Kinna

Raves - CS Eyeshadow Base and Shu Uemera Makeup Remover

2009-06-26T16:08:05Z

I just came back from the Shu Uemura Tokyo Kamon Girls Launch Party. Fancy mouthful aside, it's basically a series of make-up cleansers - but oh boy, what a funky cleanser series this is.

1. Massage this onto your face to dissolve the makeup. (No water at this stage!)
2. When makeup is dissolved, add water and massage again to get milky emulsion.
3. Wash off milky emulsion with more water.
4. Towel dry and go to bed. I KID YOU NOT. No further cleansing necessary!

I tried out and yes, water does remove the cleansing oil. I'm pretty amazed. Considering that soap/alkaline stuff used to remove oil normally is drying on the skin, saving the cleanser step should be more moisturising on your skin! And the cleansers themselves come in 6 different formulas - enrich (for dry skin), calm, whitening, etc...

I would buy this, especially with the GWPs available, except for the fact that 150ml costs $50-70. Ouch. If I earned enough (and don't blow my salary on blogshops already), I would very much like to have this.

They were also nice enough to give all the RSVP guests a goodie bag.

I discovered this event through Cozycot.
Many thanks to Shu Uemura for organising this event, and providing us with nice Macarons(??) from Bakerzin!

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AND. I HAVE TO RAVE ABOUT THIS! THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PRIMER/EYESHADOW BASE, EVER!!

See the bottom, the white bottle? Well, if you remember my earlier entry on the Ebay Palette Spree, I mentioned that I bought the white eyeliner, the same as that on Coastal Scents, just that it's cheaper since it's the OEM version. (This is the same as what my ex-MUA uses and tried to sell me at $28, mind you!) Anyway, using it as a eyeliner, I experienced some smudging, but thanks to the advice of some girls on cozycot, I bought white thinking to use it as eyeshadow base/below-brow highlighter - and it works WONDERS. I worked on the PC show from 11am-9pm for the entirety of last weekend, and my eyeshadow remained intact till I got home! Some fellow promoters even commented on my nice eyeshadow work and staying power. Considering that my eyelids tend to eat eyeshadows for snacks normally (after morning application, the eyeshadows vaporise by lunchtime), this is a MIRACLE. I'm definately stocking up on some other colors like light browns and turquoise, purple etc for rushed/lazy days when I don't wanna have to deal with different colors and blending! Chuck your expensive Urban Decay, MAC or whatever-not eyelid primers, girls! The highly-raved Loreal Hip Eye Color Extender which I owe too loses to this hands down!

Lighter colored eyeshadows also shows up on this white "cream shadow" - I used ORM's Honeydew Eyes to match the lime green of my AE Jackie in Lime today and it's still 60% intact when I came home at 10pm just now. Not bad, huh?

P.S. The brush is supposed to be a dupe of MAC 187 - well it's not as soft, but not that rough either - for 4USD I certainly can't complain.

ELF USA Spree #1 [CLOSED&ORDERING]

2009-06-26T01:36:21Z

Closing on 28th June 11pm, as soon as USD $75-100 is hit. Will be ordering from US site and sending it via free shipping to a friend in USA who will then mail it back to me.

UPDATE: As of 2nd July 12am, Wednesday night, after trying 1001 methods, I've finally figured out a method (proxy+google checkout) of putting in the orders successfully. Urgh. Damn ELF USA programmers. Anyway, I will try to finish ordering by the end of this weekend. Can all participants who have NOT provided me your bank account nos, please do so via email with your lj nick, I will refund on Monday if I really can't order everthing by then. There are too many orders for me to trouble my friend to put in for me, the spree grew far beyond my expectations. Sorry!

UPDATE: July 4th 0030 - SUCCESS! ALL ORDERED IN 3 BATCHES!! WILL UPDATE AGAIN WHEN I KNOW THE INTL SHIPPING CHARGES.

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T&C:
Please read my T&C carefully. If you are not comfortable with my T&C, please do not join.

1. PLEASE POST EVERYTHING IN ONE COMMENT.
2. I hope everyone can co-operate when joining my spree. Please be patient if there happens to be a delay. Average duration of a spree is about 3 weeks. I will arrange for meetups once the items reach, so any delays won't be at my end, I promise.
3. Priority will be given to those who pays first. No payment, no order.
4. I reserve the right to cancel the spree due to poor response. Refunds will definitely be made.
5. I will not be responsible if merchant ships wrong or damaged items. Please do not expect me to exchange the item for you.
6. I will not be responsible for lost/damaged normal mails. Please ask for meetups if possible. Available at north, central and west locations.

Details:

1. Spree for...
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/shop.asp

2. Orders capped at
CAP AT USD $75-$100.

3. My email address
xjckimberly@gmail.com

4. How spree participants should make payment
- POSB Savings 039-38796-4
- Please provide the date, time and transaction reference.
- ATM transfer within 2 hours after you post.
- Email me if you need to interbank. (UOB and OCBC)

5. Mode of Distribution of items
- Local Normal/Registered Mail
- *PREFERRED!* Meetup at Bt Batok MRT / Yio Chu Kang MRT at weekday evenings. Other locations (Bugis/City Hall/Orchard) can be arranged on weekends
(Please try to refrain from asking for registered mail as my working schedule clashes with post office opening hours. If you really want it, please note that I can only do it on wednesday nights and saturday mornings.)
- $0.50 for handling charges

6. Exchange rate used
- US$1 = SGD$1.49

7. Shipping Details
- ELF >(free)> Friend in USA's address >(international postage)> Me > You
1.0 unit - all items except kits, which would be calculated based on no. of items inside a kit.
Per unit is initially $0.50, please pay for your number of units accordingly.
Excess (if any) would be refunded, of course)

8. Number of payments
- 1st: Now. Cost of purchase + S$1 per unit for initial shipping
- 2nd: Later. Top-up shipping charges & local postage

9. Format of order:
Please follow my order format strictly and double-check before posting.
I will be ordering based on the information provided.
Please round up to the nearest cent.

Name/LJ nick:
Email address:
Account type and no.:

Item #1
Item Category:
URL:
Item Name/ Color :
Alternative: (Only for same value)
Price in USD:

Item #2
Item Category:
URL:
Item Name/ Color :
Alternative: (Only for same value)
Price in USD:

Total in USD:
Total in SGD: [(Price in USD) x 1.49] + [$0.50 x (no. of shipping units)] + $0.50 =

Paid via: ATM / IB

To account: DBS
Amt paid:
Date & Time of transfer:
Reference No:

HAPPY SPREEING! ♥

Frozen comment = payment received and verified.

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Sample Order :

Item #1
Item Category: Eyes - Brigtening Eye Color
URL: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/eyes/brightening_eye_color
Item Name / Shade / Formula: Brightening Eye Color - Butternut
Alternative: DNB
Price in USD: 1

Item #2
Item Category: Lips - Baby Lips
URL: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/lips/luscious_liquid_lipstick
Item Name / Shade / Formula: Luscious Liquid Lipstick - Baby Lips
Alternative: DNB
Price in USD: 1

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Last EDM Spree before Super Custom Kits Discontinues! [CLOSED&ORDERED]

2009-06-24T08:26:26Z

CAP AT Max 2 FULL-SIZED SUPER CUSTOM A, ie. 24 full-sized items. Will close on 27th June, 10.00pm, if cap not hit by then! Also accept loose orders of samples etc.

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T&C:
Please read my T&C carefully. If you are not comfortable with my T&C, please do not join.

1. PLEASE POST EVERYTHING IN ONE COMMENT.
2. I hope everyone can co-operate when joining my spree. Please be patient if there happens to be a delay. Average duration of a spree is about 3 weeks. I will arrange for meetups once the items reach, so any delays won't be at my end, I promise.
3. Priority will be given to those who pays first. No payment, no order.
4. I reserve the right to cancel the spree due to poor response. Refunds will definitely be made.
5. I will not be responsible if merchant ships wrong or damaged items. Please do not expect me to exchange the item for you.
6. I will not be responsible for lost/damaged normal mails. Please ask for meetups if you're worried.
7. Sample kit not available for ordering as a friend is taking it, but she will pay for the shipping of those, so the rest of us pays less for shipping for OUR items.

Details:

1. Spree for...
http://www.everydayminerals.com

2. Orders capped at
CAP AT Max 3 FULL-SIZED SUPER PERSONAL CUSTOM KITS, ie. 36 items, Loose items/samples-sized items/minis also accepted, eg. mini-blush kit.

Items eligible for FULL-SIZED SUPER PERSONAL CUSTOM KITS:

Makeup Brushes (standard)
Foundations (big)
Blushes & Face Colors (big)
Concealers (big)
Eye Colors (mini)
Finishing Powders (big)
Lip Gloss (large)
Skin & Body (big)
Pressed Powders (large)
natural balms (large)

~ANY of these at USD4.17 each.

3. My email address
xjckimberly@gmail.com

4. How spree participants should make payment
- POSB Savings 039-38796-4
- Please provide the date, time and transaction reference.
- ATM transfer within 2 hours after you post.
- Email me if you need to interbank. (UOB and OCBC)

5. Mode of Distribution of items
- Local Normal/Registered Mail
- *PREFERRED!* Meetup at Bt Batok MRT / Yio Chu Kang MRT at weekday evenings. Other locations (Bugis/City Hall/Orchard) can be arranged on weekends
(Please try to refrain from asking for registered mail as my working schedule clashes with post office opening hours. If you really want it, please note that I can only do it on wednesday nights and saturday mornings.)
- $0.50 for handling charges

6. Exchange rate used
- US$1 = SGD$1.49

7. Shipping Details
- EDM > Me> You
0.5 unit - Mini/Sample-Sized Items
1.0 unit - All Full-Sized Kit Units
Per unit is initially $1, please pay for your number of units accordingly. Excess (if any) would be refunded, of course)

8. Number of payments
- 1st: Now. Cost of purchase + S$1 per unit for initial shipping
- 2nd: Later. Top-up shipping charges & local postage

9. Format of order:
Please follow my order format strictly and double-check before posting.
I will be ordering based on the information provided.
Please round up to the nearest cent.

Name/LJ nick:
Email address:
Account type and no.:

Item #1
Item Category:
URL:
Item Name/ Shade / Formula:
Alternative: (Only for same value)
Price in USD:

Total in USD:
Total in SGD: [(Price in USD) x 1.49 x 0.85] + [$1 x (no. of shipping units)] + $0.50 =

Paid via: ATM / IB

To account: DBS
Amt paid:
Date & Time of transfer:
Reference No:

HAPPY SPREEING! ♥

Frozen comment = payment received and verified.

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Sample Order :

Item #1
Item Category: Super Personal Custom Kit - Makeup Brushes
URL: http://www.everydayminerals.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=20&Itemid=46
Item Name / Shade / Formula: Angled Blush Brush
Alternative: DNB
Price in USD: 4.17

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Anna Sui and Ebay Palette Spree

2009-06-03T01:19:20Z

It's been a LONG LONG time since I've updated - have been busy with other stuff, but I'm not dead. Yet. Camera's bursting with photos I have taken and trying to find a chance to upload, but my company's crazy internet policy of banning all online image storage site is seriously hindering me.

This, taken all the way back in September last year, is my beautiful Anna Sui collection that I've accumulated using DFS arubaito vouchers. Here's my take on them.

1. Eyeshadow - It's a white elephant, because the quality sucks - the glitters are chunky, flaky and the shadow falls off to my lower eyelids all the time.
2. Powder Foundation & Case - The foundation is brand new and untouched still though. Am thinking if I should sell it off as I use mostly BB cream nowadays, and I still have my EDM foundation, a bottle of Anthelios tinted sunscreen, AND the trusty old ZA 2-way powder. But the compact looks so nice, I kinda can't bear to part with it...
3. Liquid Eyeliner - Smell heavenly (like honeydew), nice sharp brush tip, doesn't dry up easily - but flake off and disappears to god-knows-wear after 6 hours or so. Not good for long days.
4. Moisturing Rouge - Got this as a gift from my colleague. It has absolutely no pigmentation, but good as well, lip balm/moisturiser. Tastes and smells good, luckily.
5. Lip Gloss - My FAVOURITE of the brunch. I'm using it very sparingly cause I love it too much. It does wonders to give my lips that juicy and kissable look, with just the right amount of color! Tastes/smells like rose. I love it.

On another note, my SO helped me collect my ebay palette spree loots last saturday. The eyeliners are supposedly the OEM version of the ones that Coastal Scents sells. I got a white one to use as creme eyeshadow. Testing it out on me right now in the office as eyeliner to see if it would pass the "smudge test" (so that I can purchase other colors), I look like a cat with full white eyeliner, haha! Hope don't bump into bosses on the way to the toilet later or they'll faint, haha. (I also got a stippling brush (4USD), supposedly a MAC dupe, but I still find my EDM flat-top brushes softer and nicer.)

Main Store on Ebay:
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Fashion-popular__W0QQ_armrsZ1

Black:
http://cgi.ebay.com/02-BLACK-colour-gel-liner_W0QQitemZ350191805813QQihZ022QQcategoryZ31787QQcmdZViewItem

Gold:
http://cgi.ebay.com/06-shimmer-gold-colour-gel-liner_W0QQitemZ350178976790QQihZ022QQcategoryZ31787QQcmdZViewItem

White:
http://cgi.ebay.com/09-white-colour-gel-liner_W0QQitemZ350178975841QQihZ022QQcategoryZ31787QQcmdZViewItem

Silver:
http://cgi.ebay.com/04-shimmer-Silver-colour-gel-liner_W0QQitemZ170311953469QQihZ007QQcategoryZ31787QQcmdZViewItem

Purple:
http://cgi.ebay.com/29-Purple-colour-gel-liner_W0QQitemZ350181876257QQihZ022QQcategoryZ31787QQcmdZViewItem

Chocolate:
http://cgi.ebay.com/17-Chocolate-colour-gel-liner_W0QQitemZ170314059917QQihZ007QQcategoryZ31787QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Contour/Highlight/Blushing Palette:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nes-2-6-colour-face-powder_W0QQitemZ170313199505QQihZ007QQcategoryZ21021QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Looking post - AE and BC

2009-04-24T01:09:44Z

Looking for:

1. Agneselle Sandra Grey Kimono Top (with petticoat) in Charcoal Grey from Agneselle.
2. Black Arissa-styled dress (lace at colar bone area) with no drop waist tie, at 12-13" PTP.

Hit me with your best price offers!

Feedback Link (2+/0/0-): http://skinnybitchsale.livejournal.com/725.html

Happy Birthday to Me....!

2009-01-17T05:24:08Z

Yup, happy birthday to me. Am buying a load of stuff from F21 and VS sprees as birthday presents for myself, to make up for having to bake for the whole day at Southern Ridges for my birthday. Bloody "good" timing you have there to do a team-building event, Portal City. >.>

Everyday Minerals Spree - 12% off!

2008-10-17T01:30:08Z

12% OFF RIGHT NOW~ I've been waiting for this!

CAP AT Max 4 FULL-SIZED SUPER CUSTOM KITS, ie. 48 full-sized items, and 1 EYESHADOW KIT, ie. 10 sample-sized eyeshadows. Will close on 22nd October, 12am, if cap not hit by then!

Holding at spreeparadize, sg_shopping, iheartspree

Please check cap limit before posting.

SPREE LINKS:
http://community.livejournal.com/iheartspree/13300.html
http://community.livejournal.com/spreeparadize/3595.html

T&C:
Please read my T&C carefully. If you are not comfortable with my T&C, please do not join.

1. PLEASE POST EVERYTHING IN ONE COMMENT.
2. I hope everyone can co-operate when joining my spree. Please be patient if there happens to be a delay.
3. Average duration of a spree is about 3-5 weeks. If you are the impatient sort, please do not join.
4. Priority will be given to those who pays first. No payment, no order.
5. I reserve the right to cancel the spree due to poor response or if my item(s) goes OOS. Refunds will definitely be made.
6. I will not be responsible if merchant ships wrong or damage items. Please do not expect me to exchange the item for you.
7. I will not be responsible for lost/damaged normal mails. Please ask for meetups if you're worried.
8. I'm not accepting orders for sample kit, to be fair to all. Free blush will be shared between me and the top spreer who bought the most. (in terms of cost)

Details:

1. Spree for...
http://www.everydayminerals.com

No bags/shoes.

2. Orders capped at
CAP AT Max 4 FULL-SIZED SUPER CUSTOM KITS, ie. 48 items, and 1 EYESHADOW KIT, ie. 10 sample-sized eyeshadows.

3. My email address
xjckimberly@gmail.com

4. How spree participants should make payment
- DBS Savings 039-38796-4
- Please provide the date, time and transaction reference.
- ATM transfer within 2 hours after you post.
- Email me if you need to interbank. (UOB and OCBC)

5. Mode of Distribution of items
- Local Normal Mail
- Meetup at Bt Batok MRT / Yio Chu Kang MRT at weekday evenings *PREFERRED!*
(Please try to refrain from asking for registered mail as my working schedule clashes with post office opening hours.)
- $0.50 for handling charges.

6. Exchange rate used
- US$1 = SGD$1.53

7. Shipping Details
- EDM > Me> You

- TAKE NOTE! (subjected to change after I've received the items):

0.5 unit - Sample-Sized Items
1.0 unit - All Full-Sized Kit Units

Per unit is $1, please pay for your number of units accordingly. Excess (if any) would be refunded, of course)

8. Number of payments
- 1st: Now. Cost of purchase + S$1 per item for initial shipping
- 2nd: Later. Sales tax / GST (if any), additional shipping charges & local postage

9. Format of order:
Please follow my order format strictly and double-check before posting.
I will be ordering based on the information provided.
Please round up to the nearest cent.

Name/LJ nick:
Email address:
Account type and no.:

Item #1
Item Category:
URL:
Item Name/ Shade / Formula:
Alternative: (Only for same value)
Price in USD:

Total in USD:
Total in SGD: [(Price in USD) x 1.53 x 0.88] + [$1 x (no. of shipping units)] =

Paid via: ATM / IB

To account: DBS
Amt paid:
Date & Time of transfer:
Reference No:

Spree will be cancelled if discount code does not work.

HAPPY SPREEING! ♥

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Sample Order :

Item #1
Item Category: Super Personal Custom Kit - Makeup Brushes
URL: http://www.everydayminerals.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=20&Itemid=46
Item Name / Shade / Formula: Angled Blush Brush
Alternative: DNB
Price in USD: 4.16

Item #1
Item Category: Eyeshadow Kit - Sample
URL: http://www.everydayminerals.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=29&Itemid=45
Item Name/ Shade / Formula: Silver Spoon
Alternative: DNB
Price in USD: 1.70

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kinna84 @ 2008-09-30T22:48:00

2008-09-30T14:39:22Z

15 more minutes - if anyone had joined the overseas draw but didn't manage to win the ticket for the psc concert, reply me immediately! I got it but my mum refused to budge and let me go! So I'm giving up my entry number!

URL: https://www.ticket-reg.com/psc/2009/pc/login_p.asp?sw=4
Entry Number: 10000074
Email Address Used: xjckimberly@gmail.com

(I'm 24, for god's sake, she's bugging me to get attached and married but won't let me take a 6 hour's flight to japan for a concert. I'm not even asking her to pay for it, I can pay on my own! Urgh!!)

PSC concert!!! AIIYYYEEEE

2008-09-20T10:29:00Z

I managed to draw the PSC concert ticket!!! AHHHH!!!! Now to persuade my mum to go!! PUHLEASSEEEE let me succeed!!

kinna84 @ 2008-09-19T21:21:00

2008-09-19T13:32:47Z

A few days ago, I dropped by the Ang Mo Kio Hub Fairprice Xtra to pick up my free trial pack of the new Loreal Dermagenesis line. I have not been there before, so I was pretty stunned to see the NTUC outlet looking more like Carrefour than the normal NTUCs. They sold as much make-up as you can find in the average pharmacy/drugstore! *amazed*

I also went by Ngee Ann City Watson's to collect my 30ml sample Vichy Lotion, it's something like a toner. I'll try it out when my Missha Hydrating Toner is finished up and review then. But many thanks to Vichy for the generous sample size!

From Loreal: Day Cream, Essence Concentrate, and Advanced UV Fluid Protection. I wished that they had given me a sample of the eye cream instead though. The entire range is more for anti-aging, for which is not so applicable for the rest of my face, except my undereye area which is starting to have wrinkles. Sigh.

And once again, the Loreal Freebie Pack is courtesy of:

www.CozyCot.com

P.S. I just love sample-sized stuff, esp. those in bottled-form, as they're easy to bring along when staying out, ie. on holiday or pulling an all-nighter in the office/chalet etc...

OPI French Manicure

2008-09-19T13:13:16Z

Anyone who uses OPI to do French Manicure, can you tell me what is a good shade for the base, for chinese hands?

My hands/nails without any polish, for reference, since everyone has different colored skin...

Interesting Contest~

2008-09-18T01:28:05Z

Ah, this looks interesting - a new brand?

Mineral Make-Up Hauls~

2008-09-16T02:02:17Z

My EDM Haul 1 & Coastal Scents Brush Haul 1 with kimoko:

The blur-queen that I am will probably soon forget which-brush-does-what, so yes, I labelled the CS brushes! Lol. I like the pink eyeshadow one, it's really dense and packs on loose/pressed eyeshadows equally well! I'm even using it with my Anna Sui pressed shadow! The concealer brush is not bad too.

Anyway, the EDM Kabuki is really super-duper soft. I LOVE it! Makes me wanna get a few more, and the flat-top brush and the angled blush brush too! The EDM multi-purpose concealer is really big though, I wonder how I'm ever going to finish it...

*eagerly awaits her EDM haul 2(foundation+blush samples!) which should be arriving any moment in the mail now...*

About 植物 ~

2008-09-16T01:47:47Z

My mum doesn't just have green fingers, she has green HANDS.
The chilli seeds that she randomly sowed into the flower pots outside have sprouted, shot up, flowered, and yielded HUMONGOUS chillis. I'm not kidding. Look:

... and no, that's not a parallax error. My finger IS beside the chilli. See how much bigger and fatter the chilli is? Gosh.

A view of the entire plant - the immature chillis are the brown, almost black chunks you see:

Sales Post

2008-09-11T10:11:12Z

Leave me a comment if you're interested!

#1 - SOLD!:

Item: Fuschia Cotton OL Dress
Price: $22.50 (Selling at cost price, after importing costs))
Colour: Bright Pink/Fushcia
Size: S-M (Measurements: Length: 86cm, Chest: 84cm, Sleeve Length 36cm) I reckon this would fit UK8-12. I'm UK 6 (and there lies the problem).
Condition: Brand New. Comes with matching black belt.
Notes: Bought this online, am selling it because the waist is too low and hip area too big for me!! T_T The material is damn soft and comfy, just why doesn't it fit me... *moans* I wanted to wear it for 2009 CNY...

#5

Brand New, never worn as it's too big for me. Size S. Selling at $17.
F21 Black Vest

#6

	Specially-Imported Oxford Heels, $40 Brand New, US Size 5, Heel Ht: 4.5 inches. I LOVE THIS TO BITS! Would never sell it if not for the fact that my fat bullion feet cannot fit inside... If anyone has size 5.5 or 6 and wanna trade, you're MORE THAN WELCOME! (Out of stock at gojane now)
	Bonitochico Chiffon Bustier Top in Pink, BNIB, $29.50 Comes with inner lining; NON-SHEER Smocked back, zipper at the side Measures 13.5'' to 17'' PTP (stretchy), 25.5'' Down Sold out at original site. Gorgeous but I already have it in dress version.
	Bonitochico Mandarin Collared Pin Striped Frock in Baby Blue, BNIB, $27 A classic piece that can be worn to work or as a casual frock over the weekend! The unique mandarin collared neckline makes this frock stand out from the crowd! Intricate pleats on the waist accentuates those womanly curves even without the belt! Original piece retailing in Zara for $79.90! Comes with a detachable ribbon sash. Very slightly sheer so nude undergarments is advised. ptp 14" to 17" down 32" - Best for UK 6-8 and above. It's too big for my UK4 frame. So sad, I love the collar, color and cooling material a lot...

Selling:

	Elegant Cocktail Dress in Pure White, $30 Excellent material makes this frock a must have. The cut is flattering and adjustments were made so it is not too low in front or too short. The pleated sides creates a tulip silouhette but tried and tested to be comfortable and not restrictive. Gorgeous and different fabric used on the chest area that is according to model " soft and velvety to the touch!" An excellent piece to throw over with a blazer for work/presentations or with killer heels for a cocktail party or a night out partying! You got to have this beautiful frock now! ptp 13" to 17" down 33", best for UK8 and above. Too big for small and short UK4 me at waist and hip area - I look like I am wrapped in a cotton/cloth ball in this!
	Specially-Imported Black Patent Booties, $38 Brand New, US Size 7, Heel Ht: 3.5 inches. I was so desperate to get this pair, I ordered size 7 when I'm actually a size 5.5, hoping that it can fit - well it does but I look like a duck with big feet wearing it. URGH! Would never sell it otherwise. If anyone has size 6 and wanna trade, you're MORE THAN WELCOME! Please! (Out of stock at gojane now)
	Specially-Imported Zebra Heels, $31 Brand New, US Size 5.5, Heel Ht: 4-4.5 inches. Unique and cute heels! I like this very much, but alas, it's too high for me. Again.(Out of stock at gojane now.)

Item #6: Runway Diva Natalie Blue Dress, BNIB, $26.50. Gorgeous color and flattering cut, best fits UK 8-10. UK6 also if you are busty. (Looks rather shapeless on my UK4 airplane runway torso.). 33" length.

Item #8: Miu-Miu Inspired Black Buckle Bag. Imported from Korea, made of soft buttery leather. Brand New in Dust Bag. Can fit A4. Selling because I bought too many black bags on impulse.

Item #8:

Item: Cropped Jacket, Free-Sized (Fits UK6-10)
Price: $15.50
Color: CREAM, not white! (That's the reason I'm selling it, I was expecting it to be white like in the pictures - I already have another cream-colored cardigan/cropped jacket.)

MAKE-UP AND SKINCARE

Item #1
VOV Baby Cheek Rouge in BABY PINK(matte) (new, tested once on back of hand only) - Very cute packaging! [$4.30]

Description: Just one try and you’ll be hooked! Apart from giving you a blush, it has also some colour correcting properties, a bit like Benefit’s dandelion powder. Made from fine particles, this rouge would be able to give you a natural look without burning a hole in your pocket.

Mine is the left most one, "Baby Pink". Suitable for girls who prefer lighter make-up. I like it, very natural-looking but I need something stronger because I work under strong studio photography lighting.

Item #2:

EVERYDAY MINERALS FULL-SIZED ITEMS! (Brand new and unused, $8.50 each)

- Blushers: CORNER OFFICE / MAKE IT COUNT / ~~SOFT TOUCH~~

- Start-to-Finish Powder: SUNLIGHT RICE Finishing Powder

- Foundation: OLIVE MEDIUM (semi-matte), LIGHT (matt foundation)

- Concealer: INTENSIVE LIGHT, MULTI-TASKING

- Balm: Lavender Everyday Everywear

- Brushes: Long Handled Kabuki - 1, Baby Kabuki - 2, Foundation Brush - 1, Eye Kabuki - 1

*For trade only if you have BEST FRIENDS blusher

Item #3: Coogi Flowertox BB Cream Satchel
Price: $2.50 per satchel
Condition: Brand New and unopened (duh!)
Notes: I have got 2 satchels. Will throw in free normal postage if you buy both.

Item #4

Item: NYX Round lipstick
Price: $2.50
URL: http://www.nonpareilboutique.com/nyx-round-lipstick-522-circe.html
Colour: Circe
Item code: LSS522
Condition: Used once, am selling because nude lipsticks don't match my very yellow-ish complexion.
SOLD!

Item #5
Item: Pure Luxe Foundation (Warm Cream)
Price: $4
Size: Sample 5g Jar
Condition: Brand New and Unused (one look and I knew this was too dark for me.)

OTHERS:

Item #1
: Olympus Camera Stylus 300, 3.2MP, in Perfect Working Condition

Features:

- All-weather performance lets you shoot digital images under almost any weather condition
- Comes with 16MB xD-Picture Card
- Rechargeable LI-10B Lithium Ion batteries and Charger keep the camera up and running
- Compact to fit easily in a pocket and be available wherever and whenever you want
- 3.2 megapixel CCD so you can print beautiful 8x10’s
- 3x optical/4x digital zoom lens
- QuickTimeTM Movie Mode (up to 40 sec. at 15 fps in SQ mode)
- Auto-Connect USB for quick and easy transferring of images from camera to computer
- TruePic technology results in smoother, truer color images
- Panorama available with supplied xD-Picture Card
- DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) makes it easy for photo specialty shops to print your images
- 5 Scene Programs provide best results for various shooting situations

Comes with full set of accessories:
- Battery
- Original Olympus Carrying Case
- USB Cable
- Wrist Strap
- Video Cable
- Self-Timer Remote Control
- 16MB+128MB XD Memory Cards
- Charger

Price: $80 (negotiable. Meet-up only)

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Looking:

1. Victoria Secrets Boucle Wrap Sweater (in Size XS)

2. Victoria Secrets Black Lace Off-Shoulder Top (in Size XS)

3. Victorian Lace Dress: Something like the one from Runway Diva but with PTP size 12" (UK4)

4: AVA Baby Doll dress by Runwaydiva, in 12" PTP or smaller.

5. Divazelle Bomber Jacket @$28 mailed/meetup

Terms and Conditions:

1. No trades unless you have what I'm looking for.

2. Meetups at Yio Chu Kang MRT or Bt Batok MRT Station.

3. Price is for meetups ONLY, additional $1(apparel)/$0.80(makeup) per item for normal mail. Registered mail is an additional $2.24 on top of price with normal mail. Prices are non-negotiable.

Jrock-Mechandise Selling Journal Feedbacks: 15+/0/0-
Apparel and Makeup Selling Journal Feedbacks: 6+/0/0-

Cozycot 7th Anniversary Party - 6th Sept 2008

2008-09-07T09:16:23Z

You won't believe the bags I dragged back! Woot! I'm definately going again next year, armed with more moolah to spend! Haha.

Will update with more pictures later, once I get my camera re-charged.

PSC Concert 2008!!

2008-08-30T13:50:08Z

Hey hey! Anyone wanna go catch the PSC concert on Jan 3rd 2009? Details here: http://www.pscompany.co.jp/10th/pschp.html

Finally...after 3-4 years since the last one! I was all ready to go last year but there was none so this time... 絶対逃がさないよ！

My first (2) full BB tubes!

2008-08-14T02:59:14Z

YESHHH!!

After the initially disappointing news that Taiwan Missha has shut down, my buddy has just came back from HK with 2 X 50ml tubes of Missha BB Cream for me - Perfect Cover and Watery! I've already tried Watery thanks to pinkyrouyi's sample, so I know I like its oil control, minty feel and blendability, but no idea about Perfect Coverage - I stuck my neck out and asked him to get it based on kimoko's reviews about its coverage. (Damn pimple marks and under-eye circles). (SGD 35 each)

And my Coogi 30ml tube from my gmarket spree is coming in too. It only costed me about $15? Goody~ will use this for regular days to rotate around and prevent my skin from getting used to the Misshas.

See all the small bottles and satchels?
The freebies that came with the 2 full-sized Missha BB Cream purchases - 1 30ml Rose Water bottle, 1 hydrating toner, 1 Missha Vita BB Cream satchel.
Freebies that came with just 1 30ml Coogi BB Cream purchase - 3 satchels of different Coogi skincare products - including one for the Coogi BB Cream itself.

P.S. I now have 2 satchels of the Coogi BB Cream, each is good for 1 week of application - 1 for $3, 2 for $5.50(mailed). Anyone interested, drop me a comment!

PG Mall Spree - Cheap Bags!

2008-07-24T16:27:28Z

Should I or should I not? I just spent SGD$100 on 2 new bags recently (1 blue 1 black) so... hmm...

URL : http://tw.f6.page.bid.yahoo.com/tw/auction/f10323201
Pink: http://www.mypretty.com.tw/pgmall/K054/K054-03.jpg
Black: http://www.mypretty.com.tw/pgmall/K054/K054-02.jpg
TW250

URL : http://tw.f6.page.bid.yahoo.com/tw/auction/f10330637?u=002-002-002
http://www.mypretty.com.tw/pgmall/K393/K393-06.jpg
White/Champagne Color - TW 420

f*ck!!!

2008-07-21T16:04:10Z

Oh man! The pair of spectator booties that I've been eyeing for an entire month and put in a order with a spree a while ago, has ran out before it was ordered!! URGH!!

http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3144461&cp=2843537.3063091&parentPage=family

Damn.... Sigh.... So depressed......

Reviews of BB Creams

2008-07-21T08:36:41Z

Ok, I shall update/record my own observations on BB creams based on the samples I will be trying:

Skin79 Intense Classic UV Balm (Day 1)
Color = No issues, looks light at first but blended well on its own after a while.
Coverage = Not that good. Can still see the big pimples.
Oil Control = Blah. By 4 hrs later can feel the oil on my forehead.
Texture = Seems a bit thick, not as easy to blend as the others.

Missha M Watery

Color = No issues, looks dark in bottle but blended well on its own!
Coverage = Not that good. Can still see the dark pimples marks.
Oil Control = Wonderful! 8 hours and no oily feel still!
Texture = Watery enough to spread easily
Others: MINTY COOL feeling when applying, esp. under my eyes! Good for waking me up in morning!

Coogi Flowertox
Color = No issues, looks light at first but blended well on its own after a while.
Coverage = Pretty good.
Oil Control = Not too bad, better than skin79, nose a bit oily in afternoon.
Texture = Seems a bit thick but manageable.

Skinfood Aloe Vera 01
Color = Great.
Coverage = Okay. Slightly behind Coogi.
Oil Control = Not too bad, better than skin79, nose a bit oily in afternoon.
Texture = Great! Easy to blend.
Others = The smell! The lovely smell!!

Missha M Shiny
Liole Beyond the Solution BB

The following is grabbed from Kimoko (http://kimoko.livejournal.com), compiled them here for my own convenience/reference. All credits belong to her...:

Skin79 Intense Classic Balm UV SPF20 PA++
This has gotta be the best Skin79 BB that I've own. Its coverage and oil control is the best among all the Skin79 BBs I've tried.
Coverage : Medium. When worn alone, it doesn't cover my eye circles very well but upon application of my LP, its covered without the need of a concealer. All other Skin79 BB's coverage is rather sheer.
Texture : Very Managable.
Shade : Surprizingly, all the Skin79 BBs I've tried are pretty dark but this is not. It was a shade in between Skin Food #1 and #2. Absolutely perfect for me!
Fragrance : It has a very pleasant lavender scent which kinda evaporate upon application. Read the ingredient list and it does contain lavender, thus the scent.
Oil-Control : Not the best in oil control when compared with other brands but among all the other Skin79, this has the best oil control.
Dewy-ness: This has a slight dewy radiant look even without my Skin Food White Grape Makeup Fixer #2 Glow.

Coogi Flowertox 3action Super BB Cream SPF25 PA++
This has got to be the most preferred BB among these 7 tubes.
Coverage : Medium - Thick. My definition of medium is that when worn alone, it doesn't cover my eye circles very well but upon application of my LP, its covered without the need of a concealer. But you're able to built up its coverage if you apply a thicker layer.
Texture : Managable. Its a little thick but still managable for application.
Shade : Has a slight pinkish undertone. Though I'm of a yellow undertone but it does not look weird on me.
Fragrance : It has a very pleasant flowery scent as its main ingredient is flowers. Scent kinda evaporate upon application.
Oil-Control : Pretty good oil control in my opinion. I have oily skin and this is kinda mattifying for me even after 8-9 hours.
Dewy-ness: Sad to say, this does not give the dewy radiant look as it has a rather matte finish. I have to have my Skin Food White Grape Makeup Fixer #2 Glow on to give me the glow.

Skinfood Aloe Vera SPF 20
Oil Control is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than the Skin Food Gingko Green BB Cream! Its almost comparable, if not, slightly better than Missha M.
2) Though its slightly thicker than the Gingko Green BB Cream but I reckon this is the reason why the coverage is slightly better than Gingko Green too.
3) Blendibility is still rather alright considering the fact that the texture is slightly thicker than Gingko Green.
4) Love its smell!
5) The only drawback is that it does not give a dewy look as compared to the Skin Food Gingko Green BB.

On the whole, (to me) its really comparable to BRTC Perfect Blemish Balm. This is the perfect knock-off if you can't get your hands on the BRTC Perfect Blemish Balm. Oil control is good, coverage is good, texture/blendibility is managable. Put aside the not-getting-the-dewy-look, I super love this and I think I shall get a backup of this. -grins-

Missha M BB Cream Shiny SPF 27 / PA ++
Coverage: Medium.
Texture: Manageable. Its just slightly runny compared with Missha M Perfect Cover. Just a slight different.
Shade: Looks like a cross between Skin Food #1 and #2. It isn't too fair. Slight pinky yellowish undertones which I reckon will suit most skin tones.
Fragrance: Can't describe the scent but it has a very generic cosmetic scent. Not too pungent, pretty acceptable.
Oil-Control: Manageable. Not the best as compared to the Watery BB but its pretty manageable. Had to blot twice in a day.
Dewyness: It does gives the radiant, dewy look. It might be because of the pearl powder that is in the BB. It reminds me of the Skin79 Hologram but its pearl particles are very much finer and you definitely will not look like a disco ball.
Overall comments: This is very similar to the Watery BB except that this has the shiny pearl particles in the BB which helps to illuminate and brighten your complexion. Wear this together with the Missha M BB Boomer, you'll look super bright! Excellent for those who has a pretty dull complexion.

Missha M BB Cream Watery SPF 27 / PA++
Coverage: Medium
Texture: Pretty similar to Shiny. Manageable. Oh yes, upon application, it gives a very slight cool sensation. Reminds me of Kao Biore Cool which I was using when I was in my early teens. But the sensation lasted only a couple of seconds.
Shade: This is slightly darker which is pretty weird. This is the darkest among all my Missha BBs. Not as dark as Scandal Magic or Skin79 though. Comparing with all the other Missha BB, this is the darkest.
Fragrance: Similar to Shiny, it has a generic cosmetic scent that is pretty acceptable.
Oil-Control: Superbly good! Way better than Shiny!
Dewyness: It gives a super duper natural radiant GLOW. Its so glowy and natural that it made me look super healthy! Unlike any other BB that gives a dewy radiant glow, this is super natural!
Overall comments: This is the best BB that I've personally tried thus far. I was pretty sceptical initially as I thought it would be extremely moisturizing due to its name. I love how healthy and glowy I looked when I'm wearing this. Imagine a radiant glowing bride on her big day. Thats how I'll describe it! Shiny and Watery is different in terms of the finish. Shiny brightens up your complexion while Watery gives the extremely natural radiant healthy glow. Putting aside the fact that its a little darker in terms of its shade (which I can buff on a lighter shade of loose powder), this BB is definitely in my top 5 BB list.

Lioele Beyond the Solution BB
Coverage: Medium
Texture: Pretty manageable
Shade: It has a yellowish undertone so it fits me pretty well.
Fragrance: Undescribeable again but its a pretty generic cosmetic scent. Not flowery not fruity. Not too pungent, pretty acceptable.
Oil-Control: I would say its average. I've read reviews that oil control was superb but I had to blot twice? Not the best IMO. *some of my reviews differ from other reviewers. i have a weird skin. -grins-
Dewyness: It does have a slight dewy look. Not very radiant but a slight dewy finish.
Overall comments: I've read pretty good reviews bout this BB but it wasn't fantastic for me. I'm probably loving the Watery BB that I'm too bias on the rest of the BB that I'm reviewing together. Other than the shade that fits me perfectly, it wasn't really fantastic to me. I have to have the Skin Food White Grape Makeup Fixer to control the oil.

Chacott Loose Powder

2008-07-20T11:47:25Z

I'm lemming for Chacott Loose Powder!! But after shipping and stuff, the cheapest I can find is $29.50 in SG - when it's only aboout $22.50 in Japan! T_T I should have asked James to get it back from Japan when he came back a month ago... Gah... anyone going/coming back soon? T_T

Shopping Sprees

2008-07-18T09:08:51Z

Online Shopping/Retail Therapy is ADDICTIVE. Here is a list of my recent hauls:

1. My PANASONIC LUMIZ TZ 5!! (Otherwise known as TZ-15 in Singapore.) My most expensive purchase at SGD 400+++. 10X, 9MP, OIS...the works! <33

2. ARENA37℃　2008年06月号増刊　the GazettE in YOYOGI

Most pricey magazine I've ever owned, but love it! Uruha my pretty!!!

3. BB Cream Samples! (Spent 20+ on this tiny bit)

They just got here yesterday, I wanna try them out! Upcoming DND and JC gathering and BBQ outing will be a good chance... since I got no time to apply anything before going to work in the morning.

First impressions:
Skin 79 Intense Classic Balm - Smells like cough syrup with salt - that cherry red one.
Skinfood Aloe Vera - Smells yummy! Love the smell of this! But looks kinda pinkish. Hmm.
Missha M Watery - Smells like cough syrup.
Missha M Shiny - Smells like my regular liquid foundation.
Coogi - Comes in satchel-form, not opened yet so no idea.

With the exception of Skinfood Aloe (and coogi of course), all of them seem a little dark? Hope it will blend well when I actually apply it on my skin.

(Trying to resist the urge to buy full-tubes on Gmarket sprees before I've tried them out...)

4. Lesthemo天使肌-5in1海洋深層水超潤玻尿酸保濕凝膠乳霜(隨身罐) - 融合化妝水、乳液、保濕液、美容液及化妝下地五種機能.

5. SHOES! (Yes, I have a thing for black-and-white combinations...)

6. Clothes

(Denim leggings in white)

7. Black Bag

8. And of course, my patent metallic blue bag from Douby Ghaut Xchange which I have yet to start using...)

Pretty~~

2008-07-14T15:58:37Z

gojane shoes... cheap and pretty!!

2008-07-10T11:00:05Z

http://www.gojane.com/27042.html

grey 5.5
15.99

http://www.gojane.com/25925.html
black 6
21.99

http://www.gojane.com/26739.html
whtblk 5.5
22.99

http://www.gojane.com/27324.html
black 5.5
16.99

http://www.gojane.com/27512.html
blkwht 5.5
15.99

http://www.gojane.com/27058.html
black bootie 7
19.99