More Chopsticks! Yay!

Trend Korean Chopstick and Spoon Set.

These chopsticks are phenomenal! I can't rave enough about how beautiful and high quality these are. They're heavy, like traditional chopsticks used in Korea. While stationed there, I fell in love with the fine dishes they used at restaurants. I just knew I had to have some. I received one set, but 5 different images, after contacting them they are so polite and lovely. The chopsticks and spoons are made of stainless steel, not some shiny chrome plated metal, that will flake off. These are seriously some of the most beautiful chopsticks, that I have personally owned or used. The spoon is larger, and flatter than most are probably used to. Making this perfect for soups and ice cream!

They're also smooth, this set is heavier than what most are probably used to, so keep that in mind.  They're also skinnier than most as well, additionally  that may take some getting used to, if you're not to savvy with chopsticks, but if you have little hands like me. They're perfect. These don't slip, or get sticky, while using them either. So, they don't fall from your fingers, or cause you to loose your grip.

 Like previously mentioned. I received one set each, of five different sets. Their store has so many options, and  three different quantities to purchase. 10, 5 and 2.  You can see all the different options and beautiful sets for yourself HERE- Trend Korean Amazon store these sets do come directly from Korea, well mine did. You can additionally visit their website HERE Trend Korean They came relatively fast though, so no complaints there. Packaged nicely, so nothing would be damaged. Not that I am sure you could damage these, it would take someone very strong to bend them, and, they're not easily scratched.

* I wonder if you could make special engravings with them. Will make note to ask*

Wanna purchase directly from their website? They also have many other unique items! 
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I managed to Receive one of the same sets this time, as last!  The Korean alphabet ones, So I am not going to review those again, I also couldn't find the listing for the 5th set, so because I don't know what they are called, nor can I link you to a listing for them. I will hold off, until he puts up the listing for it.

Mondrain- These are colorful, beautiful, and not overly dramatic that they are gaudy or anything. The color has not faded, scratched, or worn off since I received them.  The geometrical design is fun, bold, and flirty but professional!

Two Rings- I personally love this one. It's very elegant, simple and quite frankly understated. The rings are slightly raised, but it is not cumbersome. So no worries there. These are elegant.

Single Rose- There isn't anything that isn't classy about these! They're romantic, beautiful, and serene. The engraving/embossing here, is so detailed, and clear. These would be perfect tableware at a wedding! or gifts for those newly weds you know!









Trend Korean makes chopstick and spoons with over 100 different images, they have something for everyone.   *Please note these are stainless steel, and fingerprints transfer easily, for that reason I have chosen to use his images for this review. I have read that a good way to stop the finger prints, is to use a little bit of baby oil to wipe them down with, but I can't imagine doing that on these, unless you were to display them.*

* I received a sample for my honest and unbiased review*

Art of Air: Airbrush Makeup System.

Wow. What can I say, I  have been dying for an airbrush makeup system for quite some time now. Searching everywhere for the best product, the best deal, and finally how to use it.

Airbrush makeup is revolutionary, and folks. It isn't just for Hollywood anymore.  You can do just about anything with airbrush, foundation, eyebrows, eye-shadow even eyeliner, don't forget you can also do contouring and highlighting! With minimal practice, airbrushing is quite easy to get the hang of. The key is small circles, and at least 6 inches from your face.


Art of Air comes with a pamphlet containing minimal instructions, also a parts list. Which came in handy when I took my airbrush apart to clean it. (I used watered down acrylic paint in it, for nail art...tutorial on that later) It comes with your compressor, 6 foundations, (the amazon one I received did. You can buy art of air online in quite a few places) a foundation primer, a pearl shimmer,  peach blush, and bronzer, Also the airbrush itself of course, as well as a long hose, making it super convenient to airbrushing others!


First. The compressor is super nice as you can manually adjust the speed, vs a high, med, lo setting. Which for me I decided I wouldn't like. As you don't have much control or variety. Really that choice is yours. As for the compressor it is louder than some I have heard watching YouTube videos, but it is fairly quiet considering. Its fairly small, I am not sure how it compares to other airbrush systems compressors as I've never tried them.  I really like it.


The airbrush gun itself, Is quite nice. It is dual action, and easy to use.  The only thing I didn't like is, you should be able to press down and back, I cant press down. As for the brush its self, I thought maybe I broke it, at one point. Turns out, it is supposed to come apart like that, for cleaning purposes. The gun is polished chrome, and the handle isn't plastic, but not quite metal it comes off really easy to remove the needle.  The entire thing comes apart for cleaning, it is quite easy to put back together as well. Just make sure you don't bend your needle, as that renders your airbrush useless. This gun looks fairly standard among all airbrush kits. I know temptu, and luminess use different ones. (Luminess has a plastic end, and temptu has some that you attach your bottles into)

As for the makeup. The most important part right?! I received the following foundations:

Movie Star
Sand
Buff Beige
Honey
Golden  Olive
Suntan Glo
Unknown (named rubbed off)

Foundations, Primer, Shimmer, Blush & Bronzer

I couldn't read the label on the last one, as it wore off. So, I do wish they would use better labels. They do peel off rather easy, if you want to make your own airbrush foundation. (Tutorial on that later, if you like) The Movie Star and  Sand are both very close together, so I could get away with using either of them for foundation, I find mixing them is best. (To mix, add drops of each, put your finger over the end of the nozzle, and pull back to back bubble)  However, the two darker foundations unknown  and suntan glo were actually too dark for my best friend who is Persian, and has a gorgeous olive/tan skin tone. I do notice the foundations have a slightly yellow or red tint to them depending,  This can easily be neutralized with color correcting primer.  The foundations themselves, are not sticky, cakey, or watery. They apply so airy, and light, and sit right on top of your skin. So no rubbing into your skin ,and it feeling heavy. With that being said, I can say these are not waterproof. So, apply a finishing powder. Or spray.  You also can not blend any creams into this, so if you want to conceal with your normal concealer, use it under. Powders are just fine over. (I have heard other systems makeup that lets you use creams over it, but I am not positive at this time.)  This makeup is quite long lasting I wore it all day with no problems whatsoever. The finish is matte, just be careful if you use the pearl shimmer, as it is really concentrated. So, if you use it, put your machine on low, barely move your lever back and aim farther away from your face, so it isn't over whelming! The first time I tried, I looked like a clown! Note: you need to shake these well before use.

Finished look Foundation Only.

Overall, This set is very affordable and excellent for beginners, and those looking to expand in the airbrush world. You do get more foundations for that price, than all the other systems, and their makeup is larger containers, and less expensive than most. The only downside, is that you cant change your compressor color, (if you care about that sort of thing) and, they don't have much of a selection in makeup. They have no eye-shadows, nor any other blush, bronzer, or highlighters. You can use other brands in this machine, so that's a plus! Plus you can always make your own too.  The quality though far exceeds their lack of choices.


Purchasing Options:

Amazon: Art of Air

Website: www.artofair.com
  **** Please note, you can buy this set on other websites. All ranging in different prices, as well as options for foundations etc****


I gave up on the video, as I couldn't edit it to my liking. I will try again!


FTC: I received this free of charge, for my honest opinion.

HSI Hair Straightener and Hair products!

HSI PROFESSIONAL CERAMIC TOURMALINE IONIC FLAT IRON HAIR STRAIGHTENER Free 5 ml bottle of Argan Oil Leave In Hair Treatment (1 1/4" inch DIGITAL LCD)

I'm really picky about flat irons. They either barely straighten my hair, or make it frizzy, or they're cheaply made and my hair gets caught in them. I also don't like super wide ones. This one is just perfect, as I do like to curl my hair with my flat iron, when im looking for quick fast, curled ends. It's also a great way to curl children's hair, (using the tin foil method). This flat iron heat's up super fast, and is easy to use. I do wish It opened a little wider making the LCD screen easier to see. The buttons being on the inside, makes it very nice, so you're not accidentally pressing them. As for the flat iron itself the plates heat evenly, and do rotate back and forth just slightly. enough so that it glides with your hair, straightening it evenly. My hair is shiny, and so soft after using this. My friend has slightly frizzy, curly hair. After using this flat iron on hers, her hair is straight, soft, silky and smooth. It looks so beautiful. This is absolutely a salon quality flat iron, and the little sample of argan oil was such a nice bonus!  Also, no my hair does not get caught in between the plates, or anything like that either. This flat iron cuts my straightening time in half!

HSI PROFESSIONAL Argan Oil LEAVE IN CONDITIONER flat iron thermal protector leaves hair silky and shiny 4oz BOTTLE

I don't know how I ever lived without this! 

First it smells good! Not like pure argan oil, that smells quite gross. This does NOT leave your hair greasy, or even greasy looking. It absorbs into each strand, and leaves your hair silky, shiny, and healthy looking.  My daughter has very fine hair, and always has these little fly aways, and frizzies. Just a little bit of this, and a quick brush and that problem is solved! 

I use this on my hair before I flat Iron it, and it is a miracle with my HSI flat Iron. My best friend has very curly, frizzy, and dried out hair. This little guy fixed all those problems. Her hair after using both this and my flat iron is straight, soft, and very healthy looking. It leaves just the right about of shine.

To use: Apply a small amount to the ENDS of your hair. My stylists, all tell me you don't need to condition anything other than your ends, same with the argan oil. There's no need to go all the way to your scalp, it will end up looking greasy, since the natural oils from your hair. 

Image From amazon.com

HSI PROFESSIONAL #1 THERMAL PROTECTOR 450 WITH ARGAN OIL FOR FLAT IRON, INFUSED WITH VITAMINS A,B,C & D. CREATES SILKY, SMOOTH AND HEALTHY HAIR. SULFATE FREE. MADE IN USA. NO MORE SPLIT ENDS

Simply amazing.

I have to say,  this is probably my favorite thermal protector I've used. As it does not leave your hair wet, sticky, greasy looking. Instead it moisturizes, and hydrates your  dry limp hair. It has a very light scent to it, nothing nasty smelling, or too fruity. The spray bottle has a convenient lock, it is easy to spray as well. This drys nicely, Ive had some thermal protectors that leave a greasy, or even sticky feeling in my hair. this doesn't, its like putting leave in conditioner! 

Image from Amazon.com

MADE IN USA! SUPER SIZE 16 OZ! HSI PROFESSIONAL #1 best ARGAN OIL ANTI FRIZZ, HYDRATING SMOOTHING HAIR MASK. REVITALIZE, SMOOTHEN AND REPAIR ALL TYPES OF HAIR. UNRULY, COARSE, DAMAGED OR COLOR TREATED HAIR.

I really like this! Not only is it HUGE! but a little goes a long way, and it doesn't smell bad!

It has a very light scent, and washes out really easy! Leaving your hair soft, hydrated and silky smooth! I put a little bit in my plams, rub into the ends of my hair. (You only need to condition your ends) and rinse out 15min later. Towel dry my hair, and no frizzy, flyaways, or dry damaged looking hair here!

Image from amazon.com

Using this Straightener- Results

My friend Kaity AFTER

Check out all of HSI's Products. I can't recommend anything better. 

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Japanese 8 Pc Plate, Rice Bowl & Wasabi Set with Chopsticks (black)

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It doesn't get much prettier than this! Seriously, these are the most beautiful plates I've ever seen, and owned. They are porcelain, but not terribly heavy. The wooden chopsticks are very nice too, not those cheap ones they hand out at restaurants. These plates are large enough to fit quite a few rolls of sushi, and the bowls are just big enough for the perfect serving of rice. Or even soup if thats what you prefer. The paint doesn't chip on them either, so you don't have to worry about that. I wouldn't put these in the dishwasher, just because Id be afraid the water pressure, and soap might ruin them, but I am sure you could. The design on these, is bold. Yet beautiful, very traditional in Japan. They come in the giftbox, with the bowls in their own separate compartments, and each plate on top of each-other with cardboard separating them. There's not much room for them to move around, so you don't have to worry about them breaking. The wasabi plates are curved enough, so that you could put something other than wasabi in them if you wanted to. I personally like the black and the blue sets the best, but I am positive that each set is just as gorgeous, and anyone who buys these won't be disappointed!

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Baby Teething Necklace-Review

I adore these teething necklaces,

They can be for mom or dad, because they come in many different colors, and you get a necklace and a bracelet. They're simply stunning, and rubber, i don't worry about these breaking off like the baltic amber ones.