Happy Hong Kong Haul!

Mar 24, 2008 23:28

With the USD down and good rates on Adambeauty and Strawberrynet, I couldn't help but click on
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pandora76 March 25 2008, 14:22:49 UTC
Wheeeee!!! Isn't it fun to have so many new goodies to play with? ;)

I love how you did your photos!

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makeupmag March 26 2008, 12:36:44 UTC
Yes! I especially love how spring like they look.

Thank you! It's really easy - Photobucket now has an edit image function where you can do all sorts of fun and fab things to your pics. ;)

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kimoko March 26 2008, 09:30:36 UTC
wooooah! how much was shipping?

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makeupmag March 26 2008, 12:38:33 UTC
Free for Strawberrynet, with a 5% discount on three or more items! Shipping is included in Adambeauty prices but $2 is compulsory for registered mail.

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kimoko March 26 2008, 12:47:03 UTC
thats reasonable.. but i've heard not so nice stuff bout strawberrynet. have you encountered anything with them?

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makeupmag March 26 2008, 12:52:35 UTC
Everything arrived in tip top condition and was securely packed. She even included a cute purple ribbon around the box and wrapped all the small boxes in silver wrapping paper! ;)

The shipping was a day or two later than I'd expected but it was still all right by me, considering how much business they must be getting usually (free shipping and reasonable prices = more sales).

I've heard about shipping problems and worse, old/dated items. The items I received looked very new and work perfectly though! :)

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annestacey March 27 2008, 01:56:27 UTC
mag, how versatile is the t'estimo white shadow? is there an equivalent (preferably an u.s. brand)?

i've been using boring ol' neutral/earthtone shadows lately with mac provence pigment as a highlighter.

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makeupmag March 27 2008, 03:22:52 UTC
The only ones I can think of are Stila Moonlight and MAC Gesso. The former is frostier, while the latter is chalkier than WT08. I suppose any white shadow will do really (it also depends on the base you're using) but this one is special to me because it allows my shimmery base (usually Kose's Eye Fantasist) to show up, while being a setting shadow that also blends the lid/socket colours well. It has a soft, almost translucent quality that allows me to do this! A piggy might do the trick too but I can't think of any whites (the ones from MAC don't work - they're either too gritty or shimmery...unless you don't mind trying Fairylite which isn't really a white but has a somewhat soft quality). I also have Body & Soul Orchid which is a softer version of Moonlight but still isn't as delicate as T'estimo WT08.

Adambeauty is selling this at a great price - try? ;):D:)

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annestacey March 27 2008, 04:57:58 UTC
adambeauty has it for $7 and ichibankao has it for $16usd. wow big price difference. i just checked! gee i feel so bad for buying when i tried so hard to cut down my collection. i really do need a good solid highlighting color. pigment dust goes all over my face, the mirror, and my vanity. haha!

is the kose eye fantasist available on adambeauty as well? i'm so anxious to try.

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makeupmag March 27 2008, 16:39:40 UTC
At one point I thought ichibankao was ok, what with the conversion rates but I am quite sure she raised prices recently. I know people who use and like her though.

What kind of highlighting colour? This is quite subtle and might not be something you might like if you don't use a shimmery base like I do. I reviewed one of the EFs (Crystal Cream) on EMMU, you might want to take a look at that. :)

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ashleyneo April 18 2008, 09:12:14 UTC
Hey Mag are you still selling slings? I would want a watermesh one, get back to me ya? I SMSed you, did you change your no.?

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