London times ♥

So, this weekend I went to London for the first time in years!
I stayed in Bracknell to visit my friend Rhi
and I only just realised now, we didn't take a single picture together

So now, I feel like and utter PLEB.
How can I go see someone for the first time since August last year and not take a picture?!

To make up for it, here is us when we were at University last year
I feel so silly and like I dont deserve a camera haha



Here I am before our day out to London
I'm starting to really swear by Dolly Wink's liquid liner
It stays on all day perfectly and doesn't smudge
I also cut my own fringe before going down, I hope it looks ok haha
I can see its on a slight slant but Im sure fixing it would do more damage lol


Dirty underground lol


Many sweets in the window of China Town


Me posing with a Cineworld haha
Thats the chain of Cinemas where I work at the moment


We ate at the Japan Centre
We bought more than this actually haha, all together it was £29.99
Woops!! Haha, Mostly my fault om nom nom
I was tempted to buy Egg magazine, but its £10.30 and I know it would end up in a drawer
If I lived in Japan or could buy it at normal price I wouldnt mind
But the import cost sucks
I doooo have to say though, that I love you can still get the free gifts!
They don't steal them all from the magazines or anything hehe
So I know to get someone to check there for me whenever I see a gift I want lol

After this we went to a Japanese department store next door
It sells all Western stuff though which is weird, they had Macarons too!
I was tempted but I knew they would literally cost me a body piece
In this store was also the Docomo Europe stand, they had the Cecil Mc Bee phone!!
I was way too excited and it confused the sales people
So I just got embarrassed and shuffled off haha

Then we headed to the Topshop on Oxford Street
As I really wanted to go there and see the Wah Nails inside too
But...
There was some douchey protests going on
and for some reason they thought bombing TopShop with paint bombs
and cracking their windows would you know, help their cause... Idiots
I'm not going to ramble about how much I hate all the protesting in London recently
But I was really annoyed we werent allowed into Topshop because of the trouble

and then, the march started coming up the street,
so we couldnt even use the near by tubes and had to go find one elsewhere
The tubes were all congested and stuff
So in the end we couldnt go to Covent Garden either
But from the looks of the News, Topshop was nothing compared to other damage
So we probably left at the best time before getting stuck in the middle!


Everything I bought was pretty perishable haha

Sweeties!! Hehe
Im starting to get a liking for tinned sweets, just for the tins!


Gloomy Lens case and a fluffy charm
I can't get it on my phone though, not enough room in the "hole" for them lol


I also got some bath salts!!
Though I don't know how to use them hehe
These were from a Japanese cosmetics store in China Town
It was quite nice and I was excited to see products I hadn't seen before hehe

Shame we had no clue where the Puri machines were and couldnt take any
But I will learn from my mistakes and hopefully see her again soon!!
I also hope theres better ways to travel, 8hrs+ on coaches is bad for your bum bum

The Graze Craze

There's a little craze slowly sweeping over my friends in the UK
It's all about Graze boxes

Graze is, nature delivered!
They send you healthy snackes, through the post
No more excuses for bad treats

So how does it work?
You sign up using their form, and voila
Depending where you live determines your delivery day/s
and on those set dates you get yummy treats! It's £3.49 including your delivery
When you first sign up your first box is only £1.74
OR even better, use my reference code thingy to get your first box free!

My code; 6LJTP5D
It can be used multiple times as far as I know

so if youre in the UK be sure to take advantage!
Even if you just cancel your subscription after your freebie box hehehe
(Though chances are you will love it so much! You won't want to cancel!!)

When youre done signing up it will ask you to rate the food they offer
Using your answers they will then pick 4 foods to send to you


For my first, free, box I received...

Cherry tomato, basil and Puglian pesto focaccia
apple and cinnamon flapjack
very nori-sh (Japanese crackers... Graze you know me too well)
yin & yang (dried fruit and nuts)


They send you a handy little booklet too with all the nutritional info!

You can also rate the food after youve received it
So maybe you liked the look of something and it tasted poop to you
Rate it in the "Bin" category and they won't send it again!


Simple? Pretty much!
and incase you missed it, my code to get you a free first box ; KTRY9KP

Will you hop on the Graze craze?
This was a review off my own back, I wasn't paid or bribed to write about Graze

Circle lense review ★

The lenses in this post were provided to me by MukuCHU♥ circle lense store
Though recquired to review for their website all opinions stated are my own

Lense; GEO WT-A7 Series Grey (WT-A75)
This series is available in from Plano only
Shelf life is 3 years with a usage length of up to 1 year
They are 15.00mm diameter


The lenses have such a unique look to them, I found them very animated!
The pattern is very bold looking
(The bubble is from the solution, not the lense!)


Both lenses in, you can see already the dramatic effect they bring!
The 15.00mm diameter really does make a difference when it comes to lenses


The pattern on the lense is still very bold even on a darker natural eye
I really like that about these lenses, they don't fade and blend as much
as other grey lenses tend to do, really good for those wanting a strong colour change!


One in, one out
Taking them out and seeing your eyes 'bare' is odd after wearing the lenses
They make such a difference to your size that your eyes feel so small after hehe


Some pictures of me with the lenses


Style; ★★★★☆
Not perfection, but some damn good lenses!!
I think the tone of the grey makes them almost appear black to an extent
So I would say these are a nice stepping stone to anyone wanting to try black lenses
I would certainly reccommend these lenses to people

Comfort; ★★★★☆
My right eye felt a little funny, but I don't know why at the moment!

Enlarging effect; ★★★★★
HUGE EYES! Haha, as expected with 15.00mm diameter

Want a pair?
♥ ORDER HERE ♥


Due to being over stocked... All GEO 15mm Lenses are $20 a pair!
The lense in this review are included in this sale
Don't miss your chance ★

MukuCHU now have new offers to replace their VIP card system
Purchase 3 pairs: receive a free pretty lens case
Purchase 4 pairs: receive a $5 coupon
Purchase 5 pairs or more: receive a free pair of lenses


MukuCHU are doing their bit to help Japan
For every lense purchased in batch #20, $2 will be donated
They have done charity work before and raised a nice sum
So now is a perfect time to buy your lenses and help Japan too!

アゲ ↑↑

I am a little bit tired to say it's early evening!
I've had a busy day shopping for food whilst my family are away
and also I had an interview for a College course, which I got accepted for!!
So, as long as the finance works out ok, I should be studying Animal Care
and maybe, maaayyybbeee going into Vet Nursing
But if not, I will be going into Dog Grooming for sure! ♥
I think after High School I took a little "wrong turn" with my study choices
So I feel more on track now, however I don't regret my past or going to UCLan!
Especially since I met so many lovely people there


I'm off to foggy old London this weekend!
I've made plans to meet with a long time friend Rhi ♥
We're a bit fould when we get together, so I'm sure it's just mishceif ahoy! アゲ
Shame I can't stay down there for longer and meet up with more people
But long story short, this is the only time I can go during my current time off

I've heard plannning of a UK Gal meet in May, so I'll be sure to go if I can!
and of course I will try keep people updated if I hear more about it

Since I've been a faceless blogger as of late, heres a shot...
wearing the pink lenses from my previous post
When I had them before, I swear they werent as pink! So bright now hehe

I feel like somethings really different about my make up
I don't feel like I've changed what I do at all but in pictures it looks so... 'off'
I don't know, maybe it's my skin tone getting pale again, or my longer fringe/hair?

Speaking of which, its breaking and my ends are splitting
I can tell by all the "fly away" parts, theyre getting really bad
So I guess it's from the bleach needed for this colour? サゲ
Shame because I like the colour, but hair health > colour!!
I don't know what to do with it at all though, no doubt it will go too dark
and this colour is on offer too at the moment for £2 lol
So seeing others for over £5, I'm like... BAWWW haha
and as per, I find myself looking at Palty. But I can't see the box in person
So I can't judge it properly, hair really sucks, why so complicated?!
Life was easier when I was 14 and had the confidence to shave chunks of it off LOL

Gyaru goes charitable ♥

Gyaru models lending a helping hand with releif efforts in Japan

Fashion can come across as a very, self indulging passion
But that doesn't mean you can't partake in your hobby and help out!
If there is anything the UK's Comic Releif and Red Nose Day proves it's that
T-shirts sell and not only do they sell, but the proceeds go towards helping in amazing ways
In 2011 over £70 million was donated for Comic Relief!!
With a little thanks to Vivienne Westwood and her T-shirts

So, what's this got to do with Gal?
Because Gal brands are starting to sell T-shirts in aid of Japan!! ★
All T-shirts are around 2,000 with all proceed being donated




MURUA


BORNY


dazzlin


EMODA


LagunaMoon
(This makes me chuckle!)


GYDA


miraville


MERCURYDUO


jouetie
(This is soooo Vivienne! I love it, might be getting this)





W♥C
(Also available in Mens)




Will you be helping through the means of a T-shirt?

Circle lense ★

These are lenses that I bought from MukuCHU myself
I was not given these in a sponsorship

I actually bought 2 pairs, one of which is EOS Big Candy Series in Brown
Which you can win from me by entering my giveaway!

The ones for myself are the EOS Pure series in Pink, which I have had before
But when I went to see Tron a while ago I took them out and they dried up
Since I liked them and at the time MukuCHU were donating $2 per lense pair to charity
I didn't see why I shouldn't replace them hehe
I wanted to take new pictures wearing them but I am feeling a bit sickly
So not in the mood to be getting remotely dolled up
and Im sure having a tummy upset, doesnt make for good time to wear lenses
Not that I don't wash my hands or anything rofl, but I still worry!

I also bought a Fancy Lense Case!
Having the lense's dry up because I had no where to put them
Made me realise if I had a nicer case I could keep in my bag, I wouldnt do this again
Somehow it was smaller than I expected... but when I think about it, its the right size haha

Inside there is a contact lese case and also tweezers
Are tweezers for handling the lenses outside the eye?
I feel a bit of a shidder to think that they would be used to remove the lense... *shudder*

and whilst on the note of lenses, I want to share with you a video by Lhouraii!
★☆Watch it here☆★

It's super helpful, including tips for using lenses with false nails!
and I adore her accent hehe, we are from the same region so got to represent lol

GETS ↑↑

When it comes to saving, I fail so hard
When it comes to spending, I pass with flying colours

I do often worry posting these types of entries are boring and annoying
All it is, is pictures of stuff I have bought and nothing much else to them
But, as much as I'd like to post items and show off an outfit using them
I end up with such a crap amount of free time with dodgy work hours
and usually when I am free, it's on days when no one else I know is
So subsequently I spend a but too much time in comfy lounge wear

Hopefully, one day... I can change that
But it's a lot more deeper than it seems
and I will now distract you from my lame life with shopping items!! ★

Sailor jacket!
Buying this was a bit funny, since I had my Sailor coat on at the time
I guess this is the Summer version of my coat?
I've always likes tops like this ♥ It's from good old Primark too



I just couldn't resist this scarf!
It's sheer grey and the pattern on it (Skulls and aces) are velvet
From River Island, I then realised I really do like scarves quite a bit hehe



Another Primark buy, some ankle military boots with studs
All Saints has a pair sooooo similar last year for over £100 of course
So I was very happy to snatch these for less than £20!
Though apparently they don't do my legs much favours... baww



Tie die leggings!
I had been after a nice pair of these for a while now and caved in hehe
I also need to get out my rut of wearing plain black pants ALL the time
So hopefully these will help ♥

It made me realise my fashion is going very rock and dark again
Black, grey, studs, skulls... wear my black lipstick at yo?


Now for non-clothing things!!

I didn't buy this PSP recently, it was purchased at least a year ago
The battery on it was shocking and I never played it all too much
Other than for games I had already completes (Loco Roco, Katamari...)
and to get forever stuck on the Little Big Planet
So I decided to trade it in at my local GAME store and I exchanged it for...
OM NOM NOM
Though, it wasn't for me!! It was a surprise for my boyfriend hehe

His brother was using his DS, so then he always borrowed my DSlite
I had wanted to get him this for an 'event' but we don't have any until Birthdays now
So I just went ahead and got the damn thing for him hahaha
Since it's and XL model, it is damn huge! But my man loves the colour yellow
So I couldn't have got him anything else now could I? Hehehe
I think its fair to say I gained a fair few "Epic girlfriend points" for this!



Phone charmssss
I think my love for them is returning, I always used tohave so many!
Though they're taking over my camera, since my phone has classy Vivienne Westwood charms
The Marie isn't for me though, that would be a gift for the lovely Emma
I was planning on making her a care package whilst she was in Tokyo
But since she has had to make a return to the UK, I guess it can be a Welcome Home ♪



annnndddd NERD4LYF
I never owned the Star Wars complete set before!
(My mum bought me it one Xmas and we were broken into so I never got them
...damn nerd burglars!)

The funny thing about the DVD's though is they're the Spanish edition
So they have the BEST titles ever ♥
Star Wars: Episodio I - La Amenaza Fantasma!!

Pray for Japan ♥

The blogging world has been rather quiet since, it, happened
Even Japanese Gal blogs haven't been the same lately
and I don't blame those who haven't blogged much like myself
I really hope everyone you know out there is safe and helping as best they can!

I'm not writing this now to talk about what happened, whats happening now
or predict what else may happen in the coming weeks
But instead to talk about donations, and not just "send your money here"
Theres also been some fun and innovative ways to donate your money!


Facebook game Cafe life has 3 variations of paper crane
The proceed for buying them are donated, above is my white crane in my cafe hehe



Poupee Girl also has jewel items for donation!
They range from 10 to 1,000 jewels to help and are cute little items too!
Even though I don't play on Pupe as much I still bought some jewels to help out



Another Facebook game Ameba Pico too has donation items in a special park
Though they are just balloons, not as fun as other items. It's the donation that matters
Not the item you gain from it! Now my Pico room is full of "Thank you" donation balloons!



There is also the "We pray for Japan" band by Lady Gaga
You can buy it here, though for international users the shipping is $20
I don't know if the shipping is included in the donation, so that may be something to consider


If you would just prefer to make a more traditional donation then you can do so
To various charities that are involved in the efforts;
Google has some options, the link also has a lot of helpful information
This Tumblr list is very useful!
and also the Japan Centre in the UK has donation coupons for £1 each

If you are in Japan, and have spare items you can donate
Then check out "Second Harvest" who are accepting physical donations!
This may be helpful to those who have to leave the country and don't want to throw away items
There is also infrmation on donating more than items
You can volunteer and much more through Second Harvest ♥

★☆GIVEAWAY☆★

So it's about time for マカロン★dreaming's second giveaway

♥ THE PRIZES ♥

EOS Big Candy Series circle lense in Brown (Plano, no prescription)
W♥C A/W 2010 catalogue, W♥C socks, W♥C deco sticker
W♥C pink leopard usamimi, various SBY hair accessories
MAC mascara, Body shop lip balm, Hello Kitty bow clip
Leopard circle lense case, CO&LU face/flu mask
Plus other goodies, all inside a W♥C carrier bag


♥ NEWLY ADDED PRIZES ♥
Green beaded alpaca phone charm, small white alpaca
and a yellow chipmunk phone charm!





★ HOW TO ENTER ★
Be a public follower, comment with your name and email address

★ EXTRA ENTRIES ★
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Any comments with more than one type of entry
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So be sure to post seperatly and don't waste your opportunities ♪


★ DEADLINE ★
Giveaway ends; APRIL 10th!! 17:00 GMT
Please note, I have my comments set to be viewed Oldest first
So I will pick the winner randomly with a number generator in this order