Angel's Key

After more than at least 3 years...

2012-02-09T20:09:00.000-08:00

After at least 3 years... I went to the dentist today!! I am so happy with the result that my teeth and gums are healthy and there is no cavity! But when I got home, I asked Walter to check my teeth.. and he told me that my teeth are not completely clean! Im so sad! but whatever my insurance covers 100% of it. Ill just have to wait for another 6 months and hopefully it will be completely clean!! :)

Some update about the weight lost! I have been slacking off... I have lost 5 lbs since January but thats all! I was really motivated on the first few weeks of January with my exercise and diet! Im pretty good with my exercise I, at least, went to the gym twice a week BUT I really have a hard time with controlling my mouth!! I still go to starbucks almost everyday and eat chips all the time..!! Okay, next week I will go to the gym 3 times a week and I can only go to starbucks 2 times.. and 1 bag of chip.. haha! --- ridiculously bad!

Anyway, on Tuesday I painted my nails.. This is YSL Spring 2012 nail collection. I don't know if the polish is good or I just have a good base coat (Deborah Lippmann - Ridge Filler). But, it turns opaque with just one coat! Its been full 2 days and it have not chip.. I am not crazy about the color, I feel its like a normal green with silver sheen/sparkles.

So some changes again! I guess I will use this blog again to express my obsession with make-up and use my other blog strictly for make up looks or portfolio that I have done.. I am currently obsessed with nail polishes and lipsticks - not just a normal lipsticks, but a colorful ones... !!

Body Image #1

2011-11-26T20:43:00.001-08:00

Aaah... After maintaining and staying "skinny" for 4 years.. I came to realize that I gained so much weight!

I have always been a "fat" since born! In 2007, I was really really motivated to loose weight. I started at 72kg. From 2006-2007, I walk to school everyday. Each way is about 30 mins walk. So I walked 1 hour a day for 1 year when I was in college. Within 1 year I lost 10kg by just walking consistently and keep eating my normal (fatty american) meals.

So in summer 2007, I took a summer off and decided to spend all my 3 months vacation is asia, mainly in Jakarta and Singapore. When I was there I was really stressed to see how the asian woman look and that I cannot fit any clothes that they offer in the local store. With my mom helps, I went to a very strict diet where I cut all sugar (sweet drinks and cakes) and very very little amount of carbs. I drank 5 glass of juice of fruits and vegetables a day. Within those 3 months, I lost another may be 5kg.

When I came back to the States, I cannot consume any fatty food + big american food portion. I do not have a maid here who will prepare all the juices and steamed vegetables. So I was not really eating for like months. On dec 2007, I weighted myself, I weight 53kg. That's 20kg! That's the lowest weight I have ever reached.

Soooo... I was so happy and I start to eat more and started eating all those fried food and yummy desert and starting to eat a bigger portion each meal. After 4 years, I realized that I gained all 13kg back. I freaked out and I signed up for 24 hour fitness right away.

So if anybody know tips and tricks to loose weight. Please do share it with me. I wish to update this blog every week to keep track of what I ate and what exercise I'll be doing in a week. I'll start cutting down fatty food, and start with a walk on a treadmill for 1-2hours hopefully at least 3x a week.

Wish me luck!
- Angela

Some changes.

2011-11-23T23:18:00.001-08:00

Since I want to start a fresh with my beauty blog.. I guess I can use this blog as my personal "diary"
My new beauty blog is : angeladesisca.blogspot.com -- please do check it out and support.
I dont know why I want to do this, since there is so many people out there who already do this. Hehe. oh well, just another girl who love trying new stuff and sharing them.

So tomorrow is thanksgiving. I am so happy that I get a day off from work. Its been really really busy at work. We have been working from 7am to 6pm - thats like 11 hours of work!
24(hrs in a day) - 11(work) - 8(sleep) - 1(commute) - 1(get ready in the am) = 3 hours left !!
That's crazy! I need more than 24 hours a day. Not to mention, we also have to come back to work on friday and saturday. -_-" ...... and may be sunday!!!! WHAT?!?!?!

My Current Wishlist...

2011-07-26T00:43:00.000-07:00

To be honest.. It will take me AWHILE to get these stuffs..

.: HANDBAG:.

1. HERMES Birkin 35 (any DARK color)

2. PRADA Saffiano Lux Tote

3. BALENCIAGA city bag

.: SHOE :.

1. ARUNA SETH Butterfly Farfalla

2. VALENTINO

3. MANOLO BLAHNIK (from sex and the city)

Current Obsessions ATM - July 12th, 2011

2011-07-10T11:29:00.001-07:00

1. Yves Saint Laurent

Foundation: Teint Resist.
Concealer/Highlighter: Touche Eclat
Mascara: Faux Cils

2. Chanel

Foundation: Vitalumiere Aqua
Powder Foundation: White Essentiel - can only get it in ASIA

3. NARS

all blush, bronzer, and eyeshadow.

I really cant decide which one I like more between CHANEL VITALUMIERE AQUA or YSL TEINT RESIST. I feel like the Chanel is very light and does not have as much coverage as the YSL foundation. I do have a pretty good skin at the moment, so I do not need at lot of coverage. I think both of this foundations are really really good for people who have oily skin or for summer time. Chanel foundation has pretty high alcohol content, it will create flakiness on a dry skin. YSL has very good oil control and staying power.

YSL TOUCHE ECLAT: I know I know this is not a concealer, BUT I have been using this for a concealer. Hands down this is the best "concealer" for me. I feel like ALL the concealer that I have tried are too heavy or too creamy, and therefore it creases within the fine lines. Whereas touche eclat has a very dry and light consistency. It is pretty dry that I have to quickly buff into the skin once the product is out of its container. It does not have a good coverage since it is just a highlighter, however the brightening property is so good that it hides the dark circle under my eyes. LOVE it!

YSL FAUX CILS is a product that I have re-discover in my make up collection. Before, I rediscover this mascara, I have been using any mascara with SHI SEIDO mascara base. The combination gives me the curl and length that I want, however I feel like there's not enough volume. One of my co-worker use and love this mascara, and I'm not kidding, her lashes look like fake eyelashes. So I went and repurchase this mascara. Ever since I put aside my FAVORITE mascara base and use YSL FAUX CILS!!! (somehow, the mascara base does not really work well with the mascara). Although this mascara gives me the perfect length and volume, I am still working on getting the curl that I want. I am thinking of buying an electronic eyelash curler to solve this problem.

CHANEL WHITE ESSENTIEL has been my favorite for years. I have been wearing this powder on and off because I want to find a very similar product as I mention above you can only find this product in ASIA :( . So far, there is nothing compares to this. This powder has a very dry texture and therefore it doesn't make my face looks oily. Also, this powder has a brightening power, which I love because I am a typical asian that loves FAIR skin tone.

NARS: who doesn't love NARS products? Who doesn't know that ALL of them has very good PIGMENTATION and staying power? a little goes a long way. I think their blushes, bronzers, and eyeshadows are my favorite among other brands! They don't really have a lot of color selection like MAC has though. But I don't love all NARS products, I have tried both their sheer glow and sheer matte foundation, I don't really care for them.

Prioritas dalam Hidup

2010-10-23T19:43:00.001-07:00

Seorang professor berdiri di dpn kelas filsafat.
Saat kelas dimulai, dia mengambil toples kosong dan mengisi dgn bola2 golf.
Kemudian berkata kpd murid2nya, apakah toples sdh penuh...... ?
Mereka setuju !!!!
Kemudian dia menuangkan batu koral ke dlm toples, mengguncang dgn ringan.
Batu2 koral mengisi tempat yg kosong di antara bola2 golf.
Kemudian dia bertanya kpd murid2nya, apakah toples sdh penuh ??
Mereka setuju !!!
Selanjutnya dia menabur pasir ke dlm toples ...
Tentu saja pasir menutupi semuanya.
Profesor sekali lagi bertanya apakah toples sdh penuh..??.
Para murid berkata, "Yes"...!!
Kemudian dia menuangkan dua cangkir kopi ke dlm toples, dan secara efektif mengisi ruangan kosong di antara pasir.
Para murid tertawa....
"Sekarang.. saya ingin kalian memahami bahwa toples ini mewakili kehidupanmu. "
"Bola2 golf adalah hal yg penting; Tuhan, keluarga, anak2, kesehatan.
"Jika yg lain hilang dan hanya tinggal mrk, maka hidupmu msh ttp penuh."
"Batu2 koral adalah hal2 lain, spt pekerjaanmu, rumah dan mobil."
"Pasir adalah hal2 yg sepele."
"Jika kalian pertama kali memasukkan pasir ke dlm toples, maka tdk akan tersisa ruangan utk batu2 koral ataupun utk bola2 golf..
Hal yg sama akan terjadi dlm hidupmu."
"Jika kalian menghabiskan energi utk hal2 yg sepele, kalian tdk akan mempunyai ruang utk hal2 yg penting buat kalian."
"Jadi Beri perhatian utk hal2 yg penting utk kebahagiaanmu.
"Bermainlah dgn anak2mu."
"Luangkan wkt utk check up kesehatan."
"Ajak pasanganmu utk keluar makan malam"
"Berikan perhatian terlebih dahulu kpd bola2 golf.
Hal2 yg benar2 penting. Atur prioritasmu.
Baru yg terakhir, urus pasirnya.
"Salah satu murid mengangkat tangan dan bertanya, "Kopi mewakili apa?
Profesor tersenyum, "Saya senang kamu bertanya."
"Itu utk menunjukkan kpd kalian, sekalipun hidupmu tampak sdh sgt penuh, tetap selalu tersedia tempat utk secangkir kopi bersama sahabat"

Cerita ini sangat indah, sempatkan untuk membaca...

Tag: Beauty Tag

2010-10-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

MAKE-UP

-What foundation do you use?
i have a lot of foundation mostly liquid, mineral, and compact foundation. but i mostly use mineral foundation for everyday use. and sometimes i switch to compact foundation. i wear liquid foundation only on weekend/special occasion. i think liquid foundation requires more time to put on.
my fave mineral foundation: everyday mineral
my fave compact foundation: chanel white essentiel (only in Asia) / chanel double perfection
my fave liquid foundation: YSL teint resistence

-How about concealer?
i dont really wear concealer. i find concealer is so thick! i sometimes use white eyeliner (pencil) or white eyeshadow to brighten my under eye.

-Do you know your undertone color?
def. yellow undertone. shade i normally wear on foundation would be medium beige or golden beige.

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
i love fake eyelashes. i think it really really makes a different in people's face. but it is too much for me to wear it everyday.

-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?
yes.

-What brand of mascara do you use?
any brand. but im currently using CoverGirl Lash Blast

-Sephora or Ulta?
BOTH!

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
nope. I wish i have one!!

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
since im mineral foundation user i use kabuki brush for that. i use my finger to apply my liquid foundation
eyeliner brush because im wearing gel liner.
blush brush
eyelash curler

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
yes! a MUST for me. so far only urban decay primer potion works for me

-For the face?
nope. too lazy haha

-What is your favorite highlight powder?
too lazy to use highlight powder. i feel i put so much stuff on my face already!

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
def. purple/taupe color! and i like brown neutrals too

-Do you line your eyes?
yes!

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
neither i use gel eyeliner

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
haha this is a funny question. never.

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
i love pigments! so much more vibrant color!

-Do you use mineral makeup?
yes!

-What is your favorite lipstick?
any dior sheer lipstick (the blue tube)

-How about lipgloss?
any kind. but i really like chanel lipglosses so moisturizing

-What blush on do you use?
i am currently wearing estee lauder bronzer from my mom and i love it but i cant find it anywhere now :(
but i love rock and republic blushes, nars blushes,

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
never

-Do you like drugstore makeup?
yessss so much cheaper. especially with sale and coupons!

SKINCARE
-How many times do you wash your face daily?
2 times.

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
combo/oily more to oily

-What is your current facial wash?
kate somerville gentle cleansing wash

-Do you exfoliate?
if i remember

-What brand do you use?
clarins the orange one

-Is it really important to moisturize?
yes!

-How often do you moisturize your face?
every time after i cleanse my face

-What moisturizer do you use?
clarins bright plus

-Do you use sunscreen?
no because my foundation has sunscreen

-What is your favorite skincare line?
clarins and keihl's

-Do you have regular facial treatments?
i wish i have that kind of time and money

-Do you have freckles?
i think i do! :(

-Do you spray water on your face during summer?
nooo

-Do you use eye cream?
yes

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
yesss :(

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
i use their sulphur mask and spot treatment

-Which celebrity do you think has good skin even without makeup?
i dont know.. da S!! taiwanese actress she said she never use foundation even on camera. i dont know if its true

-One skincare routine that is a MUST for you?
cleanser

-Why do you think we should take care of our skin?
to have a beautiful skin till we are old.

FOTD | Bronzy Summer

2010-08-13T13:34:00.000-07:00

Before: Clean and Moisturized Face.

Primed, BB Cream, Setting Powder.

Here are the products:
MAC Primer
Missha BB Cream #23
MAC Mineral Skinfinish Natural
Maybelline Quad for defining eyebrow
Estee Lauder Brozer
Rock and Republic Blush-Shameless
Benefit White Shimmer
Shi Seido Gel Eyeliner in Black
Shi Seido Mascara Base
Covergirl Lashblast fusion

Finished: I forget to include the lip products.
I used: MAC "made with love" layered w/ "hold a pose" l/s

This Picture is taken w/ my BB 9700

And my current obsession: Model 21 eyelashes #13

Haul & Review | Braun Epilator

2010-08-12T21:46:00.000-07:00

Finally, I got my hands on an epilator. An epilator is basically a "shaver" with many tweezers in it. I got it at Ulta for $49.99. I haven't really use it as I just got it literally 3-4 hours ago. I tried a little bit on my under arm, it hurt so bad that I just have to stop. I did it on my legs too and it worked GOOD. It is not as effective as I think it would be; as I have to go through the same spot for a couple of times. I thought with one stroke it would swipe all the hairs away. Im satisfied about this, I dont have to go to a salon to get my legs wax anymore. I dont have any expectation/comparison as this is the first epilator that I have even own. It is so far so good.

Haul | False Eyelashes: Model 21 Lashes

2010-08-12T13:45:00.000-07:00

I recently place an order at www.model21eyelashes.com (on Aug 10th) and my order arrived today!! - Very fast service/shipping. The lashes are around $6.95 to $10 for 10 pairs which is not bad at all. In addition, if you purchase 3 sets you will get free shipping, and if u purchase 4 sets you will get free shipping and additional 1 set (10 pairs) of lashes of their choice. So, of course, I ordered 4 sets and get one set for free. Here are the pictures:

ps: hahaha I steal my fiancee dslr camera, and I dont really know how to use it. So the picture quality is so bad. Focused on the wrong angle and stuffs.

#1. Its a crisscross with medium length.

#2. Its a crisscross, and its so much longer than #1

#13. Its a crisscross and its shorter than #1.
This is the most natural false lashes of this purchase.

#19. Its a crisscross with extra volume on the middle part.
This is as long as the #2 lashes

#21. This a combination of crisscross and normal one.
This one is also has the same length as #2

I am very very happy with this purchase. Its very affordable and the service is really really good. I am not sure if this is a fake "model 21 eyelashes" or not, but these lashes are not bad quality at all.

Review | Revlon Photo Ready Foundation

2010-07-14T00:21:00.000-07:00

I just got these foundation at Ulta, I bought 2 shades; medium beige (006) and nude (004). I bought 2 because they are having a deal buy one get one 50% off.

Overall, this is pretty good foundation. I applied a light amount of foundation and it covers my acne scars pretty well. It is probably at least a medium coverage. I mixed the 2 colors and I think it matches my skin color pretty well. It didnt broke me out. There’s a little scent to it but i dont mind it.

I applied the foundation with my fingers. Personally, I like to apply liquid foundation with my fingers because I think it blends easier, and when I use a brush i tend to use more product that it needed. Moreover, I am too lazy to clean my brush every time after I use it and I feel disgusting to use the brush over and over again esp. for liquid foundation.

The packaging is way better that the “Revlon ColorStay Foundation” because these have pumps on it. The advantage of having a pump is that; its more sanitary and you also have control on how much product you are going to use.

I am very happy with this foundation!!

Dream Vacation: Maldives

2010-06-06T14:59:00.001-07:00

May 27th, 2010

2010-06-04T22:47:00.000-07:00

Cinnamon + Honey

2010-06-04T16:25:00.000-07:00

I had a haircut today and they serve me with a "spice tea", I really really liked it. Theres a sweetness to it (more like after taste), so i thought there must be cinnamon in it. So I went home, make some tea, and I put cinnamon powder to the tea. I tasted it, but theres no sweet taste to it. So i added honey. It doesnt taste the same, but it tastes good!! Then I researched for its nutrition facts. WOW! it turned out to be something interesting. Heres some of the benefits that Cinnamon and Honey have:

01. Weight Loss: Drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup water first thing in the morning (empty stomach). If taken regularly it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also drinking of this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body, even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

02. Longevity: 4 spoons of honey, 1 spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water are boiled to make this tea. The prescribed amount is to drink 1/4 cup, 3 times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and slows down old age.

03. Immune System: The daily intake of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks.

04. Reducing Cholesterol: Take two tablespoons of honey, three teaspoons of cinnamon powder and mix in 16 ounces of tea, when given to a cholesterol patient, reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours.

05. Acne: Mix honey with cinnamon powder and apply paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash away the next morning.

There are a looooottt moreeee... but these are the ones that concern me :P.

Kepuasan Manusia

2010-06-01T19:39:00.000-07:00

Di Afrika, menjumpai sebuah oase ditengah padang belantara.

Didekat danau itu banyak batu2an dan terdapat sebuah papan bertuliskan :
"Yang mengambil batu akan menyesal.
Yang tidak mengambil batu juga akan menyesal"

Heran dengan kalimat itu, ada yang malah tertarik untuk mengambil beberapa butir batu2 itu untuk melihat apa yang akan terjadi selanjutnya

Beberapa yang lainnya tidak terlalu menggubrisnya. Jadi mreka tidak mengambil batu2 itu dan lebih tertarik untuk menikmati segarnya air di oase itu.

Setelah kembali ke Eropa, mereka menyuruh ahli batu2 untuk mmeriksa batu2 an yang mereka bawa itu. Ternyata batu2 an itu adalah sejenis Safir yang dari luar tampaknya jelek tapi didalamnya merupakan permata yang sangat indah dan mahal harganya. Yang tidak membawa batu itu jadi menyesal karena tidak membawanya, tetapi yang membawanya pun akhirnya menyesal karena tidak membawa lebih banyak.

2010-03-07T23:03:00.001-08:00

Found Myself: I Don't Like Details

2010-02-26T00:50:00.000-08:00

A few days ago, I was "researching" my own horoscope; one of my traits is Sagittarians don't like detail. So I began to recall my past, and observe myself. Surprisingly, I found out that I really dont like details: either telling the details when I say something, or even listening to somebody else's details.

That's why sometime people dont really get the point that I am trying to make because there are too much detail that I dont really tell them. Vice versa, when somebody is telling me something, I always missed a lot of details because I tend to pick the most important part of the story.

So do when I am at school, I picked up the things that I feel thats important. Even the way I dress, I like very simple clothes, with no details. I like simple food. I cant really think of anything else. But I understand now why I am the way I am.

My Kitchen: French Fried Potatoes

2010-02-21T10:12:00.000-08:00

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/French-Fried-Potatoes/Detail.aspx

wow I didnt know that a slight modification can makes a difference in frying potatoes. I soaked the cut potatoes in a sugar solution over night, and WOW the fries become so crispy. I really like it!

Movie: Valentine's Day

2010-02-20T22:34:00.000-08:00

Its been out for a week or so.. but the theater is still crowded.

Overall I think its an okay movie, there are a lot of famous actors/actresses. but I think it is not that impressive. There are too many stories going on to tell in a short period of time.

A little disappointing; two of my fav. male actors have a very bad role in the movie. Patrick Dempsey: He cheated on his wife in the movie, and Bradly Cooper: He's gay -_-"

I love the story about the old couple. so touching and i can feel the pure love! :)

Cant really say much about the movie caused as I said too many stories going on, that each stories doesn't go deep. I will rate it 3/5.

Found myself: Saying No.

2010-02-20T18:52:00.000-08:00

i just realize why is it hard for me to say 'no' when somebody asked me to go somewhere, or do something even when i know that i wont be happy doing so.

after going to whale watching, we planned to watch a movie right after, but all of us were tired so we decide to go home and take a rest. and i dont feel like going to movie because i feel so comfortable at home.

my friend asked me to call the other friends to ask them that they are still up for the movie. i hesitate myself because i am 90% sure that they are going to give me excuses. but i did it anyway and i got the respond that i am expecting. truthfully i dont like rejection thats why i was hesitant to ask them.

then i realized that i dont really feel like going to movie. im so tired. and i think i am still dizzy from the sea sick. but its so hard for me to say 'no' because i dont want people to feel the same way like i do when i rejected them.

FOTD | Pink and Purple

2009-11-08T09:50:00.000-08:00

after a week of settling down at new place.. I play with my make up again.. :)

I used everyday mineral foundation in medium (intensive finish), blush (i dont know where i got it from) but it looks like dollymix by MAC. Loreal Voluminous mascara. and Revlon Colorstay eyeliner.

i used the eyeshadow quad from ELF (eyeslipsface.com) in "silver lining". Btw, you probably knew that almost everything from the website is $1.. some of them are $3 or $5.. its super cheap!!

Here's the close up of the eye make up.. haha so messy! im too lazy to correct the mascara that is on my lid :P but from far u cant really see, it gave people an illusion of thicker lashes anyway

MAC Haul | MAGIC, MIRTH and MISCHIEF COLLECTION

2009-10-15T23:59:00.000-07:00

This is what I got from the collection, plus some lipsticks that i want to try :)

URBAN DECAY | BOOK OF SHADOW VOL. II

2009-10-15T00:08:00.000-07:00

- little update: Mario Badescu

Hohoho I got this for my going-away-present from my friends :) I havent really play with it because I have to put it in my suitcase right away (im in the process of packing). Packing has not been productive tho' :(

Although i never expect to get gift(s), but im happy to get this palette because there are a lot of people who have been raving about this product. Cant wait till I settle down in my new house!!

Oh! and I received an email from Mario Badescu to receive some samples that might be suitable for my skin. I cant wait to get those too! hohoho im looking forward to try out Mario Badescu skincare line, because if its suitable for my skin I would totally change my skincare routine. this is so much cheaper than Clarins and even Keihl's.

~xoxo Angel

mario badescu

2009-10-13T21:42:00.000-07:00

MARIO BADESCU

after watching this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FuAYvEohsk, i am dying to try the product! haha so ofcourse, i ordered it today thru phone at nordstrom and asked my sis to pick up the product for me.

so i did get the drying lotion (https://www.mariobadescu.com/drying-lotion) and i get one of their eyecream (https://www.mariobadescu.com/ceramide-eye-gel). im so excited to try it!

However, i was not happy with the description that nordstrom gave! here's the comparison from the two websites:

CERAMIDE EYE GEL
from mario badescu website:
Improve the delicate eye skin’s hydration levels with our greaseless, lightweight eye gel formulated with softening Ceramides and nourishing Herbal Extracts. Diminishes puffiness and tired eyes. Store in the fridge for a soothing morning eye treatment.
INGREDIENTS: Ceramides (and) Cholesterol,Herbal Extract,Water,Glycerin,Silicone,Propylene Glycol,Diazolidinyl Urea (and) Methylparaben (and) Propylparaben,Triethanolamine
from nordstrom website:
Containing all natural ceramides and alpha hydroxy acid, this lightweight eye gel will hydrate, moisturize and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Store in the refrigerator for a cooling eye treatment to reduce puffiness. Gently pat small amount under and around outer corners of eyes, day or night.

of course I will trust mariobadescu.com more than nordstrom!! and the purpose of buying this eyecream is because i need something that will reduce fine lines around my eyes area. but i definitely bought the wrong product. haha its always good to have this though, in case i wake up with a puffiness/dark circle.

but when i settled down in Carlsbad, i will purchase this: CERAMIDE HERBAL EYE CREAM
(https://www.mariobadescu.com/ceramide-herbal-eye-cream)
This easily absorbed, non-greasy eye cream is made with a blend of Vegetable, Carnation and antioxidant Rose Hips Oil. Reduces the look of dry, tired eyes and helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles to keep the delicate eye area looking moist and youthful. :D :D

~xoxo Angel

2009-10-12T22:56:00.000-07:00

PURPLE EYE!!!

We love our boyfriends!!

2009-10-11T00:37:00.000-07:00

WE LOVE OUR BOYFRIENDS !!

introducing my sisters!!

2009-10-09T23:32:00.000-07:00

TODAYS UNPLANNED HAUL!

I have been invited to come to do make over at MAC counter at Nordstrom today. However, when I got there the MA said that MAC is so behind, thus they have to postpone the make up session for me. I cannot do that because I thought my sayang will be done with work early (he always does come earlier every Friday). So I decided to just cancel the appointment and just pre-order for the upcoming MAC collection.

Then, I walked around Nordstrom, its pretty busy because they have this beauty event going on. I passed by Kiehl's counter to check out the Acai skincare line. Then, the SA approached me and she was not excited about the product. So, I am like "oh may be I should have just tried it some other time". Then, she over me this hand wax massage, and i ended up doing it just because i have nothing to do and i dont want my trip to be such a waste. While she's doing the hand thingy, I looked around and I saw this Acai skincare set, and from then on i cant take my eyes off those red box that is filled with red bottles and some extra gifts. Long story short I ended up buying them! It turned out to be $140++ (without tax), but whatever I really want to try this anyway and I am actually bored with my skincare routine.

After that, I walked further down, and shi seido representative is trying to sell their skin product to me. As my last trip to shi seido counter had changed my life with their mascara base, I cant pass this offer. But the MA is not very sincere doing my make up, and i am not impressed by her work. So I ended up by just buying one lipgloss (rose toffee). Its pretty! but its just a lipgloss. Then I went home! because I literally spent $300 today at nordstrom!

ooohhh!! My sister bought me some MAC Mineralized blushes from the grand duos collection at the CCO! Hohohoh Im super happy with the discounted product! Thanks to ceyun!

xoxo Angel

2009-10-08T18:50:00.000-07:00

CALIFORNIA TRIP

In a week, I will be moving to Carlsbad, California. Its a very small city in between Los Angeles and San Diego. Since I cannot find a job (or I can say that I am lazy and discourage), I do not have a permit to stay in the United States, unless I go back to school. Dont get me wrong, I dont go back to school again just to stay in the US, my parents keep pushing me to go to a diamond school. They have been wanting me to go to a diamond school after I have completed my Associate Degree (3 years ago). Therefore, I am going to Carlsbad to pursue my future at Gemology Institute of America.

In the beginning of the week, I feel extremely sad, mainly because I have to left my sayang here. not only that I am sad, I am very scared if there's going to be something between us. I know I have to trust and have faith in him, but everybody knows that long distance relationship is not easy, but in the mean time I am feeling stronger.

Anyway, I am very excited about our one week trip before we will be apart! All things have been planned out roughly. I think the most exciting thing is going to be on the 20th of October! It is my 2nd anniversary with my sayang and it is going to be a day when we are going to disney land!! But I am really looking forward to it because it is actually my first trip with my sayang :)

xoxo Angel

Kiehl's 'AÇAÍ' Skincare

2009-10-08T17:59:00.000-07:00

Kiehl's 'AÇAÍ' Skincare

This skin care sets include:

Kiehl's 'AÇAÍ' Damage-Minimizing Cleanser
ECOCERT® organic damage-repairing formulations with organic antioxidant acai berry to help detoxify and protect against environmental stressors. A gently foaming antioxidant cleanser to detoxify skin of impurities and help neutralize the oxidation process that damages skin's tone, texture and elasticity.
- Thoroughly cleanses to remove excess oil, impurities and environmental debris.
- Helps preserve skin's natural moisture barrier.
- Soothes and relieves skin exposed to oxidative stress.
- Reveals a healthful, radiant clarity to skin.
- Prepares skin to optimally absorb leave-on antioxidant and moisture treatments.
- Paraben- and silicone-free.
- 5 oz.

Kiehl's 'AÇAÍ' Damage-Protecting Toning Mist
ECOCERT® organic damage-repairing formulations with organic antioxidant acai berry to refine skin clarity visibly weakened by environmental stressors. An antioxidant-enriched clarifying toner to balance and refine skin's tone and texture, while providing a sheer layer of protection against skin-aging environmental effects.
- Removes environmental residue to restore skin's natural balance.
- Tightens pores, and clarifies and balances skin's texture.
- Refreshes skin after cleansing and provides a sheer layer of antioxidant protection.
- Soothes and helps protect healthy skin from damaging oxidative stress.
- Improves the look of radiance and rejuvenation to skin.
- Paraben- and silicone-free.
- 4 oz.

Kiehl's 'AÇAÍ' Damage-Repairing Serum
ECOCERT® organic damage-repairing formulation with organic antioxidant acai berry to help visibly repair skin tone and texture damage. An antioxidant-enriched moisturizer to help repair the visible effects of damaging oxidative environmental stress while minimizing fine lines and loss of elasticity.
- Supports skin's own renewal process to help repair visible effects of oxidative skin damage.
- Hydrates and protects skin's natural lipid barrier from effects of environmental stress.
- Smoothes skin texture and imparts a more even skin tone and radiance.
- Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and discoloration.
- Non-greasy formula that will not clog pores.
- Paraben- and silicone-free.
- 1.7 oz.

Kiehl's 'AÇAÍ' Damage-Correcting Moisturizer
ECOCERT® organic damage-repairing formulation with organic antioxidant acai berry to promote skin recovery and improve skin tone, texture and elasticity. An ultra-concentrated formula to help repair the visible effects of damage to skin's tone, texture and tightness due to environmental oxidation, sun exposure and other external skin stressors.
- Activates skin's own renewal process to help repair visible effects of oxidative skin damage.
- Improves appearance of skin discoloration and evens texture.
- Provides light moisture to smooth skin and minimizes appearance of fine lines.
- Provides a natural tightening effect on skin to support elasticity.
- With daily use, helps protect cells from destructive effects of oxidation.
- Paraben- and silicone-free.
- 2.5 oz.

OMG! I want to try this skincare line so bad now. I am super bored with my skincare routine; I have been using Clarins Bright Plus Line for more than 2 years now, and I am really tempted to purchased all this. Plus, this so much cheaper than my Clarins skin care, and Acai Berry is "booming" nowadays. Its recommended by a lot of actress like Oprah.

However, I have tons of back ups for my Clarins! Everytime my mom come to visit me in the US, she bought a whole new sets because in Asia is so much cheaper! Haizzz lesson of the day, I should have finish one thing before buying more product! :P but once I finished all the clarins I will be purchasing these babies! or at least before I left the US for good!

xoxo Angel

Peach Purple by Temptalia

2009-09-30T09:24:00.000-07:00

This is soo prettyyyy!!!

http://www.temptalia.com/look-peach-smoky-purples-for-autumn

I will try and redo it! the reason i put it in my blog is that I can easily access it :) thank u temptalia !!

FOTD | Amber Green Look

2009-09-29T17:39:00.001-07:00

This is a very simple everyday eye look! It tooks less than 5 mins to do.

Dont forget to always prime your eye; I am using urban decay primer potion.
Add amber-golden eyeshadow as an all over lid color, I am using eyeshadow from Ulta
Line your eye (a little bit winked), I am using cream eyeliner by smashbox in black (you can use any cream/gel black eyeliner).
Set the liner with a green color, I am using MAC humid.
And you are all set.

~ xoxo Angel

Maybelline Color Sensational Lipsticks

2009-09-29T16:09:00.001-07:00

This new lipstick from Maybelline Cosmetics are SUPER! I love it. I got it at rite aid. Regularly it is $7.19 but this week all maybelline cosmetics are buy one get one free. But this is actually more pricey than what I have seen in other drugstores. I think Target sells it for $5++ and Walgreen sells it for $6++ each. Since I got it for BOGO free so its okay :). In addition, rite aid often has printable coupon promotion ($5 off $25 purchase).

This is what the casing looks like :) so pretty!! There are 4 different basic shade; purple, neutral, pink, and red. I got it in Mauve Me (purple), Caramel Kiss (neutral), Pink Please (pink), and Peachy Scene (Red).

Here's the swatches:

I really had a hard time at rite aid deciding on which 4 lipstick I want to get!! Because there are TONS of selection, and there are a lot of pretty colors. The colors can be very wearable, but there are some that are FUN too!! Go check these baby out.

ps: always wait till when they have BOGO free. hohoho

~ xoxo Angela

Urban Decay | Flipside Eyeshadow Dupes

2009-09-20T22:01:00.000-07:00

These are some of the potential dupes for flipside eyeshadow by urban decay:

Flipside eyeshadow is very beautiful, it is bluish green (turquoise) kinda color.

(from left to right: UD Flipside, Ulta Calypso, Ben Nye Pigment Turquoise, BE Azure)

Picture with Flash:

Picture without flash:

I think these 3 e/s are good dupes for the UD Flipside. Of course, dupes will not be the same as the original because eyeshadow are like human :) each of them are unique in their own ways.

The differences:
Ulta Calypso - I think this eyeshadow has more blue as compared to flipside, although the finish is almost the same. Both has a nice sheen finished.
Ben Nye Pigment Turquoise - The color of the eyeshadow is very close!! but this pigment has more shimmer as compared to flipside.
Bare Essenctual Azure - This eyeshadow is very similar to Ben Nye Pigment in Turquoise. Color is very close match, but it has a lot more shimmer. This can be seen from the picture with flash, both Ben Nye and BE reflect more light than the other two eye shadows.

ps: These pictures are taken by my Blackberry that is why the quality is not the best.

Urban Decay | Sustainable Shadow Box

2009-07-17T13:17:00.001-07:00

I bought this when Ulta is having a sale for this palette: FREE Urban Decay Primer Potion (FULL size)

Swatches:

Comaprison | Love Rock and Daft Pink

2009-07-17T13:10:00.001-07:00

This is a comparison of mineralized MAC Blush: Love Rock (Grand Duo Collection) and Daft Pink (Color Craft Collection)

Below is the picture of both blushes side by side. On the left is Love Rock and the right one is Daft Pink.

Here's the swatches of both the blushes: Left-Love Rock, Right-Daft Pink

As you can see the Love Rock has more blue undertone, while Daft Pink is more warm (more red/yellow/orange/peach undertone).

xoxo Angela :)

Purple... trying to match it with my top :)

2009-07-16T14:41:00.000-07:00

Burgundy

2009-07-16T14:37:00.000-07:00

Everyday Look

2009-07-16T14:34:00.000-07:00

Strong Brow
Winked Eyeliner
Peachy Cheek
Nude (peachy) lips

MAC Graphic Garden Collection - July 17th, 2009

2009-05-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

EYESHADOW PALETTES [6] ($38 USD)

Fresh Cut Palette
Floral Inc. (frost)
Sun-shy (lustre)
Fresh Cut (veluxe pearl)
Poppy Noir (velvet)
Bloomcycle (Veluxe Pearl)
Part Peony (Lustre)
213SE Brush

Graphic Garden Palette
Social Climber (Veluxe Pearl)
Botancial Blue (Frost)
Straight Hedge (Veluxe Pearl)
Wild Wisteria (Lustre)
Linear Lilac (Veluxe Pearl)
Graphic Garden (Velvet)
213SE brush

LIP BAGS ($34.50 USD)

Summer Crop Lip Bag
Lipstick: Semi-Annual (Lustre)
Lipstick: Garden Bed (Lustre)
Lipglass: Summer Crop (Frost)

Baby Blooms Lip Bag
Lipstick: Soft Illusion (Frost)
Lipstick: Spiceflower (Amplified Cream)
Lipglass: Baby Blooms (Frost)

BRUSH BAGS ($49.50 USD)

Define & Blend 129SE, 190SE, 209SE, 219SE, 252SE
Shape & Perfect 168SE, 187SE, 194SE, 212SE, 275SE

LOOK BOX ($59.50 USD)

Sun Siren Look Box
Bronze Bronzer: Muted bronzed-brown with golden shimmer
Shroom Eyeshadow: Soft muted golden beige with opalescent shimmer (Satin) (Permanent)
Amber Lights Eyeshadow: Golden peachy-brown with golden shimmer (Frost) (Permanent)
Get Rich Quick Dazzleglass: Warm yellow brown (Permanent)
Zoomlash Mascara in Zoomblack (Trial Size) Pure black (Permanent)
181 Brush (Promotional Size)

Seductress Look Box
Belightful Iridescent Powder: Gilded peach bronze (Permanent)
Naked Lunch Eyeshadow: Minimal pink with shimmer (frost) (Permanent)
Knight Divine Eyeshadow: Carbon black with silver/blue reflects (Veluxe Pearl) (Permanent)
Bare Slimshine: Light neutral pink with subtle gold pearl (Frost) (Permanent)
Zoomlash Mascara in Zoomblack (Trial Size) Pure black (Permanent)
181 Brush (Promotional Size)

Sweet Tease Look Box
Shell Pearl Beauty Powder: Fresh mid-tone peach with gold pearl (Repromote from Sundressing)
Gleam Eyeshadow: Barely pinked gold (Lustre) (Permanent)
Mulch Eyeshadow: Intense golden reddish brown flecked with golden bronze shimmer (Velvet) (Permanent)
Love Nectar Lustreglass: Ultra-soft apricot with pearl (Permanent)
Zoomlash Mascara in Zoomblack (Trial Size) Pure black (Permanent)
181 Brush (Promotional Size)

MAC Color Craft Collection - July 9th, 2009

2009-05-27T13:49:00.000-07:00

LIPSTICKS

Madly Creative Pink neutral with white pearl (Frost)
Ever Embellish Plum brown with red pearl (Lustre)
Made with Love Bright coral pink (Lustre)
Colour Crafted Milky pink (Frost)
Trimming Talk Bright fuschia (Frost)
Most Popular Purple with yellow undertone (Lustre)

LIPGLASSES

Pretty Pattern Warm mid-tone beige
Crazy Haute Blue pink
Nice Mix Up Burnt ginger
Funky Fusion Pink coral
Eclectic Edge Cool violet
Miss Marble Muted pink
See details for new mineralize skinfinishes and blushes!

MINERALIZE SKINFINISHES

Sunny by Nature Rich bronze with pink pearl pig
Cheeky Bronze Soft golden coral wth bronze pearl
Porcelain Pink Soft pinky coral wth gold veining
Triple Fusion Left: Soft champagne gold, Center: Soft golden peach, Right: Rose pink with gold nuances
Smooth Merge Left: Soft champange pink, Center: Deep rose, Right: Pale cool pink
Warm Blend Left: Antique gold, Center: Mahogany Bronze, Right: Copper

MINERALIZE EYESHADOWS

Assemblage White with silver pearl / Deep grey / Black with silver glitter / Warm yellow gold
Odd Bits Mid-tone silver grey / Dusty rose with gold pearl / Dark burgundy/ Peachy bronze
Fashion Patch Ice blue / Off white / Black with silver glitter / Light white pink
Eccentricity Rich gold / Light violet / Deep plum/ Rich bronze
Natural Flare Copper / Yellow orange / Mid-tone brown / Rich gold
Girlish Romp Mid-tone violet / Yellow white with gold pearl / Light pastel coral / Mid-tone pink

MINERALIZE BLUSHES

Hand-Finish Light pink with deep gold veining
Fab-dabulous Mid-tone burnt coral with yellow gold veining
Daft Pink Deep blue pink with light white gold veining
Improvise Mid-tone neutral coral with light white yellow gold veining
Cheek & Cheerful Mid-tone bronzy brown with yellow gold veining
Style Demon Mid-tone brick red with copper veining

BRUSHES

226 Small Tapered Blending Brush Small tapered blending brush (Limited Edition)
109 Small Contour Brush Use on the face to apply, blend or contour powder products. Softly rounded dome tip delivers just enough colour; smoothly blends colour into the face. Of natural fibres. (Permanent)
130 Brush Flat Tapered Face Brush with short natural hairs and long synthetic fibres (Limited Edition)

MAC Naked Honey Collection - June 11th, 2009

2009-05-27T13:41:00.000-07:00

LIPGLASS ($14.00 U.S. / $16.50 CDN)

She’s a Star Light neutral gold
Queen Bee Mid-tone apricot with multi-dimensional pearl
Buzz Dark copper brown with multi-dimensional pearl

EYESHADOW ($14.50 U.S. / $17.00 CDN)

Crème de Miel Frosty light yellow gold
Pollinator Mid-tone warm reddened peach with pearl
Buckwheat Dark copper brown with multi-dimensional pearl

HIGH-LIGHT POWDER ($24.50 U.S. / $29.50 CDN)

Honey Light A light peachy gold with shimmer
Golden Nectar Muted golden tan with gold shimmer

Naked Honey Skin Salve ($18.50 U.S. / $22.50 CDN)

Formulated from honey, organic beeswax, sunflower oil, and other natural ingredients, this rich honey-scented and flavoured salve instantly moisturizers and helps recondition dry skin. Multi-purpose. Use everywhere.

Naked Honey Hand and Body Cream ($22.50 U.S. / $27.00 CDN)

A sensuous cream made form bio-converted honey, shea butter, and vitamins C and E derivatives. Absorbs quickly for skin-softening moisture. Conditions, nourishes, protects. Use on all areas where ultra-moisture is called for.

Naked Honey Body Wash ($19.50 U.S. / $23.50 CDN)

Formulated from bio-converted honey, this body wash cleanses the skin while providing the soothing and moisturizing benefits of lavender, narcissus, jasmine flower, and blue agave extracts. Provides a sensual, calming, cleansing experience.

CREATIONS ($22.50 U.S. / $28.50 CDN)

Naked Honey
An aromatic journey that traces honey’s fragrant heart back to summer’s sweetest blooms. Energy starts to buzz, spirits soar, light floral and woodsy notes float toward an electric finale. Sweet and sexy all the way.
Africanimal
A scent that starts with a honey-ness that’s seductive and given its dash of pepper, not without spice. Add a dark kiss of bergamot and wood, an aromatic orgy breaks out to create a scent that’s all honey but far from sweet.

MAC Cool Heat Collection - June 8th, 2009

2009-05-27T13:34:00.001-07:00

SLIMSHINE

Tropic Glow: Blue pink with silver pearl (frost)
By Degrees: Neutral brown pink (frost)
Gentle Summer: Light clean yellow pink with white pearl (frost)
High 90’s: Clean pink orange (frost)
Swelter: Sheer clean red (frost)
Suggested Retail Price: $14.50 U.S./$17.50 CDN

EYE SHADOW

Solar White: Frosty muted white gold (frost)
Warming Trend: Frosty light taupe (veluxe pearl)
Warm Chill: Frosty seafoam green with gold pearl (frost)
Gulf Stream: Frosty mid-tone blue green with green pearl (frost)
Cool Heat: Frosty teal with multi-dimensional pearl (frost)
Climate Blue: Mid-tone violet blue with pink pearl (velvet)
Blue Flame: Dirty metallic navy blue (veluxe pearl)
Suggested Retail Price: $14.00 U.S./$16.50 CDN

CREATIONS

Hue: Tuquatic Keynotes: Lotus Leaves, Corsican Cedrat, Anemone, Orris and Blue Cedar
Hue: Turquatic Heat Keynotes: Cedrat saturated with the clear effervescence of Mineral Water, Lotus Flower, Opulent Orris, Jasmine and Tiare Soul.
Suggested Retail Price: $22.50 U.S./$28.50 CDN

5 greatest things

2009-04-03T22:27:00.000-07:00

i dont even know why should i even want to post an entry to this blog. but i think the more bad things that i came across today, the more i felt God is testing me now. Okay so firstly i cant sleep last night, so i woke up with a headache!! Secondly, when i called my boyfriend in the afternoon, he sounded mad at me. I kinda know why he did this but i just dont want to jump into a conclusion. Lastly, I got into a car accident again! This is the 2nd time in 2 weeks.

I learnt a lot of church, other people testimonies, and even random people; no matter what happen, give thanks. I am going to try to put together what are the greatest things that I have received today.

1. I have been not wanting to go to Fenty's Bday Party since forever. Dont get me wrong, its not that i dont like her, its simply because i dont really like club/party/nightlife. Well, i have planned not to go to the party, but my friend who is visiting said that she wants to go to a club here. So by killing 2 birds with one stone, i think i should have just go to the party by bringing novita along. With the accident happening, I have a reason not to come :)

2. I am so greatful that everybody is safe during the accident, and as theres not police, I dont get a ticket at a moment.

3. My boyfriend who was mad at me suddenly say sorry and i feel so good. because i think one of the reason i cant sleep last night is because i feel that he kinda mad at me yesterday.

4. Its feel soooooo loooooong that i never really have a quality time with my dearest friend cory. At last, we slowly building the bond again :)

5. I think I will have a good sleep tonight because im so tired and everything that going thru my mind (fentys bday, going out with novi, and my boyfriend) is already over.

Five Greatest Things.

2009-04-02T23:39:00.000-07:00

Okay after watching the oprah show i have been inspired to write at least five greatest things everyday! She said this had changed the way she sees the world. positively. I have been inspired by her in a lot of ways. but its just impossible for me to do everything at a same time. So im gonna start with this one.

1) I am so greatful that I can meet my childhood friend in Seattle, Novita. It's her first time in Seattle.
2) When my elder sis and I were buying the ticket back to Indonesia, and I was sitting in the car by myself. There's this two young men that keep looking at me trying to do something. Im scared to death. Im so greatful that they dont do anything to me.
3) I finally can do SEM by myself. Although I have been helped in the beginning but this is my very first time :) No undergrad has been trained to use the SEM.
4) I am greatful that I will have a day off tomorrow. Its been a long day today. Just a perfect time to take a break!
5) Im so greatful to have so many friends, my entire weekend have been filled with a lot of arrangements!

silver smokey eyes + chanel foundation sample.

2009-03-12T22:36:00.000-07:00

okay so lately i have found my love AGAIN. I love chanel so much. the make up, the purse, the clothing, jewellery, everything. but its too expensive that i cant even afford any of it except for the cosmetics :)

a few weeks ago stupid chanel sales assistance in northgate mall push me to buy their newest foundation, lift lumiere. knowing the name, "lift", makes me feel uncomfortable because it usually associated with old women. but somehow i did purchased it. she put the foundation all over my face too. she allowed me to exchange my compact powder too. how nice isnt it?

the next morning when i look at myself in the mirror, im quite surprise to see some redness and bump in my skin. i thought to myself: may be this is because of the period that im going to get soon. so i dont really care too much.

then in the afternoon, we went for a walk at downtown and we went to nordstrom. greedy me asked the chanel sales assistant to give me sample of the lift lumiere so i have a little bit more to use. (btw, lift lumiere so expensive like $70) She looked at me funny and said that my skin doesnt look that old. im so surprised. instead she gave me another sample, pro lumiere. im so shocked to hear that! and i suddenly realized that those foundation is causing the pimples on my face (its not just one pimple ok, there's like 5 altogether). im so mad then we went home then continue to alderwood mall. i brought my lift lumiere for a return. the lady was so nice to me she gave me two foundation sample: mat lumiere and teint innocence.

okok i used both foundation on my face. left: teint innocence and right: mat lumiere. i love both but im not going to buy both because each is around $50. so im debating which one to get. but i think im going to go with the mat lumiere because first of the packaging it come with a pump. then higher spf. and one of my favourite guru in youtube always use that. its $7 more but i will be happy with that :)

oh yah! im going to purchase the grand duo by mac. i have decided which one to get: love rock and moon river. the name is so sweet. im so excited. cant wait till the 19th. that's when we are going to bellevue square nordstrom because my sister has a facial appointment with clarins. so happy :)

Excited for next week !!

2009-03-01T18:08:00.000-08:00

So, supposedly, my new blackberry will arrive tomorrow! IM SO EXCITED!! since all the rest of the indos already has!! :):) It is supposed to be here by last week thurs/friday but it was on backorder. stupid tmobile. i got the pearl 8900, i wanted a bold actually but since we are already in t mobile plan *sigh*. but im still so happy and excited :)

Then, my sis and bro came back this morning from vacation to texas. and my sis bought me mac pigment in pink pearl *scream* omg omg omg. such a pretty pink/purple color :) i saw it in my portland trip, i didnt buy because i already had 3 pigments and a paintpot in my hand the other day. hahahaha. at least i wont feel as guilty if i buy it at different time :P

Supposedly, my mac order arrive too on Tuesday! *dancing* and guess what, i ordered pigments 5 of them. i know i m too obsessed :( i really have to cut on buying make up and use my allowance wisely :( anyway! i purchased the pigments in fushia, gold mode, vanilla, rose, and cornflower. we'll see how it look. but i am normally fall in love with all the pigments!

anyway. OMG! time flies so fast. its like christmas yesterday, but its the first day of march already? it felt like the fall quarter just ended, and now its the beginning of spring quarter? It felt that i just start working in lab, but 1 months had passed by. why time have to keep running? why is there only 24 hours a day? why a minute has to be 60 seconds and not 70 seconds?

we human never satisfied for the things that is given for us, we take things for granted, and we can only appriciate it when its gone :(

ps: Happy Birthday my childhood friend, Nori!

Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T22:20:00.000-08:00

Im so excited when I woke up this morning; seeing my sayang is the best thing that can happen in my life :) [note: it is not easy for me to see him! although we only live 45 mins away from each other, we dont see each other so often - once/twice a week].

Anyway, my sayang is such a sweetheart. He got me a LOT of mini roses :) i dont know what kind of species they are but they are so beautiful; soft pinks. We do not really have any plan today but he just make my day! We went to my favourite bakery - Hiroki for the green tea tiramisu. We also went to watch a movie - Confession of a Shopaholic. I have been craving for the green tea tiramisu (as always) and dying to watch that movie because both of my sisters are so crazy about the book/novel. For the record, my younger sis made her boyfriend "act" for one of the scene.

Well, I always dream to have a romantic dinner on a special day like today, but I dont think I am that kind of person. I am very ordinary girl - simple thing makes me happy. Those romantic stuff will make me feel akward. Plus. I am very picky with food. Hahaha

I just want to write this down so that I will remember this day. How sweet my sayang is. and how thankful I am to have such a lovely sayang. I love u always!

Oh!! We found a new cupcake place somewhere in Wallingford. I bought 2 cupcakes: red velvet and vanilla :). I tried the red velvet and I think its not as good as sprinkle cupcake but for the price that we paid I am satisfied; its only $2.99. I will try the vanilla cupcake tomorrow :)

Happy 23rd Birthday, Sayang !!

2009-02-12T20:31:00.001-08:00

Here's a picture of him and me and cupcakes, present and the card. Im so touched that he came to my house :) My sayang is always the best sayang.

Dear Sayang,

Happy Birthday to u. I hope you will have a prosporous life ahead and I want to be with u forever !! hahaha *hugs*

Ur Sayang

Weekend - Trip to Portland

2009-02-08T02:03:00.000-08:00

It sounds very stupid, but I went to Portland twice this weekend (on friday and yesterday). On Friday, my sayang wanted to go to a Sportsman's Show. He said that it is the biggest sportsman show in the northwest area. Sportsman show is a show, where you can buy stuffs, get free stuffs, look whats out there, get a tour, and others; but it is all about outdoor activity like fishing, hunting, camping, etc.

And on Saturday I went to Portland with my brother, sister and roomate. Well nothing really special because I am not expecting anything from both trips. I did not know what to shop, plus i have spent so much money!!! argh!! I just bought a rock and republic jeans for a $100 and some make up stuffs. Me and my friends went shopping on Thursday till the mall close!!

So this weekend is the most exhausting weekend for me :(. Oh yeah! I just read in Glamour magazine that if we dont get enough sleep, there's a higher chance for us getting fatter!! The mag said that we tend to eat/snack more when we are tired. Aiyo! i think i need to sleep more!! btw, im getting fatter!! ohh nooo...

anyhoo.. im posting some of the picture that we tooked in portland. althoo my hair look so bad :(

My sayang

My siblings

My roomate

Oh yah, I had an interview on Thursday. I dont know how it went.. but I am going to hear the good/bad news tomorrow -.-" I am so nervous.

Funny Meaningful Friendship Quote

2009-01-28T23:49:00.001-08:00

Our friendship is like peeing in your pants,
everyone can see it but..
only you can feel the warmth.

Olive Brown Look

2009-01-28T14:50:00.000-08:00

FACE:
- Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream #23
- Bare mineral foundation (medium)
- NARS blush (deep throat)

EYES:
- Urban Decay Primer Potion
- MAC Paint Pot (painterly)
- Everyday Minerals (pressed olive)
- Everyday Minerals (in the garden)
- Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner (graphite shimmer ink)
- Missha mascara base
- Chanel Inimitable mascara (black)

LIPS:
- Dior Addict Ultra Shine #680
- Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect #517

Chinese New Year - the year of ox

2009-01-26T22:39:00.000-08:00

Product that I used:
FACE:
- Missha BB Cream #23
- EM Intensive foundation (light medium)
- NARS blush (deep throat)
EYES:
- UDPP
- MAC Paintpot (Painterly)
- Bare Mineral e/s (true gold)
- MAC Pigment (Off the radar)
- Missa mascara base
- Chanel inimitable mascara

Happy new year!! This is just for fun, just for the record of the looks that I created :)

Happy New Year !!

2008-12-31T12:04:00.000-08:00

On this new year eve, we (my family and I) are going to Las Vegas!! Im so excited since the flight was cancelled before due to the stupid snow in Seattle. Well, its better this time as we are going to visit the neighbouring cities too such as Los angeles and San Fransisco :) In addition, I have a new camera too!! So I can take a lot of beautiful picturess :)

Today, my order from urban decay and victoria secret came !! Make me more happy !!

Best Christmas Presents !

2008-12-30T22:19:00.000-08:00

and some other stuffs:
- red jacket/sweater from my sayang's mom
- fishing bag from my sayang's dad

Chanel : Le Blanc De Chanel (sheer illuminating base)

2008-11-26T18:49:00.001-08:00

It's a blessing to work in downtown area. I went to Macy's (instead of nordstorms, because that's where I caught my bus home) and I, directly went to the chanel section because I love chanel so much! and I got their "primer". After watching videos on youtube, I found that primer might help me because I always got OILY skin after long hours wearing make-up. I heard/watch/read good review about smashbox's primer, but I prefer to try chanel's because I am using their face products (liquid foundation and compact powder+foundation) PLUS its smell sooo gooood!!! I am so excited to try it on tomorrow on thanksgiving day at my sayang's place! It's a little bit pricy tho! It's $45, and because I am in WA state and the tax is like 9% :(, I ended up paying like $49.50... RAWR!!

Chanel Exceptionnel

2008-11-15T00:37:00.000-08:00

Uhm.. I had this eye shadow quad for like a month, and when the make up artist try it on me, it turned out to be more 'dramatic/black' and i am not really comfortable with it. and i found this video! and i love the look! i will try it :D

Hime style... <3

2008-11-14T12:08:00.000-08:00

Hahaha this is what i want to be for next halloween :)

my trip to portland and seattle's sensation

2008-11-09T23:06:00.000-08:00

Yesterday i went to portland to get my sister a macbook and to try the famous saburo! hahaha well overall I am satisfied with my trip! hehehe becausee... I got more chanel make up... omg! the more i buy the more i love it! my friend was interested in buying the mascara that i am wearing now: chanel inimitable mascara. so, i told her to get it when we went to portland because its tax free :).. and we went to nordstorm and u know what!! the sales person told us that the mascaras are buy 2 get 1 free!! I WAS SO EXCITED hahahah so i get another 2 inimitable mascara! hehehe and i was planning to buy a liquid foundation as i think the powder ones are not working very well anymore (after watching a bunch of videos on youtube) hahaha and the liquid foundation is SO GOOD!!! :D:D:D:D so happy happy happy! basically thats the only thing that make my trip to portland wonderful! hahaha

i was so tired and go to bed right away once i arrived at my home sweet home! then, the next day (which is today) i am doing my normal sunday routine (going to church and stuffs) I am surprised to see people kept checking out their iphone and not paying attention. after sometime, i figure it out that there is this new facebook profile, sort of like a gossip girl but the indonesian version!! i kinda shocked! but i dont get worried because none of these pictures are mine. but the fact that the people in that profile are somebody that are close to me made me so upset! well, to have an opinion about somebody and to share it with somebody is okay, but to put it in public is just unethical. its not even any of their business. i really curious how will it go and how will it turn out. will the "gossip girl" be revealed.

terima kasih cinta

2008-11-03T11:30:00.000-08:00

I really love this song!!

day light saving

2008-11-02T23:22:00.000-08:00

there are 25 hours today!! it feels soooo loong...! it feels good :) may be it will be good to really have 25 hours a day? hehehe..

because time fly so slow today, after doing our sunday routine (go to church and have lunch together), we decided to go to 202 outlet. it's actually my sis wish, she wants to buy a coach bag that she has been dreaming about. unfortunately, the purse that she's looking for is not there!! on the other hand, i bought a new wallet which i am not planning to buy !! BUT i keep falling in love with this wallet each time i see it! so its okay! well, the worse thing is that coach is the only store that we really wanted to go. so, after that we dont really know what to do, so we went home. STUPID sister! hahahaha..

at home, while cleaning the refrigerator we realize that my friend's bubble teasss are in the fridge. so, we texted him, letting him know that we were at home and he can come whenever to pick up his bubble tea. when he arrived, we chit-chat a lil bit, then we all agree to have dinner... bla bla bla im to lazy to continue..

I just want to say i love my coach wallet and i miss my boyfriend!!

First day

2008-10-29T22:19:00.000-07:00

uhm. this is actually my third first day of blogging again. i deleted my old blogs :P want to start a new where i can keep my secret secretly. i intend not to tell anybody about this blog! hahaha

well i am currently school-less and jobless. i know i should have looking for a job. its not that i didnt try i tried!! 1000000 timesss... i am just unlucky to graduate when the economy is in real bad shape! i will just trust God who has a great plan for me (i am christian btw, although i think nobody thinks that i am serious with God, well at least my boyfriend thinks that i go to church just to socialize >.< ) anyway, because i have nothing to do, that's why i start blogging again :)

there are actually a few activities that i have been doing while i have nothing to do.
- work at 3d wood puzzle for fun!! (jobless: dont have professional-engineering job)
- subscribe to netflix and addicted to grey's anatomy
- expand my cosmetic collections ( i love chanel )
- looking for jobs
- looking for plan B -> go back to school

haiyaaaaa.... God really please help me. i know i only come to U when i need U. but i know my life is in Ur hand! although i think that i took the wrong major at school, i believe u planned it, and i believe ur plan wont just stop here.

i might look careless and laughing a lot BUT i am actually really worried!!!