Sunsilk Academy Fantasia Reality Singing Contest

You know what, your singing isn't just restricted in the bathroom anymore.
Here's your open door to becoming an overnight superstar.

BONUS: Trainings will be arranged for you if you're chosen!


About Academy Fantasia

Academy Fantasia is a popular and internationally singing contest + reality show first conceptualized in Mexico in year 2000. The finalists will be housed in a specially built academy monitored by close-circuit cameras and undergo 10 weeks of intensive training which include singing, dancing and acting lessons by well-known personalities.

Similarly, 14 finalists of Sunsilk Academy Fantasia in Singapore will be housed, trained and will pit against one another during weekly concerts held at Dragonfly Bar, St.James Power Station where contestants with the lowest votes will be eliminated. Results will be based on a 70-30 ratio:

70%: SMS Voting by the pubic
30%: Decided by a panel of judges

We can watch the makings of a star from start to finish!
The weekly concerts will be telecast too!

WHERE?!


'LIVE' Telecast

For the first time ever, Academy Fantasia Channel will be made available on these platforms, bringing you LIVE 16 hours of exciting life within the academy(They are going to install CCTVs~) . :

~~~ Starhub TV
~~~ Simulcast of the Academy Fantasia Channel online on www.starhubtv.com
~~~Starhub TV mobile
~~~ E City (Starhub TV Channel 111/825) will screen daily recaps, highlighting the best & funniest moments.

Watch more behind-the-scenes footages and contestants' blogs, want to know the latest gossips? Visit www.sunsilkacademyfantasia.com and follow their twitter, www.twitter.com/StarhubExcites. Finally, you can join in the discussions and share your thoughts using twitter hashtag: #AFSG.


Plus plus plus, there'll be a weibo account and Sunsilk Academy Fantasia APP for smartphone users at a later date!

Now that's what I call,  Engaging + Interactive!



Sunsilk Academy Fantasia AUDITIONS

Sunsilk Academy Fantasia is calling for auditions!

Venue: Square 2 Shopping Mall (Novena MRT Station)
Date: 19th & 20th May 2012
Age: 16 - 30

14 contestants will be selected to enter the finals.

Register for Audition priority queue here.




Prize for Winner of Sunsilk Academy Fantasia

2 year singing contract & recording album with reowned local record label, Ocean Butterflies Music + grooming under the wings of Ocean Butterflies Music.

For more information , visit www.sunsilkacademyfantasia.com.


I'm already trembling with mix feelings, both excitement & fear. 
This is Sooooo tempting!

[New Crocs New You] CROCS Fashion Show 2012

CPOP Song Introduction 02 


热气球 by Aki 黃淑惠


热气球  is pronounced as 'Re Qi Qiu', which means 'Hot Air Balloon'.

Sis introduced it to me 2 weeks ago and I've been listening to it ever since. 

I'll be sharing with you a CPOP Song at the beginning of all my blog posts.
Read here to find out why.

I think the reason behind why I choose to share this CPOP segment at the beginning of the post instead of at the end is just so that you can listen to the song while reading the rest of my entry like how I'm listening to this same song(on repetition) while blogging. :)

The Singer


Aki Huang Shu Hui(黃淑惠) is Malaysian who was born in China. She has written songs for singers like Angela Zhang Shao Han, Hebe Tian, Rainie Yang Cheng Lin etc. Read more. Re Qi Qiu is a song from her 2nd song album (Year 2006).

The Song


I'll do my best to explain what the song lyrics meant in summary:

The song is about a girl sharing her memories of promises which were promised by her other half in her previous relationship: the promise of traveling with her on a hot air balloon, the promise of giving her happiness.

Crying alone in a rainy season, she asked herself for reasons why this relationship had to come to an end: her bad tantrums, stubbornness to compromise in the relationship, her over-reliance on her boyfriend and his fear for all the above.

What's left of this relationship is nothing except a deflated hot air balloon & empty promises.

Lyrics:

消失了 爱的影子 

Xiao Shi Le  Ai De Ying Zi
随风飘走 不再回头 
Sui Feng Piao Zou  Bu Zai Hui Tou

留下了 你给我的承诺 

Liu Xia Le  Ni Gei Wo De Cheng Nuo

再见了 亲爱的你 
Zai Jian Le Qing Ai De Ni
孤独的 热气球泄了气 
Gu Du De Re Qi Qiu  Xie Le Qi
下不停 的雨季 
Xia Bu Ting De Yu Ji
雨滴 落在 我眼里 
Yu Di Luo Zai Wo Yan Li

你说过 带我去飞行 在热气球里 
Ni Shuo Guo Dai Wo Qu Fei Xing Zai Re Qi Qiu Li
划过的流星都是爱我的证明 
Hua Guo De Liu Xing Dou Shi Ai Wo De Zheng Ming
你说过 不会离开我不会留下我 
Ni Shou Guo Bu Hui Li Kai Wo Bu Hui Liu Xia Wo
每一次都会给我很多的快乐 
Mei Yi Ci Dou Hui Gei Wo Hen Duo De Kuai Le

是不是我的坏脾气永远的任性 
Shi Bu Shi Wo De Huai Pi Qi  Yong Yuan De Ren Xing
会给你太多太多太多的恐惧 
Hui Gei Ni Tai Duo Tai Duo Tai Duo De Kong Ju
我想我也许太依赖让你受伤害 
Wo Xiang Wo Ye Xu Tai Yi Lai Rang Ni Shou Shang Hai
其实你早就想要离开 
Qi Shi Ni Zao Jiu Xiang Yao Li Kai

你说过带我去飞~

Ni Shou Guo Dai Wo Qu Fei~

划过的流星都是爱我的证明 
Hua Guo De Liu Xing Dou Shi Ai Wo De Zheng Ming
你说过 不会离开我不会留下我 
Ni Shou Guo Bu Hui Li Kai Wo Bu Hui Liu Xia Wo
每一次都会给我很多的快乐 
Mei Yi Ci Dou Hui Gei Wo Hen Duo De Kuai Le

是不是我的坏脾气永远的任性 
Shi Bu Shi Wo De Huai Pi Qi  Yong Yuan De Ren Xing
会给你太多太多太多的恐惧 
Hui Gei Ni Tai Duo Tai Duo Tai Duo De Kong Ju
我想我也许太依赖让你受伤害 
Wo Xiang Wo Ye Xu Tai Yi Lai Rang Ni Shou Shang Hai
其实你早就想要离开 
Qi Shi Ni Zao Jiu Xiang Yao Li Kai

--- End of CPOP Song Introduction ---

CROCS Spring/Summer Collection Fashion Showcase 2012

I was sharing with you  that I was super scared but had so much fun at my first hosting event, Crocs Fashion Show 2012.

It was nerve-wrecking and I made a few mistakes. But Kovit Ang, a professional stylist and our VIP guest of Crocs Fashion Show 2012, had been really patient with me. All the clarifications to confirmed, me turning up 1 hour late for our meet up, stammering on stage when asking him questions...

Kovit Ang

He gave me full cooperation, full encouragement & told me plenty of jokes to keep me relax.
Thank you, Kovit!

Photo credits to: Calvin Timothy Leong

Kovit first made his foray into the fashion industry more than a decade ago.

Both locally and in the region, he has accumulated vast experience, directing and producing shows and shoots for numerous brands involving many international labels including Agnes B, Burberry, Chanel, G-Star, Gucci and more.  These shows include Vietnam Next Top Model Season Final show & Supermodel Me Season 2, just to name a few amongst others.

I know Kovit previously while we did a movie production together in Year 2009. He was the fashion & imaging stylist for the movie. Jovial, easy-going, fun-loving; always humble, always willing to share his ideas, jokes & smiles! These are some of the traits he possessed which made him remembered so vividly!

I love this guy. <3

Kovit is the appointed professional stylist by Crocs for the New Crocs New You Makeover Contest. The winner will be able to work with him and be all prepared for the Regional Crocs Makeover Contest representing Singapore!

Also, Kovit will provide some great fashion tips via the New Crocs New You Website!
Stay up to date with Crocs fashion!


About Crocs Shoes

Over the years, Crocs shoes have changed so much!

They are no longer just shoes with holes, made of rubber, stones-look alike. Their shoes are so versatile, from work to play, you name it, they have it! In additional, the shoes ain't just for ladies, the men are in for a treat too!

photo credits to CROCS

photo credits to CROCS

With over 300 styles of designs to choose from, every pair of Crocs shoes is made with Crocslite material which is the proprietary, closed cell resin material. This material is soft, non marking, odor-resistant, light and best of all, each pair of shoes conforms to your feet.

What I'm trying to say is, Crocs shoes are very comfortable to wear! Not only that, they are so stylish and easy to match: sandals, flats, covered shoes, heels, wedges, work shoes.

Watch this video of the Crocs fashion show:

Video credits to CROCS

I feel that my friends who were seated at the front rows in front of the stage made me feel more at ease. Thank you Fenny, Yingzi, Bro Leong, Jac Jac, Bro Ang, Kaye and the rest of the bloggers. 

Here's a shot taken with Bro Leong & Bro Ang that day.

Photo credits to Calvin Timothy Leong.

I was very surprised to receive my favourite sunflower & a bottle of honey candies from Silver zir personally! She was supposed to be in China for her DeniZen campaign! She told me later that her flight was delayed so she could come down to show her support.  

Sis was present too. She was seated with Zir.

I FEEL SO LOVED! 

****Muacks****

New Crocs New You Mix&Match Mobile App

Download this app on iphone & android where you can virtually choose and try out your desired crocs shoes via this application!

Crocs wants you to have the tools and be ready for the Ultimate Makeover!

Choose from one of the option to get started:

When you clicked on 'catalog', you'll be able to take a look at the most updated Croc Shoes deisgns.

Click on the shoe to view more details and information.

Pose and snap a picture of yourself with the shoe to try it on!

Having a headache over which shoe to match with your outfit?
Try the 'mix & match' option!

Look at the suggestions which the app gave me; not bad!

Download download!

New Croc New You Makeover Contest

All you have to do is to:

1. Visit NCNY(New Crocs New You) website here.
2. Write in 500 words or less why you deserve to win this ultimate makeover.

You will be sent on a shopping spree with Kovit Ang where your NEW transformation will begin from head to toe. Don't worry about the money, you'll be given S$6000 worth of shopping spree vouchers!!

Shop until you drop!

The local winner will then take part in another regional makeover which entitles you to win a total makeover package worth USD8,000. If you are chosen, the finalist (one from each participating country) with the most votes will receive round trip tickets and accommodation in a city of your choice. 

For more information, visit www.ncny.crocsasia.com.
*Terms and conditions apply.

I love C - POP.

I've always loved music, especially mandarin songs.
I have many favourite chinese songs(C-songs).

Since the day I remember, I'd beg my mum to switch on the radio instead of the television. My siblings and I will remember every song from TVCs and TV drama series. We'd sing them out loud at the back of the car during our family outings together.

Due to my young age however, I possess vague memories of the song titles and their actual lyrics. I'm trying to revive them all by searching on Youtube-- one links to another! Then, I'd tweet a part of the lyrics, the most meaningful parts. Click here to follow my Twitter timeline. These lyrics hold so much values and bring back so much nostalgic childhood, as well as teen-hood, memories.

I know very little about the genres of the songs, which era they are from, the generation difference. I know music as ONE.

I've heard discussions about the Xin Yao era, Japanese translated C-songs era, the four heavenly kings era, the R&B era... If you know any of these, feel free to leave comments or email me (mintmintLeong@gmail.com) and share the knowledge!

Someone told me that C-pop is no longer popular, that it is going nowhere but I beg to differ. With the advancement of technology, I conveniently realise that I'm not alone; friends are also posting C-songs youtube videos on their Facebook wall and Twitter timeline; more classic ones lately.

The other day I heard a classic C-song titled Childhood Lovers on FM958 on my way home in a cab. This song was written & composed by the singer himself, Zhou Zhi Ping, in 1990. I tweeted the 1st two lines of the chorus and to my utmost surprise, friends responded with more lines from the chorus until we had posted out the entire chorus!

The feeling is heartwarming.

This group of friends and I weren't the best of friends. Neither does any of them know each other. We either met through other friends, school or work separately. Overnight, this song became something we have in common; it means a whole lot more value to me, even more now.

Here's the awesome song:




I've been wanting to do this for the longest time: to share C-songs I've heard, known, loved, remembered.

At the beginning of every blog post from now on, ONE C-song will be shared with you. It can be:

• a new learning experience for those who've never followed and listened to Chinese songs from the past to now. 
• my very own C-songs collection before I forget their titles again. Also you'll learn to know the kind of songs I've been listening to since young. Can KTV~! 
• bonding with C-Pop Lovers all across the world! *WAVE WAVE*

I'll include a new tab on my blog to store songs I've posted-- my database. 

*jumps over the moon*

On a lighter note, I'm really delighted to be the appointed VJ for a brand new Live C-Pop segment on www.liveomusic.com. Tune in every Thursday, 9pm to 10pm & listen to LIVE C-POP related performances. Read here to find out more about the mechanics of the show.

If you are a singer, dancer, band member who plays C-Pop related music, we welcome you on the show! Email to mintmintLeong@gmail.com to liaise.

Music has no boundaries. 

C-pop rocks!

Happy Labour Day!

MY SECRET IS EXPOSED!

Before I get to the secret, I'll be at a flea market this weekend(which is like now). I'm telling you this because you can find me if you wanna see the LIVE testimony of the secret I'm about to tell you.

WHAT
FLEA MARKET with more than 30 booths.

WHERE
City Square Mall Level 1
Nearest MRT station: Farrer Park station

WHEN
28 & 29 APRIL 2011, 11am to 9pm



Poster image credits:

Adrenalin Events and Education Pte. Ltd

And I'll be at one of the booths --- T38. It's a booth located in the centre; my first flea booth.

In fact, I panic the moment my booth application form was approved.
What was I going to sell?
How should I decorate the booth?

S.O.S.

Then one by one, my family members offered their assistance:

• Aunt Karen is a flea-expertise who offered to sell her newly-imported accessories & bags at my booth.
• Aunt Angeline gave me a bag of her clothes worn only a few times, most with price tags still attached.
• Younger Sister brainstormed for booth decoration & promotion ideas for the booth. She chose & gave me pretty apparels of her own too.
• Jackie Goh offers to help out at the booth & drives everything to the venue.
• Silver Zir lent me her table cloths, wall paper & decos to decorate the booth.
• Mom & younger sis went shopping and bought useful items I need for my booth. Then, they stayed up all night and helped me wrapped up everything to beautify the booth.
• Fenny offered her help too! she has some beauty stuff with her.
• Hankook Cosmetics extended their generous sponsorship to the booth too! There'll be a special Mother's Day lucky dip and plenty of freebies for everyone!
• Rocher Creations has also decided to sponsor their flower bouquet for the lucky dip!

Everything from my loved ones combined so nicely together I realize my booth is now FULL of pretty stuff to share with YOU!

So, YOU must make time and come visit the booth alright! This is a booth full of love, set up with the help of everyone's effort. The world is so beautiful if you are able to see how much people around you, love you.

Kindness STILL exist in this world & it warms my heart, very much.
Thank you, my family & friends.

I've posted more tweet & path pictures & tweets throughout the entire flea preparation. Follow me here: http://www.twitter.com/MintLeong.

So to YOU reading this post:
Make this Mother's Day a little more worthwhile. Come along with your friends, your family, your mom. Head down to City Square Mall and spend time shopping, walking, visiting, kpo-ing together. Who knows, you might even see something cheap and good that you like here. Better still, get something your loved ones might like! :)

Oh Yes, don't forget to drop by Mint's Family Booth Of Love ~!
Come say HELLO & take photo #yayala~




Sister's 2nd hand apparels. :)




Bought the cloth rack. I cut my pinkie whilst I was trying to dissemble the steel rod. OUCH!

Sis suggested the steel rods be wrapped up with wallpaper. She's so creative!

Sis' idea + Zir's wallpaper deisgn = BEST combination.
If you wonder how my rack turns out to be, come down!











Our booth is in this colour:



MY PIMPLES ALL 'POK' OUT!

So stress over the booth my pimples came popping out #LikeFree overnight. I had been using my Detox Bubble mask these few days to keep my skin in the best condition, all ready to meet you!

Not only that, I have been using the MAGIC WAND too!

If this is the first time you're reading my blog... *REWIND*
I have been sharing with friends and readers how I manage to slim my face down & maintain my facial skin conditionwith Hankook Cosmetics products. I feel that the products are extremely effective! You see quick results too.

Friends have been telling me that I looked so much slimmer and you know what, it's because of my face. From my previous two reviews, you will witness how significantly my face has slimmed down and how my skin condition has improved over the past few months. Of course, my face is not 100% pimple free, zero pores.

I'm only human.

What i'm saying is how the products that I'm using now has tremendously improved my overall skin condition as compared to last time.

Posted my bubble mask & Merdel series(toner + moisturiser) review here, and about the Magic wand & time curator series(botox) review here.

Photo taken on TUESDAY, 24 April 2012. See my pimples! :















See how clean my face looks?
Come down to the booth because I have testers there for you to try it out yourself.

That's not all.

YOU stand a chance to bring some home & see the results for yourself too. Try it to believe it, both guys and girls!

SEEING IS BELIEVING.




===== THE MAGIC WAND =====


I've alot to say about the magic wand but I seriously need to go to bed now otherwise I won't be able to wake up for the flea later.

Quick intro:
The magic wand is a face massager. One side of it is GENUINE 24K gold-plated, the other is 100% platinum. This massager is what I've been using to keep my facial features sharp, face slim, look fresher & more awake.

The 24K gold plated side is warm(highest temp. 38 degree celcius) which helps circulates your blood, open your pores for better absorption to the skincare products you apply on your face. The platinum side which is cold(as low as 12 degree celcius) seals your pores so that the nutrients are being locked inside.

The massager will only be officially launched later this year but I have been told that there are ELEVEN wands left to be purchased for this pre-launch promotion with a 30% discount! The promotion will be taken down IMMEDIATELY once everything is sold out.

Ladies & Gentlemen, may I present to you, my dark secret:







24k Gold Plated side:


Platinum plated side:



2 levels of temperature to choose from, mild and max:





#1 Use the GOLD (warm) side.



















#2 Apply your skincare products.

This time round I'm using the Time Curator(botox) series. Psst: Hankook Cosmetics having a 20% + 30% Mother's day promotion on this!

You know how much discount is that?
You use only $294 to buy a $700+++ worth of products!
That's why I bought the set for my mom the very next day. :)



toner + moisturiser:




Eye cream



LAST STEP #3. Use the cold side to seal it up.

I got from this:

To this in March 2012:

Photo credits to: www.thechangingproductions.com

Read detailed information about the Magic Wand here.






VISIT www.hankookcosmetics.com to know more about their discounts and offers. Before you even do anything though, Log in with username & password: HankookC to be entitled for the best discounts.


Last but not least, see you at the flea market LATER or Sunday!



Now i tuck myself in bed.
Good Night!