030: am i blue

I haven't really posted this month. I've been busy and unfortunately, I've also been feeling a bit too down to blog. Life has in fact happened, so here are some pictures accordingly.

Later days.

029: eat my wrath

Hey. I basically pull lyrics from songs for titles.

New Year's Eve

I settled for bangs

Proving Litas make everything fashion

New Year's Day

Mumster bought me a new dress that I wore on New Years. I absolutely love it, but I'm not sure how often I'll get to wear it because it's velvety. 

I've been trying to limit my shopping lately. I've been doing pretty well. I've been getting a lot of the stuff I ordered the month before, however, so it feels a lot as if I've been shopping. It's pretty exciting trying to guess what came in the mail today. The shirt I bought at the mall.

• Geo Starmish Princess Mimi circle lenses in brown and black from LensVillage
• Poizen Industries gas mask
• Dolly Wink lashes 07 Vivid Pop
• Dolly Wink cream eyeshadow in 02 Crystal Rainbow
• Candy Doll highlighter in Cream Beige
• Candy Doll blush in Carrot Orange
• Sourpuss blood drip knee high socks
• French Connection bear hug shirt

 

A few days ago, I went out with my friends for food. We had the most ridiculous time, getting the last donuts for the day, surprise specials for a restaurant we like and kept talking about.

• Lemon Meringue donut from Glory Hole Donuts
• Guu Saka Bar menu (I kept talking about brie croquettes, and it ended up being the special)
• Guu Mick Jagger (potatoes and beef nikujaga)
• Guu Matcha Pan de Ice

 

 My friend took some pictures of me wearing the shirt. Also, I got a couple of new wigs from Lockshop. Unfortunately, there's a something off with two of the wigs, so I'm waiting to see if something can be done. Though it doesn't stop me from wearing them in pictures~

The one time I dyed my hair, I got too much crap from my family. I still want to dye my hair all sorts of colours, so, I opted for ordering a couple wigs. It's pretty hard to fit all my hair under, though.

Having wigs mean I end up fooling around more and taking more random outfit photos~ Haha.

I also bought some hot pants from Topshop~ I love them, but they're too short to wear out of the house without me feel a bit embarrassed.

That's all for now. Later days~

028: battle of the makeup removers

It's time to duel! I'm here this time with a makeup remover battle review.

 

In the stadium today, we have:

• Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
• Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
• L'Oreal Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
• Purity One-Step Facial Cleanser
• Make Up For Ever Sens'Eyes Waterproof Sensitive Eye Cleanser

Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

This makeup remover was the one I was using until currently. When I ran out of it, I decided I'd try something new. It is two separate liquid solutions which you combine by shaking before you use it. It's oil-free and super gentle on my sensitive skin. It effectively removes all waterproof makeup. The solution however does seem to feel a bit greasy and I'm still left with some eye makeup residue under my eye.

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Granted, this is a lotion rather than a makeup remover, however, I've been told by various friends that they remove makeup with things such as Vaseline and olive oil. I know that things like cold cream also works to remove makeup, so I thought I'd experiment with my go-to lotion as an impromptu remover. It worked quite well and has to be massaged in. It removed all my makeup and got rid almost all of the under eye makeup residue. It's not as fast working at the Neutrogena, but it does the job. It's a great and inexpensive replacement for makeup remover if you don't have any.

 L'Oreal Gentle Eye Makeup Remover

I only need one sentence to describe it for you guys. Worst makeup remover I've tried thus far. It advertises that it removes waterproof makeup and on its site the product is called Gentle Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover, but it really doesn't do much at all. I tried to use it to remove false lashes and Urban Decay's 24/7 pencil eyeliner. It barely dissolved the glue and it did not even budge the eyeliner after completely soaking a cotton pad with the solution! Extremely disappointing. Not only did it not remove any makeup product, but it's waaay too harsh! My eyes can get extremely sensitive due to eczema. The solution feels way too strong and soapy. I felt like the solution was pretty much watered down industrial hand soap. It felt like it was an astringent or toner rather than makeup remover. Definitely will not buy this again, and definitely don't recommend this product. Seriously, L'Oreal, step up your game.

Philosophy Purity One-Step Facial Cleanser

I really really like this product. It great because it's a cleanser, but advertises it that it cleanses, tones, and removes makeup gently. I'm able to be lazy and skip a step in my regimen. It works well removing my eyeliner and/or false lashes. However, I feel as it I have to work at it a little bit to remove every last bit of makeup or face dreaded under eye residue. I prefer to use this as a follow up to a conventional makeup remover, and wash my face with this to get rid of every last trace of my makeup. I don't get under eye residue when I do this~ Yay~ It leaves my skin fresh and clean without being too drying like other cleansers. I also think it feels pretty bland, so for the most part it doesn't irritate my skin or flareup my eczema.

Make Up For Ever Sens'Eyes Waterproof Sensitive Eye Cleanser

I find it HILARIOUS that this is called "eye cleanser" due to the fact I'm imagining someone polishing their eyeballs with this. Despite that, this makeup remover is made of MAGIC~ It basically melts all the makeup I'm wearing within seconds. It is AMAZING. It's super gentle and doesn't leave a bit of a greasy film. Downsides are, I'm still left with some amount of under eye residue, however, not as much as I would with other makeup removers. It's also the most costly of the makeup removers I've mentioned, though it is definitely worth the price.

OVERALL, the winner of the makeup removers would have to be Neutrogena. The price point is right, it works well, and is gentle. Make Up Forever is a close second, due to the fact that it's AMAZING, but super expensive (it retails $28 at Sephora, yikes). Third is Purity because it does double duty, but I'm a bit skeptical using it to take off my false lashes because I fear I might wash them down the drain. Then comes Aveeno lotion for working well as something impromptu, but not being a marketed makeup remover. Then L'Oreal places negative one hundred because it's awful and I really hate it. Seriously, it sucks.

That's all my opinions on the makeup removers I've tried so far. If you have anything to suggest, feel free to comment :)

Later days~

026: i fell in love with the afterlife

Hey~

Two back to back posts?! What is this insanity? A lot of random pictures.

Shopping with my mom

First snowfall

Just before X-mas, I tagged along with my mom for last minute shopping~ As you can see, I've been enjoying shopping a lot ~<3

Beauty stuff~

• Philosophy Purity One-Step Facial Cleanser
• Make Up Forever Sens'Eyes Waterproof Sensitive Eye Cleanser
• Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick in Brooklyn

Dolly Wink Eyeshadow- 02 Gray Pink & 04 Green Pink

Mumster bought me lipstick. This week, I bought some beauty necessities. I also received another Dolly Wink eyeshadow I bought online~

Topshop boxing day purchases~

I ran into early boxing day sales at Topshop and got my sweet skeleton dress and polar bear sweater dress. Then, I finally got my Jeffery Campbell Litas during boxing day~ Whooohooo. They're kind of the best things ever. I've been wanting a pair for a long time now, so I was really excited to get these!!

 

 

Some instagram outfit photos. Last are new Batman pajamas from- once again- Topshop. I shop there a lot because it's so accessible while working for the day. I always find the sales~

 

 That's it for now. Later days~

023: it's the end of the world as we know it (and i feel fine)

 Hey everyone~ I finally got my day off yesterday after intense back to back scheduling. This is going to be another image heavy post, warning you all in advance.

Look I played around with

Black lipstick, pigtails, and spikes

 I've finally took pictures of some of the clothes I wanted to show last week. There was finally enough natural light to take some decent pictures~

Abercrombie and Fitch skirts

Abercrombie and Fitch tops and bottoms

Clothes from my aunt

Wig stand came in~

Back on Cyber Monday, I ordered three Abercrombie skirts I fell in love with since the summer. Mumster dearest bought them for me as an X-mas present. I went in store to confirm that the size was right, but ended up coming back a few times to pick up some on sale items. The skirts came in two weeks ago.

My auntie bought me a few more things last week~ A faux leather jacket, denim playsuit, and full plaid mini skirt. My wig stand also (finally) came in!

My ipsy bag

I also amassed a couple of beauty items and such this week. My ipsy bag and Dolly Wink eyeshadow arrived, as well I bought a few things and was given a few by my generous aunt.

•  Mai Couture Highlighter Papier
• NYX Loose Pearl Eyeshadow in Yellow Gold Pearl
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero
• Be a Bombshell lipgloss in Hot Mess

Assorted beauty haul

•  x2 MAC Charged Water Skin Hydrating Mist
• The Body Shop Chocomania Body Butter
• The Body Shop Exfoliating Gloves
• Lush Superbalm Scalp Treatment
• Bath and Body Works Vampire Hand Soap

Dolly Wink eyeshadow in 04 Pink Green

Black velvet bow fascinator from French Connection

I also went to see The Hobbit with some friends on Friday. My hobbit inspired look~

Outfit I put together

Outfit change~

The other day, I tagged along with my mom to Frankie Tomattos. I changed into something more people acceptable. I ended up getting a free mug with my drink :D Mumster takes great photos, no?

 

I also bought some sock and underwear on sale. My favourite things~

Okay, off to do some cleaning and reviews since we have some natural light~ Later days~