Monthly Archives: February 2012

Lucky Little Black Bag

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Yesterday, I finally got my “Little Black Bag” purchase. Little Black Bag is a new membership e-tailer that offers up to 70% off on accessories from about 80 designer brands at $49.95 per month. It is different from other e-flash sales websites with it’s twist on the grab bag concept and is loosely based on fukubukuro, or “lucky bag sale” – a Japanese New Year’s Day tradition. Similar to Black Friday, on New Year’s Day, shoppers buy a mystery bag of fashion products and trade the items they don’t want with friends. And much like StyleMint & JewelMint, you can choose to skip a month before the 5th day.


It took me a while to choose which one I wanted, but I choose the Betsy Johnson Rounded Square Frames Sunglasses. Mainly because I thought they were perfect as a gift for my little sister. She’s gonna to love those.


So after choosing and ‘purchasing’ my order, they revealed the other two ‘mystery items’ in my order: Textured Ring from Carol Dauplaise and Birch Small earring by Gorjana in gold. Since I didn’t care for the earring, I traded it for the Celica Wallet by Nica. Basically there are other buyers who want to trade an item for an item that you have. Once you approve of your set of items, then you can have it finalized and shipped.

I really like this site. I’ve already check the site to see what’s new. They are always putting something new up, which why it took me a while to choose what I wanted to to be as my chosen one. There’s a couple of new bags I’m considering, but I better make it fast, before they sell out. The usually only have about 10 or less of one certain item (especially the bags!).

Salon & Red Leather Skirt

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This weekend was great! Had an awesome, quiet Saturday all by myself. I got in a couple of workouts and a 2 mile run. Watch anime (I know, strange for a fashionista, but it’s my vice) all day, and got sucked into playing some Harry Potter Legos adventure on the Wii.

Then on Sunday, I took my mom down to Seattle for a pre-Birthday weekend. The women is a work-a-holic and never gets off the island. It’s been a awfully long time since she been to a salon, so I surprised her with an appointment at ULTA for their current special…Cut, Color, Style for $50.

Since there was only one stylist there on Sunday, I couldn’t get my hair cut at the same time. So that left me with about two hours to wander about the Northgate Mall. I went the usually places: the bookstore, DSW, etc. I stopped into Forever 21 to grab some new (and cheap) jeans. I ended up with only one pair of skinny jeans, new scarf, and a faux red leather skirt.

I really want to wear it this week, but it’s been too cold, and the old ladies in my office get too hot they have to open the window. I’m thinking of bringing my electric blanket to work…

It’s Muddy!

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If you need some extra help in keeping your skin healthy on top of your regular routine – mud masks are one of the best resources in this case. Mud masks are cheap, efficient and easy to apply. They especially work on oil skin like mine.

The minerals in mud are highly effective for oil absorption and for toning the skin and are often used to detoxify and as an anti-inflammatory agent for skin disorders. When you are getting ready to apply the mud mask, make sure that your skin is clean. Cover up as much of the face and neck as you wish and then relax and let the mask dry ( I usually start a movie or tv show). Finish the treatment with your evening moisturizer if you like.

Benefits of Mud Mask:
Reduces signs of aging • Improves circulation • Helps clear acne
Helps clear dandruff and other scalp conditions


1.NARS MUD MASK


2. Freeman Facial Clay Mask – Avacado & Oatmeal


3. Yes To Yes To Carrots Nourishing Softening Facial Mask


4. Ahava Energizing Body Mud Mask – Mandarin Cedarwood


5. H2O+ Sea Mineral Mud Mask

No matter what your skin routine is, using a mud mask at least once in a week will help restore your skin and give your face silky smooth touch. I usually use Freeman’s brand, ’cause its cheap and I can easliy get it at the local drug store. But when I head into Seattle, I try to get either the Nars or H20+. Its a fun way do a ‘Spa Night’ in!

Royal Purple… Etsy Finds

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Purple love – book love Fine Art Photography 4×6 Print from PinkPinkPeony

I love purple. It’s got to be one of my most favorite colors. Usually if I seen an item I like, I wonder first if they have it in purple. I love the color so much, I have over 10 different shades of purple nail polish and 5 different types of purple pens at work. I’m a little obsessed.

Royal Purple Clutch bag in silk lining From Bag Noir

Paris Apartment Style Sconce Vintage from LadyandMeemzFab

Steampunk Ring, Victorian Silver by pennyfarthingdesigns

Royal Purple Dichroic Victorian Bracelet by juleswow

Royal purple glitter feather headband by JanineBasil

Men’s bow tie royal purple with white pin dots by CCADesign


Custom Made Maria Severyna Royal Purple Dupioni Wrap Dress by DDreamCloset