Pink is my favourite color.

Target haul

2011-02-10T02:34:00.000-08:00

Two days ago my Lineur Intense ran out, just gave up, and I knew that I would have to pick one up before Monday--I cannot live without my winged-out eyeliner. So I figured that I would get a new mascara too.

The dye box here is important. I'd made the decision to let my natural haircolor stay earlier this week--don't I always? But today I was bored inside Target, sad because Geraldine wouldn't come with me. So I perused and I browsed, and I thought about Bronze Brown and Warm Brown, and then I just wanted to dye my hair. not too red because it's tacky, and not too bronze because it just looks faded...and then I saw her. Isn't she beautiful? Yes, it is, and that is probably 99.5% of the reason why I bought this particular box. She reminded me of my old hispanic Barbie, and I thought that if I bought this box, I would somehow look like her. She's beautiful.

Well, BLEH. My shizz just looks brown, and come to think of it...I think this is another version of the color that I typically buy (which I'd already decided was too dark for the color that my hair is now...LOL). Anyway, moving on: (I really just wanted to tell you she's pretty) (look at that hair)

2. I got the orange lash blast because everybody raves about it, and I needed a new one. I'd been using the Pink Rimmel one and dislike it because though it does lengthen my lashes, it leaves them pin-straight. I also HATE the Jessica Biel green one because the formula is just horrible and my lashes end up feeling like haystacks. I have to say, I like the rubbery feeling of the brush on this one. It'll be interesting to see how that feels on my lashes--I will keep you posted.

3. Then I got the Almay One-Coat Nourishing Mascara in case I didn't like the orange one--sometimes it does happen (often) that I dislike both, but hey, I've just gotta try it. I generally like Almay and the "Nourishing" part of the mascara really sold me. I believed it, and I also felt that its packaging boasted "Oh, I'm perfectly girly". I have a feeling that it will be nourishing. $4.99 seems pretty good by the way.

4. Next I knew then that I needed a bronzer. I wanted to try the Elf one, but they didn't have it. So I opted for Rimmel--you know I love Rimmel. The color I got was Sun Bronze and this was a riskyone, but I wasn't too afraid because I generally adore Rimmel--it does help how it's Londonish. To be honest, I love the color. I never knew that a bronzer could look like this. It's beautiful and warms up my face in a way that just makes me pretty. Contour? Not dramatic, and this may be a problem. On the other hand, I've learned that Laguna just looks horrible on me (at least in comparison). Ugh, when I think of the ashyness! Its muddiness, dirtyness...I can't believe that I wore it. I can see now why some people opt to wear their bronzer as a blush. I would definitely do this with this. $4.99

5. I got a Revlon nail polish in Bubble--it's new. I have agabathousand hot pinks, but this one looked different. I knew that it'd wear different.

6. The Rimmel Royal Gloss I'd been wanting. I knew that it would be clear, and I knew that it would only look sheer--and I sure was right. I can tell myself that in some lights it looks frosty pink, but in reality it just goes on clear on me and makes my lips look deathly dull. I could be a corpse. I hate, loathe the color of my lips. I wish my lips were a natural shade of Not So Shy! But ah, you can't have it all.

P.S I suppose that I just like the squeeze tube. It reminds me of being a girl, fascinated with makeup (its packaging).

7. I got the Aussie Shampoos because I needed and wanted to try something different. It's kind of embarrassing to admit this to you, but I've kind of only always worn whatever they sell at Sam's Club (another version of Costco). But now my hair is DRRRY!! and I want to take control of my life. I was going to go for a Suave one, but these two were on sale ($2.50--can you beat that?!) and I've forever only heard good about Aussie.

8. I've also been wanting the 3-Minute Miracle forever because everyone apparently loves it. I was amazed at it's $2.99 price tag. I will definitely tell you how this one goes.

And because no one cares, I have wanted to tell you that today I obsessed about Cover Girl's Bloomsomething blue eyeliner because it was beautiful, like the blue pearlglide liner without glitter and eyesafe. I thought about it, I lusted it, but I did not end up getting it. I will probably never wear it. I just feel funky all the time with some blue eyeliner. I'm over it. I'm over all the color--I can't even wear purple sometimes, it's been months even. I'm sad, I'm old. but I like how I am.

I considered buying it even for "that night out", but I knew that I'd feel self-conscious. Goodbye

first time at ULTA!

2011-01-08T06:23:00.000-08:00

It's official: I'm a convert.I accompanied my friend to Ulta yesterday. It was my first time. I had no intention of buying anything--What could be better than Sephora? And I can get all of that drugstore stuff at Target anyway.

Woah, I loved it.

It's nothing spectacular to look at. It's even a little bit messy, empty...but it's like a great Sally's Beauty Supply with cuter stuff--and you know I love my Sally's.Here is what I got:
1) Polka dot hair brush--it's cute and I needed one. Sister will no longer be able to demand for hers back! $4.99

2) Mario Badescu Facial Spray $7--felt Heaven on my face after that Bare Escentuals shit stung me ("moisturizing spray"--NOT for sensitive-skin people!!!). Smells yummy, but tastes a little too medicinal. After my nap, I woke up like I had great skin...it looked smooth, moisturized, and plump--you know, Perfect Skin Face. Additionally, I've had several awful blemishes that have since dried up and even gotten smaller! Not only am I thankful for the moisture-rization, but I really hate powdery skin.

20-something hours later: My skin is practically clear, and I am 100% sure that it is this--me thinks it is the soothing aloe properties ;) I can tell that we are going to be very good friends. I look like me again! I really hate a powdery face.

3) Next I got a night cream because I really needed one--I don't think I've ever even had one that I loved, or liked very much. It was important to me to get something that didn't have oil. It was $20. I like his prices, and I think the simple (old-schoolish packaging which I like, vintage) packaging has something to do with this. To me, $20 and under is a bargain. I think the most expensive of his products was $45 (and it was just one of them)--and doesn't someone like Lancome start all her products around that price? for what? harsh chemicals that make my face feel like it is plasticine?

I could tell that I would like these because the consistency was thin in my hand, and that means that they would be very moisturizing in a light, non-greasy way that wouldn't result in 12 new breakouts in the morning. Seaweed Night Cream--I also think the descriptions are really good, and I like how he labels his products according to which skin type they work best with. I haven't tried this at night, but I have a feeling that it'll be good.

4) Last but first I got this eye cream: Ceramide Herbal Eye Cream. $18. I desperately needed one of these because my undereye area is painfully awful--thanks to my crappy sleep schedule and lack of moisturizer for about 6+ months now. I've tried this only once during the day and I like it. It reminds me of an Olay one which I really loved. I like this one more (it's a bit richer) and don't mind kind of paying double for it because I get way more product anyway--like 4+ times as much!

I got this mainly because my undereye areas are very dry. It also has Vitamins A and C. I'll update more on all of these.--but so far I have a pretty long wishlist on the Nordstrom website :)

I want to try one his serums, and masks. Also, I'm going to pick up his honey almond scrub because it reminds me of the old Benefit one (though his doesn't smell as delish).

I was pretty amazed with myself because I really know what I want now. I don't want harsh products with 1000 chemicals like a lot of the ones by Lancome and all that mug. I like how his products were light and not boasting of 10000 chemically-induced ingredients. I just wanted more natural ingredients, who would have thought it?

Thoughts on Ulta:
I really loved all the nail polish options, and I am so tempted by Essie! They are sooo pretty and I just love the white, simple and clean packaging. I held out for online though because I'd much rather pay less and get more. Aren't they pretty?

I know that Ulta lacks a lot of the much higher-end products that I like to dabble in, but that's okay because most of those brands have counters--even though I hate and abhor counters, but have found them to be the most convenient for me lately (maybe it's because I'm old now?). I also noticed that Ulta wasn't up with all of the latest products, and a lot of their products were disorganized. For example, the new Urban Decay setting spray was nowhere near the Urban Decay section. I was also annoyed with the lack of testers for everything, or the downright empty testers. I loved how the store was divided: drugstore, high-end, high-end hair, nails. I'm also going to love their rewards program a lot more, but not so much their employees. While it's nice not to be asked a question more than once (if at all), I'm afraid these girls were also not very approachable. I don't know, but I like the fake beaming smiles all around Sephora in black lab coats.

So, I loved it because it's a blend of all good things: drugstore, a little high-end, and nail stuff and loads of diy stuff, and of course hair stuff. You can really get a little bit of everything (which I don't think you can so much at Sephora--and everything there is in a department store anyway). Plus, I'm now kind of a bit insulted by Sephora's reward program. I spent 500 dollars and you are giving me 3 nail polishes?

So yeah, it's like a big, peaceful beauty emporium. I'll have to frequent it, even if it is next to a Walmart where the people call it "Wall-e-mart" and is located in a shopping center that looks nothing like the California of Los Angeles.

love shopping on a Saturday

2010-10-10T15:58:00.000-07:00

...but I never really do it because I'm free to do my shopping on weekdays (which I also really love). Uhum, I should alternate.

Anyway, since we were going to the mall, I figured that I would finally take my empties (or lipsticks/glosses that I NEVER wear) to MAC...and I'd had this on my mind for a while.
I admit that I was torn between this and Pink Noveau (and refused to purchase the second knowing that I had 6 other empties at home) because Pink Noveau just sealed my face off perfectly, I think--but I wasn't sure with the fluorescent lighting and all that. I hadn't even planned on trying it on until I saw it--it's just one of those that I have always heard about. I liked it, but these lipsticks make me nervous...pale on me, I don't know...it just doesn't always work (I mean, this is like how I ended up with so many empties). So I decided to go with Impassioned because that is why I'd gone there in the first place, and then I walked away unsure of my decision. Brights for me are easy, but the pale ones I never feel like I can pull off! And I didn't really love Impassioned on...I knew that it was very pretty and that I should get the color. It was just okay...in that lighting.

Outfit of the Day
I love this Target dress, $21.99--and I want to collect the 2 other colors. I wasn't going to get them when I first got this one, but my friend urged me against this--she hates that I always only wear florals. Since then, I have only been thinking about them...mourning them so painfully--the other colors were navy blue and black, and the flowers on them are also different. I decided that it isn't really unreasonable to get all 3 colors because florals for me are a staple--like white or black shirts for some people: they just work. I'll pick them up later, hopefully on sale.

xxDon't mind the panda bear bag, I needed it to carry Returns.
See? And it was here, in this lighting, that I decided that I loved Impassioned--I knew the potential that I'd seen in the MAC store was worth it. I loved it, I loved it, and especially in this better lighting. It makes me feel like Summer, or a teenager.
more dress, & my Melissa Ruffle bag from Melie Bianco--(love this)--& I don't even dig the lace on the back of this dress (but do like the one at the bottom of the dress!) but I figure that it doesn't matter since I can't see it, lol. I actually chose this dress because I figured that it had more every-day potential than the other 2 colors.
I really liked this lipstick.
Bleh, I never managed to get a good picture, so here is this one to tell you that I bought a new romper. I love rompers, even if they do make me feel a little bit semi-retarded--baby, anyone? Anyway, I liked the sleeves on this one.
I also liked it with my Lorraine necklace and of course buttoned down--I don't do that Soviet Union army-inspired shit. I think that this one was around $15?

And now prepare yourself for the ghettoness that you are about to receive:

Yes, I did it.

No wait, I'm too embarrassed to show you. I just can't do it.Yes, I did it :( I have always wanted one of these, even since before I broke up with Nathan--that long ago! But since I never lost the weight and all the ones they ever make are fitted and transparent, I never did end up getting one of them. This I like better though, it's comfy and cozy--and I guess I like the style better. They'd paired it with a red stripped sweater which I liked but wouldn't have worn otherwise, and I really didn't feel like giving it too special treatment. You bets believe this will not go on facebook.

Chipotle! I love it (the chicken burrito that is!), and I am so, so happy that all my Twitter friends were already raving about this. I've been there every week for the last 3 weeks, and yesterday was the first time that I went twice in a week. I'd like to go there for some today, AGAIN.

We saw the facebook movie yesterday, I actually really liked it--but why Justin Timberlake, why? They should have kept it mostly Nobodys, I thought.

Oh, and that was at forever21 in case you didn't know.

H&M has got some great clothes right? I'll go there before the holidays.

nail pooooost: greens

2010-10-06T16:51:00.000-07:00

Nina Ultra Pro in Emerald City--I'd been wanting this forever, glad I got it (& it's useful for Halloween and the Christmas season, I think)--it's also good in just one coat. love the color
$2.99 at Sally's, definitely recommend--I don't know why blogger flips my pictures this way :(

anyway, that's the color in daylight & here is the color under a flash:
& P.S how gross does this look? :X
Ugh, I hate how the packaging got too. boo

& a few days later I layered this on:
Please ignore the googly eyes.

& here it is in sunlight:

with flash:

and without flash:

I totally love this duo and can see myself wearing this combination a whole lot--it's like I'm freaking Wicked! The second color by the way is China Glaze's Zombie Zest (from this year's Halloween collection). totally worth it<3

And the color that I am wearing now is one of my freaking favorites:
378 Posh Patrol--I got it cuz of Posh Spice, and because I wanted to delve more into these polish colors. It doesn't perfectly last ten days--mine is like on the 2nd or 3rd day and it has eroded at the top of my nails, but I love it so. I got it Target.

nice and subtle

2010-10-06T15:30:00.000-07:00

I want these boots so bad, why Boots, why must you cost so much?

I LIKE:

Dixie by
Sam Edelman

I've been wanting boots like this since forever...and in fact when I was a wee-young girl, I did buy some but they were too combat-like and rocker-like and so I never wore them. It is until now that I understand the need to wait until I find the right shoe, you know, the one that is perfect.

So I never really see something that catches my eye, and last week when TheQueenFairy posted her OOTD video, I was reminded of the boots! The Oh-so perfect boots, but she did not remember where she bought them :(

Anyway, so today because I missed wearing dresses (and refuse to wear them with my oh-so-cute, retarded polka dot rain boots), I decided to look online for some boots that would still make me feel sexy--because I don't necessary feel sexy in some big, bulky shoe.

Zappos is my favorite because the shipping is free and the return policy is forever, so I love it. But $350? Ouch. I'm bookmarking and checking continuously to see if they do go on sale, otherwise I am giving myself time to contemplate the purchase--I at least will not purchase them until I've exhausted all other, more affordable options. What do you think? I'd like to get a good pair for at least under $150...is that too much to ask? Suggestions please!

I'm excited.!

2010-09-13T15:43:00.000-07:00

Yesterday my Mom, sister, and I went to see Walking with the Dinosaurs...lame--save yourself the money and buy yourself a well-rated book, and then read it to your kids with voices.

Anyway, thank goodness that afterward we walked over to the Macy's Plaza--never been there--and holy hell they had a shoe sale. Well, actually, it was a pre-sale (which I loathe and hate), but we still ended up buying anyway--and no, we were not about to wait for stuff, instant gratification thank you very much.

They had loads of cute shoes, but I'm so over flats and have way too many. Anyway, who knows what the last movie I watched that had heeled mary-janes on the leading girl, but I wanted some. I couldn't find some online, and then as a sign that life loves me, I found some cute ones yesterday. They were Instant Happy, instant favorites :)
I just love them, and you might hate them because I think that every girl who doesn't like mary-janes hates mary-janes, but I adore them...always have. I've lived my life in mary-janes.

Macy's has a way of making me feel like Christmas, except probably when it is summer.

Anyway, I'd never really heard of this brand in shoes: Style &co., but I had seen their bags before and cast them off as cheapies that belonged at K-Mart. They were $59, so okay price. They are pretty comfy and I reckon I could go for walks in them. I love that they are patent and that suede stuff, and the thick strap--just like the girl in the movie. I love them, and I am so so happy.

I can't wait to wear them all through fall and Christmas time, LOVE.

These shoes just make me feel like Christmas holiday parties♥.

Anyway, there were also these amazing shoes that I just loved...they were black slingblacks with like shiny material (like croc-sequin shine) and it was soooooo soft, amazing--they almost felt yummy on my feet. And that's the thing about me, I've ventured into good shoes that I can actually walk in for a whole night--over the summer I went crazy buying mile-high pumps. Anyway, I imagined wearing these already...for my friend's birthday party, and for many of my more grown-up, glamorous nights...but they did not have my size, and for this I am sad. To add to that, I didn't write down the style number or even brand, and already searched the site with no luck. Awful times.

Anyway, I then walked around quick to find a second pair (I thought that this would make me happy), and that is when I saw these:

I don't know HOW MUCH I tried to photograph the red in this picture, but dang it does not come out. I guess it is the suede-type stuff? But they are called Merry Red, and that is exactly the type of red they are...I am so in love with them. I love the cut on both sides and the strap! LOVE. Every so often I come across a timeless shoe...and this is one of them, I can imagine them being in some 80's movie with bad hair, big hair, and bad makeup...I love them.

I can't wait to wear them for New Year's, Christmas, Valentine's Day! I think that I could pull them off with jeans, but can't wait to pair them with every dress I own. I love them. I love them. I love them.

They're timeless in that tacky interesting way, you know what I mean? I love them. I just love them.

I.N.C International Concepts--I'd never heard of them, but I like what I see. $79
These made me so happy, and made up for the pair that I could not get--though I still wish I could have them. Also pretty comfy

Juicy.

2010-09-10T22:16:00.000-07:00

Wait, stop. Yes, I'm back after a long hiatus. I know you all heard me rant about the fake Juicy on Twitter (if you are one of the poor unfortunate souls that choose to follow me). Well let me tell you that it wasn't fake. I only half-suspected this (beside my drama), and had to consult with the Juicy Authorities. Ladies and Gentlemen, Juicy has gone and jipped us.

They changed the packaging. I tried to read up about it online, but there was hardly anything out there--other than the dubious ebay sellers' notices, and who listens to those?

Before I get there, let me tell you what I got:(*remember that you can click on my pictures to enlarge)

I got this necklace from Zappos.com after seeing it around, and then DulceCandy sold me on it (I'm wearing it in my twitter picture)--though I still haven't really figured out how to wear it, I love it with my hair up when it's dark. $58, and Zappos gives you free shipping (but it takes a long, slow week).

Here's a comparison of the two boxes:

See!? Totally different.
I guess it doesn't look so bad now that I KNOW that they changed packaging.

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Anyway, I emailed my seller--and here is what I wrote so that I don't have to go and describe it once over:

"Hi, I received my bracelet today, but I am concerned that this might be a fake. I own several Juicy items and all of the boxes have terry-cloth insides, this box does not. In fact, it has something that is supposed to mimic some type of pink satin-thing. Also, the logo on the box is very different. And, It has the large Juicy Couture font written across the top and in front, which again the original boxes do not. This box also misses the clasp which all Juicy boxes have. And upon lifting the the bracelet holder, plain white and gray cardboard is revealed with even velcro. Even the coloring of the box is different. In addition, I own the necklace that is supposed to match this bracelet and the coloring and font-type seem to be a little off. I'm very unhappy with this purchase as I detest fake items. I will wait for your reply before I take any further action and rate you as a seller."

Anyway, don't I feel like a jackass? But hey, I had to make sure. She called my cell phone right away, nice stuff. [I did write again later to apologize and example--so that they knew what to tell their future customers].

Any w a y, Juicy said that they did indeed change the boxes. Sad stuff.

How do I feel about this?
It may seem petty that I am making such a big deal about packaging, and it is...but maybe that is because I am used to the Juicy packaging? That packaging is what defined the Juicy brand and items to me, so when I bought something, I also got the princess-like packaging. And this Ladies, is a definite downgrade (I feel). I mean, it's horrible. It looks like someone dumped it onto a table from a box of wholesale knockoffs.

And really if they want to save money, why not lower prices? If they're not using the money that we're paying for expensive packaging, then where is it going? Why not lower the prices of the jewelry? Because lets get real, the Juicy jewelry is crap and not long-lasting...it chips even (yes, it does). It's cheap but I pay for it because it's gold and it's shiny and tactastic. Anyway, I feel like I am looking at a cheaper product now...like I'm equating it with Khol's (and I like Khol's, but Khol's is Khol's).

See how the font threw me off? It's totally plain (for Juicy!), and too large.
And the logo on the front is not as deeply embossed either, and have you noticed that even the coloring is different? different material.

And then this is what I hate the most:
the visible cardboard! UGhhhhhhhhh, killlllllll me. And the velllllcro, yuck! And then the inside of the box is just white.

Anyway, the bracelet that I ended up getting was the matching one to the necklace. $42

I didn't really feel that I needed this at first (since I swore up and down that I decided that I didn't like bracelets), but my friend and I visited the new Juicy store in Santa Monica and oh my god........I saw a cashier wearing the bracelet with a bunch of other bracelets, AND I JUST HAD TO HAVE IT! I'd been obsessing over it ever since--I especially liked the layered look that she gave it, building collection now! I need more bracelets, but sadly my eyes concentrated only on the bracelet I knew and not the partners next to it. Anyway, I'm sure that it will look wondering during the Christmas season. Yes, it's coming! (I begin the countdown right after my birthday_)

I just bought this dress, it's love.

2010-06-11T00:15:00.000-07:00

I love the pink and yellow lines--and you can wear it as a halter or a skirt. I think it's perfect for those hot summer nights.

pinkice.com MYCPINK for 10% off

saturday haulin' & a journalin'

2010-06-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

So I went shopping with my mom and my sister yesterday because my sister needed to purchase a graduation dress--for her eight-grade ceremony:) It was a momentous event, because my mother and I have always treasured every "right dress" shopping occassion--my sister, however, isn't too good in making these things special because she a) doesn't like a lot of girly-fluff and b) doesn't really care :) In fact, at the end she said she'd "just get those shoes because she'd rather go home" to the fact that we still hadn't found the perfect navy blue flats, ha! Anyway, for us it was loads of fun because we've probably had the chance to shop for a dress with my sister once before: her 5th grade graduation. So, four more years 'til the next dress! Anyway, enough blab. By the way, how great is H&M's clothes nowadays? I keep meaning to go, but I always forget to shop--next time! I'll start with the green dress because this was my favorite, not so much because it's the prettiest but because I am for the most part a casual girl and I just adore casual clothes...so when I found this, I had to have it! It's an "ethnic" piece like the kind I like. I'm going to wear it with my Jesus sandals, and then later on maybe some of my heeled sandals. Anyway, it was on sale for a cheaply $15.99 so I was thrilled, but what did I find in the fitting room? A belt...at first I was excited, I thought "oh great, an optional belt"....and then I saw the print and got a little scared, and when I put it on I knew that it was disastrous! Just disastrous! WHAT IS THIS?!??!, I thought to myself....I quickly double-checked to see if it was removeable and it was, "thank god!", I sighed--I bought it anyway because I'll ditch the hideous belt (pictured here) and replace it with a brown one, or no belt at all--cut off the loops. Love it, love it, love it. By the way, have I told you that you can click on the images to enlarge them? Well, you can. I don't get this hideous belt, when I showed it to my boyfriend his response was to laugh out loud!Ha! Point proven. It's kind of like a mexican flag and a weed symbol, and why would I wear any kind of flag on my waist? Or any kind of marijuana-type of thing. ugh...uff. Next I bought this darling dress at Windsor--courtesy of "I need a more grown-up wardrobe, thank you very much", and I love it...it's so whimsical. Hahaha. I had actually planned to shop for a dress to wear to my sister's graduation (with a lot more special sentiment than she shopped for her own, I think) and when I saw this I knew that this was it: it was rosy, but not forever21 rosy...mature rosy. I loved the color. I think if I wore light shoes I would look a little bit too "Sunday Church", so I'm thinking of my black patent mary janes--what do you think? I'll post a picture for votes. Otherwise, I'll have to ditch the option of this dress and just save it until I find the right shoes. I do love this dress. I want it to be like a sexy, pretty-formal thing--that make sense? It even looked great with my Lorraine necklace--those bow-ties don't usually work on me and age me, but this one was cute & I like that I can wear it both ways. For a more perfect "vintage" look (I make up shit, and please don't take my words to mean what they actually do mean)I think that I will eventually wear this dress with the perfect red-kinda heels/or pumps. Yup, and a nice $36--cheapy cheapy I do think ;) They also had this darling pink-rose high-waisted skirt in black--z-omg to die for, but only for the girls with pretty bodies :) As for me, no zipper and too-fitted is my best freeend. Lastly I bought panties, yes, panties...I said it. I like boyshorts, and digg the ones with the laces. I pictured them here--non-porno style (I tried), so cute--love VS. By the way, I've also decided that I love the Miraaaaaaculous bra--I'm going to do a post on it and am kinda considering doing a just-bra pic if you think it is necessary/better--I want to do it in a no-ho way, but I don't want anyone to find it offensive--I mean, I just think some people may be considering custom ordering and what not. Either way, they will be a post on it, no nudy--but yeah, def. a fave and don't regret spending the $50 bucks.
And that's it, love shopping with my momma. I'm in the mood for a Juicy purse as tacky as it seems...and I saw one today I am considering but it doesn't meet the "want forever" requirement. Lala

I didn't get the pink pornstar shoes.

2010-06-03T05:35:00.000-07:00

They just wouldn't have matched with anything, and cheapened lots of things.

Here's what I got, as always the dress that started it all:
I'm hopping that it'll look totally cute with my strappy heelsandals.Embroidered Woven Dress $29.80

I was so glad to find these--SsCastaneda had these in a video (like her first videos) a while ago and I wanted to soooooo bad, and so obviously I'm thrilled f21 has made them again.
Petal Earring $4.80

& I sincerely hope that mine are just as big

I've been wanting leaf earrings for a while, and then Lisa Paige (my hero) had them in this week's video and I needed them in my life. thank god.Ornate Leaves Earrings $4.80

Field Of Flowers Top $24.80

I swear that I'm going to wear this with my green shoes--you know how I am, whimsical, whimsical...yah I know it looks boring, but I really love wearing stuff like this and then sprucing it up...makes me feel like a garden fairyyy

And I just got this because I needed ten more dollas to get free shipping (and considering it cost the same, I may as well get something!)--hate payin for shippin

&anyway, I like these shirts--good basics, but still nice and neat.

Fab Woven Shirt $13.50

forever21 haul

& thank jebus and christ that they are stationed in losangeles, sweeet.

Tokyo Plaza

2010-06-02T21:33:00.000-07:00

I'd been eyeing this make-up bag for a while now each time we stopped for ramen, so I finally splurged the $5.99 for it and am I ever so glad! Isn't it the cutest? :)
I swear it looks like it's just going to start walking out of nowhere, and it's sooo soft--I love its little face! It's so pink, it's perfect--inside is vinyl (I think that's what it's called) so it's good because that way I don't have to worry about it getting dirty& can just wipe it clean. It's also really large...like I'll be able to carry whatever in it--about the size of a travel traincase, I'd say (enough for weekend make-up, surely.) best $5 I ever spent on a make-up bag.I also got this pencil case 'cuz I'm sucker--love the polka dots and little girl gardenin

MAC's Marine Life

2010-06-02T21:06:00.000-07:00

It came today.

how annoying are these?

these are it swatched with the gold overspray still--so not too dramatic with the gold (sorry my fingers are so ugly)

As you can see, it can look very natural and "rosy"--and you know I layer on blush like a ho. I guess once it blends out the orange tones in it will disappear (so bit dissapointed in that since it's the main reason that I wanted this)

& that's about as strong as it pictured--

to be honest, it's not miles aways from Nars' Deep Throat...I was hoping it would be more matte as soon as I got through the overspray, but I am finding the blush is more of a frosty finish. boo, sucks. Do I regret it terribly? No, Deep Throat is my favorite blush...and eh, I guess that I'm out 20 bucks, big deal. Should you track it down on ebay? No. not worth it IMO--though I did want the pretty summer packaging since this is pretty much it for me as far as summer make-up haulin' goes

& I'd meant to take more pictures of it w/out the overspray but forgot, so here is this one with the lid on it.

I'm going to do comparison swatches of it w/other dupes so you can all just cool your gets.

fyi--I knew it wasn't that original...but I really just wanted it in the packaging and this particular product, I don't know why. And also, this is the first time I've ebayed for MAC since I started watching YouTube/following blogspot, so I still don't really feel guilty about this unreasonable splurge. I'll compare it to hipness when that comes in.

China Glaze:Pool Party

2010-06-01T17:36:00.000-07:00

At first I didn't like this color...I thought that it was too cherry-red for my taste in neon pinks. Now, however, I love it.

Here is Shocking Neon Pink next to Pool Party--as you can see Shocking Neon Pink looks almost milky pink. So I prefer Pool Party now.It's so matte it's ugly--here it is with one coat, I did two. It's an interesting color when worn matte, but I don't think I'd ever wear this without a topcoat.

see how it looks cherry-red? under flash.with topcoat./no flash

in direct sunglight--it's love.

This is definitely going to be a color that I love wearing on my hands, but for sure it's my hands-down pick for a toenails color :)

modcloth.com lemmings

2010-06-01T11:00:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure if this bag is beautiful, whimsical (I use that word a lot loosely), fairytale-ish or STUPID.
Wish you may, wish you might, take this bag out for a stylish night! Composed of midnight black faux leather and studded with gleaming gold stars, this awe-inspiring bag will add a celestially chic touch to any ensemble, while its bold bow-accented flap, magnetic snap closure, gold hardware, zip top, and spacious interior provide a galaxy of glamorous details. For an enchanted evening out, slip on a posh party dress, sexy stilettos, and elegant earrings, then place this pristine purse upon your shoulder, and you'll be the savviest style star that admirers see tonight!

How cute is this? I don't even like cats, but anything remotely Japanese cat-ish, I love.
I don't need it now, so it'll go on my birthday wishlist.

From New York to Tokyo, you've got this petite pouch to keep your most precious jewelry safe and organized. This handy, adorable, and soft plush cat face case opens to reveal one side with a zipper pocket perfect for holding rings and necklaces, and another side with chocolate polka dot lining and a gleaming golden strip you can fasten your earrings to. You can even hold dangling earrings in place with the plush band's snap enclosure. Fold up the pouch, and the wee little kitty with the wide amber eyes, whose name is embroidered on back, will hold your treasures close at hand for a quick accessory change.
To me this seems perfect for Christmas or New Year's. And if I had my idea of my perfect body, I would so buy it and save it.

Here you go, here you go, here you go again! What's your weakness? This dress! This fly frock is sure to flatter your figure with its elegant evergreen silk fabrication, sultry sweetheart silhouette, beautifully boned bodice, posh peplum waist, and sheer, ebony organza-overlaid skirt. Sprinkle a little 'Pepa' on your luscious look with this dazzling dress, textured tights, sexy stilettos, and a bold bangle or two for sassy style that'll make you wanna shoop!

2010-06-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone for following my blog.

xoxo

What do I stay up 'til 3 o'clock in the morning for?

2010-06-01T03:17:00.000-07:00

Online Shopping.

I accidentaly clicked on my modcloth.com link, and saw this dress:
True Romance Dress, and how could I not buy it with the way they sell it to me?

"Your friends keep telling you about all the cute things their boyfriends do for them - open doors, take them to dinner, the typical things. But you don't need a boy to make you feel romantic! All you need is this charming floral dress! Cast in a sultry black hue and featuring a deep, wrap V-neck, this dress keeps things classy with double breasted-style gold buttons on the waistband, and taps into your playful side with puffed sleeves. Swipe a coat of deep pink lipstick on your pout, slip a pair of platform wedges on your feet, load your wrists with bangles, and your friends will realize that fun-loving passion doesn't always come from a fling!"

I love how the website takes time to write stuff for each of their pieces (and it only gives me ideas on how to wear them). $49.99, for 100% Rayon.

I ordered a size up because this website looks like it houses clothes only for perfect size 1's--sorry size 5's, you are too fat, and the size 3 girls a bit big. In my opinion, there is very little different in the three sizes that they carry. They lay the clothes flat and post those measurements (so, not measured with a person inside)--I got too lazy to do that on my own clothes, so I just ordered a size up from my regular size because like I said, this stuff looks all small as hell. To be honest this new information is the only reason I ordered...I'd previously thought their beautiful pieces were unattainable for my chubby self. we shall see...

I also got the shoes recommended with the dress (though I didn't need much selling--I'd buy anything for that dress):
La Peep Toe en Rose Heel, not much, but simple-e perfect (and very appropriate for the photo sessions I like to have with my boyfriend [these usually enjoy walking and climbing to "perfect places"]. Finely priced at $32.99, I'd like to say.

"Linger through life in these rose-colored shoes! Try them on, and there'll be no illusion that these pink, vegan-friendly heels are the prettiest things ever to have graced your feet, due in no small part to the fact that their open toe allows your dainty little piggies to peep through. And, indeed, the sturdy, strollable heel will thwart any whimpering as you walk to the market and then all the way back home again. Wear these rosy, riveting pumps with jean shorts and a black tank top for an alluring look that promises to make onlookers blush in admiration." The suggestion seems ugly, but I plan to use them for dresses. I feel so Vintage.And these, because I am an earring slut...I will get whichever I can, happily so. They were a bit expensive at $11.99 for what I assume will be Forever21 quality, but like I said: I am an earring ho.

From Far to Eternity Earrings
"Look no further for the accessory that will make you forever romantically fashionable, because you just found it! These gold hook earrings depict violets and yellow and pink roses that pop on a black backdrop to accent the ear-to-ear smile blooming on your face. Whether you're dreaming of true love or discovering you've found it, these earrings will make any outfit look just as sweet as your personality!" Romantically fashionable? I'm not sure that is possible.

So there you go, I'm glad I got the dress (and the package that came with it) because I keep seeing such dresses in hauls from the UK girls and I ooo and aw at the treasures their cheapie UK stores house--and at mine, they all come with a sphagetti strap (yuck!). So Yay me! I also want to wear it the way they suggest it--I just bought my wedges :)

I've got dozens of lemmings--so I'll put those in another post so this doesn't get too long. Shipping is always $7 and free returns and exchanges (the only reason I ordered_you know I am cheap).

p.s modfriend for 10% off

If you could do prom again, would you?

2010-05-31T01:59:00.000-07:00

I would.

1)I would have NOT stood in line for two hours of my prom for some stupid perfect pictures, and gone dancing with my friends, ATE THE FOOD, and taken loads of fun shots--prom was not what I expected it to be. LETDOWN CENTRAL. I didn't get enough pictures.

2) I would have done my own make-up, and not gotten caked-on foundation at Dior.

3) I wouldn't have listened to my stupid "friend" about where to get our hair done, and that would have saved me the chunti hairstyle that I had--and the extra hour that it took to get to prom LATE. I mean, I don't even like hairspray...ugh.

4) I would have gone to Denny's or some type of diner after prom and had milkshakes and burgers, and NOT the "after party" that my friend INSISTED that we go on because all her "popular friends" who she was DYING to fit in with would be there.

P.S NO ONE was there, and it was stupid and boring.--with people that I didn't even know, or like.

And I wouldn't have gotten "the most expensive" picture package, because all you really need is one good 4x6.

And I guess that that's about it :)
I'm not friends with that girl anymore, and I resent her for in many ways ruining my prom experience--but at the same time I learned to do things my way for myself when I want to do them in a certain way (which is why I mostly fly solo--girlfriends don't play a huge, or even minor, role in my life).

I loved my dress, I did...but often I wish I would have gotten a chance to do two proms...and if I had gone to another, I would have liked to have worn this:Yes, if I had to choose what to wear to go to prom now, I would choose this (it was on sale a while back, but I'd never have anywhere to wear it). I know a lot of girly girls go for the typical "baby blue", but I think it's been over and done so many times that it's ugly, boring and not even special (and I don't even ever consider anything "played out"--oh god, I just said that: so embarrassing!). So I think that green is a pretty alternative.

I remember seeing a girl's prom picture (that she'd taken at home) in her simple green dress with the pretty backing and thinking "gee, now her dress was special, and so was her picking it out".

I think prom is important, and so is your picking out everything that you want and doing it your way.

But I did love my dress:(I found this picture in my old photobucket account within the folder named NathanandCindyForever) ha!

~it had lavender sequins on the top and on the top of my skirt (it was poofy as hell), and lined-details at the waist. I bought it when I was shopping for my winter formal dress, ha! I remember that I'd gained some weight already (yearbook stress), so they'd had to order me a size 5--my mom was so disappointed.

I had pretty jewelry, and earring I lost. purple eyeshadow and glitterazi guess stilettos in pink (that i still have, and have never reworn--painful as hell). My corsage was nothing special...my boyfriend's mom ordered it over the phone--the one brat-move I made was to demand his mom cancel the white one that she'd ordered because I "don't even like white!", so I got a white orchid (and I "don't even like orchids, they're freaking tropical flowers!) that faded from pink into a deep purple color...I still have it somewhere, rotting...dead, dry as leaves. Prom, it wasn't all that it was supposed to be...and I look back now and think that it was just a waste of money.

but I did love my dress

Won't you tell me your prom story?
I tag YOU!xoxo

MAC To The Beach!

2010-05-28T01:53:00.000-07:00

Why am I posting you this sloppy picture of my hand? Aside from the fact that I took this at night, without a flash, with my new camera and it came out this damn good, I am posting it because I surprisingly love the To The Beach collection. Yes, I said it.

I know everyone has been passing it (except for Marine Life, damn that bastard), but I actually found a few things in it because they were good basics--and I guess that's why it is a Pass for most people. But lately, I have been picking out stuff that actually works for me and improving my collection because lets face it: most of the shit I used to buy was quasi-experimental stuff I bought before I realized ACCEPTED that I was not and will never be a make-up artist. Furthermore, I have no agenda to be artsy with my make-up. So, I passed on the pretty green eyeshadow that isn't humid :) Humid does look nice though, but it's permanent and I'd rather get a pan later.

Marine Life is beautiful, and I ended up paying twice it's price on ebay--yeah, I did it. You know you want to judge me, and I don't care. I needed it like a drug, I knew that it would complete all of my life. And so I bought it.

Hipness is pretty much the same thing as Marine Life, when you apply it in a certain way, (they're both swatched on my hand and I bet you can't see where the line divides) but it stays more pink while Marine Life becomes very coral (in a way I've never seen before, which is why I paid the fifty dollars).

Float on By will probably age me, and I'm sure I could find some non-LE dupe, but I am an eyeliner whore and for this I cannot stop. The green one was pretty too, but permanent, so will accommodate for it in a later budget.

Splashing I was interested in only because Marlena recommended it and said that it would be good for medium tones--and you know I'm all about mediums! So I swatched it and it was beautifully basic, and not with superfunkadelic glitter--I'd originally vowed to not buy more lipglasses because they are sticky, but ah what the hell--it is for mediums!

I also had my eye on the peach one, but it was too funky with all that green glitter. I'm trying to get grown-up with my make-up (overlook the teal eyeliner that I just bought, I meant with lipgloss and eyeshadow!).

The lipsticks were pretty, but too sheer for my deadass lips--especially the peachy one, sooo pretty (had my lips been pale, I would have bought them all)! I also liked the pink one, but I reckoned that it'd be much too cool. The tanning oil useless to me, and I'd planned to buy it only if it was sold to me--and no one sold it to me. The creme bronzers looked greasy as heck...I wondered if they just slide down. Pink Rebel, overrated much? Sorry, maybe it is for fair tones, or heavily applied and NO THANKS.

Did I tell you I bought Hipness even though they both look the same? I can't help it, I'm a blush ho and it was sort of pink :) I'll throw it in my make-up bag while Marine Life is my treasure. PRECIOUS!

And the bad news is that I ordered online because let me telllllllllllll you what happened. Basically the MAC MUA at The Grove at Nordstroms next to The Cheesecake Factory is only nice to people if they're white. So after giving him a second chance to simply ask me if I wanted/needed anything so I could have him pull my stuff, I walked out--he made sure not to acknowledge me. And it's okay, I walked out with my little happy self and figured I'd just buy online (why go to another store and allow for Hipness to be sold out by then, and thewholethingalloveragain) because I'LL BE DAMNED IF I HAVE TO BEG SOME THIRTY-SOMETHING YEAR-OLD MAN WORKING IN RETAIL TO ALLOW ME TO HELP HIM MEET HIS SALES GOAL. I don't care how great your smokey eye is or how trendy your perfect hair is, I don't expect your respect or worshiping ever, but don't disrespect me or try to belittle me because really, who are you anyway? You work at the mall, and I don't really care that your "good" job pays $14 an hour and change, blah. The thing about me is that I'm never a bitch, but if there is something that pisses me off is RETAIL sales employees who try to look down on you when you shop there. Excuse me, but you JUST work there--even the people at Hot Dog on a Stick own more shares than you, now there's a lol. Rant OVER.

Because of my undying love for Nordstrom, I refuse to let this experience tarnish my image of them--because I always judge MAC separately anyway, because MAC employees swear they all hold a seat in Mount Olympus. Hello! Goodbye.

P.S Did anybody really buy that fugly ass tote bag? Who the hell does MAC think he is? It's not even cute, it's some freaking canvas! for ten dollars maybe, hell even five. but fifty? no thankx.

geek.

2010-05-26T09:17:00.000-07:00

I will watch anything with Sister, Sister in it.

It's supposed to be about two sisters who end up dating the same man, unknowingly of course. I am so excited, Sister, Sister reunited once again! love these girls.

P.S I love Lifetime movies that DON'T involve some mysterious murder/killing crime, ugh.

I just bought this :)

2010-05-18T23:04:00.000-07:00

I'd considered the red version of this that came out a little while back because I thought red would pop nicely against all my pink accessories ;), and it was cheaper--but this one has a self-timer type thing where all you have to do is wink and/or smile to get the camera to get a picture. Of course this was a Seller for me! And then it also has the "miniature" setting which I addddddore!--and also the only real reason I wanted one of those fancy dsl cameras LOL don't judge me.

Anyway, I have a lot of things I don't like about Canons (like their fucking "busy" signal) and the fact that they don't have a lot [or any?] touchscreens--they even seem a bit dated to me {not to mention that I hate their website--so not consumer-friendly}, but I figured I'll get away from Sony because I'm trying to get a better color...and lately my Sony hasn't been proving anything.

I have loved my Cybershot for many years, but it's gotten really blurry now and refuses to ever give me a nonblurry picture taken on self-timer--thus, it is useless. It's still good for day pictures...but I need something good all around--maybe I had it too long? I really don't see the need for 14.1 megapixels--as if you're only going to ever be print 4x6's like me, you don't need more than a gajillion.

And I'll miss the fancyness of my touchscreen, but to be honest I'm happy I won't get touchscreen-happy people tapping at my touchscreen like some type of fucktard--hateeee that, biggest pet peeve ever! Don't you hate it when people are irresponsible with your shit? ugh.

Anyway, I wasn't going anywhere near a Nikon with all those ugly ass design--sahrry. is that shallow? Shallow I am. My friends have one, and though I like the pictures, I'm afraid they are a bit too matte? for me.

I'm tired.

2010-05-18T21:16:00.000-07:00

Sure, I'm thankful that my hair is long and soft now...silky to touch even--but can somebody please recommend something to get rid of the Flat?

Not even bedhead gives me volume anymore...not even the day after washing do I have great, perfect hair.

And for this I am sad. Sad, sad, sad.

China Glaze: Salsa

2010-05-18T21:11:00.000-07:00

So I wanted a perfect red for Cinco de Mayo--not that I celebrate the holiday in any serious way or anything like that, but I'll take any excuse to visit my favorite Mexican restaurant.

Salsa Red.

I love it: it's sexy, it's fun, and it's the perfect sassy bright red.

Lately I love red nails, even if they do stain my whole fingertips.
fun, fun, fun.

Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick: #702, Creme "Blase Apricot"

2010-05-18T18:50:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to try these lipsticks for a while because I liked the pretty green packaging--and also the name. I'd kept meaning to find swatches online but never found any, so today I decided to take a risk on this color (they're all packaged and sealed in the stores) and I am so glad that I did... I so love the color...For some reason it is photographing a lot lighter in here but it's a gorgeous almost pastel neon color--mouthful right? Reminds me of something Katy Perry wore and that I wanted. Anyway, it is exactly the color I have been wanting/looking for all of these months.

You have no idea how perfect and beautiful it is, it's almost fantastical to me.

Like I said, it looks a lot stronger out of the flash, so I will defo. be updating this--maybe when I wear it out in the day or something. Tada!

$7.94

P.S At first I wished the formulation was a lot better, but then I realized it was just my chapped ass lips. Now it's just moisturizedass goodness--so yes, they are moisturizing :)

help, please.

2010-05-18T01:22:00.001-07:00

I'm trying to find this necklace--I've already searched etsy.

anybody?

.anywhere?

China Glaze: Peachy Keen

2010-05-02T17:51:00.000-07:00

Okay, I saw this when I got it and really was regretting this color. However, Slap me Silly because I love this color!

It's so freaking cute♥!
...it looks almost like a Creamsicle.
I imagine on much darker skin it would look ten-thousand times The Best (like my mom), but on me (medium-yellow skin), it still looks kinda cute! It works, it works!--though I'm jealous of your damn tanned skin!This does not look like Salmon, the color of death--and for this I am so happy.