Sephora FF Sale 2011 Haul ♥

Hello again! =) Yay for Sephora FF 2011! I think it has been like a tradition for me to get something from Sephora FF Sale once a year (since I started blogging). But last year was my biggest haul yet because I was able to buy twice. Hahah! (last year Sephora FF Sale 2010: http://withadriyah.blogspot.com/2010/11/sephora-ff-sale-2010-haul.html) But this year was different. You can only use 1 code per email address so I really had to think what I want before ordering.

Anyway, here's my haul for this year:

15th Anniversary Urban Decay Palette - been lemming for it since it came out. I swatched it @ Sephora and the colors are gorgeous!! They are all new colors (i think?) and I just couldn't resist it. I know, i know.. I have so much eyeshadows already and don't need it. I have eyeshadow problems I tell ya! lol!

Nars Blush in G-spot! OMGGGG When I first learned about this new Nars multiples, I chuckled. Nars is really good @ naming their products huh? LOL! But i saw swatches on line and thought, OMG I gotta have it!!! My first ever multiples =)

Looks gorgeous in picture huh? :)

I am in love with YSL mascara especially the Faux Cils one. Ok, I did try going drugstore mascara but its not just the same.. I bought Maybelline falsies a month ago and it sucked! BLAH! I have never tried other mascaras yet that does what YSL Faux Cils does (well maybe Buxom?) to my lashes!! Long, voluminous!! I love it! & now they have this new Faux Cils called SHOCKING? Let's see if I'll get shock! Hahaha!

I am always in need of a lip stain. Love using it.

Necessity -- black eyeliner. Nothing beats UD 24/7 eyeliner.

My UDPP dried out.. Hated the old packaging so I'm glad they changed it. Was going to buy the original one but I thought why not try the other UDPP.. so yes, I'll see if I like it.

That was all my Sephora FF Sale Haul. "That was all"?? I thought it was a lot. I was cringing while I clicked "PLACE THE ORDER" button. LOL! I dunno how I was able to buy so much last year. I must had a gift card or something. Hahaha! But that's it until the end of the year (hopefully) Trying to be good @ resisting on buying make up =____= I do have more hauls to post (collective ones).

Oh, also I got the new iPhone 4S last Oct 18. Then I bought a blingy HK case to match my white iPhone. I looovvveee this Phone!! :)

What did you buy for this year's sale?

Enjoy your weekend everyone.. As for me, I'm working (possible a double shift).

FTC: Everything in this post - I bought it with my own money. I'm not affiliated with Sephora or Apple. I did not get paid to do this post.

Beauty Review: Hana Titanium Flat Iron 1.5"

Disclaimer: This product has been sent to me by Misikko for review purposes only. I did not get paid to do this post and I am not affiliated with the said company.

MISIKKO HANA TITANUM FLAT IRON 1.5"

Hello Everyone!! Another Beauty Review!! Hooray!! I received this package almost 2 weeks now. Was just testing and playing with it before I give it a full review.

PACKAGING: Tell you what! Misikko has the best packaging ever! I know even if sometimes we don't admit, but we know we are suckers for cute packaging -- its all about the presentation and Misikko won it hands down! Just look at everything -- all organized and such beautiful, carefully wrapped products! I am blown away!

STORE: Misikko is an online store. Here is the website: http://www.misikko.com. 

They have every hair tools you can think of. From flat iron, curling iron to blow dryer. They also have some beauty stuff like nail polish and more. Best of all, they offer FREE SAME DAY SHIPPING!!!!! Who doesn't want that? :)

PRODUCT: This is my first 1.5" flat iron. I usually use 1" only because my hair is thin and don't need a wide one plus I kind of think it's bulky. Maybe I'm not just used to it. I like how thin the plates look though and how it doesn't pull my hair when I'm using it. It heats up really fast and you can even raise the temperature higher if your hair is thick.

Here are some description from their website: http://www.misikko.com

For more info about this product, here is the direct link: http://www.misikko.com/hana-titanium-flat-iron.html

PRICE: 

Reasonable price for a nice product. It's very worth it. I have bought a $200 flat iron before and it lasted me 5 years. If you want a good one, it's better to invest in a high quality that you know will lasts long. Right now, this particular flat iron is on sale :)

CURLING USING FLAT IRON: Ok, at first I don't know how I'll be able to curl my hair using a 1.5" flat iron. I thought it will be too thick to have my hair wrap around the plates. But instead, I just flipped my hair outwards using the flat iron and viola, it curled!

Like I said, I love how it doesn't pull my hair and that it curls right away. Only 5 seconds of it on my hair and it got wavy. Beautiful soft curls!

OVERALL: I totally recommend this flat iron! It does what its promised and I'm very happy with it. Not only it straightens your hair, but see, it also creates nice soft curls.

Hmmmm.. what do you think? :)

PS: Some relevant sites you may want to check out :)

♥ http://www.misikko.com/fachiceflir.html (FOR CHI IRON)

♥ http://www.misikko.com/hair-dryers.html (FOR BLOW DRYERS)

♥ http://www.misikko.com/fachiceflir.html (FOR CHI STRAIGHTENER)

♥ http://www.misikko.com/hana-air-professional-hair-dryer.html (NEW BLOW DRYER BY HANA)

Make Up Haul and Hana Misikko + Update

Hellooooooo again!! ^^ How do you guys like my new banner. Ew, I know kind of vain having my huge picture plastered in the front like that. Hahah! :)

Hmmm.. updates updates.. I wanna change the layout of my blog. But i cannot find anything similar. I kind of want a white one with a little touch of pink. I like something simple but cute.

Hmmm.. what else? Oh yeah, been working like crazy again. 16 hour shifts are back with revenge because I just worked 4 days of that shift back to back last week. I fully enjoy my days off because I'd get to sleep in hence the lack of updates because on my days off, I'm working as sleeping beauty. LOL!

I also preorder the iPhone4s. I was kind of disappointed that it wasn't the iPhone5. I wanted to wait for that 5 but my 3Gs is slowly giving up on me. I loved my 3Gs so much though. We've been together through thick and thin.

Anyway, these are the stuff I got lately..

Saw this at the CCO and well, I'm loving red lipstick for Fall. This is from the Venomous Villains collection from last year. This lipstick is called Heartless :3

Then Inglot palette! This whole palette costs $30.00 I love the palette itself because it's so sleek. I chose these 5 colors.

I chose neutral colors :)

Then I ran out of my MAC blacktrack but wasn't willing to pay for it for now, so I got a cheaper version. Hope it works the same. Haha!

Then I downgraded to a cheaper mascara. Yup, from YSL Faux cils to Maybelline. Heehee! I'm on a budget. :P

Oh, also this box came this week! So excited to play with it. My hair is straight so I'll see if I can curl using this. The packaging is love!! HANA Misikko definitely knows how to package their items! ♥ Reviews coming soon ^^ *Note: below item is sent for review purposes only. I'm not affiliated with the company and I did not get paid to post this picture. Above items were purchased by me - with my own money*

Me driving while "cam-whoring" LOL!

Can't wait to get these braces off :D

Well, hope you guys have a nice weekend - as for me, I'm working the whole weekend! *sigh*

Beauty Review: Geo Princess Mimi aka Bambi Lens Almond

Note: I suggest going to an optometrist first to make sure you're okay to use any kinds of contact lenses/circle lens whether if its prescription or for cosmetic use only. You should not wear lens to sleep or for more than 8 hours. Always wash your hands before putting them and when you're taking them out. Always use eye drops if you feel like your eyes feels dry. Again, don't use these kinds of lens if your eyes are too sensitive or if your doctor tells you not to.

GEO PRINCESS MIMI AKA BAMBI LENS IN ALMOND

Hi Everyone!! Another Lens review!! Whew! Been reviewing a lot of lenses lately. They're fun to wear especially  now that Halloween is coming, these lens can play a major part of our costumes =).

ABOUT THE ONLINE STORE WHERE THESE LENSES CAME FROM:

These lenses are provided by http://www.lensvillage.com for review purposes only. I was not compensated by the said company. I'm also not affiliated with them. This is my honest opinion about these lens.

Here is the link of these lens: http://www.lensvillage.com/geo-princess-mimi-aka-bambi-lens-almond-xmm-204/

They are based in Malaysia. They Deliver Worldwide and has lots of available lens to order. They promise 100% Authentic Lenses.

GEO PRINCESS MIMI AKA BAMBI LENS IN ALMOND

These are with camera flash

Below are pictures of No flash

Note: my eye color is dark brown almost black

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Price: $23.00

Geo Princess Mimi aka Bambi Lens Almond XMM-204 15mm

Price is for ONE PAIR (2 Lenses)

Life Span : 1 Year Disposable

Power Available : 0.00 to -6.00

Diameter : 15 mm

Base Curve : 8.6

Manufacturer : GEO Medical , South Korea

Don't forget to soak in your circle lens into the solution for 24 hours before use.

MY REVIEW:

PRICE: For $23.00/pair, these pair is not bad at all. It lasts all year long and the color really is nice!

SIZE: I'm loving all the lenses with 15mm size because it really gives you that doe eyed look - kind of look innocent and child like. It gives you like that blank stare that sometimes people don't like.

COMFORTABILITY: I have mentioned before in my past reviews of lenses that GEO lenses doesn't feel comfortable on my eyes. I have astigmatism and I feel like GEO lenses has the least amount of Oxygen that past thru the lenses, letting my eyes get dry more. So When I received these GEO Princess Mimi aka Bambi Lens in Almond, I already prepared myself with a good eyedrop (I use Lychee Rohto drops) and the case going to work because I was already excepting that after 3 hours, I would re-wet them or even take them out. I had used Geo Lenses in the past and I can only tolerate them for 5 hours.

BOY WAS I WRONG!!!

These lens proved me wrong! 3 hours has passed, and they still feel comfy. I didn't have to re-wet them at all. 5 hours has passed, and still my eyes feel hydrated. 7 hours has passed, that's when I re-wet them, but still it's nice to know that not all GEO lenses have that effect on me. I'm glad to be proven wrong. 

HOW IT LOOKS: I also love how natural these lens look! Almond color is the way to go if you have dark brown almost black eyes like me. It almost look like it could be my natural eye color. It blends well.

AVAILABILITY: It is currently in stock at http://www.lensvillage.com I see other lens company has this out of stock. These series are so popular. Now I know why =)

OVERALL: 

Hope you like this review and if you have any questions, feel free to email me at ayaleoncio@gmail.com 

Thumbs up!