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My New Obsession: Cute Japanese Moss Balls : Marimo!

2011-07-29T11:59:00.000-07:00

Marimo is a special moss that grows in a spherical shape underwater. They are somewhat popular as a plant pet as they are very low maintenance: Keep it in low light or artificial light, and change their water every week or 2 weeks, and that's pretty much it!

They can only be found in a few spots around the world naturally. Taking good care of Marimo supposedly brings good luck according to Japanese folklore.

They are OH SO cute and unusual!

Marimo in its natural habitat!

Anyway, I ordered 5 Nano Marimo Balls or you can get a Giant Marimo Ball!

I don't have an aquarium... I can't stand having fish or any other animal that pees and poos in a giant tank. It makes me feel dirty. I used to have a big fish tank with guppies when I was in high school, and it always gave me nightmares.

I'll have to give an update when I receive these. I hope they look like smaller versions of what is in the pictures (crosses fingers)!

MUST Have Holy Grail Beauty Items

2011-06-11T15:54:00.001-07:00

I wanted to compose a list of my most favorite beauty products. The ones that would make me cry if they got discontinued.

1. NYX Eyeshadow Palette S104

Has the most long lasting power with great pigmentation and a whole plethora of colors to satisfy any eyeshadow look! The quality is really amazing for the price.

2. Wet n Wild Color Icon Collection Eyeshadow Set, Comfort Zone 738, .3 oz I have almost all of the Wet n Wild color icon eyeshadow palettes, but comfort zone is my absolute favorite. This palette with 8 colors could make a multitude of looks! The right side of the palette is my favorite though! The greens on this side just make me glow. It's like the equivalent of finding that perfect coral orange lipstick that lights up the rest of your face!

Pigmentation and lasting power are amazing in this palette just like most of the other Wet n Wild color icon collection.

3. Wet N Wild Ultimate Eyebrow Kit

I don't know why, but the Wet n Wild eyebrow kit makes my eyebrows look 10 times better than any other eyebrow product I've tried, high end and low end! Great natural looking colors and SUPER anti-smudge to last through the day!

4. Retin-A Micro

Ok... so this is a prescription for my acne. But, I had to put it on here. This product has made my face more glowing, smooth and even than anything I could possibly imagine.

5. Monistat Soothing Care Itch Relief Cream 1 oz (28 g)

Though it's an anti-chafing product, this little gel actually acts like the best face and eye shadow primer I've ever tried! Just use a tiny tiny dot for eyelids and your eyeshadow will not fade or budge for the day! Also, makes skin look flawless and poreless when worn under foundation!

6. E.L.F. Studio Contour Brush

I absolutely LOVE E.L.F. brushes; the brushes are super soft, dense and comparable to MAC brushes, but the eye contour brush is my must have. It is the best brush for blending and contouring that I've ever tried. Only $3!

8. Milani Liquif'Eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil, Black and silver

The best eyeliner period. SUPER soft, no tugging, yet does not smudge or fade EVEN on the waterline!

Blogging Has Moved

2011-05-26T04:25:00.000-07:00

This site has always been a little beta test. It never truly had any direction. As you can see, the subject matter has been quite random and scattered.

I recently started another blog, but this time the platform is custom instead of blogger, and it's focused on just one topic. Please check out my blog exclusively about Herve Leger, my favorite designer.

In case you do not know what Herve Leger is, it's a design of clothing that's known for its iconic bandage or bodycon style. Maybe after seeing what Herve Leger is all about you may even be interested in buying authentic Herve Leger.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you check out the new site!

Recent Loves: Hello Kitty Panties and Chanel Temporary Tattoos

2011-04-06T06:15:00.000-07:00

The other week, I was strolling around in Kohl's and found a pair of Hello Kitty panties on sale. They were pretty cute and were the last one on the sale rack. AND, it was in my size! Later on in the week, when I put them on, I discovered just how CUTE they were.

The Hello Kitty panties (Bikini style) fit a little naughtier than the Victoria Secret cheeky style panty. Sorry... no pics. But, long story short, they make my butt look great, and are kind of fetish sexy being that they are hello kitty over your naughty parts. Honestly, the cut is awesome; it is very comfortable but is quite revealing at the same time. Immediately, after my husband remarked how oddly sexy these panties were, I went online and ordered 2 more at higher prices. My favorites are the Hello Kitty and Friends Pink Bikini Panty for women
and the Hello Kitty and Friends Blue & White Bikini Panty for women. And, when the arrived, they fit just as good as my original! yay!

You got to make sure that they are the Hello Kitty brand. Buying some knock off or other brand will not have the same cut.

The other thing that I really love right now is the Chanel temporary tattoos. I don't have any tattoos myself and have never really had the desire to get one. But, these stick on tattoos from Chanel are so gorgeous! So gorgeous, that I had to share...

Beautiful but too much tattoo for me...

I like how Angelababy (popular half Chinese model) only made a small but sexy tattoo

But, $75 for temporary tattoos (55 pieces in each package) is a little too much for me... I guess I still think that fake tattoos still come from quarter machines or bubblegum wrappers. :P You can get them HERE. I also hear that they tend to last quite a long time on the skin (hard to wash off) which is great considering how beautiful they are.

My First Dermatologist Visit and What I Learned

2011-04-03T15:09:00.000-07:00

Last week, I went to the dermatologist for the very first time and wanted to share what I learned about anti-aging. As a teenager, I had HORRIBLE acne, but some Asian parents don't feel that bad skin is a medical situation.

Anyway, I figured that I'm getting older and that starting on a more serious skin regiment earlier rather than too late is always best. :)

My skin is in fairly good shape now. I have some slight discoloration on the sides of my face from acne and sun exposure, and also have the occasional break out. It would also be considered as oily.

So, my main concerns were acne and anti-aging.

For anti-aging, he told me there were three products that made a huge difference.

1. Sunscreen everyday- preferable 35 SPF or higher with Helioplex like Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock, SPF 45, 3 Ounces

2. Retin A- good for acne, glowing skin and anti- wrinkle

3. SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum

The sunscreen part is super easy because there a lot of options that you can pick up at the drugstore, and it's fairly inexpensive.

Retin-A is a bit harder to acquire; you have to have a prescription for it. But, if you do, I want to share a great coupon with you HERE. One of my co-workers told me she pays $120 after insurance pays part of it! That's a lot! With this manufacturer's coupon I showed her, she can get it for only $20! She had no idea. :D

The TNS Essential Serum was $250 if I bought it from the doctor's office. Needless to say, I didn't... You can get it at a deep discount -->SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum, but it's still pretty expensive. I think I'll wait until I'm a little older before I start spending that kind of money... but great reviews on the product!

The dermatologist also let me know that spending lots of money on facial cleanser is a waste. Facial cleansers are not as important as a good cream, serum or moisturizer.

Lastly, if you have dry skin on your body, look for lotions with the ingredient Urea in it or even Urea creams. It is the best at locking in moisture!

Some of My Favorite eBay Buys Under $1 SHIPPED

2011-03-28T16:47:00.000-07:00

I wanted to do a little post on some of my favorite things on eBay that you can purchase for just a dollar SHIPPED!

It sure takes a long time to get arrive, but for only a dollar, who can complain?

First thing is crystal necklace charms. These little charms dazzle and sparkle so much in real life. They look VERY MUCH like Swarovski, but at a minimal cost. At just a dollar each, you can collect a multitude of these in different colors and shapes. If you get one, and see how gorgeous they are, you'll want MORE.

HERE is the real Swarovski heart pendant for $100! I think not! I love designer stuff too but not when the cheaper version looks better!

Next up is false lashes. You can get 10 (TEN!) pairs shipped for just 99 cents! They are nice too. I've gotten a bunch of these, and I think they are wonderful. Just don't get the extremely dense ones like these:

I just find these too thick to be natural looking...

Over knee socks or thigh socks! I love these. They are pretty popular in Asia but very hard to find here in the US, ESPECIALLY for such a great price!

Phone covers. Whether your thing is cutesy like Hello Kitty or artistic, they've got one for you and at super cheap! Mine are from eBay and they are nicer than the more expensive ones that I've seen at the mall.

Finally, I just find these sleep masks to be so cute and funny. I've got a husband who loves to stay up really late next to me reading, and eye masks make such a difference for me in getting a good night's sleep.

NYX Eye Shadow Palette vs. Coastal Scents Eye Shadow Palette

2011-03-25T18:54:00.000-07:00

So, recently, I've been on this eye shadow craze. Based on online reviews and bloggers, the two lower cost eye shadows with great quality are NYX and Coastal Scents.

Some people love NYX so much that they buy tons of single NYX eyeshadows. Seeing how addictive this was, I decided to buy a palette to save money and not have that never ending lust for more eye shadow singles.

The crazy thing is you can get NYX Eyeshadow Palette S104 78 colors for $25.00 with free shipping! <--This was the best price I was able to get it for. You can also get it HERE sometimes on sale. I liked the NYX Eyeshadow Palette S104, because it had 78 colors including a huge array of fantastic vivid colors like purple, orange, yellow, etc, but the majority were commonly used neutrals.

Coastal Scents was reputed to have even higher pigmentation than NYX, so I purchased this as well. For Coastal Scents, after much research, I picked Coastal Scents 78 Piece Makeup Palette. <--- This is only $16.11 (free shipping) with subscribe and save. It has 78 pieces, mostly eyeshadow, but also 6 beautiful blush shades. I chose this palette once again because while it consisted mostly of everyday neutrals, it also had many choices of bright vivid colors.

Now, both of them arrived to me safe and sound and I can do the review! :)

Not that this matters all that much, but the packaging from NYX looked A LOT more professional. It was glossy and the design was very pretty.

Cardboard box aside, the NYX S104 palette was very well built. It was extremely professional looking and the hinges were nice quality. The Coastal Scents was just a plastic flap. Applicators from both products were not that great, but I've never come across a great foam eye shadow applicator. Most people use separate brushes with these palettes anyway.

You get a good quantity of eye shadows that should last you a VERY long time! Even though the eye shadow pots are small, the colors are super pigmented so not a whole lot is needed. Going through one small pot would take me a very long time! The NYX S104 palette has some more product holding 3.13 oz. The Coastal Scents 78 palette holds 2.45 oz.

Now, on to the stuff that matters! quality of the eye shadows! Top row is NYX; bottom is Coastal Scents. As you can see, both palettes have some very pigmented shades. While most of the eye shadows in each of the palettes are highly pigmented, a few of the eye shadows are not.

The crazy thing is that I wore NYX eye shadows for over an hour working out sweating, and the NYX stayed on FLAWLESSLY. And, I have very oily eyelids to begin with!

NYX S104 Palette Ratings (Remember, I'm a tough critic) :

Packaging- 7.5

Pigmentation- 8.5

Lasting Power- 9

Blendability- 8.5

Smoothness- 9

Coastal Scents 78 Palette Ratings:

Packaging- 3

Pigmentation- 7.5

Lasting Power- 8

Blendability- 8

Smoothness- 9

Both palettes are great buys and perform VERY well. However, doing this over again, I'd definitely only purchase the NYX Eyeshadow Palette S104!

Wet and Wild Color Icon Eye Shadow Trios Plus Abercrombie Outfit

2011-03-20T15:37:00.000-07:00

So, recently, I've been doing a lot of research on eye shadow. I've always been a strictly eyeliner girl. But, I finally realized that eye shadow does wonders in enlarging the eyes and adding a look of softness. So, I read the heck out of eye shadows. Come to find out, the most popular low cost eye shadows online by bloggers and reviewers are:

1. Wet and Wild Color Icon- Walmart, Kmart, Walgreens and Sears

2. NYX Eyeshadow Palette S104 Can also be found HERE

3. Coastal Scents 78 Piece Makeup Palette <-- best price. I did subscribe and save and got this 78 piece set for $16.11 with free shipping! After the item was shipped, I unsubscribed.

I purchased all three... reviews of NYX and Coastal Scents will follow. :) This post focuses on Wet and Wild Color Icon.

Of the Wet and Wild Color Icon, I purchased 6 trio palettes. They include: I'm Feeling Retro, I Dream of Greenie, Spoiled Brat, Walking on Eggshells, Sweet as Candy, and Don't Steal My Thunder.

Swatches:

I only swiped once in the color and applied. No multiple swipes to increase pigmentation.

I got I'm Feeling Retro, I Dream of Greenie and Spoiled Brat for $1.99 each! The others were $2.97 each. You can only get that price from Kmart. Other places, the trios all run about $3. Don't bother running to Rite Aid, CVS, and Target; they don't carry Color Icon.

So, why is Wet and Wild Color Icon eyeshadows so popular???

Well, the pigmentation is great. I have VERY oily eyelids, and they withstood much longer than anything I've tried before. I used THIS as a primer (not meant as a primer, but amazing as one), a very well known comparable substitute to the infamous Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Original (nude dries invisibly) .34 fl oz (10 ml).

It is also EXTREMELY SMOOTH and SUPER blendable! This is very hard to find amongst cheaper eye shadows. Plus the color trios work so well together, takes the brainwork out of eye shadow application! :D

Finally, the W&W Color Icons consist of many MAC dupes for a ridiculously cheaper price. It is well known that many of the Color Icons are very VERY close in quality to expensive MAC eye shadows. They also have a duo-chrome effect which is very hard to find once again in eye shadows.

It is so surprising that Wet and Wild came out with such a well respected makeup product and at an unbelievable price. I remember buying this W&W as a teeny bopper, and the quality was SO bad, but it was all my teeny bopper wallet could handle. :D DEFINITELY better than the other drugstore brand eye shadows I've tried in the past!

My favorite trio was Sweet as Candy. Though it's definitely very natural but oh so sweet and flattering combo!

Here I am with Spoiled Brat:

I don't put a whole lot of eye shadow unless I'm going out at night... so sorry that it's not too visible... and I need to learn how to smile. :P

Products used:

Foundation: EverydayMinerals.com

Bronzer: EverydayMinerals.com

Lips: Blistex Lip Tone

Eye Inner Corners: L'Oreal HiP Color Chrome eyeliner in Lightning Flash

Eye Shadow: Wet and Wild Color Icon Trio in Spoiled Brat

Eyelashes: Self constructed falsies made from $0.99 for 10 pair eyelashes. See PREVIOUS POST about this.

Rating of Color Icon: (I'm a tough critic)

Pigmentation- 8 out of 10

Duo Chrome Effect- 9 out of 10

Lasting Power- 6.5 out of 10

Blendability- 8 out of 10

Buy again? - YES

And, here is a pic of my outfit that day. I just LOVE flouncy low-waisted mini skirts like THIS one!

DIY High SPF Foundation

2011-03-15T07:14:00.000-07:00

This is a post on how I apply foundation most days. Mind you, I've come to this technique after experimenting with many different products.

I have oily skin, and almost every foundation causes my face to breakout. Everyday Minerals has been the most non-reactive product I have ever tried. The coverage that they offer is extremely impressive for a powder. And, yes, I have tried Bare Escentuals. That was awful by the way. Bare Escentuals don't have many color choices and the shades left me looking a little like a pumpkin. Plus, my skin would get bumpy and blotchy after a few wears. Everything about Bare Escentuals was inferior, price, coverage, color, lasting power... NOT good!

I'm also very aware of the aging effects of the sun. So, I try to wear facial sunscreen everyday.

But, when you have oily skin, wear sunscreen (prefer Neutrogena and Aveeno) underneath, the coverage from any foundation or powder will not last very long.

Plus, the following guide on how to create your own high SPF foundation is really useful as most foundations currently have no more than SPF 15.

So, pretty darn simple...

1. Squeeze some sunscreen face lotion onto hand.

I use a mix of fairly summer and beige neutral to create my shade.
2. Mix powder(s) with sunscreen!
3. Apply the mixture to your face using clean fingers. That's it; you're done. If you want a very matte or fuller coverage, add a dusting of powder to your face using a brush.
4. Also, optional, using a concealer brush, conceal any blemishes or use concealer brush to highlight chin, under eyes, forehead and nose bridge.

This has been the healthiest way of applying foundation for me. Not only do I get great protection from the sun, my face has never reacted negatively to this blend of sunscreen and Everyday Minerals powder. Plus, it's WAY more economical than buying foundation with built in high SPF. Good luck just trying to find it!

Do It Yourself:Fancy False Lashes

2011-03-12T14:50:00.001-08:00

A tutorial on how to change simple cheap lashes to more flattering lashes!

You may have seen these false lashes before on eBay. They sell for a measly $0.99 shipped for 10 pairs of false eyelashes.

They are not the greatest quality but SUPER great for under $1 for 10 pairs. That's 10 cents for every pair of false lashes. The only problem with these lashes is that they either tend to be too sparse or too thick, never just the right amount of drama and naturalness. Here's a tutorial on do it yourself how to add thickness to false eyelashes!

99 cent eyelashes for every 10 pairs!

You will also need:

scissors to trim lashes

a piece of foil, toothpic, or q-tip to apply the glue to lashes

Ardell LashTite Adhesive (<--recommended) or regular temporary eyelash glue

Step 1: Trim the lashes

I always cut 1/4 of it off like below. I don't like my false lashes to be full length. It tends to be unnatural looking and much harder to apply.

Step 2: I take the ardell lashtite glue and apply a little to the smaller part where the lashes are supposed to touch your skin. Then I stick the smaller 1/4 length lashes to where I want it on the longer 3/4 lashes:

Here is the final result. See how the altered lashes are thicker, it does look much nicer on the eye!

You can be really creative with this. Here's another style that I made using this technique. This time, I used two different lashes: A sparse spikey lash and overly thick fake looking lashes. I cut the a third of the really thick lashes into little pieces. I trimmed the sparse lashes down to 2/3 as before:
Glue them together and voila!:
Hope this helped!

Recent Shopping Haul

2011-03-06T13:46:00.000-08:00

So, I wanted to share with you my recent shopping haul! I got a yummie tummie tank from Ruelala, and false lower lashes!

I've never tried lower false lashes so this was interesting. Here they are:
I just purchased these 2 sets from eBay. Took forever to ship here but they were really cheap.

ok... so my honest opinion? False lower lashes are so over-rated! There's a reason why they haven't really caught on here in the US. Here's a pic of one eye with false lower lashes and one without:

As my husband puts it, one eye just looks caked with mascara.... Plus, they are 20 times harder applying than upper falsies!

And, from farther away, you can't really tell that much. Upper false lashes totally transform one's eyes but lower false lashes don't make the eyes look that much prettier... imo...

See? The eyes almost looks the same...

Plus, I can feel the lower lashes after a little while and it's not unpleasant, but a little annoying.

So, on to the Yummie Tummie tank. After all that positive review from Oprah and so many others, this was a total disappointment!

For those of you, who don't know what yummie tummie is... it's a tank top with a waist shaper built in the middle! Awesome idea, right? You see why I was curious?!

I got an xs which is for waist size 23-25 which is what I am. But, it was too big to hold anything in! It looks just like a regular tank!

In fact, in some ways, it's even less attractive than a regular tank! It tends to gather around the smallest part of your waist. And, as it's not tight around my waist, you can see every groove and shape (like where my rib cage ends) under the mid section area!

So, if you are smaller, don't get Yummie Tummie; they don't make it in your size; xs is the smallest. :(

For reference, I'm 5'5" at 100 lbs.

Suspender Tights vs Over Knee boots

2011-02-25T10:15:00.000-08:00

I personally think over the knee socks look amazing on slender legs. But, I have never seen these suspender tights. Apparently, they're pretty popular in the blogosphere. I personally think the suspender tights / faux garter tights are a bit more risque than over the knee socks. What do you think?

Some Random Asian Eye Makeup Tutorials!

2011-02-22T06:10:00.000-08:00

What I thought was most unique was how many different ways they can do eyes! Click on the image to see it in full size!

I think these scans are among the best I've seen for eye makeup. Because typically, they don't give you as many alternative ways to apply color and eyeliner!

Without Makeup, With Makeup

2011-02-17T07:16:00.002-08:00

One of the most important skills for a woman to have nowadays: Makeup...

I really think photos like the above are kind of unfair...I mean they took just about the most unflattering picture they could find as the before photo!

The next few are ridiculous for one reason. I hate it when I see a before makeup shot compared with not only makeup but also super photoshop. That's just not fair, because photoshop is capable of anything LITERALLY... Like the ones below. What's worse are the online readers that seem to believe that it was only makeup that resulted in the "after" look!

The below are makeup+photoshop:

Obviously, this is ridiculous.. But, there's all these haters online saying that makeup is MAGIC. No, no... no amount of makeup or even surgery will make such drastic changes!

HerveLegerObsessed.com : Awesome Site just about Herve Leger Dresses

2011-01-23T12:28:00.001-08:00

There's a new website online that focuses only on Herve Leger, my personal favorite designer. Check it out for videos, personal shopping hauls, sales alerts, tons of photos, authenticating, styling tips, product comparisons, etc!

HerveLegerObsessed.com

and... also a Link to youtube of shopping haul by HerveLegerObsessed

Top 5 Favorite Fashion Items for 2010

2011-01-06T15:19:00.000-08:00

I decided to do a list of my top five favorite fashion items to celebrate 2010. Here they are in no particular order:

1. Abercrombie and Fitch Mini Skirts

Abercrombie and Fitch mini skirts are generally very well made of high quality durable fabrics, attention to detail, and lining. Not only this, but they tend to be the perfect length for those who want to show off their legs. I also love the fact that most of them are so low waisted to show off slim waistlines. Love these with tight shirts! Can't wait for summer to wear these again!

2. Nude Pumps

I searched high and low for the perfect pair of nude pumps for over 6 months! It was quite challenging to find very high heeled nude pumps that were comfortable, stylish and cost effective. My final choice is the slingback open toed Guess Aero, located right above. Found them for $39.99 at Marshalls. Online, cheapest price is $89.

If you like the closed toe version, here is the Guess Rapine, also price at $89 online.

Originally, I was going to purchase the Aldo moos. These also have 4.5 inch heels, but unfortunately, Aldo's does not carry half sizes and did not work out. Currently on sale at Amazon and aldoshoes.com for $41.99 with free shipping.

3. Paige Jeans

Paige jeans are the only jeans I buy now. Because of my size, these are the only jeans that fit me. They run slim in the thighs and waist compared to most other jeans which is perfect for me.

Plus, they never stretch out, super high quality and extremely flattering on!

Above is the Pico design which is one of my favorites.

4. Voda Bikini

I LOVE LOVE bikinis. And, vodaswim.com makes a great bikini! The top is hard with very little padding. Don't really care for padding especially in swimsuits, but hate just a thin piece of fabric as it tends to show when you're cold...

The stiffness of the top really makes the chest good looking, if you know what I mean...

5. Herve Leger Dresses

Currently, I have 7 Herve Leger dresses. These tight bandage dresses show off all your curves! The pink reversible front zip has to be my favorite. First, it's like 2 dresses in one, as this one can be worn with the back as the front. Unfortunately, due to the size of my chest and ribcage, I have not figured out how to wear it with the zipper in the front. But, I will figure out a way! Anyway, it looks amazing with the back at the front as a high neck mini too!

Crazy Asian Makeup Artist

2010-09-30T15:32:00.000-07:00

Ok.... so I think it speaks for itself. No comments necessary from me.... These were taken off of a Chinese beauty tv show.

Correct Fitting Bra

2010-09-09T13:01:00.000-07:00

Above: Example of bad fitting bra

Bra that fits!

I recently discovered a bra that fits amazing. For the first time in my life, the band that goes around the rib cage fits snugly and my back pain has been alleviated. The straps never fall down and things are UP if you know what I mean.

They say 85% of women wear the wrong size bra. And, I was one of those that wore a too large band with a too small cup. In other words, I was just using a bra as a fancy nipple covering. :)

Part of the reason was because it's terribly difficult to find a small band size with a large cup size. And, on top of that, have it fit perfect, and not create odd shapes.

The brand of bra that I will probably wear from this day forward is Bradelis. Extremely supportive and flattering to your body shape. These bras are very well known in Asia for keeping your girls perky for life.

www.bradelisny.com/shop

Bradelis, has two shops, one in NY and one in CA. They specialized in custom sized bras that provide superior support. They also carry a WIDE range of sizes. Good for dainty girls all the way to HUGE boobs (if I'm allowed to say that). lol

If you are lucky enough to live near one of their stores, schedule a complimentary fitting. I will envy you.

They also have measurement guides on their site to determine your correct size.

These are not my photos. Photos are courtesy of Bradelis.

Beautiful I Phone Covers

2010-09-02T10:14:00.001-07:00

I found just about the prettiest, girliest i-phone covers out there. The source was ebay for about $3.50 a piece, SHIPPING included.

The quality is fantastic. They have a slightly rubbery texture but is a hard plastic. But, best of all, the cover just looks very pretty. So far, I have not seen one at a physical retailer that I like better.

The bottom one is the one I have on my phone right now. It's more impressive in person too! There are many different designs like this to choose from. These are just 3 examples.

Just go to ebay and search : girl i-phone cover

Dermstore: Today and Tomorrow 20% off

2010-08-30T11:00:00.000-07:00

Today and tomorrow, receive 20% off your favorites if you click here:

My Favorites Additional 10% Off Promo that runs 8/30-8/31 only at Dermstore.com

Free Lorac Mini Lip Gloss or Eye Primer

2010-08-27T10:31:00.000-07:00

In addition to the JCPenney coupon I posted earlier, here is a coupon for free lipgloss or eye primer inside the Sephora in JCPenney.

Btw, I picked up my Fekkai full sized bottle of shine serum earlier this week! Hope you were early enough at Saks!

Banana Republic Coupon: 30% off

2010-08-27T08:03:00.000-07:00

Coupon valid till the 29th. 30% off at Banana Republic coupon HERE.

$10 off $25 coupon: JCPenney

2010-08-26T14:10:00.000-07:00

JCPenney has a coupon for $10 off $25 or more HERE.

This coupon ends on Saturday!

Recent Purchase: Favorite Eye Highlighter: Review L'oreal HIP Chrome Eyeliner

2010-08-21T19:21:00.000-07:00

I recently found a favorite eye highlighter (for the inner corner of eye)! In fact, before this, any self-sharpening white eyeliner would do, but now I actually have a preference! And, it is.... L'oreal HIP Chrome Eyeliner in Silver Lightning!

Actually, the entire line is very luxurious, goes on buttery and smoothly and rich in color!

I've actually got the gold charge, violet volt, green flash, in addition to the silver lightning. All of these self sharpening liners go on smoothly and very easily, have rich pigmentation and considerable staying power. In my opinion, violet volt and green flash are not very chrome like but still very nice liners.

I marked my arm with each of my four colors. The silver wore off the first (after a day), but it is still my favorite.

The reason is it brightens my eyes in a way that other liners just never have. The chrome color near the tear ducts makes eyes look so fresh!

The liner is very high quality. Doesn't require any tugging at all. Because it is so spreadable and buttery, this item will last many uses as well!

Free Full-size Fekkai Styling Product Coupon

2010-08-21T09:51:00.000-07:00

For coupon click HERE