August 21, 2010

Northwest Trek

My mom got a day off last week, so our fam had a little outing to this zoo. But it wasn't like any other zoo. i guess a miniature version of the San Diego zoo (not that i've been there >_<). we actually went on a "safari" trip. got on this tram and got to look at the nature and animals in a natural habitat-ish. xD So here are some pictures... i edited them on Photoshop for cool effects. lol





how do you like em??? if you have questions about the effects i used, leave a comment! Hint* it's really easy, like a piece of cake! so ask away! :]

Update!

Lots of items bought, and yet.. i havent really kept up with my blog. :( it's just hard to get used to blogging about what i buy n things. xD

Anyways, summer's coming to an end for me. :[

Purchases:
@ Sephora
Dr. Brandt Beauty in a box: Pores No More
-pores no more vacuum cleaner
-pores no more pore refiner
-pores no more anti-aging mattifying lotion
-black cosmetic bag

@The Body Shop
The Body Shop Chamomile  Eye Makeup Remover
(not the cream waterproof one, the liquid one)


@ Ulta.com
Perfume - Incanto Shine by Salvatore Ferragamo
(got an awesome gift, pink weekender bag)
BareEscentuals - Mineral Veil SPF 25
(got free deluxe samples)

@ Ebay.com
earrings and rings
hair velcro

I'll post pics and reviews later. xD

July 27, 2010

List of things to buy

i want to try some of the products makeup gurus recommend!

*Monistat Chafing Gel
-around $7-8 
-found in most drugstores
-supposedly pretty good face primer
-recommended by makeupgeek on youtube

*~will definitely buy & try it when i get paid next week! 


*TheFaceShop mud nose pack
-recommended by iyah
im not sure how much this is... and they don't sell this online. (poopers!)only in LA area and NY (i think) && Korea
i think its a product from korea. anyways, i have no way of getting this product since i dont live by any of those areas.
BUT!! i am planning to go to Korea next summer!! 
*The Body Shop Camomile Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover
-$14.50
anyone tried this before? i forget who recommended this. hmm. but it seems to be cream based not an oil pad or oil based remover. oil eye remover pad irritated my eyes so i've been using olive oil with tissue papers.which works okay, but too time consuming to take it all off.


When i'm done with my classes, time to go shopping for these beauty products.
btw, i'm taking summer classes right now so i can graduate in Spring 2011. 
bleh! but it will be worth it since i'll be saving over 20k. =p

July 24, 2010

Chipotle Mexican Grill Basmati Rice Recipe

i really want to try this recipe!
whenever i go to Chipotle, I always want more rice.
there's just too much meat for me.
Anyways, found this recipe online,
definitely will try this soon! 

Chipotle Rice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil or butter
2 tsp. fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
2/3 cup white basmati rice
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Lime
In a 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil or butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Add rice and lime juice, stir for 1 minute. Add water and salt, bring to a full rolling boil. At boiling, cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.  Before serving stir in cilantro.
[bahs-MAH-tee]
Basmati is a long-grained rice, with a fine texture. It can be found in Middle Eastern and India markets, as well as some supermarkets.
The source of this recipe is attributed to Chipolte’s Executive Chef (and CEO), Steve Ellis.
Source: copycat.com
here's the link for the Chipotle corn salsa recipe:
Chipotle Corn Salsa
Enjoy!! :]

July 17, 2010

JoAnn "haul"

JoAnn's having a HUGE sale! 
i bought a picture frame, plastic plates & snack box, framed pictures, mirrors, and some ribbons/stickers for a DIY project. 

Picture Frame was 40% off. 

The picture inside is from shutterfly.com
i got it for free + shipping fee on a promotion.
shutterfly e-mails good promotion codes! 



Little plastic plates & Snack boxes
Green's one of my favorite colors xD 
i solely bought these cause it was cute. lol





Rock star framed art. 
originally $29.99
clearance: $5.79

Rome Italy framed art.
originally: $39.99
clearance: $2.79

i love love love music! italy is one of the places i want to visit for its music and arts♥ 

saving these for my new place in august! 




Vinyl (record) mirrors. 
original: $29.99
clearance: $3.97

again, PERFECT for my love for music. :]



Everything was on sale 40% or more. 
Calligraphy pen was about $2.50
Beauty sticker only 25 cents
ribbons: 50 cents and 99 cents
ABC sticker: about $1.50

for my brush holder DIY project.
i just need to find a pretty glass cup/holder. 




Check out JoAnn if you scrapbook, materials for DIY project, or more. :]

FTC: i am not affiliated with JoAnn, i purchased these products with my own money, i am not getting paid for this blog post. 

July 16, 2010

new apartment!

saw an amazing apartment in Kirkland!!
hopefully, everything will work out
&& i'll be able to move there. ^-^

..Future Blogs..

1. ELF products review/haul
2. Mascara Guard review
3. CoverGirl Lash Blast review
4. Bare Escentuals review
5. Cover Hillsong - Hosanna
6. Tip on DIY brush guard
7. Music info.
 
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