『Life』Maleficent Inspired Make-up, Singing, and Art!

It's almost summer! Most of you are probably already on break. LOL

Just a little life update since I've been quite busy and unable to take spare some time for blogging activities. For me, finals are coming up in a week! 

However, solid A's in all my classes, which I'm pretty proud of! (Whoot whoot!)

I went to go see Maleficent the other day. My mind was BLOWN. They incorporated the original Sleeping Beauty beautifully into Maleficent's history. It was definitely one of Disney's better originals. Angelina Jolie played Maleficent almost as if she was the villain herself. Those cheekbones were irresistible. <3

We found a movie poster for Maleficent hanging outside. However, it had part of Angelina's name covered up.

I did the only sensible thing. Duh, her cheekdones are basically the movie. HAHA (Kidding, the movie was actually great; go watch it!)

Holie (holy) cheekbones indeed.

I loved it so much that I even went to It's Sugar and bought the cup! It was super over priced, but I'm glad I got it! Literally, it sold out the next day.

After watching it, I decided I would try to be Maleficent myself! I grabbed all normal make up out, but I couldn't find my stage make up. :'< In the end, I resorted to eyeshadow. LOL

Maleficent ft. air humidifier. 8D

I do realized that I did the contouring completely wrong. HAHA I rounded out the cheekbones instead of caving them in. Next time I try to recreate her, I'll deff keep that in mind.

Would you guys be interested in a make up tutorial if I happened to do one? 8D

Possibly on video? ;D

On another note, I did upload a cover on my YouTube a while back. If any of my followers play League of Legends, you might enjoy this quite a bit. It's a parody of a Vocaloid song called Yume to Hazakura with lyrics based off the champion Sona from LoL! 

Take a listen if you have the time; I worked really hard on it. <3

I've also been getting back into drawing recently. I decided I would take on digital art again since I've been doing a lot of traditional art lately. So, saved up some of my money and bought myself a Wacom Intuos 5 Drawing Tablet! It should be arriving on Monday. <3 Can't wait to start transfering my paper art to the computer so I can do cool coloring effects. Not to mention, being able to easily draw straight lines!

Heres a little something I drew after playing the gave Transistor. I recommend it if you're a gamer who likes hit and slash games. *^* The story is also rather amazing. <3

Welp, that's I all I can really fit in today. Time to go wallow in work as I prepare for my finals. ;v;

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Have a nice day everyone! <3

☆ gin ★

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『Review』Dolly Eye (EOS) - Blytheye Brown Circle Lenses

Coming in with a super overdue post!

I won these babies in the December of last year from Misa's Uniqso giveaway! Some of you guys might remember it, but it was sure a long time ago. LOL

ANYWAYS.

I've been meaning to review these for such a long time! Really, I had pictures taken and everything, but it just kinda slipped my mind. :c

If you look closely at my Katsucon post pictures, you should be able to see them! I wore them for two long days. HAHA (Had some serious pains in my eyes afterwards. Don't follow my example.)

I got these in the mail in an adorable little box! It came with a free case too. 8D

The lenses were bubble wrapped and tightly snug in the box to allow zero damage.

They're absolutely gorgeous. Just as described with a perfectly sized rim!  

Here's a bit of information:  

Diameter : 14.5mm 

Base Curve : 8.6mm 

Lens' Lifetime : 1 Year Disposable 

Water Content: 38% 

Labelled by: DollyEye / Douceurs  

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I waited over night so the harsh solution that stored the lenses could wash out. Then, I plopped them in for a test run!

Design

I love the way my natural eye blends into the color of the lenses! The small black lines around the center helps it subtly and slowly blend my eyes into the golden iris. The black circle around the lenses is perfectly sized so it enhances the size of my eyes, but also look natural from a distance!

Color

Instead of looking for harsh edged, bright yellow eyes, I was looking for something more mysterious and alluring. I feel as if these contacts did just that! The yellow shows up quite nicely on my eyes, considering the fact that I have almost jet black eyes.

Comfort

So, I took these on a test run to school one day, and they were SO COMFORTABLE. <3 I couldn't feel them unless I was straining to look at something or with wind blowing on them. However, heed the 8 hour rule. LOL I wore these for 18 hours straight without taking them out for a convention. 

Let's just say I had some major eye pains afterwards. ;v;

Enlargement

It's very slight. The black ring allows it to become a little bigger than my eyes, but it's still small enough to be normal and un-alien like. This is quite nice since it works nicely with simple make up!

Final Thoughts

This exceeded my expectations! I was very happy with these circle lenses, especially because I won it from a giveaway. HAHA

Come on, who doesn't love free stuff? :'>

They have a very gradient like design with an alluring gold color that was vibrant even on my dark eyes. In photoshoot pictures, I was able to easily edit them into a brighter yellow/deeper orange. Wearing these on a normal day made me feel super unique and mysterious. The lenses were a bit on the thin side, so it was super easy to insert everytime!

Pros

• Comfortable
• Easy to put on
• Vibrant
• Gradient color change
• Doesn't over englarge

Cons

• So far, none! 

Would I Repurchase?

Yes! These are probably going to be my go-to yellow lenses, will deff be reordering then they expire.

Final Score: 10/10

Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day! <3

☆ gin ★

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『Review』Nature Republic: Hawaiian Fresh Pineapple Pack

Hello lovelies!
Sorry for that short hiatus. ;v; Hopefully I'll be back regularly since summer is starting soon.
I got a lot of new products to review and a lot of things to talk about! Thing will probably start to pick up. B)
Today I'll be reviewing Nature Republic's Hawaiian Fresh Pineapple Pack! I got it on my trip to New York when I was visiting my boyfriend. 8D

Claims

I didn't really find any claims on the pack; it was kinda of an impulsive buy. LOL
However, from some simple googling, I was able to find that this mask claims to make skin brighter and smoother with the pineapple extract!

Active Ingredient 

• Hibiscus - firms agent that also cools the face. High in Vitamin C! (which helps the Whitening of skin) 
• Pineapple Extract - contains enzymes that makes skin elastic, improve skin hydration, and remove damaged and dead cells. It helps achieve a clear and glowing complexion that reduces fine lines and signs of aging.

Texture

Smooth, but not thick. I would say, gel-like and light! There were tiny blades of a grass like material sparely in the mask that was probably used as a gentle exfoliant. When applied it was very, very cold. I almost to the point where I cringed a bit. ;A;

The mask had a lasting coldness that was extremely cooling! To be honest, I could even associate it with being minty. After a good 20 minutes, the cooling sensation began to wear off, so I popped into the shower and washed it off.

("After" is the picture in which I have the mask on. Should've labeled it differently. LOL)

Smell

It smells slightly of pineapple, but nothing too pungent or strong. I quite like it, as it quite accurately portrays the pineapple smell.

Final Thoughts

Ohh my god! My face felt absolutely amazing afterwards. Not only being super smooth and silky, I also felt like it lifted my cheeks and made my face bouncy. Maybe that's what it feels like to get Botox? LOL 

I felt extremely satisfied after washing it off, definitely a great way to end a long day of studying. HAHA

Pros

• Smell good
• Firms 
• Cooling 
• Amount in singular pack is enough 
• All natural
• Doesn't drip 

Cons

• A bit messy
• Extremely cold when first applied  

Would I Repurchase?

Since I purchased this from New York in a small Nature Republish store, probably won't get the opportunity too. However, it has definitely made me more interested in the other masks they have to offer! If I happen to find this at a good price again, I would grab it. B)

Final Score: 9.5/10

Thank you for reading and have a wonderful day! <3

☆ gin ★

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『Talk』Rest in Peace, Ryan

Hello guys. 

I have a very serious topic that I would like to talk about today. 

I'll be addressing depression and suicide. I strongly recommend you all to read this.

Many of you have probably heard about it hundreds and hundreds of times already. However, watching a mischievous and playful friend succumb into depression so deep that it led to suicide emotionally struck me. 

Today, just an hour ago, my friend Ryan Walden died from an attempted suicide. 

He was rushed to the hospital this morning, but it was too late.

Ryan, a freshman like me, was the most clever and respectful person I've ever met. He was only 14, his birthday only a few months away from now. 

Most importantly, he's a person I've spent four years with. He is a child of loving parents and brothers. He is a friend to many. 

We have all been impacted by his passing. 

I am crying as I'm typing this. I still can't believe that the boy I saw just a week ago, the boy who I helped with homework, the boy who say next to me, is now gone. 

Forever. 

There will always be an empty seat next to me, as if almost waiting for him to come in one day so everything would be normal again. 

But it's won't. 

Death is irreversible. To realize he was hiding his depression, to realize I didn't notice; I feel guilty. 

Maybe I could've done something. 

Maybe I could've prevented this even if it was just one little action, such as going to visit him or asking to hang out. 

Depression is serious. As someone who went though it before, I can truthfully tell you that there are more types of depression than there are different types of snowflakes. 

Depression can lable many emotions. I know many of you mean well when you say, "I know how you feel." 

When you're that deep in depression, however, no one wants to hear that. 

Just be there for them. 

Reach out to them. 

Let them know you're thinking about them. 

Let them know you care. 

 

I beg of anyone who has difficultly staying in this world to talk to someone you trust. 

Anyone. 

Hotlines, family, 911, etc. 

The impact you leave and the life that you abandon is impossible to reverse. 

Life is beautiful. 

Rest in peace, Ryan. 

-Gin

『Talk』Pictures from Katsucon and WIP Cosplays

SO.

A SUPER.

SUPER.

LONG OVER DUE (AND PHOTO HEAVY) POST. HAHA

I'm so sorry.

//lies on side

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Anyways! So, I went to Katuscon (two months ago) and boy, was it great! *A*

I got a lot of really nice photos from my photographers. <3 (They were all amazing! I only knew one of them personally because of a previous photoshoot with her, but the other two were super friendly and really made me feel at ease. It's always scary finding new photographers! ;;;;)

Here are some of my favorites!

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SNSD Ahri - League of Legends

Photos taken by Shipszer Photography/Cosplay

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Photos taken by KG Photography

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Photos taken by WongTwoThree Cosplay & Photography

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Kuriyama Mirai [Maid and Idol Outfit] - Kyokai no Kanata (Beyond the Boundary)
My friend Miyu as Idol Miral and myself as Maid Mirai!

Photos taken by WongTwoThree Cosplay & Photography

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I really didn't have a lot of cosplays this con. HAHA
Though I'm working on a few for Otakon that I'm pretty excited about!
Here are some of my WIPs:

Elsa - Frozen (WIP)

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Winter Wonder Poro - League of Legends (WIP)

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Syndra - League of Legends (WIP)

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Female Haruka - Free! (WIP)

Yes, I am standing in snow in a swimsuit.

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OK WHOOT.
PICTURES GALORE. *A*
It's would be amazing if you guys could check out my Facebook page, PandaGin! I upload most of my cosplay progresses on there, plus, I give occasional tips! 8D
Thank you so much for reading...?
Look at pictures? LOL

I will try to get some beauty things out this weekend! Love you guys!

I hope you have an amazing day! <3

☆ gin ★