12.20.2010 A Few Reviews

I feel compelled to put in my two cents on these two products. And I have both pros and cons with them which is why I want to talk specifically on them. Product #1, a fragrance pencil from Anthropologie in Taverns & the Hague by Caroline Sabas. I love the scent, I love the compact-ability, I love the cute packaging. And the price is alright. At 10 dollars, I supposed it's alright for what you get. According to the site, it's .14oz, and because of it's pencil application, it's ridiculously easy to apply. Now here's my con experience with it. The product gets used fast when your applying it on. This morning, I was pulling the string that it comes with to peel bits of the paper on top off, and the product is so delicate, that it snapped in half. I had to tape it back together. On top of that, the paper peeled so much that a chunk of fragrance broke off on top, and I had to smash it back to keep it together. I'm also a little disappointed at how quickly the fragrance goes away.

Product #2 (on the right, obv), is the e.l.f tone correcting concealer. And this is alright as well. I'm giving my Lancome waterproof undereye concealer a break and using the elf ones. I got two: light beige and apricot beige. I should have taken a picture of my undereyes which is where I applied it. I was trying out apricot beige first since light beige seemed too light. Although, I think it'll work just as fine. My friend (the one into beauty) told me it looked fine. I've been really inspired by Lisa Eldridge. She's been using elf products in her videos and making it look so easy to apply. I now want to buy the books. heh. On the side note on this tone correcting concealer product. It has this odd citrus-y smell. I love my citrus scents, but this one was way too sweet for me. It surprised me. I'll still use it, because I bought them for a dollar each, but I'm a little turned off by the smell. I might have to shed a little dough and buy the studio concealers that are about 3 dollars. Those are the ones Lisa Eldridge used in her videos anyway.

11.27.10 Post Black Friday

This is what I forgot I meant to do Post Black Friday. Meet Apolo Ohno. I didn't get home till two last night after watching Harry Potter (it was a good one), and eat Pad Thai. My phone was dead all night and by the time I got home to charge it, I noticed my friend Rosalie had sent me a text about this morning and leaving early. I totally forgot. I don't really care for Apolo Ohno, and I was only really there for my friend. But boy, do I get starstruck, it's ridiculous. This a-polled me (hah, pun intended). hehe. No, but really, I had to hand my camera to this lady who was supposed to take my picture, and can you believe how this came out? And I was following rules and so the only thing I said to him was, "hi.." and it wasn't even a good Hi, it was a creepy hi. He was at the Warwick's bookstore for his book Zero Regrets, and I already had it in mind. That I would say, "Hi, I'm Aileen," but no.."hi..," in a drooly, hi, don't touch my hand right now, because it's clammy, came out instead. And to which, he didn't even shake anybody's hand.

I really didn't go Black Friday shopping, and only bought one Christmas gift that I purchased online. Instead, I was on a trek for cheap dog beds. I thought Marukai would have them for 2 bucks, but no, they were roughly the same price as anywhere else. Because I drove all that way, I picked up some stationary. My seafoam green stapler was something I've always had, and it was perfect that they carried colorful staples in the perfect size as my own. Picked that up, and a stack of blank postcards for Thank You's. I must also admit..... and it's kind of crazy. I don't know what made me get it. I felt I just needed it. If anything, if I don't use it, I'll probably give it away. Not pictured is another Dariya Hair Clip Tape in Black. The beauty related items I picked up were two necklaces: a chain on clearance from Kohl's, and a bow on clearance from Anthropologie. I've been really into Solid perfumes lately and was looking in the clearance section at the ones they had, and they didn't smell so great. So I was stumbling upon their beauty area, spritzed some Classic Petal fragrance on me, and found more solid perfumes. The one I picked up is actually called a fragrance pencil, but it was one I tested and found so easy to apply, and the smell sold me. This one in particular reminded of a mix of Gardenia's and Jasmine. It's a familiar smell that I cannot remember, but I knew I'd miss it, being without it. So I bought it, and now I still smell it on my wrists since early this morning.

This morning when I was at the bookstore, my friend got her book signed before me, and so while I waited, I picked up this awesome nail brush for 1.50. It reminded me of my friend from school who carried a nailbrush with a pig on it, instead of a hedgehog. I can't wait to meet her soon and show her the brush I picked up.

11.7.2010 Lovely Details

This would probably classify as fashion, but I don't really think of myself as a fashionista. I'd like to be but I can't afford most fashionable clothes. I don't really go shopping, and I try to make do with what I already have. I wear a lot of stockings, leggings, tight pants, black, coats. I have a lot of prints/textiles clothing, but am trying to steer away from that and if anything find solid neutrals with cute embellishments on them. Yes, those are what I'm currently in search for.

This is a dress I got for myself on my birthday. It was a hefty spend at Anthropologie. It wasn't my outfit of the day, or a uniform I've been wearing, but it's something I plan on wearing to my friend's bridal shower next month and then I'll probably wear it more often. When I decided to try it on again, I noticed it had this cute scallop detail on the edge of the dress. I cannot wait to wear this. Because it was big spend, I was only thinking of wearing it on a lovely occasion and then later wear it on hot casual days or pair it with tights on cold days. Most likely next month soon, I'll post this in an actual outfit of the day post.

10.8.10 Other fancies

Oh no! Late last night, I was on the Anthropologie site dreaming of the dresses I wish I could afford when I saw that little black number for only 60 bucks. That's a steal when it comes to their dresses. And then I hesitated, attempting to get an Anthro card just so I could get the 15% discount whenever your birthday month arrives. I'm still dreamin' cause it's not there anymore. Some other things I'd like for my birthday is a Bender ball. hah, well, yes actually. I've been noticing how hard it is on your butt to do sit ups or crunches. But this is only because I'm too lazy to unravel my yoga mat. I've attempted to wear padded underwear. You know, those ones that enhance flat butts. haha, failed attempt, to say the least. And then of course, this one particular Anthro dress I'm going to seriously try and get. Because it's already on clearance. And it was on this lovely At&t U-verse commercial where a girl with a cute bob haircut's wearing. Although.. that's probably a terrible excuse to buy that dress. And lastly, two makeup products I plan on eventually buying. The Loreal Linear Intense, and the Clinque Acne Solutions Liquid makeup, for when my Korres foundation's all used up.

10.5.2010 Bdays & Wishlists

In ten days it's my birthday, and I never really cared for a big soiree. I always liked presents though. Some of these things I'm hoping to get soon. Like those prayer beads! I was just at Cost Plus World market the other day in search for these. When I went online, I saw they were only 4.99 and in stores only! I was assuming that because of the eat pray love ad on the top right corner, they were probably only available around summertime right when that movie came out. I must admit that was one of the reasons why I wanted them to begin with. I'm sad to say that I didn't see them yesterday at the Cost Plus I went to. Today, I plan on going to a different one in search for them!

So far, these are just a few things I want. Slip on Sperry docksiders. I went to a Nautical type of store this weekend, and found these for like 30 dollars! I'm planning on getting them soon. They have two colors. I also want a new lens for my camera. I just got my camera this summer and want new lenses to go with it now. An Anthropologie dress that I was drawn to immediately when I saw it online. Unsure if I'll be getting this or not. I love Anthropolgie, but can only sometimes afford the clearance racks. Btw, I'm a little bummed to say that I saw these fleur de lis cups at Cost Plus the other day that reminded me of the Anthropolgie ones! For the same price as I got at Marshall's. And shorter too. I might have to go buy one today if I don't see my prayer beads. Or, this new awesome braided metal necklace they just carried. Lastly, on my list you see is Elderberry Honey. I just watched the Secret Life of Bees and saw that they're purple! I'd have so much fun with that on my toast.

9.29.10 - Beauty

I've been looking for a cup for sometime to hold my dirty makeup brushes. I didn't want just any cup. I wanted something that looked anthropological. Something to match the one I hold my clean makeup brushes in. I love Anthropologie but have only started shopping there when I can afford it. I really felt their pink glasses would compliment my teal green mug, but at the same time I felt like I could find those anywhere. Thrift stores, or use some kind of found object somewhere. But my semi-dirty makeup brushes have been piling and I felt I needed to go find a new one soon. I went to Marshall's yesterday and found this tall purple one for a total of only 3.25. Similar to the Anthropologie one in blue with it's bubbly design. And then I got home and realized I might need another cup, one that'll fit my smaller makeup brushes.