♥♥♥ YOUR Creation ♥♥♥

Hey there whoever read my crappy blog *computer hugs for you!!*

It's past my bedtime so I'm a tinsy bit delirious. I'm just gonna say sorry in advance if this post is just jumpy and random.


Anywayyy, I cannot believe this is my first entry this month o.O. I only have like 2 posts last month and it was only to post my recent videos, not "bloggy" stuffs. And just the month before that I was getting a little bit more diligent and post up 10 blogsposts *woooohoooo..that's a LOT for me*

And I'm probably only going to have like 2 post and 1 video *I hope* this month 'coz I'm one week away from my finals, so I got tons of assignments to do *oh the agony of being a true procastinator -__-"*

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With that being said, let's move on to more cheery stuffs!!

Tonight, I'm going to feature your photos of your take on my videos that you shared with me :D

Bold Vintage Roses 

by @caramellefire

by @d4nce1f0rever

by @msjenna12

Ombre Nails

by @stewij

by @moodilylit

Gradient Nails

by @msjenna12

I cannot say this enough, but I LOOOOOVEEEE to see your take on my videos, so if you do create something or learn something from my videos please please please share it with me either on twitter or instagram (mentioned me @lilyzhen168 or #lilyzhen168).

And for those of you who've shared your creation with me, THANK YOU SO SO MUCH I LOVE YOU TO BITS AND PIECES!! I'm always excited whenever I see a notification on my insta and see you mentioned me to share your creation. It just makes me feel like I'm not doing my videos for nothing, you know? That my videos actually not just a waste of time and no one learn or get inspired from it lol. Because if that's the case, there's really no point for me to continue making videos. *why this post get mushy here -__-"*

Back to happy stuff.

To summarize: share your creation with me (if you don't mind) It keeps me motivated in making videos :D

I'm off to edit a video a little then straight to bed. 

Night everyone, take care xoxo

Korean Brand Haul (+Swatches): Etude House, The Face Shop, & Skin Food

Hi loves 
So, this is my first ever haul video :D
I got all of this stuffs from keshoshop(dot)com through the pre-order system. I can guarantee you I won't have any big nail polish haul in the next couples of months lol.

------------------------------ LINKS MENTIONED ------------------------------ Dear My Deep Color Nails Review Overview: http://lilyzhen.blogspot.com/2013/04/etude-house-dear-my-deep-color-nails.html DBR403 Royal Coral: http://lilyzhen.blogspot.com/2013/04/etude-house-dear-my-deep-color-nails_17.html DPK002 Wink Pink: http://lilyzhen.blogspot.com/2013/04/etude-house-dear-my-deep-color-nails_23.html DPK001 Pick Pink: http://lilyzhen.blogspot.com/2013/04/etude-house-dear-my-deep-color-nails_30.html My Experience with Ofuku Kesho Shop http://lilyzhen.blogspot.com/2013/04/ofuku-kesho-shop-experience.html

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---SAMPLES (Free)--- Milk Talk Bodywash in Chocolate http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Milk-Talk-200ml/dp/B008098YN8 Nymph Aura Volumer in #1 Pure Nymph Aura http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Nymph-Aura-Volumer/dp/B005PWKKNU/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1369361725&sr=1-2&keywords=nymph+aura+volumer Collagen Moistfull : firming eye cream http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Collagen-Moistfull-Firming/dp/B006LWSAR6 Precious Mineral BB Cream Bright Fit http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-W24-Honey-Beige/dp/B007GM30PC Precious Mineral BB Cream Cotton Fit http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Precious-Mineral-Cotton/dp/B00C20BOZQ Fresh Cherry Tint in RD301 Cherry Red http://www.amazon.com/Etude-House-Fresh-Cherry-RD301/dp/B008Y9M412

---THE FACE SHOP--- *Lovely Me'ex Nails* (17.000 IDR/ea = 1.74 USD/ea) WH002 BK901 OR205 PK103 PK101 

---THE SKIN FOOD--- Nail Vita Alpha Easy Peeling Basecoat (25.000 IDR/ea = 2.56 USD/ea) *Nail Vita * (17.000 IDR/ea = 1.74 USD/ea) Basecoat Crystal Pearl Top Coat BL509 Apple Milk BL514 Aqua Green VL408 Purple Stone

---ETUDE HOUSE--- Look at My Nails Care (21.000 IDR/ea = 2.14 USD/ea) Long Shine Topcoat Nail Hardener Dear My Party Nails (28.000 IDR/ea = 2.86 USD/ea) PBK803 Coco Black  PPP503 Celeb Girl PWH905 Boom Boom Boom Look at My Cotton Candy Nails (19.000 IDR/ea = 1.94 USD/ea) CBE101 Sugar Lemonade COR201 Girls Daydream Dear My Deep Color Nails (28.000 IDR/ea = 2.86 USD/ea) DBL601 Blow Blue DPP503 Double Purple DPK002 Wink Pink DOR201 Energy Orange DPK001 Pick Pink  DGR701 Tint Mint DGR703 Mink Mint DGR704 Only Olive DBR403 Royal Coral DBR402 Crown Brown DPP504 Bye Violet Sweet Nail Art Sticker in Pirate Ship (34.000 IDR/ea = 3.47 USD/ea)

NOTD - Prom Perfect Nails Tutorial

This is supposed to be in the Back2Basic series, but I feel like it's a perfect prom nail art because you can pretty much customize it however you want and match it to your prom dress. It also not so over the top that it will compete with your prom dress :)

Other thing is, this nail art is super easy to do (way easier than ombre nails), so I'm sure a beginner can do it too :) This is one of the first nail art I've tried and one of my most favorite!!

I do hope you guys give it try ;)

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PRODUCT USED
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--Green Gradation--
[Etude House] Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails #4 Mint Frappe in Soft Mint
[Etude House] Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails #4 Mint Frappe in Soda Mint
[Etude House] Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails #4 Mint Frappe in Cool Mint
[Etude House] Dear My Deep Color Nails in DGR702 Meet Mint
[Etude House] Dear My Neon Pop Nails in NGR702 Ultra Green
--Orange Gradation--
[Etude House] Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails #1 Screw Driver in Soft Orange
[Etude House] Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails #1 Screw Driver in Sweet Orange
[Etude House] Juicy Cocktail Gradation Nails #1 Screw Driver in Fresh Orange
[Docile] in 144
--Purple Gradation--
[The Face Shop] Lovely ME:EX Nails in PP401
Random Unnamed Brand (Dark Purple)
[Etude House] Dear My Party Nails in PPP502 Halloween Day
[Golden Rose] Care + Strong Nail Lacquer in 166
--Blue Gradation--
[The Face Shop] Lovely ME:EX Nails in BL602
[The Face Shop] Lovely ME:EX Nails in BL601
[Etude House] Dear My Party Nails in PWH901 Firework
--Pink Gradation--
I don't remember which products I used -__-"

Take care xoxo

[Etude House] Dear My Deep Color Nails - DPK001 Pick Pink (Review & Swatch)

In this post I'm only going to show you swatch, color description, and the quality (opaqueness) of the product, for the basics of the product (price, quantity, cruelty-free or not, etc) go HERE.

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Now, the star of today's post is DPK001 Pick Pink

Pick Pink is a bright salmon pink. And when I say bright, I really mean it. Not so bright to the point of neon bright, but bright.

It's a perfect pink nails for summer imo.

one coat

It has a creme finish and as you can see from the above pictures, the formula is really opaque. 

You can pretty much get away with one coat, but adding a second coat never hurt ;) It glides on smoothly onto your nails too.

two coats

See how gorgeous the color is? It dries quickly too.

Overall, I think it's a great quality and worth the price :)

And like before, I can't say anything about the "long-wear"ness because it depends on your everyday activity.

Okay, bye xoxo

[Etude House] Dear My Deep Color Nails - DPK002 Wink Pink (Review & Swatch)

In this post I'm only going to show you swatch, color description, and the quality (opaqueness) of the product, for the basics of the product (price, quantity, cruelty-free or not, etc) go HERE.

I also won't say anything about the "long-wear"ness of this nail polish, because it really varies to your everyday activity. It can last me for a week, but maybe only lasts you for 3 days and vice versa.

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I'm back with another review from the Etude House Dear My Deep Color Nails collection.

Today I'll be showing you the DPK002 Wink Pink (the name is so cute!!)


Wink Pink is a perfect girly girl baby pink with creme finish.

one coat

You do need 2 coats to get them opaque, but the formula is excellent and goes on smoothly.

With one coat, it doesn't really have a nice shine, but with two coats, the shine is gorgeous.

two coats

It also dries quickly.

Overall a great nail polish :3

take care, xoxo

Monthly Montages - April I

left to right, top to bottom

1. I feel like this have to make it to this month's montage cause I've been playing it like crazy. It's so addictive o.o I even turn the time on my ipod forward to get extra life lol
2. Velvet nails 101 is up! Click HERE to see it 
3. Did swatching marathon for reviews. First time did it and took me more than 2 hours wtf. I have some new found respect for those nail art blogger who do this every so often for us to see the swatch of the nail polish.
4. Failed attempt at chicken meatball --" It's not bad lah the taste

[Etude House] Dear My Deep Color Nails - DBR403 Royal Crown (Review & Swatch)

In this post I'm only going to show you swatch, color description, and the quality (opaqueness) of the product, for the basics of the product (price, quantity, cruelty-free or not, etc) go HERE.

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Okay, the first one I'm going to show is the DBR403 Royal Crown

It's a beautiful indian red color (I have to google to find the name of the color lol)  with creme finish.

I feel like it really compliments my yellow skin tone too :)

one coat

The formula is great and opaque. As you can see, you can almost get away with just one coat, but if you apply it a little bit thicker than I did (I always start with a thin layer), you can definitely get away with just one coat :)

The formula is on the "liquidy" side, which I always love, because it makes application a breeze :)

two coats

It dries relatively quick and maintain their shine nicely.

Overall, I think it's a good quality nail polish and the price is worth it (I got mine for 28k idr = 2.8 usd) because you get quite a lot of poducts.

That's it, I think. I won't say anything about the "long-wear"ness of this nail polish, because it really varies to your everyday activity. It can last me for a week, but maybe only lasts you for 3 days and vice versa.

take care, xoxo

Etude House - Dear My Deep Color Nails (Review)

To start of, I just wanna tell you that there won't be any swatches in this post, just the basics that applicable to all the nail polishes in this collection that I want to cover (price, color range, the basics of the products, etc). The swatches and individual review that vary from each nail polishes (opaqueness, color description, etc) will be in the next few posts. I just don't want to repeat the points in this post every single time, so I sum it up here :)

The Range of Colors

The Newer Addition

*pictures above from google, atfirstwink.com, and etude house web*

The first collection has more bright and 'POP' color, while the newer ones has a more dusty look.

Overview:

• 24 colors range

• 9 ml/bottle

• Price varies to where you buy it. (I got mine for 28k idr/pc = 2.8 usd/pc)

• On the matter of cruelty-free : Etude House claimed that they do not test on animal, but their parent company (Amore Pasific) does test on animal for safety reasons. Amore Pasific stated that right now they're progressing in research for alternatives.

• I couldn't find any information regarding if they're 5 free (doesn't contain toluene, DBP, formaldehyde, resin, and camphor) or not. I did read that they're toxic-free at an online shop, but that's hardly a reliable source. 

Now, I just want to say that this is (along with Dear My Neon Pop Nails and Dear My Party Nails), is my most favorite line out of Etude House.

The reason is...

The BRUSH

The brush is just the perfect wide and density. 

See how it's wider than the common brush size?

I said before that I like my brush wide because it makes application much easier. Just one swipe and it covers most of the surface of nails. There are not much going left and right. With my pinky (sometimes ring finger and pointer finger too), it's one swipe covers all. 

It's also denser, so it picks up more product, but not too much in the sense that you'll get goopy application. It's just the right amount to cover your nails.

The brush also doesn't streak. You'll see on my swatches next time. It gives a smooth surface to your manicure -of course, the nail polish' formula also plays a huge part here-

Here's the catch though, this brush might not be your favorite if you have super extra small nails, as  I'm guessing it will get the polish to the skin around your nail.

I think I've covered everything I want here. So see you on the individual swatch :) 

take care, xoxo

Monthly Montage - March II

 Don't know why this one all food pics lol

1. My new favorite drink. I usually prefer water more than anything, but this one is seriously good! I actually don't like other minute maid pulpy flavor :p
2. Made home-made burger from scratch. Not bad.
3. Bibimbap. Meh.
4. The picture says it all I guess. Looks good, right? :)

1. Dory fish cutlets and sauteed spinach with garlic. 
2. Tried to made one of those cute hot dog spaghetti. Failed miserably lol. I put too much pasta into the hot dog that the hot dog actually fell apart when I boiled them. Still tasted good though.

Ofuku Kesho Shop Experience

I said on my ranting about lynlynshoppaholic that I've found other online shop, but my orders hadn't come yet, so I can't say much :x

Well, my orders finally came a couple days ago :D

Okay let me give you a background story here.

I've known Ofuku Kesho shop since the end of January and I placed my order on March 15th.

Ofuku Kesho shop provides both ready stock items and pre-order items. This time, I decided to do pre-order, because the items that I wanted were out of stock. (She gives information on the web if the items were out of stock, which I think is great, because we don't have to waste our time asking her ourselves whether the items in stock or not)

First, I asked via BBM how to pre-order and she replied quickly how, so after that I immediately email her my orders. A couple hours after that I already got my order confirmation email. In the email, she also attached the complete list of korean products I can pre-order (I think it's a plus, because it's easier to find what products I want to order the next time, also the list is more complete).

After that I transferred my down payment and confirmed it. I confirmed around 5 or 6 p.m., which was already out of business hour, but she still reply at midnight lolol.

It usually took 3 up to 4 weeks for the order to come. On April 4th, I got an email telling me my items were ready, so mine took a little less than 3 weeks. She emailed me that in the afternoon, I transferred the remaining payment at 3.40 p.m. and I got reply shortly afterward saying the order will be sent that day!! I thought my order will be sent the next day cause it was already evening o.O I was so impressed by the customer service!!


Anyway, my order came in on April 6th...

Only took 2 days to come :D It was a free shipping using JNE REG. You get a free shipping if you order more than 250k idr (if I'm not mistaken, don't quote me on this).


And this is what surprised me the most..


JENG JENG JENG *drumroll please*

I GOT 5 SAMPLES OF PRODUCTS!!!

I didn't even know I'm gonna get free samples when I ordered.

I only read about the samples on her blog a couple days before my order came and I thought not all orders will get one, so what are the chances I actually got 5?! I was so excited I actually squealed when I saw the samples lol.

I know, I know, they're only samples, but I'm a female. And as a force of nature, I'm supposed to be eager toward free and discounted stuffs, right? ;)

Yup, I used the wrapping as background lol

Of course, the items, which I already blogged about yesterday :D


Anyway, those weren't all the items I ordered, the others were out of stock from where she ordered (I don't know where. Korea, I think?), so I BBMed her asking if I was to pre-order again, is there a chance that the items will be available by that time. Please note here that I sent the BBM on a Saturday at 6 p.m. (Business hour is Mon-Fri 09.00-16.00), so I expected the reply will be on Monday, right? But she actually replied a couple minutes after that.

In summary, they have wide-range of products, the price is also very good (among the cheapest ones I've seen), and the customer service is very nice and polite, definitely great. I highly recommend them :D

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Okayy, I just have an "OH WOW" moment here!! I was just about to write that I actually have placed my second order this evening around 4.30 p.m. and I thought I'm gonna get reply tomorrow of course 'coz it's not business hour anymore, but I actually just got my order confirmation a minute ago!! So good right the timing?!

I really have nothing but praise here. I know it seems like an advertorial here, but this is 100% my honest opinion and someone actually asked me what is the name of the online shop that I talked about, so here you go :D.

To be fair, I actually tried to order in the end of January and she didn't reply, but I think it was just a mix-up or the email didn't get sent to her (cause there was no automatic response. There are usually automatic response once your email is received) or some sort of like that.

Go ahead and check for yourself. Their website is on maintenance though at the moment. I think they just changed domain or something else and there are only a few items that already uploaded. Maybe you can email and ask for the list of the items? :)

Okay, now I'm done sharing my experience on Ofuku Kesho :D