tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35166930004275843552024-01-15T15:53:16.880-08:00*☆彡With Love, JenJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-63622872514063911012012-10-16T18:32:00.000-07:002012-10-16T18:32:15.084-07:00Sunglasses from FIRMOO!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">About a month ago, I was contacted by Antonio from <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/">FIRMOO.COM</a> to possibly review a pair or RX glasses or fashion sunglasses. I opted for the sunglasses because with prescription glasses, I like to actually try and feel them on before making any final decisions. After I sent in my order, I was quite surprised at how fast the shipping and delivery was! It's taken me a while to finally write a review, because I've just been incredibly busy with so many different projects and most importantly, being an awesome mom! :) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is the pair of fashion sunglasses I chose. I went for this style and color, because I wanted to step out of my basic, boring comfort zone and try something a little more unique. I know this style won't be to everyone's liking, but I actually ended up loving it! I originally seleced the tortoise design frames, but unfortunately they were out of stock. But I can honestly say I'm not disappointed with the color I settled with! I DO feel the bright yellow color would be more appropriate for the summer or spring, but if you're like me, you'll wear what you like no matter the season. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><u>NOTE</u>: </span></b>I recently found out that these specific frames are being phased out by the manufacturer/designer. However, if you really like them, they are able to check if there are any left in stock for you. (Model #: OTO2506 / Color #: YellowC23) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-weight: bold;">First Impression: </span><span class="Apple-style-span">The packages included: (pictured above) the sunglasses, a case, a cleaning cloth, a velvet pouch, and a clear plastic bag containing a screwdriver and 6 tiny screws. I am incredibly happy with the way it fits & hugs my face! Because I have a really flat nose, most sunglasses (with the exception of higher end designer sunglasses) always end up sliding down the bridge of my nose, so I'll have to constantly push it back up. It's annoying, but I've dealt with it since I started wearing sunglasses. But with these bad boys, they don't budge! I am very impressed with that quality alone! </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What drew me in from the beginning is the gradient effect of the lenses. I am in absolute love with them! The dark ombre effect next to a bright, yet smooth yellow frame makes an excellent combination. The lenses are what closed the deal for me, but the beautiful detailing of the temples was just an awesome bonus! I also love that the temples are made of real metal rather than the typical silver painted plastic.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-weight: bold;">Shipping/Delivery: </span><span class="Apple-style-span">After I sent in my order, it was shipped the next day! I was super impressed with how fast it was processed. I received my package in less than 5 days. It didn't come inside a box like I expected, but inside of an air bag package. However, the sunglasses were already inside the case that it comes with so nothing was broken or bent. The package arrived safely and perfectly intact. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Quality:</span></b> This pair was retailed at $44.90. The quality of the product surprised me. It's lightweight, but still durable. It's definitely not as flimsy as my cheap $10 sunglasses, but I wouldn't say it's as sturdy as some of the higher end designers sunglasses I've had. But even so, it has put up with quite a bit. I'm not the type of person to carry around the sunglass case, so if I don't need them right away, I'll just toss them into my purse. It's a terrible habit because my purse is filled with loads of crap and things get lost or broken in there. Mirrors, sunglasses, makeup, and headbands are just a few of the things that ended up broken inside my bag. But these sunglasses have stayed intact this whole time. They've gotten a few smudge prints on them, but that can easily be cleaned off. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="color: #0b5394;">Customer Service: </b>I am extremely satisfied with their customer service. Antonio was very prompt and fast with his responses. He was very professional and direct with his emails. If anything, I was the one that was late with my email responses and review! I definitely recommend them to everyone! And like I stated earlier, <a href="http://www.firmoo.com/free-glasses.html">YOU CAN GET YOUR FIRST PAIR FREE HERE</a>! :) You just can't beat FREE. If there are any questions or concerns, you can always email them at <a href="mailto:service@firmoo.com">service@firmoo.com</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;"><u>Disclaimer</u>:</span></b> I was sent this product for review purposes by <b><a href="http://www.firmoo.com/">FIRMOO.COM</a></b>. I am not in any way, shape, or form affiliated with this company, nor am I getting any kind of compensation for this review. All thoughts, opinions, and pictures are my own unless stated otherwise. Whether it's good or bad, I am always 100% HONEST.</span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-34622173068761861092012-05-04T22:39:00.000-07:002012-05-05T09:59:53.531-07:00Friends, please vote for Ethan! :)<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #45818e;">Hi, friends! </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e06666;">❤</span></span></span></b></div>
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Just wanted to quickly post this up since voting started a few days ago and I totally forgot until today. We've entered Ethan in a radio "Cutest Kid" contest here in Seattle and hoping to get your votes! Ethan has been such a great baby and things have been tight right now and he definitely deserves a nice shopping spree!<br />
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I would appreciate if you would take just a little time out of your day and vote for him! :) I know it's kind of a hassle, especially since you have to create an account, but I promise it takes less than 5 minutes!<br />
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Each email account can vote up to 10 times a day. You can split your votes or you can use up your votes for on baby (GO ETHAN!! Hehe..)<br />
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PLEASEEEEEEEEEE!!! We would forever be grateful! Click on the picture or link below to be directed there! Thank you, ladiessssss!!! Love you!!! <3<br />
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Once again, I almost went MIA! :) But I'm glad I have a little time to share my labor and delivery story. It was such a journey.. I was full term (40 weeks & 1 day) when I went in for my induction. Man, oh, man.. NEVER EVER will I ever get induced again (unless there are actual health reasons). </div>
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I had an overall smooth pregnancy since he was FULL term, it was okay for him to come out. But even though they help you induce your labor, baby will still only come when he wants to.. So basically, you'll be in pain and contracting and waiting. At least when your water breaks or you start contracting on your own, your baby is telling you they want out, so most likely they'll be coming very soon. I was in active labor for 2 days and INTENSE pushing for 2 hours straight. It was thee worst pain ever! And the pain didn't stop even when he came out. Here, let's make it easier and I'll just break it down.. </div>
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The hospital had told me not to eat anything 1 1/2 hour before I went in, so babe and I went to Buffalo Wild Wings for the first time earlier that day. I took a nap at home until I had to check myself in around 4pm. The nurse had told me if I wanted to eat, I'd better eat asap because I could only take the meds an hour after I eat and I won't be able to eat again until baby is out. I honestly thought everything was going to move along fast.. NOPE. I took the meds and fluids to help me dilate and contract, but my body was taking forever to do both those things. I chose 3 people to be in the delivery room with me: babe, my mom, and my best friend (known this girl for 15 years and I was in the room for the birth if my godson!).</div>
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I walked around the hospital so many times and eventually after some hours, I felt a little pain. I was stupid and believed that little pain was my contractions. Boy.. I had no idea what FULL on contractions until I REALLY felt it. I wanted to die!!! They were really strong and so close together, but I was only dilated 3cm, so they did what they could to slow it down.</div>
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A day later and still no baby, but of course, I was still contracting and VERY slowly dilating. I was STARVINGGGG too!!! No food since the day before and I still wasn't allowed to eat until baby got here. Man, oh, man.. Everyone was hungry and babe stopped by and picked up Taco Bell for everyone. I don't know what he was thinking getting 20+ tacos just for the 3 of them! HAHA! Of course, I couldn't eat it. I just glared at all of them while they stuffed their pretty little faces. Sighh.. Aren't they evil? Hehee..</div>
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The contractions got REALLY bad at this point. I was in the worst pain ever! And I was still only dilated at 4 cm! 24 hours have passed and I only dilated 1 cm.. I could see on the monitor (and feel) how bad my contractions were. I needed an epidural. I was contracting full out and it looked like baby wasn't going to come anytime soon. I was scared because I've heard from a few moms how bad the needle hurts, but honestly, I felt a little pinch and that was it. It wasn't bad at all! </div>
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After about 15 minutes it started kicking in, but it was only working on my left side. I could still feel EVERY little pain on my whole right side. They told me it happens and tilted me so it can get to my other side as well. It took a while, but eventually I was numb all down. I could see I was contracting on the monitor, but I felt nothing. It was a really nice break from all that excruciating pain I had felt earlier. Since I got my epidural early, if I felt anything coming on, I could press a button every 10 minutes that would release some type of pain killer in my back (if I needed it).. BUT I ended up falling asleep for hours and it must have been wearing off because I woke up to a cramping pain again. They gave me shot and it was feeling better.</div>
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I finally dilated 10cm! Good news is that it's time to push and bring my little man out! Bad news is that the epidural freaking wore off!!! Of course at this point it's too late to get any more type of pain medication. It was around 1am and I had to push:</div>
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I still don't see why I had to have 3 nurses to "aid" my doctor. He didn't even want them all in there either. Haha, it was funny because he looked just as annoyed as I was. One of them wasn't even doing sh*t. She just stood there and watched with a weird look on her face (probably because I was screaming). I wanted to punch the b*tch and kick her out.<br />
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Anyways, I was in ACTIVE labor for 2 days overall and it took 2 hours of pushing until he finally came out. It was the WORST 2 hours of my life! I threw up a couple times during the pushing and I really felt like I couldn't breathe. They gave me an oxygen mask, but weirdly, it felt like it was suffocating me even more. </div>
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I honestly thought my delivery would be like my girlfriend's. It took 15 of pushing to get her boy out and she felt nothing! Lucky girl.. Poor hubs.. I was soo mean to him! My labor was just like in the movies. A LOT of excruciating screams. Later I was told that the reason I may have been a little crazy is because one of the medications they gave me can make you feel claustrophobic and nutty. Thank goodness it wasn't just me being a wack job. It was the MEDSS! </div>
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The cramping was so bad that I could hold or nurse my baby right away. ): I was willing to still try (regardless of my pain levels), but the nurses told me I shouldn't since it would only make me feel worse. I was tossing and turning, crying, and groaning for 45 minutes AFTER he was born. Agh! I know labor and delivery is different for everyone, but I didn't think it would be like this! The first pee after was so terrifying! Haha, my mind was ready to go, but my body wouldn't release! Finally, when I did, it wasn't so bad and I had no problem after that.<br />
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Would I consider having another one? Uhh.. Well, my initial answer was "NO!" for the first month, but watching this little man grow and because of how much I love him, I actually would! Maybe not anytime soon, but it would be nice to make him a little brother or sister to play with so he doesn't grow up lonely and spoiled. Maybe in 2 years, I'll think about it. </div>
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But one thing I do know for sure, NEVER will I do an induction again (unless there are health-risk reasons). I realize, they'll come when they're ready to come. Not only do you have to play the annoying waiting game, but you'll be in pain a lot sooner and longer than if you waited naturally. If you decide to go with epidural, try to wait it out as long as you can. Getting it too soon gives you a higher chance of it wearing off if you're taking too long to dilate. I learned that the hard way. -__- Even so, I'd much rather do it this way than having a c-section. I hear it's an even more painful recovery! </div>
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It's never ending! I swelled up. Not just my feet, but my body. I was wondering why generally women look plumper literally right AFTER they have their baby and found out it's because you're sharing certain fluids with baby, and when they are out, you are retaining all that fluid by yourself. Boy, oh boy.. My FEET swelled up so big!!! </div>
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<b>Covered my unpainted, nasty, crusty looking toes to you don't go blind!</b></div>
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The swelling took forever to go down. Probably because I was always on my feet trying to get stuff done. It hurt to even walk on these bad boys. Swollen feet, extreme back pains, painfully healing "lady parts", and intense cramping (from nursing).. You can only imagine how overwhelmed and exhausted I felt taking care of a newborn on top of all this discomfort! </div>
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Oh and what sucks is that even though the swelling in my feet ha gone all the way down by this point, I feet actually did grow a size up.. ): *SAD BEAR* I looked it up and it says during pregnancy, the ligaments in your feet can expand and it's permanent. OMG. All my nice shoes (even the ones I never got to wear) don't fit anymore! I'm irritated! I'll just have to find them nice homes.. Hmm blog sale?! </div>
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All in all, even though I had a rough before, during, and after experience, it was ALL worth it. I love my little boy so much! He makes me incredibly happy. I honestly cannot imagine life without him anymore! :D </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But first things first.. The giveaway I was hosting in collabs with SneakPeeq ended on January 30th and I want to thank everyone that entered and have been patient with me. I'm sooo sorry it took so long, but my life has been so busy and exhausting being a first time mom! But I want to go ahead and announce the winners! Sofia from SneakPeeq has sent me the list of people that have clicked into their site from the link that I have provided and from that list is where I had to choose the winners for the gift cards. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Milos Markovic</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'll be emailing you </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">all very shortly!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Thanks everyone for being soo patient with me!!! Because of your constant support, I'm putting together another giveaway that I think you'll like even better! I'll be sure to update veryyy soon with my complete labor and motherhood stories! Stay tuned!! *Biiiiigggg Smileeee* </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></b></div>Whoa! I've been quite MIA within the blogging community recently. My last post was over two weeks ago. I'm sorry if I have been replying to people's questions or comments! I have a LOT of catching up to do! Unfortunately, this pregnancy AND being sick at the same time has taken a major toll on my body. As you could imagine, sitting at a computer is the last thing I wanted to do feeling the way I did.<br />
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I need to catch up with some folks and do some follow backs! I can't believe I made it to 600+ blogger buddies already and only being consistently active with this blog since July 2011! This is an amazing feeling and I appreciate every single person that shows interest in whatever my silliness has to say. Like I've been saying, I've meant some of the most wonderful people through the blogging world and it's my favorite place to share anything and everything.<br />
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I am due any day now, so you might not hear from me right away, but when I find some extra time, I'll be sure to post many more entries, reply to everyone, and read everyone else's recent entries! :) Here's a little peak at some upcoming posts! Thanks for being patient with me! I promise I am not ignoring ANYONE! You can reach me for faster responses through <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jennyocom">Twittter: @ JENNYoCOM </a> or email me (contact info section)! Love you, wonderful ladies!!! XOXO <br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I think I found my favorite BB cream! Of course, I'll continue using the other one until I run out, but the Lioele is definitely my favorite! When I first applied it, I noticed how light and fresh it smelled, which I really appreciated and the cream itself wasn't too thick or heavy at all. I was completely amazed by the coverage it gave. Of course you can see from the last picture it didn't completely cover every freckle, but that's what I love about it. It covered the redness, evened out my skin tone, and overall made my skin look NATURALLY flawless (which is exactly what we want, right?!)! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Even the second picture, look how well it evened the color out and reduced the color of my nasty looking green veins! My arm and face LOOKED so much smoother/softer and FELT smoother/softer. I didn't even need to wear any concealer. I HIGHLY recommend this! </span></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ツ</span></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> Love, love, love!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">What's your favorite BB cream? </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Has anyone tried this one yet? </span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); font-family: inherit; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">I'd really like to give the new Smashbox and Garnier one a try! </span></b> </span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-87845831147797857942012-01-03T23:23:00.001-08:002012-03-21T18:01:28.670-07:00WithLoveJen + SneakPeeq 10 Winners Giveaway!Sopfia from SneakPeeq.com was so kind enough to contact me to sponsor a giveaway. They are providing my friends/ readers with not one, not two, but with <b>NINE</b> gifts cards to give away for their online shop! <img align="left" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6617691839_5913b0805f_t.jpg" />You will even receive 20% off your next purchase <u>JUST</u> for entering! And to make the amount of prizes even, I've added my own special little prize for a last place winner. Ah! I'm so excited for so many winners <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">ツ! And even though this giveaway is sponsored, it's seriously all for YOU guys. I didn't even get any gift cards or anything! But I am still very excited! Thank you, SneakPeeq! Please be sure to<b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> READ the rules/ requirements carefully</span></b>! Because there are things you <b><u>MUST</u></b> do to be able to get the 20% off and/or ENTER this giveaway! </span></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit;">❥</span> <b>WHAT IS SNEAKPEEQ?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #666666;">--- Online shopping, with short sales, great deals, and new stores daily. Everything has a fixed price, that you can lower further by being more active on sneakpeeq and earning badges.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">❥ </span><b>WHAT KIND OF PRODUCTS DOES SNEAKPEEQ HAVE?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #666666;">--- Housewares, Apparel, Accessories, Gourmet food, Beverages, and more. We're always exploring new categories, trying to bring you new daily discoveries.</span></span></div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">❥</span> <b>HOW DOES SNEAKPEEQ WORK?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #666666;">--- Every day, we put a new set of amazing products from new brands on the site. We then take what we know about you as a sneakpeeq shopper (aka "peeqer") and present you with 3 products that we think you'll like the most. The more you participate on the site the better we can predict your personal style. You can also browse through the other stores and like, love, share, and peeq to help us learn more about you. </span><span style="color: #666666;">By playing around on the site, and sharing, peeqing, and buying items you can unlock badges. Some badges have the power to lower the prices even further!</span></span></div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">❥ </span><b>WHAT IS A PEEQ?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>--- </b><span style="color: #666666;">A peeq is the action of flipping over a price tag. As a new user you have a limited number of peeqs but the more you participate the more you'll earn. Every 24 hours the peeqs are refilled to your account. If you run out of peeqs, don't worry- we will give you opportunities to earn more peeqs. </span><span style="color: #666666;">A peeq is worth 5 pts toward that particular store's leaderboard, as well as counting towards various badges and teaching sneakpeeq more about what you love to shop for.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">❥ </span><b>SO TO SUM IT ALL UP:<span style="color: #444444;"> </span></b><span style="color: #666666;">It's an online shopping site that you must sign into WITH your Facebook account. They have great deals on items that change everyday. You're given a set amount of "peeqs" to see YOUR deal price. The price of the item can go even lower depending on how active you are on the site. They have everything from clothes, accessories, and even food! </span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">❖</span></span> </div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I think this is a cool and unique way to shop and snag some goodies at amazing deals. And remember, the prices can get LOWER and lower depending on how active YOU are! You might be thinking, "Oh, it's only $25/ $10 gift cards.." <span style="font-family: inherit;">BUT <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">that goes a long way in sneakpeeq’s amazingly low-priced boutiques!</span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">10 Winners:</span></b></div></div><img height="252" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6562892411_605a9c034e.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; text-decoration: underline;">FOUR</span> </b>GRAND PRIZE WINNERS</span></center><center><b>will receive a $25 gift card to shop online at SneakPeeq!</b></center><center><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><span style="color: #45818e;">FIVE</span></u> </b>RUNNER-UP WINNERS</span></center><center><b>will receive a $10 gift card to shop online at SneakPeeq!</b><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><b><u>ONE</u> </b>LAST PLACE WINNER</span></center><center>will receive a hand decorated box with a cute necklace & bracelet from me! </center><center><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The cards are all virtual. I'll be sending the names of the giveaway winners & they will search for your sneakpeeq accounts & drop the credit that is won into their sneakpeeq account!</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">The 20% off will drop down into your account as soon as you click the picture link below.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">The picture link below is a special link connected to this giveaway and will tell us who has actually joined or not, so <b>PLEASE</b> click it! </span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">You <b>WILL NEED</b> a Facebook account to join the community of SneakPeeq. </span></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">You <b><u><span style="color: #cc0000;">MUST</span></u></b><u><span style="color: #cc0000;"> <b>click the picture link above</b></span></u> and<b> JOIN</b> the SneakPeeq community<span style="line-height: 17px;">. (At the end of this giveaway, SneakPeeq will send me the list of names of people that have clicked the link and I will be able to choose a random winner from there.) </span></li>
<li style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Fill out the <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">RAFFLECOPTER</span></b> below! There will be "<b>EXTRA</b>" entry options.. :)<br />
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<img align="left" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6586186303_3bc75de689_b.jpg" width="250" /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">◄</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is basically my "holiday look"! </span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ツ Anytime I went anywhere, this was the easiest, fastest look to do, so tada!~ I laaav the natural lighting in the bathroom, but I hate the ugly background! Anyhooz-! My December wasn't too crazy, we spent a lot of time with family and friends. This pregnancy has made doing anything quite exhausting! I am missing the energy I had during the 2nd trimester. -___- </span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">❖</span></span> </div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Christmas eve was very relaxing and nice. We had dinner with the family in the evening and then went to midnight mass (I'm not Catholic, but babe and his family is). On Christmas day, everyone came over to do gift exchanges and then we had Christmas dinner with friends at their house. Mmm.. I'm a little upset I wasn't thinking to take any pictures of all the food we ate. My mind was too set on eating.. Darn it! </span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">❖</span></span> </div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I had completely forgotten my birthday was coming up until my granny dearest called me to tell me to come over and eat a nice birthday meal (our traditional short ribs & seawood soup!) </span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">On the day of my birthday, I wake up early, shower, and receive a phone call from my momma telling me she and my step dad are at the hospital! WTH?! I was freaking out & crying because we kept getting cut off (I guess there was no reception over there). What a way to start off my 25th birthday.. Luckily, they were okay. Some dumbass woman rear ended them so hard (on a regular main street) that the truck of their car was completely crushed in! They had JUST left Costco with food and supplies for the restaurant so a lot of that stuff was damaged too. What a waste. They had JUST replaced the car battery too. What a waste. </span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-size: large; text-align: -webkit-auto;">❖</span> </div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But all in all, they weren't hurt.. Thank GOD. We did, however, find out my momma has high blood pressure.. She needs to bring it down ASAP or they said she WILL have a stroke. They prescribed her meds, so hopefully she will get plenty of rest and it will lower. *Sigh* Didn't want to start off the new year by being a worry wart, but looks like that's how it's going to be. Anyways.. I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, so I'll move along. Thanks to those who have shown concern, totally appreciate it. </span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-size: large; text-align: -webkit-auto;">❖</span> </div><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Remember when I couldn't decide on which Kate Spade bag to choose from? Well, I ended up not choosing any of them. I figure, why have them spend so much money on something that I only "like". I could "like" a $20 bag from Forever21 just as easily. If they are going to spend so much money, then might as well get a bag I will absolutely LOVE, right? Well, here's my choice! </span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(⌒.⌒)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6586078269_ba50e934ce_b.jpg" width="453" /><br />
<b style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Small Nova Check Tote</span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">I laaav how spacious it is! It really does meet all my requirements and I've always been a Burberry lover, so why not? I love the simplicity of the check design and it's just so clean. I do however wish the handles weren't patent, I'd prefer a matte leather finish, but still, I love it nonetheless! I can fit everything in there and it's a zip top closure with plenty of pockets inside. I adore it! <3 It's no LV or Balenciaga, but I think the quality and design is perfect! Exactly what I <b>NEED</b> and <b>WANT</b>. Thank you Mindy, Babe, and Phearith! </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-size: large; text-align: -webkit-auto;">❖</span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Some other favorite gifts this </span></b><br />
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</center><center style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">[ Mophie Juice Pack Plus (Black) ]</span> </span></b>Just in case you don't know what this is.. It's an iPhone case that protects and can charge your phone at the same time! :) It's super convenient and when you charge the case, it also charges your phone so there's really no need for you to ever take it off. The only downfall is that its a bit bulky and heavy.. But what do you expect?! You're basically carrying around an extra battery! </center><center style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">[ Shany Brush Set (w/ brush roll) ]</span> </span></b></center><center style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">[ XOXO Rose Gold Watch ] </span></b>My girlfriend and I were talking about how much we want the Michael Kors rose gold watch, but of course it's a bit pricey. Her hubs got her a sweet Liz Claiborne one and I was so surprised and touched when they gifted me with this XOXO one for my birthday. I'm not a big fan of the XOXO brand, but this watch is seriously GORGEOUS! </center><center style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">[ Hello Kitty Eye Shadow/ Lip Gloss Palette ]</span> </span></b>Sister in-law gifted this to me! She is so thoughtful! We both LOVE Hello Kitty and I was actually thinking about getting this from Sephora since it's now on sale! :) It's a lot bigger than I thought it was (I only saw it online) and I absolutely LAAAV the tin container it comes in!! I can re-use it for so many other things. I'll do a review post on this palette when I get a chance. </center><center style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">[ Nars Highlighting/ Blush ] </span></b>My holy grail NARS blush and highlighting blush! :) </center><center style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">[ Wall Mount Mirror ]</span> </span></b>Thank you, P! :) I've been wanting one because my vanity mirror is just to far away to do close up makeup and I don't like that I don't have a free hand with my other mirrors. This little wall mount makes things just so much easier!</center><center style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">[ Salon Express Nail Stamping Kit (x4) ]</span> </span></b>So I've seen this on other blogs and then went on a long search for them at so many different Rite Aids and Sally's Beauty Supply, but they were ALL sold out. -_- The commercial played when I was at home with babe and told him about my unsuccessful mission to find that. The next day, I saw that it was one of my Christmas gifts! LOOL, I was SHOCKED! How in the world?? After I told how I wanted it, he literally went through hell and back to find it! He went to SOO many different stores, called around, and FINALLY as he was about to give up, someone found an extra one, which he snagged up. Isn't he sooo freaking sweet?! And then he goes into the closet and pulls out THREE MORE! HAHAHA, I started dying! I remembered me saying how hard it was to find and he bought the rest of whatever they had left. So funny.. He even said, "Well, I thought you could it for your future giveaways or something.." What a freaking sweetheart. GOD, I am so lucky to have such a thoughtful man. <3 </center><center style="text-align: left;"> </center><center style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">& let's not forget about my "Princess"..</span></b></center><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Nikon%20D5100/camera.jpg" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">She's the Nikon D5100 I got as my super, duper early birthday present (back in October). She's my other baby (next to my actual baby in my tummy). I haven't been able to carry her around too much because my purse wasn't big enough, but now with my new Burberry tote, she fits perfectly inside! <span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">ツ Yay to more picture taking! I've been looking into all these different extras I can use in a mini studio for beauty-related products/portraits, baby pictures, and even photo shoots of family and friends. I don't plan on taking this too seriously where I am looking to make money from it, but more like taking on a new hobby (that I enjoy!). Everyone has been so wonderful and gifting me with such useful things for my "studio". Majority of the camera related goodies are from hubs and the tripod is from the brother & sister in-law. I am so lucky to have such amazing, supportive people in my life! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6617673351_7cfd927b60_b.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">[ Photo Light Box ]</span> </span>I had actually made my own DIY lightbox, which I really need to post about. It works wonderfully, but one thing I didn't like is the light I was using. I can't seem to find the right bulbs for my lamps! Babe actually saw a great deal on this light box set online and ordered it for me! It works just as great, comes with bright AWESOME lights, mini tripod, and even changeable backdrops. And I love that you can fold it up into a carrying case! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">[ Dolica Proline 62" Tripod ]</span> </span></b>I've been wanting to get a larger tripod so I can take steadier pictures (and babe wants to make a naught tape.. LOOL, jk!) Brother and sister in-law came me this amazing one for Christmas! You can adjust the height and positioning on it too. Love it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">[ SanDisk Class 10 32GB HD Memory Card ]</span> </span></b>Another thing I've been meaning to get was a high GB memory card so I can take faster pictures and longer videos of my boy. Babe gifted me with an awesome Class 10 this Christmas! Hooya! It certainly DOES write a lot faster!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">[ Nikon Remote Control ] </span></b>I ordered this Nikon remote control, because it's just so much more convenient that continuously standing behind the camera or using the timer. YAY! I can camwhore with ease! Hahaha~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">[ 500W Ring Light ]</span> </span></b>I dipped into my birthday money and finally got one! For the life of my I could NOT find anyone that sold large ring lights here! All I keep coming across were macro ring lights/lamps/flashes. I was beginning to lose hope and was envying all those living in other countries that had easy access to them for cheaper. Thanks to my girl, Feelo (<a href="http://www.filosophie.net/">www.filosophie.net</a>), I was able to find a seller through Ebay and Amazon! Thank you!! :) Hopefully the product comes intact and undamaged! He's a top rated seller with 99.7% so I'm actually not too worried. Plus he was offering a 3-year warranty too, but I didn't care for it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6617635457_e2fcb19c31.jpg" /></div>I know I have the Mophie case already, but I spotted this and it was just to damn cute and cheap to pass up! I actually ended up ordering <b><u><span style="color: #cc0000;">TWO</span></u></b> of these <span style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">Hello Kitty iPhone 4/4s hard cases</span>, because I wanted to give one to my sister in-law, but I found out she has a 3GS and she already has a HK case. Boo! ): Oh well.. I'll probably end up giving the other one away in a giveaway or gift it to someone special! <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ツ</span></span><br />
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<center><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Jen's Tag</span></b></center><center>I was also hit by my name twin, Jen (<a href="http://www.nynb.blogspot.com/">nynb.blogspot.com</a>) to do this random tag! :) Pwahaha, here's another chance to get to know me a little better. :D </center><center style="text-align: left;"><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><i><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>1- What 5 beauty products can you <u>NOT</u> live without?</b></span></i></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">► <b>BB Cream, </b></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>hairspray, lip balm, eyeliner, & mascara.</b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b><i><span style="color: #674ea7;">2- How long have you been blogging for?</span></i></b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">► <b>On & off for almost 9 years! Started with Xanga when I was 16 years old, then created a blogger account in 2009, but moved over to Tumblr, & then started blogging religiously on here only starting this summer (2011)! I only did it to record my pregnancy journey, but met some amazing people & I'm now hooked to this community! :D</b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"><i><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">3- What's the best beauty tip you've ever gotten?</span></i></span></b><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">► <b>Less is more.</b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><b><i>4- If you had to choose, the love of your life or your career?</i></b></span></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">► <b>The love of my life. Only because I've already met him & I wouldn't have this family of my own without him. He makes my life feel perfect & fulfilled in every way.</b></span><b><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /></b><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><i><b>5- What's your biggest pet peeve?</b></i></span></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">► <b>I have MANY pet peeves, but let's see what's bothering me at the moment.. *thinking* Hmm.. Right now, it would have to be Facebook. Nothing is personal and private anymore! WTH?! That's why I rarely go on it anymore. I don't like people in my business. And what's even more annoying it when people broadcast their drama/problems to the whole community. Seriously. Then they go back and delete it once things smooth over. How about everyone just keep your private issues OFFLINE? Why would you want people to know your business anyways? Do you really need the pity and for people to feel sorry for you? </b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"><i>6- What fashion or beauty trend do you not understand/hate?</i></span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">► <b>MC Hammer-ish parachute pants! Seriously.. WHY?! I think it's the ugliest fashion clothing EVER.</b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b><i><span style="color: #674ea7;">7- If you could only eat one food & drink for the rest of your life, what would they be?</span></i></b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><b><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">► Food: Soft pretzels (w/ nacho cheese).. YUMMMM!!!</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">► Drink: Vietnamese iced coffee.. Love! But I'd probably die from caffeine overdose (if it's possible?).</span></b><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b><i><span style="color: #674ea7;">8- If you could have one super power, what would you want?</span></i></b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">► <b>Freeze Time: I could get anything I've ever wanted! LOL, I know that sounds bad, but I'd also be able to prevent old ladies from falling down and save babies in burning buildings! It's a win win situation, right?! </b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b><i><span style="color: #674ea7;">9- What's your favorite season?</span></i></b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>► Summer: Tanning, swimming, wearing revealing clothing, and vacations! Come on, who DOESN'T love summer?! </b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b><span style="color: #674ea7;"><i>10- What's the most daring thing you've ever done?</i></span></b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">►<b> Dang, this one is hard.. Hmm.. I honestly can't think of anything right now. I hope I HAVE though! I don't want to be a Boring Betty! </b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b><i><span style="color: #674ea7;">11- Which holiday do you love the most? (Christmas, New Years, Valentines, Easter etc)</span></i></b></span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>► Thanksgiving, because of the three F's: FOOOOOD, family, & friends! </b></span></span></center><center style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
</span></span></center><center style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Damn, totally going to miss 2011, but so looking forward to 2012! More awesomeness to come! I'm so glad and thankful to have met and reconnected with so many wonderful people. 2012 is going to be amazing. Why? Because I have everything and everyone I need. Love you guys! </b></span></center></center>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-69284294283742245842011-12-20T02:51:00.000-08:002011-12-20T03:38:19.565-08:00FOTD, Pregnancy Update, + Love Packages<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;"><u>NOTE</u>:</span><span style="color: #444444; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold;"> Only 11 more days to join my</span><span style="color: #444444;"><b> </b><a href="http://www.withlovejen.com/2011/11/my-eye-heart-you-giveaway.html" style="font-weight: bold;">EYE <span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">LOVE</span> YOU Giveaway</a><b>! </b>And a big HELLO & THANK YOU to my newest readers/ subscribers/ blogger friends! Don't be shy and say hi! For some odd reason my Followers list won't update, so it doesn't show me who has subscribed more recently. :( I won't be able to check out your pages if I can't see. And I also want to say thanks to everyone who let me know their thoughts and opinions on my last entry! You girls have helped me A LOT with my final decision and I shall share with you what it is very soon! :D YAY! *starts seal clapping*</span></div><br />
<center><img height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6542405035_87b972ee69_b.jpg" width="424" /><a name='more'></a></center><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">★</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">彡</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;"><u>FACE</u>:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">❖ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Revlon PhotoReady Liquid Foundation "Nude" </span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">❖ B</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">areMinerals Mineral Veil "Golden Medium"</span></div><div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #0b5394; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">彡</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><u>EYES</u>:</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">NYX Concealer in a Jar "</span><i style="background-color: white;">Beige</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">"</span> </div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">❖ NYX HD Eye Shadow Base </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">❖ Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil "</span><i style="background-color: white;">Medium Ash/ Medium Brown</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">"</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ Urban Decay Naked Palette "<i>Virgin"</i> (Brow Highlight)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">❖ Urban Decay Naked Palette "<i>Buck</i></span><i style="background-color: white;">"</i><span style="background-color: white;"> (Nose Contour)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">❖ Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips "<i>Vegas Strip</i>" (Cheek Highlight)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ MAC Fluidline "<i>Blacktrack</i><span class="Apple-style-span">"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ MAC Eye Shadow "<i>Carbon</i>"</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">❖ NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil "Cottage Cheese"</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ NYX Doll Eye Mascara (Waterproof)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ Daiso Upper False Lashes</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #0b5394; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">彡</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><u>LIPS</u>:</b></span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">❖ NYX Black Label Lipstick "<i>Citrine</i>"</span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pregnancy Update: 34 </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">❤</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span></span><b style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Weeks..</span></b></span><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6542410035_f3f276431f_b.jpg" width="450" /></div></div>Yeah, yeah, I know, my belly is HUGE! I still have 6 more weeks to go and from what I've learned, I will get a little bit bigger. I honestly thought I was abnormally big, but after seeing the doctor, my weight is exactly where it should be. The nurse was checking Ethan's heartbeat and was stunned at how strong it was. I was worried because she looked genuinely surprised, but she assures me that that is VERY good! YAY! :) Baby is A-OKAY!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6542410287_340897ea2a_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6542410287_340897ea2a_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh, there's a funny story I wanted to share! So in the beginning of my pregnancy, I learned that I will most likely go through a period of what they call Mommy Brain, Momnesia, Pregnancy Brain, or Pregnancy Amnesia. Honestly, I've never heard about it before until a friend of mine told me about it. And even so, I didn't believe it would happen to me.. Yeah. I was wrong. It happened.</div><br />
I have been drinking a lot of milk lately due to a lot of heartburn (doctor warned me this would happen and it SUCKS!!!). We all thought it was weird how fast we finished the milk (I thought I was the only one that constantly drank it). A few days later, the boys found it sitting in the cupboard/cabinet.. Ew.. And it was of course MOLDING at this point! Damnit! A half gallon of milk still left, WASTED! The boys of course accused me. Haha, the whole time I'm thinking, "It couldn't have been me. I would have remembered if I did something like that.." *Smacks myself* Really, Jen? If you would have realized, you wouldn't have put it in the cabinet in the first place, idiot! Pwahah~ I can confirm that it was definitely me. Today, I ALMOST put the milk in the cabinet, AGAIN. But at least this time I realized it! *pats self on back for not wasting milk again*<br />
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Hehee.. Anyways, everything else has been ok. I'm totally not liking the extra water weight in my feet and thighs, but whatever. I can get rid of that after, hopefully. It's so weird how in some pictures I look like a freaking humpback whale, but in others I look like my normal self (with a belly). I'm definitely going to be doing a maternity photo shoot with babe soon! I hope I look good! :D<br />
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Oh yeah, one thing I do want to complain about is how often I need to pee.. OMFG. I've already went pee about 3 times writing and editing this entry! I CANNOT walk around for 15 freaking minutes without needing to tinkle. This little guy is taking a heavy toll onto my bladder and I do not like it one bit! I'm worried because a girlfriend of mine's bladder was NEVER the same after her two kids. She still has to go as if she's pregnant. AHHHHHH!!!! I hope that doesn't happen to meeeee!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Oh, great. I need to go pee.. AGAIN. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks, Ethan. You owe mommy a new bladder! x) Pwahaa~<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;">Love</span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">❤</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span></span><b><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Packages!</span></b></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">I feel so blessed to have met some of the sweetest people through the blogging community! I've received two amazingly wonderful packages from two even MORE AMAZING people Alex & Lisa (will link their blogs below!) They have made my Christmas/Birthday just that much more special with their kindness and generosity. Love these girls! :) I just hope they like my gifts as much as I LOVED theirs! And if you're wondering, these were NOT swaps! These girls were sweet enough to send these "just because". Thank you girls SOOOOOO much! I love you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6542985221_1df0a719aa_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6542985221_1df0a719aa_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">From: </span><span style="color: #a64d79;">Alexandra</span></b> (<a href="http://www.thisisalx.blogspot.com/">www.thisisalx.blogspot.com</a>)<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">I've been wanting to try the mini BB cream set and had been contemplating on ordering some! It's like she read my mind, I was sooo excited to see this! :D *Squealsss* Thank you, babe!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">From:</span> <span style="color: #a64d79;">Lisa</span></b> (<a href="http://www.allthingslisaaa.blogspot.com/">www.allthingslisaaa.blogspot.com</a>)<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">This girl sent me so much goodies!!! All the edible treats are just about gone already. It's like she read my mind too! She knows how much I LOVEEEE my Hello Kitty! And y favorite chocolates w/ macadamia AND li hing gummiessss!! AHHHH! And I NEEDED a compact mirror to carry around with me too. And just look at how cute the baby stuff is! Lisa is such a doll! She's due around the same time I am and I am so happy for her. She's so lucky to be having a precious baby GIRL! You already know she's going to be gorgeous, just look at her mama! </div><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6542985067_182b1587c0_b.jpg" width="450" /><br />
So cute, right?!<br />
<img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6542984681_4e79b7c82b_b.jpg" width="450" /><br />
I didn't even know they made Mauna Loa Hershey's Kisses!!!! I'm definitely going to have to ask her to send me more of these if I can't find it here in Washington. I am ADDICTED!<br />
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<b>Visit and be sure to follow them! :) Like I said, they are amazing girls. </b><br />
<b>You'll love them as much as I do!</b></div></div></div></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-82872368791636132802011-12-15T15:57:00.000-08:002011-12-15T15:57:09.958-08:00Please HELP ME decide which Kate Spade to choose!<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm usually not this indecisive, but I am having the hardest time choosing. I've usually been the type of girl that likes to carry light, convenient purses/ handbags. In the past, the big bulky handbags have turned me off and I didn't like anything that I couldn't either wear around my waist (fanny packs) or sling over my shoulder. But lately, I've been VERY into the bags with shorter handles and stiff walls (to stand up). I wanted to be able to take my DSLR with convenience and also something big enough to fit all my other necessities without them falling all over each other.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My sister had asked me if I wanted clothes or makeup for Christmas, but I told her the next thing on my wishlist is the large LV Speedy (which will obviously have to wait, because I am in no position whatsoever to spend that much on a purse at the moment!) or any good quality bag with that similar shape. I wanted something I could just wear over my forearm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6515215983_16bd51c6b3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6515215983_16bd51c6b3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I browsed through the Nordstrom website to see what I can find and came across some beautiful Kate Spade's! I was hoping to find something in Michael Kors or Marc Jacobs, but the styles or designs that I had seen didn't impress me at all. I thought these KS I picked out were absolutely gorge! :D But now I have to narrow it down to one. Hmmm.. My sister, hubs, and P are all pitching in as my Christmas present. Aren't they the sweetest?! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They had actually already gotten the 'Manfield Liv" satchel for me (I found out through my excellent investigating skills!), but I'm not quite sure how I feel about it yet. I'm leaning more towards the "Flicker-Melinda' satchel, AND it's so much more cheaper, which is a bonus! I didn't like that they spent so much in the first place. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6515204127_4506ac8def_b.jpg" width="453" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f7f7f7;">"Bold patent leather</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f7f7f7; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f7f7f7; text-align: -webkit-auto;">wraps a structured satchel accented by gleaming goldtone hardware and a shining pair of rolled handles."</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">★</span> - </span>Top zip closure.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> - </span>Protective metal feet.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> - </span>Patent leather.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Dimensions:</span></b> 12.5'W <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">x</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span>8'H <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">x</span> 6"D <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Strap Drop:</span></b> 5" <b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Price:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> $345</span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My Thoughts:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> I adore this! Convenient, cute, meets all my requirements, and I'm loving the berry color especially. I'm not TOO sure how I'd feel later about the patent leather, or the fact that it might not fit my arm if I do decide I NEED to wear it over my shoulder. You don't think this is too "LOUD", do you? AGH! Decisions!</span></b></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6515204179_5ac90d0fd5_b.jpg" width="453" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">"Diamond<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f7f7f7;"> quilting on crinkled leather creates a visually rich bag topped by 14-karat gold-plated handles."</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">Snap-top closure.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">Interior center zip divider.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">Custom-woven dot-jacquard lining.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">Leather.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Dimensions</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">: 15"W </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">x </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">10"H x</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">6"D </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Strap Drop: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">8"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;"> <b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Price:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939; font-weight: normal;"> $445</span></b></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My Thoughts:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939; font-weight: normal;"> Okay, I know this is totally NOT following the description of what kind of purse I wanted, but just look! Isn't it beautiful?! It reminds me of the Chanel quilted bags, but I actually like the look of this one a LOT better. It's the most expensive out of the three, and NOT what I was looking for, but the invisible extra limbs of mine keep reaching out for this one. I know I shouldn't but I can't help it. I DON'T like that it has a divider inside, has no metal feet, it's a shoulder sling handle, and it's a snap-top instead of a zip closure. BUT even so, it's still so pretty and I can't help but drool a <strike>little</strike> LOT.</span></b></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6515203991_fbd3a85e42_b.jpg" width="453" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f7f7f7;">"A boxy, structured </span>satchel<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f7f7f7; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> is a stylish everyday accessory, cut from soft </span>textured leather<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f7f7f7; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> with signature jacquard lining."</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;"> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939; text-align: left;">Two-way zip closure.</span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">Protective metal feet.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">Leather.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Dimensions: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">13"W x</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">9"H x</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;">5.5"D </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Drop Strap:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939;"> 5.5" </span><b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Price:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #393939; font-weight: normal;"> $425</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>My Thoughts: </b></span> This is the purse they had already gotten me (in Black). I was leaning more towards the cream, but the green is a beautiful color too. I like black because it goes with everything, but.. I don't know. My mind isn't completely satisfied with this and I don't know why! I I like it a lot, but I don't know if I'm in LOVE with it just yet. I LOVE that it's plain (exactly what I'm looking for), but maybe it's a bit TOO plain? My mind is constantly flip-flopping with this one. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Product information and descriptions are from the <a href="http://www.nordstrom.com/">Nordstrom </a>website.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i>I'd really appreciate if you girls could let me know what you think! It will probably help me A LOT in making a final decision. Hehee~ ^________^</i></b></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-27382167985006283372011-12-06T14:07:00.000-08:002011-12-06T14:07:38.541-08:00NEO DALI Brown Circle Lens Review<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6234/6382322039_1ae910a1dc_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6234/6382322039_1ae910a1dc_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>Price:</i></b></span> <i><b>$25 per pair</b></i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Diameter</span>: </i></span></b><i><b>14.2 mm</b></i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Water Content:</span> </span></b><i><b>45%</b></i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Disposable:</b></span> <i><b>1 year (yearly)</b></i></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Approved By:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.koreabigeyes.com/images/kfda.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.koreabigeyes.com/images/kfda.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: left;">Man, oh, man.. This post is once again, long overdue. Welll.. Here is it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.koreabigeyes.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">KoreaBigEyes.com</span></a> --- I ordered these lenses from this company and received them about 2 weeks after. I've heard mixed reviews about this company, some good, some not so good. But overall, my experience wasn't bad at all. Everything from ordering to receiving was pretty standard and I haven't encountered any problems whatsoever with them. A lot of people were saying that they don't trust the professionalism of the company because of all the spelling/ grammar errors on their website. But in my honest opinion, I don't think that has anything to do with the quality of the product or customer service.<br />
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I really can't say anything about their customer service because I didn't have any problems with their service where I needed to contact them. But I can say that the <b>specific item I ordered and recieved</b> from them is absolutely fab and I would <b>re-purchase</b> again. I'll admit their prices can be a bit steep, but they do have the occasional GREAT deals and promotions!<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><i>Right now, use the discount code "XMAS25" for 25% off your order! And you get a free 3D cute animal contact case with every pair you purchase! (Promo ends December 25th)</i></span></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.koreabigeyes.com/Brown-Color/NEO-DALI-Brown.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">NEO DALI Brown</span></a> --- I've done hazel colored, green, grey, and pink lenses before, but I was looking to get something more natural to my eye color and something somewhat CLOSER to my actual eye size. The bigger circle lenses I've tried tend to make my eyes so dry after only a few hours and I don't like how buggish it makes me look. Everyone always comment and tell me my eyes look creepy! LOL. At least with this pair no one notices I'm wearing any at all, but once I take them off, the difference is still quite noticeable.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6094/6382321965_5b52070a36_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6094/6382321965_5b52070a36_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These brown lenses actually came with this yellow contact case that I didn't like, so I decided to use my cute grey hippo case I got from <a href="http://www.pinkyparadise.com/">PinkyParadise.com</a> a while back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/6382322093_e69dd36e82_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/6382322093_e69dd36e82_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">A closer look:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6094/6382322155_c23b7728f2_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6094/6382322155_c23b7728f2_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6101/6382322231_0c795ce929_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6101/6382322231_0c795ce929_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6110/6382322337_1bf8f587e1_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6110/6382322337_1bf8f587e1_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><br />
<ul><li><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ENLARGEMENT:</span></b> </i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">★★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">★☆</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">☆ </span>- Obviously, it doesn't give that huge DOLLY eye effect. After all, it's only 14.2mm! But that's exactly what I love about them! It only gives a slight enlargement for a much more natural looking effect.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><i>COLOR &/or DESIGN:</i></span></b> </span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">★★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">★ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">- Like I've been saying, if you're going for a more natural eye look, this is for you! Blends in so perfectly with my real eye color.</span></span></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>COMFORT:</i></span> </span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">★★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000;">★ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">- Super duper comfortable! I can wear this ALL day without any dryness or irritation & putting them in is easy breezy, lemon squeezy!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> ツ</span></span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">OVERALL OPINION: </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I absolutely adore these!!! It's so perfect for an everyday, natural wear/ look. These are my go-to circle lenses! I know I can NEVER go wrong with these, will be re-ordering when their lifespan as ended! </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6458766907_8f65306c7c_b.jpg" width="450" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know I've used this picture already as my FOTD, but just showing you again, what they look like on with a full face of makeup! :) Quite natural looking, eh?</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-47967575652485503132011-12-05T17:58:00.000-08:002011-12-05T17:58:22.929-08:00Haircut + FOTD + Festival of Trees<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">I've already announced it on Instagram & Twitter.. Yes, I finally chopped off the beauty that was once my long hair.. A whole 6-7 inches.. All gone.. I was pretty sad & depressed about it at first, but it has grown on me! I'm actually really loving it now. I cried the first night.. Yes, I cried. I haven't cut my hair this short in about 7 years, so it was kind of an emotional moment. I know it sounds stupid, but it felt like a big part of me of gone! Haha, I know there's bigger issues out there like starving people or if Casey Anthony is really innocent or not, but this was my crisis for about a few hours. Let me be! LOL.<br />
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Why did I all of a sudden do it? Well, actually, I had scheduled an appointment with the only <strike>guy</strike> person I'll ever let touch my hair, but was thinking I could save the extra $50 for Christmas shopping instead. I had mixed feelings about whether I should cut it this short. About 50% of my friends were telling me NO and I'll regret it. The other 50% were telling me take a chance, it's only hair and will grow back.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>My final decision came when I was taking a shower and noticed my chest was all itchy. I look down and see my chest covered in specks of hair! My hair was breaking nonstop so bad because of all the damage I've done to it. At this rate, all the breakage and split ends would reach my scalp by summer (I might be exaggerating a little). But still. I took matters into my own hands. I used a sharp pair of scissors and my cheap hair razor and gave myself some short layers. It's not the best work, but I think it's quite good considering I cannot see behind my own head. My hair feels lighter, super silky, and healthy! I can't even spot any split ends or breaking points anymore! :D And NO falls outs or hair loss when showering! And at least now, it will grow out nice and healthy. What do you think?</div><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6458766907_8f65306c7c_b.jpg" width="450" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">★</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">彡</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;"><u>FACE</u>:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">❖ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Dr. Young 2P BB Cream SPF-35 PA++</span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">❖ </span>NYX 'Stay Matte but not Flat' Powder Foundation "<i style="text-align: left;">Soft Beige</i>"</span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">❖ </span>NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer "<i style="text-align: left;">Sunny</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;">"</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">❖ </span>NYX HD Studio Grinding Blush "<i style="text-align: left;">Menage a Trois</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;">"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">❖ </span>Physician's Formula Shimmer Strips "<i style="text-align: left;">Vegas Strip</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;">" </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #0b5394; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">彡</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><u>EYES</u>:</b></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">❖ NEO Dali "<i>Brown</i>" Circle Lenses</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">❖ Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil "</span><i style="background-color: white;">Medium Ash/ Medium Brown</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">"</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ NYX Concealer in a Jar "<i style="text-align: left;">Beige</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;">"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ Urban Decay Primer Potion</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ Urban Decay Naked Palette "<i style="text-align: left;">Buck, Half Baked, & Hustle</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;">"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ NYX Super Skinny Eye Marker "<i style="text-align: left;">Carbon Black</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;">"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ MAC Fluidline "<i style="text-align: left;">Blacktrack</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;">"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil "<i style="text-align: left;">Yogurt</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;">"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ Maybelline Lash Stiletto Voluptuous WP "<i style="text-align: left;">Black</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;">"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">❖ EBay: Upper & Lower False Lashes</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #0b5394; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">彡</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><u>LIPS</u>:</b></span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">❖ NYX Black Label Lipstick "<i style="text-align: left;">Pumpkin Pie</i>"</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">❖ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter "</span><i style="background-color: white;">Tutti Frutti</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">" </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Festival</span> of<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Trees</span></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">So babe had tickets to something called "Festival of Trees" and we decided to go since this will probably be the only public festive event we will get to go to this year. We went with a couple of our friends and their two kiddos. It felt like such a sweet family day! It wasn't what I expected, but still quite nice. I was expecting something like an outdoor park and all the trees are all lit up. This was done indoors of a convention center in downtown. They had little</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> games and decorations set up before entering for the kids to play, meet Santa, and take pictures. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Once you inside, you see a humongous room with decked out in themes trees all along the walls and the center of the room is filled with tables and chairs and a live choir singing Christmas songs. I have no idea how many trees/ themes there were, but there sure was a LOT. I decided to only take some pics of my favorites instead of all of them. Each tree area had a specific theme that is sponsored by a well known company. I guess this event was a charity to raise money to a children's hospital. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You bid on the theme you want and the highest bidder will get the everything item, including the tree, decorations, and whatever more prizes that is offered for that specific theme. For example, The Tiffany & Co.'s theme offers you everything you see in the picture, plus a diamond Tiara, gift bags filled with jewelry and accessories and a gift certificate to Tiffany's for $1500! Crazy, right?! EVERY theme offers such amazing stuff. One even included a big ass boat!</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span><br />
<div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7152/6458766397_80a5d7647a_b.jpg" width="450" /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6458767113_3f2326b065_b.jpg" width="450" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b><i>Happy Holidays from Matt, Baby Ethan (inside my tummy), and I! </i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6458767429_f73c4c12e5_b.jpg" width="450" /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7150/6458765927_81a80bb0ce_b.jpg" width="450" /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6458763755_e775839e86_b.jpg" width="450" /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6458764823_9ccf8d2fd7_b.jpg" width="450" /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6458766249_762d9aa32f_b.jpg" width="450" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">They had a Candy/ Cupcake themed tree area!</span></i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6458764019_5ef8c33927_b.jpg" width="450" /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6458765443_fc253f152c_b.jpg" width="450" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">"Indulge in Pink" </span></i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6458763239_53e34fa4a5_b.jpg" width="450" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b><i>They even had a "New Baby" theme! So cute!</i></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6458762071_b6bac0eb8f_b.jpg" width="450" /></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6458762869_b3615752be_b.jpg" width="450" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b><i>My favorite theme! Come on.. What girl love Tiffany's?!</i></b> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">We ended the day with the usual Sunday family dinner at the in-laws and movie time at home. :) Is anyone else doing anything festive before Christmas? I'm loving all these pretty lights and decorations everywhere, but hating how I'm getting broker and broker by the week! AHHH! </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-16335526660715998292011-12-01T12:32:00.000-08:002011-12-04T02:06:33.779-08:00NEW Custom Domain + iPhone Edit Wonders! ★<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">So, I've decided to splurge my $10 and get a new custom domain for my blog! I've been wanting to change my link from "<b>jenwoonani.blogspot.com</b>" to "<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">withlovejen.blogspot.com</span></b>", but if I were to do that, why not just take the whole "<b>.blogspot</b>" part out, right? It feels more personal, that it's ALL MINE and on top of that, the link itself just looks cleaner. Everything is still here and even if you type in the old link, everyone will be redirected. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Anyways, I'd like to introduce everyone to.. *drumroll*..</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Okay.. Now enough of that and onto some iPhone photo editing magic! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I think most of us aren't strangers to photo shop. Some people may think it's deceiving to edit your pictures before posting them. Pshhh. What is the big freaking deal? I think it's everyone's own personal decision whether or not they want to enhance, hide, or add whatever to their pictures. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Photo shop/ editing was created for a reason, people! Do you know how many of the supermodels or famous celebrities do photo shoots and then get their pictures edited? <b>ALL OF THEM, </b>even if you don't think they are<b>, THEY ARE. </b>A photographer takes the photos and someone else slims them down, brightens their skin, smooth out their flaws, whitens their teeth, and the list goes on. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Honestly, editing photos is fun to me! It's interesting to see the changes you can make. And I have friends that won't let me post pictures of them unless their teeth are whitened and their double chins are gone. Come on, now.. Do we really want to see pictures of ourselves like that? I mean it's one thing to <b>DRASTICALLY</b> change yourself. Drastic meaning, making yourself look 50+lbs thinner or your boobs & butt quite noticeably bigger. I would <u>NOT</u> go that far. But I would cover some blemishes/pimples or smooth out some wrinkles, I work on little problems that other people typically won't even notice in real life. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Anyways, this wasn't suppose to be a post about justifying or explaining myself or anyone else that enjoy photo editing. I guess it's just a quick FYI on my point of view. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">So I was bored one day and wanted to test out how well these iPhone photo edits work. The change is kind of crazy! LOOOL. You can even add color contacts and false lashes with some of these apps!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">iPhone Apps Used:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Diptic</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">or</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">PicFrame </span></b>- You can choose between different frames to set your pictures in. And in Diptic, you can alter saturation, brightness, and contrast as well.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Princess Cam </span></b>- You can brighten the picture and add color contacts, false lashes, makeup, accessories, stamps, etc..</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Face Cam</span></b> - You can smooth skin, slim your face, make your eyes bigger, even skin tone, and there are also many cool filters to choose from for your pictures.</span></li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6423908301_838a1a8ae3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6423908301_838a1a8ae3.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">YAY! The CRAZYYYY amount of wrinkles on my </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">fivehead smoothed out! LOL!~</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6423902043_b90bc83b6a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6423902043_b90bc83b6a.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Grey contacts to match my grey camisole!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6423920677_72cbbf189b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6423920677_72cbbf189b.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The color looks brighter and not so washed out!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6224/6423915599_06f2a775b6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6224/6423915599_06f2a775b6.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Totally investing in a good pair of grey circle lenses now! Haha~</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6059/6423911635_2fec031d0c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6059/6423911635_2fec031d0c.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">People complimented my glasses until I told them they weren't </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>even </b><b>real. LOL. I look like a cartoon version of me here! Hehee~</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The quality of the photos aren't too great, because like I said, this was all done from my iPhone. But seriously, it's amazing the things you can do with a little smartphone nowadays. They have apps for everything! I hope you don't think I'm being vain with all these pictures of me. I would edit other people instead, but I don't want to offend or possibly embarrass anyone. It's better to poke fun at myself anyways! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I know I'm not ugly, nor am I the prettiest. I'm pretty much your average asian chick than you see working at a family owed teriyaki/ burger joint. I'm just having fun, so if you have something negative to say, then keep it to yourself. STOP TAKING SH*T SO SERIOUSLY! You're probably just bitter because even PHOTOSHOP cannot help you.. with your image <b>OR</b> your personality. Don't be a hater, please! :) </span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-76179210174238310042011-11-30T03:24:00.000-08:002012-01-04T19:02:57.004-08:00NYX Haul + Swatches Part II<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know this entry is long overdue, once again.. It was actually two separate hauls, but since I took forever posting the first one, I figured I might as well just combine them of them and do one <b style="text-align: left;">BIG</b> haul & swatch post.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6221/6362344247_dc2eafe979_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6221/6362344247_dc2eafe979_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a name='more'></a>Most of the items I ordered from Cherry Culture during their 40% off all NYX items sale. And knowing I am a HUGE NYX lover, I jumped right on that!!! And on top of that, if you're order is $40+, it's free shipping! I absolutely adore online deals! I took advantage of this deal by ordering things I wanted to try, but was kind of indecisive about because they were a little more pricier.<br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm not going to do any informative reviews on them just yet. I might do a separate <i>REVIEW</i> post on the foundation and matte powder later. For now, you can just enjoy the pictures, swatches, and quick thoughts!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">(⌒.⌒)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">FOUNDATION <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #e06666;">♥ </span>POWDER</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6240/6362344467_6670748616_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6240/6362344467_6670748616_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">HD Studio Photogenic Foundation <i>"Nude"</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><i> </i>---</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">NYX's most advanced foundation uses light-diffusing ingredients that render skin smooth, pore-less and flawless—even under most high-definition technology. This foundation is also infused with tri-peptides that promote collagen production, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and help rejuvenate skin. Ideal makeup for everyday use, professional shoots or anytime you’re in the spotlight</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Quick Thoughts:</span> </span></b> <b>I'm a little bummed out this specific color is just a tad lighter than my actual skin tone, but setting it with a powder slightly darker totally evens it out! I love that this isn't too thick, but still creamy enough and gives me excellent coverage! I feel that it's a bit drying for my face, but as long as I remember to wear a good moisturizer underneath, I have no problems. It definitely does make my skin look look flawless and so smooth. It's also a lot more affordable than the higher end foundations. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">☆</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Stay Matte Not Flat Powder Foundation <i>"Beige"</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> ---</span> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Get the matte finish that features effortless, natural-looking hues to help you achieve a flawless complexion. It also comes with a sponge applicator in the bottom compartment of the compact.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Quick Thoughts:</span> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>It certainly DOES give you a matte finish! I think this powder is a bit too dry to wear alone or for skin that's already super dry. But overall, I would re-purchase again and it's not my go to compact to set and touch up my face! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">☆</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">☆</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><b>DOLL</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">♥</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><b>EYE MASCARA </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6238/6362344929_25427b1344_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6238/6362344929_25427b1344_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><b><br />
</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(Waterproof)</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">This mascara uses a unique blend of </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">natural oils</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">,Vitamin E and nylon fibers to extend eyelashes to almost faux proportions. This is the <b>waterproof </b>version, but they also have one for voluminizing and lengthening. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><u>Quick Thoughts</u>:</span></b> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I like that it does lengthen and gives me an "okay" amount of volume, but for me, I find that it's quite clumpy. And I don't like the "rubbery" feeling it has once it dries. Its almost impossible to apply another coat evenly once it dries, because the "rubbery" texture makes it clump more and more. Maybe it's because this is the waterproof version. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">(╯.╰) But like I said, this is just my own opinion.</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">★</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">☆</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">☆</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">☆</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>5-COLOR EYE</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #e06666;">♥</span><b>SHADOW </b><b>PALETTES</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6101/6362344339_7b59dd0d41_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6101/6362344339_7b59dd0d41_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold;">Quick Thoughts:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>I think pigmentation is just "okay". Some of the colors REALLY need to be built up. I like the smoothness and silky texture of the shadows, but I do notice there's a lot of flakiness and fall outs.</b> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">★</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; line-height: normal;">☆</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">☆</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">☆</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6043/6362344423_30f8313f16_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6043/6362344423_30f8313f16_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><b>BLUSHES </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">♥</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><b> BRONZERS</b></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6103/6362344543_0405e5769b_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6103/6362344543_0405e5769b_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Powder Blush-"<i>Mocha</i>"</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b>---</b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 16px;">This pressed powder blush delivers sheer, silky color that glides on, blends beautifully and creates a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">natural glow</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 16px;">. The formula is richly-pigmented and lasts for hours.</span></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Quick Thoughts: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><b>VERYYY pigmented! I'd suggest using it lightly unless you want to look clownish! Hehee.. Love the silky texture and color stays on all day!</b></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">HD Studio Photogenic Grinding Blush "<i>Menage a Trois</i>"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">---</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #e06666;"><b> </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 16px;">This blush compact allows you to grind just enough mineral-enriched cheek color for one flawless application. The result is a finely-milled, high-definition blush that, once applied, deflects light, reduces the appearance of pores and smooths your complexion—making you camera-ready in no time. The rest of your product remains fresh and uncontaminated. </span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Quick Thoughts:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> <b>This is my first "Grinding Blush" and I adore it! It grinds easily and applies on so smooth! It definitely gives my cheeks a flawless glow, which I love. This specific color reminds me a lot of NARS "Super Orgasm". It gives off a gorgeous gold shimmer with the peachy pink blush!</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Bronzer/ Blusher Combo "</span><i style="color: #444444;">Phi Phi Island</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">" </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">---</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #4b4b4b; font-size: 11px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Each blush and bronzer pairing features flattering and natural-looking hues. When combines with versatile bronzing powders and blush, you achieve the impeccable Springtime and Summertime glimmer that will radiate a goddess shine.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Quick Thoughts:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>You DEFINITELY have to build up the color with this duo. But I think it's perfect for if you're looking for a subtle glow. If you don't like specks of gold glitter, you might want to try a different duo combo, because both the bronzer and blusher for "Phi Phi Island" have lots of it (too bad you can't really tell in the picture though..)!</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">☆</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">☆</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6050/6362344613_b8a0ebf4b2_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6050/6362344613_b8a0ebf4b2_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">JUMBO <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #e06666;">♥ </span>EYE PENCILS</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6120/6362344753_d21bcdbd2c_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6120/6362344753_d21bcdbd2c_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>"Yogurt" - "Milk" - "Iced Mocha"</i></span></b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">---</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> A radiant eye liner that also doubles as an eye shadow. Made with a blend of mineral oil and powder, This creamy eye pencils glide on effortlessly—no pulling, tugging or fading—and come in a rainbow of vivid hues.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; line-height: 16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Quick Thoughts</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;"> <b> </b></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;">I think these jumbo eye pencils would suck to use as eye shadow alone, but as a base, they are wonderful! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">ツ I think everyone's favorite base is "Milk" when working with bright, bold colors. It blends perfectly and incredibly smooth. I like using "Yogurt" for a subtle/ natural highlight to my lower waterline (rather than the typical shimmery white). </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">☆</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">☆</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6211/6362344867_386073aa7e_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6211/6362344867_386073aa7e_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;">SUPER </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">♥</span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">SKINNY</span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-large;"> MARKER</b><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6039/6362344885_f0e7156d2a_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6039/6362344885_f0e7156d2a_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i><b>"Carbon Black"</b> </i></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">---</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 16px;">The micro-fine felt tip on this eye liner means you can use it for everything from filling in your eyelash line to a subtle cat-eye look. The eye marker application is smooth and the striking results are long-lasting and smudge-proof.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Quick Thoughts:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>My new favorite "skinny" eye liner!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>ツ Perfect for the thinnest lines or cat eye! My only complaint would be it's not "BLACK" enough, but that's something I could try to work with. I've had no problems with smudging whatsoever and love that it dries really fast.</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">☆</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6104/6362345027_f430d91ecc_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6104/6362345027_f430d91ecc_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">LIPSTICKS <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">♥</span></span> LIP GLOSS</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6232/6362344689_af63d8bd1b_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6232/6362344689_af63d8bd1b_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Round Lipsticks <i>"Doll" - "Gardenia"</i></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">---</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">This lipstick is the classic for all-year round. The mineral-based emollient formula offers a beautiful velvet texture, saturated color and it resists wear and smudging.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Quick Thoughts:</span></b><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>My favorite go-to lipsticks! I was disappointed that "Doll" and "Gardenia" basically the same color, the only real difference being "Gardenia" has more of a glossier finish, while "Doll" was more matte. In the picture, they look different, but in real life, the colors are extremely close.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">☆</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">☆</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6059/6362344159_d9d79c86ce_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6059/6362344159_d9d79c86ce_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Black Label Lipsticks <i>"Citrine" - "Pumpkin Pie"</i> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">---</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">A creamy, dreamy lipstick with a velvety smooth finish and hyper-glamorous shades for every look and every inclination. This lipstick has rich emollient properties that ensures the color glides on and hydrates your pout at the same time.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Quick Thoughts:</span></b><b style="color: #ea9999;"> </b></span><b style="color: #e06666;"> </b><b>I absolutely ADORE these lipsticks!! Love, love, love! The color pay off and pigmentation is AMAZING! The texture is so smooth and I don't find this lipstick drying at all. And for me the color really STAYS. I'm sofa-king in LOVE with "Pumpkin Pie"! It's such a gorgeous orangey-coral color with a hint of metallic gold when it shines! Beautiful! It has become my FAVORITE lipstick. And the "Citrine" is superrr bright! </b></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Girls Round Lip Gloss <i>"Doll Pink"</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> --- </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Feels silky smooth, long lasting and the color in the bottle is the color on.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Quick Thoughts:</b><b> </b></span><b style="color: #e06666;"> </b><b>A nice simple gloss without that "sticky" feeling! Nothing extraordinary, but the color comes out and subtle.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">☆</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">☆</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">☆</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sorry I wasn't more informative with this post. I'd much rather just share with you some quick opinions and some swatches for now.. But if you'd like for me to do a detailed post on a specific product, just let me know! Thanks for reading! I do hope this was still somewhat informative! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">ツ</span> </div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-64332257733451903762011-11-26T20:48:00.000-08:002011-12-31T20:42:27.549-08:00"EYE LOVE YOU" Giveaway! [CLOSED!]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6019/6392538087_35cd8859cf_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6019/6392538087_35cd8859cf_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>YES!</b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">❤</span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It's giveaway time like I promised! It's close to Christmas and my birthday so I wanted to squeeze in one more giveaway before the year of 2011 was over! (</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">◠‿◠) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I've gotten so much love on my last entry with my first finished "blinged out" item! You girls have been so sweet and your kind words make me motivated to start many more projects! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></div><a name='more'></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">What better way to show my appreciation than to <b>GIVE AWAY</b> the first thing I ever blinged out myself?! I know I <i>could </i>keep it as memory of my first item, but I'd much rather it go to someone that really likes it! Make me happy to know someone else thinks something I made was worth having. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">But this giveaway wouldn't be much with only one simple item. So in honor of this <b><i>EYELASH CASE</i></b>, I've added on a few of my favorite <i style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-size: large;">EYELASH ESSENTIALS</span></i>, everything you need for the perfect look, application, and the removal of your false eyelashes<i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">❤ </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Like I've said in my previous entry, I've been a busy little bee lately: working, trying to recover from being sick, & prepping for the arrival of Ethan. I have worked on a few entries ahead of time and will be posting them as soon as I can, but you probably won't see any <i>personal</i> entries for a while. Thank you, everyone for making my days brighter! I always look forward to the sweet words you girls leave me! Thank you, thank you!!! Hope you like the items I've picked out! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">ツ</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6387237891_5fc18a824b_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6387237891_5fc18a824b_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; text-decoration: underline;">ONE</span> lovely winner will get:</span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>My first finished blinged out item</b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>(Hello Kitty Eyelash Case. <a href="http://jenwoonani.blogspot.com/2011/11/diy-blinged-eyelash-case-upcoming.html">Click Here</a> to see the entry!<b>)</b></i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>One pair of my favorite upper false lashes.</b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>(<a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Nikon%20D5100/xx.jpg">Click Here</a> to see how they look on!)</i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>Two pairs of lower false lashes.</b></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>DUO Lash Adhesive in "Dark Tone"</b>. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>(Dries black & Waterproof)</i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>My favorite drugstore waterproof mascara! Works amazingly!</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i> (Maybelline Lash Stiletto "Voluptuous")</i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>Partial Eyelash Curler.</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>(Curls the hard to reach lashes in the corners of your eyes!)</i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>Neutrogena OIL-FREE Eye Makeup Remover.</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>(PERFECT for removing your makeup & lashes! Oil-free removers are best to use for false lashes if you plan on re-using them in the future.)</i></span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">A closer look at some of the prizes:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6387237261_4334fe3886_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6387237261_4334fe3886_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6387237703_928ca67063_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6387237703_928ca67063_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6035/6387238019_d40be56140_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6035/6387238019_d40be56140_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6387237965_9d7e93446b_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6387237965_9d7e93446b_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>EXTRA:</b> </span> <i>Follow me on Twitter. (Must leave YOUR Twitter name)</i></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">EXTRA: </span></b> <i>Tweet once a day about this giveaway. (Paste tweet link in the "Extra Info" box.</i></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>EXTRA:</b></span> <i>Link giveaway banner on your sidebar/ page. ("Extra Info" box) </i></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">EXTRA: </span></b> <i>Make a blog post linking back to this giveaway.("Extra Info" box)</i></li>
</ul><div><ol></ol><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The last day to enter is<u> </u>on New Year's Eve: </b></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Saturday, December 30, 2011!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What better way to start 2012 than with the announcement of winner?! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">★ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">★</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #38761d; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">★</span></span></b></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-6581881043017683752011-11-23T23:13:00.000-08:002011-12-04T01:09:56.027-08:00DIY: Blinged Eyelash Case + Upcoming Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6387237539_2c26ddab9e_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6387237539_2c26ddab9e_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I absolutely love doing hands on arts and crafts projects and been wanting to bling out cell phone cases to possibly sell or giveaway. I wanted to start small to practice and like I've mentioned in a previous entry, Daiso sells their eyelash cases for only $1.50</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a>.<br />
I ordered rhinestones and flat back pieces from eBay at a really low price, I got the jewel setters on Amazon for $2, and the glue and some other flat back pieces at a local arts/crafts store. If you have any old jewelry or chunky deco pieces from whatever that have fallen off, save it! You can always use it for fun projects like this! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;">ツ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I also find it much easier to use needle nose tweezers rather than flat edge ones. And the jewel setter is basically a ball of wax at the end of a stick. You can choose to use it or not. It does leave an ugly residue mark on your rhinestones, but you can always wipe that away once your glue has set. </span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6054/6387237121_8dc0ddfd17_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6054/6387237121_8dc0ddfd17_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You always want to apply/ glue on the biggest pieces first and work your way to the smaller ones and then add the rhinestones after you're done with that. For here I used 2mm in AB rhinestones (which is pretty darn small, but smaller looks much better! It just takes longer). I believe the AB giving it a swarovski shine to them. I haven't invested in actual swarovski crystals just yet because those are freaking expensive and I want to make sure I'm pro before I do that. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">ツ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">But anyways..</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Ta-da! </i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">❤ </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The finished product! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6387237215_81a2d86f9d_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6387237215_81a2d86f9d_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div>It's not the best, but I think it's pretty darn good for my first attempt EVER! I even sealed it with a top coat nail polish. If you look extra closely, it has some lumps here and there, but nothing too noticeable.<br />
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Anyways, I promised more giveaways and I won't be able to do too many in the next couple months just because I'll be busy for the holidays and more preparations for baby Ethan's arrival! But the last giveaway was such a success and everyone has been so sweet and supportive that I want to squeeze another in here before I get too wrapped up.<br />
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I've saved a couple of upcoming beauty posts, so I'll post those when I can, but I probably won't be doing too much spontaneous personal blogging for a while.<br />
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So I've decided what better way to show some love and appreciation by giving away something I handmade myself! You'll be winning this blinged out Hello Kitty eyelash case with some more eyelash essentials! So stay tuned for that in my next entry! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">❤</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6387237261_4334fe3886_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img 6387237261_4334fe3886_b.jpg"="" 7148="" border="0 src=" farm8.staticflickr.com="" http:="" width="453" /></a></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-42371206040083076852011-11-22T23:29:00.000-08:002011-12-04T01:10:28.242-08:00Sigma Buffer Brush + My "NAKED" FOTD!<img align="left" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6106/6367488567_657368e6ab_b.jpg" width="200" />Once again, of you follow me on twitter, you probably already know that I had won 2nd place in Diane's (<a href="http://mykissenmakeup.com/">mykissenmakeup</a>) most recent "Thank You Giveaway"! I was pretty excited to receive and try my first Sigma buffer brush. It was sent to me directly by the company themselves. I was expecting to get a small, tiny little package box because the brush itself is so small, but the box was medium sized and packaged very nicely even with bubble wrap! It brush itself came inside a plastic wrap and then also inside a cute red pouch. I'm so surprised of how pretty it considered 1.) It was given for free and 2.) It was only a small little kabuki brush.<br />
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You can tell from the getco this company is all about quality and excellent presentation to it's customers and potentials. I was also very impressed with how fast their shipping and delivery was! LOVE! ❤<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/c9452d740bde11e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/c9452d740bde11e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg" width="450" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've been wanting to try Sigma for a while now, but I have so many brushes that I love already. I didn't want to spend even more money on things I already had. But wow. From this one little brush, I was VERY impressed! I can definitely see why Sigma is everyone's favorite! I will definitely be looking into getting full brush sets in the the future. I know many of you already own some of your own Sigma brushes or have read/ heard plenty of reviews on them. But this is my own thoughts and opinions for those of you that are also late on the bandwagon like me! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6346602705_8c342de2a5_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6346602705_8c342de2a5_b.jpg" width="453" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Sigma's Buffer-F45 Brush</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The <b>QUALITY</b> and <b>DENSITY</b> is amazing! And of course, it's <b>SUPER</b> soft. All the bristles on this baby is quite compacted in there, which I love! I cannot tell you how many times I've gotten a face brush that looks amazing, but when you get to test the product itself, it sucks major horse balls. You certainly get what you see when it comes to this brush! I tested it out by using it for my: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><ul><li>BareMinerals Loose Powder</li>
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Speaking of sisters, one of them was sweet enough to get me Urban Decay Naked Palette during the UB Friends & Family event! :D Yes! An originally $48 palette for $38! Score! Of course, she was sweet enough to just gift it to me instead of having me pay her back. I love this palette!!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6097/6362345123_20567bf5f5_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6097/6362345123_20567bf5f5_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div>I typically wear only neutral colors, so this is my "take with me everywhere and anywhere" makeup essential. Love, love! You can use the colors for eye shadows, contouring, bronzing, highlighting, brow darkening, you name it! Cannot rave about it enough, but I know I really don't need to. Everyone already has one so they KNOW how amazing it is, or desperately wants one because once again, they KNOW how amazing it is! :)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6040/6367488483_acd8a49383_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6040/6367488483_acd8a49383_b.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><i>This is the very FIRST look I created with this palette. Not to bad, right?!</i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-5759209266662394032011-11-22T23:06:00.000-08:002011-12-04T01:11:23.678-08:00Our Official 2-Year Anniversary!<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wow! I cannot believe it's ONLY been 2 years! I'm always telling him how it feels like we've been together for 50 years already.. Hahaha, but I totally mean that in a good way! We just know wayyy too much about each other, which can be a good or bad thing at times. But nonetheless, I am so blessed to be with such an amazing person. I was NEVER a marriage or "having kids" type of girl.. UNTIL I MET HIM. It's crazy how your whole view on life can change because of one person. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We took things VERYYY slow in the beginning, but when things started moving along, it moved REALLY fast! :D It's out little joke because when I say slow, I mean SLOWWW. It took us 6 months to officially the "I love you" words! YES, six months!!! We've both felt it from the very beginning, but we definitely were taking things slow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Honestly though, it's really not about the speed or length of a relationship. I've never been so sure about anyone my whole life. I trust him with every bone and muscle in my body. Sometimes, you just KNOW things kinds of things about a person. I love that I can give him my whole heart and know it won't be returned broken. People that don't know us can think we are naive or whatnot, but like I said, you don't know us. You haven't been through what we've been through alone OR together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6099/6387537143_9d3c3f4e51_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" javascript:void(0)="" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6099/6387537143_9d3c3f4e51_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our official anniversary is today (11/22), but we also did an early celebration on Sunday. He took me to happy hour at Stanley & Seaforts. I'm glad we did HH, because this place is too fancy and expensive for my taste. The cheapest steak is around $50! Jeez! But I hear it literally melts in your mouth. But luckily, steak or red meat in general haven't really been in my cravings list lately. I typically just crazy hot wings and soft pretzels! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6035/6382502155_f60ddae572_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6035/6382502155_f60ddae572_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><i>They were so sweet and put this on our table before our food arrived!</i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6387668499_46777a777e_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6387668499_46777a777e_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6098/6382501983_82cefbebb4_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6098/6382501983_82cefbebb4_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I wasn't expecting anything. He's already done so much for me, but he surprises me once again, with REAL diamond earrings! I've never owned real diamonds before. It's making me nervous about wearing them for fear of losing them! I definitely need to get some screw backings for these babies. They sparkle so nicely on my ears too! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><i>Now.. Onto the food!</i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6235/6382501579_ff8395109c_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6235/6382501579_ff8395109c_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><i>The most delicious bread to nibble on!</i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6117/6382501715_3f03006640_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6117/6382501715_3f03006640_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><i>The bread was nice and soft, the crab artichoke dip was amazing, but the prawns and tenderloins were okay. Babe loved them, but they didn't impress me THAT much.</i></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6235/6382501931_132a0ffbf4_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6235/6382501931_132a0ffbf4_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><b><i>I love hot wings!!! Yes, I don't care how fancy the place is, if you serve wings, best believe I will devour them, lick my fingers, and pay my belly like a fat man afterwards! :) </i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>TODAY</b> (11/22) is our actual anniversary! We picked up my sister from the airport (she came back from visiting our OTHER sister in San Francisco) and headed to grandma's for her pre-birthday lunch! Before picking her up, we stopped by Starbucks and I saw that they are serving holiday desserts! :D Of course we have to try!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6120/6387535645_bdb6412f4f_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6120/6387535645_bdb6412f4f_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6387535743_a651ebec64_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6387535743_a651ebec64_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">Mmm.. Peppermint brownie and peppermint cake pop. YUM!</span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then at Grandma's, we had...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6387536625_8c7a162320_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/6387536625_8c7a162320_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6387536103_812576b253_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6387536103_812576b253_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6387536369_5e1d942e94_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6387536369_5e1d942e94_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">I didn't get to take pictures of a few other things we had, but oh well. These were the best parts! Chicken, ribs, and fish.. Protein heaven! </span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6387535539_4691f62b12_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6387535539_4691f62b12_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><b><i>My sister, my lovely little grandma, & I! </i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6387536917_a34c95b495_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6387536917_a34c95b495_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Overall, it was a GREATTTTT couple days of celebrating and spending time with family. Hope everyone else had a fabulous weekend! And hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! If you're planning on going shopping for Black Friday.. GOOD LUCK!!! LOL. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-342070661275136032011-11-16T22:30:00.000-08:002011-12-04T01:11:36.075-08:00My Tattoo - Part IISo, I had this picture in my draft folder because I had recently found it from a photo shoot I did a couple years ago. I'm hoping to get more pieces done in the future! I did a tattoo post a while ago and went into details about what my side piece is and what it means to me. You can<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://jenwoonani.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-first-only-tattoo-not-for-childrens.html" style="text-align: left;">read it here!</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;"> :) </span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6221/6346569201_3e63d7fc89_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6221/6346569201_3e63d7fc89_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a name='more'></a>I'm very lucky I have no problems with stretching of my tattoo or even any stretch marks in general due to my pregnancy! But still, I'll have to work <i>VERY </i>hard after baby is born to get back into shape. We'll see exactly how <i>THAT</i> will work out. Hopefully well.. *crosses fingers*<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I <b>DO </b>plan on getting more in the future. Although this is my first and only piece, tattoos can be very addicting. I have so many ideas, but haven't decided on which one of them to act upon just yet. But I would love to get my left side, a half sleeve, and upper back done as well! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you have any hate/ lecture comments about being inked, keep them to yourselves. I won't approve them and if anything, I'll just end dedicate a post calling all you haters out. I'm not one of those people that get random weird tattoos for the hell of it without reasoning or purpose. I understand my body is a temple and I think long and hard about what something means to me before permanently marking myself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyways, this post is going to be a lot shorter than I thought. :) Like I said you can <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://jenwoonani.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-first-only-tattoo-not-for-childrens.html">click here</a> </span>to read the <b><u>FULL</u></b> entry about my tattoo (how long it took & all those fun details)! Thanks for the support and love, ladies! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">❤</span></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-7524206143329871242011-11-13T23:46:00.000-08:002011-12-04T01:11:55.058-08:00Floral Pattern Nail Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6240/6343555580_50c2f2fdc5_b.jpg" width="450" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm no fancy-shmancy nail artist, but I think these are cute! I absolutely ADORE floral print patterns. The wonders of what you can do with a toothpick and/or thin paint brush! I've been looking for the perfect light creamy green, and so happy I came across it at Walmart the other day <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">ツ! Then a spotted a few other creamy pastel colors and decided to get them all. The other colors won't be featured in this post, but will once I use them. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">♥</span></span></div><a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6223/6343555402_1ae7459e6a_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6223/6343555402_1ae7459e6a_b.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-family: inherit;">♥</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Products/ Items Used:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>Seche Clear Base Coat & Seche Vite Top Coat</li>
<li>Sally Hansen Diamond Strength "230-Sweetie Pie"</li>
<li>Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear "340-Mint Sorbet"</li>
<li>Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen "White"</li>
<li>Toothpick (flowers) and/or small paint brush (leaves)</li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6343555446_65466a7f7c_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6343555446_65466a7f7c_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I forgot to apply some cuticle oil </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">after I was finished, so it looks a little dry!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6215/6343555704_d4b7ec2941_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6215/6343555704_d4b7ec2941_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-53830070475253787352011-11-13T22:15:00.000-08:002011-12-04T01:12:06.851-08:00Godson's 2nd Birthday and TEAM PACMAN!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Happy Birthday, Kyan-Pepper!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6339189831_28f4937323_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6339189831_28f4937323_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yesterday, we celebrated the 2nd birthday of my adorable godson, Kyan! I'm so terrible, I missed his 1st birthday last year due to work, but so happy I was there for him and his mom this year. His mama (Becca) and I have been best friends for 15 years! Can you believe that?! I was one of the two people in the delivery room with her and watched as Kyan entered into this world! I cried when I first laid eyes on him. He looks exactly the same as the day he was born. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, I am expecting and you can best believe they WILL become the best of friends like their mom's. Even if they hate each other, we're gonna FORCE them to become brothers! LOL. By the way, if you're wondering what mix he is, he is half Cambodian, half white (or maybe it's Italian?). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">His dad isn't in his life much. He's a crummy, dead beat dad. You'd think he'd be there for his son and all about family considering he IS in the military, but nope. In fact, do you know what he got my girl for the baby shower? A $200 gift card to Walmart and on the back it reads, "From Your Friend, *his name*. WOW, right?? WTH.. That was the first thing the FATHER has ever given them. Lousy, just lousy. Ugh, there's much more to why he's an awful, but I won't get into that. I'll give him some credit because after all, he is serving our country. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But seriously. how can you NOT WANT to be in the life of this BEAUTIFUL little boy?! Ain't he precious?? And he's incredibly smart too! It's amazing how little minds are like sponges. They absorb so much information and when they learn something new, it's something we go all "ooh" and "ahh", because it really is SUPER cute and cool! I cannot wait to make those kinds of memories with baby Ethan. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">ツ</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I'm SOO pissed. I had the cutest photo session with him in the bedroom, he was posing and cheesing! OMG, it was like "I could die right now" cute! But I realized afterwards, that all I got was a black screen because of the setting my camera was on, so I completely missed everything. Ughhhhhhhhh. Whatevers. I'll have plenty of more opportunities soon. Here are just a few pictures I actually DID capture..</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6339939182_ba98723acf_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6339939182_ba98723acf_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6095/6339939636_38bbc5f8bf_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6095/6339939636_38bbc5f8bf_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Sooo cute, right? But he refused to put on his tie.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6092/6339190637_f9ea623364_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6092/6339190637_f9ea623364_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">His party was a "Toy Story 3" theme! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">ツ</span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6339190409_c41340eaa9_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6339190409_c41340eaa9_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">His mom, my best friend of 15 years!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6339939420_1e1ef97207_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6339939420_1e1ef97207_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">After he blew out the cake.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6046/6339939350_5ebcc22a80_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6046/6339939350_5ebcc22a80_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Messy boy! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">ツ</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/6339939254_0bf8a2bbc3_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/6339939254_0bf8a2bbc3_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>"It's my birthday, I can cry if I want to!" </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6339189953_801789a4c9_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6339189953_801789a4c9_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Present time! </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">(We got him that Woody doll on the bottom left corner. That thing was $40! Kid's toys are so damn expensive nowadays!)</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6339938908_2cb471a1cd_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6339938908_2cb471a1cd_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>The MOMMIES Club!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>Mom in the middle and two expected mothers to be on the sides! </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b>ツ</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b><br />
</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I ended the night watching the Pacquaio VS Marquez fight over at Michael's. I was actually planning on staying home, but Lexi was over there and I thought I'd give her company. I ended being a lot more into the fight than I thought I would. I didn't know this is the third time Pacman and Marquez have entered the ring together. It was definitely a close match, but PACMAN WINS, once again, like always! I'll admit Marquez got some really good punches in there though. There were a LOT of haters that didn't agree with the ways things ended. But they all need to SHUT THE EFF UP. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Manny has always been very humble and proves to the world again and again that he is THEE CHAMP. Hopefully, Mayweather and him can finally enter the ring in May and give the WORLD what they've SOOOO been longing for. I honestly believe that will be one of the most epic boxing matches of ALL TIME! If you plan to miss it, you're an absolute idiot. It will be going down in the history books! </div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-58352871947077831002011-11-09T23:25:00.000-08:002011-12-04T01:15:17.773-08:00HauteLook order finally arrived and current online sales codes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0392.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I got this whole lot for</b> <b style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">ONLY $30</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;">!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a name='more'></a>Yay! My <a href="http://www.hautelook.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">HauteLook.com</span></a> order <b><u>FINALLY</u></b> arrived today. My sister was telling me they take forever to ship just like QVC, but I didn't think it would take THIS long. I made an order over 3 weeks ago, and then I finally get an email last week (<i>Thursday</i> or <i>Friday</i>) telling me it was finally shipped. Well, I can't complain, I got a great deal!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">HauteLook recently had the <b>Urban Decay Primer Potion</b> (<i>the older design</i>) that is<i> </i><b><i>originally </i>$18</b> for only <b>$10</b> (<i>they're probably trying to hurry and get rid of all the old packaged ones</i>). Yeah, I know they are also selling it for the same price on the actual UB site, but I like that on HauteLook, they <b><u>EACH</u></b> came with a mini/ travel size <b>Primer Potion in "Greed"</b>! Not bad at all, eh?! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;">ツ </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">&&& it came with this:</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0393.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's an exclusive deal for HauteLook customers, I suppose. If you're looking to buy the Urban Decay: Book of Shadows IV, you're gonna love this special code! Of course, I'm not going to be greedy and keep it to myself! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">ツ</span></span> Sharing is caring! You can get <b>$15 OFF </b>of it's retail price (<strike>$64 </strike>= $49). I'm considering getting this, just because it comes with so many goodies!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">16 Eye Shadow Shades</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-family: inherit;">Full-Size 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-family: inherit;">Travel-Size Eyeshadow Primer Potion</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-family: inherit;">Travel-Size Supercurl Curling Mascara</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A USB cable to connect to</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">download how-to videos to your phone! And there’s an added bonus: a portable speaker that delivers big sound. The sleek, purple device easily attaches to your keychain so you can whip it out whenever you demand better sound from your phone and MP3 player.</span></span></span></li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px;">❤ </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><b><u>Use Code</u>:</b></span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">H6B-S6V-39C-H64</span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">❤</span></span> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"><b>Valid <u>until:</u></b> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">December 31st, 2011</span></b>.</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/22.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I tested it out on the site <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(<a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/">UrbanDecay.com</a>)</span> </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>and it definitely works! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">ツ</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">. ♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/Capture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/Capture.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.cherryculture.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">CherryCulture.com</span></a> is also having their <b>Annual Private Sale 40% OFF ALL NYX</b> items!!! You may know, I'm a HUGEEE NYX lover, so this is quite exciting for me! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">ツ I know I shouldn't be buying anymore stuff, but come on now, 40% off and <b>FREE</b> shipping for orders of $40 or more.. I just can't pass this up. It's the bargain shopper in me. I must do it!!! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">They finally have the <b>grinding blush</b> that I've been wanting so badly, so I definitely ordered one of those! They have a few other new items as well, so take a peek! I'm a little bummed that they were out of stock of most of the Matte Lipsticks I wanted to try, but oh well. Next time. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">❤</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Use Code:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">NYX40</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">❤</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Valid Until:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">November 13th, 2011</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/2.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Saved $27</span> with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">FREE SHIPPING</span>.. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Can we say <b><u>WINNING</u></b>? DUH!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #a64d79; font-size: xx-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">. ♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/3.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/">BenefitCosmetics.com</a> </span>is currently<i> </i>having their annual </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Friends & Family 20% OFF </b>sales event!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">❤</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Use Code:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">LOVEYALL</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">❤</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Valid Until:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">November 14th, 2011</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #a64d79; font-size: xx-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">. ♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/Too-Faced-Friends-and-Family-beauty-coupon-code.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/Too-Faced-Friends-and-Family-beauty-coupon-code.jpg" width="453" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.toofaced.com/">TooFaced.com</a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">is <i>ALSO </i>having their semi-annual </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Friends & Family 20% OFF</b> sales event!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">❤</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Use Code:</span> FF2011F</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">❤</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Valid Until:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">November 16th, 2011</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #a64d79; font-size: xx-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">. ♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♡.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">♥.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #a64d79; font-size: xx-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Happy online shopping ladies! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">ツ</span></span></b></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-89772746201336302452011-11-08T18:39:00.000-08:002011-12-04T01:13:38.587-08:00Winnings from Cydangie's Halloween Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0362.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0362.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, I know I'm a bit late at finally making this post. Been so busy and tired and been spending some QT with the lover boy once I get off from work. This huge belly of mine is NOT making things easy! LOL- </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><a name='more'></a>Anyways, if you follow me on Twitter, you might have read that I had won <a href="http://www.cydangiebeauty.com/">Cydia aka Cydangie Beauty's</a> Halloween giveaway! :) You can imagine my excitement when I see my GFC name listed as the winner on her post considering I never win ANYTHING EVER! I saw that she had sooo many entries, so I really didn't expect it at all.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first thing I noticed opening this up was how AMAZINGGG it smelled inside! I've seen some YouTube videos of people opening up packages from her and that's always the first thing they always notice too. I don't know WHAT she sprays in there, but it smells so fresh, clean, and light. Mmm.. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>These are the prizes that I won! :D Thank you, again, Cydia!!! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>You're awesome!!! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0365.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>She included a cute little "Thank You" and business card.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0382.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Glow in the Dark nail polish!! :D Can't wait to try these out!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0379.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Cute nail design stickers! :) </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="391" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0375.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Dr. Young BB Cream & Lioele Lipgloss! I've used both a few times now and LOVE them. Thinking about purchasing my own now.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0374.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0374.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Owls have been another little obsession of mine ever since the movie "The Fourth Kind", so I was so excited about these! :) So cute. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/Giveaway%20Winnings/DSC_0380.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>A couple of beauty masks and a sheet of Biore Nose Strip. I've been wanting to try out these products, so this is the perfect opportunity.</b></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you're not already, go follow her blog and subscribe to her YouTube (<a href="http://www.cydangiebeauty.com/">www.cydangiebeauty.com</a>)! She's always doing fun and wonderful giveaways AND she's talented! She has her own shop site where you can purchase wonderful goodies too. She's a very sweet girl and I know you girls would love her. <3 </span></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693000427584355.post-17100890738245304662011-11-04T18:52:00.000-07:002011-12-04T01:13:58.290-08:00EcoTools Brushes Review & Goodies from Korea!<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>Sorry about sucking at posting entries and replying to comments! I've had a lot on my plate recently. Even though I may not reply right away, I do take the time to read them with bigggggg smiles, and on my free time I do read everyone else's entries! Your posts are what keep me sane in a boring, slow moment! :) My phone just has been sucking when it comes to leaving comments. Thanks for all the love, ladies!<3</b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b><u>EcoTools Brushes</u></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b><i>earth-friendly beauty</i></b></span><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0116.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
<a name='more'></a></div><ul><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Handles made from bamboo, a highly sustainable plant. </span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">100% cruelty-free, soft taklon bristles.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Recycled aluminum ferrules.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Reusable storage pouch.</span></b></li>
</ul>My sister first introduced me to these amazing, affordable brushes and I purchased my first EcoTool (bronzer brush) not too long ago from Tarjay. I've been reading some really wonderful reviews on them and I've come to LOVEE the feel and quality of the first brush, so I might as well add to my collection. Walmart were selling them for slightly cheaper, and babe saw that I couldn't decided on which of the three I should get, so he got them all for me. He's the sweetest, most supportive man I know. He's too good to me. :)<br />
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</div><div>Anyways, I decided since I have new brushes, I might as well clean ALL my brushes (including my new ones) at once. Didn't realize I had so many! But from what I hear and learned, it's best to wash and condition your brushes when you first get them to prevent future fall out. There's many DIY brush cleaning methods, but luckily I still hadn't used my Bare Escentuals brush cleaner tube, so this was the time to! </div><div><br />
</div><div>Happy to say I haven't had even one little fall out/ shedding from washing the EcoTools brushes AT ALL! Loves it!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0174.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i style="color: #073763;">Bronzer </i>Brush (Rating: 5/5)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love that this basically a BIGGER version of a kabuki brush. It's can just see how dense it is. It does thee perfect job of buffing and blending out of my whole face. Love! My absolute favorite of the bunch!</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0175.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">Angled Blush</span></i> Brush (Rating: 4/5)</b></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: bold;"> </b>As much as I love this brush, I do feel it could be a big more sturdy. My personal preference is strong, study brushes. But I do love how soft it is! </div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0178.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i style="color: #073763;">Foundation</i> Brush (Rating: 5/5)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Honestly, I think majority of the foundation brushes I've used feel and work about the same. I think one works just as my Lancome and Bare Escentuals foundation brush. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0179.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;"><i>Concealer</i> </span>Brush (Rating: 5/5)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Sorry, it's a bit dirty since I just used it) I absolutely adore how sturdy and dense this concealer brush is! I think it blends my concealer and bases quite well. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0180.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">Eye Shadow</span></i> Brush (Rating: 3/5)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This brush is just okay. I don't think it's or all that amazing either. I think it's just a bit too big for my eyes. I'd like it much better if it the bristle were shorter and more dense. It picks up colors okay. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><b><i><br />
</i></b></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0181.jpg" width="400" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">Eye Shading</span></i> Brush (Rating: 4/5)</b></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do wish the bristles were shorter. But I love how dense and soft it is and it does a wonderful job of blending and fixing eye shadow mess ups. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0183.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0183.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;"><i>Angled Eyeline</i>r</span> Brush (RatingL 4/5)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great for cream/gel liners or shading of the brows! I like how you can mostly control how thin or thick you want the line to be. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0182.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">Detailer</span></i> Brush (Rating: 4/5)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great for getting the inner corners of your eyes! :)</div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
It's nice that each bag has a little "Green Tip" on the back! I'm sure they sell these brushes in many different places, but I know for sure ever Target and Walmart carry them. And each of the brushes (and set) was under $10! Come on, now.. That's a freaking steal for such amazing quality and so far, all these brushes have been and stayed incredibly soft.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0186.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;"><b>Simple DIY Brush Holder</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">I got this idea from a few different people and I don't know why I didn't use this method sooner! I usually don't like having my brushes out because they tend to collect dust. This picture is only an example, but I actually keep any of the brushes that I use on products with moisture (foundation, concealer, or eyeliner brushes) laid out in my vanity drawer. Those are the brushes I REALLY do not want collecting dust. It's just stays somewhat cleaner and that way more convenient since I'll sometimes forget to wash my brushes. The vase and the gem stones were only a $1 from the Dollar Tree! I didn't realize how many brushes I had so I bought a few extra vases and stones to make a couple more. (I'd try using beads or smaller gems, especially for the bigger handled brushes.)</div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>..and in other news..</b><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>My <u><i>LISA</i></u> is finally </b></span><b style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">back from<i> </i>Korea!</b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">ツ</span></b></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Words cannot begin to describe how much I missed this woman! She used to lived here in the states, but moved to Korea to teach little kids English. How honorable, right?! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">(✿◠‿◠) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Yup, that's my girl! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC03697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC03697.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">It's not secret how much I love Hello Kitty. But the difference between me and a complete obsessed freak would be that I wouldn't waste money on random HK items unless I actually NEED it. So, everyone is always sweet enough to shower me with HK goodies for special occassions, which I absolutely love! :) I have so many random HK goodies all around the room, and all were gifted to me! LOVE! My girl Lisa is such a doll. She even tells me I must have passed down my HK love to her because now she's just a big of a fan when she wasn't one before. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">This is her 2nd trip back to America since she moved to Korea and this time, these are the goodies she brought back for me. She's sooo freaking sweet!!! :) Gosh.. I'm going to miss her like crazy again when she leaves. LISAAAAAAAA, come back home, already!!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0110.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">( <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">October 2011</span></b> )<br />
<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Hello Kitty & a few Etude House goodies!</span> </i></b><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/DSC_0125.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b><i>Wish I had a daughter I could pass these goodies down to..</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/184884_194379967253670_100000450041509_606492_7772778_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/jenwoonani2/November%202011/184884_194379967253670_100000450041509_606492_7772778_n.jpg" width="450" /></a></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">( <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">February 2011</span></b> ) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Hello Kitty everything you could imagine! So kawaii!!!!!</span></i></b><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">AND during her 1st visit home back in February, she brought me these wonderful randoms!!!! I literally screamed when I looked inside the bag to see that every single thing was Hello Kitty. It was the most random items ever, and I adore each one of them. From candies, to hand sanitizer, to floss, to hand warmers, just everything! :D </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>So cute, right? </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>HOORAY to great deals & greater friends!!!</b></span></div></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17869614660467527225noreply@blogger.com27