Fczine june 2014

June 2014

FCZINE

Malaysian Swimmer

CAI LIN KHOO

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!

COLOURS OF THE WORLD

Hi girls!

Happy World Cup month everyone! Our

editor-in-chief, Lady Alie, is taking one

month break, so I will be taking over her

job.

We are so excited to organize a nail art

contest this month. Thank you very much,

bloop, for sponsoring the amazing products

for us to play with. Do flip to page 10 to

check out the nail art contest details.

This month’s exclusive interview (page 7) is

with our national swimmer, Cai Lin Khoo.

Cai Lin is giving us some insights on how it

is like to represent our country at

international sports events.

Since Malaysia is not playing in the FIFA

World Cup, which team do you support? Let

us know by commenting on our Facebook

page!

We hope you enjoy this month’s fashion

items. Til the next issue.

XOXO,

Queen Jerine

Announcement Did you notice the missing FCZine printed magazine in your Fashion Culture Box? We are trying to save the environment,

at the same time cutting down our cost by redirecting all our editorial content online. Hence, we are glad to announce

that we will be lowering the price for the Fashion Culture Box subscription. Yay! From July onwards, the subscription for

Fashion Culture Box is only RM50. Do head over to our website to subscribe for July’s fashion box!

GREETINGS & CONTENT | 2

Greetings from FCB! Unveiled

3 Viva la Brasil

4 Harajuku Girls

5 K-Pop Mania

Exclusive

7 Interview with Cai Lin The heart and soul of a swimmer

Contest

10 FCB x bloop “Get Creative”

nail art contest

Beauty

11 Step by step Nail Art Get started with the basics!

12 Nail Art Inspirations Some ideas to spark your creativity

Ladies First

13 Stay Street Smart Ladies, take note and stay safe

Table of Contents

UNVEILED | 3

1. Carnival Earrings (RP: RM49)

Parade your outfit and dress up as a queen of samba

with this Carnival Earrings. This earring mimics the wing

of samba queen during Rio Carnival.

2. Papilo Flip Flops (RP: RM20)

Flip flops is the national footwear of Brazil. Treat your feet

with the Papilo flip flops that are made of comfy rubber.

3. Borboleta Ring (RP: RM25)

Borboleta means “butterfly” in Portuguese. This delicate

diamante butterfly ring will add some sparkle to match any

outfit of the day.

4. Corsage Orchid Hair Pin (RP: RM15)

The corsage orchid or cattleya labiate is the national

flower of Brazil. The Brazilians often decorate their

house with the corsage orchid during special occasions.

Simply tuck this hair pin behind your ear while strolling

on the beach. This beautiful purple flower is a perfect

accessory for your swimwear, sundress or maxi dress.

Harajuku Girl s

UNVEILED | 4

1. Decora Earrings (RP: RM35)

Decora means “decoration” in Japanese.

Decorate your ear with these statement

earrings. Comes in three variations – ivory

white, Barbie pink and electric pink.

2. Lolita Hair Clip (RP: RM15)

Dress up as a Harajuku Lolita with this cute bow hair

clip, or simply embellish your handbag with it. This

statement piece would definitely make head turns.

3. Hikaru Ring (RP: RM30)

Join the midi ring trend with this Hikaru ring. This

unique midi ring links to the main ring with a

delicate chain. Layer it on the same finger or

separate the rings by wearing it on different

fingers.

4. Kinchaku Bag (RP: RM25)

The “Kinchaku” bag is a draw-string bag that is traditionally worn

with kimono. In the Edo era, the Kinchaku bag was popular among

the rich and famous in society. Although the typical kinchaku bags

are made of kimono fabrics, we have chosen a plain and modern

design so you can match the bag with your daily outfit.

UNVEILED | 5

1. My Oh My Earrings (RP: RM39)

Catch the hottest K-pop trend right now with just

a pair of earrings – mixing neon colours with

pastels. Comes in three variations.

2. Bubble Pop Hair Pin (RP: RM9)

Refresh your hair do with this bright

coloured bow. You can even pin it under

your collar to create a bow tie.

3. Shape Up Rings by Cheap Monday (RP: £3)

Stack up all the different shapes of the

rings to create an edgy look. Separate

each ring on your different fingers for a

hip hop style. This unique trio rings are

specially designed by Swedish street

wear label, Cheap Monday.

4. Statement Cap (RP: RM35)

Statement cap is a must-have accessory for a K-Pop look this

season. The statement cap trend was popularized by Korean

artists such as G Dragon, Hyuna, Girls Generation, and many

more. A statement word is embroidered on the crown of the cap

and usually it is also printed underneath the peak of the cap.

Nail Strips:

2014 Trendy Nail Art Collection

Funky Stripes Futuristic Trend

Modern Floral World Cup Fever

EXCLUSIVE | 7

Cai Lin Khoo, Malaysian Olympic swimmer, tells us what it is like being a national athlete representing

our country.

1. Other than huge stress, can you share with us what are

the challenges you face when representing our country at

a big game?

Other than stress, I’m afraid of failing to do well and

disappointing myself. Even though I know I've done my

best during training, sometimes when I get to the

competition venue my fears will just overcome and that's

when I have to be mentally very strong and keep telling

myself that I can do it and I will improve on my time to

win.

2. How do you feel when you are standing on the

winner’s pedestal to claim your medal for Malaysia?

I feel really proud of myself and thankful to the people who

have helped me to get where I am today. Without my

coaches, family, friends, national sports council, national

sports institute, media and my fans, I will never have made

it to the podium. Did you know…

- Swimming first became an Olympic

event in 1896.

- Swimming in the Olympics started

as a men’s event only but women

were able to participate starting in

1912.

- The oldest form of stroke used is

the breaststroke.

- The Titanic was the first ocean liner

to have a swimming pool and a gym.

Cai Lin The Heart and Soul of a

EXCLUSIVE | 8

3. Many people look up to you as a sport’s

icon. Who are yours?

My icons are Roland Schoeman and Natalie

du Toit both from South Africa. They have

been through a lot of hardships (especially

Natalie) and they managed to overcome all

the obstacles and are the best in the world.

4. You travel a lot for competitions. What

are your basic fashion essentials when

packing?

Haha, I don't have any basic fashion

essentials as when I travel for competitions

there's no time to go sightseeing. But I will

definitely bring along a casual dress, sandals,

and some accessories just in case I have the

time to go out.

5. Besides swimwear, what is your usual

daily outfit like?

My usual daily outfit are jeans or shorts

paired with a nice top.

6. Since it is World Cup season right now,

tell us which team do you support?

BRAZIL!!! I have always supported Brazil

since Ronaldo’s time.

Did you know…

- The slowest Olympic swim stroke is the breaststroke.

- The fastest and most efficient swim stroke is the

freestyle.

- An hour of vigorous swimming will burn up to 650

calories! It burns off more calories than walking or

biking.

- Swimming strengthens the heart and lungs, as well as

works out all of the body’s major muscles. Talk about

major exercise!

FCB x

How do I start?

Find the bloop® nail art kit in your June 2014 Fashion Culture Box and get started by creating your favourite nail art. The

kit contains 2 bottles of nail polish from bloop®, a dotting tool, a sponge and a stripping tape.

What if I want to use more colours and other nail art tools?

Participants are not restricted to the products given in the nail art kit. Other tools and nail polish colours are allowed,

provided the nail polish are from bloop®.

What if I didn’t subscribe to the June 2014 Fashion Culture Box?

For those who did not subscribe to the June 2014 Fashion Culture Box, you are also eligible to join the contest by using

your existing bloop® nail polish or purchase a new bloop® nail polish.

Where can I get the Bloop nail polish?

bloop® nail polish is available at bloop’s® online store http://www.bloop-bloop.com/ or you can purchase directly from

Watsons, F.O.S.; (Klang Valley) Wisma Haniffa KL, Parkson NU Sentral, Parkson KL Festival City; (Pahang) The Store Pacific

Hypermarket Mentakab, Genting Highland First World Plaza; (Penang) Sunshine Square, GAMA, Parkson Gurney Plaza;

(Kelantan) Parkson Kota Bahru Trade Centre; (Perak) Parkson Ipoh Parade.

Where do I submit my contest entry?

Submit your nail art by posting a photo of your end result together with the bloop® nail polish that you use to create the

nail art on your Facebook page. Tag @fashionculturebox and @bloopinc in the description. Make sure your post is set to

public for viewing. You can submit as many entries you wish.

What if I’m not creative enough?

Fashion Culture Box will feed you with inspirations during the contest period on our FCZine and Facebook page. Make

sure you check out our page for tips and tricks.

What are the winning criteria?

All submissions will be assessed based on ideas, creativity, originality, and tidiness.

What is the deadline of the competition?

All entries must be submitted before 29th August 2014 at 2359hours. Submissions after the date will not be entertained.

Winner will be announced on Fashion Culture Box’s and bloop’s® Facebook page on first week of September 2014.

Contest Terms & Conditions:

1. Contest is open to all Malaysian residents only.

2. Participants must use only bloop® nail polish to create the nail art.

3. Submissions without bloop® nail polish in the photo will not be entertained.

4. Submissions after the deadline will not be entertained.

5. Fashion Culture Box and bloop® reserve the right to publish the submissions by crediting the owner.

6. Fashion Culture Box and bloop® reserve the right at its discretion to substitute any of the prizes of equal or greater value.

7. Fashion Culture Box and bloop® reserve the right to amend the T&C of the contest at any time without giving any prior notice to any party.

8. By participating in the contest, participants are agreed to be bound by the T&C of the contest and judge’s decisions are final and binding.

9. All relevant laws of Malaysia are applicable to this contest.

CONTEST | 10

Step 1:

Use a base coat to protect your nails. Leave it to dry for about 2 minutes.

Step 2:

Pick your nail polish colour and use a thin coat. If the nail polish is too sheer, build the opacity by

applying two or more layers. Thick coat of nail polish takes longer time to dry. Sometimes it creates

bubbles in between the layers of the nail polish.

Step 3:

Design your own nail art by experimenting with different tools such as sponge to create a gradient

effect, dotting tools to create polka dots design or use a striping tape for various looks like colour

blocking, checked or stripes. If you run out of ideas, the easiest technique is to use a nail sticker.

Step 4:

Seal your design with a top coat.

Step 5:

To remove your nail polish, simply soak a cotton pad with nail polish remover and leave it on top of

your nails for a few seconds. Press on the cotton pad and drag the nail polish off from your nails.

Repeat until the nail polish is completely removed.

BEAUTY | 11

Nail art is a new way to express your fashion style, emotions or simply to get you in the mood for a special occasion.

BEAUTY | 12

Nail Art

IdEven if you have zero experience in nail art design, creating a pretty nail

art design can be very easy with the right tools. Experiment with all the

tools provided in our fashion box and unleash your creativity!

Use a sponge to create an ombre effect

on the nails. Paint your nail polish on the

sponge and slowly dab it on your nails to

transfer the colours.

To create a heart shape, use a dotting

tool to dot two points close to each

other. Drag the nail polish down to

create a pointy end.

Use the striping tape to create a precise

straight line. To add more designs, create

polka dots with the dotting tool.

Photos by LauraLeia. Visit Laura’s blog at www.lauraleialee.blogspot.com or Instagram @lauraleia for more nail

art ideas and designs.

Stay Street

LADIES FIRST | 13

Being the weaker sex, women have always been a

primary target for street crime such as snatch

theft. Here are some tips on how you can prevent

that and protect yourself while on the walking on

the street. Smart 1. Remain alert at all times. Refrain from using your phone and earphones while walking in an open area. Be

mindful of your surroundings and turn your head to the back once in a while to make sure no one is following you

from behind.

2. Carry only important stuff, such as cash, phone and ID. Keep important documents and some cash with you in

the pocket just in case. Do not wear any jewellery if you are walking on the street, even if they are just costume

jewelleries.

3. Use a small wristlet to carry your belongings, instead of holding a big shoulder bag. Big bags are prone to

snatching as compared to hand-held purses. Never strap your bag across your body. That way you will be dragged

along with your bag when it is pulled away from you.

4. Avoid walking on quiet streets alone. Always travel on busy streets even if it is a longer route. Walk in the

opposite direction of the traffic, so you can see incoming vehicles in front of you.

5. Don’t walk alone on the street. Get a companion to walk with you. If you have to walk alone, never linger

around. Walk as fast as you can so you can reach your destination in a shorter time.

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JULY 2014 THEMES

July Special – The Hijab Box

In conjunction with Hari Raya, Fashion Culture will be

featuring The Hijab Box for our Muslim sisters. This

box consists of a head scarf (choose between plain or

floral print), a matching brooch to go with the head

scarf and other fashion accessories that are specially

curated for a hijab outfit.

Inspired by Music – Love Story

The Love Story fashion box represents a romantic

soul. Delicate and dainty accessories are the features

for this box. Expect floral and heart shape motifs that

inspired by love stories. This fashion box will definitely

melt the heart of a romantic girl.

Inspired by Music – Rocker Queen

Dark colours, edgy accessories with studs and spikes

hardware are the elements for an iconic rocker

queen. This Rocker Queen fashion box is specially

made for girls with bold personality and attitude.

(Warning: The Rocker Queen fashion box may contain

elements such as skulls and cross sign.)

Visit www.fashionculturebox.com now to subscribe!