Splurges NOT worth the hype: FRENDS LAYLA HEADPHONES REVIEW

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(My opinion haven't changed~)

So I'm sure plenty of people know about these, they are so insanely hyped on social media by youtubers, fashion bloggers and pr mavens. Annnnd I admit I am guilty of being influenced by the media on my purchases. 
However, at the end of the day you have to realise that they are being paid to rave about the product and us normal consumers/plebs are the ones who have to fork out the money for them.

So if you have never seen or heard about these before, here is a picture of what they look like on the ads. (This is the one I got, Layla in rose gold) 

OMG Soooo cute, so unique and such a statement! 

Well.... think again. 

Here are the cons:

1. Poor quality. 

Honestly, for a pair of $150 USD headphones you would expect the sound and the craftsmanship to be pretty on point, but for these ones...all I can say is see for yourself. The pouch is made of a flimsy material with a little piece of ribbon, and the ear pieces slide up and down the band. 

I also purchased an additional set of caps which are the mother of pearl ones ($45USD). The caps came in the most unappealing packaging ever AND it had little cracks and flaws on it. 

As for sound quality...I'm no music junkie or tech expert, but all I can say is...it doesn't make my music sound any better than my complimentary apple earbuds. 

All the scruffs and scuffs around the edges

See how the glue is peeling and there is a large crack, it was like this upon receiving the item

2. Impracticality

Think about the last time you actually wore headphones out of the house... IMO these things are quite fussy when you bring them out, you have to fold it, pouch it, unfold it etc, when really just having earbuds will make things a lot easier. Since these headphones are more on the fashion accessory side than tech tool, you would want to wear them out for the world to seeee. 

But I really have to make an effort to remember to bring them. (The pouch will get dirty from staying in a handbag so I do take them out anddd forget to put them back in)

3. The painnn

IDK if its the Layla (smaller model) or what, but when I wear it for over an hour my ears BURNNN. They press on the side of the head so much and will cause great discomfort. 

4. It's not as fashionable as you think

Ok. I might be prejudiced here seeing as I am no where near as glamorous as the model LOL but if you're expecting this little gadget to complete your lookbook style then think again. If you got long hair, they'll get covered by it. Point being they don't look all that fancy

If you're like me where you can only get these online, then these are considerations you have to make. If you try them on in store and they look awesome then please let me be you xD

Excuse no makeup...

looks a bit small on my head -_-

on a positive note.....

These headphones are quite one of a kind and you can't find many others that can rival with it in terms of fashion. So if you're looking to make a statement or is an avid instagrammer with a few bucks to spare then go for it. 

The main conclusion of this blog post is to say: Yes I do feel these headphones ARE overpriced, and NO they're not miraculous in quality BUT I won't slap myself across the face multiple times for the purchase. They're simply novelty items that are interesting and aesthetically pleasing. If you're looking for function as the prime aspect then I suggest giving these a pass. 

As for me... I'm really just hooked on the looks of these headphones upon purchase LOL 

so I'm 20% regret, 50% meh. and 30% would suggest to someone else. ;)

hope this was helpful! :D

First time with circle lenses + Geo Tricolor Grey Review!

So a few weeks ago I decided to give circle lenses a go, simply because I have seen too many pretty selfies on instagram of gorgeous girls with their beautiful eyes and it really made my heart itch. Namely Pony from Pony makeup hahaha. 

I have actually never worn lenses in my life even though I have a prescription of around 1.25~1.5, I normally just settle with glasses when I need to. 

Lenses have always been a bit intimidating for me because I have seen so many horror stories of infections and other horrible stuff as well as the high maintenance side of owning monthly or yearly disposable lenses. 

After I overcame my reluctance I started researching some suitable beginners lenses and I came across the Geo Tricolor ones in Grey. 

The specs for the lenses are as follows:
Diameter: 14.2mm
Water Content: 38%
Base Curve: 8.6mm
Life Span: 1 year disposal
They come with prescription and I got the 1.25 one for both eyes.

The diameter is relatively short for circle lenses which makes them super natural without that much of an enlarging effect. For me that was a plus because if they were any bigger than they were I would have struggled so much in putting them in.

The insertion process was difficult...it took me around 10 minutes to get them both in and it hurt like a little bitch. My eyes were full on watering and bloodshot after my attempts. Removing them was even harder as I had to physically squeeze my eyeballs to prompt them out.


After 3 practice sessions I finally wore them outside of the house and it was a great success! It really didn't hurt unless I was in the wind. I didn't carry any eye drops with me and it lasted for around 6 hours before I got home and removed them. It wasn't uncomfortable at all.


I would recommend these to anyone looking for a natural first time lens. I do think there should be more comfortable ones out there (maybe ones with a higher water content) but as of right now I only own this one pair so I cant make comparisons.


However! They were a bit blurry for me, I don't know if it was because I chose the wrong prescription or some other reason.

The procedure:
1.after purchasing these, pop them out of the little vials and place them in a contact case with contact solution for 6~8 hours!


2. Wash them with solution every time after using


3. Replace the solution in the cases every time after using


4. When not using the lenses, still replace and wash with solution at least once every month

Another tip for GEO lenses is that you should go to their authenticity website, type in the code written on the round sticker on the vial to find out if the lenses you have bought are authentic or not before using.


The solution I use:

Before:

(I naturally have light brown eyes, this photo made it more obvious because it was in bright light.)

After:

3 Concept Eyes slim fit powder compact review #soft beige

I've heard a lot of good things about this brand and this was the first product that I tried. I bought this because my Shiseido pact was hitting pan and I needed something to replace it desperately, I was mostly wanting something light, thin and fair. 

This pact retails for ~30USD which is on the pricier side for Korean makeup but I find that it is worth the money as the quality stands. 

The size of the product is awesome, it fits in the palm and holds a substantial amount of product. There is a mirror on the cap which is really good quality. It comes with a sponge pad applicator too which I will probably not use. 

I got the colour soft beige as I read on the Stylenanda site that cooler skin tones should go for this shade, however I really doubt the two colours available have much differences to them. They're both very light for fair complexions. (soft beige is slightly darker than natural ivory judging from photos)

The consistency is very silky and smooth, very good product payoff with just a light swipe. I may even like this better than my shiseido one. 

Since the formula is so light I would say it is comparable to transparent powders and you can use it to mattify your face throughout the day.

overall I think its a good buy :)

New Year's Resolutions

----> Get a nice job, meet some cool people, survive university, start being fit and healthy annnd be rich and pretty XD no honestly just have better skin and darker eyebrows =_= 

Photo from my instagram because I'm lazy like that ._. ok P.S cut down on the laziness for the upcoming year....