(6) Eugene Kwok Singapore Concert Pianist In Chicago, From 60s Band "The Figures"

"Eugene Kwok has performed in public since he was eight. Turning professional at a very early age he has performed before Princess Margaret at a State Banquet in honor of her royal visit to Singapore. He has also performed for the Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Nations.

His recordings for Radio and TV Singapore (RTS) also included his arrangements for big bands, and for the Piano and String Trio. After performing for many years at the Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore he continued at the Mandarin Hotel, Singapore.

Eugene performed at the gala openings of Nordstrom at the Old Orchard Shopping Center, and at Nordstrom in the Woodfield Shopping Mall. He was also featured in recitals at Nordstrom Oak Brook and performs at various libraries in the Chicago area. He is also a piano teacher.

Eugene performs for private and corporate functions. These include showers, wedding ceremonies and receptions, seasonal celebrations, communions, anniversaries, christenings, birthdays, recitals, store openings, and formal dinners." (Quote)

Comments from concert goers: (1) "It was wonderful. Eugene was truly a gift and so needed food for the heart and soul." (2) "Excellent. The artist was so professional and modest -could have listened forever to his beautiful playing." (3) "Your performance was outstanding. You're an incredible talent. Our patrons and guests thoroughly enjoyed your program. We would like to invite you back for Sunday, September 29..."

Blogger thanks Barry Walker for this introduction to Eugene Kwok. To read more about him, the internet has many websites about this remarkable Singaporean 60s musician. Anyone familiar with Eugene Kwok (Singapore 1968)? Do write in.

Image: Taken from Rocket Record Cover, P.C. Collection.

Information: http://home.comcast.net/~eugenekwok/index.html

NYX goodies

NYX isn't a brand that's readily available in the UK, though I know some girls have spotted it in their local TK Maxx. I'm not one of those girls, so I ordered from here and here. I ordered them yesterday morning and when I got home from work at 6 o'clock this evening, there were two little parcels sitting on my sofa. Now that is impressive. I paid for standard delivery too, which is supposed to take 2-5 days. Amazing delivery service I think you'll agree!

I bought:

• Castle lipstick - a mauvey-lilac colour (I adore lilac lipstick!)
• Summer Love lipstick - a nude - surprise surprise!
• Strawberry Milk lipstick - a baby pink
• Milk jumbo pencil - pure white
• Iced Mocha jumbo pencil - a cool taupey-brown
• French Fries jumbo pencil - a warm bronzey-brown

And some swatches:

I love the packaging of the lipsticks. I think it's really cute that you can see the colour of the lipstick through the base. It makes it quite handy for my storage too, since I like to store lipsticks base side up so I can read the colours. I haven't had a chance to try the lipsticks on my lips yet, but from swatching them on my hands they seem super creamy and quite opaque too. So far so good. They seemed a lot darker than what I was expecting, though that doesn't bother me because I love the colours anyway.

The jumbo pencils are lovely too. I don't know how well they'll perfrom as a base, especially with creasing and things, but that can easily be sorted with an eye primer  like Urban Decay Primer Potion, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or MAC's Prep and Prime. They seem to be creamy enough for eyeshadows to stick well to them, and pigmented enough to make an impact when worn alone.

I'm really happy with my purchases so far. This little lot cost me about £18 without delivery charges, which I think is a bargain. I can't wait to use them properly! There were a few lipsticks and jumbo pencils that I loved the look of, but I didn't want to waste my money if they were crap, but I can't make that judgement until I have a little play around. What do you think of NYX products?

xoxo

Fashion Friday: Style Evolution

I'm joining Kelly's Korner blog today and we're discussing an issue close and dear to my heart. FASHION!! Ha!!

Well, my style has evolved a TON over the last few years. I used to be a college student and dressed like a SLOB. I did not go to a university (OU) and I wasn't in a degree program (engineering) that called for much style. So I pretty much looked like this 24-7.


Then I took a job where I sat at an office a great deal of time, and I invested in lots of cute business clothes and heels.





Then, I started traveling for work. A LOT. And I have struggled to find a cute way to dress when you spend so much time at the airport. Here are some ways it CAN be done!!



I do have some basic style RULES I try to stick to though!
1) Everyone needs a great pair of nude heels. They make your legs look a MILE long and they go with everything! These are my favorites, from Target.

2) Accessorize!! Bags, rings, necklaces make simple clothes POP. Look at that purse!

3) A belt makes it better.

4) Most important: wear what you LOVE!! It doesn't matter if anyone else likes it. If you feel cool, confident and happy in something OWN it!!


*Note* These pictures (unless otherwise obvious) ARE of my past outfits. I used to take a picture of myself everyday because I thought it was fun to look back on my past "styles". Haha!!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!! I'M POSTING A GIVEAWAY SOON (when my camera will decide to cooperate!)