I can't really see how the fragmented-electric-puppet theme ties in with "I wish we didn't part/I wish you were the last one I'd have to love." but it's different, and I like it. The lighting they use on her reflects off of her face in a way that makes it seem as though she's glowing.

I can't wait to see the PV for BALLAD, though.

A while back I had found a post on poupee where a user had uploaded this sweater in grey, and I just about died. I saved the picture, uploaded it to my phone, and brought it in with me to H&M. I walked right in, pulled my phone out, and asked an associate where I could find it, and guess what? While looking for it, we found that it comes in ANOTHER COLOR. YESSSSSS.


Grey and pink! =D

I bought them in size 12, because I wanted an oversized dress/sweater look to wear with leggings. That's pretty much what I've been putting together for school; a long dress-like shirt and leggings with boots or Converse. It's so incredibly comfy and casual, and I can sit in whatever position I feel like in my seat (because I have a tendency to go Indian-style. xD)


Beret: Dockers
KITTY SWETUR
Leggings: Forever21
Shoes: Converse
I sat around for over an hour at my campus to speak with an adviser to register for next semester's classes in this. THIS IS WHY COMFY IS NECESSARY. xD


Hat: Last post
KITTY SWETURRR
Leggings: Forever21
Shoes: Converse
The leggings are shiny. Since I still wanted the colors to be similar (dark grey and black), I went for a contrast in texture- knit and spandex.
Actually, they're not spandex. It's a normal poly knit with some type of coating...


Shiny shiny.

( +2 dressing room photos. )

I've been dying to get my hands on some knit hats (with pon pons) for the winter, and I finally found the perfect kind at H&M! For $7 a piece!


In cream.


In black.
I'd like to stick some pins onto the outer rim. They look a bit plain by themselves.


Also, a black rhinestone fang necklace. Or is it a chili pepper?

... What exactly is it supposed to be? :o

Part 2: Kitty sweaters!

Avalon Exchange is a second hand clothing shop (native to Peeesbuuuurgh) that sells a wide range of styles. It's also a great place to find amazingly cheap vintage pieces, though you have to dig to find them.


The print hurts my eyes if I stare at it for too long, but I love the slouchy fit.


I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THIS IS. It's a poncho. It's a vest. It was $12, and that's pretty much all I can say for certain. It's covered in black, gold and silver sequins with some random bead detailing here and there. I wore it with a long cami underneath and my faux leather jacket... I need to post that.


Also: reeeealy long gold birdcage necklace.

But for now, here's the jacket:


... and glasses:




Graaaaaaasssses.

This is a tutorial based on the very Gal nude lip, with pictures and product recommendations.

The nude lip is a favorite go-to for gals, usually paired with dark eyemake and pink doll-like cheeks. At one point concealer meant for the face was used to neutralize the color of the lips, but as the trend stuck around new products and shades were created to accommodate the look.

There are several ways to achieve the Gal nude lip, either with a beige-tinted gloss or cream lipstick, but one of the most popular methods used among gals is a striking beige lipstick under a pink gloss.

( Click for oodles of information! )

I ordered the Candy Doll lip concealer and gloss from Ichibankao and recieved it last week, so expect to see more of my lips soon. xDDD I'm so happy that I have the chance to review it.

The lenses that Tsubasa has been wearing constantly have also been making the rounds in most magazines, and I waaaaant them. I finally sat down and actually read one of the ads (Thank you, Ranzuki!) and found them sold here.



They have no power, and the longevity is three months. They come in brown, green, aqua, grey and violet, and run for...

... about $55. Dx



Since I'm blind as a bat and have a budget, I think I'll pass. xD It was nice to finally find some information on them, though.
If you're not blind and don't mind the price, try them out and tell me how they work!



( Ordering woes. )

Delicious Mediterranean food from Aladdin's:

Fruit salad with yogurt, honey and walnuts.


Glorious, glorious hummus with olive oil and cayenne pepper.


Warm toasted wrap with fallafel, hummus, and pickled radishes.


My sister's oreo cake, which was apparently kind of gross and dry:


My coconut cake. =D!

OBNOXIOUSLY CLOGGING YOUR F-PAGE. That's how I roll.
Click on the links to see the item's profile on my poupee.


Tee: Forever21
Blazer: Wet Seal
Jeans: Delia's
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Bag: GUESS? (TJMaxx)
Necklace: H&M


Tee: American Apparel
Vest: EXPRESS
Jeans: Delia's
Boots: Wet Seal


Dress: H&M
Blazer: Wet Seal
Tights: Target, probably.
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Clutch: Vintage
I wore this to my cousin's wedding last month. I wish I had a better picture of it, because I love the way the sequin stripes on the dress coordinate with the sequin clutch.


Hat: Dockers (Marshall's)
Sweater: Forever21
Jacket: EXPRESS
Jeans: American Eagle
Boots: Wet Seal
I think I'm channeling Hiko. All I need are a couple of studded belts and I'm good, no? xD


Cardi: Rainbow
Tee: Wet Seal
Pants: H&M
Booties: Forever21
(scrunchie as a )Bracelet: American Apparel


Top: H&M
Jacket: EXPRESS
Jeans: H&M
Boots: Chinese Laundry
Glasses: ... Randy Jackson.
Don't judge me. D: Those are my real glasses- the only oversized pair my Eyecare store carries so it's not like I had a lot of options! xDDD

This is... kind of an outfit post?


Top: H&M
Skirt: PacSun
Belt: TJMaxx (Betsey Johnson)
Shoes: Converse
Glasses: Avalon

I have three pairs of cheap non-prescription nerd glasses, and one pair of slightly smaller yet equally nerdy real glasses. This white pair is from Avalon Exchange:






I've been observing the trend in gal eyemake where the top lid is lined while the bottom is left bare and heavy mascara or bottom lashes are applied. Unfortunately, I've had to cut my own bottom lashes on my own by recycling old uppers because it's nearly impossible to find them in stores. The only pair I've found is by Ardell (no surprise) at Ulta:





It doesn't look that great worn in full, so I've cut a third of the outer edge off and then split the remaining half in two for easy application.
Usually, after the glue has dried most will swipe some eyeliner or dark shadow over the lash band to cover the glue. However, with this look it's best to use the shadow you used on your lid, since you're trying to keep the emphasis on the lashes and you don't want a visible line.

Well, you knew I couldn't just stop with the vest.



It's casual. It's laid back. Depending on how you wear it, it can be the main focus of your outfit or contribute to the overall look. It's one of those pieces that adds a little edge to an otherwise feminine ensemble. Because it's not overly fitted, it's also quite androgynous.


Overall? Purely badass.
Originally $118, on sale and with a 30% off labor day coupon: $64
Speaking of sales: The moto vest is now going for $34 in grey and black. I could cry.

Now, I don't want to mislead you- this isn't the vest in jacket form. While the silhouette and details are very similar, there are some minor differences. For example: the pockets have snap closure, rather than zippers. Said pockets are quite roomy as well- I can stick my cell phone in one and my wallet in the other.

What I find to be the most interesting aspect of the jacket is the removable (minus the) fur collar. It's very fluffy and lightweight, and I'd like to wear it alone as a stole over a tunic or dress.


( Click for some detail shots. )

Should my next post focus on clothing pieces, or outfits? Talk to me.

From Angkor on Noblestown.


NO THAI ICED TEA, NO LIFE.

This is not my food. Instead of full meals, my sister usually orders a bunch of appetizers.


Tofu-veggie wraps.


YES THAT'S TOFU. Apparently they taste like Chicken McNuggets. I can't really compare, since I haven't eaten chicken for nearly two years and haven't had McNuggets in...

Have I ever eaten McNuggets before?


Ground beef in some sort of peanut sauce. I stole a savory rice-puff and dipped it in my...

GREEN CURRY. =D



Maccha mochi ice cream from Little Asia on S Craig St.



Little balls of ice cream wrapped in a layer of flavored mochi. (^o^)
My friend works at Chaya, and they offer azuki as well as maccha. The food there is so amazing... I need to go there again and take pictures so I can make a proper post. >___<;

WAH THE FRIDGE IS EMPTY.

Lip brushes are awwwwesome. If you've ever used a brush to apply or blend lipstick, you'll know what I mean when I say you can't rival the smoothness a brush applicator gives you. However, I've never been a big fan of keeping a brush that comes so close to my mouth out in the open, so Sephora's retractable lip brush is perfect. It's also conveniently portable; the brush slides back into it's case once you're finished with it.



I'd been wanting to decorate my lip brush for a while, but it wasn't until recently that I was hit with a particular theme that threw me into action. I'm loving the current trends that incorporate black rhinestones, sequins, chains and studs into pieces of clothing and accessories. Instead of pink and cutesy deco, why not rock?


Square and circular studs and rhinestones in black and silver.

I started out by wrapping a chain around the brush, experimenting with different positions until I found a design I liked. After that, I used sticky-tak (stretchy, sticky putty used to attach paper to walls, etc.) to keep the chain down until I could attach it permanently. I used a glue gun for the chain because I couldn't afford to have it slip while waiting for the glue to dry...

When decorating, if you're using rhinestones in multiple sizes it's best to start off with larger jewels, placing them randomly where you feel they belong. When you run out of space, fill in the rest with smaller rhinestones until you can no longer see the background. Because the case of the brush itself was silver, I kept to a mostly silver theme so the rhinestones wouldn't clash with the background.



Lipstick can be a pain to clean off of brush fibers, so when I wash it I use warm water and a mild soap. That usually never cuts the thick residue lipstick leaves, so I pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol into my palm and swish the brush around until the wax and residue has broken down. The alcohol disinfects, too!

I think the Tri Color is one of my favorite series so far. Keyword here is natural


$25 from SecretEyes
Diameter: 14.0
-0.00 to -9.50
Longevity: 1 year

Enlargement: Natural. Veeery natural. I can't stress this enough-- if you're looking for an eye-enlarging lens, these are not for you. However, if you're the kind of person that doesn't care to wear 5734589345 pounds of eyemakeup but still want color lenses, these are perfect. If you wear 5734589345 pounds of eyemakeup? Still awesome.

Design: Genius. Depending on which color you get, it starts out a light tan (to blend in with most brown eyes), graduates to a light shade of the color, then blends out to a slightly darker shade. There is no definitive outer ring. These remind me of an unassuming version of the Nudy Series; instead of a pixelated diamond aesthetic it's more like a natural multi-pigmentation. Even if you were to get brown you'd still achieve a gorgeous textured effect with these lenses.

Color: Apparent, but natural. Depending on the lighting you can bring out the true color, but in darker lighting the lenses appear greyish, or even brown.

Feel: The first pair I bought came shortly after the Angel Greens, but one of the lenses was defective. Not SecretEyes' fault, since they can't check what's in a sealed jar.* They sent out a new pair, which were perfectly comfy. Like most... well, like pretty much all soft lenses they start to feel funky after your wear them for 10 hours or so, but that's standard.

Overall: NATURAL NATURAL NATURAL. These are perfect if you want to enhance your natural eye but don't want a drastic makeover.

( Click for 7 pictures and a footnote. )

I haven't been buying much in terms of clothing lately (though I'd love to raid H&M after seeing this grey Hello Kitty sweater-dress on poupee), but I can't pass up a good deal on socks. Especially Betsey Johnson socks. :3


Pink dots, argyle, and stripes!

Same as the last sock post, these were in a bundle of 6 for $6.99 at TJMaxx (though I saw them at Marshall's as well.)


Purple version of the first set...


Whee!


These tights were bought at a reduced price at Marshall's, also by Betsey. While leopard legwear is surprisingly slimming, I can't say the same for plaid. x.x If you're afraid of printed leggings, tights, etc. I definitely suggest trying on something leopard. If you have the option, go a couple sizes larger so the material doesn't stretch as much in the knees and thighs.



Also, a fuschia lace bra from Victoria's Secret. I bought it during their semi-annual sale for $12.99. @____@
I like the fact that it's unlined so it's not pushing my boobs up to my neck. Note the zipper in the front; the straps criss-cross in the back.

AGHHH, I got these back in May! >__<


$24 from SecretEyes
Diameter: 14.0
-0.00 to -9.50
Longevity: 1 year

Enlargement: While it does make my iris appear larger, it doesn't really give off an enlarging effect. If size is your main concern, I wouldn't recommend these.

Design: So cool! The thick black circle on the outer edge is very noticeable, and the thin wispy lines on the inner circle stand out. My nephew told a long look at my face and said "You look like you have flowers in your eyes!" Because it's unnatural, I wouldn't reccomend wearing these without makeup. Like most circle lenses, they're meant to be worn with some form of eye-enlarging-make or else you'll look a tad bug-eyed.

Color: Naturally green eyes don't have this much of a bluish tint, so if you're trying to convince everyone that you have ~beautiful green eyez 4 real~, go for GEO Tri Color Green. Bright sunlight or artificial light bring out the true color, and in darker settings they appear "blacker"-- to the point where the black circle blends in. Think dark evergreen.

Feel: Comfortable. The fact that it's thicker than a regular medical lens makes it easy to handle when putting them in, though after you have them situated on your eyeball you shouldn't be able to feel them. Like any other contact, I only feel discomfort when a piece of fuzz gets in my eye, etc or if I've worn them for too long and they begin to dry out.

Overall: These are fun and stylish. The Angel series is a classic and I'd go as far as to say that most Gals own pair of Angel Browns. If I could do it again, I'd probably order a pair of Geo Tri Color Greens, but I'll be happy to wear these until they expire.

( +11 in various lighting situations. )

This is what I wore today.


Top: Forever21
Skirt+Belt: H&M
Socks: RE DARK
Shoes: Jessica Simpson (Marshall's)
Necklace: Avalon (thrifted)
Ring: Forever21

I felt a little funny wearing the socks with the shoes, even though I've seen it so many times in magazines... There's a difference between wearing something funky at home in your own mirror, but going outside in it is a different story.


I was shopping in the Mall at Robinson in EXPRESS when these two people came up to me. They had seen me in Forever 21 and said that they liked my outfit and style.

o________O

They were so kind and enthusiastic that my instant-defense mode was down in a matter of seconds. Then they asked "Can we get a picture with you?"

xDDDDD!

I'm not famous! What? xDD

So the guy whips out his phone and I get in between them, and then I hand him my phone to take a picture as well. We high-fived and then they left.


... (And then I texted everyone I knew about it. xDD)

Looking back I can't help thinking that I should have told them about this blog! Or something...
I was just so taken back by it that my brain didn't really get past the "Holy crap this is extremely flattering what what what" stage.

Honestly, I'm not trying to brag. What you see in this blog is only one part of my life, and I feel as though sometimes I come off as a bit snobbish. It just puts me in an odd place-- when I receive a compliment or an entire message telling me how I've inspired or helped someone style-wise, I can't think of anything else to say other than "thank you." And I feel like that's not enough. The fact that there's actually someone out there that notices me and takes what I say and do into consideration never ceases to amaze me, and I feel like simply thanking them understates the sheer amount of gratitude that washes over me when I'm made aware of it.

I have no idea where I'm going with this, but I want to say that I truly appreciate all of your kind words.

Also, forgive me if this entry makes your Literary Fairy cringe. I can't (and should not) write at such an hour after being awake for so long! Stringing coherent sentences together is a bit of a challenge when I'm sleepy.
My contacts are drying out!

I think I'm catching a cold. In September.

I was down in Shadyside for the arts festival on Saturday, and I somehow managed to get the crap bitten out of my left arm even though I was wearing 3/4 sleeves. Apparently I'm tasty. Three HUGE itchy bites; two on my forearm and one on my shoulder. Even now, they're still swollen, red and so damn itchy...
Though, I did try on clothes at Avalon and I'm beginning to think that may have had something to do with it...

Me making use of my shu-shu:


On my head.


It's on my wrist!
Three lessons in and my voice teacher wants me doing opera. Fourth lesson I introduced her to Malice Mizer by way of 聖なる刻永遠の祈り, and I'm sending her this video:


Excuse me while I finish my laundry.

It seems like I died again, didn't I? xD

Well, here's the vest I promised~

( +3 )
Express has been coming out with a line of leather-like pieces of which include this motorcycle jacket.
I love the look and feel of it. It's soft and roomy, and it adds a definite rock punch to my outfit~

( +2 )
Though, I feel a little weird wearing it knowing that I couldn't drive a motorcycle if my life depended on it. At least at this point in time. xDD


Vest: Duh.
Sequin Tank: Forever21
Jeans: H&M
Shoes: Jessica Simpson (Bakers) (Not on poupee yet)
( +2 )


Vest: ...
Studded Tank: H&M (Not on poupee yet)
Jeans: H&M
Shoes: Converse
Glasses: Target
( +1 )

Guh, I'm so out of it today. x.x