Shiseido The Makeup Mascara Base

Dear Shiseido The Makeup Mascara Base,

We have been good together, but I think it's time to let you go......

It was so hard to find you because you were being reformulated to a new formula. Finally, I was able to hunt you down while I was visiting Hong Kong. It is sad to know that, I probably won't be able to find you in stores anymore. I hope the new formula would deliver like you did, or even better!

You protected my lashes and thickened them so that I looked like I have more lashes than I really do! Most importantly, you kept my curls lasted! When you stepped in, even with a non-waterproof mascara, the curls would last longer. You know exactly that curls would not survive on my Asian lashes with a non-waterproof mascara, so you came to help. When paired up with my regular waterproof mascara (I always wear waterproof formulas), the result is amazing! I remembered the time that I paired you up with the Majolica Majorca mascara, and I cried..... guess what? My curls were still perfect and no smudging!

Thank you, you have been loved. <3
I will definitely try your new formula some day~


Love,
Lorraine =)

Inside the Fitting Room

Of course when I'm supposed to study, I want to blog! =S
Ok, let's make this short & sweet! I tried on these two dresses about a month ago in H&M -

 

Left: from the H&M DIVIDED line; it fits pretty nicely and comfortable to wear, not too sheer, don't have to wear a tank top or cami underneath, but it is a tiny tiny tiny little bit too short for my liking. 

Right: a very bright yellow colour, comes with the belt; quite sheer materials, I need to wear a cami underneath, longer than the dress on the left. 

Only one went home with me...... 

I am usually not a fan of such bright colour, especially bright yellow. I just didn't think I could pull off the look.  

But I am drawn into this dress (almost immediately). 

I think the materials and the cut made the dress super appropriate for this Spring/Summer season. And pair it up with a leather (faux) jacket + chunky circle scarf + black stocking? It works for the still-chilly weather here in Canada. ;) 

I really can't wait for the weather to WARM UP here!!! But for now, I just have to go back to the pile of notes/articles/books. 

Monday Questionnaire from Amarixe

I really miss Amarixe's Monday Questionnaire! Finally here comes one again =D 


http://www.amarixe.com/2012/04/monday-questionnaire-april-2nd-2012.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FVEFS+%28%C2%A0%29






And now my turn: 


1.) Mood: 
Unmotivated, unproductive; trying to turn this around!!!!! And feeling tired all the time....


2.) Are there any spring trends you're loving this year? Any you're hating?
Love the coral (or light peach?) colour trend! Also colour pants! 


3.) Do you like to cook? 
I do cook a lot and with what I'm studying, I guess I have to say I like to cook. But I'm definitely not "obsessed" with cooking what so ever. I don't like recipes that are too complicated or time-consuming. I like trying new recipes but I don't always go out and seek new recipes. 


4.) Current nail polish:
OPI My Pointe Exactly (way too watery and sheer! I applied 4 coats!!) 
Essie Shine of the Times top coat (because the OPI is too sheer, I need to add something extra on top) 


side note: now, there's something about  this combination, because it has been 1 week and no 1 single chip! @@

5.) What is something you are excited about at the moment?
End of term? =P But it also means final exams.... 

6.) Current outfit:
Sleeping pants, aerie red hoodie. 

7.) Are you a heavy or light sleeper?
Ummm, heavy? When I fell asleep, it usually very hard to wake me up... lol But the thing is it could be hard to make me fall asleep. 

8.) What size handbag do you prefer? 
Big bags! I always have to carry a bunch of things with me. 

9.) Do you like karaoke? 
I secretly love singing, but I know I am no where near a good singer.  

10.) Weekly goals:
Complete 3 major projects/presentations (not really goals, they are MUST!) 
Eat healthier 
Try going to bed before 2am 


Love, 
Lorraine 

Monday Rambles

Lately I have been really unmotivated. Nothing in my life is on schedule. No plans, no motivations, no actions.
I blame the weather for that. Two weeks ago, it was all sunshine and high plus 25-ish (degree Celsius). Last week was all rain and cold. This week, we are anticipating more sunshine, but the temperature is still on the low side. Hopefully the warmth of the sun will boost up my spirit.

Enough of this weather talk. Aside from that, my sleeping schedule is just a pure mess... I am definitely one of those people who need lots of sleep, especially when the quality is not as good, I need more. That doesn't mean I could fall asleep whenever I want. First time in my life, I gave in and sought help from sleeping pills. I really try to refrain from relying on medications (except when it comes to pain, I have very low pain tolerance) but I couldn't stand watching myself having a non-human-like sleeping schedule. My study suffers, my skin suffers, my health suffers......

When I started this blog, I didn't plan on writing much about my life and my feelings. I just purely want to share my "obsession" / "addiction" of beauty products. However, life is so much more than that. It is so easy for us to forget ups and downs in our lives. But when we look back at these little pieces, we know that everything is just part of life.