♥ THANK YOU ♥ 150+ Followers Giveaway

Once again, THANK YOU all ♥

I am sooo late in doing this, I planned to hold a giveaway here on my blog once I reached the 100 followers mark, but now there are even more than 150 followers! I am grateful that you all think my blog is worth the following x) From my happiness, I'd like to hold my first giveaway ^^

I've been tagged! + New Giveaways to Enter~

I'VE BEEN TAGGED.

By Lina Kim of SparkleApple, Cathy, Noxin and Toffinshan!
I warn, this is an overload of information about me. Solely me. haha
Prepared to be bored if you are going to read this entire post! Since there are no pictures either :(

So feel free to skip to the bottom where all them giveaways are at, like y'all always do LOL jkjk :P

{{ TUTORIAL }} Galaxy Nails

As promised!! Once I got home from finishing my last exam, the first thing I did was my nails :3

As some of you know, my nails had to be kept SHORT so I really didn't know what I could do with them, I always had long nails before when I designed them you see :(

Well, I thought of the galaxy design that everyone was so crazy about! When it was super popular(or is it still? I am so not in with this game T^T) I couldn't paint my nails so I didn't get the chance to use that design D:

But I do now~~ Mwuahahahaaaa
And I took photos as I did each step ^^

*You do not need to use the same colors or the same amount of colors at all, and the order of steps is not definite either. Everything is up to your own personal preference.

Here is my mess and the colors I used:

My purple OPI bottle exploded and got purple nail polish on everything, thus the random splat on the gold x)

STEP 1

Get a makeup sponge and rip it into tiny pieces, these will be your tools.

The more messy.. the better :)

STEP 2

Paint your nails black, or any dark color you like :) 

Navy is a good choice too.

I wanted to see if there was much of a difference so I chose two different polishes. The end result looked the same though >.>

STEP 3

Start by adding a drop of yellow to a piece of scrap paper.

The paper will be your color palate.

Each time you use a new color, then add a drop to the paper as it will dry if you dispense it too soon.

STEP 4

Dab a small piece of the sponge into the YELLOW polish.

Create any pattern on your own nails.

This will be the base of where to place your other colors.

STEP 5

Add a drop of GOLD polish to the palate.

Dab the sponge into it and then onto the edges of the yellow.

STEP 6 to...

Copy&paste step 5 until the end basically xD

Continue on doing so with any color of your choice, from here on I won't be telling you what to do, picture references should be enough for you smarty pants :P

ORANGE.

PINK.

NAVY.

With the navy though, I concentrated on the edges, mainly using this colors to "blend" the brighter colors into the... outer space 

GAHAHA, I'm lame. Suck it up butter cup.

STEP... other nails. 

As you see, I changed the colors on the previous empty nails. 

Instead of yellow, I used a BABY BLUE as a base. I dabbed on LIGHT PURPLE and DARK PURPLE. 

I decided to add some dark purple to the yellow bases as well, just to give it a more galaxy feel~

FINAL STEP

With a glitter nail polish, Sweep it over the entire design.

Then with a clear top coat, seal in the entire design and make it glossy :3

and VIOLA!

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What do you think? Pretty good for a noob ain't it? 

Well I'd say so myself, because even my little 7 year old brother said "it looks like outer space" when I asked him of what he though it was.

Ohohoho!

I'm proud. LOL

Any~who,

I'm going to partaaay tonight with some friends, karaoke to be exact ^^ 

Gotta have fun when I know my exams are over :D

Hope you enjoy this~

psssst... Join if you haven't >:D

[Review] EOS XtraVaganza Pink(G-210)

Hello ladies~ And possibly one or two stalker men ;D (I know who you are... LOL)
I have been suuuper busy(it's finals week T^T) so I haven't been making any posts, but good news is that for the month of March, I will be able to do my nails!!!

 

SO FREAKING HAPPY!

I will be sure to make some nail tutorials ^^ Something I haven't done in ages~ but my nails will be pretty short.. I have one month to do my nails, so I'm guessing around four nail designs? kekeke

Ok, enough with that,

EOS XtraVaganza Pink (EOS G-210 Pink)

I actually won these from QoQo's 2011 Year End Giveaway btw! She wrapped everything up so nicely with bubble wrap :3

Lens Description:

Manufacturer: EOS

Model: G-210

Series: XtraVaganza

Diameter: 14.5mm

B.C: 8.8mm

Lens Type: Yearly Disposable

No Lens

Bright window lighting 

Indoor Lighting

 Here are some poser pics with them on:

(Ratings are all out of 5)

Design&Color: ★★★

Light pink in color. It is really opaque and noticeable, the pink definitely shows through. The design is really simple. Obviously not natural and doesn't blend. Aside from this, I don't have much else to say.

Enlargement:  ★★★★★

Every. Single. Lens. Enlarge my eyes! I don't think I have small eyes but maybe it's just my iris size that makes all lenses seem to enlarge well :P These are 14.5mm so they do not look overly huge at all.

Comfort: ★★★★

I only wore these for a short period of time, but I think they were quite comfortable. EOS lenses do have thinner lenses after all.

Overall: ★★★

The EOS XtraVaganza Pink lenses totally remind of anime eyes, in fact, I was tempted to apply anime makeup when I wore these xD Personally, I do not have much of an opinion about them, it's neither love or hate. However, I do not mind them. I only gave these lenses 3 stars though because well, let me tell you a little story which freaked me out:


When I was rubbing the lenses with solution before applying them, I noticed a greyish black liquid. BLACK WATER! I was seriously like O.O when I saw this. I mean, where did it come from?? The solution is clear!! I realized that the black part of the lens design itself was being rubbed off. 
Really? 
What the heck. 
Could I go blind from wearing these then? 
Aren't these lenses supposed to have the color "sandwiched" in the lens?

Let's take a look at some comparison photos:

Yeah bro, before and after. Comparing the left lenses in both photos - See how black the rim was before?

After a while of rubbing, there was no longer any black water, so... I went for it. I KNOW. Could be dangerous but I have no idea why I still wore them .______. Well, I didn't go blind and they were completely fine afterwards. 

Still, what do you guys think I should do? throw them? *sob sob* I wanted to make at least one tutorial with these though~ T^T





That's all for now, I plan to hold a giveaway that I've been meaning to do since I had 100 followers, but now it's been long over due :P So that will be coming up. Well, I'll be posting more regularly in March!

For the rest of the week, I hope that I do well for my finals!
I should go study now... Ciao~

Don't forget that LensVillage Blog's first giveaway is still going on ^^

[GIVEAWAY] LensVillage Blog's First Giveaway!

I mentioned before that I was also managing LENSVILLAGE's BLOG correct?

Well, I will be hosting a giveaway there!

GEO has released two new natural lens designs in two different diameters!
Up to TEN PEOPLE may win :D

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Rules to Enter:

Be a follower of LensVillage Blog through Google Friend Connect(GFC)

"Like" LensVillage FB page

Leave a comment on LensVillage's post following the format given.

(2 entries)

Additional Entries:

Follow LensVillage Twitter +1

Post this giveaway on your blog side bar +1

Blog about this giveaway +1

**Total chances: 5 entries**





DEADLINE:
Ends March 10, 2012

EDIT: Okay, so a lot of people(including myself!) are having problems entering the LensVillage Blog website. At times it is there, other times you cannot access it. All I can do is tell you to try again in a bit and hopefully it works then.

It really is inconsistent and frustrating evenn, but I hope that this problem will be solved :C

Don't let this stop you from entering if you really would like to though!

I hope that you all can be able to join!

[Diet Update] Minus Two Pounds ALREADY?? + About Body Fat

Hey y'all :P I'm on DAY SIX of the 90 day challenge ^^ It's been almost a week already!

So far I have lost about one pound. Which does make me happy but then again, weight is not the issue.

I do feel slimmer in my tummy(which is really the only thing I am focused about btw :P) and my parents have said that I look slimmer too :D But I think they are just saying, because one pound is like.. nothing almost haha better than nothing though!

I've been drinking more water. And by drinking water, your body will know that it won't be dehydrated. So it will release the excess water weight = lighter on the scale. But be sure to understand that because of this, a person's weight can fluctuate as well.

And I have also been able to avoid unnecessary foods like... bread and cookies... and crackers. LOL

Following a meal plan is a first for me, and I really wanted to try following one for that very reason. And thanks to that, I have been able to control myself from munching on foods a.k.a. binge eating. So I have been able to avoid unnecessary foods like... bread and cookies... and crackers. LOL

However~~

To be COMPLETELY honest, I don't follow the plan exactly xD

I need my rice. I need flavor!!

So I tweak the meal plan a tiny bit. I understand the nutritional values of food, so I have been able to use the plan as a guide, not a solid book of rules.

My lunch today: chicken breast, salad + cooked peppers,celery,button mushrooms ^^

However, I admit it. I had a cheat day. I ate apply pie >.< And sugar free oatmeal cookies.
But a little cheat won't be bad for you, in fact, it could even be beneficial! Just don't over-indulge!!
But still, if you put carbs in front of me, I will down it. Gahhh

Fortunately there are no more cookies around to tempt me...

So in this post I wanted to speak about something else too.

ABOUT BODY FAT.

Here's a little something:
When I was three days into this, I weighed myself on the scale. It said I lost two pounds.
Two pounds OFF... in three days.

SO, let me make this clear. The weight lost was definitely not "fat". 

Why? 

Because it's only been 3 days. 

So what's the meaning of this!?

Well, there could be several reasons. 

Most likely it was water weight. 

That is why, overall, when I went to the scale at the end of the week again, the net weight lost so far was 1lb.So how does this body fat thing work?

Here are some really good pictures:

As you can see, a person's body fat percentage greatly affects the overall appearance. 

MORE SO THAN WEIGHT. 

A person can weigh less but be flabby and vice versa. 

You could check your BF% here: Body Fat Calculator

*the calculator is just an estimate, to get an accurate reading, measuring tools called calipers are needed*

BUT. Another thing that is important to know is that MUSCLE also affects how you look:

They are both at 15% BF yet one woman is bulky while the other simply looks slim&lean.

The reason:

Woman A most likely does HARD CORE training, and eats a lot more than Woman B. She also must have taken protein supplements to get her muscles to bulk up like that.

Woman B takes note of her diet and is not as excessive in her workouts and probably focuses more on toning up and cardio.

However, I am sure that BOTH women strength train to become lean. So I encourage weight training with my all. MUSCLE BURNS MORE THAN FAT.
And it is nearly impossible for an average girl to get even close to being like woman A.
But don't forget that cardio and strength training are equally important!

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For any of you who would like to try out the 90 day challenge:
Workout plan: LINK
Meal plan: LINK 

If you plan to do it, let me know of your progress too! 

Having buddies to pull you through helps A LOT

I think that is enough for this post.

saying "bai bai" for those who are wondering ^^

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AIN'T THAT CUTE!? I found a whole bunch and saved them to my computer hehehe

Expect to see them a lot in the future.

Words and brackets are sometimes just not enough to express my words and expressions.

I leave you with this guy:

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LOL

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I am no fitness professional. 

All information posted here is from my own knowledge from things I have learnt through research.

[Review] GEO Bambi Greys aka Princess Mimi Greys + Outfit Post&Diet Update

Hi hi ^^

I'm back, WITH A REVIEW! Of what!? Well, the post title gave it away already pfft. LOL

Yus, I've recently received a package in the mail for a pair of GEO Bambi Greys! They are also called Princess Mimi Greys too ^^

I was so excited to get these as they have been suuuuper popular among the Gyaru models :D
I had to get my hands on them because reviews after reviews came out about them, all with really good ratings. So I am here... to give my own verdict of these lenses.

Okay, so here are the company photos of the lenses:

Lens Information:

Power: 0.00 - -6.00

Diameter: 15.00

Base Curve: 8.60mm

Water Content: 38~42%

Life Span: 1 Year

★★ REVIEW ★★

Natural Light

Window Lighting (cloudy)

Window Lighting (sunny)

Indoor Lighting

(Ratings are all out of 5)

Design&Color: ★★★★★

Very pretty! and very noticeable as well. I wouldn't say that they are the least bit natural but that's not the point of why people get the bambi greys. The center burst of the lenses help in minimizing the intensity of the grey color though. The dark limbal ring also further enlarges the appearance of the eyes, achieving that "big dolly eyes" look.  There is a bluish tint to the grey color.

Enlargement:  ★★★★★

HUGE I tell ya, HUGE. 

These are 15.0 smacking mm and the largest I have gone is 14.5 and to me, that was already big. I love large lenses on others, maybe I am not used to it on myself but I must say, I don't mind it with these lenses. a TOTAL DOLLY type of lens.

Comfort: ★★★★★

When I wore these, I felt nothing. This surprised me as they are 15mm. But I wore them for about 6hrs without feeling a thing. And I usually have dry eyes when it comes to contact lenses.

Overall: ★★★★★

Final verdict of GEO Bambi Greys are that I LOVE THEM. Seriously, the rave about them is all true and I am happy that I got my hands on these. They are very pretty and vibrant yet not bug eyed. Of course, it's all personal preference ^^

* Once again, I'm letting you guys know that I am managing another blog dedicated to circle lens :) So if any of you like them... do follow the blog at LensVillage Blog >:D 

PS. following the blog may come in handy soon *shady shady* kekeke 

~ Shameless Face Spam Warning ~

Full Faced with Bambi Sesame Grey 

I discolored this pic, I like the effect :D

What are your thoughts on the Princess Mimi Greys? I LOVE THEM!

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Outfit Post & Diet Update:

I'm thinking of joining a contest hosted by styleismine and that called for me to post up a photo of an "Asian Outfit."

So this is what I am planning to submit:

Today's outfit:

I paired this outfit with my brown boots from the last outfit picture I posted ^^

Now on to the DIET part...

The title was misleading, but it was long enough so I just labelled it as a diet :P

More specifically, I'm taking on a challenge. A 90 day challenge, posted and created by Cassey Ho of Blogilates. So yeah... 90 DAYS! Which is kind of good though, seeing that on average, a person would generally see results in 3 months. 

I don't believe in "diets" but I do believe in eating clean and healthy, so although my diet is going to be different during the next 90 days, I hope that I will be able to stick to something similar even after. So basically, to improve my own eating habits permanently. 

"11 abs line"... here I come babyyyy! (hhaha what a Korean termed thing to say :P)

F(x)'s Krystal

SNSD's Yuri
(she's a bit thin for me but she's been "praised for her abs")

Dal Shalbet's Ga Eun

Brave Girl's Seo ah

So I've known about Blogilates for a long while now but have always been focused on Bodyrock. However, I have always wanted to do pilates! So I thought "let's add it in, there's only benefits." So I am now, officially going to be following this site closely ^^

This 90 day challenge was started in October of 2011, but I've just come across it just recently. And so, my journey begins~ 

* I will be updating REGULARLY about my progress on here, so if you are interested, please follow along(And do it with me too :D Just ask for the links and I'll give you them ^^) so you guys can push me towards the end :) I'm going to be tagging the posts under "90 Day Challenge."

** if you care less about dieting, health and fitness, I'm going to be putting [Diet Update] in front of the update posts, so you can just ignore them xD

I've already started day one yesterday. Today is day two ^^

So far, I've been doing everything properly. I feel so good and healthy :D

LOL

Yep, so that's all! 

As for future posts, I plan to work on making more tutorials as I am a total noob atm, so uhh.. 

"practice makes perfect :P"

BAHAHA . . . cheesy ending.