gliffyfille

first gmarket haul!

2012-02-11T20:13:00.000-08:00

I don't know why I haven't ordered from Gmarket before, but I finally did after getting fed up by the jacked up prices of safari/Korean styled jackets on ebay.

I ordered on a Wednesday, my items shipped the following Wednesday, and I received it on Saturday. Initially, I paid $220.69, but one of my items was out of stock. My actual shipping was $45.26 and I got 7,400 won refunded to my Cash Balance. The oos item was refunded to my paypal account. My total was $181.22.

Etude House

Seller

1. Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream All Day Strong SPF30/PA++ in #3 Sheer Flawless Skin

14,000 won ~$12.45

Compared with Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream in #27 on the Left (Etude House on the Right)

I can't talk about the qualities of this BB cream because it doesn't match my skin tone! At first glance, it looks like it matches compared to Missha's but it is just too beige/pink toned for me. In certain lights it looks like it matches, but overall it doesn't work with my skin tone : (.

2. Etude House Color My Brows #01 Rich Brown

6,000 won ~$5.34

Unfortunately, this did not work out for me either because the shade was too light! Should've known -__-. Ah, the pitfalls of shopping online.

3. Etude House Golden Ratio Face Glam #02 Pink

12,000 won ~$10.67

This is one of my favorite items! I love how it makes my cheekbones glow! On the directions it says that it is a base, but I only use it to highlight my cheekbones. At 40ml, it will last awhile especially when I only need a teeny tiny dot for each cheekbone. The brightener on top is 4g and is to be used on the eye region.

4. Etude House Missing U Hand Cream #3 Panda (Peach)

4,500 won ~$4.01

I love this, it's so cute! The smell is delicious and it's so adorable! The consistency is light and absorbs easily. My only problem with it is that it only has 30ml/1.01 fl oz (the cream is at the bottom in the pink part, the panda is just the cover), but it's cheaper than the other hand cream I was using (L'occitance Shea Butter hand cream in Rose).

Etude House Freebies

Mirror

Volume Bling Mascara

I really like the way this mascara coats my lashes. I don't know if it's waterproof and I haven't tested it out, but I do know that it's hard for me to remove. It gets really flaky! The cool thing about this is that the other end is glitter!

Box of cotton pads

Wool Detachable Hood Safari

Seller

~$37.17

As you can see, this jacket is humongous on me! My dumbass didn't check the measurements of the jacket and instead based it on the looks of the model T_T. I wanted a jacket that was this style and had a thick, soft lining inside. I'm not sure if it'll be worth it to try to hem it, but we'll see. The only places I see my self wearing this outside is in the snow or an outdoor concert in San Francisco or something : /.

400 Mizzpointsafari JK

Seller

~$41.62

I got this jacket because there was one on Stylenanda with a similar style but a $150 price tag -__-. I like this jacket because it was the style I was looking for and the fur trim feels nice. The things I don't like about this jacket are that the fur trim easily detaches from the buttons that hold it in place, the buttons are badly sewn on, and the jacket attracts lint and fur easily. Also note the cheap lining inside. It's really unnecessary because it gets in the way and detaches from the buttons easily.

Caramel Brown Cardigans

Seller

1. VO17 ~$13.25

2. VO16 ~$11.48

I had an obsession over this "Caramel Brown" color after I got a cardigan with the same color from Zipia. The first cardigan is a bit long for me (not checking the measurements again -__-). I like the second cardigan the most. My only problem is that the material of both cardigans makes it pill easily, but that's what I get for getting cheap cardigans. *sigh. At least my "Caramel Brown" obsession is satiated.

Overall, it was an interesting first haul from gmarket. I've already made my second order, but this time it's only beauty products.

Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer in Tan

2012-01-28T23:04:00.000-08:00

I was looking for a new under eye concealer to use because even though I love the Sonia Kashuk concealer palette (the darkest shade matches my skin perfectly), it didn't offer much coverage for my dark eye circles. I purchased the Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer in Tan at Walmart for $6. Although it is not a perfect match, it still works with my skin. It doesn't offer as much coverage as I want, but the coverage is better than the Sonia Kashuk concealer in my opinion.

Left: Sonia Kashuk concealer palette (darkest shade)
Right: Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer in Tan

The Sonia Kashuk concealer is more peachy than the Hardy Candy concealer. I always read that peachy concealers cover dark circles better because the peach color cancels out dark circles, but I feel like the Hard Candy concealer offers more coverage.

T_T

2012-01-28T23:03:00.000-08:00

Finally figured out the design settings for this blog after how many years of wondering T_T. Gonna get back on with a lot of stuff I need to review T_T.

T_T let's start.

ecotools kabuki set

2011-12-31T22:01:00.000-08:00

I went to Target recently and found this set by ecotools. I was thinking of buying the flat top and angled kabuki from sigma makeup, but after getting this set I don't think I need it anymore. I like how each of the brushes has their own use. The round contour kabuki is perfect for contouring. Although these brushes aren't as full as other kabuki brushes, they're soft and a great deal at $14.99

itsmefashion.net haul & review!

2011-12-11T16:52:00.000-08:00

I made my order on a Monday, it shipped on Thursday, and I received it the following Monday. Two of the items I ordered were out of stock which bummed me out because I really wanted those items. I wasn't notified of my items being out of stock. I found out by checking my account everyday to see the progress (such as "Purchase Underway", "Out of Stock", "Refunded", "Shipped", etc.). So in total, I bought 5 items totaling $74.50 with EMS shipping being $56. I was refunded for the oos items and the EMS shipping.

My order shipped really quickly, but the box was beat up. Items were individually wrapped.

trendy fur style JK

This is my favorite item out of the bunch. I've been looking for a furry cardigan/coat and this is exactly what I've been looking for! It is warm and it has pockets! It also comes with a leather belt.

walker boots

I'm really happy with these boots as well. I ordered 240 which equals a US size 7 and they fit. The doc marten-looking ones were slightly snug but it was because the insole is very thick. I can't really order lace up boots here in the U.S. because the shaft is high. My calves are big so it doesn't really look good. I like lace up boots from Korea because the shaft is usually 5 inches, perfect for my legs.

sheer stockings

I also ordered these back-seam stockings and another pair of sheer stockings. They were cheap ($4.50 & $3).

Overall, I would definitely order from them again. I actually want to get the fur jacket in beige and I need to stock up on the boots! The only problem with itsmefashion.net is that the shipping is expensive.

something new

2011-12-01T19:53:00.000-08:00

My order from itsmefashion.net shipped today! I'll be posting and reviewing it soon!

2011-10-24T23:22:00.000-07:00

oh my gah...totally sucked into tumblr T_T

http://gliffyfille.tumblr.com

woohoo!

2011-10-16T19:14:00.000-07:00

Dress from France, Forever 21 belt, Zipia.net bag, thrifted oxfords

Ecstatic right now for a few things:

-Got $82.40 from selling my clothes at Black and Brown
-Selling my old stuff on ebay
-Getting my Jeffrey Campbell Lita knockoffs from Agaci tomorrow

EEEEEEEEE!

Jeffrey Campbell Lita Knockoffs

2011-10-08T10:11:00.000-07:00

Recently found GoJane's knockoff version of the Jeffrey Campbell Lita. I didn't think of buying it at that time until they ran out of my size in taupe. After that I went into a crazy fervor searching through similar sites like gojane.com trying to find the same style. Eventually I found my size in taupe at agacistore.com! Can't wait to see how they are. Listed below are the other sites I found that carry the same style, but many of them don't have many sizes or colors available. (Links are within the pictures!)

GoJane $38.95

A'gaci Store $36.50

Make Me Chic $33.00

Urban Original $33.50-$33.90

Lovelyshoes.net (Wholesale from China) $21.57

shopping ban

2011-10-04T19:23:00.001-07:00

I need to get my shit together and start being an adult with my finances. Shopping ban starts!............................................once I get my Korean store orders : ]

Pictures from Stylenanda and Zipia.net

developed

2011-10-03T21:25:00.000-07:00

Yay finally developed my photos! It's always fun waiting to see how the pictures turned out.

so sad

2011-10-01T12:15:00.000-07:00

Missed out on something again...

Steve Madden Grettta platforms for $53.99! Saw them last night on Dillard's. Checked back the next morning and they didn't have my size in Black T_T.

So...

Got taupe instead at 6pm.com. These platforms are like the new JC Litas...

more baby lips

2011-10-01T12:01:00.001-07:00

Baby Lips is sounding more and more creepy -__-. Anyway, after seeing the great color payoff on the Cherry Me and Peach Kiss Maybelline Baby Lips lip balms, I had to get the Pink Punch one.

The picture doesn't really show the true color of the lip balm because the color gets darker and more noticeable a few minutes after applying. All in all, I love it and hope that Maybelline comes out with more colors in their Baby Lips line!

Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm

2011-09-24T22:32:00.001-07:00

Once I found out Maybelline had a lip balm coming out, I rushed to my nearest CVS to get some!

L-R: Quenched, Cherry Me, Peach Kiss

They are $4.19 each at CVS. I had a $4 Extra Bucks coupon from a previous purchase and they were giving out a $3 Extra Bucks coupon with a $10 Maybelline Eye or Lip purchase, so overall I got a pretty good deal. The deals one can get at CVS seem too good to be true! Remember you can get a rain check for something that is on sale but out of stock. I totally forgot about it when the Suave Dry Shampoo was 3 for $5 T_T.

Anyway, I was excited about these lip balms because I only have one Nivea lip balm left and haven't gone out to get more. They have the same packaging and style, but I love how the Maybelline ones have SPF20 instead of SPF4 which Nivea has. Also something to note, "Peach Kiss" has shimmers in it. It's not obvious and both leave a nice sheer tint.

flatforms not platforms

2011-09-23T22:42:00.000-07:00

Obsessed right now with flatforms...immediately fallen for trends this time...

(Links are within the pictures!)

Gojane surprisingly has the trend. I hope to get the Zipia ones soon!

stressing out

2011-09-19T21:28:00.000-07:00

Went to the Vintage Expo on Sunday in search of some vintage frames.

Unknowingly bargained for vintage frames, walked around sweating and delirious, ate delicious vegan food, and scored a dress for $2.50 at Out of the Closet thrift store.

score

2011-08-29T22:03:00.000-07:00

crochet top from Auntie, Urban Outfitters shorts, espadrille flats

Couldn't go thrift shopping while in Long Beach, but my Auntie came to the rescue with old clothes she had. Scored this crochet top, an 80's crop top, and a Christian Dior nightgown. Also found a pair of vintage high waisted levi cut offs from Urban Outfitters. Life is complete. For now.

asos order!

2011-08-29T21:53:00.001-07:00

Is it weird to immediately wear items one gets in the mail or from the store? Because I do that -__-.

asos.com top & shoes, Forever 21 shorts, Zipia.net bag

The sizing they have is really confusing and the size chart they have doesn't really help. Ordered this top in a UK12 which would be a US8/Medium. I was afraid it would be too big, but it was the fit I was looking for.

These shoes were a let down. In the picture they looked like a supple material, but in actuality they're stiff and lighter in color. My achilles tendon got some blisters because of the stiffness.

billards

2011-08-20T07:51:00.000-07:00

American Eagle cardigan, Zipia.net shirt dress, ebay camera bag, Dolce Vita Jamison boot

I don't know why I look like a sad little girl when I'm actually mad and impatient -__-. Took a few pictures waiting to get the car to go out -__-. Finally wore my new boots out and they're great! They stretched out a little so they're more looser and comfier.

www.rilakkuma.com.hk order & review!

2011-08-18T21:08:00.000-07:00

I've been in a Rilakkuma craze lately after getting the Rilakkuma luggage tag and organizer. I just want to get everything Rilakkuma: Rilakkuma pillow, Rilakkuma blanket, Rilakkuma plush, Rilakkuma tupperware, Rilakkuma EVERYTHING! When I found www.rilakkuma.com.hk, I went crazy seeing all the stuff they had. Here is what I ordered:

1. Rilakkuma (and Korilakkuma) contacts case, HK$52

This contacts case is so adorable, but I don't think I really needed it lol. I feel like my contacts would dry out if I brought this for travel because the dome shape of the cover gives it a lot of room inside.

2. "Lazy Mega Rilakkuma" plush, HK$152

There were some Rilakkuma plushes in the stores around my area, but they weren't the ones I was looking for. This Rilakkuma plush is big, comfy, and definitely cute! Just what I was looking for.

For the items, I paid HK$214.20 which converted to US$28.15. Not bad right? The thing that got me was the shipping. The cost for shipping (and handling fee) was HK$330.75 which converted to $43.55. So, in total I paid $71.70. Good thing was that the shipping only took 3 days to get to my house. ("Better take only 3 days for how much I paid!" was what I thought -__-) Unfortunately, Speedpost EMS is the only shipping they offer for overseas buyers.

customary trip

2011-08-17T12:39:00.000-07:00

Some pictures taken with my Yashica FX-2 from the day trip to San Francisco with the boypren's family

playdate!

2011-08-11T16:30:00.000-07:00

How come we didn't do this all summer?!

twin peaks

2011-08-10T13:29:00.000-07:00

fuck it--i'm getting them

2011-08-09T21:45:00.000-07:00

Dolce Vita Jamison boots

what a bitch

2011-07-19T21:21:00.000-07:00

H&M top, Urban Outfitters scalloped shorts, Kinokuniya tote bag, Eram booties

didn't know

2011-07-17T22:23:00.000-07:00

Forever 21 tunic, Urban Outfitters scalloped shorts, Etsy Coach-style satchel, espadrille flats from the Intermarché

Aside from regretting not really buying anything in France, I really regret not buying more 5£ espadrille flats from the Intermarché. Oh how I'll miss you:

I'm glad I did get these boots though:

The 74.95£ price tag was worth it since I couldn't find this style in the states, but unfortunately, they don't look really flattering:

better not wear jeans with it next time...

I ♥ my Yashica FX-2

2011-07-12T08:19:00.000-07:00

It turned out better than I thought.

renegade again

2011-07-12T08:16:00.000-07:00

Went to the Renegade Craft Festival again this year. It was pretty much the same as last year. A lot of cool stuff and got more than one thing this time : ]!

too much

2011-07-08T22:39:00.001-07:00

Totally going to regret buying this dress from Yesstyle.com, but it was too cute to pass up! Let's hope the measurements on the website are off...

work and play

2011-07-08T22:29:00.000-07:00

Even though tomorrow is Saturday, I feel like I have work tomorrow T_T. So tiring!

That warm rosé was actually pretty good. Can't wait for the fun ahead.

missing

2011-07-08T22:26:00.000-07:00

I didn't realize how much I missed my friends until I saw them. I couldn't help but smile when I saw their faces : ].

watering

2011-07-07T08:34:00.000-07:00

Been back from France for a few weeks now and right when I came back, I wanted to go back to France already! I miss the food and the way of life there. Now I'm back to 8 hour work days T_T, but looking forward to this summer : ].

food...

damn you Rilakkuma!

2011-05-23T17:40:00.000-07:00

Why do you have to be absolutely cute and have things that are PERFECT for my trip to France?!

NYC Browser Brush-On Brow Kit

2011-05-23T17:33:00.000-07:00

Yay found the ELF Angled Eyeliner Brush at Target! Still practicing getting the hand of it. Also picked up NYC's Browser Brush-On Brow Kit. Didn't like it at first, because learned not to tap the excess off to get some actual color. Also found that the wax took off the color instead of applying it.

It's lighter than the usual eyebrow color I use from the Maybelline Natural Smokes quad, but it's good enough for me.

old

2011-05-23T17:30:00.000-07:00

Urban Outfitters bodysuit & flats, thrifted pants, ebay'd camera bag

I don't care if these pants make me 30 years older! >:0!

camenbert

2011-05-07T20:18:00.000-07:00

Forever 21 sweater, Urban Outfitters romper, ebay Alexa bag, Zipia boots

Still remembering the cheeses we tried in study abroad class today >_<.

so excited : ]

2011-04-25T15:21:00.000-07:00

Superheadz Usagi in Camel

I think I'll bring this to France with me : ].

dark mood

2011-04-13T22:02:00.000-07:00

H&M sweater, Zipia top & boots, Urban Outfitters jeans, ebay'd Alexa bag

Received my Forever21 haul and half were hits (lace shorts, leggings, & knuckle ring) and the other were misses (skirt). Now that I have items to return, I have a reason to go back and shop more! : ].

The leggings were better than I thought. They are so amazing! Comfortable, opaque, high-waisted, and long in length, I loved them so much I immediately went online to see if it was still in-stock so I could order more, but of course they were out. If I was a girl who wore leggings as pants, I would totally rock them -__-. Since I saw 2 of the items I bought in the store I'm hoping it'll be in stock there!

nothing there

2011-04-11T00:42:00.000-07:00

this depression is continuing longer than i thought. went shopping to try to make myself feel better, but it was only temporary, materialistic happiness. totally failed and saw that the items i ordered online were at the store in Forever 21. to keep it within context here's what i ordered:

trying to get as much sleep as possible to kill time and not think about anything. went on a day trip to Monterey on Saturday, which didn't help that much.

sjeats

2011-04-04T19:21:00.000-07:00

Attended sjeats over the weekend and it was totally not worth it! When we got there at 12, it was packed and there were ridiculously long lines that led to nowhere and seemed to have no start. The sad thing was that we waited 2 hours in line for Mogo's because it had the shortest line. 2 hours for something we already tried and could eat every Thursday? Plus they ran out of short rib T_T. We wanted to try Chairman Bao's, but they weren't even open till later. At least we got to try Horchata ice cream from Treatbot : ].

: ]!

need to stop

2011-04-04T18:59:00.001-07:00

Purchased two more Alexa bags from the same ebay seller on a whim and kind of regret it now. Some people say "If you like something, buy it in different colors", but when I think of it, I don't really need another one in another color when this one in the color I like will suffice. Ugh, my impulses! T_T

Link.
I wanted a smaller one so that I could use it when I'm not at school, so I chose this one, but it ended up being the same size as the first one I got, so that means I can fit my binder and other school stuff. I wish I had purchased this one in the first place because it is better quality and has more pockets.

I also purchased a black one of the first one I got. I thought it would look good as a backpack, but to be honest, I don't think I'm going to use it! >_<

Overall, they were a good deal. I got a 5% off discount because it was more than one item, so I ended up paying a total of $31.50 for each bag which is a steal. Plus, it came in 2 weeks exactly, so I didn't have to wait a really long time!

Neturogena Mineral Sheers

2011-04-03T20:41:00.000-07:00

Had one of those "I'm ugly" phases after seeing this picture (bad makeup, face not matching with neck kind of thing):

...but I think it was mostly due to my hair being hacked off T_T.
Anyway, went on a rage finding a different foundation to make myself feel better and decided to try Neturogena's Mineral Sheers foundation. I have been switching back and forth between Sonia Kashuk's tinted moisturizer and Everyday Mineral's foundation.

Neturogena Mineral Sheers Loose Powder Foundation in Nude (40)

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Pressed Powder in Light to Medium (30) & Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation in Nude (40)

L to R: Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation (Nude), Healthy Skin Pressed Powder (Light to Medium), Mineral Sheers Loose Powder (Nude)

Also got the ecotools retractable kabuki brush to go with the pressed powders:

neutrals neutrals neurals

2011-03-30T21:29:00.000-07:00

American Eagle cardigan, thrifted sweater, Forever 21 shorts, Zipia boots, ebay camera bag

Ahhh, a touch of summer weather. It feels weird to wear shorts again lol.
Got my camera bag from ebay today and it's perfect! It fits my Nikon D3100 and I used it as a regular bag today : ].

no can do

2011-03-20T18:58:00.000-07:00

Target coat, Forever 21 sweater, skirt, & sweater tights, thrifted Bass shoes, ebay Alexa bag

I've been wearing tights over the weekend and oh, are they comfortable! I guess I'm just tired of wearing pants -___-. I'm so jealous of the cute fashionista girls at school wearing their tights and oxfords, but then I think of all the creepers downtown -__-. I can't dress fashionably because my job is a jeans-and-sneakers kind of thing due to the physical labor/dirtiness factor : (.

Also, see the Hello Kitty/Beard Papa's bag? I'm such a sucker for anything Hello Kitty -___-. I hope I put that bag to actual use. And in sorta related news, I finally got an email from fucking Wholesale-dress.net about my Alexa bag replica order. They said that they couldn't restock it (yeah, pretty obvious after waiting for 2 months) and that they can refund the order back to Paypal. Yes! Never ordering from them again!

blah

2011-03-12T16:00:00.000-08:00

Forever 21 tunic, Urban Outfitters jeans, Steven Madden Londunn boots, ebay Alexa bag

material things make it better

2011-03-08T21:56:00.000-08:00

Found an el torito sweet corn cake mix and omg I'm in heaven! >_<

Also found a good Alexa bag replica!

Bought this replica for $32.00 with free shipping from ebay seller "yaxin09". Note that this seller might be nonexistent by the time you look (happened to me before : (. Still, some searches you can use to find this style are a mix of "messenger bag" "satchel" and "handbag". It shipped the day after I bought it and it only took 2 weeks! I thought it would take at least a month since it was free shipping.

To be honest, I was expecting a cheap-ass bag with crappy quality, but what I got surpassed my expectations. The quality of the bag is really good, the material feels soft. The bag can be worn as a backpack as you can see in the pictures above. This was a definite plus! Another plus is that you can undo the tabs at the side which is helpful for when there's a lot of stuff. There's a zipper and plenty of pockets. My school stuff also fits so I can use it as a school bag : ].

Overall, it's a STEAL compared to similar styles that are more expensive. I only received this bag today, so this is my initial review. It might fall apart with more usage of this bag (but let's hope that doesn't happen! T_T).

On a related note, I purchased the Alexa bag replica from Wholesale-dress.net over a month ago and still have not received it. It's true they totally rip people off! Before I felt like filing a dispute on Paypal, but changed my mind. I don't really mind that it's $21.40 though. I'm just going to wait it out.

beauty

2011-02-27T21:55:00.000-08:00

Some goodies from over the weekend:

Got the L'oreal Revitalift Eye Cream from Target, on sale for $12.50. Gotta go check if it's still on sale so I can stock up :p! I don't really need an eye cream right now, but I wanted to try this out because it has good reviews and my dark eye circles need some help. I won't see if it works until a couple of weeks, but I like it already. It smells great and feels luxurious (maybe it's because it's my first eye cream -__-). I don't really moisturize my eye area and this is a great moisturizer. The skin around my eyes looks moisturized and more plump.

This week, RiteAid is selling Nivea Lip Care for only a $1! When I saw it in the newspaper, I thought there was a catch, but nope! I wanted to get a bunch to stock up on, but only took 3 so that I could leave 1 left.

And finally did my nails!

Suave Dry Shampoo

2011-02-27T21:39:00.001-08:00

Finally got the Suave Dry Shampoo at my local Walmart yay! I was scanning the Suave section going "Yeah, yeah of course they don't have it" when I saw it. I started jumping up and down and my friends just stared, lol.

Compared with Tresemme's Dry Shampoo:
Suave: 5 oz. @ $2.74 (from Walmart)
Tresemme: 5.7 oz. @ $5.94 (from Walgreens)

Initial reaction:
Used it for the first time today and boy is it strong! Reviews said it had a grapefruit scent and I thought it would be a nice refreshing grapefruit scent, but no! It really made me think of regular air freshener sprays. Air freshener sprays=bad smelling bathrooms. It was very strong, stronger than the Tresemme's citrus scent in my opinion. I caught whiffs of it throughout the day. The good thing was that it did make my hair look better. It also did not become as flat and blah as the Tresemme one does, but I did not go through my usual 8-hr days, so we'll see. The one thing that I do like is the range of the spray. The spray has a bigger range compared to the Tresemme. I don't know how long this Suave can is going to last me though, because when I held both cans, the Tresemme felt heavier. It could be the can itself, but we'll see how long it lasts.

new camera

2011-02-17T19:35:00.000-08:00

Zipia sweater & boots, Forever 21 skirt, Target tights

Gosh, I wish I could dress like this at school, but it's pants and sneakers for me because of work T_T. In better news, I got the Nikon D3100 for my digital photography class (a reason to get a dslr woo!). In the store, I was comparing it to the Canon EOS Rebel T1i, seeing that they were kind of similar (14.2 vs. 15 megapixels, 1080 hd, 3'' lcd), but I went with the Nikon because 1)It was cheaper 2)Smaller and lighter 3)Everyone in my class has Canons -__-

eyebrows

2011-02-17T19:23:00.000-08:00

Here is what I've been using to fill in my eyebrows:

Maybelline Natural Smokes quad & Marcelle Accent Eyebrow Crayon in Charcoal (from Canada)

Right now I'm using the pencil because it's much more softer than using the eyeshadow in the quad. Since it's from Canada, I wanted to find other alternatives, so I picked up NYC's Brow/Eyeliner Pencil in Charcoal and Taupe from CVS.

Top to bottom: Maybelline quad, Marcelle pencil, NYC Charcoal pencil, NYC Taupe pencil

I thought that both the NYC and Marcelle pencils would be similar, but the NYC one is really dark as you can see above. The NYC pencils are really nice in that they're only 99 cents and very waxy.

Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm

2011-02-08T18:44:00.000-08:00

Losing/forgetting chapstick is the worst thing ever. You notice your dry lips even more! Recently, I lost my Nivea chapstick (which I had just bought) and reverted back to EOS. Not a fan of the Sweet Mint flavor because I always peel/bite my dry skin off and it burns when I apply it. Saw Burt's Bees new product at Walgreens a few days ago but was seriously broke (T_T), but now I got my paycheck and a great deal on all of these chapsticks!

With an instant coupon ($3 off a $10 cosmetics purchase) and a regular manufacturers coupon (BOGO free Nivea Lip Care), I was able to get these 4 chapsticks for about $4 each at CVS. (I'm really starting to love CVS now) The Nivea chapsticks were regularly $3.49 and $3.99. The Burt's Bess Tinted Lip Balms are $6.99.

I was drawn to the cardboard packaging and colors. Unfortunately, the cardboard packaging is just that--packaging. The lip balm is in a regular plastic tube. The colors are pretty, but sheer. I kind of notice the nude of Honeysuckle, but other people would probably not see it. The taste and scent in both are similar.

In other beauty news...
So excited for Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo! When I saw it on youtube, I went straight to my nearest Walmart (at 10:00 at night -__-) and of course they didn't have it. I called the Walmarts around my area and one store says they have it, but I'm weary (-__-). I'm trying to rationalize driving over there just to get it (if they even have it).

another one

2011-01-31T16:30:00.000-08:00

Bought another pair of knockoff Acne Atacomas...

Knockoff Acne Atacoma's from Ebay

For $185, they're definitely way better quality than the ($40) cheap-ass ones I bought from Lovelyshoes.net. I saw them on ebay, but went through email instead of buying it there.

depressed

2011-01-31T16:20:00.000-08:00

Faux Fur Leopard Coat from Ebay

Really loving my new coat. Purchased it for $21.99 plus $8.99 s&h from this ebay seller. I decided to pick this one instead of the other faux fur leopard coat seen everywhere else because it has pockets and buttons.

Chopped off the purely for decoration pom poms. The buttons haven't fallen off yet, but as you can see, they're not fastened completely.

a touch of spring

2011-01-23T17:58:00.000-08:00

H&M top, Yesstyle dress, Zipia.net bag, thrifted Bass shoes

today was warm enough for some leg bearing. fulfilled my desires for bibimbab and ate mini reese's peanut butter cups. enough eating for today. ugh school starts on Wednesday T_T.

(4th) Zipia.net Order/Haul

2011-01-08T11:09:00.000-08:00

ordered again with my neighbor and got 2 items:

short raglan $18, shorts $24

(yes, I tried it on immediately in my freezing cold room lol!)
The raglan looked thinner in the pictures, but it's not. Still, it's definitely a cheaper quality knit. The shorts I got in a size M. I think I could have gone with S, but it's better to be on the safe side! Without a belt, it slouches like how it does on the model. Hopefully I can shrink it! It also comes with removable star pins.

i don't know why i do things

2011-01-06T21:55:00.001-08:00

American Eagle jacket, H&M cardigan & shirt, Urban Outfitters jeans, Lovelyshoes.net Acne Atacoma knockoffs

never thought i would do denim on denim. also, that stain is from chocolate. i always get chocolate on myself...

leave in the dark, come home in the dark

2010-12-28T21:21:00.001-08:00

H&M sweater, Urban Outfitters shirt & jeggings, Acne Atacoma knockoffs/fakes from Lovelyshoes.net!

Finally got my Acne Atacoma knockoffs/copies/fakes from Lovelyshoes.net!

Ordered them last week on Sunday, they shipped on Wednesday, and I received them yesterday! I picked EMS shipping this time because it was cheaper. The total was $40.16, so not bad! : ] The only thing is that these shoes are obviously cheap. I immediately wore them out yesterday and already they're falling apart:

waiting

2010-12-27T14:05:00.000-08:00

My Acne Atacoma knockoffs are waiting for me at home......please hurry up 8 hour shift!

2010-12-22T16:24:00.000-08:00

Target top, Urban Outfitters jeggings, Forever 21 bag, DSW shoes

purchased these Jeffrey Campbell Copen Platform copies from DSW today. the store near me is closing so they're having 30% off additional clearance. these shoes were $99.94 on clearance with an extra 70% off, so in total i got it for $20.99! they were originally $130. wore them immediately to the mall and now my feet are filled with blisters...it hurts to walk!

*EDIT: looks like this brand, Crown Vintage, copies other shoes! thank goodness for knockoffs!

smooth nude

2010-12-22T16:19:00.000-08:00

purchased Revlon's Colorstay Lipcolor in Smooth Nude (350) on ebay because my dumbass thought they discontinued it, but i recently saw it at walmart (-__- fail.) either way, i still love it! it's so easy to apply compared to my other nude lipsticks! this applies evenly and is sooooo smooth! almost like butter : ]

this one is a bit messed up as you can see, but it still works fine.

here are swatches comparing it to the other nude lipsticks i have:

Left to Right: Revlon Smooth Nude, Revlon Soft Nude, NYX Round Lipstick in Tea, MAC's Peachstock

la la la la la la

2010-12-19T20:29:00.000-08:00

thrifted sweater, Urban Outfitters jeggings, Forever 21 bag, Zipia boots

CVS is having a really good deal on Revlon lipsticks right now! They're on sale for $6.49 and have a $4.00 Extra Bucks Reward for each. I bought 4 in total. Paid for 2 in the first transaction and used the coupon for the other 2. Plus, I have another $8.00 coupon! In total, I paid $4.49 per lipstick!

Left to Right:
Revlon Colorburst Lipsticks in Rosy Nude, Soft Nude, & Peach; Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Apricot Fantasy (Pearl)

sorry for the sucky swatches!

Left to Right:
MAC Peachstock, Revlon Soft Nude, Peach, Rosy Nude, and Apricot Fantasy

early

2010-12-18T19:07:00.000-08:00

H&M cropped top, Forever 21 top, Urban Outfitters jeans, thrifted boots

exchanged Christmas presents with the boypren already because we're weird and don't care about Christmas day (well mine is going to be crappy anyway). got him Stay Puft caffeinated marshmallows and a Melodyhorn.

the packaging from ThinkGeek is so cute! the air cushions say they're monkey breath lol

i love the smell of the wrapping paper that looks like paper (-__- just what i was looking for) from Daiso. it smells like the Sanrio paper bags that they used to use before.

my gift: tunic, leopard handbag, and suedette platform pumps all from Forever 21

the boypren mocked my blogging saying that he was going to blog his gift. -__- yeah i went home and blogged this.

excess

2010-12-16T16:58:00.000-08:00

H&M cropped top, Forever 21 skirt, Zipia satchel, random tights, thrifted boots

another trip to Daiso to get random shit i don't need, including nom i will hoard in my room and pig out on. the more notable things though:

-kawaii tissues for when i get sick
-cute false eyelashes i can't wait to try out
-heel cushions for the boots above which fit! hooray!
-eyelash curler replacement pads which fit in my ELF eyelash curler. yes!

First picture: Daiso on top, ELF on bottom
Second picture: ELF on Left, Daiso on Right
The Daiso ones fit even though they are wider and shorter. Plus they curl well too!

bipolar

2010-12-10T23:19:00.000-08:00

H&M cropped sweater, Urban Outfitters high waisted jeans, McDonalds Badtz-Maru watch

went shopping on the last day of classes. it was meant to be for finishing my book essay right before it was due that day!

Mitsuwa is the best! yummy foods and kawaii things. got my favorite, Gokuri pineapple, tried yummy coconut crackers, bought a rice bowl to use with my mineral makeup, and tried a new liquid eyeliner.

Pa Liquid Eyeliner

it was the cheapest one there ($8.99) and works great! the ink comes out easily, so winged eyeliner can be filled in with just the tip! i don't know how it is with smudging since i just put it on 10 minutes ago.

badtz-maru

2010-12-08T20:30:00.000-08:00

Received the toggle coat I ordered from Target yesterday and it's satisfactory. I don't think my search for the perfect toggle coat is over though! : ]

Also received my Eyes Lips Face haul today!

Travel mirror ($1) just to have in my bag and got another eyelash curler ($1) for when the pad on mine is kaput! I can't find any replacement pads that fit in the eyelash curler, so I just bought another one.

Bought their Studio Kabuki Face Brush ($5) to use for my Everyday Minerals makeup. I didn't expect the brush to be that big. It's so soft as well and I just love rubbing it on my face! : ] Here it is compared to the Ecotools kabuki:

Ordered another spoolie ($1) (the one I bought a long time ago broke -__-), their Studio Powder Brush ($3) (so soft!), and another Studio Small Angled Brush ($3) so I can have one for filling in my brows and one for cream eyeliner.

Got eyelashes in Dramatic and Natural ($1). I bought them before and failed at putting them on, so I need more practice! Also got their Cream Eyeliner ($3).

I forgot it came with a mini angled brush! It's just like the Small Angled Brush, just less dense. It's sort of difficult to use because of the mini handle. I was hoping this cream eyeliner would not smudge on my lid, but the oil is eating away at it as we speak. Still, I'm loving this cream eyeliner because it's creamy and easy to apply. The wet n wild cream eyeliner is not as creamy in comparison.

Studio Blush in Peachy Keen (Left) and Gotta Glow (Right) ($3). Been wanting Peachy Keen for awhile even going to Target many times in vain. It's sort of meh to me. I think it's the gold shimmer/sheen. Gotta Glow is nice though! It pretty much has the same gold sheen as Peachy Keen. As a highlight, it's definitely more noticeable.

sorry for the sucky swatches!

and I finally got the Sanrio watch I've been wanting--Badtz Maru! I feel like buying them all though T_T

turned off

2010-12-05T20:31:00.000-08:00

as usual, procrastinating. not doing homework and blogging just to use an excuse.

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Born With It and wet n wild palette in Vanity

went to Walgreens because they're having a 40% off Maybelline sale this week. i've been wanting Born With It, but now it's just meh. sucks that Walgreens doesn't have a beauty return policy like CVS and Riteaid do.

the color is nice, but it is oh so frosty/shimmery/metallic looking. i swatched it on my hand and when i wiped it away, i was left with glitter. my sister said it looked like the makeup we used as kids -__-

i'm loving this purchase even though! i wasn't as excited when i bought it (it was on clearance for $2.59 so i thought oh well). the colors are great: 3 matte and 3 shimmer.

and lastly, waiting for this:

my friend Jimilyn gave me a code to use on Target.com that took off $0.50 and gave free shipping. the palette was on clearance for $5 so in total i spent $4.92. great deal! let's just hope they don't screw us over or something like that!

he has all the memories

2010-12-01T19:52:00.000-08:00

the boypren finally developed his pictures! one more souvenir from TIMF.

received my Everyday Minerals order today! i ordered the Try Me Free kit in Olive and i ordered a sample of Lucent Powder in Natural. i received extra bases in Sunkissed Fair and Bronzed Tan.

most of the colors in the kit were too light for me. Olive Medium is the closest. at first i thought it was too yellow, but now my face looks a bit light, but it's night time so i won't know how it really is until the daytime. hopefully it won't break me out like bareminerals did with it's bismuth oxychloride!

really loving the lucent powder and bronzed tan base! i've discovered the wonders of highlighting! the CVS Blush/Powder duo brush fits perfectly into the lid and applies right on the cheekbones! this bronzed color is perfect as well, but a little goes a long way!

finally found a toggle coat to satisfy my want for one! this one is from target. i bought it online on sale for $29.99. it's regularly $49.99 and i found it in the store, but i didn't want to pay full price -__- *cheapass. hopefully it mails soon! i received an email saying it might be delayed and i saw that it was sold out online, but i called the customer service (which was really awkward bc i couldn't hear the person and it was a guy, so i kept on repeating myself) and he said the same thing as the shipping status. so.....we'll see.

time to decorate

2010-11-27T13:49:00.000-08:00

hand knit scarf, H&M sweater, Urban Outfitters jeggings, Zipia bag & combat boots

loving these boots! very comfy and perfect for the rain. walking in them is still awkward though : /.

we celebrated our birthdays last night eating sushi and watching "tangled"

what i wore:

thrifted sweater, Urban Outfitters jeggings, Zipia bag & ankle boots

received this gift from my cute friend Jimilyn! : ] Thank you Jimilyn!

gobble gobble gobble

2010-11-26T12:41:00.000-08:00

My Thanksgiving lunch yesterday : ] We had honey baked ham, chicken, mashed potatoes, and a delicious seafood stew made by my Auntie. I got so full but kept on eating -__-.

Received the Zipia order/haul today! It's crazy how quick it came! We ordered it on Sunday, it shipped on Wednesday, and I received it today which is Friday! I feel an addiction coming on...

Style 1510 $33

I wasn't totally in love with these boots when I ordered them. I got them because I wanted boots and since the shaft hits the ankle, thought it would be perfect for my muscular legs. Turns out, I really like these boots, especially with skinny black jeggings! I also like the material of these boots. Even though it's faux, it's still good quality.

vintage casual walker $32

I've been wanting combat boots for awhile and I'm so glad I got these! I found these combat boots on ebay and even though the price was good, I didn't want to wait a month to get them. I found these boots on Zipia and at first it was $25 (^_^ such a good deal right?!) but then they raised the price to $32 which is still pretty good but rawr compared to the first price. Still, I'm so happy to have these boots! They're comfortable, but I need to get used to not being able to move my ankles much : /.

My Zipia shoez collection is growing! : ]

Birthday--The Beatles

2010-11-24T19:20:00.001-08:00

woo....turned 20....woo.............lol.

finally learned how to make a big bun : ]

and ordered again from eyeslipsface.com! they're having 55% off orders over $25 for Cyber Monday : ].

music feelings

2010-11-20T21:52:00.000-08:00

Urban Outfitters Urban Renewal trench coat & jeans, H&M sweater, thrifted bass shoes, Zipia bag

i feel like inspector gadget with this trench coat on lol! it was cold and rainy throughout the day and especially at night with lightning! ordered 2 items from Zipia. i hope everything goes well!

pasty

2010-11-16T21:16:00.000-08:00

American Eagle jean jacket, H&M sweater, Urban Outfitters jeans, Zipia wedges

received my jean jacket from AE today that i got with my gift card! i wore it out for a bit and i was nice and warm : ]

purchased the duo brush set from CVS and so far, i love it! i initially bought it to use the foundation brush for the Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse foundation i bought recently. all the brushes are soft and haven't shed that much so far. i especially love the blending and eye shadow brush. the blending side is big but i love how it's easy to do windshield wiper motions. the angle of the eye shadow side makes applying shadow to the outer V much easier especially for asian eyes.

Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse in Classic Ivory (left) and Natural Beige (right)

found out that the classic ivory shade was definitely too light after using the foundation brush. got the shade natural beige and it's much more better!

chai with coconut milk

2010-11-11T21:25:00.000-08:00

Forever 21 cardigan & skirt, thrifted top & bass shoes, Daiso socks, Zipia bag

tried to make chai with coconut milk. it's not as good or thick as the one i had at the green fest, but it's still good!

Riteaid is having 40% off Maybelline products this week so i got the Full n Soft Waterproof mascara and Dream Smooth Mousse in Classic Ivory. i also got a $2 off coupon yay!

i wanted to try out the Dream Smooth Mousse and they didn't have the color i was looking for which was Natural Beige. Classic Ivory is a bit too light for me, but this foundation blends in so easily that i don't really care. i definitely want to buy a regular foundation brush to use with this because i feel like my stippling brush is taking too much product. we'll see how the full n soft mascara goes!

green again

2010-11-10T20:53:00.001-08:00

went to the Green Festival in San Francisco on Sunday and got freebies, nibbled on samples, drank a hot chai with coconut milk (SO good!) from the same vendor as last years, and discovered new things! also suffered a sugar crash becoming grouchy and tired. also witnessed a girl throwing up on bart who went to the Raiders game.

yes!

2010-11-05T20:05:00.000-07:00

had a good halloween this year! was a vampire/goth on friday. i wore a thrifted slinky velvet dress. didn't wear the vampire teeth, they were too big : [! on sunday night, became a skeleton and got the last messed up pumpkin at nob hill.

i think i've found my birthday outfit!:

gotta love the 50% off sale sale at Urban Outfitters. the flats were on sale for $19.99 but it didn't have a tag on it so the person entered the sale at $9.99 and took another 50% off. YES! i also love their reusable bags!

yes! my second time getting this!

timf

2010-10-27T15:17:00.000-07:00

gosh, i wish i could have developed pictures from treasure island! i didn't load the film right in the camera, so it never took any pictures T_T so sad! oh well, i can have this one to remember, taken by my boypren's brother:

fucking inconsiderate

2010-10-22T22:41:00.000-07:00

forever 21 cardigan, hand knit scarf, thrifted pants

boo

2010-10-21T20:04:00.000-07:00

forever21 sweater & leather shorts, target tights, charlotte russe flats, zipia bag

everyday i get a hot drink and a pastry. wednesdays are a plain bagel and drink from House of Bagels because my yoga class is on that side of campus. moving from white mochas to chais.

woomp

2010-10-19T22:19:00.001-07:00

here are the only photos i took with my digital camera at Treasure Island. i can't wait for the film to develop! : ]

over too soon

2010-10-17T00:35:00.000-07:00

Urban Outfitters cardigan, thrifted dress, belt, and boots, Zipia bag

visited the Newark Slough with my sis to get native plants. walked around a bit and took some pictures with the Sitacon, can't wait to see how they turn out! looking forward to tomorrow but dreading the rain! i hope it turns out well : ]

not needed

2010-10-15T21:53:00.000-07:00

omg Amazon Prime, you make me want to buy unnecessary shit! i need to take advantage of Amazon Student!

bought the Conair Ion Shine Instant Heat Hair Setter along with one of my books for my asian american women's class. i wanted to get a hair setter to get more volume and looser curls. here's how it turned out!:

bought this Sitacon St-3 from my friend today. i'm not sure if it works still, but i'll find out eventually! i can't wait to use it at Treasure Island! going this Sunday : ]!!!

WTF

2010-10-13T21:26:00.000-07:00

i was walking across a crosswalk when a white truck makes a turn and stops in the middle of the crosswalk. the guy inside yells "red hand means don't cross!" and speeds off.
he must have had a bad morning.

thrifted dress, zipia bag, charlotte russe flats

i bought these forever21 boots online and received them today. turns out they're different sizes, one is a size 7 and the other, a size 6. WTF! i love their fast shipping, but really? i hope i'll be able to return it in the store! : [

hodge podge

2010-10-10T17:03:00.000-07:00

this week is finally over, but i have 2 more big things to do next week! ugh! but i had a good time over the weekend, watching Easy A and going thrift shopping with friends! shout out to kha and jimilyn who have discovered my secret life! lol.

h&m sweater, forever21 shorts, target tights, zipia bag and boots

got my order from zipia through my neighbor and i was so excited, i wore the boots when we watched the movie. and my search is over for a satchel messenger, this one is perfect!

forever21 cardigan, thrifted dress, boots, and hat, zipia bag

we went thrift shopping the next day and stopped by salvation army, crossroads, and black and brown.

my haul: sleeveless printed dress and baggy vintage sweater for the fall from salvation army : ]
below the knee cream dress and a fedora i've been wanting from crossroads!
all in all, a good shopping trip with good friends! : ]

end of the week please

2010-10-02T17:00:00.001-07:00

Lately, the boypren and I have been making food, and yesterday we made some sushi.

On the way home from the grocery, I wanted to pass by and get a Hello Kitty cell phone charm from those quarter machines, but got a Mario one last minute and got the one the boypren wanted. It was meant to be.

Went to the Silicon Valley Heart Walk today to participate and do my video project that's due on Tuesay (ugh). Passed by Mitsuwa after, ogled at the makeup, and got noms (the Pineapple Gokuri is delicious!). Passed by Kinokuniya as well and got a Nylon that was 50% off and had a bag with it. I love it when they're 50% off! (>_<)! But I was disappointed with the magazine, because I'm so used to the thick, pictured filled VIVI.

At first I thought this nail polish from Urban Outfitters was disgusting, but now I'm liking it because its slightly peachy tone matches better with my skin tone : ].

The only thing I'm looking forward to other than the end of this exam-filled, project deadlines filled week are the items I ordered from Zipia through my neighbor's group order. Hooray!

Especially excited for the shoes since they have a similar pair at Urban Outfitters that's more expensive. EEEEEEEE!

Lovelyshoes.net Haul/Initial Review Part 2

2010-09-25T09:52:00.000-07:00

continued from the previous post!

3. Buckle Middle Height Cylinder Army Boot in Black, $10.86 The stock photos that they had showed girls wearing these type of boots, but the one that I received was the one I had in mind. Sadly, they don't look good on me because of my muscular calves! T_T. I feel like these are really good quality and would definitely look good on a girl with skinny legs.

4. NANING9 Belt Round Toe Flat Heel Boot in Black, $12.75This pair is definitely one of the copies, but it's a good quality copy! The tongue of the shoe is puffy and the laces are the cheap stretchy kind. These also don't look good on me, but they're cute!

Overall, it was a good haul. I'll definitely order from them again, but this time order my correct size!!!

Lovelyshoes.net Haul/Initial Review Part 1

2010-09-24T19:55:00.000-07:00

My obsession lately: fashion wholesales from Asia. First, it was Zipia.net, then Asia Fashion Wholesale, and the most exciting, Lovelyshoes.net. I couldn't resist!!!
I initially ordered 5 pairs of boots for $64.61. Their prices ranged from $10.86 to $14.75. I picked UPS for shipping and that was $57.41. My total was $122.02, meaning that each one was around $24 each which is a really good deal.
I ordered on a Sunday and on the following Sunday, I received an email saying that one of my items was out of stock. I decided to ship the in stock items and just get credit for the out of stock one. The items shipped on Monday and I received them today which is a Friday, so overall, it took 2 weeks total and 4 days to ship.
Right after they shipped it, I realized that I ordered the wrong size. My dumbass was so excited that I didn't read things clearly and thought the sizes were in European sizing. They're actually in China sizing. I ordered China size 37 which equals US size 6. All of them fit, but some are obviously not comfortable, so I'm planning to give some to my friend who is a size 5 1/2 and loves asian fashion too, so lucky her : ].
Another thing to note is the strong, out of the factory smell. At first, I thought it was fine. They smelled exactly like the wedges I got from Forever21, but then my eyes started to burn a little and even my sister smelled it from downstairs in the living room! They're outside in the backyard now, airing out.

Now on to the pictures!

All the shoes came in a small box. As you can see, they were squished in there, but they're in good shape.

1. Double-Buckle High Cylinder PU Material Boot in Brown, $12.25
I thought that these would be stiff, like shown in the picture, but they're not and they have a zipper near the ankle so it's easier to put on. It fit my size 7 feet. You do have to tug it all the way up though. Also, the knee area gets tight when you bend your knees. They're pretty cute for thigh high boots!

2. Overlapping Bandage Inclined Zipper Boots in Brown, $14.75
These are my favorite pair and the only pair I'll be able to keep! They fit my size 7 feet even though they're a size 6 and they're true to the stock photos.These are my favorite pair! They fit my size 7 feet even though it's a size 6 and they're true to the picture.

no more

2010-09-19T10:09:00.000-07:00

i really need to stop wearing gray and black. i realized that i've been wearing the combo for the past 3 asian americans women classes. >_<
h&m sweater, american apparel tap short, target tights, zipia wedges

went to target in search of elf's studio blush in peachy keen (want it so badly!), but they didn't have it so got these instead:

in a blush phase right now -__-

:D!!!

2010-09-18T10:54:00.000-07:00

hooray, received my order from Zipia.net through Smoochiezz's Sprees! If you're one of those people who love the stuff from Zipia (which is a Korean wholesale site), but can't make the minimum $300 to order, you can enter a spree! In a spree, one person takes the orders, collects the money, and then mails it out.
For a couple of frustrating days, I couldn't find a spree that was 1) going on and 2) that could ship to the US. I finally found one that was open, accepted PayPal, and shipped to the US and that was Smoochiezz's Sprees!!!

Here's my order:

"Trendy Style Wedge Heel" $28

After missing out on the oxford wedges on the Forever21 website, I went crazy trying to find a pair somewhere else. They had them at Zipia and now my hunt is over!
I got a Korean size 245. In size charts, I would be a 240 which equals US size 7, but I checked the measurements they gave and went with a 245, which fits! Also, the quality is good, not cheap!

"Mini Cap Top" $10

I like to wear these type of bras and this one fit (it's stretchy) being those "One Size" sizes. the cups are a little big for my 32a, but it's also good quality!

I can't wait to order again. Zipia always has new stuff every other day, which makes me want to order even more!

in worthy pain

2010-09-16T21:55:00.000-07:00

yay my mom came home from the philippines on monday and brought some goodies:

munching on filipino candies and beginning to use Kojie San Skin Lightening Soap and lotion!

received my shoes today from charlotterusse.com when labor day sales were going on. needed simple flats to slip on and go. i was afraid they would be stiff, but they're not!

thrifted top & belt, UO high waisted cigarette jeans, charlotte russe flats

ate at Loving Hut today, a vegetarian restaurant and had a delicious coconut cake!

stopped by walgreens after and got a Remington Smooth & Silky Body Curve Epilator (finally)! also got a Clio palmperfect electric shaver because it was cheap ($10) and i'm tired of shaving with a razor and shaving cream -__-. we'll see how it turns out.

a good thrifting trip

2010-09-11T22:08:00.000-07:00

went on a much needed thrifting trip. i was itching to go this whole week! was happy to score some good items: a cropped polka dot button up, a scalloped cropped tank, a knitted tube top, a (perfect length) maxi skirt, and bass oxfords. i actually got things i wanted : ].

rawr

2010-09-08T20:17:00.000-07:00

so the end is nearing for the 3rd week of school (thank goodness!) and it's been way better compared to the first two. appreciated the 3 day weekend and got over my cold that was caused by stress and the girl sitting next to me.

h&m sweater, UO tank & jeggings, F21 wedges

yay it was cold enough to wear a sweater today! : ] got the shoes i ordered from F21 last week when i was depressed and was so happy! immediately i thought of frankenstein and the monster mash started playing in my head. also thought of lady gaga and her monsters : ]

Fisherman's Friend...it's too strong, but kept the tin.

bad days

2010-08-31T21:31:00.000-07:00

the fall semester is getting off to a bad start. i screwed up and there's no point in going to school because of it. damn san jose state.
anyway, before all this mess got really bad, i went to my auntie's farm and picked some fruits, veggies, and almonds.

wearing: UO hat, F21 sweater, AA shorts, thrifted boots
also bought these in sadness/impulse. i don't feel better now, but i will a little when i get them.

D:

2010-08-28T22:20:00.000-07:00

sweater & shorts: forever21, belt: thrifted, shoes: urbanoutfitters

gaaaaaaah i'm so dark now! T_T. after a whole summer trying to stay light, it's all ruined the last summer day before school starts. i can't wait for my mom to bring back whitening soap from the philippines!

florida/bahamas

2010-08-27T21:08:00.001-07:00

school has started and i hate it already. three things to describe my feelings towards school: excitement, disappointment, and anger. at least i have pictures from my short vacation to look back on.

action samplers and waterproof cameras are so fun!

not intended

2010-08-07T13:26:00.000-07:00

biked to my house yesterday on my (finally!) finished bike! it was so scary driving on the road next to cars *wimp. had a picnic at the park and now my bony butt is sore. wore this:
head to toe urban outfitters. why do they have to have everything i want/need? and why are they making me hipster? i shouldn't wear just urban outfitters stuff anymore.
anyway, went to san francisco on sunday to see the renegade craft fair at fort mason. luckily, there was a farmer's market nearby because i didn't eat breakfast, so my sis and i bought some pastries. she also got a shampoo bar. the fair was big. i didn't know where to look, so i walked around in a daze. didn't see much to my liking except for a tote bag with chewbacca, day of the dead style.
they had a picture booth with free pictures!

miscellaneous

2010-08-07T13:12:00.000-07:00

finally! a suitable sunblock! i wish my sister never mentioned ewg's cosmetic database or else i wouldn't care what i put on my skin. my search for a sunblock that didn't have a high toxicity and didn't leave me white/ashy drove me crazy! i hate the white residue of sunblock especially! this johnson's baby lotion sunscreen met the safe toxicity level, but left me so ashy and bleh! i'm glad i found bull frog's gel sunscreen. now i can wear sunscreen everyday to (try) from getting tan.
also, got a much needed night creme. i hope this helps with my redness!

no communication

2010-07-31T23:24:00.000-07:00

you have your good and bad thrifting days. had a not so great one at salvation army on friday. (found nothing good, and walked around with a swollen toe! : [) the last friday of every month is 50% off everything. left with two belts for a $1 each. they were needed, but not really, but i'm glad i bought them.
passed by urban outfitters and got this hat for $10. at the salvation army, i thought, "man, i bet i'll find something better at urban outfitters than here"
i didn't give up though, the thrifting trip to goodwill today totally made up for yesterday! got two vintage victoria secret nightgowns (?).
almost ready for florida/the bahamas! hat, maxi, bathing suit, travel bag, storage/luggage check! all i need is film and waterproof cameras. got the blue plaid one on the left for $4.99 each from the urban outfitters website! what a steal. unfortunately, bathing suits from UO don't have padding for the bust, so i bought some from ebay. i hope they turn out ok!
got this harajuku lovers train case and brush roll on a whim because i didn't want to spend $51.52 on this too cute and perfect train case by paul & joe that used to be on the urban outfitters website. got both plus tax and shipping under the price for the paul & joe one! i'm such a cheap-ass -_-
got surprisingly good samples this time. the samples they usually offer are meh. really loving the Too Faced bronzer in Sun Bunny. when i first tried it, it was love! i've used it 3-4 times and there's still product left! can't wait to try the primer!

too much garlic

2010-07-26T21:30:00.000-07:00

went to the gilroy garlic festival again : ] it was nice and foggy in the morning and cleared up quickly.
the food in order: garlic fries, roasted almond(?) garlic ice cream with caramel, strawberry banana and peach smoothie, garlic bread, and ribs!
geez louieeezz, i knew cvs was expensive, but $34 for only 6 things?! i'm such a cheapie...
got glycerin and a small spray bottle to make homemade mixing medium (1/4 of glycerin, 3/4 water). it sorta helps take the powdery look of powder foundation away, but it's still a bit matte for my taste. it also makes my skin feel sticky : [. but i can't wait to use it for eyeshadows.
the finished product:
wanted to try a powder foundation since it's summer. got maybelline's purestay powder foundation in buff. it's definitely too light as seen here:gah! : [

so summer

2010-07-18T10:56:00.000-07:00

watched "Inception" on Friday and ate these delicious pretzels with cheese sauce. SOOO good!
what i wore:
urbanoutfitters bodysuit and forever21 skirt.
man, webcams are so much easier and look better!
summer=blackouts=bbq
the hot dogs were delicious!
ahhh Target! a girl's dream! fashion, food, and makeup all in one?! definitely one of my favorite stores to go to. got a much needed organizer for my receipts (i love organization!!! it makes me so happy to look at it! -_-), sandals on clearance, and a tinted moisturizer.
got this Sonia KashukRadiant Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 15. bareminerals gives me itchy rashes on my face : [! that bummed me out because i really liked how it made my face look, all glowy and even. this tinted moisturizer is pretty good though. it evens out my skin tone, gives a nice dewy look, and even though it's a tad bit lighter, it blends in nicely.

scarves!

2010-07-11T23:13:00.000-07:00

celebrated my sister's 21st birthday today. ate all day, but now i'm hungry again : [
yay headband scarves! only one of the various trends i'll straight up copy from vivi magazine. i can't wait to wear them when i'm in the bahamas in august!