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Review : Linea Storia Wig

2013-05-23T18:00:00.000+07:00

Hello hello!! I have a new wig that I would love to share!!

This new wig is from Linea Storia!!

In fact I would like to get another Brightlele again since I love that brand so much, but the owner of Hazelnutz Cawaii told me that in fact Linea Storia is better. So I believed in her and ta-daaaa~~!!

I have used it repeatedly for the last month, and this is my review, and also photo shoots with it!

The one that I chose this time is , a long curly wig in Blondie Beige!

I was confused whether I should get blondie beige or dolly ivory.. But Blondie Beige has a hint of pink that I was loving back then, so I picked that

It was ashy blonde, and i thought it would look like my real hair. Since I cut my hair into short bob, I would need a wig that can replace my hair during the times I miss my hair. Therefore I choose it

At first I was surprised when I saw the color since it's not as ashy as I thought it would be. It's like the combination of Dolly Ivory and Champagne Pink

Since it's synthetic wig, it sure looks a little shiny when you use harsh flash lighting

Here's the color comparison anyway =

For the hair

The top of wig

When I first touched it, it feels softer and lighter than Brightlele. I would say that Linea Storia is better in the texture of fiber, although it's a little bit more shiny

The key to make it less shiny is to pour some baby powder on it

But as always, since it's a review. I wont put baby powder to lessen the shine

I wore this wig during my Bandung Beauty Class. When I take picture with my phone camera [without flash], it looks exactly like my old hair!!

I could hardly believe this is wig!

And because it has silver streaks and pink undertone, making it look nice as the color kinda changes depending on the lighting! It is a really nice colour. Not too yellow, not too ash

So here's my photoshoot wearing this wig. The pictures turn out to be a little pinkish and warm BUT In real life, the wig is less yellow than this. Well, you can always adjust the lighting, the color changes according to the lighting like I said

See how soft it looks?

Shoes is handmade from Pink Locomote btw. I got it to replicate Liz lisa boots lol #cheat

So far I am in love with Linea Storia. Although the color doesnt look like on the picture, but I love the quality. It is slightly more expensive than Brightlele but it has more wide selections of color that's very doll-like!
So do check this brand out!

see more pictures on my Facebook Fan Page

The products are sponsored by Hazelnutz Cawaii as a review purpose

See you guys on my next post!

Review : Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Lovesick

2013-05-22T20:02:00.002+07:00

So, I have been owning this lip stain for quite a while. And just had time to publish the review. I was given this months ago, and I was surprised when I brought this to Japan on my 2nd Trip, I found out that Kawaii Leader from Hong Kong, Eva Cheung, also used the same product!

So this is the product that's used by 2 Kawaii Leaders hahaha, are you guys curious?

First of all, I love the idea of making the lip balm + lip stain. Since my lips is very dry, so I really need a lip product that moisturizes my lips as well as giving it long lasting color because I dont really like to re-apply lip products since I dont really want to be seen as that coquettish and self-centered

While lip tint is very popular, but I dont really like that reddish bleeding color

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain comes in a lot of colors to choose from, and I got the shade in 020 Lovesick. It's a hot pink color that's quite bright in my opinion

I was quite surprised to see the size of this lip stain since it's quite big compared to regular lipstick / lip stains. Sometimes if I am not careful, I may end up messing my lip line around the edge of my lips. So it would be more difficult for people with thin lips since the size is quite big

Frankly speaking, it's very handy though and you can still bring it for traveling. Although for me, I leave it at home because it lasts on my lips very long time!

When I first applied it on my lips, it smells like Peppermint!!! And the smells is quite strong for me. I feel that it's very refreshing! I dont know if only this shade that has peppermint smell or every lip stains. But so far I love the smell!

It's applied very easily as it's very moisturizing like regular lip balm, and the pigmentation of color is so amazing, which you can see from the picture above. It only needs one coat to produce that high quality color. And it sure does last long on me! About 6-7 hours I think?

I dont have to re-apply the lip stain, although I notice that the color kinda fades after 3-4 hours to softer colour. It gives healthy result, not too matte, not too glossy, just perfect!

Comes in many color selections

Has Peppermint smell

Moisturizing

Glides easily on lips like regular lip balm

Very pigmented

Last long

Gives healthy-natural result on lips

For those with small lips, may find the lip stain is too big to apply

That's all for now! In fact I really like this product, and I wanna have other shades that match my preference in the future To be honest, this lip shade is not my favorite but I am impressed by the quality of the product! So obviously I want to try other shades too!

Have you guys tried or heard about it before too?

The products are sponsored by ReineDoll Shop as a review purpose

See you guys on my next post!

NHK Kawaii International - Kawaii Leaders Trip

2013-05-18T11:04:00.000+07:00

Hello guys! Don't forget to watch NHK Kawaii International Featuring Kawaii Leader's Trip in Tokyo!!

In UTC or Universal Time Coordinated, timings are as follows:

May 25, Sat. 15:10/19:10/23:10

May 26, Sun. 3:10/7:10/11:10

In JST or Japan Standard Time,

May 26, Sun. 0:10/4:10/8:10/12:10/16:10/20:10

In Indonesia Time,

May 26, Sat. 22:10

May 26, Sun. 02:10/06:10/10:10/14:10/18:10

You can watch it on your TV if you have Cable TV and NHK World Channel. But if you dont, you can watch it live streaming http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/index.html

I hope you enjoy our Kawaii Trip with Kawaii.i

MAKE SURE TO WATCH IT PLEASE

Anyway, Kawaii Leaders were also interviewed by Harajuku Kawaii TV, which you can watch on youtube

But for NHK Kawaii International, It wont be published on Youtube since it's a TV Show and NHK is pretty strict about regulation. So make sure spare time to watch it!

It will be aired 6 times [every episode is same] to make sure you have chance to watch it. So please! Spare one episode to watch!!

And if you watch it, you can mention me on twitter or facebook so we can chat about the show together!!

My Make Up Book Update

2013-05-17T13:00:00.000+07:00

So, just in short..

It's cancelled

In case you want to read the long reasons why, please prepare a cup of tea to accompany you while reading on my rambling story

Okay, I give you 5 minutes

..........

Welcome back

So, I received the offer for making the book since a year ago. I worked so hard for the script, and to make it as easy as possible for even beginners

The reason in the first place why I accepted the job, was because they said that they would like to get it for Korean-Japanese Make Up

It is something that I am quite confident about

I do not think that my make up is that great, but Korean-Japanese Make Up are quite easy to follow, and I love doing Japanese make up. As for Korean, well, if you can do Japanese Make up, I am sure you can also do Korean Make Up as well cos it's simpler

So, I accepted it..

Thinking that it wouldn't be that difficult

Since it's made for beginner

Then they kinda insisted me to get some American Looks after we made a deal

I wasn't that confident because I dont know much about American Look.. After a long debate, I gave up and put some Western Looks.

I worked for the looks.. I need to get 10 looks at least for the book. And the models are also from me. I asked my model friends, my uni friends, as well as some bloggers help to appear on my book

Then we did the photoshoot around, October? If I am not mistaken..

My home, is at North Jakarta.. And I had fashion brand to sponsor the items for me. But for each day, they could only lend me 10 items from their brand. Yes, 10 Items! So 1 shoes, 1 top, 1 pants, are considered 3 items

And I had to come to South Jakarta area, to get the items.. And need to return it with perfect conditions [otherwise I'll have to pay for it], within 3 days. And the photo studio was at Central Jakarta. And Jakarta, is very worst in traffic, like, seriously

So the schedule becomes like going back and forth from North [home] to South [borrow clothes], then the day after, go back to Central for photoshoot until late. And the day after must return it again

It happened like 3/4 times? Within 1 month

I know it's probably not considered that much-work, but I had school everyday, not to mention still need to maintain my blog, and task, and such

But I think it's ok, just for 1 month photo shoot, then it's over right

I rest assured after it's done. During November, I had 2 beauty classes then.. I focused my free time for that class. I would like to give something for my readers as well as meet them..

Then when I went to Lampung, they suddenly contacted me and demanded more photoshoots!!

They said they would like to make the book contain more fashion shots. And I was like Isn't it make up book?

The editor told me that the boss would like to see more fashion photos as it weren't enough for them. They would like to get 2 fashion outfits for 1 make up look

Well, why didn't they ask me before that?? So I said impossible, since I was in Lampung, and I already skipped classes a lot for the October shot

And December I had my final-exam and school is important for me. And January I had to go to Japan. So no time at all

They finally gave up, and said okay the book would be finish soon. At first they said November, then December, then at last January..

Before I flied to Japan, they gave me the E-Book version and it's all DONE!

I was very happy and reading it altogether with my mom.. Finally all the problems are finished!

That's why I made announcement for the book. I don't like to announce something that's unfixed yet..

But although I came back in February, there's no sign of the book launched on the store

I received an email at last, they said they're working on the layout again. They wanted to change the layout. So I waited

Then they said again after weeks, that they would like to still put more fashion looks again on the book

And I was like "But the E-Book has finished, and everything's okay back then. Why need to put more fashion look again?"

They blamed the models right now. They said the models that I got back then, weren't good enough in posing so they would like to change them on the fashion shots. But there's no need to re-take the make up sessions

To be honest I do not want to get the shoots again since it's taking so much time, and my schedule is very very hectic I hardly have time to hang out with my friends as well.. But cos I felt bad for the fashion sponsor since they waited so long for my book, and for fashion, it's whether autumn-winter, or spring-summer right? So the fashion was about to out-dated!

I thought of making the fashion shots the last chance. All for good..

Then during long conversation, they suddenly demanded more, they would like to get EVERYTHING re-done.. Not only the fashion, but also the make up..

They said, they're going to publish it after that around June

And I snapped

Why, the book, that has been done, and I already received the E-Book already.. And just need to wait to be printed out, needs to be redone? They already asked me to show it to some colleagues of mine for testimonial on the back of my book.. I even already sent one to Kak Diana Rikasari [top fashion blogger]

Also before, when we did photoshoot in October, they said they would publish it around November, then December, then January.. Now they said by re-doing it, they're trying to make it out around June but I cant believe it will be on time

So many inconsistencies in their words, so I make a choice to not believe them anymore

I quickly apologized to the fashion sponsor and compensated them in return of their loss

I, do not wish to work on this book further

It wastes so much time and effort

I also want to apologize to my readers who have been waiting and asking me so many times on twitter and facebook regarding my book

But that's the truth

in fact, I do not really blame them either

It's also because my schedule is too busy to catch up with a single request of job

And in case if people are wondering why I am busy

Well, I have classes, EVERYDAY

Yes, although I am on my 3rd year of university, I have no holiday during weekdays, unlike other universities

I envy those who only come 2-3 times a week

Also I have job, I need to maintain my blog, which requires quite a lot of energies

I have beauty class sometimes

I had projects back then, like NHK Kawaii International and such. And in the future I have more upcoming projects

But like I said, I am not a person who wants to announce something when it's not fixed yet. So please just wait

Not that I abandon any of you or my friends. But I hardly have time to even reply my close friends message on LINE [the only message application I use these days] because either I was too busy or too tired

I really want to have a long holiday.. I really do

But like some people said, better being busy than doing nothing, right?

I wish you guys would still support me in the future

I promise to make more tutorials too in the future

Right now, I don't think that I am going to make a make up book anytime sooner. During my experience, I find it's too hassle. Probably it's the publishing company, but also probably my fault as well for being too busy to meet work demand out of blue

All in all, I take it as a life lesson

Some of My Works These Days

2013-05-16T14:00:00.000+07:00

So, I began expanding to do make up for a lot of people these days

Well, since this year I think.. ?
In fact I was never confident of my skills as I never go into make up school, it's way too expensive for me
But since I have been learning from some of the pro Japanese Make Up Artists by chance, I am a little confident to do someone's make up now
Though not perfect. So I only accept job for gyaru make up theme haha

In case you are curious, do read more!!

I did make up and hair for Vyna Lee for her Music Video, Peri Hatiku

Also did make up for Matcha Mei, a blogger and cosplayed, and a friend of mine

Working with Matcha and Vyna are quite easy because they have Japanese feeling from the start

Though for Matcha, I forgot where I put my foundation.. I tend to forget where I put stuffs so in the end I just put primer, concealer, and powder

Mind you that Matcha was having break out back then and she just squeezed her pimples ewww

and a lot of redness omg. I scolded her after that haha

So I am impressed that in the end it turned out very nice!

What's a challenge is to do make up for these 2 Indonesian models, I did it for Oktagon Store Photo Hunting Event. My lecturer is the teacher there, so she asked for my help

It was a challenge for me to make them appear like Japanese. But I think I did well?

Besides working on some models, I have also worked for my own photoshoots. As I recall that I dont really have good portfolio of my pictures as mostly it's self-shot. So I asked photographer that took my banner picture again for a help

I will release the pictures later !!

But for now on, I wanna hear your comment about some of my works?

I apologize that I didn't take before after shots, it's because I am too lazy to bring my camera

Well, anyway I dont think I really want to be a make up artist though.. I just do it for fun while earning some good income to pay some of my instalments

We'll see what I am gonna be . . . hmmmm

Anyway, recently I have been featured at some articles as well~!

For NYLON Magazine Indonesia 2013

taken by Jessica, thank you!

For Seventeen Malaysia April 2013

taken by Cheesie thank you!

Also Infographics Put me on Top 100 Shopping Related Blog to Follow in 2013 [about beauty, fashion, hair, and all about women]

Moreover, Uniqlo Japan featured Kawaii Leaders [Including ME] when we visited their store during our trip in Japan , which you can read HERE but it's all in Japanese

Also there is like a big magazine which is like my dream to appear on it that interviewed me a week ago!! I was super excited for it and even did photoshoot with all my effort for it hahaha!!

Not sure will be published next month or the month after. I cannot wait

Natural Japanese Make Up Tutorial ナチュラルメイクアップ講座

2013-05-14T11:00:00.000+07:00

I make a simple natural japanese make up tutorial, that should be good for everyday use! It's being requested by some of my readers so here you go ^^

I got a friend's help to shoot this tutorial, named Tetu

This is his first time helping make up tutorial so I apologize if it's not good enough

Next time we'll be better ~

Products used =

Holika Holika Petit BB Cream

Sonia Kashuk Hidden Concealer

Dolly Wink Eyebrow Pencil in 02 Chocolate Brown

Eyemazing Eyebrow Coloring in Milk Tea Gold

Diamond Nose Shading Powder

Physicians Formula Nude Eyes Palette

Eyemazing Tear Bag Glitter

Brigitte Black Gel Eyeliner

Decolog False Eyelashes in no 03 Sweet

Eyemazing Super Fit Eyelash Glue

Decorative Eyelash in Playgirl

Eyemazing Cheek Color in Shell Pink & Sweet Pink

Eyemazing Lip Gloss in Peach Beige

New Short Hair!

2013-05-12T09:29:00.002+07:00

I cut my hair this short because I am tired of my damaged hair. Besides, I HAVE TO...
Like I mentioned before, because of previous S Salon that did root perm on my hair a year ago, my hair was crushed, and unable to survive.. So I had to wait until it grew, then we cut it. Then we're having healthy hair after that!!

That's what I did for my hair. the root perm area is only on some parts. It was on top of my head, then went down because my hair grew. From ear to around chin.. I chopped it off and I felt nothing
It's just meant to be like that

So I cut it around my shoulder, and it's like the shortest hair I ever have in my whole life
Because I was too scared la.. I always felt that short hair can only be pulled off by people who are super confident and must be very pretty!!
Like Ayumi Hamasaki! She's sooooo beautiful righhtttt!! My forever style icon!

Tank top = H&M

Jacket = From Harajuku

Pants = Unbranded

Shoes = IwearUp

I cut this at Chandra Gupta Salon at Kelapa Gading btw. Rp 150.000 with Wash and Blow. Mom was too afraid to let me cut my hair short at some cheap salon as I would turn out ugly lol and she's the one who always tells me that I look ugly with short hair so she's very scared in fact

For more pictures, you can visit my TUMBLR
In case you want to see lol

What do you think of my new look?

See you guys on my next post!

How I Lost Weight [7 Kg's Within 3 Month]

2013-05-11T11:00:00.000+07:00

A little exaggerating i guess

Please hold your breath for a moment, I need to tell a long story shortly LOL

My weight has always been around 44-45kg's.. I always feel, no matter how I eat or do diet, it's always going to be around that number. So I gave up

But during my Japan trip, because I thought it's my once in a lifetime Japan trip, I ate a lot.. In fact, Too Much.. It exploded to 47.8kg's. I checked at Shintaro-nii's home, and was shocked of it!!!

I blamed all the desserts in Japan, and all those fluffy delicious rice that's very high calories, and I often finish 2 bowls of rice at once. The foods are too delicious to miss out, which resulting the explosion of weight

Before you say that it's normal, well, I am frankly quite short, only 155cms, so it's quite obvious. And I cannot even see my tummy and arm anymore since it's covered with all the fats

Then I received notification from NHK and they wanted me to fly to Japan from 17th April 2013. And, it's for RUNWAY and TV!! That requires skinny figures!

The staffs told me that I was fine the way I was, but I hated myself and didnt want to embarass myself and my country, for representing Indonesia with the way I was. Because for TV & Camera, it's going to add at least 5kg's!!

I went back home on 30th January 2013, and I only had 2 and half months to lose weight. My goal is 42kg's! I had to cut 6kg's so I consulted to Shintaro-nii. He's such an expert of weight loss because he used to be soooo fat before

By his helps, I managed to be 41kg before I flied back to Japan

In fact I kinda feel that I could go lower to 39kg's, but I was afraid I would pass out instead so I didn't push myself harder

And this diet, doesn't include any medicine or sport..

I hate exercise to be honest lol

Running one hour at treadmill will only burn you abour 250-350calories, that's about 2 boiled eggs. I'd rather not eat 2 boiled eggs instead of running

The point of my diet is simple

It's Calorie Diet!

Humans usually consume 2000 calories to survive and to do their activity. If you want to increase weight, double the calories intake! Consume 3000-4000 calories per day

And, if you want to lose weight, cut it to 1000-1200 calories per day and you're fine to go!

At first it's a little complicated but after a while, you'll get used to it!

So to lose 1 kg, you need to lose 3500 calories!

Imagine how long you have to run if per hour you only manage to reduce 300 calories. That's why changing your food and counting calories intake are the best, at least for me

I am not as expert as Shintaro-nii or the others, but here's my experience!

For 1 month, I only came to my usual weight, 44kg's.. Although I did strict diet. But it's not impressive because I feel that you can always go back to your usual weight.. And I gave up, then I stopped the diet for 1 week by indulging myself on french fries and melted cheese But after 2 months and half, I am surprised cos I reached 41kg's!! Which means my diet works!

So here's what you should do !!

Find Motivation !

Without motivation or goal, your diet will not go right. My goal was to come back to Japan and looked good for NHK TV & Runway. I wanted to look good. So I worked hard to achieve it

Imagine yourself with a dress that doesn't fit your current body type. Dont you look better with it?

Or you want to find a boyfriend after you lose weight? You want to do photoshoot? Etc.. Everyone has their own goal, and it's your own motivation that keeps you going on with the diet

Learn about Calories!

Know your enemy before war! Avoid all those high calorie foods, and be friend with low calories instead. Right now it's very easy to check calories on food via internet, so do research of what foods are low and high calories. Some stuffs that I recommend are apple, asparagus, cabbage, brown rice, boiled egg, fish, boiled chicken, and such

Change Your Foods!

Our goal is to eat less than 1200 calories per day! But we dont want to starve!! So do it smart!

A bowl of white rice consists of about 250 calories, but if you change it to brown rice, it becomes only 180 calories! Also brown rice contains more fibers that make you full faster! I mostly only eat half a bowl and feel full!

You want potatoes? Change french fries to steamed one as it will cut a lot of calories!

A regular plate of french fries is probably around 600 calories, but if you make it to baked potatoes, it will be around 280 calories instead.

Go with steam or bake, and avoid deep fry foods as much as you can!

That way, you still can eat and do diet without starve yourself. This is the key!!

Water, water, water!

Most of the times, our brain is confused of hunger and thirst. So drink water before you eat helps filling your stomach and makes you less hungry. Also, water has 0 calorie so it's always good! Avoid soda, coffee, juices with sugars, etc. Water is your best friend, the one and only!

Avoid sugar water, a spoon of water sugar in your drinks contain about 80 calories. While it's more filling if you get a boiled egg instead. Same calories, but more filling. Be smart!

Rewards ?

Sure you'd love to get some snacks, it's not a bad thing to reward yourself once in a while. But the thought of "I'll let this go for now" for continuously is harmful, at least for me. Know your limit. Just indulge one or two biscuits every 3 days is my recommendation. Apple is the best snack, it's known by many. Because it only has about 80 calories per apple, and it contains a lot of fibers to keep you full

Also once a week, get yourself a fried food to satisfy your craving. But don't forget to limit yourself!

Dinner Limit!

Do not eat after 7 p.m is the key! Midnight dinner or snacks are a big no, because you wont do as many activities as you do during the day. If you happen to be very hungry, get yourself some baked veggies or apples. Don't take out those cakes or biscuits!

Eat Slower, Savouring Your Food

If you eat slower, you are going to eat less! Do you recall when you go into Buffet / All You Can Eat Restaurant, you can eat a lot of things at first, but in the end you just noticed you couldn't take it anymore? Brain has it's time limit. So if you get to eat slower, you'll eat less

Best way to trick your brain is by using smaller spoon or chopstick.. And use big plate but flatten out all the rice to make it appear a lot.. Do whatever you can!

Try to Cook Your Own Food at Home

It's always better because you can pick the ingredients by yourself, as well as counting and picking what's good or not for your body. Sometimes I went out with my friends for having dinner, or when I needed to get lunch from my university. I noticed that it's very difficult to get low calorie foods in Indonesia. Too much oils, too much white rice, too much fried foods, too much meats..

Also if you eat at home, you can always get the amount of rice you need. As if you eat outside, you get a whole bowl. And I am usually not someone who waste foods so I end up eating everything

Supports!

Best of all, is support! Do not hang out with friends that love to eat outside or go to Buffet Restaurants, for the time being.. I stopped hanging out with my guy friends when I was on diet, because they ate A LOT, and they are not supportive about diet.. For them, food is heaven, and diet is for obesity people..

Also there are some girls as well that say "oh you're not fat, you dont need diet".. Well, it's not that diet is only for those obesity people. By losing some kg's and you're going to feel better, why not? Also my diet is reducing oil foods, so it helps achieving better skin and lead a healthy life too! So all is good! I do not say that you shall cut ties with those friends, but just avoid them when you're on diet, so you will still be on tract

I'm lucky because my uni-friends, whom I obviously meet everyday, are very supportive. They know that it's my goal and very important, so although I reject their invitation to have buffet dinner, they were okay with it!! Instead they help reminding myself to stick on my diet. My mom also helps me to supply ingredients for my diet

If you dont think people around you are supportive, then do not let them know you're on diet!

It's not that you cut food, you just need to think about which has lesser calories.. You still eat, but more picky.. So just say that you're in mood of eating veggies and such

And these are my latest photos during my last trip in Japan, without photoshop

Unfortunately I had no picture of me during my last days in Japan when I was 48 kg's.. As it's too embarassing

Here is my Diet Menu btw =

Morning =

Energen Drink [80 cal] / A boiled egg [80 cal] with water / A baked potatoes [ 250 cal]

Afternoon =

Gado Gado [around 500-600 calories] / Kwetiauw Rebus [600 calories] / Cap Cay with Rice [ 600 calories]

I usually eat at uni.. So it's more difficult to count calories and pick low calorie foods. But if by chance I got big serve of foods, I gave some to my friends. Sometimes I bring foods from home too. Brown rice with stir veggies [500 cal] or Brown rice with eggs [400 cal]

Night =

Brown Rice with Cap Cay [ 500 cal], Steamed Fish [450 cal], Veggies & Tomato Soup [ 350 cal], Baked Sweet Potatoes [ 250 cal]

I have more options at home.. As well as holiday.. Please mind you that the calories that I mention are just prediction, and it also depends on the amount of serving

But most of my foods are just baked stuffs, and more chinese cabbages, tomatoes, mushrooms, asparagus, cai sim, etc

After came back from Japan, I become 44kg's again btw !!!  LOL

Because after the runway, I ate a lot of sweets and I can clearly tell that I eat about 3000 calories per day but I didnt care because hey, I was in Japan for trip

Right now I want to go on diet again, but not as extreme as I used to, because I dont really have goal to pursue within short time. I want to look good, but slower is good  because if you lose weight slower, you'll gain it slower as well

I am quite proud that I manage to achieve that weight without any help of diet medicine hehe

So my weight this year is like this =

44 kg ---> 48kg ---> 41 kg ---> 44kg

Also Radio Frequency Treatment that I did with Beauty Couture kinda helps tightening the flabby arms caused by diet.. But you always can do it by gym, I am just too lazy

All in all, I hope this post is useful!
I know there are more words on this post instead of pictures, but I just wish that it would help you!

Diet takes a long time, so see yourself within 3 months after you do it! I was a little extreme because sometimes, I could only consume 700 calories per day haha

So I shall end this post now, and I do really hope that this post is useful!

Do you like this post and find it helpful?
Are you interested to try on my diet too?

See you guys on my next post!

Review : Etude House Water Color Blusher

2013-05-09T19:00:00.000+07:00

One day I received a package as usual, and inside it's filled with many beauty cosmetics that I ordered. But I was surprised when I saw these new blush from Etude House As I recall, I didn't order this, but my sponsor must have known that I am such a freak of cute packaging, so they sent these babies to my home as a review purpose!

I believe this is their new products because I havent seen their advertisement yet [or am I living in the cave?] and Etude House never fails to impress us for their attractive yet unique packaging! So, shall we?

The theme this time from Etude House newest blush on, is water colour! So they purposely create a cream blush that looks like water colour! I am very happy of the packaging because it's super cute, and it's also travel friendly because you can easily bring this when you're traveling!

Especially since the size is quite small, around my palm size, so it doesn't take much space!

Etude House Water Color Blusher comes in 4 shades, which in fact reminds me of their last cream blush, Miss Tangerine that I have reviewed before HERE. But to be honest, I like the color selections of this set more because it's more versatile and wearable!!

The names of each blush is also very cute, say Strawberry Pink, Peach Coral, Baby Apricot, and Lilac. Besides Lilac that works as a highlighter, the rest are for blush on but in case of emergency, I think you can always use this as a lip cream as well

It's so easy to squeeze out the blush from the tube. In fact, it's way to easy, which leads to one problem. Most of the times you will end up with too much blush on when you try to squeeze out. But in fact this blush on is more pigmented than Miss Tangerine so it's a big no no

Make sure to really squeeze out a tiny amount of blush, very very carefully!

Enough talking about the packaging, now we're going to see the colour result!!

From left to right = no 1 Strawberry Pink, no 2 Peach Coral, no 3 Baby Apricot, no 4 Lilac

The texture of the blush is unlike any other cream blush, it's more like water and really reminds me of water color

Because of its watery texture, the application and blending are much easier than cream, and suitable for those who have oily cheek in my opinion, because it's light. It's not sticky as well, and feels a little cold when you first apply it on your cheek, making it very very comfortable during hot summer day

The down side is, as it's pretty light, the color doesnt last long, approximately 3 hours. I've tried using powder blush to set it up, but the best this blush can last, is 5 hours

From left to right = no 1 Strawberry Pink, no 2 Peach Coral, no 3 Baby Apricot, no 4 Lilac

I prefer this newest set of cream blush of Etude House compared to their last Miss Tangerine. Because the colours selection are much more wearable for most of us! Although it only comes in 4 shades, but these 4 are the essential colors and each color represents their own shade Frankly speaking, buying all the colors wont disappoint you because it will give different impression when you wear each color

For me, I really like Peach Coral the most for everyday use. But when I want to create doll/gyaru make up, Strawberry Pink fulfils my needs the most

The same goes with Baby Apricot when you're in need of mature / fresh look

With Lilac, you can use it as a highlighter to give pinkish light on your cheek. Just dab a little and it will do you good!

The pigmentation of this blush is very good, so a little goes a long way

Again, make sure to carefully squeeze out the product! The tube gives you way too much if you're not careful, while in fact you only need tiny amount!

Creative and unique packaging that looks like real water colour

Comes with versatile & wearable 4 colours for cheek

Very easy to blend

A little goes a long way

Travel friendly!

Pigmentation is pretty good

It's a little difficult to squeeze out the product in a right amount

Doesn't last long, approximately 3 hours

So this is the end of my review for the latest cream blush from Etude House! This product will be very efficient for traveling, and also to impress your friends

Considering my review, are you guys interested to get this product as well?

Do let me know

The products are sponsored by Rie Butik as a review purpose

See you guys on my next post!

Review : Peripera My Color Gloss

2013-05-07T19:00:00.000+07:00

So so, this is my current favorite lipgloss!!

Not only because of the beautiful packaging that's very princessy, this lipgloss is also very moisturizing and gives nice color!

Isn't it spoiler since I have already mentioned how much I love this product? But obviously we need to dig out what makes me falling in love with this lipgloss So, let's find out!

At first, to be honest, what caught me on the first time is their advertisement that shows how beautiful and princessy their packaging is. As you can see from the cap!

When I googled for new products to review, I was pretty hooked up with this gloss as it's amazingly beautiful in terms of packaging. But as I received it, it's much more beautiful in real life! To the point that everyone who saw me wearing this, asked me where is it from!

See the detail decoration by yourself =

The transparent glass-like of the cap, makes it look very dreamy and high-class. This kinda reminds me of Liz Lisa / Jill Stuart / Majolica Majorca! I am happy that a Korean brand can give such a beautiful design that's is suitable for female audience as well

If I am not mistaken, price per gloss is around 10USD so it's not bad!

Although the application wand is not my favorite, as it's a straight tip, but it has soft bristles to evenly coat my lips with the gloss

Moving on from the packaging itself, we're seeing the swatch of the lipgloss now! For now, I only have 5 glosses so it's not a complete swatch

But I hope it's enough to show how glossy and moisturizing this gloss looks!

From left to right = No 4, No 6, No 7, No 10, No 14

And this is the result of application on my lips =

As you can see, that these glosses give very beautiful moisture and gloss on lips with natural color! Though such a disappointment as the colors of their glosses are somewhat similar on some shades, which makes me hesitant to purchase some more considering I will end up having similar shades

So I recommend to get 3/4 colors instead of collecting everything, as I don't think the difference of color is quite obvious in real life

But I really really like no 4!! It has such a soft warm baby pink that's suitable whether for everyday use or party

Beautiful princessy packaging from the floral lacey decoration on the cap

Comes with many colors to choose from

Has slight sweet fruity scent

Gives natural moisture and healthy gloss on lips

Very easy to spread on lips

Most of the colors only have slight difference shade

So this is the end of my review for this gloss! All in all, I really like this lipgloss and have been using it almost everytime I do my make up now. And most of it, is number 4

Have you guys tried or seen this gloss before?

What do you think about it?

The products are sponsored by Rie Butik as a review purpose

See you guys on my next post!

Review : My Konjac Sponge

2013-05-06T10:00:00.000+07:00

I might be late, but this is my first time trying out the Konjac Sponge that's been famous in beauty industry for such a long time

Better late than never right?

I got myself 2 products of them, their face and body sponge!

Since my face is somehow combination and feels more dry as I age So I got the red plastic that's for dry and sensitive skin. As well as a body sponge ~!!

I have been using it for over a month so here's my review =

I got the all skin types that comes in red color, both the sponge and packaging! It's a French Red Clay suitable for dry and sensitive skin to improve skin condition, making it hydrated and radiant

Its name is Water Drop Volcanic Scoria Facial Sponge!!

Basically Konjac Sponge can be used as your facial wash replacement, NO SOAP is needed

Because their sponge is made from natural ingredients such as Konnyaku, Glucomannan, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, etc..

You can see the benefits from the packaging, it contains a lot of good things that made me very skeptical at first because it's too good to be true

But okay, I'd try!!

And this is the Red Sponge!!

It comes in an egg shape for easier application, as the pointy shape makes it easier to reach some areas on face such as near eyes and nose

They are very soft and easy to squeeze. Really really similar to konnyaku texture, but it's just a little firmer as it doesnt break

This Konjac Sponge also has holes all over the sponge. I think the purpose is to make the water absorbed on the konjac better!

So what you need is to rinse it under running water to make it wet, and just use circular motion to wash your face! Then you're done!!!

But, even after the first usage, you can clearly tell the difference!

sorry pic taken month ago when I hadn't retouched my hair lol

You can tell that my reddish skin becomes clearer and healthier, as well as more radiant!

And I swear I can tell that my skin is softer and suppler after the usage, and I really have no idea how it works LOL;

It's truly like a magic!

I have been using it for almost a month and I am fully satisfied with it as my skin getting smoother and smoother

I only use it without soap in the morning, while at night, I always wash with cleansing cream and cleansing wash from Menard haha.. But I use this konjac sponge during cleansing progress with cleansing wash..

But the sponge only lasts within 1-3 months, so I think I'll have to restock another sponge next month?

I am very very satisfied

I also got this body sponge to rejuvenate skin!

The fiber sponge comes in white, and only in 1 type for body. While for face, they have variants to fit your skin type

It's bigger than the face sponge, but still very squishy and easy to hold

You dont have to use soap as well if you want to use the sponge

But I still prefer to use some soap lol

I pour some on the wet sponge and squeeze it and it makes a lot of bubbles easily!!

I gently spreading it all over my body with circular motion, then rinse it with water by this sponge help as well

I am not really a body care person, to be honest. I care much much more on my hair and face lol But I must say that this sponge also helps smoothening my skin and dead skins

I often fall down T.T So I have some bruises, especially on my knee.. So it's become rough

After using this sponge, I can clearly tell that it's fading faster as well as softer!!

Also my skin is getting more even too!

Cos I have uneven body skin, due to Sunlight

This sponge helps evening my body skin so I love it!!!

Don't forget to always hang it dry for your next use!

And you can always sterilise your sponge by boiling it on hot water

I really like this sponge and I can see why it's soooo popular

If you havent tried it, I suggest you to do so!

If you want to know more about this Konjac Sponge, you can visit their website HERE

So for now, bye bye guys~!

Japan Day 18 & 19 : Last Days with Menard Japan

2013-05-04T10:56:00.000+07:00

Sorry it takes so long to finish my first japan trip, and I have already came back from my 2nd Japan trip as well O____O;;

So on 18 & 19, I visited Menard Beauty stores and factories to see their latest innovations!

First of all, we stopped by a Facial Esthetics Salon that collaborated with Menard Japan! This kind of salon is very common to be found all over Japan. They provide facial massage, body care, and such, and everything's provided by Menard!!

This one is located at Nagoya and one of the best salons! The owner is about 50 years old but she still looks gorgeous!!! *0*

She swears by Menard too omg!

Next stop is Menard Factory!! Where I saw how clean, professional, and efficient their system is!

They make sure that each product is 100% perfect, it's passed after very tight prochedures, and if they find a single mistake, they are not going to sell it to the market. It's to make sure about their quality and professionalism!

Unfortunately I cannot show the pictures inside the factory, only the lobby :(

Some of their brand ambassadors. Spot Fukada Kyoko!!!!

She's tooo beautiful *3*

The factory is super super huge!

I even had to wrap my shoes with their plastic wrap to make sure that everything's clean! Not a single dust is allowed there o_o

And to get inside the products room, you need to wear hair cap and other necessities as well

Superb!

Next stop is official Menard Beauty Salon!

That provides luxury for body, hair, face, even nails!!

These are some of the samples from Menard Salon Nail Art Section.

And I got a chance to try their nail art yatttaaa~~!!!

I picked only simple french manicure with gold sparkles and some stones!

As it can never go wrong XD

The staffs from Menard that helped me!! Their nails are amazing!!!

They turn my ugly chapped dirty nails from this

TO THIS =

OMG OMG~~~ <3 <3 <3

To be honest, my nails never been so pretty and sparkling clean like this before!

They make sure that each nail has same length and perfectly neat!!!

I know that it's very simple french manicure extension, but the level is very very high because they make it like real one, and not a single mistake is allowed!!! ><

I kinda regret I only pick the simple one. Wish I had time to get more unique nails lol

Thank you Menard for sponsoring a few days trip in Japan for me!!
I wish they would also make their salon including nail art salon in Indonesia because it's too good to be only in Japan!! T___T

You can support Menard Indonesia on facebook HERE
and if you would like to come to their counter, they have a few branches, find the nearest one from your place =

Stella Lee Beauty Class on Bandung with Lioele~!

2013-05-02T17:53:00.002+07:00

Hello bandung~~ I have a beauty class collaborated with Lioele Indonesia at your city!! ^.^

It's only Rp 150.000 per person~!! ^_^

Much cheaper than before right :D It's because we have sponsor from Lioele indonesia~

And you dont need to bring your own make up because we can use lioele indonesia products on the spot!

The theme for this make up class is Dolly Make Up!

We will learn the make up for 2 hours or more, and then we have snack session and chat after that ^__^

You'll get goodies bag and a chance to win door prize for best make up by lioele. Also there will be some quiz to win more products from lioele too ^3^

You can RSVP to stellalee@hotmail.co.id

You can come with your friends or sisters or mom, as it'll be fun :D

More question, can email me or leave a comment here ^_^

See you in bandung!

Spring 2013 Giveaway Winner

2013-04-29T15:30:00.000+07:00

Thank you for everyone who joined my giveaway!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

So the first 3 winners, Angelica Siva, Sari Marlia, and Dina Chen, congratulations you guys win Free Detox Skin Spa for each!! ^_^

And the other 3 winners, Laurentina, Nuphie Novita, and Albert, you got free Spa Manicure and Pedicure each!

All from Beauty Couture Indonesia!

Thank you everyone who joined my giveaway, but dont worry if you dont win this time. I am holding a giveaway soon with Kawaii.i too so please stay tune *wink*

For the winners, please email me within 2 x 24 hours after this blog post is published, your name, age, and phone number!

to stellalee@hotmail.co.id

I will be waiting!

Okay packing now, I am going back to Indonesia ;__;

Goodbye for now ^0^)/

Souvenir from Indonesia to Japan!

2013-04-27T20:33:00.002+07:00

My mom taught me since I was a child to always bring something in return when you visit friends. And so since I would be meeting a lot of people in Japan, I shopped so many foods and batiks!

Then I just realized that I forgot to take picture of 10 batik merchandises T___T; But I already gave it away to my friends, so yeah, just food lol

As I was meeting some new friends from different countries [Kawaii Leaders include Phillipines, France, Hong Kong, and Germany] and also NHK Kawaii TV Staff as well as Shintaro-nii and maki-san again. I shopped a lot of stuffs to give it away

As always, half of my luggage is souvenir =="

Lucky I flied with All Nippon Airways so I can bring 2 luggages instead of 1!

Obviously I bring 3 boxes of my favorite food my Indonesia all the time, Indomie!!

I got 3 flavors, Kari Ayam [Chicken Curry], Soto Mie [Noodle Soto], and Mie Goreng [Fried Noodle]!! Which are their best sellers ^^

If you dont live in Indonesia you really HAVE TO try these out since it's freakin delicious!!

Also Japanese have different meaning of KETCHUP. For them, KETCHUP means tomato sauce, while KETCHUP in Indo is Kecap o__o it's thick sweet black sauce that's very useful in Indonesian food

For us tomato sauce is tomato sauce la lol

So Shintaro-nii and Maki-san got kinda confused when I said in Indonesia, KETCUP is KECAP o__o;

So I got them a big one to try 8D

got kecap bango haha 8D

Also my mom forced me to get me these stuffs from Shintaro-nii and Maki-san [I dont eat those foods so IDK]

It's kue Semprong [kinda like crepes] and Ikan Teri.. Traditional foods from indonesia!

As well as some spices to make Indonesian curry!

Also I got them Keripik Balado, it's a spicy snack that's favored by a lot of people in Indonesia. Since I hate spicy foods, I dont eat it lol

Also dozens of silver queens chocolate, local chocolate from Indonesia, to give to everyone whom I met in Japan ^_^

Some coffess for Maki-san and NHK Staff!

Also Tango latest cakes!! For Maki-san too! :D

As for the NHK Crew, Japan Tourism Marketing that works as sponsor, and Kawaii Leaders, I got them batik to introduce Indonesia to them. And everyone got Indomie and chocolate as well! :D

Some also got coffee and keripik balado! They're very pleased!

I hope they'd like Indonesia more ^_^ Indonesia food is very good!

I'm trying my best to introduce Indonesia globally yeay ;D through food and batik ^3^

And anyway, I also need to give something special for special friend

Shintaro-nii is like my big brother, and sometimes like a dad as well lol

Kinda difficult to explain to new people when I say "oh yes I am staying at my friend's house" and when they ask further, I use "HE" instead of "SHE" so everyone are like "your boyfriend??" LOL

but then he is married with Maki-san and I am also friend with her wife la! And he's very very nice and kind, and supportive! I am very lucky to know him T___T)/

He's the one that I rely too a lot in Japan and I trouble him many many times! Very trustable friend!

So obviously I need to give something in return more than just food!

I got a specially handmade towel for him (^_______^)

Requested to specially bordered his name on the towel! :D

He's very delighted with it! ^_^

I got it from Handuk Nama by the way! They specially asked me whether I would like to get it, and obviously I want since it's so special as a present :D

So if you want to give something to your precious friend or family, you might consider this!! It's so huge and soft! And the price is reasonable as well, less than 10 USD I think XDDD

So okay, tomorrow I am going to Harajuku for meeting Eva Cheung and Kaila Rainbowholic for last time before I go back to Indonesia!

So many things I got in Japan from NHK and sponsors in Japan T___T Im afraid my luggage wont fit

So I think I will leave some of it at Shintaro's home XD

Since he's coming next month to Indonesia with Yuta-nii, so I'll just ask him to hand carry it to Indonesia LOL

See, I trouble him a lot lololol

He doesnt bring many things either anyway, since it's just 2 days trip..

Too rich.. come to Indonesia, just for 2 days tsk tsk tsk...

Wondering when will the time arrive when I come to Japan just for 2 days, simply just to eat ramen ROFL

XDDDDDD

Okay then! Bye now!! :D

Review : Menard Fairluscent Day Cream

2013-04-24T10:07:00.001+07:00

Sunblock is a must have for me. It's impossible to go outside, especially in indonesia, without sunblock. It protects your skin from the harmful UV ray! I have been using Menard Fairluscent Day Cream for like 6 months already [and it's still like 60% left] so I guess I will review it now :D

This product is a day cream that's supposed to give a fairer skin and protection with SPF 40 PA++!

The packaging comes in white squeeze tube packaging that's simple but looks classy due to it's silver metallic cap. It comes in 40gr, but I still have like 60% left after 6 months as I only need a pea size to cover my entire face

It shows that it will last 12 months after usage, which I pretty much believe that one year of sunblock can be provided by this cream alone. Menard is made in Japan and I always trust japanese brand. And japanese is very crazy of fair skin so this day cream supplies the demand lol

The texture of this day cream is quite rich and thick, but spreads easily.. It has light flowery scent but not very obvious, and it's gone pretty fast. It doesnt clog pores and I can tell that my skin tone is slightly improved as well.

Though it's a good product, i do not feel the need to really re-purchase this product simply because I dont feel any obvious difference after using this :(

I know that it kinda lightens up my skin and protects my skin, but the result might be obtained by other sunblock/day creams, making Menard Day Cream not different. Moreover, it's more expensive as well lol

Also the oil control isn't very good, and not very moisturizing as well. It's more suitable for people who just want to improve skin tone without skin problems

Final Opinion =

Pros :

Comes in squeeze tube for hygiene issue
Protects skin from UV Ray
Doesn't clog pores
A little goes a long way

Cons :

Doesn't really give benefit for people with skin problems [very oily/very dry]

I think I will finish this up first before getting another sunblock. But no, I wont repurchase since it's just merely an average day cream in my opinion. Compared to their high quality skin care, this is just disappointing for me T___T

This product is sponsored by Menard Indonesia btw, please like the facebook to support them ^^

Okay I am going now!

Will do more product review when I'm back in Indo! ^^

Still have a week left in Japan and I am going to enjoy it to the fullest :D

Kawaii Leader at Kawaii Matsuri - with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

2013-04-22T21:13:00.001+07:00

Kawaii Matsuri has ended~!!! 2 Days of the Kawaii Festive is over, but Kawaii Life will be still here. I still cannot believe it that I walked on Japanese Fashion Runway, and it's the same stage with T.M Revolution and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu! Along with other artists as well!

Very honored I must say to be given this opportunity by NHK Kawaii International & Kawaii.i ! As one of the Kawaii Leader, I truly feel happy and blessed!

It's such a big show, with thousands of Japanese fans gathered to scream kawaii all over the world!

As for Day 1, we were busy shooting for interview for Harajuku Kawaii TV and I was going for Agejo Style Look!! I did the hair and make up by myself yeay!!

I was proud of my body haha! The diet and treatment are success!

I got the chance to answer the question regarding beauty related stuffs! It will be uploaded on youtube so I will share it when it's up! ^_^

On the 1st Day, the Main Artist is T.M.Revolution. I got to see his performance because I had free time after the interview. Although I dont know his songs as I am not a fan, but he did a very good performance and very cool-looking! I cant believe he's been 42 years old!

So on the Day 2, it's Kawaii Leader's Fashion Show! We got pro make up artists to do the hair and make up, and we had to walk 3 times for the runway. Twice for a brand, and one for final stage

I worked for a brand called Mer, and also Galaxy!

Face without make up, so I came with sunglasses!

1st Make Up, Sweet Look

2nd Make Up, Cool Look

in fact there was a misunderstanding of my 2nd look. I was supposed to wear a really eccentric look so I got the stylist to match my hair and outfit. But I had to swap clothes with Kaila, therefore I was a little disappointed since it's a little unmatched and out of the concept that we rehearsed

But anyway, here's my First Runway Pictures!!!

from = official kawaii matsuri site

from = fashionsnap.com

For Mer!

from = official kawaii matsuri site

from = fashionsnap.com

For Galaxy!

To be honest I really dont know what I was doing because it happened so fast T___T

And for my 2nd outfit, I didn't even have enough time to think about the pose, this is my first time modelling please

And although I feel that I am skinny enough, I am still fat compared to the other models, and my pictures still turn out not that good T_T

Also I fell down on the first day so it had bruises, so I cover it up with concealer LOL

For first runway, each one of us worked for different brand, I worked with Mer, that's kinda sweet-harajuku girl style!

Left to right = Kaila [Phil], Eva [HK], Me [Indonesia], Marie [France], Mio [Germany]

And for the 2nd one, we did runway for Galaxy that's an eccentric harajuku brand.

No, I wasn't trying to make me the center, but it's the order of runway, I always came on the third T_T

Eva and Mio did pretty good job, they're full of confidence. And the others were having fun as well

As for me, I am not sure whether I did good or no. I just thought I lost 3 years of my life because I was so nervous lol

It will be aired on NHK Kawaii International Next Month, I will update it again ^^;

And of course the awaited main star, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu came to the stage!! And she was very very cute and petite omg! How come someone can be that kawaii!

Unfortunately, no.. We werent able to see her performance because we were on the backstage to prepare a lot of things and had to wait, so very very poor life haha.. We could only hear her songs and danced alone T_T

But I got to see one performance from very close because Kondo Natsuko-san, one of the models that worked with me for Mer, brought me secretly to the hall haha! But we had to go back again to the backstage soon T_T Still.. It's a good experience!

I also made new friends with the models that worked together with me for Mer on the runway show!

Left to right = Mito Natsume-san, Kondo Natsuko-san, Me, Takechi Shiho-san

Everyone are so beautiful, skinny, good skin, and kind!!! T____T

I always thought that popular people would be kinda arrogant but no, they're very kind and willing to talk to me T___T

They are very very famous in Japan for Harajuku Fashion lover!

I am going to do beauty interview with them and share it on my blog so you can know their beauty secrets too!

Kondo Natsuko-san and Takechi Shiho-san are 27 years old! Can you believe it!! OMG!!!

I was trying to speak in Japanese with them for 1 hour omg! I introduced to them about Indonesia, and one of them, Takechi Shiho-san said they would come when she had time yeah ^_^

And after the fashion show, we went to the After Party and guess what, we could take picture with the Kawaii Queen, Kyari Pamyu Pamyu!!!! *0*)/

Her skin is so smooth and her eyes are so big *___*

We had taken picture with all the models as well on the final stage but I haven't received it yet so probably later?

It was really, one of the best days in my whole life and I could never ask for more

Thank you NHK and Kawaii.i for letting me experience all this stuff T____T

Disclaimer = Some of the pictures are from Kawaii.i Official Fanpage and the official website of Kawaii Matsuri! Some are from my camera!

Short Update of Life in Japan!

2013-04-20T12:01:00.001+07:00

It's been very hectic in Tokyo right now. Shintaro-nii lied to me, he said Tokyo was very warm, around 24 C. But I think it's around 15!!! It's so windy and I was freezing to death because I wear thin and short clothes T____T

So yesterday we had a lot of activities including fitting for our, Kawaii Leader, Kawaii Matsuri fashion shows!

Today we're also going to appear on youtube live streaming I think for the event.. I think.. The information is not fixed yet. But please check or subscribe to THEIR YOUTUBE ^.^

With Kaila [Phil], Marie [France], and Mio [Germany]

Eva was at another room already when we were taking this pic.

And I went for Hime-Kei look yesterday yeay~!

I wont update much because you need to watch the videos of us touring around Tokyo next month at NHK Kawaii International hehe ^3^/

Today I just went out shopping for buying all the stuffs ordered via my shopping service before..

And I talked to 2 interesting guys when I was on my way to Shibuya109!

One guy is Korean, and he asked direction to me for going to Disney Store in Shibuya. I think he thought I was local. But luckily I knew the way so I led him there!!

hahaha! Funny thing. I mean, I can direct someone to a place in shibuya XD

So we were kinda talking during our way there

He said he's a fashion stylist and scouts artist in Korea and he mentioned the company name. But I cant really remember.. Then he just said "Do you know 2AM?"

"Oh!! I know!!! o.o Jo Kwon-Ga In!!!"

LOLOL

And he was like! "yes!! Along with 2PM, JYP~! ^^"

I was like, "ehhh that's cool!!" and he suddenly showed all the pictures of 2AM fashion stuffs and Jo Kwon with his coordinations o_o

Then I just noticed now, why I dont ask for Nichkhun mail address from him XDDDDD

So he's coming to Japan for work, and finding stuffs for 2AM and such. I was surprised because Korean groups get their fashion items from Japan instead! To the point the staff has to come to Shibuya alone to get them haha

So we separated and said good bye after he reached Disney Store. And I moved to 109!

Then I got a japanese guy talked to me. I thought he was going to Nanpa (seduce women on street) me because when I was in Japan last time, some guys tried to do that as well, and it's quite common

But in fact he said that he's a professional stylist in Shibuya Salon and offered me his name card and he said that he wanted to cut my hair and be their model? I am not really sure because my japanese is not very good so I only catch a glimpse T___T

I was like, "えええ？いま？あたしのかみか？” [my hair? now?]

”そうですよね。いいですか？” [yes, is that ok?]

”あら、いまは、ちょっとむり。。” [ah right now it's not okay]

And I say that I only have short amount of time and I've to go back to hotel for NHK, and on 30th I have to go back to Indonesia again.. So he was like, ah too bad, probably next time.. Since I am not here permanently

And I apologized then continued my way to 109!

But I am so surprised!!! T____T

Now I am eating my bento anyway, bought it at convenience store. Today I have free time until 4p.m only but I must do my hair make up right now~

Tokyo's life has been so fun to me!

So until next time ^_^

Thank you Kawaii.i ~!!

The Reason Behind My Trip to Japan~! Kawaii Leader!!

2013-04-18T21:26:00.004+07:00

And I swear I was freaking 98klfhajhfuseh@#%SFS25 when I knew I could come again to Japan!!

THIS SOON!!!

*pulls hair*

and what's more shocking is that

the main highlight and purpose of this trip is . . . . .

*drum rolls*

errrr

errrrrrrrr..............

I AM GOING TO WALK ON KAWAII MATSURI RUNWAY SHOW!!!!!

*dies of a heart attack*

*gets stoned by haters*

*dies for good*

T_____________________T

How could you believe it!! ME NEITHER!!

I mean, ME??? Just a random blogger from Indonesia, and never dream to be a model [I only wish to be HYDE and GACKT's wife wtf] can walk on a runway show??

More over it's JAPAN SCALE LA PLS!!!

IT'S NOT A RANDOM FASHION SHOW!!!

It's where KYARI PAMYU PAMYU & TM REVOLUTION will appear as well!!

more famous artists and models are going to appear as well!! Such as SCANDAL, Nakagawa Shouko, etc!!

*inhales breath, exhales, slowly*

I must have used all my luck this year.. I also dunno how come it can be like that

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I am always ordinary la.. The only extraordinary thing on me is my blonde hair. Really. And it's only unique in Indo..

Dunno how come I am offered a chance to walk on a runway show, and more over, the first runway I am going to walk is KAWAII MATSURI

Japan scale...

Asia Pacific Scale...

Asia Scale

And I represent INDONESIA!!!!

*puts hand on shoulder, sings Indonesia Raya*

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So let me tell you the story in short. I received email from NHK last year and they're asking whether I would like to collaborate with them as Kawaii Leader. They want someone who loves Japan passionately and have influence to spread kawaii culture in the world.

They pick some Leaders from different country as well, it will be 5 leaders at first
Here we are =

That's why I tried my best to lose weight, and even do Radio Frequency Treatment frequently..

Because I want to look good on the runway show~!

Please la.. It's where I walk in front of thousands of japanese girls.. And I bring Indonesia name :x

Must look at least decent!!! ><

So here's the fresh pictures that I just took like hours ago =

She's Mio from Germany! She represents style of Fairy Kei! So her clothes are mostly very pastel-dreamy like~!

This one is Eva Cheung from Hong Kong! She represents Harajuku style with a mix of 80's!

This one is Kaila from Rainbowholic, Philliphines who's residing in Japan right now. She's into Kawaii Lifestyle

Last but not least, she's Marie from France and she represents Lolita~!

Sorry my make up is not full-complete look. I just did it in 10 minutes because a lot of stuffs happened T_T

Dont need to say but you know, that I am from Indonesia and I represent Gyaru style in this kawaii leader project!

All in all, I am very thankful for the opportunity that Kawaii.i gives to me!

I really thank Kishibe-san who worked hard so I can come again to Japan, and have a great experience..

I am sure I will have a lot of fun!!

And dont worry!!

I will blog again about my trip to japan!!! ENTIRELY~~~~!!! <3

Thank you Kawaii.i and NHK Kawaii International to invite me T_T
And yes, this project is for TV on NHK and it will be aired next month!
Will let you guys know the update more soon, now i am going to sleep because tomorrow's schedule is very hectic

Wish me, and Indonesia luck ^_^

Stella Lee's Spring Giveaway

2013-04-18T06:00:00.000+07:00

Hello!! As I promised to you, I am holding another giveaway, to celebrate spring and my new blog layout as well hahaha

There will be 6 winners and the prizes are sponsored by Beauty Couture Indonesia !!

3 Winners will receive free Detox Skin Therapy, I have tried it before and it's so refreshing and my face is sooo clean! It releases toxin inside your face because of pollution and stress!

And 3 other winners will receive free Spa manicure and Pedicure, my mom had this before, and her hands and feet smell so good because of the chocolate mask..

Beauty Couture is only located at Mal Taman Anggrek 2nd Floor so you've to come to the store by yourself to get the treatment..

If you dont live in Jakarta area, but probably you'll be coming to Jakarta, you may still try this giveaway.. Or you can win it for your friends instead!! ^.^

Just simply fill this =

a Rafflecopter giveaway

You can share the tweet and facebook status everyday to earn more points! The 6 winners will be picked randomly, and the more you have points, the more you'll have chance to win the giveaway!

It's not impossible to win detox skin therapy and spa manicure pedicure together though if you're lucky!

The giveaway will be on from 18th April to 28th April!! I will announce the winner after I come back from Japan ok! ^.^

You can tweet and share the status required to earn more points everyday!

Anyway, if you're interested with the same treatment that I am doing right now to tighten my face and upper arm, you may have special promo by printing this picture and show it to the staff!!

Good luck everyone, and stay beautiful~~~ <3

New Hair Before Japan~!

2013-04-17T10:07:00.000+07:00

Hair must be perfect *0*

Because i will be meeting a lot of people for the project, and the project is still secret, I am still not allowed to say what it is, sorryyyy

But it needs me to be perfect in appearance!!

Well, kind of :x

So, I asked L'Oreal Professional Indonesia Team for help~!!

Ko Indra, the Educational Manager of L'oreal Indonesia gladly helped me H-1 so my hair look fabulous!!

I haven't done my hair this year, last time I did my hair is also from their help last year, before I came to Japan. Now japan again! omg I cant believe my luck this year is soooo good

That ugly roots

Ugh, to be honest my ashy color has faded to something like beige blonde, it's okay, but the roots are very annoying!!! And because it's been 4 months, it's so ugly I wanna cry T___T

L'Orealll, helppp~~ lol

So of course at first they bleached my hair, and it takes forever because my the shade that I want is pretty light, obviously

In order to not damage my hair and scalp more, they carefully get like 10 pieces per hair and wrap it with the aluminium foil. I felt like Lady Gaga!

That way, the bleaching will be even, and wont hurt scalp at all!

I didn't feel anything, just heavy lol

Usually bleaching is bloody painful, literally. Ko Indra is very attentive to my hair condition

After that, they tone down the yellow color after bleaching, and add peachy color for less than 5 minutes, because my hair absorbs color very quickly..

This time, they give me spring-summer feel with a hint of peach-pink for my hair OMG!!!

And this is the result =

OMG THAT BABY PINK HIGHLIGHT!!!!

And my blonde in real life also has pink undertone so it matches perfectly!!!

I dont know how come Ko Indra managed to mix colors to get this shade!!

All products are from L'Oreal, so whenever salon you go, it should be available.. The pink is mixed by L'Oreal team for me because I want baby pink, by mixing a little bit of magenta and ashy?

Not very sure lol

I am ready for Spring yeehaa~~

Thank you Ko Indra and L'Oreal Professional Indonesia Team for making my hair very gorgeous before I fly to Japan!!

This one is Spring and Summer Collection 2013 with Pastel feeling! ^0^

They will be launching Spring & Summer Hair Show next week but I cannot come >_<

L'Oreal is very good, I am impressed

Oh btw Ko Indra is very famous and known by every salons using L'Oreal because he's the one who educates them. So he's the master of all master mwahaha 8D

Beautiful or not?? ^.^

Will give you more pictures later with my new hair in Japan~!!

Now packing! :D bye bye

Result Update of My Radio Frequency Treatment!

2013-04-16T21:40:00.000+07:00

I know a lot of people are waiting for this post as I received so many messages want me to post the result!

I have been doing Radio Frequency Treatment frequently at Beauty Couture Taman Anggrek, and I must say I am impressed by the result

Ready to see?? XDDD

And, This is the result after 10 times treatment for my upper arm *0*

I think the difference is quite drastic and obvious so OMG OMG *0*)/

My mom and friends have mentioned how skinnier my upper arms have become!! Thanks to Radio Frequency Treatment <3

It's less flabby and becomes much firmer!!

Before the treatment, can tell that my upper arm is very wide, and getting slimmer around elbow ._.

But right now it's quite even!!

I cannot say that it's that skinny because it still has fat, and not all boney, but I am happy after all because my arm looks normal at least lol

I intend to continue the treatment after I come back from Japan ^.^

If you're interested to try the same treatment as well, might as well to try this coupon code special for my readers!!

Just save and print this image to get the best deal you can ever imagine. OMG I never knew it could be very cheap T-T

I was almost collapsed when I heard about the real price and so I asked whether they could give special promotion for my readers so yeah :D

I think the price isn't bad, but you need to do it at least once a week to get the result. And for faster result, twice a week like me..

You can redeem the voucher until 31st May and use it as many times as you want! Bring your mom as well! ^3^

To be honest, I am quite, er.. skinny? So I think the result isn't very obvious

Right now my weight is 41-42kg's, thanks to my diet that I have been doing diligently since I'm coming back from Japan..

So reducing fat on me, is kinda difficult. The result is much better for those who are a little chubbier..

I dont mean to offend anyone btw T___T

I just wanna say that, if you're heavier than me, you may see better result, and it will be faster!

And if you're skinnier, it's more difficult cos no more fat to reduce :o

Make sense or not?

So if you want to get the treatment as well [I really recommend the upper arm so we can wear sleeveless dress yeay lol], you may book the treatment first by calling 021-5639968 and arrange the appointment. Then come with the printed coupon!!

You can share this with your friends and family as well :D

I have told my aunties and they're so excited to try this treatment too XDDD

Review : Tony Moly Luminous Pure Aura CC Cream

2013-04-15T18:23:00.004+07:00

CC Cream becomes a big trend since like a year ago, but I've never tried it until now.. Because CC Cream is so expensive.. The one that I knew is only Rachel K CC Cream.. I love Korean products because it's so cheap. So I am so happy when Tony Moly launched a CC Cream! Followed by Etude House as well, hope to try theirs too

This one is in Pure Aura edition, it's called Tony Moly Luminous Pure Aura CC Cream. Which I can sense that it gives dewy fresh look like Korean style. So let's take a look!

Let's start from the packaging. This CC Cream comes with white plastic pump packaging type that looks very simple yet elegant, based on its black and white dominant colour. I love the simplicity of this packaging because it's not too cute nor too boring, so everyone can use this!! ^.^

They're focusing on luminous pure effect, so I think white packaging represents their purpose nicely!

It comes in SPF 30 PA++, so you can use it as sunblock protection as well. Like usual BB Cream, this CC Cream comes with 50ml product. It should last you like 6 months if you use it everyday

It is very easy to dispense the cream, I usually need only 1-2 pumps because the texture of this CC Cream is somewhat quite thick and it spreads easily

At first I was pretty shocked because it comes in white liquid!! And it needs a good blend to really blend on your skin!!!

I would say that the texture is quite creamy and thick compared to usual BB Cream. Is every CC Cream like this? I am not sure, as this is my first time trying CC Cream
But, unexpectedly, it's very easy to spread on, and gives luminous dewy finish like its promise! ^^

So I usually blend it on the back of my hand first, and dab some on my skin, then tap it lightly to blend it on my skin

That's the result of half face, using this Tony Moly CC Cream!!

It really gives luminous effect and brighten up my skin, but I really hate because when you're using flash, it gives white cast as it it's too white for your skin!! :'(

Although in real life it looks super super natural as if i wear nothing!!

This beats BB Cream obviously!

And you can tell that it kinda covers my redness and imperfection pretty well!

This CC Cream doesnt feel heavy or thick, but as for the oil control, it's just so-so..

Here's the full result of me using the CC Cream. With Flash and without flash

Can you tell that my skin glows very nice and looks very flawless? Super LOVE this CC Cream!!

Bring this to Japan, obviously~! *shoves it inside my luggage* XD

Final Opinion =

Pros :

Simple yet elegant packaging
Comes with easy dispensed pump
Has SPF 30 PA++
Light-Medium Coverage, covers imperfection naturally
Gives natural luminous effect
Blends well with skin tone
Helps brighten up skin

Cons :

Gives white cast with flash photography

I got this CC Cream from Rie Butik ~! I totally recommend this CC Cream, but I am curious to try more CC Cream so I can find the holy grail one. I saw my friend, ce Bebe, using Chanel CC Cream and it's super flawless~!! The price is also flawless LOL

Tony Moly CC Cream is only around 15USD so I think the price is very okay!!

I am curious with Etude House CC Cream next.. ^.^ But for now, this one is very good~!

Viva CC Cream~!!! ^0^)/

Rosy Rose

2013-04-14T10:31:00.001+07:00

To be honest, I have ditched this sweet romantic style for quite a while. For 2 years?

But when I came to Japan, I got struck by Liz Lisa virus so yeah -_-"

This outfit is worn for my latest photoshoot ~!

Floral Crown : Unbranded

Dress & Belt : Bought it from Online China Store

Wig : Brightlele from Hazelnutz Cawaii

Shoes : Handmade shoes from Pink Locomote

I am glad to do fashion post ! I always love to make more fashion posts but fashion posts need photographer haha.. I am lucky that on the day I wore this outfit, I had a photographer with me ^.^

Spring is coming ~~in Japan~~ so floral is very big right now!

And I am very addicted with rose recently, till it becomes annoying obsession lol

Shoes are from Pink Locomote. It's handmade order!! ^.^ I got the shop to duplicate the same shoes from Rose Essence, famous japanese shoe store and they made it like 99% same~~!!!

Rose Essence shoes can be like 100usd T_T But handmade is about 35USD only~! So I recommend it :D
Although the comfort is different, obviously

Do you love this look on me? ^.^

Review : Sonia Kashuk Hidden Concealer

2013-04-11T17:28:00.000+07:00

I recently got this Sonia Kashuk Hidden Concealer from Reine Doll Shop Beauty Box. They sent to me the box filled with a few beauty items and the main star is the Hidden Concealer, therefore I will review it ^.^

I have known this concealer since Bubz mentioned this on the video a few times and I think it works wonder for her. So I am always interested to try!

First of all, I am not really impressed with the packaging because it's cheap looking and totally uncute. Also, they only have one shade!! -_-

I am glad that it still fits my skin tone, I am around NC 25

They provide 3 shades though in one palette, along with one concealer powder to set it up

without flash

with flash

Comes with light, dark, green concealer to fits your needs. I usually get the light concealer for under eye or highlighter, and green concealer is the reason why I love this color a lot. I wear it the most to cover redness because green is the color to neutralize redness on your face

Whether it's just redness, irritation, acne scar, pimples.. Use green concealer ^.^

For the dark concealer, it's too light for contouring nose, and it's too dark to cover imperfection on my skin tone. So I hardly use it. I wish they'd include the concealer-powder mini brush so it's easier to bring it for traveling though

The concealer is very easy to blend, and has very good coverage. A little goes a long way, but it has creamy kinda texture so it can be quite thick if you want only light coverage. I usually dab it on areas where I want to conceal, then set it with powder. The powder is transluscent so dont worry!

Here are the results after using the sonia kashuk hidden concealer.. Well, just the green concealer though because i have redness around my chin. It covers nicely ^.^

I am quite happy with the result ^.^ You can see that my skin becomes even after concealing redness on my skin with the green concealer from Sonia Kashuk!

As for the light concealer, it works okay for highlighting but so-so for under eye.. So far I love it!!

Here are other items inside the Beauty Box.. I havent tried the others because to be honest I am not interested of those stuffs. The main star is only the Sonia Kashuk Concealer. I will probably review them when I have time and mood haha.. But for now I just love the concealer ^.^

So many beauty boxes appear in Indonesia market recently and here's just one of them
Do you have personal favorite beauty box? :D
Or are you interested to subscribe Reine Doll Shop one? :)

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Review : Linea Storia Wig

Review : Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Lovesick

NHK Kawaii International - Kawaii Leaders Trip

My Make Up Book Update

Some of My Works These Days

Natural Japanese Make Up Tutorial ナチュラルメイクアップ講座

New Short Hair!

How I Lost Weight [7 Kg's Within 3 Month]

Review : Etude House Water Color Blusher

Review : Peripera My Color Gloss

Review : My Konjac Sponge

Japan Day 18 & 19 : Last Days with Menard Japan

Stella Lee Beauty Class on Bandung with Lioele~!

Spring 2013 Giveaway Winner

Souvenir from Indonesia to Japan!

Review : Menard Fairluscent Day Cream

Final Opinion =

Kawaii Leader at Kawaii Matsuri - with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

Short Update of Life in Japan!

The Reason Behind My Trip to Japan~! Kawaii Leader!!

Stella Lee's Spring Giveaway

New Hair Before Japan~!

Result Update of My Radio Frequency Treatment!

Review : Tony Moly Luminous Pure Aura CC Cream

Final Opinion =

Rosy Rose

Review : Sonia Kashuk Hidden Concealer

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