Swimming in Makeup

I haven't been able to post all of my photos taken while I was on lunch breaks

So here are the rest of them in piled into one post...

I like this "babydoll" hairstyle

My hair curls better when I put them up in pigtails for some odd reason

Close up of my makeup

I use two types of mascara; a lightweight one for my top lashes so they don't uncurl, and a heavier weighted one for my lower lashes so they curl downward because mine grow upward

This is my more nightlife makeup when we went out to party

It was a pretty long day, so excuse the smudged bits

That's all I had during this last week of work in Los Angeles!

When Auditioning For Egg and Ageha Magazine...

Always plan your schedule to be free for many years to come!

I forgot that I have to be away for a year

Therefore, I cannot model for any magazines this time

Too bad, huh?

Ageha and Egg Magazine are my favorites, but I can't participate in them just yet...

Oh well,

I just have to set modeling aside on the back burner for now

Here's some of my makeup I attempted at once again

I tried to apply it as cleanly as I could, so I'm quite happy with the amount of effort I put into this!

As you can see, my roots are showing pretty badly! I really need to get my hair redone.... orz

Again, I will always make this face until I somehow get over this faze (not really) w w w

So, I also did a closeup on my eyemake 

For this look, I had to put on all the makeup and lashes first,

Then I used eyelid glue (from Daiso) to make my eyelid crease really high!

Surprisingly, it stayed and didn't ruin my natural eyelid folds afterwards w w

It was a very happy makeup session

Would you rather take a chance to travel the world or to full-time model in a magazine?

Time to Refresh the Page

As my title says,

It's time for renovation!!

Yes, I have changed some words and my banner

Because I recently have been confusing people with my Tumblr/Facebook shop

So, I changed my blog name to KARACON Koumi

Why 'KARACON'?

In Japan, those who are in the know of color contact lens and circle lens have shortened the name to "colorcon"

In Romaji, the word "colorcon" is written as "karacon", hence the renaming of my blog.

Well,

That's all for now!

Making a banner on my primitive computer is very hard work (I used SAI Paint Program).

I still have reviews to write, so I'll

See you in the next post w w w

I won Anna's (Fenua Beaute) Giveaway! Twist Tornado Green Circle Lens Review

It's been months late, but I finally got around to do this!

First, and most importantly, I want to thank Anna for hosting the great giveaway on her blog

She's a fantastic blogger and her layout is spectacular! If you don't already follow her on GFC, go and do it. I'm sure you'll enjoy all of her posts as much as I do. She writes in both English and German, which I find is very unique and dandy!!

I won:

Twist Tornado Green (from Speciallens.com)!

One lens

Both lens (with eyeliner w)

Information:

Color: Green

Water content: 38%

Diameter: 14.5mm

Manufacturer: Dueba

Base curve: 8.6

Duration: 1 year/12 months

Disposable soft lens

Design and Color: 4/5

When I first saw these lenses online, I thought they didn't look spectacular but I decided to try it anyway. I said to myself, "Hey, maybe they'll be nice on my eyes and I might actually like them." And I was right! I really love the design of these lens on my eyes. They are swirls, and remind me a bit of the Barbie Eye lens... Color-wise, the green really shows nicely and changes my eye color. It really was a good pick.

Enlargement: 3.5/5

Since it is a 14.5mm diameter lens, it enlarges just enough to make my eyes look bigger! I'm glad that they are only 14.5mm, though, because I don't prefer to look like a bug w w w I think 14.5mm is a good match for me as of right now. It still gives me a cute and dolly look that I want.

Comfort: 4/5

I didn't have to use eye drops for the first 5 hours! I'm pretty satisfied that it didn't dry out during the day since, in my town, the sun is getting pretty bright even though it's supposed to be wintertime w w I think it was a miracle that these lens can withstand the glaring sunlight, so 5 hours without eye drops is totally amazing in this aspect. I think, when it is less sunny, these lens won't dry out at all the entire day.

Overall: 4/5

Really in love with these lens right now! I suggest getting these for a nice eye color change, and if you still want a black rim around the edge of the circle lens. I imagine it would be great for cosplay and even modeling pictures. w w w w OK, all modeling pictures that I have seen look good with circle lens, but that is just my opinion (I think I may have read too much Ageha and Popteen years back). Thanks, Anna and Speciallens.com!

Thanks for reading this review!

G&G Blossom Brown Lens Review

Before I start

I apologize for the messy quality of the pictures!!

It's been a really busy week for me and I look so tired ||orz

So now...

I'm reviewing

G&G Blossom Brown

One lens comparison

Both lens

Information: 

Color: Brown

Water content: 38%

Diameter: 14.5mm

Manufacturer: G&G

Base curve: 8.6

Duration: 1 year/ 12 months

Disposable soft lens

Design and Color: 4/5

The brown really looks very golden-yellow to me, but I guess it is considered as a brown..? I'm not very fond of yellow tints, but I think it looks OK on my eyes. I believe that the yellow would look super beautiful on a lighter eye color, but that is just my opinion. The blossom design is really pretty and it reminds me of slightly curved tidal waves.

Enlargement: 3.5/5

14.5mm are really a nice match for my liking right now. It gives me incentive to wear some makeup... just the minimal necessities. The black ring makes it look a bit smaller than it really is, but nevertheless, it is still pleasing and I definitely notice a change in enlargement.

Comfort: 3/5

I'd say that these aren't the greatest lens to wear for a whole 8 to 10 hours. They start to sting after having them in for 4 hours. I tried eye drops, but it really wasn't helpful. I would love to wear these out longer, but I guess it will only be for photos and short trips outside.

Overall: 3.5/5

I like these lenses, but I'm not sure if I can appreciate them to its fullest because of the uncomfortable dryness in my eyes. Perhaps, my opinion will change later on. Not a bad purchase, though! It was a nice price, so I am very happy I got them. They look mystic in their own way. (*^_^*)

Halloween is almost here!! What are you dressing up as?

I want to cosplay as Iruka Umino (from Naruto), but we'll see how everything goes!!

See you later!!

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!!