Love package from Sophia

After my trauma this week, I was kind of down. However, sometimes it's the little things that can brighten your day...like the kind words from you lovely ladies, a visit at work from my boyfriend, a call from my sister. :)

I was so surprised to see a rather large package waiting for me today before work from the one and only Sophia! I love all the attention to detail in her packaging...so lovingly wrapped & all SO PINK AND SUPER KAWAII!

Laid out to be admired before carefully unwrapping

The Engrish on this bag made me laugh (it achieved its purpose!)

She knows me so well!!!

The candy was sweet (I had a little hello-kitty shaped pina-colada candy!) but the letter as the sweetest....Thank you times a MILLION Sophia! You are so beautiful both inside and out!!! I feel so truly lucky to have met you. ^_^

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Welcome Superser, KrySTYLES, Yumeko, Really Petite, Shanti, esthefane, Shana, nOppi_him3 & Laura!

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Just around the corner - Reviews on Panasonic heated Eyelash curler + Fiberwig, Maybelline Colossal mascara (special 'diamonds' edition), More swatches of Maybelline Moisture Extreme (in a few sexy & affordable colors), Coastal Scents 88 palette, Yesstyle.com review, Giveaway, +++

♥ Irene

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!!)

Daybeauty.com haul & Day off!

Enjoying a day off of work today before a 6-day stretch...

Sometimes it's hard to decide whether to dress up or just be comfy on 'off' days -- today I went for comfort! Just an old pair of soft lounge pants & my favorite Peanuts t-shirt from Urban Outfitters! (my sister nabbed it for me for only $5 since she knows I love Snoopy!)


hmmm...time for spring cleaning... :(

There is nothing better than lounging around w/ Darren, cooking up a big bubbling bowl of Beef Golden Curry, and watching the Olympics/playing videogames all day long. *happy sigh* Escaping the working world feels so good!

Image from thefoodaddict.com

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When I returned home, got a package in the mail from Daybeauty.com! Such speedy delivery -- it was here about exactly a week from ordering!

They were even kind enough to share a free sample of anti-wrinkle emulsion! I will have to see how to use it with the aid of a Korean friend :)

Ordered my staples ~ Darkness lashes:

• Kma6 - most natural of the batch, everyday defining look
  
• Kma7 - in between natural and dramatic
  
• Kma8 - Pretty & dramatic - spiky look *reviewed*
  
• Kma9 - Glamorous 'going out' look
  

Will post more pictures of them on later!

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♥***Super long distance hugs to Susie of Korean Sushi, For the Fierce, Jessica T, Naina of Enrapture, Dani of Let them Wear Gloss (cute name!), The One & Only Ekimura of A little bit of Eki & EkiLove, Adin_22 of Spoiled Rotten, Bunny girl, tkomulatta, Kimber-doll, & Beyond Me!***♥

Review: Cellnique Skin Action Sebum Gel, Part I

I'm so excited! My Cellnique package is already HERE!!! I am so pleased, the shipping was so fast. I ordered from the site during their 20% off sale on January 18th and already, my package has been shipped halfway across the world to my door-step!


When I say package, I actually mean product. They sent me the lovely and much raved about Cellnique "Skin Action Sebum Gel." You can see other reviews by the lovely Eki here, Ms. Angela of sparklemidori.com here, and Singaporean blogger Xia Xue here.



Description on packaging: A gentle formula designed for comedogenic, oily and combination skin types to reduce both blackheads and whiteheads. This daily maintenance gel also reduces oil secretion, leaving the skin clean and clear.

Directions: Use 2 – 3 pumps and apply on oily or T-zone area with upwards and outwards circular movement. (I find that just one pump is enough to start out, especially since the Winter is more drying and oil production isn't as rampant! Also, my cheeks and nose tend to be the most congested, so those are the areas I focus on)

After cleansing with my usual Cetaphil face wash, I applied a tiny amount (small-pea-size) onto my finger tips and gently patted over my cheeks (heavy congested area - lots of little bumps and whiteheads) and nose (blackheads, whiteheads, enlarged pores). Initially, I felt nothing -- it was a bit sticky to the touch (not surprisingly, it being a serum), but nothing that stung. It also has a faint 'medicinal' smell, which was tolerable. After applying moisturizer (Olay's Night Regenerist moisturizing cream) I sat down to write this post.

...Suddenly my face feels a little tighter and cooler...not sure if it is pyschological or the real deal. They claim to see visible results in 10 days! Let's see if this works. Will update with face before/after in about 10 days! ♥