Belated Giveaway! 4th Blog Anniversary!

H E L L O ♥

How have you been? 

Im sorry for the long period of absence, as with every winter season I always seems get the blues and less motivated due to lack of warmths and the SUN living in MN where the winter season lasts from NOV-APRIL... its mid March and still snowing here ::sighs:: 

I truly cannot wait for the Spring to arrive here.

Well I am SUPER belated with my Blog Anniversary which was on 2/22 +_+;;

Its my 4th Annivers! I truly cannot believe that I have been blogging for this long already, seems like time just passed by! I truly dont think I could of blogged for this long without you my dear readers. Thank you for all the years of support, friendship and LOVE. 

Its amazing to be able to grow older and wiser with you all! ♥

As a way to show my gratitude for your support, I love to do a giveaway because I get a chance to put a smile on a lucky reader just they way your support/LOVE always put a smile on my face :)

THANK YOU    

XOXO

eki

This giveaway is open to anyone is the world!

Prizes in this giveaway:

all items are brand new :)

Missha bb cream in 21

Urban Decay 24/7 shadow pencil set

Canmake Gokumori volume mascara

MAC cremesheen lip glass in fashion scoop

butter London polish in queen vic

Tarte smolder eyes amazonian clay waterproof liner

Decolog japanese false lashes

Juicy Couture crystal gold earring

Rilakkuma cord holder

There will be 1 winner to the items pictured and a 1 runner up winner for a surprise gifts, 

total of 2 winners!

TO ENTER:

please fill the form below!

CLOSES:

3/22/13

Winner will be randomly chosen by rafflecopter. winner must respond within 4 days after email has been sent or another winner will be selected.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I had a chance to go through my blog from the beginning since its partly my diary, nice to be able to look back and reminisce all the event that happened in the past 4 years, so glad I started blogging :D

My past blog banners ^_^

2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

I made a blog photo collage from 2009-2012 its sorta weird seeing the changes through out the 4 years.  one thing stands out now is that I stopped plucking my eyebrows so thin, I embraced my thick bushy eyebrows that I used to hate lol  

Tutorial: Scalloped Lace Nail art

 h e l l o

I wanted to share this easy scalloped lace nail tutorial with you~ 

I wore on this nail art on valentines day! All you need is a dotting pen with large dot and a small dot and nail polishes in desired shades. I love scalloped laces so elegant and pretty, I ended up using Zoya in Lara and Julep in Mindy. For smudge proof finish try to using opaque shade on the lace or it'll need heavy coat to over the lower layers causing it to take really long time to dry, mindy was semi opaque so I had to apply heavy D;   

I would say the hardest part is trying to get the smaller dots at the end to be even and consistent, you can always leave that part out its really cute with just a scalloped tips lol ^^;;

Hope you all had a wonderful Valentines with your loved ones~ 

I need to stop being lazy and play around with more nail art ideas lol

ALSO 2/22 is my blog anniversary so please stay tuned for special giveaway!

XOXO

eki

Julep Maven: February 2013 American Beauty

Hello!

I wanted to share my Julep February Maven Box in American Beauty! I am quite happy with this months box, I always love seeing any nail treatments or a top coat cause I like to test out different brand of top coats to prolong my nail polish (cause I'm mostly lazy to do nails often) lol!  I also Love Julep polishes because  Julep Nail Color is “4-free” and does not contain formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, or DBP. Its chip resistant, long wearing, opaque with beautiful color selection! I would love for you to try Julep polish if you havent tried them! ^__^

This months box included 2 nail polish in a shade of Sally, Joan, oxygen nail treatment, freedom polymer top coat and a lash curler! I havent tested out the polishes but really excited to try out the top coat~ will review once I test them out :)

FREEDOM TOP COAT

Extend the life of your manicure in minutes with Julep’s Freedom Polymer Top Coat. Activated by natural light, this innovative formula creates a unique polymer force field that prevents chipping for days longer than regular top coat, leaving your nails with a gel-like shine (but without gel-removal hassle). Any nail polish remover does the job—you’ll never pay for painful gel removal or soak your hands in nail-weakening acetone again. Freedom will give your nail color a whole new lease on life. Who knew technology could be so gorgeous?

Features & Benefits:

• Polymer force field protects nail color from chips, dings, and dullness twice as long as regular top coats
• Quick-dry formula cures under regular light in three to five minutes (depending on brightness and proximity to light source); no UV light required
• For best results, cure under a 60-watt light bulb for two minutes and re-apply every two to three days
• Remove with ANY polish remover, including gentle, non-acetone formulas
• Dark sealed bottle keeps light-curing formula safe and pliable
• 4-Free formula contains no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene or DBP

OXYGEN NAIL TREATMENT

Complete nail care and make-up all in one bottle. Made with a patented Hexanal formulation, nails are restructured to a stronger, thicker, and smoother condition in just one stroke. Advanced plant stem cell complex provides anti-aging benefits, while ground-breaking oxygen technology forms a nonocclusive film on the nail, proving resistant to water penetration and improving the permeability to oxygen. Results are nails that are structurally stronger, and less prone to breakage and splitting. How to use: Apply in layers on clean nails to achieve desired high gloss and subtle “Nail Makeup.” Use once or twice a week regularly to promote strong, healthy nail growth.

What is Julep Maven Box?

Sneak Peek Julep Maven Box will feature over $40 worth of NEW, never released, trendy polish colors and cutting edge treatments. Your box will also include hits and cult favorites.  

For first time Julep Maven box customer will get to try this Maven box for FREE

enter the promo code: FREEBOX during checkout and you’ll snag a intro box for FREE shipped! This offer is valid for US and Canadian first time customers only, I couldn't find out when this offer will expire so please hurry before it expires

Go HERE to get your Maven Box! 

You can cancel your subscription anytime, get your free Julep polishes to try :)

Let me know if you get them! ^__^

XOXO

eki

Disclaimer: I am not paid in any way by Julep, just sharing thoughts and info on my monthly subscription with you :)