NEW IN: Makeup, Skincare , Fashion, and Fitness Haul

There is a little bit of something for everyone in this haul! Instead of focusing on just one category of product, I figured I would combine all the beauty and clothing items I've accumulated in the last month here. There is a brief fitness update with a couple new Lululemon pieces at the end for those who are as addicted as I am! As usual, these are mostly 'first impression' thoughts since I have yet to fully test all the makeup and skin care products. I will get to reviewing everything here on the blog or in upcoming Favorites episodes, so make sure to stay tuned.

P.S. Don't forget to check out the Koh Gen Do Giveaway HERE! The winner will be selected next week and KGD will ship the prize directly to the winner :)

Dior Bonne Etoile Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Airflash CC Primer

Dior Airflash Matte Touch Powder

Koh Gen Do Treatment Liquid Concealer in 2 

Koh Gen Do Triple Lighting Powder in OC-2 

Jouer Matte Moisture Tint in Linen 

Jouer Mattifying Bronzer in Sunswept

Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss in Starfish

Juice Beauty Green Apple Cleansing Gel

Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Serum

Dollywink False Eyelashes in 1 & 2

White Scalloped Tank Top

Gold Layered Necklace

Liz Flowered Romper

Tall Cork Wedges

Lululemon Track and Train Tank in Groovy Stripe

Lululemon Run Inspire Crop II in Black/Frangipani Green

Makeup Worn:

Dior Airflash CC Primer and Airflash Foundation in 300

Smashbox Halo Powder in Fair

Illamasqua Blush in Katie

Bobbi Brown Bronzer in Natural
Hourglass Arch Brow Pencil in Soft Brunette

Dior Eyeshadow Palette in Bonne Etoile

Le Metier Precision Liquid Eyliner

Velour Lashes in Doll Me Up

Lancome Intense Fuchsia Lipstick

Chanel Glossimer in Jupiter [old]

Necklace:

DailyLook [see video]

Nails:

Dior Fall 2013 Destin 

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Dollywink Lashes :: Japanese Gyaru Eyes

Dollywink lashes are overpriced but the verdict is out: I LOVE THEM!

They are comfortable and lightweight. The band is sturdy but not heavy, which is my primary gripe with some Darkness lashes. [Darkness lashes, by the way, are Korean "drugstore" lashes and they can be purchased at most Korean beauty shops.]

I picked up my Dollywink lashes at Mitsuwa, a popular Japanese grocer here in Southern California, for $19, including tax. They did not have every single pair available so I chose #2, which has three sections to each lash. This compartmentalizing of the lash provides a very natural lash look! They are quite long, as they are meant to be worn past where your eyelid naturally ends. I chose to chop off one pair to my usual length and kept the other pair long to use for days when I want to sport the Japanese Gyaru look [see Dollwink packaging photos].

I will post an eyelash application video tutorial for this Japanese Gyaru look soon but keep in mind that you can wear just the Dollywink lashes on your upper lashlines! I have adorned them on several occasions already and I love the way they look compared to MAC, Ardell, and Illamasqua lashes. My favorites lashes, for those curious: Ardell Wispies, Darkness VX, and select Shu Uemura pairs - but the latter are ridiculously expensive.

And some may find it difficult to justify spending almost $10 on each pair of lashes but MAC lashes are about $15, including tax, for ONE pair. And quite frankly, MAC lashes aren't worth the money and I am speaking from experience! I'd rather purchase MUFE lashes at that price point :)

Note: I also purchased PA bottom lashes, as they were $3 with tax, to complete the Gyaru look. I might purchase the Dollywink bottom lashes next time around but I wasn't sure how much I would like them so I opted for the more affordable pair first.