OPI continues to ShAtTeR-Fy the world (^.*)

HeLLo My LoVeLiEs!!!

I just wanted to share quickly with you the new OPI Shatter Colors!!!
OPI of course never fails to amaze me.

Following the original black shatter && the silver shatter (my fav so far), they now have three new shades of blue shatter: navy, turquoise, && blue, red shatter, && white shatter.  I can just envision the new combinations of color-play one could come up with when intertwining all these fab colors!!!

(L-R): Black, Blue, Turquoise, Navy, Red, && White

It shouldn't be a surprise to all of you that I would pick one of the blue shaded shatters to be my favs, just because of my nautical hype hehe (^.*)
Unfortunately though, I didn't have time to change my polish, but I will most def show you what I come up with when I do! 



Swatches (L-R): Turquoise, Navy, Blue, Red, White, && Black


I believe all these colors are available now, so enjoy && have fun with it...
*ShaTtErFy* yourself, you deserve it (^.*)

Please stay tuned to more haul reviews, my take on the turn of the season && the anticipation of pre-fall/fall styles, && hopefully a give-away when I hit my goal of 50 (>.<) subscribers!!!
 *I hope I'm not asking for that much* hehe

Follow, subscribe, && come back soon!!! Hope you have a LoVeLySh day (*^^*)


xOxO- LoVeLySh.

Quick Fix: MAC Surf, Baby! Haul

HellOoo My LoVeLieS!!!

I just came back from a mini-vacay to Oahu && will be doing a post on that soon, but I wanted to get out to you all a *Quick Fix* of the MAC Surf, Baby! line that just recently launched && are in stores now!!! 

This collection is a nice introduction to summer.  It's very fun with an eccentric play of colors, also including a mini bronzing line that helps to enhance that *summer tan* we all aim for && even SPF tints to
protect those oh so precious lips (^.*) 
This line has really a whole variety of things, but here's just what I decided to pick up:

I have a weakness for lipsticks && glosses so I find those to be my *must* purchase from all the new lines. 
I picked up:
*Girl on Board* && *Good Lovin* in the LipGlass
*Naturally Eccentric* in the Lustre Lipstick

I prefer more of a nude/natural look on my lips and you can see that preference in the *Girl on Board && *Naturally Eccentric* which are both a very creamy nude which pairs well together.
However, I really love *Good Lovin* projecting a more coral creamy peach color.  Orangeish lips are extremely IN this season && can be seen throughout the fashion world, especially in magazine ads.  I personally can't pull of the orange-orange look, so I find myself falling into the coral/peach range && really enjoy the color play it adds to a look!!!

Lipglass: Top - Girl on Board, Bottom - Good Lovin

Next, the micro-fine cheek powder named *My Paradise* is definitely a go-to blush for suckers like me who love packaging && collectible eye-candy (^_~) !!! Isn't this packaging just gorgeous!!!  Almost too good to use.  It can be used as a soft subtle peachy glow to your summer tanned face or be built up for an enhanced glow.  Either way it's a beautiful color that encaptures summer.
**Also, the hibiscus gold will help to really make your face glow and produce a sun-goddess look**

A must have when playing in the sun is the SPF 20 Sun Tints.  We tend to forget protecting our sun-kissed lips when applying sun-tan lotion pretty much everywhere else.  This liquid lip-balm tint will not only protect your lips from the sunshine but also allow you to still look glossy chic.  Again I chose a near nude tone called *Lilt of Lily* which is a sheer && shiny soft creamy pale pink color.

And last but certainly NOT least... the limited edition Crushed Metallic Pigments in *Surf The Ocean*
These highly pigmented set of four colors are extremely smooth && easy to apply with not as much fall-out as the regular pigments.  This is a stackable set with four nautical colors:
 Titanium, Aquamarine, Bronze, && Graphite.
I chose this set over the other beautiful purple toned set because as you all know, I'm so into my navy && tiffany blues && just the nautical look in general hehe !!!
I'm not sure why, but this is the only piece from the line that didn't come with the Surf, Baby! packaging... kind of weird, but oh well!
**Also, when using *Bronze*, the color looks wet in the pot but goes on super smooth && a little goes a long way; along with all the other pigments use sparingly because the colors are super rich && pigmented!!!
It's a product that will most def last forever!!! (*^^*)

Lids on the Crushed Metallic Pigments

Without Lids- you can see the *crushed* texture of the pigments!!!

Swatches (L-R) - Titanium, Aquamarine, Bronze, Graphite

Hope you all enjoyed my *Quick Fix* on the MAC Surf, Baby! Haul!!! Please stay tuned to more fashion news, reviews, && hopefully a give away!!! Help me reach 50 followers for my first give-away (*^^*)

xOxO- LoVeLySh.



Feather Extensions: Add a Little Element of Surprise Within Your Hair

Hello My LoVeLieS!!!

The newest hair craze are these feather extensions that are available through *Little Maiko Boutique* && a lot of hair salons here (I’m sure everywhere else too (^_~))  I was never a fan of those tinsel hair additives that was the last craze I could remember of, but these feathers are super fun, chic, and stylish in my opinion. 

There are many different colors, textures && patterns to choose from.  They range from bold && vibrant bright colors to natural more subtle blending colors.  These feathers really fit into any age frame because of its variety!!!  The care is simple too, it can be washed, blow-dryed, straightened, && curled.  They can last between 1-6 months depending on the person && how they take care of them, 
but really they are LOW maintenance!!!.

Here’s a few pictures of the different types of feathers that *Little Maiko Boutique* carries. 

Janelle with Natural Colored Feather Extensions

Feathers Day 2, after being washed && Straightened :)



Love my Feathers!!!



The looks you could create can be more subtle by having the extensions inserted to fall within your hair, or a bolder look by having the extensions within the top layers and more visible.  I like the subtle look with that element of surprise when seen within hehe!!!

Here’s a website I found that shows you how to *install* these extensions within your hair.  I personally haven't tried to do it myself yet, but I’m sure if you had the right tools it seems fairly simple enough!!! I am lucky to have someone like Janelle from *Little Maiko Boutique* who can *install* them for me (^_~)!!! 
 She also has taught me how to put them in, so I can do a tutorial if there is interest!!!

http://www.finefeatherheads.com/installation

http://www.facebook.com/LittleMaikoBoutique

For feather orders from *Little Maiko Boutique*, facebook message Janelle to put in custom orders of colors and quantities!!! 


***ATTENTION!!! Those of you in Hilo, if I can get about 10ish people, *Little Maiko Boutique* agreed to do a *Feather Party*!!! Feathers can be chosen and *Little Maiko Boutique* will *install* them for free of charge, customer just pays for the cost of feathers!!! Hair salons are charging as much as $25 dollars for feathers && application, *Little Maiko Boutique's* costs are $3 per feather, what a DEAL!!! 
If you are interested, please comment on this post && I will see what I can do!!! Exciting!!!! (^_^)!!!

***Also, I will do a very small giveaway for three free feathers at the *Feather Party* (if the feather party does not happen because of say lack of interest :P, I will mail or deliver to you the feathers && one crimp bead)


Rules for Feather Extension Giveaway:

Must be a follower to my LoVeLySh Blog
Must *like* Little Maiko Boutique's Facebook Page
Must comment on this post stating what 3 colors you'd preferably like 

Thanks for stopping on by, please follow, subscribe, && come back for more!!! Help me reach 50 followers && I will have my first actual give-away!!! 


Coming Soon: MAC *Surf, Baby!* Haul && Pinky Paradise Haul

xOxO – LoVeLySh.

Annual PoW wOw Jewelry Haul: *StyLe MoOd* - Earthy.Natural.Vintage Chic

Hello My LoVeLiEs!!!

I just came back from the annual Pow Wow in Hilo that I went to with my sister at heart && mom && wanted to share my jewelry Haul!! I’d classify this *StyLe MoOd* as Earthy.Natural.Vintage Chic.  I love turquoise && fortunate enough to be able to get Rick Ortiz originals.  He is a Native American that comes to the Hilo Pow Wow annually && always a stop for my mom and I.  Rick’s creation are not only original hand crafted jewelry made out of sterling silver && authentic stones; but his quality of work can be trusted && made so carefully with very close attention to detail.  He also has an engraved stamp on all his pieces && remembers all his work he’s created.  He really takes pride in his work which to me makes it all the more valuable && worthy && worth the slightly pricier prices.  

Here’s a collection of Rick Ortiz’s work I have collected over the past few years.  It’s nice because every year he creates a lot of new designs that I can find to match the previous jewelry of his that I own.

I love these statement pieces because they can really bold up plainer clothing looks && go with all sorts of neutral colors.  However, I decided to wear a few turquoise pieces with a brighter mustard yellow top today && although the yellow was a bit out there, the turquoise really went well and both softened as well as brought out the look. 

 We also looked around at the many vendors && took in the culture that the Native Americans brought with them to share with little 'ole Hilo.  Between the dancing, music, && the authentic surroundings of teepees && feathers, it was a great cultural experience!!! 

 Those of you in Hilo, the Pow Wow will be held at Wailoa State Park for the next few days (Sunday/Monday)  It’s a must go to check out!!!

Hope everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day long weekend!!! Future posts will include my MAC *Surf, Baby!* Haul!!! Please subscribe, follow, and come back soon!!! 

xOxO- LoVeLySh.

Protecting Your Hair: My FaVs

HeLlOoO mY LoVeLieS!!!

I decided that the next thing I’d like to share a little insight to was my hair products.  Alongside almost every other girl in my hometown, I straighten (flat-iron) my hair.  This daily routine becomes quite damaging for one’s precious hair && that’s where these miracle *products* come into play.  

I choose to straighten my hair because I have massive layers throughout && because I’m too lazy to blow-dry after showering && prefer air-drying, my hair will curl in or out every which way and place that there are layers.  My mother constantly questions why I *cook* my hair because it actually falls into the category of being *straight*… Call it habit, but it’s just something I can’t seem to live without.  I do admit though that if we had salons that did trustworthy digital perms (alike those in Korea), I would love to have natural looking waves without effort (^_~) hehe!!! 

Anyways, onto the miracle-working/hair-saving *products*!!! I’ve tried a variety of brands && types of hair products over I’d say the past give or take 10 years.  For a good 7 of those years, I professionally colored my hair at my local salon.  My stylist would suggest a new product every time I’d go in… this would be bittersweet because every time I went in, she’d have something newer && *better* than the last!  The thing about *products* that hesitates people to buy them is that they can be pricey, but from experience a little goes a long way, and thus lasts forever!!! I can honestly say I’ve never actually ran out of or completely used up an entire bottle of *product*…ever (^_~)!!!

My Top Five:

Thermafuse Heat Smart Serum: 

I apply one pump of this product to towel dried hair.  

Can be applied to dry hair before styling as well.  

Adds shine && smoothness throughout hair

Love the cotton candy smell of this product, leaves my hair smelling oh so sugary sweet (^_~)!!!

Kerastase Gold Elixir K Ultime && Sublimateur Jour:

I use these products together, dime size amount of each and mix in palm of hand 

before applying to towel dry hair.  

Because the Sublimateur Jour is a cream type of product, I personally prefer to only apply to 

towel dried hair because my hair tends to get oily faster.  

The Gold Elixir can be applied to both dry (for styling) or wet (for leave in treatment) hair.

Leaves hair feeling smooth && healthy with a natural shine.

 Redken  Real Control Crema Care:

Cream based product that I use on towel dried hair.  Although I rarely use this product anymore because I'm running out && my hair seems to get oily faster nowadays, I will use this product as leave in treatment after washing my hair with shampoo only (non-conditioner using days).  This serves as not only a leave in conditioning treatment, but also a protection when heat styling.

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Styling Treatment Oil:

I bought this product alongside the rest of the haircare line a while back.  The product is very effective to add shine && a silky feeling to your hair.  It is light-oil based && did not leave hair feeling too oily.  With all products, a little goes a long way, one pump of product is more than enough.

I would have to say that right now my favorite products are Kerastase && Thermafuse.  But really, all the products I mentioned I have used countless amount of times.  Bottom line, you want to protect your hair when heat styling whether it be blow-drying or straightening.  These products help to keep your hair healthy && strong && of course should be used alongside good shampoo && conditioner!!! 

*Quick Application Tip*  With all products, again I can't stress enough, a little goes a long way.  I have fairly long hair and only use a *pump* or dime size amount of product.  Put the product in the palms of your hand and spread out between your two hands by rubbing them together. Once evenly spread out apply throughout your hair by using your fingers as a comb.  I try to avoid going too close to my scalp because I have an oilier skin type.  Focus on areas that tend to dry out more when heat styling such as the tips&&ends of your hair.  

Happy protective styling everyone!!! Please subscribe, follow, && come back soon!!!

xOxO- LoVeLySh.

Country Getaway: *WARNING*-plenty of food pics (^_~)

Hello my LoVeLieS

I just recently went on a short getaway out countryside with my good friend Naomi && boy do I wish I were still there.  We stayed at a country feely home with a picturesque view of the ocean. The atmosphere was so beautiful && serene.  It really makes me want to live in that type of setting in the future. 

me && naoms

Hank the Cow

Four AM alarm-clock cluckies

Cat Fish*ing hehe

city girl meets country (:

Being away from town really made me appreciate simplicity && the beauty of God's country.  The longer drives to our desired destinations allowed for good conversation && discovering new treasure finds also.  

 

Ninole Sunset

Naomi && I both love to cook, so we never had to worry about starving.  Between cooking && eating at new && old restaurant favorites, here’s a little food diary of our trip... what can I say, I love to eat (^_~)!!!

Besides doing the “Costco run” in Kona && shopping at the Kings Shops in Waikoloa, I wanted to share something special that happened in Honoka'a.  We decided to go check out a clothing boutique (Hula Moon Boutique) which by the way had amazing good deals && finds... but anyways, while we were waiting outside for the boutique to open, a black kitty comes running up towards us and starts meowing && being super friendly.  This kitty looked almost exactly like my Licorice kitty with the only difference being that this kitty's right eye was missing :(.  I couldn’t get over all the similarities.  From the little single strands of white fur here && there amongst the sea of black, a white triangle “bikini bottom” patch of fur, && the same piercing yellow eyes.  It’s like they were separated twins.  Since my Licorice first started off as a stray that I used to save from the other bullying cats, I can’t help but wonder if she somehow came from Honoka’a and I met her twin there. The pictures of miss honoka'a kitty is a bit blurry because she kept moving, but still, you can see the *same-sameness*!!!

Licorice 

Honoka'a Kitty

Well, sadly I'm back in reality...  but don't get me wrong though, I love the feeling of coming back home && being in my own comfort zone.  Hope you all enjoyed a little bit of what I’ve been up to. 

So long Ninole, till we meet again...

Upcoming posts will include my favorite hair products, haul reviews, && talk about a future giveaway!!!

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xOxO- LoVeLySh.