Happy Valentine's Day to all! My Sunday :)

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone (I know i'm like late posting this) but i've been extremely busy today! I didn't get to go to the gym this morning, and I was so busy running errands, being with the kiddos and cleaning...ahh.. lol

It's okay i'm going to resume tomorrow! :) thinking about doings legs and somethin'.. not sure yet ;) but probably going to go at 1030pm.. since Hubby is off.

Since Hubby was working on Valentine's day - we're going to be spending it later today (since it's 1am and it's Monday already lol).. so YAY! He did surprise me and got me a dozen long stemmed roses this morning & got our daughters a balloon each :) what a sweetheart! (excuse the messy room






Anyway, I did go to target today to pick up a few things, and ended up buying a few Sterilite Drawers for my make-up. I'll take pictures of it and post them, i'm just not sure how i'm going to organize everything since I sorta just had it in my little train case that was broken lol.. and since my collection is growing, i needed a place to put all my stuff nicely so that i'm not digging everywhere in my "box" as i call it trying to get ready for work.

I FINALLY recorded my video review on the GEO Nudy grey circle lenses that I was sent to by DBeautyShop.com. I'll edit it later today, and perhaps do another tutorial on everyday brown/neutral eyeshadow look on Wednesday! I also picked up the Wet & Wild Mega Eyes Creme Eyeliner, since I was real disappointed with the Maybelline Eye Studio lasting drama one I had recently purchased. I must say, I've only tried the Wet n wile one just once (right before i did my video review, and i absolutely LOVE IT! it is SO dark/black, just how i like it. I didn't use the brush that it came with, it was way too stiff and too short for me lol.. I ended up using my Bent eyeliner brush from Sonia Kashuk.

The reason why I didn't like the Maybelline Gel Eyeliner that was supposedly comparable to MAC Fluidline Blacktrack.. was that it was NOT as dark as i'd hoped it was (and the picture on the box/packaging it came with - not the same).. It went on my skin like navy blue with a hint of shimmer/glitter which I did not like. It looked like i wasn't even wearing any eyeliner.. And that is my pet peeve, because I Look dead without eyeliner lol.. so that i did not like. Plus the color thing was not what i was expecting so yea lol.. So i'm probably going to sell it (if anyone is interested, please let me know).. it would definitely by suitable for those that like long lasting gel eyeliners that are not as bold/dark.. more natural looking.. (which in my post about the dang brown liner you know i do not look good with haha)..

Here's a picture of me and the eyeliner (sorry my eyeshadow is sort of fading - i did my recording of the video review real late) but i absolutely love it.. (yes this picture is a sneak peek from the video! :)



:) I love it so far! yay! ..

I did pick up a few other things, i'll leave that for another post.

I did enjoy Valentine's day with my little girls :) so overall it was a great day!

I'm super tired from cleaning/laundry and running around doing errands.. so.. i'm gonna hit the hay.. gotta get up early tomorrow for work ughh! lol..

Just a Heads up - I'm going to have a blog sale on a lot of things from make-up to purses, shoes and MORE so keep an eye out! i'm gathering pictures together at the moment as i have tons of unused/barely used etc stuff i'd rather have someone else put them to good use.

Anyway.. enough rambling.. good night!!!!!!

<3 Khristine

Saturday 02/13/2010 Gym Session

Hey Good Morning Everyone!

So I fell asleep at freakin 2AM watching "Dexter" with Hubby lol - we are barely done with Season 1.. OMG i'm hooked! So I freakin fell asleep wearing my damn make-up from yesterday..

And when I woke up - i was in a bit of a rush, trying to eat breakfast, take my pre-workout supplement, brush my teeth and wash my face - i didn't do my eyeshadow as it was gonna take me forever cause it's on there pretty good - so EXCUSE my video LOL I do not put make-up to go to the gym!

and if any of you are wondering.. NO i was not driving. I was just watching the neighbors pass by lol cause i was recording myself and they were staring at me so just to clear that up!



LOL don't mind the rattle of my keys.. i was SOOO cold i was trying to keep warm by moving LOL and so i kept jittering my legs around haha! gosh i'm such a nerd in the morning.. or in general hah! guess you can see how dorky I am! OH well!


this is my first day back at the gym from missing a freakin week from my stomach flu.. ughh! hate when i miss the gym.. but :) be back soon Beauties!

UPDATED
Shoulder exercises done today:

Seated Dumbbell Press (3 sets of 8 repetitions 12lbs each hand)
Side Raises (3 Sets of 8 repetitions 12lbs each hand)
Front Raises (3 Sets of 8 repetitions 12lbs each hand)

Biceps:
Seated Dumbbell Curls (3 sets of 8 repetitions 15lbs each hand)
Hammer Curls (3 sets of 8 repetitions 15lbs each hand)

Tip: When lifting the weights, make sure it's a weight that is challenging enough that you have to really work to finish those reps! ;)

Since it was my first day back at the gym, and Karen & D were going to Frisco for V-Day (Have fun guys!) I didn't want to over do it.

<3 Khristine

Nikki's Skin79 Mini BB Cream Giveaway NOW!

So I've entered this awesome giveaway and wanted to let you all know about it!

Check it out! :)

http://ewwitsnikki.blogspot.com/2010/02/skin79-mini-bb-cream-set-giveaway.html

MY First Blog Award/TAG! YiPPie!

Okay - let's just say this is my first "blog award/tag" ever! SO woo hoo!

I was tagged by Gorgeous Princesa Livia

and the rules of this tag are:

"Post 10 things that make you happy, try to do at least one of them today, link back to the person who awarded you and pass along for up to ten people."




1. Family - They make me the most happiest. Whenever I am down, I look at my beautiful children and they ALWAYS brighten up my day! My Husband is the best ever! he knows exactly how to make me happy :) I LOVE Them!

2. GYM/Working Out - Working out/lifting weights, living a healthier lifestyle makes me happy! I know pumping some iron and hashin' all my issues out at the gym works for me - when I can't slap a b***~ lol.

3. My Car - Okay it sounds silly - but My Car is super important to me and makes me happy - because it's a means of transportation for me.. If I need to get away, visit my parents, GO SHOPPING! it makes me happy shifting the gears - steppin on the clutch and just zo0ming my way!

4. Make-Up - Make-up and beauty products definitely are on this list.. I mean I FEEL like crap if I don't wear make-up.. and I feel extremely happy when I get myself all prettied/dolled up.. even if it's for nothing - it just makes me feel good! AND I am always happy learning new tricks of the trade from other Guru's.. :)

5. Vlogging/Blogging - I actually LOVE to blog and video blog.. it gives me a sense of release, an outlet of some sort, where I can just relax.. I'm really shy in person, so I feel some sort of comfort when I blog, and also when i'm doing my video blogs - because I can be my absolute self without anyone really infront of me.. :)

6. FOOD - Yes I am a fitness junkie - but i LOVE food! not much I could add, but food makes me happy!

7. Reading - I actually do like to read, whether it be books to magazines, i just love reading and learning new words everyday! (lol no i don't read the dictionary hehe, but yea i like books - like twilight lol!)

8. Shopping - WHO doesn't love to shop? (well i'm sure there are those that hate it).. I do Like to shop on occasions.. I used to be an obsessive shopper.. but i've learned to control it, but still enjoy a little splurge here and there for myself.. i work pretty effin' hard to have the things I do.. I Love shopping for my little girls though! LOVE little girl clothes and stuff - absolutely adorable!

9. Girly-Stuff - I LOVE getting my hair done, nails did.. I don't get them done very often, although I do try to maintain.. but it's real hard when you work full-time, have 2 toddlers, try to study for school etc.. but when I do - It makes me feel "like a natural woman" HAHA ok i kid, but yes it makes me feel good about myself!

10. TV - I love watching The Office, Heroes, Dexter, True Blood.. those shows make me happy - keeps my mind off work stress lol..

Alright - so yes i have a weird list ;) but yes - these are the things in my life that make me the happiest!

SO.. now i will pass the tag to the following beauties:

- Jen from http://l1lmamaj.blogspot.com/
- Aubrey aka Fafinette from http://fafinettex3.blogspot.com/
- Irene from http://pinkheartedprincess.blogspot.com/
- Eve from http://xlovelymakeupx.blogspot.com/
- Nikki from http://ewwitsnikki.blogspot.com/
- RenRen from http://www.makeupbyrenren.com/
- Sinead from http://daintydollymix.blogspot.com/
- ect from http://ectini.blogspot.com/
- Analiza from http://thebernatfamily.blogspot.com/
- Rach from http://loveblendnbeauty.blogspot.com/


Thanks Livia for this one too ;)


Rules are too pass along to 15 People.. So Ill pass it along to the lovely ladies above and these gorgeous dolls below:

- April from http://mademoisellerovi.blogspot.com/
- Eki from http://www.ekimura.blogspot.com/
- Beth from http://beautybeau.blogspot.com/
- Makeup Mama from http://makeupbabble.blogspot.com/
- Maxine from http://makeup-not-war.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the tag/award - I am so thrilled! Hope you enjoyed reading this, as much as I had fun doin' it!

<3 Khrisxtine

Target Thursday.. upcoming Giveaway!!.. name change?! so muchh!

Yes! I did go to target after work, but I was sort of rushed since Hubby was really hungry while we went, and we decided to bring our youngest daughter Jasmyn with us.. So.. my time was cut short.. Not only that, but omg the place was flooded with people. I guess last minute shopping for V-Day! yikes! lol..

Anyway, the short time that I was there, i was able to quickly find these items because i've been desperately searching for a foundation that I like.. and heard all the rave about this on YouTube and Makeupalley so I decided to see for myself..

I didn't have much time to check the colors LOL (always sucks to be rushed).. so we'll see I got Medium Beige i think..

But here's picture of the stuff I got:

L-R -- Nude Attitude L/S, ColorStay Foundation, Mauve it Over L/S


This actually looked a lot better when I did a better job blending it in lol, sorry for the crappy application job LOL! but I like it!


I LOVE this one too! we'll see though, I Love it a little bit more than my NYX lipsticks that I have in this similar color because when I apply it, a little goes a long way.. not like the NYX ones, I have to put a lot on.. but that's just me.. still love all my lipsticks! Just need to actually use them! LOL

I'll give you all my thoughts and stuff on the other foundations/powders that i have.. when i get the chance.. i'm hoping i've found the one though! we'll see!

When I originally made my youtube channel - it was completely random and spontaneous.. and now i'm like hmm.. because I'm really not used to be called Khris lol.. it's either Khristine or Xtine (pronounced ex-TEEN).. so it kinda.. well not bothers me, just feels awkward for me LOL..

and was wanting to change my blogspot to randomnesswithXtine.. but it rolls off the tongue better as randomnesswithkhris.. *sigh* lol.. i'm SO indecisive with names LOL! Ask anyone that has known me - i am notorious for changing my online screen names a million times before it suites me.. What do yall think? Keep it? Change it? HALP! lol..

anyway - i think that's it for tonight! I'm pretty excited for this weekend - to be doing my DBeautyshop review on the circle lenses, and also my "neutral" look tutorial :) weee!

Any requests?

But on a brighter note, i posted on my twitter today (@RandomnesswithK) that As soon as I hit 100 Followers here on My Blog and a 50 subbies on my YouTube Channel.. I'm going to be doing 2 separate Giveaway products! :) I'm very much excited as i've reached 20 subbies so far on my Youtube page! :) So Please Spread the word! :)

alright Beauties! That's it for now!

<3 Khrisxtine

Catching Up with stuff..

Sorry My posts haven't been all that interesting this past weekend - I've been pretty sick with Gastritis etc and so I haven't really been "all there" lol.

So let me just recap the weekend and everything a little bit more - and of course go over this week thus far.

Well I'll start over with Sunday - I forgot to mention that during the game, I went with my mom to this store in LA, i think it was called "Kim's Home Center" ... and i was just browsing around with her.. I love stores like this, they have all these neat and cute little gadgets for almost everything/anything you could think of!

Of course I didn't really see much I liked except these products. I don't remember where i heard of them, but the name sounded/looked familiar, and I was looking for a facial wash and decided to just try it out..

The brand is Kracie/Naive:


I got the peach and the aloe vera washes..


Had to get the matching Shampoo/Conditioner - just to try it out

They all smelled amazing! And I love that! lol.. But I did try out the peach facial wash, and i must say - it made my face feel super soft/silky afterwards.. As I was washing the soap off, i could feel my skin getting squeaky clean LOL.. it didn't burn my skin or anything - so I liked this one.. I am still going to get the Laneige facial wash though - because the samples that I had gotten, I finished and I absolutely loved how it removed my makeup completely! (which other soaps have a hard time doing)

Anyway - I forgot to mention about the time I went to Ulta.. I bought this facial cleansing sponge that I wanted to all share with you.. It's SOOO Soft! I love washing my face with this, it's not harsh and abrasive to my skin, and it gets in all the right spots (corners of the nose etc).. so this was awesome - luckily i bought 4 of them since they were like 1.50 each.. :) yay! this is what it looks like:



so yea, we just finished up sunday watching the rest of the game and hanging out with family.. lol that was that.. :) Here's a picture of my youngest daughter and I just chillin' - LOVE her "cheeeese" smiley face hehe


so next, I'll start with Tuesday..

I typically only work half-days on tuesdays, because I was hired for only 36 hours at my job.. i wish it was just the whole 40 hours sometimes, but I guess i'm really happy I do get that half-day to myself/kids/family etc.

My Package from DBeautyshop.com finally arrived! i'm so excited, but wasn't feeling well enough to do the review.. I'll save that for this weekend if possible.. but anyhow..

I wasn't feeling well so I just kinda slumped around at home.. But Towards the end of the night, the pain was just getting so severe that I couldn't take it anymore and I was actually in tears from it.. Sadly to say, I had no one to watch my girls so that I could go to Urgent care (since it was after 5 and the doctor's offices are usually closed).. and My hubby was working but wasn't answering the phone there.. so i was just writhing in pain at home.. while the girls were just going nuts LOL..

but Finally hubby called home and i was bawling cause the pain was just horrible.. and so they sent him home from work, so that he could take me to the hospital.. and glad he did.. they did some blood tests - which of course came back negative.. and diagnosed me with Severe Gastritis.. so i'm not supposed to eat anything greasy, spicy, no chocolate, caffeine.. basically anything good that i like haha.. ;)


And since they gave me Phenergan (for nausea) and Morphine (for the pain) injection.. i was knocked out most of today! so i slept all of today, and woke up only to eat crackers here and there, take some antibiotics from my last trip to the doctors lol.. but otherwise feeling better..

I'm going to be doing my video review on the circle lenses that I had got from DBeautyShop.com (they had asked me to do a video review if they sent me circle lenses).. I"m very much excited!

I also wanted to do another make-up tutorial.. so keep an eye out for that! ;)

Alright everyone.. till next time!

<3 Khristine

Just another Manic Monday...

Hello Everyone! Just as the title says.. it was just another Manic Monday.. I wish it was Saturday! LoL..

anyway - hope you all had a fabulous weekend! I sure did.. :)

Yesterday was Superbowl Sunday.. and we decided to spend the day at My parents' house because my brother and our friends we're going to be over to watch the game, cook some bbq and eaaat! LOL..

although there was a TON of yummy and delicious food, I was a good girl and ate small portions.. didn't overeat, and made sure what I ate wouldn't affect me haha :)

Karen, Derick and I did go to the gym in the morning - it was AWESOME lol.. not to mention the unsolicited advice someone had tried to give us at the gym.. (which is my pet peeve - just because we are women, please do not give advice if no one is asking you - please!)

Anyway - I don't have a "hello" video like I did on saturday's workout ;) but what we did yesterday:

Legs:
Good Mornings (3 sets of 8 repetitions at 40lbs)
Barbell Squats using olympic barbell (3 sets of 8 repetitions at 80lbs)
Bulgarian Lunges (I think that's what they're called lol - 3 sets of 8 repetitions)

Then we finished up with some Ab workouts.. (crunches, leg lifts etc).. I felt ggrreat! I'm rather sore (a good sore though!)

anywho, back on subject..

yesterday I wanted to post about the nails that i had gotten.. they are absolutely adorable! LOL.. they are the glue-on nails the brand is Broadway.. it's my first time ever using the glue-ons.. but i love them.. here are some pictures:



the box of the nails


the contents of the package - on the other side is more/extra nails, and a wooden nail pick i think it's called


Super easy instructions and visual on how to apply them and then instructions on how to remove them


What they look like on :)


This will be my Nails of this week!

And they are actually pretty sturdy.. because all day I was super busy doing procedures, giving injections, preparing medication, lifting, picking, pulling tabs off of medicine etc.. and none of them broke off! they are real sturdy and i like them.. they are real nice (and have many other designs) and they don't look thick like acrylic nails do (the ones i've seen at least).. so these are natural enough for me to wear to work, because they look like a manicure lol ;)

Anyway - so far i give these two thumbs up! :) I'm looking forward to getting more designs.. beats spending 30 bucks on a fullset! and end up ruining your nails!

I didn't really get anything else.. lol.. I have been trying out my circle lenses.. and i must say i've worn the hypersize gray one two days in a row, and they have not dried out my eyes! ;) I love them! i think tomorrow i'm going to wear the 4 tones blue pair..i think lol.. depends which scrubs i'm gonna wear :)

There is just SOO much stuff i want to purchase like Laneige products, I want to try out some BB Creams, some make-up, I really want those Muji Drawers I saw from Dainty*Dollymix' blog! love it!

I've been wanting a new webcam because i feel like when i do my tutorials, you can't see the colors.. and i've seen reviews/test videos on youtube of the webcams i've been considering (logitech quickcam pro 9000, quickcam orbit af) what do you all use?

I also want to get the Konad nail stamping system.. lol.. GAHHH! i don't know what to buy first.. because I am on a budget! right now i'm in such a "lipstick, eyeliner and nail craze".. don't know what it is.. today was the first day using the liquid eye liner.. and to tell you the truth, i seriously need practice haha! im SOOO used to using pencil, that liquid liner is such a challenge to me.. that and i have shakey hands!


Well that's my bloggedy blog for this Monday - i'm super tired from today's events at work.. and i'm just going to rest up.. because Karen, Derick and I are all heading to the gym!

i'll make a video blog soon (when i get the extra time - or get a new webcam ughh!) on my weightloss journey and any progress i've made (which i'll proudly say YES!).. ;)

I'm going to post a FOTD in a little while!

<3 Khristine

Giveaway going on at BeautyBeau

I've also entered in the BeautyBeau's giveaway! so come check it out! COngratulations on getting over 100 followers! (in the future - hope i'll have more followers too! I'd LOVE to do a giveaway!)

Wish me luck!



<3 Khristine

Contest Entry @ The Beauty Spark

GOOD MORNING!! Real quick entry...

Check out the contest The Beauty Spark is holding…

I rarely ever win anything lol, so hopefully i'll be the lucky winner! I LOVE Entering these give-aways and supporting my fellow beauty/makeup Junkies! <3

Anyhow - i'm off to the gym shortly for an awesome leg workout! will update later today!

Got My NYX Cosmetics from CherryCulture, FOTN & Some other things too

Okay, i'm really late on this "haul" lol.. okay maybe it's not a haul, since every other freakin post lately has been a Haul.. i SWEAR.. this month has been the only time i've ever bought much make-up since Hubby and I are saving like crazy :)

But anyhow.. :) remember my post about going to ulta and them not having my jumbo eyeshadow pencil in milk and the other lipsticks.. fail x2? lol.. well I finally just decided to freakin buy it from cherryculture.com (which they are having a 20% off sale right now! - so gooo while it's still on!)

I ordered my stuff 02/02/10.. and it came in the mail on 02/04/10.. that was fast! considering i purchased my items on 02/02/10 at like 7PM lol it came bright and early on thursday mornin!

Anyway, to get the the things I got, and am so eager to share them all with you since most of these items were like 1.75 a piece! or something lol..




yay! got my package! lol (blurred out my addy of course)





The lipsticks (Hermes, Indian Pink & Thalia)



Hermes - a brownish with a hint of orangey shade lol i don't know but i like it!


Indian Pink - a light-pinkish with a goldy shade, it's okay on me i think ;)


Thalia - Like a very light mauvy-brown-nude color on me, don't really know how to explain it.. but i actually like it!

(LOL - sorry for the terrible descriptions of the colors haha!)

And finally - the ONE thing i have wanted forever it feels like LOL.. ;)

NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow in Milk





I have been wanting this to use as a base for my eyeshadows to get a more vivid look! so YAY! lol.. Can't wait to wear this though! :)



So I found out.. a little too late (when I needed to use it).. that I ran out of my eyeliner (MAC's Graphblack Pencil).. and well the mall was close to closing time and it would take me forever to get my girls ready and then forever to get their.. so i decided to go to target and try out something NEW!...

Well.. I ended up accidentally getting a Loreal Liquid Liner in freaking BROWN because I was dumb and didn't read well.. because I guess I was thinking black, and in my mind i swore it was black, but when i took it home.. it was BROWN! WAHHH lol.. well i didn't think anything of it.. i said.. I guess i'll just try the "natural" look tomorrow for work..

I also got this from target since I was on the hunt for a new chapstick and saw this was a "minty" fresh feeling lol..

I must say that it's not as minty as i want it to be.. but it is minty, but it DOES work! I swear! My lipstick pictures on the other posts, my lips were chapped and peeling.. and the ones i took (that are in this post) my lips are super soft and not dry anymore! and that was only after 2 applications! :) so i like this chapstick.. too bad there was only this one left lol

Anyway, back to my "natural" look.. I did.. and turned out, that it made me look like &#%^%^$%!#@!! lol.. i kept getting asked, "are you still sick?" "ohh.. you look real sick".. i guess cause it looked like i wasn't wearing any liner.. and it ended up just making me look like i had dark bags under my eyes (the shadowing i guess lol).. so lesson learned - never get brown ever.. just doesn't go with me lol..

So on Friday, after work - i didn't have time to go to the mall, since my little one was sick on thursday evening and there was a walgreens right down the street from my work.. so i decided to go.. and i decided to try these out..


Maybelline's Lasting Drama by Eyestudio.. This is a Gel Liner, reminded me of MAC's Fluidline Blacktrack.. but I think this is more creamy/gelly than my Fluidline.. I'm going to give it a try and let you all know what I think about it..




This was the second eyeliner I decided to try out.. because I want to try using Liquid liner, since all i use is pencil.. I thought this would be a good time to try some different eyeliners (types etc).. :) so i'll also get back to you on this one haha ;)


Okay, this is my FOTN, my digital camera has been acting funny, so i couldn't take a good picture, but excuse how i look on My FOTN, can't really see the beautiful colors i used from one of the trio palette's from NYX (i think i'm really starting to l-o-v-e nyx cosmetics! hehe)

but yea i did taxes for 4 hours today (had to accompany my dad, so it's been a long day lol



I'll let you all know how i like the eyeliners :) it'll be a change for me - since i'm sooo used to using pencil liner.. ;) wish me luck!

<3 Khristine

Saturday Gym Session

Hello Hello Everyone! :)

Sorry I didn't post the past day or two (I can barely keep track of the days!) I've been so busy with work and the kiddo's since my youngest one has been sick since Thursday - and i'm still recovering myself from the stomach flu..

But okay, I did a QUICK mini video saying hello to everyone as I was going to go to the gym.. LOL here's the video:





I was supposed to meet Karen & Derick at the gym AT 7:00AM lol.. But that is about the time I was able to get My youngest one, Jasli to finally go to sleep. She's been sick, and of course - couldn't really sleep well.. and the rainstorm last night also didn't help.. it was pouring cats and dogs one minute, then the next it was cricket quiet.. this was ALL night long.. until 7AM.. it had finally stopped around the time i left to go to the gym (which I finally got there at 7:38AM)..

In my little video, i said i was just going to do cardio.. lol when I got there and saw the weights and everything.. i was like.. NO i am going to do Chest/back just like my original plan.. soo of course I did just that! (Training Karen of course ;) - twas real fun!)

The exercises that we did were:

Chest Exercises:
- Dumb-bell Flys (3 sets of 8 repetitions at 10lbs)
- Dumb-bell Press (3 sets of 8 repetitions at 12lbs)
- Machine Press (3 sets of 8 repetitions at 65lbs)

and for Back..
Back Exercises:
- Bent Over Dumb-bell rows (3 sets of 8 repetitions at 25lbs)
- Seated Cable Rows (3 sets of 8 repetitions at 60lbs first set then 70lbs last two sets)
- Lat pulldown (3 sets of 8 repetitions at 60lbs)

Those of you ladies that don't normally lift weights and are reading my work-out are like OMG! why do you lift weights - you're going to turn "buff' like a man! just to go off-topic for a little bit...

Let me prove you wrong! Firstly.... we are WOMEN!! yes we do have all sorts or hormones (men and women).. but mainly I want to inform you all we are genetically not able to become "buff" naturally by lifting some weights - especially the weight I am doing.. unless we take steroids/creatine etc etc and are looking to get that way (and NO protein shakes will not make you "fat"... unless it clearly states "weight gainer" and you don't exercise regularly and do not eat healthy)..

Men and women both have testosterone, true.. BUT men have MUCH MUCH MUCH more than what Woman have.. because testosterone (main hormone in increasing muscle mass/size naturally) is SUCH a powerful hormone.. hence why Men can lift so much weight, gain/lose weight so easily because this is their natural genetic mark-up!

And i've been lifting weights (on and off due to stressors of life - but like i mentioned in one of my other posts, i'm about to get dead serious with this and lean out/lose weight for real!).. since May 2009 (mother's day to be exact)..

I don't wanna go too off topic on this matter, but i just want to encourage woman to get back in the weight room, take control, do not be afraid of the weights.. and if your not seeing results by lifting 2-5lbs a million times, then maybe try upping the pounds and lessening the repetitions!

there are a lot of great articles out there:
http://www.cosmogirl.com/lifeadvice/body-and-soul/fitness/work-it-girl
http://bodybuilding.about.com/od/womensfitnesstopics/a/womenmyths.htm
http://www.changingshape.com/resources/articles/weight-lifting-for-women.asp
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/weight-training-tips

And SOOO many other websites that will debunk those myths we have all heard! so please read-up and get empowered to lift weights and get a sexier yoU! :)

I lost 20lbs doing weight lifting, exercising regularly and eating well! i'm still working on it.. and NO i'm not slim and fit just yet and i'm not perfect, but I'm a work in progress and I won't stop trying to better myself! :) cause there is always room for improvement.

Like I mentioned, my goal is to lose 30lbs and lean out..

Anyhow.. if any of you ladies want to get into shape.. i'd love to help any of you out.. I am NOT a personal trainer, nor do i claim to be.. but i, just like every woman that researches online, wanting to know the best way to better myself/body image.. i look online, do some research ask people.. and i guess i have the upper hand since my husband is very knowledgable in this field, it's his Hobby and he's been doing this for 4 years now.. I admire his tenacity.. and throughout the years have seen an amazing transformation..and have seen first hand what exercising gets you! but of course his goals and my goals with body image/shape are real different :) but nonetheless the weights will get us there! hehe ;)

anywaaaaaaay (sorry i am random and go off topic a lot huh?)

so here is a website that is great for beginners (i mainly use this to check out exercises and how to do proper form etc).. but check it out!

http://exrx.net/Beginning.html

but my muse for wanting to get in shape... Jennifer Nicole Lee (that's all i'll say!)


anyway I gotta feed the kiddos! be back soon!

<3 Khristine P.S. - if you have any questions feel free to ask! :)

KoreaBigEyes.com Complete Review & Haul

So I'm very excited to announce to you all that the package that I was telling you about (well one of them) had arrived yesterday.. and i was SOO excited.

I don't know if you all remember my previous post "You Look like a Doll!".. was the first time i used/told anyone about the Circle Lenses..

So I had originally purchased the Big Brown DM23 & Neo Cosmo 4 Tones in Green from KoreaBigEyes.com .. They later asked me to do a video review for their company, and that they would send me a free pair. I chose the Hypersize Gray.. and loved the Neo Cosmo 4 Tones in Blue, I asked them to add it (I payed for that one).

So i'm going to be doing a review and haul on ALL of the lenses that I Own (all from KoreaBigEyes.com)..

But Firstly here are pictures of the package etc:



The package itself





The Contents of the package





The Free Contact Lens cases each purchase comes with






The Well Packaged Hypersize Gray Contact Lenses












The package that the Neo 4 Tone (Blue) Come in (it comes in a box, but i removed these from the box)



Then a real quick way to open your Circle Lens bottles (i know i was confused at first lol) so hope this helps, I recorded it really quickly - so please bare with me haha!



Here is the Review/Haul on the Lenses..





So here are some pictures:
Big Brown DM23



Color: 4/5
Enlargement: 5/5
Comfort: 3/5
Overall Rating: 3/5
Overall, these are great to enlarge the eye, without having a really bright color, it is very drying (for me) so the use of rewetting drops was a MUST for these lenses. But otherwise - it gives a great dolly-eyed look! and will probably use these on special occasions!

Hypersize Gray (My free pair i picked out)
(sorry i look like crap - this was the end of the day and all my make-up had worn off)

Both Eyes - NO flash (lol i look cross-eyed!)



No Flash - side view



With Flash


Color: 4/5
Enlargement: 5/5
Comfort: 5/5
Overall Rating: 5/5
Overall I love this pair, and these are one of my favorites thus far. It made my iris' large! and I loved the dolly effect. What i didn't like was, in flash or in bright areas, the color looks more blue than gray (to me at least), but that doesn't post a problem. It's one of the more natural colors, like barely wearing anything - and i like that for everyday use. This was pair was MUCH more comfortable than the above mentioned, so i'd probably wear this everyday!

Neo Cosmo 4 Tones in GREEN
(sorry i have barely any make-up on and it really does make a difference! ew!) but just to give you a general idea)

With Flash




Both No Flash


Color: 5/5
Enlargement: 4/5
Comfort: 5/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Overall, These are super bright greenish colored, it looks like a very natural vivid green (if that makes any sense loL).. I know in my video i said it didn't make your iris size bigger, but in pictures and after wearing it and looking at the video, it does, but slightly.. I guess it's because it's a lighter color than the other two, so you can't see the difference as well. But these are very comfortable.. These are very brightly colored, so i'll wear them for special occasions.


Neo Cosmo 4 Tones in BLUE





Color: 5/5
Enlargement: 4/5
Comfort: 5/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Overall this is my second favorite pair of circle lenses that I own.. Just like the Green ones, it's very bright and it's super exotic and something i'd wear to go out, or maybe everyday depending on what i wanna look like, but it's super comfortable, and really cute in person/pictures! i don't look like such a brown-eyed babe with these on! I Love them!

So overall my experience with http://www.koreabigeyes.com/ has been an absolute pleasure!
Lovely service...Extremely awesome prices...Protective packaging...Fast Shipping (TOOK 5 DAYS!!) (Depending on location but promises it will arrive within 2 weeks)

So if you like what you see, and now you know my secret! please tell them Khristine or RandomnesswithKhris sent you! :)

Thanks and I hope the video was helpful! :)

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! Don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel!

<3 Khristine