Aki's Giveaway & New School Clothes

I can't believe I won Aki's giveaway at FOTDLOOKS! Let me make this clear: I NEVER WIN ANYTHING.

I got a 50% coupon for any lenses~ Puffy violet, here I come!

In other news, I started school Monday. I've been so tired, getting used to waking up and being able to function at 6:55 am. Agh. So on Saturday, I went to the mall for a few new things:

Nike Boat shoes from the Nike Outlet in S. Carolina

These really aren't my style, but somehow they still fit into my wardrobe. Surprisingly cute on, haha.

Cute dress and blazer from a TJ Max in S. Carolina

I love these, though I don't think I'll be able to wear the dress at school. =( Stupid sometimes-dresscode.

Black Levis, Decree jeans, Almost Famous jeans , and red Olsenboye jumper that got cut off. =(

All purchased from JC Penny, haha. I love me some Levis, and they're getting cheaper. I think I paid $30 or something for them.  I don't even mind, they're so comfortable and last a really long time. The jumper was on sale from $50, so I'm happy. xD

Military style blazer from Papaya

I love Papaya, but the one I went to this time sucked. =( They didn't even have any cute can-can hats!

Food Fight shirt and rainy sweater from Heritage 1981

I just discovered this store, and I loved it. Everything, I wanted it. =P I wore the sweater today, and got a bunch of compliments! (Yes, I wore a sweater in August; it's cold at my school)

All in all, I spent about $150 ish dollars, but this was pretty much just for the first week or so until mom gets paid and takes me shopping.

ALSO, if you remember my candy nails, I went and got the color, since I loved it so much.

OPI Lucky Lucky Lavendar

Its on my nails now, and I still love it. This will probably be my "usual" color. I don't even like having my nail go naked anymore. D:

Up Next: Love Package & Contact lens cleaning day!

Cosmetic Market & Kinokunya NYC

This is so long over due, I'm sorry. x_x

ANYWAY, before the long 14 hour drive from New Jersey to Atlanta, I went to New York, as promised. We only had time to go to a few places, so I chose to go to Cosmetics Market and Kinokunya.

Cosmetics Market NYC
15 E 37th St
(between 5th Ave & Madison Ave)
New York, NY 10016
Neighborhood: Midtown East

Cosmetics Market sells all those cute, sample sized high-end items, discontinued cosmetics, make up nearing their expiry date, and nostril burning foot soak salts. I think they sell chocolates, but they looked old and dusty. =/

So, my haul:

1. Rimmel London Stir it up eyeshadow in "600 Whatever..."



-I love this~ I rarely venture away from golds, light and dark browns, but this color fits perfectly into my "everyday" make up style. It's sort of a redish brown with flecks of white, gold, and brown in it. It has a creamy texture instead of powdery and blends nicely and evenly.

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2. Starry 4 color Eyeshadow in "01"




-FFFFF, I love this. So much for all reasons. It's the perfect eyebrow and inner eye highlight, it blends light and smooth. I've never seen the brand before, but it's xx oz. so I don't think it'll run out anytime soon.

I'm noticing Starry brand items done have a specific name or item code...

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3. Starry Baked Eyeshadow in "01"


-I actually use this as a blush because my "Shyness Player" by T.I.G.I. ran out. I love all the different colors in it because you can just pick a single one or mix two or more together to get a pretty shade of pink. Or mix the entire thing for a light pink shimmer. ^___^ There's about 4 different colors in it: a magenta color, a light pink, white, and a darker pink.

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4. Giovi Loose Powder "GZ718-2"


-Hmm, I actually use this as a base more than I use my MAC. xD But I'm going to use my MAC more now because this stuff has a fine shimmer to it, and your entire face shouldn't shimmer. xD I'm mostly going to use it for my cheeks, but I like the powder and the foam applicator.

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5. Bvlgari Gem Essence Elixir Merveilleux


~Information from the site~

"This highly nutritive, anti-age concentrate fuses ultra-effective Nutri-Restore Complex with high-precision Face-Sculpt technology. Intensely nourished and soothed, skin regains radiance and suppleness. Facial contours appear defined and sculpted. SKIN TYPE: Dry to very dry skin"

-I don't really use this enough to give it a proper review. I think this is an "eyelift" serum, but I'm not sure. I used it once and it was sort of greasy and takes a long time to soak into the skin. But it smells nice! ^___^

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6. Bvlgari Gem Essence Baume Merveilleux


~Information from site~

"A sumptuous and rich formula, this nourishing and restorative anti-age cream combines ultra-effective Nutri-Restore Complex with the firming properties of Firm-Skin technology. It leaves skin nourished, firm, incomparably comfortable and radiant. SKIN TYPE: Dry to very dry skin"

-As stated above, I don't use this that often. I believe it is supposed to be a moisturizer, hmm...

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7. Dream Hair Flawless Finish Straightening Balm


-This stuff is awesome *___* I wear my hair traditionally straight, and I put a glob on my hair while its damp (along with 3 other products...), blow dry, and flat iron. When I stay my hair has NEVER been so straight right after blowing drying, you'd believe me if I had pictures. :'D

Only downside was my hair was a bit crunchy, but it still flipped normally and ran a comb through it, it was fine. :) I have NO idea where you could find this product other wise, because my bottle looks a bit old and scratched up.


Oh and swatches of the eyeshadows:

Next:

Kinokunya
1073 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10018
(212) 869-1700

Now, I only had a chance to run in here QUICK. I didn't even have a chance to go to the upstairs cafe which I hear is AMAZING.

I had to choose between Egg, Popsister, and Ranzuki...I love them all equally, but Ranzuki was thicker. xD And for $10. x_x

I can get this from a sales_comm for like, $5. D:

That's all for now!

Mall of Georgia Haul

I'm on a roll today! 3 Posts, hahah. To make up for having no internet and being UNABLE to post.

Quick! The internet is up.

Ugghh, I've been wanting to post for a while, but shitty comcast is being shitty. Internet works when it wants.

So anyways, due to bad media of circle lenses, EOS now has suspended all shipments directly to the United States. Way to go, FDA. Now my haul of 6 pairs of lenses are reverted back into $48.75. =(

Too bad, I don't think I'll find them that low again.

Anyway, the other day I went to Target after leaving Vision Works because I broke my glasses (...) and this is what I spent $40 on~ =O:


A few things here. I usually use Stridex Pads, but Target didn't have them. I've been using Stridex brand only for 3 years, and I can defiantly tell the difference. Oxy is 5 times more harsh (I think it's meant for male-acne), but it still works GREAT if you can get past the strong alcohol smell. :)

Also make sure you have a good moisturizer, because without it, this shxt will dry out your skin FAST.

And wtf is "Eye Wash". I stupidly didn't read the box before I bought it, thinking it was contact lens solution. I was going to just use it in the same sense, until I read the ingredients..."99.8% purified water"

wth I just spent $5 on a bottle of water...and you can't even use it on contacts. -______- Damn. I guess I'll just use it to wash out my eyes after wearing eye make up...<_<.

On the upside, it comes with a useless cute little bowl thingy for people too simple to put the drops directly in their eye~ ^_^

I love the body wash, though! It smell really good and gets a nice and thick lather. I hate body washes with a light scent because you can't smell it after I get out of the shower/bath. I also dislike body washes that don't lather a lot because I don't feel like I'm getting clean. =/

The brushes are my favorite part of my haul. ^__________^ They are SUPER soft to the touch, the handles are sturdy ('cause ALL of my brushes have broken off their handles at some point, then had to be reattached with super/hot glue) and blend easily(<---something I have trouble with).

The blending is actually the best part; I just tested it on my arm and with w few swipes, it was blended evenly and effortlessly. =D Perfect for me~! Great price too, $10 for the brushes, "cosmetic roll" as they say (the thing the girls at the MAC counter always have around their waists) and a plastic pouch.

I have yet to try any of the Garnier Fructis products, so I can't say too much about them. 'Cept they were a great price for the size- $4.96 for 25.4oz!

Sooooo. That there concludes today's ramblings. =D

I know I keep saying this but the party posts are coming up soon. xD I'm going to another party tomorrow, so I thought I'd just combine them.

And the lens review. That's coming too. Soon. XD