Beauty Pick Up - Happy Bath

It sure is difficult to find American products here in Korea, especially those for a low price. Because I had trouble finding my Aveeno body wash, I settled for the Happy Bath all natural real mild wash that I found at half price for $4. Like the price of Aveeno at regular price back in the states, this is the Korean take on Aveeno. This wash is all mild, perfect for those with sensitive skin, one product I sure recommend to use in place of the American drugstore brand. 

Today's Lunch - Korean Burger King

I love going to other countries and trying out their fast food chains because it is their cultural take on the traditional chain stores. Today's lunch was Burger King's Bulgolgi Burger Meal. One thing about Korean fries is that it's not as salty as the American ones. The coke also has a different taste, not my traditional addictive coke because of the difference in sugar. 

The Bulgogi Burger is quite special though, it is the made of bulgogi meat, topped with onions and a Korean BBQ sauce as well as a white salad dressing that Koreans love. It is a bit of a peculiar mix, but it is pretty delicious. A meal for the price of $4.60, can't find that in much places in America.

The one thing that I do want to share about this meal is the paper spoons that are folded from a flat piece of paper. I love the creativity and ability to recycle products around here. Note to those who are traveling to Korea: know how to separate your garbage, including fast foods stores like Burger King!

Beauty Pick Me Up - Values from Korea's Daiso Store

Korea is known for their many beauty items and as I started to get settled down and pick up a few items for my apartment, I found Daiso, an extremely cheap store with so many goodies for the house. Because there are so many "cute" items, I ended up having a big splurge and did manage to pick up a few cheap goodies. 

For starters, nothing can top fifty cent masks. I decided to only pick up two, strawberry and cucumber to make sure that I am not allergic to such products, although it does say that it is organic. Can never be too sure, especially when trying out new products. If it does work out, it'll be a great steal, even better than my dollar masks!

In addition to the facial masks, I picked up two sets of falsies for just a dollar each. For such a low price, I can just toss it away after use. I usually have a full set of lashes, but I wanted to go for something less dramatic, but still provides length. Hope this works out!

Everyone knows I am big on having my nails done and because I have yet to find nail salons in the area, I will have to settle with doing my own nails for the time being. Because of the extremely cute animals, I picked up a toe separator for pedicures and I also managed to find an awesome four step nail filer that helps to file, remove ridges, smooth and shine your nails. All in one! I just hope it works out great.

Lastly and probably the one that I am most excited about is the paper soap. Many bathrooms in Korea do not have soap dispensers. In fact, they have a bar soap (if even) in bathrooms. Being that I am a big germ-a-phobe, using a bar soap just won't cut it for me. In addition to this, bar soap tends to dry out hands and therefore I had to just try the paper soap that I have heard about from many. Hopefully the lavender will be a great combo with my skin. 

As excited as I am to share these products with you, I will be having a giveaway soon! 

Makeup Review - Lush Colour Supplement

I didn't expect to pick up my next favorite foundation at Lush, but I sure did prior to my trip to Korea. I was looking for a new foundation for the trip and I found the Lush Colour Supplement. Something that is a little peculiar, but special in its own way. The Lush Colour Supplement allows for you to mix with your daily lotion to create a more even spread. The best thing about the product is it only costs $16 and it lasts a whole year, especially for those who are mixing it with their daily moisturizers. All you need is a dime size (if even) for the whole face and mix with your regular amount of moisturizer. 

You can also use the supplement alone to conceal dark areas and such prior to coverage for the face. I am not that big of a fan of using it as a concealer because it just feels too think in one area. Another thing that doesn't really help me is the amount of time I can save when doing my makeup. The one good thing is that I am now living in Korea so I do not have to keep up with the fast pace life of New York. Next time you're in the area, give it a try and pick up a sample. I love Lush for its natural products and great uses!

Sweet Tooth Satisfaction - Sweet Elysium

I’m a big supporter of homemade goodies for sale. Sweet Elysium, currently mastering macarons and cakes, is full of goodies for low prices. I got a box of macarons as a going away present and I am definitely feeling the love. They were so delicious and perfect that I was not willing to share with anyone!

For starters, I am in love with the green tea, sesame, pistachio macarons (very Asian, I know), and the chocolate of course! This is the one thing that I love about the sweet goodies is the originality and creativity behind it. There are just so many flavors to choose from that it is nearly impossible to do so. Sweet Elysium masters small goodies for gift bags and even cakes for small wedding receptions and engagement parties. If I was able to sit there all day and "sample" these goodies, I would!

Those who are interested in picking up these goodies and live in the NJ area, they can be found in a few restaurants and cafes which include I's Cafe in New Brunswick, NJ by Rutgers, and a few restaurants in the NJ area. Please contact Stacy for more information in where her goodies are sold. 

For those who are interested in making orders (soon to be shipped around the world), please contact Stacy at sweetelysium.sg@gmail.com. Mention blog for discounts!

DIY – Lip Gloss

Sometimes you are just not able to find the right color lip color you want in store. In addition, lip colors that look good on a friend of yours may not look the same on yours due to your natural lip color. The best and cheapest way to find a lip color that compliments your style is to make it yourself. It’s ridiculously simple!

All you need is Vaseline or some kind of lip balm you can mix an eye shadow color with. I suggest first scraping eye shadow color in a small jar or a contact solution case that is small and portable (just be sure to clean it well prior to use) and mix in the Vaseline. Add as much color as you like to find your perfect lip gloss. 

Beauty Review – Olay Regenerist Regenerating Serum

Olay Regenerist is a popular and more expensive drugstore line that seems to be favorable. I remember trying an Olay Regeneris line in the past, but it didn’t work too well with my face because I think I was too young and there was no need for younger looking skin so I decided to switch over to natural goods. Now that I am starting to ‘get older’ I figure to give it a try again.

When it comes to wrinkles and your face’s elasticity, it is better to start early and prevent rather than waiting for the problem to develop and fight it. You have a better chance controlling your face and prolonging the time it takes for wrinkles to set in as opposed to trying to get rid of one. Olay Regenerist’s Regenerating Fragrance-Free Serum uses a highly concentrated amino-peptide plus B3 complex combined with Olay moisture.

With first use of this serum, I had a little tingly sensation in some areas of the face, but overall, it works perfectly with my sensitive skin and psoriasis. I did not feel a burning sensation; the serum glided on perfect and absorbed quickly with my skin. The one thing I am not a fan of is the smell (I have a very sensitive nose, so you might not have this problem). With one application, I felt immediate smoothness on my skin’s surface.

I suggest using this serum twice a day, although daily use is acceptable as well. If the serum does not compliment your skin on first use, you can use it once a day and gradually make your way to twice a day. Olay Regenerist has a four step skin care line that is suggested, but because I love the other products that I am currently using, I am just giving this the go until I feel there’s a need to change my skincare line. 

Story of My Life – Finally in Korea

Excuse my absence these past couple of days. I have been busy packing, hanging out with all the great friends that I have, and spending as much time as I could with family. I am finally in Korea over a long 14.5 hour plane ride which was extremely tiring because lack of sleep, but at least I got a window seat with an empty middle seat. I was able to have great room space and sat comfortably the whole ride.

Who would’ve thought I have finally landed in Korea and will begin the next year of my life in a country that I am not so familiar with. My ultimate problem will be the language barrier, but I hope I can surpass that and make my way around. Korea is great for a bunch of things, especially beauty, food and fashion. I definitely plan to scope the area and continue with my daily blogs because I’ve got a few requests to do so.

I also plan to have constant giveaways once I finally settle into my apartment and start to get the hang of things on the other side of the world. Thank you for all the love and support and hope it stays with me!

Traveling Essentials and Tips

Having to pack a whole year of supply into two suitcases is not easy, but I of course, have to make room for makeup and beauty supplies. Because I am away for a year, I had to pick up a few supplies for the trip which includes a few of my obsessions: packs and packs of Softlips, stacking on the Benefit Cosmetic They’re Real Mascara, a few L’Oreal Paris Lineur Intense Brush Tip, boxes of the My Beauty Diary Mask, an extra pair of the fringe holders, and a bunch of my favorite Essie nail polishes that includes: Licorice, Wicked, Fuji, along with the Only Gold For Me and Spark-taular OPI Top Coat.

In addition to the many goodies that I packed for my trip, I realize the importance of space in a suitcase. Being that Korea is extremely cold, I have to pack my comforter and my pillow case because I am too used to my contour pillow I cannot live without out. I realized the importance of packing and have a few tips for those who are travelling as well:

• Pair lighter items with heavy items. I packed my comforter and pillow with my bottles of contact solution and shower gels and other items. It helps to weigh out the difference and maximize my space as the bottles help to compress my comforter. 
• Zip lock under garments. Using a zip lock bag helps to seal your under garments from bed bugs that can travel from other places. Many of you know I am a true germ-a-phobe so I always pack my clothes into zip lock bags to seal out the many bacteria and contamination.
• Roll your clothing instead of folding it. Rolling up your clothes and putting it into your suitcase helps to maximize space and reduces the amount of wrinkles and compressed lines that can be found from folding. 
• Pack travel size goodies. Always pack hygiene items that you are used to using. When traveling, it may be difficult to find things that you use so it is smart to carry these items in smaller sizes and hope they will last you for the duration of your trip. 
• Turn contact cases into travel size holders. I am a big fan of using contact cases to hold my moisturizer, concealer and other beauty essentials when traveling. Simply label and estimate the amount you would use normally times the number of days you are traveling for. They come in handy and for those who wear contacts, there are always a great number of contact cases laying around the house. 
• Skip the blow drier and other essentials if you are traveling internationally. Because of voltage differences, it is recommended to just purchase these items while on vacation. Some hotels may even offer these items for you so it helps to save space and reduce any potential hazards and burn outs. 

Today’s Lunch – Uncle Gussy’s Food Truck

My last day at NBC lead me to finally try Uncle Gussy’s Food Truck on Park Ave that I have been eyeing for quite a while now. There is always a line at Uncle Gussy’s and now I know why. The Greek cuisine is delicious! Today’s lunch is the Chicken Deluxe Pita which is stuffed with chicken, and I mean stuffed. Sandwiched in a soft and thick pita break, chicken is topped with lettuce, tomato and the traditional white sauce. There is also the option of spicy and fried onions, but I skipped that cause I need to save my breath for the meetings later.

Moral of the story is to try out Uncle Gussy’s Food Truck because the line moves fast and the food is absolutely delicious. There is always a number of business men in the area, and that line is worth the wait. Average price for a meal is at $8. Well worth every penny; it was so good and filling that I was stuffed half way, but I forced myself to finish it because it was just too yummy!

Restaurant Review – Hatsuhana Restaurant

17 East 48 Street

New York, NY

(212)355-3345

http://www.hatsuhana.com/

Hatsuahana, a restaurant located by Rockefeller is known for their high end Japanese food. Hatsuhana is known for their fresh fish which I definitely back up. When eating at Hatsuhana, there is a set lunch and dinner menu. Lunch prices average at $25 for a set lunch which includes a soup or a salad.

I ordered the Sushi lunch which includes 5 piece sushi, 2 rolls and a salad. For those of you who are not a fan of wasabi, do not order the sushi. The fish is glued to the rice with a dallop of wasabi. It is enough to clear your nose. The food was delicious, well worth its price. Fish are extremely fresh, I do recommend it for a date.

Service was great. Not once did I have to turn around and ask for a refill for my drink. They are constantly walking around with water pitchers and tea pots to fill. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time, even if it’s a few hours prior because they will not have seating upon arrival. There is usually a bunch of business men and women in the area fighting for a seat, and those on dates at night. 

Story of My Life – Psoriasis

Many people do not have a good understanding of psoriasis unless of course, they have it. Even with psoriasis, many are unsure of how to care for their skin. I’ve had psoriasis for almost ten years now and it took me quite a while to get used to.

Story of my life: It took me a while to figure out that I got psoriasis because I was only a teenager when I got my first signs of psoriasis on my scalp. My family of course, didn't know what it was and assumed it was a rash that would go away by chopping off my long black hair. So what did they do? Chop off my long black hair and when I say chop, I mean give me a boy's buzz cut. Unfortunately that did not work and I went to at least ten different doctors to find a cure. As the years pass and the stress increased, it has gradually made its wait through the rest of my body, reaching all parts of my body. I am currently struggling with minor patches of psoriasis on my arms, legs, stomach, back, scalp, butt, and even the face. It is quite a struggle to hide my imperfections every day, but I have learned to love my skin and take care of it to minimize the outbreaks. I try to stay away from steroid medications and topical creams, so what I do includes the following:

• Moisturize daily – I was never a fan of lotion until I have started to use it daily a few months ago. I didn’t believe the difference it actually makes on my skin, but it does help to ease the pain and pulling of the skin. The best time to moisturize is after a hot shower when your skin becomes dried. Be sure to pat dry your skin rather than pulling.
• Take cool showers – This is a difficult one, especially in the winter, but it is important to not take extremely hot showers. Taking hot showers will irritate the skin and make your psoriasis worse. If needed, take a warm shower and rinse off with cold water.
• Eat healthy – Psoriasis is due to a bad liver which means it is important to maintain a healthy diet. Skip the soda and unhealthy foods which include fried and oily items. Eating healthy will help your liver which helps your psoriasis. You will notice a difference in the texture of your hair and it helps to lighten the flakes.
• Stay away from alcohol – Once I drink, I have an immediate breakout the next day. I start itching a lot more and its just uncontrollable. Aside from my 21st birthday, I have not drank for years now. I am not going to lie, I have been drinking lately because it is my last few weeks with my friends in America so I sacrificed my skin a bit. Surprisingly, my breakout was not as bad as it used to be, shows that I have been building my internal system. Yay!
• Get a full eight hours of sleep every night – This is extremely important for good health and beauty of course. I always stress the importance of getting a full night of rest and I am known for the girl who will not go out just to sleep by 12am. After all these years, it shows on my face with minimal eye bags and dark circles. The best part is I know it works for my skin because on the nights that I stay out until 5am, my skin is irritated and I scratch all night long. 
• Wear gloves to sleep – This is extremely important for those who are like me and scratch a lot. Wearing gloves at night will help to reduce the amount and the intensity of scratching. I have had so many bloody sheets from scratching nonstop, but the gloves actually help to control the itching. It’s like having chicken pox every day.
• Dont wash your hair every other day – The trick for those with psoriasis in the scalp is to wash your hair back to back and skip a day. This pattern will help to reduce the number of flakes found in the hair. 
• Go to the beach – Whenever possible, stay in the salt water which helps to clear up psoriasis. Trust me when I say, it works like magic. My psoriasis always clears up in the summer time and its the best time for tanning which helps to clear up the white spots after my psoriasis patches disappears. There is also the option of tanning beds in the summer, getting in some UVB rays for your skin. I've only done it once but because I am able to control my skin, I try to stay away from the tanning beds. 

The next time you see someone with red spots or flaking in the scalp and skin, don’t assume that they just can’t care for themselves or they have an infectious disease. Psoriasis is not something that all can live with, but it is something that I have no choice about. The best treatment to psoriasis in addition to topical creams is to reduce stress. Unfortunately, living in the New York area, it is impossible to do so. The next best medication—MOVE. This is exactly what I will be doing to see if there is a change for my skin. As for the rest, good luck! 

Restaurant Review - Bo Ky Restaurant

Bo Ky Restaurant 

(212) 406-2292

80 Bayard St

New York, NY 10013

A well-known cheap eats spot for Chinese-Vietnamese infused foods. Bo Ky is known for their duck, a must order in their restaurant that is paired with a homemade vinegar-based sauce. You can order the duck as a whole to consume with your entree if eating with a big group, or pair it with some grains. The popular dishes to order with duck are the flat noodle soup and the dry egg noodle. A few of their other popular dishes include the fish wonton soup noodle and the combination fish ball or seafood soup noodle. 

Bo Ky is a place for cheap eats and although this restaurant looks extremely old and run down, the food is absolutely amazing. The service is usually quick, almost immediate so you can ensure you'll be eating in no time. The staff is friendly, but can be a bit slow when there isn't a packed house. There's no system of service there, so try to get the attention of anyone that you can. If you're not comfortable with eating in the restaurant, be sure to order the duck as an extra dish for dinner! 

Winner of Giveaway

And the winner of this awesome giveway issssssssssssssss Ngai Man. THANKS for all of the support everyone and there will be another giveaway soon!

Ngai Man, please send your shipping info to cunggie@gmail.com 

My Current Obsession – Lancome Artliner

I have always been a fan of extremely dark eyeliner and its taken me a while to find something other than the Bobbi Brown gel liner that I have been using for a while now. The only problem about using a gel liner is the amount of trouble to put on the liner, clean your brush and dry your brush daily. It starts to get to be a pain in the butt, especially when I’m in a rush out of the house.

My recent discover is Lancome’s Artliner. The soft, precision tip liner provides accurate top and bottom lid coverage with just a simple shake before use. This is definitely a long lasting eyeliner, providing me with the blackest black that I strive for when it comes to eyeliners. It is a must have in my opinion! 

Sweet Tooth Satisfaction - Spot Dessert Bar

Spot Dessert Bar

13 St Marks Place

New York, NY 10003


(212) 677-5670

http://www.spotdessertbar.com/

A hidden little shop in St. Marks is filled with absolute goodies, made for those with sweet tooths just like me. It was practically heaven, a great place for girls to bond and to share a dessert with your significant other. My personal suggestion is to go with a group and order their specials that come with 3-5 dessert tapas. This way you get to sample a bunch of their goodies of your choice!

Between three, we ordered the tapa special: Chocolate Green Tea Lava (green tea-white chocolate ganach, green tea ice cream), Yuzu Eskimo (blackberries, raspberry foam, chocolate pearls, oreo soil, chocolate ganache), and the White Miso Semifreddo (raspberries, EVOO, almond tuile, raspberry sorbet). Fruits may vary depending on the season. 

My personal favorite is the Chocolate Green Tea Lava cake. I am big on chocolate and it was the perfect chocolate cake, a blast of flavor. In addition to the Chocolate Green Tea Lava dessert as a whole, the raspberry sorbet is delicious as well. A drink that I was extremely excited about was the Lychee Matcha Bubble Tea. Although it sounds great and it is a popular drink, it was not of my taste because the tea taste overpowered the lychee flavoring. I admit that I loved the bubbles, I just couldn’t stop drinking because of the bubbles!

On the down side, space is extremely limited at Spot. Another unfortunate matter is the horrible service. It takes quite a while to get the attention of the staff when you are dining in. They seem to pay more attention to those that are ordering desserts to go. I will likely return again, just probably not for dine-in service. 

Sweet Tooth Satisfaction - neuhaus chocolate

neuhaus chocolate, another Belgian chocolate surprise around my company that is famous for its pralines. I bit my tongue today, picking up only two pieces of chocolates which includes the chocolate truffle and almond praline. It only cost me four bucks today! That's pretty average for a fresh piece of chocolate at two dollars a pop.

I really can't recall the last time I did not enjoy a chocolate truffle, especially one that is dusted with cocoa powder. I feel that the dark cocoa powder helps to trigger the chocolate taste buds as the rest of the chocolate just melts in your mouth. Absolutely delicious! As for the almond praline, the beautifully built exterior made me not want to eat the chocolate, but as I bit into it, the gush of caramel-texture that comes running out. Doesn't have a blast of almond taste, but its not bad. Don't mind my photo, the dusting of the chocolate makes it look dirty.

My Current Obsession – Sephora by OPI Nail Design Pen

Since my last OPI obsession, I’ve learned to love the brand for what they offer, including the Nail Colour Remover, and now there’s the Sephora by OPI Nail Design Pen. This pen comes in a variety of colors, which includes white, gold, purple, blue, pink and green. The brush helps to draw fine lines and it is great for making custom designs, which include finishing off a French manicure. It is just like using a pen, but allow you to create nail art. Give it a try the next time you drop by your local Sephora. 

Restaurant Review - Ramen Setagaya

Ramen Setagaya

34½ St Marks Place

New York, NY 11101

(212) 387-7959

http://www.ramensetagayany.com/

One of the best ramen spots in St. Marks can be found in a little store called Ramen Setagaya where seating is limited, but food is delicious. The restaurant does not look so appealing, but there is quite a wait at times.

Ramen dishes average a price of $10 and appetizers range from $3-5. For an appetizer, I recommend the Taco Wasabi that is chopped raw baby octopus marinated with wasabi. Although it seems that it will be an overpowering wasabi taste, the wasabi actually compliments the raw octopus, a definite recommendation. For the entrée, I ordered the Miso Ramen that consists of two pieces of BBQ salt, half of a salted egg, bamboo shoot, beansprout, cabbage, and scallions. 

Service is extremely quick at Ramen Setagaya, so quick that there wasn’t much time to contemplate about. Personally, I went during a less busy hour and so food and service was satisfactory. I just wish I didn’t have to stare out of a window, eating when facing a blue wall. 

Restaurant Review - Song

Song

295 Fifth Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11215

(718)965-1108

Song has been one of my favorite Thai restaurants for their low and affordable prices and abundant amounts of food. Aside from what everyone scours for when going out to eat, the food at Song is delicious! The must order dish at Song is their fried calamari, only eight bucks for a large (right) which can be shared with a gang of four, or two if you’re a big calamari eater. 

It’s practically always a packed house at Song and even with that, they have not raised prices on their food with an average of $7 an entree. My favorite dish is the Beef Pad See Ew, which is an order always to be made along with the Thai Iced Tea. Service at Song may not be the best on a busy night, just be sure to not go when you’re absolutely starving (like I am most times). Atmosphere at Song is good enough for a date—I had my first date there—with candle lighting, outdoor seating.

Upon entering the restaurant, there’s a bar where you can hang and order drinks while you wait for seating. The open kitchen allows you to ensure that there will less likely be any problems with your food. Almost all entrees fall under ten dollars which is an extremely cheap eat for dinner so its definitely a great place to go out with friends. It may be a little hard to look for parking, so give yourself time to do so. 

DIY - Brush Cleaner

I cannot stress the importance of cleaning makeup brushes. I know so many people who do not bother cleaning their brushes, let alone shampoo them. By not cleaning your brushes, you are increasing the chance of an infection and even be the factor of you losing a very useful brush. The most important brush, which I know many people do not clean is the eyeliner brush. Because it comes with may drugstore brands, I know a lot of people who do not think it is important to wipe off the gel that is left behind. The eyes are the most sensitive part of the face and any risk of an infection will be problematic, so I definitely recommend washing your eyeliner brush daily.

You don’t have to go out of your way to buy brush cleaners, because I know we’re all on a budget and brush cleaners can be expensive, especially if you’re using it everyday. There’s always a few household items that can be used in place of on the market brush cleaners. Just mix and save your money.

For most of these solutions you can eyeball it. After making your mix, I suggest pouring it on a plate for an easy back and forth swift to clean your brushes. There are a few DIY brush cleaners which include:

• One Cup of water with 2 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol and 1 tablespoon of baby shampoo. Baby shampoo is gentle for the bristles while rubbing alcohol helps to kill the germs left over. You can even skip the rubbing alcohol if you are not a fan of the smell and just use baby shampoo and warm water.
• Half cup of warm water with ¼ cup of vinegar. Vinegar helps to kill bacteria that is left behind on the brush.
• One cup of warm water with 1 tablespoon of liquid dish detergent. My ultimate favorite DIY makeup remover is using anti-bacterial dishwashing soap and EVOO which will disinfect and clean your brushes. EVOO helps soften your bristles which is great for long brush use, another great use for olive oil. 

Today's Lunch - Korilla BBQ

I’ve been itching to try the Korilla food truck for quite a while now and I’ve been saving up my stomach for today, Thursday, the day that it is walking distance from me. You may have heard of the Korilla truck on Food Network, the race across the world. Although they didn’t make it to the end, they came back to their hometown New York to fill bellies of ours! Give yourself time to wait on a line, but it moves rather quickly so you won’t be starved for too long. Be sure to check the menu online prior to going because everything is just delicious!  

I ordered the Bulgogi Tacos with everything. I'll be honest, I'm not a fan. I decided tog o with the tacos because it wouldn't be as filling as the burrito which I try not to eat because it can get messy. I'm a bit bummed out today. The meat was great, sauce was great, but the shell was not so great. when everything is mixed in, it just doesn't compliment well enough for me. 

My Current Obsession - L'Oreal Paris Lineur Intense Brush Tip

Like Softlips, this has been a forever obsession of mine that I use almost everyday. It is the best drugstore liquid eyeliner for me, I've tried plenty, but I just cant get enough of the L'Oreal Paris Lineur Intense Brush Tip. I absolutely love the intense black and can't live without it. It glides on so smoothly and it is so dark, exactly what I want. In addition to the great price, I don't have a problem with this eyeliner smudging or fading through the day. It'll last me from the beginning of the day at the break of dawn until I come in from a late night (which sometimes consists of the next morning. Another great thing which many people may not like is that it comes right off with water. That means don't cry and avoid the rain !

There are a few things that aren't so great about this eyeliner in addition to the way you can rub it right off. The brush is not the greatest thing at all, especially if you're looking to draw a thin line. It takes a while to get used to and really needs a gentle hand. Every eyeliner that I have picked up to this day has a different brush. It starts to bend the way that you draw and sometimes starts off with a bad tip. It's something that I've gotten used to already so it doesn't really bother me. I am still able to draw my line the same way but I know plenty of people who have complained about the brush being too thick. Either way, I absolutely love this product, especially for the price I can buy it for!

Todays Lunch - Darbar Grill

Darbar Grill

157 East 55 Street

New York, NY 10022

(212) 751-4600

http://www.darbargrill.com/

Today’s lunch is special. The company ordered from Darbar Grill to celebrate with the Indian family here. Happy Diwali! Definitely have to share today’s lunch which was an absolutely delicious mix of Indian food. For starters, I love that even though this was catering, the bread was still crispy to the bite. Every dish was cooked so good that I am definitely going to visit Darbar Grill soon!

Diwali is a five day celebration of the “festival of lights” which is not only celebrated in India, but other countries as well. It is their New Year which does not fall under the American New Years, but it’s always great for others who can celebrate with and enjoy great food, like myself!

Sweet Tooth Satisfaction – teuscher

teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland

620 Fifth Ave

New York NY 10020

(212) 246-4416

http://www.teuscher.com/

Just another day of meetings over at 30 Rock today and I decided to reward myself for my hard work. Except this reward was a little pricey, $88 for a pound of chocolate. I definitely did not buy a whole pound, but I did spend $11.50 on four pieces averaging three bucks a pop. The pieces that I picked up were the famous Champagne Truffle, Hazelnut Praline, Nougat Truffle, and a Dark Chocolate Truffle.

I love the texture of the chocolate and although I’m not a big fan of Champagne, it was absolutely delicious. The Hazelnut Praline is something different from what I’ve had before. It’s like a truffle in a stick. I think teuscher is a great place for truffles, a great blast of chocolate texture. The Nougat Truffle is definitely something I am not used to, it is different but it is amazing as well. As for the Dark Chocolate Truffle, when am I not a truffle lover? If it wasn’t for the price, I think I’d go everyday.