$25 Apothica/SkincareRX Giveaway!

Hey lovlies! I am really pleased to announce that I’ve partnered up with Apothica and SkincareRX to host a giveaway for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Apothica.com, useable at any of their sister sites as well. The winner will be randomly chosen by me (random.org) and will be contacted by Apothica to redeem the gift card.

Apothica and SkincareRX carry a large array of skincare and cosmetics. For instance, they have one of my favorite summer time foundations – the Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation.

It’s an extremely lightweight, medium coverage foundation that I’ve been using for awhile but have yet to give it a proper review. Waiting for the perfect time, I guess :p Plus, I have too many in rotation right now o_~ I’ll definitely be reviewing that in the next few days! They don’t have the full range of the cream eyeshadows that I love but they do have a very nice selection of everyday colors both in cream and pressed formulations.

Anyway, here are the rules. I’ve tried to make it as easy as possible so everyone can have a chance to enter. It is opened to the US and international so enter away! :)

Rules:
1. Must be a follower of my blog to enter.
2. Contest ends 8/24/11 @ 11pm PDT

Option 1: Facebook (+1 entry)
1. Visit Apothica.com
2. Write on Apothica’s Facebook wall about what you think of Apothica
Option 2: Twitter (+1 entry)
1. Visit Apothica.com
2. Tweet about Apothica on your own Twitter Account
Option 3: Blog (+1 entry)
1. Visit Apothica.com
2. Write something on your blog about what you think of Apothica

Extra Entries (optional):
“Like” my Facebook page (link) (+3 entries)
Follow me on Twitter (link) ( (+3 entries)
Spread the word about this giveaway (+3 entries)

Okay, that's it! I hope it's not too difficult. All in all, there is a maximum of 10 entries. Please fill out the form below.  Good luck all! =)

Facebook Page

Hi all :)

I got a handful of emails awhile ago to start a Facebook page so I can communicate with you all outside of Twitter and my blog, plus being available on all platforms of social media is pretty awesome as well. I didn't get around it until now... but now I'm live :) 

Here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rainy-Days-Lattes/200473283342971

You guys can "like" it if you want to, but I'm already so humbled by anyone who reads my dinky little blog :)

If I get more than 20 likes, I can get my own username! LOL Yay! 

Def come say hi! :) I can't wait to meet you all on FB. 

Favorites from July =D

Hey everyone! How is your weekend so far? Mine has been good so far. This weekend has come and gone so fast.. like a fleeting memory. On Friday, I went to see Jay Mohr perform at the Improv for a company event. It was tons of fun but I couldn't take any pics inside because they prohibited cameras. I'm surprised I didn't know who he is... he's in a lot of Hollywood films o_o Saturday was spent having lunch with a friend and hitting the gym. Sunday consisted of sleeping in and running errands... and watching reruns of One Tree Hill. I love doing nothing on Sundays :)

Here are some of my favorites for July. I enjoyed reading a lot of your favorites and now curious to try some of them. Yay for blogger influence! LOL


Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Foundation SPF 20

I don't think this foundation gets enough love for what it is. The packaging is extremely simple, unpretentious and really plain. But the foundation is the real star. I'd say this is a full coverage foundation with a very strong yellow undertone.

A lot of people with acne scarring swears by this foundation and while I do not have acne scars, I think it's a beautiful foundation for photos. It really matches my skin tone well because of the yellower tint. Since it's full coverage, this doubles as my concealer as well. I'm not even exaggerating by saying it has intense coverage.

I really love this foundation... it's so concentrated and you only need so little :) I use my fingers to apply it on and after I'm done, my fingers are sooo tinted LOL.

See what I mean? o_o....

Clinique Quick Eyes Cream Shadow in Sparkling Nude (01)

I got this awhile ago during one of Clinique's GWP promotions. I didn't much of it at first, but it's such a pretty cream shadow! It goes perfectly underneath any eyeshadow to intensify the color or to accentuate and brighten the eyes. Really pretty! I must look for other shades.

With NYX Jade e/s

NYX Eyeshadow Single in Jade

I won this e/s in Mishi a la Mode's giveaway and I've been hooked to this color eversince. I normally don't wear green eyeshadows but this one is SO pretty. It really is a true Jade color with silver shimmers in it.

MAC Pressed Blot Powder

Love this! This is the perfect topping over the Dermablend foundation :) It's simple and absorbs excess oil. I just use it in the morning and it'll last all day. I like that it's pretty translucent, but I'm sure any drugstore blotting powder will do ;)

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm in Natural Mint

I read about these lip balms in SO many blogs and decided to try it out. Omg, it's really an understatement how much I like this stuff. It's balmy, minty and absorbs into your lips without that feeling of something sitting on top of it. It's also nice because of the SPF 25 in it :) I love love love lip balms and I will need to dedicate a whole post on my collection =p

Have you tried any of these products? :)

My cat Bacon :)

Quick Review... Maybelline's Colossal Volume Mascara

My lovely readers... hello! :) I've been really hesitant to write mascara reviews because no matter how good the mascara is, my lashes never seem to do it justice. But what the hey... maybe marketing companies will one day recognize the needs of Asian eyes o_o

To start, I'm not a big fan of waterproof mascara because it not only takes forever to come off, it's also really drying for my lashes. I used to spend big bucks on high end mascaras but none seem to work any better than the drugstore variety. I've developed a special bond for Maybelline mascaras... all the ones in the Volum' Express line have amplified my lashes more than any  mascara I have ever tried. Currently, I'm really into the Maybelline Magnum one, which is an Asia exclusive mascara that contains fibers. It's kind of like the Blinc Kiss Me mascara... which I also bought years ago and loved it but because of the $24 invested each time, I decided that I needed to kick the habit until I discover the formula to grow a money trees in my backyard =p
But since the Magnum is hard to get here in the US, the Colossal Volume is just as delightful :)

Maybelline Colossal Volume Mascara 

While it's not a fiber tube mascara, it is extremely easy to wash off, unless you prefer the waterproof version

With 2 coats of mascara, and a mix of NYX Jade and Grey eyeshadows.

It seems a lot of people are big fans of Maybelline mascaras as well. I'm happy to see your comments about your favorite ones :) Yay!

This is my 2nd tube :) I love the Falsies one and the Stiletto one as well. I try not to be a hoarder but it's kind of hard :p

I'm going to attempt to try false lashes tomorrow for a company event in the evening. Wish me luck ;) Talk to you guys soon!

Tried and True: Chi Leave-In Treatment Masque

I think everyone can agree with me that hair is pretty important to most women, especially healthy hair. I wasn't blessed with the naturally silky hair and I had some pretty bad experiences with hairdressers. I think I've tamed my hair through the years though, with all the straightening and whatnot.. o_o Besides eating well and vitamin supplements, I still need hair treatments.

I've come across the Chi leave-in Masque by accident while shopping at Target one day. It was a clearance item and I decided to give it a try without much hopes for it. But I've come to looooovvvve it. It's seriously awesome stuff! Everything about this is perfect, except maybe for the packaging. I'm not a huge fan of hair stuff in a tub, especially a tub with a twist cap. It's just so messy, but my hair seems to love it. Besides using less heat, and moisturizing conditioners in between washes, this leave in masque has given my hair a piece of mind =p

The scent is really unique. At first whiff, I was like woah, it smells like a cologne... =/ But it's actually a musky coconut smell I'm really liking nowadays.

The product itself is a little weighty on the hair but it's great overall. I use it on my ends and it helps seal in the hair cuticles and protect it from further damage. It's best to use when hair is nearly dry but still somewhat damp so it dries to a nice, fluffy finish. And the nice coconut smell is just a bonus. If for anything, you'll still have pretty smelling hair ;)

Overall, it has everything I want in a hair masque and I'd def repurchase in a heartbeat. I really love this SO much. At the time, Target had it on sale for $7.99 or something... originally $19.99. Awesome deal, right?

I started using the Maybelline Magnum mascara and i reaaaaaaaaaaally love it.

This was after an entire day! What's your favorite mascara?

Going to have fondue tonight! :) YAY!