Review : Etude House Nail Polish Swatches

Pre-script: I'm posting it with my phone so I'll rearrange the pictures sooner.

So I've said I wanted to do a post on this.
Without further due, I'll start off with Look At My Cotton Candy Nails collection.

Before I tried any on myself, I did pedicure for my aunt with Dancing Ballet Shoes.
The colour's awesome, and 2 coats were opaque enough.
I never thought I would go for a pink polish, but here I went.

The next day I tried on baby blue and baby purple on myself.

Here are the polishes I've used.

From left : Elianto base coat, Etude House LAMCC Nails Balloon in the Sky, Etude House LAMCC Nails Look At Him Looking At Her, Etude House Petit Darling Nails top coat.

I've just tried it on my thumb.
Both colours were pretty sheer with only one coat, but two coats of application definitely made the magic.
However, putting pastel colours on my nails would be awkward because I don't have matching clothes. :/
Wait till I have time for more shopping then.

For school holidays I'm applying polishes from Fashion Queen collection from Etude House I got earlier.
The first 5 days I tried Rock and Roll Baby collection.

I'm not a fan of glitter polish, but I went all random and here's the outcome.

Prior to my outing with my daughter I decided to switch up some denim feel on my fingers, which is my current manicure.
Fashion Queen Hey! JeanE collection, the one I'll never regret buying.
I also made use of the nail stickers for the first time and I received compliments for my manicure.
To save up some drying time I used the quick dry drop.

The outcome was awesome. :)

My next hunt will be Sweet Recipe Ice-cream Nails collection.
Till the next holidays, stay tuned.

Friendship?

Thinking back about the past makes me feel stupid.

You weren't good in studies.
You weren't holding any posts in co-curriculum.
You weren't mixing with friends who're all-rounded.
You weren't someone who did all homework.
You weren't a favourite among teachers.
You weren't outstanding.
You weren't taking many things seriously.
Yet, we chose to be your friend, to guide you on in life.

Didn't we treat you good enough?
Hadn't we help you all the time or else you'll be in bigger trouble?
Turned out it's like our fault instead.

I will never forget that day.
4th of March, 2013, school auditorium.
6th Formers were collecting book vouchers, you were absent for lessons, but appeared at 12+.
All you knew how was pretended you had stomach ache, then put your arm over my shoulders like you needed support, and started making up crap excuses to escape from assistant headmistress.
How kind of me that time to give you a call even after school to check if you're alright.
That was your first betrayal move.

Guess I don't have to tell the whole world about what good "deeds" you have done.
Over means over, because I don't mind.

It's not that I don't prioritise friendship, it's just that in my heart, it's no longer that important to me any more.
Memories were definitely unforgettable, but there's no way I'll move on if I don't let go.

*Swatches review to be posted sooner.*

-aLiCe_RawkXZ-

Goodbye birthday month.

I would conclude this month as horrific, if you know what I have encountered.
Not gonna talk about it.

So, birthday.
All was fine, but some people just want to see my shocked face.
Do you people really enjoy see me being shocked or what?
By the way those surprises just enlightened some of my down moments.
You know who you are people. ♥

The duo ended up talking and meeting up more than the previous weeks, kudos to that backstabber.
Who, you ask? Told you I'm not gonna talk about it.
For now just let everything settle down.
Let bygones be bygones, and bitches will always remain bitching.

Majors in 3 weeks' time.
One last time before June I'm gonna make all the hard work pay off.
Revenge time.

Ending this post with a high hope of getting myself more occupied in the 2nd half of 2013.
Coming up : Nail polish swatches review - Etude House.

-aLiCe_RawkXZ-

Haul + Short Review : Etude House + Essence

This is going to be not-so-long.

Went to Queensbay yesterday to bank in some money.
After that with some time left I decided to check out pharmacies for nail art tools.

First I walked into Sasa.
I remembered seeing China Glaze in Gurney's branch but there ain't any here. =(
Nevertheless I found Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear and Revlon polishes. (RM 20 each bottle)
Scrolling up and down for products, then saw Naga Nail magnetic polish collection, 2 bottles and free magnet at RM 50.
The price was okay but I'm not a huge fan of magnetic polish so I thought I would keep that budget for more colours.

Exited Sasa, I went into Guardian, then saw the wedged make up sponge, but a little bit pricey. (8 for RM 12.90)
Then I thought, maybe Watsons would give me a better deal so I visited the store.
I was randomly looking around.
Merely pointless shopping I can say until something caught my eyes.
Essence White Nail Art Pen.
Seriously I didn't know this brand was in Watsons till I witnessed it.
This nail art pen has been used by Youtubers while they paint their nails and they gave good review.

There you go.

RM 9.90

Also in Watsons, I saw a huge pack of wedged make up sponge, selling RM 19.46 for 20 pieces.
Definitely worth it, but my deskmate and I decided not to go for it just yet because we won't be using that many.

Not going to conclude much about Etude House.
I've been buying things over RM 150 during their 50% off promotion and launch of Sweet Recipe collection, but I will feel bad for not buying anything when I enter any stores.

Dear My Party Nails collection - DJing Show.

Just imagine you're in a disco, then you get to imagine the colours of this bottle.

It contains purple, green and silver glitter strips.

As soon as I got home, I went on to try the nail art pen.

Looks like an ordinary pen, no?

If you know how to write, you pretty much get used to this product very quickly.

Here's me trying it on my thumb.

Please ignore the line at the centre as I accidentally pumped too much ink at once.

Overall it was convenient and the drying time was absolutely amazing.

Holidays, please come faster. I can't wait to paint my nails.

Peace out,
-aLiCe_RawkXZ-

Blog + Haul : Gurney Plaza and Queensbay

This was totally impromptu.
Initially I didn't think of going to either Gurney or Queensbay, but ended up going both.
So after training I drove my dear along to Gurney cause she thought of checking out Etude House as well.
Here's what we both got from Etude House after half an hour:

Sweet Recipe Collection Baby Choux Base - Peach

*Image adapted from fermosahouse.blogspot.com*

RM 69.90

Sweet Recipe Collection Sliced Cake Puff

*The whole thing was too nice for me to unwrap it! Dilemma.*

RM 15.90

Look At My Cotton Candy Nails - Balloons In The Sky

(I have no idea what's the actual name but this one is translated.)

Can this blue be any more prettier? I'm in love =D

RM 4.95 (O.P. RM 9.90)

Look At My Cotton Candy Nails - Look At Him Looking At Her

(This one too. It's translated.)

A shade of baby purple which is very lovely.

RM 4.95 (O.P. RM 9.90)

Color Me Nude Lip Concealer

I got this one on behalf of my deskmate, cheaper than we thought.
A very adorable design on the box, worth buying this.

RM 9.95 (O.P. RM 19.90)

So, because we bought RM 80 and above for Sweet Recipe and total bill of RM 50 and above, we got...

Etude House Limited Shower Kit (with purchase of > RM80 from Sweet Recipe)

SHINee's poster (with total bill of > RM30)

*Okay I over-protected the full poster so the picture of it is at the flyer of my previous post.*

SHINee's postcard (with total bill of > RM50)

In-house promotion and GP sales, definitely worth it!

Though the 50% offer might end soon, the 20% from Sweet Recipe hasn't!

If you're still wondering to get any products from the latest collection, my advice is GO GET IT before 30/4!

We then proceeded to SaSa to get my nail art pen.

SaSa was also having promotion on hand products and eye products, therefore another worthy purchase.

Naga Nail 2-way Nail Art Pen

This one is available in more colours, but I chose black because I might use it a lot.

*Tip : The center part of the pen is the colour you will get.*

RM 9.90 (O.P. RM 12.90)

It was already close to 12 noon when we left SaSa, then to satisfy our hunger we walked to the basement floor to buy Cone Pizza as lunch.

Damn myself having to take this picture like this =X

Anyway, thank you dear for the treat! ♥

Dropped her back in school, then I headed home and had my nap before coming out again around 5ish to Queensbay.
My original plan was just to get my glue refill, but after visiting Popular, remembered that Sticky was open today I went to have a look.
When I was looking around, someone called my name (well I was frightened) and it appeared to be my junior who's working in Sticky =D
I got myself a bottle for my love towards Sticky and to celebrate its arrival in Penang.

Sticky "I Love You" Rock

RM 16.90

I can still remember walking out of Sticky talking over the phone with my dear, discussing about which bottle of Sticky I should get.
Next, I headed to Etude House (once again) to check out (since the promotion hadn't ended) and here's what I got:

Fashion Queen Nail Collection - #02 Rock & Roll Baby

I picked this up because I feel like completing the collection. KILL ME.

Again, this collection comes with matching stickers and 3 different colours :-

1. Blond headbanging: A bottle of filled with chunks of gold glitter;

2. Heavy Metal Silver: Another bottle with chunks of glitter, but this time in silver;

3. Rock Chic Leather: A bottle of matte black polish.

RM 24.95 (O.P. RM 49.90)

Help My Finger Quick Dry Liquid Drop

As how the product is named, you just have to put a drop (or two on your thumb) onto your manicure/pedicure and it helps to dry it faster.

*Another cheaper than I thought product.*

RM 12.95 (O.P. RM 25.90)

Look At My Cotton Candy Nails - The Long Wait in the Spring

A very nice shade of mango-ish orange.

Damn. This is already the 4th bottle from the 10-colour collection.

Even with my love towards pastel colours I shouldn't be doing this. PLEASE KILL ME SOMEONE!

RM 4.95 (O.P. RM 9.90)

Dear My Deep Color Nails - Crown Brown

*I'm not sure if they labelled wrongly because this looked more like Ground Brown from the collection.*

To be honest, I got this one just to make my bill > RM50 for the postcard lol.

As you can see, this one is a lighter shade of brown, it's a great contrast if your fingers are fair enough.

(Nope, my skin has tanned a lot since 17.)

RM 9.95 (O.P. RM 19.90)

That's all for this post.
I wonder if I'll come up with any nail art during school holidays.
Stay tuned.

-aLiCe_RawkXZ-

Haul : Nail polish

This is my first time writing about haul and I'm pretty excited!

So yesterday I was in Queensbay Mall.
At first I thought of checking out Topshop because they're having renovation sales, then Etude House.
Considering Topshop items might just make my pocket burn, I walked first to Etude House.
Then, there were sales as well.

Stopped there for quite some time to try out some colours on my nails.
Too bad, didn't take a picture when each nail had different colours.
However the offer was really worthy.
Buy a minimum of 3 items from the store and get 50% off each item (ends 14/4), except for their latest launch of Sweet Recipe Collection products which only offer 20%, also a minimum purchase of 3 items (ends 30/4).
Sounds interesting, because that means storewide discount.

Here's what I got:

Look At My Cotton Candy Nails - Dancing Ballet Shoes

Since I don't have any pink in my own collection and I like how sheer the pink is, I decided to go for this.

A very lovely colour similar to a pair of ballerina flats.

Got this at RM 4.95 (O.P. RM 9.90)

Dear My Deep Color Nails - Bye Violet

A very special shade of purple with some brown undertone but doesn't make the colour too dull.

This colour compliments grey and purple clothes very well.

RM 9.95 (O.P. RM 19.90)

Fashion Queen Nail Collection - #01 Hey Jean.E

*One of my favourites!*

This collection has more to choose from, but people know I love the colour blue to death and I love anything about jeans/denim. This collection is perfect for denim lovers.

The sticker pack you see at the 3rd row is included in the box. =)

It comes with 3 bottles of nail polish :-

1. White T-Shirt and Jeans : A snowflake-y base colour with blue sparkles and glitter;

2. 70's Blue Denim : A special colour of toned down blue;

3. Perfect Skinny : Dark navy blue colour with cobalt blue fine glitter.

RM 24.95 (O.P. RM 49.90)

Wanted to buy nail polish remover from there, unfortunately it's out of stock.
And I was somehow regret for not buying any nail polish from Sweet Recipe Collection.
That collection has a collection of 4 bottles of pastel coloured nail polish with glitter, and the design of the bottle is a replica of an ice-cream!
Click here to check out the review.
Here's one more review with #notd. *Thanks to Felicia for the link!*
It's selling at RM 25.90 each though. *Buy them before the offer is over!*

I went to Elianto before going off, just because I feel like getting the Grape Nail Colour Remover.
Thankfully, it wasn't out of stock.
My last nail polish remover was the same one, and it has a nice scent of grapes that's why I came back for one.
It's not worthy to buy the smaller bottle of remover if you're wondering which to buy (RM 8.00 for 60ml).

This one, RM 10.00 (100ml).

In Elianto, it's RM 15 if you buy a bottle of nail lacquer + a bottle of nail treatment (base coat, top coat, cuticle oil or nail strengthener). Makes you save RM 3.90.
Therefore, here.

Nail strengthener for my weak and easily breakable nails.

RM 10.00 (O.P. RM 12.90)

S09, which is a lilac. *Wonder why there's no name for this colour at the bottle*

Thought of buying this for my future nail art designs, maybe.

RM 5.00 (O.P. RM 6.00)

I might be back to Etude House on Saturday to help my deskmate get her lip concealer, as well consider if I'm buying the Sweet Recipe Ice-Cream Nails collection.
Oh and, do I mention something good in Etude House for Penangites this coming weekend?

SHINee! Ahhhhhhh!

*Shawol fangirling begins.*

Finishing this post with a SHINee hangover.

-aLiCe_RawkXZ-

One week.

Holiday mood is now officially off. FML D=
Nevertheless I had a few highlights of the week.

Pre-script : This is a picture filled post.

Started my Saturday with PCGHS Taekwondo Outing.
Youth Park every year and I was starting to get bored lol.

The colour blue for group A.

We finished with an overall first runner up, which was still alright.
Also received a present from the organising committee for being active.
*Surprisingly this was the first year this present was awarded.*

I'll move on to Monday since I decided to rot at home on Sunday.

Went to Escape Adventure Theme Park with Siew Yin via Rapid and met up with SGGS Taekwondo group.
The place was fun, but the items are considered expensive for the locals.
If you wish to go there some day, I can suggest you with some tips and personal experience.

Here's a preview as I am taking my own sweet time creating a collage.

#ootd + #swagcheck

Cap : Mercedes Benz

Shades : Mojave

Top + Bottom + Black wristbands + Kicks : Nike

Entrance wristband + Locker keys : Escape

Photo credits : Siew Yin =)

From Tuesday to Friday, boredom came kicking in when I had to drive to school every single day for extra class. =(
Nevertheless I got myself out of the cage for the afternoons.

Tuesday afternoon, decided to have lunch opposite school with a buddy.
Who knew that we'd bump into Sora's mum and spent the afternoon sharing opinions? Heh.
Wednesday, thanks to the frigging weather I drove home after class and took my nap.
Just so you know, my date with Elim people also delayed after times of discussions carried out on Twitter.
Now, stories about Thursday.

I wasn't paying much attention during extra class. =X
Nothing about Accounts pop out, but the routes that I'll be driving.
That's why I was weak at that chapter she taught that particular day I guess.
Even texted Chi and got a phone call from Jae-Sonn in the middle of the class lol.

So after class I drove to fetch Chi, chilled a while in Starbucks Drive-Thru then off to jetty to wait.
Jeez, the weather wasn't very pleasing. Scorching hot, and my car could have fried an egg.
Therefore I went hoodie-off when I was driving.
Arrived in Queensbay after picking up Jae-Sonn and Zelyn, then met up with Jayne.

For this outing, our plan was "No plan". Pity enough huh?
We ended up heading to Kim Gary for lunch, then wandered around before decided to spend 2 hours to let it all out in Neway.
Because singing Chinese songs were too lala? English songs only in the room, maybe a few Korean.

Before we parted ways, here's our #potd. Credits to Zelyn.

Alice, Wan Chi, Jae-Sonn, Zelyn, Jayne. =)

28.03.2013 . Queensbay Mall

I had Chi and Jae-Sonn in my car, while Zelyn went with Jayne.
More inside jokes went on. Ha!
Dropped Chi at Gurney, then since it wasn't that late yet we went on for dinner.

Left : Bacon Special Beef ; Right : Fatty Piglet.

28.03.2013 . Marshall's Burger.

Definitely worth the price!
I mean, I had a great dinner you see. =) Great satisfaction.
Food lovers, do try it out.

Route summary : Home > School > Tanjung Tokong > Starbucks Drive-Thru > Jetty > Platino > Queensbay > Gurney via Gelugor > Perak Road > Marshall's Burger > Jetty > Home.
How far did I drive, I didn't calculate.
Overall it was a good day with the people. =D

Friday.
Went to Zoe Sheen's house earlier than planned as extra class dismissed early.
Did teacher had PMS that day or what, she wasn't in a good mood.

Glad to have Zoe Sheen to share all my burdens, especially those weeks when friendship hung on a cliff.
#hypiesforever!
I was so blessed to have her cooking me lunch too. =D
Thank you very very very much Hypie!

#foodporn #pasta

29.03.2013 . Zoe Sheen's kitchen.

After lunch I did a bit of my Accounts homework, then some pillow talk with her.
It's till then I realised that how important your buddies' support is when you are at your weakest.

1+1 > 2, Hypies.

29.03.2013 . Zoe Sheen's room.

Wished I could stay longer, but one phone call had me rushing from Pulau Tikus back home. #spoiler
Cousins from Ipoh came as Uncle Joseph's having a dinner to attend at night.
They just went back today.

One week, gone.
April kicks in soon, the pressure is felt.

Nike. #justdoit.

-aLiCe_RawkXZ-

Turn up the holidays.

My schedule is as packed as December, again.
Another 7 days left before going back to school.
People enjoy their 9-day holidays, but I'm only enjoying one.

Events line-up here we go:
25/3 a.k.a tomorrow : Escape Eco Theme Park with SGGS Taekwondo family
26/3 - 29/3 : Accounts extra class in school D=
27/3 : Queensbay with the Elims =D I can't wait to see you guys again!
30/3 : Taekwondo training in Union + Gurney with Hypie ♥

Assignment and homework in hand, I command you to not interrupt my life first.
Let me chill for few more days, at least.
Thank you for your kindness lol.

-aLiCe_RawkXZ-

No doubt.

No doubt, time flies.
No doubt, here comes March in 4 days.

My Chinese New Year had been a bland one, with nothing too extraordinary happened.
Think I shall summarise with pictures I posted on Instagram.

The all red Quah family celebrating Granny's 70th birthday. :)

No words can comprehend how much I love this family, because everyone is awesome.

New Year you say, new clothes I say.

I love shorts, but my swollen calf was the main reason I wore shorts for CNY.

Reunion dinner with some om nom dishes.

This was definitely everyone's favourite.

CNY is the right mood for gambling, said the people.

So do you mean we can gamble using UNO cards too? Hmm.

I seriously regretted for forgetting my tumblers. 4 bucks gone! >:(

So my cousins and I were glad to meet these cousins.

Very easygoing people which won't make us feel awkward at all times. =D

Say hi to the BANGS. (Extracted from the word ABANG, not the hair bangs you thought.)

The annual CNY event in church which I couldn't afford to miss.

Of course, the main purpose of CNY : Angpows.

Sadly, I don't even want to send her off! =(

*Sobs much.*

The journey hasn't been easy, but we've made it.

2 years 2 days, and still going strong.

Nevertheless, February has to end.
Here's something to kick start my March with.

4 days left, and tomorrow will be the final official training with the state team.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Anyway, pray for the best.
Right my partners? We won't let each other down.

For now I'mma write an official letter for the school saying that I'll be absent for both days.
Oh please, who wants to go cross country while you can represent Penang, your hometown? =D

General studies' assignment (a.k.a the horrible 5000-word thesis) has to due in 3 weeks, gotta push myself hard to complete everything after tourney.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

You can do it, Alice.

-aLiCe_RawkXZ-