In JessiPoo's Shoes

Friday, May 18, 2012

Nails and Diablo 3

I've been lacking on doing posts lately. I've been so caught up with work that I barely have anytime to sleep some days. I thought I'd do a quick post on some Spring Pastel Nails Art that I've had as a past manicure.

Items used: Hello Kitty Nail Art Stickers (Sephora), Essie Eternal Optimist, Sparitual Native Rock, OPI Top Coat, OPI Base Coat, White and Silver Striper (Daiso)

I didn't really had a design in mind, so I just kind of went for it and see what my results was. I can tell you however, I wouldn't justify spending another $8.00 for those HK nail stickers (Actually my mum was at Sephora one day and saw them so she HAD to get them for me... -_-). They weren't staying on my nails very well and they peeled off really easily. Not even 2 coats of topcoat would seal it.

You can tell I got a little lazy, but I really do adore these two colours.

Here's the colours in a different lighting.

Ever since the night I went to night market, I couldn't stop my self from purchasing nail art stickers, nails art tools, glitter, and all that jazz. I found out that the little spot that I always went to in Night Market, opened up a Kiosk location in Richmond Centre. So of course, I went and found an awesome gift package that had a stamp kit. I was reluctant at first to get the stamp kit, just because I wanted only the Hello Kitty stamp. When I asked the associate how much it was for just one stamp plate, she said it was about $3 to $5CAD. The kit was under $20CAD and you got a bunch of stuff in it too like a nail polish (colour is random) and some glitter bottles (also random). The associate lady was awesome though, she said to me that if my kit doesn't have the Hello Kitty stamp, she'll just exchange it for me. So sweet of her! But load and behold I got the HK stamp! I also purchased some nail stickers, because who doesn't love random art on your nails?

Crazy right? I bought this for under $30CAD. It was worth the buy, and it came in a little cute red package.

7 stickers for $10CAD....SCORE!

My HK stamp...I can not wait to use it.

The random nail polish and glitters.

I've also created a habit of going through the Beauty Aisle in London Drugs and Shopper's Drug Mart to take a peek on what kind of nail varnishes they stock. Some days they have sales in the Beauty section, so I always tend to stock up. I'm currently in love with the pastels and mostly the mint green.

Items Used: Revlon Minted, OPI Alpine Snow
Tools Used: Dot Tool from Richmond Night Market

I had a lot of fun making this one. I finally found my dotting tool, and decided on some fun polka dot designs.

That's about it kids. I've been keeping this post in my edit pile for quite some time now, and I finally got the chance to finish it up. Sheesh, I've had it sitting here since April. Work's been busy. Also...Diablo 3 came out just a few days ago too. I just got up to Level 12 and using a Demon Hunter. Sick shit it is. PM for the email or tag name.

Alright. It's 1:30AM and I've got work in the morning (craps). Night kids!

What pastel colour would you paint your nails?

also

If you're a Diablo fan, what type of character is your favourite?

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Who Said Frat Boys are Jerks???

Saw it..."AWED" it...LOVED IT!

Vancouver boys represent.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Fishy Kitty Doggy

Fish fish fish fish fishy tails!!!

Helloooooooooo everyone! How are we all doing today??? Hope everyone is getting stoked for the weekend because I am ready for this week to get over with. Anyways, I got extremely bored last Friday since I woke up really early for god knows what...and had some free time so I decided to attempt my first fish braid...

It's not the best work of Fishtails ever, but it was sufficient enough for me that it made a difference on my hair style that day. It seriously took me a good 45 minutes to even start up on braiding my nest trap. First time I gathered too much hair. The second time around I completely screwed up alternating taking hair from one side to the other. Then the third was just when I was almost done, had literally about 2 inches left when I had to help my bf with moving things (I was literally about to cry at this point). By my fourth try, I told myself, if I can't do it and make it somewhat nice looking, I will give up completely on doing Fishtail braids. Thankfully I did good and it looked alright. I'm not good at hair. Believe me. I get so damn flustered when it comes to teasing, combing, styling and just uuggghhh!!!! I hate being a girl sometimes. Anyways here's some googled pictures for your sheer entertainment.

AWWWW a kitty!

Speaking of kitty...I have an awesome story that leads to another Kitty. After coming home from a horrendous day at work...I literally didn't want to do anything for Valentine's day. I just recently got back into a relationship, and we normally don't do the whole month anniversary thing, but he's been speaking non-sense ever since we've been dating that he will wow me on V-Day. I'm sort-of kinda an anti-V-Day just because I think it's such a pressure pusher to anyone and everyone who's in relationships and all and even to single people too. I will admit it though, it's nice once in a while to be appreciated and to have that significant other express their feelings for you with whatever creative way they can.

So, I came home, knowing that we weren't going to do anything and knowing that once I reach upstairs I will be going straight to the bedroom to change into my comfy clothes and just plopping into bed, when I saw this on my dresser.

LIKE OH MY G!!!!!

I kinda did freak out...because it's a FRIGGIN' HELLO KITTY BOUQUET!!!!! Just right when I was going to do my "AAWWWW EEEE HUNNIE!" squeal squawking that I do, he surprised me again with having dinner ready for me that he claimed he slaved away for a good 3 to 4 hours. He made me his somewhat famous baked Salmon with special sweet and spicy marinade, Szechuan style green beans and prawns, Baked ham fried rice with cheese, and of course for dessert, homemade Vanilla and Coconut creme brulee. I honestly wished I took a photo of everything he made, but I was famished and I literally ate everything within minutes. It was a good thing he made extra creme brulee...I had 2 servings to myself......I'm a fattie >.<

Anyways, time for bed. My lil pup Kyo has been so patient with me. He's been wanting to snuggle with me and wouldn't leave me alone, so I placed him on my lap while doing this blog and he's just peacefully chilling on my lap. Such a good doggy. I hope you all had a good Valentine's Day or Single Awareness day.

If you did celebrated V-Day, either you're in a relationship or single, what did you do, and if you got a lil' present, what did you get?

Until next time peoples.

<3 Jess and Kyo

Friday, February 10, 2012

DOV 2012

It's one of those things Vancouverites would do...be a tourist in their own city.

I have a guilty pleasure of doing this. Every year local Vancouver restaurants are part of Dine Out Vancouver 2012, which consists a three/four course meal at a flat fee rate. Now, seeing as though I've been attending this annual ritual since I've lived in Vancouver, of course I had to take part of it's customs again.

I went to two places, Ciao Bella on Denman Street and The Observatory on Grouse Mountain. I chose Ciao Bella after hearing from my bf that he likes small and REAL (and yes he emphasized on the REAL part) Italian restaurants. I looked up the restaurant and menus offers and though it was a good choice. It was small....and I mean REALLY REALLY small. It's not that big of a restaurant probably max 50 seating at least, but the atmosphere is charming. Greeted by an Italian man with the whole Mario and Luigi mustaches and a live piano player. I wasn't able to get any photos from Ciao Bella (pooey) but was able to get a few in from The Observatory. I love fine dining, and once in a blue moon I would treat myself to a four-star restaurant dinner. Like C.B, The Observatory was small as well, but the service and the scenery was really special. We didn't get a window seat, but we were close enough to get that beautiful view of the Vancouver night life.

I chose the Goat cheese salad as my appetizer. It really is a big block of goat cheese...you see those mini greens...yay...that was the "salad". Tasty though because I love cheese. I didn't get a shot of my boyfriend's squash soup, because it was damn tasty. Probably the best thing I have ever had.

I ordered the Seared Cod for my entree, I wanted fish anyways and it was super buttery. Loved seared anything. Accompanied with chorizo, turnip puree, with chickpeas and micro greens...super fancy

My boyfriend had the lamb loins. And yes that's how tiny the serving was. Accompanied with a turnip layered cake and some veggies with a red wine reduction sauce.

And of course, the most important course of all....DESSERTS!

Poached sliced pears in a cinnamon based sauce with a mint foam and a creme brulee with orange sorbet.

All in all, I had a great time there and the service there was remarkable. Only thing I'd had to really add, which I do believe a lot of people will agree with me on this, is that the portions were way to small. Now I know it's like a tasting menu for new customers and all, but for the amount you pay you should think you deserve another piece of the lamb loin.

Anyways, hope these photos didn't make you hungry. TTFN.

If you went to DOV this year, which restaurant was your favourite?

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

New Years Reso...New Post

I've realized that I am really neglecting on my blogging. Even though I'm completely still new at it and have no idea what to blog about...I should make a stand and make it a new years resolution to at least blog once a week about anything.

Well today will mark that fresh new start.

I've been doing a lot (and I mean A LOT) of online window shopping. I love window shopping. It makes me want to actually save up, pick my most wanted, budget myself, and then shop my heart out. Today's guilty pleasure would be this uber awesome website here.

I am completely floored and in love with this concept of shopping accordingly to your zodiac sign. I think it gives someone the chance to have fun and be creative with their own creation, with some guidelines. So, I'm a virgo and this is what the their stylist has come up with.

Super cute eh? Details of the complete outfit can be found here.

I absolutely adore the top, especially the colour. I'm always scared to try colours and patterns because I like my greys, blacks, cremes. I'm a natural kind of girl, but if I see something that's really intriguing and something that I know I can pull off with the right accessories, I'll add it to my wardrobe.

Speaking of wardrobe...I finally organized my SUPER TINY closet space at my boyfriends place. I literally have no more space to put any more clothes. AGGGGRRRHHHHH!!!

But on the bright side...It's well organized (maxi-dresses to casual dresses to dressy dresses/short sleeved shirts to long sleeved shirts/sweaters to blazers/dress pants to jeans to skirts/ and then light jackets for layering) and all colour coordinated...Yup...I'm a bit of a nut...

I still need to go to IKEA and pick up a small dresser to put my bras and panties in. I have a huge Hello Kitty bag that has all my goods and it sucks trying to hunt those bastards down, especially when I am running late for something (like work >.<)

How do you organize your closet?

Until next time...

Monday, June 13, 2011

A Night with Tony

The Tony Awards was just last night. Now it's a sad thing when people don't really appreciate the art of Broadway and how music really generated. It also sets a tone for famous actors as a challenging project. Face it, being a triple threat and standing up doing 8 shows a week for 3 to 6 months is much more rewarding than a blockbuster movie to me.

Some actors even surprised the hell out of me last night.

Such as my favourite wizard of all times:

Yup the boy who lived...an amazing singer and can hold up on dancing. He has really shown that he is not a one trick pony with doing the HP series and that really strange horse play, but in the 2011 revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying", he really stepped up his game and can really prove to everyone that he will never be marked as the Boy with the Lightening Scar.

Who could ever forget Wolverine and Dr. Doogie Howser.

And those who brings us nothing but laughter and simply blows our mind with the most obscene things ever....the creators of South Park with "The Book of Mormon"