#calm breez alhamdulillah

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the sky at 9pm

[alkeadora]

jumbled january

(this post should have been posted in january, but anyway)

commencing isn't what one is good at, though it's still happening like it or not, pages turned nothing is left or caught, it's a january greeting that's all fought.

should a start always be bright? what if one begins with fright? fighting for what is said is right, far, far away in the land of kites, not a single soul has peaceful nights.

in the land of green olive trees, people leaving homes with their keys, bewildered eyes with bleeding knees, greeted by nothing but cold freeze, but strong souls reflect the calming sea.

they whose parents were unlived, facing the world as a little child, know nothing but to survive, life teaches so they will be revived, to live in the soil they strived.

may their steps be at ease, running down the shore as they please, bowing down to earth with peace, smiles welcomed by an evening breeze, to finally say, "alhamdulillah, we are free."

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fn: I dedicated this post to the people of palestine, for their steadfastness, patience, and resistance. I hope someday you live with freedom, dignity, and equal rights in your own homeland that's still being stolen. from the river to the sea, palestine will be free!

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January 2024!!!

hello friends, i made it in time before January ends! hahaha

i got my very first GPA! and it's... drum rolls please... 3.95/4! 🎉✨ alhamdulillah if it not for Allah's numerous help, wouldn't be here 🥺 now it's time to prepare and plan and strategize for second semester and keep up with the good work!

here comes the best part of January: my coldplay Singapore trip! this trip is the first time i'm taking my sister with me as it's also her bday gift from our parents, and as you've probably guessed, i took care of everything lol even from renewing our passports to making itinerary list and public transportation route maps... but it was fun! i love making sure everything is under control 😂

but of course things don't always go by our plan because my flight to Singapore got delayed for almost four hours, and we arrived at Changi airport close to midnight. that also meant the last MRT train to city had already departed, and we were forced to take taxis. then of course yet again taxis are so hard to find it's so jarring the difference of night life in Jakarta vs Singapore lol so we had to take Grab Car ride which was a lot more expensive (S$ 32.4 or roughly 378,000 IDR! by cash!) i literally almost tried to kip a night at the airport but decided against it at the end because in the morning we have to be at the stadium 🤪 (spoiler this trip is all about rushing here and there lol) so yeah took a 13 mins car ride to our hotel and met kak Regina, my first coldplay twitter mutual i'm meeting on this trip! 12 am and exhausted from the flight, we all went to bad after a lil chit chat.

next morning is finally d-day! Jan 27th 2024 i won't forget you ever 🥺 i was gonna be super ambitious of getting barrier to the point i want to leave the hotel at 6.30 AM but you can't deceive your age lol ok well i was just so tired and i have early entry ticket anyway so i deferred a bit and went to the stadium at 8 AM instead hehe. fun part is kak Regina was told by local uncle a shorter route to reach Singapore Sportshub complex and that's the route we took, so instead of spending so much time at the MRT and walking to the station, we took a short bus ride and then walk a straight line from Geylang road to the Sportshub outer door near Nicoll Highway. surprisingly (not) i love the walking route because masyaAllah Singapore is so clean and i loooooove walkable cities it's my dream to live in one 🥺🥺🥺 we arrived at the stadium at around 8.30 AM, and of course there was no queue yet and the Kallang Wave Mall wasn't even open yet, so what did we do? sit down next to the entrance gate and enjoy the morning breeze, no pollution whatsoever... it was so calm and peaceful!

at 10 AM my sister left us to go sightseeing at Orchard rd with her friends while me and kak Regina decided to go eat breakfast at Kallang Wave Mall, to eat at this food court named My Kampung. this was the time i met three of my coldplay mutuals! one from is Sri from Pekalongan, Indonesia and two are ate Andrea and ate Abbie from the Philippines! it was nice all of us talk a lot about coldplay and lil bit of kpop, exchanged gifts, and took pics 💙 also here in this mall everywhere you look you'll find so many people coming down after finishing their workouts. again i envy Singaporeans so much they have this sports complex where you have ALL you need to accommodate their sports activities and then a living public area to shower and eat after, all connected to every line of public transportation system...

12.30 PM i left the group because i had to collect the special fabric wristband for early entry VIP ticket holders, and there was a lil queue, not much people start queueing. here i met another coldplay mutual bang Tulus from Indonesia!

(edit: 29/02/2024 - it's always the coldplay show posts that i procrastinate bc i have so many things to say YET no time to write it down!)

after getting my Kubik blue fabric wristband, came the dreaded part of going to concerts: queueing 💀 i swear to God, Singapore's temp was so hot that day, it's funny because days before it was full raining... not sure whether to be grateful or not because if it rained it'd be damp, if the sun's scorching hot we'd be sizzled. and sizzled we were! bang Tulus introduced me to his two other friends, the lovely kak Afi and bang Reza, both who have had the lucky opportunity of meeting Chris before! we set a strategy on how to get barrier, and thankfully i reserved a spot on the very front of the queue line.

4 PM, it was finally the time to enter the venue! (not yet the stadium, YES there were two different queues) and thanks to our organized strategy we got barrier when we were allowed to enter the stadium 🥺

(edit: 15/03/2024 - lol i’m buried in my assignments i’m so sorry for the very late update 😭)

barrier spot is always the best for me, though the minus point is that you don’t get the full view of everything - but i get to see Chris, Jonny, Guy, and Will sooo up close! almost got a fist bump from Jonny but his hands were too far 🥲

anyways again i can’t write down the whole story because honestly it’s an experience where i think words can’t do it justice! i just remember how much fun i have, seeing coldplay tour crews walking around (Anna Lee the tour photographer took a pic of us!!! and our pic is included in the band’s tour app gallery!!! and also Mike the camera guy he was in our section a lot hahah), the confetti cannons in front of us literally shooting hundreds of confetti into our mouth and pockets lol.

i’m always so emotional every time i get to the end of the show, listening to A Wave as the credit title rolls, seeing people leaving the stadium… listening to the studio mastered ver of it is already a tearjerker moment but hearing it live at the end of your show? man. i got so overwhelmed i think i spent a few minutes just taking it all in. trying to permanently carve the memories onto my brain. i’m so lucky i get to find happiness in everything everywhere everyone i’m so so so happy!!!

also at the end i get to meet Isha finally! we were separated at the start of the concert because she wanted a spot near A stage. we took pics with confettis and i’m sure we were one of the few who exited the stadium the last 😂 in retrospect i was one of the first to enter with my early entry ticket and the last one to leave? 😂😂 that’s so on brand of me 😆 then i went to the merch exchange spot to get the early entry special package and i’m so sad they cut off my fabric wristband! 😭 then i said goodbyes to kak Afi, bang Tulus, bang Reza… what a wholesome bunch 🥹🫶🏻

this show i’m only sad about not getting to meet Tugce (from Germany) and P’Bogey, P’Nummon, and P’Pang (from Thailand) because i was already in queue line and couldn’t get out 😭😭😭 next show i will make it through ☝🏻

11 PM, finally i went back to my hotel, the MRT was so packed i’m glad kak Regina knew a trick to make sure we don’t get stuck (from MRT Stadium you get on the train to Paya Lebar direction and drop off at the MRT Mountbatten station, then walk the rest to Geylang area it’s a straight route you won’t get lost, thank me later!) and we arrived at around 11.30.

can you believe we spent HOURS outside so we were drenched in sweat and i ordered everyone to take a shower lol and we couldn’t waste time because we have to get to the airport at 3 AM though our flight is on 7 AM (it’s our Asian blood behavior of always make sure you’re at the airport t-3 hours!!!) as the timekeeper naturally i didn’t slept at all 🤡 made sure everyone packed everything and then ordered the taxi! Isha tagged along because she didn’t want to spend more money though her flight is on 2 PM 😭

kinda a heartfelt moment when we finally part ways (kak Regina’s boarding gate is at T2, mine’s at T4, Isha’s at T3) and also thinking this is the end of such a chaotic fun messy spontaneous trip 😆 forever grateful coldplay got me into this adventure of a lifetime! my 2017 coldplay Singapore show is memorable because it’s my first but this second one… it’s so special because i get to meet so many of my best friends from all over the world 🥹

only spent less than 48 hours in Singapore but the energy i got is enough to fuel me for the second semester. my heart is so warm and full… 🫶🏻 so many things i never even imagined are happening, things i used to think can only happen in daydreams… i feel like a tide is about to turn and i’m so excited! there’s this phrase Chris wrote on his piano, “open + surrender” and it reminds me so much of the concept of tawakkul! i firmly believe in it and i’m glad i never wavered - time is indeed your best friend!

hoping for more happiness to come. see you in the next post, my friends 💙✨

[julsdsweet]

2021 Testimonials

Nur Amirah's engagement Date of Event: 20 November 2021 via Email

Assalamualaikum Dear Kak Juls,

Apologies for the late testimonial that is supposed to be due weeks ago. Been having a hectic week at work and such. 

Alhamdulillah I got a chance to write today. 

First of all, thank you so much for dolling me up on my special day. You did exceed my expectations despite receiving minimal instructions on how I would like

my make up and hairdo to be done but you really did a good job to surprise and wow me on the actual day with your magic hands. 

You are incredibly talented and have the ability to know how to work with each unique feature without judging them. Dealing with you was the best! Such a breeze!

You were very friendly and engaging throughout the whole process and I never once felt awkward nor bored chatting with you for the whole 2 hours. You really made me feel like I'm your own. 

I certainly receive a bunch of compliments from my guests for both my makeup and hairdo. The wig was a special touch even at the very last minute! I really love how my hair looks full and neat when 

you gracefully did my hair within minutes! Honestly the product that you used on me really makes me look pretty and it stayed on all day and night (plus i look flawless in photos).

The only feedback that I would like to highlight is about my eye makeup. Despite showing a picture example, I requested for a peachy soft cut crease but the eyeshadow turned out to be a darker colour shade than what i expected. 

And due to that my whole makeup looks bold. Nevertheless you do make me look flawless and I appreciate it so much!

You are just so amazing at your job! And I can feel the sincerity for the whole effort to doll me up. Thank you so much for everything Kak Juls. It was a lovely experience and I will highly recommend you to others.

May you be blessed with an abundance of rezeki kak. Stay safe and take care!

Best Regards,

Amirah 💓

Syahidah & Irfan Salihin wedding Date of Event: 28 November 2021 via Email

Our testimonial as follows,

Mak andam was very professional. Very friendly, accomodating to your wants, and is not pushy (very important factor). She stayed throughout the wedding to ensure that the bride is looking at her best at all times! 

We had such a great time with her as our mak andam! Thank you for making our big day so much more memorable! 

Nur Arina's engagement Date of Event: 07 November 2021 via Email

From: Arina Azahar Sent: Monday, 22 November 2021 10:07 pm To: juls@julsdsweet.com Subject: testimonial

Dear Juls, 

Thankyou for doing my make up for my engagement day. This is my first time letting someone do my make up for me. i love how my make up still stays after the event. my make up doesn't feel cake-y and i don't feel uncomfortable. Besides that you don't make me awkward. you make me feel comfortable with the small talks. i will for sure recommend my girlfriends who are getting engage or married. 

Thank you juls. 

Sincerely, Arina 

Suriati & Syed Abdullah wedding Date of Event: 06 November 2021 via Email

Assalamualaikum Kak Juls...

You are one friendly make up artist.

Thank you for the great make up & hijab services you have done for me.It is magical how pretty & beautiful I turned out to be on my wedding day!MasyaAllah!Ramai yang puji how beautiful I look on that day...All due to your magical hands!Never regretted taking up your service!Affordable & good service provided!!Recommended!!!👍👍👍

Your very cute & satisfied client,

Suriati Binte Kardi

Rieana Agustina & AnNuur wedding Date of Event: 15 August 2021 via Email

Assalamualaikum wr wrb.

Alhamdulillah, our nikah ceremony was done well and professionally. Kak Juls managed to calm both our nerves during the preparation, up to the actual day, filled with complete guidance and support. MashaAllah! She dolled me up to look so different, really a princess for the day! And my husband looked as regal as my king for the day. We really enjoyed our time taking photos outdoors after the nikah. 

Unforgettable experience indeed!

Thank you to Kak Juls and the supportive team behind her (Abang Imran, Sis Linda, & photographers - Bro Isk and Bro Azman). Truly thumbs up to Julsdsweet! 5 stars quality.

May Allah SWT bless you with rezq and health! Aamiin Aamiin Ya Robbal 'Alamin.

Rieana Agustina JaisKindergarten Teacher

 

Hidaya & Hafizuddin wedding Date of Event: 21 March 2021 via WhatsApp

Assalamualaikum kakjuls. Thank you so much for your service on my wedding day. Our guests suke make up yg u buat especially the silver songket with the sangul! Cantik sgt sampai i keep on watching my wedding photos over and over again. Power lah kak!! You mmg gerek lah sey! Hahaha.. you are a gerek and humble mak andam! Even my husband punye bestman u can joke around with during the 2nd outfit 😂 Thank you for making me beautiful and take good care of my face and baju throughout the event. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU SOOO MUCHH!! 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘 

Sayeedah Nafisah khatam quran & henna night Date of Event: 11 March 2021 via WhatsApp Anywayssss! I would like comment on ur makeup. Its the most comfortable makeup ever! I removed the makeup only at 2am because i had to wait for henna to be dry and so on. So i just left the makeup on all the way. Usually, after 2 hrs of makeup, my cheeks and forehead will start to itch due to my ‘baby’ skin. But Alhamdullilah, i didnt experience any unpleasant itch at all! My family were also impressed with ur work. It took u only 2 hrs to get this look. And the thought to ‘remove’ the makeup is sooo berat hahah!  Its masya  allah! In shaa allah, for any other future events, will definitely go back to u heheheheh!

[atikahabdul]

40 weeks (28/11/2020)

3rd December 2020 12:19

28/11/2020

Expected due date so my husband and I had to come in to get induced at 8.30am. Admission was a breeze and we opted for B2 wards since that was a subsidized plan for citizens. Any who, we went up to the labor induction monitoring unit and got ourselves ready. The nurse that attended to us was soooo cheerful and knowledgeable that I felt really positive that morning. She gave us a full orientation of what to expect of a contraction and an active labor and that was so helpful cos I truly had no idea. I’ve never had a contraction before.

At 10am she started to induce me with a medication on a shoe lace kind of string and inserted it in my down under to soften my cervix and hopefully dilate me. It wasn’t painful it just felt really uncomfortable. I managed to nap comfortably after that though, so that was good. After 2.5 hours I started to feel the contractions. The nurse said my contractions are so close apart but I couldn’t feel it until that moment around 12.30pm. Somehow after joking with my husband it felt quite painful that I needed a gas to help me, and the nurse checked my dilation. I was already at 3cm. Means, I needed to go down to the delivery suite to get my water bag burst (or so I thought).

Fast forward to the delivery suite, I managed to get there without wanting to scream so I guess that’s good. When I got settled on the bed, they gave me a gas to help calm down the contractions for a while. Mind you it’s only supposed to lessen the pain up to 20-30% but anything helps I guess. The only thing now is to wait for dilation to happen and everyone is pretty hopeful at this time.

2 hours later, doctor came in for a membrane sweep and it was SOOOOO FREAKING PAINFUL but it only came out at 4cm. God that doc really needs to be calmer and give me some warning before going in. It hurts like shit but whatever I just wanted to get the baby out by then. This timing too they told me they won’t be able to burst my bag and my baby is too big and they are scared that an infection will happen if they burst it too early. So I guess, another waiting game?

You’re right. 4 hours later. 6pm, and still no sign of dilation improving. I was still at 4cm and to be honest I was feeling quite exhausted. My husband has been with me and he too felt the exhaustion of seeing me in pain. They couldn’t let me eat just in case my water decided to burst and I could only have sips of water at a time. No more than 2 cups of water I drank that day, it was hard :( now the contractions are getting more and more tighter and closer to each other. Gets harder for me to breathe and talk. I can’t even move around to fasten the process of dilation cos they did strap baby monitoring on me. I can’t sleep cos the contractions are one minute apart. All I could do was listen to the Quran and some selawat and try to be as calm as possible.

8ish pm, not so calm anymore. I was trying my best to hold off the pain since we did come in with a birth plan: no epidural, only natural birth. But ofc the universe has other plans. The doctor told me after the crazy membrane sweep (PAIN AS HECK) that I needed epidural. She said I’ll be in this labor (w much more pain) for long, may even be until next day. And that scared the hell out of me. I broke down after she left and I was just so scared of having that needle in me and I’ve heard so many nightmare stories regarding it. I was so adamant about not having the epidural before the labor but now everyone kept pushing me to take it. Everyone meaning medical staffs. My husband was the only one by my side, all the way. I kept asking the pros and cons to every nurse and doctor that came our way and I kept breaking down every time. I honestly hate not getting things the way I planned. But I had to learn the hard way.

By 10pm, the pain got even worse and one particular nurse persuaded me to just take the epidural. She basically just repeated whatever everyone said regarding the pros of that medication but in a much gentler way. Made me feel calm afterwards and I finally took a decision to have it. Since one of the anesthetist was just in the next room, she could come over in about 15 mins to start on my medication. I was scared as heck but ofc I started to picture my baby and my husband and I’m just doing it for them. I want us to not have complications in the future.

The procedure took less than an hour, with the anesthetist being super gentle with me and reassured me multiple times about how it’s gonna be quick and smooth and how well I’m doing. It became such a breeze that I didn’t even realize we were done. After a while, I could feel the epidural in me and there was legit no pain. Not even when I waited for 15 mins. My husband cried in front of me for the first time cos he was so happy I wasn’t in pain anymore. I couldn’t believe it but I was so tired and so in relief. I honestly just wanted to pass out but they did have to do burst my bag. They didn’t want my baby to suffocate inside. I was ready to feel more pain but nope, no pain came and it was all the help of the epidural. And Allah ofc, He helped me with the entire process Alhamdulillah.

I slept like a baby. My husband told me I even snored throughout the night which seemed impossible to me few hours ago. I woke up at 6am to a tiny contraction and I just felt like if I didn’t take that epidural last night, I would’ve sworn.

[btrki2]

yesterday, i witness one of the most beautiful sunset i’ve seen in my life.

the sun were very round and shine brightly

and its orangey colour reflects aesthetically on the calm sea water

the breeze by the sea was just perfect.

i thought i couldn’t see it because the clouds were covering the sun so i was like its okay not my rezeki to watch it.

my brother insisted us to stay there for a lil bit more taking pictures and not long after that. suprisingly...

there you go,

God’s exquisite creation. left me speechless.

at that moment, i wanted to cry. so beautiful i cant believe i get to see it with my own eyes. even got the perfect space to sit on and enjoy the view.

i have always love sunset and always grateful for every sunset that i could watch everyday. but this? magnificent. i feel like “oh how amazing...just when i thought it couldnt get any prettier and i got to see it today” alhamdulillah.

somehow, it made me realise. there is always hope in things. you just need to have faith because you will never know whats waiting for you. keep on trying, keep on fighting for your dreams.

[engdept2015-blog]

Better Take the Umbrella When It Rains, or Stay Home? : A Recent Realization

I have always been a person of challenge. I enjoy taking further routes to travel so that I can learn more or at least see the beauty of my prior suffer. I quickly get bored, I cannot stand the exact same difficulties for I think it wastes my time if it does not elevate me to any higher level. At least, I push the bar myself.

Several weeks ago IKMI was looking for delegates to compete in OIM FIB UI. OIM has always been my favorite event of the year aside from Fesbud. I enjoy working on scientific competitions. It’s not like I despise Olimbud which brings us joy for its entertaining purposes, but I personally believe that there’s merit in science so I think that’s why. 

I joined OIM last year in the quiz competition. I made it to the finale but unluckily I didn’t get the prize. However, it was all unexpected and I was proud enough because before I had no idea about the quiz. It turned out that quiz was all my favorite things compiled into one. It had music, logics, trivia, puzzles, etc. I could not ask for any better competition. I enjoyed it a lot. I also joined the Kontingen FIB for OIM UI and scored clean sheet in the music part. It was all doable because luckily, all the music questions were all my daily playlist. I was really happy even though we did not make it to the further level. I also loved the vibe. It was tense yet fun. I was really delighted as I faced lots of challenges but I needed to be cautious for the other teams that might miss their opportunity so we could steal it somehow. To sum up in a word, quiz was fun!

However, this year, I was triggered to take OIM to another level. I decided to try the audition for Debat Bahasa Indonesia in IKMI. I have debated once in high school, but never sent to any competition because yah you know there’s no place for the second place, right? I have only been in a competition as a prepared swing team but never got the chance to debate. My friends told me that I was a person of arguments; someone who would stand for her ground stubbornly and rationally tries to convince others to stand in her stance too. Thus, I tried to challenge myself in Debat Bahasa Indonesia. After the selection, I got selected and I felt somewhere between happy, anxious, triggered, and scared. I prepared the motions and arguments along with my two teammates, Langit and Sasqia from 2016. Unexpectedly, Langit was soooooo critical and very broad-minded! She’s also a femme fatale, just to let you guys know. Sasqi was also excellent in rephrasing words, choosing the right stance, and also taking the arguments into conclusion that’s why we put her as the third speaker. We expected nothing at all, but turned out Alhamdulillah, God granted us the pass for the next level and all three of us in the list of 10 best speakers! I could not ask for any bigger merit from Him. The seniors and the group from English Debate also helped us aaaaaaa lot in preparing the materials. 

Please support us on the quarterfinals and the preceeding levels too, hehe!

Come to think of it, I realize something on the halfway. There’s two option when it rains: to stay at home in your warm blanket, or step outside with your umbrella and sing in the rain. To stay home, it’s a perfect day for a hot chocolate and books you haven’t read. It’s a perfectly safe and sound warmth to indulge with. Meanwhile, if you step out in the rain, you may witness the breezing raindrops. You may feel the raindrops seeps into your skin and be happy with it. You may also witness the rainbow. You can use the umbrella that’s been stored for ages for it to finally function. Most importantly, it takes courage to get out and sing in the rain.

So does life. You may choose to stay calm or to fight the unexpected. You may choose to stay safe or to conquer with all your might. They are all right and the choice are fully yours.

I choose to step out and sing in the rain. How about you?

xoxo

Sovia Nur Khalida

second entry

[xdrxdm]

Allah brings serenity to hearts of the broken. In time, I will be fine, Lillahi ta'ala. Its been the fourth year in a row, Where early August and September came a season of rough times. Hopefully, next year, the breeze and calmness of this lake and its air shall meet me again, as long as I know, she is still breathing, its good enough for me to keep holding on. - Alhamdulillah, youre healed. And each year I cycle here in honor of the illness and pain we've overcomed. It was a time where I feared losing your life, and in the end, your life stayed on, but you didnt . Despite the tears and despite the laughs, You left me. When I found out you had cancer, I came to this lake to seek solace, I cycled as fast as I could,and didnt stop till my tears had run dry. I couldn't enjoy the view, or the fresh air knowing how close your life could have been to death. Hoping for the day you would heal, was enough to keep my flame burning, and my heart beating. So I waited, and each day all I did was pray for your healing. Well, Allah heard me, and now, I come back to this lake once a year, in honor of our survival. Heres to fourth year, of pain, illness and hope. If you wont stay in my heart, it's good enough for me to know, that you're staying strong. I miss you, friend.

[savemefrommyselfxv]

This writes thing is still weird but yozkiz hahah at least it gets to you.

hello Hahahah just wanted to drop a hello and hope you have a blessed sunshine day HAHA productive and blessed maybe? Ahah. Lately I've been thinking bout the need for me to get back to "eat lean, train mean" hahahah like to get fit again and all :-( but yeah probsss won't start on it till maybe after ramadhan. Anddd ibu said I gotta oughta start cooking etc and learn to be more domesticated etc agaiNZ HAHAH How's your relationship with the Qur'an? :) (hahahah I like it when ppl ask such questions) (or questions like how's your iman in your heart etc) Hahah I'm still with my random sporadic scrollings and open pages instead of working thru it with discipline/consistency so yeah aha still gotta work on that. Tryna do mathurat at least once a dayyyy and hm hahah yeah my yassin also quite inconsistent but Imma try not to forget al, mulk, usually before I get home after terawih. (yay hahah I thinkkk I've tied the ends of al mulk memorisation. InshaaAllah)(I realise true murajaah is when you read aloud in front of Allah while during solat, especially maybe if like you imam or something, and then if u forget then yeah, means memorizarion dia tak soliddd)(and how such knowledge or memorisation is light so hm yeah) (I rmmbr one time I was supposed to murajaah with my ustazah then suddenly mind blank for even a simple surah of idza ja an nasrullah) (then when O told my friend, the concept of light and knowledge was mentioned so like sentap mannn) (but yeah hahah idk it helps to look down instead of looking at ustazah's face. Mm) Other than thattttt I think my days been pretty good hahah alhamdulillah for mosque drop ins and for random ventures etc and yeah :) May you find what you seeeeek and this morning is just happy cool breeze of calm and delight ahah I can't even explain. But yeah there's so muchhhh reflection points from the past few days that I've yet to have time to idk write abt cuz rlly time is singkat or I'd knock out tired hahahah and yay finally finished 13 reasons why hahah and yay made my own netflix acc alr hahah Okidokez. :)

[julsdsweet]

2014 Testimonials

Nurain & Muhammad Razifwedding Date of Event: 6 & 7 December 2014 via Email

Salam Kak Juls,

Razif and I hope you and your family are well and is in the pink of health.We have finally managed to find time to pen down our thoughts after a month of being blissfully wedded. Apologies for this much delayed testimonial.

Where do we start..

We can never thank you enough for the amazing service rendered during our 2 day event. Even before it all started, you were always very much there for us.

Our first meetup was when we got to know one another. Afterwhich the second meetup was to choose our outfits.

No doubt the beautiful array of outfits made it difficult for us to make a decision. Without compromising to our requests and added with your valuable expertise and inputs, we selected our outfits eventually and were very ecstatic to wear it. Special thanks to Kak Rosita for accomodating to the needed alterations and for the beautiful outfits.

The solemnization is where all the jitters began. Kak Juls helped me calm my nerves and makeup was a breeze. There was never an awkward moment as there was always something to talk about.

Kak Juls will listen to your preference and willingly work around with it. Like how she decided to change my lipstick colour from her original choice when I mentioned that i liked a certain type of look for our outdoor photoshoot.

The fact that we exceeded her working hours for the photoshoot; she never once cringe.

The reception day, she had her assistant along and both of them delivered with much enthusiasm. She prioritised us before herself and even our family members are aware of it.

Kak Juls is not only excellent at what she does, she exudes charisma and is an optimist. Brides and grooms needs someone positive on their special day and Kak Juls would be the perfect person to be with!

No regrets having you as our Mak Andam! We would like to extend our apologies for any shortage on our side.

We would recommend you to our friends and family indefinitely!

Regards,  Nurain & Razif

Noorasmidah & Muhammad Irsyadwedding Date of Event: 27 & 28 December 2014 via FB Message

From Noora Mido on 29 December 2014 at 10:24pm

Dearest Kak Juls, I had waited over 2 years to be the bride you will care for. And finally, Alhamdulillah, the days arrived and passed. I was always attracted and impressed by the transformations you did on your brides and I love how the make up does not look "scary". I never regretted moving away from Ratu to Juls Abdullah. We pretty much clicked right away from the 1st appointment. Laughing, joking, etc. From there, I knew I had made the right choice. We had more than 3 appointments prior to the wedding due to us being fickle-minded of the chosen outfits. Kak Juls never stopped us from getting and trying on the ones we wanted and always give her suggestions and is also always open for our suggestions.

Kak Juls has the energy of early 20s. She never failed to crack me up with some if her wrongly said phrases. Her professionalism is really top notch. She doesnt stop me from being myself as a bride. I was really hyper upon seeing 2 of my girlfriends who were supposed to be overseas I definitely didnt look elegant or a queen like I should. Thank you Kak Juls.

She worries more about my make up more than her own sleep!! Having a super active oil glands on my nose and below the nose, my make up gave way numerous times. She tirelessly touch-up those areas each time she sees them off. The wedding day was much better. My oil glands were tamed for the day with her foundation creams. Lol! Thank you Kak Juls for solving that problem. The dresses were beautiful. 2 were alr aimed even before I went for selection and she knows exactly which one after briefly describing them. Masya Allah... There are so much dedication she puts in her career.

To the florist who did my fresh bridal bouquet: the flowers are super pretty la kay, arrangements and decoration is simple and elegant - just what I needed to complete my looks. Beautiful. Thank you so much.

I would also like to thank abang Imran Bin Marjuki for advising us, joking with us and helping us transport the outfits before and after wedding. And thank you to Kak Liza for assisting Kak Juls and carrying my trails and ensuring I'm drinking plenty of water.

Alhamdulillah... Irsyad Jamaluddin and I am married. We wanna thank JulsDsweet for their awesome services.

If there are any slips or miscommunications, I would like to apologize in advance.

May Julsdsweet continue to strive in many more years to come.

100% recommended to brides-to-be.

Yasmin & Mohammed Hafiz wedding Date of Event: 29 & 30 November 2014 via Email

Salam Kak Juls,

A month passed but seemed like only yesterday we had our 2 days event. Hope it is not too late to thank you.

Knowing Kak Juls years ago while attending your Personal Make Up Workshop, I was and is still attracted to your make up skills. I fall in love with the eye make up! Since then, I told myself if I ever get married, I will want to book you without hesitation. & the time came, so I did. I had my make up done as how I preferred. Kak Juls really take note of what her customers want.

What is so lovely about having you as my or anyone's Mak Andam is your positive aura. You are just so down to earth and bubbly in person that makes it much easier and fun to work with on the event day. Patience, definitely you have it at number one! Not many people can do a job with so many noises and disturbance in a room but you definitely nailed it. & definitely an awesome time keeper. You made sure the bride and groom were on schedule. I am that particular on timing and you did well.

Would like to thank Kak Ita too for the beautiful outfits. We loved all the outfits for our wedding especially the Baju Songket. It stands out and we really felt like the King & Queen walking in them. Kak Ita and yourself did great and making them fit our size perfectly. Received quite a compliment from people. 

Not to forget, your assistant. So sorry I forgot her name. Very helpful and was always there to assist and keeping my stuffs safe. Heh.

Nurulain & Zulkifli wedding Date of Event: 18 & 19 October 2014 via Email

Dearest Kak Juls,

Just where do we begin? Our orang kuat for our two-days event who was responsible for our outfit and makeup and making sure both of us looked perfect on the pelamin. I knew it was not an easy task managing the two of us as both bride and groom were so stiff and awkward most of the time. However, you definitely did a great job in making us feel comfortable. I love the way you made me feel relaxed especially while doing the eye makeup, as i love to blink way too much. Kak Juls has been my number one choice ever since the day i saw her took good care of my sister-in-law on her wedding day. Firstly, she was punctual on both days. Obviously a very important factor to consider. She's warm and friendly, the traits i look out for in a mak andam. And lastly her skills and her magic touch will create beautiful transformations. I love all of my looks for both days. Not forgetting the beautiful costumes from Kak Rosita and the beautiful flower bouquet! From the bottom of our hearts, both me and Zul would like to thank you for your excellent service and for all the advices you gave us. We have no regrets and of course, we will see you again next year for my sister's wedding. ;)Regards,  Zulkifli & Nurulain

Siti Mariam & Ithnin wedding Date of Event: 8 & 9 November 2014 via FB comments

From Merah Jambu on 19 November 2014 at 4:57pm

First of all sorry for the late testi and a lil bit draggy cos i have too much to thank with.. 

Nevertheless, My Husband & I would like to say a huge thanks to our families, relatives & friends for the great support and energy spent throughout the events!!! Words can never express how truly grateful we are.. TQSM

Juls Abdullah , i just cannot express how happy i was with your service sis. Your make up lasted all day n u do perform magic touch which made a wonderful makeup on my wedding day.. i just wanted to thank u again for the amazing work. I suker2! Nk lagi bole.. oh ya to the brides to be out there.. i would recommend her service for ur big day..you wunt regret it! I swear.

Liyana & Muhd Taqiyudin wedding Date of Event: 25 & 26 October 2014 via Email

Dear Kak Juls

Taqiyudin and Liyana would like to express our deepest gratitude to our OHSEM mak andam, Kak Juls.

I feel so lucky to secure your service as I always wanted to be dolled up by Kak Juls and only her on my special day. Thank you  Kak Juls & Kak Nora for taking care of me for the two days event (25 & 26 October 2014) and have been extremely helpful, friendly and very patient towards this cry baby bride & also the tak tau diam bride sebab terlalu suka sangat dengan the sanggul lintang atas kepala!

Your organisation and time management absolutely alleviates any stress for any bride. Your artistry and passion for makeup leaves you looking and feeling great, which in turn, makes one enjoy the event much more! I am sure all bride will agree with me that make up plays a huge factor on this day and it's perfect.  You are amazingly talented! Thank You!

We would like to sincerely thank Abg Imran for the help that you have rendered and for all the advises given during our last fitting. Thank you for the tips and tricks, I believe it will be very helpful for both of us to walk through this stage of life together.

Your sincerely, Taqiyudin & Liyana

Marsita & Nirwan wedding Date of Event: 11 & 12 October 2014 via Email

Salam Kak Juls

Kindly find the testimonial requested below:-

When it came to deciding who to engage for our bridal wardrobe, we had no qualms in agreeing on Kak Juls. Seeing my husband's group of friends had engaged her & witnessed the results for ourselves, she was our first stop to go to. She is an investment for an unforgettable, amazing experience. Word of mouth assured she will be your best friend for your once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

Kak Juls is punctual. This is essential as bridegroom has to beat the clock to be on time for solemnization & sanding (reception). She also has a great collection of costumes for petite sizes.

Like a true makeup artist, she comes prepared with her extensive makeup kit & tricks to tackle any situation. 

I was specific how to complete my vintage 1930's look with my red gown. I was swept off my feet when she made it a reality with the tight ringlets hairstyle. 

Kak Juls entertained me & my bridesmaids with small talk, jokes and was there by my side at my most vulnerable moments. I panicked when my hair bun sank. The sanggul had hooked on to the low roof of the Alfa Romeo car on the way to the event place. It was right before the sanding entrance. While I was worried sick we would be delayed any further, Kak Juls calmly came to my side, took a good look at the sanggul & fixed it in a minute.

People forget every other detail of their wedding. They will only remember the event as the photos tell the story. Even 50 years down the road, photos will preserve how gorgeous/handsome we looked & felt as we donned the outfits.

Best Regards

Mars

Farhanah & Muhiyuddin wedding Date of Event: 5 & 6 September 2014 via FB Page Comment

From Farhanah Samat on 5 October 2014 at 12:52am

When Kak Juls Abdullah arrives for her makeup assignment, she comes prepared with a (very large) arsenal of products and tools, along with a remarkable wealth of experience and knowledge. She knows what will work for you and what will not. And when she tells you to trust her, you should!

If you were to browse through pictures of her work, you will see that no two brides look the same, and that for me was the biggest pull factor. I did not want a template look and I also had very specific ideas on how I wanted my makeup and hair to be. All Kak Juls needed was a short discussion and a few pictures as reference. She nailed it - all three looks were on point and I loved every single one. 

Thank you so much... 

For making me look fab on my big day - I totally understand why celebrities have their own makeup artist and hair stylist.

For entertaining my 1001 questions and requests - I would clobber me if I had to deal with me.

For keeping me calm and composed on the day of my solemnization - I probably would have been forklifted out of the room.

For assuring me that it is okay to look straight into the camera and it is also okay to have a centre part despite having a fivehead - I never thought I could do both, and at the same time too!

Thank you also to Zahidah for wiping away my many tears and for helping clumsy, trippy me with the train - I would have tumbled down and impaled myself with the sanggul many times over if it weren't for you.

Here's wishing you all the best for the future and may you continue to bring joy to many more brides (and grooms) in the years ahead, amin!

Nuraishah & Arman wedding Date of Event: 16 August 2014 via FB Page Comment

From Aishah Ali on 17 September 2014 at 8:01am

Salam Kak Juls,

Sorry for the testimonial that is coming a month late?! Haha I would like to thank you for your presence & magical hands on our special day. Everyone keep commenting that i look beautiful. In the morning,you made me feel at ease with your nonsense despite telling me to close my eyes & rest. So, thank you lah! The husband want to thank you too for helping him with the bunga for the samping though you poke him with a pin..haha! Thanks Kak Juls. I couldn't have ask for anyone better to lighten that stressful morning.

Xoxo Arman Aman & Aishah Ali

Serena & Farhan wedding Date of Event: 7 September 2014 via WhatsApp

From Serena on 16 September 2014 at 10:48am

Dear Kak Juls, many thanks for your hospitality and your professionalism in graciously agreeing to make up for me even though you do not attend to two brides in a week. Much appreciated! Your friendliness and bubbly personality really make everyone around you feel at ease! Thank you for also accommodating to my request as much as possible to not have my make-up too thick. Thank you! Lastly, your dedication and professionalism really speaks volume of your passion and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best as you continue to take your business to greater heights, insyaAllah:)

Juriah & Iswandy wedding Date of Event: 23 August 2014 via FB Page Comment

From Ria Lit on 4 September 2014 at 11:22am

Dear kak Juls Abdullah,  Torquey Isz & myself wld like to thank u for an amazing job u did to make our wedding day an unforgettable one! I love how flexible & easy it was to work with u n there was never a moment of difficulty at all. You are so talented & professional u made me looked stunningly different on that day. What u did was absolutely brilliant! Everything turned out more than i expected. Once again, from e bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU.

Farhana & Taufik wedding Date of Event: 8 & 9 August 2014 via WhatsApp

From Farhana on 18 August 2014 at 5:43pm

Assalamu'alaikum Kak Juls! Before I start this praising note, I apologize first if this came late! It has been a week plus since the wedding and I still feeling2 pengantin! Nak lagiii! HAHAHA. Anyways, lets get on to my thank you for YOU! Where do I even begin? You were not only my MUA but a dear sister to me. You not only me make beautiful on my special day, but you gave me wonderful advice and share make-up tips with me. U took care of me so well til the end. My family love you for being so amiable and bubbly! Thank you so much for making me look my best on my wedding day and for being the best MUA I've ever met. For all future brides out there, you will never regret taking Kak Juls for andaman because she will make you look gorgeous from head to toe! Love you Kak! Mwaaah!

Khairunnisa & Noryusman wedding Date of Event: 7 & 8 June 2014 via FB Comment

From Khairunnisa Binte Ali on 7 July 2014 at 8:47pm

Testimonials for Kak Juls.

It’s been a month since the day you did my makeup on my big day. Till now I still remember how happy I was, to be looking very gorgeous on my big day and it was all due to your magical touch and experience in handling things with having a keen eye in every details. You’ve given me options to choose what accessories and hijab styling is best for me for the different outfits. However, I choose to leave everything for you to decide as I am very confident with your years of experience and friendly approach, everything will turn out great in shaa Allah.

On the day of my solemnization, I was feeling very tense and nervous. However the words of wisdom that you shared with me had helped me to calm myself down. Not forgetting, your jokes and teasing have never failed to make me laugh till I felt so calm and totally forgot about the nervousness that I felt deep within me. I was also anxious to see how the makeup will turn out on my face and on the photograph. Never have I thought I would be commented by many of my friends and my husband’s friends that I look very beautiful on that special day. Thank you for putting up to all my requests (no shaving of eyebrows and hijab covering the chest). I am totally in love with your hijab styling. Despite my teary eyes, you are always there to assist and company me along the way till the end. Alhamdulillah everything went smoothly. I have never regretted choosing you as my Mak Andam. I love every moment I spent with you during my wedding. Now, not knowingly you are somehow related to my husband in the end. What a small world after all. Heehee.

Ps: My husband also wishes to give his special thanks to your husband in guiding him and giving him advices during his bridal fitting moments. Your husband has been a special booster of confidence for my husband in the preparations and overcoming the fear during the big day.  Jazakillahu khairan kathiran. May Allah swt reward you for your hard work and kindness and bless your family with happiness and good health. Amin ya rabbal alamin.

Lots of love,  Nisa & Yusman

Nurul Huda & Muhammad Fawzey wedding Date of Event: 21 June 2014 via FB Comment

From Nurul Huda on 28 June 2014 at 10:30pm

Kak juls, words cant thank you enough for everything you have done to make my wedding a blast! I've known you thru my cousin's wedding and since then i told myself, kak juls will be my MUA for my wedding and nobody else.. I had a small engagement only with presences of direct related family.. which means no special make up and i cant afford to have even the slightest mistake on my wedding day.. i was so anxious on how my make up will turn out to be like, if the colours will be able to suit me, will the shawl make my chubby cheeks look even chubbier.. a lot of worries in my mind yet you just patiently soothe me by saying everything will be ok.. we only met four times before the big day.. yet you know my personality, my taste and my preferences.. the colour palette you used on me wasnt too loud yet the thick dark black eye make up you used on me kept my husband eyes glued to me.. i received a lot of compliments from guest saying how beautiful i look... I wish you were by my side to receive those compliments yrself as i wont be that beautiful if it wasnt for your hardwork and creativity.. Then comes the mabok bride.. Thank you for still keeping me beautiful and elegant while i vomit my lunch out.. You managed to calm us all and give me time to slowly recover.. Which after the whole event then we knew, you're actually just as worried as us too! My testimonial is abit lengthy but my last thank you is for the time that you double up as a photographer! Thank you for helping us capturing our beautiful moments.. I nvr fail to smile whenever i see my pics on yr fb page... Thank you kak.. May Allah and Rasul reward your kindness and patience.. And bless yr family with forever happiness, joy, health and wealth...

Noor Aslinda & Muhammad Shalihan wedding Date of Event: 3 & 4 May 2014 via FB PM

From Linda Latiff on 28 June 2014 at 3:33pm

Sorry kak juls for the overdue reply..i set ma mind to have kak juls as ma mak andam for my special day the moment i saw her pictorial in fb..furthermore ma hubby knew both u n ur husband...it was really smooth frm the day of i stepped in ur shop till i ended ma wedding..u even had to stay till after 6pm for the event..the makeup was absolutely stunning n pple commented tat it was flawless..me n hubby never regret hiring u for our special day..ever so sweet n friendly thus there is not a pinch of awkwardness ard...may u have an even more successful blooming career...

Nor Aisha & Balakrishnan wedding Date of Event: 14 & 15 June 2014 via FB comment

From Aisha Rahim on 17 June 2014 at 4:35pm

Dear Kak Juls, I dont know how else to say this but you TOTALLY ROCK!! Your patience, dedication, love and talent with your work is incomparable and may Allah bless your kind heart. You took note of all the small details on the wedding day and you were on our side all the way thoughout the outdoor shoot. You cater to my needs beyond the requirements of a makeup artist. There was no discomfort at all when the make up was put on and both you & Abg Im made our outdoor shoot so much more fun. Thank you for making me feel and look beautiful. Our 2 days were more special cuz you were there... Thank you Kak Juls. Huggs! May Allah grant you more business! InsyaAllah!

Nafisah & Amran wedding Date of Event: 20 April 2014 via Email

Salam Kak Juls 

Nafisah and Amran here apologised for the delayed testimonial as you know, newlywed couple, so many things that we need to settle.So heres my love letter to you:) 

I was first found out about  your FB in 2010 and i followed thru every updates about your bride. And i  fall in love with your makeup. It really had make an impact transformation on all your bride. Alhamdullilah, I was excited when you were available on my wedding date. True enough, never did i regret having you as my MUA. 

From email replies, appointment meetings till the big day you were so professional, dedicated and passionate  in making sure that everiting goes smoothly. I was totally in love with the makeup on my face.Many people were awed with the different transformation.  I was like, "Jambu pe aku!! ";) Thanks to your magical touch.

And also you were always there to touchup on my makeup, together with Kak ikah attended to me and amran and ensured everiting was fine. That  really shows the dedication and enthusiasm a mua should have.Truly feel like a princess;).Not only with your makeup skills, you got an excellent photography talent too. You helped us got the poses and great shots in all our outfits.Thumbs up!

Once again, Sincerely from the bottom of our hearts, im so thankful having you as part of our wedding, not to forget to Abg Imran, a loving and supporting husband to Kak Juls, thank you so much for all the advices and jokes. It was indeed beautiful memories.

May Allah bless you and family and continue to bring joy to your brides and prosper in your career.  Amin.

With lotsaa loVee

amraNafisah

Nurdiyanah & Rosridhwan wedding Date of Event: 18 & 19 April 2014 via WhatsApp

From Nurdiyanah on 4 June 2014 at 11:35pm

Salam kak juls... my thousand apologies for this late testimonial....(you know lah as newly weds byk benda nak kene buat) :)

I would like to thank you for making me looked soo pretty on my special and big day with ur special touch.  Also, the way you calm me down during the akad nikah as i had burst out with tears, took good care of me (like a princess. hahaha) during my sanding and the jokes than we cracked on that two days.  Your the best that i could not say any further.  Once again thank you soo much.

Nur Diyana & Haikal wedding Date of Event: 24 & 25 May 2014 via WhatsApp

From Nur Diyana on 3 June 2014 at 7:26pm

Kak Juls!!!! Thank you for making me a pretty princess on my wedding day, especially my third outfit.  Only positive comments from my family & friends.

Thank you for being there when I had to climb into the car, when I had emotional moments and telling me how to pose for the camera. Thumbs ups.

Thank you!!!! -Diyana & Haikal-

Jamaliah & Hamzah wedding Date of Event: 1 May 2014 via Email

Salam Kak Juls

Thank you once again for the beautiful transformation on my big day. Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw myself in the mirror and I had so many compliments from family, relatives and friends.

I'm truly grateful that everything went smoothly though there was an initial delay of 45 minutes as we had forgotten to bring the shawl to be used during the solemnisation. Despite rushing for time, Kak Juls handled everything in a professional and swift manner to prevent any further delay throughout our event. 

I would highly recommend Kak Juls to all bride-to-be as she will ensure that you look gorgeous during your wedding. Also, should Amazing Race decide to come up with a MUA or Mak Andam edition, I'll definitely nominate Kak Juls and am very sure she will be the winner.

Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours.

Lia OMAR

Salfariza & Sharizal wedding Date of Event: 5 & 6 April 2014 via FB comment

From Fariza Naz on 28 May 2014 at 2:19pm

Salam Kak Juls,

This is my long overdue testimonial. Apologize for the delay as I have too many things on my plate lately and didn’t have the time to sit down and start working on my testimonial. So here you go……………

You are 1 of the few mak andam I took noticed way back in 2007. Fast forward to 2012, when I started to look around for my wedding service providers, I shortlisted you in my list. And after discussion with my then fiancé & after looking through your makeup portfolio (which saya suka skali dgn your makeup skill!), I contacted you and you were available on the dates I wanted.

And I had made a wise choice in taking your service. You have the qualities I looked for in a mak andam – friendly, warmth, funny, keeping me calm especially when I was a nervous wreck, advised me on certain matters, professional, & committed. You were even came to my house early to make me up & I was very pleased by your punctuality!

Not forgetting your assistant, Zahidah. She was a great help & a pleasant person to be around with. Please send my warmest regard to her.  Thank you so much on your excellent service you had rendered & thank you for dolling me up till I even exclaimed out aloud to myself “jambu kepe aku!” You are bestowed & blessed with great skill & personality.

May you & your andaman business soar to higher and greater heights. Last but not least may Allah blessed you and your family always (kirim salam kat Abg Im).

 Ameen.

Sincerely, Salfariza — with Ej Robson.

Nurfaezah & Mohamad Yazid wedding Date of Event: 22 & 23 March 2014 via FB comment

From Nur Faezah on 16 April 2014 at 10:10pm

Assalamualaikum Kak juls

Firstly, mintak maaf ye for the delay in sending this testimonial. Tanpa berbuang masa, lets get it started...

Many thanks to u kak Juls for making me the beautiful bride for 2 days.. Da macam princess.. Hahahaha.. Comments from hubby, friends and relatives saying i looked so different on that day. It was a totally extreme makeover la sei.. Words cannot express how happy i was with your makeup and hairdo. You were prompt and professional in the lead up to my wedding day with any questions that i wanted to make. Not forgetting, Zizie Ziema for being there to help out.

Once again, dari hati ikhlas kami, we would like to thank u again and also abg imran for the help and advises given to us by both of you. We really appreciate it. We wish both of you all the best for your future and may your business succeed.

Lastly, kalau ada salah dan silap dari pihak kami, please forgive us

Lotsa love, Faezah & Yazid

Nazlinah & Sultan Iskander Shah wedding Date of Event: 9 March 2014 via Email

Dear Kak Juls! & Abg Imran!

This is Shah & Naz…. And here is a short note from us to you both, the lovely and super frenly couple!

We would like to express our heartfelt sincere THANK YOU to you both for being our wedding’s most perfect bridal services & mua! We couldnt have gotten any better! You both have made this sail a memorable one! From queries, to bugging in watsapp, meeting at your shop for trial and final fitting til the big day itself and even after the wedding! amazing!

I was truly amazed at your work in FB…. When my fren first mentioned of you. I would say im very much lucky to have gotten your slot available! Alhamdulillah.

Kak Juls! You are a simple amazing and marvellous woman who does her job with so much passion, dedication and the determination for perfection! I admire that drive in you! Masha Allah! You are very professional in your work and give your best in what you do in the most cheerful personality and that truly would calm any jittery bride!!! The way you and your assistant attended to me and shah I saw enthusiasm and dedication a MUA should have. I never knew a MUA can be this awesome and fun. One with excellent photography skills & knowledge too! You made me get the poses & pics which I wanted… esp in the gown!

I remember reflecting on the wedding day itself several times, considering myself lucky and thankful that I made the right decision in choosing you as my MUA! Alhamdulillah! Even now, I feel the same, which I believe will last a lifetime cos such precious moment it is…a wedding day.

I received a lot of compliments and everyone who got to interact with you and saw how you worked said that you are a very nice, sporting and fun person! Esp my mom and bridesmaid!

May Allah bless you and family with the abundance of the best! Stay awesome and may you be bestowed with success more and more. Ameen.

 With lotsa love, thanks & satisfaction,

ShahNaz.

Best regards,

Naz

Rafisah & Mustafa wedding Date of Event: 8 March 2014 via FB Page comment

From Fis Hamrah on 18 March 2014 at 6:25pm

Salam Juls,

Positive compliments from families n frens assures me that i am in good hands.

Thank u for the wonderful and beautiful experience.

From Rafisah & Mustafa

Nur'Ashikin & Abdillah wedding Date of Event: 1 March 2014 via FB comment

From Didi Ashikin on 16 March 2014 at 12:54pm

Alhamdulillah its been exactly 15 days since our big day!

First and foremost, i would like to THANK the awesome lady who transformed me with her magic fingers Kak Juls, @julsdsweet! She was always looking out for me, making sure I smiled, comfort me when i was stressed and she always cracks me up with her jokes! It was a joyful time with you and Aida..

Thank you for always making me laugh & smile.. Me and Didi will always pray for your success!

Hasrianty & Mohamad Ezuandy wedding Date of Event: 22 February 2014 via Email

Kak Juls, the amazingly talented M.U.A that will forever be the best in my eyes. Do you know, readers, that even before I planned for my wedding, I would dream about having Kak Juls as my M.U.A and guess what, my dream did came true! And it came true beautifully for me. I couldn't ask for more.

The first time I got to know about Kak Juls was through my sister who got married 6 years ago and engaged her as the M.U.A. Even back then her touch was as magical and brilliant because 6 years later, I wanted her badly as my wedding M.U.A.

Unlike other brides who have a list of M.U.A on their list before their ultimate decision, mine has only one :) Alhamdulillah Kak Juls wasn't booked during that weekend because we made the booking quite late into the wedding preps.

Ok here are somethings about Kak Juls that I personally came across.

Her soft, delicate touch: Yes! These are some of the qualities of Kak Juls, I still am amazed at her. She is so so gentle, graceful and careful when she does the make up on me. During the transition, I am never bored or anything like that because Kak Juls is a jovial and funny person in reality who would make uncomfortable situation a breeze and I really had so much fun with her and her assistant too!  She is also concerned about her bride's health and wellness because I had sinus in the early morning and bad flu in the afternoon of my wedding day. And she would remind me to drink up water and even if I didn't ask for it, she just sort of knew that I needed water to ease my little discomfort. How nice :)

I should also say that Kak Juls is a really multi-talented and informative person that will give you advise whenever you need it. Not only that she transforms you into a beautiful bride, she also takes great pictures! You WILL LOVE them!

Oh and also I am not a natural in front of the camera and don't really know how to pose for a photo. Senang kata in malay I am very the kaku! This being said, Kak Juls had made me feel relaxed because I was really tensed the moment cameras were all over me! She would also teach you how to pose naturally for the cameras and it is really ok if you are the kaku type like me because Kak Juls' personal experiences and calmness will eventually loosen up your uptight nerves. (TELL ME ABOUT IT KAN)

Kak Juls is the gerek type of M.U.A and is always joking/laughing and cheering on me till the end. She is patient with me and is professional at work in all sorts of circumstances. At times she would share a tip or two about make up with me while donning me. Seriously I really couldn't ask for more. There is nothing bad/awful that I would say about her.

I believe Kak Juls does her work in the most amicable way which makes you feel the trust in between. :)

Before I end, I would like to thank Kak Juls for her amazing M.U.A service and I would also recommend her to all my friends who haven't got married YET but I will still do that hehe because she is just awesomely talented lah :))

I hope in future if I plan to have a photoshoot of some kind I would definitely look for her. Inshaa Allah. Till then, Assalamualaikum WBR. :)

Nurulain & Muhammad Farhan wedding Date of Event: 15 & 16 February 2014 via FB Page

From Nurulain Suwaimi on 25 February 2014 at 9:05am

Salam Kak juls!

It has been a week since you make up for me! I love the way you interact with your brides esp me! Hehe. You make me feel easy when the situation was lil bit tensed. You and your assistant made the situation more relaxing with laughters while doing the makeups and all.

Never once did i ever regret having you as my MUA. The outcome is so gorgeous! Your wide range of wedding dresses are awesome!

You help me to build up my confident in smilling. So thank you!

So! To all brides to be! Please consider Kak Juls as your MUA. You sure won't regret having her!

Lots of love, Nurulain Suwaimi — with Muhammad Farhan.

Azlina's makeover Date of Event: 8 February 2014 via FB comment

Dear Juls Abdullah

1st of all I would like to say thank you for accommodating to my last minute request.

Secondly thank you for the wonderful work you've done. I'm very satisfied with the end product. When I reached at the venue, none of my colleagues could recognised me till I approached them. Every1 gave me a great compliments & comments. Even my boss told me that I should put on the make up when I come to work.

Lastly, from the bottom of my heart thank you for making me feel beautiful on that day.

Thank you & hugsss... Azlina

Nuranizah & Mohamad Fauzi wedding Date of Event: 4 & 5 January 2014 via FB album comment

Sorry for the late testimonial. Was so busy with honeymoon and then back to work.

First of all, me and hubby would like to thank a million to you and your assistant for your service on both days of our wedding event! You transformed into a beautiful and gorgeous princess with your magic touch! I just cant believe that it was me after the makeup and all!

Thank you for being there from the beginning of the solemnization until the end of the wedding. Alhamdulillah everything went well!

Thank you so much once again kak for everything! I feel like want to makeup kahwin kahwin again by you! Hehe!!