Getting Ready

For clothes in Spring fashion!

It's still very early, but I need to be prepared

Today

I did some modeling with K-Palette eyeliner

I really love K-Palette's products and I hope to get some more eye shadow from them

These are so unofficial!

Not sure when they'll be released, but we'll see

Also!

I submitted some more things to Popteen and Egg Magazine

I think Egg Magazine is more fitting for me...

The other day,

Kimimi and I water colored together

It was the first time using water color paints for me

I used a nice Yasutomo water color brush and I really like it!

I drew my favorite actor in a very.. comical style

Nagito Shinomiya is now a beautiful picture bride w w w w w

I hope he never sees this

This is my unofficial painting of a Tavros print I will be handing out for free at Anime Expo 2013!

I'm very colorblind to reds, greens, and violet-purples

So I apologize if the colors are off

I try my best to check if it is correct, but my eyes trick me a lot

New circle lens reviews are coming up soon!

Kimimi and I were working on our makeup for next year

We used stencils and stuff for the letters on my forehead

I even submitted our weird pictures to Egg Magazine for the September edition!

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Micro Fiber Double Eyelid Fiber Review + Tutorial!

This is the famous Micro Fiber double eyelid fiber that I really love!

It sells for cheap; only $5.50 USD at Asian goods stores in the USA

Where I live, this is about 400 yen at convenience stores!

The pack contains 105 pieces of eyelid fiber

And it also had double sided adhesive for a secure hold when you use the eyelid fiber

The container is made of a sturdy plastic and comes with an applicator stick and scissors!

Unfortunately, my scissors were very dull and would not cut the fiber, so I'm using my other pair now

Pros:

-Economical pricing

-Adhesive is strong and durable

-Fiber width is thicker than AB (Automatic Beauty) and Mezaik brand

-Fiber feels stronger than AB (Automatic Beauty) brand

Cons:

-Not easy for beginners

-Scissors can be dull in the packaging

-Fiber may be a little shiny in sunlight if shown

-Silver/gold tabs at the ends may be pulled off if the fiber is pulled too quickly or harshly

What I think:

This is a great investment for me! I have one eyelid that will not stay a double eyelid, so buying Micro Fiber is amazing for me. I do not run out of this double eyelid fiber quickly at all and it actually sticks and helps create another fold in my eyelids!

Tutorial time!!

As you can see, one of my eyelids is a tapered/mono eyelid

I'll be working with the tapered/mono eyelid instead of my already parallel eyelid

(Hint: If you want a higher double eyelid crease and already have parallel eyelids, then do it! Nothing is stopping you!)

Remember to pat dry your eyelid before using the fiber

This will help the fiber stick and adhere better

See the gold/silver tabs? They are not sticking to the plastic sheet, so take one and start peeling off the eyelid fiber

Like this:

Peel off the white paper on top of the eyelid fiber

The fiber should be clear, like this:

Using the pink applicator, measure where you want to put your eyelid crease

I put my eyelid fiber close to my brow bone for higher of an eyelid fold

Take the eyelid fiber, holding the two gold/silver tabs and place it over your measured area on your eyelid

Stretch the fiber across your eyelid

This should not hurt, but if you are a beginner, you might feel some discomfort

Using your scissors, cut off the gold/silver tabs on the sides COMPLETELY and secure the edges by patting it down to adhere to your eyelid gently

Use either side of the applicator to tuck in your eyelid fiber

Look into the mirror to check if your missed any spots where you see the fiber still sticking out

You may need to do this several times

You may also put a glue sealer on top of the fiber if you would like, but it is not necessary to do so

And you're done!!

You may now apply makeup of any sort! 

I hope you enjoyed this review and tutorial!

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to write something in the comment box!

See you soon! Later!

Big Eye Make!

Today

I spent the time to try out big eye makeup

Here's how it went

Sorry, my makeup is sort of caked on because I was out in the floral district earlier

I used my Micro Fiber eyelid tape (fiber) to readjust my eyelid fold

I like to have a very high double eyelid crease because it makes your eyes looks even bigger!!

I used 14.5mm lens, but I think this makeup style should use

15mm to 16mm circle lens

For a really DOLLY effect!!!

Review and tutorial on Micro Fiber is coming up soon!

SAN DIEGO! GO!!

Today was amazing!

San Diego is so gorgeous w w w

Kimimi and I went to Tip Top Meats

I got to practice my German and also translated a lot of products

The two gummis stuck together in the picture,

But it just so happened that they're both my favorite colors (and also the colors of my character OTPs)

So I had to eat two gummis and not just one

We went to the beach after eating and shopping at Tip Top Meats

I didn't get any pictures because there was a high tide and I got really close to the waves

The sea life is beautiful! I love the little crabs they have

They like to crawl around the sand!!

Kimimi loved the water because it was so blue and clear

Unlike in LA, where the beaches are overcrowded and the water is a murky grey color

After

We walked around in Old Town

We ate Cafe Coyote handmade tortillas with melted butter

I recommend those tortillas over any other

It is so fresh and hot-off-the-pan that nothing else can compare

We also went to a jerky and root beer shop

And found this:

Faygo!

I really had to get some because I heard it was horrendous

So I just had to try it

Kimimi and I used her Dave S. sunglasses to pose with the Faygo drink

Actually, the drink is really not that bad

It is very artificial tasting (there is artificial flavoring)

But the carbonation is not too harsh and not too soft

The carbonation also stays for over an hour of leaving the bottle open!!

If you ever see Faygo

Why don't you try it? You just might like it!

We had dinner with our Uncle Ed at Phil's BBQ

I ordered a Baby Back Rib Tickler

And that is still HUGE!

I couldn't finish the entire plate, but at least I got most of the meat

Kimimi doesn't like to get her hands dirty, so she ate it with a knife and fork

I'm such a rude person

So I just ate with my hands

They have a lot of napkins ready for you and even pass out free hand wipes after your meal!

How thoughtful

The food is really good there

It's real American food... what else can I say? (>//<)

Today was very fun!

Thank you for coming to support us,

But we did not record anything this time

"Danjo" is being held off until sometime before I return home

For the meantime,

Please be patient!

Thank You!

Everyone

Who came and helped out at the photo shoot!

I had a great time with Satomi and Kimimi

w w Satomi and I had a bunch of kissing scenes

But it was fun anyhow

Also

I'm figuring to get another pair of circle lens!!

It may be grey

I'm hoping for grey, but it might be even blue!

Let's see and hope for the best!

OK

Thank you everyone again!

I will try my best tomorrow and will hopefully post some pictures of the photo shoot

Trying On A New Wig

Today

Satomi gave me a brown wig to borrow for the photo shoot on Saturday!

I'm cosplaying as Elizabeta from APH (Hetalia)

But my makeup is all wrong for this particular character

Please excuse my makeup! ( ; > < ; )

Reminds me of Ageha Magazine's style of fashion

Unfortunately, my powder makes my nose look like it is not proportional ||orz

w w Dirtiest pose... ever!

I think this photo shoot will go well!

Please support us

After the photo shoot, on Sunday,

Kimimi and I are going to La Jolla for a day

We'll be going to see Old Town and the tide pools at La Jolla beach

In the afternoon

If you'd like,

Come stop by at the beach!

It will be a nice day with good weather

We will be recording a dance cover there!!

False Eyelashes!!

Today

I tried mixing eyelashes for a dramatic effect without a lot of eyeliner or eye shadow

In this particular piece,

I didn't use any eye shadow at all!

I used three pairs of eyelashes:

1) Darkness EO Top Eyelash, 473 yen 

2) Decorative (Bottom) Eyelash no.4, 1025 yen

3) Eye Lashes (Extensions), 157 yen

The lashes I bought were very affordable and they feel really soft on my eyelids

First, I put on my eyeliner normally with no flares

Then I applied the Eye Lashes extensions to my top eyelid on the outer corner

After, I put the Darkness lashes on right above the Eye Lashes extensions

Then, I applied the Decorative Eyelash to the bottom of my eye

(I usually put the edge of the eyelash 2cm away from the outer corner of my eye)

I touch up with eyeliner on the top of my eyelid and the outer corner of my eyelashes

Also, I draw a crease line near my tear ducts to extend it and outline a little below the waterline; the inner corner of my eye

The result is

Pretty dramatic!

No eye shadow is required to make this

I find that my eye shadow creates a very powdery effect on my skin, which I don't like unless I am going to take pictures (the lighting is very important!)

And I was very satisfied with it

It is very dolly

But won't make your makeup look caked on either

Can't decide which eyelash to wear?

You can mix and match your eyelashes and just try them out like this!!

This will not only save you time,

But it will also help you save money instead of buying thicker false lashes!

What I'm wearing:

-Skin 79 BB Cream (Pink Edition)

-K Palette Long Lasting Eyeliner (24h wp)

-Darkness EO eyelash

-Eye Lashes extensions eyelash

-Decorative Eyelash bottom eyelash

-Feelcon 30 Days Comfy Black circle lens (14.5mm)

Stay tuned for more!

Obon Summer Festival

Those who came to the Obon Summer Festival in Pasadena, LA

Thank you for supporting us!

We volunteered at the Mishima Grilled Corn booth this year

Kimimi and I were thrilled to see so many people who wanted grilled corn on the cob!! w w

Some people asked me,

"Are you from Mishima?"

I laugh because...

I'm not from Mishima! I am just volunteering!

My family is actually does not have direct Japanese blood

My ancestors come from mainland China and the Canton region

But I still enjoy celebrating the Japanese culture with all of my relatives (because many of them are married into Japanese families)

Kimimi and I saw a booth that sold old winter magazines of Egg, Popteen, etc. for only $1.00!

We bought about $6 worth of magazines and still wanted more

But our stash was beginning to grow really heavy so we had to stop buying magazines and keep working at the grilled corn booth

Unfortunately,

We did not participate in any dances or get any pictures

We were so swamped by customers that all we did was dance in our booth! w w w w w

By the time we got in line for cold soba

It was all sold out! 

So we got Chow Mein instead

When we went down to eat, we sat on top of a wall

And started to crack jokes and inappropriate things

There was also an uncle there,

But he walked away after our jokes

Sorry!! (oA o) We didn't mean to scare you!

Nevertheless, it was a fun time over at the festival!!

I hope to do some more volunteering again

But I won't be in LA for Nisei Week

Come look for us at upcoming events (I will post later)

P.S. We ran out of soy sauce at our grilled corn booth

We deeply apologize for this!

Today

Kimimi and I went to Japan Town in Los Angeles!!

w w We went to Kinokuniya and bought two Popteen magazines

The July and August editions

Unfortunately

I didn't take any pictures, but we did go to Marukai and bought new eyelashes and Koji products

Kimimi and I are hooked on eyelid tape and glue!

I really recommend getting the eyelid fiber modeled by

Sakikkuma

It is called, "Micro Fiber"

In USD, it costs only about $5.50

I really recommend getting it if you want eyelid fiber instead of eyelid tape

Some eyelid tapes are only one sided

And, for me, one sided tape does not work for me

Micro fiber acts like Mezaik Fiber, but it is more economic

And very cheap!

I'll update later with photos soon~