It's been a while....

It has almost been 2 years since I posted something. Hopefully this year will go better for me. Instead of doing longer posts, I will try to do a picture here and there.

Went to Zinburger in Clifton with a friend. Because I had went to Red Robin 2 days prior, I chose to have the Seared Ahi Salad with chopped greens, avocado, cashews & asian vinaigrette.

Yum!

I also placed an order for a free pair of glasses at Coastal.com since they are having a promotion where the first pair is free if you use the code: firstpairfree. They are not the best looking in my opinion but you can get a prescription pair for $10 shipped. Why not? If your a klutz like me, you would need a back up pair. They do carry a few brand names if I remember correctly: Vera Wang, Dior, Guess... and more. I ordered the Love L745 in Purple Tulip. I think this is pretty cute.

Until the next time!!

Busy Bee + Giveaway Winner!!

Sorry everyone! I did not forget about the giveaway. I had an exam to study for and I work. Been busy this past week. *sigh* Finally slowed down today but going to be away this weekend again because of work so I spent some time today sorting through the entries to this giveaway and used random.org to generate a #.....................

Thank you all for entering but there can only be 1 winner so............. the winner is..................

Eleventh of April, Miss Winnie!!!

I emailed you at the email you have provided. You have until Monday, June 28th (when I get back from work) to respond.

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

-Yui

CherryCulture Memorial Day Sale

Just got an email from CherryCulture.

Just wanted to share this.

Have a beautiful weekend everyone!!!

-Yui

MAC To The Beach Haul Part 1

I have been waiting forever since The Muse blogged about this collection back in Feb here. So this collection finally hit the MAC website on May 25th. I forgot about it until sometime during the afternoon and one of the lipglass that I wanted was already sold out!!! I was crying like crazy to my husband >.< .... I decided to try my luck in-stores but then I got an email from MAC for free shipping for any purchase so I checked out the website again and behold!!! The lipglass was back in stock!!! So basically, I placed another order.

I want to mention that I am now buying items that I will use instead of just buying things just because it is pretty to collect. I was originally going to buy 2 of the Marine Life Highlight Powder so that I would have 1 to use and 1 to stare at but in the end, I decided that I could put that money to better use.

2 Lipstick, 1 Lipglass, 1 Eye Kohl, 1 Lip Pencil.

Top: Lip Pencil in Life's A Breeze. Bottom: Eye Kohl in Float On By

Lipglass in Splashing

Pretty packaging.

For the next 2 pictures, please excuse my chipping nail polish/nail.

Lipstick in Beachbound (Glaze). Very pretty for the summer. I like it so much I ordered a backup. XD

Lipstick in Lazy Daisy (Lustre). This picture reminds me of the Viva Glam Gaga.

Left to Right: Lazy Daisy, Beachbound, Splashing, Float On By, Life's A Breeze.

Since I started to get into makeup/skincare, my collection has increased dramatically. I went from (A) a simple Caboodle's case to (B) the Caboodles + a 6 drawer Sterilite container to (C) the Caboodles + a 6 drawer Sterilite container + the TS-22... This does not include the items that I use daily that is on top of this (I tried to use the drawers like Richie did here) and in the bathroom. It is getting a bit scary to me. The hubby does not complain but I need to figure out what's the next step that I can take to organize because everything is overflowing again. Anyone got suggestions?

-Yui

VOV Castledew Diacut Eyes Swatches

So I received my gmarket order about 2 weeks ago but did not have time to do the swatches till now.

I got the Castledew Diacut Eyes in BE905 and BE906. The box for BE906 is in white. I'm not sure if it is limited edition or just a special package compared to the typical box on the right. Also pictured but not swatched is the Castledew Watershot Foundation.

BE906 & BE905

BE905 - Blackish Smokey. So pretty!!!

Colors from left to right:

Top - Skin Gold, Natural Peach, Soul Silver.

Middle - Khakish, Brownish, Navish.

Bottom - Blackish Khaki, Blackish Brown, Blackish Black.

What is up with the names?!

Swatches of BE905

BE906 - Airy Bloom Dia. Gorgeous!!!

Colors from left to right:

Top - Airy Sugar, Airy Mint, Airy Shine.

Middle - Airy Blue, Airy Yellow, Airy Peach.

Bottom - Airy Lavender, Airy Gray, Airy Brown.

BE906 w/o flash... Sorry, I don't have good daylight in my apartment.

BE906 w/flash. Since these colors are lighter, it was really hard to get a good picture.

I love Castledew! The packaging reminds me of Jill Stuart items but is more affordable.

-Yui

Come Back Giveaway

Hello!!! As promised, I am doing a giveaway now because I was too busy to organize a 1 year of blogging giveaway. :)

Summer sessions are starting next week after Memorial Day but I will be done with school after this summer so woohoo for me!!!

Anyways, on to the giveaway. Here is the prize:

Products include a mix of perfume samples, a Revlon Beyond Natural Protective Liptint in 020 Peach, a e.l.f. Studio Shimmering Palette, a Mark Bronzing Powder, a Loreal HIP Blendable Blushing Creme in 202 Coquette, a Skin79 Oriental BB Creme (great for travel or to attach to a cellphone), and another BB Cream (15ml, pretty decent size...)

This is open to everyone (yes, international too). Here is what you have to do:

1. Be a public follower of my blog.

2. Comment and suggest a product that you can't live without (makeup/skin product only) during summer besides sunscreen.

3. EXTRA entry for those who blog about this giveaway and you must leave a link for me.

4. Leave your name and email.

NOTE: I will disqualify those whose account is only for entering giveaways.

Giveaway will close June 17th at 6pm ET. Winner will be chosen randomly.

-Yui

方大同- 够不够

In love with Khalil Fong currently... Especially with this song. :)

Love his voice!!

-Yui

G-Market Mini Haul

Taking some time off from studying....G-market is so addictive... I can spend hours browsing if I had the time... My last order was Aug 09 where I ordered tons of Castledew products... Well, this order is again of Castledew orders but I didn't go so crazy. The past few months that I have been away from blogging, I learned to control the compulsive clicking of the mouse! No, I'm lying... I wish I learned that. I still add stuff into the shopping cart like there is no tomorrow but before I check out, I try hard to question: do I need it? or do I want it?

So I ordered a Castledew Watershot Foundation and 2 out of 5 new eyeshadow palettes. I decided on:

Even though I did not order the other palettes, I want to mention 2 other.

This is the M601 and it is gorgeous even though I am not much of a brown e/s person. I first saw swatches here and fell in love. I will probably order when I graduate because this looks like it could be my everyday work e/s palette.

The other that I will eventually order is the M602. The seller on Gmarket did not have a great picture so googled it. I found this Korean blog here and here is a picture from her site:

Isn't it gorgeous? The swatches from the blog is very pretty but I find that it might be too light and sheer for my taste. It probably won't stop me from collecting it eventually..

Should I post swatches when I receive my order after finals??

-Yui

Update

Hello!!!!!!!! Time sure has sure passed rather quickly. I have been really busy the past few months because of school. Note to self: NEVER take 2 intensive writing courses at the same time!! I didn't completely disappear, I have been "ghosting" around if that's a term. It's just 2 1/2 more weeks and this semester is over. I will hopefully be blogging more once I'm done with finals.

Since I have been busy lately I didn't really have time to organize a giveaway for blogging for (almost) 1 full year. Will definitely be doing one after finals so stay tuned!

-Yui

Year of the Tiger!!!

I have not been posting for some time but hopefully I will be back soon...

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Chinese/Korean New Year!!!!

-Yui

Min Hyo Rin The Body Shop FW MAKEUP BOOK

Sorry it took so long to scan and upload...

There are 30+ pages so I put it into a WinRar Zip archive here.

Hope everyone enjoys!

Happy Holiday Shopping and stay warm!!

-Yui

Another Update....

Hello! It has been some time since I posted... I have been really busy with work and family... It does not help that I have been on and off sick. I will be even busier after this upcoming week because family is officially moving to the US so I will have to help them get situated.

Here is my favorite song ATM:


I HEART TaeYang's voice!

I also got my 2 Harvest Moon games that I mentioned a while back here. All I am going to say is I will never pre-order through Gamestop again... At least, not my local branch...

The plush pig is absolutely adorable! The duck looks kinda wierd to me...

Although my boss knows of my shopaholic problem, she was still "evil" enough to give me a coupon for 20% off at Coach Outlet stores recently... A friend and I went to Jackson Premium Outlets in Jackson, NJ just for Coach... I could not find a decent tote or satchel that I wanted but the damage to my wallet was still heavy...

The bottom 2 has already been given away was gifts.... I can't decide if I want to keep the pink for myself or not.. :) I also cannot believe I actually paid $9 for just a Y...

On the same day, we went to Jersey Shore Premium Outlets in Tinton Falls, NJ just for the CCO.... Need I say more about my wallet??

All MAC products: Dazzle Lash, Fiber Lash, Heatherette Beauty Powder in Alpha Girl, HK Beauty Powder in Pretty Baby & Tahitian Sand.

When we first arrived at the store, I was throwing so many things into my shopping basket, I thought I was going to go over $200 but I fought the temptation...

Got the bright pink pact pretty much for the case (supposedly you can put the blot powder into this pact) and I thought maybe I could even use it as a blush... Also HK that I did not have so I could not resist.

There is a tiny flaw.... It's brand new though...

Since I have been searching for a new bag for some time and still have not found one that I love and that is within my price range, I caved and bought a bag from OLD NAVY:

I hope it will last me until a find a better one...

-Yui

What I have been doing....

I find myself trying to stay away from the internet as much as possible lately because I am tempted less to buy... With the Holiday Collections coming out, I really need to stay away. So what have I been doing recently? Not buying for one (groceries don't count right?) I have been:

Christmas Gifts in the making.... :) It's about 18 inches long already...

Knitting this design was a little irritating because I kept losing count.... I didn't finish this one but I will be doing this design with ivory wool.

My husband surprised me again... I didn't realize that he came home last night bearing goodies.

October 2009

The Body Shop F/W Make Up Book

Anyone interested in this book? It's small enough that I might scan it.

Um... I have no idea what this book is for...

Yoona got a whole page to herself!!

Girl's Generation

JiMin. I don't really know who she is but I love the dress on the left!

Biotherm AquaSource Non Stop and Shiseido Elixir Superieur

Some more free gifts... A pair of gloves, disposable aprons and a waterless hand cleaner.

Also, thank you Julia for sending me the Best Buddy Blogger Award! :)

I will hopefully crank out some reviews this upcoming week and maybe a blogsale...

Have a nice weekend everyone!

-Yui

Park Bom: You and I MV

I love this song right now.... I cried at the end... I keep re-watching and crying....

Tag/Award

I was Tagged/Awarded by the sweet Dina recently.

She sent me the Hottest Female Blogger Award! TY!! :)

The Tag is for:

Question with one word answers:

Where is your cellphone: Sofa

Your Hair: Clean

Your Mother: Short

Your Father: Marlboro

Favorite Food: Japanese

Dream Last Night: Forgot

Favorite Drink: MilkTea

What Room Are You In: Living

Hobby: Shopping

Fear: Spiders

Where You Were Last Night: Home

Something That You Aren't: Skinny

Muffins: BananaNut

Wish List Item: MiniCooper

Where Did You Grow Up: New Jersey

What Are You Wearing? PJ's

Your Pets: None

Friends: Sigh

Something Your Not Wearing: Slippers

Favorite Store: H-Mart

Favorite Color: Blue

Last Time You Laughed: Today

Your Best Friend: Oppa

Place You Go To Over And Over: Home

Person Who Emails You Regularly: Spam

Favorite Place To Eat: Home

I would like to tag any of my readers that have not done this already and would like to! :)

Dina also sent me the Gorgeous Blogger Award, Kreativ Blogger, and Beautiful Blogger which I have done in previous posts. Thanks again! :)

I checked my CC statement today and all the boxes n bags of stuff I got the past month (alot of which I did not post here which includes clothes and other misc things)... It's bananas!! I need to either use what I have or try to sell the ones I don't use or don't ever plan on using... I need "TRY" to do a No Buy until December... :(

I guess that now is the time to work on some good Bento Box recipes to help save money, LOL.

-Yui

Nordstrom Haul

Remember this picture I posted recently? It is the picture found on the Nordstrom site for Christian Dior and I got my package yesterday! :)

I only ordered 2 products and I got 3 packs of goodies!! :)

Christian Dior Deluxe Travel Palette

Why did I buy this?

For $75, you get all this!!

A reg palette @ Sephora is like $56-$58 and you only get 5 E/S colors. With the Sephora F&F sale coming up next week, I checked if this was being sold there... This is 1 of 4 items being sold @Nordstrom but not Sephora.

Beautiful colors all in 1 palette! XD

The pretty lippy! The color is Organdi Pink 257. Sorry for horrible lighting. It has been raining and I have no natural lighting...

CD DiorSnow Protection UV in Translucent with SPF 50 - PA+++

Free CD Gift with $95 purchase.

Aww!! I did not want to unwrap it!!

Samples!!!

Free samples!

This is the Free GWP.

Will I still haul @ Sephora next week? The question is now more of "do I need to" or "do I want to"? XD

I am not liking the weather.... It is raining and freezing.... I was lucky for it was not raining when I went to work and when I left...

-Yui