Le Petite Jewelry + DHC Mini Haul

I ordered a necklace from Le Petite Jewelry recently. Mona makes everything herself. You should check out her site, she has many gorgeous items!

I have 2 girlfriends whose birthdays are coming soon so I took this chance to customize something for them. :) Of course the one in the middle is mine!! Sorry the picture is kinda blurry but I absolutely love it!! It is so hard for me to find jewelry with my initial.

I wore it to work. The purple scrub is my uniform.

I took advantage of the Free Shipping Code that Shop N' Chomp had posted last week. I placed an order for my favorite hand cream and a foundation that Amy recently did a review for. I have not ordered with DHC for over a year but they still gave me a loyalty discount and now I'm back up to Level 5!! Haha....They are tempting me to purchase more... Yes, I'm greedy. I ordered last Friday and it arrived yesterday! One word: FAST!

Olive Hand Cream x4, Q10 Cream Foundation in Yellow Ocher 02 x3, and some samples. I'm contemplating ordering some more hand creams and foundation... :) If anyone is interested, check out the promo code here (expires Oct 12th).

I was looking through the DHC catalog and found this kinda useful because sometimes I forget what each does...

My free EOS Organic Lip Balm arrived! I think I got it in Sweet Mint.

Thanks all for today!!

-Yui

My Day Off

I'm back from my parent's house and I spent the whole day trying to read up on my blog subscriptions... and cleaning.... and now trying to relax.... This post will kinda be random...

I have a thing with strong scented products... If it is too floral... I will get a headache... So, when I saw these 2 Johnson's Body Care Lotion's, I didn't even hesitate to put it into my shopping cart. It did help that it each came with a bonus Body Wash. :)

L- Forever Fresh Refreshing Lotion, R- Melt Away Stress Lavender & Chamomile Lotion

A deluxe sample of Clarins Multi-Active Day Early Wrinkle Correction Cream that I redeemed at Sephora (15mL). The SA was amazed at how big it was and so was I!!

One day this week, I had some time to kill before heading to work so I stopped by Duane Reade. This item really caught my attention. Maybe it is because of the packaging or the price ($12.99)? I could not really get a good picture of it because one of the SA were following a customer around.... I have never heard of Einstein Lip Therapy so I looked it up and found this site. I have a lucky subscription and I don't remember seeing this... Haha... No biggie. I will probably pick this up now the next time I stop by again. I can't wait! I love lip products!! :)

I have never seen this type of M&Ms before but I love it! This Limited Edition Coconut M&Ms is milder than the regular and each candy piece is bigger. Sorry, my co-workers and I ate it too fast to remember to take pictures of the actual candy. :)

This section will be little things my husband got me. :)

3 DHC Q10 Liquid Foundation's (1 Yellow Ocher 01 and 2 Yellow Ocher 03). So I'm just going to mix the 01 and 03 to get my shade until my actual DHC (which I ordered today) order comes in. :)

Jadilla J Whitening BB Plus with SPF 30/PPA++ in #1 Light Skin

The box is pretty to me. :)

After reading the box, I figure that Jadilla J is a brand name under VOV.

Mary Kay MelaCEP Whitening System

L-R: Foaming Cleanser, Freshener, Essence, Day Moisturizer with SPF 15, Night Cream.

I got 3 extra of these kits... What should I do with them? ;)

Mamonde Collagen Recovery Trial Kit

L-R: Recovery Cream, Recovery Ampule, Lip Treatment

Dish Detergent??? Ginger and Charcoal. I sniffed the ginger and it smells pretty nice but I do prefer my good old lemon scents.

No he did not buy these. They are all Korean Magazine freebies!! :)

-Yui

What's In My Bag

The lovely Ena tagged me again! This time to show what's in my bag. :D

I am currently using my HK LE Longchamp bag.

My planner from gmarket and my beloved DS! :D

My LV wallet that my husband bought me for my birthday this year.

Very important!! Keys. See the green membership card? TheFaceShop. :D HK is the key home so I don't have to look so hard when I'm tired. Haha.. Lazy me.

Clockwise starting from the Left: Nivea Smooth Sensation Lotion (I ran out of my fav DHC Olive Hand Cream recently...*tears*), Victoria's Secret Love Spell Body Mist, Kleenex, another very important item: Purell, and some alcohol wipes

I like having a choice so I have fruity and minty gum. I almost always have a granola bar in my bag for the times I start shaking....

Protection for my eyes.

My Sony Ericsson cellphone. Can you guess who I love? My mother says I'm wierd because of me loving him at my age. My husband gets a bit jealous, LOL.

Stamps for my planner.

So cute!! Yes, some of the cuter stamps has Korean phrases. I can read and understand them though. The little shopping bag has a star in the middle... I tried 2x but it still does not show that well..

My makeup pouch from Walmart for $3.

Cute red stripes..

1. Lycee Contact Rewetting Drops

2. a comb

3. Listerine PocketMist (I like having fresh breath, LOL)

4. DHC Moisture Care LipGloss in LGB04

5. MAC Suntints Liquid Lip Balm in Full of Grace

6. Etude Lip Stick in PK003

7. DHC Olive Oil Cotten Swabs (great for the cuticles)

8. some scrunchies

9. Burt's Bee's Lip Balm

10. Physician's Formula Flat Liner in Black

11. Maybelline XXL Volume and Length Microfiber Mascara

12. Mandom Corp Simplity Oil Clear Paper in Savon (clean soap scent)

13. Etude House Precious Mineral BB Compact

14. sample of Innisfree Olive Real Essence

15. sample of Laneige Water Bank Cream

My HK pencil bag with colorful pens for the planner. :D

Now I would like to tag Anita, Denysia, Skayylove, May, Aralka, and Lisa J. I would love to see what's inside your bags! :D

-Yui

My Daily Beauty Routine

I got tagged by the pretty Ena to do a daily beauty routine so here goes.

First up will be the items used the most in my current (Seasonal and depends on what I like at the time) Day & Night Skincare Routine .

Starting from the Left going clockwise:

1. Dove Gentle Exfoliating Daily Facial Cleansing Pillows - gentle enough to be used everyday. The cleansing pillow has 2 sides for gentle cleansing or for exfoliation.

2. Laneige Professional Makeup Remover Multi Cleanser - Makeup removing, foam cleansing and micro scrubbing. Honestly, my skin feels really clean after using this but I feel a tad bit on the dry side and the smell is a little strong...

3. The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash - To help prevent blemishes.

4. Etude House Happy Teatime Peach Tea Cleansing Foam - I love the smell so this stays in the shower for the morning.

5. DHC Deep Cleansing Oil - I love this but I don't like using it around the eye area because it gives me fuzzy vision after washing... so I have #6.

6. Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover - Removes even waterproof mascara. Will probably try something else after finishing...

7. Dove SkinVitalizer - Use with #1 to better exfoliate with mechanical vibrations.

Number 1+7, 2, & 3 really depends on the weather and how much makeup I'm wearing for the day.

Starting from the Left going clockwise:

1. Shiseido Pureness Balancing Softener Alcohol Free - Used in conjuction with #2 & #6.

2. Shiseido Pureness Matifying Moisturizer Oil-Free - I use this as my day moisturizer.

3. Laneige Eye Designer Cream - I use this at night only because it is on the heavy side so it take longer to absorb.

4. Kevin Beautymaker Aquamarine Hydrating Eye Serum - I use this in the morning because it is light, hydrating, and absorbs relatively fast for faster makeup application. :D

5. Laneige Water Sleeping Pack Plus - My current love!! Last step of my nightly ritual to help lock in all the moisture at night to wake up with plump-hydrated skin.

6. DHC Platinum Silver Nanocolloid - I use this at night after

Now that I'm typing everything up, I'm beginning to think I'm being too complicated but I don't get huge breakouts... :D So I can't be too crazy!

My current Daily Makeup Routine:

Starting from the Left going clockwise:

1. Etude House Top 10 V-Line BB Cream with SPF 27 - I use this more often because it covers blemishes fairly well so I don't need that much concealer.

2. Laneige Snow Crystal Dual (with concealer in the top white section) Founation with SPF 22 in 23 Sand Beige

3. MAC Prep and Prime Skin Base Veil - I was told by a SA that this helps the foundation last longer... I use this when I don't use #1.

4. Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in 20 Peach Satin - I switch between this and #5.

5. TheFaceShop Illuminating Cushion Blusher 01 Pink

6. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Plus

I just realized that I didn't even open the blush to show the color when I posted my TFS haul a while back.

TFS Illuminating Cushion Blusher 01 Pink

A very pretty pearly/shimmery pink. Sorry I couldn't get a great picture.

Starting from the Left going clockwise:

1. Kevin Beautymaker Princess Repairing Lip Balm - I love this! Smells great! Looks Pretty!! & Feels great on the lips!!!

2. MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack - For days when I have time to apply it and when I have a clean brush.

3. MAC Prep + Prime Lash - I have Asian lashes...

4. Avon Ultra Luxury Brow Liner in Light Golden Brown

5. MAC Pearlglide Eye Liner in Black Russian - Very pretty black liner with shimmer/glitter. Waterproof.

6. Maybelline Great Lash in Very Black - I carry this with me so I won't cry if I lose it.

7. The Body Shop Divide & Multiply Mascara in 01

8. UDPP

9. MAC Suntints Liquid Lip Balm with SPF 20 in Full of Grace

10. Etude House Precious Mineral BB Compact - I carry this around with me for blotting...

MAC Retrospeck (Lustre). My daily e/s.

Wow! That was long... I never realized that I use so much on a daily basis. Now I want to tag anyone who is reading to do this. It was fun reading Ena's and learning about new products. :D

So I went grocery shopping last night and picked up these 2 items that were not in the store before... Or maybe I was oblivious... Each were less then $4 so why not?

L- St. Ives Naturally Clear Apricot Scrub for Blemish & Black Head Control - I never knew that they had this formula. The tube says New Look so it is probably not new. Anyways, I used it already. It smells so good and leaves me so clean and soft. I love it!

R- Freeman Facial Clay Mask Avocado & Oatmeal - Have not tried tried this yet but is supposed to "purge pores & firm and smoothe skin". For the days when I don't have an actual avocado in my fridge.

Last thing to show..

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.............last night's dinner! haha! I was a little iffy at the missing tip on the claw but I didn't want to go back to Shoprite... My husband asked me if it was still moving and I said yes. Who would buy dead lobster? It was still moving in the bag. My husband felt bad for the lobster then because I was going to butcher it ( I had to cut it up to make Cantonese Style)... I didn't take pictures of the cooking process because it was my first time cutting and cooking lobster... I was not afraid of the lobster but it was disturbing when it still moved after I separated its head from its body with the head cut in half..... End result: Yummy in the tummy!!

-Yui

End of the semester...

It is almost over. May 13th is my last final! I'm trying to write a paper right now but I can't seem to focus....

I'm down to my last pair of contacts so I had to break out my glasses... They are Prada glasses. I bought them a few years back. I got these when I was into stars alot... The reason is that on the leg (is that what it is called??), there are 3 stars and I like white. I have not worn them in so long...

I got a new bag! Its a product featuring artwork by Gwen Stefani. The tag says that its a whateverittakes product. The Whatever It Takes collection supports the 21st Century Leaders Foundation in its work to tackle key global development causes including poverty alleviation, environmental conservation, and the protection of children.

I like this bag because it is roomy and it has a hot pink satin lining on the inside!! It's big enough for me to lug school books around in plus all the other stuff I carry around (which is alot!!) and I really had to let my Aldo rest... 

I decided to use one of my travel cleansers this morning... I don't know why... I love that it is paper thin which makes it so light when your on the go! It is a DHC Q10 facial film soap. You can get it here: DHC. For $11, you get 40 sheets. It is individually wrapped so you can just throw a few into your bag and go... All you need is to wet it with water when you use it. The Q10 fights signs of aging and it does not leave me feeling dry!

Got to go back to writing my paper... >.<