Monday, February 28, 2011

[REVIEW] - DARIYA PALTY HAIR COLOUR - MILK TEA BROWN

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Currently Playing [None]


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Rich creamy brown called Milk Tea Brown. Colors your hair moist, shiny and beautiful. Fresh fruity floral scent. The hair color contains Camellia oil for shine, Silicon for smoothness, Botanical protein for protection from damage. Camellia oil hair essence conditions and moisturizes the color treated hair.

Kit contains:
No.1 Hair Color Cream 40g (tube)
No.2 Color Water 80ml
Hair Treatment Pack 5ml
Brush type nozzle
plastic Gloves 1 pair
instruction (No English)


I had such a hard time with the gloves that were provided with the kit because they were just too big for my hands. They were also those really cheap plastic ones instead of those latex ones that you get inside the hair kits by North American brands.


As you can see, the bottle is quite small. This is the mixed formula already and the good thing about the formula is that it is more like a paste texture than a liquid texture. This means that you don't have to worry about anything dripping onto your shirt when you apply the dye onto your hair.

FOR BEST RESULT
If you have long hair, I would suggest buying at least 2 boxes of the hair dye because there is not a lot of product in one box. My hair currently falls right on my chest and 2 boxes was just enough for a full coverage.

How To Use:
1. Put No.1 into No.2 and shake well to mix about 15 seconds.
2. After shake swith the nozzle to brush type nozzles.
3. Apply the mixture to your dry hair and leave on for about 20 minutes.
4. Rinse thoroughly and use shampoo.
5. After rinse put hair pack.

INGREDIENTS
It contains Camellia oil for shine, Silicon for smoothness, and Botanical protein for protection from damage. Camellia oil hair essence conditions and moisturizes the color treated hair after coloring.

p-phenylenediamine, o-aminophenol, resorcinol, cetyl alcohol, hydrogenated polyisobutene, mineral oil, dimethicone, diphenyl dimethicone, beheneth-5, steareth-2, steartrimonium chloride, stearic acid, dimethicone, camellia japonica seed oil, fragrance, l-ascorbate, sodium sulfite, tetrasodium edta, polyquaternium-6, magnesium sulfate, hydrolyzed soy protein, monoethanolamine, ammonium hydroxide, water, hydrogen peroxide, sodium phosphate, disodium phosphate, etidronic acid, ethylhexyl palmitate, paraffin, hydrogenated polyisobutene, glyceryl cocoate, propylene glycol, water, propylene glycol, dimethicone, butylene glycol, myristyl alcohol, glycerin, camellia japonica seed oil, amodimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, raffinose, hydroxyethylcellulose, alcohol, polyquaternium-64, laureth-23, laureth-4, steartrimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, disodium edta, propylparaben, methylisothiazolinone, methylparaben

WHY I LIKE THIS PRODUCT


Of course, it doesn't surprise me that the result of the dye was no where near as light as the colour on the box. I think in order for me to get it to that light, I would really need to bleach my hair, which is something that I'm going to try to avoid. However, I am satisfied with this product because at least it was able to colour my roots and surprisingly, the colour matched perfectly to the colour that I had before (That was the L'Oreal Preference Les True Brunette in Ultra Light Ash Brown UL61) So technically, I could have just used this hair dye for touch up instead of a full colour. I am happy to know that this hair dye does work on my really black Asian hair and at least if you have natural black hair, it will definitely make it a few shades later. But of course this didn't happen to me because my hair was already light to begin with. I didn't use the comb that came with the kit, I used a contain and brush to ensure that the colour would be more even. I also put on a shower cap for 20 minutes after applying the dye, this allows the heat from your head to further oxidize the hair dye.

Now on to some of the negatives about this hair dye. Aside from the really cheap gloves that came with the kit (mentioned above) and the small amount of hair dye, another annoying thing about the kit is the really Hair Treatment Pack that came with it. Honestly, one package was only enough for 1/2 of my hair! HAHA! So luckily I had two since I bought two boxes of dye. But, the treatment is QUITE amazing! Maybe that's why they give so little of it! It really does make my hair really smooth and it's 10x better than the treatment that comes with the L'oreal kit. Other than these 3 things, I don't have much to complain about.

Overall, I can't love this product because the colour wasn't as light as the box. However, it's perfect for root touch up and it would be great for people with natural dark hair.

RATING
Product (3/5) - Just cause the colour is not as light as the box
Cost (5/5)
Ease of Use (4/5) - I would suggest buying a hair dying kit with brush and mixing container to ensure that the colour will go on more evenly rather than using the comb that comes with the kit.
Packaging (5/5)


PS, don't forget to enter my Dior, Sigma, Melliesh, Skin79 giveaway which ends March 9. Follow the link on the side bar!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

EOS CANDY MAGIC BLUE CIRCLE LENSES REVIEW

Mood [Full]
Currently Playing [TVXQ - Keep your Head Down]



These lens were send to me by I LOVE CIRCLE LENSES for review purposes, which means that I do not monetary compensation for it. This is the second part of a two part review and you can find the first review here. Everything I say about these lens are of my 100% honest opinion. All lenses provided on this site are guaranteed 100% authentic. I LOVE CIRCLE LENSES are a registered distributor for all lenses provided on this site. All of their lenses are authentic. They care about your eyes so you can shop with confidence. EOS is a South Korean brand and most commonly used in South Korea, and Japan. EOS is KFDA certified and is CE certified by all European countries.

Candy Magic Blue

ITEM DETAIL
Usage Modality: Yearly
BC: 8.6 mm
DIA: 14.5 mm
Water content: 38%
Approved and Certified by: KF&D Administration
Perscription: Here

Price for each pair: $25 USD

WHY I LOVE THIS PRODUCT


Lenses from here & false lashes from here

When I had first put these lenses in, my first reaction was "WOW"! These lenses have AMAZING colour payoff! Not only are they very opaque, but they are also really good at enlarging the eyes. You can't even see my natural eye colour when I have these lenses on. The dark ring around the lens make the eye appear to be so much bigger and create such a great contast with the blue. I find that the pattern of these lenses are very similar to the Geo Angel lenses. So if you are a big fan of Geo Angel design but prefer EOS over Geo for the brand, then I would recommend getting these lenses. They are honestly really pretty!



Words cannot begin to explain how much I love these lenses! I haven't experienced any irritations when I was wearing these lenses and my eyes remained moist even after 10 hours of usage. I would only recommend these lenses if you are looking for something that's more dramatic. No doubt these lenses do not look natural at all, which to some people may be a downside. However, I'm starting to love them even more than my Eos Candy Blue ones just because the colour blue is just so vibrant! I'm really enjoying these lenses.

Current Promotion at ILOVECIRCLELENSES: "Want More Circle Lenses?"

Buy in bulk and get more for what you pay for. TIP: Make a purchase with your friend/friends ! This way you can easily fill up the quantities and you can split the shipping fee! :)

Buy 5 Pairs of Circle Lenses: 1 Free Pair
Buy 9 Pairs of Circle Lenses: 2 Free Pairs
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THIS OFFER NEVER EXPIRES


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RATING
Product (5/5)
Cost (5/5) - $25 USD + $3.75 USD shipping for a pair of circle lens is very affordable!
Comfort (5/5)
Packaging (5/5)


I just thought I would show you a photo of my makeup for that day. I acheived this look using my BH Cosmetics 88 Tropical Shimmer Palette, using the light purple and the light blue colour. This is also a preview of the lashes that I received from KKcenterHK. They send me 3 boxes of lashes to review for them, which I hope will be posted by the end of this week.


PS, don't forget to enter my Dior, Sigma, Melliesh, Skin79 giveaway which ends March 9. Follow the link on the side bar!

Saturday, February 26, 2011

DISDERI ROBOT STYLE 3 LENSES CAMERA & EXCITING NEWS

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Currently Playing [Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me]


This camera finally arrived in the mail sometime last week. It took over a month for it to get to me, which made the anticipation worst! I had purchased this on Ebay for around $10 CAD with free shipping. Yes, this camera has 3 lenses, so that means with one click of the shutter, you'll get 3 images on your photo. If the object is moving, it'll mean that all 3 frames would be different. I really can't wait to take it out :) Here are some photos that I found on Flickr that other users have taken with this camera. Pretty neat, huh? :)








Lastly, the exciting news! If you follow my Twitter then you'll already know...but my plane ticket to Hong Kong have been confirmed as of last night! Yes! I'll be in Hong Kong in the summer again from May 3 until July 7! WOOT! This also means that I'll be going to Japan in May with JL then! :) If you are going to be in Hong Kong/Japan around that time, please let me know! Now I definitely CAN'T wait for this school year to be OVER! :)

[REVIEW] - AMERICAN APPAREL NAIL POLISH

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Currently Playing [Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts]




Colours:Palm Springs, Office, L Esprit


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
36 unique shades of high-quality color. Manufactured in the USA. DBP, toluene and formaldehyde-free.
-0.5 oz (15ml) bottle
-Buy a 3-Pack or 7-Pack and save.

FOR BEST RESULT
I would apply a base coat on your nails to protect them from staining and then a top coat so that they will last for more than 10 days without chipping.

INGREDIENTS
Butyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate, Nitrocelliulose, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Isopropyl Alcohol, Camphor, Benzophenone-1

WHY I LOVE THIS PRODUCT
I know my nail swatches aren't perfect =( I just wanted to show you the amazing colours of these nail polishes from AA. They are just stunning and these colours are perfect for Spring! (I'm already thinking ahead about the warm weather even though it's currently snowing and freezing outside). The nail polish formulas are absolutely stellar. It's so smooth and really easy to apply. They also dry really quickly and you only really need two coats to get the full colour. I was so impressed with these colours that I can't wait to go back to get more. They are about $7.50 CAD/bottle but if you buy them in packs of 3's ($18.00 CAD, currently on sale on the website) or 7's ($44.50) you'll be able to save some money. But to me, these are worth every dollar and I would even compare them to my favourite nail polishes of all time, which are from the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure collection.

RATING
Product (5/5)
Cost (5/5)
Ease of Use (5/5) - Goes on so smooth!
Packaging (5/5) - I'm loving the square bottle :)


PS, don't forget to enter my Dior, Sigma, Melliesh, Skin79 giveaway which ends March 9. Follow the link on the side bar!

credit: store.americanapparel.ca

Thursday, February 24, 2011

DON'T COUNT EVERY HOUR BUT MAKE EVERY HOUR COUNT

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Currently Playing [None]



H&M Men's dress shirt, Armani Exchange t-shirt, vintage distressed jeans, Spring shoes, Forever 21 necklace

I can't believe it's already Thursday! Yes, I'm sad because my reading week is almost over and I haven't accomplished anything. I've failed to pick up any of my books, to write any of my papers and to start my final piece for the exhibition that's happening in the end of April. Where did the time go? It saddens me even more knowing that the remaining 3 days of this reading week will consist of paid work, volunteer work and other uneventful events that will take up most of the day. Why did this holiday not feel like a break at all?

On a lighter note, some of you may remember from the My First Tiffany post that my fingers are really tiny. My ring size is around 4.5 - 5, which means it's close to impossible for me to find any rings that would fit me. I definitely cannot find any rings in Forever 21 or H&M. But I was lucky enough to find the last size 5's in these rings from Aldo today! The sales told me that each ring style only comes with 1 to 2 size 5's and once sold, they never re-stock them. Boy, was I happy! :)



PS, don't forget to enter my Dior, Sigma, Melliesh, Skin79 giveaway which ends March 9. Follow the link on the side bar!

TWEET TWEET!

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Currently Playing [Michael Buble - Haven't Met You Yet]

Just a quick note, for those of you who have not heard the news, I GOT TWITTER! :) (I'm still madly trying to get use to it so I'm still pretty noob and hopefully I'll be able to update my phone tomorrow! *Yay! New phone!*) But at least now I can answer all your questions really really fast and you can stay updated on sales, posts, reviews, videos and etc :) So if you haven't done it yet, follow me by clicking the link on the top right side of my blog and let's start tweeting! :)

Monday, February 21, 2011

DARIYA PALTY HAIR COLOUR - MILK TEA BROWN FROM T&T

Mood [Sick]
Currently Playing [Owl City - Fireflies]



Yesterday I finally made a visit to T&T (For those of your who are not from Toronto, T&T is basically a Taiwanese Super Market that sells tons of Asian snacks and some beauty products such as My Beautiful Diary facial masks and now even some Japanese cosmetics). Anyways, I purchased the Palty Hair Colour in Milk Tea Brown because I had always wanted to try Japanese hair dyes. Plus, it was on sale for $9.99 CAD, which is the same price as most of the North American brands. Plus, who can say no to Tsubasa and Yui? They are so pretty! Here is one of the ads for their hair dye:



I decided to buy two boxes because my hair is really long and most times it takes more than a box to dye all my hair. I've been hearing mix reviews about Palty Hair Colours: some girls love them while others hate them because the colours not as bright as the box colour. So I bought the lightest shade that I can find hoping that it at least make my hair a little lighter than what it is now. I'm thinking about dying my hair sometime next week, so stay tune for that review. In the meantime, for those who have tried Palty before, let me know what you think in the comments :) Thanks!

PS, don't forget to enter my Dior, Sigma, Melliesh, Skin79 giveaway which ends March 9. Follow the link on the side bar!

Sunday, February 20, 2011

[SPONSOR] - TRINITY STYLES ONLINE FASHION RETAIL STORE

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Currently Playing [None]



Fur shoulder striped top courtesy of Trinity, H&M belt, AA leggings, vintage boots

Trinity is an online store originally based on facebook. Established in 2008, they are one of the largest online stores in British Columbia on facebook. To expand their business, they have begun to move onto a fully functional shopping cart to meet the needs of more customers online. At Trinity, they strive to provide you with quality products at the most attractive prices.Their products are all unique in nature and you won't have to worry about looking just like everyone else when you're at the mall. Trinity is located in Richmond, British Columbia and ship worldwide. All product photos are actual photos either shot by us or provided by the company. The worry of receiving something that looks completely different is eliminated when you are shopping here with them.


The package arrived to me within a week (4 business days to be exact) after dispatch from British Columbia. It's so good to finally have an online store that's located in Canada, which means that shipping will be extremely fast. There was no custom or taxes from the site so I was able the receive the package with ease. This is amazing news for my local Canadian shoppers :) The packaging was also really cute with a little bow on the bag. Also, the prices on this site is extremely affordable with most items ranging from $10 CAD to $30 CAD.

They had send me this amazing top for review purchases, which means that I do not monetary compensation for it. Everything I say about this item are of my 100% opinion as always. The top was exactly the same as the photo on their website, which makes me very happy. I hate when something I buy online looks completely different from the actual product.

The only downside that I see with the site is that they do not have a lot of items to choose from nor do they have large quantities of items. However, since their items are really cheap to begin with, I tend to not mind that they have a small variety as long as the pieces are very unique! And all the items from Trinity are definitely UNIQUE, like this top that they had send me. *Note: They have just informed me that they will be getting TONS of new items this week as they are currently still low on selection/stock due to Chinese New Year holidays. So be sure to check back the website at the end of this week :)

But overall, I am super pleased with the quality of the shirt and this online store. It's definitely not a shirt that's made out of cheap materials. Even the fur is really good quality and even after wash, none of the fur had came off. You can tell from the detailed photos that I have included of the shirt below. I think it's really cute that the top has a little fur shawl kinda thing on it. I have never seen a top like that until now and I'm super excited to add this shirt to my collection :)

Just another note: I often get asked about where did I get my earmuffs from and I thought I would let you guys know that Trinity has the really large earmuffs on sale as well! You can find it here! They are currently in stock and on sale for only $20 CAD :) Hurry up and get yours now before the winter is over! ^^ Another one of my favourite item is the Bandage legging! I really do want to get a pair for myself :)





Trinity Styles have extremely friendly customer service and they are very prompt with their email. They were also nice enough to have included an extra gift for me in the package. This is the earring that was included, it's so cute and perfect for everyday wear. I'm not sure if it's a real Swarovski element, but it sure sparkles a lot in the light :)


Please check out their online store when you get the chance by clicking the link below! ^^


TRINITY FASHION



PS, don't forget to enter my Dior, Sigma, Melliesh, Skin79 giveaway which ends March 9. Follow the link on the side bar!

Friday, February 18, 2011

[SPONSOR] - GEO TRI-COLOUR BLUE CIRCLE LENSES

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Currently Playing [None]



These lens were send to me by Shoppingholics for review purposes, which means that I do not monetary compensation for it. This is the first of a two-part review since I received two lenses from them. Everything I say about these lenses is of my 100% honest opinion. All lenses provided on this site are guaranteed 100% authentic.

Before I get into the lenses, I just have to first say that I love this company's website. They have the cutest and most organize website on the market at the moment. It's very easy to navigate through and it's very gyaru. I love it! Furthermore, this company offers very cute and secure shipping. Like at how my package had arrived:





The little boxes that the lenses came in are just too cute!! I thought it was really smart that they shipped it out like this because the vials fit perfectly in the box and it secures it from shifting during the shipping process.


I also really liked how the company included a little thank you note for me for reviewing their lenses. It's little things like this about a company that shows that they truly care about their customers. It's rare to find a company like that who actually put care and effort into every package. I really have to applaud Shoppingholics for this.


The company also included a pamphlet from GEO to show all the different types of lenses that are available. GEO lenses also has an anti-fake system for a year now, which I have EOS should get very soon. You can read all about the this anti-fake system on their website here. Thus, you can feel safe about buying lenses from this company.

TRI-COLOUR BLUE

ITEM DETAIL
Usage Modality: Yearly
Origin: Korea
Base Curve : 8.6mm
Diameter : 14.0mm
Water Content : 38%
Perscription: 0.00 to -8.00

Price for each pair: $20.90 USD (ON SALE!)

WHY I LOVE THIS PRODUCT

I really LOVE these lenses! These lenses have actually renewed my faith in GEO lenses because I really love the colour. Even though they aren't that great at enlarging my eyes, (since they are only 14mm) but I am still so in love with the colour. What's so unique about these lenses is that sometimes in the sunlight, it appears to be a gray colour rather than a blue. Some people may not like that but I actually really enjoy this because it makes it look more natural.

However, I wouldn't wear these for more than 8 hours per day because they do tend to dry up faster than my other EOS lenses. So I would suggest always carrying eye drops or bring your glasses with you. I also experienced minor sliding of the lenses when I look to the side. But I think this applies to most GEO lenses and that's why I had always favoured EOS lenses over GEO ones.


But even with that, I still really love these lenses. I think the blue is just perfect and it's not too fake. I like how I can have blue eyes without looking too unnatural. That's what I really love the most about these lenses. There is nothing too special about the design of these lenses nor is there a thick ring around them. Thus, if you are looking for something dramatic, I would not recommend these lenses.


Another positive about Shoppingholics is that they also sell cosmetic items such as Dolly Wink, Melliesh, Diamond Lash, Skin79 and etc. They also have lots of facial masks as well. The prices are also super reasonable and I think the Melliesh lashes are a really good price. The shipping rate is also really affordable. For postage, only $3.90 USD if products weight less then 500g, and we will free register airmail for those order over $50.
Melliesh, Diamond Lash, Dolly Wink lashes and Lycee Eye Drops is between 100g-200g.

Here are some screen shots of the items:

Current Promotion at Shoppingholics:

Free Circle Lenses
First, purchase any pair of colored contacts.
Once you receive the lenses, make a video to post it on youtube or sharing in blog and email to admin@shoppingholics.com along with your full name and order number.
The review must be talk about the positive experience you purchased from Shoppingholics.com.

Once approved, we will send you a pair of any color/brand absolutely FREE!
★Your youtube video title should follow one of the format stated below: Shoppingholics.com. Colored Contacts/(Brand name) Review
★In the video, mention that you got them from Shoppingholics.com.

(P/S: The free lens promotion is limited to 1 free lens per person/house hold)



Every order that consists of 1 pairs lens
★ FREE cute animal lens case per lens ordered
★ FREE eye mask or face mask


Every order that consists of 2 pairs lens
★ FREE cute animal lens case per lens ordered
★ FREE eye mask or face mask
★ FREE DARIYA Hair Magic Sheet


Every order that consists of 3 pairs lens
★ FREE cute animal lens case per lens ordered
★ FREE eye mask or face mask
★ FREE DARIYA Hair Magic Sheet
★ FREE comb or mirror


Every order that consists of 5 pairs lens
★ FREE cute animal lens case per lens ordered
★ FREE eye mask or face mask
★ FREE DARIYA Hair Magic Sheet
★ FREE comb or mirror
★ FREE cutie contact lens traveling kit


Want your own pair? ORDER HERE!


RATING
Product (5/5) - I'm in love with the colour
Cost (5/5) - $20 USD + $3.90 USD shipping
Comfort (4/5) - Dries out too fast
Packaging (5/5)

PS, don't forget to enter my Dior, Sigma, Melliesh, Skin79 giveaway which ends March 9. Follow the link on the side bar!