March 13, 2012

Review: Dolly Wink No. 11 Pure Sweet & No. 14 Natural Cute



Dolly Wink No. 11 Pure Sweet Review:

Design: Pretty basic actually, and very tame compared to the first set she released. I do like them for a more natural look but I was a bit sad that they weren't as dramatic.Also THEY STARTED DROOPING HALF WAY THROUGH THE DAY, that is not acceptable for fake eyelashes, and the band wasn't as flexible but that was both a good and bad. It was still extremely bendy but when I was a bit rough with them they didn't break. 
3/5
Packaging: HATE! HATE! HATE! It's SO ugly to me. I understand Tsubasa is trying to go for an Otona look instead of the kogyaru, but honestly this packaging was an extremely ugly. About Same amount of
1/5

Comfort: Oh my gosh! I wore these all day and they didn't once bother me! So light and the ends didn't poke my eyes, granted I didn't have to cut them either. 
5/5
 Final Thoughts: I liked these, but was extremely underwhelmed. The length of the lashes were rather short, and the look was seen before. They were boring but practical. I wish there was a balance between this new collection and the one before it.
Final Score
3/5




Dolly Wink No. 14 Natural Cute Review:

Design:LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! They are super cute, keep their curl, can blend with your natural eyelashes if you put them closer to the lash line, but also make a statement, and make your eyes pop for a fantastic accent too. LOVE. when i saw these online for the first time I knew I wanted those ones right away. also, SUPER EASY TO PLACE!
5/5
Packaging: As said before: HATE! HATE! HATE! It's SO ugly to me. I understand Tsubasa is trying to go for an Otona look instead of the kogyaru, but honestly this packaging was an extremely ugly. About Same amount of
1/5

Comfort:True to Dolly Wink! Super light didn't poke or bend. I forgot I was wearing them! maybe if  you dont place them right they could be uncomfortable? but I've had no problem and I've been using them the past week-ish.
5/5
 Final Thoughts: I liked these, but was extremely underwhelmed. The length of the lashes were rather short, and the look was seen before. They were boring but practical. I wish there was a balance between this new collection and the one before it.
Final Score
4* /5
*average was 3.6 but I rounded up

 Wearing the Lashes:

I hope this helped! And you enjoyed this review! Sorry for putting two together, but I thought they complimented each other.

 Love
-Nikki

March 12, 2012

Cupcakes, Butterflies, and Shameless Pictures

A few weeks ago I went with my mama to Santa Barbara, we had to run some errands.
As we were walking by a store we noticed a ceiling fixture...


SO PRETTY RIGHT? They were a bunch of plastic cut out butterflies!


I would LOVE to have one, but the fixture I wanted was 100$ USD.. So, instead I took pictures of it. Good thing I brought my camera with me!

We also had to pick up cupcakes for my cousins bridal party. She and I were in charge of picking the cupcakes!We bought these from CrushCakes. If you watch the Food Network, they competed in the show Cupcake Wars. They came in second place on the redemption episode.

Top Left to Right: Chocolate Bliss, Peanut Butter Cup, Buttermilk Crumb
Bottom Left To Right: Cookies 'n Cream, Coconut, Chocolate Chocolate


Top Left To right:"CrushCake" red velvet, Vanilla, Peace Cake 
Bottom Left to Right: Lemon Drop, Black and White, Srawberry Blush

Pretty, but so dull! okay, I am definitely judgmental when it comes to sweets,  but the flavor was just okay, exception was the vanilla bean frosting and the cocoa, not particularly moist, and too much super sweet frosting..

I feel like I can make better from like a Pillsbury box of cake mix.. But on the upside I loved the presentation.

And lastly... The look of the day. When I came home i was super excited about my makeup, so I made a cappuccino and took pictures of myself... and my elephant.

If youre wondering those are dolly wink lashes, number 2 Sweet Girly
 
I love cappuccinos




 The elephant is so cute, it has a bell inside of it so when you cuddle it, it jingles.

Dolly wink Lashes Number 2 Sweet Girly, and Lower Lash 6 Baby Cute, Dolly Wink, Country Retro Eyeshadow.

okay, one silly one.. sorry;;;

Its spring break right now for my school so hopefully I will update more. 

Love,
-Nikki

March 11, 2012

Obsession: Kiko's Cosmetics

Have you ever discovered something that you wanted to share with everyone?
Well I did, and in Italy no less! I was walking around with my friend and we got lost in Florence and then I spotted it! I begged my friend to let me go inside and she indulged me.
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 AND I FELL IN LOVE!

 Kiko's Cosmetics has SUCH great pigment, Sleek packaging, and a lot less expensive than Sephora!



The Eye Shadows were 4,90 € (6.50 USD)




I am normally pretty skeptical about baked eye shadows.
I feel like they never have a good pay off even though they are BEAUTIFUL.. but these are AMAZING.





 I apologize for the messy package, I bought these about a year ago and been using them since, I just don't use a lot because they are so pigmented.





Yes yes i did photoshop, but i promise that the colours are true to life. i made sure that i kept the colour of the eyeshadows integrity! a for the last two photos, why there is purple if i kept integrity? i was outside for those two!

I used a liquid eyeliner from Kikos as well for my "mascara" 
i also have their nail polish as well, but i really wanted to focus this post on how AMAZING the eyeshadow is.


Kikos is currently in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.
So, if you're in any of those areas i recommend to go by and get something. it will not disappoint.

Love,
-Nikki