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BLACK FRIDAY GIFT IDEAS! ELF MAKEUP: TRAVEL-FRIENDLY PALETTE. SANRIO JEWELRY, HAIR CURLER.


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Happy Black Friday! It’s time to start shopping for XXX-mas. Here are some cute gift ideas to inspire you!

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I travel nonstop, and it’s hell to keep my cosmetics together. Happily, Elf Makeup sent me their mini makeup palette, which has 27 products in an compact, expandable case.

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The design’s superb. You get a range of eyeshadows, blushes, lip glosses, bronzers, eyeliner, and even applicators — for a measly $15. Basil Farrow approves.

I like the matte finish of the eyeshadows, with subtle sparkles in the mix. The neutral colors let you match a variety of outfits. If you’re more of a drama queen, you can layer the shades (I used black and forest green to contrast my hair). The lip glosses aren’t sticky or shiny, and can create opaque looks that stay on well. Overall, the makeup kit is a no-brainer (ie, you should get it).

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For a youngster, pick up a Sanrio sachet or fan. A sister or cousin will squeal over the bone hair clip. Don’t forget kitty: Basil loves the dangle-light!

Or how about friendship charms? I gave a dear friend one of these heart necklaces, and kept the skeleton bones one for myself.

Skull sweater: Candy Stripper, from Closet Child Shinjuku
Long sleeve shirt with face: Etnies

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My Scottish Fold loves receiving packages. This is a good one.

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(Wouldn’t the ribbon look pretty around my cat’s neck?)

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The ceramic heats up fast; wrap a strand around, and in a few seconds, you have tight and bouncy curls. (Obviously, the curler is not turned on in these photos.)

I clipped my hair to the side and twisted away. Done and done: this iron is my new favorite.

Did you go shopping on Black Friday? What did you buy? And what’s on your wishlist?

PS: If you’d like me to feature/review your clothing, accessories or products, contact La Carmina for rates and info. I’m very selective; I only work with brands that I personally like and fit with the themes of my blog.

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43 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    Posted November 25, 2011 at 10:01 pm | Permalink

    I own that ELF palette! I love ELF. Their prices are ridiculous and, for those prices, the quality is good. I don’t like some of their products (like the mascara and eyeliner) but I love all their skin line (foundation etc.) and lipstick. 

    • lacarmina
      Posted November 26, 2011 at 10:50 pm | Permalink

      Ooooh smart lady. :) Yes I wasn’t a fan of the eye pencil but the shadows were excellent.

  2. Hakugin
    Posted November 25, 2011 at 10:25 pm | Permalink

    woow I love your new look :D
    I want a pet as lacarmina ‘s cat *o*

  3. Ryuza
    Posted November 25, 2011 at 10:25 pm | Permalink

    awesome! happy black friday (n.n)

  4. maricruz garcia
    Posted November 25, 2011 at 10:29 pm | Permalink

    I love your blog! and such a great post, once again. 
    Mary from http://meowwzie.blogspot.com/

    p.s Just a random thought, but I wish I had elf ears. 

    • lacarmina
      Posted November 26, 2011 at 10:51 pm | Permalink

      Thank you dear!!

      eheh my Scottish Fold wishes he had ears sometimes too :)

  5. Natalie
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 2:17 am | Permalink

    love your hair and makeup.  great

  6. Runawayxo
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 2:33 am | Permalink

    I want purple hair. And that exact shade of yours too. D:

  7. Melanie
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 2:33 am | Permalink

     It looked really pretty.

  8. Valeree
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 2:53 am | Permalink

    Love that sweater!

  9. Alyssa
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 2:53 am | Permalink

    I liked the makeup tutorial. I love green, so it was perfect. i think more brown-eyed girls should not be afraid to wear green eye shadow. It makes the brown more intense.

  10. Anna
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 4:04 am | Permalink

    I think you look cute! ^^

  11. Regine
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 5:30 am | Permalink

    your makeup reminds me of Kaya’s makeup :O

  12. Ivy
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 5:30 am | Permalink

     want your outfit so bad 

  13. Tessa
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 6:24 am | Permalink

    Whenever Basil Farrow is featured I always go through the post once just to get the pictures, then I go back to the top to read it again.

  14. Sunnie Gummie
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 9:05 am | Permalink

    Lovely blog xx

    A new follower from http://www.sunniewrites.blogspot.com :) I’d love if you follow me back xx 

  15. Emily
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 8:31 pm | Permalink

    nice mesh shirt!

  16. Luisa
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 8:31 pm | Permalink

    The cardigan is awesome :)

  17. Lisa
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

    He’s so cute and I love the curls.

  18. Angel
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 9:14 pm | Permalink

    Awwww! 

  19. Stuart
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 10:17 pm | Permalink

    I love cats. Honest Injun.

  20. Anna
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 10:18 pm | Permalink

    Awwww! Meooow! :3 ♥ ♥ ♥ heh. I took a photo of me with my cat. Hehehe. She got a little mad after words though. ^^

  21. Anonymous
    Posted November 27, 2011 at 12:33 am | Permalink

    awww. totally cute makeup and kitty cat

  22. Joya
    Posted November 27, 2011 at 3:23 am | Permalink

    かわいい!

  23. Monica
    Posted November 27, 2011 at 3:23 am | Permalink

    I’ve been searching for weeks to find a pix to show my hair stylist the color I want my hair next visit, and your’s in this photo is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Love it!

  24. Myriam
    Posted November 28, 2011 at 3:24 am | Permalink

    *o*

  25. Yuki
    Posted November 28, 2011 at 4:39 am | Permalink

    I really like ur new color hair ♥

  26. Euri
    Posted November 28, 2011 at 5:30 am | Permalink

    OMG! Cat’s so cute~~~~~~~~~~

  27. Patrice
    Posted November 28, 2011 at 6:33 am | Permalink

     Oooo pretty pretty!! :0D

  28. Tammy Zepp
    Posted November 28, 2011 at 8:45 am | Permalink

    Makeup Travel Kit, Size: 0.3 BFs

    That’s 1/3 Basil Farrows  :3  YAY new measuring units! :D

  29. Reverenzemave
    Posted November 28, 2011 at 11:07 am | Permalink

    luv the purple color of hair…

  30. Cerise
    Posted November 28, 2011 at 8:52 pm | Permalink

    aww its very cute!

  31. Moonspinnermg
    Posted February 27, 2012 at 12:27 am | Permalink

    Hi again!  My stylist would like to know how yours got the purple color for your hair.  She keeps trying to get it for mine but it keeps turning out Fuscia or Red.  I want a darker plum or Orchid…  like yours.

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 28, 2012 at 12:00 am | Permalink

      HI! Hmm, she bleached it and used Masque, a hair dye… I’m not really sure, but with bleach and proper color application, it should work!

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