Recent Online Purchases ~ Second BornPrettyStore Experience

Hello again!! Yes! My laptop has finally been repaired! ...Should I write more about it? Ah whatever, it's my blog. Why the hell not? Lol. So around a week and a half ago, I turned on my laptop before leaving for school to use it for a bit, then I turned it off and left it. Usually I unplug the power cord, but when I came home, I realized I left it plugged in, so I unplugged it. A few hours later I tried to turn it on to use, but the screen wouldn't show any image. I thought my external monitor (this is how I use my laptop) was on the fritz again, but I tried playing around with it, unplugging+plugging it back in, but nothing worked. I asked my lil bro for assistance cuz usually he's the techy one who can solve my computer problems, but he couldn't figure it out either. So we both did some googling and we both realized that there was probably something wrong internally with my laptop. Anyway I brought it in to get fixed, a week and a half later, I received a call from the shop saying my laptop is ready to be picked up. I asked the owner what was wrong with it, and he said something went wrong with the motherboard, and that he replaced the chips inside the motherboard instead of replacing the whole thing (I think he said this would probably ruin the laptop, and I'd have to buy another one...). Anyhow I was in a rush so I forgot to ask him how it happened, and how I can prevent it from happening again.. but my little bro and I both think it has to do with it overheating :s Maybe cuz I haven't cleaned the inside of the laptop ever since I got it >.<

ALRIGHTY~ Anyway, here are the items I ordered from the BornPrettyStore for my second order.

 First is this phone case:

Galaxy iPhone 5 Case - $3.03

Here's a close up:

I am so disappointed with this :/ The print is really badly done. You can see in the close up that the print is really streaky and low-quality. I just decided to purchase it cuz I thought it was cute, plus it's only $3... but yeah.... I am not impressed. I'm not even sure if I'll end up using this :/ I find it to be so aesthetically underwhelming... after all, I only purchased it for aesthetic reasons... do not recommend...
 If you're still interested...
Phone case available here.

Secondly is this wrap watch:

Black wrap watch - $8.32

I've wanted a wrap watch for a while now... but I didn't want to invest a lot into one, so I thought I'd just try my luck with this one I found on the website. As expected, the quality isn't great - the sides of the faux leather wrap fray really easily, and of course the tension with the closing belt part doesn't help with that. It's alright though, it's not like I expected it to be great quality :x Anyway I like this style, I think it's really easy to wear, but I'm still not sure if I'd invest into a more expensive and durable one.
Wrap watch available here.

Next I got this silver spike bracelet:

Silver spike bracelet - $3.59

You may recall that I purchased this same bracelet in gold. I wasn't really that satisfied with that one because the gold colour on it just seems so fake and too yellowy. This silver one is a lot better, and I think I'll wear it more than that gold one... *sigh* wasted a few bucks on that gold one :(
Silver spike bracelet available here.

Next I just got this little pump dispenser bottle:

Pump dispenser bottle - $3.55

This is so useful for nail polish remover! Finally I won't have to spill it all over the place when I'm pouring it out onto a cotton pad =_=! I wish it was a bit cheaper... but oh well, lol.
Pump dispenser bottle available here.

Finally I just picked up these nail sticker tip guides:

Nail tip sticker guides - $0.99

Haven't used these yet, but I thought for a dollar, why not? :p
Nail tip sticker guides available here.

Before I go... I just want to do an update on the first phone case I purchased from the BornPrettyStore.
I thought it would age well... but it's definitely proving me wrong.
THIS CASE GETS DIRTY REALLY REALLY EASILY!!!
And I am a person who tends to get her belongings really dirty really easily.. for no apparent reason... so  I caution you before you purchase it!! I wish someone told me about the kind of material this case is before I purchased it... but there were no reviews on the site... so yeah =_= I think I'll go post one on there soon, just to warn unsuspecting people.... Oh btw the material is like a .... I'm not even sure how to describe it... It's a matte finish and the flowers are sorta bumpy and textured. It's just not glossy and it definitely does not endure scratching very well. Yeah... the best I can do is call it matte... I think :s

 Look at those nasty yellow/orange stains on it!! They won't even come off with soap.. T.T Ugh so gross!

 For comparison...

Here's a picture of when I first got it to compare.... *sigh*.....
OH! One more thing, this case gets scratched really easily also... the print gets scratched off really easily.
I definitely do not recommend this case ._." Even if your belongings don't get dirty super fast like mine and you want this case because it's just so pretty..... don't. :/ I mean unless you really want to. It's not like I can stop you, lol. It's available here.

OK that's all for now! I'll be back soon :p Cya~
~♔Josephine ♥

Recent Online Purchases ~ BornPrettyStore + YesAsia

Hihi! Long time no see~ I'm almost done exams.. just one more to go and I'll be free! For a little while... heh.

Anyway I'm here to share some stuff I bought online recently, here we go~
The first items are from BornPrettyStore.com

Holographic polishes - $5.59/each

  I decided to get these because elleandish on YouTube recommended them. I've been wanting to try holo polishes for a while, and these are reasonably priced unlike the ones at the drug store. Plus BornPrettyStore provides free worldwide shipping, so it's a great deal!
Silver polish here & pink polish here

Gold spiked bracelet - $3.59

 I've been eying this bracelet for a while on different online sites and fb shops, but I saw it on the BPS site and decided to get it from there also. It's under $4, so I didn't expect much from the quality, but it's actually quite sturdy (although pretty lightweight). I will say, though, the the gold colour is very cheap looking, but it's not too terrible. I wore it with my silver MK watch recently, and they looked alright together. This bracelet is passable. I think I might get the silver version soon too.
Gold spiked bracelet here

Floral iPhone 5 Case - $5.99 (when I purchased it, it's now $7.99)

 Ive been wanting a new phone case for a while, so I picked this one out while browsing the site. It's so pretty! And it has some glow in the dark patterns. Different, but cool. It's pretty good quality too. I was most concerned about the material being easily stain-able.. like from jeans or something, but so far it seems to be fine.
Floral case here
My order took exactly 2 weeks to arrive. Not bad for free shipping :) I am very happy with my experience with BPS so far.

Next are some cds I ordered from YesAsia

 From top left, clockwise: C-Clown Young Love, Infinite Destiny, Beast How to Love Hard to Love, B.A.P. One Shot, C-Clown Not Alone.
I also got the posters for the new Beast album and Infinite album.

And since I bought 5 albums, they also gave me this free magazine. Coolies!

It took this YesAsia order a little more than 3 weeks to arrive. Probably because I preordered the Beast and Infinite albums, so that delayed it a little bit. Overall pretty happy with my YesAsia experience also ^^
I'm definitely going to be purchasing more from these two sites :D
I placed an order on YesStyle too... but that's a different story :/ I'll post when those items finally arrive.
Alrighty that's it for this post!
~♔Josephine ♥

Fall Purchases!!

Woo >.< It's been a while again~~ I haven't been doing a lot of shopping these days... so I don't really feel the need to post frequently :p

First up.. is my watch!!! I got it over a week ago.. and I am in looooove! Such an awesome watch to get for my first one ever c':
I got it off amazon for around $160... Pretty good considering the in-store price is like $220... $60 difference.. o_o

Michael Kors Parker Glitz Watch in Silver -  ~$160 (Sorry I can't remember the exact price >.<), Amazon.com

Here's the box ^^ Watch boxes are so pretty ^^

I also got this leather jacket at the Bay... My mom bought a bunch of stuff and also applied for a new  Bay credit card... so I got another 10% off this jacket c: I believe it was originally $150 or something like that, but I got it for $100, and on top of that, 10% discount = $90ish c:
Still haven't had a chance to wear it.. but I'm really excited to :c

Lord and Taylor Faux Leather Jacket - $99.99, The Bay

 I got these jeggings yesterday! I've been contemplating them for a while.. but since they only had my size in ONE pair, which is this one, I decided just to get 'em.
They're super comfy and since I'm pretty sure I can't fit skinny jeans, this is a good alternative haha c: I love the dark blue wash also~
The tag says $59, but when I got rung up, they came out as $49.99! There's actually a discount on them :D So awesome!!

Jessica Simpson Kiss Me Jeggings - $49.99, The Bay

A few days ago, I went downtown with Susan and Cindy.. and bought these cute bracelets ^^ They were only $2 each!!! I love belt bracelets.. I just think they look so darn cute ^^

Belt Bracelets - $1.99/each , Mimosa

 I also got a phone case for my new iPhone5 that day... but I didn't take pics of it cuz I don't feel like it.. lol... anyway! The last item is this top coat!
I totally went to Lougheed's Walmart to look for it first.. but it was sold out = = Only around $7 at Walmart.. but I ended up going downstairs of the mall to the London Drugs and I bought it there... and I forgot the exact price.. + I threw away the receipt.. but I know I ended up paying more than $8.50 for it.. with tax... I could buy a bottle of Seche Vite from an fb stop for $8-8.5... Sigh.. Oh well, at least I'm giving business to a Canadian drug store :P

 Alrighty! That's all for now. Cya next time c:
  ~♔Josephine ♥

Recently... Accessories/Clothes/K-Pop!

Hello again! It's been a while since I've posted... I wanted to wait til I did a bit more shopping over a bit more time to post xD
I went to Metro to sell a textbook and go grocery shopping with my mom and lil bro yesterday, so I didn't really get to walk around the mall.. But my little bro and I also went to RC and night market (the new one) after, so I did quite a bit of shopping yesterday~

Braided Bracelets - $10 for 4, Richmond Night Market (New one)

 Here's what they look like on!

 I really like the right most one.. maybe cuz it looks the most delicate and subtle? Haha.. Oh well I saw these and I thought they were cool.. but I had to get 4 cuz they were 4/$10 so I picked these out. I gave the second from the right to my older bro cuz I offered him any of the 3 on the left.. And he picked that one. I think these can be unisex so I gave it to him. Plus I really don't think I'm gonna wear all 4 of them enough... So oh well :p They do look quite cool, though. I think they'll transfer well into the fall too, even though they do look a bit summery.


Aside from the NM bracelets, I also got some stuff from F21.

Top - Feather Friendship Bracelets, $5.80 each, Bottom - Chain Bracelets, $4.80 ~All Forever21

 I got the feather ones and the chain ones on different occasions :p I think the got the feather ones last Thursday? Not sure.. but that was my first time driving to Metrotown alone!! I was so excited xD I didn't hit anything, so that was fine. I saw/passed by an accident on Imperial & Willingdon when I was going home though.. I thought it might've been a bad omen.. but nothing happened so I was fine xD

Anyway, here's what they look like on.

I don't LOVE the feather ones, but I think they go well with some other stuff I have. The chain bracelets are really pretty though, they look really delicate and subtle.. Right up my alley ^_^

Alrighty.. Next up is clothes!! 

Moon Beige & Navy Skirt - $12.49, The Bay

 I looked at this skirt quite a few times.. but I never decided to try it on cuz I thought "when would I ever wear this...?" That stopped me from buying it xD But the price tag said $24.99 and there was a sign that said "ADDITIONAL 50% OFF" Soooo for only around 13 bucks.. I got it! That's like.. F21 price man. @___@ Plus it looks really nice on... I thought might as well. I better wear this though, or else it'll be a waste of money :x

Propaganda Floral Skirt - $27.50, Plenty

I bought this last... No... last-last Thursday.. When I passed my road test :DDD I went downtown with Susan and got this from the Plenty downtown... It's such a cute pattern... I will wear it during the fall.. Hopefully I don't get too lazy to xDD

Creative Concepts Long Sleeve Dress - $23.60, Plenty

I bought this dress yesterday too ^^ The Plenty at RC is going through a renovation, so they're having a renovation sale at a temporary location inside the mall. I went with my lil bro and he said it looked nice when I tried it on... And I liked it too ;o; Don't really have anything like it.. So I got it! Plus... It's even cheaper than the previous skirt.. omg o-o" So worth it LOL I love how it looks on.. But the waistband is a little low for my taste. It makes the top part more baggy, which is okay, I guess. It still looks cute on. I can't wait to wear this when it gets a bit chillier xD Maybe.. late summer/early fall? Super appropriate for fall ^^ It has little bows on the pattern so it's really cute :D

Phewwww we're already at the end of the post! I also got this BAP CD the other day I drove to Metro :D Now I have all 3 of their albums up to date! Wewt! I don't like No Mercy much, but the rest of the songs on the album are cool, so I figured it's worth it to purchase :p I also ordered a Korean magazine.. but I'm too lazy to take a picture of that loool.
Alrighty that's all for now! Bye bye~

~♔Josephine ♥

Recent Purchases ~ Accessories/Polishes/Clothes + Flower Photography

Woo I've been so lazy ever since the semester ended... Never wanted to do anything u__u *cough... Alright here's some of the stuff I bought recently :D

4 Leaf Clover Bracelets - $4.80, Forever 21

 I love theseeee they're so damn cute :D They look really cute when I wear them together too.
Originally I only bought the vintage gold one cuz I couldn't decide... and I didn't want to get both.. But I went again a while after and got the silver one too.. It's only 4.80 so whatever haha c:

Pink&Gold Studded Bangle/bracelet - $7.80, Forever 21

 Ugh I looove this! Love the cute little studs that aren't too bam-in-your-face.... And I LOVE THE PINK!! :D There was a light blue one too but I decided not to get that one.. I liked the pink one more :p Can't wait to wear this >.<

Material Girl Boho Necklace - $3.99, The Bay

 I saw this and I couldn't resist buying it.. The original price was $20!! That's freaking crazy! But then when I got home I noticed the feather was kinda broken... but oh well, it was on sale for 3.99! Can't complain!

Sinful Colors' I Miss You & Nail Junkie - $3.99 each, London Drugs

 These have been on sale for a while at London Drugs... Not sure if they still are. I thought these two polishes would be really pretty for a gradient nail... But I've been too lazy to do my nails for a while now.. haha... Well I wanted to let them rest.. but then they started breaking.. so my nails aren't really long enough to be painted right now.. u__u.. Whatever.. saves me time lol

Black Lacey Top - $7, H&M

 I'm so glad I decided not to get this when I wanted it a few weeks ago... cuz it's on sale now! Only 7 bucks! SUUUPER HAPPY :D I love the lace details on this shirt :3 And the cute little pocket ^^

Here's a close up... c:

Black Skirt w/ Leather Detailing - $10, H&M

I saw this skirt a few times at H&M...  but I don't really need something like this since I have a black skirt that's pretty similar from Zara.. but I tried it on cuz it was only $10 compared to the original $34.95 price... And it looked good so I figured might as well... I love the leather details on the waist band... and it has pockets :DDD I love me some pockets! And it has two tiers.. kinda so I love that too c:


Here are just some random photographs I took in my front yard cuz I was bored... My brother was watering the plants and I was keeping him company xD

 This is heavily, heavily edited... lol. It took quite a lot to make just those flowers stand out... -_- Oh well, I quite like how it turned out though c:

 Just another flower~

 These are super pretty for photographing.. too bad I didn't take pictures of them earlier in the summer when they were in full bloom :/

Here's just a set of yellow flowers.. I have no idea what any of these are called lol.

Alrighty~ Phew I'm done :D See you next time!

~♔Josephine ♥

Recent Purchases ~ Accessories/Clothes/Kpop!

Here's some accessories that I bought recently... I think it was all on Saturday x__x Can't rmb now.. but I had a paper to write for this past Thursday so I didn't really have time to update.. but here it is :D!

All the accessories ^^

Belt Bracelet - $12, Icing & Chain Bracelet - $9.80, Forever 21

 I KNOW! I can't believe I actually paid 12 bucks for that bracelet... but I've been wanting a belt-wrap type bracelet for a while... and it's so cute with the star details ;o; I just had to~ And the F21 bracelet.. I saw it and I was automatically like.. I HAVE TO HAVE THAT.. So now, here it is.. in my drawer.. waiting to be worn xD

Black & White Dainty bracelets - $6/each, Spring/Call it Spring

 They were the last ones on the rack... ;o; They're so dainty and cute! I love the little feather hanging off of it >.< There were pale pastel pink ones and mint green ones too... but I thought the b&w ones would be easier to match with stuff :p I usually don't like these kind of lobster-claw closure bracelets.. but these were too cute to pass up! Plus it's really not that bad putting it on ~___~ Guess I got over that...

Heart Ring & Pearl Bracelets w/ Bow Detail - $1.50/each, Forever 21

Can't believe these were only $1.50 each! Had to pick buy them >.< Such a good deal >.<

Also went to Lougheed again on Thursday after my last class for the semester :D
Picked up this Vero Moda top.. Wow I've really been loving this brand lately x___x Anyway I love how it ties in the front.. The lace makes it look a bit formal, but the tie makes it casual :D Love it! Can't wait to wear it :)

Vero Moda Navy Lace & Front-Tie Top - $33.99 w/ additional 30% discount, $23.79, The Bay

Close-up of the lace detailing... LOVE IT!

Aside from fashion stuff.. I also picked up...

BEAST! Wewt :D Their new album Midnight Sun. I love the mask on the front.. it's so purty and ~mysterious~ looking xD I got KiKwang's card thingy.. I want DooJoon :c Wonder if I'll ever be able to find someone to trade with me... haha oh well I don't really mind :p

I had to place a special order for this.. .but sooo worth it!

Infinite's Showcase (The Mission) DVD! :DDD I kinda wish I ordered this earlier cuz it's supposed to come with a poster.. but they ran out :c
Sigh~ Oh well, I saved a bit of money, I guess.
Btw, this dvd set was $50, and Beast's cd was... $21 I believe :)

Alrighty! That's all for now u__u~~ Til next time! c:

~♔Josephine ♥