Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
NOTD: Gelish June Bride
Having pretty gel nails comes with a big price… and that is weak, thin nails after removal.
After about 3 months of gorgeous gel nails in pink and blue, I felt that my nails were getting way too thin (due to all the filing), and decided to remove them. Got them removed in first week of June, but now my nails are still far from full recovery. Basically, my nails tips can't even be longer than 0.1cm (no kidding- just look at how badly chipped my thumb nail is)! It's still some time before all my gel-nails-damaged nails get all grown out. I look forward to strong, healthy nails again…
The best solution to my current nail problem is Gelish. Gelish protects my nails from chipping, way better than normal nail polish. It forms a thick-enough layer of soft gel over my nails, and doesn't harm my real nails further. Normally, Gelish should last about 3 weeks without chips, but due to my nails' condition, it lasts about 2 weeks (better than nothing).
So far, I have tried colors Stand Out, Black Cherry Berry, Sweet Dream (it's a nude, very clean sort of color) and now, June Bride.
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| Pink holographic glitter polish |
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| With darker lighting |
June Bride is a rather unique color -- a little flashy, cause it has silver and holographic glitters in it. The holographic glitters shimmer like rainbow under the light. However, the glitter is not saturated, so those who don't like nails to be too sparkly will still find the color acceptable. The pink is different from the usual sweet pinks -- it's a bit close to my skin tone (but I won't really call it nude as it's not those natural pink), with a hint of purple. Very interesting, complicated kind of color -- I like! So, if you are the type who get bored with your nail colors easily, this one might keep you happy for a while :)
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Ettusais Medicated Pre-acne Care Sheet
As I find that I tend to have quite some nasty pimples, during certain days every month >_<, I thought that it might be good if I try Ettusais' pre-acne care sheet. I can't really remember how much I got it for, but official site says it's $49, though I thought I paid $50+ for it… hmm…
The care sheet is designed to strengthen the skin that becomes prone to pimples before menstruation each month. About 1-2 weeks before menstruation, this can be used on areas where pimples usually appear. This is used as the last step of my skincare regime. After applying Ettusais Skin Version-up Extra, Dual Effect White-shooter and Whitening Essence, I put 1 sheet of the care sheet at area above my lips, and 1 sheet at my chin, the 2 areas on my face most prone to painful large pimples. I leave the sheets on for 5-10 minutes. After that, I massage the remaining essence into my skin and follow with Medicated Acne Defense Nighttime Powder.
I can see some immediate results after I remove the sheets, especially at the chin area, where the skin's texture is usually very rough, with those impossible-to-remove kind of white heads 'embedded' in the skin. After care sheet, the skin looks and feels smoother, and some of the white heads actually seem to have disappeared. Did the care sheet 'melt' them down?
So after using 2 sheets every night for 2 weeks, only 1 pimple appeared, when usually I would get 3-4 every month before menstruation. In fact, I remember that last week, 2 red bumps appeared, one above lips, and 1 at the chin. After 2 days, the bump above lips did not develop into a pimple, but the one at chin did. I am pretty sure it was the care sheet that managed to calm the skin down. Too bad it couldn't get rid of the pimple at my chin, which I think was the more serious one. However, I think the result was good enough for me!
The care sheets sting a little upon application, but that kinds of make me feel that the care sheet is working...
Sealed with aluminum foil, so that the essence do not dry up
50 thin sheets, shaped like those black heads pore packs with slits for better fit
Comes with tweezers so that it is convenient to pick the care sheets up
A loop attached to the side of jar packaging to hold the tweezer
Though this product does not solve my pre-menstrual acne problem 100%, I find it effective enough and will definitely buy the refill once I am done with the 50 sheets in my jar.
Friday, July 22, 2011
hair styles for short hair
Digressively thinking Keira Knightley concluded to surprise her husband, family and friends by changing her look with one of the latest, beautiful, cute women's short haircuts.
Well educated Keira remembered that makeover experiments could change her social image in an undesired direction, so she desired to ask someone who knows everything about beauty treatments, hair care products and permanent laser hair removals in NYC. Miss Knightley decided to ask a voodoo master hairdresser who graduated in styling of formal hairstyles for short hair.
Entering the magic beauty salon Keira Knightley was stunned by the beautiful pink wallpaper walls decorated with faces looking down from celebrity pictures of hair styles for women. A sandy haired heiress of the master hairdresser intercepted Kiera in the middle of the entrance hall.
Kindly amazed Miss Knightley demanded to see the great hairdresser master who could help her to gain one of the very unique, beautiful celebrity hairstyles for short haircuts that convert women into Gimps.de certified beauties. Unimpressed sandy heiress asked Keira to wait, because the master hairstylist was in the middle of a process for recreating a freshly-baked bride with one of the wedding hairstyles for short hair.




Well educated Keira remembered that makeover experiments could change her social image in an undesired direction, so she desired to ask someone who knows everything about beauty treatments, hair care products and permanent laser hair removals in NYC. Miss Knightley decided to ask a voodoo master hairdresser who graduated in styling of formal hairstyles for short hair.
Entering the magic beauty salon Keira Knightley was stunned by the beautiful pink wallpaper walls decorated with faces looking down from celebrity pictures of hair styles for women. A sandy haired heiress of the master hairdresser intercepted Kiera in the middle of the entrance hall.
Kindly amazed Miss Knightley demanded to see the great hairdresser master who could help her to gain one of the very unique, beautiful celebrity hairstyles for short haircuts that convert women into Gimps.de certified beauties. Unimpressed sandy heiress asked Keira to wait, because the master hairstylist was in the middle of a process for recreating a freshly-baked bride with one of the wedding hairstyles for short hair.



short hair styles 2011
Short hair styles are the most popular hairstyle compared to other hair styles in terms of style and versatility. Also, the short hair can be alluring and very feminine.Short Hairstyle is easy to manage and it feels really great with them in the summer. The actual hairstyle styles tend to be never stand still as well as it would appear that easy and elegant is what you want in 2011. Femininity may be the primary feature from the forthcoming season therefore every thing should communicate femininity as well as style.Hairstyles 2011 has a lot of difference than last year. It was naturally happened, because every year and even every moment is always changing along with the trend of hairstyles 2011.










Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Miss Me Crosses Skinny Cargo Pants (Olive)
I never knew that cargo pants can look so casual, yet glam and fashionable!!
Miss Me Crosses Skinny Cargo in Olive, US$88
I first got introduced to this American brand 'Miss Me' when I came across it in Taiwan while shopping in the departmental store.
I was very attracted to its slightly gothic/punk designs - lace and leather, crosses and wings, studs and rhinestones, lots of grey, black and red.
I ordered this pair of cargo pants from their official online store. It has 2 side pockets (thigh area), and each pocket is embellished with rhinestones and rivets, which form the shape of a cross. The whole design is kind of chunky but that is why I love it! Photos don't do it justice!
Even the front button closure is very stylish
The back pockets are just as funky
Large corner pocket rhinestones
The pants are very well made with thick cotton and polyurethane. It sits comfortably at my hips and is able to hide my unsightly tummy fats ^^; They are meant to be worn as crops but I prefer to fold the hem of pants down and wear as long pants. The design is versatile. I can go for the casual look by matching it with simple tank and sandals, or dress up the look with a pretty blouse and heels.
The online shopping experience was fuss free and fast. They ship internationally. I ordered on 11 July, and it arrived yesterday, 18 July. They were delivered by DHL. The shipping fee was around US$40, which was definitely expensive, but when I think of how much cheaper it is to get online than from the stores in Taiwan (I got a pair of jeans at NT5980 [approx US$206] there, which later I discovered costs only US$98 on the website), I didn't mind the shipping.
I will buy from them again!!
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