7/04/2014

Strawberry Summer Showers...The Body Shop Shower Gel

The Body Shop's Strawberry Shower Gel is another brand first for me as well as being July's body wash. Usually, I'm leery of strawberry scents, as I find they tend to smell too artificial. However, the Strawberry Shower Gel smells like homemade strawberry jam, scrumptious!

Which The Body Shop shower gel would you like to try?

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7/04/2014

The Wings Of Independence

To all the beauties in the states, Happy Fourth of July!

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7/02/2014

Lacquer & Freedom!

On my way to zoya.com to take advantage of this offer :)

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7/01/2014

Eat Your Vegetable...Ice Cream? Tasty Related, Not Beauty Related

Yup, that's right, Haagen-Dazs Japan has released two vegetable flavored ice creams: Carrot Orange and Tomato Cherry (and yes, tomatoes are fruit). I love Haagen-dazs's seasonal Pumpkin Ice cream, and wanted to give these flavors a try.

Carrot Orange and Tomato Cherry are an abomination of all things tasty. I love trying new things, but my curious taste buds couldn't handle the vile assault of these pungent ice creams. Carrot Orange tastes like a soured orange creamsicle that has been sitting in the fridge for 30 years. I couldn't even finish one spoonful of the Carrot orange...just putrid! Tomato Cherry was the most edible of the two, tasting like a mix of strawberry jam with cream cheese on toast. However, after a few moments, it had this disgusting artifical tomato cherry (and who knows what else) aftertaste. I had to stop eating Tomato cherry after feeling nauseated from a few tastes.

Final verdict: Only recommend to your enemies :P

What veggie flavored ice cream would you like to try?

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6/25/2014

The Sweat Off My Brows...B & C Browlash EX Water Strong W Eyebrow in Grey Brown

This Season, B & C Browlash EX Water Strong W Eyebrow puts all my other brow products to bed, since it's my "go to" brow product for Summer. But, as I was about to open this Summertime fav, I realized that I've never featured it.

This dual-sided brow product offers a pencil on one end, and a liquid formula on the other. Now, the thing that has my OCD working overtime is the fact that the pencil side doesn't have a cap. I have no clue why they wouldn't provide a cap for the pencil side, regardless, it's irksome.

The pencil side has a powdery formula that lines and shades the brows beautifully; and depending on application, you can create an effortless natural or defined brow.

The liquid side is pigmented without looking stark, and works as wonderfully as the pencil. The thin brush tip allows you to emulate hairs, fill-in tiny bald patches, and draw a more precise brow tip.

The B & C Browlash EX Water Strong W Eyebrow comes in two shades: Natural Brown and Grey Brown. I prefer cooler toned brows, so I purchase the shade in Grey Brown. The Pencil side is an ashy-grayish-brown, and the liquid is a soft, grayish-black brown with a tinge of green.

The humidity levels in Tokyo from June to September are insane, and the Browlash EX Water Strong W Eyebrow is truly smudge-proof, long lasting (the only time I experienced minor fading was on inhumanly hot and humid days), water, sweat and sebum resistant. I'm obsessed with B & C Browlash EX Water Strong W Eyebrow in Grey Brown, and doing your brows has never been so much fun!

B & C Browlash EX Water Strong W Eyebrow retails for ¥1,290.

Do you switch your brow products for Summer?

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6/24/2014

8 Oils A Week... Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil

Admittedly, I'm still bitter at Shu Uemura for discontinuing my beloved Skin Purifier High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil Enriched cleanser (I believe it was retired to introduce the Ultime8 cleanser). Despite this, I do fancy the brand's remaining oil cleansers.

After having used the other four formulations, this Summer I decided to try the Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil. As described on the website, the Ultime8 cleansing oil contains "8 exquisite oils from botanical origin for ultimate solution to 8 skin benefits powerful yet gentle botanical origin removal system for superb cleansing." I've only been using this cleanser for five days, but, so far, so good. However, unlike the other Shu oil cleansers, I have found that the Ultime8 does sting a little, if the product gets into my eyes.

The Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil retails for ¥4,200.

Have you tired the Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil?

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6/22/2014

YSL & Giorgio Armani Beauty Friends & Family Event!

Now that I'm up and running again, I wanted to share these savings with you.

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6/22/2014

Number Five Is Alive!

I don't know who I've angered, but I'm starting to believe someone has put a hex, or something, on me. :P

It's been a rough few months, and to top it off, my Laptop's AC Adapter died in the middle of writing a post. Although we have two other PCs, and an Apple Computer (Aki's territory...so, I avoid it like the plague), all the images were on my laptop...and I don't feel comfortable working on anything else.

My new AC Adapter arrived today...PRAISE HIM!

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6/16/2014

Pretty Little Nylon...Marc By Marc Jacobs Knapsack

When I'm running around doing errands (and shopping), I can't be bothered with a shoulder handbag, especially during Summer. Wanting something more stylish, lightweight, and with an "animal-friendly" material, I purchased the Marc By Marc Jacobs "Pretty Nylon" Knapsack in Quartz Grey.

The quartz grey is a pretty mushroom-taupe. The knapsack is made from a durable, soft nylon fabric. In the photo above, you get a better view of the Marc Jacobs lettering that's embroidered
throughout the bag.

Roomy front pouch compartment.

On each side of the knapsack there is a slip pocket; perfect for water bottles, retractable umbrellas, etc...

I like the top-knot detailing on the two handles of the backpack; the handles allow you to carry the backpack like a handbag.

I love the knots on the ends of the padded adjustable straps...which brings me to my only complaint with the knapsack; I would have liked for the straps to have been longer.

Still love them knots :)

The inside of the bag, along with both slip pockets, and the front pouch compartment are lined with the Marc Jacobs logo print.

And finally, the Marc by Marc Jacobs signature plate on the front of the zippered pouch.

To date, the Marc By Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Knapsack has met all my handbag needs. without having me look too juvenile or ready to go camping (and, unless it's Winter, that will never happen!). The Pretty Nylon is roomy, fashionable and perfect for the upcoming season.

What bag will you be using this Summer?

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6/15/2014

Lashes & Roses...Givenchy Noir Couture 4 Rose Pulsion Mascara

Released this Spring, as part of the Over Rose Collection, Givenchy's Noir Couture Mascara in 4 Rose Pulsion is truly an exquisite shade as well as mascara. Without a doubt, my favorite makeup product is blush. However, I also have a love for colored mascaras, especially shades in the burgundy family. So, I was excited to get my hands on Rose Pulison.

Noir Couture is one of my favorite mascaras. The 3-tiered orb-shaped wand (that I love) and formula creates volume, length, and curls the lashes amazingly! I've said this before, but you really don't need to use an eyelash curler with this formula.

Rose Pulsion is a breathtaking, deep burgundy-rose that enhances all eye colors, while giving any look an eye-catching twist; a pigmented mascara that can be layered to reach the desired color intensity. Basically, I'm smitten with Rose Pulsion!

Givenchy's Noir Couture Mascara in 4 Rose Pulsion retails for ¥4,620 ($43.65)

What are some of your favorite colored mascaras?

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