Archive for February, 2010

February 18, 2010 0

First Look: Sugarpill by Shrinkle

By nel in cuteness

Today, I received my Sugarpill order in the mail! Sugarpill is the exciting new highly pigmented cosmetics line by Shrinkle.

As many of you may know, I’m a crazy makeup addict. I have too much makeup right now, but I had to get my hands on some of this goodness. So I only got 2 loose eyeshadows.

I love the super cute packaging!

Goldilux is the best gold shadow i’ve ever owned in my life! If there is one color you should own from the collection, this is it!

Magpie is a lovely shimmery metallic sapphire blue.

In terms of quality, if you like Urban Decay eyeshadows and MAC Pigments you will LOVE these! These are really pigmented! Each jar has the same amount of pigment as a jar of MAC Pigments. I personally rate Urban Decay shadows higher than MAC in terms of pigment and quality. To me, MAC is good for basic everyday stuff. I would put Sugarpill up there with Urban Decay, BUT Sugarpill is cheaper and you get way more product. $12/shadow for 4g Pressed or 5g Loose.

But that doesn’t mean the quality suffers. All the shadows are cruelty-free and not tested on animals. And a good half of the products are Vegan. And they are really long lasting.

Goldilux is the best Gold ever! It beats out all of my Urban Decay golds. I know it took Shrinkle a lot of time and hard work to get this line up and running so I can totally understand why there’s only a limited number of colors out. But I’m excited to see it grow and see what other new products will come out.

Now here’s a quick look that i put together cuz i was so excited to try them out.

Go Check out Sugarpill!

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February 13, 2010 0

Giant Robot Needs Our Help!

By nel in Graphic Design, cuteness, fashion, food, handmade, illustration, literature

I think in this day in age, we’re starting to see a serious decline in the print industry. it’s sad to say but, print is dying. with the invention of the internet and popularity of blogs, many people no longer feel the need to purchase magazines or continue their subscriptions.

Giant Robot has grown to become a cultural icon, with it’s long run publication and their gallery/stores across the country. Although the focus of their magazine was Asian/Asian American Pop Culture, the content of the magazine touched on a range of topics that could appeal to anyone regardless of your background. I remember hearing about them in high school and came to really adore them in my first year of college. I remember I, along with my friends, Nisa and Tiffany dreamed of one day creating and owning an establishment like Giant Robot. GR has had an influence on me and had a hand in making me the person I am today.  They introduced me to Kozyndan‘s insane panaramics, Twinkie Chan‘s food scarves, and Barry McGee’s alterego Ray Fong. They had a huge influence in developing my love for art and design.

And now, they’re in trouble. We’ve already seen I.D. Magazine announce that they’re folding back in Dec. 2009. How many more extraordinary magazines must we see disappear? I really do no want to see GR go under in my lifetime.

Help them out with a donation! With your support, they can continue producing this amazing publication.

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February 9, 2010 0

So…What’s the Plan?

By nel in Graphic Design, typography

Enjoy this little kinetic typography motion piece using an excerpt from Shaun of the Dead.

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February 4, 2010 0

By nel in Graphic Design, self, typography

Here’s a little peep at what I’ve been working on for portfolio. The above is the beginnings of a cover spread for one of the chapters in this little book i’m working on. Remember that Introspective i mentioned months ago, the one tentatively titled The Life Pursuit? well it’s being renamed to i am because, maybe.

It’ll be made up of 3 parts.

Part 1: The Life Pursuit
Part 2: Out to Sea (tentative title)
Part 3: The Infinite Flux

More details to come as it progresses.

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February 4, 2010 0

It Will Be Done.

By nel in Graphic Design, self

It is the second week of the Spring semester. Reality sets in as to how close Portfolio Review really is. Although it has been announced that Portfolio Review will be a little later this semester, April 14th as opposed to mid-March, it is still very close. I’m going to go out and say, This is the scariest time in my life. I’m feeling so much these days that I really don’t know what I should be feeling.

I keep having to tell myself to stay strong. And stay Focused. And not to stray too far from the path.

I chose to jump from a sinking ship, only to have to swim with sharks.

I have to stop trying to convince myself that this is what I’ve wanted all along. Because I know this is what I’ve wanted for so long. And I shouldn’t try to convince myself that this is all a ridiculous dream of a nonsensical girl who would never amount to anything.

I need to believe that my Mother was right all along. Because she was right.

I have people who believe in me. And everyday, I am grateful for that.

“Possibilities at Sea” – Paul Klee

But when it’s over and done. And the news is good. The above will be tattooed somewhere on my body. Shortly, after celebrating with my com-padres at Disneyland.

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