Of Nerds and Games???

Hello, hello!!


It's been a long time since I've blogged. I'm sorry about that but I was going through family issues and then moving 3 hrs up the road and then I loaded myself with college courses. Now that I'm on a break I decided to do a short little blog about the changes and the up and coming changes.

Here goes; In addition to doing some beauty posts they will be short and sweet I'm pretty much stocked on make up and skin care products because of Christmas and I'm going to be strict with myself to not buying any more products in the mean time.

I changed my name and also have a Youtube channel by the same name. I wanted to start a Youtube last year but life got in the way but now I've got myself a mic and a camcorder on the way! My channel will be about video games (reviews and impressions etc), anime, manga, and other nerd/geek related things and maybe a little bit of life knowledge/ experience (?). Who knows maybe the hubby will want to join in but we'll have to see about that.

So, if there is anything you want to ask me, or certain tags or want me to do a "story time" of sorts like life in japan, life in the Air Force, just let me know. I'm excited and nervous about doing a channel, but it's something I've wanted to do. Let me know what you think.


Bye for now! ^_^

Love Shoppingholics Haul!!!!

Hello people,

I know it's been so long since I've written but as you know I was setting up house and starting to learn the local area and also starting my college courses. Enough of that, I've been shopping a lot recently, since my birthday is in July family usually sends me money in June plus the money from my small part-time job.

I ordered from Loveshoppingholics, my cousin loves to shop there and I've ordered once before when it was just known as Shoppingholics.

The adorable box they came in. Everything was packaged very well in bubble wrap. Also the mini card thanking me for my purchase and a reminder the lenses need to be soaked 8 hours prior to wearing.

(L-R: My Beauty Diary 2-Step Oceania Firming Pack, OS'Mei Platinum Tourmaline Collagen and LoveMore Australia Agar-agar Lifting Mask)

I decided to tryout more paper masks because I've began hoarding some over my renewed love of E-bay and I became newly obsessed with eye masks. I love the packaging, so cute!! ^_^

With every purchase of lenses you get a free animal lens case. I got a blue pig, purple puffer fish, gray hippo and yellow elephant and then I pulled out a black rose case and I was confused I only ordered four pairs of lenses.

Then I pulled out my freebies! A Dariya hair velcro clip, an OS'Mei Grape Seed Aloe Moisturizer Eye Mask, and a Dr. Hu: Qu for U paper mask. Then the bubble wrapped package was a pair of circle lenses in Cocoro Blue. I was super happy!! I was going to order a blue pair but decided against it and now I have some. ^_^

Look at these cute Hello Kitty free gift stickers. So damn cute!!!

Since it is summer time and we usually travel a lot I decided to pick up this cute travel case in Sweet Green Biscuit. It's more of an aqua colour but it's still cute.

Comes with a mirror, lens tweezers, a small bottle for solution and of course the lens case which you can take out if need be.

Now, to the finale. I ordered two Geo lenses and two Princess Mimi.

(Sorry it's a little blurry, oh and please mind my chipped nail polish)

GEO Lotus Grey

GEO Lotus Brown

Princess Mimi Apple Green

Princess Mimi Chocolate Brown

Here is the close up of the freebie

Cocoro Blue

They look pretty with the greenish blue

That's a lot of info but I hope you enjoyed reading. Oh, I ordered my lenses 29 May and they shipped 30 May and I received them today 18 June so they took 12 business days (around 3 wks) I rounded the number because 31 May was a Friday and were without a doubt still in the country they ship out from which I think is Malaysia. So not to long at all!!

More hauls to come!! Ciao for now!

My moving adventure so far...pretty much done

Hello,

I know I haven't posted in a long time. I have moved....well me and the hubby moved about 3 hours up the road. We lived in Rhineland-Palatinate (state) and now we are living in North Rhine-Westphalia and we are literally 15 minutes away from the Netherlands and about 20-30 from Belgium. We've been here about two weeks, the hubby has an easier job and is able to spend more time with me (more dates yay!!) compared to the last job were he was always busy and tired.

We found a house and it need some work on it, so we had to wait another 2 weeks because it ended up hitting a bank holiday. After all of the moving done, the house is pretty much done all that we need to do is clothes, because the hubby has way too many and we just have junk we need to get rid of.

I love the neighborhood we are in and the village we live in. We will try to make it an effort to travel this summer and explore.

Also, I start taking my college courses again. Taking classes will be a challenge here there aren't many face-to-face classes so it's mostly only and I'll be testing out off some courses and then I'll be able to take courses for  my major (Psychology).

I will be updating more often now that the hard part is over.

Ciao

Glossybox DE: January and February

I was about to post this as January's Glossybox until my doorbell was ringing and there was the DHL delivery guy with a Glossybox. It confused me because usually on their FB page they show huge stacks of boxes in the back of a DHL truck ready to be shipped out. Well it was a very nice surprise indeed. I love getting stuff in the post!!!

Here is all the products. Sorry I didn't get a close up of them but they have scattered across my home.

Everdry (Full Size)-These are hand sanitizer cloths individually wrapped 10 packs each and these will cost you 9,95 €. I haven't tried these yet but I will soon since I used the last of my hand sanitizer today.

Luvos Goldmaske *Extra*-This is also full-sized creme mask that has collagen and moisturizing properties and costs 2-4 € depending if the drugstore is having a sale. 

Institut Karite Extra Gentle Body Milk (Silver tube)-Via the Glossy card; it is the best selling luxury body lotion in Paris. I can smell the Shea butter when I tried it out and it is very smooth without the greasy feeling. Full size is 250ml and you'll be paying 23,00 €.

Prija Body Wash/Hair Shampoo-Via the Glossy card; Ginseng is the main ingredient in this Asian based product; great for year round whether you use it for your body or hair. Full size is 380ml for 16,95 €.

Model Co Lip Enhancer Illusion Lip Liner (Full Size)-The colour is a nude pink/coral and it looks great full on the lips with a clear lip gloss it is in pencil form and the cap has sharpener attached; liner is 1,5 g and costs 17,00 €.

BM Beauty Make-up Brush (Full Size)-I watch other Glossy DE videos (and others) some girls received a either a powder, blush or eyeshadow. I classify mine as an eyeshadow brush that could be used to blend and buff out harsh lines. I washed it and tugged on it a little bit and no hair fell out but I will be using soon! Price 7, 50 €.

My opinion, I love the box as all other Glossyboxes I've received and I haven't been disappointed yet. So, the doorbell rings and DHL guy with the February box. 

The box is super cute! Of course received the GlossyMag and a Valentines day postcard which is a goat with hearts above its head and a monkey wearing a crown sitting on him, with the question 'Who's your Valentine?' and an arrow pointing to the heart shaped locket.

I keep all my boxes to store my products in and this one will be no exception.

Here are all the goodies! 

The bottom right is a perfume sample called Valentina which they through in it is not listed on the card. I think Glossybox DE is giving us these small extra samples (like the Luvos mask) which is awesome! I've gotten this perfume particular perfume sample before from Douglas. I love it and will more than likely buy it when I run out of my samples. To the left of the perfume is:

Gertraud Gruber Exquisit Body Perfect Body lotion. It's a German luxury brand and the lotion contains extracts of rose, Shea and olive oils. Contains no paraffin or colours!

The sample size is 30 ml, for a full size of 250 ml the price is 29,90 €

Model Co Lip Duo in Dusk (Lipstick-3.5 g) and Striptease (Gloss-5 ml) 

*Full Size* Retail Price 30, 80 €

Love the fact that it has a mirror on it. Model Co is an Australian brand that is also popular in New Zealand and China. My friend went to China last year and bought a few of lip products and the one I want to try is an LED lip gloss; it is a gloss with a mirror and you can turn the cap light on. I want one because it is cool and want it to show off. ^_^

The lipstick is a mauve-pink like colour with some small shimmers.

Peach gloss with small silver/gold shimmers. I love shimmer lip products and can't wait to try this out.

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps - 18 in 1 Hemp Lavender Pure-Castile Soap *Full Size* 

This organic bottle of magic can be used as body wash, in the bubble bath or shampoo/scalp treatment. The smell is citrus like with a hint of lavender. 

59ml for 3, 50 €

Shortsexyhair SHATTER Finishing Spray *Full Size* 125ml 17, 95 €

I've never tried this brand before and so I'm excited by that. It has 7 Shine and 9 Hold (intensity). 

Etre Belle Cosmetics 'Collagen & Aloe Very Hydro Maske' *Full Size* 10 Masks + Serum 30, 80 €

I was very surprised to see a sheet mask inside a European Glossybox. I'm a quarter Korean and so I have my grandma send me sheet masks and other beauty products and cosmetics occasionally (because I'd rather have homemade kimchi and snacks ^_^). Now that I really look around at the German cosmetics only one drugstore brand offers a sheet mask and that's Essence and it's a moisturizing one so I have one of those but I haven't seen it restocked.

I love sheet masks! I think it's cute how they have the picture illustrations! The instructions on the back are in German, English, French, Spanish and Italian.

"Restructuring and moisturizing set with Collagen and Aloe Vera improves the skin's elasticity and provides optimum skin hydration. For fresh-looking and even skin texture. Suitable for all skin types."

I've been recently been for involved with my skincare aspects such as using products with more collagen and anti-aging properties since I'm not getting any younger! So, of course can't wait to try this out!

The Glossybox has shown me more love than before. I mean 4 full sized products!! That's crazy but well appreciated. This is one of my longest posts to date. Now, next month I might not be able to get the Glossybox, we are moving about 3 hours up the road and I don't know if we'll have a house by then. Which I'm bummed about because I believe March is the anniversary month of Glossy...but I'll let you know what happens.

Ciao!

My Beauty Diary Mask: Red Vine

Here is a quick view of the MBD: Red Vine Mask.

This is the second MBD mask I've ever tried and the first would be the Aloe Vera.  As stated on the box; 'Red Vine Mask whitens, tightens skin and fights against oxidization. It is ideal for all skin types, especially loose and dull skin'

Each mask has a piece of 'pearl paper' around it. My cousin says it's easier for her to unfold her masks with the pearl paper than without it but for me it really doesn't matter.

Top left is the date the manufacture sealed it and the right is the expiration date; the bottom is the manufacturers authenticity code.

Me with the mask on. My face is round and a little chubbs and it completely fits my face. I would like the mask better if the eye slits were a little larger (next time I'll take some scissors to it). Every time I blinked I could feel my lashes hit the inner corner of the mask.

Overall: I loved this mask. It was really moisturizing and I'd think it's more moisturizing than the Aloe Vera. I will be repurchasing in the near future.

Ciao!

New Years Haul - London

In November, the hubby surprised me by getting us a trip to London for New Years!! I love London, I spent my 8th year of school there with the foreign exchange student program and we had just been in London for the Wireless Festival back in July.

Now, let's see what I bought or what hubby bought for me: First up from Topshop

These shoes were originally £50. A little more than half off!! I love deals. I would not have paid $90 for these or any shoes! Another thing, the sizes are off. I am a size 10 US which is about 43-44 Euro. I can not fit a 41 Euro.This UK 8 fits a little big on me but not to big to where I can't walk. I imagine if I bought a US 10 1/2 this is what it would feel like..

I love these shoes! My friends think I have a weird taste in shoes but when they see the shoes on me they are like 'Oh they look good on you' lol. I emailed a pick to mum and she says "I love them..." hmm. We haven't always seen eye to eye on what's stylish/cute. I called her today and she said the same, my dad thought they were crazy. Usually it's reversed my dad would think they're cool and mum thinks that they are crazy looking. Ah, they must be getting old. Haha!

But I find these so cute!! 

In July, I was on the hunt for the MUA Heaven and Earth and Undressed Palette. I found the Heaven palette no problem but couldn't find the Undressed. The Undressed palette is known as a dupe for the UD Naked palette. My deal with my husband was that if I didn't find the Undressed palette, I would splurge for one of the UD Naked palettes. I love shopping on Oxford Street and the mall Liverpool Street near the tube. We are in and out of stores on Oxford and every time I see a Superdrug we stop and take a look in it. The third store I see the display and no palette but this store the shelves were so low to the ground (lower than the other stores) so I thought why not see if I can reach back there to make sure its sold out. Then my taps against the last Undressed palette, the lovely lady at the till even commented; that she thought that they were sold out and I got lucky. Not only did I save money, but I got something I really, really wanted. That was a bit long sorry about that!

Top-Bottom: Liquid Eyeliner in Shade 5, Lipstick Shade 11 and the Undressed palette.

Love the lipstick it's mostly matte, very little shimmer. I probably have one or two pink lipsticks, this will make a great Spring colour. They liner is very small and makes a very fine line. This my first time with a bottled liquid liner that wasn't Revlon. Revlon's tip is felt and can make a fine line but also make a thick line. Since I ran out of my favourite liner, I decided to give MUA a chance.

There was a promotion going on in Superdrug (I'm not sure if it's still going on now) if you bought £6 worth of MUA products you get the 'Artiste Collection' for free. Not a bad deal if you ask me and I've never had a marbled eyeshadow before so this super. The top row is six eyeshadows, bottom left two blushers and bronzer and highlight colour.

I was intrigued when I saw this because I love the Palmer's Cocoa Butter and in the States or here in Germany, I've never seen this or any type of face wash. I thought I'll give this a shot as a gentle cleanser and a make-up remover. It does a great job at removing a full face make-up. I'm impressed, I'll see how it does against waterproof mascara.

I remember the Simple brand from when I was a teenager and I really needed to switch out my daily cleanser and moisturizer which I try to switch out every 3-4 months. The moisturizer is light just like it says, today I went out and not even 5 minutes later my face started to get really dry but it was cold outside like around -1.

Another promotion buy 3 mask get one free. I got myself the Detoxifying  Dead See Mineral Masks and hubby saw the sticker and decided to get two for himself (even though I wanted two other ones) since he did purchase the Superdrug haul. 

That is all folks. The rest of our time was window shopping and visiting my exchange parents. We had a great time, hopefully we'll get to go back to England later this year or early next year.

Ciao!

Christmas Haul

I didn't ask for much for Christmas. I just wanted to spend it cuddled up with the hubby. This is what he got me for Christmas.

The Origins 'A Perfect World' kit. It's made with White Tea which is great for anti-aging. I currently use this at night and it's really refreshing and smells great. It's four parts wash, toner, serum and moisturizer. 

I was really happy about getting a new cell phone. I love it!! I'm an Android gal (Sony & Samsung), never really preferred the I-phone OS. I badly needed a new one. I'm one of those people that will thoroughly use my electronics until they are dead or forced to buy new because it runs super slow. My hubby not so much, if it's new he has to have it and have it NOW. (You can guess who manages the household budget)

My mother in law sent me a $50 dollar gift card from Amazon. Which is cool, I didn't expect anything from her because the only person that I bought anything for was the hubby. I used $50 to get all this stuff.

I've always wanted to try this for awhile and they don't sell this where I live. It is a blue mask and it does tighten but it's not as tight as the Queen Helene Mint Julep. I'll see if I start to love it. It's okay so far.

My Beauty Diary Mask Top Seller Kit  (7 pcs) 

My cousin uses these masks and loves them. Besides the Aloe Mask, I've never tried the other ones and thought this would be a great way to try the others. 

The left side of the box. It's so cute!! The right side has the instructions.

From L-R: Collagen Firming Mask, Arbutin Whitening Mask, Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Mask, Red Vine Mask, Aloe Mask, Black Pearl Mask and Birds Nest Mask.

My Beauty Diary Mask Aloe Vera. Great mask for moisturizing, some people have said the Hyaluronic is better for moisturizing. I'll have to test it out. In the beginning of winter until mid spring my face gets really dry.

I thought it was about time to start looking into Collagen Masks, since I'm 26. I read many reviews and also asked my Auntie and she suggested MJCARE. Whats stated as the bottom; 'Make your skin elastic, moistened, clear and relax. For all skin types and 4 seasons' On the back the instructions are in Korean, Japanese and English

Last but not least the Etude House Precious Mineral Bright Fit BB Cream with two samples. I bought this off of Amazon. I didn't expect samples. ^_^

60 grams of product and also has a pump. (Sorry I forgot to take a picture of it)

That's all that I got for Christmas. I love gift cards the most then I can buy what I actually want. They hubby knows I love Origins and decided to get me something I've never tried. He'll always know what I want but everyone else.....I'd rather have gift cards. How was your Christmas? Did you get what you wanted?

Ciao!