EOTD: Golden & Purple party makeup with fake lashes!

Hello my dears!
I've been up to well... nothing lately to be honest and my internet connection is really bad, so I couldn't post too. ;D But recently I had some fun with makeup, as I wanted to come up with makeup with Diamond Lash - Princess bottom lashes, which I found very hard o use at first, but I think now I got a hang of it and will post a review soon.

HOW TO: All the eye shadows I used are listed in the photo and accidentally I used only MAC eye shadows. How I did it, I put All that glitters all over my eyelid top and bottom, all the way to the brows on top, they lined my eyes with MUFE eye pencil, thick heavy lines. Then I just worked the eye shadows, from darkest to lightest, using Carbon first, to go over the eyeliner and spread it out and soften it, then I added Tempting and blended it, then on top of that moving upward to my brows I used all the other shadows from darker to lightest. I used Phloof! and highlight, under brows and inner eye corner. Bottom lid was just eyeliner and Carbon eye shadow, but then I decided to add more spunk to it and applied MAC My dark magic eye shadow (both colors) on top of the black, to add purple sparkle. Finally I added fake lashes, Diamond Lash Gorgeous on top and Princess on bottom. I found out that the best way to glue on princess bottom lashes is to cut them up into 3 pieces, and glue them all separately. It makes positioning them sooooo much easier! I also wore Princess Mimi Apple Green circle lens, to really make my eyes look big and dramatic! :D

I hope you like the look and try to copy it!

v(*’-^*)-☆ Hugs! (=゜ω゜)人(゜ω゜=)

日焼け止め ~②~ Sunscreen and UVA/UVB protection ~②~

Hello my dears!

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Are you using sunscreen this summer...? *frown* I hope you are! ;D I got myself 3 products this year. I already introduced 2 in another post, HERE. 

Here are the 3 sun protectors that I currently have & use:

1. 美白 UV プロテクター / Shiseido Anessa Whitening UV Protector (60ml)  from Strawberrynet.com, SPF32・PA+++

2. パーフェクトパーリーサンスクリーンAA / Shiseido Anessa Perfect Pearly Sunscreen AA (25ml) from Ichibankao.com, SPF50+・PA+++

3. La Roche-Posay, Anthelios XL 50+ Melt-in cream, from a local pharmacy ^^ (official site: http://www.anthelios.com/)

First, the two Anessa sunscreens. First of all, I was surprised how TINY they are! The 25ml Pearly Sunscreen seriously looks like a sample... XD The 60ml Whitening Protector is a bit better, but anyway, they are both compact, small and hand bag friendly! Also the packaging is really cute~

REVIEW: パーフェクトパーリーサンスクリーンAA / Shiseido Anessa Perfect Pearly Sunscreen AA (25ml)

This sunscreen needs a good shake before you open the bottle, because it is a double consistency sunscreen (with some oils that need mixing) and it does have little pearly particles in it when you look at the 3rd photo, but applied on face (or hand, like below) they don`t really show and the effect is very very subtle and definitely no glitter-bomb on you face visible. Very natural and nice finish. It dried fast it very light (like milk, not cream), but I thought it feels a little bit oily? And I think I broke out a little bit after using it, so unfortunately this one wasn`t the best match for my skin. (;_;) Other than that, I think it`s really nice, although a bit expensive. RATING: 6 / 10 (I am disappointed that it doesn`t go well with my skin :<)

 

REVIEW: 美白 UV プロテクター / Shiseido Anessa Whitening UV Protector (60ml) 

This one is my favorite of the 3 sunscreens! I love it! It is light, like milk, not a cream, very easy to apply, feels moisturizing and is a great base for makeup. This one doesn`t need shaking, so don`t shake it, otherwise it will explode and you`ll get too much product! XD It has a very weak pleasant smell, sets into skin very fast and is a pleasure to apply. I had no skin problems after using it, I did not get a tan nor sunburn, the packaging is perfect size to put in a bag and I think it`s the best daily sunscreen I have tried so far. I did not notice any whitening after using it, but I didn`t really buy it for whitening purposes. 

The minus? It is quite expensive for such a small bottle.... But then again, it is very easy to apply and a little bit is enough for my whole face and neck, so it will last a long time! I think if you have the money, this is a very good investment! RATING: 9 / 10 (-1 for the price)

REVIEW:  La Roche-Posay, Anthelios XL 50+ Melt-in cream

This one was the cheapest of the 3, I got it from a local pharmacy/drug store, as La Roche Posay Anthelios is only sold in pharmacies where I live. It came in a gift set - with after sun protection cream (Posthelios, it`s OK but I wouldn`t buy it for full price) and a cosmetic pouch. This one is definitely not a fluid/milk, but a really thick cream consistency. It says it`s a "melt-in cream" and it kinda does absorb well, but you can definitely say it`s a rich creamy CREAM. XD You can use it as a daily sunscreen I guess, but I think it`s too rich and thick for everyday for my taste. And I think definitely too heavy for mixed/oily skin. Maybe normal/dry skin (and sun allergy delicate skin) will like it better. Actually I quite like it, but I kind of think it`s a more beach/forest/swimming/outdoor activities sunscreen, not city/daily/under makeup sunscreen, BUT you can use it like that as well, if you don`t have oily skin. So allergic reaction or break outs, it takes a while to absorb into skin, but then it`s okay and my makeup stays on fine. I must say I quite like it, but I should have gotten an Anthelios sunscreen in milk consistency, not cream, because it`s easier to use daily! So I think I just should have bought another products from the Anthelios series, but Anthelios XL 50+ Melt-in cream is a very good sunscreen, tho rich and creamy, while I wanted more of a lotion-type sunscreen. My bad! :) The price is OK, and I like the product, but I like Anessa nr 2 better! :D I will definitely use this when I go bike riding/hiking, etc though, more economic! XD RATING: 8 / 10.

creamy cream type! ; D

So that is all for today. I hope my review was helpful! Please use sunscreen, even if you like to tan! I`m on a roll, two post in one month!!! XD More is coming, I hope to post something fun soon. Big hugs & love~
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[sister reports!] Report from rainy Seoul, Republic of Korea!

So, my younger sister is spending her summer holidays in Korea right now and I hear she is having a great time everyday! She will be also attending a language course soon, study hard! I thought, a travelling report would be nice and asked her, to send me some photos, and she did! So here comes a current report from Seoul for You! ^^* (I will keep the picture size small, so your computer doesn't die if You have a slower connection, but you can click on each photo and see bigger size! ^^*)

First of all, meet my younger sister, G. She is 2 years younger, but over 10cm taller than me, what gives?? Gimme 5cm, You!!! XD

 

She made friends with a popular blogger in Seoul, Noona, too! Yay! 

Bloggers are just normal, nice people, you know. ;D

Of course going to Korea means buying lots of cosmetics and reporting back to older sis (aka ME) about what interesting things are on display in stores. :)

 

My sister is seriously a nail art master, I'm jelly. 

 

*Grabby hands!*

If you go to Korea you don't even have to think hard about what to bring back as presents, just grab lots of sheet masks and soju and soju related gadgets (like soju bottle shaped earrings) and you're done! Also, Missha Cleansing Oil aka. MY FAVOURITE oil cleanser out there!!! Get it!

NEXT PART: PARTIES AND HAVING FUN & HANGING OUT! :)

My sister went to some party and saw her idols, GD and T.O.P. (or however their names are spelled! XD). She also goes clubbing a lot, I hear, and I would really love to go to our favorite club in Gangnam, club MASS! 

AND ALSO, KOREAN FOOOOOOOOOOOD! :D

 

LOL, I think those 2 photos sum up what foreigners live on while visiting Korea, beer+soju and mayo, ketchup and soy sauce, and other than that it's just grabbing some food in bars and restaurants, since it all so cheap and delicious! ;D

 

Omnomnomnomnom...

Bye bye, rainy Seoul!

So that's the end of the Korea trip report from my younger sister! I hope you enjoyed it and are also having wonderful summer holidays! Unfortunately I can't go anywhere this year, but I did treat myself to one super fun event.... can you tell who I saw from the photo below... ;D (Oh, I loved him so much in high school and I still do, my idol! It was wonderful and I cried. (;_;)ILU)

Of course I went to see GACKT & YFC concert in Warsaw!!!!!!

I wore Tick shoes and fake lashes and all for Mr. Gackt, I hope he noticed me from the stage <333 *weak laugh* I am not joking. I was sending him love-filled looks, but at first I was too intimidated to look Him straight in the eyes, omg, lol! XD Anyway it was WONDERFUL and I am glad I met Elluin there too. :)

PS. I also created a FACEBOOK PAGE for my blog... I don't really know why?? xD But if you like my blog, please do feel free to cliks "I like" on the cosme411 FB page. ^^* Also you can contact me directly thru this page. ^^* Hugs & love.

OTT Deco-nails + nice music

Some time ago (a couple years) buying deco-nails from japanese online auctions was my boom. I don`t buy any nails any more and some sets I lost, some I threw out, some I gave to friends, but I still have a couple left with me. One set with super cute animals (is already in my new apartment, will show you some other time) and this Pink Rose set.
The nails are long, super sweet, over the top and FANTASTIC! I hope I will have a chance to wear them soon. I recently found them in a drawer and I still do love them.... (never worn!) Got to buy nail glue now!

Macro on the details, so sparkly, pink and full of roses! Ahhhhdorable <3

What do you think?! aren`t they amazing???? :D

The little Charmmy Kitty box they arrived in! Sweet!

The whole set! I love it...

I remeber how I used to buy those nail sets through Rinkya and overpay, as their overpriced service is crazy, but is was the only way I knew to buy from japanese yahoo auctions...  ;) Anyway, if you want to browse the Yahoo Auctions! Japan nail section, it is here - CLICK! On the left you can choose if you want to see nails with black base, white base, pink base, blue base or beige base and others. There is also a 3D section! Go take a look!
I think glue on nail sets like those are amazing for special occasions, parties or some events! I also love how there are glue on pedicure sets! Perfect for summer! XD

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And another Boom Clap Bachelors song, I just love it! I must buy iTunes credit now, because I just need their music on my computer/iPod  right now!

Take care! Love.

日焼け止め ~①~ Sunscreen and UVA/UVB protection ~①~

今日は ☆ Hello my dears!

Since it is getting warmer and more sunny (and I am 26 years old and thinking about wrinkle protection), I am thinking more and more about sun protection! I actually never really liked tanning or tanned, never used a tanning bed and knowing what damage it can cause never plan to. But walking outside in the city, hands, arms, face, feet, our skin is exposed to sun. And I don`t want to get wrinkles or blemishes from sun! So, I decided to buy two new sun screens, both from Shiseido`s Anessa sun care line - official website here (very cute and animated).

I bought two:
1. 美白 UV プロテクター / Shiseido Anessa Whitening UV Protector (60ml) 
             from Strawberrynet.com, SPF32・PA+++
2. パーフェクトパーリーサンスクリーンAA / Shiseido Anessa Perfect Pearly Sunscreen AA (25ml) 
              from Ichibankao.com, SPF50+・PA+++

I read the reviews at cosme.net too, here are reviews for Anessa Whitening UV Protector and here the reviews for Anessa Perfect Pearly Sunscreen AA.

I am curious about how they will perform! Also very curious about the "pearly" one! I hope it doesn`t turn my face into a disco-ball~ ;P Plan to use them on my face, neck and decolte, hands and feet! :D For the whole body I can use a different sunscreen, that is more oily or whatever, but for face/hands/top of feet I need something that dries quickly and is also good under makeup! So... we`ll see how this performs! <3

This the TV commercials:

So cute!

And older one:

Tsuchiya Anna is so cool~~ (*0*)

Anyway, I ordered those online, so I am waiting for them to arrive.
In the meantime, I`d like to ask you, what do you think of tanning, sun protection, which are your favorite sunscreens or if you maybe love tanning and tanning beds and don`t give a hoot about sun protection? I`m just curious and want to chat about that, so please drop me a comment! (^0^*) Don`t get me wrong, healthy tan and dark skin looks lovely, but I hate sun caused blemishes and rash and wrinkles and other problems, so that`s why I want to use strong sun protection! To keep my skin young and healthy longer! I will adjust the tone of my face by using darker foundation in summer, but underneath, my skin will be untouched by sun! :D
Tell me about your ideas about tanning, sunscreens and all that. I think sun care is more about health than beauty.... Watch this video:

Big hugs <3 Magda

Haul from http://www.adambeauty.com/

Hello! I got my lovely order from http://www.adambeauty.com/ today, yaaay! Here's what I got.

The shipping options are either courier or standart sign on delivery shipping, which is a flat rate of 2$.  

I got: Blanchir Superior Cream Soap (125g), Blanchir Superior White Deep Clear Conditioner (special set with miniatures!), HADARABO whitening-moisturising face mask, JUJU AQUAMOIST Hyaluronic Acid Whitening & Moisture Milk, JUJU AQUAMOIST prime Q10 moisturising toner and B&C Makemania Curvy Lip Liquid lip gloss! :D I am already a fan of the Blanchir Superior line and I really recommend it for people who want moisturising but also whitening (removing blemishes faster) and anti-acne care, becasue I think it really works for acne! :D Then I got some more moisturising toners/lotions and sheet masks. And I really liked the red version of the lipgloss, so I got clear one too!! 

Moisturising toner with miniatures! Also ordered a full size face washing cream soap, which I loooove~ You can see it in the photo above, next to this set. I really like this product. And the whole series! If you have a chance, try it!

The lip gloss and Hadalabo sheet masks. :D

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Talking about the B&C Makemania lipgloss - I really like it! But I am really crazy about lip glosses. :D This one has hyaluronic acid, grape seed oil and other moisturizing, good for your lips ingriedients! :D The other one I had was see through red, this one is clear with pearl colored sparkles, keeps lips moisturised and looking like vinyl-shiny. I like it (and the red one) on it's own (feel moisturising) and over lipstick. 

doe foot aplicator

How shiny is it? :D

Sorry for the hiatus. :D What did you buy recently?

Amazing blog parts from japanese fashion brands!

Hello!
Just a quick post, with amazing blog parts!! LOVE★⌒ヾ(￣〓￣ヾ)
I just found them through Matsumoto Ena's ameba blog, but there are calendars and watches for your blog or website, but they also feature your favorite brand's latest collection and catwalk coordinates! Wow!! I love this!

The blog parts come from a website called RUNWAY channel , a website with fashion shows videos, blogs and online store - and apparently a handful of brands moved their official websites and web stores there! Lets look at the blog parts! You can get them HERE, I pasted them into this entry and also included links to brands' official websites and online stores for your convenience. ｏ(@＾‐　＾＠　）Ｏ
*** BUT BE CAREFUL! Clicking those links might lead you to a fabulous fashion k-hole and induce a "fashion shopping lust" overdose coma! XD Trolololo! XDDD***
Of course there are more that one online stores selling those brands, if you want to see what other stores are selling just google "(brand name) 通販", and you will get a list of online stores selling the brand you are looking for. ^^* Well, am I not a helpful gal, hohoho~ lol!

Anyway, here are the blog parts / gadgets!

Deciding which one I want is tough!

Which one will your get?

MERCURY DUO blog gadget (official website / online store)

MURUA blog gadget (official website / online store)

(This is Ogihara Momoko's mode brand)

dazzlin' blog gadget (official website / online store)

This brand is just too cute! Lena from Vivi often wears it!

Laguna Moon blog gadget (official website / online store)

Ahh, I love their city-adapted ethnic style... (*_*) 

and last but not least! Matsumoto Ena's fabulous brand:

EMODA blog gadget (official website / online store)

And btw Ena is on April 2011 JJ cover and she's making me want to buy that magazine!!

Which I am not sure I should be getting, because I jsut placed a huge joint order for boks and magazines and will soon be getting all this from amazon.co.jp: 

合格できる日本語能力試験N1, 日本語能力試験予想問題集 N1 , 乙一　暗黒童話, 乙一　死にぞこないの青, 嶽本 野ばら　スリーピング・ピル, サキ短編集, 蘭 竹西寛子自選短編集, 短編復活, ボクベン, 名短篇、ここにあり, 日本人の知らない日本語2, Voce 2010.11, うりひゃー!沖縄, 全国方言スラスラブック, 星 新一 妄想銀行, 黒執事１, 黒執事２, Popsister 2011.03, JELLY 2011.03, Popteen 2011.03, shoxxx 2011.03, ranzuki 2011.03, tanki master N5, scawaii 2011.03, blenda 2011.03, Fools MATE 2011.03, 日本語能力試験N4・N5 o(^^o)(o^^)o わくわく

XD But only the bold titles are for me... But I will get to touch and read all of them before passing them onto the people in the order... (*___*)
Also found a second hand english langueage bookstore near my work place and bought 2 books yesterday :D But I still want this JJ! (>_<*)

♡ Ichibankao HAUL ♡ & Dolly Wink catalog scans for ya!

Hello again!

DISCLAIMER: This is NOT A SPONSORED POST, I bought this with my own money and just write my honest thoughts without noone asking me to do it. :) I would like to be sponsored though!! Contact me if you want to send me products for reviewing yo! 8D

I am writing a new entry so soon, but my ichibankao.com haul just arrived yesterday evening, yay! Excited!! Here's what I got: 

the damage...(Y_Y*) I love it though!

Diamond lashes!!!! 

★　Blue Tray aka Power series: Celeb Eyes 

★　Deep Pink tray aka First Series: Dolly Eyes

★　Purple Tray aka Lady Series: Princess Eyes (bottom lashes)

OMG, I can already tell you, Celeb Eyes lashes are the shizz, go get them asap!! I totally love them! So long and perfect mix of wispy and volume type lashes, nice curve, they have volume but still look natural (not like Brigitte Bardot lashes!) and the lash band is clear and soft... Ah!! LOVE! Also the Deep Pink tray series, aka First Series, the tray is smaller than the newer trays and honestly the Dolly lashes were underwhelming at first contact - so small and natural! I mean, maybe for someone with no lashes, those would be perfect natural daily lashes, but to me they are practically the same length as my own lashes... lol, we'll see, I'll be testing them! And the bottom lashes, Princess Eye, I wasn't able to glue them on when the stripe was uncut. I cut off the 2 longest pieces and they were perfect, even... dare I say it... natural looking!!! But the full strip is more Sakurina-like. Anyway, full reviews coming up of course!

★　CANMAKE: Powder Cheek blush in [PW20], the pretty sweet dolly pink, perfect for anybody and perfect in gyaru looks!! :) With a little bit of glitter to light up your complexion. Will look lovely on dark skin as well as porcelain skin, highly recommended, a great product for a tiny price. ^^*

★　CANMAKE Jewelstar Eyes in [01] Crystal Silver, which is their jelly glittery eyeshadow/eyeshadow base. I bought one of those (golden brown color, maybe it was 2009 limited color?) and I really like it! Applied thin it looks sparkly and cute on it's own or adds glittery sparkliness to any shadow you wear over it and applied thin doesn't crease. (If you apply lots, it will crease though!) :D Next I got two lip glosses:

★　MakeMania Curvy Lip Silicone lip gloss (left), the brand's official page is here, it is by MAKEMANIA from B&C LAB. I ordered color #506, natural nudy pink, 透明感度アップ(hm?). It is advertised as "curvy lip SILICONE" and the back of the packaging said it is like melting wax on your lips and is packed with moisturising & care ingriedients (including: hyaluronic acid, colagen, grape seed oil, soy inflavon,) and... omg, I LOVE IT! 硬くてたれにくいビニールシリコンタイプです。. The maker says it is a thick vinyl silicone (?) type, that does not wear off, and it's true! It feels like your lips are wrapped in plastic with moisturising treatments under it and it's really shiny and a great gloss overall. It is applied with a see through plastic spatula, hygienic. REVIEW COMING UP! I want more when I use this one up!

★　SANA Super Quick Gloss Concealer in #01 Nude Beige (right). It is like a full coverage moisturising lip gloss - the color completely covers your natural lip color, as if you used an opaque lipstick or well, concealer. I got natural beige which is a bit like MAC's Siss and Peachstock lipsticks mixed together in color. Apply too much and it will look SOOO BAD, seriously. Trying it out, I can tell the best way to apply it is to clean lips - no chapstick, nothing! Apply thin layer, pat it in with your finger then apply more if you want. Then it looks really nice :D Topped with the MakeMania gloss it looks quite lovely! Like a nude lipstick and a gloss witout the lipstick! 

I will do swatches and reviews soon, I promise! Do you like the haul? Which review do you want to see first?

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The ICHIBANKAO.com staff (I know one girl who works there is called Kelly, right? Thank you!) were soo kind and included a Dolly Wink new products catalogue with my order, even though I didn't buy any Dolly wink products! Yay! I love it! It is well designed, printed on thick paper and all the pages have perforation so you can tear them away and use as postcards or what not! Or course I scanned them for you! 

(You can buy the full Dolly wink product line up from ichibankao.com BTW^^*)

(click on images to get large size and credit me if you reuse! thanks!)

cover: Create cute eye makeup and look like a perfect Dolly! <3

page 002: Includes a message from Tsubasa: "We created eyeshadows and mascaras according to many Tsubasa's instructions, which will allow you to get doll-like eyes! With Adult Kawaii makeup, lets become Dolly starting from the eyes!♥" The newest lineup are 2 mascara types (long type and volume type) and four 4-colors eyeshadows palletes and 2 cream type sparkling eyeshadows!

I only want the cream eyeshadows, I can never get enough of sparkling golden and silver ♡♡

Page 003: Introducing the Long type mascara, which creates especially to elongate your lashes.Says "it has shiny blask polymers and two kinds of fibers, that stick to your eyelashes making them separated and beautifully long". Hum hummm! Japanese fiber mascaras are usually good, so.... Anyhow, Tsubasa is looking so cute! ♡♡♡

Also: it is easily removed with warm water - that's great!

page 003: Introducing the Volume type mascara! Says it is "a waterproof mascara with 'soft wax', that makes every single lash thicker". Hm, japanese mascaras are usually good, so I'd consider this if the price was right (inluding international shipping), but now I have some L'oreal mascara and Kanebo SENSAI 38 mascara - from my older sister, I like them!

Page 004: introduces the new eyeshadow palettes, in color #01 Brown. For Sweet Dolly look, cute but natural eye makeup.Well, who doesn't have a brown eyeshadow palette already? I have plenty! XD

Page 005: Eyeshadow palette #02 Grey Pink for Monotone Mode look. Ooh I like the styling on Tsubasa in this photo! But grey shadows, so generic... Also I don't think I'd use deep pink on my lower lid for everyday makeup.

Page 006: Eyeshadow Palette in #03 Blue Orange, for a look called Country Retro here. ;D Orange and blue and white and dark gray, hummmm... (-_-?) I like thestyling, but I don't need to buy the eyeshadows to get this look, soooo easily dupeable! 

Page 007: Eyeshadow palette in #04 Green Pink, in a look called Colorful Pop. I think this is the cutest color combo in the eyeshadow palettes, but honestly, OVERALL, those are all so easily dupeable and nothing special about the palettes for me... The the price of 1,600 a piece plus international shipping, I'd rather get something else. I think the target for those eyeshadow palettes are die hard Tsubasa fans only. Rest of us, get 88 shadows palette from ebay and you don't need those! (O_o) For example, see this great post about how to get one of Tsubasa's looks without her eyeshadows, written by Al and S of CyutiiShortiis blog!

Page 008: Cream Eyeshadow in #01 Gold for Nudy Glamorous makeup and oh I want it, sparklyyy... (*_*) Although most brands have a cream sparkly eyeshadow like that, I still want it, because I love sparkly stuff... hahah! The photos of Tsubasa is also very pretty. Tsubasa's advice is to apply just a little bit to your lower lid, with a small brush or a chip, then it won't move! Anyways! Cute!

Page 009: Cream Eyeshadow #02 in Crystal. Lol, I want this one too.... Both cream eyeshadows can be used on their own or layered under powder eye shadows, personally I like to wear them like this for an extra sparkly oompf! on my eyes! (*_*)♡♡♡♡

Back cover: DID YOU FIND YOUR FAVORITE?? Hahaha, don't tease us Tsubasa!! XD

All pages are scanned by me, so I watermarked them, if you use them, please credit me and link back to my blog!  My IMPRESSIONS? I dunno, makes me want to bleach my eyebrows looking at those photos... XD 

So, I will be posting reviews and swatches for the eyelashes as soon as I get to really use them more (I put on Celeb eyes and Princess eyes on as soon as I gor home and looooove them though... hahah.... And for the other products as well. I will be a bit busy with work this week it seems, so probably next post during the weekend, hopefully! Please let me know what you think about the Dolly Wink catalog and if you have tried the stuf I bought! Let me know what you think, I love my followers and Your comments! ♡♡