Right now, I'm at LACC just writing this shit up because I didn't bring my diary with me to write in. It would definitely be easier for me to write in my diary than on the computer (because that's just what I'm used to) but I guess that's just not happening so whatevs.

If I wanna write more, I will. If not, then I'll just write again some other time if I ever feel like writing, lol. :) A blog that's sorta gone to waste. Until I really find a topic to really write about, I won't be writing on this one very religiously. I still have my other ballet blog that I'm still working on - that's also a bit of a struggle to write about as well because most topics have already been covered...well, at least the basic ones, anyway. I just need to start researching, you know?

Anyway, that's it for today. byeezzz.

My Revlon Lip Butter Love Story

Okay, so I usually never get so obsessed with makeup. If I do, it's never a whole entire makeup line - it's always one or two products that I like. Does that make sense? The last time I was ever this obsessed and insistent about buying something was the Naked Palette by Urban Decay which I have been using diligently ever since I got my hands on it.

Anyway, on to the real point. Can I just vent how much I LOOOOVE the Revlon Lip Butters?!?!

I always make at least two trips to my local CVS every week (I know, I know. Strange, right? But they always sell the best candy, drugstore makeup, toiletries, etc.) so when I walked in one day, I saw a rack displaying the new lip butters. Back then I didn't know what the hype was about so I just bought the shade in 'Peach Parfait'. It was around $8 which is still a bit pricey for a drugstore lipstick (in my humble opinion) so I bought one. Just to be safe, of course.

And then...that was it. It was over. I was in love with it.

 Moisturizing
What I dearly love about Revlon's Lip Butters is that it does a great job moisturizing. Gone are the days when I always have to remember to apply lipbalm before applying lipstick because my lips get ridiculously chapped. When it comes to chapped lips, I was pretty much Queen of Chappy-ness.
Not that I'm hating on lipbalm or anything...but when you apply lipbalm before lipstick, I always feel that the lipstick isn't 'sticking' to the lips correctly and I end up wasting the product. I can't describe it well and you can understand either unless you actually try out the duo yourself.
But alas, killing two birds with one stone?! Bravo, Revlon!
I do have to admit it doesn't work as well as a regular lipbalm when it comes to moisturizing, but it's all good. :)

Packaging
It's not the best packaging out there when you're comparing it to Chanel, Dior, etc. And it probably never will be because it's only worth $8. But for $8, the packaging is FABULOUS!!!
I know there are currently many different versions of drugstore "Lip Butters" from other makeup lines such as Maybelline and L'Oreal, but none of the packaging appeals to me as much as the Revlon Lip Butters. It's stylish, cute, fashionable, and something that I would enjoy taking out of my bag (purposely) in public to dab an extra coat of lip butter on. Ironically, I'm not very high maintenance so I don't like to reapply makeup every couple of hours - so when great packaging makes a customer feel this way, then it's a success. It's a 10!

So there you go. It's not much of a review as it is a rant/ode about it. That is my love story right there. :)

Cheers!

Kimova

I Got the January 2012 MyGlam Bag!!!

Hey again!

So I also wanted to share some other girly news which is that I got my January's GLAM BAG!!! If you haven't heard of it, then you need to go check it out for yourself HERE. If you are tired of wasting your money trying to find the right products for you, I definitely recommend subscribing to this company that was started by the Youtube Sensation/Makeup Guru Michelle Phan along with other makeup gurus who find products that are best for you.

So here are the items that were in my January 2012 My Glam Bag:

• Freeman's Facial Peel-Off Mask Cucumber ($8)
• the Balm Shady Lady Eyeshadow in Luscious Lani ($16)
• Wen by Chaz Dean, Sweet Almond Mind Cleansing Conditioner ($36)
• Sheer Cover Duo Concealer in Light/Medium ($29)

I have yet to try these products out, but when I do, I will update them as soon as possible (probably tomorrow).

Stay tuned!

Cheers!

Kimova

Belated New Years Eve Post

Okay, so like the last post, I just wanted to say I'M SORRY for not updating much on this blog. I have another blog (psst, go check it out) called About Ballet and I've been working on that one for the past couple of weeks. So technically, I was still productive blog-wise, but I just didn't update this one. Forgive meee.

Anyway, even though it's a tad bit late (ahem, um, 19 days to be exact) I still really wanted to share with you what happened to me on New Years Eve with you all!

I went to this placed called Katana in West Hollywood with a group of my favorite people and had a blast. Entry fee including the dinner, music, etc. was $125/person so it was a wee bit pricey. I have never seen so many young people in all shapes and sizes dressed up and sex-ified in one area. Everyone was just so attractive to look at and they all knew how to flaunt their stuff! It was so crowded in there though and the music was pretty loud and lame (because they hired a DJ who wasn't really doing his job except for just switching around music...who then also started the countdown to New Years three minutes too early than the actual time).

Also, neither have I seen so many people get drunk and act stupid in my entire life. It weirded me out how many people were just...goners. I saw many girls wearing heels, stumbling and falling into a poor bush (the bush got annihilated by her butt while she giggled, "Oops, do I need to pay for this?" while other girls ran around, screaming and arguing with their boyfriends, even to the point where they were slapping, punching, and kicking their boyfriends on the arm, legs, and head. No joke.

...and now we know why getting drunk is not too favorable. :-) If you must get drunk, get drunk gracefully and elegantly and don't act like a douchebag. Period.

Here are some pics I took because I wanted to share my experience with you all:

The menu! How yummy does that all look? It took a LOOOONG time to have the waiters serve us though because it was just too crowded. Many people ended up complaining at the end of the night about the bad service overall but I can't blame them when there are so many people that you can barely walk a foot in front of you without someone else being jammed in your face as well. :-)

YUMMY!!!!! This is the first of many dishes that we had - it was probably my favorite. Unfortunately I couldn't take any more pictures of the food because the camera's battery ran out. :-(

And that pretty much sums up my New Years Eve! Was yours just as memorable? Let me know in the comments! :-)

Cheers!

Kimova

Happy 2012!

Hey guys, so I just wanted to post at least something because I've been a bit negligent and haven't posted anything on this blog in awhile.

Just wanted to tell you (and myself, for that matter) that I am not dead and I am not abandoning my blog! :-)

There were so many things that I wanted to write about how I spent my New Years, etc. but it hasn't worked out. I will post very soon though. :)

Mini XMas Haul

Because I received my paycheck a wee bit later than I expected, I ended up doing last-minute Christmas Shopping. It was still great, of course - I loved stepping into the mall and hearing all the chatter as crowds walk past you so that they can also finish their Christmas shopping. Malls are livelier to be in when there's a lot of people there, you know? :)

So I wanted to share my purchases with you because I'm so excited about them. Here they are!


Naked Palette by Urban Decay

$48 @ Sephora

Okay, okay. So I know it's a little late, but I finally got myself the Naked Palette from Urban Decay. It's always been one of those items where I'll say, "I'm finally going to buy it!" and then I always fumble and ask, "Is it really worth it...?" 

I definitely recommend this product to anyone out there - especially for makeup beginners who are starting out with neutrals, this is definitely a great palette to add to your growing collection. Whoever buys it, you won't be regretting spending your hard earned money on this baby. When it comes to makeup, I'm a total neutral junkie, so I already have many eyeshadows that are similar to the Naked Palette. However, Urban Decay provides quality eyeshadow that makes me keep reaching for that particular palette.

Also, I'm totally in love with Urban Decay's Primer Potion that comes with your Urban Decay Naked Palette. Previously I had been using the NYX eyeshadow base in white but I'm totally in with this one like crazy! NYX's base shows eyeshadow color to its maximum potential, but after about two hours, the eyeshadow can fade and you'll have to reapply it. Not with Urban Decay's Primer Potion. I slept with my makeup on, and my eyeshadow was stayed put. For bright colors though, I did notice that NYX did a better job making the colors 'pop' than Urban Decay. 

But still for staying power...isn't that great? I finally understand what all the hype is about now. For those who are interested in buying Urban Decay's Primer Potion, you can buy it HERE for $19.

I'm also aware that the Naked 2 Palette has come out on the Urban Decay Website. Because it is another neutral palette, it's hard to find anywhere 'new' or 'groundbreaking' to go...the colors are similar and whatnot, so I'm still debating on whether I should buy it or not. It doesn't seem like an essential, but the more taupe-oriented palette really does stick out at me. It definitely seems less warm-toned than the first Naked Palette. Has anyone bought the Naked2 palette yet? Would love to read your reviews on it.

 I also got myself: 

Marc Jacobs' Eau So Fresh Rollerball

Marc Jacob's Eau So Fresh Rollerball ($20 @ Sephora)

So I have to admit that I'm not one of those girls who spritz perfume on every single day. When I was younger, I was terribly sensitive to any strong fragrances, so it's naturally been instilled in me to not try out fragrances. Nevertheless, since I am now rolling into my 20s, I thought it wouldn't hurt to get something "safe" to try out. 

I was looking for something subtle yet flirty - definitely not anything that smells old. I was thinking about J'adore by Dior like in my previous post here, but I backtracked when I smelled it again at Macy's. Don't get me wrong, it smells great. But just like clothes or makeup, it needs to represent you. You have to be wearing the clothes and the makeup, not the other way around, right? What might work for some people might not work as well for you. 

And that's how I felt about that. I was looking for something simple but chic that wouldn't overwhelm me. And that's how I came across Marc Jacob's Eau So Fresh. I got the rollerball because I'm just not a fan of spraying things because somehow I end up spraying myself in the face when I meant to spray my neck (haha, clumsy me). 

Of course, Marc Jacob's Eau So Fresh smells AMAAAAZING. I know I say this a lot about many things, but I really do mean that I'm a fan when I say, "If it were edible, I would totally eat it." Why? Because it just smells so good! It's light but still a pleasant smell for anyone looking for a subtle fragrance.

On the other hand, I did notice the staying power wasn't too great. I would roll it on and it's not one of those rare fragrances that linger throughout the whole day after just a spritz in the morning. Even when you put it on aggressively, it just barely manages to linger. Ah well, I still have nothing to complain about because a rollerball is easy to carry in your purse for reapplication throughout the day. :-)

On a similar note, for those interested in purchasing Marc Jacobs rollerballs as well, Sephora is selling a limited edition Marc Jacobs Rollerball collection HERE. It has three rollerballs for the fragrancs Daisy Eau de Toilette, Lola Eau de Parfum, and of course, Daisy Eau So Fresh Eau de Toilette. They're all 0.34oz which is 0.1oz more than the regular rollerball and the price for all three will blow you away...only $38! I'm considering about whether to buy it - I just might because the deal is so great. 

So there's that. :) Just wanted to share that with you and my two purchases that I'm in love with.

What about you? Did you spoil yourself with anything this wonderful holiday? Tell me about it, I want to know! 

Cheers!

Kimova

Post XMAS Entry >> Twilight: Breaking Dawn

To those who celebrate Christmas, MERRY BELATED CHRISTMAS, everyone!!! :-)
If not, then Happy Hanukkah and Kwanzaa or any other holidays that is celebrated during the month of December. 

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend of relaxation as they spent time with their loved ones. I have to say that mine was pretty good for the most part - I spent Christmas Eve with close friends and spent Christmas with my boyfriend. This Christmas Eve/Christmas 2011 was actually our two year anniversary so we exchanged gifts (I got him sneakers for gym and he got me a gift certificate for a free driving lesson at a local driving school, LOL) and went off to watch Twilight: Breaking Dawn.

(For those who haven't seen it yet, warning: spoilers ahead!)

Can I just say what a cheeseball of a movie it is? The beginning was just so cheesy that even I, a girl, had to look away from the screen and grimace. The look on my boyfriend's face though was so priceless - the occasional sighs, rolling of the eyes, tilting his head side to side, etc. It was actually more amusing to watch him get awkward about the movie than the film itself.

It definitely picked up after Bella got pregnant which gladdened me because it would have been a waste of money otherwise. I think the movie did a great job depicting Bella's 'burning' transformation with great visuals. My other favorite scenes included the fighting scenes with the werewolves. 

After the movie was done, I asked my BF, "Well, it wasn't too bad was-"

"Yes, it was," he interjected. It was really cute. I promise I would watch the next Twilight with my girlfriends, relieving him very much of the cumbersome duty.

We both agreed though that Jacob (Taylor Lautner) was better looking than Edward (Robert Pattinson)...even though Edward is handsome, there's just something very goofy about his face at the same time. He's not the conventional hottie you would see in an advertisement for Abercrombie & Fitch, etc. He's still takes on the role of Edward pretty well though.

And sorry, but Kristen Stewart has never impressed me while playing Bella...she's just too awkward in some scenes. Or perhaps maybe that's the role she was intentionally going for, but regardless, she's definitely a different character than I had pictured in my head of a awkward but still charming and joking Bella. Stewart's acting is awkward and stiff; an actress should be able to have a plethora of facial expressions, but Stewart only has four: being normal, in pain, happy (if you can even call it that), and angry (which happens to also be her "in-pain" facial expression as well). Stewart only amazed me she acted dead - she really did look really dead with her stiff facial expression and unmoving eyeballs. I feel the movie could have been so much better had they actually cast actors who could really act.
Perhaps in the future they'll make a TV series or a remake which will obliterate this series into oblivion??? :P I would actually love to see a TV series because it would be go more in-depth and whatnot. But that's just my opinion, haha.

And Renesmee's baby version looked very fake...but boy am I excited to see her grown-up version in the next movie because she's so beautiful.

My favorite character of all who kept me hypnotized whenever she came onscreen had to be Alice Cullen (Ashley Greene). Isn't she just such a fashionista??? The pale skin and gold eyes really compliment Greene along with the great eyeliner and fashionable pixie cut. I would love to look like her, haha.


So anyway, enough ranting about the movie, haha. Just wanted to share with everyone how I spent my XMas. Again, I hope everyone had a smashing Christmas this year. I'll be posting a Nice&Naughty 2011 List soon along with two scrumptiously delicious (haha, I love that phrase so much) recent purchases as well very soon.

Cheers!

Kimova