Going to Japan!!

lol I didn't have time to clean them up, but they are clean now!!

Hi guys! I know I haven't posted for a while, but I am leaving for Japan tomorrow (September 30th!) and I am so excited! I am gone until the 19th of October, and I have an assignment due on the 22nd, so inbetween finishing that assignment and packing, I have not really had time to update my blog.
But don't forget, I get from November this year until February next year off tafe, so I can update my blog weekly!!! :)

These are my nails I did for Japan, I am going to be recording a vlog  for YouTube, taking pictures to do a blog post of the trip here and also taking outfit photos for my instagram, so please keep checking me out!!

My social media:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/vivivincenza
Instagram: https://instagram.com/vivivincenza/

Thanks for reading, and see you after my holiday and assignment! :)

Project Pan!

Hi guys! So lately I have been meaning to make this post, and as you can see I have been working on a few of these items for a while now. Be sure to let me know in the comments if you have used any of these items, and if you liked them or not!

For those of you who don't know, Project Pan is like a little mission that you make for yourself to use up a certain number of items until they run out, or for powders, hit the pan. I think I have less make up than the average girl, because I don't like keeping things past expiry, and I know that the more I have means the less likely I will ever use anything up, but I still hate wasting make up. So here are the 10 items I have selected to work on finishing up.

1. Nars Highlight in Albatross

We all know this product is a cult classic, and while it is beautiful, I just don't find myself wanting to highlight myself very much, especially not on a daily basis. That being said, I am not wasting the $30-60 or however much it was I paid for this to in the end never use it. So, it is on my list!

2. Revlon Finishing Powder

I got this beauty in Japan, and I loved it so much I used it every day. Then, I hit pan, and because I didn't want to finish it I stopped using it. But, now knowing it is a little old.... I feel compelled to add it to the list. Because I'd rather finish a slightly older product than throw it away when there is hardly any left!

3. Mac Studio Fix Fluid in NC15

This was my first ever 'high-end' product. I loved it when I first got it, it's got such high coverage. And it would, it smells like paint and it's as thick as. Now I've broadened my horizons, I've realised how this foundation isn't actually all that great at all, at least not for me. So, I've been using it every day to school to try and use it up. My finger here is showing how much I have left to go~!

4. Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser

Oh, my, god. I actually finished one of these a few weeks ago, but my mother had given me one months and months ago because she didn't like it, and I at the time did. This is a great product, it does what it says, and I use it wherever I have a pimple, big pores and also under my eyes. But, I am sick of it. My sister went through her makeup recently and gave me ANOTHER one to use up, and I will... because although I have a few primers, I don't have any that are 'pore erasing' primers.

5. Australis Primer

I started using this once I moved back to Japan, because it was inexpensive. I went through that, and bought another. Now, I don't think it's a great product. It probably doesn't even help my foundation stay on, and I have other primers I'd rather use. So, I've put this guy on the list here to use it up once and for all.

6. Australis Fresh and Flawless Powder

I got this because it's meant to be a dupe for MAC Studio Fix Powder. I've never tried that, but I'd say this powder is really good. I actually have a back up of it in my cupboard, and I do like this powder. It does the job, but I've put it on this list to ensure I finish this one up. I use this daily, and I'm working on it more than the Revlon one.

7. MAC Mineralized Skin Finish in Medium

I got this in Japan before I moved back, and it was recommended to me by a staff member as a setting powder. It actually ended up being too dark for me, so I use it to contour my face on days where I don't want a dark contour. As you can see, I've done a fairly good job and there isn't much to go.

8. I'll edit the name of this here, but it's just a pressed powder.

I got this because I thought it was fancy, and it's nothing special. I use it to set under my eyes and anywhere where I use concealer before finishing off the rest of my face. It's taking forever to use up because of that...

9. Kate Eyebrow Pallette

I love this product. I have to show you guys how I have been using it to do my eyebrows in less than 3 minutes. It's just a great product, and I will definitely get more when I go back to Japan. But I want to use it up first.

10. Etude House Play 101 Pencil

 The last product is one that I neither love nor hate. I just don't really highlight my inner eye, or my namida bukuro anymore. But I've put it on here to try and use up as much as I can to get my money's worth. I've used it a bit, but it's nowhere near running out.

And that's it! Let me know if you guys have ever done a Project Pan, and I'd be interested to read your blogs or whatever! After this, I hope to not buy as much makeup, because when you have 10 lipsticks, you'll never use up one entirely unless you only use that one... and I need to start saving money!!

See you next time,
ViVi

ANOTHER Haul Feat. BeautyNetKorea @w@

Hi guys! I know my last post was a haul, but as soon as those items arrived I was so happy I made another order! (And I really want to make another one, but I'll wait a while). I should've made this order with the last one as one big order, but the total was just getting so high... I wasn't thinking that I would end up saving money.. but at least the shipping is free!

So I made this order from beautynetkorea.com. Check them out, seriously! These posts are not sponsored... but I think they are really great. Fast shipping, cheap prices, large range!! What more could you ask for?

Samples from this time

 

 

 

 

Samples from last time

So I'll start with the samples again. I got more this time!!! I loved the samples I got last time, and I think in my next order I'll be grabbing some of the things like the Tonymoly Banana Hand Cream. I read some reviews on in, and apparently it isn't that hydrating... but it smelt so good and I want to use it before I go to bed so, I am going to get it anyway!

Moving onto lip products, I got this Secret Kiss Chubby Jelly Tint in Lovely Pink. I actually wanted to get the Berrisom Lip Tint Pack.. but you can only get it from Wish Trend, and I can't bring myself to make an order there, because for one tint + shipping to Australia it was something like $17... which in Australian Dollars is probably like $25-30. So, I got this instead. I'll make a video first impression maybe this Wednesday (or probably next, because I have a cold atm and don't want to wear make up or use lip products until I've gotten better). So, I'll let you know what I think of it!

Next I got this  Saemmul Lip Tint in pink. In case you couldn't tell, I go for pinks when I buy lip products ha. I wanted to get a tint I could use for work, where I wouldn't need to constantly reapply. I hope this does the job and I'll let you guys know what I think of it!

Next I got this Its skin Baby Face Petit Blusher in Pure Lavender. I got this to use to highlight my face, as I've heard lavenders are quite brightening, however this is more of a link baby pink colour. I guess it's alright, because I can replace my other baby pink blush that I've had for about 2 and a half years. I can't stand having old make up anymore, and I am thinking about doing a project pan serious so let me know if you want to see that! Also, how cute is that packaging?!?!

 
Next is this Tonymoly Luminous Goddess in Smooth Fit Cover Aura. I couldn't decide what one to get, and I was really tossing it up between this one and the moisture one. In the end, I decided this one added a bit more shine and glow. I'll start using it when my current primer runs out, and I will use this along the Etude House Nymph Aura Volumer sample packs. I want to do a comparison for you guys~

Sorry this picture isn't that nice. The plastic wrapping along the outside was reflecting the light so much, and I didn't want to take it off because I am not ready to use it yet... I have been wanting a redness corrector for a while, and this one from The Face Shop was really cheap. I was going to get the purple one, but I decided I have a lot of redness and plenty of brightening bases, so I should get the green one. If I like it, though, I may get the purple one too because it's so cheap!

Next are these Foodaholic Face Masks in Olive. I wanted to get some really cheap masks, and this was like $7 for 7 masks. I only need enough to last me until my Japan trip, and then I can get some REAAAAALLY cheap ones. I got olive because it is good for hydration. I sound like I have dry skin, and I have normal - dry skin, only really getting dry in winter. But, who can say no to hydration?

Next, I wanted to get a cleanser I could use in the shower to wash off my makeup when I got home from school or work really late and I couldn't be bothered to remove it properly. Of course, I will remove any excess after my shower, but to do it in the shower makes it so much quicker and easier. I'd been using a Biore one that my boyfriend got to remove his zinc and sunscreens, and it is just so quick and easy, so I wanted to get my own. I decided to get this Etude House Real Art Cleansing Oil. It was reasonably priced for the size of the bottle. I didn't do any research for this, so I am hoping it is okay, because I know there are a lot of brands who have their own cleansing oils. I guess if I'm not wowed, I can just buy a different brand next time!

It also comes with a pump, thank god haha. Don't know why they didn't just put the pump in and skip the lid...

You're probably wondering why I got the no-wash version as well.  Well, I don't really like using cleansing oils on my eyes to remove mascara, even though I know they are safe to. I just feel scared every time I use it on my eye area, and because I am scared I don't remove my mascara properly and it just ends up going all over my eyes and I have to remove it after my shower anyway. So I got this to remove my eye makeup before my shower. I'm currently using a Loreal one, which is much smaller than this and only $4 cheaper, so I am hoping that this is going to be better! The Loreal one takes everything off fine, but price wise I think this will be the winner. I know Korean cleansing products are pretty good, so I am hoping this one will be. I won't start using it until my Loreal one is finished, though!

Lastly, I got this  innisfree Green Tea Mineral Mist. I've heard good things about it, and you should know by now how much I love to hydrate my face. I thought it would be good for winter when my face is dry, and also for Summer when my face is melting off. It smells so good, too.

And that is it for this haul! Let me know if you have tried any of these things and liked them, or not liked them! And if you have any reccomendations for my next purchases, let me know! I am really getting into Korean skincare, so I'd love to hear what you guys think!

Thanks, see you next time~~

Mini Haul from BeautyNetKorea ~!

Hi guys! It's been a while since I did a haul, and I am planning on doing a video on this one too so stay tuned for that! I'll probably have used some of these things by then so I will be able to review them a bit better for you too :)

So I made this order from beautynetkorea.com. I've ordered from them before and I loved their service, prices and range. I had run out of my green tea seed serum, and a few other things too so I decided I would buy some new stuff and try them out~

Most of the things from this order are to help with pores or acne.... cause that is something I am not too happy about at the moment.

Firstly, these are all the samples I got for free. You get free samples for every order you make from beautynetkorea. I love this, because you can try items you might not have got before, for free!

The first thing I got was these green tea pack masks. I haven't tried them out yet obviously, but almost all the packs I bought in Japan have run out, so I needed to get some replacement ones to last me until my Japan trip in October. They were more expensive than the ones I get in Japan, but I think they might be better quality.

Next I got this Etude House brush. I saw MakeupbyDamee do a little review on this, and I had to check it out! I bought a refill for my Etude House BB Cushion, but I haven't opened it yet because they dry out so quickly! I already have 3 foundations and a bb cream open, so I can't bring myself to open the refill just yet. But I'm thinking about taking it to Japan, so we'll see how that goes!

Next I got these Nymph Aura Volumer sample packs. I got the sample packs because I figured it would be cheaper, and I can get 1-3 uses out of one pack, and there are 20 packs all together! I have tried this before in a sample pack when I bought a CC cream from ebay, and I liked it. I was actually going to get the Face Blur, but I decided I'd go with these this time around as my cart was getting a little expensive. However, I will make another order from beautynetkorea soon, and I will grab it then!

Next I got the Skin & Pore Zero Tightening Serum by Holika Holika. I got this to replace my Green Tea Seed serum, and I am excited to see if it really does help with my pores and blackheads. I also didn't realise that Holika Holika was cruelty free, so I will definitely become a loyal purchaser from them!

I also got the Naked Face primer from Holika Holika, and this packaging is just soooo classy!!! I got this because it has red, lavender and green balls in it, so I figured it should help to cover up my redness, dark circles and also brighten up my face. It'll be interesting to see how it goes! I won't start using it until I am finished using my current primer (Australis brand... I don't really love it... it's just an average primer).

Next I was about to run out of my current Natio under-eye cream, so I decided to get two different creams to try out. The first one I got is this Snail Repair Eye Cream from Mizon. It looks really classy too, and even came with a spatula, good old Korea! I already tried this last night and I like it, I could feel it under my eyes for a while after I applied it, so I think it was really taking it's time to seep in and hydrate my under eye area.

Lastly is this Black Raspberry Eye Cream by Skinfood. I'm not sure if I will open this until I finish the Mizon one, or if I might use this some nights and the Mizon one other nights. But anyway, how cute is this packaging? It looks like a little barrel of something!!!

And that's the end of my haul! I am actually about to make another order, because as soon as I paid for this last one I regretted not making it bigger, so stay tuned for that. I will also be making a video version of this haul maybe next week, as well as FINALLY making my giveaway video, so please keep an eye out for that!!

Let me know if you reccomend any Korean products, I'm not really wanting to buy make-up, because I think I have enough, but I am wanting to expand my skin care range so I can have a few options to use depending on how my skin is feeling, and I also wouldn't mind getting another primer or two!

Thanks for reading, and see you next time!!

Day Out With Sister + Mini Haul

Hi guys! It's been a while since I did a post like this.

Today me and my sister went to the op shop to donate a heap of our old clothes, and we decided to have a look to see what we could find. I found some really nice clothes and a bag! So here is my mini haul!!


First this is my coord for the day~

Don't mind my baby hairs... I have no idea what to do about them T_T

Dress: DaTuRa (I bought it off Kati from Dentelle Noir)
Shoes: K-Mart (Australia)
Outer: Liz Lisa (I bought it off HoneyBloodxx)
Bag: Strandbags (Australia)

The first thing I got was this cardigan. It had a price tag still attached for $50 and I got it for.....


.... $8!!!!

It's so cute!! It's a low v-neck one, and there are sequins which sparkle in rainbow colours when you move with the light (It didn't pick up in the photo though..)

I got this cute sweater, with pastel bits of different coloured balls sewn in throughout it. It also has rainbow sequins too!

This large top (which I am wearing as a dress) and the lace-decal smokey rose coloured bag. These were both only $6 each! I really liked this top because it made me think of Cecil Mcbee!

After that we went and had lunch, and come home!

Thanks for reading~! xx

Australian Gyaru Unite!!!

I know I haven't been active lately, my new course is so full on and my grandparents went to Hawaii so I've been trying to look after Yuuna while I study and also keep the house in order.

But, I just wanted to make an update that I have created a Facebook page for Australian Gyaru.
I am the only gyaru in my area (to my knowledge), so I wanted to create a place for us to all gather together and form a community.

If you are interested, or know any Australian Gyaru, please have a look at this page:
Here <3

I hope I can find some other gyaru from Australia.

I wanted to make a group, but I didn't have any gyaru friends to add to it, so once we've made a small community we can turn it into a group page!!

A Picture with Fifteen Facts ~Gyaru Blogging Meme~

I know this isn't the most beautiful photo of me, but this is the real me. And I love that little marshmellow next to me.

1. I am a mother.
Some of you might know that already, but for those of you that don't, I have a beautiful 17 month old daughter named Yuuna (優波) and she is everything to me. Sometimes I get sick of motherhood, but when she smiles at me or calls out for me, I snap out of it and realise that I would never give this up for the world.

2. I still want to move back to Japan.
When me and Shun decided to move to Australia, he said to me it would be good to go back for a year and see if I still want to go to Japan. It's almost 3 years later and a day hasn't passed that I didn't want to go back.

3. I actually went to Japan because I wanted to become an Idol.
Okay, I'm a bit embarrassed about this one. I used to do my own fandubs of anime songs and I was so into it. I didn't think I was the best singer in the world, but it was my dream. And I wish I pursued it a bit more instead of procrastinating the whole time I was in Japan.

4. I'm half Italian.
My dad's parents are both Italian and were born in Italy. My dad was born in Australia and his first language was actually Italian. He taught me a little when I was younger, but ended up stopping so I never fully grasped it.

5. I've been to 3 different high schools.
The first one was before we moved. The second one I left after a year because I was being bullied really badly. The third and last one is where I have all of my memories, and I'll never forget my friends from that time!

6. I'm studying Early Childhood Education and Care.
This means I can work at a daycare or preschool. I am about to start my Diploma this Monday and that will go for another year. I have already completed my Cert 111, but the Diploma will give me more power in the field, and it has better pay. Eventually, I am thinking I would like to get a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and become a Primary School Teacher, and I would LOVE to teach Kindergarten!

7. I am a Jack of all trades, and a master of none.
I have a lot of hobbies, drawing, singing, craft, making videos, fashion, makeup.... but I never pursue anything fully because I get bored. So I'll move onto the next hobby... and because I do that I can never get REALLY good at anything, just better than average good. It's a blessing and a curse, because I can pick things up fairly quickly, but I'll never be amazing at anything.

8. I am a Libran, and a Libran through and through!
I am so indecisive, and hate confrontation. I would rather sit there and eat the wrong meal than bring it up. And if you ask me to make a choice, you better be willing to wait all day because I can't! I also am normally the peacemaker, and the person everyone confides in.

9. I like shopping... maybe a little too much.
I find myself shopping a bit more than I should. I would never spend more than I have, and will NEVER get a credit card, but I know I could save so much more money, but it just burns a hole in my pocket!

10. I'd love more friends from the gyaru community.
Infact, I don't really have any. Please don't feel afraid to comment or leave me a link to your blog, I'd love some friends who share in this interest!

11. I love spicy food.
Yes, the hotter the better. I do have my limits, but they are pretty high above the norm. I never really cared for spicy food until I got pregnant, now I need spice if there should be. And tabasco has become my best friend!

12. I also really love cooking.
I love finding new recipies, cooking them through and trying them. The next time round, I always put my own spin on it. I love finding new food combinations and cooking for my family!

13. I am a vegetarian.
I was vegan for 2 years, but since going back to Japan last year, I've gone back to being a vegetarian. I still feel guilty, and know that veganism is the best diet. But... cheese!!!

14. I used to have really bad depression.
I went and saw therapists, was on medication, the whole shebang!! But I got over it by myself and have never looked back. I still get sad sometimes but I can deal with it so much better now, and I love myself and am starting to feel more confident within myself.

15. I lived in Japan for 1 year.
I went to two different language schools, and have a few videos about how I got to do that. I am also going to make some videos about each school to give you guys an idea on what they were like!

I hope you enjoyed reading this, and be sure to comment so I can meet you guys!

Thanks,
ViVi