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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

The Life of A #GirlBoss


It's a rather scary thought to actually realise that I've been running TheVelvetDolls, blogging and doing music for more than seven years with the arrival of 2017.. How does the time fly by so fast?

Having been self-employed and self-proclaimed #GIRLBOSS for seven years and counting, I'm so used to my flexible lifestyle on-the-go that being productive almost anytime and anywhere is second nature to me!

For someone who's always moving about from day-to-day with a vastly different job scope every day, my work station is ultra-important. My computer goes with me almost every where I go, even when I go on work trips or vacations, you can't imagine how insecure I feel without my computer with me!


After getting my hands on the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro, I am completely sold on the versatility of this small but power-packed machine. The ASUS Transformer 3 Pro is the perfect multi-tasker to aid me in all of my daily needs!


The Life Of A #GirlBoss


What I love most about my various jobs is that I never do the same thing on any given "work' day - It's always different every day of the week, depending on what I need to be doing on a particular day. I could be anywhere - Having a meeting outside, taking care of a photoshoot at the office, working from a cafe, or be on a work trip overseas. Thank goodness for the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro that can be magically "transformed" to suit all my needs!

Being On-The-Go


Working on-the-go means that I need to get work done even if I'm on a cruise! My holidays are always part fun and part work - Juggling my work/life balance is essential to maintain a sane and productive lifestyle. Just know that there will always be things that need to get done, so just remember that "You only live once" and know how to tread that fine line between too much work or too much fun!


Of course, it's always easier when you have a machine like the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro - Apart from being able to handle my day-to-day tasks like replying emails or working on my e-commerce store, it also doubles up as a portable and handy entertainment device.

I love how the ASUS Transformer Cover Keyboard can be attached or removed so easily with the magnetic attachment - It works instantly with no fussy bluetooth connections or what not!


Super easy to handle when in tablet form! The ASUS Transformer 3 Pro was my best companion while I was on cruise for 5 days last month - I love how I could carry it around with me everywhere!


Be it surfing Facebook...


Or replying work emails and checking on shop orders for TheVelvetDolls, it was all so convenient and super easy with the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro ;) Did I also mention that the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro has touch screen functionality too? Super sweet!


With the kickstand on the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro  it was easy to set up my spot anywhere, regardless of whether I was lounging on a deck chair or seated by the bar.

Watching videos with its ultra-high-resolution and bright screen is so easy on the eyes too!


Working with the ASUS Pen


Due to the nature of my job, I constantly need to work with graphic software like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.


Editing photos for both my blog and TheVelvetDolls is a huge part of my work! This is where the ASUS Pen comes into handy. Instead of having to carry around my external graphics tablet or have a hard time working off a track pad, I can easily use the ASUS Pen to do all my graphic work and photo-editing! It is so much better than using a trackpad, serious!


The ASUS Pen has got 1024 pressure levels too, definitely a huge pro when it comes to graphic and photo-editing work.

Oh yes, there's also a micro-SD card slot that makes loading images from my camera into the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro so convenient!


Taking It From Day To Night


You probably also already know that apart from my #GirlBoss duties, I sing and perform in my spare time! Singing is a great passion of mine and I'm glad I get the opportunity to share my music with an audience every now and then!


This is where the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro couldn't be more instrumental (HEHEHE punny or not) for my gigs and performances. Apart from serving my needs for work and leisure, it is so useful for my music engagements when I need to have a tablet that I can use to refer to my lyrics/chords.

The ASUS Transformer 3 Pro is so slim and light that it has no issues fitting on a music stand!


I love it that the screen is so huge and well-lit too! It makes reading off the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro such a breeze when I'm taking the stage.


Touch-screen function sure comes into good use when I need to scroll quickly through those lyrics on stage!


Not All-Work-And-No-Play


Last but not the least - You might be amazed to know that the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro has some truly revolutionary capabilities, such as the ability to connect to an external graphics dock via its Thunderbolt™ 3 interface! This tiny and sleek tablet notebook is capable of supporting high-end graphics for all you gamers who want multi-functionality, how cool is that?

I set it up for a round of DOTA 2 with the husband for some enemy slaying and creep farming together ;) Too awesome!

PS. The speakers on the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro are pretty badass too!



All this functionality, in such a good-looking and sleek package!

All I can say is, the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro was MADE for people like me! ;) If you need a 2-in-1 computer that is highly versatile to suit all your various needs, I'm sure you're gonna love the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro!

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to hustle with my ASUS Transformer 3 Pro!

The ASUS Transformer 3 Pro is now available at all ASUS Brand Stores and Authorised Retailers, with prices starting from $1,898. Learn more about the amazing ASUS Transformer 3 Pro here!

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE: Behind the scenes of TheVelvetDolls shoot

Remember my first blog post on my ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE? The ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE fared so well with food photography, that I thought I ought to give it a whir and see how well it would perform when it comes to taking photos of human subjects and objects.

I brought out my sleek ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE for this week's TheVelvetDolls photoshoot and I was truly astounded with the kind of shots that I captured with solely the built-in camera itself! Of course, I love editing my photos straight away on my mobile device as well, and I was really impressed that the Android Play Store has all my favourite photo-editing apps on it, such as Snapseed and VSCOcam.

Throughout the entire day, I was happily snapping away with the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE while my photographer Nic was taking the real shots. Heheh. I love it when I don't have to be the official photographer cos then I can take behind-the-scene photos which are sometimes so much more interesting!

Without further ado, here are some of my favourite behind-the-scene images shot with the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE from our photoshoot... I am incredibly amazed by how good they look! Remember, these are straight out from the built-in 8MP f/2.0 camera, and edited in-phone with only Snapseed and VSCOcam. For a smartphone that costs less than $300, I don't see how you can get any better than this.

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Definitely my favourite image of the day. I love how the ZenFone 5 LTE camera was able to handle the complex scene with such dynamic lighting and complexity. Wow!



This is what happens during photoshoots, our photographer gets down and dirty all for the sake of good pictures!




One of my favourite outfits from the shoot! Do you also spot (on the right) our trolley of clothes/shoes/gear that we lug about during every outdoor shoot? It is tiring and back-breaking work, but oh-so-worth-it.


My pretty model Chanel, looking all edgy and pretty in this biker jacket and mesh skirt combination!



I was exploring the different camera modes on the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE and this mode literally blew me away. With this "Depth Of Field" mode, it makes the photos look almost like they were taken with a professional DSLR camera! 



You HAVE to try the Depth Of Field mode on the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE! The results are remarkable!


Another mode: Lomo, which I then converted to Black and White in VSCOcam. Great detail and contrast!





Using VSCOcam to process my images on the go! I love the huge 5" HD display too, makes editing photos a joy! The phone is also extremely fast and responsive, thanks to its Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-Core Processor.

Oh yes, I love the "What's Next" function on the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE, which displays my daily schedule right on the home screen in a nice timeline and keeps me up-to-date with my crazy appointments and events and rehearsals. Love that!

 Almost hard to believe that the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE works so well for a phone that's just $269 (for the 2GB/8GB version), I'm sold! This phone is seriously value-for-money. Packed with so many awesome features, really pretty and sleek design, and not to forget the user-friendly Android-powered OS, ASUS's very own user interface and AWESOME camera function! If you're looking for maximum impact on a modest budget, you definitely wanna check out the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE.

Thank you so much to the team at ASUS for sending this my way, this is one amazing little device!

Psst, have you heard of Grace Ciao?

ZenFone 5 limited edition back covers designed by Grace Ciao are up for auction starting on October 30, 2014, 12:00 PM! As a bonus, the highest overall bidder will not only get the back cover, but also a ZenFone 5 LTE!

Bidding starts at $25 and all proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Foundation Singapore. Find out how you can join the auction here, and watch how Grace Ciao creates her ZenFone 5 back cover designs here!

The ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE is available in Champagne Gold, Cherry Red, Pearl White and Charcoal Black ;) It is available at all three major mobile operators, ASUS brand stores, Best Denki, Challenger and Newstead stores, as well as ASUS Official Online Store and Lazada.

Check out ASUS's online store here for more information and details about the ZenFone 5 LTE!


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Friday, September 19, 2014

ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE: The best value smartphone you can get for under $300!

One thing is for sure. After the invention of smart phones, I will never be able to get used to not having a smart phone anymore! 

Being a huge social media addict, there's so much I appreciate about smart phones. Fast internet connection, instant photo taking and editing, and tens of thousands of apps to make my life easier teehee. And I've recently gotten my hands on the latest ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE!

I've known ASUS for a long time due to their super awesome computers and laptops, but this is the first ASUS phone that I've tried. And you know what? It's really pretty amazing! 
This sleek beauty is everything you ever needed in a smart phone, from a 5" HD screen to 4G LTE capabilities that will allow for fast data access, not to mention an extremely dedicated camera function that has got a ton of built-in camera modes for great photos. And I think the best part about this phone is how accessible its pricing is. Even I was pleasantly surprised to see that the ZenFone 5 LTE is only retailing for less than $300 on ASUS's online store.

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I got mine in a pretty and sleek Cherry Red!

Android users will find the ZenFone 5 LTE very easy to use as it's powered by Android. It took me little to no time at all to accustom myself to ASUS's ZenUI, which is very easy to navigate and to use.

One of my favourite things about the ZenFone 5 LTE is the camera function which is really impressive! There's a myriad of modes that you can select from: from Selfie, Miniature, Low Light, HDR, Panorama and more. It's practically idiot-proof and all you need to do is to select the right mode and start snapping away.

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I've been carrying the ZenFone 5 LTE around and testing out its functions and capabilities. Went out for brunch with dear Jazreel yesterday and I was showing off the cool camera functions to her!

Being the trigger-happy smart phone user that I am, I'm very much enjoying the ZenFone 5 LTE's great camera functions. For the foodies who like to snap photos of their food, the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE does a brilliant job!

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The huge screen and easy-to-access modes and functions make the camera a breeze to use! There's also built-in Image Stabilization to ensure that you don't get shaky and blurred photos.

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And you'd be surprised at the image quality! The below photos are all taken with the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE and simply edited with my favourite camera app: VSCOcam.

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We had fun playing with the different modes too, like Selfie mode and Beautification mode!

Selfie mode is pretty cool. You can set the number of faces to be detected, and once the camera detects those faces in the frame, it will set off an auto-timer! And you know how you always get blur/shaky looking selfies? With Selfie mode, the camera automatically takes three shots so you can pick the best one among the three!

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And you can beautify your photos straight away too!

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There are options to make your face slimmer, eyes bigger and soften your complexion instantly!

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Our selfie taken with the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE!

And I have to share with you one of the most useful modes of the ZenFone 5 LTE. The Low Light Mode can take photos up to 400% brighter! I tested the Low Light mode when I was at the pub with my family (we damn happening one) and the place was actually really dimly-lit. Check out the difference between the left and right photo, with the left one taken in the regular camera mode and the right one taken in low-light mode!

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ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE Low Light Mode
Impressive isn't it?

Another favourite feature of mine on the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE is the "Do It Later" function, which  is a smart To-Do list that allows you to keep track of what you have to do! And it's extremely cool cos it's not just keying in your own tasks manually, but you can add things automatically to your "Do It Later" list by tapping a button, such as replying a text message, making a phone call, or even watching a YouTube link.
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The "Do It Later" function is really helpful in managing tasks and to-do list! Especially when you're as forgetful and absent-minded as I am. It's such a convenient way to keep track of all the stuff I need to get done!

There are lots of other functions that I haven't gotten around to exploring, but this phone is a true gem! It's indeed the best value-for-money smartphone that I've tried. If you're looking for a smartphone with premium features and a beautiful sleek look but with a friendly price-tag of less than $300, the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE is highly recommended!

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The ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE is available in Champagne Gold, Cherry Red, Pearl White and Charcoal Black ;)

Check out ASUS's online store here for more information and details about the ZenFone 5 LTE!

xoxo


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