Archive for January 2013

NOTD: Brisbane Bronze

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Last month I bought a bunch of OPIs. While most of the colors were some sort of red in either a slightly didn't shade or tint or had shimmers. This was one of the few non reds. It also turned out to be my favorite color of the bunch. As its name refers, its a bronze color with a nice shimmer to it.


I applied OPI natural base coat and top coat that I finally got from my friend for my Christmas present.
What made me so happy with this bottle was it only took two coats. I love my OPI brushes as they have big and flat enough brush that application is flawless. And I finally started to get a better rhythm of how to apply my nail polishes. Now if only my left handed application was as good as my right.

Girls Night Out!!

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A week or so ago, a couple of old friends and I wanted to get together one last time before one of them headed back to school in California. We decided to go to dvc shooting range.

I had come across an ad earlier in the week for dvc indoor shooting range. It is located in Port Coquitlam. It normally costs $30.00 for admission plus the cost of ammunition. But DvC has two promotions. Wednesdays are two for one, which is cheaper and Fridays are ladies nights meaning ladies admissions are waived.

We went as a group of five ladies ons Friday night and bought ammunition (they usually come in pack of 50) for a 9mm gun, a shot gun and a rifle. It was truly an experience. Especially with the Connecticut shooting fresh in our minds. Even with ear muffs on every shot gave me a jolt.



In the end each of us only had to pay $16 each for ammunition. Which was amazingly cheap.
So if you're interested in this kind of stuff, or is like me and want to try everything at least once, go on a Wednesday (if you're a guy) or a Friday (if youre a gal).


For those that are interested, their website is 

NOTD: OPI Moonraker

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I got a new bottle of OPI the other from my secret Santa. This one is called Moonraker. It has a silver shinebto it with a hint of blue. I felt the application was a lot smoother than the ciate from before. Guess I'm still a OPI girl although I wasn't happy with the fact it took three applications AND it was still not complete opaque

My Very Late Glossybox!!

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So today, I finally received my long overdue Glossybox. This is my second and last glossybox. While I like the box. It is a bit pricey for my liking. The drama that went on with this box was too much for me too. Not that I had much issues with it personally.


I believe by now most people should know what a Glossybox is. It is a beauty subscription box mailed out monthly with 5-7 samples for subscribers to try. It can be purchased on a monthly bases or quarterly or annually.


So apparently, this month's products were selected by LOULOU Magazine. While there were a lot of full size samples in this box. I was really disappointed with this box. First reason was because my original box got lost in transit and I had to wait till now to get it. The second was that I noticed a lot of my samples had dust on it. Like it's been sitting there forever. 


The sample was the TRESemme Split Remedy Sachet, which soooo small it doesn't really count for anything. I also already have a sample of this so I really wasn't enthusiastic about it at all. It had dust on it indicating that it was probably sitting there for a while. Ughh.


The second I pulled out was the Glossybox Lashes which were set at $12.50 a pair. While these false lashes looked full and pretty, and when I took it out it was soft to the touch, I didn't feel its value was $12.50. I've bought better quality lashes for cheaper. On top of that the box came worn looking.


Next to be pulled out was a pair of studs. There was no value to this on the info card. But It doesn't look like something I'd pay a lot of money for. 


So one of the items to cause a lot of drama was the Revlon enamel. Indeed the bottle looked worn and old, however I am in a phase where nail polish is nail polish and I like the color I got. :)


 This TRESemme Fresh Start Volumzing Dry Shampoo was something I'm actually interested in trying. I've never had dry shampoo before so i'm interested to see how it works. However again like some of the other products, I was disappointed to see a layer of dust on it.


The Jergens Natural Glow is one I actually didn't care for even though I got a full size bottle. It was actually one that had no dust, but I've bought so many of this exact product and not used that I just don't care for it. 


My favorite of the box, the aveeno Positively ageless Day SPF 30 Mositurizer. I am a huge fan of aveeno so this will definitely come in handy. Plus I really needed a SPF Mosturizer. 


Last but not least my avon product was yet another nail polish!! I was so elated to find that there was two bottles of nail polish in my box. This bottle is called Midnight Plum and is a dark purple color. While I quickly glanced online and indeed it seems to be from a while ago, I am happy with the color and nail polish certainly can last so no complaints here. 




NOTD: Ciate cookies and cream.

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I apologize its been a while since I made a post. But it was a busy December and I was also sick during that time too. To start off the New Year, I'm showing everyone my Nail of the Day.


This is a bottle from my Ciate Mini Mani Month (advent calendar). It is a creamy beige color. I applied a strengthener base coat by OPI and three layers of the color followed by a top coat from Rimmel London. 

To be honest, I wasn't really fond of the application. It was lumpy and the brush was too small. But I guess thats what happens with a mini bottle. 

I know its not the best manicure (I'm practicing). but I had to grow out my nails since I picked up a bad habit over the holidays >///<  I've kicked it though so I'm back at getting nice long pretty nails. 

What do you think of the colors?