Miss Chinese Wa Australia 2010

Gloucester Park Perth, 19 Feb 2010 – As part of the 2010 Chinese New Year Celebration, the Gloucester Park – Central Equity 2010 Miss Chinese WA Pageant is arguably the most prestigious Chinese beauty pageant in Western Australia. As of 2010, the official sponsors and organizers of the pageant are Australia Asia Business Weekly, Gloucester Park, Global Insurance Broking Pty Ltd and Central Equity Melbourne. Other sponsors are Point 88, Dene Selby Finishing Productions, Australia World Travel, Motives Makeup, AuPeople, Massage Point, Pro Hair Studio, Chinese Therapy Clinic, Kelvin Lai and many more. Fifteen beautiful finalists of Chinese and mixed Chinese ancestry participated in the competition; Gaby Liu, Tan HuiLin, Arnina Moore, Charmaine Galea, Joanna Hu, Candy Ong Hg, Marlene Lim, Winky Virginia Yu, Jessie Yeung, Carmen Lee, Tanya Liew, Vivian Zheng, Kervyn Taylors and Stephanie Smith. Honorable judges comprised of Deputy Chinese Consul general Ms Zhang Hong, Malaysia Vice Consul Mr Mohamad Zam Zami, Senior VP Betty Lai of Christmas Islanders Association, Managing Director of Global Broking Glenn Simpson and Vice Chairman of WA Trotting Association Des Parr.

The event was deemed the biggest Chinese New Year Celebration in town. There were Chinese products exhibition, ten horseracing harness races, lion dances, “Cocobutter” Fashion show, cultural show, lucky draws and fireworks to commemorate the event. The opening of the pageant started with all the contestants first parading in their own creation in Cheongsam wear, showcasing their dance talent. The next segment was swimwear round and the event ended with the evening wear where contestants wore elegant evening dresses and Q&A segment.

The announcement of the winners were held at the main stage of the harness race in Gloucester Park, with contestant number one Marlene Lim beating 14 other finalists to clinch the prestigious title of Miss Chinese WA 2010 in the grand final. Marlene Lim, a graduate pharmacist who hails from Miri City in Sarawak, also won cash prizes of two thousand dollars plus other prizes. Marlene Lim will have the important task to carry Chinese culture onto the international stage, promote and showcase the multi-racial, harmony and cultural traditions of the Chinese race. Marlene was first to go in the Q&A session and introduced herself in a clear loud voice that she hails from the beautiful country of Malaysia. She was asked if she could turn back time, what would she change and why.

“Of course there are many things that I may want to change but these are lessons and mistakes that made me a better person today. Right now, I am proud and satisfied of who I’ve become and what I’ve achieved, so if I could turn back the hands of time, I would not change anything at all. Thank you” she answered with a calm but loud and confident tone.

It was a tie for the runner-ups. Contestant number four Arnina Moore and contestant number six Joanna, both from China, shared the first runner-up position and walked away with one thousand dollar cash prizes each plus other prizes. Miss Congeniality Chinese WA 2010 winner was contestant number two, Tan HuiLin from Kuala Lumpur while contestant number eight Winky Virginia Yu from Hong Kong won the Miss Popularity/ Photogenic 2010 title. Each walked away with five hundred dollar cash prizes, hampers and other prizes.

Getting Prefect Wedding Dresses

You have been dreaming of your wedding day for your whole life. You imagine walking down the aisle in the perfect white wedding dress with flowing veil, sophisticated tiara or hairpiece, and a romantic bouquet of flowers. But what kind of wedding dress you are going to choose for the big day is the most important thing to do.

How much time would you spend on searching the perfect wedding dress, these designer evening dresses are beautiful choices for your wedding dress on the beach. Also if you are a traditional bride, then keep some tradition with your wedding dress; the traditional color for wedding dress is white. While some bride wears black wedding dress for fashion of course the dress is not entirely black but with ivory or cream dress with black accents with black accessories like hair pieces, gloves, shoes and jewelry to bring the look together. This wedding dress is a great way to get into the wedding fashion scene. Informal wedding dress is another choose for you, an informal dress does not have to come with as many of the adornments, there can be pearls and sequins, or you can wear a dress that is plain and simple. You also need to consider the price of the wedding dress, according to your economic capability to choose the right one. Do low cost wedding dresses means a compromise on quality, no, not always. Dressing for the wedding is phenomenally substantial as it is each one’s dream to give the impression similar to a princess. At the wedding ceremony, any individual want to own glimpse of the bride and the groom, so brides feel it is crucial to be on the look of the best.

In my opinion, the most important thing you should pay attention to when choosing your wedding dress is to find one that can best flatter your body and personality. The wedding dress that can shield your flows and at the same time highlight your individuality is worth your choice. The preparation for your wedding dress is very time killing. So remember to start the shopping for your wedding gowns at least 4 months before the wedding day. It takes time to dig out the right style. Also you need to count the time for alteration, changing and refunding chores if there’s the need.

How A GHD Hair Straightener Can Make It Easy To Style Your Hair

Do you have a lot of trouble styling their hair? If you have dry, tired, frizzy hair that never seems to do what you want it to, you may want to consider getting a GHD hair straightener. This is because the line of GHD hair stylers work with your hair in order to get it looking its best.

The GHD company includes many features in their product line which makes a GHD hair straightener superior to others on the market. One is the shape of the barrel. It may not seem like it makes much difference, but the shape of each GHD hair straightener barrel is rounded. This makes the GHD hair styler much more versatile. It does more than just straightening. You can also use any of the GHD hair straighteners to curl your hair, make it wavy or even flip it according to the latest styles.

There is also the digital temperature control and built in sensors. Everyone has probably tried using an inexpensive hair straightener. At best, they simply did not get hot enough in order to change the texture and appearance of your hair. This is where the GHD hair straightener is truly superior. Each straightener has ceramic heater with aluminum plates that distribute the heat evenly and make it much easier to get the consistent results you want.

As well, these stylers have digital temperature control and some models can also sense the porosity of the hair and adjust the heat accordingly. Both of these features make it possible to get the results that you want as quickly and easily as possible. The digital temperature control also allows the straightener to work well on a variety of different hair types from coarse and curly to thin and delicate. It is important to realize just how much each hair type requires different heat conditions.

There are two GHD hair styler features that travellers will love. The stylers made by GHD are designed to be as convenient as possible. They each have a universal voltage feature which allows them to work in many of the countries around the world. If you are someone on the go, this means that you will not need to worry about some of the potential damage that any non-GHD hair straightener can suffer when you are travelling. This can be a relief to people who have had their electrical appliances ruined by inaccurate voltage.

One of the things which makes GHD such a great brand is that they are committed to making you look good. Many of their stylers come in fun and fashionable colors including purple, white and pink. They also include other styling tools depending on the set that you purchase. You can get sets which include coordinating hair clips and ones which also include heat proof styling bags so that you can take your styler with you wherever you go. You can also get a GHD hair styling CD that can give you the tricks and tips you need to style your hair properly.

If you are someone who loves styling their own hair, the GHD line of stylers is one of the best on the market today. You need to check them out in order to see what everyone is talking about.

Acne Problem in Adults

There will be many changes in the body during the puberty stages in both men and women. This is due to the hormonal changes in the body and hence certain glands are over activated. The activation of sebaceous glands leads to the problem of acne in people of adolescent ages. But acne problem is found in many adults even at the ages of 30 and 40. This type of acne must be treated carefully so that the complexion is maintained. When no treatment is taken, adult acne will leave scars and rashes will appear on the skin spoiling the beauty. Acne in adults is a common problem for which different treatments are available.

Acne is very common among the teenagers. For these people the treatments are mild as it is a natural phenomenon. During the teenage acne will appear and will vanishes off naturally. Hence mostly treatments are avoided for young adults. These people take home remedies to take of their skin. For some teens the acne problem will be very intense forming pustules and they will approach the doctor for proper treatments. When properly treated acne can be kept under control. Adult acne is more prominent among people who had treatments for acne during their teen ages. Teen acne is common among teen boys while adult acne is affecting more girls. The percentage of adult acne with boys is just 25% while with girls adult acne is found in 50% of them.

Pimples medically called as comedo is a major problem with adult acne. Adult pimples are more nodular and more prominent spoiling the complexion of the skin. Generally pimples consist of fluid that is produced because of the excess fat that is secreted by the sebaceous glands. For adults the pimples turn to pustules with more fluid inside causing more pain and itchy feeling. The fluid causes infection in the other clear areas of the skin too. People say that acne is caused because of the unhygienic conditions. It is not true actually.

Causes of adult acne
Acne is mainly a hormonal problem. The over activation of the adrenal glands and the reproductive hormones secretion will stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. These glands are present in the outer dermis layer of the skin. When the skin pores are blocked by the external dirt, the excess sebum combined with the dirt providing a comfortable atmosphere for the bacteria to breed. This ruptures the dermis layer and leads to the formation of pimples or pustules depending on the intensity of the infection.

The bacteria are the main cause for the acne problem. The bacteria can be controlled only by not providing favorable environment to multiply. In adults the stress in the minds causes hyper activation of the sebaceous glands and hence leads to acne. Improper care for the skin also leads to the formation of pimples. As the pores are blocked by dirt, it becomes favorable for bacteria. To avoid this, the skin has to be maintained properly so that no dirt gets accumulated.

Acne is sometimes hereditary. If the direct relations of a person suffer from adult acne problems then there is a high chance for adult acne in the person. This hereditary acne cannot be avoided but the infection can be kept under control by keeping the skin free from dirt.

Prevention and treatments for adult acne

To prevent adult acne proper nourishment for the skin is essential. This nourishment comes from the creams you apply externally and from the food you consume internally. For young teens, acne causes problems when they take fatty food items like cheese. But for adults they don’t play an important role in the cause. However, taking balanced diet is essential for maintaining nourishment for the skin. The skin has to be cleansed properly with a branded face wash and should be moisturized regularly to prevent cracks in the skin.

Acne treatments for adults are different from treatments for teens. The same treatment you took in your teenage will not work for your adult acne. Teen acne requires mild ointments and gels while they will never cure adult acne. Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are effective in curing adult acne. While you are buying a product for adult acne, make sure that the product contains these chemicals for curing acne. These creams are not generally sufficient for curing acne in adults. Gels and creams can do well only with teen acne. For adults, intensive treatments are required.

Modern treatments remove the pimples from the face for curing acne. Zeno acne clearing device is used in such treatments. The device produces heat to treat the pimples. The bacteria causing pustules are killed in the heat and the pimples are then removed. This treatment will result in oddities in the skin forming ridges after the forceful removal of pimples. But certain other treatments are available that will treat the skin to recover from the oddities. This will enhance the look of the person by curing the problem at the same time.

Acne is caused in areas like neck, shoulder and the face. It is better to take measures to prevent acne rather than spending a lot of money for curing acne. a healthy skin is a direct way to prevent acne. Wash your face regularly with plain water to remove the dirt that constantly settles on the face. When pores are blocked it will cause acne. Eating a proper diet will also lead to a healthy skin from the inside. Intake of balanced diet and regular exercising will nourish the skin naturally.

Even adults have the temptation to scratch he pimples. This will spread the infection and will intensify the problem. When you find moderate symptoms of acne you have to visit the doctor. Adult acne is cared less and hence many people loose their beauty because of the ignorance about the problem. When treated properly at the right time, you can make the acne disappear without any scars.