Ahleessa 4 Realz

This is another post that is late... lol~ :X End of last year, I bought quite a few OPI nail polishes, mini and regular size. I bought them all over the place, but mostly at Ulta.
I bought this mini-size collection in Tiny Tinsels. It comes in three glittery colors and one RapiDry Topcoat.
The first glittery color is Berried in Gifts.
The second color is Amethyst Twist.
The third is Silver Belles.


I bought another mini-size collection in Senoritas. It comes with three solid colors, no glitters or anything, and one RapiDry Topcoat.
The first color is Suzi Skis in the Pyrenees. I wore this color out and fell in love with it! If you don't like dark black nail polishes, this one is for you. It's a dark gray color but my friend thought it looked black... hehe~
The second color is No Spain No Gain.
The third color is Pink Flamenco.


They both, mini-size collection, carry RapiDry Topcoat. I will do a quick review on this topcoat since I'm using it right now... hehe~
Product Review: RapiDry Topcoat

Where can you purchase this: any stores that sell nail polishes
Price: not too sure

Made in USA

Information on the front: Quick drying protection for your nails

My thoughts: I think I've been spoiled by Seche Vite topcoat!... lol~ This doesn't dry out that quickly as it says, as well as, I'm very impatient waiting for it to dry my nails. It takes about 5-10 minutes after you apply the topcoat for the nails to dry *sigh*. It doesn't also put the shine on my nails as Seche Vite does. :/

Pros:
* It's a brand I trust.
* It protects a bit.

Cons:
* Doesn't dry that quickly.
* Doesn't put a shine on the nails.
* Doesn't protect when it's wet.

Would I buy this again? Nope!
Rating: 1/5 Tobey's Paws


Other than the mini-size collection, I bought two full size nail polishes from OPI.
This one is called Merry Midnight. It's such a gorgeous color!!!
The last OPI I'm going to mention is called Shim-Merry Chic. Love it!!! :)
I'm wearing this at the moment (the day I wrote this post). Today, I got a compliment from a stranger about my nail color... wheee~ She wanted to know the name and brand... hehe~


With all these OPI nail polishes, I bought one Orly nail polish... lol~ It feels lonely with these OPI... hehe~
It's called Green with Envy. It'll be a great spring/summer color or at least I think so... hehe~


I'm going to end this post with an earring I bought. I haven't bought one in such a long time. I think it's cute because it's so unique!... hehe~ This student I tutor, a second grader, thought it's ugly. The worst part is she thinks it looks worst on me than by itself... eek~ :/ LOL~

What do you think?

This is a late post, but I believe it's better now than later... hehe~ :D During December, Sephora gave Beauty Insiders a $15 certificate. I really wanted to get the Urban Decay Book of Shadows II, but a lot of things happened. When the hardship was over, the eyeshadow palette was all sold out... lol~ I just think I wasn't meant to get that palette! :X Instead, I bought other stuff... hehe~
I got Urban Decay Get Baked palette, Smith's Rosebud Salve, and Nars eyeshadow. I also picked out three samples; Murad Pomegrante Exfoliating Mask, Dr. Brandt Lineless Lines No More (I already used this product, and I didn't see any difference), and Hanae Mori eau de toilette (I didn't pick this one out).
I've heard good stuff about Smith's Rosebud Perfume Co. salves and thought this might be a good chance to try them... hehe~ I believe but I could be wrong that this is a limited edition!!! They come in a tin with three lipbalms/salve; minted rose, strawberry, and the original rose salve. I can't say much about these since I haven't tried them out yet... lol~ :X Anything related to lipbalms, I tend to open the package when I'm about to use them. This has to get in line with the other lipbalms that I need to use... hehe~
I've been wanting this color for some time and decided it's time for me to get it... hehe~ This is Nars eyeshadow in Galapagos.
I swatched the eyeshadow, middle, and realized it looked very similar to the other colors I have. Nars Galapagos is a little bit darker but when applied on the eye, it looks the same as MAC Mulch and Urban Decay Twice Baked *sigh*. I need to stop buying similar colors!!!... eek~ :X
I did a look with the Nars eyeshadow in Galapagos. If you want detail colors, please ask. Otherwise, I'll just mention I used the Nars Galapagos on the crease and outer V.
The last thing I bought and going to go over is Urban Decay Get Baked eyeshadow palette. It comes in 4 different colors; Twice Baked, Half Baked, Flipside, and Baked.
I swatched the colors on my hand for you. It's from left to right; Twice Baked, Half Baked, Flipside, and Baked.

I did three looks with this palette only using these colors.

#1:
I used Half Baked on the inner half lid, Baked on the outer half lid, and Twice Baked on the outer V and the crease.

#2:
I used Twice Baked on the lid, Half Baked on the inner half crease, and Baked on the outer half crease.

#3:
I used Flipside on the lid, Half Baked on the inner half crease, and Twice Baked on the outer V and crease.


I'm going to end this post with my recent purchase this past weekend... wheee~
I bought this classic Mickey Mouse purse from Disneyland. :)

Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this post are bought with my own money. I am not affiliated with any company nor getting paid to advertise any products. This post is written with my honest opinion.

I signed up for a survey long time ago, I think several months ago, and I finally tried this moisturizer in December... hehe~ I've been using it for a month and I think it's time to review the product.
Product Review: Olay Pro-X Wrinkle Smoothing Cream

Where can you purchase this: any drugstores
Price: not too sure

Made in USA

Directions on the back: Transform skin at night with Wrinkle Smoothing Cream by smoothing over the face and neck. As with all facial skin care products, avoid getting into your eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.

My thoughts: I'm actually pretty impressed I must say! During this Winter weather, my face skin has been really dry. I originally have dry skin but I'm super dry during this season. I've been going through different moisturizers looking for something that will work on my facial skin. I've been using this nightly since middle of December, and I don't have a tightness that I do with other moisturizers. It has been hydrating to my skin, at the same time, my skin looks better than usual... lol~ :X Not that better just a little bit. It's better a little than none at all... hehe~ It doesn't get rid of wrinkles, but I do believe it's preventing them or at least I like to think so... hehe~

Pros:
* Mature looking packaging.
* It doesn't look cheap.
* Protective packaging from light waves, as well as, breakage.
* No scent.
* No SPF (I'm allergic). Plus it wouldn't have SPF since it's a nightly used moisturizer.
* Moisturizing.
* Not greasy.
* Great for winter weather.

Cons:
* Thick packaging.
* Not enough product. The net weight is 1 oz.
* Expensive for a drugstore moisturizer.

Would I buy this again? Yup.
Rating: 4.5/5 Tobey's Paws


Last week, I checked out Ulta and bought some stuff.
I got two Montagne Jennesse masks, two Freeman products, and an Essie nail polish. Do you believe I got all this less than $7 and that includes tax!?!?... wheee~ If you get the Ulta monthly advertisement/catalogue, you will see coupons for a BOGO Free on Montagne Jennesse and Freeman products. In the catalogue, there's also a $3.50 off if you buy $10 or more. That's what I did to get all these. This sale goes on for a month I believe so go check out your Ulta store... hehe~
When I saw this in the clearance bin, I had to grab it. I've been wanting this color from Essie for the longest time! It's Mint Candy Apple and I think it's perfect for the Spring/Summer weather... wheee~ :)

Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this post are bought with my own money except for the Olay Pro-X Wrinkle Smoothing Cream. I got that to do a survey for. I am not affiliated with any company nor getting paid to advertise any products. This post is written with my honest opinion.

The past two days I've been working on this new layout. I got the layout from Blogger Templates and had to re-add all the side profiles. I don't know how you bloggers do it in such a short time. I know I'm html illiterate... lol~ :X Please be patient I'll eventually add all the blog links into the blog roll... hehe~ I wanted a new layout with the start of the new year. I think the layout is pretty!... wheee~ :)

I wanted to post a recipe during this winter weather. I think this is a good one... hehe~

If you need some guidance with the ingredients, you can check my Korean Cooking 101. ;)

Ingredients:
1 c. rice
water
2-3 abalone
1-2 carrots
1-2 tbsp. sesame oil
chopped garlic
7-9 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. fish sauce
dried seaweed
chopped green onion

Step 1:
Wash your white rice and soak it in water for 2 hours.
After 2 hours, you can drain the water out.

Step 2:
Wash the abalone and cut it into small pieces. You will also need to wash the carrot and cut that into small pieces as well.
In a pot (you need with a lid), add sesame oil and garlic. I usually don't add a lot of sesame oil because it has a tangy taste to the porridge I don't like. It requires 2 tbsp but I usually use 1. It is up to you on that... hehe~ Wait until it heats up, and then add the chopped abalone and carrot. Fry it for couple of minutes.
Then add the drained rice from step 1. Fry it for couple of more minutes.
Add the water and cover the pot so the rice can be cooked. You need to check every so minutes with a wooden spoon so the rice won't stick to the bottom of the pot. Towards the end of the cooking, add salt and fish sauce. You will add to your taste bud. ;)
When the porridge is done, transfer it to a bowl. I top it with dried seaweed (toast it on the stove and cut it into small pieces) and green onion. Now you can eat. :)


I bought couple of things in the past month from Victoria's Secret.
I bought these lipglosses in December. My oldest niece was the greatest help in choosing which ones I should get... hehe~ :) I got from left to right; Wondermelon, Have a Gumball, Taffy Go Lucky, Grapefruit Blast, and Slice of Heaven. I only opened one and love (I mean LOVE) the smell. It's delicious!!!... wheee~ I didn't open the others because I'm not too sure what I'm going to do with all of them. I might use all of them because they smell great or who knows I might give it away to friends as gifts... hehe~ ;)

I also bought some lip balms during their semi-annual sale. Jannie mentioned how great they are. You should check out her blog. :) After reading her post on these lip balms, I couldn't refuse when they're on sale for $1.75 each... wheee~
I got one in BananaBerry. I love products with banana in it for some odd reason. I always think they smell good. I hope this one does... wheee~
I also got one in Berry Blender. I just love the multi-colored lip balms... hehe~ I can't say how I feel about these babies yet. It'll have to wait until I finish my lip balm I'm using at the moment (Etude House thanks to a friend). I'm very good when it comes to not opening my lip balms until it gets it's use... hehe~ I wish I could say the same for other stuff. :X


One of the things I look forward to towards the end of the year/beginning of the New Year is the Korean music awards (KBS, MBC, and SBS gayo daejun). I realized the singer/group I loved in 2009 was 2 pm!!! :) Here's some of the songs I love... hehe~

Again and Again:


I Hate You:


Heartbeat:


They also performed some of the female songs during the SBS award show, and I thought 2 pm looked mighty cute... hehe~ :)

Mister originally by Kara, but performed by Beat and 2 pm:


Bo Peep Bo Peep by T-ara, but performed by 2 pm:


Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this post are bought with my own money. I am not affiliated with any company nor getting paid to advertise any products. This post is written with my honest opinion.

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