Estee Lauder Model Search 2008

Got the looks? Got the poise? Got the dream?

Nope! I have none of the above...just wanna join for fun
However, I have the guts to give it a try this year. There are 2 categories, one for below 30 and the other for 30 and above. First saw the commercial on tv before my last paper which is Hubungan Etnik. Not a tough paper la, just mcq but too bad i do not own the new version textbook. Most questions were based on the book and didn't expect questions bout homo sapiens and watever species thinging would come out!
OK OK back to my Model Search...

Step 1: Booking, Payment & Registration.

The roadshow in Penang was held in Queensbay Mall from 29 May - 1 June 2008. 26 - 28 June was just for promotion. So i made a booking on 28 May and pay on the same day (RM 300 fly away) as I was told that I'll be receiving an additional A4 portrait if I pay before 29th.
So on the 31st which was a Saturday at 3.15pm, Me and my husband arrived at South Atrium, Queens. Then register and fill in the Entry Form at the counter.
After filling in, the counter girl or shall i call her a receptionist didn't even tell me to wait and inform how many more to go before my turn. So I just stood and waited. Later she told me to redeem my goodies in Jusco but the salesgirl in Jusco said I should just wait until I finish make up to know what products to redeem. So wait, wait and wait again...
Finally the receptionist called me for my turn. Yeah, at last!

What previous year participants said were true, the staffs there weren't friendly and everything was in a rush.

Step 2: Make up Consultation and Process by Estee Lauder

My make up artist came up to me and gave me a brief consultation about my skin and what kind of make up should I be using. She did not even introduce herself so I make my move by telling her my name and age and occupation then move on to my skin imperfections. She said I'm very young and my skin is so fair. This made me very happy!

She suggested smoky eye so I agreed as long as you work your magic. I think no need to elaborate on the process la...

Step 3: Apparel by Eclipse

Actually the hairdo comes after make up but they told me to redeem my products, door gifts and vouchers first and then slip into my desired dress so that i won't waste time on waiting again. Yes, they do number you like when you do your IC or in bank.
Here they are, my goodies...

They showed me all available apparels and i scouted out a tube dress on my own coz I've surveyed what most participants would wear and even registered as a member of Eclipse.

Me waiting patiently on the couch for the next step.........

Step 4: Hairdo by Pick A Brush Academy

Like everyone said, they won't cut your hair. On the row dressing tables were just some sprays and straighteners thet can be used as curlers! My hair was curled in to what my stylist called 'mermaid style' using a straightening iron. Then she spray and spray...

Step 5: Photoshoot and Photoshop

Waited for my number to be called again. This time, practically everyone around that section of the mall was looking at me after the full makeover. I felt like an alien. Where to hide my face??? Dwayne Foong did not come to this event but i guessed the photographer looked like David Theam. Correct me if I'm wrong ya.

So ma do all pose as directed lor...Just 12 poses. Nothing much here.
Then the interesting part is watching my ugly fat face and not so large eyes transformed using Photoshop. Paid additional RM100 for a package consisting lamination and frame of the A4 portrait and a softcopy of all the 12 unedited photos.
Enough of my long great-grandmother story, let you see my photos la

Penang and Johor Bahru semi-finalists will be posted here by 15 June 2008.
I've no idea if the judges will even think about putting me through. Gosh! I was supposed to get the experience and have some fun, not worrying bout the contest at all ma....

Standing pose. Aiseh!
That's all for today, maybe few days later I'll add some more of my pics la.