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

Chapstick Haul/Review

A little overboard on chapstick purchasing =X
C.O. Bigelow Metha Lip Shine (Bath & Body Works) ●●●●●/5
Tinted and clear, I love them all. The tinted ones are super sheer, so it's almost clear. I'm not sure about the darker colors because I don't own any of them. Anyways, BEST LIPGLOSS EVER. Try them!!!! They are slightly sticky but has that mentha taste and feel so it tingles your lips and super glossy. GREAT!

C.O. Bigelow Lip Formula SPF 15 ●●●●●/5
This doesn't have the Metha feel/taste, but its still good! Something different. Almond taste/flavor. Super glossy.

C.O. Bigelow Metha Lip Buffer (Bath & Body Works) ●●●●○/5
My first lip scrub/buffer to get rid of dead skin on your lips causing dry lips. So far I'm not sure it is working, but it sure does feel good. I need to use it a few more times before I give it a 5.

Chap Stick Medicated ●○○○○/5
It was $0.99. It's OKAY. Not great. I wouldn't buy it again.

Carmex Mint Click Stick SPF 30 ○○○○○/5
No like. Period. Doesn't do anything for my lips.

Blistex Lip Infusion Smoothing Splash Medicated ○○○○○/5
SUCKS! It is weird. It comes out from a ball and it is liquid. So, no doesn't do anything for my dry lips.

Blistex Lip Medex (Blue Jar) ●●●●●/5
I've been using this for many years. It stinks so not everyone likes it, but it doesn't bother me. It is a jar so you gotta use your fingers. But, this works for the most part, and I always have a back up =]

Blistex Medicated Mint SPF 15 (Green Tube) ●●○○○/5
I like the mint, but it is okay. Inexpensive and kind of works. Plus, it has sunscreen! Your standard chapstick.

Nivea A Kiss of Moisture Essential Lip Care ●●●●○/5
I just bought this from Ulta. It is OKAY. It reminds me of Blistex Complete Moisture. I think it is good at keeping your lips mositurized, but it doesn't help heal chapped lips. It is a lipstick type casing, so you pull off the top and turn it up/down. For almost $3, I'd rather buy Blistex. I might try the baby blue case one with SPF next time, but I wouldn't buy this one again.

Still on the search for a *GREAT* chapstick!

Michaels - Makeup Brushes

MICHAELS: 25% off on all OPEN STOCK ARTIST BRUSHES

Now thru Sept. 6, 08

I got the infamous Loew Cornell 270 Mop brushes 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch (purple handle) ●●●●●/5

Unfortunately, they were out of the 3/8 inch = They work great, as lots of other people have said. They pick up a generous amount of color. I don't have the MAC 239 to compare, so I cannot comment on that. Overall, very happy with the purchase.

Loew Cornell 7400 Angular 1/8 (black handle) ●●●●●/5

Also, I got a really great slant eyeliner brush. I've been using it and I LOVE it so far! It gives me the perfect thin line that I want and it's easy for me to make a slightly thicker line. Awesome control. Compared to other slant eyeliner brushes, this one is half the size. Mine are all 1/4, and this one is 1/8, so it helps with control.

-C