Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Glossy Shine Stick(s) in (from left) Mango Tango and Colada Love

Sorry for the bad picture quality! I'd rather think these are tinted lip balms but I guess you can say tthey're stick glosses too? IDK. Anyway, I got these babies for 2/$12 and am probably going to make my way over there to get more! They smell sooooooooooo YUMMY, are really moisturizing and just give that perfect hint of color. Like their names suggest, they're also very glossy which actually surprised me since most stick form glosses are rarely ever shiny/glossy. I've always wanted to get a tinted lip balm that was both shiny, moisturizing and actually gave me some color. Most tinted balm or stick glosses never deliver in the pigment and/or shine department ...well at least the one's I've tried. Also most tinted balms tend to have a grainy texture, but not these. I picked neutral colors of course, these are like my lips but better hehe. The only problem I have with this is the clear cap; it cracks easily and you can see stains on it if I'm in a rush to close it and accidenttally nix the product on the base of the cap. Since I'm a neat freak I'm always cleaning it and it's not easy to clean a narrow tube GRRR! If the cap wasn't clear I can just overlook this and not give into my anal tendencies. Either way they still are very cute and are an overall GREAT product!

Rating: 4.5/5

Buy Again?: YUP ME WANT MORE!

Product close-up and swatches.

I got tagged by saffie fiend and lxflickr! Thanks babes ^_^

1) What are your makeup item must have(s)?

eyebrow powder, concealer, face powder and my Burt's Bees Honey lip balm

2) Who was the first make up guru you watched on youtube?

Enkore

3) From the answer above, how did u stumble upon the person's channel?

I was perusing through makeupalley and someone mentioned how great Koren's video tutorials were so I youtubed him and VOILA!I love that man, he's just so wonderful and insightful!

4) How did you discover Onsugar?

Through Sara Kai of icyabstract. I found her channel first, then her blog link was in the descriptions and thus my blog was born. Onsugar was too cute to resist for me!


5) Who was the first onsugar blogger that you followed?

Sara Kai of icyabstract

6) Did you ever buy a make up item/tool which you end up not using or regretted buying?

Psh I can't remember how many times I've done that...I don't even want to backtrack; it's torture!

7) What do you usually carry in your make up bag?

My trusted burt's bees honey lip balm, MAC blot powder, some sort of gloss. I never touch up my eye makeup because it never budges.

8) If you found your Holy Grail (HG) product, would you stick with it throughout or are you willing to try on other products which might end up not suitable for you?

Well, usually old habits die hard for me especially if it's a very basic product (for example I've been on Burt's Bees Honey lip balm since it came out!). Now if it comes to things like mascara and lip gloss I can be a whore and not settle for the same one over and over again. I get bored of lip gloss like I get bored of men.

9) In your opinion which is more important, or rather which comes first, product quality or application technique?

Quality because no matter how you apply it, it still works! Application technique wouldn't matter if the quality of a product was lame because no matter how you apply it, it would still be lass than fabulous.

10) On a scale of 5, how 'important' is make up to you?
Hmmm...3 because I can never leave my house without something that makes me look alive yet I don't have to have on the full 9 either.

I think everyone got tagged already and besides I'm too lazy to add links LOL. Just got home from night classes and a test at that!

Next up: FOOD PORN!

Say hello to my Salami Pinwheels. Made these yesterday and they're so GOOD! I got the recipe from FoodGawker.com but I substituted the prociutto and dijon mustard for salami and cream cheese instead! If you are interested in the recipe then here is a link http://thecuttingedgeofordinary.blogspot.com/2009/09/proscuttio-pinwheels.html Mine doesn't exactly look like hers but it still tastes good. I think anyone can make this it's super easy!

My New Love

I've only used this today for a couple hours and I'm IMPRESSED! Review when I've used and tested this out for a bit.

Sorry if these pictures are stripper like...I couldn't help it.

I applied at Sephora!

Wish me luck ladies ^_^

It's about time for me to start something new; something that I'm actually interested in doing. I hope I at least get an interview!

Mini Haul

Victoria's Secret beauty rush Glossy Shinestick in Colada Love and Mango Tango. Review on these later. So far, I'M LOVING THEM!

So I got tagged a while back by none other than Shanghainese Dumpling to do a What's In My Bag tag. And what better excuse for me to show you what's in my NEW bag = P

Remember this from a previous post?Well it took like 3 weeks to arrive and when I finally got it it looks like this:

Sorry for the bad quality!

Not exactly the same (especially material-wise), but nonetheless very similar and I'm still happy with it. Though I will never purchase from them again. Why? EMS shipping is crazy expensive and took 3 weeks to arrive. Also even though I really like the bag, it's not worth all that $$$. Keep in mind I don't regret this purchase because I knew it would benefit some of you who thought of ordering from this wholesale site, but haven't yet because of doubts or for any other reasons. So there you go, I did you all a favor, ain't I nice? = D

On to the GUTS!

Below: In my makeup bag, I also use my makeup bag as a pencil case. Well if it has double compartments....

You like?

Thanks Ena for tagging me! Sorry it took me forever to do this LOL!

Got tagged by Ena Pang of Shanghainese Dumpling to do this ^_^ Thanks for the tag hun!

Morning Routine

Cleanse, tone, treat, and moisturize

-I use a gel or foam cleanser such as Neutrogena's Oil Free Acne wash to rid of sebum from the night before

-After I dry my face I spray Evian on and add my Acne.org treatment to prevent acne

-When 5 minutes have passed and my treatment has absorbed I add Jojoba Oil to my Aveeno SPF30 Positively Radiant Moisturizer and apply all over the face to moisturize.

Night time routine

Remove makeup, cleanse, tone, treat and add AHA (to prevent wrinkles and tone down uneveness),moisturize!

I forgot to add my makeup remover towelettes, eye makeup remover, and my eye cream...whoops LOL

-With dry hands and dry face I smear some cleansing oil on to my face to remove any lingering makeup and the SPF 30, since sunscreens are notoriously hard to remove and have the ability to clog pores, the only way to get it all out is with a cleansing Oil. I am using Kracie Naive Deep Cleansing Oil.

-Wash off the cleansing oil and while my face is still wet, I wash any remaining residue with Neutrogena'S Oil Free Acne wash.

-Spray Evian after face is patted dry to tone and ready skin to accept proper moisturization.

-Dab on eye cream (not pictured) I use Avon's Luminosity

-Treat with Acne.org and follow up with AHA, this renews skin during night time

-Again, I add jojoba oil to a gel moisturizer to moisturize after the treatment has absorbed

What I use on a daily basis for point make. I swear it's like I never get new makeup LOL!

I don't use the foundation for all over my face, only as concealer to cover up unsightly spots!

-Conceal with Revlon's ColorStay Foundation

-Set concealer with loose powder, I use Palgantong, a Korean brand

-I shade and shape my brows with brow powder by Kanebo Media

-NYX Guru eyeshadow palette is used for the everyday wash of eye color. I like the color in the middle best!

-I line my eyes with a black gel liner, curl my lashes and apply a volumizing mascara

- NYX Angel blush and Beige lip gloss are my finishing touches!

WHEW! LOL!

Been meaning to do that tag for awhile

I Tag

Fiend

educatedbiatch

heavenlygorgeous

feistyskies

saffie

treehouseglory

tiarabangs

AND EVERYBODY else who wan'ts to do this tag! Have fun gals!

HAUL

I stopped by for a gander at Amuse (a Korean owned accessory store) and Forever 21

Top left: Nose cleansing pack, NYX lippies in Sky Pink and B52, bottom:NYX Runway Palette in Romance

Image to your right: Hello Kitty portable tissues (got these cuz they're so cute!) and a Forever 21 pink powder brush.

These AWESOME lashes!!!! I love these so much; so cheap and made of real hair! I will be getting more for my giveaway ^_^ So look forward to it!

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!