On the search for a PEACH blush....

On my attempts to find a nice PEACH blush, I decided to try Benefit's Georgia.

It comes in the super cute boxed packaging. Obviously not as sturdy as compacts. And I'm always afraid it'll get wet and start falling apart =X
Has a very cute matching brush that is utterly USELESS =|And...the color is OOOHHH-SOOO light that it doesn't even show up on me. That swatch was taken with many many MANY strokes!Overall...I love the smell. OH it's such a nice fragrance!! But, it is USELESS for me. I don't see it giving me a 'warm, happy glow' as it claims. BOO!

I also recently purchased MAC's Peaches blush...which is VERY bright and almost more orange/coral than it is peach. So, still on the search. Any reccs???



Went to my favorite 'hole-in-a-wall, ghetto-fab and cheap' sushi place =)

Gin Sushi in Pasadena

LOVE...THIS...PLACE =) They have lots of cooked dishes.

Lobster Special - Octobus Roll - Dragon Roll (Salmon w/Spicy Tuna)**DROOLS**

Got some tempura as well. Broccoli????For dessert...
Went down Colorado to 21 Choices. Fav place for yogurt. Better than those self-serve crap that's been popping up at EVERY block!!!!

-C

FREE KFC (AGAIN)

LADIESSS!!!
While I know many of you may not be interested in this AWESOME offer, I am always ecstatic when it comes to FREEBIES!

DON'T WE ALL LOVE OPRAH!!!
(CLICK ON PHOTO FOR THE LINK TO PRINT COUPON)

-C

Nutella + Hauls

*DROOOOLLSSS*

Homemade bread with a little honey...stuffed with Nutella...baked to perfection!

First attempt:

Tasted a little off, but still yummy!

Second attempt:

PPUUUURRRFFFEEECCCTTTT!!!!

Excuse the missing portion =X

It smelled like heaven when I took it out of the oven and I couldn't resist, so I ate a portion and went to grab my camera!

Yes, definitely gotta make more! It was DEVOURED by my fambam!

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NOW...ON WITH THE GOODS!!

I've accumulated a crap load of crap during the past month =X

I am no longer an AMORE STORE virgin...My FIRST trip to Amore (Artesia):

I've been getting flaky skin so of course I had to try the Strawberry Peel!

Absolutely love it! I honestly don't have dry skin, so it doesn't really 'work' but it still leaves my skin silky smooth afterwards. And as everyone mentions, it smells OH-SO yummy!

Does anyone use it more than twice a week??

Got a couple lashes. I am also a virgin to criss cross lashes, so I had to pick some up!

Definitely loving them right now! The band is a bit stiffer than I am used to, but the benefits of that is I can see myself reusing it many, MANY times. My usual ones have a very soft band. It sits more comfortable on my eye but I usually can only get a couple good uses out of them before they get all wonky.

And, a BUNCH of lovely samples! LOVE IT!!

Quick trip to OHAYO & Walgreens:

Picked up the Egg Peel.

I'm indifferent about this product. I'm not sure I like it. Before I make any statements, I gotta use it a bit more. It def wasn't love-at-first-sight.

Also got a few eye shadows from Revlon's new Matte Collection.

They are actually really good! Very pigmented and just glides on smoothly! A bit powdery but I don't mind it. Even though it is their "Matte" collection, they are not entirely matte. It seems like there's a bit of some shimmer(?) maybe. But it is not at all noticeable. It also may be just me =X

Random goods bought online:

MAC Holidazzle Pink Eyes Palette (October 2003)
Smashbox Smashing Loose Eyeshadow
Philosophy The Little Black Book Palete

I'm not much of a PINK person, but it was a good deal!

I love the packaging!(Yogurt, Pink Freeze, Melton Mauve, Winter Twig, Trax, Sketch, Beauty Marked)

Gift from J:

Criss Cross lashes from Japan

MAC Mineralized Powder - Light Medium

(I think it's too light, gotta go exchange it)

MAC Charming Garnet Glamour Basics Holiday Set

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!

YAY! I wanted this set but was hesistant to purchase it. I really just wanted the 181 and Slimshine. But at the price of JUST the 181, you get all these other goodies! Great deal =)

I def want more Slimshines now! But Bare ain't cutting it for me. Looks too orange(?) on me...

Belightful - not sure if I would use this, but it's super pretty in the pan!

Ulta FF20% & L'oreal BOGO:

WHAT A DEAL!

EVERYTHING L'oreal was BOGO plus Ulta was having a FF20% coupon.

Picked up some HIP Jelly balms. Been meaning to try them since they first came out but never got around to purchasing them. So far, they are ALRIGHT. Def not pigmented enough but I was warned about that among other reviewers.

I'm trying to get into MASCARA because I def am NOT one. I have typical non-existent Asian lashes so false lashes are my go-to thing. Watched a youTube video about combining both of Clean Definition & Voluminous and getting fab results. So, I may give it a try and see. But, I may just stick to falsies. (I can't stand taking off mascara!!!)

First haul from Silk Naturals:

I've been meaning to purchase their Fibre Optic brush for quite some time now. Just never got around ordering it. Picked up a couple mineral blushes, shadows, perfecting powders, and a cream liner.

NARS:

Lipglosses & Lip Stains

I really wanted to try Giza! So, I got that and a few others =X

First photo was in whatever lighting. Second is with sunlight.

I also got Dr. Jart's BB Cream.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

But, I gotta reorder and get the Silver because the Black is for dry skin and since winter is over, it is def making me oily very fast. I hope the Silver is just the same =X

Anyone tried both???

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Went to Macy's the other day for the Cosmetics settlement.

Yes, HORRIBLE photo (I know), but I couldn't adjust my camera right =/

I woke up that morning. Me and J decided that it would either be LONG ASS lines or everything would be gone (this was at 12pm).

At 4pm, bro calls and says his gf just got some goods! =O So, called J, and off we went!

This was in Pasadena on Lake. Even though the line was fairly long, it took <15>

Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief 1 oz.

What I like about it:

Oil Free.

Super light.

Very cooling gel.

Really moisturizing.

Need only a tiny pea size amount for the whole face.

I can't really say that I would purchase this again (if I ever run out) because I don't think it does anything special. Only moisturizes, but a lot of other things just moisturizes, too. But I do like that it is oil-free! So that is def a plus.

I'm planning on trying out Laneige's skincare lines but I'll probably use this as an EXTRA moisturizer, if needed.

Whew!
I still needa do a post about my trip up north! Everyone have a fab weekend!

-C

OooooOoo the holidays =D

First off, PAIGE SAMPLE SALE!!! THIS SATURDAY!!!

Their first had jeans for $55. Their most recent was $60-65? I think. I forgot. So I assume that is the price range you should be anticipating.

Been SUPER busy these past couple of days.

Because of limited budget, decided to do some baking to create some holiday gifts! It took me a total of 2-3 days to finish *whew* It was my first time 'decorating' cupcakes, therefore I had no idea what to expect. NOOWWW I know. Next time I will do everything in the correct order.

These white chocolate mint leaves TOOK FOREVER!!!!!!! That was the longest and hardest part. Not necessarially hard, but just tedious.

Had HUNDREDS of mint leaves!!! And they aren't reusable! =/

Melted chocolate dries up sooooooooooooo fast, so hadda work QUICK!!!! See how it's a bit lumpy =X it dried INSTANTLY! Once it touches a cold surface! Luckily, you can't really tell at the end, because the other side is imprinted with the surface which faces up [you'll see] =)

Pretty much had more than this container filled with white chocolate leaves! GOODNESS!! It was crazy. And, at the end of the night, it wasn't enough. So the next night, I had to make more!

Made 72 cupcakes!!!!

Now...time for decorating!!!! =D

Almost done.............................

The first two Christmas wreaths =)

The bows are edible too! Made out of those fruit roll up things!

Looked all over for those darn balls! They are just simple chocolate balls. Some off brand. But it was PERFECT for the look!

*Whew* at the end...overall...pretty happy with the look. The leaves looked super cool! And super yummy! Gotta love white chocolate! I plan on doing something like this soon. It's just super fun! Maybe some holiday cookies =)

Past couples days have been shopping! I'm getting ready for my trip up north. Getting some winter gear!

Dropped by Mervyns. They are going out of business. Had a sign that said '70-80% entire stock' so I just had to stop by. It was a MEESSSSS!!! Everything was everywhere. Everything misplaced. Very hectic, yet somehow, I ended up spending a WHOLE lotta money, but saving a WHOLE lotta too!

Picked these loafers up! Aren't they kute? Like wannabe Uggs. Super comfy and UBER UBER cheap!

They retail for $30. 70%, so they were $9. PLUS, I got an additional 30% so it actually came out to $6.29!!!!!!!!!! I got one in tan and one in dark brown. One to wear at home and one to wear out. Then...................I ended up going home with about 8 of them =X They make perfect gifts for someone on a (slight) budget =)

Also ended up buying a bunch of crap for my nephews! Everything was like <$5! So cheap!

Dropped by Borders and got them a bunch of books too! 11 in total. That was so much fun!

Do you guys remember this book??? When I saw it, I knew I had to buy it for them!

Even without mulla, I ended up ordering Sephora the other day because of that $15 coupon PLUS 15% off. My box came today. *Surprised* and pleased with the FAST shipping!

I think I'm addicted to the Philosophy line. I wanna try EVERYTHING they have! It has been working for me so far. No irritation. Still have breakouts/blackheads/etc, but I'm hoping over time, it'll help with everything! *Sigh* We shall see.

Trying the eyeshadow primer. I don't have SUPER oily lids or anything, but creases never look good. So, just got it in case I need it one day!

Nars blush in Amour. I wanted a matte blush.

MUFE cream liner. I just caved and bought it. Hopefully I'll love it because I am in dire need of a good liner! I can't use LIQUID everyday =X Liquid is still my best friend. I never EVER have problems with them and they always stay put ALL DAY LONG.

Gots loads of wrapping to do this weekend! I hope I get to go to the Paige sale. Would be great to get my brother+his gf some paige jeans.

-C