Here is another instalment of my answers to your questions in instagram!
I try to answer as many questions/comments as i can in instagram but sometimes i dont get time to do so or perhaps i have a series of additional photos to show you so these monthly blog entries are kinda my way to reply ^_^
1. Where did you buy the brushes below?
These brushes were a christmas present from my mother in law so i dont know where she bought them.
I can tell you she bought them in Australia and here is a photo of the box they came in.
2. What was in the contents of your lucky bag below?
This lucky bag is from Nissin Cup Noodle. [Yah i find it pretty odd too lol it was the first time i ever seen one hahah] It cost 1000yen [USD$12~]
Here are the contents!
10 different flavor cups of noodles and a specially made placemat.
For those vaguely interested in lucky bags [fukubukurou] i’ll do a post on it soon with pics of stuff i got!
3. What is the brand of the eyeshadow palette in the picture below?
As you can see, there is no brand for this eyeshadow either but here is a photo of how the container looks.
Review and more details coming up next week!
4. What is the brand of the lipbalm below? Where did you buy it? How much? [this was a popular pic on my instagram XD]
This lipbalm was a belated christmas gift from a friend and i cant find a single mention of a brand on it so here is a photo of the packaging! [hope this helps]
It is Sakura scented/flavor and cost 500yen [USD$7.50~]
Here is how the lipbalm container looks like
5.Did you make your osechi? Are there more pictures?
Yup i made the osechi again this year. I did a full blog post about it in my cooking blog.
See HERE!
In FAQ related news,3 months ago, i did a review on my new silicon-free shampoo/conditioner. Since then many of you have been asking how it has been so now that i finished using it, i finally updated that blog entry!
See: Review: Rêveur Rich & Repair Shampoo + Treatment
Any old reviews you would like me to post an update on?
Do let me know 
Today’s blog post is earlier than usual as i am off to Taiwan [Taipei to be exact] and will be back in 5 days!
For those who wanna know what i get up to whilst i am there, do check out my instagram for updates! [username: yumeko55]
Replies to comments/emails/tweets etc will be very much delayed! [Apologies in advance!]
Till next time!
XOXO Yumeko
This is such a good idea, to do a recap post of pictures you have shared
Looking forward for your post about the Lucky bags you have got for this year
A Tony Tony Chopper lip balm! The packaging is so cute. Is it any good?
Ever since you posted about the silicone free shampoo & conditioner, I have also become mindful of these and started looking around for it. I have found & bought online a shampoo & conditioner from Human (heart) Nature. They claim they’re 100% natural. I can’t really say how it has been because I haven’t really been loyal with it. But first impression, it left my hair soft but the smell is too detergent-y
i wouldnt really say this is a recap since most of the pics are new and have never been posted XD
the lipbalm is quite good. but i am not sure it will last long. its quite small so u are indeed just paying for packaging.
Thank you for answering the questions! Hope you are enjoying your noodles
AH! Do you go to Taipei often? I’m going to be there on a monthlong trip to visit my grandpa before starting my new job 1/21-2/19! Hope you have a great trip!
no not really! i used to go more often but i havent been there in the last 2 years
thanks! u have a great trip too!
i miss the cheese curry cup noodles. i wish they’re exported to the states.
i have never eaten it XD i’ll have to try!!
The lipbalm is soooo kawaii!
What fukubukuro did u get this year? I’ve seen some pics of the Liz Lisa’s ones this year & they look really good.
I remember oohing & aaing at your osechi post last year. They look too pretty to eat. So much preparation & cooking!
Btw Yumeko, can u do a haul post & places u visit in Taiwan when u get back? Thanks xoxox
i didnt visit many new places in taiwan this time round lol. it was just a 5 days trip so everywhere i went i already posted before heehee
i’ll try to post haul post!
that brush set is so beautiful!.. i’ve been trying to locate fukubukuro bags for sale online (rakuten mainly) but didn’t find much. a post on fukubukuro (various sorts) would be nice
i think most would have sold out by now
if u had wanted to buy them online, u need to preorder in dec