Sunday, January 31, 2010
Color of the Week - Chanel Antilope and Perle Rosee
Posted by Fruity Lashes at 11:17 PM 5 comments
Labels: Chanel, Color of the Week, Limited Edition, Makeup, Nail Color, Point Makeup
Friday, January 29, 2010
SKIN MD Shielding Lotion Review
A couple weeks ago, I was offered by a PR Representative from SKIN MD to try their Natural Shielding Lotion. Now I've been using this product on my hands for a week, I'd like to do a review based on my personal experience.
First all, I want to point out that this lotion is called "shielding" lotion because it forms a protective barrier on the skin and keeps out irritants and chemicals. A lot of times we buy a lotion only because it smells nice but this one not only moisturize your skin but also protect it from irritants and pollutants in the environment.
The product is hypoallergenic, fragrance, colorant and paraben free and dermatology tested. I'm also assuming it's alcohol free because I didn't see it on the ingredients list. Please correct me if I'm wrong. It has a very very light baby lotion scent which doesn't bother me at all. It could come from the natural botanical ingredients in the lotion.
Posted by Fruity Lashes at 10:28 PM 1 comments
Labels: Body Lotion, Bodycare, Lotion, Review, Skincare
Thursday, January 28, 2010
BonBonCosmetics Sucks!
This post is rather being a rant about an online store - BonBonCosmetics. Have anyone shopped there before?
So basically the story is that I made a purchase on their website on January 5th. 3 days later, the status still showed pending while my credit card was charged on the same day I put in the order. I emailed them nicely asking about my order status. There was no reply but I did see the order status changed to "shipped" on their website on Jan 9. I waited and waited for the package to come. Normally packages from HongKong will go through New York custom first then it takes another 4 to 5 days to get here. But it never takes more than 2 weeks.
Around last weekend, I couldn't wait any longer and sent them message asking for the status again. Once again no reply for 2 days. I finally could't take it anymore. I messaged them saying hey it's been more than 2 weeks and where's my package? If there's still no reply I'm gonna call my credit card company and dispute it. I think this time they finally see my message or being scared of getting charged back? They emailed me back with a tracking number. Guess what? It was shipped on the 20th. Does it take 11 days to get to the post office?!
This is the first time and will be the last time I order from BonBon. I've had many good experience with other online retailers. Even ebay sellers are more responsible than this. They really need better communication. And the most important thing is they need to be honest. If there's a problem, speak! Don't just eat customer's money and put on false information on their order status. You know what? They're going to lose my future business. It's not a big deal to me anyway. I've seen better price and better customer services than that.
Posted by Fruity Lashes at 4:05 PM 8 comments
Labels: Life Spice, Shopping
First Time Making Ciabatta
5 bucks a loaf of bread is a killer!!! We're spending too much money on buying them lately. So I decide to make my own. Since we eat a lot of sandwiches at lunch, I picked Italian ciabatta. I'm not new at making breads but they were mostly Japanese style pans or breakfast soft breads. I usually use my bread machine to rise the dough and shape it by hand. Then I bake them in the oven. Making ciabatta is still the first time for me.
It's actually harder than I expected. The dough came out so sticky and wet than the ones I made before. I almost thought it would become a failure. But they turned out to be alright.
I also picked some of the green leaves to make my salad. This is the best salad I've ever tasted. Compared to these baby fresh greens, the store bought litterally look and taste like grandpa and grandma. I used strawberry balsamic for the dressing.
Posted by Fruity Lashes at 4:01 PM 4 comments
Labels: Dishes, Home Cooking
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Got Package?
I think this is probably going to be the last package I get before I do more shopping.
Since I liked the Jill Stuart Fruit Lip Balm so much, I decide to get the rest 3 colors or rather flavors that I was missing. They're limited edition from fall 2008 I think. I'm just afraid that one day they'll be gone. I also got Lavshuca Finish Powder Lucent. I don't usually buy Lavshuca stuff so I'm going to give this one a try. The little bow tie on the box looks so cute!
My Favorite Lip Balm
Posted by Fruity Lashes at 4:28 PM 5 comments
Labels: 2009 Holiday, Eye Shadow, Face Powder, Japanese Cosmetics, Jill Stuart, Kanebo, Lavshuca, Limited Edition, Lip Color, Majolica Majorca, Makeup, MAQUillAGE, Nail Color, Recently Bought
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
February Beauty Magazines
I picked up some February beauty magazines along with the Jill Stuart Happy 5th Anniversary book last weekend. I really don't know why some Japanese magazines always publish a month ahead of time. That means before December, they publish next January's. It just doesn't make sense to me. Maybe someone can tell me why.
I totally don't like how Namie Amuro look on Voce. She looked so washed out.
Posted by Fruity Lashes at 3:19 PM 2 comments
Labels: Magazine
Monday, January 25, 2010
Coffret D'or 2010 Spring/Summer Base Makeup
Kanebo's Coffret D'or is going to release its 2010 Spring/Summer Base Makeup Collection on March 1. Kou Shibasaki's face looks flawless with this new base line. I like how soft and natural it looks on her.
Lasting Power Liquid UV foundation SPF29 PA++ (right) 7 shades
Posted by Fruity Lashes at 6:30 PM 5 comments
Labels: 2010 Spring, Base Makeup, Coffret D'or, Foundation, Japanese Cosmetics, Kanebo, Makeup, Sneak Peek
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Color of the Week - Chanel Organdy (Pictures Updated)
It's been raining for a whole week over here at North California. To brighten up the gloomy weather, I'm choosing the Chanel LE VERNIS Nail Colour 165 Organdy today.
Since I was out most of the day today, when I got home it's pretty dark already. The lighting really sucked and I don't like how the pictures turn out at all. So I'll need to take some better pictures tomorrow so check back later.
I did take some pictures today. But the lighting can't compare to the sunny days. I tried my best.
Posted by Fruity Lashes at 8:02 PM 2 comments
Labels: Chanel, Color of the Week, Nail Color, Point Makeup, Review, Swatches
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Long Waited Package
Today I got a package which has the stuff that I've been wanting for a long time. So let's take a look. It has 3 Coffret D'or FS cream shadows that I was missing, a new Coffret D'or eyeshadow palette and a big paper box.
I'm going to open the rest of my stuff soon =)
Posted by Fruity Lashes at 8:51 PM 3 comments
Labels: 2009 Holiday, Coffret D'or, Eye Liner, Eye Shadow, Face Powder, Japanese Cosmetics, Kanebo, Limited Edition, Lip Gloss, Lunasol, Makeup, Makeup Set, Point Makeup, Recently Bought
Blog Sale
- All items are new and in good condition unless stated otherwise.
- US buyer only. All sales are final. No returns or refunds.
- Paypal only. The price is in US dollar.
- S&H cost is $5.00 for the first 2 items, then $1.00 for each additional item.
- Email me at: lifespice09 (at) gmail (dot) com, Subject line: "Blog Sale Request"
- Items you would like to purchase
B&C Browlash EX Eyelash Treatment (used 5 times) $8.00
Posted by Fruity Lashes at 1:41 AM 0 comments
Labels: Blog Sale