It seems like lately everyone has been revamping their blogs. Jumping on the bandwagon now! I think I had the same theme since I first started writing on this blog, BUT NO MORE. The header and background are from The Cutest Blog on the Block mostly because I've been way too lazy (and not on my laptop often enough) to create a new header and background, so that will come later! This for now. I thought it was cute! I don't know what to put in the left space on the header though. Any ideas?
I haven't really been able to do much this week. Been helping mum get our house in shape. So much painting. I never want to paint another door in my life! I've also put myself on a spending freeze (though I have spent some). I need to save every penny I have for England! Yahey! I haven't been online much at all, either (mostly because we've been out of town getting the house together). Been taking a nice break from constantly being on my laptop, and it's been quite nice! I've had time to sit down and start reading again and catch up on my letters!
I suppose the only really exciting things that have happened have been the arrival of my lenses, the shorts my mum bought me, and altering my dress.
L-R: Princess Mimi Apple Green, Princess Mimi Sesame Grey, Nudy Grey
This is the greatest amount of Geos that I've ever had! Normally the styles I like don't come in power (or a strong enough power) for me! I'm not going to open them just yet because I have two pairs open already, and I haven't really been wearing them. Don't have many opportunities to get really dressed up and wear my lenses day to day like I did when I had classes. These lenses (except the sesame grey) will get reviewed later on, but for right now, they're going to stay sealed.
Mum picked up these shorts for me today! She surprised me with them. They're so cute. I love the plaid and how the pockets are meant to extend passed the hem. :3 They're really comfortable but a little snug. :X Just shows me that I've gotten a little too comfortable since I've been home. Need to whip myself back into shape!
I've also finally started altering my lace dress to fit me. I've taken up the hem so far (still need to put in another row of stitches), and I just need to take in the sides, and it should fit right.
I want to tentatively say that my next post might be a skin care post (more bandwagon jumping!) but at the same time, I do have a BB Cream and some nail lacquer reviews drafted, they just need pictures and they're ready to go.
Saw these on Lulu's blog and absolutely fell in love with them. I've been dying for some pink lenses, and well, I finally got them!
Power Available : 0.00 to -10.00
Life Span : 1 Year
B.C : 8.6mm
Diameter : 14.5mm. Effect up to 16mm
Origin: South Korea
This model is manufactured by Dueba and labelled under DollyEye watermark.
I think I expected the pink to reach a little further to the centre than it does, but they're still gorgeous. I love this colour so much.
In the case the pink looks pastel, but like it might still be vibrant? I have light eyes, so I hope it'll show up nicely.
And post that last sentence, I have since worn them. For a pink lens, they blend quite naturally, which is a bit disappointing. It's difficult to see the pink of the lens, and ends up making my colour look like a light natural brown (so I've been told by a friend). Not what I was looking for in a pink lens. I was really hoping for something a little more vibrant and noticeable.
Natural Light (Sunlight)
Indoor Light
Flash
Enlargement: 5/5
Very noticeable enlargement because of the thick, black limbal ring. The enlargement was one of my main reasons for buying these lenses.
Comfort: 5/5
These lenses are so comfortable. I'd go so far as saying these are almost as comfortable as my Princess Mimis.
Colour/Design: 3/5
I was hoping these would be a bit more vibrant than they are. I also thought the design would go more toward the centre than it does. Unfortunately it doesn't, and the colour isn't too noticeable.
Overall Thoughts:
These lenses are really comfortable, and they're quite enlarging; which I like. I was quite disappointed with the colour and the design, and that's something that will keep me from buying them again in the future. Unless of course my taste changes over time, and I start to like more subtle lenses. Right now, I doubt I would buy them again, but I really couldn't ask for more comfortable lenses.
Oh what is my face doing in these pictures, ha. I wanted to take a picture with my bb, but he just didn't want to stay! He jumped off my lap right after that picture.
I've also got two vials of Princess Mimi unopened and a pair of Nudys on their way to me, so I'll review those at some point, too! I ordered Princess Mimi Cafe Macchiato, too, but unfortunately they went out of stock before they could ship to me, so it got cancelled! For the best I suppose, I have enough lenses, for now!
You can buy them at Lens Village!
Also, please feel free to share tips to better my blog and reviews! They're always welcome. I took Sam's advice to use kohl and mascara on my bottom lashes, does it look better? :3
This was my first time ordering from Lens Village, and I have to say I wasn't disappointed! I've heard good things about the store, so I decided to give it a try. That and they were the only store I could find that had the lenses that I wanted. My only complaint about it was that tracking never updated. Other than that I received my lenses in the same amount of days as other places I've ordered from.
I never had reason to contact the company, and getting my lenses was such an easy and pleasant process.
I wasn't expecting to receive lens cases with my order, but it was a pleasant surprise. I'm not sure why I thought I wouldn't get any cases, but I'm glad I did. I thought it was also cute that the cases matched the lenses I received. A pink case for pink lenses, and a blue case for blue lenses!
Inside the box were carefully wrapped vials.
I actually had trouble getting the bubble wrap opened. They were wrapped so securely, there's no way they could break in shipping, and they were perfectly cushioned for safe travels.
Shipping: 4/5
I give 4/5 because tracking never updated. There was no way for me to tell where my package was and around when I would get it, but shipping took within the time I expected. It arrived on time.
Packaging: 5/5
It was so securely wrapped and in a cute little box. I have absolutely no complaint about it at all! I couldn't really ask for better packaging.
Selection: 5/5
Lens Village was the only store that had the lenses that I wanted. There's a huge selection. Every lens I like and have on my wish list, they have.
Communication: N/A
I'd love to be able to review this, but I had no reason to contact the company, so I have nothing to review! I suppose that says good things about the company! I hope I'm correct in believing that if it was necessary to contact the company, they are kind and accommodating.
I wasn't sure about buying blue lenses, because my eyes are already blue! What's the fun in that? That said, I'm so glad I got these lenses. They're really vibrant, and that's what I've been looking for in lenses as of late.
Power Available : 0.00 to -10.00
Life Span : 1 Year
B.C : 8.6mm
Diameter : 14.5 mm
Origin : South Korea
This model is manufactured by Dueba and labelled under DollyEye watermark.
I don't know why, but when I first saw these lenses, I wasn't a huge fan. They didn't look as bright as I thought they would be when I was wearing them. I should have taken into account that it was night by the time they were finished soaking, and indoor lighting really doesn't do them justice!
Natural Light (Sunlight)
Flash
Indoor Light
Enlargement: 5/5
There's noticeable enlargement, but then again at 14.5mm it should be!
Comfort: 4/5
I give them 4/5 because after some time, I can definitely feel them getting a little dry. They're not immediately uncomfortable after putting them in, and it takes some time for them to start feeling dry. Eyedrops can cure that no problem!
Colour and Design: 5/5
They're truly electrifying in flash! I never realised how bright they could be until I looked at the photo. I'm very satisfied with how vibrant they are. I like that it's not a black limbal ring. It's a dark gray, so it's not as harsh.
Overall Thoughts:
I love these lenses. They're not the most comfortable lenses I have because they do start feeling dry, but they are comfortable. The colour is vibrant and noticeable, and there is enlargement. I want to try the pink and the violet in these lenses. Based on how vibrant the blues are, I hope I can expect the same in the pink and violet!
(My first time playing with falsies. How did I do?!)
