I'm Back!!! Its been a while hasn't it? I was away for most of January and Christmas was pretty busy so I haven't been able to update till now! Sorry -_-
Anyways, on to the point of this post. My old leopard print makeup bag needed to retire. It was old, dirty and had holes in the corners. I bought a new makeup bag while I was in HK. Its by San-X Sentimental Circus. I love how it has two compartments and half of it is waterproof. The pocket in front is used for a mirror, comb and gloss while the back pocket I have my eyelash curler, blush, mascara and eye shadow.
Back Row From Left to Right: White bear comb from Art Box Korea YSL Creme De Blush #2 Korres Lip Butter Jasmine Tony Moly Petite Bunny Gloss Bar #3 Lancome Definicils Mascara
Front Row From Left to Right Mirror from HK Shu Uemura eyelash curler Tarina Tarantino Silk Magic Hour Smudge Pen
If your like me an just realized how fast time flies you are probably freaking out, because Christmas is a week away!! Here is a guide I made for some gift ideas for your loved ones. Here are some great gifts under $50
"In Washington, DC, at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, this man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
After about 3 minutes, a middle-aged man noticed that there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds, and then he hurried on to meet his schedule.
About 4 minutes later: The violinist received his first dollar. A woman threw money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.
At 6 minutes: A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.
At 10 minutes: A 3-year old boy stopped, but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head the whole time. This action was repeated by several other children, but every parent – without exception – forced their children to move on quickly.
At 45 minutes: The musician played continuously. Only 6 people stopped and listened for a short while.
About 20 gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.
After 1 hour: He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed and no one applauded. There was no recognition at all.
No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before, Joshua Bell sold-out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100 each to sit and listen to him play the same music.
This is a true story. Joshua Bell, playing incognito in the D.C. Metro Station, was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities.
This experiment raised several questions:
*In a common-place environment, at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty? *If so, do we stop to appreciate it? *Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?
One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this:
If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made — How many other things are we missing as we rush through life??"
Sears is having a great deal! For $90, you get a package with:
Full Size 15g Renergie Lift Volumetry Eye (Original price $80)
7ml Genifique
125ml Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover
Cils Booster XL Mascara Base
8 Eyeshadows
Le Crayon Khol in Black Coffee
L'Absolu Nu Lipcolor
and a gift with your choice of skincare if you purchase $34 or more. So you also get this!
7g Renergie Lift Volumetry Eye
Renergie Lift Volumetry cream
Blush in Rose Fresque
4 Eyeshadows
Lipcolor
Mascara
Close up of the eyeshadow, blush and lipcolor
I think this would be a great Christmas gift for mom! You get 13 different items for less than $100! Definitely worth it in my opinion! Drop by Sears before November 26, 2011 for this fabulous offer!
I created this blog as a personal blogging site about all the things I love (beauty, fashion, food, travel, life).
2. What kind of blogs do you follow?
I mostly follow beauty, fashion and design blogs
3. Favorite makeup brand?
I don't think I could pick just one makeup brand. I love trying all types of different makeup from drugstore to high end. I do love Illamasqua for their cream blushes, Maybelline and Lancome for their eye shadows, L'oreal for their liquid liner and mascara.
4. Favorite clothing brand?
Again, I can't pick my favorite as I dont only shop at one store. But if I had to... it would be Club Monaco and Zara.
5. Your indispensable makeup product?
Mascara! I love how brings out your eyes!... or concealer for my dark circles!
6. Your favourite colour?
Black and gray! I practically wear it every day!
7. Your perfume?
Issey Miyake L'eau D'Issey, Marc Jacobs Daisy, Dior J'adore, Anna Siu Dolly Girl and DKNY Be Delicious
8. Your favourite film?
Probably any cartoon! I loved Monsters Inc, Up!, Finding Nemo and Toy Story
9. What country would you like to visit and why? UK because I would love to see their museums and I want to shop till I drop!
My skin has the winter blues! It's been very dull and lacking a certain glow. However, I shouldn't fully blame winter for my dull skin. It's probably due to my late nights and lack of exercise. I decided to use the Sake Yeast Mask to give my skin a little bit more radiance.
Here is what Sasa.com claims: "My Beauty Diary Sake Yeast Mask is enriched with Sake Yeast Extract, which works to boost metabolism and skin renewal by increasing temperature of skin surface. Collagen, the principal element for cuticle renewal, is added to provide skin with necessary nutrients.
Cactus extract containing Flavonoids, Polysaccharides and amino acid helps hydrating skin, while Grapefruit Extract controls sebum secretion, and Algae Extract helps improving metabolism.
For all skin types. For sensitive skin, please undergo dermatological test before use.
How to use it Place mask on cleansed and toned face. Leave on for 20-30 minutes and then peel off. Gently massage until all remaining beauty lotion is absorbed".
What do I think?
This mask smells like alcohol (sake or vodka). The mask out of the package wasn't too juicy, like FaceQ Masks. After removing the mask, my skin felt soft and a bit brighter as the package claims. My acne scars still are visible, but I wasn't expecting miracles. I'm unsure about controlling sebum secretions or improving metabolism, but my skin feels refreshed after.
Rating: 4/5 I think this mask is good for hydrating and brightening. My skin feels very fresh after.
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