NAPBAS 2011

Last week was a dream come true for me.

Starting blogging when I first left Kuala Lumpur seemed like a silly thing to do, if you were after fame or doing it as an extra income as most of the events were in KL.

But I was doing it for fun. Then I started to meet others online. And got a tad envious of their exciting posts on events and review gatherings, mainly the gatherings as I was missing friends here in the North. 

But last weekend. I decided to leave the North for a while and finally meet people I admire and look up to in the eye and also hang out with them in the flesh as appose to online.

I must admit that I was terrified and nervous as hell. but I put on a smile and tried my best to work up the galls to ask people to take pictures with me. Little old unfamous me. 

These pictures are in not much particular order but 1st off I wish to show you, The reigning Queen of Blogging

Ms. Xia Xue

Winner of NAPBAS Most influential blog and Regions Best Blog.

There is no defeating her. Xia xue's distinct writing style is something I have always admired but know that I can never emulate. There can be only one Xia Xue and she is pretty and awesome, pretty awesome. 

My partners in crime for the night, Ms Clarissa and Mr Suresh.

I met  Clarissa randomly enough at the Starbucks in Sunway Piramid. Struck up a conversation with a complete stranger and found a make up buddy for the evening. Suresh of course has been a long time friend. A chivalrous being who always is ready to give a helping hand or ride. Very knowledgeable these two are despite the young age. Ah too be young and intelligent.

This is Bong Qiu Qiu from Singapore. I love how she keeps it real with her charming colloquial speech pattern and how she's so focused on getting a bargain on Budget Barbie. Yes, even in Singapore you can get more than 6 times with SD 100. Just check this girl out and you too will be amazed. 

Finally I get to meet the founder of Furochizu. Ben asked to "kirim salam" to Audrey which I did briefly. I was very happy for them as Audrey recently got engaged in an awesome meme-fied way and not only was Cheesie nominated but she won the NAPBAS Best Fashion Blogger awards. There was no doubt about it.

KY Speaks and his lovely fiance Haze. Of course KY was nominated for NAPBAS Food Blogger award but it went to Lady Iron Chef instead. Still this lanky fellow is the best Malaysian Food Blogger I would say and Haze, I've been a reader since her make up tutorial days. She has grown much, switching pallets from the face to the walls. Her artistic eye never ceased to amaze me. But I still missed her make up tutorial as hers is more towards the Avant Garde look.

The gorgeous Ms Cindy in her beautiful Carven Ong dress. I did not have a full length picture with her as I fear her beauty will over power  what little I have. Talking to her and being next t her, she has the star quality vibe. In terms of demure and looks, she has it all. 

 Felt so lucky that we had this picture taken. Bloggers whom inspire and are awesome here.

These bloggers have a special place in my heart. Malaysia have very talented cartoonist with great sense of humour. Can you guess their cartoon names? Chee Chingy, Ernest, Jian

How bout a hint from him?  

This is Dweam. She looks out of this world gorgeous and that height, I pale in comparison

Tian Chad is one hard working guy. His NAPBAS post was up that very night it self while most of us were loitering at Zouk. So for latest updates do follow him.

The amount of people there was crazy. 550 bloggers from 7 different countries. Of course there were many pictures taken with many DSLRs. I'm glad I brought my EPM-1 Olyvia as Olympus was the official partner.

Can you see my baby Olyvia? I joked that I looked like a promoter for Olympus. It's also called product placement.

The many new faces I've meet ^^ 

Mr Kenny Sia. He was one of the pioneers whom put blogging on the map for Malaysia. Though he has taken more of a back set now with new pioneering prospects he has managed to clinched 

The ballroom at Mariott Hotel Putra Jaya. It was quite an adventure getting there but well worth it.

Trippy Jelly fish like decorations and lovely fresh cut flowers on each table.

Name them all to get win a present from me. Detail somewhere in this post.

Shall we move on to the food?

Mediterranean Seafood Terrine with Wasabi Tobiko Dressing on Crispy Lettuce. I like my spices to have more of a kick so the wasabi was pretty tame in this case.

Puree of Split Pea Soup with Herb Twist

I love soup! Warm and thick and the twist was fun to swirl in the soup though I would have preferred it more crunchy.

When we were served the Grape Sorbet with Fresh Mint I thought that was dessert. That's it? Well of course not. The lovely portion was in fact to cleanse your palate so that you are ready to try the main dish.

The Pan Fried Dory Fillet with Spicy Peach Sauce was again not spicy at the very least but the fish was done well and the vege refreshing. 










This is the dessert.

Stella, Suresh  and whole lot of other Bloggers at Zouk. I only dance with my girlfriend, She's awesome, but I had none that night so quite shy. Maybe I should have. Oh well, just stood, sat and drank.

By the time I reached back, unwilling to let the my make up go to waste so like any other girl I cam whore. Loving my bun. A cheat I used a doughnut but my baby hair are everywhere. Any advice?
I love Holiday Villa. Lovely room and big mirrors everywhere. And of course my all time favourite, bubble bath!

Before I forget, this is my fairy god mother. Her name is Michele and she shared some Supermodel's Secret with me to look awesome. Check her out HERE as she has some CNY goodies lined up.

A few advise while attending events:

• Have oil blotters at hand
• Wrislets are handy
• Name cards with your face on them are cool and useful
• Keep a bottle of water in your car with some mints
• Practise posing in mirror
• Keep everything in your wallet/purse to a bare minimal
• Be brave to ask for pictures before everyone else stirs up the courage. Usually you have a 3 minute window.

Feeling cheeky after getting into my PJs so I took more pictures and comatose till the next afternoon dreaming of my youth.

BONJOUR GLOW BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY~*

So here it is, a little competition. I have a bunch of beauty samples from Sasa. they are so nice to me. So I'm giving away some.

• Just leave a comment with the list of NAPBAS winners, their awards and your email below.
• Tweet this post with the hash tag #BonjourGlow and I will randomly selected a winner. 
• This contest is closed on 23 Dec 2011 9.30 am. 
• Open to Malaysian guys and girl.

Why that time? Because many years ago, baby Glow was born on that day ^^ Hint hint...

Consider this a Christmas/New Year/Chinese New Year gift from Bonjour Glow. It's nothing big just a little something.