Title: L i v i n L u x e

I'm so High!

Published on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:30:50 PDT

In great euphoria September 30, 2009. I just decided to post an entry for future references. Who knows? Btw, i got a haircut today by Juno. lol.NO no no no! I'm not a drug-addict. Today was just one of the most wonderful and memorable days of my life and i couldn't find the best word to describe how i feel but HIGH! READ its description from UrbanDictionary.com. Totally felt like that. Please don't take it the wrong way :OI am just at a stage in my life where I have power over everything with no read more..

Top 10 Drugstore buys $10 or less

Published on Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:18:31 PDT

Not all expensive products are great especially for the basics. You don't have to buy the high priced name brand shampoo (although Kiehl's Coconut Shampoo is really amazing :) There are precious gems hidden beneath your drugstore aisles, you just have to look for them. Of course, there's always trial and error. Once you find the right one for you, you're set.Here's my Top 10 list of the drugstore skin/hair care and beauty products that works great to not only me but for a lot of people as well. read more..

MAC Brushes: Essentials

Published on Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:31:08 PDT

Reminder: This entry is just my own thought. This is what i love and my life (at least 25% of it :) PLEASE Please don't force yourself to buy these if it's not your thing. Rock whatever you have. They don't have to be expensive.As a big cosmetic brush fan, I can not believe myself why I did not think of getting these MAC brushes sooner. So much money wasted on the cheap ones which i thought i saved but did not. Well, that's a lesson to pass on to my children, lol.MAC has a massive of brushes to read more..

Drugstore brushes to consider

Published on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:52:36 PDT

This is the continuation of my previous post. I promised to write about the OKAY drugstore brushes to look into especially when you are in a tight budget or for those people who choose not to spend a lot of money for MAC or other department store brand brushes. This is ideal for students too. My picks:* Sonia Kashuk ~ Available only at Target. They have sets from $12 and up. But I would get the individual brushes, a bit pricey but better. Also, if you purchase the pink ones, a percentage goes to read more..

MAC Brushes

Published on Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:27:18 PDT

After a number of years using drugstore brushes, I finally decided to take the plunge to investing in real good cosmetic brushes, i.e. MAC! Obviously, they're not cheap but they will last you a very long time; most makeup artists swear by and some people i know who actually uses them.If you are in a tight budget or just starting in makeup, drugstore brushes are okay if you just plan on using them temporarily. Looking back, i remember buying different brand of cheap brushes like 2~3 times a year read more..

Wii Fit Review

Published on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:24:26 PDT

Okay. So Wii came out 2 years ago and everyone went crazy about it. Each store only has 15~20 units in stock; some only 5~10. You can see how people wait in line on the wee hours in every store that sells electronics stuff. Literally. It was nuts.For those people who doesn't know or haven't heard of Wii (believe me, there's a number!), it is a gaming console although different from all the previous ones, i.e., playstation, gameboy, etc. Should i say, it is more advanced, more interactive and read more..

Sad

Published on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:08:33 PDT

Grrr. I'm a little disappointed in myself right now cos I found out that I've deleted some of my pictures from photobucket since I was trying to clean up a little bit. Those pictures were in my blogs which i totally forgot about. They are important cos they represent the products i feature. Also, they link to some websites and other promotions that I'm doing. Now, some things are messed up. WTH was i thinking?I realized that most people just keep on storing 90% of their nonsense photos in there read more..

My Knowledge Being a Mom Enhanced

Published on Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:29:51 PDT

As a mother, you learn new things everyday. I am so grateful there's google, well-informed professional individuals and knowledgeable good old friends who give me informative advices.My daughter has a fever since Friday morning and i just ignored it. She's a pretty healthy kid so I thought it was just a regular fever which disappears after taking Tylenol, but it's not. She doesn't get sick all the time (God forbid!) so i just waited for her to feel better. Bottom line, it is not a good idea read more..

Bronze Tear Drop Earrings by Serrelynda

Published on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:52:05 PDT

Featuring this gorgeous delicate earrings by Serrelynda of ETSY. Made with niobium earwires in bronze color which means it should not bother your ears if you have allergies. Bronze czech glass teardrops dangle from an antique reproduction oxidized brass connector. Lightweight and comfortable. Measuring approximately 1 1/2".What do you think? I know it sure looks good on me. That's just my opinion so please don't raise your eyebrows :))DISCLAIMER: Serrelynda of ETSY is a trademark of Serrelyn read more..

Twitter 101

Published on Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:10:54 PDT

For everyone, like mois, who likes twitter and actually having twitter accounts but don't have a lot of ideas on how to use it such as lingos/jargons....this post is for us coz i just found out a very informative article on Twitter FAQ's if you haven't already. San_Antonio RT'd me regarding the last tweet i had about how crazy the traffic was at Macy's fireworks show. I was wondering what the heck RT means so, of course, i googled it then found this article by @BrentO.I really thought I know en read more..

Digital Art Print by HoneyBoo

Published on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:38:02 PDT

Just one of the most powerful quotes I believed in (still do) and live my everyday life with. Tell me your story.Now digitally created by HoneyBoo of ETSY and printed on superior quality DCP 250gr matte finish paper measuring 5” X 7” (12.7X17.8cm). More colors available CLICK HERE.Check out more great illustrations by HoneyBoo. She also has an ongoing promotion as we speak ***For the 10 FIRST PRINT BUYERS – BUY 1 PRINT GET ANOTHER 1 FOR FREE!!*** Each print is signed and numbered, shippe read more..

Sexy Dragon Filigree Cuff

Published on Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:45:47 PDT

I found an amazing Dragon Silver Filigree Cuff Bracelet on ETSY by Serrelynda. This is an antiqued oxidized silver tone, kind of a matte finish. This 1" wide cuff bracelet is perfect for small or big wrist because it is totally adjustable. The dragon is wired and glued securely so you can move freely without worrying that it might fall off. Also embellished with a single blood red czech glass on it's tail. Very sexy!Check out more one of a kind items by Serrelynda, proudly one of ETSY's ver read more..

ETSY Acquaintances

Published on Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:07:22 PDT

Another wonderful day in my studio. I posted a new thread earlier today in the ETSY Promotions forum entitled ☆ Promote, Sell & Meet new friends...HERE ☆ where everyone and anyone is welcome to join, share their insights, chat, promote products, hopefully sell more, and most of all meet new friends in the community. The response i get from all the super nice ETSYans is just amazing. People here are really friendly compared to the other networking sites or chats i've ever been to. No pun read more..

Happy 4th of July

Published on Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:00:52 PDT

America, I Salute You!Ahh, that first smell and taste of freedom remembered once again today. July 4th is a national holiday. As the official date of observance, it's celebrating Independence Day which means gathering of families, fairs, picnics, shows with the presence of hotdogs, beer, barbeque and of course, fireworks! Since it falls on the summer, the celebration usually occurs outdoors by the way.There will be different events or programs in every city and state in the country. All i wa read more..

Christmas in July

Published on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:52:15 PDT

Find different deals each week for the entire month of July. Shops are updated all the time so there's always something for every member of the family, friends or coworkers. Happy Shopping!new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5938089, 'shop','thumbnail',4,2).renderIframe();new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5300750, 'shop','thumbnail',4,2).renderIframe(); read more..

Pretty Quiet Sunday

Published on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:59:19 PDT

I think this is the longest Sunday ever. It's only 11AM. Where is everybody? No one is online either. You know how time is slowest when you're bored and got nothing to do?Maybe everybody is out in the park for a little picnic with the whole family or just having a simple barbeque in the backyard. I'm pretty sure they're not on their computers though. *deep breaths* b-o-r-i-n-g! We're just home with my little heiress and I'm not so sure how we can get through the day with this being so awfu read more..

labeled ♠ Very Creative ♠

Published on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:39 PDT

Hello everyone! I just thought i'd share with you the good news. Tara, author of Journey Towards Happiness, sent me an email informing me that my Pop Top Tabs Chain Maille Necklace (shown below) is being featured at Friday Finds dated June 26, 2009 labeled as *Very Creative*. Yeeeheeey! Thank you once again, Tara!It is such an honor when someone other than my family and *some* of my (so~called?) friends actually appreciates my hard work. It inspires me more to create newer and better items. read more..

I'm back online!

Published on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:56 PDT

Oh, thank God! For the past couple days, i felt like I'm in solitary confinement. So quiet, so lonely, so boring. (i.e. if my daughter is asleep... when she's awake, we play and study a lot so everything's perfect!) I couldn't do anything productive and i lost touch with the world. That's because my ISP was down due to that crazy thunder and lightning. And the rain only poured for about 5 minutes, what the heck! Then, it took them 2 and a half days to come over and fix it :( Sucks, but th read more..

Attention: Daddy's little girls

Published on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:01:12 PDT

Fall head over heels in love with this really pouffy super girly light pink pettiskirt with a pink bow adorned with yards and yards of quality nylon chiffon raspberry fluffy ruffles. This will be the perfect outfit for any little princess on birthday parties, photo-ops, costumes, holidays or any other special occasion. So adorable that she would never want to take it off :))I have also used a heavy duty elastic so it won't fold, flip or roll like the others. The waist measures 17" and it can read more..

Eco-combo!

Published on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:01:25 PDT

Yaay! Just finished my eco-combo bracelets and listed it in ETSY. These bracelets are made out of recycled/upcycled pop top pull out tabs. Very eco~friendly. Also embellished with a faceted clear cube bead which also serves as the closure. So chic. So edgy. So fun!Please let me know what you think :)) Clicking the picture will direct you to my shop. Ta~Ta!Source: LivinLuxe Couture, Handicrafts & more read more..

Sloth is the language of the poor.

Published on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:42:34 PDT

Today is kind of an eye opener for me. This time it's real :)) As i was reading the last lesson from Timothy Adam, i get more interested as to what he has to say. He talked about time management. You have to set a goal to get to where you want to go. Sloth is the language of the poor. I will never forget that. In fact, that is going to be my new motto ;) There are so many distractions every time so maybe we have to try to really concentrate to get something done. I am appalled by this b read more..

Positive attitude

Published on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:59:05 PDT

For the past few days, i have been researching on how to get more traffic to your website and find possible customers along. I found this amazing website by Timothy Adam who also happens to have an etsy shop like i do but then he has a lot more exposure compared to my mediocre experience. So, i decided to sign up on his 5 day lesson for free. I have actually learned a lot from him and i'll just try to follow some of the things i did not know he said. Just like today, he said to write your bl read more..

LivinLuxe participates in YART Sale

Published on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:11:10 PDT

Don't forget to check out LivinLuxe Couture, Handicrafts & more at this First Annual Kickoff to Summer YART SALE ~ An Artistic Slant to a Traditional Yard Sale. Thus, Art + Yard Sale ~ YART Sale :))I am participating in the YART Sale on Etsy, sponsored by Team ESST between June 10-14, 2009. Shop anything from my store and receive a 15% discount which will be credited back to your paypal account within 48 hours.See you all soon! read more..

10% & 40% Joann's Printable Coupon

Published on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:01:40 PDT

Receive 40% OFF any single regular-priced item. And 10% OFF your total purchase which includes regular and sale-priced items. The latter is valid from May 22-25, 2009.CLICK HERE FOR COUPON VALID UNTIL 05/30/2009 read more..

Just in 40% Joann's Printable Coupon

Published on Fri, 08 May 2009 05:53:44 PDT

Another 40% Joann's Printable coupon valid until June 7, 2009. Enjoy the continuous savings. Happy crafting!CLICK HERE FOR COUPON VALID UNTIL 06/07/2009 read more..