GEO grang grang brown contacts lens review! ///sorry it's been a while

I caved, guys. I know everyone's been raving about these lenses.

And I'm here to let you know.

Everything is true.

These contacts are comfortable

natural

and blend in wonderfully!

Here's some pics and I'm sure if you wanted more indepth pics like 'window light' and really detailed stuff you can always hop on over to April Fool Romance's blog! She always take a bajillion pics and really goes the extra mile~

a full faced pic of me wearing them. 

NO FLASH

AAAAAAND SURPRISE. I got my hair did!

I got some foils done with did pink highlights in the bottom layer.

LOOOOVE IT. especially when curled.

Too bad I don't usually have the time to do so.

orz

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until next time!

REVIEW:// aliexpress | finally a hit

Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh have you ever been searching for something for so long that when you finally own it/have it you feel really awesome?

It was like that for me and bandage leggings.

I wanted bandages that were double layer and wouldn't fray the more I wore it

It seemed IMPOSSIBLE to find in stores.

Once I saw a pair on a mannequin at my mall's F21 but they were on hold for someone and the stock was OOS

[fail]

And then I found aliexpress.

Be careful of online shopping and always check reviews and choose the most reliable seeming one!

Always be wary of credit card protection~

That being said, these are my babies:

STOCK IMAGE I instagrammed:

AND what you get

The material is NOT vinyl/pleather or anything of the sort but it looks like it.

I CAN'T WAIT TO COORD THESE oh god

ALSO it's super stretchy fabric so if you're a larger size don't worry!

I've had complaints of people buying bandage leggings and the bandages fraying AS they put them on because they're plus sized

but fret not

these bandages are finished seams AND stretch so there's a lot of give

[I found a solution for the world's curvier fashion forward ladies!]

here's a link to the online store:

http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/214567080.html

naughty naughty, they also sell BM replicas

but if you're strapped for cash and really want to see what a certain design looks like on you rather than on a stock model

then I guess it's okay

MAC// archie's girls collection LAUNCH

Whoa whoa whoa I must have been really keeping off the makeup blogs to not notice today was the launch date for North America [?] of MAC's new collection

Archie's Girls is vibrant fun and super nostalgic for those who read them as a child/teen/even now

The collection swatches beautifully and even if you have some dupes who can resist the packaging?

I'm glad they're doing a bit more daring with colors though. Especially Veronica.

My friend freaked out over them and of course she bought something from the collection. 

Got her hands on the Veronica blush which really really suited her darker complexion. It made her cheeks pop and she's super bubbly and fun so the blush made her look that much cuter~ :>

It looks violet in pan but on her it swatches to a deep warm pink.

Her haul today. Pictured if the box, the actual makeup

and a 5 dollar Stitch phone case I talked her into getting.

:9

Here's some snaps of the display at the mall I work at!

I also grabbed a description of the various products. Maybe something will catch your eye?

I myself am staring at the Pearlmatte face powder in 'Veronica's Blush' trying to resist buying it.

Hurry before it runs out! Burnaby's Metrotown MAC has already said they quickly ran out of stock this morning when girls lined up at 10 am [SO EARLY FOR ME] to haul!

REVIEWS:// smashbox sheer focus tinted moisturizer + Chanel Rouge Coco HYDRATING CRÈME LIP COLOUR

Blogging in the wee hours again...I always do this haha

I've finally uploaded the pics so I can do some proper reviews!

First up is Smashbox's Sheer Focus Tinted Moisturizer

Taken from the SEPHORA website:

What it is:
A vitamin-packed moisturizer with a hint of color.

What it does:
Smashbox Sheer Focus Tinted Moisturizer is a lightweight, revolutionary sheer color formula for naturally radiant skin. A healthy complexion starts with unique citrus honey ingredients for long-lasting hydration and oil absorption, with UVA/UVB SPF 15 added to guard against future sun damage. Vitamins C and E offer protection against free radicals and antiaging peptides improve elasticity. Skin stays flawless and protected with a smooth, matte finish all day long.

What else you need to know:
The moisturizer does not contain oil, paraben, or fragrance.

Pretty self explanatory. Now if I hadn't tried this at a friend's house before I bought it I never would've taken the plunge since it seems a little steep for a tinted moisturizer.

My skin is dry and tends to get oily if I don't set my makeup properly etc etc

As you can see, I bought the lightest shade because it's what seemed most suited to my face.

My friend has a shade darker so it looked like I had tanned...only my face ffffffff

Swatch on my hand!

Before application: Some red spots and dullness

[no photoshop. happy dayyy]

And after! And set with MAC powder that I've reviewed before in my other entry.

I've been using smashbox for a few weeks now and I love it. 

MY SKIN IS DRINKING THIS UP

I feel that it really keeps my skin supple and bouncy and I don't need much coverage. 

I think it's also been improving my skin because instead of heavy concealer/foundation I just slap this on and some setting powder and I'm ready to go. If I need extra coverage I just put more layers of it on.

I wouldn't recommend this for people with very obvious discoloration/difference in skin texture like acne etc

I feel that it wouldn't cover much but I like it a lot.

 I'll repurchase unless I can find something better.

But I doubt it since I'm loving what it's doing for my skin.

RATING:

moisturizing: ♥♥♥♥♥

moisturizing: ♥♥♥♥

coverage: ♥♥♥

ONTO THE NEXT ITEM:

My first expensive lipstick! How excitinfg!

One of my dear friends perlevoire has a discount at the store she works at so I grabbed one of these!

Description from the website:

A modern interpretation of classic creme lip colour as an homage to the rich life and legacy of 'Coco' Chanel. Lightweight lip colour glides on for easy application, and features a Hydratendre complex to help soften, soothe and condition lips - even boosting their ability to hold in moisture - for a plumper, smoother and healthier-looking appearance. A range of wearable shades with full-coverage finishes, from matte to pearl to soft shimmer.

The shade I grabbed was Rose Dentelle. 

I looove it. It's my lips but better shade and it goes with any outfit any occasion

I can't say it's too hydrating because my REVLON lip butters are way better.

This one flakes on my lips but if I layer it with a clear gloss I'm content

I also think that it lasts quite a while for me so I'm happy!

I'm really wanting to try some YSL next but I'm running out of shades to buy zzz

Moisturizing: ♥
Color: ♥♥♥♥♥

Longevity: ♥♥♥♥

I also have some outfit snaps of a new hairstyle I tried.

Take a high ponytail and amp it up by curling the ends.

Super cute and the high ponytail gives your hair some volume up at top~

OOTD for that day

top: Urban Behavior

cardigan: H&M

leggings: Korea

hair accessory: H&M

I also got a new phoooone but more on that next time!

Night night!

ALA// anime los angeles cosplay [photo heavy] & BLACK MILK

What a whirlwind it's been and now I can finally sit down and have a breather

ALA was amazing.

We also went to Disneyland the day before with a few friends which was SUPER FUN

The weather was great the company was great

and the cosplays were AMAAAAZING

Mike and I wore a variety of cosplays. He wore Drakken and Nightwing

I wore Shego, Mio, Mulan, and Zatanna [phew I know. It was a mistake to bring that all.]

But we had tons of fun!

Here's a few pics before/of the con!

rabidpotato.tumblr.com as Mother Gothel

&

shannonalise.tumblr.com as Rapunzel

AIN'T THEY THE CUTEST?

This Aladdin was super chill and walked around with us.

Also I asked how he got Abu to stay and he said he velcroed his butt

too funny

and then nighttime partying!

why are all my friends so attractive

ALSO ^ Kailee and I did a Black Milk shoot together with photographer Kyle Mistry

they turned out amaaaazing

kylemistry.tumblr.com

if you wanna check his stuff out!

The following BM pics are all his!

bb looks so good as Nightwing ahhh

<3

we made him take pics with a batman

And then some more pics from Kyle with us doing a Kim Possible group

I tried my best at photoshop! I don't think it's half bad~?

That's all for now while I organize my reviews/other items I've recently bought/received~

Happy Holidays!// new hair color + various snaps

Hope everyone's spending a lovely day/time with their family and other loved ones!

I'll just quickly post some instagram pics and other things just because I have some time before a Christmas party my family is all going to!

My friend Kyleigh puts up with my butt-ness and my hair. It's too too much HAHA but now she lifted the roots and gave me a much warmer brown so I can wear it more easily.

THANKS A BUNCH

Her blog is here: http://youllneedastamp.blogspot.ca/

Be sure to check it out!


And some snaps

top: H&M

I wanted something bright/fun to keep from looking winter dreary

which is also why I dyed my hair lighter for the winter months /rebel

New boots from Black Friday shopping in the states!

from: BASS

they're [so far] waterproof and very few scuff marks! So hardy

and perfect for this dreary sometimes snowy weather.

Mikebb bought me these earrings and they are SO fun. I think I'll wear them to the Christmas party.

We joked about me being house Baratheon [from Game of Thrones]

they're a bit heavy but not to the point of irritation.

WHATEVER I love them and I'd wear them to the ends of the earth.

pmph

gradient nails going from peach to pink tips

top: ZOYA

bottom: REVLON

mint: REVLON

green: OPI

gold glitter: OPI

PINK leggings by Victoria's Secret Pink

a little unsure of how the size will stay true because I bought an XS, the smallest size there is and it's a bit loose on my ankles/calves.

Love the studded detail on the back and not too ostentatious like some of the other designs/patterns. No offense

Super comfy and light material so I can work out in the winter [WHEN I HAVE TIME]

Our friends [Mike's and my] got a new dog from the shelter! He is 4 years old and a pure bred [perhaps] Dachshund who is just the sweetest thing. He's quiet and loves giving kisses and chewing on his toys and such a good lapdog. As the pic demonstrates.

Best wishes to him in his new forever home with his new loving parents.

They do dote on him~

A few of my friends have flown in from other parts of Canada to come back home and I can't wait to see them all again and hang out!

I missed my ladies ;_______;

HAVE A MERRY AND SAFE TIME. Don't drink too much nog/rum and drive and all that! IF YOU MUST MISTLETOE, MAKE SURE NO ONE IS SICK!

New haircut // + LUSH golden wonder bath bomb review// + I.fairy kirei grey/gray review

new haircut/blunt bangs!!

Whoaa sorry readers I've been busy.

ALA aka Anime Los Angeles is coming up and I'm super stressed getting ready for it and also work is busy too since it's Christmas soon and everyone wants to buy chocolates.

For ALA I'll be making Shego from Kim Possible, Zatanna from Young Justice season 2, and two more cosplays that are already done.

Since Mike is cosplaying with me I have to make Drakken and Nightwing too hahaha

Here's some progress pics though!

I bought a base suit from eBay as well as the base mask. But as you can see it's still a lot of work to do yet.

I've only been taking progress pics occasionally.

And all of Mike ahahahaha

Anyways onto the reviews:

LUSH advertises this as a really fun bath bomb WHICH IT WAS OMG

Mike bought this for me as a little gift to cheer me up when I was even more stressed out

and then I used it and bought another one because I loved it so much.

When you drop it in, it starts out as gold and transitions to blue AND THEN YELLOW STARS COME OUT. They dissolve over time which is handy.

And so the bath water turns blue, but there was golden swirls of very fine fine gold dust swirling. So everytime you move, the water glimmers.

It's gorgeous and a really great way to pamper yourself.

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And finally onto my kirei greys!

I bought them from iszocirclelens and I love them!

They came faster than my other package from Lensvillage which I ordered first. So they're quite good!

Came in bubble wrap envelope and with these super cute lens cases! I can't wait to use them hahahaha. And even with a keychain. Not sure how practical it is but it helps me differentiate further from my other cases.

AUTHENTICATION STICKERS

And finally.

Some close up shots with flash/without flash.

The limbal ring is decently thick and keeps it from looking too unnatural. 

The enlargement is really good but not freaky. I feel like I can get away with wearing these with minimal makeup too.

The blending from brown to grey is really really nice. It only looks blended from far away though. 

Any closer and you can see the pupil opening.

Super duper comfy and exactly what I needed color wise. 

Not too dark but not super light either. 

I wanted a nice in between grey and that's what I got.

Also I reviewed these since there aren't nearly enough good reviews of the kirei's on dark eyes, especially this color. And since my eyes are a very very dark brown, this is as dark as they're going to get on eyes.

That's it for now. Hope everyone is having happy holidays and some quality family/friends time!

Until next time.
I leave this photo of my home area. It's snowing like crazy recently. 

SO MUCH SNOW.