Pixie Market: Summer Bling

11:11 – Inspiration to Dance.

I think my first taste at “modeling”, or specifically, photoshoots – began when I started my online business Ferosha & Eclat in late 2010. From then on I couldn’t stop taking photos! Vanity aside, it’s pure passion, and maybe a teeny weeny bit of talent and flair, that got me more and more assignments. I’m not afraid to pose, to express myself with my body language. It’s just like dance, isn’t it? The best way to speak without actually speaking, to me, is to dance.

Found some really gorgeous shots by Little Shao Photographer on dance themes. Amazing poses! Looks seriously challenging!

oh my! and I thought I was flexible! :P

beautiful <3

THAT moment captured.

I believe this is a difficult pose but she does it so effortlessly, with an unmistakable confidence on her face.

Love. The. Shoes. Muahhh!

This is a tad irrelevant but I love the girl in the white dress posing dead with the bitten apple. Never mind the other girl.

Capturing movement at the perfect moment or angle is the hardest to do, but these pictures have done it remarkably well.

I love this picture A LOT. Think it’s because I have a penchant for telephone booths, jackets and hats, or a wicket combination of them!

Way cool, ‘nuf said!

Wow, nice shot!

Flyin’ without wings, yo! I’m flying looking at you, bro!

That’s all folks! Planning for my next shoot – dance theme! Can’t wait ;)

xoxo

Melissa Jane

It’s already the middle of 2012.

I think I hadn’t blogged about my own ideas and thoughts/reflections for awhile. Recently I felt like I’m having some sort of a quarter-life crisis. Not that I have anything in particular to worry about but yeah it comes a time – exactly, when you’re a quarter down your journey towards the major 100, when you start to think about your present situation a bit more. Anyway pardon the narcissism I’m going to put my face at nearly every paragraph to illustrate the different “milestones”…alright why am I even explaining… a lot of social media actually promotes narcissistic behaviour right? It’s my blog, moreover! I sound weird now..like I’m talking to myself -.-

Career

I caught up with Mabel yesterday. She’s a junior college classmate, and man was it nostalgic. She’s currently with Entrepid, and to promote it a little here – “Entrepid is a community of entrepreneurs who believe that given the right resources, anyone can be successful. They aim to refresh Singapore’s exciting enterprise scene by helping entrepreneurs acquire knowledge capital, social capital and financial capital – all of which are necessary prerequisites to the start-up process.” So if you’re an entrepreneur or investor, check it out! Pretty cool stuff! The community’s building up really steadily and they have a strong support system of investors, partners and fellow business people. Back to the main point – we were discussing our careers and how our fellow peers back then were doing – it’s amazing how things have changed over…6-7 years? Well, it’s a long time, isn’t it.

I’m at the MDA for about 8 months now, and honestly I’m enjoying it. I think it’s a meaningful job, provides a great stepping stone for me as a first job, with tremendous exposure and opportunities to retrieve contacts, network and materializing ideas and connections. That’s major. I have a kind and understanding boss who is patient and guides me well, I evaluate films proposed by experienced local producers, I attend tech/media conferences, networking events, conventions, meet lots of new and important people. I write reports, reviews, proposals, organize matching platforms for investors/venture capitalists/angels to meet startups and companies. And tons of other cool stuff. Shan’t over elaborate here but yes the I do like my job. Not sure if I actually love it, because ultimately government jobs have their own sets of constraints and challenges – but I’m glad that there are more opportunities now for me to contribute to the organization in a meaningful way. I’m in The Play Club this FY! And I’m the 2nd in charge for organizing our DnD next year! Maybe I’ll do a solo performance? Well we’ll see how it goes!

Hobbies

I don’t know where to start whenever I talk about my hobbies. Perhaps the left side panel of my blog already says quite a bit, but if I never have to worry about money or survival, I’ll be a professional dancer. I’m seriously looking out for dance and yoga lessons! I need to MOVE so badly. Putting on weight is not funny. Thanks, Office DESK Job.

I remember a quote somewhere – Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. MAD TRUE! I’ve never been really slim and I wanna STOP ADMIRING very slim girls! How?! Yes, the first paragraph in this section summarizes it. I thought of trying Alma laser’s Accent Treatment from Prive Clinic but it costs a lot! Like $600 a session! Sigh. Stubborn fats… I won’t mention where but it’s making me pull my hair out. Damn.

Singing – yes I’m going to cut my own album one day. Yes, like Cheryl Wee (daughter of Jean Yip) – met her today at the Heroine Make event and she’s looking out for talents for her new MTV – and she asked me! Should I should I???

Gaming – Yes I played Diablo 3 for an hour and got completely hooked! But it’s sold out island-wide! NOBODY believes me when I say I play Warcraft and all these guyish games. Why?! So judgmental.

With Ken. And look! The screen behind! Evidence that I play!

What’s next in the pipeline? Learning Japanese (1st), French (2nd), getting my driving license (definitely by this year), try scuba/diving. Aside, LASIK – this year or next? Sometimes we just need to take the plunge right? I lost count how many things in my life are PENDING. What a sick word it looks to me now.

Additionally, I’m also open to learning new skills. What’s new right? And Groupon helps! Why am I kinda broke? Well I’m still paying off my debts from my entrepreneurial venture last year, and I’ll admit to spending more money on myself – pampering my face, hair and body! I’ll leave the rest to your imagination.

Love Life

I still DO NOT have a boyfriend (yeah, after 2 years), but I’m actively dating. Will announce good news soon, if any :)

No intention to get married early anyway, my guess is around late twenties – thirty, thirty one/two? Absolutely no interest in kids as well so I guess that won’t be a serious issue. If someone were to ask me, my five main motivations for marriage will be –

1) Home Ownership

2) Love

3) Privacy

4) Freedom from parents

5) Independence

VERY GOOD REASONS RIGHT! :D

Travel Plans

Those on the cards, still considering are: Bangkok, Bali, Japan, Taiwan, Korea

Blogging Life

Am revamping my blog soon thanks to Marvin – and yes I’m actively looking out for more freelance modeling activities/events, blogger assignments, sponsorships etc. Please be a kind soul and ping me if you have good recommendations! I’m doing a shoot on Monday too – can’t wait! Hopefully my new sponsors will give their nods by then! Nothing keeps me happier than new and exciting stuff happening, and of course – FREEBIES! <3

New Role Models

Everyone needs a mentor, a role model, some kind of motivation – and to put a more humane touch to these desires – pretty faces (and bodies) really help!

Face – Viann Zhang Xinyu

She has way too many awesome photos and she totally rocks the photography world with her physical beauty. I’m 200% sold.

Though I wouldn’t say Photoshop didn’t play a part.

Body – Arianny Celeste

Mind: Oxana Gennadyevna Fedorova

Talent: Olivia Chachi Gonzales

Someone I really liked gave me this nickname: Chachi. I loved it, because I really do adore Olivia too. She’s extremely talented! Just look at her in America’s Best Dance Crew’s Season 6 – her dance crew I.aM.mE won the contest, hands down!

Check this out!

What the heck she’s only 16? I don’t care if she’s a decade younger – she’s my role model in dance! Yeahh baby.

I guess that’s all folks! Enough about me…I’m starting to dread talking another word about myself. No worries – this kind of blog post only happens once in a blue moon, especially on a Saturday night.

Before you wonder any further what on earth I’m doing at home on a Saturday night – yes blogging, reflecting, getting my life back in order with a tidier room, laundry, casual games and stuff to settle. Like another film evaluation. Rawrrrrr!

Goodnight and have a blast tonight, lovelies.

Xoxo

Melissa Jane

Summer’s Tribal Beat!

Photoshoot: Raffia and straw, wood and bone, untamed prints and earth tones give summer a tribal beat!

Jacket, $3,295, and skirt, $1,495, both by Donna Karan. Shoes, $1,295, by Christian Louboutin. Coloured skin bangles, from $180, and rings, from $80, all by Dandi Maestre. Round wood bangle, $275, by Hermès. Wood and lucite bangle, $795, by Donna Karan.

Top, $3,850, skirt, $8,435, and wood bangles, $275 each, all by Hermès. Skin bangles, from $130, and ring, $360, all by Dandi Maestre.

Top, $770, and skirt, $6,050, both by Marni. Coloured skin and disc bangles, from $130, and rings, from $120, all by Dandi Maestre. Square wood bangle, $550, by Donna Karan. Round wood bangle, $275, by Hermès.

Bodysuit, $895, necklace, $895, square wood bangle, $550, and wood and lucite bangle, $795, all by Donna Karan. Skirt, $3,660, by Lanvin at Holt Renfrew. Shoes, $850, by Walter Steiger. Hat, $450, by Burberry Prorsum. Round wood bangles, $275 each, by Hermès. Coloured skin, irregular wood and disc bangles, from $130, and ring, $360, all by Dandi Maestre.

Dress, $8,800, by Salvatore Ferragamo. Shoes, $1,750, by Gucci. Twisted gold bangle, $300, and wide rounded bangle, $350, both from Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection. Textured metal bangles, from $310, all by Anndra Neen. Ring, $150, by Dandi Maestre.

Bathing suit, $650, by Michael Kors. Square wood bangle, $550, by Donna Karan. Coloured skin bangles, from $75, and rings, from $80, all by Dandi Maestre. Round wood bangle, $275, by Hermès.

Dress, $5,100, by Etro. Shoes, $995, by Christian Louboutin. Bangles, from $75, and rings, from $80, all by Dandi Maestre.

Jacket, $4,950, by Lanvin at Holt Renfrew. Jumpsuit with belt worn as scarf, $420, by Just Cavalli. Shoes, $625, by Michael Kors. Wood bangle, $275, by Hermès. Coloured skin bangles, from $130, and rings, from $80, all by Dandi Maestre. Wood and lucite bangle, $795, by Donna Karan.

Top, $1,850, and skirt, $3,230, both by Pedro Lourenço. Wood and lucite bangle, $795, by Donna Karan. Coloured skin bangles, from $370, and rings, from $150, all by Dandi Maestre. Round Wood bangle, $275, by Hermès.

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The Top 10 Energy Spurting Workout Songs of 2012…Thus Far.

Fort Wayne, IN – May 23, 2012 – It’s usually December, when folks take a look back at the year that’s passed. But, with summer just around the corner—and plenty of opportunities to get back outdoors—it seems like a great time to recap the best workout tracks from January through May.

Big beats continue to reign supreme in the gym.The workout music royalty—Pitbull, Flo Rida and Lady GaGa—make their customary appearances in the top ten. Additionally, as you might expect, the list features a handful of dance cuts—with Breathe Carolina, Rihanna, and Cobra Starship each getting the remix treatment. Lastly, adding a little variety, there are the crossover hits—both from club producers (like Avicii), rockers (like Linkin Park), or both (like the collaboration between DJ Steve Aoki and Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo).

Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at Run Hundred — the web’s most popular workout music blog.

Breathe Carolina – Blackout (Wideboys Remix) – 128 BPM

Flo Rida & Sia – Wild Ones – 129 BPM

Lady GaGa – Marry The Night – 132 BPM

Linkin Park – Burn It Down – 111 BPM

Rihanna – We Found Love (Cahill Club Remix) – 128 BPM

Avicii – Levels – 126 BPM

Steve Aoki & Rivers Cuomo – Earthquakey People – 128 BPM

Pitbull – Back in Time – 126 BPM

The Wanted – Glad You Came – 127 BPM

Cobra Starship & Sabi – You Make Me Feel… (Felix Leiter Remix) – 127 BPM

To find more workout songs, folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.

Contact:
Chris Lawhorn
Run Hundred
Email: Admin@RunHundred.com

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Anna Sui Presents Kate Elsworth (AUS) At Filter, This Saturday‏

Anna Sui Presents Kate Elsworth (AUS) At Filter, This Saturday (26/5/12)

Australian beauty Kate Elsworth seems to have it all. This singer, songwriter and vocalist is best known for her lyrical virtuoso and soulful vocals and has been featured at some of the world’s best clubs including Amnesia Ibizi and Pacha New York. Her intuitive ear for house music which initially developed from her first visit to Ibiza in 2007 has truly seen her come a long way. She has toured across the Atlantic performing alongside Enrique Iglesias and built up a measure of International gigs across Europe, Australia and the US.

Her chart-topping and breaking single “Alive” which was co-produced by Dirty South and Thomas Gold in 2011 has garnered world wide critical acclaim accelerating her rise to the top. With a packed schedule and studio visits to New York every year, Kate Elsworth exudes sheer determination and a relentless work ethic.

In 2012 the annual Miami Winter Music Conference will be the platform for Kate Elsworths’ up and coming catalogue of work including collaborations with some of the music industry’s elite producers.

For table reservations speak to Benjamin, Langan, Cedric, Phil or simply email popbottles@filterclub.sg.

Train like an Angel – for Arianny Celeste~

VS angels have the most amazing body, and I think any girl will be motivated by such a poster of one right before her eyes while she’s on the treadmill or pumping some weights – with the right sport bra on, for the above ad’s sake ;)

God I love those tight abs and arms!!!

But really, let’s shift the focus to Arianny Celeste, arguably the world’s hottest ring girl. What’s not to love about this babe!

Arianny Celeste, the 26-year-old Filipino-Mexican bombshell, is one of the reasons that we love watching the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Just a year older than me! Let’s set a dateline for me shall we?

To catch a glimpse of this ring girl is to catch a glimpse of heaven, and fortunately, the UFC is putting on more shows a year ;)

One of the hottest pictures in this lot, it really almost made me run to my printer to materialize it in high resolution…..

My new inspiration! Looking picture perfect and tempting me to do 1000 push ups and a million crunches now.

Yes I’m watching you!

It really helps that she has also a sweet angelic face and not a foxy grin there! Yeah, don’t make the girls more jealous than they already are!

I can’t decide which is hotter – the sun or Arianny ;)

Now, where’s my gym mat and dumbbells?!!

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