Friday, October 30, 2009

Burts Bees Acne & He Qi Crystal Designs Giveaway!


My Halloween Treat!! Hi guys, I have a few samples of Burt's Bees Acne Solution Targeted Spot Treatment. The sample size is the same size as a perfume sample. Let me know how many you want. It's all free. Email me at julujewelry@gmail.com

Please be a follower of my jewelry blog if you want this sample! I'm just trying to clean out some stuff!

I got it free for being a BzzAgent. I already have the full-size bottle, don't need the samples. It didn't help me much.
update - I'M OUT!


Twilight / New Moon Giveaway by Lisa
ends November 6th
click photo for link!


I fail at Twilight jewelry, check her out! I've been thinking about doing a simple Sailor Moon necklace ever since I saw michelle phan's video...

clinique, you better be good!


I cashed in on this Clinique gwp deal. It's my first Clinique purchase EVER. I won't say what I got because it's a gift for my sister (she pokes in occasionally).

A part of me has always wanted to get some clinique because when I was little I would play around with my mom's empty makeup compacts. They were jade green. Are they still now? I don't actually know. The gwp also used to have plastic storage containers instead of flimsy makeup bags. Do you remember seeing them? They were white long shaped containers with a round top or lipstick organizers. We actually still have them from 10-20 years ago! I really want to go take pictures and post them later.

So anyway, I thought this little gwp was pretty awesome. I love stuff in white, and I can use ALL of the gifts. The online gwp is usually better than the in-store ones. Unfortunately the bag has a faux leather texture that isn't so smooth, but it's still cute cuz it's white. I always end up with many free bags that I have no use for.

I can't believe I actually bought a pencil bag from sephora, and I haven't used it yet. It was from their Moroccan collection. I love the print so much I had to have it! I love geometric designs. It's just too big to be considered a pencil case! It's more like stuff all your brushes in here kind of a case. It's a very well made case though. I like the clear vinyl interior lining. You can easily wipe off the mess.

Sorry if there are typos. I painted the kitchen today (3rd time this week), and my finger muscles are tired. My brain will think one thing, and my fingers will type wrong.

What's your favorite Clinique product? lmk down below!

Friday, October 23, 2009

Edward Cream, yes really!


What is Edward Cream you ask? My cute sister came up with it. So months ago I gave her some moisturizer I forgot about and didn't need anymore. (it must be good to get loads of free stuff from your big sis) Presenting Neutrogena Illuminating Whip Moisturizer. I don't think they sell this anymore.

I was looking at her collection and noticed that she was using the moisturizer I gave her... "you still use that?" I asked. "Yeah, it's my Edward cream!" she replied. "Yeah, it makes your face sparkle like Edwards!" she added. I forgot how sparkly the moisturizer was until I poked it and smeared it on my hand. And, by golly I realized that it IS Edward cream! It is so friggin ILLUMINATING that I think that's why I stopped using it! I think I originally bought this to help my dry skin. Once my skin stopped being so dry I just stopped using it.

So, I thought of something weird... if you find this stuff.. put it on your boyfriend, and he'll be your Edward vampire for the day (or night)!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Hottest blogger award


I got tagged by Linda aka xoladiihoneyxo. Thanks girl!


The question is: If you were going to allow us to spend a night at your home, we'd like to know the following:

1. What books are on your favorite shelf?
Don't read much anymore...it's pretty dusty. I am a slave to the tv.

2. What DVDs are on your favorite shelf?
Pride and Prejudice
About A Boy
Young Frankenstein
Moulin Rouge
Once

3. What are your two favorite cookbooks?
I just watch the food network channel.

4. Select 1-3 recipes you will cook for your special guests.
Baby Spinach salad with maple pecan vinaigrette, green apples and blue cheese.
Grilled Shrimp over rice.
Mini strawberry cheesecakes with sugar cookie crusts.

5. What will we be drinking that's available?
Not much of a drinker. I only need Karaoke to loosen myself up. That's what we'll do after dinner!


Now I tag:
Kym (papermoth)
Eugenia (Purtee in Pink)
Stacie (Stacieelovesit)
Gracie (Gracified Shopaholix)

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

What I got in the mail


I swapped with ect of e.motion in: motion. She is such a sweet gal, and I love reading her blog. She just posted some amazing photos of her trip to Kona. Please check her out. She makes these adorable little charms with clay. They are the cutest charms I have ever seen! L-R: Mochi, star, cupcake.


Stacieee's first batch of pretty bracelets. I had to get my hands on one of these puppies. She was after all my first blogger order! She included the pink one, shy cupid, as a gift. Thank you so much! They are more beautiful in person! I think she still has a few left.


I was so surprised to find this in my mail box. There was no need, but you hit the spot with asian, french, and sleeping goodies! Thank you so much! :) Joanna has a contest going on right now! Your odds are good to win. Please check her out! She also makes video posts instead of typing, so it's a nice break from the eye strain of reading so many blogs. (I still gladly read them all though!)

me crushing a pistachio


How I Get Crackin - dead pc style on 12seconds.tv

Hi guys, please watch this as many times as you can stand it. I hoping to win a MacBook! yippie!

I would LOVE the support! :)

If you are a member of 12.seconds, then I would appreciate a comment, bump, and rating on their site. It all helps! It doesn't say how you win, but getting noticed helps! Thanks!!

Monday, October 19, 2009

Sephora Friends and Family Plans


Aqua Eyes Collection Set $35

This is what I plan to buy during the Sephora Friends and Family Sale. What about you? I just discovered this set the other day. I love all of the colors. I have been lemming 21L(dark grey) and 23L (champagne) since they were released. I can't believe the two colors I wanted to buy are now in a set! Jackpot!


The buzz is that the sale begins Monday, October 19 through November 2. The code is FF2009 for 20% off. Here's hoping this is not just a rumor!




Has anyone sniffed Michael Kors Very Hollywood yet? I keep forgetting to. Did you like it? All I know is that the bottle is very pretty.

Friday, October 16, 2009

End of Summer Recipe. Just a tad late.

I made this Pesto back at the end of July after one of my many Basil harvests. What else am I supposed to do with mounds of basil? Next year I'm not planting so many seeds because I end up with more than I can use. This was my first time growing plants from seeds successfully. I'm so proud! I think having a growing kit helped.



I was searching around for a good recipe, and I think David Lebovit has a pretty good one. If you don't have one on hand, I would suggest mashing and adding parmesean, basil, pine nuts, and oil until you get the right consistency/flavor. That's what I do when I'm too lazy to measure.

I wanted to make the pesto old school, so for a long time I was searching for a decently priced mortar and pestle. It's harder to find than you think. At first I didn't think I wanted one of those stone ones. Too heavy and costly. $30? too much! The one I'm using here is a chrome one from Vietnam. It was one of things I wouldn't leave the county until I found. It was only a few bucks I think. I don't like it now, and I'll explain below.
David Lebovitz's Pesto Recipe
Four servings (about 1 cup)

If using a mini-chopper, or similar device, simply blitz all the ingredients together until as smooth as inhumanly possible.

2 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
5 cups (20g) loosely-packed basil leaves
5 tablespoons (75ml) olive oil
2 ounces (60g) grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (30g) pine nuts, toasted

1. Smash the garlic and salt together in a mortar and pestle until smooth.

2. Coarsely chop the basil leaves, then add them to the mortar and pounding them into the garlic as you add them.

3. Once well-mashed, when they've become a fairly-smooth paste, pound in the olive oil, adding it a spoonful at a time, until well-incorporated.

4. Lastly, pound in the cheese, then the pine nuts.

5. Continue mashing everything for a few minutes until the pesto is as smooth as possible.

Fresh pesto should be served within a day or two after it's made. Otherwise the garlic can become overpowering. It can also be frozen for a few months, if well-wrapped.


My stash fresh from the garden. You gotta wash it and dry it! I left some of it in a cup of water, and it started to grow roots. No, not more basil!

The reason I don't like this mortar and pestle is because you can't get a good grip with a chrome mortar and pestle. I thought having it shiny and smooth would be good, but I learned that it's not. You need it to be able to have some friction, or you'll be smashing and pounding away forever. It would still be good for gauc though.

I finally found a promising one at World Market last weekend. They were having a 25% off friends and family deal so I ran out and bought it. I haven't tested it out yet, but it's rough on the inside so I think it will do just fine!

Sorry I've neglected the "garden" part of this blog for so long... Until next time!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Crazy Huge The She Space Sale

Heather, the owner of The She Space has discounted ALL of her eye pigments to $2.50/jar! That's a $2 savings/jar! It has never ever been that low! She's doing it in celebration of her 40th birthday. (plus I think her sales are down lately. hard times!) Whatever the reason, there's no reason you shouldn't order! yay! shipping starts at $2!

I really like her Velvets. So smooth! Everything else is very sparkly.

Quad 7swatches available upon request
Broken Rules-
Soft twinkling honey with layers of gold and pink (Go glam or go home)
light honey gold with tint of pink

Shadows of Doubt-
Electric blackened cocoa with layers of copper and pink (Go glam or go home)
gold mixed with copper mixed with taupe plus sparkles
Bubble and Burn-
Golden Copper (Powdered Diamond Dust)
black with gold sparkle
Rock and Roll-
Blackenend metallic rasberry with a twinkling layer of purple (Go glam or go home)
very dark purple with dark red sparkle

Read my full review here. I wrote it back when nobody read my blog, hahaha!

Her website is kinda messy, but I love the Leo Collection ASTROLOGY collection. I ordered the sampler a couple weeks ago, and I'm definitely gonna order a full size!
View the leo collection here.


Let me know if you're gonna get something! Hope that I don't go crazy and buy things I don't need!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Check out Dao's MAC discovery!

Dao's MAC discovery

She's reporting how you can see the model's real lashes under the fake ones on the mascara ad. I can't believe they did this! This is why I buy drug store mascara.

P.S. The holiday collections are ready for viewing.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Over the Top Award



I was tagged by Nicola at Spoiled Rotten. Thanks so much! Check out her blog!





This is fun! Answer with one word!

Where's your cell phone: Dunno...
Your hair: Straight
Your mother: Annoying
Your father: Big
Favorite Food: Greek
Dream last night: Forgot
Favorite drink: Coffee
What room are you: Kitchen
Hobby: Photography
Fear: Roaches
Where were you last night: Shopping
Something that you aren't: Loud
Muffins: Crunchy
Wish list item: apple
Where did you grow up: TX
What are you wearing: Purple
Your pets: None
Friends: Forever
Something you're not wearing: Makeup
Favorite store: WestElm
Favorite color: Blue
Last time you laughed: Today
Your best friend: Priceless
Place you go to over and over: Drugstore
Person who emails you regularly: Sarah
Favorite place to eat: Schlotzky's

I tag Nikki, Kim, and Cherz.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

move over Lady Gaga

Weird girl, weird video, GREAT SONG! I think she's big in the UK. She looks like Tilda Swinton.. though you may not know who that is either!

Anyhow, I got this song free on iTunes. It was playing on Cougar Town, and I LOVE IT! My sister has this on a constant loop.

Bulletproff by La Roux



Let me know what you think! This is sorta makeup related because she's sporting some weird looking eye shadow designs!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Swap with Lisa and some extra Love!

Lisa of He Qi Crystal Designs and I did a jewelry swap! Here's what I got! Aren't these earrings so precious?! They remind me of my birthday cakes from when I was a kid. I'd always make my mom save me a flower to eat. I loved the blue roses! And, funny enough she had these one-of-a-kind flower clay earrings in her shop! yum!



Thank you so much for the masks! I love masks! woohoo! Cute pouch with apples! You guys should really check her out. She's a very popular jewelry maker in the online realm! I was originally drawn to her first company name HeHe Productions. The reason is because my very first website in highschool was named hehehehe. I think I named it that because I always preferred saying "hehe" when chatting vs "lol". I was never much of an "lol" girl, but I have since caved. My hehehehe site is no longer up, but I wish it was. I can't find the files. It was pre-facebook coolness. Anyhow...

Click to see what Adriyah sent me!


I also got a love package from Adriyah!! wow, I couldn't believe she wanted to send me her fan brush. I dunno why, but I like having fan brushes around. They're just fun and fluffy! Maybe it's the Asian in me. I love hand fans too. Thank you!! How did she know I love Origins? haha! I was so excited to see that and a Laneige sample.

Visit her blog As Pink As My Juicy and check out her blog sale!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

stacieeelovesit's 200 followers giveaway!




Look what you can win! I didn't actually enter because I have WAY too much elf stuff already, but I thought I'd spread the word anyhow!!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

First Blogger Awards!

Wow! I can't believe I got blogger awards! And three to boot! All Thanks to TAMMI! Such a great gal! Check her out!



To accept these awards, I have done the following:
1. Thank the person who nominated me for this award.
2. Copy the award and place it on my blog.
3. Link to the person who nominated me for this award.
4. (Beautiful Blogger & Kreativ Blogger awards) Name 7 things that people might find interesting; (Gorgeous Blogger award) Name 6 things that people might find interesting
5. Nominate 7 Bloggers
6. Post links to the 7 blogs I nominate.
7. Leave a comment on each of the blogs letting them know they have been nominated.

My Nominations
1. Calia ::MISSCALIA::
2. Stacie Stacieeelovesit
3. Joanna jbreezybaby
4. Dina XYYan
5. Dao My Makeup Blog
6. Mai a .maitai a day
7. Ceecile Passion For Beauty


7 Things about me!

1. I have this weird obsession with thin pens. Like skinny Asian-made pens.
2. I used to work at a photo studio, mostly editing photos of realtors or making headshot composites.
3. I love Jane Austen movies and British Romantic Comedies.
4. I really love my "old" electronics like my candy bar phone with no internet and iPod Video 5G. No iPhone obsession here. I love hacking my old school phone and also taking it apart and putting it back together. I am no expert!
5. I didn't start wearing makeup daily until after college. :0
6. I love watching design shows on HGTV.
7. I love animals, but I've never had a pet.
8. My top two favorite actors are Ewan McGreggor and Colin Firth. :)
9. I think it's fun cleaning other people's rooms, but not mine!
10. If I really like something I will just cherish it and not want to use it. My purpose is to keep it like new. I am trying to stop this bad habit!
11. I don't have a favorite food. I love all food! :(
12. I just discovered the cuteness of Cinnamoroll. omg, so cute! I love that video on YouTube.
13. I love French things, I've always wanted to go to France!

Can't wait to learn more about you guys!