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Daytime Simple Neutral Brown Eyes

2012-01-28T17:04:00.001-05:00

Simple Neutral Brown Eyes

Products used:

Eyes: Milani Liquifeye pencil eyeliner in black (as liner & as base)

Wet'n'Wild Mega Eyes Trio Palette in Egyptian Sands

Face: Skinfood Red Orange Jelly BB Cream (Review coming shortly)

Lips: Blistex Chapstick

Japanese Hair Bun Sponge Review

2011-11-09T21:52:00.003-05:00

Introducing the Japanese Hair Bun Sponge!
Let me tell you, I AM IN LOVE with this little gadget.

I came across this on Ebay (you can search Hair Bun Sponge), it sells for about $2-$3 for 2(1 large 1 small).

How to use it:
Here is a video link on youtube of a tutorial I found: Tutorial
1. Tie your hair up in a ponytail
2. Split open the sponge like below
3. Slip your ponytail into the hole and bring the sponge to the crown of your head where your ponytail begins.
4. Close the opening of the sponge by pushing together the sides so that it looks closed.
5. Now bring the sponge with your ponytail still inside the hole all the way to the end of your ponytail.
6. Roll your sponge inwards - keep rolling until you reach the beginning of the ponytail.
7. Then bring the two ends of the sponge together by folding it.
Now you have your perfect voluminous sponge!!!

Here is how it looks on my hair:
It gives alot of volume to your bun because of the tool being made of sponge material.
If you have layered hair like I do and some strands stick out like mine below, just clip it back in with a bobby pin or mini clip and hide it in the bun.

I wear this to work all the time and it stays put so well!!!

You dont need any clips/pins/hair tools to keep this up, the sponge basically does it all.

I highly highly highly recommend this!

Sephora Friends&Family Sale

2011-10-21T00:10:00.003-04:00

Ladies & Gents, it's that time of year for Sephora's friends & family sale!
This year instead of having a universal code for everyone to use, you must go to this link:
http://www.sephoralove.com/friendsandfamily/index.php
Enter your email and they will provide you with a 1 time use code for 20% off your entire purchase.

(For in store purchases, I believe you will need your beauty insider card along with ID. I am not 100% sure on this. )

Sale starts 10/20/2011 and ends 11/02/2011 - START SHOPPING!

Here are the items that I purchased from this sale:
(Not a single makeup product...lol)

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Perfume set ($94)
(My favorite perfume and I waited for this sale to repurchase this lol)

Boscia Normal to Oily Skincare Kit($45)
(After trying a free sample of this & reading some great reviews, I was very interested in trying their whole skin care set)

Giorgio Armani Gio Cologne($59)
(My bf asked me to purchase this for him, no clue how it smells like lol)

I'm interested in hearing what everyone is planning on purchasing with this sale!

MAKE UP FOREVER HD Foundation Review

2011-10-17T22:02:00.004-04:00

I purchased this MUFE HD Foundation a while back and it was just sitting there behind the shadows of my large collection of BB Creams.

The last couple of weeks I finally decided to start giving this the light of day.
And, I'm glad I did =)

Price: $40 at Sephora

Coverage: Medium to Full

Application: I applied this foundation with my fingers, just because I am so used to using my fingers to apply BB Creams. This does not spread as well as my BB Creams but it was not a challenge either.

Fragrance: None that I noticed

Shade Selection: Over 20 shades to choose from, so you'll definitely find one that matches you. I am shade 120 Soft Sand (Medium Light Skin with Yellow Undertones).

Overall Thoughts:
1. For me personally I felt that this foundation was light to medium coverage (I used only 1 light layer as I normally do with my BB Creams).

2. I selected the shade myself and it actually matched to the T, pretty happy about that.

3. Very nice dewy finish and doesn't make my face look matte & cake-like.

4. I wore this from 8am - 11pm and it was still intact, very nice staying power.

5. I did not get any skin irritations (my skin is pretty sensitive), so this is a plus.

6. Lastly & obviously since this is a HD foundation, it does make my skin look fairly flawless & smooth on camera as you would expect.

4/5 stars overall, only because the price is more on the expensive side.

Nail of the Week

2011-10-16T21:27:00.003-04:00

I think I'm going to start doing a Nail of the Weel (NOTW) segment since I re-do my nails every week.

This week I tried a new set of artificial nails with blue floral silver tips.
I really love the way it turned out!
If you guys are interested - this is the new brand that I recently discovered at the drugstores (CVS/Rite Aid) called PrettyWoman.

Each set is about $5.99 for 24 nails

Makeup Removers Clinique vs. MAC Review

2011-10-11T20:52:00.007-04:00

For those of you who are still searching for that "holy grail" makeup remover, I'd like to share my thoughts on 2 of my favorites.

First, the Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes, & Lips

Price: $18 for 4.2 oz (available at most department stores & Sephora)

*A little goes a long for this product, you only need a tiny amount and it will remove most of your eye makeup.

*Super gentle - no stinging when it gets into your eyes.

*No clouding after you use it on your lids. (Clouding for those of you who are unfamilar, is when your eyes get kind of foggy, some remover formulas have this after effect)

*I give this a 4/5 stars in terms of removing stubborn waterproof mascara (pretty darn effective).

Next, MAC Gently Off Eye & Lip Makeup Remover

Price: $19 for 3.4 oz (available at MAC stores & Maccosmetics.com, Macy's)

*Almost identical to the Clinique remover with the exception that I feel this is a less oily formula.

*It is a bit pricier than the Clinique and for less product (4.2oz vs. 3.4oz)

*3.8/5 stars for effectiveness against waterproof mascara (yes 3.8 cuz its just takes a teenie bit more effort than the Clinique)

*Gentle formula that does not irritate eyes & no clouding after effect

Final Thoughts: I love both of these, the only advantage that I personally experienced with the MAC remover is the less oily formula leaving the eyelid area feeling more "fresh & clean". Clinique's advantage is the larger amount in the product & saved me a little bit of effort in taking off waterproof mascara.

(I personally prefer to invest a little more in makeup removers because most drugstore removers sting & irritate my eyes and takes me a while of rubbing before I can remove my waterproof mascara.)

NOTD: Bodacious Blue Nails

2011-10-06T22:08:00.003-04:00

Hey Everyone!
Here is a Nail of the Day:
Bodacious Blue
This blue was so unique, I really didn't know what to call it, so I just used the name of the polish.

The color reminds me of a baby product of Turquoise Blue x Electric Blue

Products Used:

Base Coat: The Color Institute
Color Coat: The Color Institute - 'Bodacious Blue'
Top Coat: Seche Vite (Holy Grail Quick Dry!)

I bought this nail polish a while back and never got a chance to use it.
I'm not sure exactly where you can purchase The Color Institute polishes but I bought mine from either Target.com or Walmart.com (I'm not 100% sure)
They came in a set of 3 polishes and a top/base coat for about $10-$12 on sale.

I really love The Color Institute polishes because their colors are opaque and formula applies so smooth & evenly.

Hope you guys enjoyed!

Japanese Hair Bump-It Review

2011-09-29T22:51:00.004-04:00

I ordered the Japanese version of the Hair Bump-its on Ebay a few weeks ago and it finally came yesterday!

I paid about 2 Dollars for it!!!! And I LOVE IT!!! Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

Here is the packaging

Back

Comes in a pair - 1 smaller & 1 Larger
They are made of velcro & very easy to maneuver in your hair and best of all, it practically disappears once its on your head.
My hair before the bump-it.
(Apologies for the bare face, its one of those 'eyeliner & out-the-door days' >.<)

After: with bump-it
Gives me the perfect natural looking voluminous bump!
(Please note that I did NOT comb, tease, or style in ANY way! I literally just grabbed my hair and put it together and yet it still looks done!)
Just with the bump-it on with loose hair.
Because it is made of velcro, it naturally grabs the hair and the hair stays in place on its own.Half up with bump it

Even without styling, I loved the outcome so you can imagine how great it will look after styling!
(I used the larger bump-it in the pics above)
If you have any questions or if you own this please feel free to leave your thoughts!

Je t'aime Montréal

2011-09-28T21:10:00.007-04:00

Visited Montréal, Canada a few weeks ago.
This was probabaly my first time out of the U.S. in a long while.
Yes, we drove 7 hours from New York City to Montréal.

But boy was the trip worth it!
It was such a memorable & fun experience.

Montréal is a mixed bag of the old & new - there is Old Montréal where it feels like you stepped into 'little Europe' and then you head to the center of Downtown where there are blocks and blocks of bars, clubs, restaurants, and shops.

Here are some of my adventures in O'Canada!

My friend Nancy & I owning the streets of Old Montréal!
lol JK JK but seriously we are loving the Cobblestone streets!

I love the little shops mixed with the cobblestone streets.

The highlight of the trip is probably hiking Mont Royal.

It was seriously so much fun and the view along the way was amazing & breathtaking.
My bf & I

Nancy & I at the summit - there is a huge open viewing dock

There are a ton of places to eat in Montréal but one of the best has got to be brunch at Le Cartet!
The design of this place is so unique and inviting not to the mention the absolutely amazing food!

Inside Le Cartet
We later had dinner at Communion - an outdoor restaurant located in downtown Montréal.
Best Sangria ever and of course the wonderful views outside.
Nancy & her husband plus my bf & I
Area where Communion is located.

Okay kids, to end this post, Nancy & I learned a new French word.
We noticed all these 'Sortie' signs everywhere in Montréal, and behold it means EXIT!
But we like it better meaning 'Shortie', like us LOL

Guys, please go visit my good buddy Becky's blogspot, she just recently started blogging BeckyMonster
Please visit & leave her words of support! =) (She's a mixed bag of fun fun fun!)

Snake Skin Nails

2011-08-15T23:47:00.004-04:00

So I decided to try these snake skin patterned press on nails from a brand called "Fing'rs".

I must say, I am pretty impressed.
These nails were very sturdy and nicely sized for my fingers.

It says on the box that this pattern is limited edition.
Comes with glue and 24 nails in 12 sizes.
Costs about $5.99 at any pharmacy.

I absolutely love these! They are so different than your typical press on nails.
I was definitely attracted to this pattern but the quality of these nails are amazing as well.

Strawberry Champagne + Quick Review

2011-08-10T23:53:00.007-04:00

Summertime is the best time to have some fresh strawberries!
And whats even better is dipping them in champagne or sparkling wine =)

My friends brought over some strawberries along with some delicious champagne and guess what I found?

A heart-shaped strawberry <3

So I wanted to do a quick review on the Physicians Formula Eye Booster Eyeliner that I had spoken about a little while ago.

I've been using it for about a month and I definitely noticed some changes, good ones.
(I wish I had some before pictures, but I don't, so sorry but the fact that you can actually SEE my lashes, means its working...LOL)

Here are my lashes with a little mascara on.
Let me just say that in terms of lengthening, I'm pretty sure it worked but not so much on the volume side.

Side view

Even after I put on the eyeliner, you can still see my lashes which is a huge plus for me.
Normally, my lashes would disappear after I apply eyeliner, no matter how much mascara I have on.

I must also say that I have fallen in love with the Physicians Formula Eye Booster Eyeliner as a liquid eyeliner itself! Even if it didn't boost anything, I still love this to death as an eyeliner.

The precision of the applicator pen is amazing and it stays put all day and best of all, it doesn't leave any residues on the inside corners of my eyes. (Revlon Colorstay and L'oreal Linear Intense both leaves residues inside my eyes, so when I come to remove my eyeliner I actually had to dig into the corners to clean it out.)

Definitely worth a try guys!

I Love You, Florida.

2011-08-09T00:16:00.005-04:00

Back from Orlando, Florida!

This was my second trip to Disney World in Florida and I can never get enough of this place <3

I spent about 5 days down in Florida and stayed in the Disney World Resort, which was about 3 blocks from Downtown Disney.

Here are some memories to share with all of you =)

At Magic Kingdom - in front of Cinderella's Castle

Epcot is probably my favorite Disney Park
Look at these beautiful views inside of Epcot.

(Yes, I took these pictures, they are NOT wallpapers lol)

I caught the monorail passing by!!
Is this gorgeous or what??
This was right before the fireworks.
I love you Florida.

Lastly, don't know how many of you have been on the Test Track ride at Epcot, probably the ride with the LONGEST line.
Well, I took a picture of a picture of us on the ride...LOLHope u all enjoyed!

Favorite Kabuki Brushes

2011-07-26T16:58:00.004-04:00

Just wanted to share my thoughts on two of my favorite kabuki brushes that I'm currently using.

They are the ELF Face Kabuki brush & the Revlon Kabuki Brush.
Both are extremely affordable & works very well.

You can see their fullness:

ELF Kabuki:
Cost: $5.00 (face) & $8.00 (body)
Quality: very soft & great for sensitive skin / no shedding!!
I absolutely love this brush! I use it to apply my mineral foundation & pressed powder.
I bought 2 backups of this brush because it is a must-have brush for me.

Revlon Kabuki:
Cost: $3.00 (at a discount store) but it is sold in drugstores & online for around $7-$11.
Quality: very soft & comparative to the ELF / there is slight shedding.
This brush is not as full and noticeably smaller than the ELF brush but it is actually very good for traveling and works just as well!!

If any of you have these brushes or recommend any other kabuki brushes for me to try out, leave your thoughts, I would love to hear them!

Asian Nu Bra

2011-07-25T20:32:00.004-04:00

Has anyone tried the Nu Bra?

I have a friend's wedding soon and also just in general for wearing dresses, I would like to try out other options for bra choices.

I heard about the Nu Bra, however it is quite pricey so I found these Asian alternatives on Ebay.

I ordered one in black for $17 just to try it out.

Have any of you guys tried it? If you have leave me your thoughts.

Thanks!

Physicians Formula Eye Booster

2011-03-14T16:26:00.006-04:00

I read about this new product from Physicians Formula in a magazine and was tempted to give it a try.
It's the Eye Booster 2 in 1 - Lash Boosting Serum and Eyeliner (Retails for about $12 at CVS)
I've heard a lot about all these new lash growing products but I never gave it a serious thought because I know I will never be able to consistently apply it, (knowing the lazy self that I am).

But! Since this product is an eyeliner and lash boosting serum I know I will use it. Even if the lash serum doesn't work I figured I will still be able to use it as an eyeliner!

Love the packaging, very sleek!The tip is extremely fine, making it perfect for those thin sharp lines.

Here is how it looks when I used it :
Here are some pictures on the box showing the results for the Lash boosting portion of the product:

I can't do a review on the lash boosting serum yet because I have only used this for a few days but here is my review on the eyeliner itself.
Color/pigmentation: 3.5/5 - not as black as I'd normally like my eyeliners
Application: 5/5 I love the tip! It is so easy to use, definitely one of the best applicators I've used so far.
Packaging: 5/5 I love sleek packaging, so this is definitely a plus!

I think this product is worth purchasing just alone as an eyeliner, but if the lash boosting serum ends up with good results, then I would say this is a must buy product.

Before I go - my friend surprised me with my favorite Strawberry Shortcake from Venieros

It's so yummy!! Veniero's has the BEST Strawberry Shortcake in all of NYC!!!
If any of you ever visit, make sure you try it!

Nom Nom Nom

2011-03-11T00:08:00.005-05:00

Been cooking a lot lately mainly cuz eating out just costs an arm and leg around here =T
Pathmark has become my new favorite hangout spot lol jk jk
(for those of you who are not familiar with Pathmark, its a supermarket chain in the East side of the U.S.)

MY FAVORITE DISH to make is
Shrimp in Coconut Soup with Vermicelli Pasta

So have you guys seen these McCormick Pre-measured Recipe Inspiration packages?
They have all the necessary spices pre-measured for whatever dish you want to make and wa-la! No measuring necessary!

For the dish below I used their Roasted Rosemary Chicken with Potatoe pre-measured package.
This makes cooking so much easier! lol and you dont need to go and purchase a whole bottle of a specific herb or condiment just for a one time recipe.
Added Rice and corn!
YummmTill next time =)
next post should be a beauty related one..lol

Gone and Back

2011-03-08T00:24:00.005-05:00

If you are still reading this blog, you'd be shocked to see that this is an update from me!

Unbelievable, I know.

I've been gone for a while mainly cuz I've just been busy with personal things, but things have finally settled down and this means that I can finally continue my blogging.

This might be a disappointment to some, but I think I am going to make some changes to my blogging style this time around. In the past, I have written mainly about beauty products/makeup, and nowadays makeup/beauty has kind of been taking a backseat in my life, not saying I don't love makeup anymore or that I don't go makeup shopping but I would like to be a bit more diverse where I might just have entries of random daily things I want to share with you guys.

Here's an update for you guys:
I got inked back in September for my 25th birthday.
One of my best friends and I decided to get inked together.
I have put a lot of thought into this tattoo and it definitely translates to my views on life.

It is in Latin : Vive Hodie = Live for Today (Live for the Moment)

I noticed that when I'm on the road, I get fascinated by how beautiful nature is and I've been taking plenty of pictures to capture the gorgeous outdoors that I don't get to see that often living in New York City.

One of my favorite photos that I've taken.
More to come guys!
Good to be back and thank you to those who are still visiting =)

My Apologies =)

2010-08-08T15:48:00.002-04:00

Hi guys!
I know I've been MIA for almost 2 months!
A lot of stuff going on in my personal life, mainly just trying to enjoy whatever is left of the summer, hanging out with friends and working for the most part.

You guys probably don't even check my blog anymore =(
But I will be back soon!
Hang tight

Stacie's BB Cream Collection + Swatches + Review

2010-06-11T15:03:00.010-04:00

I SCREAAAM FOR BB CREAM! =P
I don't use foundations (fun fact lol) I've been using BB Creams for almost 2 years now.
Thought I would share with you guys my thoughts on the BB Creams that I have been using!

This is all of the BB Creams that I currently have/are using:
Left to Right: Missha M Perfect Cover (3 of them)/ Missha M Shiny / Skin79 Diamond Prestige / Lioele Beyond the Solution / L'egere White Multi / Skinfood Aloe Sun

Lioele Beyond the Solution
(This is actually my current favorite)
*only comes in 1 shade
*comes in 1 size tube with a pump
*great match to my skin tone (around NC25?)
*gives dewy finish without looking oily
*blends very easily with medium coverage
*no fragrance
*not sure if this has SPF
Price(ebay) : around $14 for 50ml

Skin79 Diamond Prestige
(my least favorite)
*comes in 1 shade
*very watery texture
*hard to blend
*very sheer coverage
*matches my skin tone pretty well
*no fragrance
*SPF 25 / PA++
Price(ebay) : $20 for 40 g (packaging changed to a pump bottle)

Missha M Shiny
*comes in 1 shade
*probably one of the darker shade BB Creams I have
*I'd say a tad bit darker than my skintone but after blending & oxidizing to your skin it is wearable
*has pearl powder in it, so it does contain a good amount of shimmer
*would be ideal for Summertime wear
*easy to blend
*very faint fragrance (pleasant)
*SPF 27 / PA++
Price (ebay) : $12-$14 for 50ml

Skinfood Aloe Sun
(Another one of my favorites!)
*comes in 2 shades (I have shade 1)
*matches my skintone almost perfectly
*medium coverage
*very easy to blend
*finish is not as dewy but not completely matte
*fragrance is very pleasant (smells like aloe)
*SPF 20 / PA+
Price: $12 for 50g

L'egere White Multi
(the 1st BB Cream I used!)
*I have a soft spot for this because it was the original BB Cream that got me going crazy for more!
*1 shade only
*very blendable
*light-medium coverage
*comes out of tube very dark but is actually one of the lightest BB Creams
*slightly lighter than my skintone but it does oxidize to match
*dewy finish
*no fragrance
*It says it has sun protectant but does not specify the SPF
Price (ebay) : $26 for 50g
(the pricest BB Cream I own)

Missha M Perfect Cover
(yes I do own 3 of these (different sizes & shade) lol)
*comes in multiple shades (I have shade #21 & 23)
*shade 21 is a bit light for me(but again it does oxidize), so I got shade 23 to mix with the 21
(23 is a bit dark for me, so a mix is perfect)
*has the best coverage of all the BB creams I own (medium to full)
*easy to blend
*finish is not as dewy as the rest but its not completely matte either
*Has a baby powder fragrance (I'm not too fond of)
*SPF 42 / PA+++
Price (ebay) : $14 for 50ml(bigger tube with pump) / $10 for 20g(smaller no pump)

Here are the swatches:
Right out of tube (this is enough for your whole face lol)
**the L'egere looks extremely dark but it is actually one of the lightest shades blended out on your skin
(no flash)

(With Flash)

Blended out a bit
(no flash)

(With Flash)

If you guys have any questions, let me know =)

Nailene Full Cover Nails

2010-06-04T01:55:00.003-04:00

I've always had problems growing out my nails to get that nice square shape,
so I went to my local drugstore and found this nail kit that is perfect for my problem!

This is the Nailene Full Cover Nails Kit in Petite Square
It contains 200 press on nails that are made to look very natural and you can paint over them with any nail polish color you desire.
I absolutely LOVE this kit!

Kit contains a filer, 200 nails, and glue
(I've only seen this at Rite Aid so far, it sells for $5.99 - Great Deal~!)

This is how it looks like on, completely bare with no nail polish.
Actually looks very natural!!

I will put on 2 coats of Duri nail polish in Hot Ice

End Results

I really like this nail kit!
It's so affordable and it's great for people who have trouble growing out their natural nails or don't like the shape of their natural nails.

What's even better is this kit comes in Petite sizes for girls with smaller fingers like me!!

Jersey Shore Beach Weekend

2010-06-01T00:50:00.003-04:00

Headed down to the Jersey Shore this past weekend!
(fellow blogger Cydia came along as well!)
Yes, I was kind of tempted to go cuz of the MTV show lol

The weather was super nice!
The beach on the New Jersey shoreline is definitely better than those in New York.
Here are some pics:

The girls =)
(I know I look like a stick, any secret weight gaining recipes please send them my way!)

Part of the Broadwalk/Amusement park area

Bye!!

E.L.F. Eye Primers Review

2010-05-28T14:00:00.004-04:00

I've been using these 2 eyelid primers from ELF for awhile now.
Here are my thoughts on the ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer ($3) & the ELF ($1) Eyelid Primer

As far as packaging goes, they are both very similar, I think they have about the same amount of product. (The $1 primer has a slightly bigger looking tube)

Here are some swatches:
(obviously this is before I blended it out, but I just wanted to show you guys what it looks like the first swipe)

Overall Thoughts:
The ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer definitely works better in my opinion.

The $1 Eyelid Primer
*feels a bit oily and harder to blend than the mineral one.
*did not make my eyeshadow last any longer, every time I wore this at the end of the day my shadow is almost completely faded.

The Mineral Eyeshadow Primer
*feels smooth
*very easy to blend
*it is mineral therefore better for your skin
*works just as well as my Too-Faced Eyeshadow Insurance (I actually replaced the too-faced with this since it is so much cheaper!)

Outfit of the Day
(nothing special, casual outfit)
Purple tee: Aeropostale
Black drape vest: WetSeal
Jeans: WetSeal
Sandals: Steve Madden

My Sandals:
I love these so much!!
These Steve Madden sandals also come in black but I personally like the tan ones much more =)

Have a great weekend guys!

Another EOTD =)

2010-05-26T22:33:00.009-04:00

Had no idea what to call this look,

It's similar to every other look I do lol
But nonetheless, here it is!

Tried to make a wearable daytime look using brown + black.
(with flash)

(no flash)

(with flash)Accessories: White Bowtie earrings

Lips:

On Lips: NYX Round Lipstick in Rea + NYX Megashine Lipgloss in Sweetheart

On Eyes: NYX 5 shadow palette in Versus + Elf Studio Single Shadows in Wild Wheat & Sand Dollar
On Cheeks: Cargo Bronzer in medium + Elf Studio blush in Tickled Pink

Hello Kitty Case + Best Nail Polish Remover!!!!

2010-05-24T22:12:00.006-04:00

I've had this netbook case for awhile now, but decided to share with you guys since it's so cute!
I have a 10inch Dell netbook and I was looking for a cute case for it so I can bring it around.
Found this cute Hello Kitty case on Ebay for only about $8.
(Bunny not included lol)

Comes in different colors too!The quality is very very good!
Has just enough plush cushioning to protect your laptop/netbook when traveling.
Material is very soft!
(Inside is red)

Okay on to the Best Nail Polish Remover ever!!!!
It's from EyesLipsFace (e.l.f.) and its only $1 for 18 sheets!!
Each sheet can remove all 10 nails!! Yes ALL 10 nails!!
And it does not smell bad, smells kind of citrus-like, and very moisturizing on the nails!

Very small and portable packaging, easy to bring around in your purse.This is what it looks like inside

Each sheet is very thin and is not "wet" feeling at all!
No mess!

Don't be fooled at how small and thin each sheet is, because you can definitely use it to the max and remove all of your nail polishes with one sheet.

Here's what it looks like after I removed all 10 nails' polishes.

Removed Sephora OPI's Metro Chic
Before

After

Also wanted to share with you guys these cell phone cases I got from ebay for around $5-10 each.
Rhinestone case
(very pretty design)

Silicone cases
Front

BackFront

SideBack

The Color Institute Nail Polishes + Yummy Shower Gel

2010-05-23T23:16:00.010-04:00

Kohl's was having an online sale on some of the Color Institute nail sets, so I picked up a couple.

This was my first time trying out the Color Institute nail polishes and I was pleasantly surprised.

This is what the set looks like
(this set is in Cool)

It comes with a very unique filer, a top coat, and 3 polishes
(this set is in Classic)

Check out the filer!
It curves to make it much easier to file your nails!

And it has 4 different types of file boards each designed to fit your need.

I especially like the Shine Nail file board, it works so good!!!

Your nail will become instantly shiney!!Here is the top coat:
I would say its very average, nothing exceptional.
I like the packaging though. lol

Classic Set

Take a Chill Pill

Crazy for Coral
(I am freaken loving this color! Swatch on my toes at the end)

Hot Tamale

Cool Set

Cowabunga
(Gorgeous color!)

Singin' Like a Canary
(Swatch on my nails at the end)

Bodacious Blue

Singin' Like a Canary Swatch
(perfect shade of wearable yellow)

Crazy for Coral Swatch
(sorry for making you guys stare at my toes lol)
Natural Lighting

Indoor Lighting

Review of Color Institute polishes:
Packaging: 5/5 I absolutely adore the unique packaging!
Pigmentation: 5/5 very very opaque colors, one coat is good enough already, but I always use 2 coats to get the richest color.
Texture: 5/5 creamy and smooth
Application: 4.5/5 very easy application because the formula is so smooth but the brush is kind of shorter due to the bottle packaging so that might make application a little more difficult for some, but I personally don't mind.

I also picked up this set of Simple Pleasures shower gel at Kohls.com
These come in the most mouth watering fragances lol
Left to Right:
Cucumber Melon / Vanilla Cream / Pomegranate & Mint / Peach Mango / Strawberry & Bananas / Raspberry & Lime / Honey Almond

These smell SOoOooOO Amazing!
The smell just like their names and they are very subtle so they don't overwhelm those who are very sensitive to scents!

After showering with these, you feel very refreshed!

The Face Shop Mini Haul

2010-05-21T13:38:00.009-04:00

Yesterday I met up with fellow blogger Cydia for the 2nd time.
She mentioned to me about this product from The Face Shop that everyone is going crazy over.
So we decided to stop by the Face Shop and check it out!

Here is what I bought:

The Face Shop White Mud Nose Pack
This was the product that we were on a mission to pick up.
(Cydia told me she went to both Face Shops in New York multiple times and they didn't have it, but yesterday we got lucky!)
I think the rave started with xppinkx's blogpost - read her review here.
Supposedly this is a peel off nose strip in liquid form and it hardens & is excellent at removing white/black heads on your nose area!
(she has some pretty good pics showing that lol)
Retail Price: $6 (pretty inexpensive!)

Then I saw all these Shisem false lashes at the Face Shop!!!
I've been searching for these all over!
Anyways, they sell for about $3.25/box
(some boxes come with 2 pairs and some with 1 pair depending on the design)

(I love the Darkness lashes so I really wanted to try these out)

The girl at the Face Shop gave each of us this sample of
Raspberry Roots Depuffing Eye Gel
Supposed to help with any puffiness & provide firmness and stress relief while soothing and reducing irritation.

And, we just discovered that The Face Shop has a membership card which works like a rewards card.
It is completely free to sign up, just ask the girl at the counter, and what happens is, every time you purchase something you will get a 5% store credit that will be added to your card and you can use it on your next purchase!
(I'm guessing you can add up the credit as well if you don't use it.)

Beautiful NYC

2010-05-19T23:29:00.004-04:00

This past weekend I went to lower Manhattan and walked along the water by the west side highway.

(I've been missing out, I've lived here all my life and yet I've never once came here and it is absolutely gorgeous.)

Took some pictures to share with you guys =)
Enjoy!

Love this picture

Music was playing and people were dancing

Grass area to sit, its perfect to have a picnic!

My feet lol

Look at these beautiful dandelions!

Thats all, bye guys =)

Favorite Nude Lipsticks + Swatches

2010-05-17T16:10:00.005-04:00

Here are some of my favorite nude lipsticks that I use on a daily basis.
(Swatches at the end of post)

I love NYX round lipsticks because they are very moisturizing, smooth/creamy, and pigmented.
(The problem with some "nude" lipsticks is that they are not pigmented enough to show up on my lips & be able to mute my natural lip color for example: Revlon Colorburst in Soft Nude that I recently purchased.)

3 Favorite from NYX are: Circe / Honey / Rea
Many of you probably already know Circe is my all time favorite =)

Revlon Colorstay in Smooth Nude
This is probably the best smelling lipstick - smells like pastry =)
Also super soft, smooth, creamy& moisturizing, but not quite as pigmented as the NYX ones but good enough.

Lastly, Hard Candy's Fire Alarm
(the name is misleading, when I think Fire Alarm I think bright red =T)
This lipstick is more of a pink nude, it does apply smoothly but not as moisturizing as the NYX and Revlon one, pigmentation is pretty good.
(Although I am not a fan of the packaging)

Here are the Swatches:

And I always top off a nude lipstick with a lip gloss =)

Drugstore Haul! + Quick Review

2010-05-13T21:14:00.006-04:00

Bought some goodies at Walgreens this week since there was a Buy one get one 1/2 off sale.

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eyeliner & Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen
(Revlon Colorstay is my favorite liquid eyeliner of all time!)

L'oreal Liquid Pencil Eyeliner (yes, liquid pencil!) & L'oreal Voluminous Mascara in Waterproof

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude
I finally bought this!!!
(my friend bought one too since it was Buy 1 get 1 1/2 off)
This is some serious soft, moisturizing & smooth lipstick!
However, I find the color pigmentation to be a bit weak on my lips =T

Swatches =)

The Color is very pretty!!

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen
This product is so fun to use - it actually feels like I'm using a soft-tip pen.
It gives incredible control on your application.

The applicator is a no-mess soft-tip.
It looks dry at first but once you press it on a surface the color comes right out but it does not get messy!

Hehe, yes I drew that with the pen.
The pigmentation is however not as black as a regular liquid liner.
(The letters was with one swipe and the black thick line you see on the bottom is with 3-4 swipes)

L'oreal Voluminous Mascara (waterproof)
(Heard incredible reviews on this product, so I decided to give it a try.)

Love the packaging of this mascara!
And I love the wand applicator, it's just the perfect size and shape for my eyes =)

Close up of the wand
(I have not yet tried this product so I can't give any initial reviews but if any of you like this let me know!)

L'oreal Liquid Pencil Eyeliner
Saved the BEST for last!!!!!!!
What attracted me was "liquid pencil" - I was like O.o
It claims to have the "staying power of a liquid liner but with the precision of a pencil."
They are absolutely on-point with this product!

Close up of the tip
(Reminds me of the MUFE Aqua Eyes)

Swatch: 1 very very very soft swipe

I was so amazed at how SMOOTH the application was, it felt so creamy!
The pigmentation was incredible as well!
Staying power - excellent!
I wore this from about noontime until 7pm (7 hours) on my lower lashline and it stayed put with only slight fading, no smudging whatsoever!

I have found my new favorite pencil eyeliner =)

Physician's Formula Shimmer Strip + FOTD

2010-05-12T00:52:00.008-04:00

A product that I am currently loving is the Physician's Formula Shimmer Strip in Vegas Strip/Light Bronzer.

This is a 3-in-1 product: it can be used as a bronzer, blush, and eye shadow.
I really love this as a bronzer because it gives a very natural sun-kissed look for fair skin people like me.

The colors on here are very pretty & subtle

There is close to no fall out and applies very smoothly

I did a Face of the Day using the Physician's Formula Shimmer Strip
(sorry my camera did not pick up the beautiful colors - I tried using flash too and it still didn't pick up and it doesn't help that the BB Cream I used has SPF 42 so it reflects in photography)

Flash above
(I used the Shimmer strip for my eyes, cheeks and as a bronzer)

Shimmer strip on eyes
(with flash)

no flash Lips
(with flash)

no flashProducts Used:
Eyes: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strip in Vegas Strip/Light Bronzer
NYX 10 Shadow Palette in Versus (matte brown color)
ELF Studio single shadow in Sand Dollar (for highlight)
Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner
NYX Pencil Liner

Face: Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream in shade #21
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strip in Vegas Strip/Light Bronzer (as Bronzer & Blush)

Lips: Blistex Lip Balm
NYX Round Lipstick in Honey
NYX Round Lipgloss in Natural

Heres a pic of my cute angel wings necklace =)

Bye Guys!