Mineral Silk

update

Mom emailed them again & they had agreed to send over the stuff which they have missed!
Now we don't have to make any 2nd purchases to get back the stuff!
Yay!
Well, at least they replied & kept us happy :/

I am so vain!

I've change the header again!
Been playing with it for hours
I might be changing it again :/
Ahhhh... perfectionist!

The old header

New Look!

Yay!
I've finally got around & make my very own header!!
Purple blend! My favorite color!
What do ya think?
The only lowdown is...
I don't know why the header image doesn't align to the white box??
Looks unproportionate :(
Help?!!
Anyways... yea, I'm happy with it :)

UPDATE
I've fixed it!!
Now it's all purply pretty~~
Why am I so smart? :D

Weekend Haul

Went over to KLCC with some friends for the ongoing book fair in the convention center.
Later, went shopping in KLCC!
Haven!
Here's my haul.

* 2 BROS water bottle = RM 14 each

* a.e.i.o.u Studio small soft toy (Hello) = RM 11.90 (buy 1 free 1)

* MAC Charged Water Renewal Defense = RM 90
-Perfect to set your makeup. Contains salicylic acid, might help with acne prone skin a lil? Skin thirst quencher.

* MAC Fluidline Eye-Liner Gel in Blitz & Glitz = RM 60
-I've found my perfect eyeliner! It doesn't smudge, application is a no brainer! Even klutz like me finds this easy to do! Loves it! I'm gonna get more of these!

* Pilot CD/DVD Marker = RM 3.80

* Arezia B-971 Eye Brush = RM 6.90
* Arezia B-972 Eye Brush = RM 8.90
-Where can you find good cheap brushes??At SaSa! The bristles are stiff but soft, has no odor, doesn't shed & does its job wonderfully!

* Tasteful Color Combinations = RM 71.80
* The Best of 1-Color + 2-Color Graphics = RM 83.80
-Pricey books o__O why almost all of the design books have to be this pricey?

It definitely left a nice big dent in my wallet.
I'm officially broke for this & next month!
Why next month you say?
Well, credit card bills...
Credit cards are evil!

Mineral Silk

con't

I am absolutely pissed off with them.

BAD customers service!!

My mom emailed them regarding my missing Sahara eyeshadow from my sample pack (which I had PURCHASED!), our Mineral Makeup Brush Kit and a Full Size Satin Finishing Powder which is a free gift since we have bought over USD100 on May 8th & they are offering it for Mother's Day.

This is what they have stated on their website:

Mothers Day is almost here and we have a little something you
can share with Mom or I guess you could also keep it for yourself!
Just place an order which totals $40.00 or more (before shipping)
and we will send you a Mineral Makeup Brush Kit and a Full Size Satin Finishing Powder so you can introduce your Mom to the Wonderful World of Mineral Makeup!

No coupons needed for this special offer!

Just place your order between Saturday May 3rd and Saturday May 10th to receive your Free Gift worth Approximately $28.00

This Offer Expires at Midnight on 5/10 EDT

Okay, this is what they replied:


----- Original Message -----
From: "De Nelson" <de@mineralsilk.com>
To: "'Joanne'" <joanne@xxxxxxxxxxxx.com> (mum's company email addy, p&c)
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 11:39 AM
Subject: RE: Order Update #8337

Greetings Joanne,


I am sorry to hear that your order was missing the Sahara and the Moms Day
Gift. Our records show that the Gifts were all giving out that day as all of the
paper work matched with the order counts and the kits that were made up.
Instead of shipping another Brush Kit (it would be the same as the one you
received in the Mineral Makeup Kit), here is a coupon for you to use on a future order.
Again my apologies and I do hope that you are satisfied with the items you
received. Also add a note in the comment section of your next order and I will be happy to add
your Satin Finishing Silk and the Sahara Sample Shadow.

Thanks
De
DeAnna Nelson Owner & Creator
Mineral Silk Inc.
Balance Skincare

I DON'T CARE IF IT IS THE SAME BRUSHES!!!
I already knew that! If not, why do I bother ordering?! Duh!
The Mineral Makeup Kit are my mom's.
The free brush kit & Full Size Satin Finishing Powder is for me.
Now I ain't getting it!!
I'm so pissed!!
Summore want me to buy another batch of stuff from them in order to get what I'm supposed to get by now?!
Pure gimmick!
I think they do this on purpose!
To force innocent people (like me) to purchase stuff from their web AGAIN in order to get back the stuff from our 1st order that they had conveniently forgot.

If I were them, I would send back the items that I've accidentally missed out to my clients.
Now, that's GOOD customers service.
Not assuming my clients to order again and then only returning stuff you had miss out from the first order.
I would rather fork out the shipping fees (which is my mistake, if I had missed it out on the first place) rather than having my clients bad mouth and trashing my company.
Exactly what I am gonna do now!!
MINERAL SILK SUCKS!!!
www.mineralsilk.com
The buggers' website.

Ive only tried their Real Silk Powder.
Seriously, it is no difference to Everyday Mineral's 9g Silk Dust.
You are better off with EDM's Silk Dust 9g ($12) rather than
Mineral Silk's Real Silk Powder 3g ($11.97)


Their lip balms are okay.
Love the yummy scents.
But it looks cloudy on lips.
Looks like unnatural wax.
You are better off with applying Vaseline instead.
Gives you the right clear sexy sheen.

Too pissed to try the rest of the stuff.

Oh well, I won't do any second purchases! Don't know bout mom tho'.
I'm gonna warn everyone!

Mineral Silk

My mum & I just received our Mineral Silk loot today!!

Kinda disapointed coz my Sahara eyeshadow sample, Mineral Makeup Brush Kit and a Full Size Satin Finishing Powder are all missing??!!!
Mom's gonna email them tomorrow.
How can they missed it out??

The samples potion are like damn friggin' little lor.
I know it is stated 1/4 and 1/8 teaspoon but
I don't know how much that is?
Compared to Everyday Minerals samples... this one is definitely very stingy.
Have to pay for it summore.
Anyway, their little pots are winner! Like little ices... so cute.

Oh well...
I've got almost all of their sample packs.

Blushers

Brown & Berry Collection

From L to R : Terra Cotta, Peachy Keen, Raisin, Maple & Summer Glow

Pink & Rose Collection
From L to R : Blossom, Garnet, Pomegranate, Rhubarb, Petal Pink


Eyeshadows
Eyeshadows for BROWN eyes (1st row from L to R) : Amethyst, Pink Diamonds, Silver Dollar, Millionaire, Sweet Tea, Coral
Eyeshadows for BLUE eyes (2nd row from L to R) : Charcoal, Denim, Dark Chocolate, Copper Shimmer, Dark Copper, Plum
Eyeshadows for HAZEL eyes (3rd row from L to R) : Medallion, Pink Diamonds, 24 Karat, Olive, Smoke ( & my missing Sahara eyeshadow..arrrghh!)
Gossipy Grape - a add on that I've purchased

Foundation for FAIR skin tones (1st row from L to R) : Cashmere, Soft Rose, Oatmeal, Sand, Honey, Praline
Foundation for MEDIUM skin tones (2nd row from L to R) : Hazelnut, Ginger, Caramel, Toffee, Natural Buff, Radiance
Finishing Powders (3rd row from L to R) : Afterglow, Candlelight, Cherub Dust, Diamond Dust, Satin
Correctors (4th row from L to R) : Light Bisque, Medium Bisque, Matte Primer, Suck It Up, White Highlight

I've also purchased it's Real Silk Powder & Lip Balms.
See if it's any better than Everyday Minerals.
Will try all this later & review on them :)
Next haul! Silk Naturals! Buff'd! LureBeauty! Urban Decay Primer Potion!
Yea, I know.. it is bad...
But can't help it...
Coz a girl needs to shop!

New Job (Update)

I've finally got an iMac at work!!! Yay!!!
Super gorgeous interface, works at super crazy speed, all sleek & sexy!!!
I wanna bring it home!!! I don't think my boss will like that :/
Now I have no reason to slack off and blame it on the PC ㅋㅋ

There's comfy chair!
Hot & cold water dispenser!
They've cleared up my space
Moved the printer to elsewhere... so more space!
My bearbrick has a place to stand!

I'm learning new stuff everyday
Everyone's so knowledgeable... so much catching up to do
So far, I've completed 2 booklets, 1 wedding card, 1 name card, 1 annual report & more to come!

tokidoki for Onitsuka Tiger

I want I want I want I want I want!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lookalikes - CJ7 & Micko Loh

Micko & Micki

These badass eyeing my apple.

Micko doing the thing she does everytime she wants something.

And she usually gets it. Talk about cuteness charm!!


My handsome baby boy!

Flowerish Viv

Music that makes my MAY rockin'!

Albums

One Republic - Dreaming Out Loud

Marie Digby - Unfold

Mariah Carey - E= MC2

Britney Spears - Blackout

Kylie Minogue - X


Leona Lewis - Spirit

Singles

* Will.I.Am - Heartbreaker
* Duffy - Mercy
* Estelle ft. Kanye West - American Boy
* September - Cry For You
* Girls Aloud - Can't Speak French
* Ne-Yo - Closer
* Usher ft. Young Jeezy - Love In This Club
* Janet Jackson - Feedback
* The Pigeon Detectives - This Is An Emergency
* Panic At The Disco - Nine In The Afternoon
* Blake Lewis - How Many Words
* Razah - Rain
* Alicia Keys - Like You'll Never See Me Again
* Sum 41 - With Me
* Mario - Crying Out For Me
* Paramore - That's What You Get
* Finger Eleven - I'll Keep Your Memory Vague
* Rihanna - Take A Bow
* Boys Like Girls - Thunder
* Fall Out Boy ft. John Mayer - Beat It
* Santana ft. Jennifer Lopez and Baby Bash - This Boy's Fire
* Forever the Sickest Kids - Whoa Oh (Me vs. Everyone)
* Nelly ft. Fergie - Party People
* Scouting For Girls - Heartbeat
* Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake - 4 minutes

AirAsia new route to Perth

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
I just found out today that AirAsia adds in another new destination on their list.
PERTH!
They are offering free seats too!!!!
Damn!!!!!
It's only been 1 or 2 days since I booked my trip to Bangkok!
I wanna go Perth!!!
I wanna see wombats!!! (do they have it there?)
I wanna go shopping!!! ( a girl MUST shop...)
I wanna sunbath at the beaches!!!
/(*゜Д゜*)/ ARRRRGGHHH!!
My mum booked her flight for 8 April and I can't join....sob
Why???????!!!!! *whimper*

Micko's 1st park outing

Dad discovered a nice park nearby our home!
How come we didn't know bout it till now??!!

Micko nuzzling the greeneries

The park up on a hill

Comes with a pond. Lotsa fishes in it

Micko having bad (afro) hair day

Nice & spacious jogging track

Playground

Mum, Micko & dad

Bangkok got booked

YAY!!!
I have just booked my flight to Bangkok on 28th March 09 til 4th April 09!
So exciting!!
Im daydreaming of...
Shopping galore!! Ah gua's shows!! Makan feasts!! Bazaars!!
Woot!!
10 more months to go tho'.... so damn long ㅋㅋ

Origins

Some of my many hauls from my previous trip to HK which I luvluvluv!

Modern Friction
Nature's gentle dermabrasion

Description: Skin-refining Rice Starch, cushioned in cream, shows real affinity for rapidly removing sluggish cells, uneven patches and signs of skin damage and discolorations. Lemon Oil kick starts the process of illumination. Another age-sweeping action: skin-menacing molecules are mopped up. All while Aloe keeps skin calm and comfy. There’s no ouch, extra steps or other complications. No redness or flaking follows. The before-and-afters are amazing. Signs of fine lines and size of pores appear to shrink in size. Skin looks perfectly polished, smooth and luminous. And the perk-me-up aromas of Bergamot and Peppermint help you look on the bright side.
Price: HKD350 ( about RM 153) | 4 oz./125ml
Me thinks: It has a gummy and pasty texture. This is not those typical watery kinda scrub, so you don't need a lot. Just a dollop is enough to cover the whole face. This whole jar can last you up to 6 months! (Given if you use it 3 times a week). My skin do feel smoother & polished after the massage. However, be careful & keep it out of your eyes, it stings a lot! Love the smell, totally refreshing!

Never A Dull Moment
Skin-brightening face polisher with fruit enzymes

Description: When top layers of cells are evenly aligned, skin reflects light, shows a youthful glow. But over time, cells become sluggish and ragged. Light scatters. The result is strictly dullsville. Finely ground Apricot and Mango seeds plus nature’s potent extract from Papaya , dissolves lackluster skin cells and gobbles them up with no irritating friction and polishes skin to perfection. Skin beams with youthful exuberance. Looks radiant, innocent, untarnished by time or the elements.
Price: n/a
Me thinks: It has a very pleasant fragrant, just like fresh apricots. It contains fruits enzymes, so after scrubbing I'll leave it on for 15mins... thinking that my skin would benefit from it? *Eat up skin!* This is a non-harsh kinda scrub, ideal for all skin types. After washing it away, skin feels moisturized.

Clear Improvement
Active charcoal mask to clear pores

Description: When environmental toxins, dirt and debris get under your skin, its waste-filtering system gets jammed, pores get clogged, skin looks cloudy. Nature’s complexion clean-up crew gets to the bottom of skins overcast condition and clears the way for it to act its best. Activated Charcoal acts like a magnet to draw out deep-dwelling pore-cloggers, White China Clay absorbs environmental toxins, Lecithin dissolves impurities. Without all that “stuff” down there, skin “breathes a sigh of relief.”
Price: HKD180 (about RM 78..but they sold it RM 95 in Malaysia!) | 100ml
Me thinks: It's like a vacuum!! Totally love this, makes me think that it sucks up all the impurities from my pores! haha! Those who are with oily face plus blackheads should stock up on this! Don't leave it on for too long tho' or it will suck up all of your face moisture. Face will feel slightly taut after wash. I usually follow up with a moisture pack mask. I'll slab on Drink up to replenish face moisture.

Drink Up
10 minute mask to quench skin's thirst

Description: When skin faces a marathon of dehydrating circumstances, fluid levels can run too low. The steady sips of moisture that sustain it under normal conditions simply don’t hold water. Smoothness evaporates. Skin feels tight and flaky. What it needs is a great big gulp. It’s all you can drink as nature’s cocktail of caretakers drown dry skin’s sorrows. Thirst-quenching Algae Extracts deliver an extra helping of hydration while emollient-rich Apricot Kernel Oil acts like a “fountain of youth”. Feel skin drink in the softness, lap up the luxury.
Price: HKD180 (about RM 78..but they sold it RM 95 in Malaysia!) | 100ml
Me thinks: It gives dry skin an extra helping of hydration. Revives radiance. Thick texture and not watery. Again, it is so thick that you only need a dollop for the whole face. Cash saver! The instruction says to leave on for 10 mins but I leave it on for a whole 30 mins! No harm right? Since it is oh-so-moisturizing!

Out of Trouble
10 minute mask to rescue problem skin

Description: When skin is too-slick or when more pressing problems start to pop up, it’s Origins to the rescue to keep skin out of trouble. Nature’s trouble-shooters, including super-absorbent Zinc Oxide and Sulfur, calming Camphor plus skin-sloughing Salicylic Acid, rapidly respond to problem skin’s plight with a three-part plan - sop up oily-shine, slough off sticky, dead cells, and sweep away irksome debris. Together they steer skin clear of slippery situations, refine rough texture and pull the plug on troublemakers to oust potential outbursts.
Price: HKD180 (about RM 78..but they sold it RM 95 in Malaysia!) | 100ml
Me thinks: Out of trouble indeed!! Zits decided to party underneath along my jawline all the time... So, I applied this baby to my zits, and voila! less inflammation! It has a strong sulfur odor though which is not bad since it's doing its job to zap my volcanic zits! Haha

Thats all of my Origins stuff for now... Cheerios!

New Job (Day - 01)

cont'

*Warning : this entry contains explicit language (which rarely happens, but hey, im damn angry okay!)*

I went with a sense of freedom,
a sense of eagerness,
a tingle of happiness,
filled with high hopes,
to start a fresh,
and met a huge, f**cking disappointment!
The moment I step into the office, I thought my eyes were playing some deceptions on me.
'There's your place, in the middle dear."
I almost wanted to shout 'WTF??!!!!!!!!! 'Are you damn sure this is the office??!!!' (of coz I didn't voice it out) as I explore other parts of the office.

I can make a list out of it.

-No water! (Wut?? we're in f**king Sahara desert???)
-No hotwater! ( as some of my ex colleagues know, I'm a heavy *tea* drinker...especially greentea...how could they deny me hotwater! sob... )
-No INTERNET! ( which obviously means no MSN & Facebook...sheez, which is secondary, but no hotwater???!! sob)
-Cram workspace! ( I can barely place my lil' bearbrick okay!!! damn it...yes! it is THAT cram!)
-F**cking plastic chairs???!!! (Can you believe it?? I have to sit 9 hours on this sheez! No 1 priority!!! Get me a comfy chair!!!damnit!!! How can I work when my back is killing me??!!!!)
-F**cking slow PC!!! ( This is crap okay!! how can you work with a RAM less than 1Gig??! even my home's PC are better than this!! I can go downstairs to grab some coffee while waiting for this mofo pc to open a file!!and seriously, who in the world uses PC for design jobs??!!( I might be wrong, but Im a Mac girl...ppfffttt) on top of that, it is infested with viruses!!)
-Wasted my time & have to take some work home to finish it!

There's more....
But the rest are small matters,
this is like MAJOR!
Hello?!!! is this even an office??!!! damnit!!!

Many of you might say 'look on the bright side',
The $$$$$$ *ka-ching!*
(which lured me to change my job in the 1st place....)
But I rather earn less than having to stuck in shitty place like this lor!!!
The salary is not even that whole lot okay!
Calculations >>>
I have to drive to this damn office and petroleum price hikes up like crazy & there are stupid tolls to pay okay!
Which left me a mere more of a few hundred bucks only okay!
This is like a million worst than all of my previous workplace!
Which makes me regret with my brash decision. *sniff sniff*

Okay, so much trashing aye.
There are nice people there.
I got to learn many stuff too.
Will be good for my portfolio.
But, but, but....sheeeshh.....

They better provide the BASIC stuff for all the staff (it rhymes?) or I'll be making a move!!

Lesson to learn here... please please please look and check out the place where you will be working before handling in yr resignation letter!!!

New Job

Fren : So, you're going into advertising huh?
Me : Yeah.
Fren : Uh huh, bad case for you...... hmmpph....oh well maybe not.
Me : Why is that & why is that?
Fren : Bad case coz' you'll be working your ass off till crazy hours & imagine, you, all work no play! You won't survive I tell you! You'll be like this friggin' walking zombie! Haha
Me : Pfffttt, zombie my arse (i dun say 'ass' coz 'arse' is more tamer?im that angelic, teehee) ... and that 'maybe not' statement?
Fren : Yea, you can finally achieve that resolution (of every single years) to shed like 10kgs! For free! Au naturel! Coz' you'll be so busy that you barely have any time to feed yourself! Bwahaha...
Me: Skinny walking zombie??!!
Fren: Exactly!

Yeap! My fren are evil like that. Hmmpphhh...