[Review] Qianmu Rose 3 Tiered Dress

 

Along with the hanfu from my last post, I also picked up this Qianmu dress from lolitainside!

You know...to make the shipment worthwhile, haha.

A long time ago, I used to be really into both gyaru and lolita fashion. As the years went by I ended up drifting away from the convention scene which also led me to just admiring fashions from afar. Always loving them but no longer having the courage to wear them. 

Recently I've been wanting to get back into it but my body type has completely changed from before so I had to find out which style of dress would suit me again. 

I didn't want to get a dress that was too pricey (at the time of me posting, this dress was under $50!!!) and there's so many different brands and styles now that I didn't know where to start. 

[Review] My first Hanfu~

One day I randomly picked up a wig headband that was inspired by a traditional Chinese style that would be worn with Hanfu. Unfortunately for the hair piece, I pick up wigs and accessories all the time and then they just sit there for a while before I actually decide to do something with them.

Another addiction is floral headbands off of aliexpress that could ALSO go with hanfu. I think you might see where I'm going with this.

As another weird added context, I've always wanted to go to a renaissance fair but never quite knew what to wear...THEN SUDDENLY HANFU CAME TO MIND.

[Review] PinkFlash Mellow Radiant and Chic in Cheek Blush

Hello fellow beauty enthusiasts!

I'm going to jump right into this one. I, unfortunately or fortunately, am a victim of blush blindness in the fact that (kinda like lip products) I pick them up with no thoughts of if I have colors similar or not.

Thanks to that though, I've found some of my favorite blushes and wanted to share them with you! 

The following review includes their original blush (The Chic in Cheek) and their newer formula Mellow Radiant!

[Review] Coleyes Contacts Cosmic Violet

 

Trying out Coleyes' Cosmic Violet lenses!

I really wanted to get some purple lenses for a Raven and Kuromi costume. Recently I purchased 3 different violet colors and can't wait to see how all of them perform!

This particular lens series actually comes in two different designs. There's the Cosmic mesh one which covers the pupil and then the normal Cosmic that doesn't. I believe there's also 1-day/ 6-month and 1 year variations.

These contacts were purchased by me from Coleyes during their buy 10 for $99 sale (it's not really a sale since it goes on for so long but I have seen it go to 9 lenses for $99).

Click the jump for the rest of the review!

ColEyes Contact Review [No Makeup Wednesday Grey]

I honestly didn't expect to like the "no makeup Wednesday" lenses as much as I did!

When I saw them floating in their little containers I wasn't impressed by the design I saw but I was pleasantly surprised with how they were brought to life on dark eyes!

Out of the lenses I've tried from Coleyes so far, this line of lens has been my favorite! Both the blue and grey lens have been ones that I've worn a couple times now.

They really shine on dark eyes and I don't even think the pictures do them justice.

ColEyes Contact Review [No Makeup Monday Blue]

 

Another day, another review. As lackluster as my intro is, the rest of the post is just me gushing about this lens. Incase you wanted a TLDR in the beginning, haha. 

I'm sure, like everyone else, I've learned to be skeptical when it comes to advertisement pictures of everything. Even though there's tons of pictures of other people wearing contacts, you just never fully know if they edited them to be brighter, bolder, etc so I added these to my cart knowing they might not be as great as the pictures. 

I was pleasantly surprised with these lenses and have reached for them multiple times now!

Click the jump for some close up pictures of the lens at work~

CLIO Kill Cover Founwear Foundation Review [ #04 Ginger]

 

I love when brands make mini versions of their foundations. It's such a good idea for people who don't want to commit to a full size or for people traveling and need smaller sizes to save on space and weight.

Clio's kill cover foundation mini size is the PERFECT size to get a good amount of uses without the foundation going to waste in case you ~dislike it~ or if you're like me and can never finish a full bottle without moving on to something else.

I feel like Clio products are a bit pricier then some other brands so this was a great choice for me to try this foundation and decide if I wanted a full size one after this (make it to the end for my decision? hahaha)

Judydoll Nourishing Makeup Base [Review]

I've recently been getting more and more into Chinese beauty products (Chinese brands, not just products made in china, haha) and, if you're involved in the asian beauty community, you've definitely heard of judydoll by now!

All of their products that I've tried so far have been hits but I've only really seen the mascaras and lip products hit western media. Here's to hoping I can introduce you to a new HG product~

MAKEheal 1.P.L Foundaiser Foundation Review [ 23-N Reve Light ]

Here I am trying to review some products that I've recently picked up either for myself or my makeup kit. 

I like to carry a variety of asian cosmetics since I tend to specialize in makeup for asian women. Sometimes it's hard to find reviews for smaller brands or brands that haven't quite made the full transition to the western market so hopefully this can help someone!

ColEyes Contact Review [Infinite Stars Blue]

 

Another review coming at ya!

Besides lenses that are supposed to mimic real irises, I picked up a couple of "costume" lenses and this was one of them! 

I wasn't fully sure what to expect with this lens because it looked like it had a halo effect. (One part is brighter to simulate light hitting it at an angle)

With my astigmatism, lenses like that can move around so sometimes they can look off in pictures since they're supposed to sit a certain way to match.

You never know what they'll look like in person though!

Click the jump to see the rest of the review!

ColEyes Contact Review [DNA Taylor II Violet]

 

Looking for more options for contacts? 

Come along with me as I try a new brand! 

I've seen tons of videos recently with Coleyes and decided to give them a try! Especially because they have their 10 for $99 deal going pretty frequently~

Now, not all of their contacts are available with prescriptions but there's a lot of variety that does so you won't be lacking for a selection. Unless they're sold out that is, haha. 

Allure Beauty Box [April 2024]

 

Hello~

I know every time I make a new post, it's always been a while and I promise I'll start blogging more.

Blogging has really taken a back seat to short videos in the social media world but since I'm not very good at video taking, blogging is it for me as a past time.

I tend to only start blogging again when I'm bored or have a stroke of inspiration and who knows which one will hit first.

So, sorry for my super sporadic posting and posting topics, haha.

Anyways~ I recently subscribed to the Allure beauty box after unsubscribing to Ipsy and boxy charm. The main thing that lured me was the first box that I received which had a YSL lip balm in it. That's not this one, haha.

I actually skipped a month in-between my first box and this one but I've been pretty happy with the box so far. 

Click the jump to read more details about the box!

OLENS Vivi Ring Review [Pink]

 

Coming in with my 3/3 pink lens reviews!

Definitely check out each post if you're wondering which one would suit you the best. I think there's a lens out there that works for everyone depending on your wants and needs and I think each one of these lenses hits a different note.

There was a more vibrant one, a softer hazy one and a natural one...click the jump to see which one this is!

OLENS Crystal 3con Review [Pink]

Hello helllooooo~ 

Coming at cha with my 2/3 Pink series lens review!

This time we have Olens' Crystal 3 con in Pink. I had looks already in mind for these lenses and it was really interesting to see how the lens actually looking in real time versus what I thought they would look like based off of what I saw when it was floating in their little packets, haha.

Whereas my first post with Spanish real Peach took a more soft feminine look, I went more cyberpunk inspired with this one!

Jump for the rest of the review!

OLENs Spanish Real Review [Peach]

 

It's FEBRUARY!!!

Which to me just means VALENTINES DECORATIONS! Now that I have ~creative freedom~ at my job, I've made it my personal mission to make sure there's as much pink as possible. 

I've recently discovered (because I'm an old person) that the aesthetic that I've aligned with the most recently is called lovecore and a lot of brands release valentine's or pink inspired collections.

OLEN's is no exception! I was pretty excited to see 3 different PINK lenses waiting for me to review.

Since I've been currently really feeling some inspiration, I knew how I wanted to looks to go and started on this one first. 

OLENS Jennifer Series Lens Review [Gray, Olive, Brown]

 

Second new release for Olens in 2023 is the Jennifer series!

After all of the more natural lens releases, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they were coming out with a more vibrant line.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE a good natural lens. However...normally when I'm taking the time to wear lenses (and makeup now) it's usually because I'm doing whole lewkkkk and vibrant lenses tend to balance those out a lot better in my opinion.

Super excited to see show you guys these lenses and if you're excited too, follow the jump!

OLENS Double Tint Review [ Gray and Brown]

Here we are again. This past year I opened up my own business/spa and haven't had a lot of time to focus on other things.

The whole joke of "I didn't want to work a 9-5 so instead I work 24/7 now" hits hard now, haha.

Anyways! I still try to make time to make sure I'm keeping you all updated on the newest releases of OLENs lenses and I believe this is the first release of 2023!

And here's is OLENs newest lenses, Double Tiny in Gray and Brown!

OLENs Russian Smoky Lens Review [Blackpink Pink Venom lenses]

(Wearing Russian Smoky Gray)

Hi hi everyone!

Long time again! This year has honestly been so crazy! I haven't had much time to actually even think about blogging these days since I officially opened my own aesthetics spa.

I've been so focused on that lately that everything else has kinda gone on the back burner but Olens reached out to me for another review for Blackpink's official lenses for the new Pink Venom pre release song! (Gray Russian Smoky was actually Lisa and Jisoo's pick! Lisa is my favorite!)

The Russian Smoky line is one of my favorites of Olens' contacts that they offer so I was more than happy to circle back around to talk about them again!

OLENs Black Swan BTS Review [Olive Green]

Hello and welcome to the start of the holidays!

This review is going to be a littleeee bit different then my past reviews. Mainly because, with the holidays, (thanksgiving is tomorrow) i've been on the go-go-go.

With that being said, I'm actually putting my new phone to the test and doing this review from it!

I keep thinking about getting a new laptop and desktop but honestly, it just hasn't happened yet and with how much phones can do, I find myself feeling wasteful when I think about a laptop.

Anyways, enough about me~ Omore about the lenses!

OLENs just launched a brand new site:

OLENs Special Store

and if you use my code: mikilanii10 (affiliate code obvi) you get a percentage off!

They asked for my favorite lenses originally and I went with the Russian Smokey Olive and the Scandi Grays. 

Because I've already reviewed those lenses, I decided to review the Black Swan BTS lenses in Olive green!

OLENs Vampire Red Review

 

To match with the Vampire Silver contacts, it's other half, Vampire Red!

I feel red lenses are THE finishing touch for any vampire costume or makeup look and Olens definitely delivered on this. 

Since I already went on a mini rant about what original creative lenses were like in the Vampire Silver review,

dive into this post with me as I talk all about these lenses (but also my take on the "vampire" look for this review, haha)