ok. so my wireless Internet is not working. urgh. annoying.

however, small note to self: fake aloe vera is green for a reason.
Cause REAL aloe vera is puke green.

I intend to explain this later with pictures but I must sleep because of a job interview tomorrow.
<3sba

Wondergirls

Love, love, love this band and their single. They've released an english pmv as well, but I think something is lost in translation because the Korean single is better imo.

Anyway, this is wondergirls. Please enjoy! And isn't their make up pretty? Maybe I'll try something like that soon. :}

mobile blog test post. thisis going to be awesome if it works!

I love lipgloss...

I do! Since I was 12, I was scared to have dry lips because all my girl friends at school were talking about first kisses. (Mind you, I didn't have mine until much, much later in life!) But, I found that wearing lip gloss was addictive. Thus, I started collecting them and carrying them in my purse. I guarantee you, if I were to dump out my purse right now, I would have at least 10 bottles/tubes/wands of lipgloss in it. I know my glosses.

That's why I want to introduce a current favorite of mine by Nivea called "A Kiss of Shine." OMG. It's so great for an every day gloss. The product claims it leaves a clear, glossy shine with no sticky-ness, and moisturizes.  Check, check, and check.  The only downside is that it does have preservatives in it (read: parabens) which might be harmful to our bodies (the scientists are still out on that one).  But otherwise, it is an absolutely great product and an absolutely gorgeous color! I think it's about 3$ at CVS/Walgreens, but it's well worth it.  It also comes in red, pink, natural(the one I have), and clear. The only thing that could make this product better is to remove the preservatives and add SPF 12.  Overall, if you want an inexpensive, medicated lip gloss with just a touch of color, this is the product for you!

Nivea's Website - this is the color I have called Natural

Recessionista!

Oy, again, I realize that I have been so neglectful of this blog.  I'm constantly on the road for interviews only to get turned down.  I will do better to present beauty finds for all who read.

On a really happy note, tomorrow I will have been engaged to my fiancé for one year! J-if you're reading this, happy anniversary!

Okay, so instead of doing one mega jumbo posts, I'm going to split it up into several. Eventually, I'm going to organize with links on the side so it will be easy to find what you are looking for. 

I really haven't been able to afford much lately since I'm unemployed with no cash flow coming in, but before my recession hit, I found this little baby at Sally's for 4.99$! Well worth it! 

This is Orly's Beverly Hills Manicure kit.  I don't know if they are

 continuing it since it was on sale, but if you find it, definitely pick it up! The box claims it's even more sheer than the original french manicure (and Orly should know - they claim to have invented the French manicure).  

Better yet, the box includes a rubberized bonder basecoat, Beverly Hills Plum, Sheer White Tip color, and In A Snap topcoat and 60-seconds-or-less dryer.  So far, I'm loving it. The basecoat looks

 good by itself. I love the color of Beverly Hills Plum. It's so sheer and it's very buildable. You can make it as natural or as pink as you want. In-A-Snap is great - it really does what it claims! Your nails dry almost instantly after you apply it.  

Like I said, the best thing is that it is 4.99(USD). That means you get half sizes of the 6.99 colors (White & Plum) and 8.99 nail essentials (Bonder and Topcoat) for much, much less than if you were to buy all these separate.

If you can't find this at sally, you can buy the regular sized versions at CVS in the nail section.

 All are staples of the line, so no worries about discontinuation.  Here are some photos of my crappily done nails.  I tried to do them freehand...not such a good idea, but you get the gist of how the color comes out. :D

 <3 sba.