Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Will You Still Follow Me Tomorrow?

Hey guys!
I don't know if you guys have heard of all the changes that Google is doing. But starting tomorrow, March 1st, Google Friend Connect will no longer be available for blogs that are not hosted on Blogger. Meaning, if you host your content in Wordpress, or any other plattform except for Blogger. You will loose all your followers. Not sure what GFC is?, it looks like the image below, it is usually at the side of any blog, and allows you to follow blogs, and you receive updates on the blogger dashboard.
It really sucks, for the people that will loose all of their followers overnight. I love seeing all those beautiful faces there, and I just can think that they could all dissapear! It would make me feel very lonely. I think I'm saved for now from losing my followers because I host on Blogger, but rumor has it that Google will completely get rid of GFC beacause they want to force everyone to use Google+.

I created an account on Google+ a while ago, and I find it difficult to use. GFC is so user friendly. Just one click and you're done.

I'm writing this entry because I wanted to ask you if you could also follow my blog with Bloglovin' you can receive notifications whenever I update my blog. Well, only do it if you want to keep in touch with me.



Follow AtomicNony ♥

That will be all for today, I'm currently on my lunch break at work and only have a few minutes left!

Xo
Monica

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Tiny Haul from Ebay

Hey guys
I received a package in the mail today from Korea!
I made the purchase the weekend before valentines day, talk about fast! I purchased the items from cosmetic.love. I had previously purchased from this seller my Innisfree jeju volcanic clay mask and because I had a good experience decided to place another order from him.

I purchased the new Etude House Missing U Bee Happy handcream, which is actually endorsed by SHINee, and the Skin 79 VIP Gold BB Cream.

He also sent me samples... love love love! I figure it out that he sends two samples for every item purchased.
Top row is Tony Molly Dear Me Waterful Skin, Nesura Charcoal Porestrip.
Bottom Row Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Serum, and The Face Shop Face It BB Cream.

The packaging of the hand cream is beyond cute! but was a bit dissapointed at the size. The stock photo is deceiving.
The cream smells like roses!The Skin79 VIP Gold BB cream, I have had my eye on this for a while, I was actually this close to purchase it at the Japanase Market, thankfully I didn't because I samed $10 bucks by purchasing it on ebay. This is is formulated for people with dry skin, but since it is winter, and my skin hasn't been so good, I figure it out it might work for me as well as the pink one.

If you would like a review for any of the products please let me know.

Xo
Monica


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

The Versatile Blogger Award

Hey guys!
I'm very happy because the lovely Nicole nominated me for my very first award. I had this post as a draft for almost a month, so it was about time for me to finish it and actually publish it.So as part of my nomination, I have chosen 15 blogs to receive this award. Also, will share 7 facts about myself.



I nominate.
1 Diana
2 N
3 Yu
4 Ninoshka
5 Thuy
6 Mandy
7 Jess
8 Sunny & Star
9 Shiro
10 Aki
11 Wenjin
12 Mimi
13 Audrey
14 Nenacho
15 Trisha

Facts about myself.

1- I was born in Tijuana, Mexico. I lived there until I was sixteen, then my family moved to San Diego, CA, and we are still here. I can speak spanish very well.
2- Not many know about this, but I am 1/4 native. My grandmother from my father's side was a Cora Indian. I never got to meet her because she passed away long before I was born.
3- I have never had a cat or a dog as pets.
4- I met my boyfriend in college, we have been dating for over 4 years.
5- I love kpop, mostly the only music that I listen to.
6- I'm allergic to shrimp.
7- I once ate a whole box of Hostess Donettes by myself in one day.

Xo
Monica

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Winner Announcement

Hey guys!
I have already selected the winner from my 100 followers giveaway. I picked the winner using random.org

Here is the list of the participants.Before you get upset and write me nasty comments because your name isn't in the list. I have a reason, so keep reading. I had to omit several of the entries because they were invalid, the instructions said to post a link as proof that you tweeted, tumbled, or blogged about the giveaway. I received some entries that were only "Enter Me" with no link as proof whatsoever, and only left me their email address. That wasn't part of the rules.

Hope you understand that I only omitted them because I only think it is fair for these girls that actually followed the rules.

So anyways, the winner is...

So congratulations to fatema!!
I will be emailing you now :D

Thank you everyone who participated.

Xo
Monica

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Japanese Market Haul

Hey guys!
Around two weeks ago I went to the Japanese market.
I don't even know how long I was in there looking through all the japanese cosmetics I've never even heard about. I narrowed it down to these items, few makeup items, skincare and some random stuff. I've never tried japanese cosmetics before so I was very excited.
Hair scrunchy from the dollar section, and a japanese doll.
I got two items from dolly wink which is a brand produced by Tsubasa Masuwaka. I got the dolly wink eyelash case.Another Dollywink product, the eyeshadow quad in 01 Brown (Sweet Dolly), supposedly this is the secret to Tsubasa's sweet eyes.They had these brochures for free, and I just got them for the pictures, isn't Tsubasa so cute?Nail stickers form the brand Dear Laura, for their collection of nail polish "pa". I like them because they are 3-D, plus they are cute.
The Julimy lashes in No. 3 Girly eye. This are produced by Maiko Takahashi ( aka Maichi), I believe she is also a model like Tsubasa.I also got bottom lashes from Diamond lash, but I have no idea which ones are these.I got the Biore Marshmallow Whip Foaming Cleanser, it was on sale plus I got the set with two makeup remover wipes.Lastly, the Bifesta Brighten Up Cleansing Lotion, I will do a post completely dedicated to this because it is amazing.

Xo
Monica

Sunday, February 12, 2012

My Beauty Diary Black Pearl Mask

Hey guys!
I've been using this product since around September, I'm absolutely in love with it. I will be honest, that I have not been using it as frequent as I like, because it has been quite cold in California.The product is a sheet mask from the Taiwanese brand "My Beauty Diary". They have many different kinds, but the one I'm using is one of their most popular the "Black pearl" mask.

The Black Pearl promises to whiten the skin, leaving it soft, moisturized and silky smooth. Because it contains vitamin C it also helps restore the elasticity of the skin.

They come in a box with 10 sheet masks. Depending on the type of mask you get, the design of the box changes.
The mask comes in individual pieces. Unlike most mask, this is a literal mask and are premoist with the serum.

Once you open the package this is what you get.The mask! kind of reminds me of a skull.The mask comes with a plastic that helps retain its shape and prevent from ripping when you are unfolding the mask.

Just put it on your face and wait around 20-30 before removing it, in the meantime you can relax. Personally I wear the mask for about 40 minutes so my skin can absorb more of the serum.


When the time comes to remove the mask, you don't need to worry about it hurting and becoming hard like pore strips, the mask will still have a little bit of serum left, what I do is rub it against my neck and chest, then to my elbows, knees and finally hands.

Afterwards you don't need to wash it off, and you can proceed to put on your moisturizer.

So, what I really like about his mask, is that it has helped me a lot with my hyperpigmentation problem which is very noticeable in the last picture. I used to have a lot more but since using this mas regularly they have vanished a little bit. Like I said in the beginning of this post, I have not been using too frequently because it has been very cold and the masks are cold on its own. But it does what it is supposed to. Ideally you should use them 3 times a week, but since they are not easily accessible here int eh United States, I only put it on once a week.

There is one thing that I do not like, and that is the shape, the opening for the lips is a big too small, and usually have to fold the mask there a little so it can fit my face and not end up with the serum on my mouth.

The mask are quite cheap, you can get them at yesstyle.com or sasa.com. for around $12-15 US dollars. considering that Sephora just started selling similar mask, they sell each mask at the cheapest of $6 US dollars.

So I definitely recommend that you guys check these guys out. If you are interested in getting one of these you enter my givaway, just click on the badge on the sidebar!

Xo
Monica

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Forever 21 Haul

Hey guys!
I'm sorry I have not been updating as often as I like. I've been very busy with a couple of school projects. So anyways I promised that I would do a Forever21 about two weeks ago. So here it is!I didn't get many things, because during that week I had to buy my textbooks.
I got this belt because I thought it was cute and perfect to wear it with dresses. Spring is coming soon so I think I will get a lot of use out of this.
I will say that I love this coat! It was on sale for only $23.99! I had to get a medium because they no longer had small, it fits a little big, but is not really a problem. I love the fur on this. I have been seeing similar styles on the Japanese magazines and I really wanted and needed a new coat. My beloved black coat is falling apart.
Sheer floral blouse because I just love this type of shirt.
I also got a beanie, and surprise surprise it's pink!
I also got this necklace, but forgot to take a picture of it, so you guys get a stock photo.

That's it for my haul!

Xo
Monica
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