cute cute cute

Tried on these Nine West shoes today! So cute & easy to walk in with only 2 1/2 inch heel. I love the peep toe but for some reason the pics show up as patent leather looking, when it really isn't.

I'll think about these. I do need to practice on my heel walking :)

Has anyone seen a dress similar to this style? Except maybe less wrinkled.
Stole the pic from ebay.

And now its time for another segment of Dear Jenever. Similar to Dear Abby only not so prim & proper. And a bit more frivolous.
Dear Jenever: Do you have any advice on eyeshadow that stays on for an extended amount of time!?

Why I'm so glad you asked, gentle reader. Depending on what is in your arsenal, I highly recommend a base for your lids. Such as Urban Decay Primer Potion. Sephora.com says it best:

Packaged in a precious, genie-like bottle, Eyeshadow Primer Potion is an ultra-sheer, totally nude eye base that glides on with the wave of a wand and then disappears instantly. It’s the ultimate eye prep for smoother, longer-lasting, crease-proof eyeshadow.

To use: Apply and let dry before putting on your favorite eyeshadow shades, for dazzling eye looks that stay put.


At a mere $14 and with Sephora's flawless return policy, I suggest it is worth a try :)

Fabulous shopping day with my fabulous sister and her fabulous daughter.
The goods:












Gap gauze prairie shirt in Antique White
and $5.99 cotton tanks. A wardrobe staple found for dirt cheap at JcPenney's.




True Blue Spa I Love Shea cream with 20% shea butter.
I like the natural chocolaty scent and this is such a bargin compared to L'Occitane's shea butter hand cream.





And various sundries from the Hong Kong Market. Powdered green tea, dried ginger, shrimp flavored chips in hot garlic, Almond Crush Pocky, and a can of coconut milk for use as a hair mask. :)

Some might say that there is a void in life that can only be filled with shopping.
So what's a girl to do when she is broke? Well, in true shopaholic form, a trip to both the thrift store & 99cents store is in order.

Notes of Passing Interest:

Getting married soon? Impress your friends & family with a chocolate fountain as your table centerpiece. Found several brand new ones for sale.

The strange man who decided the Disabled American Veterans thrift store was
the new Barnes & Noble. He was comfortably seated in one of the couches that was for sale, reading the latest novel he pulled out from the used books section. He wasn't leaving any time soon either.

The baby blue coffee mug that read 'Proud Godfather' with a diaper pin
background. After much consideration, I decided it was very sad that the godfather donated his coffee mug to the thrift store. Guess he wasn't so proud after all.

Find of the day: Darling blue & white striped Free People cotton skirt with flower embroidered motif. A mere $4. Score!

The 99cent Store proved just as exciting with a pink & green vintage inspired dish towel, 2 Jergens Extra Moisturizing hand washes (in that lovely cherry almond scent), and a bottle of uncoated Aspirin for grinding up and using as a mask.

Yes. The Aspirin Mask. Proud sponsor of the US Olympic Team.

Just kidding. The recipe has been passed down to me from Makeupalley. The salicylic acid does wonders for the skin. Please read about it here, if you're so inclined: mua mask

• ps. Whenever I do a spell check, they want to replace the word 'Shopaholic' with 'Syphilis'. Should I be concerned?! hmm....

Hot off the presses: Trader Joe's Fearless Flyer, Feb 2006

Stuff I think you should buy:

Quick Scrambled Egg Whites - A minute and a half in the microwave & you get
perfectly scrambled egg whites. Fast breakfast w/ no mess. I would
add a slice of Jalapeno Yogurt cheese on top for good measure.

Microwave Ready Butternut Squash - Notice a trend here? I love my microwave!

Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives - YUMMMM

All Natural No Sugar Added Chai - this sounds interesting. Powdered &
ready for mixing.

Orange Blossom Honey French Liquid Soap - this is gorgeous! Mild soap
is kettle cooked in small batches, smells lovely, and is an inexpensive
treat.

Grapeseed Oil - not for cooking, but for whipping up homemade sugar
scrubs.

Freeze Dried Strawberries - You too can eat like an Astronaut

Chocolate Flavored Tea - kid tested, Annabelle approved!

thank you, and good night.

Top ten reasons I haven't updated this blog:

1. I'm too busy making a mess of my apartment
2. Everything at Target currently sucks
3. Everything is between seasons... Spring collections already old & boring... Summer too far out
4. It's been too hot to sit still in front of the computer for too long
5. aaaand... I can only think of 5 reasons.

don't forget

• bbw vanilla coconut home fragrance oil
• darkswan conditioning rinse
• FRESH STEP CAT LITTER
  SALE 9.49
  25 or 28 lb.

New things to love

C.O. Bigelow
Rose Water Skin Tonic (8 oz.)

This balancing tonic creates a mild stimulating effect for normal-to-dry skin. We infuse purifying witch hazel, hydrating triple rose water, and calming chamomile with exfoliating salicylic acid to create a skin-regenerating tonic. Discovered in our library of formulas, this gentle tonic is Step 2 in C.O. Bigelow's Face Care regimen and perks up tired-looking skin, promoting a bright, radiant complexion. Domestic.

C.O. Bigelow
Rose Wonder Cold Cream

Our Wonder Cold Cream is a gentle, emollient, multi-purpose cream formulated to remove make-up, cleanse, and moisturize the face. We add ultra-calming rose extract to soften and condition the skin. This very emollient formula leaves skin moisturized and clean. The use of Cold Cream dates back centuries and has been one of our most popular beautifying and versatile treatments since 1838. Our modern version of the classic is mineral oil-free and sure to be a favorite once again. Imported.
{editors note: this got rave reviews on MUA and I just *adore* the retro packaging! Mineral oil- free, I'm definitely getting this one... the rose water tonic can wait}



C.O. Bigelow
Purifying Cleansing Mask

Our clay cleansing mask gets down deep to thoroughly clean oily or blackhead-prone skin and enlarged pore areas, resulting in a glowing complexion. Our time-proven formulation of natural bentonite and kaolin clays cleanses skin by absorbing dirt, oil and debris that tend to clog pores and leave skin looking dull. This superb mask leaves skin ultra-clean with a healthy glow. Can be used as a face treatment or a spot treatment for areas of the skin that need special care. Fragrance-Free. Dermatolgist and ophthalmologist tested. Developed by Bigelow Chemists. Domestic.
{editors note: might get this, depends on if the ingredient list looks up to par}

*drools*

New Philosophy 3 in 1's
I hear there is a Blackberry one too! Now imagine that, with Waffle Cone, and a bit of the Powdered Sugar on top! It would be a Knott's Berry Farm funnel cake bubble bath!!!