Some photos

Just some pics :)

Bits and Bobs

                       
                    

Just some recent purchases etc. First 2 items are from ebay. So cheap, and so pretty. I've wanted the So? Kiss me perfume forever. I had the air body spray years ago, and loved it. It reminds me of 2007/8! Normally a bottle is $15-20, but I got it on sale for less than $7! I finally got the Vamp it Up lipstick by wet n wild! I love it. I don't know if I will be brave enough to wear it out, but hopefully one day. Anyway, I REALLY love the formula for these lipsticks. I am definitely going to get more colours! The last lippy is 545a Blushing Bali! I LOVE it! Such a "your lips but better" colour! 

Cheers

-Ashley

New Stuff!

   

 

Quick post that took forever to set up (still not the way I want it). Just some things I've got in the mail recently! The last of my months of ebay shopping are coming in! I need to get more :P Taking photos in crappy lighting is really hard if you don't want to use flash...and this is what I got. It's okay. On another note, school starts again next week :( and I have to pay my phone bill.

Cheers
- Ashley

New Camera: Olympus Pen E-PL1

Well, first off, I've loved taking photos and recording video since I was very little. I just like it. Of course, when I was a child, I didn't get to say "can I see, can I see." I smiled, and waited a very long time to take those pictures. Such was the 90s <3 Moving forward then... I have always been the type to take control of the camera lol (people just let me), so it was serious time I invested in a better camera! Originally, I wanted a DSLR. I was going to get the Nikon d3100. My grandma convinced me not to lol. Plus, I was doubting myself anyway. I reallyyyyyyy did NOT like the fact that it, like most dslrs, used regular batteries. That is a no no no. Plus, I honestly had no idea how to use it. I decided to go for a regular camera. Something newer and better than mine, but cheaper and more practical than a DSLR. I was looking at Super Zooms and Bridge cameras, and eventually decided on a Super Zoom by Olympus. It was a lot better than the camera I had now, and I was decently pleased by that. I showed my grandma, and she asked if it was as good as the one I wanted. I said 'no'... but it is good for what it is. She said that maybe I should look for something better then...something i'd love. I was hesitant.. because I doubt I could find something really awesome for a bit more. I was wrong!

I decided to click on the DSLR section of the Henry's website, thinking, maybe, they would have something on sale. THEY DID! I had never considered a mirrorless before then because I had no idea what it was really. However, it seemed to fit the bill. Great quality photos from a large sensor (I found out what that meant through research), interchangeable lenses (albeit expensive), lithium ion battery, hd video, and a good price. With further research I found out that the photo quality was fabulous, and I could use virtually any lens out there (with an adapter). After some more through research (reading forums, video reviews, checking picture quality on flicker etc), I decided to pick it up. Sadly, it was sold out online, and in my city. It was apparently available in a city near by, so I decided i'd call the next day to see if they had it. LUCKILY, by then, the had some in stock! I ordered it right away! Good thing too...because by the next day it was sold out..and still is!

I loved it right away! People complain about the shutter speed being slow (compared to a dslr), but it is good enough for me. Quality is great. I love that it has a flash (I haven't used it yet). I bought this kind of camera so I could have manual control...so I have been learning about aperture, iso, shutter speed....all of that stuff. It is pretty overwhelming. Hopefully, I'll become a better photographer for it though :)

Those are just some random pics i've taken so far! I am still getting the hang of things really lol.! I love the quality of the pics though! All of these photos were taken with certain camera settings. I have yet to master manual one day!

Cheers

- Ashley

Some recent bits and bobs !

Hello! I just thought I'd do a post on some bits and bobs that I got recently. Yes, I got it all from ebay lol! I love ebay :) <3

"Casio" watch

Rose Quartz and Turquoise rings

Cobalt Blue Feather Earrings

Lilac and Yellow "Tibet" Bracelets

 So, I paid about $3.30 for that Casio watch. I truly doubt its authenticity. However, I still really love it! You can get one like it here! It is .60c more, but I bit on mine! The ring on the left seems to be made very well. It is heavy and sturdy. I am definitely going to order the Jade green one I wanted. The ring on the left cost me .56c :D! I think the earrings will be great for a summer day. As for the bracelets, I loved the green one so much, I had to order a few more. I have a pastel blue one coming in the mail! YAY!!! Ps. My new Camera came, and I love it. I'll be doing a post on it soon!!

Cheers
- Ashley

Mini Necklace Haul

Just 3 necklaces I got. The first is a super cool light bulb. The second is some random silver disc I bid on "just because." The last one is something I've wanted since 3rd grade. Ying yangs were pretty popular in the 90's (at least I think so). I just wanted a bit of childhood back, plus I bet there are going to be the next thing... after the evil eye trend etc :)

Cheers
-Ashley

It's Shoe Time!

My sister bbm'd the other day saying she got a pair of shoes that I would love. To my delight, she was right, I adore them. Lucky for me, they didn't fit and weren't able to be taken back, so she gave them to me.

All my shoes are black (well most), and I really wanted a nice pair of nude shoes. These fit the bill! Lace up, cut out, wedge. Adorable! I can't wait to wear them. The weather has gotten pretty cold again recently (and disappointingly), so I have to wait. I really miss that taste of summer we had :( Oh well. Anyway, just thought I'd share!

Cheers
-Ashley