Fall & Winter Fashion & Sweet/25Ans Scans

Scans from *Sweet* and 25Ans - Fall editions!*

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Some of the trends I've been seeing everywhere this fall

Leopard

All over print on jackets, dresses, accessories, etc.

Saw the most adorable furry leopard jacket at the Juicy Couture Outlet, but all out of size P. *sigh*

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Flannel

Not a super trend, but I have been seeing it here and there. Makes me feel cozy & warm as it reminds me of pajamas. :)

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Nordic

Seen on sweaters, hats/scarves/gloves & dresses

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Fur

Trim on hoods, puffers, vests, coats, purses & shoes

**Drool Drool Drool**

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Sherpa

On vests, jackets, and boots

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A little bit of everything

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I feel like at my age, it's fun to pick a few of the trends and mix them into my everyday wardrobe. For instance, my recent splurge at the Juicy Couture outlet (they have an outlet within 30 minutes of me = Aaaah!)

Juicy Couture Faux fur trim Puffer Vest in Angel

(comes also in black & bilberry)

Retail price $248 (*dies*) - I still splurged - After 40% off the outlet price I ended up paying around $100 - but it will always be a winter favorite for me!

I am a huge fan girl of this brand - it is fun, girly, and really incorporates the trends into something wearable. I know the tracksuit trend has kind of passed, but I love wearing Juicy tracksuits to the mall and especially when traveling. Comfort has always been paramount to me!

I have always wanted a tracksuit, but never was willing to pay near $200 for a set - if you're lucky, you can snag one at an outlet for around $60! Still probably overpriced, but...I love my Juicy! I still have to factor in the price of hemming - the tracksuit pants were made for people much taller than 5'2... -_-

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I went to see Harry Potter over the weekend. Was I the only one that cried at the end??? I'm such a sap! ;_; Emma Watson (Hermoine) dresses so lovely throughout...

Time for work - have a lovely, warm, bundledup day!

♥ Irene

* Scans compliments of the Japanese magazine scan community on LJ!

Review - Maybelline Moisture Extreme (Sugar plum Ice A12) and Another award!

I am going to preface this review with a fact. I am NOT a lipstick user. I rarely EVER use it because it feels uncomfortable to have stuff that isn't either aquaphor/chapstick/vaseline slathered atop my pucker. (am I weird?)

Also, I suffer from chronically dry lips. (insert Death Valley/Alligator picture) Yes, I probably need to drink more! But in the meantime, I have never worn lipstick before because of this issue. Ugh. Plus my lips are kind of weirdly shaped *embarrassed*

KoreanSushi piqued my interest in Maybelline Moisture Extreme lipstick when she posted about it being the only one she actually held onto after a mini-haul. It being BOGO (buy-one-get-one-50%-off) at Walgreens this week and at only about $5.50 a pop, I thought - why not? (2 for about $8 after tax)


It looks so pretty in the tube!


Swatched w/ flash!



On my fuzzy weird-shaped lips

**Description**
Active power of a lip balm provides deep moisturization for voluptuous lips drenched in color. Non-feathering and non-bleeding. SPF 15 protection. (bonus!)

I ♥ this lipstick!!!!!! I have never said that about ANY lipstick before. It doesn't feel like lipstick at all - more like a light, non-sticky, hydrating gloss. No weird smell/taste (it is actually quite pleasant and a little sweet) Definitely my new HG lipstick. I'm going to check out the other colors now before this sale is up!

3/9 Update - Still love this lipstick although it doesn't really last very long. Reapply often for best results!!! :)

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Thank you to the HILARIOUS, spunky and gorgeous Jessica Mai for this award! :) I feel so spoiled this week!

7 random facts time!

1. I love to paint.

"Two Bulbs" or "Bulbous"
Acrylic on Canvas 9/08

2. I was born with two uvula (sounds kind of dirty but it's actually the little dangly things in the back of your throat lol) My bf affectionately calls me "TWOvula"!

3. I still want to move to Hawaii one day! :)



4. I speak English, a little bit of Chinese, enough Spanish to have a decent conversation, and am learning some Japanese! I love languages - so interesting!

5. I am a sandwich child -- 3 other sisters! (2nd eldest!)

6. I love all types of music. My all time favorite band is RADIOHEAD -- my dream to see them in concert came true a few years ago!



7. I am a dreamer! I would like to believe that we all have something big to contribute to the world!

I tag:
Rachel
Khristine
LittoMokaa
Sohpia aka Kechiko
Jimin
Sharlene
KatieNgo

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Hello to Diana & Happy1234 (sweet name lol)!

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To end, I just had to post this picture of the sky today. It had just finished raining heavily and a short while before sunset, the clouds parted and graced the people of Dallas, Texas with this:



*happy sigh*

Retro Tag, Blog Award & Surprise gift!

The gorgeous Ms. Kate Gene's posted this on her recent blog and tagged all of her following readers!

** Retro Tag! **

1. Post a picture from your childhood (less than 13 yrs old).
2. Write about the picture.
3. Tag your friends and readers.

I actually found a few photos that brought back some really good memories:


Apple orchards - a Fall standard in Michigan. The apple trees in this orchard were so low to the ground! This is right before we ran into a huge dog that freaked me out. (I'm in the pink & older sis is in blue!)


My older sis & I having a blast in the kiddie pool! I love how we are rocking "side-tie" string bikinis!!! The nice thing about Michigan was the change of seasons.


I always LOVED "Art Castle" - a pottery painting place back in MI - always had a creative side! This particular visit was for my b-day party! I painted a silver cat on a pink pillow and followed with a glitter gloss coating. Things really don't change that much lol!

Sometimes I really miss being a kid - life was so worry-free, not a care in the world!

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♥ So happy!!! The beautiful & talented Nikki passed on this lovely award to me - thanks again hun, what a nice surprise after a long day at work! :) ♥

1. Post the logo on your Blog
2. Pass it to 12 bloggers that inspire you!
3. Link the bloggers and let them know!!

Everyone of these ladies here is equally deserving as they have all inspired me! (I didn't re-tag a lot of the other ladies that inspire me, though they deserve it all the same! (aka Sophia, Sharlene, Nikki, etc...)

1. Yumiko aka "Yumi"
2. Khristine aka "Khris"
3. Saaamage
4. Jessica Mai
5. DSK Steph
6. KoreanSushi
7. Glitteryeyesxx
8. Serena
9. For the Fierce
10. Kym
11. Anita
12. Kate Gene

♥

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I was so surprised to see a random & unexpected package on my doorstep today! My Houston friend Le-Minh had sent me a very special love package from out of the blue! She claims it is a much belated b-day present (at this rate, it is more of an early b-day present than a belated one lol) but it was so sweet & thoughtful!!!

I love all the pink stuffing! Easter came early this year ;)



My heart melted when I saw the card (and even more when I read message inside!)



Adorable magnets!



I'm actually kind of obsessed with stickers. These are super kawaii!



Sweet, girly half-apron!



I am so excited for our girls trip in April -- Girly movies, Spa trip, Skiing, Hot Springs & pigging out are on the itinerary so far...

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Another warm hello to Molly Tamale (love the name!!)