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Glossier Phase 1 Review

I finally got my hands on the Glossier’s Phase 1 Set and I will be the first to admit – I didn’t understand why this brand in particular had all the rage? After trying this out for a few weeks now, I get it and I am convinced for the woman who is always on the go and has no time to stop and think – this is for you. The Phase 1 set is described as a “Skincare Set” Four your not-so basic skincare…

New in from Bioré! They recently launched a new line made specifically for normal combination skin that will gently exfoliate and reduce pore size. I received these products complimentary from Infl… Source: Bioré: #BioreBakingSoda Line.

New in from Bioré! They recently launched a new line made specifically for normal combination skin that will gently exfoliate and reduce pore size. I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. Baking Soda Cleansing Scrub At first glance I thought this was going to be gimmicky, especially since I’ve been using Tatcha’s Classice Rice Enzyme Powder.  But after using…

Backstage  Did this really just happen last summer? I was going through my photo album and it dawn on me that the highlight of my 2015 is getting to meet #CharlotteTilbury and winning a chance at having my makeup done by one of her makeup artist Nelson Catarino. It was such an honor to be a part of the Tilbury launch at Holt Renfrew and to learn more about the industry and what it takes for some…

{ DIY } Va-va-volume.

Do you have limp, lifeless hair? The kind of hair that’s stubborn and just falls flat no matter how much you tease and hairspray it? Believe me, I hear ya! For years, I’ve struggled with flat, straight hair when all I wanted was big, voluminous hair – that Victoria Secret kind of blow out. After many trial and error I’ve finally found something that works. Keep reading, and let me know if any of…

What’s in my gym bag?

As I mentioned in my previous post, I’ve been going to the gym quite regularly – 5 days out of the week now that I think about it. A couple of days ago a friend asked “What do you bring to the gym?”  Well, below is an overview of what’s in my bag.

The number one thing that I ALWAYS bring with me is the Narsskin foaming cleanser. It’s a MUST! Reasons are quite obvious I think –  to control minor…

The past week I’ve been reviewing my Psychiatry Section and I’ve come to a realization that I do suffer from a few personality disorders. But readers, do keep in mind that so long as it doesn’t bother society and that it affects my daily living I am considered to be normal. ;)

There are 3 charts: Cluster A Personality- odd or eccentric; thank god I didn’t have any disorders from there Cluster B…

It’s been awhile and I’ve been TOTALLY neglecting my blog, but man – where has the time gone? It’s 2014, and as I sit here on the kitchen counter I get this gorgeous view of a perfectly sunny day in Champaign, IL. Mind you it is overlooking a soccer field and D.Vu is tempted to go kick the ball around but we all have our own priorities.

  I was back in Canada for the holidays but was working…

Testing. http://wp.me/s3It1R-testing

You know how theres that one person that you just can’t stand or do anything about? 

Ask yourself, why. Why do you dislike that person? Why does that person make you so angry. What ever your vendetta is perhaps you should STOP and look at yourself in the…

Mind over matter.

Yes another haul BUT this haul will be organizing my recent hauls.

Here’s a question, how does one…

Steals & Deals: VICTORIA SECRET

Since last night I’ve been OBSESSING on the VS website. Currently, they are having a promo with…

SXM: A Special Place

A special place in my heart since May ’12

Oh gosh, it happened over a year ago and the memories are…

Pet peeve, and I will try to refrain from cursing. 

Why post things up for sale and not respond back to the client? 

It baffles me, that you go through all the trouble of posting an item that I need  and when inquired privately - you choose not to respond. I'm confused do you WANT me to buy it or not? Cause I KNOW that you saw the msg I had sent you. The cherry on top was when someone else offered cash upfront and hey, I would have done so too - and would have been diligent about it.

I can just PREDICT later what you're BS face will say to me later- 

"Oh, I did not see your msg till later"

As I mentioned previously, I shall be leaving this island in less than 2 months!! Super excited, but before then I will be making one last trip to SXM. In celebration of our anniversary; we haven't been dating for a long period of time but DTVU wanted to make it special  since it will be our last time on the island and hopefully this trip to SXM will be better than the last time (my laptop/passport/money etc will not be stolen/left in a cab). 

Will be officially done August 17; I have not booked my ticket back to Canada BECAUSE I'll be heading into LA first!! Hopefully this time I'll be able to see a lot more and be able to be tourist :P 

First on my list I want to go to the Urban Lights exhibit at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. =) Perhaps, take some romantic pictures with the pillars and be in awe just cause I am simply amused. I think i want to wear the dress from daily look for this photo shoot. UNLESS I find me a tulle dress ;) **hint hint -yes I was very much inspired by Wendy's Lookbook.

I had mentioned in my last post that I had made two RM purchase. However, the one that I adored the most I gave to my mama just cause - and I kept the other. See below.

Now that the term is coming close to the end this also means that my time on the island is also coming to an end!! *woo - party hat*. I took a look at my island closet and realized that from here I will be heading to CA and doing a road trip from there. Unfortunately the island itself has murdered my clothes/under garments and 75% of the stuff I had bought back with me are basically to be tossed out once I leave. WHICH MEANS - shopping :) 

See below.

Zara is having their year end sale and I did pick up...quite a few things, amongst from other brands also if you haven't stopped by yet GO NOW. Comments on the shoes, ORIGINALLY I had just wanted the nude pair but they ran out of my size so I had settled for the strappy black ones. Just 2 days a go the nude pair came back into stock with my size soo obviously I had to jumped on that. 

The Parisian skirt is from Lovers + Friends; I had seen this  on a blogger and instantly fell in love LOVE with it. Mind you I had wanted to pick this up while I was back in Canada but no such luck since Urbanoutfitters didn't have it in stock. FAIL. When I saw this on the website and they had a coupon code for 40% off HOW CAN I SAY NO? Also, if you join their mailing list you get 20% off! Link below

http://www.loversandfriends.us/

VS had their mid-season sale? I think thats what it was I can't remember; I purchased 5 bras in total and a matching panty all of which were reduced in price and another 20% off the entire purchase (Y). 

Nars cosmetics - I LOVE their blushes and I've been meaning to try their bronzer laguna for the longest time. I grabbed the set because it came with the duo blush/bronzer (angelika/laguna) and a lipgloss (not that I like the gloss but the price and size of the duo was the same price as the original so meh w.e). I also grabbed the Orgasm Illuminator  as well as their cleansing oil - I left my BB cleansing oil LE back in Canada =_= ; these items I believe were 30-50% off on selected items and I you had to be a member to receive the email for the private sale.

Oh and lastly dress and top from DailyLook- the dress in itself is a unique item and very girly BUT because it has some cutout on the side it makes it edgy IMO. The link below will get you 10$ off your purchase AND I am pretty sure once you join you will also get either 20% of X amount of dollars off.

http://www.DailyLook.com/?refMemberID=-675478736329696576&aaid=give10get10

Phew that was a mouthful. Oh yea, and of course if you can GO THROUGH EBATES. Each time you go make your purchase through the site you get X% back as cash! Save and shop no? They also have special coupons codes sometimes too.

http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=uw42qgP1Y8lwbvXzQJcF8w%3D%3D

&& damn that is one catchy song (Cheryl Cole - Fight for this love).

You know whats terrible about living on an island? Other than no delicious food aka, sushi, steak gelato ice cream etc, or fast stable internet or even the ability to walk home without getting chased by a donkey?

A shopping mall.

My only source of enjoyment is shopping online and seeing a coupon code. Sad? Yes, but lets be real; I am a starving medical student - deprived of many many luxuries that home offers. I do miss being able to walk into the little boutiques and pick up an item, inspect and compare it to others before making a purchase. These days I find myself staring at the same site FOREVER checking out its dimensions, the material and whether or not its versatile.

Anyways, this rant stems from a coupon code that was enlisted 2.5 weeks ago ( which was clearly too late for me to apply to my damn cart). "worldmastercardfashionweek.com" offers coupon codes for certain websites (free shipping, X% off with purchase of X etc). In particular Eluxe.ca offered/offers $100 off any $200 purchase, prior to this 2.5 weeks there was no restrictions. Of course when I want to make a purchase NOW, there is a restriction on the brands that I had my eye on - Rebecca Minkoff. Basically purchasing off this site was the BEST deal you could have gotten: 

$141 - MAC mini, free shipping w. taxes (Y) - regular price is $225

Since there has been no classes last week and its a long weekend I've been hunting for a similar deal. (this shit will never appear again - settling is a bitch)

Now here is the solution: Like Rebecca Minkoff on facebook. Why?

Every Sunday thus far she has been giving discounts off her official website. Last Sunday there was 50% off her regular priced bags of course only on selected items. This Sunday its 20% off.

Yay? Meh. Why the meh? Well essentially I have to spend $300 in order to get free shipping to Canada, and now with the 20% discount it basically covers my duties and taxes. 

How much do I save? Approx $120 ...which is equivalent to one bag? ARGH. First world problems I know - it's actually embarrassing. Perhaps, if I was working I wouldnt have given two shits about the cost and how much I can potentially save. But as stated above, I will probably be in debt till after I finish school and then some.

OR

Perhaps DTVU is correct - I have not hit my threshold yet. His theory is that I KNOW that I COULD have gotten it for a cheaper price. Even better than what Rebecca Minkoff is offering and thus, it still makes me hesitant on making the purchase.

So what is the verdict? I think I'll wait till tonight to see if I REALLY want/need it. But, after consulting my good friend S.Abdullahi the pros do out weigh the cons. If I had made that purchase with the ORIGINAL discount ($100 off) I would have settled for a bag that is SIMILAR to what I want. I guess doing it this way I have 2 bags that I want and most importantly one is given away to my mamma for her birthday (Y). 

It has to be a win. *sighs. Pictures will be up once I have it in my hands =_=