Blogger buddie award for YOU! (:

I decided to create my own award to give away since I've met so many nice people and interesting bloggers since I've started my own blog here last year. I never really thought anyone would find my blog let alone find it interesting LOL xD So I would like to give this award to: Askmewhats, MK, Kym, Dana, Mai, and Cherrielantern.

In turn, you can give this award to as many bloggers as you want, that you find are interesting posters and most friendly. Don't forget to let them know you're awarding them lol. Hopefully this'll encourage more people to become "blogger buddies" (;

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あんみつ姫 [Anmitsu Hime]

Has anyone else ever watched this J-Comedy? We watched it in Japanese for the past two classes (yay) and I enjoyed it a lot hehe. It's pretty funny and entertaining (: here's a little synopsis:

"At age 16, a tomboy princess, Princess Anmitsu, has no love interest in her life and worries her parents. Despite their concern, Anmitsu runs away from the castle to venture into the commoners' life. During her daring adventure, she befriends a group of children who make a living by pick-pocketing. At the same time, she finally meets her prince charming Senbei, the leader of the group. However, she soon finds herself in an awkward position when she learns of the children's new plot: they are planning to steal the treasures from her own castle. Will she be able to put a stop to it without revealing her true identity?"

Woot for guys that look like girls hehe xD

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NYX Double Sided Eye Pencil review

NYX Double Sided Eye pencil in Dark brown/black and Silver/black.

Product Description: Sick of carrying around tons of makeup for one look? The Double-sided Eye Liner and Shadow has two shades of liners in one pencil. Use one for lining, use the other for shadow, or use as your inner Goddess tells you to!

Pros: Glides on smoothly, great color payoff (picture doesn't do it justice), lots of product.

Cons: lead is soft, doesn't sharpen to a fine point.

What I thought about it: I'm really glad that I went out on a limb here and decided to get the silver pencil. I love the color (: The dark brown is great and natural as a liner and shadow. I haven't tried the black side yet but I'm expecting it to be great as well. I like that these pencils glide on smoothly and give a lot of color payoff however the lead is really soft and these pencils do not sharpen very well at all. They are super big though so they'll last a long time. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with these eyeliners.

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NYX Tinted Lip Spa review

NYX Tinted Lip Spa in "Copacabana"

Here's what it looks like applied. It's a soft, natural pink. I used my Burt's Bees lip balm as a base before applying.




















Product Description: Tinted lip spa is full of moisturizing and nourishing benefits to give your lips that spa treatment they deserve.

Ingredients: Ceresin wax, Microcrystalline wax, Beeswax, Olive Wax, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lanolin oil, Hydrogenated resin, Pigment.

Pros: lots of shine, natural, sheer color, not exactly sticky, goes on smooth, moisturizing, minty smell.

Cons: somewhat "tacky" feel.

What I thought about it: I like that this lip gloss offers A LOT of shine and sheer color. I got "Copacabana" because it seemed the most natural. When applied, it looks a bit more pink in real life than in the pictures but it's still pretty natural. It is pretty moisturizing, I suppose. It didn't dry out my lips like a lot of other glosses do. However, I expected it to be a bit more moisturizing and pampering, especially with a name like "Lip Spa." It isn't exactly sticky but does have a tacky feel to it and your hair will get stuck in it. However, this isn't that unbearable. It has a nice minty smell and applies smoothly. I used my Burt's Bees lip balm as a base first though.

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Sephora FACE Very Sexy Nourishing Lip Balm review

Sephora FACE Very Sexy Nourishing Lip Balm SPF 15

It's in a relatively large pot, will last a long time. Looks pretty and pink.

Very very smooth; jelly type of lip balm.

Goes on clear more than anything.





























Here's what it looks like applied. And now for the full review:

Product description: What it is: A nourishing lip balm with a pearlescent sheen.What it does: Sephora Brand Very Sexy Nourishing Lip Balm is a delightfully good-for-you mix of shea butter and vitamins glistening with a pearl shine effect. Dab it on to fortify and beautify your pout. The balm makes an excellent lipstick base.

Ingredients: Active sunscreens - Octinoxate (7.5%), Octisalate (3%), Avobenzone (2%), and Octocrylene (2%). Sorry, I threw away the box with the rest of the ingredients on it :(

Pros: smooth texture, high shine, moisturizing, long lasting, spf 15, not exactly sticky, somewhat nourishing.

Cons: perfumey smell, no pearlescent shimmer, somewhat "tacky" feel.

What I thought about it: The worst thing about this is the smell. It just smells way too perfumey lol. And that's saying something, as I usually can stand scented products. Other than that, I like that this gloss is very smooth to apply and does seem to be moisturizing. It lasts all day and gives A LOT of shine. It's not exactly sticky but it does feel a bit "tacky" (most likely due to the spf). Your hair will get stuck in it. Also, there is no pearlescent shimmer. This is more of just a clear, jelly type gloss. I said it's somewhat nourishing because my lips have been dry and chapping for awhile now and it did seem to make them softer and smoother, but oddly still kind of dry at the same time. However, I would still use this just because it seemed to help a bit. It's in a relatively large pot so it'll last a long time too. I'm not sure about using this as a lipstick base though, since I used my own Burt's Bees lip balm as a base before applying this. Overall, it wasn't a total bust but I'm not exactly satisfied with it either. I wish it had that pearelscent color that it appears like in the jar.

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Juicy ♥'s Sephora wristlet overview

So, this was only $39 and it was just so cute, I had to snag it since I own nothing Juicy Couture (besides a ridiculously priced shirt my Dad bought me -_-;;) so this was a semi-introductory product to this brand for me personally. I didn't expect it to be GREAT, since it's Juicy from Sephora rather than Juicy at a retail store. Anyways, it's cute, spacious, and functional. The velour is not luxurious or anything, but you get what you pay for. I don't mind. It is a bit garish with all the gold bits but it's still something I would use with a matching outfit.

There's 4 slots for credit cards, etc. "Charge it!"... nice afterthough lol. Snugly holds your cards without making it hard to remove when you need them.

The inside is quilted pink... still pretty cute. It's actually quite spacious. Enough room to hold my cards and coin purse inside (probably could fit my phone too).

So all in all, it's cutesy and functional, despite not being super luxury like Juicy from a retail store, it does the job. If you like having the super luxurious deal, then I wouldn't buy this. However, if you're looking for something small and simple just to try out a brand, then I would reccommend it.

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Want swarovski crystal animals?

Well then be sure to drop by Cherrielantern's blog and her crystal blog. (: She makes these super cute little animals that she can turn into jewelry, keychains, charms, etc. Her inventory is not up for sale yet, but will be! So check it out soon. I know I'll be nabbing myself a penguin (;

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Geo Ash Wing circle lens overview

So, finally, here's my overview of the Ash Wing circle lenses I ordered from Mesmerized Eyes. Comfort-wise, they are the same as the Geo Brown's I ordered from Phyllis of Makeup For Life. They are non-irritating, fit fine, and feel fine. The Angel browns offer more enlargement than these, but these are A LOT more natural-looking. Also, I should note that I didn't get the Geo anti-fake sticker with my order, but they are sending it to me ATM, so that's all cleared up.

The thing you need to know about these lenses (or any circle lenses for that matter) is that they do not really look like what they look like in the advertising pictures. They reflect their color at certain angles and in certain lighting or with photo-editing and color correcting, so if you're looking at them straight-on from a distance, the color is not very obvious. This isn't exactly a bad thing though, as they still do wonders for enlargement and making your eyes appear bigger and brighter.

And obviously, I am a big glasses freak. I just find them a lot easier than contacts, which I am too lazy to wear and they often irritate my eyes after a short time. So that's why most of my pictures, I am wearing glasses. Also, since I'm wearing glasses, I tend to care less about what my makeup and undereye circles look like, which is why I'm a haggard mess in just about all of my pictures xD

EDM Natural Lipgloss

So, this is what I ordered from EDM... Natural Lipgloss in "Bamboo"

This is what it looks like...


















Here's some swatches in different lighting...


















The actual color (IMO) is a peachy-coral pink with a hint of gold shimmer. It's not too sheer and the color shows up well on lips... actually I find it a bit dark (I'm partial to nude shades), but not in a bad way though.


















And here's what it looks like applied in different lighting. Like I said, it appears "darker" in real life. It gives a nice subtle shine. I have very dry, chapped lips ATM, so it settled into my lip lines a bit. (Click to biggify!) The third picture is about the closest to what I feel it actually looks like in real life.













And here's my kissy face o(^3^)o~~

And here's the actual review...

Product Description: This fresh gloss is great to keep with you throughout the day. It’s moisture-rich formula and slight hint of peachy pink color will instantly perk up your smile.

Ingredients: helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, theobroma grandiflorum (cupuaçu) seed butter , mangifera indica (mango) seed butter, vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, rubus fruticosus (blackberry) seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, tocopherol. May contain: iron oxide, mica, titanium dioxide.

Pros: natural ingredients, goes on silky smooth, moisturizing, lasting wear, sheer/buildable color, relatively inexpensive.

Cons: no good smell/taste (which is not exactly a con anyway).

What I thought about it: New favorite lipgloss right here! I was debating which shade to buy and I ended up getting "Bamboo." It's a peachy/coral color with slight gold shimmer, which is a little too much color for me since I like more neutral shades. I'm thinking of getting "English muffin" and "Siesta" as well. Despite that I don't care for the shade too much, the finish and benefits are top-notch. It glides on smooth, doesn't really accentuate dryness, instantly moisturizes, and lasts a really long time. The color is more of a sheer wash of color but you can layer it or pair it with other gloss to change up the shade. It also gives off a nice light shine which is great for everyday wear. The natural ingredients are a definite plus... lots of fruit and seed oil... no chemicals. Also, EDM is cruelty-free and vegan! Oh, and I'd also like to mention another reason why I LOVE EDM: their shipping. My orders always get here so quick, even here in Hawai'i. I LOVE IT (;

Shu Uemura eyelash curler & Phyto black cream review

So, I relented and decided to keep the mini eyelash curler, since I can put it to use SOMETIME lol.

















Here's what the head of the eyelash curler looks like. It is, well, very mini :P


































Here's a sideview. Overall, I still have problems with pinching my eyelids and feeling like I'm going to poke my eye. However, it does the job at curling those tiny inner lashes... and not those sharp, 90 degree angle curls lol. I would say that unless you're some kind of eyelash curling wizard, it'll take some time to practice with this until you get fully comfortable using it.


















And now, here's what made this order worthwhile lol...

Shu Uemura Phyto-black lift firming anti-wrinkle cream

Product Description: A rich textured cream that intensely moisturizes and nourishes skin with Nutra-lipids®, a patented combination of natural oils that helps to protect from daily wear and damaging exposure. Skin feels firmer, more supple, younger, and rejuvenated. Suitable for normal to dry skin.

Ingredients: sea water , glycerin , squalane , cyclohexasiloxane , glyceryl stearate , cetyl alcohol , peg-40 stearate , aqua / water , zea mays / corn oil , prunus armeniaca / apricot kernel oil , passiflora edulis / passiflora edulis seed oil , oryza sativa / rice bran oil , sorbitan tristearate , hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol , octyldodecanol , propylene glycol , acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer , isohexadecane , butylene glycol , polysorbate 80 , disodium edta , adenosine , caramel , saccharum officinarum / sugar cane extract , saccharomyces/xylinum/ black tea ferment , litchi chinensis / litchi chinensis pericarp extract , methylparaben , chlorphenesin , butylphenyl methylpropional , hexyl cinnamal , linalool , limonene , citronellol , geraniol , parfum / fragrance


















Contains:
black tea ferment - firms, densifies and detoxifies the skin of impurities
black sugar complex - boosts collagen production while visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles
AHA complex - derived from fruit acids to gently exfoliate dead skin cells

Pros: Smells sooo good (: goes on smooth, absorbs well, not sticky or greasy, seems to reduce the appearance of fine lines.

Cons: Expensive!


















What I thought about it: I lovelovelove this cream especially since I love sample size JARS. I detest those little sample packets since they're just to small and tend to get messy. Anyways, I cannot rave enough about how I love how this smells. I know how fragrance can irritate some people but I just think it smells so good (; Also, as for consistency, the cream is not too thick or thin so it absorbs well. It's not sticky or greasy or oily at all. I applied it all over my face and under my eyes and the next day I noticed some improvement in the fine lines under my eyes (or I hope so atleast xD). My skin was also smooth, hydrated, and glowy. The only thing about this is that it is SO EXPENSIVE! The 50 ml jar is $125 :(

"What's in my bag" post

I've never done a "what's in my bag" post, and Whit over at Whitz world of makeup & beauty did one. So I figured I'd do one too, since I've actually been making use of my different bags lately xD

I normally go between these two bags (I prefer smaller bags). I'M a fan of Coach... my bank account is NOT :P The Perfume Print top pouch was a gift from my Aunty and the other one was a no-reason present from the hubby.


















I also have been using this Dooney lately (thanks hun, again).


















As for what's in my bag, I actually don't carry much around with me!


















This is all that I normally take with me: My phone (LG Shine), Paris Hilton perfume, my Coach coin purse, and my keys... gotta love Harajuku Lovers (; I got that lanyard ages ago hehe xD Surprisingly to most people, I don't carry around any makeup! I don't even have a mirror! (I guess my phone counts as a mirror tho). So even though I have small purses, I don't even come close to filling them up lol.


















My other favorites are LeSportsac (and occasionally TokiDoki - Eco Mondo is the best print ever!) and D&B. I use these bags for school (thanks hun for the Dooney).















So all my school junk is in that bag :P So this is the only case where I actually prefer bags with more interior space. The rest of my collection is small sized bags and wristlets. I also like Roxy bags since they tend to be cute (even though I don't really like Roxy lol) and Walmart bags since they're cheap and chic (; So anyways,

What do you girls have in your bag/purse? And...What size bags do you like?
Any brands you like? (: