Two Thousand Things : November 2009

, by Yuri

isABelt Review & Giveaway - CLOSED -

As you know, I love finding new fashion thingie that would help us big time in special areas of problems that we might have in our every day wardrobe challenge. For instance: the back gap. You know what that is, when you wear your favorite hipster style pipe jeans or low waist pants and you look and feel fabulous all day and then you sit down in a low chair and then there it is: the back gap, the gap at your back between your top and your low rider pants where everyone could see right down the back of your pants. Yeah, SUPER UN-COOL.

Or when you want to wear your new skinny pants (which sits too low so you need to wear a belt) with your ultra-sexy fitted tee only to find that there's an ugly bulk on your waist area where you put your belt. Ugh.

Believe it or not, those happens to me too. I have several low-rider pants and jeans which I only wear to events where I don't have to sit for a long time or to the cinema where I do get to sit in a long time but with the lights turn off ;p That is just to avoid the humiliating back gap which I hate so much. So when I learned about isABelt and have the opportunity to try it myself I was very ecstatic.
isABelt was founded in 2007 and was the brainchild of partner and inventor Leslie Wilkins-Gaudio. According to the website isABelt is the Original invisible belt, the MUST HAVE Fashion “fix-it” accessory. A thin, strong and flexible clear plastic belt, that virtually disappears when worn, providing you with the assurance that all is secure without even knowing it's there.

isABelt sent me these to try:

2 boxes of isABelt - Regular in Clear & Black (Sizes Small & Medium)
1 box of isAStrips

I've tried both of the isABelts and being a "virtually invisible" belt it really does it's job. The clear one is "almost invisible" on my jeans but my favorite is to pair the black one with my favorite black skinny jeans, feels like it's part of the jeans and it's still attached on my jeans's belt loop as we speak, waiting for me to wear it.

The worst back gap I had was with this low-rise skinny jeans from LOGO. It sits so low even if I wear a longer top it would still show a bit gap so I must wear a long top or a tunic every time I don the Logo jeans. Even my hubby disagree with this jeans because he of course hated to see the back gap on me and how other people could see down the gap too.
But back-gap no more.
When we were getting ready to go to the grocery and he saw me wearing this jeans he immediately rolled his eyes stating his disagreement. But I told him about this isABelt that I was planning to wear with the jeans. And turns out, it DOES it's job perfectly! Every time I sat there's no humongous gap on my back and it make my jeans stay in place all the time. Hubby even praise the isABelt and wondering how could a small clear belt like that could make a big change. Now I get my license back (to wear my Logo jeans).

Can you spot the clear isABelt?
Hubby took these photos with Iphone so no, I don't take my pictures inside a crowded grocery store with a camera, I'm not that confident ;p

And here's the black isABelt on my black skinny jeans, it's almost invisible, right?
And look, there's no back-gap when I sit down. Brilliant.

Compare it to this (see the second/lower jeans pic in the photo below):

Thanks to isABelt now I don't have to experience that horrible back gap no more :D

Overall, isABelt is really a saver. isABelt prevents back gap, slippage and of course, belt bulk and belt bulge. The isABelt solves all of these fashion issues and many more. it's made to fit women of all ages, shapes and sizes. This ultra thin and lightweight belt has a unique and full adjustability, designed to keep pants from slipping.

One more item I got to try is the isAStrips. isAStrips is a versatile, multi-use body & apparel tape. isAStrips can be used with isABelt with pants that don't have belt loops. Simply place an isAStrips over the isABelt logo on inside of the isABelt and press to waistband to secure. isAStrips can also be used for many fashion quick-fixes such as to secure necklines, bra straps, clothing, pant hems, shoe straps, accessories, scarves, jewelry and much more.

I've used the double stick fashion tape / strips to secure my belt, secure the strap and sides of my loose tank dress so it won't fall out when i wear it and I even fix my handbag with it, it's such a versatile little thing I recommend that you should own one in your wardrobe especially for "emergency" use.

I love love love isABelt and isAStrips, they both are really useful despite their size and it does make a big change so if you're having some fashion problems like me then these are the products that you wanna have on stand-by in your closet. And it's SO EASY TO USE & ADJUST!

How To Use isABelt:

There are instructions inside and on the back of the box and also on the website. Remember, it DOES NOT adjust like a bra strap. And it's not supposed to be too tight on you. Elise from isABelt said that it should be a subtle "nip and tuck" for your bottoms. All I did just followed the easy direction provided and then I bring the isABelt to the base of my waistband all the way around and notch it under the front button. Then I'm done. Easy peasy.

And now to the GIVEAWAY!

Elise from isABelt has kindly offer a Free isABelt in color and size of your choice to one winner! Trust me gals, you'll need it! ^o^

Anyway, Please pay attention to The RULES before you enter.

RULES :

(To be eligible for this giveaway contest you MUST do the MANDATORY below. You only need 1 Mandatory entry to enter, but you could also have Additional entries to maximize your chances, please remember to leave each entry in a separate comment box or it won't be counted)

To ENTER (MANDATORY) : You must visit isABelt website and take a look around at the store and then come back here and tell me in a comment on this post, which product you are most interested in. (1 entry)

For Additional entry :

Be a Follower of Two Thousand Things via Google Friend Connect - must be a visible follower. (2 entries, write a separate comment box for each entry)

Subscribe to my email subscription so you won't miss out on future posts and giveaways! (find link in bottom right side bar). (2 entries)

Blog about this giveaway with a link back here, leave the URL of your post in a NEW separate comment box. (2 entries)

Follow Two Thousand Things via these options: RSS / BlogLovin / Twitter then in a NEW separate comment write your id. If you're already a follower then just tell me your id/name and which subscription are you using. Don't forget to write in separate comment box for each of your subscriptions. You can find all subscription links at the right side bar. (1 entry for each subscription)

Tweet about this giveaway and give me the link to your tweet. (1 entry)

Enter my giveaways in my other blog Tigerlily's Book and tell me which giveaway did you enter. (1 entry for each giveaway you entered)

Grab my badge and post it in your blog's side bar (find my badge at the bottom of the right side bar, just copy the html provided and paste it in your blog), don't forget to give me the link. (3 entries)

NOTE : Remember to include your email in the comment box so I can reach you if you win.
Your entries will be visible after my approval so All entries that does not apply with the rules will not be counted and I will not published the entry!

This giveaway will end on Dec 8, 2009 at 24:00 pm.
This Giveaway is open for US & Canada only!
Winner will be announced here on Dec 9, 2009.

I will use random.org to pick the winning number. If the winner does not respond within 48hrs then I will have to choose another winner and will announce it again in my blog.

Good luck to everyone! ^__^

This giveaway is also featured on FreeGrechen.

I did not receive any form of cash for this review and this is written based on my own honest opinion (other people may have different opinions). isABelt gave me the products to be reviewed but it does not affect my opinion on the products.

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Cosmetics

Erzulie Cosmetics Review & Giveaway -CLOSED-

I'm so excited that I got to feature another great company that sells natural products. Erzulie Cosmetics is the kind of company I've been looking for, a cosmetic line that creates all natural mineral make-up which products are paraben, synthetic-silicone & Bismuth-Oxide Free, 100% all natural and Non-Comedogenic->Translates = it's all Natural..

I've been wanting to change my make-up with all natural and mineral ones so I was so excited to receive a small package from Erzulie Cosmetics to review.
But first, let's meet Rhonda Demars, the founder of Erzulie Cosmetics. She is an experienced all natural cosmetic formulator and Nationally recognized Holistic Nutritional Consultant. She's also a Certified Nutritionist. With that background you're sure to find great mineral and all natural products in her store. To add to that, their Mineral Blend is now Patent pending.

With that introduction I couldn't wait to try mine. Here's what I received to sample:

Lipstick RX Color & Shine
Lip/Cheek color
Mineral Skin Brightener and Perfecter Goddess Glow
Gel Eyeliner in all natural dark brown
Make-up sponge

I got the Lipstick RX in Cora and Aurora. Cora is a Pale bright Pink Nude color with iridescent shimmer (which is too pale on my lips since I have a darker warm skin tone so I give it to my sister-in-law who have a brighter skin tone than me and it looks good on her ). While Aurora is (according to the webstore) a Pink Dusty Rose with Pearl Shimmer, but in my skin it turns out to be a gorgeous natural brownish pink with a subtle pearl shimmer, LOVE IT! This is one of my fave lipstick now because sometimes I want to do a make-up in natural color palette but couldn't find the right shade of lipstick, but that is old story now! I now have the perfect natural lipstick with natural color to complete my au naturel make-up :D

Here's me with the Lipstick RX Color & Shine in AURORA:

The Lip/Cheek Color have a pretty shade too. Mine is Lily, it's a vivid pink undertones w/ violet fuschia overtones. I was surprised with the result on my lips. The pink purple-ish color actually look good on my face, even my mom compliments me (she never compliments my make-up before). And the fact that the name is Lily doesn't hurt too --> My name is Yuri and in Japanese it means "Lily" so ever since I knew that fact I've been crazy with the name Lily, hence my nickname "tigerLILY" ^o^

Okay, enough craps about my name now let's continue with the review. My most favorite of the package is the gel eyeliner. The dark brown color looks gorgeous on my eyes and let me tell you, I never use a gel eyeliner before but with this Erzulie eyeliner it turns out to be a piece of cake! I love the end result and how the texture makes it so easy to apply. It glides on and stays on! LOVE IT!

Did you notice the eyeliner? Please pardon my un-trimmed brows ;p

The Goddess Glow also an amazing skin brightener that makes skin looks radiant.
From the store: Goddess Glow is a skin brightening perfecter, light moisturizer and primer that can be worn underneath your foundation, over it or alone. It erases imperfections, evens out skin tones and deposits a healthy natural glow. No Glittery, high shine look. It turns dull skin into glowing perfectly youthful skin!
I love using it with my foundation but whenever I need a quick make-up I just apply it without having to use foundation.

Me: wearing the goddess glow, brown gel eyeliner and the Lily Lip/Cheek color

Overall, it's a very good products to be added to your make-up staple. I recommend Erzulie Cosmetics to all of you who loves to use natural mineral products. For you who haven't tried natural mineral products on your face then you should! Because you have no idea how many chemical ingredients that your make-up company uses in their products. You wanna go natural.

Erzulie Cosmetics offers a wide range of make-up from foundation to lip color and holistic skin care. They also offers Temple Balms/Depuffer which is like a soothing balm, one example is the Bliss which helps to relieve headache and anxiety.

GIVEAWAY!

Rhonda from Erzulie Cosmetics has kindly offered a Free Lily Lip/Cheek Colour & Aurora Lipstick RX to one of you lucky TTT readers!
Based on my experience with the product these Lip colours truly rock! ^o^

Anyway, Please pay attention to The RULES before you enter.

RULES :

To ENTER (MANDATORY) : You must visit Erzulie Cosmetics website and take a look around at the store, find your favorite item from the store that you'd like to own and then come back here and tell me in a comment on this post. (1 entry)

For Additional entry :

Be a Follower of Two Thousand Things via Google Friend Connect - must be a visible follower. (2 entries, write a separate comment box for each entry)

Blog about this giveaway with a link back here, leave the URL of your post in a NEW separate comment box. (1 entry)

Follow Two Thousand Things via these options: Subscriber / RSS / BlogLovin / Twitter then in a NEW separate comment write your id. If you're already a follower then just tell me your id/name and which subscription are you using. Don't forget to write in separate comment box for each of your subscriptions. You can find all subscription links at the right side bar. (1 entry for each subscription)

Tweet about this giveaway and give me the link to your tweet. (1 entry)

Enter my giveaways in my other blog Tigerlily's Book and tell me which giveaway did you enter. (1 entry for each giveaway you entered)

Be a Follower of my other blog Tigerlily's Book (we have reviews & giveaways every week) via Google Friend Connect - must be a visible follower. (2 entries)

Grab my badge and post it in your blog's side bar (find my badge at the bottom of the right side bar, just copy the html provided and paste it in your blog), don't forget to give me the link. (3 entries)

Buy any of Erzulie Cosmetics products and tell me what your name and what you bought (I will check it with Rhonda). (7 entries)

This giveaway will end on Dec 1, 2009 at 24:00 pm.
This Giveaway is open for Worldwide!
Winner will be announced here on Dec 2, 2009.

This giveaway is also featured on FreeGrechen.

I did not receive any form of cash for this review and this is written based on my own honest opinion (other people may have different opinions). Thanks to Erzulie Cosmetics who provided the products to be reviewed.

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Giveaways

2K By Gingham Giveaway ! - CLOSED -

I hope you're doing great this weekend because I am currently in a happy mood now because I just found out that google has made me a PR 4 from PR 3 ! And my other blog who was on PR 0 is now a PR 2. I'm so happy that now Two Thousand Things is a Page rank 4 website and to add to that, my TTT followers has now reached over 100, it's 127 followers now! Thank you guys for being my stylish followers! Aaand....to thank you guys back I'm gonna have another giveaway this week, yep it's three running giveaways for you guys! I'm so exciteedd..! (check out left side bar for currently running giveaways and click the pics).

Anyway, the 2 other giveaways are a moisturizer and a dress, so now to complete it all I'm gonna have a free tee-shirt giveaway! This one is a courtesy of 2K By Gingham, an online store which I found accidentally while browsing. They offer awesome t-shirts with artsy and unique designs, it's more like an art t-shirt category because they have real artists to design the t-shirts. They also carefully and seriously research garments of fabrics, cuts, and details to customize their products, so the t-shirt is without exception one of the bountiful fashion items readily discovered.

From the website:
2K, a small company whose name was bestowed by Experimental Jetset, is totally anti-mass marketing. 2K is for people who are bored with the market and merchandise that has been controlled by mega mass-marketing brands. We have become determined to introduce the best and most unique artworks and artists to the global youth culture network through t-shirts that we recognize as one of the most informative mediums.

This company is rooted in Japan, a country with a class free and category free society. The land of Gucci and Prada bag toting high school girls and convenience stores equipped with every product essential to survival in this intense urban arena.
Yes, we already know how Japanese young people are so stylish in a unique edgy style of their own. And these 2K t-shirts also speak the same language in terms of artsy design. You should just check out the webstore and find out about it yourself.

Here are some of my wish list from the store:

And something for the hubby:
I think he would like the first tee below and I will allow him to wear the second tee below on my raging PMS days ;p

And maybe some more (these tees could be a perfect gift this holiday) :

Other than Men & Women's tee they also sell women's tank tops, men's hoodie pull-over and tote bags. They also have long sleeve options and you can browse the store by size to make it easier to shop. What I love most is the many design options they offer at the web store and I also adore the unique designs that are anything but ordinary. The only suggestion I have is maybe they could add an option to view each product in a bigger or more close-up view, I find this feature very helpful in other web store because you would have a closer look on the design and the detail of the product. But once again, it's just a suggestion.

And now to the GIVEAWAY!

2K By Gingham has kindly offered a Free Tshirt of Your Choice (depending on stock) to THREE of you lucky TTT readers!
That's right, people..! Three Winners! WooHoo..

Anyway, Please pay attention to The RULES before you enter.

RULES :

To ENTER (MANDATORY) : You must visit 2K By Gingham website and pick which t-shirt you would choose if you win (give me the name of the product) then come back here and tell me in a comment on this post. (1 entry)

For Additional entry :

Be a Follower of Two Thousand Things via Google Friend Connect - must be a visible follower. (2 entries, write a separate comment box for each entry)

Blog about this giveaway with a link back here, leave the URL of your post in a NEW separate comment box. (1 entry)

Follow Two Thousand Things via these options: Subscriber / RSS / BlogLovin / Twitter then in a NEW separate comment write your id. If you're already a follower then just tell me your id/name and which subscription are you using. Don't forget to write in separate comment box for each of your subscriptions. You can find all subscription links at the right side bar. (1 entry for each subscription)

Tweet about this giveaway and give me the link to your tweet. (1 entry)

Enter my giveaways in my other blog Tigerlily's Book and tell me which giveaway did you enter. (1 entry for each giveaway you entered)

Be a Follower of my other blog Tigerlily's Book (we have reviews & giveaways every week) via Google Friend Connect - must be a visible follower. (2 entries)

Grab my badge and post it in your blog's side bar (find my badge at the bottom of the right side bar, just copy the html provided and paste it in your blog), don't forget to give me the link. (2 entries)