Miss Singapore Universe 2009 National Costume

We've voted but apparently the judges didn't agree with the poll results.
Poor friend, MSU 2009 Rachel Kum, have to carry Miss Joaquim during the competition, and live with this memory for the rest of her life.

And don't get me wrong, I love Joe, Jay and Mag a lot, but just look at the real deal:

Entry from Chiang xiaojun with the highest number of votes.

Photos from Ashleigh Sim, ST & lifestyle, ns

Best DIY teeth whitener

Yes, I've heard about the Crest Whitestripes Supreme, bought a box from the States, but still intact since 2007.

Friends recommend the Crest Whitestrips Pro Effects which is not listed here.

Winning smile:

Via: BOJ

True Brazilian Beauties

Just when we thought that all Brazilian women have amazing toned and lean bodies, like supermodels Adrianna Lima and Gisele Bündchen, photographer Ilana Bessler sets out to prove all of us WRONG.


As it turns out, the Brazilian megababe constitutes only 2.764 percent of the Brazilian female population.




Called "Ladies", Bessler spends her time photographing totally normal Brazilian women who , get this, DON'T have six-packs and sunkissed skin that glow like gold in the sun; but we think they still look good.


Just so you know....Cellulite, Stretched-marks, unevenly toned skin, love-handles and scars are totally fine and normal.

Loreal denies digital lightening of Beyonce Knowles

So now all heads turn to Beyonce Knowles, as allegations of the R&B spokesperson of L'oreal was said to be digitally bleached in an advertising campaign by the cosmetic giant.


We say...

You be the judge.

Beauty: Dove Grey Nails

Just when you thought Dove grey nails are so over,
you're wrong!

According to our Style Damsel, the whiter shade of gunmetal lacquer from 2007, continues to be the "IT" color to be spotted over your keratin!

From Left: Rescue beauty lounge: Concrete Jungle, Essie : Great expectation, Carolyn: Hangin on the Stoop (Pale Gray), O.P.I: Moon Over Mumbai

It all started when successful Indian brand, OPI, unveiled "Moon over Mumbai" for their Spring 2008 palette.

Before you squirm over the thought of having that dull, boring, eeeky-looking hue over your well-maintained (we hope) nails, we thought you should take a look at this:

Isn't the unstated grey a perfect mix of class and style?

Even celebrity style mistress, Gwen Stefani, is rumoured to be in love with Barry M's Matte grey nail polish!

If you are unsure if this hue suits your skin tone, you might want to try using OPI's online studio to "test on" these lacquer (You can find Moon Over Mumbai under their "India" collection):

So remember to update your lacquer and have tonnes of fun!