Shu Uemura Homework

Shu Uemura announced its Black Friday through Cyber Monday special offer. Valid 11/26-11/29, you can receive 20% off + FREE SHIPPING with any $50 purchase via code “WISH2010“.

most famous blush color is 33E
super famous cleansing oil and foam foundation base
supposedly the quality of brush set is the same as individual ones
fantasy set swatch
http://rougedeluxe.blogspot.com/2010/10/shu-uemura-abracadabra-fantasy-is-here.html

Armani Beaute Homework

Whenver there's a sale or deal going on I wished I knew what I should buy. Therefore I am going to paste all the "homework" on certain brands. And hopefully next year can check out faster.

foundation swatch
http://www.huaren.us/dispbbs.asp?boardid=347&Id=842375

super comprehensive swatch http://karlasugar.net/category/swatches/brand-swatches/armani/ http://blog.roodo.com/missbitter/archives/8583069.html http://blog.roodo.com/missbitter/archives/9223269.html http://shockisgood.pixnet.net/blog/post/25095763 http://shockisgood.pixnet.net/blog/post/26693502

Ah Wish List (Cont Update)

So my hubby and I are trying to save some money cuz lots of expenses planned for next year and we went a little overboard earlier this year.

HOWEVER saving at the end of the year around Christmas time is just too difficult, every fiber of my being is screaming "I wanna spend money!!"

I suppose I can make a list and see which ones are really needed. Probably none of them are really needed, ok, which ones are really wanted.

I Want: New Cell Phone

My hubby and I must be the only ones in this day and age who do not have a smart phone or a data plan.

So we're out of the contract for 1/2 year now and I want to get a new phone.

Thought about the smart phone the touch screen the texting, but I don't really do any of those. It is nice to have access to internet whenever I want, god knows how much I love internet. But is this worth the extra $15 per month plus extra fees? I don't know. And which phone would I pick? I don't want to spend too much $$ on those cellphone (I already passed my stage for designer/prototype phones) Urgg decisions, decisions.

I do like this one c905a, 70 bucks for renewal contract, but will have to unlock it via Da Vinci team to get wi-fi.

I Want: Mulberry Alexa Oversize

Like Aegea said, Alexa is a mix between a Kelly and a Miumiu's butterfly bag, more casual more street.

Will summarize info from TPF here:
it's slouchy, unlike the Baywaters

it does not have lining in suede

IRL size is smaller than stated (NAP's sizing is probably more accurate)
Actual OS size by tPF
W: 37 cm
H: 31 cm
D: 12,5 cm
Actual Regular size by tPF
W31cm D15cm H20cm & Handle drop 5cm as realistic size.

it does not have the expensive bag look
the shoulder straps are likely to be too long, but can find leather...eh..workers to put more holes
oversize's handle is longer than regular size, and apparently is better suited for some
holding by handle will lose shape
the leather is thin, thus light
Texture The leather is quite grainy and smooshy in bits, not consistent all over but I really like it and it's unique. (close up pic #218)

(From Jenova of tPF: Wolfram kindly punched 5 extra holes in my strap for me without charging (they are definitely required). I said that there had been mixed reviews of Alexa and asked him what he thought of the bag. He admired the styling but did use the terms 'slightly plasticy' with reference to the surface shine. When I asked him whether he thought that the leather was of cheap quality he said definitely not. His immediate and unprovoked reaction was that it would age well and become much nicer (and that is top praise from Wolfram). I agree and think that the back of my bag is already buffing up to a nice sheen from rubbing against my body.)

the long strap pulls the side panels up through the short straps quite a lot; some feel it is not really suited for cross body messenger carrying style

side strap might come undone for some while using

because of the type of the leather, the bag will change shape

UK tPF feel overpricing 700pound-20%-10% pricetag fits the value

I want: Ricoh GR Digital III

Official website

Flicker Picture Group

Review that I like

DPreivew

Amazon sale $699, I thought it was 800 something last week I checked

The origin of my want.....