F21 Mini Haul! July 2015

Happy Wednesday everyone~
Forever 21 had a buy one get one free sale on all sale items, so I decided to get a couple of items for the rest of summer!
p.s. I apologize in advance for the blurry bad quality photos ><

The first item is the Crisscross Lace-Trimmed Cami. Here's what it looked like online:

Its a really feminine pink color with a cream colored lace trim at the bottom. The straps are adjustable and they criss cross in the back. This top was originally priced as $14.90, on sale for $9.99.

This top looked really soft online but when I received it, I was really surprised at the kind of fabric it was made out of (its 100% Rayon). Its sort of rough. It's definitely a top that needs a bandeau since its kinda sheer and it's flowy.

I mean, it definitely looks nicer in the picture provided online, but I guess that's normal. I ordered a medium.

The next item is this Lace Paneled Cami. Here's the online photo:

The color says teal but its definitely more of a blue color. It has a pretty circle lace pattern panel in the back. The bottom is pretty flowy. I ordered a medium.
This top was originally priced as $15.90, on sale for $14.31.

 This top is softer than the first and the straps are also adjustable. This is my favorite top out of all of them. It is a bit sheer though. This is more fitted towards the top and flowy at the bottom. It looks longer in the online photo, or is that just me? I still like this top though.

The next item is this Palm Print Crop Top

This top features a palm and flower print and a pretty wide neckline. It's stretchy but there isn't much to stretch (y'know what I mean?)
Regular price: $14.90, on sale for $13.41. Ordered a medium.

So this is my first actual crop top and I got this in a size medium. I'm about 5'1" and this went to my belly button. I felt so exposed ;A; but its ok with this skirt. This shirt also does a weird thing in the middle of the neckline where it'll bunch up and have an awkward gap, unless you're constantly pulling it down. This also had a weird cardboard smell to it.

The last item is this Crochet Lace Mini Dress

Its a white dress with pretty crochet lace detailing. There's a zipper on the side and a hook at the top of the zipper. The back also has a stretchy panel. Ordered a medium.
Regular price: $24.80, on sale for $16.99.

This dress reached to about mid thigh. I was most excited for this item. Unfortunately I thought it fit a little awkwardly on the top part. It was either too low or too high (there was no in between for me... small boob problems). Also, the side that has the zipper would keep bunching up, kinda like when you sit down while wearing a zipped up zipper hoodie? The hook closure also came undone a couple of times throughout my 5/10 minutes of wearing this (but I did run downstairs to show my sister). This is definitely beachwear.

While I'm not like super duper happy about the things I bought (cons of online shopping), it was a good deal. I got all of this for $33.80 (with tax). So that comes out to less than $10 per item. I ordered everything on July 3rd and received it today! (July 8)
I hope you're having a great day! Thanks for reading!

Covergirl Natureluxe Foundation in 335 Dune

Hi loves~ Sorry again for the long hiatus. But I am back today! Sorry ;-; I said I'd do a post about my birthday but there isn't much to post about that so I may or may not do a post on that later. So... Sorry for the URL change again, I promise I won't change it again for a while. I just wanted it to match my tumblr URL so... Sorry!!! I won't go and change the other pics though so I saved the previous URL okay. Now, onto the review!

 So, this is the Covergirl Natureluxe Foundation and I'm sure there are millions of reviews of this but oh well. I really don't buy much anymore so yea... I bought this in the color Dune and it only came out to about $4 since it was on clearance at Target. I have been using it quite often, but not daily. It is a light foundation that has a mild, clean kind of smell to it. However, it can be too perfumey to people who are sensitive to scented products.

I got this in 335 Dune, which is the second to last color. It is not really all that dark. I don't think that the color range for this foundation is too bad, but it is not as diverse as other foundations are.

 Here is what it  looks like when you open it. It's not the nicest packaging since you do have to squeeze it and it sucks because it explodes when you open it sometimes due to the pressure. Like it did when I did this review.

So here is a gigantic swatch...

 What it looks like when smudged out. As you can see, it is pretty sheer and also, a little goes quite a long way. It looks like it leaves a white cast but its ok really. I just didn't blend it all the way. And it'll oxidize after applying, so don't worry.

So, here we have the sharpie dot test. And, as a result, it really doesn't cover the sharpie dot. So, we can conclude that this is a very sheer foundation and it is meant for people who don't have much to hide. I use this on days where my face is reddish, but I still have to use concealer to cover blemishes. It's not a bad foundation, but I don't think I have a use for it really.
Throughout the day, it doesn't really do much, I mean, it is still there when I take it off at night, but the coverage is hard to monitor since it doesn't offer much coverage in the first place.
Good thing I only paid $4 for it because I don't think I would have paid full price for it, since it is so sheer.

Covergirl Natureluxe Foundation in 335 Dune
Rating: 8/10
Price: Honestly, I couldn't find it online, but my clearance sticker said $9.79 for Target
Where?: Drugstores
Repurchase?: Probably not.

Cotton On Mini Haul

Hi everyone! I just wanted to tell you all that I think I'll be revising my old posts, so they can be more helpful for people looking at them now. My old posts are not the quality of a review that I'd be satisfied with, so if I still have or use the product, I will be revising. 

Now onto the mini haul! Cotton On was having a big sale, so I ordered some things off of the website. This is just a small little haul sort of thing. I believe I ordered them last Wednesday and today is Monday, so the shipping time wasn't too bad. For those of you that don't know, Cotton On is an Australian brand. Most of their clothes are made of well... cotton. I think that the prices are a bit high, but at an outlet, they are pretty wonderful. ($5 dresses!) So, lets get started!

First off, we have some tights. They're just your basic black tights. These were originally $7.95 a pair, but due to the sale, they were $2 a pair. So this is $4 in tights, which in my opinion is a bargain... Since tights rip so easily..

 These are just some basic skinny belts. This set of 3 belts was only $2! The original price was $7.95. 

This is just a basic blue sleeveless top. The name is Katja S/L Shirt in the color Delta Blue. Its darker than it looked on the website, but its okay. This shirt was originally $24.95 but I got it for $5!

This is the Alma Textured Beach Tank in Black, originally priced at $14.95. I purchased it for $2. As you can see, its a see through tank top. Definitely beachwear. I didn't know it was so thin, but thats what happens when you online shop.

Lastly, we have these Eden Eternity Scarves in the colors Black and Gardenia. These were originally $19.95 but I got them for $5 each. I've been looking for these at a good price for a long time so I was really excited to get these. Now I have some scarves for winter!

Thanks for reading this short post! 

Summer/Back to School Haul

Hi guys, I know I haven't posted like I said I would, so I'll be posting this compilation sort of thing right now. These are things I've purchased this summer... Yea. Um, my style in clothes has definitely changed, since the last time I made a clothing post. So, lets get started. I apologize in advance for these horrendous pictures, I lost my camera awhile ago... So these are all taken with my phone camera... Also! WE'VE CHANGED OUR URL to http://kawaii-nesss.blogspot.com/  ^.^

So first we have a mint colored sweetheart dress from Forever 21. It was $15.80 and I bought it about a month ago. I've worn it once; to 626 Night Market, which was really fun ^.^ This dress is very light and it has padding in it, which is nice, but I wore a bra under anyways.

In the middle, we have another dress from Forever 21. It's more red than the picture shows. It's very bright and summery. This dress was $14.80. I think it'd be super cute with a belt.

Next we have a high-low dress from Cotton On. This was only $5! It's pretty, but I think I'll need wedges to wear this, since its long.

These shorts are from a store called Fashion New Age, that is nearby where I live. They are high waisted shorts and I have been looking forward to getting a pair, so I'm excited to wear these. They were $10.99.

These shoes are super cute! They are from Marshalls and they were $16.99. I like these because they're a little different from normal flats, since they have the little laces there. And they cover up my ugly Tom's tan so yay ^_^

And last but not least, THE CAT SHIRT! If you know me, you'll know about my obsession with cats. This shirt was from Forever 21 and once I saw it, I was set on purchasing it. To my luck it was $8.80, which isn't too bad. Kitties!!!

Here we have more dresses! The first one is from Cotton On. It's a navy blue dress. Trust me. And it is really flattering, in my opinion. Its got little dots made of fabric all over it, so that gives it texture. If that makes sense... This one was $10.

In the middle, we have a black (trust me again) lace dress which is also from Cotton On. This one was also $10. I just like how soft it is and how the lace isnt obnoxiously visible unless you look closely.

The last dress is a light pink high-low dress I found at TJ-Maxx. It was on clearance for $10 and its really pretty. I think the reason why it was $10 was because there was a small lipstick stain, but it's really inconspicuous and I think I'll be able to get it out. Again, I'll have to wear heels with this... I'm short.

This dress is another one from Forever 21. I saw this about 3 times before I actually bought it, because I fell in love with it but I tried to hold back on buying more dresses. As you can see, I have quite a collection now. This dress is tight fitting, so I got a size up. It has a key print (the keys are velvety), which I love, since I'm in Key Club. I ought to wear it to a meeting and see if anyone gets my sense of humor. Don't worry, it's not actually a club about keys. Uh, anyways. I think the back on this dress is super adorable. Its kind of open but it just makes it cuter. This dress wasn't too bad at $13.80.

Don't worry, this is the last picture. In the upper left hand corner we have a nude colored tank top with a bow pocket (adorable). It's that chiffon style fabric. It's from a store near me called G-Stage and I think they have quite a few locations now. Some of the clothes here are really inexpensive, and some are overpriced, so you have to look around. This tank top was $11.99, which I normally wouldn't think of as a steal, but I'm really in love with it.

The second top is also from G-Stage and it has a bow in the front. It's navy blue (darker than the picture) and it's chiffon in the front and a softer jersey knit type of fabric in the back. This top was $7.99. See what I mean by some prices are good and some aren't as great?

The two makeup items were also purchased today, from Target. The Covergirl Clean powder is the powder I have been using, but since my first one broke and is almost all gone after attempting to salvage every bit, its time for a new one. I got it in the shade 150 Creamy Beige. It was about $6,  but I had a coupon for $1.50 off. The Natureluxe foundation was not something I was planning to buy but it was on clearance for $5, so I thought, why not try it? I had another coupon for $1 off, so yeah... I'm excited to try it and review it for you guys. So far, I've only smelled it. It smells clean, I like it.

So, we've reached the end of this looooong post. Thank you so much if you read through the whole post!

Maybelline Fit Me Blush

Hi guys, long time, no see ;o
Well heres a review for this blush I bought a few months ago

This is blush from the Maybelline's Fit Me line. I personally don't understand why they need a "Fit Me" blush... Blush is blush. But oh well. 

With the coupons and sales, this came out to $1.74

I got it in the shade Medium Coral. Why? Cuz I thought it was pretty. The picture I took doesn't do much justice...

Here we go, the one from the website.

Its pretty, right?

So, it doesn't really show true to color on my skin tone, but I like it. It gives a subtle hint of pink, making it look very natural. :D

That's what I aim for: natural blush. I don't like it too pink ;P

The blush goes on pretty well, and it doesnt feel gross or have a smell. The brush sucks though. It's all hard and useless. ew. The packaging is whatever... I don't really like it. At least it shuts well.

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Maybelline Fit Me Blush in Medium Coral 202

Price: MSRP:$5.51

Rating: 9/10

Where?: Drugstores, Target, Pretty much everywhere

Repurchase?: Hm, I don't see why not... But I like to try new things.

xoxo, mochi.dinosaur

Olay Active Hydrating Cream

 Hi guys :3
Soo... This was on sale so I decided to pick it up. There were a few different Olay ones on sale, but this one only had one left, so I assumed it was good.
Its the Original formula,so i think its just the basic one.
It's pretty moisturizing and its pretty light. Thankfully, its not sticky. I normally wear it under makeup, so it smooths out my skin :3 It smells like baby lotion. The only problem I had with this cream is that for some super odd reason, it really irritated my eyes. So I don't use it around my eyes.

This is what it looks like:

This is what it says on the side of the box:

Moisturizes - Penetrates quickly, providing your skin with an immediate surge of active moisture to soothe dryness without a greasy feel.

Improves - Helps your skin replenish its own essential fluids so skin is softer, smoother, and more supple.

Restores - Works like the essential fluids abundant in young skin, to help restore skin to its natural beauty and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Overall, its a pretty good moisturizer, but its nothing amazing.

Next, I want to buy the Garnier Refreshing Gel moisturizer, I have tried a sample and really liked it so....

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Olay Active Hydrating Cream

Rating: 7/10

Price: I bought it on sale for around 4 or 5 dollars, it says $6 on the website

Where?: Bought mine from Target

Repurchase?: Nope

xoxo, mochi.dinosaur

Hollister and Hot Topics Hot Mess Sale

 I never really buy things from Hot Topic because its really quite expensive >.< But a week ago they were having their Hot Mess sale and T-shirts were $5.99 :DD

So I got this Breathe Carolina shirt...
It says Eat Sleep Breathe Carolina... Clever XD Because the band is called Breathe Carolina haha,... yea... But I LOVE Breathe Carolina. Check them out sometime ^w^ Theyre coming out with a new album pretty soon :D

 I also got this Owl City one. I like owl citys music ^^ And I like owls O,O So that explains that XD

Haha ok, this ones from Hollister. It was $15.90 but Its a dress... IT HAS STRAWBWERRIES! *cue fangirl scream* :D


Oh Yea, please, if when you go to my blog and it says the page is in afrikkans, can you be a dear and click the arrow and report that it isnt?

AND sorry, but im getting spam comments so i'll be putting the part where you have to enter the code to comment DX 
xoxo, mochi.dinosaur

B&BW- Liplicious Lip Glosses

This is gonna be a long one xD...

• Sorry for the shortage of posts. I've been pretty busy. I'm getting a new furniture set pretty soon, so I'll take pics x3 

I've been waiting FOREVER to get these ^_^ FOREVER.They're so expensive so I've been waiting. and waiting. and finally it all paid off! Haha, literally.


These are usually $7 or Buy 2 get 1 free.
But... I went to the B&BW at Montclair Mall(Montclair, CA...not canada xD) and they had them for $2. I think that B&BW is having their Semi-annual sale. All signature collection items are 50% off :DDDDDDDD
I only had 5 dollars on me though -.-" blehhhhhh Dx but they gave me coupons :D


So as you can see here, I got fruit punch and limeade.

 I first discovered these thanks to Melany. She had a fruit punch one and I couldn't get over how good it smelled xDD (i have smell issues) But yeah, Its DELICIOUS. so I decided I wanted one >:3 but they were expensive... so we end up here. I'd call this color a fuschia ;D Its got some glitter in it too. BTW it tastes as good as it smells... Ya' know, not that I tasted it or anything...

This one here is the Limeade one. I originally chose the pineapple juice one (Caus I LOVE pineapple)But they didnt have a sample out, I just assumed I'd love it. But I went to the downstairs B&BW (yes, this mall has two O_O) and smelled it xD and... me no gusta. So I exchanged it for the limeade one. Its clear with some sparkles... It says sheer and I have no idea why because uh, no duh, its clear -.- But it smells and tastes like limeade... summery xD


O_O I just realized the flavors I got are both drinks.

Swatches! Fruit punch on top, Limeade on bottom With flash


See? Limeade is clear.

No flash... EW my hand is sooo ugly xD


So, i reallllllly like these. The fruit punch adds the tiniest bit of color and they add just the right amount of shimmer. Its not overpowering. The gloss is long lasting. Not the shine or flavor, but the glitter is definitely there. I put it on before I went to sleep to test this. When I woke up, I could still feel the gloss on there. If you get it on your hands, its quite a pain to take off. These feel very moisturizing. I used to be afraid of lipgloss because I thought it'd be super sticky, but these are not very sticky.
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B&BW Liplicious Lip Gloss in Fruit Punch and Limeade
Rating: 10/10
Price: Normally $7, sale $2 for .47 fl. oz.
Where?: Bath and Body works stores or online @ bathandbodyworks.com
Repurchase?: They're too expensive normally. DX but maybe... because I love the fruit punch one's smell x3
xoxo, mochi.dinosaur