SHOPPING THERAPY: Wet n Wild Coloricon Eye Shadow Trios

Wet n Wild Coloricon Trios

I went to the drugstore during my lunch break with a list of items in hand.  When I am at Downtown Longs, I make it a point to strictly stick to the list.  The whole plan of execution is quickly find the items on the list, stand in line at the checkout, pay, and then get the heck out of there.  Downtown Longs is a complete circus during lunch time.  For the sake of my sanity, I try to spend the least time as possible in that store.

Today's trip to the Longs was no different.  I diligently gathered the items on my list.  Trash bags, contact lens cleaner and solution, and Airborne.  All the items on my list were on sale, including Maybelline cosmetics with a 30% off discount.  As I made my way down the cosmetic aisle to the Maybelline shelves, I noticed that the Wet n Wild section had a bunch of new eye shadow trios!

I am a big fan of the Wet n Wild Coloricon series and have the eye shadow trios, singles, and six color palettes, blushes, and bronzers.  I still want to get my hands on the eight color eye shadow palette, but heard that those are only sold at Walgreens.  The Walgreens closest to my house lacks parking, which is the biggest reason why I don't go there.

I ended up picking to two new Wet n Wild Coloricon trios in "I'm Getting Sunburned" (trio on the left) and "Silent Treatment" (trio on the right).  I am most excited to try "Silent Treatment" with taupe eyelid shade and deep brown shade with sparkles for the crease.  I can see myself using this trio for a day or night time look.  Both trios look like they are shimmery shades, especially "I'm Getting Sunburned" with its golden shimmery eyelid shade.  I am a little hesitant about the bright pink shade for the brow bone.  I guess I can't diss it until I try it.  I can't wait!

By the way, I ended up buying the Wet n Wild trios at regular price and nothing from Maybelline.  I'll do a Beauty Review on my new purchases soon!

RAMBLE: Looney Sights

SOURCE:  Google

Is it a full moon out tonight because I witnessed some crazy things during the beginning and end my lunch hour today.

I cut through Iolani Palace grounds to meet my boyfriend for lunch today.  I usually enter through the back entrance on the Capitol Mall area and walk past the parking, the palace, and band stand to exit on the corner of Richards and King Streets.  As I was making my way through the back entrance, I heard a bunch of cheering and hollering going on next to the State Archives.  It sounded like a cheers at a sporting event of some sort.

When I looked to my left to figure out what in tarnation was going on, I observed a bunch of grown men climbing up and swinging like monkeys on the vines of the huge banyan tree next to the State Archives.  Meanwhile, the rest of the adults in their party were cheering them on like they were at a high school track meet!

I realize that perhaps these tourists (yes, they were visitors) are not aware that Iolani Palace grounds are considered sacred and should be respected as such.  However, don't they realize that they are on PALACE grounds?  Would they behave the same if they were on Buckingham Palace grounds?  I suspect not.  It really googled my mind that grown adults would see hanging vines as an opportunity to play Tarzan.  Weird.  Needless to say, the state sheriffs and police officers were not amused and they asked these bozos to knock it off.

After lunch, I was walking along Hotel Street to get back to my office and heard yelling, but this time coming from the corner of Hotel and Richards.  I saw four men who appeared homeless, yelling at each other and before I knew it, they were swinging punches at each other and getting into quite a WWE match in public.  Where in the world are the cops when you need them?

Needless to say, Hawaii people love wrestling, boxing, and MMA.  For some reason they like to watch a good fight whether it's a professional or free to the public.  A group of onlookers already formed to watch the fight.  At that moment, I didn't know what to do.  Should I call 911?  Is 911 the number to call?  Should I run to the District Court House and get a police officer?  Should I run into Alii Place and get a security guard?  While I pondered what the proper thing to do was, I noticed that a bus driver was making a call on his cell phone.  By the time he was done placing a call, the four men stopped beating each other out and then had a shouting match.  After the exchange of a few loud expletives, the four men dispersed and headed in different directions.  Weird.

What disappointed me the most about these two incidents were that they happened in front of other visitors.  The Iolani Palace tour group were getting ready to start their tour of the beautiful historic palace when those monkeys decided to swing to and fro in the banyan tree.  The fight broke out in front of a handful of tourists waiting for their bus to take them back to Waikiki.  What they must think about Hawaii!

My lunch hour was a real head scratcher.

RAVE FAVE: iPod Touch

SOURCE:  Apple.com

I was obviously a good girl this year because "Santa" brought me a wonderful gift...an iPod Touch!  I have an old iPod Nano with a measly 2GB on it.  At the time I got it, it was the newest and latest with its thin construction and color graphics to support album covers and photos.  I thought I was hot to trot.  Despite its rather small memory capacity, I loved my iPod Nano.  I carried it in my purse and listened to my iTunes at work, while schlepping around downtown, or riding the bus.  I had a clear plastic cover to protect it from dings, scratches, and scuffs.

Ah, but technology moves much faster than commercial marketing and popular culture, and before I could even get my new iPod Nano out of its box, my model was already obsolete.  My iPod Nano was created before the iPhone and iPad craze with its superb capabilities and conveniences at the touch of your finger.  Despite this, I was satisfied with my obsolete Nano until I got my MacBook Pro.  I shamelessly felt that my  MacBook Pro should have newer accessories as "friends."  I know...I'm not proud, but I admit it...I am becoming an Apple snob.  So, this year for Christmas, I asked "Santa"for an iPod Touch.  I was enamored by the cool touch screen feature as well as the various applications, including iPhoto, iMovie, FaceTime, iTunes, and text messaging.

I should disclose that I am a loyal BlackBerry user, so getting an iPhone is out of the question for me.  I know...it doesn't make sense that someone who just admitted she is becoming an Apple snob would turn around and admit that she is a BlackBerry fan.  Despite that contradiction, I wanted the conveniences of having my MacBook Pro in the palm of my hand without converting over to an iPhone (and a new cellphone carrier!).  The iPod Touch satisfies my needs.  And hey...I get an iPod with way more memory than my Nano to boot!

I am slowly getting used to my new sidekick, which comes at a perfect time since our busy season at work is quirky approaching.  I love it!  Thank you "Santa!"

BEAUTY REVIEW: L'Oreal Colour Riche Lipstick in Sunset Red

SOURCE:  Drugstore.com

Since it is the holiday season, I've been using red lipsticks to be festive.  One of my favorite red lipsticks used to be from Clinique until the company discontinued that shade for another shade of red that didn't quire compare to my favorite.

I was using Revlon ColorBurst lipstick in Crimson, which is a gorgeous deep red, but for some reason, I am not a fan of the scent of the Revlon ColorBurst lipsticks and eventually placed this lipstick to the side.  It's a shame because I liked how the Revlon ColorBurst lipstick line moisturized my lips.  My favorite line of lipsticks is L'Oreal Colour Riche lipstick; regardless that some people think that only old ladies use this line.

I am in love with the L'Oreal Colour Riche lipstick in Sunset Red.  It is a subdued shade of red that is not bright like a fire engine and not too deep that it looks bloody.  Instead this shade of red is really pretty with a hint of a gold undertone that lightly catches the light in the sun; hence, its color name.  Like all the other shades in the Colour Riche line, this lipstick is creamy and keeps your lips supple, soft, and smooth.  This particular shade lasts me throughout the morning (even through sips of coffee and breakfast) with only a minimal touch up after lunch.

Thumbs up for this lipstick shade.  It is my new holiday favorite!

RAMBLE: Christmas Tidings

SOURCE:  Google

It's Christmas Eve and it's almost midnight.  Now that I am an adult, Christmas is different for me than what it used to be when I was a kid.  I remember being so excited about Christmas...the Christams decorations, Christmas cookies, Christmas trees, Christmas shopping, and of course...the CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! Now, Christmas means shopping lists, mall chaos, traffic, headaches, and overspending.  Oh, how I wish I could I go back in time when things were brighter, shinier, and more exciting.

However, now that I am older, I appreciate Christmas on a different level.  I see it as a time for families to come together again, to wish each other peace and happiness, and let bygones be bygones.  It's more than the presents and the commercial market strategies.  This season, I am thankful for my family and friends, for finding new opportunities, and appreciating the opportunities that I currently have.  Those are valuables in my life that you can't place a price tag on, or never return, exchange, or refund.

Merry Christmas everyone!

RAMBLE: Epic Win

Scoreboard at the Stan Sheriff Arena

I don't think I am going to make it in time for my daily blog post, but I have a really good excuse.  I just got home from the University of Hawaii Men's Basketball game against Xavier at the 2011 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic.

Xavier is ranked 15th in the nation, but after tonight, their ranking will probably fall due to two straight losses.  Tonight, UH came on the court slow, but once the momentum started and the crowd got into it, the men caught up with the Musketeers and beat them in overtime 84-82.  What an EPIC game!

I am so proud and happy for the UH Men's Basketball team.  It's a win like this that brings them together and gels them as a team.  What a great win the for the team, the coaches, and the school!  The Diamond Head Classic is televised nationally on ESPN, which is such great exposure for the athletic program and the University.  First it was the announcement of Norm Chow as our new UH Football head coach and the next day, a big win against Xavier.  What a great Christmas present for UH!  Go Warriors!

PIC PICK: Hoops

UH vs. UC Davis at the Stan Sheriff Arena on December 11, 2011

After the University of Hawaii Football season ended earlier this month, I packed away my tailgating supplies and got ready for UH Men's Basketball.  I have to admit that I like watching hoops more than football sometimes because the games are shorter and the Stan Sheriff Arena is closer to where I live.  After a rather disappointing football season, many UH sports fans are also looking forward to seeing some more wins rather losses and are hoping that this year's basketball team will secure a winning season.

A couple of weeks ago, I finally attended my first basketball game of the season and brought my new camera!  Here's a picture that I took using the miniature effect on my camera.  Pretty cool, huh?  GO BOWS!!