Dear No One.

"I'd love to have soulmate. God will give him to me someday. And I know, it will be worth the wait."

Totally feelin' this song today.

Love,
Jojo

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First Sasa.com MiniHaul!

I'm back today with my first Sasa.com Haul! 

Sasa has physical stores around Asia but was originally from Hong Kong. They're pretty much an Asian Sephora that offers heaps of asian beauty products. I've bought some cheap-as-pretty nail polishes from their store at The Spring Mall back in Malaysia. 

They had the special free shipping above purchases USD $ 39 so I was like, why not? And they had better prices for some of the Dolly Wink eyelashes. That's much more reasonable than getting overpriced cosmetics here. PPssh.

Anyway, here's my purchase.

That's around NZD $ 48 which is pretty reasonable since they're probably be outrageously priced when they get here. I actually went to the asian beauty store at Church Corner and they had the same Dolly Wink eyelashes for NZD $ 25 each. :(

3/5/2014

Placed my order.

5/5/2014

Order was dispatched from Singapore.

14/5/2014

Arrived at NZ Post. Signature was required, but was not at home to collect it.

15/5/2014

Picked it up at the post office.

I couldn't help it. I had to unwrap it in my car.

Package was bubble-wrapped nicely and the box was filled with those plastic peanuts thingy. 

Here's my Mini Lash Haul! Shall review them soon!

Taken from Instagram @joanneeelim

My verdict :

My experience with Sasa.com was pleasant. Hassle-free. They have special free shipping offers from time to time, so that's good if you're from overseas! I'll probably recommend on doing smaller purchases if you do not want to get taxed because Sasa states the exact value of the package. 

I've already done my second order from them! Til then, I will be saving up until I get back to Malaysia and head to their physical store and go nuts!

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A Pastel Winter

Winter has arrived and in comes clothes with darker colors. There's a whole load of scientific backing to this too. In this case, darker colors absorbs more heat. But does it have to be that way? #allinthenameoffashion

I have complied a wishlist of pastel-colored coats for this season.

Zara's Textured Wool Look Boyfriend Coat

ASOS Dolly Coat in Jacquard

Corina Peacoat

Boiled Wool Boyfriend Coat

Emillio Pucci Purple Coat

What do you think? Will you still stick to the darker colors?

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Hits & Misses of April 2014

I've decided to start a new segment - sharing hits and misses at the end of each month!

Hits

Maybelline's BabyLips Lip Balm in Mango Pie

Bought it for NZD $ 2 at NewWorld.

This is my baby! I use it everyday. Definitely soft on the lips and moisturizing.

E.l.f. Brightening Eye Color in Butternut 

Can be find in Kmart for NZD $ 5.

This was actually given from a friend is my favourite to-go palette. 

E.l.f. Eyelid Primer in Pearl

Retails for NZD $ 5 at Kmart.

Love it! Works really well with the E.l.f. eyeshadows.

Misses

Nivea's Hydro Care Lip Balm

Bought this around NZD $ 2 at  CountDown.

The texture is too thin. Lips doesn't really feel moisturized. 

L.A. Colors Lash Building in Brown Black

NZD $4 from Bucket Deals. 

They just don't do it for me. Smudging all the way.

Maybelline Cool Effect Cooling Shadow/Liner in Love on The Rocks

NZD $8 from Bucket Deals.

Works alright as a liner. Color does not really show on the eyelid.

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