tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20331442592488214812024-03-13T16:58:28.422-07:00Her UmbrellaLife is raining, most of the time. Sometimes she took off her sandals, slipped out to tap the puddles. Other times, as with everyone else, she broods underneath the clouds. Life's ineffable affairs phrased by the patterns of her Umbrella.Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-57407086362925956512011-08-27T17:10:00.000-07:002011-08-27T17:57:51.885-07:00Grapefruit Ginger Cheesecake + lots of L-O-V-E<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EYMNV5A6fVw/TlmOk41at0I/AAAAAAAAAHw/jt9DNX3pRJw/s1600/blog-hadalabo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;">August 28th marks a very special day for me: the BF's birthday -v-!</div><div>
<br /></div><div>We decided to celebrate early. This is the first birthday we spend together since a year ago, and I wanted to celebrate with a homemade cheesecake ^^</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lMmFcl2JznE/TlmM933Gf3I/AAAAAAAAAHo/LYK7dkwmPPs/s320/blog-cheesecake.png" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645698602480598898" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tada!!</b></div><div>My first time trying to bake cheesecake, but it turned out amazing! The most time consuming part was peeling the grapefruit slices one by one x.x But I felt so happy making this cake ^^ The chocolate heart and box was made last second, eek~</div><div>
<br /></div><div>The cheesecake was so rich and creamy, will post recipe if anyone wants to give it a shot! :p</div><div>
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On another note... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>More stuff in the mail!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EYMNV5A6fVw/TlmOk41at0I/AAAAAAAAAHw/jt9DNX3pRJw/s320/blog-hadalabo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645700372268496706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Rohto Hadalabo Gokujyun Super Hyaluronic Lotion (toner)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">This toner makes your skin so soft and moisturized. I bought this in preparation for Winter when my skin gets drier. It's very light and almost mattifies upon application. Like the picture on the cap, your hands actually <b>do</b> stick to your face everytime you pat it on! Fun, hehe. This product is extremely popular in Japan; <i>1 bottle is sold every 4 seconds</i> ^^</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQmumoZe3E4/TlmPt5Q3MwI/AAAAAAAAAH4/wy8S8Q3O9jY/s320/blog-kissme.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645701626514060034" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Kiss Me Heroine Ultra thin eyeliner: This is an incredible liner! My Hourglass one ran out and I really wanted a thin liner for precision and control. It was a fight between the Dolly Wink Eyeliner and this one. A lot of people preferred this one over Dolly Wink, and the price is much less expensive, so I thought why not? This is <b>extremely smooth and pigmented</b>. And the tip is only 0.1mm, so it really allows a precise application.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Off to finish baking my shepherd's pie~ Have a happy day everybody! </span></span></div>Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-55100835203057242002011-08-25T11:57:00.000-07:002013-02-16T20:58:02.958-08:00Dolly Wink Lash Lovers lend me your ears!<div style="text-align: left;">
Here to share with you guys yet another giveaway, this time a pair of Dolly Wink eyelashes in No. 1 and No.2:</div>
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This giveaway belongs to Emily from <a href="http://www.thiswasforever.com/2011/06/dolly-wink-eyelash-by-tsubasa-masuwaka.html?spref=bl">ThisWasForever</a> (clickity click to go to her giveaway page).</div>
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I found out about this one a bit later, so there are only <b>2</b> days left before the giveaway ends on <b>August 27th</b>. So get busy!</div>
Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-69365103265989104362011-08-22T17:28:00.000-07:002011-08-22T19:38:40.505-07:00Bits & Pieces! (Etude House/Stila/Skinfood/Mentholatum)<div style="text-align: center;">This morning I was awaken by the doorbell. My dear mail man had stuffed a few morning gifts in the mailbox for me ;D</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>Needless to say, no matter how often I receive things in the mail, they never fail to excite little old me ;)
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B82l5a2mx1A/TlL0_m0KtRI/AAAAAAAAAGo/Vn-MLN9nP8E/s320/blog-haul1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643842656636941586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Here lies my... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Etude House Aloha Cocktail Syrup Nails in #2 Sunshine Bronze</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Stila Lip Glaze Stick in Vanilla</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Skinfood Pomegranate Scalp Care Tonic</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Mentholatum Medicated XD Lip balm</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HuInZSBNxMI/TlL1y89djbI/AAAAAAAAAGw/Qd8SNHegY7I/s320/blog-haul2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643843538754833842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Cocktail Syrup Nail set! This is the limited edition summer nail kit from Etude House. You guys might be familiar with the Spring edition Miss Tangerine nail set. This Aloha set also comes in a pink kit called #1 Rose Cocktail. But I like this one more for the summer~ I think I'll be collecting all of their gradation sets in the future!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">
<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Jt8YNzc3LQ/TlMHpe-agtI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/RTmLr_Lh4Ok/s320/blog-aloha1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643863167296242386" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ZwA4fGjxDQ/TlMHqNE3BtI/AAAAAAAAAHY/HOaKxulc9Bg/s320/blog-aloha2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643863179671307986" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">It's like the darker version of Miss Tangerine nail set, which I regret not buying! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">
<br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Atak0criGbU/TlL2lP5fziI/AAAAAAAAAG4/lTzHUKSpUbY/s320/blog-haul3.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643844402831937058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JTxWrNaxCB4/TlMISuQEEeI/AAAAAAAAAHg/88HScYXO4Nk/s320/blog-stila1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643863875771437538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Stila Lip Glaze Stick in Vanilla. I love the consistency of this "lip stick". It's glossy and smooth and very hydrating, yet it's not even close to sticky! I think I will be trying a few more of their sticks because I love the convenience and the formula so much ^^ The vanilla shade is essentially a slightly shimmery, moist gloss over the lips with no pigment. Kind of reminds me of YSL Candy Sheer Volupte in Lush Coconut ;D</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6N9Ia6vBDV4/TlL3YIph_iI/AAAAAAAAAHI/Cr1dzTdqkp4/s1600/blog-haul4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6N9Ia6vBDV4/TlL3YIph_iI/AAAAAAAAAHI/Cr1dzTdqkp4/s320/blog-haul4.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643845277059251746" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Boring lip balms? I think not! I stumbled upon these when I was in Japan and my lips just happened to be extremely chapped (had a terrible cold). I grabbed the closest thing and this has become one of my stables! This is literally the <b>only </b>lip balm that immediately heals my lips and makes them soft and plump, and I am a total lip essence / balm / whatever junkie! Even the BF notices by the way ;)</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nC7cnzZWMgA/TlL3XzZBluI/AAAAAAAAAHA/U0ef1VE9loI/s1600/blog-haul5.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nC7cnzZWMgA/TlL3XzZBluI/AAAAAAAAAHA/U0ef1VE9loI/s320/blog-haul5.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643845271352874722" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></span></div><div>I've always been troubled by the fact that I have relative thin hair and I tend to lose a bit more hair in the Summer. It just recently occurred to me that maybe I should be pampering my scalp a little. I was choosing between the this and the Yanagiya collagen medicated hair essence, but ended up with this one. I tried it on today and it is <b>extremely</b> minty and tingling on the scalp. Great for the summer~ Needless to say though, this one really requires some testing out to review and give results. I will have to be patient to wait and see ^^</div>Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-28729103039380548972011-08-17T23:29:00.000-07:002011-08-22T19:02:35.099-07:00Princess Room Renovation! ❤<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p78/emmie-graphics/pixels/Gals/img_247663_16552201_13.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: left;">Ah, I've been so busy lately because I'm officially renovating my room! I've been dragged across town looking for the perfect floral wallpaper and canopy bed but in the end, I've decided not to have a wallpaper on one wall any more.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><div>So instead, I've bought a white vanity desk / drawer and floral lace curtains, and a white canopy bed with a floral template. I'm planning to find those wall stickers of a large, exquisite flower to paste on one corner of the wall beside the vanity desk. Also, I've decided to paint the room in "Cupid's Arrow" (extremely light baby pink). For some reason, I'm just leaking with girliness lately.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>My room inspiration </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: small; ">❤</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>
<br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uYin00dy5DI/TTDWfzX6mvI/AAAAAAAACg8/mjNyz0cbat0/s400/tumblr_ley975S4a91qendoao1_500.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: small; ">❤</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uYin00dy5DI/TTDL0E05h6I/AAAAAAAACc8/gODeqgmODbU/s400/loveee.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 276px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: small; ">❤</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uYin00dy5DI/TTDLgCnqN7I/AAAAAAAACcM/8UMQDEuhoxQ/s400/020-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh how I've always wanted something from <b>fairy tales </b>*--*</div><div>
<br /></div><div>So I've already lined the crevices of my room with green tape and the paint is ready to be poured on tomorrow! I'm very excited, but this means I don't have time to update the blog often. I'm looking to do a review on a few things I bought from Sephora; which are the Benefit Hoola bronzer, FairyDrops Mascara, and Laura Mercier Tinted moisturiser in Nude. I'll also be reviewing the Max pure brown and gothic brown lenses soon. Keep an eye on those! ^^</div><div>
<br /></div><div>I shall see you all later!</div></div><img src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p78/emmie-graphics/pixels/Gals/img_247663_16552201_13.gif" />
<br />Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-43734656631109304052011-08-14T20:54:00.000-07:002011-08-27T17:57:11.884-07:00Tarina Tarantino Jewel Box<div style="text-align: center;">Gooooood evening :)</div>
<br />A few weeks ago, I grabbed the Tarantino jewel box palette from Sephora. Thought I'd make some swatches of the products in this magic box ^^<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pezax3jJKHM/TkicE0dEqRI/AAAAAAAAAE4/ejpaFsc4BLU/s320/blog-taratino1.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640930139895539986" /><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sTuIyKgIWKc/Tkichp-o0mI/AAAAAAAAAFA/BS8BgNh34nw/s320/blog-taratino2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640930635299738210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wv9CWXpKz0c/Tkic-3TihSI/AAAAAAAAAFI/if8UPhQuCDo/s320/blog-taratino3.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640931137093272866" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">The box is a metallic grey and is soft padded at the lid and separated into 2 layers. I use the bottom layer to store lenses x)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L4f3p2CGzEg/TkiiJNsP3fI/AAAAAAAAAFo/9tSg-cfVL-c/s320/blog-taratino4.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640936812459318770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">A closer look at the palette. This set features:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><i>Pearl Glow Primer</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><i>Gem Gloss in Ruby Headphones</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><i>Fleur de Lash Mascara in Opal</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><i>Eye Dream Hypershadows</i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div>Swatches in the order from first column down:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C7rwoGR9U4w/TkjQL3pV2nI/AAAAAAAAAGg/ht3A92BqNS8/s320/blog-taratino5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640987435616033394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FGFgvUcb-JE/TkjDmtPDbZI/AAAAAAAAAF4/R_93NtWAOD8/s320/blog-taratino6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640973603026726290" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 235px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">The first column features bronze shimmers with a white shimmery shadow. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">The second column houses brown based / nude shades including a nude shimmer pink and pink/peach that is barely visible on the swatch, I apologize! But the nudes are great as a shimmery base.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">The third column attempts vibrant cool toned purples/blue. This column was slightly disappointing since the colors looked very vibrant in the pan, but is not nearly as pigmented.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">The last column features a sheer gold, matte coal black, metallic grey, and coal with multi-colored sparkles. These I like!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9pAiTwWJqCE/TkjGBtL74UI/AAAAAAAAAGA/SN4Tr5zaSpc/s320/blog-taratino7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640976265893372226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Swatch of the ruby lip gloss and pearl glow base...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lPQ3YHGmBpA/TkjGWjQTGxI/AAAAAAAAAGI/N1Ap2YDHCNM/s320/blog-taratino8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640976624004569874" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Shimmer/iridescence</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">To be honest, some of the eyeshadows could be better. The most disappointing for me was the vibrant column with royal blues and purples. It took me a few swatches to come up with a pigmented color for the camera. Also, the last two blues were extremely powdery and clumpy. </div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My favourite would be the bronze and nude shimmers, as well as the final column featuring gold and coal colors. Those were generally pigmented and have a great texture. </div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stay power for the shadows is so-so... tends to crease a bit for me, but that may be because I have pretty oily lids, though I do use the UD primer potion.</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I do, however, <b>love</b> the ruby headphones lip gloss! It's a very wearable red and would look good in the winter (thinking ahead a bit :P).</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">One of the main reasons I bought this was for a cute storage box. This served its purpose, and is quite useful in the long run. I would still recommend this because it works and it's just so cute. <b>Plus </b>these are only $39 for a $299 value kit. Why not? </div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So what do you guys think? Mhm or nuh-uh? Let me know!</div>Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-66231723879058302472011-08-14T00:09:00.000-07:002011-08-14T12:38:44.877-07:00Giveaway share: Elly Belly Baybee's NAKED Palette Giveaway!<div style="text-align: left;">Here's another wonderful giveaway~ This time by the lovely Ellis from <i>Elly Belly Baybee</i>. The giveaway features the coveted<b> Urban Decay NAKED Palette</b>!</div><div>
<br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eaG9MQXtA5g/TinVnshb4DI/AAAAAAAACrE/QkTVvEPhvE4/s640/urban_decay_naked_palette.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></div><div>
<br /></div><div>This palette includes the following shades: </div><div>
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Virgin</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sin</div><div style="text-align: center;">Naked</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sidecar</div><div style="text-align: center;">Buck</div><div style="text-align: center;">Half Baked</div><div style="text-align: center;">Smog</div><div style="text-align: center;">Darkhorse</div><div style="text-align: center;">Toasted</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hustle</div><div style="text-align: center;">Creep</div><div style="text-align: center;">Gunmetal</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Check out her blog and giveaway entry <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><a href="http://ellybellybaybee.blogspot.com/2011/07/urban-decay-naked-palette-giveaway.html">here</a>. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal;font-size:medium;">The contest ends on August 20th, midnight.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>
<br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Good luck to everyone!</i></div>Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-30265796850382921362011-08-12T19:32:00.001-07:002011-08-13T22:57:47.727-07:00Cominica Beauty Blog Giveaway ❤<div style="text-align: center;">Hey guys, I'm here to share a giveaway by Cominica! This giveaway features 5 pairs of lashes, masks, a handmade ribbon hairband, and Etude Fresh Cherry Tint in pink (samples).</div><div>
<br /><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--nLK7Jrh7w0/TkQ3CaAaeYI/AAAAAAAACGQ/wQQmlCcLPQw/s1600/cominicaminigiveaway_banner.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.cominica.net/2011/08/my-mini-giveaway-check-it-out-and.html?spref=tw">Cominica Beauty Blog</a> ❤</b></div><div>
<br /></div><div>If you're looking to get your hands on a few lashes, feel free to check out her international giveaway and test your luck! ^_~</div></div>Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-79931483382245669702011-08-11T16:10:00.000-07:002011-08-11T19:00:53.946-07:00Review: EOS Max Pure Brown (G201)<div style="text-align: left;">Back with another lens review!</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Today I present to you, the popular EOS Max Pure Browns:</div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PyqEStt7FdQ/TkRh_T26rVI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/Ca_Z5ECuswI/s320/blog-eosmpb.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639740373664968018" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 258px; " /><div style="text-align: center;">I purchased these lenses from <a href="http://www.kiwiberry1-collection.com">kiwiberry1-collection</a>. These are my go-to lenses for everyday wear (though I don't wear circle lenses everyday for the sake of my eyes). I'm sure you've heard it all before: it's natural, comfortable, glossy, you name it.</div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hBPL1IOLG04/TkRk-mPiZJI/AAAAAAAAAEg/SPIVMddV6F8/s320/blog-eosmpb3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639743659955086482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 226px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Diameter: 14.5mm</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">The lenses have a dark brown limbal ring and a very natural gradient into a light honey color near the iris. These blend <b>flawlessly</b> with brown eyes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3AoK5OdnOeA/TkRkr75tTWI/AAAAAAAAAEY/JbM1Ahczw7E/s320/blog-eosmpb2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639743339351592290" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">
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<br /></div><div>Let's bring up the numbers!</div><div>
<br /></div><div><b>Design: 5/5</b></div><div><b>Very natural design</b>. These are simply the perfect daily circle lenses.</div><div><b>Color: 5/5</b></div><div>Very pretty honey brown color with a beautiful gradient. The color is just light enough to tint my dark brown eyes with a light brown ring.</div><div><b>Comfort: 5/5</b></div><div>EOS lenses = maximum comfort (for me at least :p)</div><div><b>Enlargement: 4.5/5</b></div><div>These lenses can be very dolly due to its dark limbal ring, yet it is not completely black. These enlarge quite well in a natural way.</div><div>
<br /></div><div><b>Overall: 5/5</b></div><div>You can tell I love these lenses!</div><div>
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<br /></div><div>By the way, I also received the 2 pairs of lenses I bought from kiwiberry1-collection a few days ago. Since they're based in Vancouver, Canada, I receive them usually in 2 or 3 days.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>These are the EOS Max Pure Greys and EOS Gothic Browns:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fMITGjXlIY4/TkRm-OmYQTI/AAAAAAAAAEo/ek6XOV9IpAE/s320/blog-eos.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639745852631695666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 276px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I'll be reviewing these later after a good soak, so stay tuned! ^^</span></div>Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-44874813720158093022011-08-10T23:33:00.000-07:002011-08-11T18:53:56.178-07:00Review: EOS Bubble Brown (WM-101)<div style="text-align: left;">Hi guys!</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Yup I'm alive ^^</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Thought I'd make a comeback with a circle lens review rather than another make up review. This time I will be reviewing the EOS Bubble Browns (WM-101). These are a new version, the original one was a darker one like GEO BC-102. But these ones are <b>much</b> lighter. Very... bubbly.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Behold!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B4G9vqGG3A4/TkN7zsbamTI/AAAAAAAAADw/D-HpZQI5gPg/s320/blog-eosbubble.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639487286427687218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px; " /></div><div>
<br /></div><div>These were purchased from <a href="http://www.kiwiberry1-collection.com/">kiwiberry1-collection</a>. If you're looking for new pairs of lenses, make sure to check them out because they have great customer service and prices! I also bought a pair of EOS Max Pure Browns from them which I will review later.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>As rumoured, yes these are creepy lenses, and I'm trying to get used to them. They also give out this teary and introspective effect. It's tough to describe, but I would say it echoes a feminine gaze :)</div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T0AOmMQW1gk/TkSHXD3GN5I/AAAAAAAAAEw/seWAboJIDTg/s320/blog-eosbubble3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639781463617845138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 155px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Diameter: 14.8mm</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">As you can see, there are no limbal rings at all and the color is 1-tone, light brown.</span></div><div>
<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hKWmca0jejA/TkN92jQIxuI/AAAAAAAAAEA/6QNNQy4TDYQ/s200/blog-eosbubble2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639489534527325922" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 172px; height: 200px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span">This was taken in the morning when my eye was swollen -v-</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Photos are taken in daylight. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span">So here come the numbers:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Design: 4/5</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Love the uniqueness of these lenses, although it's not for everybody. It <b>is</b> really bubbly!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Color: 4/5</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Just 1 tone. But it's a very pretty true light, hazy brown that tones down my darker natural color.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Enlargement: 2/5</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">With the lack of a limbal ring and light color, these are definitely not exactly enlarging. I doubt enlarging was its purpose though. If you're looking for dolly eyes, you may have to pass on this one :(</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Comfort: 4.5/5</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">EOS lenses are the only lenses I feel very comfortable with. They do get <i>oh so slightly </i>dry after 4-5 hours of wear. But a drop of Rohto fixes it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Overall: 4/5</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Takes some getting used to, but I love the sensitive look it flaunts. Very cute.</span></div>Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-74917701638222148032010-12-09T18:05:00.000-08:002011-08-13T22:57:33.416-07:00Review: Palty Eyebrow Mascara<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span></span></span>Apologies for the laziness!
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<br />It is once again Final Exam time, the perfect time to put aside the books and do make up reviews (:
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This will be a quick review on Palty's brow mascara in Light Brown. This is something I've always wanted to try, and I have tried it long enough to make a decent review for you guys.
<br />Here's a little FYI: I have kept my hair a natural to light brown shade with Asian hair dyes such as Palty and Prettia, etc., for a few years. Therefore I really needed something to turn my eyebrows from black (my natural hair color) to a lighter, more naturally brownish shade in order to match my hair. Black eyebrows and brown hair tend to make you look "fierce". I recently went back to black and am in love with it. Nevertheless, this little gadget is definitely handy to have.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bFybVieoaQY/TQGNEQINBrI/AAAAAAAAABY/bCEpnq5GnJ4/s1600/palty2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bFybVieoaQY/TQGNEQINBrI/AAAAAAAAABY/bCEpnq5GnJ4/s400/palty2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548871320085530290" border="0" /></a>The brow mascara is essentially in your typical mascara applicator form. The difference, however, is that the applicator is much smaller and thinner.
<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bFybVieoaQY/TQGOfGzZXmI/AAAAAAAAABw/2i0SgFuLGtI/s1600/palty3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 395px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bFybVieoaQY/TQGOfGzZXmI/AAAAAAAAABw/2i0SgFuLGtI/s400/palty3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548872880950435426" border="0" /></a>Compared with Too Faced Lash Injection (travel size, godly mascara).
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<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The texture of the product is more liquid than your typical lash mascara, resembling a cream. There are gold sparkles that are very visible even when applied to your brows. I don't know how I feel about this but, it coats your brows with an iridescent golden glow.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ogIdndMU0M0/TkNz7DHDUJI/AAAAAAAAADo/2FSCaUtwuHw/s320/blog-brow.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639478616682352786" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 199px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; ">Please excuse my un-groomed eyebrows! My eyebrows are naturally sparse and deadly straight (the Asian eyelash texture). The first is a before photo, and the latter an after shot. Unfortunately you probably can't see a large difference, but in person you can definitely tell the difference as well as the golden shimmer particles. Keep in mind that I have not used any eyebrow pencils, which is why you can't see a drastic difference yet. I recommend:</span>1) Groom and trim your eyebrows.2) Fill in your eyebrows with a <span style="font-weight: bold;">light brown or taupe</span> brow pencil prior to using the product.
<br />3) Brush Palty's eyebrow mascara through gently, it tends to stick to the skin if we're not careful!
<br />4) Wait for it to dry and gently brush through any clumps.
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Now the wows and uh-ohs.
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wows</span>
<br /></div></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Successfully lightens my brows
<br /></li><li>Small, convenient packaging</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Uh-ohs</span>
<br /></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Creamy texture a little too runny for my taste</li><li>Tends to smudge along the skin, almost impossible to remove then :(</li><li>Difficult to accomplish even coverage</li><li>Horrible smell! (But then again, it doesn't smell once you've applied it)</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;">Rating: 3/5
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<br />The product does what it is supposed to do, but that's about all. For the ladies who plan to engage in a long-term relationship with lighter colored/bleached hair, I suggest you seek more permanent methods to dye your eyebrows with professionals (do not use the hair dye itself, too risky!).
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<br />Please keep in mind that the colors run slightly darker when actually applied. If you have any questions please leave a comment and I will do my best to help!
<br /></div>Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-87174629450491135842010-10-24T19:48:00.001-07:002011-08-10T23:23:09.654-07:00Upcoming ReviewsSo here's a little update due to the overwhelming guilt of not updating recently.
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<br />I've recently purchased two things that I want to do a review on separately. Most people might be familiar with these already, it is eyebrow mascara and another BB cream!
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<br />If you don't know what the eyebrow mascara is, it is sim<a href="http://s.ecrater.com/stores/127872/4bc70956ca0ec_127872n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 186px;" src="http://s.ecrater.com/stores/127872/4bc70956ca0ec_127872n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>ply a tinted mascara for your... eyebrows. When we dye our hair a different color than our natural hair color, we are sometimes tempted to dye our eyebrows with leftover dyes as well. But do not do that! You may have gotten lucky, but you'll never know when your facial skin will react to the chemicals.
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<br />That's why we have eyebrow mascaras from myriad brands. It coats our eyebrows with a different color so that our hair color will match with it. It is also temporary and removable with water or eye make up remover.
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<br />The specific one I purchased is Palty eyebrow color in Light Brown. And I have been using it for quite a while, so I can give a fairly decent review on it ASAP.
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<br />The next item up is SHILLS Limited Edition Cherry Blossom BB Cream. Be careful when buying this online, because the cheaper <a href="http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/kalawatrd/shills_______001.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 192px;" src="http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/kalawatrd/shills_______001.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>ones (priced around $6 USD) are counterfeits. Be nice to your skin! Because SHILLS is a Taiwanese brand, try to look for sellers from Taiwan specifically to minimize your chance of getting imitations. I am a sucker for limited editions, plus it was cherry blossom! I just couldn't resist. Due to the hype around it, I finally got my hands on one. After doing a fake and real comparison, I can safely say that I was able to grab a real one. This was purchased on eBay (same with the mascara) for around $11 for 50mL, which is a very good price. The seller is <b><a title="Member id ct_taiwan" href="http://myworld.ebay.com/ct_taiwan/"><b><span class="mbg-nw">ct_taiwan</span></b></a>.
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<br />So these reviews will be coming up very soon! </b>Check back to see if you're interested :)Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-12941133389475221182010-09-13T16:52:00.000-07:002011-08-11T00:47:44.716-07:00Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint Review<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0JrOjxnvvPo/TkOJBVR3UjI/AAAAAAAAAEI/bxeZc3FcPjQ/s1600/blog-tint.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: justify;">Along with the Lioele Beyond Solution BB Cream (see previous review), I also grabbed myself an Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint. This is a subtle, natural lip tint that's slightly liquid in consistency. Unlike the Benetint lip stain, this formula is not runny but slightly creamy, yet not to the extent of being a gloss. It comes in 3 different shades (#1 <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Cherry red</span>, #2 <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Cherry pink</span>, #3 <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);">Cherry peach</span>), which I picked #3 in Cherry Peach. I find peachy pink colors to work best for my skin tone :).
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The bottle may look orange, but fear not, the product is not that concentrated in color! There is 9.5g worth of product in the little bottle and lasts for a fair amount of time.
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Shot of the applicator. The tint itself is a warm coral/peach pink and is slightly sheer when applied. The tint IS buildable, and the more you layer it, the more concentrated and vibrant the color. The tint comes with a fluffy doe foot applicator, which is a huge dilemma. While I love the soft texture and smooth application, the "foot" does end up absorbing most of the tint.
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Photo is taken in natural lighting. Here you can see the extent of the tint's peachiness. Very warm and lovely, IMO :). The texture is very milky and gives a nice cooling sensation when applied, unlike regular lip gloss (I detest the gooey feeling of glosses, yuck).
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<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Naked lips! Please excuse the huge, screen blocking godzilla pimple, it's a new semester and it's killing my skin right off the bat.
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After applying one layer of the tint you can see, it gives off a very natural and subtle stain, and is very close to the advertised photos.
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<br />The photo was taken immediately after the application. But as time passes, the tint begins to sink into your lips and darken into a stain. I wanted to take a photo but my camera decided to kill itself :(.</div>
<br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Because my lips are often dry, I have a problem with most lip stains and tints. It tends to exaggerate the lines and dry areas. Sadly, the longer you have the tint on for, the drier it becomes, so it's a good idea to have lip balm handy. You can also finish it with a thin layer of gloss, but I rarely do that because I dislike the greasiness.
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<br />On the other hand, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">staypower</span> of this tint is incredible! The swatch I placed on my hand now leaves an inky stain that's almost impossible to rub off.
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<br />Because of its runny consistency, I've tried it as a cheek tint as well. And not surprisingly, it works really well! Great if you like a natural flush of color.
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Summary:</span>
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<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Raves</span>
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<br />- Milky, slightly creamy texture and gives off a cooling sensation
<br />- Very natural tint that is buildable
<br />- Nice staypower, even after eating
<br />- Sweet, fruity scent that's very subtle
<br />- Small, convenient bottle packaging makes it travel-worthy
<br />- Can be used as a cheek tint :)
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-style: italic;">Rants</span>
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<br />- A bit difficult to spread evenly due to its runniness, so fingers are needed to help spread evenly, this is partly because of the doe foot applicator and how absorbent it is
<br />- A little drying, but can be fixed with a balm
<br />- A little product doesn't exactly go a long way. Product won't last exceptionally long like Benetint because of the applicator and creamier consistency.
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<br />So all in all, the Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint deserves a 4/5. My next target is the Etude House Dear Darling Lip Tint in berry red. Hopefully I'll get my hands on it for a review. Thanks for reading! -3-</div></div>Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-49219416257621737662010-09-12T17:51:00.000-07:002010-09-12T19:32:22.108-07:00Lioele Beyond Solution BB Cream Review<div style="text-align: justify;">First review, thought I'd bring up an eyecandy ;)<br /><br />I'd call this BB cream an eyecandy because of the adorable pink, girly packaging. I have to admit it's one of the reasons I picked this over the infamous MISSHA. I purchased the Lioele Beyond Solution BB Cream from a South Korean seller on eBay. Buying cosmetics on eBay is quite risky as there are countless counterfeits that we need to watch out for, but we'll save the lecture for later blogs. But as far as I know, I have yet to see complaints on fake Lioele BB creams, so I can safely assume for now that they have not gotten to it yet!<br /><br />So I purchased the Lioele BB Cream for approximately $14 USD with free shipping. IMO, I find the price to be acceptable because it is a 50ml package. I purchased this a few months back and can no longer find the outer package. So the picture features the tube itself in all its naked glory!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/bbtpink/lioele1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 333px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/bbtpink/lioele1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">50ml<br /></div><br /><center><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/bbtpink/lioele2.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></center><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Packaging<br /><br />pros:<br />- Super cute!<br />- comes in a hygienic pump<br />- Not too big and not too small<br /><br />Cons:<br />- Pump doesn't allow user control of how much you want to squeeze out<br />- The cap is rather form-fitting to the nozzle, as you can see the cream tends to linger on the inside of the cap. Very messy :(<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Swatches</span><br /></div><center><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/bbtpink/lioele3.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Photos are taken under labeled lighting conditions. My hands are slightly darker because of the accidental summer tans. IMO, Lioele has a neutral mix of both pink and yellow undertones and doesn't exactly lean to either side. It is not as fair as some other BB creams I've tried, but once you spread it out, it does become lighter.<br /></div><br /><center><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/bbtpink/lioele4.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Spreading<br /></div><br /><center><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/bbtpink/lioele5.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Blended<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The consistency of this BB cream is not too thick. It is slightly thicker than the consistency of lotions. It is also quite easy to blend.<br /></div><br /><center><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/bbtpink/lioele6.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">As you can see, there is a very faint gray cast present with flash. But it is more of a "brightening" cast rather than a ghostly one like many other BB creams.<br /><br />This BB cream gives a semi-matte finish. While I usually prefer dewy finishes, if you are one of those people who dislike being shiny with those micro-glitters, this is a good cream. Speaking of shiny, I find that the oil control of this BB cream is mediocre. I have oily t-zone which starts to reveal itself after 1-2 hours of application. It tends to make my t-zone oilier than it is.<br /><br />Coverage-wise, I would say it is medium to heavy. It works to cover any blemishes, redness, and scars, so I can skip the concealer. What I dislike is the heavy, caked on effect it gives, which defeats the entire purpose of BB creams (for me anyway :p). That's why I like to mix in a dab of moisturizer to relieve the heavy feeling.<br /><br />Summary:<br /><br />Pros:<br />- Affordable price<br />- Pump package for hygiene<br />- Very good coverage<br />- Not too thick in consistency, creamy<br />- Easy to spread and blend<br />- Brightens and gives a healthy look<br /><br />Cons:<br />- Pump nozzle makes a mess on the cap<br />- Can't really control how much you squeeze out<br />- Very cakey, heavy look<br />- The scent is slightly over-powering, and lingers for quite a while<br />- Oil control is mediocre<br />- Tends to oxidize and darken by the end of the day<br />- Others can notice that you have make-up on, because it is quite unnatural<br /><br />So in summary, I don't think I will be buying this again. Mainly because of its unnatural and cakey finish, but also because I want to try others. If you are looking for a flawless looking finish from a distance or in photos, this may be the cream for you. But if you are looking for the natural, no-make up look, you may have to move on :(<br /><br />Hopefully this helped you! </div>Aihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033144259248821481.post-66388859881775237142010-09-12T17:24:00.000-07:002011-08-10T23:21:11.170-07:00Mandatory introduction post :DHey bloggies!
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<br />Although my blog has been set up back in January, I thought maybe it's a good idea to actually USE it. Take this as an introductory post, and if you need to know more about me, follow to see what becomes of this blog!
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<br />I'm a horse and a Capricorn. According to two distinct Zodiac of course ;). So I am easy going and quite the sentimentalist. I love the little things in life, which basically turns every frown upside down :). Call it self-comfort if you will, but we all need some of that, right?
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<br />I initially created this blog as a diary, but I am also interested in setting up reviews in hopes that it will benefit other people! (Because I know I've plowed through countless reviews for the sake of not buying the wrong things). So to contribute to a crazy semester, I've decided to open up this blog to test the waters. I will be hosting a variety of cosmetic, fashion, shopping reviews to inform and help others compare products. And if you're <span style="font-weight:bold;">really</span> adventurous (not really), you'll also be peeking into my life.
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<br />So that was a lie, my life is as <span style="font-style:italic;">wholesomely bland</span> as it can get for a college student. You'll be better off just reading my reviews, which is probably what you're here for in the first place. So here's to a fresh start for my blog. And I hope to make friends with each and every one of my readers and fellow bloggers (:
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<br />Cheers!
<br />AiAihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628110807900306471noreply@blogger.com0