Vegas, Baby!

I'm going on a weekend hiatus as I'll be en route to Vegas. I'll be back with a giveaway! Please do visit as I have a new product in the market that I'm so proud to introduce to my readers.

Vegas will be fun but the giveaway is going to be even better. It's not makeup but a multi-use accessory. I'll keep you guessing until Monday!

What is it?

Come back on Monday and join this one of a kind giveaway!

I was tagged by GorgeousMommyK in a post that I'm eager to comply with. Please do the same if you wish.

In this tag, you name 3 of your imperfections & 3 of your perfections (about yourself).

I'd rather begin with my imperfections and finish this on a positive note as I'm beautifully flawed.

Uno I'm not completely comfortable with my weight. Looking at myself in the mirror is a chore. I've never been satisfied with how I look yet I live behind a facade of contentment.

Dos My feet are so gross that I grimace whenever they are in sight. I keep them moisturized and clean my nails regularly yet the width and size of bother me. (US sizes 8-9 depending on the shoes)  I feel like I have man feet attached to my body.

Tres Being in California, everyone loves having a tan. I don't. If I had the power to choose, I would love to have less pigment in my skin. I envy ladies with a wan complexion and jet black hair.

Uno I don't recall the last time I brushed my hair. I need to befriend the brush yet I'm doing fine for now. L-O-L! My natural hair is straight and flat yet I absolutely enjoy curling it every now and then. I must say, I like the length and texture of my hair.

Dos I realize that I'm going to sound like I have an eating disorder when I say that I like how my shoulder blades protrude but believe me, I eat like there's no tomorrow. Some people may think it's gross but I have a big frame so even if I seem bony, I'm a curvy woman.

Tres I have doe eyes which are engaging. At least I think they are. I'm a product of multi-racial parents so I like that I have big and chinky headlights. 

What flaws do you wish you didn't possess? What features about yourself do you love?

Sour Cream Pasta

Jordan and I used to eat out everyday until we realized how much money we've been squandering. For the past few days, I've been busy in the kitchen with my concoctions and made most of basic kitchen ingredients. You don't need to be a chef to make tasty food. Use your imagination and test recipes. That's what I did! As I rummaged through the fridge and pantry, I made the most of leftovers.

I'm tired of plain old hotdogs so I figured to add a little pizzazz to it. This is a different approach to a creamy pasta fix for a fraction of the cost.

1/2 cup sour cream

2/3 cup of milk

1 mashed burger patty 

2 chicken hotdogs

1 tbs cornstarch

1 tbs melted butter

1/2 pound fettuccine 

salt and pepper to taste (you can also add oregano if you wish)

PREPARATION:

Mash the burger patty with your hands. If you don't have this, substitute it with ground beef. (half a tray of ground beef will do) 

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

saute onions in a pan with the butter until it's translucent then add the mashed burger patty. Once the patty is halfway cooked, add the chicken slices. The hotdogs do not need to be browned since they're already precooked. Once ready, pour in the milk and sour cream then add in the cornstarch to thicken the mixture. Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding milk and cornstarch. Once the consistency is thick enough, season with salt and pepper. (You may add oregano for taste.) 

Use any pasta of your liking. I personally prefer fettuccine with this recipe. 

*TIP: Once you've drained your pasta, drizzle some EVOO on it so that the noodles won't stick to each other.

My husband and I enjoy cooking together. We made a great chocolate lava cake last night that I'll share with you next time.

 Good eats!

Get 50-70% Markdowns at HauteLook

I was browsing and browsing and browsing relentlessly until I came across a site called HauteLook. It's a member's only shopping site that's celebrating their third birthday. As a gift to the members, they're hosting a 50-70% off sale on all items for a limited time basis. The sale ends on 12/9 at 8:00 am Pacific time so grab your Christmas goodies!

Stila palettes and the new Make-Up Player that's valued at $50 is currently $20 on their site! The portable vanity kit has a sound system for your enjoyment. Apply your makeup as you listen to music of your choice.

It gets even better! Refer a friend to the site and receive a $10.00 credit at their first purchase!

Make Up Player $25, Starlet Palette $24, Malibu Set, $24

The Stila Make-Up player is available at the Stila website with five options to choose from. For the Create Your Own set, you can pick from a wide range of products that total upto $70.00!

Dorm Room set - $50.00
Create Your Own -$70.00
The Classic - $69.90
Bronze Goddess -$49.95
Travel Must Have - $42.00

I'm still keen on purchasing the rest of the travel palettes! If you intend on doing the same, majority of them are out of stock at the Stila website so proceed to the Sephora website or visit the stores to check their availability. I'm a Stila baby. The first makeup item I got was an eye shadow from Stila then came Urban Decay, MAC and the rest as they say is history.

Click here to visit the Sephora landing page.

Happy cyber shopping!

Top 10 Christmas Wishes

I'm not a materialistic girl. However, on rare occasions, I just have to get what I fancy. While I was at Super Cuts waiting on my husband, I thought the gifts I want for Christmas. 


1. Chanel Inimitable Mascara - I've read such great reviews about this product and it's only available at Nordstrom or the Chanel website. I'm all about the eyes and I was smitten when I saw that it adds volume, length and curl to the lashes so I can't wait to get this.


price: $30.00

2. Pillow Pets - This is where the child in me kicks in. I'm not an animal person but I do like collecting the most random things. When I was little, I had a collection of McDonalds Happy Meals and Disney Princess Castles. I want the lady bug, unicorn, hippo, cow and pig. 


price: $19.95 each but if you order more than one on the site, the succeeding Pet Pillows are marked down at $15.95 each.


http://www.pillowpetsontv.com/Default.asp?tag=google&bhcp=1

3. Kindle - I've seen comparisons of the top ereaders in the market and the Kindle appeals to me the most. It has the longest battery life which can stretch onto three weeks without charging. I like that it doesn't have an LCD screen since that causes it to glare. The one I want has both wi-fi and 3G built into the ereader so there's no need for me to search for signal in order to download new books.


price: $189.00

Kindle vs Nook : The monochromatic look of the Kindle appeals to me more than the Nook. The latter may be colored but if that's such an issue then wait until the release of the new colored Kindle in 2011. 

I personally read mostly fiction so colored pages are futile since there are close to no pictures on the pages. The Kindle has more of a paper-like screen. If you lean towards art, magazines and children's books then I suggest for you to get the Nook. Being that the Nook has an LCD screen, it's harder to read in direct sunlight because of the glare. However, they are much easier to read at night without an external light source.The Kindle is the only e-reader that allows for usage in over 100 countries compared to the Nook that's limited to the US.

What I definitely sold me was the wireless connectivity. There's no need to set up a network since it's built in. Amazon pays for the connectivity so there are no monthly bills. You're ready to shop and read as soon as you remove your Kindle from the box.

For a more book like experience and touch navigation, get the nook. If you choose to have something simplistic in appearance with push buttons, purchase the Kindle. 

4. tokidoki coaster set - I'm a tokidoki fan and the coasters are a must have for me since I want to start a vast coaster collection. Maybe I'm silly for not wanting to use them but who wants to damage such adorable coasters?


price: $13.00

5. Tarte Jewelry Box - It's a limited edition release that's fully equipped with over thirty eye shadows, five eyeliners, lip gloss and the works. Even better, it comes with a stylish necklace!


price: $52.00

6. Stila Travel Palettes (Fabulous in Fiji and Pretty in Paris) I recently purchased Trendsetting in Tokyo and I love how pigmented and buttery the shadows are. Unfortunately, it's not a permanent item in the Stila collection so I'm hoping to collect my picks before supplies are scarce. It has four eye shadows and one convertible cheek and lip color.


price: $10.00

I don't know... I can't even finish my list. LOL! I do want a Fendi satchel, Coach winter boots and Gucci shades but we live in hard times and I can do without them for now. There's one thing I've always wanted to try though - knitting! 


Other make up essentials I would want are the NARS Midsummer Dream set and Benefit Cosmetics Sugarbomb blush. I'm going make up crazy over here!


I've gotten used to receiving money for Christmas so that way, I can purchase things of my liking. You know how you receive gifts you're not quite happy about yet smile anyway because it's polite? Well, that's where the money option comes in. I'd rather avoid that and buy something myself.


What's on your Christmas list?