush are rounded out in a tapered fashion, yet the brush itself is flat. A tapered lip brush is a perfect example of this. Since the lip line is not exactly straight, this brush draws a great curved line. Check out this cut also in concealer brushes, eyeshadow brush or Taklon brushes. 

Here are some general descriptive words used to describe brush characteristics:

• brush head shape;  square, dome, tapered, angled, slant etc
• brush head size; fine (extra small), small, medium, large, extra large
• bristles; natural hair -sable, squirrel, goat vs.  synthetic- nylon, taklon
• bristles; texture-fine, soft, coarse bristles; firm, stiff, dense etc.
• handle length; long, short, 'travel size'

How to Clean your Brushes?

Cleaning makeup brushes is a necessity. Each time you use a makeup brush, it picks up both makeup and any natural oils on your face, as well as any other products that are on your face. Then there is the dust in the air that just lands on a resting brush. Bacteria can make a home in dirty makeup brushes, so this buildup must be removed on a regular basis. Here's how to do it. 

 STEP 1: Soak the brushes in a container large enough for them to lay down, in a solution of OIL FREE make up remover (20%), purpose (or similar soap free facial cleanser) (20%) and water (60%) for 2 minutes. Swish the brushes around every 30 seconds or so. You will see the make up being lifted from the brushes. Do not soak more than 5 minutes!

STEP 2: Put a small amount of cleanser in your hand, with a little water, and swirl the brush around gently. repeat this step until no large amounts of make up are coming out into the water. Rinse with warm water

STEP 3: After you follow the above step for each brush, squeeze excess water and lie on layered paper towel.

STEP 4: Re-fluff the brushes as much as possible while wet, and stand them up to dry (not up and down, just with the brush head slightly lifted.

STEP 5: When completely dry, re-fluff and your brushes are ready to use. this is the gentlest way to clean them and should give your brushes a long life.

OR ELSE, GRAB YOUR BRUSH CLEANER! You don't want to spend a lot of money buying high quality makeup brushes if you are not going to be able to look after them by keeping them clean and conditioned.  Foundation, eyeshadow and lip brushes should be cleansed after each use to stop bacteria spreading and therefore keep your skin clear; whilst other types of brushes such as powder and blusher can be cleansed once a week. Most brands that sell brushes also have a brush cleanser, including Clinique.

Professional MAKEUP BRUSHES

A professional beautician finds brushes useful for several reasons:

• Safety - when applying make-up on your own face, it's easy to keep your hands flat so only the pads of your fingers touch the skin. When applying to someone else's face, your hands are at a steeper angle so there's more risk of scratching with a nail.
• Pressure - on your own face, you can judge the pressure of your fingertips because you can feel it. Obviously, you don't get that feedback on another person's face, so there's a risk you may press too hard and cause discomfort or even stretch the skin, especially around the eyes. Brushes ensure you exert only light pressure.
• Precision - a professional can spend hours working on a face, adding multiple different products with pinpoint precision. Fine brushes are more precise than fingers.
• Hygiene - although brushes are actually less hygienic than clean fingers, many clients have the opposite perception. The make-up artist may also prefer not to touch the skin of someone with acne or other skin complaints.
• Professionalism - image is important, especially for a profession which is often under-valued. Having an armoury of brushes and tools - even ones you don't strictly need - emphasises that this is not just "the make-up girl" but an artist who is worthy of respect.

So, professionals use brushes for reasons that don't apply to most of us.  That doesn't mean you can throw away all your brushes - some of them are very useful!  It does mean you can be selective in which brushes you buy.  And it means you shouldn't feel pressured into buying that brush the girl at the cosmetic counter is pushing!

A few good brushes is better than a pile of cheap ones

The great thing about understanding brushes is that you can invest in a few top quality brushes, rather than buying a whole load of cheap ones.
Good brushes are a pleasure to use, they last longer, and they'll produce a much better finish. You won't get stray bristles escaping on to your face, and you won't get a streaky result.

The Difference in your Makeup Brushes

Makeup Brushes

Makeup brushes can make a world of difference in the final results of your makeup application. Brushes are not just an optional extra. They help you apply your makeup with greater accuracy and precision, and they create a significant difference to the finished look. No makeup artist worth her lip gloss would be found without them. If you take your beauty regime seriously, a set a good quality brushes could be the best investment you'll make.

Rather than smearing eyeshadow on your lids with a finger, or applying lipstick straight from the tube, fine tune your application technique with tools fit for professional results. Here's how to turn a drugstore cosmetic into a runway-worthy product with the help of some backstage beauty tips on makeup brushes.

Types of Makeup Brushes & their uses

Foundation Brush

Designed to achieve a smooth and flawless finish, the bristles are tightly packed with a tapered tip for fluid application. Dampen the brush first in warm water and firmly squeeze the excess into a towel or tissue, this will help achieve a more even distribution. You can also blend any brush strokes as you go with a damp natural or wedge sponge. Clinique Foundation Brush (£20.50) - Boots.com

Concealer/Camouflage Brush

A soft bristled, flat brush with a wider base and a pointed tip. Use to apply concealer under the eyes, to spots and to camouflage problem areas such as broken capillaries and areas of discolouration. Clinique Concealer Brush (£12.50) - Boots.com

Duo Fibre Brush

Made from a blend of goat and synthetic fibres this brush is ideal for buffing and blending colour. The flat, circular, feathery head provides lightweight and buildable coverage of liquid, cream or powder. Use to blend cream blush onto the apples of your cheeks or for a light dusting of shimmer powder to your cheek and brow bones. MAC Due Fiber Face Brush (£26) Debenhams.com

Bronzer/Powder Brush

Soft, full and rounded, this brush can be used for both compact powder and bronzer. The bristles pick up the perfect amount of colour and distribute flawlessly onto the skin. Load your brush with the powder and shake away any excess before sweeping onto the skin. Laura Mercier Bronzer Brush (£37) - House Of Fraser

Mineral Powder Brush

A thick bundled brush that can sometimes be used both wet and dry. It is expertly designed to buff mineral powder onto your skin for pure perfection. Apply in small circular motions for a faultless finish. Elizabeth Arden Mineral Makeup Brush (£18) - Boots.com

Fan Powder Brush

Created for use with loose powder, the fine fan sweeps a light dusting of powder onto the skin for a soft, velvety effect. This application technique avoids heavy coverage which can highlight fine lines and imperfections. These brushes are also used to remove excess powder on the face, particularly after eyeshadow application.Benefit Fantail Brush (£15.50) - Boots.com

Blusher Brush

Made with fine, gentle fibres the blusher brush has a rounded head which is perfect for giving a pop of colour to the apples of your cheeks. Sweep and blend along your cheekbone drawing the brush up into your hairline. MAC Blush Brush (£24) Debenhams.com

Face Contour Brush

Slanted and rounded in shape, the contour brush mimics the angles of your cheekbones. This is ideal for highlighting and shading with bronzer or illuminating powder. Use with cream, gel or powder to contour a sculpted finish for a defined and dramatic makeup. MAC Face Contour Brush (£22) Debenhams.com

Eye Shadow Brush

Large, flat, short and brimming with bristles for excellent coverage. The soft bristles have a bevelled edge for a smooth application without ‘dragging’ the eyelid. Use to apply all over colour. Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow Brush (£23) Debenhams.com

Angle Eye Shadow Brush

A long, round and tapered brush perfect for shading the eye socket. Just gently follow the natural crease of the socket blending back and forth to build up depth of colour. Laura Mercier Angled Eye Colour Brush (£27) - House Of Fraser.

Blending Eye Shadow Brush

Use this light brush to blend eye colours and to highlight the brow bone. Estee Lauder Blending Shadow Brush (£18) - Boots.com

Fine Point Eyeliner Brush

The extra fine tip of this brush delivers precise liquid and gel eyeliner application. A perfect line can be achieved in one stroke, or use the point to dot in between lashes for a more subtle effect. Laura Mercier Fine Point Eyeliner Brush (£20.50) - House Of Fraser

Flat Eyeliner Brush

Allows eyeliner to be applied deep into the lash line for a richer and more distinct eye. Gently brush upwards to soften and blend the line for a smokey eye. Benefit Hard Angle Brush (12.50) - Boots.com

Smudger Brush

You’re most likely to find these doubled ended with an eye pencil. The foam tip is used to soften the harsh line of the pencil giving a smouldering finish. Larger ones can also be used for applying eyeshadow such as The Body Shop's Smudger Brush (£9) - wwwthebodyshop.co.uk

Slanted Eyebrow Definer Brush

Used to define and fill brows for a beautifully symmetrical appearance. The bristles are stiff and angled for precise control. Apply powder, liquid or cream in short strokes mimicking the hairs, fill sparse areas, shape and elongate for a perfect brow. Bobbi Brown Eyebrow Brush (£21) - Debenhams.com

Spiral Eyebrow Brush

Ideal for taming unruly hairs, the stiff bristles smooth and comb eyebrows into form. When shaping, use to brush hairs upwards and trim the excess for neatly groomed brows. Tweezerman for Benefit Brow Shaping Brush (£9.50) - LookFantastic.com

Lip Brush

The sculpted tip of a lip brush is perfect for achieving a flawless line. The bristles are short and firm for controlled application. Laura Mercier Lip Colour Brush (£22.50) - House Of Fraser