Korean Brand Haul = Etude House, Nature Republic

When you are deeply deprived of something, and when you can't take it anymore, like an atomic bomb ready to explode once the compression is just too much, you tend to do something extravagantly to curb your thirst.

This happens to me when I did not go for makeup shopping for the past 1 month.

Immediately, I dunk my money on multiples of lip balms (unneccessarily). Don't believe me, check out below!!

Etude House:

Blush in No.1

Lip Balm

Beige Eyeshadow

Nature Republic:

2 lip balms (1 in the container as above and the other in a tube)

What's intriguing is that the lip balms from Nature Republic, although represented clear translucent and orangey products, both of them react to the temperature of our lips. Cool huh!!? Thus giving the lips a nice pinkish tint. L.O.V.E I.T!!

Alright, I've been a bad gal. Not updating my blog for a freaking whole week. How lazy can I be **hang my head low in shame**

OOOooooo, by the way, I just had a wonderful foot massage session with my mum. ^_^

I Always Remember You

Such a pity to return you guys. But there isn't a choice. I needed the cash -_-'' But anyway, took some photos of you guys so I definitely won't be forgettting you. Argh..  Now I wanna buy a new one. Call me materialistic or a showoff or whatever, these things are my dream!!

This post is so random even I want to -_-'' to myself. Cindy... You're down right lame.

Anniversary Haul

So, as you guys had already know, I'm a shopping freak who loves buying makeup with money isn't a problem. So this post is a haul video which features the things that were for me, by my boyfriend, well, not exactly like he bought it for me (cuz I'm doing all the shopping alone), but more yeah, these babies are from him.

Introducing you to the loot!!! I just love these shopping bags/shopper bag/whatever bag. Am collecting them. They are great for putting in stuff and turn to a gift bag for people's presents.

So, I've got a Kiss Kiss Lipstick from Guerlain and a free sample lotion. I love this lipstick a lot ^__^

Lipgloss from Chanel. Don't really know the exact true name cuz its in Japanese I'm lazy to check them up. So google them please if you are interested!!

Lipstick from Anna Sui. I like the packaging. Not so much on the product though. I wanna buy more of their products cuz they are just too cute to resist.

I don't think I need to introduce each and everyone of them, right?? Their names are clearly in the picture. Sigh, I'm getting so lazy to check their names and type each one of them. Typical me!!

My favourite part of the shopping trip is these 2 products because I was looking forward to buy them. And boy was I totally enchanted by them, love their smell, their colour, their application, their packaging, just practically every bits.

So yeah, this is just a tip of an iceberg cuz more hauls/purchases will be coming my way. Sigh.. That's why I say, I can't commit to a buying ban. So I'll just stick to a low buy (well, these were bought before I swear to my low buy).

No, I Can't Commit to a Shopping Ban

So instead of being stern and torture myself with no retail shopping at all, I decided to go on a low budget buy (adapted from theNotice) so that I could save money at the same time satisfy my cravings for shopping.

So here are the pointers:

• Start a "beauty bank"
• Make a list and plan your purchases
• Shop your stash
• Project x-pan
• Sample, sample, sample
• Do it with a friend
• Think of a reward
• Treat your no-buy like a diet!

For more details, visit her blog!! ^__^ I think this might actually works.

My 2 Additional Perfume

I love perfumes. Its just kinda weird that I usually would skip the perfume rack and head straight for makeup. I guess the power of makeup shouldn't be underestimated.

So these 2 perfumes were on sale so I decided to give them a go. (And gals should always be gals, ever so tempted on discounts and cheap prices)

Heard so many good reviews on this. Love love the scent. Too lazy to describe it here so go google it out. I'm an amateur in describing scent but anyhow here's my point of view. Its quite heavy and musky at first, no florally or sweet tone, just plain sophistication. Felt really grown up in this. But my boyfriend hated it. He said that I smell of TOILET -__-'' That's not a compliment, is it?

This is a bit lighter compared to JLO. But nevertheless a very wearable day scent. Its not strong enough for night events though, seems like you need to squirt more than once you visibly get the scent (huh?? how can you visibly get a scent? But you know what I mean, right?) Don't know how to describe it, but its from Ferragamo and its having sales. Plus, the bottle is cute too ^_^

Exotic Stuff I'd Got From Japan Haul

What I'd got (from top left corner):
Dietary Fiber
DHC Blueberry Supplement
Hot Cleansing Gel
Underarm Sweat Absorber
Cotton Pad for doing facial masks
Body Whip Cream in Vanilla and Berry Mix

Makeup I'd Scored:
Maybelline Volume Express Mascara (alright, maybe this isn't Japanese brand, but whatever)
Lavshuca Lip Gloss
Kate Lip Gloss
Majolica Majorca Skin Lingerie Pore Cover
Cazenne Lip Liner and Brush

Others:
Acnes Spot Remover
Happy Bath Day Soft Body Scrub
Freshel (Kanebo) Whitnening Lotion

I'm so excited to try them out. Some which I never encounter before in the UK and Malaysia. Maybe its me being caveman from the 1st centry, but yeah, I was quite new to these especially the body cream in the whip cream container and the Underarms Sweat Absorber as well as the 3 layer lipgloss. If there's something that I love, I will certainly do a review on it.

I Want All These Easter Goodies NOW!!

I am so in love with these cute bathing products from LUSH. But I need to save money and can't spend on more bath thingys. +__+

But I want them so badly... Ya, I know, me and my spendrift nature just couldn't seperate from each other because we are soldered together using some sort alloy.

Anyways, here are they...

Ickle Baby Bot - A ballistic that will send little ones off to sleep?

Honey Bun - Share a hot bath with your Honey Bun!

Hippy Chick - A zesty grapefruit ballistic.

Happy Easter Egg (Pink) - Giant pink ballistic egg is full to bursting with candy treats for the tub. Crack it open for a Creamy Candy Bubble Bar and a Rock Star soap

Fluffy Ballistic Egg - It smells just like Snow Fairy

Dorothy - The bath-water will turn into blue as the skies

Wait, I need to check out some other items before I leave UK. There are so many things which I like to purchase due to the fact that I'm afraid that there wouldn't be much choices in Malaysia or Japan.

But, I need to save money.

Oh wait, I'd purchased several make up products, and I certainly can't wait to share with you guys.

Next up would be my birthday wish list.

Buy Your Alice In Wonderland Palette Online NOW!!!! Like RIGHT NOW!!!

I had bought mine ( ^__^ :D ^__^ :D ) x 1000000
OMG. I thought that I had to wake up early on Monday morning to sit in front of the laptop and wait till 9am before clicking away. All thanks to Lipglossing who provided the information. She's a total life saver.

And the free shipping code is: SHD1

Click here to buy it. Unfortunately orders can only be shipped to UK.

Discount Vouchers, For UK Only

Here are several Voucher Codes that I'd got from Martin, Moneysavingexpert.com, whose website is filled with tips on saving as well as promotional deals of the months.


The Body Shop:
Spend £10 online and get £5 off at The Body Shop. To get the discount simply enter 510FEB at checkout and the £5 will be deducted.
Delivery for The Body Shop is £2.99 or free on orders over £15.
The code is valid until the end of Feb.


House of Fraser:
From Thurs 18 - Sunday 21 Feb get 20% off online and in store at House of Fraser*. To get the discount online simply enter the code SPRING2010 at the checkout.
The voucher's valid for 20% off selected fashion, accessories, homeware and up to 10% off selected beauty, electricals, furniture, HoF food and selected fashion brands. This offer cannot be used on large kitchen appliances, Tec7 Technology and mobile shop. The voucher cannot be used with any other promotion or offer.
 
 
New Look:
Get 10% off online at New Look*. Just enter the code SPRING10 at the checkout before Weds 17 Feb.
Delivery for New Look is £3.95.


ASOS:
Get 20% off online retailer ASOS with a code found in March’s In Style magazine (£3.60 with Leighton Meester on the cover). It's valid on full price items until Sun 28 Feb, and some brands are excluded.
Super saver delivery is £1.95.
Code can no longer be used on GHD straightners and other premium brands.


Halfpriceperfumes.co.uk:
Get 10% off discounted perfumes and cosmetics at Halfpriceperfumes.co.uk. Just use the code hpp10off at the online checkout before Weds 3 Mar.
The code's valid on all items on the site including clearance, the one day specials and the 3for2 special offers.
Delivery for Halfpriceperfumes is £3.95.


Superdrug:
Get 10% off your first order through Superdrug* online when you enter the code TILL0507 at the checkout. It can’t be used with other offers or on sale items, and it's valid until Tues 31 Aug 2010.
Standard delivery is £3, or free if you spend over £35.


For more info, visit Martin
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Shopping Spree

Nope, I'm not rich or whatever. I used my hard earn money to buy all these stuff and don't ask money from anyone, not even the bank (that means I didn't break my bank account). So don't say that I'm a fungi of the society or whatever.

So here's the loot. Erm... Total?? £150. **Duck cabbages and brocolli throwing at me"

Don't look down or spit at me because I'm a human and this is the way I do things. And I have enough of scolding from Yoong.


Some accessories from New Look. I just love their cheap cheap cheap jewelleries and clothings and shoes. Outstanding purchases everytime I'm in there.



2 pretty belts, a beanie and a hairband. Total = £8



The ever popular Body Shop. Nobody can say no to that..



Love their Vitamin E range. Got their Toner, Face Mist and Facial Cleansing Wipes. Total = £15 (Buy 3 get 1 free)



Lush. At 1st, before entering the shop, I couldn't even stand the smell while passing by the shop. But after watching reviews from various Youtubers about how gorgeous the products are, I couldn't stand it and went in and these are what I got...



These are the free gift I got from the shop. They were having a promotion of buying stuff over £20 and get a free gift of £20. Totally worth it right??? And I love my free stuff. They were really generous with free gifts by the way where they throw in a Face Mask, Shampoo, and Hair Conditioner Sample.



Here goes the list: Starting from the top:
Bottles: Yummy, Yummy, Yummy Shower Gel, American Dream Hair Conditioner,
Yellow Packages: Creamy Candy Bubble Bar, Ma Bar Bubble Bar, Tisty Tosty Ball Ballistic
White Packages: Soaps: Honey I Washed The Kids, Porridge, The Godmother
Black Tubs: A Crash Course In Skincare Face Mask, Big Shampoo, Dream Cream Body Lotion.
Total = £55



Space NK. The 1st time I shopped here and this won't be the last. Because I'm going to pamper myself more and use more high end products.



NARS Orgasm Blush, NARS Lip Stain and Gloss and Keihls Eye Cream. Total = £66. The Eve Lom and Collagen Booster are free samples. Sigh... This is why gals go bankrupt very fast. We buy all these miscellaneous things still can cost half a hundreds... Don't play play.

And for your information, I neither spent my parents or my boyfriend's money,K??
Overall, I'm really happy with my purchases, although I do regret buying too many soaps with I doubt I can  use them till they become bite size CLIS.

EyesLipsFace - ELF Cosmetics

Ordered some products off ELF which are super cheap and which I'd heard many good reviews whether its about their products or their delivery. And of course, I just want to jump on the bandwagon with everyone else, so off I went to click click click on their items.


Indeed, I ordered on Saturday night and my package came on Tuesday, which totally amazes me because I wasn't totally expecting that (FYI I ordered stuff from The Body Shop and I still haven't receive my things yet and its almost about 1 1/2 weeks).



I am so so happy to receive this parcel. Been craning my neck for the shortest time.



I am pleasantly surprise of how all my items are placed neatly and securely with bubble wraps on top of them. 1st class delivery service I would give them. And umm... As you can see, I had ordered like 14 products which only cost me £33.



I am so in need of brushes thus the impulse buying of them huge amount of brushes. OK, maybe I just wanna collect brushes and try to compare which brand is better. But still, am extremely fond of them because the most expensive brush is only £3.50 and the cheapest is £1.50



And other li li kak kak (miscellaneous) stuff which I may need them for the future. Or maybe pass on to my grandchildren or something =__=



A close up of what I'd bought. From bottom: Studio line (£3.00): Blush Brush, Angled Foundation Brush, Complexion Brush, Powder Brush.



From the bottom: Normal line (£1.50) : Eyeshadow brush, blending brush, Studio line: Eyeshadow "C" Brush. And let me tell you this, all of the brushes mentioned are so so soft.. Makes me wanna go **Ooooo Aaaaa**. Just can't stop touching them and for the price you are paying, its like totally worth it.



From left: Falsies (haha, 1st time owning a false eyelash, like very dramatic like that, but I only dare to buy the normal one), Eyelash Curler (super nice to use), and Travel Compact Mirror. By the way, each of them cost me only £1.50. Where can get such cheap make up stuff one??



Top: Mineral Eyeshadow Primer (£3.00), Bottom: Cuticle Pen (£1.50). The primer's quite good, thick and creamy and doesn't make my eyeshadow creases. But I couldn't really see the effect of the cuticle pen. Maybe I didn't apply it regularly enough??



Left: Blush and Bronzer Duo (£3.50), Right: Small Make Up Kit (free gift worth £15 when spent over £30). I do like the colour of both blush and bronzer although I find it a bit too pigmented and only need to apply just once on the cheekbone and underneath it. But still, the packaging is luscious for something £3.50. Will give the small make up kit a try (comprises eyeshadows, lip colours, blush, bronzer, eye liner, eye brow colour... can't remember anymore)


Anyhow, I will do a review on them. Yup, its each and everyone of them because I'll most probably changing my bloging stlye into something more about vanity and beauty. This is due to the fact that I love anything associated with fashion, make up, beauty and health care. As for my daily activities... Umm.... If I happen to snap pictures of them, I'll surely share it with you guys.


And I really wanna thanks each one of you, for being so supportive of my blog and regularly coming back for updates and leaving comments. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to all the readers. Without you guys, HOPC won't be able to last for more than a year. I'm being so bad for not updating everyday now. But I really would try my best to keep this blog as alive as I can be, of course, integrating my own style and not following others footstep. I will certainly do whatever I can to make this blog worthy of your time reading it. Cheers ^__^