gets: shoe ver+new glasses+Hello Kitty

Hello everyone~!


Based on answers from my giveaway, I've decided to include some more personal posts and I'll start finishing all those drafts I have partially typed. I swear, there's at least 15 blog posts!


Last night I edited some photos so I decided to blog on that. Recently I bought two pairs of shoes from AMI Clubwear. The site has soooo many cute things! Shipping is expensive, but if you spend $50, you can use a coupon for free shipping!

Tan/Beige Mary Janes

Black OTK Suede boots.

I know, I know, OTK boots are sooo last winter. Well, I don't care! I love them, and they go with a lot of the outfits I want to wear this summer, so I'm sticking with them!


And the Mary Janes are shoes I bought kind of on a whim, but I've noticed they go really well to create a retro-girly kind of look, which I've always loved!

If you take at look at my (recently not updated at all) poupee, you will notice that I LOVE Charlotte Russe. I honestly own wayyyyy too freakin' much from there and it doesn't help my best friend is also obsessed.

I bought these shoes back in February, but I cannot wait to wear them out more! Winter in Pennsylvania makes it so hard to coordinate because there's always lots of snow and random snowstorms and the last thing you want is to be stranded in heels like these. Or really anything other than water-resistant, lined boots, haha!

Yesterday, Jenny made this post which included a picture of a girl with shoes similar to these and over-the-knees similar to these from sockdreams! I currently have white socks that go to my knees, but I'm really tempted to get those from sock dreams, too.

The box pictured above is the new shoe box design. Compare this box above to the box below! I bought these red heels over three years ago! Can you believe that? I recently found these in my room at my dad's house and I thought, "Hey! I might still be able to get some use out of them!"

notice the spot in the right corner? editing fail~ lol

I still really like these heels though! They work well with jeans, which is nice for family Christmas dinners, haha!




Two weeks ago I dyed my hair, again. I really love the two-toned look, so I think I'm going to keep it for while. This time I went with copper red on the left and blonde on the right.

during the dye process.

a couple days ago. can't see it well, but I haven't taken many face shots lately, haha!

And good news: my hair is starting to grow out! In January, my hair was butchered. Like cut so short I cried for three hours and constantly whined about how I had been robbed of my femininity. Now, don't get me wrong, some women are made for short hair. It looks great on them. I am just not one of them. And for some reason every single beautician I go to thinks I want an emo mullet/shag cut when I specifically say "Long, blended layers". Ugh, it still makes me depressed just thinking about it.


Yesterday afternoon I picked up my new glasses. I haven't had new glasses in two and a half years, so it's nice to have the new glasses feeling.

They're purple with a flower design on the side.

I think they make my face more adult-ish. You know what I mean? Probably not, haha~

Yesterday I also painted my nails. Tonight is "Girls Night" with my resident nail artist/bff Melissa, but I just HAD to do something. I was going crazy with all this plain nail-age. So I painted them Dolly Wink #9 ミントグリーン　with a dollar store (!!) brand nail art holographic gold.

Did I ever show you guys my Hello Kitty laundry bag? If you know me personally, you would know I'm obsessed with: the brand Harajuku Lovers, the brand Body Line (I eat up loli-kei stuff<3), and I will fork over ridiculous amounts of money for HELLO KITTY! I LOVE Hello Kitty. My travel toothbrush is even Hello Kitty (thanks Danielle, luv yaaa! haha)


So, it seems only natural I would have a Hello Kitty laundry bag, right? Maybe you have no idea what that is? Well, before Japan, I didn't either. In Japan, they use them to put smaller items (like underwear, camisoles, or delicates) in the washer without losing them/ruining them. I began telling my mom this and she went, "Uh... I used those when you were a kid too..." Shows how much I remember, haha! My fourth host mom knew I liked Hello Kitty, so she bought it for me so I could put my undies in them on a week long trip I went on! 優しいんだね＾＾ I try not to use it, but lately I've used it to just hold random things (like my makeup and toiletries on my trip to Japan in March!)

For Easter this year, I didn't get much (but I'm also agnostic so, big whoop!). But my mom got me......... Hello Kitty Jellybeans!! Do you think I've opened them yet? Nopeeee~ Maybe I will in July. Jelly beans don't expire, right? Right?!

I'm moving so I've started going through my books. I have a lot on Japanese culture, studying Japanese, different dictionaries and phrasebooks, even the first textbook and workbook in the Genki textbook series used by many colleges. If I were to make a sales post, would anyone be interested? I'll do reviews beforehand, I think. Most would be around $5USD plus shipping. I honestly don't care to charge anyone an arm and a leg for them, you know? Let me know if you're interested!

And lastly, don't forget my giveaway! It ends on the 25th, so don't forget to get as many entries as possible by then! :] 



The next part: The Japan haul! (I really didn't think I had bought much, but I guess I didn't factor in the eyelashes, boots, eco bags, and the snacks! haha!)




May this post find you smiling and enjoying life, wherever you are!

Nails, recent gets!

Today I called my host brother, and as we were hanging up the phone, he told me I had to update my blog! haha

玄ちゃんは厳しいね（笑）

How was everyone's Christmas?
Did you eat a lot?
What was the best present you received?

So, to start off my next few days of constant posts, here are my Christmas nails and recent purchases!


My friend Melissa did my nails again. This time, I took pictures of all of our holiday nails.

my nails. A red color with cold glitter with a Revlon silver glitter top coat.

Lynda's. A pale nude color with blue and silver glitter (to match our tree, and favorite football team. GO DALLAS!)

Melissa's. Bright red polish with one green glitter nail.

I loved my nails soooo much! I'm so sad they didn't last forever

^ See that sirotan icon? ohmygosh, love it sooooooooooooo much!!


I recently went shopping at Charlotte Russe. It is my favorite store. I went there for the purpose of getting my sister in law a gift card, and I ended up buying myself more stuff! haha.

I love the corset, and to think, it was only $10!!! I actually own a couple corsets from Charlotte. They're cheap and make so many kinds, I can't help but love them.

I also got a grey and a black camisole but those are rather insignificant, haha!


So, this is all for now, because my next post will be about my giveaway, followed by a christmas haul post, Things I Learned in Japan post, a christmas party post, and by the time those are finished, it'll be time for new years!


As always, thanks for following my blog and I hope you all enjoy my posts. If you ever have any suggestions, please let me know!!

Sara Mari's Cat Contest gets and Wal*mart/Dollar Store Lashes!!

Hello hello~


So this post is primarily about my package from Sara Mari from Moments Like Diamonds!


I received it awhile go, but due to computer problems, working 40hrs/week and just laziness, I haven't posted it until now.




here's the envelope:

Scotch Plastic Mailers, ftw!

 

The note, HELLO KITTY sticker sheet, my little note, andddd a cute little treat bag!

 Sara doesn't know this, but I work at Dunkin' Donuts so it fits me rather well, haha!

and yes, MATCHA flavored candies were included! yayayayay!! I <3 anything matcha!

This was the 3rd place prize for her cat naming contest which I previously wrote a snippet about here.

And now onto lashes~!

Since I've been home, I am so proud of myself for not buying ANY new clothes that were not necessary. Not even new stockings, because I have wayyy too many (for evidence, visit my poupee girl. that's only about 5% of the total amount that I own). 

The by now, INFAMOUS Puri eyelashes. - 400yen ($4) @Random puri machine in Akihabara? lol

I used these eyelashes on Halloween, even though I've had them since April! hahaha. They were comfortable, blended well, but the adhesive I used sucked so I pulled them off after 2 hours. But I like they way they look. A lot. A very cute doll-like look that can easily be dressed up or down.

Salon Perfect brand lashes #13 - $4 @wal*mart.

 These are not so good for a doll look, but I will post a more in-depth review later.

Revlon Lashes #501 - $1 @Dollar Store

 THESE are awesome! Much like the Puri lashes. The glue had leaked out, but not damaged the lashes. Longer so they create a much more defined look. Looking forward to using these.

Revlon Variety "Fantasy Length" single lashes - $1 @Dollar Store

 These say long wear, but I'm sure it really depends on the glue, haha. The adhesive is missing from the package, which is probably why they were at the dollar store!

Revlon PRECISION Lash Adhesive - $4 @Wal*mart

THIS is amazing! it dries clear, but goes on white so you can easily tell where there is glue and where there isn't. I've only used these to test out my lashes, but it dries pretty quickly and didn't feel too gross on my eyes.

These are some recent gets, and as a novice in eye-lashes, my reviews will just be a beginner's opinion, but if you're interested, please check it out!

new nails!! twitter!! and some information!

I'm sick still, so I haven't responded to the emails that have piled up. >_<
今週はずっと風邪が引いて送ってくれたメールに返事しなかったんです。ごめんなさい、みんな～

but, Lynda's friend Melissa came down tonight and did my nails!
今夜、Ｌｙｎｄａの友達がうちに来ました。私にデコネイルを作ってくれました！！嬉しいですよ！
彼女がとても上手いなと思っています。
check them out:
チェックして下さい！

Ｔｗｉｔｔｅｒについて、最近Ｔｗｉｔｔｅｒをやっています。
皆さんがＴｗｉｔｔｅｒと言うサイトを知っていると思いますので、紹介しなくてもいいですね。
もし良かったら、フォローして下さい！

Recently I've begun using Twitter. I'm pretty sure we all know what Twitter is, so I'm not going to do a big introduction to it butttt if you use it, please follow me! :]

http://twitter.com/stacywahh

Originally, I had only updated in Japanese, but I think I may start posting sometimes in English and sometimes Japanese, depending on what I have to say.
最初に、日本語だけで更新するはずでしたが、最近の思いで「時々英語に更新した方が良いかな」って思っていました。何ヶ月日本語を勉強しても、英語で話したい事があります。逆に、日本に住んだ事がありますから、日本語で話したい事もあります。

これからもよろしくお願いします！


今日疲れましたので、もう寝ます！
お休みなさい！！